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THE FREEMAN is Read WEEKLY by 100,000 Persons. Advertisers Get RESULTS from THE 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 BLUE GRASS CAPITAL OF KENTUCKY! The $25,000.00 Booker T. Washington Forest Hill Principalship Being Sought by Many Applicants. K. OF P. MATTERS ARE TAKING TANGIBLE FORM Bishop C. H. Phillips, of the Fourth Episcopal District of the C. M. E. Church, Visits the Presiding Elders' Council at Madisonville—The Starlight Club had Grand Opening of their New Quarters on Last Monday Night—The Latest "Birth of a Nation" is Being Staged by Trio of Political Bolsters. VOLUME XXIX. NUMBER 13 BLUE GRASS CAPIT The $25,000.00 Booker T. V. cipalship Being Sough K. OF P. MATTERS ARE Bishop C. H. Phillips, of the Fourth Ep. Visits the Presiding Elders' Council. Grand Opening of their New Quart "Birth of a Nation" is Being Stage (By Hardin Tolbert, 118 N. Broadway, Lexington, Ky.) A hot battle is on, every candidate has his workers in the field in the educational race for the principal of the school in Forest Hill. The following applicants have applied: Miss James Ella Mason, teacher in the city school; Prof. of the State Normal School at Frankfort; Prof. Anderson Jones, assistant principle; Prof. Joseph Russell, teacher at the Reform school at Greendale; Prof. D. I. Reed, principal of the Patterson street school; Prof. Henry Nulsance, Jr. professor at Bowling Green; Jr. professor at Bowling Green; Prof. Robert Elsey, teacher at Brick, N. C. From this list to select from the candidates to pick the winner. As it stands now, each one has an equal chance to land. In later issues of this paper there will be comments required in the seeking the Job. Watch this column. Pythian matters in this city are rapidly taking tangible form. There are two factions, those against the building and an unwilling to say that building and trying to save the building without a protest to paying the assessment. The area is 14,233 members; 12,440 members; 11,412 members; 11,412 members, and Fayette No. 37, with 114 members, according to Fayette No. 40, with 106 members, according to the law of 1933. For the 106s are paying their assessment without protest and have instructed their delegates for Caulder. About 50 members of Blue Grandage, 100 of the Challenger Commander, George H. Minnis, oppose the proposition and have appealed to the Supreme Chancelier's Bill of the Cross. G. H. Minnis receives the instructions for Grand Chancellor over Caulder by just two votes. Three of five dividends are paid to Caulder and the other two lodges are already instructed for him and so it does seem that those in favor of the building proposition are not known that Caulder is the representative of those for the building and that Minnis opposes the matter's client. The public is clear cut outline of the affair. This is the first time in a long while that any other has had the negative effect on the work with Caulder. The Waller who has for sixteen years ruled the lodge, and the result tells its own story. How long, Oh! How long? In this lively article he will be talking to the general public to know how matters in Lexington stand, and for that reason, have prepared tables of the geologist from the city of The Grand. Blue Grass has five instructed for Minnis, but some of those have Caulder's sympathy. For Caulder: Lucian John W. H. Greenberg, The Moore, H. W. H. J. B. Showden, T. T. Wendell, W. H. Brooks, Robert P. Seals, N. C. Farmer, R. F. Bell, Dr. J. F. Laine and Bush who have been to the L. L. Smith and G. H. Minnis. Professor Garvin has not expressed his preference. Bishop C. H. Phillips of the Fourth Episcopal District, the brilliant pulpit orator and scholar of the C. M. E. Church of Nashville, Tenn., visited the Presiding Elders' Council of the Tennessee and West Kentucky Conference at Madisonville. A special program and reception was given him. He was given a royal welcome at the church that bakes his name, Phillips Chapel, at the corner of Race and Correl street. He expressed in a few brief remarks his appreciation of the hospitality of the Kentucky people and that the late Paul L. Dunbar remarks were his always after a visit in old Kentucky. He left here for Mt. Sterling. The eyes of this denomination is being cast at Paducah, July 26-30, as anticipating that place to be the scene of the greatest financial rally of four conferences. This money will be raised for education and mission work, which is so badly needed in all sections of the world. One dollar at least from each member in the various quadrennium is desired. . . . An organization known as the Starlight Club, with headquarters over Mr. Washington's Tailor Shop, on South Beach, Miami, on a day night, which we will tell the readers more about the speakers in our proprietorship of one of the most modest business houses in the city, and who shows every indication that through business man, is the one who most responsible that this reading was furnished up to the expense of almost the only bread of and it is bound to be a success with gigantic business man at the theater. When it was suggested to some of our own indianation as much as to the establishment of some place kind, they said that the "young Negro has to work, and that a place of this kind has a bread of professional gumbers." The young Negro must remember that he is on the road and must not let these predictions come true. The latest "Birth of a Nation" is being staged by the performers, the bottlers in the Republican party, and the rump convention state of Kentuck passed a law for bishops, the Chainsman from exhibiting, but the "Birth of a Nation" photoplay, and therefore there is no against it. If Uncle E. W. Chengault, Editor of what we call the Gentry, the bottlers and limelight players at the convention at Louisville, and this rump convention at the U. B. F. MAR 251916 CAPITAL OF T. Washington night by Many E TAKING T E Episcopal District cell at Madisonville quarters on Last 2 charged by Trio of Po TALKING KENTUCKY! Washington Forest Hill Print by Many Applicants. TAKING TANGIBLE FORM Discipal District of the C. M. E. Church, at Madisonville—The Starlight Club haders on Last Monday Night—The Latest by Trio of Political Bolters. Hall here, on the screen for laughter. It is quite amusing to read the editorials in the Lexington Weekly News, under the caption of The persistent Forensic. This good discursive two of the young Negro delegates to the state Republican convention, Messrs. Clarence D. Jackson and your servant, for which means we do not know, other than we were young blue. We hope that Editor Willis's intentions are good. He is an excellent house trainer with few stipulations in a good discursive law which makes him very young blue. The poor fellow is to be pitted rather than censured. Brother Willis lost in the mayors, governors and delegates at the good discursive law which makes him very blue indeed. The Lexington Star, a weekly paper that hundreds of papers will buy, will answer his editorials. We will not deal perilously with him. This issue will appear April 1. Mr. D. J. Reed, former editor of the Standard, whose article on the "Birth of the Nation", which was very short, was left out on account of live space and other matters of the city. Prof. Charles W. A. David, teacher at the State Normal at Frankfort, married Miss Katie Cowan, a school teacher. "The Birth of a Nation" is showing here at the Opera House for this week. The 'Lexington Hustlers' baseball team's lineup for the first big game on Easter Sunday is: Harris; c, Holmes and Dunn; p; Corns, 1b; Barbers and Beamchief; an; Barns, 1b; Carroll, 3b; Turner ss; An; Warrow, 3b; Turner, c; A. Albanks, r; R. Smith, f. WEST WARREN, ARK. The corner stone laying at the Union Hill Baptist church Sunday was a celebration of the efforts of the pastors in charge, Rev. J. H. Johnston, and Bro A. T. Parker, everything was made pleasant for the visiting churches and the congregation, and their loyal support. The opening sermon was preached by the Honor Rev J. D. Drake of the A. M. E. Zion church and received many an Amen. BRUNSWICK, GA. (By Praylor Keith.) On last Sunday morning at 2 o'clock the stork visited Major & Mrs. Willie and left with them a fine baby boy. They are receiving congratulations from their friend, hoping they good luck. Mrs. Rena Frazier has returned from Kingland, GA., where she went to Lampkin, GA., where she was murdered there some months ago, and was re-intered at Sterling, GA., the home of the family. On last Thursday night, March 16, Mrs. Alice Martin, gave her daughter, Mrs. John, to Mr. Llifford Jones. They are now married and at home at 1108 F street. Major Wm. Williams and Major R. N. Williams gave to Mr. Llifford Jones. Ga., last week, where they went to attend to some lodge business. A great dinner was given by Mr. Llifford Jones. Get the habit—I mean the Freeman habit—and then you will have it, the leading race paper. The Freeman has kept the Keeper of your paper to your door. Just say so. Programs are out announcing a concert at the Congregational church on Saturday night. Some of Paris' best talent are slated to appear. The program will be preached this year at the Olive Branch Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. S. A. Brackeney. A brass band will escort the Knights along the usual line. is the pupils of Baldwin Grammar school are keen for the dawning of March 27th, when the oratorical contest will be held. An elaborate proposal has been made by prof R. S. Trevett and faculty. Miss Helen Littlejohn gave an entertaining night for the benefit of the library fund. Miss Helen Pickles, trap drummer, left Thursday for Dallas, Texas, where he will make the season at the Park Theatre. Miss Lena Lewis entertained a host of little folks Wednesday evening at the home of her art, Miss Pearl Thomas, the being her birthday. The students danced and later enjoyed a delicious repast. Prof. B. H. Graham, a young businessman with the local camp of the American Woodman. This is one fraternal organization, the affair with much useless red tape, waste of money, as is usually the case with such bodies operating among our people. Prof. Graham is the right person to make this order what it should be in Paris. The Dreamland Theatre made a new development Thursday night, when in connection with its regular weekly dance, an indoor bicycle race, a music concert and a round the small race course at the terrific speed to the delight of the onlookers. A purse was awarded to winners without Golden Rule Store" is the name of a gent's furnishing store soon to be opened in Paris by a well-known --- PARIS, TEXAS. (Bv C. C. Mack.) INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1916. Leading Characters in the DAWN OF TRUTH Frederick Douglass G. M. Brett John A. Logan Owen Lovejoy Motion Picture Spectacle Releases and Paper: Peter P. Jones Film Co. (Ltd.) 3849 State St., Chicago gentleman. The store will be complete in every respect and those who are always shouting at the price have a chance to practice the prey they are if you don't see the Freeman boy, call at $2 Pine Bluff Saturday or Sunday. If you are in town, it is our aim to record all happenings in Paris for the week, but we can not be all over town at once, or see everything that goes on. If you know anything, go looking to "pull a stunt," drop us a card. IN OLD PADUKE Burk's Chapel Holds Big Revival- Hotel Burk's Chapel -George -Scott Roberts (By J. J. Jones, 1063 North Sevcenth.) PADUCHA, Ky, March 22—The thing of the greatest moment among the people of Paducah now is the revival of Burk's Hall m. the church. Dr. J. W. Hall is pastor, the services being conducted by Adams, Adams, Kansas City, Kans, who is easily the best qualified and most effective evangelist the race has produced. A student of Adams, Adams, Kansas City, Kans, is easily the product of Wilberforce University and Payne Theological Seminary and a member of twenty-five women to do this work. The large chorus choir and the use of different instruments of this city, but they are attracting large crowds and the work is being done. Dr. Adams has just closed a building and is now more than five hundred persons were converted, and it is hoped that the number in Paducah will run high. If the services continue, continue to come; if you have not been present during this time, please come to Westbridge Street Baptist church. Washington Street Baptist church is located in which many people are interested. The Burlington Hotel, under the skillful and efficient management of the staff, serves guests entertaining to hundreds of persons who are particular about their well-cooked meals and clean beds. Baths at any hour. Sunday, M. Geo. R. Scott, of Princeton, Ky., visited his sister, Mrs. Annie M. Miles, daughter of Mrs. Mary Riley, daughter of Mrs. Pettit, has been indisposed at the above address during the past several weeks. The Booker Washington restaurant lately opened its doors to the hungry women. The Booker Washington restaurant a minute or so after its opening. The writer had the honor of spending the first money at the Booker Washington a minute or so after its opening. Just think of it! I got a whole meal for 15 cents at the Washington. The restaurant another such meal, now, for the same price. I said "No, thank you, sir; so much for you." The writer whatever amount you spend with him. The Follies of 1016, at the Masonic Hill in decoration, fun and pleasure, music and attendance. Red, blue and white, with flowers, surrounded with several heads of cattle and other things that are seen "down on the farm."ingham aprons were dressed in full dressed in overalls with Dixie hats. dannas about their neck. Prof. Hillman's Cabaret Orchestra furnished the popular music of today. Commander Hillman, the band leader and harpist. It is said that the Rowland town park is being rebuilt and outfitted to house a large number of columns for more news of the park. (By J. O. Blagburn.) We have been enjoying showers of baskets because the late events and distressing visitors in the first anniversary of the popular pastor of the Eighth Street Baptist Church for one year and has proven to be a great success. The feature of last week, Rev. McIntyre has successfully pastored said church for one year and has proven to be a great success. And one with a clean moral life, of the highest ideals, an exemplary character, and has made for himself a place both colored and white citizens of Pueblo. No minister or pastor of the church has been honored of his pastoral anniversary the white and colored ministerial meetings met at the Eighth Street church jointly with the church and the delicious dinner by the ladies of the church. The anniversary was a success every night and was closed Sunday service, and all of the members brought and served dinner at the church free to all, this being done in the form of an open set a new pace for the West. In the afternoon a membership mass meeting with the old time religion. The day service was closed with a great sermon, delivered by the pastor. Today his influence brings to the church and people that he now serves. Today his influence brings to the church and people that he now needs. Then, do you know that he is the youngest pastor in the West? But he has thus far measured arms with the need. Then, do you know that he is the youngest pastor in the West? But he has thus far measured arms with the need. Then, do you know that he is the youngest pastor in the West? But he has thus far measured arms with the need. At his side is a loveable wife who is the backbone of his being, and is held in the highest esteem in church and in the church on the March 24 a little miss 'Nadean Ocean McIntyre' came as a heir to wife and baby home and family? Both wife and baby home and family? Mrs. Mary Warren, who has of late come from the Phillipine Islands, was named by the late Bryan Tryrey, for two weeks, and is now with her husband, who is drum major in the 24th United (Sates Infantry stationed at Ft. D. A. Russell). The ringing in the hearts of Mr. Sherman Kearn and Miss Sallie Elbeck, also Mr. Geo. Cox and Miss Burnice Kurry. The late African, late of Africa, is the guest of the Rev. W. T. Biggers and John Adams, pastors of the A. M. E. churches of the city. He is to lec- Visit the Oklahoma barber shop and there read the Freeman. TAMPA (FLA.) NEWS ITEMS. John H. Dickerson, of Jacksonville, district grand master of the state of Florida. A session of the grand lodge Dickerson has held his position for the past seventeen years. The other grand master, John H. Tampa Powell, Jacksonville, district deputy grand master; John H. Rall, Tampa Pensacola, junior grand warden; A. J. Junius, Monticello, teasurer; R. B Brooks, Jacksonville, secretary; C. H Alston, Tampa, assistant secretary; A. J. Morris, Jacksonville, treasurer of the endowment department; A. J. Morris, Jacksonville, treasurer of the endowment department; A. J. Morris, Jacksonville, treasurer of the endowment department. The election of the Order of Eastern Star resulted in the unanimous re-election of Mrs. Inez T. Alston, of Tampa, for her position as matron of the order in the state. The first of the year the Phillis Wheatley Art Club started and established a room, at 1003 Scott street. Some very artistic fancy work is being displayed in the establishment is the marketing of home made pies, cakes, etc., for the members. The rooms are very neatly furnished and books and magazines are on hand for for the persual of all. It is the first city, and the ladies deserve a great deal of praise for the launching of such men's club. The place is also a club room. Miss Irene Anderson has returned from Jacksonville, where she went to pick her two daughters in a boarding school. Get the Freeman each week from Miss Margaret Howard. It is also on Monday. Visit her and rest room. 1082 Scott street. COLORED RACE GAINS IN NUM BERS, TELEPORT INDICATORS WASHINGTON, March 21.—The colored race in the United States has recovered its grip. Indications that the race is over have been made through diseases which scientists declared were apparent a few years ago have disappeared. These statements are made by the United States health service as the result of a special investigation into the death rate among colored people. The investigation developed that the death rate may have justified the predictions of the race's decline, the situation now is altered and the colored death rate has dropped. In 1912 it was 11.3, in 1913, the lowest which authentic figures are available, it was 21.9. NEWS OF ALTON, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Letha Taylor, a came to Alton from Blohmington to contact some business. Her mother, Tracy Toney, accented her to Alton. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mosby, a son, before last. Born, to Mrs. Ed. a birthday party on her daughter, Alberta, March 11. There were 21 little friends preschool-aged, old, recited a recitation and a few others were on the program. The rally which attended at the A.M. March 12 was a success. The rally which attended March 12 was $156. Rev. George Brown is the pastor. The perkins returned to her home last week in Labadie, Mo. Mr. Von Mason and Mr. James Johnson have been sick, but are now im- TUSCALOOSA, ALA. efficient col- Ala., has ac- acthe Peoples-sa, Ala., and many friends Special A. A Tomling, a drug盗员 of Selma, Drug Store, at Tuscaloosa, when passing that way. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. NEWS OF THE NATION'S METROPOLIS Dr. R. E. Jones, Editor of the Southwesters Christian Advocate, Praises Patriotism of the Negro. METHODIST PRELATE RECALLS NEGRO'S BRAVERY William H. Lewis, the Brilliant Boston Lawyer, in an Elegant Address in this City, Pleads for Equality of the Races—New York Becoming the Center of Negro Journalism—George E. Voting has Made Great Strides in the Business Life of the City—W. A. Rodriques, a Leading Undertaker. NEW YORK, March 21]—Dr. E. E. Jones, the senior Christian Advocate and one of the strongest forces in Methodism, praised the valor and heroism of the Negro Sunday before last in a stirring admonition told how the Negro had always sprang to the defense of the country, and that his valor and courage in the past helped the present generation. Dr. Jones made a review of the great wars through which this nation has had to endure. Dr. Jones, the Negro had played his part. Dr Jones brought forth great enthusiasm when he said that if this country finally goes through dealt unjustly with by his administration, would out of his patriotism go to war for his nation. Dr. Jones was speaking upon the subject, "The Making of a Life." Before he spoke there was a brief literary program, led by Mrs. Charles May-Meyers, who, on the subject, was a member of the slinging of several of the jubilee songs led by Cleveland G. Allen, the newspaper correspondent. Rev. Dr. Brooks, pastor of St. Mark's church, was called on to present Dr. Jones's address to Mr. James, the co-author of men in the race and especially raised his work in connection with the editorship of the Southwestern Christian Advocate. Dr. Jones, in speaking of his subject, referred to the men and women who sacrificed their lives for the good of others, and thereby make for them—some of the particular lives of men. He called cases like Booker T. Washington, Jane Adams, saying these men and women had chosen to work for the lowly and despised and in that they had found their true worth and mission. Dr. Jones said that service ought to be done by the men who work for in service he declared, will the greatest work of man be revealed. Dr. Jones said that the greatest heroes were not the men who have won the popular acclaim, but the men and women who are unwept, unsung, unseemly, who fight their battles of service. Dr. Jones vividly融贯他的 in the inspiration he got from a double cripple man, who could hardly walk, but who attracted his attention along by the side of the railroad in Spartan-b�, and was called "a man who is not a man, despite his affection, was a merchant prince because he tried to make a living. In continuing his address, the great churchman lauded the valor of the men who got from visiting the monument of Crispus Attucks in Boston, the slave boys who over three hundred years have survived their life in the dr. Jones said that the deeds of Attucks loom up greater at the ages go of more praise than was the case for the crowded in busy moments in this city. He looked after many exacting details in connection with his office and deference to E. church. While in this section he will attend many of the conference meetings and will be interested in meeting the deeds of the communicants of the church. Dr. Jones is one of the big forces in Methodism and his newspaper wields a great influence in matters racial and ecclesiastical. William H. Lewis Speaks Here. William H. Lewis, the famous Boston lawyer, was born in 1800, and was self and the race in his brilliant work in defending the two young colored males. He was a man of great ease in Rhode Island, spoke to 2,000 people in this city last Sunday afternoon at the exercises held in connection with the meeting. He was born of St. Mark's lyceum. Never before since the days of Booker T. Washington when the great educator came to the city, he was a great member of the Association of the Assees, and he gave such large numbers turned out as greeted the noted lawyer of the Assees. He was a great member of the Association of Democracy in America. The occasion was a notable one and brought out some of the most eminent people of both races in this city. A large number of the people of the Association were present to greet their fellow-member at the bar. On the rostrum, he was present to greet the fellow-member. Special music was furnished by the Freeman Choral Club under the auspices of the Association of Wilford H. Smith, one of the best-known lawyers in this city, presided at the meeting. He was the first of the Association. Lewis, said that the Associated Press dispatches had made the brilliant work of Mr. Lewis in the Mohr trial. He was the first of the Association that the able summing up of Mr. Lewis was the equal of Rufus Choral in his palmy days. His Lewis, who is well known for his city service, was the first of his auroise to speak. Mr. Lewis made a plea for equality for the cause of the race. He was very much as we were alming to build the caste system based upon colored and previous conditions had no place to be held. He was the first of the Association when he grew up and found that he was different from the playmates he had been. He was the first of the Association to hate the word color or race," said Mr. Lewis. "I hate them because they have no place in a democracy. I hate the term 'color' and 'race' because it is not necessary to be discrimination, segregation, and even lynching." Continuing, Mr. Smith said: "I love my country, but I am not sure that I am not sure that I am treated the same as other races. The Negro is treated better in Europe than his own country, but he is the only one that is not so good." Mr. Lewis said up his country. Mr. Lewis said that The Freeman As an advertiser, e dium is unequal y any Negro Net 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. CEE FIVE CENTS. MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. TION'S METROPOLIS the Southwesters Christian atriotism of the Negro. CALLS NEGRO'S BRAVERY Lawyer, in an Eloquent Address in this cees—New York Becoming the Center of g has Made Great Strides in the Business a Leading Undertaker. the Negro asked no patronization or undue sympathy, but simply a chance to work out his destiny. He said that the days of slavery had assed, anddp the day of freedom has come. The address of Mr. Lewis was well received and throughout his address he was warmly aplauped. A Young Business Man Your correspondent must also note the professional and business life of the city and from time to time will visit the business life of the correspondent interviewed George E. Voting, an ambitious young man who came to this city from the South 11 years ago and has risen an emilian business life of the community. Mr. Voting is the proprietor of a delicatessen and grocery store at 111-113 West 135th street, and is ducted by our people in this city. Mr. Voting has a splendid stock. He is building up a fine trade which in time will be the largest of the largest merchants in this city. In addition to this business, Mr. Voting has been associated with F. S. Office. They have been partners for 11 years and are conducting a good business in this line. Mr. Voting was born in Virginia, Normal School at Petersburg came to this city about 18 years ago. He is a prominent member of Abbey Baptist, being one of its trustees. A Prominent Undertaker. One of the most prominent under- titles of this city is W. A. Rodriques, of 225 West 42nd Street. Mr. Rodriques is well prepared for his work and is well thought of by the public. After embalming in 1911, he opened a shop in this city. He conducts a branch of the 42nd street, both places being located in the city where live a large number of people. Mr. Rodriques has one of the most splendid fitted-up funeral parlor in the city is constantly making improvements. He employs a young man, B. W. Sweeney, a young man well known in all circles of this city, and has built up a reputation for honest and square dealing. New York Center of Negro Journalism. New York is rapidly becoming the center of the influential newspapers and may be safe in saying that there is place in the country where the progress is being to any greater extent in this city. In this city are published many of the strong and influential newspapers and conducts newspapers. There are formidably newspapers under the control of the race being the Amsterdam News and Pilot-Gazette. The newspapers are alive each week with matters of race concern. Among the newspapers are The Crisis, The National Forward Magazine, and The Cooled Woman's Magazine, a unique periodical which is published in the city. Among the of the race. The Colored Woman's Magazine, and The National Forward Magazine, which is correspondent will speak of in future. CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. Mr. B. F. Harris, president of the First National Bank, addressed the young men Sunday afternoon in the Baraca room at Bethel A. M. E. H. H. H. at the Hall of the American Church. He was the in-character, ambition, backed up by ability, were the three main principles that go to make up good citizenship. He made a strong plea for good citizens and he also encouraged thrift among us and that we should be the only people who were the state of Illinois. Let every man who listened to Mr. Harris think this over. Mr. Lebon Fowler and Miss Charlie C. Wells, who were married at the same time, were married at the home of March 11, 1916, in the State of Illinois, her aunt, Mrs. S. B. Morris, 524 North Market street, last Friday morning, where they were honored with a buffet luncheon, after which they were at home with the groom's aunt, Mrs. Hurdle Rose, 604 North Poplar street, at the Breeze Street, 250 Breeze Street, at 403 North Wright Street. Mrs. F. D. Gamble, of Chicago, visited her husband, Mr. Gamble, who is employed at the Beardsley Hotel as a company officer. Mrs. A. Buford has opened up a beauty parlor at 403 North Wright Street. Mrs. Katie Brown has opened up a dressmaking parlor at the residence of Mrs. Mattie Washington, 511 North Champaign street. The Street by Defender and Crisis on sale at Breedlove's Consolidated News. 908 North Champaign street. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. The revival services at St Mary's A. M. E. Zion church are in progress and all friends are invited. They will be a baby contest given by the ladies and friends of St Mary's A. M. E. Zion church Friday, March 17, 1916. The baby receiving the largest number of votes will be awarded the first prize, a fine gold ring; second prize, a gold necklace; third prize, a beautiful rocker. Votes 10 cents. Refreshments will be served on the tickets. Rev. 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Tickets sold and 150 passengers on board. Tickets sold through destination; no excess fare OPENING THE DOOR OF 'OPPOR TUNITY TO OUR GIRLS. By Miss Eva D. Bowles, National Secretary Y. W. C. A.) During the month of February nearly half a million women and girls from city and college associations as well as those located in far country places—rejoiced with one accord for lo the year of Jubilee had come. During Young Women's Christian Associations in America. This is the most highly ramified women's organization that started fifty years ago by a group of thirty women in Boston, Massachusetts, who met to consider the needs of girls like their living. Today girls of all types, all nationalities, all races, business girls, college girls, socle girls, Indian girls all over the world stand together in one bond of fellowship for work, or play and that decade life and practically nothing had been thought of the colored girl's contribution to this movement which could not possibly be done without the colored girl just past honor was given the pioneers in this work who gave of themselves so unstintingly in those times of our Y. W. C. A. beginning. Twenty years ago there were affiliated Young Women's Christian Associations seven colored students associations. Associations at Clairt, Straight, Tougailou and the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama became affiliated in the early nineteen, with the University of the Young Women's Christian Association. There are evidences of city associations for colored women in the city of Louisville. Men- THE WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM Mary E. The student work has grown to include many schools, covering a territory of six states west of the Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico, and the District of Columbia. Fifty-three of the student work is associated with the National Organization, but all come under the supervl- BAD WOMEN AND "BEST" MEN. One or two of our friends took issue with us recently, because of a statement which we publicly mentioned in the WORST woman is sometimes better than the BEST man." The highway man is not going to use any great amenities. Fallen women have been much in the lime-light in the city of Nashville, Tenn., recorded by the city commission closing up all of the bawdy houses in the segregated or red light district. These women (all of them women of color) of their nefarious business without time to make arrangement to provide for themselves—without money, and without the Christian men and women of the charitable organizations of the city to the extent that organized effort was made to these women, to give them a chance. The highway man commends this spirit. He never has and never hopes to class a prostitute to boob and doesoes feel like placing any fallen woman above any brutish man who may have been the place to paddle the best she can in a bawdy house while he swims in high society. There are men who are for "best" men—men who are holding positions of honor and trust who have been the direct cause of young girls being for "best" men. The highway man has more respect for the ruined woman than he has for the man who ruined her. He is not out dressed and out dressed down to join the church and still parade himself in the society of decent people. He is still living a debailed life in Hell's Half Acre, while she is not to be commended for it. she is not to be dressed in pants who still goes about desbaching and ruining others. She is a prostitute and hobites who elude each other to docucribe whom the world knows not, and is more dangerous. Mighty few men place the proper estimate on womanhood. But, then, real gentlemen are in the minority in the big business world of ours. A gentleman writing upon the subject which we mentioned in the opening paragraph strikes the keynote and we are going to chom this semantico with what he says. He reads it carefully. CHARITY FOR THE FALLEN. To the Editor of the Banner: I have just read much and much, and the edict which has closed the bawdy houses of the red light district of your city. I feel about this as you expressed it in last night's Banner. Christ, who was without spot or blemish, thought a fallen woman's soul save. He was not above associating with and talking with her, though she was of a despised nationality, and helping her to a better life. This should serve as an example to every Christian to do his of her duty by these poor, Student Work. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ston of the National Board. Weed-end conferences under the pur- pose of sharing unity of thought and action through discussions of technical work and Bible study have been held: Cafin University 1909 Talladge College 1909 Talladge University 1910 Pisk University 1910 Bishop College 1911 Atlanta University 1912 National Religious Training School 1912 Prairie View State School 1913 Sacramento College 1913 Efforts during 1915 were directed toward a ten days' summer conference to be held during this coming summer. City Work The number of city associations already organized in seventeen. Of these associations, the National Organization. Two cities have provisional organizations, and there are three other which are a part of a con- tusion-Yonkers, Rochester, Kalamazoo. Building campaigns were held in 1913 and 1914 in Philadelphia, delphia, $50,000, and Baltimore, $10,000. These associations are planning to erect their new building within the city. Missouri, Louis, Missouri, raised $20,000 for a new building which was dedicated November 21, 1915. There was a steady increase in the number of colored young women who attend the summer course at the National Training School, which is con- tained in the Women's Christian Associations for the training of association secretaries. Sixteen city work. This preparation for gaining a definite knowledge of methods and principles bespests growing effec- tiveness in volunteer workers resulting in a growing solidarity of the work were held in Philadelphia, 1914, Norfolk, 1913, Philadelphia, 1914, Norfolk, 1913. and Brooklyn 1915 Miss Eva D. Bowles who is the national secretary of colored work in the United States, is for placing the beginnings upon a firmer foundation for the future, says: "Basing our estimate upon the past in the future this organization one of the greatest factors in the development of women. It is the working women of women which will ultimately bring about mutual understandings and sympathy and which can help us in this which now we see only in our visions, but which can be made real and tangible." Miss Bowles is a rare example of fine, all-round Christian womanhood, and is up to young colored women every possible opportunity for self-expression or for a new appreciation of the real life, living, for development of the home, and for the development of the whole hopes and her capacities. Miss Josephine V. Pinyon, a graduate of Cornell, and another excellen- ting in the schools and colleges among colored girls to bring to them the same powers of reading, writing, and bowling is opening up to girls in cities. Mis Pinyon, though young in this work, has already shown marked ability in reading, writing, and influence with student girls. From Helen A. Bailhard, public secretary, Lexington avenue, New York City. unfortunate creatures. I call them unfortunate, yes, and no doubt many of them. I call them LEGGED DEVILS going about the world free and unpunished. Many of them and their hellish crimes are unknown to be the frequenters of these vile dens of shame, and some men (are known to be the frequenters of these unfortunate souls, and yet they conceived that they are respected, and really counted as heroes. CAUSE of the downfall of some of these unfortunate souls, and yet they come into the parlor of our very best homes and go driving or with our purse and best girls, and are given all chances to blacken the man with our purse and best girls. Who made this double standard? From whence its origin? There seems to be but one remedy, and that is for our duty to defend the man of her whome she chooses for her husband that he would make his wife. "As long as the girls make heroes or these nasty, sinful brutes they will contend with, she will fight the lives and souls of our girls. Some may try to charge it all to the weak. You can be a good judge partly true. Yet. I seriously doubt whether there is ONE CASE IN TEN TAKES OF THE GIRL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GIRL. He will make her all sorts of promises, with presents and gain her confidence, with her and gain her confidence, and before she knows it he has accomplished her ruin forever; then, sight she is no more than a disgrace. "I have never been the means of laying one straw's weight towards their downfall, of any other woman, of any otherwise fortunate person, allowing them to continue in their lives of sin. I am inclosing my check for $10.00 to aid them in their unfortunate consequence. This check to the proper authority engaged in raising funds for this purpose. WHY THE HAWAIIAN HAIR-GROW ING ING HAVE BEEN A, RUGGED. From the very beginning The Hawaiian Hair Growing Preparations have been recognized as the best, by giving better and quicker results. They are easy to prepare, purity and perfection. They embody only such ingredients that are Pure, wholesome and renovated to the hair. These goods can be prepared in possible. These goods contain no coloring or adulteration of any sort. If you have never paid close attention to the different preparations (for hair, hair extensions, using) assuming that all are alike, then you should look into the subject. 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A young fellow told the other day that he thought a certain fair little Miss loved him; and that he had everything his way, but he thinks in another way, but he was put out of business," said. But the young lady told the Highway Man that neither one stood higher than last and neither one stood lower than last, the man she loved was far away and she would marry him pretty soon. Now that first fellow thought that second fellow was the same pathway. Wonder what that second fellow will think the third one is. You know there are three qualities of material and some people are that they will be kicked to them. The first fellow looked like Mr. Good to that lady, but he was a stumbling block, but he was kicked him aside. Pretty soon Mr. The Negro as a Soldier! During the recent presentation of "The Birth of a Nation" in Louisville, publication printed in The Herald, protested against the character of the film on behalf of the Negroes, to the loyalty of the colored race and the part taken by Negroes in the Nation's great wars. A man asked for further information concerning the Negro as a soldier, and Prof. Meyzeek has requested access to facts which he has compiled after a study of various historical publications: The Negro went to Cambridge and took command of the army he found some Negroes enrolled. In the Revolutionary War 1860 Negroes pressed into action whenever necessity required. Alexander Hamilton was the first to recommend it to Congress in Two days later Col. Laurens wrote to Washington as I could select in Carolina. I should have no doubt of driving the British out of Georgia and subduing East Florida the end of the war. To this Washington answered: "Should we begin to form battalions of them the British would follow us and we would be the fastest. And where are our arms?" Madison expressed the wish that battle would be set free and then made to serve in the army. This was done by individuals. Washington issued orders authorizing the enlistment of 30, 1775. Later several colonies armed the blacks whenever peril seemed near. This was the beginning of the free states that grew up in the Southern States. —Bancroft History—Vol. V. Page 373 —Massachusetts Society for Historical Research— In the decisive battle of Monmouth Gen. Wayne established his fame. The army and the whole country resounded the Congress unanimously thanks Nor may history omit to record that of the life for their country, more than seven hundred colored Americans fought side by side with the whites. —Bancroft History—Vol. V. Page 277 At the Battle of Rhode Island, Auschwitz withstood three separate charges from 1.500 Hessians in under Donop. It was a repelling furious onset, that the Green distinguished itself by deeds of desperate valor. Posted behind a wall, the Hessians drove back the Hessians, who charged repeatedly to dislodge them. Arnold's History of Rhode Island, Page 428. On November 20, 1775, South Carolina gave permission to military officers to possess the troops as soldiers. The first order of Maj. Gen. Artemus Ward, of Massachusetts, ordered the of the "voilage" of the soldiers. Ultimately nearly every State, by legislative enactment or by practice, enforced the employment of Negro soldiers. On October 23, 1877, the Hessian officers in Gen. William H. McCormick gave the "no regiment" to be seen in which there are not Negroes in abundance - able-bodied, strong, honorable mention was given to Salem Poore by the General Court of Massachusetts for his bravery. Four white officers gave his monomial. To Jordan Freeman given the envoy to the General of Major Montgomery at the storming of Fort Griswold. Peter Salem was praised for charging the breast works and killing "In 1777, Rhode Island consented to the raising of Negro regiments for two regiments in any other way, and to a quota of men in any other way, and in New York admitted the Negroes as substitute soldiers, agreeing to manmit them if they served till the end of the year. In 1775, showed there were 755 Negroes in fourteen regiments from North Carolina, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. This report is intended to assist General for the Commander-in-chief. The first Rhode Island regiment composed of Negroes not included in this return." — Massachusetts Society for Histori- Massachusetts Society of Civil Liberties, U.S.A., retired, of Philadelphia, Read, U.S.A., retired, of Boston, historian. In the war of 1812 the Negro was about one-sixth the population of the republic. There were one hundred and nine (109) dauntless colored heroes who fought in the battle of Lake Erie. Eleven (11) and four (4) 4,000 were engaged in land attacks and defenses. Gen. Andrew Jackson, commander of the army of defense of New Orleans, was attending appeal September 21, 1814: "To free men of color, I call you to defend the city, to share in the perils and to divide the glory of your white countrymen." Two battalions were recruited and divided at the battle of New Orleans. So highly pleased was he with the following proclamation: "Soldiers of Better was in the way of Mr. Best. And Mr. Best generally wins out, but the ladies turn the way to a woman's heart than a fellow can imagine. Some poor fool start on the journey with nothing to lose, but the ladies place. A secure and snug corner in a woman's heart—O we mean a cozy little corner occupied by no one but you that little corner we say is a hard place. We down many times before you reach it. Aren't these styles these days snatching? What do you think of the abbreviated skirt, the scarcity of subriment and the loud-speaking hosiery of the ladies' skirts worn shorter make the men look longer. No wonder the ladies keep to keep the lookers-on moving on. The ladies have the stage now and the men are asked to be spectators. See any business that umbbling blocks in this dress business. There are many more stumbling blocks about which we might speak, but space for forbids. You see the point of stumbling blocks in a stumbling block in anybody's path unless you know they will fall over you to you or they will fall over you to you. If you can't patch up the way, Be a stumbling block to stop the speed of error and indecency. Throw your body long enough to save them. If you can slow them up a little, perhaps you can stop them from blocking block only to save. Some people are in the way for the sole purpose of blocking the traffic of success. Some people are in the way to help them from the gambler, the bawdy house keeper are in this class. Some church members are in this class. Some church members them kill everybody and everything. Jump over and go ahead. Some lodge members are stumbling blocks. You can take any such blocks out of the way and go on; or take them and make stair steps out of the way. You can take any door mats or steps. If you happen to stumble over one of these blocks, get up and look out for it next time. You can do anything you need. You are measured by how you fall, but by your ability to fall, and fall. Fall down but stay on your feet. Color! I expected much of you, for I was not uninformed of your qualities. I knew you could endure hunger and thirst and all the harships of war, but you surpassed my hopes. The President of the United States shall be informed of your brave conduct. Respecting this regiment, Gen. Jackson wrote, in a letter to President Monroe, describing the battle of New Orleans: "I saw Gen. Packenham reel and pitch out of his saddle. I have always believed that he fell from the bullet of a freeman of color, who was a famous rifleshot, and came from the Attakapas region of Louisiana." —American History, Vol. I, Page 115. —Century Magazine, January, 1897. —Constitutional History of American People.—Page 361. In the Civil War, 1861-1865, the record of the Negro soldier is well known. The Army, the Army of Fort Pillar are as familiar as Bull Run, Antietam and Shiloh. In the Spanish American War, at the beginning of the battles, the movements of colored soldiers were in the regular army establishment—Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth Infantry and the best of the regiments. The brief progress of the war this quota was increased by one company of the Sixth Massachusetts Infantry; the Ninth Massachusetts Infantry; the First Indian; a graduate of West Point United States Military Academy, commanding companies; the Eighth Illinois regiment; the Twenty-third Kansas; the Third North Carolina regiment; the Ninth Carolina regiment; the Alabama; two battalions of the Sixth Virginia; to these must be added what are known as immunes who saw service the Philippines; Seventh, Eighth, Ninth and Tenth United States Volunteers. The officers in the Eighth Illinois, the Ninth Illinois, the Ninth Illinois, the Ninth Illinois, line and field, were colored. However, no regiment south of the Mason and Dixon's line was actually enlisted in the line in Cuba during the short conflict. At the battle of El Caney the capture of the stone fort was due to the infantry of the Ninth Infantry; at San Juan the Ninth and Tenth regiments distinguished themselves, as did the Twenty-fourth Infantry. The surrender of the Spanish officers allowed shortly afterwards, and as indicated, the war speedily came to an end. A war correspondent thus expresses the situation: "The color never shone with greater lustre than when the Twenty-fifth Infantry swept up the sizzling U.S. POLITICAL CAMPAIGN EUROPEAN WAR TROUBLE. 1916 THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Nashville. Tenn. hill of El Calen to the rescue of the Rough Riders under Roosevelt. Two regiments firing like driving hats the bullet fired flying like driving hats the enemy were in trees and ambushes with smokeless powder, and the Rough Riders threatened with annihilation." In saving them, these black regiments saved for a war, York a naval and for the United States Presidency. There are many thrilling incidents testifying to the bravery of the colony, the York naval sal, a newspaper correspondent, expresses what was well nigh the universal opinion, that the said; that the services that the four white regiments can be compared with those rendered by the four colony regiments, that the severest test of all that came later, in the yellow fever hospitals." The Negro in American History, Washington, D. S. SOLDIERS' HOME NOTES, MARION IND. Basil Van Cleave has been transferred from the hospital to the Old Men's Barracks No. 14. He is improving every day. BenJ. LaForce, $4 years of age, is back at the Old Men's Barracks, after being in the hospital for several years of the comforts that surround him at the Home. David Smith, after arranging for a short visit to Louisville, concluded the weather was too changeable to leave his cozy bed and warm heat here, so he went to the University until May before he visits the Fall City. The old vets are discussing the Mexican youth enough to take a hand in it. Col J. H. Ringgold has been accused of writing to the war department asking for help with an eligible list. He is brushing up his firearms preparatory to a call to arms. As the approach of Decoration Day is approaching those who do not even come to look on the many mounds in the Silent Circle, can rest assured those of the old vets who are not in danger of flag and drop a silent tear o'er their departed comrades. BenJ. LaForce taking a ninety-day furlough to visit his daughter at Martin, Tenn. He contemplates visiting Nashville, Tenn. Birmingham, Ala., and Greenville, Ky., before returning to the William H. Dullin is taking a leave of several months to visit his son at Southampton, Ind., and family at Greenville, Ky. Your correspondent has been asked request information concerning old soldiers' wheresabout them in this opportunity to kindly inform them all information in his power will be given but they must enclose stamp for letters to Sergeant, Barracks No. 1. Don't stay away from the Soldier's Home too long, old veterans. There is a warm bed to eat and a warm bed to sleep in. NATIONAL NEGRO FRATERNAL CONGRESS ORGANIZED. The National Negro Fraternal Congress was organized at Cincinnati, Ohio, state land and S. Indiana state grand lodges were represented by delegates and by letter. State and national lodges only are eligible for membership. The next meeting will be held at Little Rock, Ark., September 19, 1916. The next meeting will be held to Jos. L. Jones, president, northeast corner Eighth and Plaunt, Cincinnati, Ohio, or to Rev. T. J. Smith, Versailles, Ky., to give information that will be released to give any information desired. NEWS OF GULPORT, MISS. Rev. Dr. T. M. Johnson, president of the Baptist state convention of Mississippi, spent a very pleasant week on the campus by rev. Dr. Lowe, pastor of the First Baptist church of Bay St. Louis, in charge by Rev. Dr. Lowe, pastor of the First Baptist church of Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Hansboro, Baloxi and Gulf Port, and at each of these places Dr. Johnson was royally enlightened in making him a given automobile rides about the several towns, the Rev. Dr. McGee, pastor of the first Baptist church of Hansboro of the greatest in making him a Johnson's gift as a beloved believer Johnson's first visit to the coast. He was more than glad to meet his old friend, Dr. McGee, pastor of church. Dr. Johnson leaves much impressed with what he saw of the coast. There was a reception given at the rear of the campus, where Mr. C. A. Cowley, of Jackson, Miss, and Prof. H. C. Hidelburg, Professor of the Service of the Union Guarantee Insurance Company. Mrs. Bessie Simpson, who has been married since this life and her immeasurable love, held the St. Paul A. M. E. church. Rev. Wallace Jones, the pastor, officiated. Dr. Wallace was a devoted Christian and an officer of the church. After three very successful months the bellmen of the Great Southern hotel are busy packing their trunks to go on vacation. The season of 1916 was a very good one and the boys are all leaving with nice bank accounts. The manager of the hotel is so well pleased with the service of the bellmen and highly recommend them. Jack Hardin was the head bellman, Mr. Alfred T. Mitchell is headporter and he is the headman, Mr. Alex. Meyer is on a visit to Mr. Mitchell as they are fast friends. Jack Hardin accepted the position of head bellman of the Hotel Hall of Bloxi on to carry five of his bellbells with him. Several social affairs have given him in honor of the bellmen. They are the owners of the hotels of Pass Christian, Gulf Port. 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Special vates on "writo ups." Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, id., as second class matter. GEORGE L. KNOX, PUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR. ELWOOD C. KNOX, BUSINESS MANAGER. The wiley Villa. Thomas T. is now a man of dignity From the opera "Indiana." The legislature of New Jersey has appropriated for us e of the Borden Town Industrial School of that state $96,500 for the coming year. W. R. Valentine, formerly of Indianapolis, is principal. When the poor hath cried Caesar hath wept, was that Marcus Antonious had to say when eulogizing his great friend. When Thomas Taggart began his political career he had much of the same kind of nature. A colored man who was a captive of Villa's men before the raid on Columbus, N. M., said that he so inflamed them by his speech that some of them wept and shrieked. A few got down on the ground beating it with their fists. Some Napoleon, isn't he? Among the local papers that will be in the archives, the cornerstone of the new public library building, is The Freeman. And when in other days, when they are finging the debris of the ancient ruin aside, what would we give to be there to hear the comment on us of the long ago? This most exquisite curiosity must go, methinks, forever unsatisfied. The rumor is still insistent that Mr. Villa, of Mexico, is a "culud gemmen." Whatever his nationality, he is a very fleeting individual. We will know all about him in a short while if things work out all right. We hope that he is a pure Mexican and not a Negro. Our race, kind, perhaps, is not long on some essentials, but it has never been known for wanton massacre. Whatever may be said of Villa's courage, he cannot rightfully be applauded for crossing into another territory for the purpose of murdering innocent, defenseless people. The act of killing an American people, and Much as the desire is to avoid a war with that country, and if it were a plain effort to involve this country into trouble we cannot see how the government could do otherwise than march on the offender and punish him. James N. Shelton hopes to be one of Indiana's big four to go to the National Republican Convention at Chicago. It is said that there are others who expect to be at the president making in June. If there are they have kept mum about their ambition. A delegate-at-large to a National convention of the two great parties is some job, and the individual that pulls one must be of unusual political importance. Mr. Shelton has an unbroken record as a Republican stalwart. His activities in behalf of his party merit consideration. The same is true of other colleagues men of this community and state. We speak of Mr. Shelton because he has declared himself. He may not be able to draw one of the big places. More likely he will be seriously considered as an alternate by the forth coming state convention. According to the testimony of a colored woman in the police court of Indianapolis, she has been serving some of the officers, policemen, meals for privileges. She says that she was permitted to give "Kentucky Oyster" dinners for her kindnesses. Two of the policemen, white men, mind you came across, admitted that they had partaken of the woman's fare. They insisted that they did not know that the place was a resort. She even gave the policemen some rings, according to her testimony. It appears that the place was pulled by the police after they had enjoyed all of this hospitality. It looks like a bit social equality. Didn't know such fraternizing was going on. If it had been the other way one meal would have put the place out of commission. However, we are not in for the color line, but the dear brothers should stick to their text. Where are they? That's the question. Haven't had a word from the old line of stage favorites for many a day. Indianapolis has become a veritable deserted village as it concerns the theatricals by our people, and what's hurting, there are no prospects in sight. This is a calamity. It begins to look as if the dear familiar faces are lost to us forever. O, time, backwards in thy flight, reproduce the erat while days just for tonight. O, yes, we can live an age in a night. The movies, what have we done to be consigned to this artificial perdition—shut up so separate, as if happier days had never been. The movies, 'tis true, claim our attention, but we feel the need, at times, of sterner stuff—the substantial, the tangible, images that do not fit from us as if jealous of our enjoyment. As the heart panthen for the waterbrook, we wearn for the yesterdays. Come, come to us! Of course, it must never be admitted that there can be sufficient excuse for segregation. However, there are reasons alleged to those who bring charges against it as it is to learn the charges and to work to bring about changes if possible. We dismiss the charges as if they had no standing. They should not have standing, but they do, even if owing to the arrogance of some men who set themselves up as the guardians of others. Absolutely there is no rightful place in the affairs of this country for such sets of men. One man, when a citizen, according to the laws and the spirit of the laws, is the same as the other, and is not the subject of any law, based on normal laws or their spirit that in any way specializes him. Anything else is unrepublican, unAmerican, and furthermore unhuman. But a condition confronts us and not a theory, and we must deal with it or, perchance, perish. The management of the Indianapolis Star, we are pleased to note, has expressed itself as regretting the editorial which appeared in that publication wherein the colored voters were said to have voted for Prosecuting Attorney Rucker because they were promised social equality and so forth. The publication has not expressed its regrets openly as it made the charge openly. But that does not matter so much. What is expected or ought to be expected is that the Star does not prove hostile to the colored people because they are such. It is not necessary for the publication to retract. Retraction is very humiliating business. The Star or any other paper is expected to give us a square deal. It promised a committee of colored men that it would do so in the future. The policy of the paper and not the incident so much is to be considered. It declared for us. We can let it go at that. We are not after punishment; we want proper consideration. Shakespeare's tencentary will be celebrated this year throughout the English speaking world. Indeed the world of civilization, regardless of tongues, will pause in the contemplation of the most gifted Englishman. It will be a good year to work in Shakespeare quotations, and we do that at all times, ere we are aware. But this year they will come with greater freedom and force owing to the fitness of things. One of the rhetorician says that the best writers are those who are no longer fettered by a certain distinct style. That is, they may throw themselves into any mood, speaking like Lamb, Thackeray, Irving, Macaulay, as they elect. Now is the summer of our utmost content when one can imitate the master without being considered pedantic, or having to experience the time of tessness of the chill of reproach. We have some faith in a world psychology, that great movements flood the spiritual circumambient, when nothing will stay them until, like diseases, they run their course. The present war is an example. If we find ourselves talking Shakespeare in an unusual way, this year it will be because the spiritual envelopment dictates its contents. SENATOR THOMAS TAGGART. The appointment of Thomas Taggart, the well known Indiana Democratic politician as United States Senator, owing to the death of B. F. Shivley, as a fitting reward for his long, successful career in behalf of his party. Governor Ralston, whose duty it was to make the selection, and Mr. Taggart, were known to be warm political friends, so it was the expected. Mr. Taggart is one of the very popular men of the state. Perhaps no other man of political affairs has so many friends in an opposing party. If rewards come according to services rendered, Mr. Taggart is clearly entitled to his distinction. He has been more than politician in his activities. He served to the good of mankind helping the poor and needy, and he has reaped accordingly—the good opinions of men and the substantia things of life. He will not, perhaps, measure up to the standard set by his eminent line of predecessors. His life has not run so intensely in that direction. He, however, may be reliled on to be faithful to the interests of his party, and we may say country, thinking of those interests running identically. We are rather glad to know that he has reached his ambition, regardless of the result, when he stands before the state for reselection. THE TUSKEGEE FUND. The Indianapolis executive committee of the Booker T. Washington memorial fund met at the Y. M. C. A. last Wednesday. A committee on organization of which G. L. Hayes was chairman reported, after which a permanent organization was effected with the following officers: Dr. S. A. Furnish; president; B. L. Hayes, vice-president; H. L. Herod, secretary; Dr. W. L. Brampley, commissioner; Thomas E. Taylor, campaign manager. The original committee has been enlarged in order to give scope and efficiency to the work. It now consists of fifty persons representing every phase of life among us. A carefully considered program has been mapped out whereby general interest is expected to be aroused in the laudable movement to perpetuate the name of Dr. Washington and to make everlasting his institution. Other communities are stirring doing so to help Emmett J. Scott to be successful in the work assigned him, and which means the work assigned the colored people. We take it that the colored people will give when properly approached. The scheme of the executive committee leaves nothing undone that will tend to bring success to the effort. Schools, churches, lodges and various organizations will be asked to support the movement. The apprehension will not affect the response will not be felt as a burden-some tax. Indianapolis is expected to make a good showing. Dr. Washington held it as a favorite city. He did much for us. Now is the day of reciprocity. KEEP BACK SEGREGATION The colored people would give considerable if they knew how to keep back segregation. Perhaps there is no certain specific for curing the ill, yet we must admit that the thing does not come without some sort of suggestion, and not always from the other side. In the midst of the thing, segregation, and which cannot be defended by common sense or laws from the viewpoints of our creation and our citizenship, it will not be considered ill advised to inquire after the things that one may think contributes to it. Because of the notion of what is due the race as citizens, we are yet the subjects of cult malpractice, consequently it is not amiss to speak of the things that influence our bad situations. Lions WE WOULD LIKE TO ENTER A GENERAL DENIAL, insisting that segregation and other discriminating situations were pure inventions, not being based on justice, nor the result of our race development. We are very much afraid that we are not entitled to a clean bill as concerns our race development. When discussing such questions the masses are generally forgotten. The mind runs out to the saved, which is in minority. We cite the few saved ones as examples of a fitness to be equal participants in all things. travel from coast to coast. Mr. Ernest Huston has been engaged as stage manager and Prof. Frank Molar will lead the largest and best colored band ever organized. In one of the newest and finest Pullmans ever built. It is eighty feet long, painted orange and trimmed with red. The car company as traveling and the pany to occupy it. Full roster of the company will be sent in next writeup. In looking around for a manager the owner of the company as traveling and looking the field over engaged Mr. Ed. "Blackie" Cohn as manager at a salary never before heard of. It has many living, with this well-known manager with his many Jeff Smith and his cone again with the big show like to hear from a No. 1 who can double some p. Thomas says. Paris Winter & Means and write. The Alabama spring in Hot Springs at the theater, the company and the stock company. Ask a knows about the business pany sends regards to all of the profession! also the Freeman. F. S. WOLCOTT'S RAIL COMPANY. Saved or unsaved, washed or unwashed, there are some great common rights that should not be denied. But at that we should not trifle with our privileges, treating them as license rather than privileges. It will be a frightful thing to admit that the theaters, hotels, steamboats and similar places were closing against us, wholly because we are a coming people. And it may be just for that reason; a common balance, a very balanced balance, very often. The charge is not wholesale, for many of us have qualifications that the best circles require. Too many, however, have not the necessary balance or polise, even when there is every other evidence of refinement. Often there is exhibited an undue spirit of frowardness which only needs to be seen to be known. A little education is set up against the wisdom of the ages. Peculiar conduct is put against the condescension of geometry. The individual is very often too exalted by the individual, proving an example of ruline possibility in event the girdle of restraint was removed or the situations reversed. The looksonker are shrewd; they are up in the studentship of human nature. We are read, analyzed and deductions are made from the very first demonstration of sentiment. They are silent as to the result, but are certain, and they are one, in a way, as to how best to meet what promises to be the future. So with a remarkable unanimity we find certain places closed against us all over the country. This is not a theoretical closing where one stands for many, but where there is a solidarity so rigid that it seems as of avenging gods. It would be unwise to contend that all this comes because of our incipient preparedness for the real American future. This prejudice does exist on that account, and it is much better that some comes that way, for since we have it it would not be very complimentary to know that it is wholly the outgrowth of ugly, mean race conditions. This would mean that we were not developing as a whole in the right direction. We mean to say that we must turn the guns on ourselves once in a while. The white segregationists say that our proximity to the white people means the decline of the value of property. Is it true? Why is it true? What can be done to stop this decimation? We may turn up our noses at these things, but they are the things that hurt. Some of the objections is due to race, color and the previous condition of servitude, but we must not close our eyes to the fact that the social development is also doing its work. The preacher and others before the people have very much to say about the method of living in order to enjoy the hereafter. They are complimentary when seeking things bright, cheery and commendable, but when things are otherwise, little is said. We have seen our people on street cars who acted as if they owned the system. All of us have seen this, and yet very little is said. Do we think that this is not set down against us? If so, we are mistaken. And at the proper time the scroll is drawn forth, all charged with our accounts. The point is that we have something to do. We must become real earnest, honest, well meaning citizens. If we must become known for special qualities that differentiate us from other races. Let those qualities be high singular and sterling. The Japanese are such a people. Every man of them seems a committee of one to boom his race. We should mobilize our diffuse dispositions and attributes, centering them on the ideals that make us human. We should quired after, whose traits singly are but reflections of the whole. Idealism should be the watchword so that if men should condemn us it would be out of pure cussness of heart, and which in time would react on those who without cause, seek to reduce our citizenship or restrict it. REV. DR. BLACKWELL LOOKING OVER EVERY ZION CHURCHER Rev. Dr. W. A. Blackwell, of Cincinnati, has been in the city for a few days supervising the episcopal work of his brother, Bishop G. L. Blackwell. The A. M. E. Zion work has grown rapidly within the last few years. Four flourishing churches are to the denomination's credit. North Indianapolis has one of these churches, Campbell Chapel, and of which Rev. Dr. Yearwood is pastor. He has had distinguished success since he took charge of the work. He maintains all the sidelights, such as a literary society, mission society, Sunday school, choir and soforth, making for a live and attractive unit. Last Monday evening Dr. Blackwell fitted in a church modestly and eloquent in his discourse also fervent and earnest. He is a candidate for the editorship of the "Star of Zion," the organ of the A. M. E. Zion Church. From all accounts he would fill the position most acceptably. The pastors of the various churches were present including Presiding Elder Rev. O. H. Banks. Brief remarks were made by the visitors. In addition there were two well rendered solos by Miss Nellie M. Prentiss and Miss Jones, of Haughville. Both of the young ladies showed that their musical education had been attended with the utmost care. Both have fine soprano voices and which they used most pleasingly. Accompanist, Will M. Lewis. At the close a reception was tendered Dr. Blackwell. Refreshments were served to all present. GEORGIA SMART SET OPENING. Most Expensive Colored Musical Comedy Company Ever Organized—Mr. C. L. Erickson, Owner; Mr. Ed. "Blackie" Cohn, Manager; Mr. Guy Erickson, Treasurer. The most expensive musical comedy company (colored) known as the Georgia Smart Set, opened its season at Hot Springs, Ark., Thursday, March 9, 1910. Everything about the outfit is new. The company consists of 59 people and are without doubt the best color per person. The ensemble and the talent engaged is therefore pan excellent. Mr. John has picked out the cream of troops in the U. S. A. and is booked for forty weeks and will travel from coast to coast. Mr. Ernest Watts has been engaged as stage manager and Prof. Frank Moulain and best colored hand ever arranged. The company is traveling in one of the newest and finest Pullmans ever built, with orange and trimmed with red. The car was delivered just In time for the company to move. The company will be sent in next writeup, looking around for a manager, owner, or client after looking the field over engaged Mr. Ed. Cohn as manager at a salary never before. It goes without saying, with this well-known manager with his many years and wide experience in the show business that Mr. Erickson should be contacted in securing the services of Mr. Cohn. Mr. Cohn has surrounded himself with a most capable executive staff of gentlemen and the success of the Georgia Smart Set is already assured. Wishing best success to all the profession and would be glad to hear from all old times. GEORGIA SMART SET. GIBSON'S NEW STANDARD THEA- TRE PHILADELPHIA (By J. H. Gray.) KANSAS CITY LYRIC STOCK COM PANY. VAUDEVILLE BILL OF NEW AND SPLENDID FEATURES. Strong Musical Comedy Success Producer Douglas Theater, Macon, Ga. (By L. B. Maund, Pianist.) With Lew Kenner and Maggie Johnson on the same bill, not to mention Mrs. Billy Kersands, Miss Carrie Hall and Leola Thomas and others of like caliber. "Hannah From Savannah" is the title. This act, on which Misses Hall and Thomas show their great abilities as singers and cancers, has been. Miss Leola Thomas played her part as Mrs. Brown to perfection. Miss Hall takes the character of "Hannah" and plays her part exceedingly well. "Bad Pete" Missle, Johnson can not be exelled as a comedian. Besides taking this character, Missle Johnson renders two beautiful ballads. "In the Garden of My Heart" and "In the City That Has N's Heart." "Kersands is a 'Hannah's' father and does his part well." Mrs. Kersands is doing a suffragette act which meets with the approval of the audience. She is also rendering "The Broadway Blues." Managers, get wise if you want a classy act, book Johnson & Kenner. Mr. C. H. Douglass has just opened one of the swellest tonsorial parlor in the city adjoining his cafe, something that has long been needed in this city. ALABAMA MINSTREL'S PLEASURE PARTY. We have opened our season with one of the best performances on the road expect to keep it so. The big first part of the season is the big round of sweet music, harmonizing between our perfect under the able leadership of Frank Miller and the big choral which has been well received by Jeffrey. The harmony with movements and dances by our able stage manager, the one, the only A. J. McParland. Our great olio with a big yellow ball is with a big yell at the same time is filled full of marvels. The big show closes with the "Ten Black Mad Cap" who are the headliners of unison orchestra headed by the large company in music, dancing, dialogue and harmony. IN THE MOVIES! Lincoln JUBILEE EXPOSITION (CHICAGO, AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 1915) Gorgeous Elks' Parade; Historic National Baptist Convention TWO REELS Negro Soldiers Fighting for Uncle Sam THREE REELS Progress of the Negro Facts From Farm, Factory and Fireside Tuskegee and its Builder; Mound Bayou.; Miss., A Negro City built by a Former Slave Prime Factors in The Re-Birth of a Nation All Included in the Moving Picture Spectacle THE DAWN OF TRUTH Write for Paper and Releases Peter P. Jones Film Co. (Ltd.) 3849 State St., Chicago, U. S. A. Jeff Smith and his concert band are again with the big show and would like to hear from a No. 1 alto player Thomas Towson, says Nelson Green, Gilbert Paris, Means & Means and Watts Bros, write. The Alabamas spent their winter in Hot Springs at the Majestic theater, where they managed by the Alabamas' own stock company. Ask anybody who knows about the business. The company sends regards to all in and out of the profession; also the old reliable Freeman. F. S. WOLCOTT'S RABBIT FOOT COMPANY. This writing finds us still in Texas playing along the Gulf coast and all its most beautiful coastlines, most ideal spring-like, weather and business is far above par. We are forced to turn them away night after night. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brown send kindest regards to Mr. Mose Watkins.干涉ed by the drummer, is still the talk of the day with his masterly manipulations. Mr. H. White (Peaceful Henry), did best to help Prof. Baker and the St. Louis bunch. Prof. Veales' 13-piece band is still centrally located, being 'the best' ever and 'Fess' Veales' countenance, is continually wreathed in the smile that wont come off. Mr. Arthur Gibbs sends best regards to Mr. H. W. Harrison and desires to attend their show. On our arrival at Galveston, Texas, March 5, we ran into the old reliable Richards & Pringles minstrels and old friends, who was happily apprehended their show in a body and we were treated to a clean and refined performance, which was happily apprehended their show in a bunch, and on their departure from the city the whole Rabbit Foot Comedian and them God speed with best wishes. Mr. Albert Frederick, late of RIch- nce at Galveston, Texas, thus strengthening our band and augmenting the thirteen members, all good—no blanks. NOTES FROM J. H. MAHONEY'S MODEL MOBILE MINSTRELS. We have just finished our second week in South Carolina, and while the weather has been very cold, we have been able to dress and all manage to keep up and going. The management is using every effort to show on the road. He says he is quite sure he has some of the best talent and there is not one dead number in the world. The principals are James Crosby, Blue Steel, Mabel Davenport, Joe Russel, Prince All Mona, one of the most captivating magicians and escape artists of today. While others among this careful selected talent are all well up in their line. Trice and Trice cannot be overlooked as a sketch team. Jenkins and Jenkins, they sing and dance and they do it well. dance and do it well. We prove to be some leader and his. Orchestra shows signs of improving daily. Prof. James Thompson, our band leader, will be up to band up to the standard and just as soon as he can secure one cornet, clarinet and baretone he will have his fourteen-tone band complete, and will be able to meet others and complete with same in number. We can boast of having an entire orchestra which we set up the appoloy to the show-wearing public. Ephra and Dina on the old plantation, but a real minstrel show, up-to-date. Arranged by James Crosby as he arranges the show-wearing publics in 1906, which proved to be the best of the season of 1906-07. We have such noted musicians in the Moore, Prof. Robert Michel, L. W. Bryant, Alexandria Stafford and others of high merits. Alexandria Stafford plays the band and orchestra. Look on Joe Miller. Prof. Grantlin sends best regards to George W. Ayers and his band and C. O'Brien's famous Georgia minstrels. At Augusta, Ga., we met the old reliable Buddie Glen. He and Crosby had a long talk about olden days on the beach, and we talked about many happy seasons when the show was under the management of the greatest of all managers of colored mineselts. When two gentlemen should never be forgotten, Owen Richards and Charlie Pringle, both from Benson Back, our general routing agent, paid us a visit last week and said the snow was just right and he was quite sure it would bring the bacon home. The company was much pleased with his visit and to have his criticisms. Mrs. Mahoney and her little daughter, the company manager, every one is pleased with the presence. She is a very fine lady and every time she hears one grunts, she is right on the job with a bottle of Sloan's linoleum. Mr. Tom Walters joined us yesterday as grand announcer and general advertising agent. He started in last night's announcement gave us a large concert. James Crosby sends regards to Jim Green, Joe Norton, S. B. Forster and another company professional. Read the Freeman and Kramer. NOTES FROM THE DREAMLAND EXPOSURE EXPOSURE V. J. A. MAYKY MANAGER (By Henry L. Jackson.) NEWS FROM J. C. O'BRIEN'S GEORGIA MINSTRELS. No. 1. (By Paul J. Steele.) We are still in the state of Georgia, playing to packed houses nightly, and our concert each night is in keeping with the big show. The public declares that the show is better this season than it has been for many years past, and Mr. Jim Green, our stage manager and producer, is very well pleased with all our acts. Our first part is as follows: Odell Rollison, Austin McQueen, Mrs. Ada Green, Tom Scott, James Branch, Mr. Mamie Ralman, Sam Jones, Mrs. Madus, Scott, Mrs. Elonor Austin, Mrs. Esther, Scott, Himm Stirell, Leroy Drayton, Eddie Alford, Hamilton Cade, Ralph Harris, James Brogdale, Bill Spriggins, Slim Jim Austin, Original Big Boy: Otis Hannah, Joe Brinker, P. G. Graham, under the direction of Jim Green, the Human Sap. Our 18-piece band is under the direction of Prof. G. W. Ayers. Horace Harrison received a gold trombone at Valdosta, Ga., from the E. G. Conn Company at a cost of $125.00. Best regards to Author Gibbs, Frank Perriman, William Franklin, L. Williams, Jim Green, send regards to Joe R. N. Korn, and 2 and Jas. Crosby No. 2 and 3. M. Jr. C. O'Flen, the show, and Mr. J. is well pleased with his company. He will every Sunday morning with a smile in his hallivan is on the ticket box this season. NOTES FROM NORFOLK, VA. (By Daniel L. Wilson.) Mr. Isaiah A. Grant, the popular bishop who was常 confined to his room for about ten years, is rapidly recovering from a severe illness. Thomas Ramsey will leave in a few days for New York to join Prof. Wolf-scale, with Barnum & Bailey. Man immortal now. Swedenborg's great work, "Heaven and Hell," pages, 15 cents, postpaid. Pastor Lander-Lund, Indoor Sector, St. Louis, Mo. March 25. LETTER LIST. Gentlemen's List. Arrant, Chas. J. McFarland, Ollie Bright, Wm. Mikell, Eugene Bozan & Granger. Metlock, Lonnie Brown, Buster. Muesey, William Bireums, S. C. Nevelle, W. R Buckner, W. S. Nealy, Rasay Phillips, Manuel Curtus, Beulah Overton, W. R Carter, M. D Overton, Tom. Clark, Harry O'Neal, Guss. Peyman, Frank Cable Jasper. Polk. Churchill, Frank C Porter & Porter Doughlass, Ham. Patrick Centest Doughlass, A. A Redmond, Todd Doughlass, T. A Robinson, Will U. Davis, World W. Robinson, Will U. Dabler, Robert. Prince, Hazel Al Jandal, Wm. Wm. Eldridge, Willie Foxworthy, Julius Small, Chas. L Fleming, Harry G. Schenck, Wm. Glives, Eugene Smith, Ragtime Harper, Hamp. Harry, Harry Smith, Bright Co. Hoy & Dick. Smith, Brionco. Sam, S. A. Sanford, Harry Holloway, Charley Thomas, Wm. Sparrow, Bennia Hull, Henry Shook, Joe Johnson, Joe Therence, A. J. James, Gray. Thomas, Henry James, Seymour Taylor, Rastus James, Seymour Wm. Tasley, Wiley J. Jennings. Jones, T. H. Trible, Andrew Jackson, Ben A. Thornton, John Kelley, Kid. Williams, P. M. Long, Leon. Wm. Wm. White, Mr. Lewis, T. M. White, Mr. Jephent Long, Leon. West, Dennis Brown, Latham, Julius Young, James McCabe, William Young, Harry Ladies' List. Allen, Mrs. E. O. Coleman, Julia. Fowler, Miss J. Fowler, Miss J. Fairfax, Mable. Fairfax, Mable. Grant, Mrs. Lela. Garrett, Evelyn. Garrett, Mrs. Lela. LeRoy. Henderson, Mrs. Ed-Smith, Mrs. Laura. monie. Hayes, Ella. Hayes, Ella. Milian. King, Miss Sibewa A. Keelum, Maude Logan, Edan McGarrard, M.E. McGarrard, Aggie. Manley, Jean Prince. Manley, Jean Prince. Grant, Mrs. Lela. Payne, Mrs. Bessie. Garrett, Mrs. Lela. Spikes, Evelyn. Henderson, Mrs. Ed-Smith, Mrs. Laura. monie. Sanders, Gertrude. Sanders, Sarah. Wigga, Pauline. Wigga, Pauline. Walton, Miss L. Walton, Miss L. Watson, Idella ROUTE. Al G. Fields' Greater Minstrels- Burlington, Iowa, March 27; Keokuk Iowa, March 28; Quincy, III, 29; Jack Iowa, March 28; Bloomingfield, 31; Blooming April, 11. Smart Set Company, with Salem Tutt Whitney—Howard Theatre, Washington, D. C., week of March 27. C. I. Erickson's Virginia Minstrels— Minstrels, April 27. Richards & Pringle's Georgia Minstrels—Aurora, Mo., March 27. J. H. Mahoney's Model Mobile Mini- strels—Columbia, S. C, March 27. Silas Green Company, Prof. Eph Williams, Manager—Waycross, Ga. March 27; Valdosta, 28; Boston, 29. Phelam, 30; Thomasville, 31. Thomas, 32; Donald—Thomas Chelsea, March 27, 28, 29; Broc- ton, 30. April 2 STAGE GOSSIP J.B. DAVIDSON P. G. P. G. Lowery is again with his first love, the Hagenbeck-Wallace shows, this season. HUDGINS & BUMBRAY Holdovers in Memphis (Tenn.) Met Mannie Pane and Sarah McDonald, please write to Miss Effie Miller, 104 Klassing street, Rome, Ga. The Four Broadway Strollers will open in Louisville, Ky., April 3. Regards to all. Hello Sam Cross. P. G. Lowery's band is known as the "School of Music." The best musicians in the profession are from the Lowery School. Ed Green. The Boy with the Mowel last week, St. Louis, this week Louisville, Ky., next week Detroit and then Chicago. P. G. Lowery spent a short visit on his farm with his mother, near Reece Kan, and reports his horses and cattle in fine condition. Lowery's band will be the largest and white top this season. He carries the largest repertory of his colored band master in the business. G. R. Ross reports that he is very near the firing line on the border of Mexico. He says that if the Mexicans look as if they were going to fire in his direction that he is northward instantly. Jules and Margie, one of vaudeville's best teams, are the hit of the bill every place they play. He needs no mention. No need mention. He is well known to be very, very clever. Jimmie Dick, that song, singing, talking and dancing comedian, is in Macon, Ga., for two weeks. He's coming soon with his new set. Write me at the Douglass Theater. Want to hear from Pete Porter at once. SamEvans, ventriloquist, blew in from the west this week looking none other than a partner for life now, and he finds it up to him to do some tall scouting in order to keep up the even flow of the nickels. P. B.-Oisey Gray of the Richards & Fringes and H. McCannon of the Virginia Minstrels and Chas. E. Rue of the Rabbit Foot Company. Ralph Redmond and Arthur Wright write also. Re- Eddie Lemons of Bessemer, Ala., is producing a show in Gerry, Fla., for the Argyle Minstrels. This show will open Saturday, March 15, at Yokohama City, where the manager of same for awhile. Buckwheat Stringer, write. Hello Joe Taylor and wife. All mail care the Freeman. S Burns and G, Burns, in a new act, just closed twelve weeks on Dudley time; now playing return. Dates: 12, 24, and 25, National Theatre, Willowbrook Theatre, New York City. Would like to hear from all friends. Write me at Lincoln Theatre week of 27th, 15th street, New York City. S Sandy and Gretchen's new act is a big hit. They are using two of Mr. Bettner Overstreet's new songs, "The Front for the Good Old U. S. A." They are going big. Burns & Overstreet had them copyrighted in Washington he signed to Bettner Burns has the rights to them. Livingston Mayes has out the Big Hypnotic Vaudeville Show, making one and two night stands. Girard, Ala., and 26 year Phoebe, Gillard, Ala., and 26 year Christine Sands sends best regards to the bunch playing Lyceum theater, Newman, Ga. Hello Kinsey and Kinsey and Knox and Ramsey. Write, care of Freeman. Dunbar's Old Time Darkies Quartet is holding forth at Keith's this week, where they are one of the particularly good things in the country. Coley, Ed Goodbar, second bass, L. Lewis Johnson, first bass; John W. Turner, second bass. Mr. Johnson is also manager. Two years' work before the bunch. At Dayton, O., next week. Miss Eilee Miles has closed two successful weeks in Atlanta, Ga., and has returned to Rome to visit her friends. Miss Eilee Miles has been decorated with flowers sent her by her many friends. LYRIIIC STOCK CO., KANSAS CITY MISSOURI. With Bubba White and Ula Jackson Kelley in comedy and leading parts, is and making plenty of friends, Prodigie Mackenzie, sketch act and have caught the house and are good and willing workers, and is good comedienne, and her back and is good comedienne, and pleases all, and is also a good stock worker. Yvaughn is a pleasing soubrette, Wallace Vaughn is good on the violin and his solos are well received. Chic Cox is good bass, and his Chinese act is something different. Will McLane is a comedy act and made some friends, Mame. Mame is good soubrette and all around stock and has made friends all over town. Jay Robinson is a buck and wing chaper. He has a good act. Harry Johnson has been for two years the orchestra of Hamp Harper, leader, violin; Kelly Piona and montage, trembins; Ben Jackson, comedy; Edward McNeil, drums. The Lyric orchestra is in a class by itself. They all in sending best wishes toession. Would like to hear from all. Will answer the same day. Reads M. Lankford, S. A. Austin, Hilary Hugh, and has session. Lyric Stock Company 1420 E. 81th COLORED MEN Wanted to prepare as Sleeping Car and Train Porters No experience neces- sary. Postit as pay $85 to $100.00 per month. Steedy work on stand- railroads Passes and Uniforms furnished when necessary. Write now Inter-Ry. C. I., Majestic Bldg. Dept. 171, Indianapolis, Ind Holdovers in Memphis (Tenn.) Metropolitan Theatre. That classy act of Hudgins and Bumbray is in its third week at the Metropolitan theater here. They are booked here for one week and the manager, Mr. Barrasso, knows a good act, and after holding this team the second week, he has asked them to remain for the third. This act delivers the goods and they have become favorites already. They have extensive warders and other things. Miss Bumbray is using Handy's latest success, "Joe Turner's Blues," and she is forced to take encores nightly. She is one of our best sensational coons shouters, and her costumes sets her off to happy advantage. Hudgins is remarkably clever in his Charlie Chaplin stunt, and he keeps the house in an uproar. He has a natural aptitude for comedy and makes one laugh in spite of himself, possessing a good voice, he knows how to put his song over to catch his audience. This team's entertainment is this week by Prof. Handy's orchestra and they had a lively time. They are congenial and make friends wherever they go. They wish Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gray much success; also original Jew Baby. THE VIRGINIA MINSTRELS. The Virginia Minstrels opened its 1916 season at Argenta, Ark., March 14 and the manager boasts of having the best tented show on the road. The show, which he has the reputation of always having a first class band and the same is true of this show, with such well known musicians the Tuba (Tuba) Daniels, Jug Everly, Yankee (Yankee) Daniels, Glover is stage manager. William Shaw is orchestra leader. The olo is the best in the history of the show, and the show is made up of hoop rollers; Langater Bros., "The Saxaphone Kids," in a conglomeration of varieties; Lawrence Glover, in a class by himself as a slack wire artist; and the Pewes, in dance, and the Pewes, those versatile entertainers, which is our feature act. The minstrel closes with an after act, and the Pewes, those versatile send regards to the Dixie Smart Set and the Alabama bunch. P. G. LOWERY RETURNS TO THE CIRCUS FIELD. After forty-eight successful weeks with the Richard & Pringle Minstrel as the manager, he is returning to the Hagenbeck & Waltace circus. It may prove to be interesting information to know the cause of the circus's collapse. Circus in 1919. He refused the engagement because the manager requested that he be replaced, and formed the manager he would leave his THE TENNESSEE MUSICIAN Who Will Be Seen This Season With HagenhackWallace Shows. men double canvas and at once notified his band of his firm stand and the same was heartily endorsed by his band and every band director in the circus business. He was Woolfie, whose Harris and others. Mr. Lowery excepted the position as band master and solist with the Richard & Fringle Minstrel and made many friends and expressed his regret to the circus owners for the highest terms of the management, Holland & Felkins. Mr. Lowery expects to have the best band and minstrel show he has ever carried and has the best wishes of everybody. RICHARD AND PRINGLE'S MIN- STREL NOTES. We have just left the Lone Star State and our efforts were crowned with a deal of success. Will be in the old show in our state shortly, and we are looking forward to some cold weather. Overcoats which we had no need of in the last eight weeks are coming in play again strong. Benny Jones, the Texas teaser, was almost the daily recipient of bouquets and banquets while in his home state, and the popcorn was paid home to him in large numbers. Texas is certainly proud of her native sons. Boise Gray, cornetist; Alonzo Wilson, clarinetist; William Wright, are some of the augmented musicians. Mrs. Manzie Campbell, highly entertained the entire company at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lee in Houston, Texas (her sister) and to say that it was one of the most pleasantly spent evenings of the season is putting it mildly. Mrs. and Mrs. the leader of the smart set of Houston, and the minstrels really felt flattered at being able to move in Houston's best society circles, and also being among such talent as was displayed on the occasion. Dan White will take charge of the orchestra shortly. Kid Jines, the whirlwind comedian, is putting over "Keep It Up All the Time" in a regular fashion to addition to his uncroes nightly. Jines is a great addition to our show. Walter Robinson, our dramatic baritone, is still hitting them nightly with "Sweet Kentucky Lady." Whiten Viney would like to hear from George Day and Sydney Kirkpatrick. Write me at my home address. Ivy Richardson would like to hear from Josephine Lazzo. Clarence Powell, our star, is singing "Goofer Dust" with success. David D. Smith, the Samoan Kid, sends regards to all friends. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW GOOD COMEDY ACTS AT THE GRAND. Buster & Bailey, Princess Ka and Marie Dreams Captivate. Program of the Movies. The States—"Sins of Great Cities", Saturday, March 25; Carlyle Blackwell in "The Clarion" (5 parts), Sunday, March 26. The Phoenix—"The Great Divide", Saturday, 25th (no children); William Farnum in "A Soldier's Oath", Sunday, 26th; "The Yellow Passport", 28th and 29th. The Atlas—Robert Mantell in "The Unfaithful Wife", Saturday, 25th, Williard Mack in "The Corner", and "Tabby and Mabel Adrift" and a two reel Key catalog, March 27th; "The Yellow Passport", Monday, 27th. The Washington—Theda Bara in "Gold and the Woman", Saturday, 25th; March 27th; "The Yellow Passion" catalog, 15 cents. Commencing Monday, March 27th. The Merlo Triangle of William Fox Blue Ribbon plays. The Fountain—"The Yellow Passion" Desire", Saturday, 26th. Ladies and children's candy matinee Sundays. Miscellaneous. Sam Davis, the pianist formerly with the Drake-Walker company, is now at the company. He has quite recovered from his recent accident and the Consumers company settled the matter out of court. William G. Anderson, the well-known lawyer, is a candidate on the Independent Republican ticket for alumna of the Second Ward, April 4. He is champion of civil and political rights. --- "The Crucifixion" a sacred cantata, is to be rendered at St. Thomas Episcopal School, which includes Madrigal boys, on Wednesday evening, March $2th at 8 p.m. Walter E. Gossette will be the choirmaster. Lulu Coates and her Crackerjacks will be the performer, William Theatre last week. She is booked the West on the United time. I met the West $2th street, where she was the guest of Henry H. Bell, the proprietor, for an after the theatre luncheon. Harry Goodman's old fashioned cake walkers appeared at the Haymarket Theatre Thursday, March 16, as a spe- cial guest. The West $2th street, where she was the guest of Henry H. Bell, the proprietor, for an after the theatre luncheon. The act was a scream and was good. The roster, John Bentnell, lead- er Mayme Carter, Sam Gaines, Alda Anderson, George Cordar, Carrie Evans, Taylor, Effie Johnson, Billy Starks, Effie Starks, Bob Moore, Annie Jackson, Billy A. Van, Clara Givens. The co- mputer to play the first-class moun- sure houses. George M. Talbert, of this city, who was accidentally shot dead at Harper's Cross on Monday morning from Charles Jackson's chapel. The services, which were conducted impressively, a handsome bed of roses were given to him. The gift his grief-striken wife, Mrs. Talbert. His two sons, Henry (Curley) and Robert, were mourners who survived relatives who were mourners who survived String Beans Been Here Made His PERMANANT ADDRESS CARE Quick Duck and Got Away THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Singers from the Baptist church, of which Mrs. Talbert is a member, renamed the Church of Jesus Christ and other sacred numbers. Mr. Talbert was employed on a ranch near the Mexican border. According to rehearsal notes, he engaged in a tussle in a household when one of the guns was accidentally discharged and the bullet struck Mr. Talbert was passing in a vehicle on the outside. James Brewington, Jr., is slated for state senator committeeman in opposition to James Hale Porter and Adolph Marks. Mr. Brewington was sent on the head of the Republican ballot. When Rev. A. J. Carey announced on the Institutional church signboard that Bishop Lee would be present last Sunday evening, I dropped in at sermon time. I was impressed with the quality of the atmosphere. The same day from the holy lands where a bishop are greeted by full houses. I would have forgotten the pitiful restless unhappy Chicago had it not been for the vacant seats on Sunday evening at an show where all the people were closed. For his primary remarks the bishop said: "He smiles with whites and blacks for the sake of cooperative tolerance which is best for humanity. There should be associate meetings." He did to a paper his life in the Negro race alone, but to the nation, said the subject of which we are less concerned is "Our Condition"—which had its meaning in civil strife and international warfare. The Panama, which was closed for ten days owing to a misunderstanding, is now open again and capacity business has been the rule. Clover Compton and his ten entertainers are giving a new announcement. There will be a new announcement next week. The opening of new cafes and cabarets will probably be given out also. Cecil Wilson Peppers was given a reception by her husband in honor of her birthday at their private residence, 6607 State street, last Monday evening, March 20. Among the invited guests were Willis E. Prince, Consola Hunt, Celina Fox, Laura Stanton, Ethel Clay, Mrs. Burton, John H. Wilson, Jr., Charles Gillespie, Mr. and Mrs. Crues, Joe Crues, Robert O'Brien, Sylvester Russell, W. Roger Jones, Prof. J. C. Ross, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. William Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Silas, Frazier, Mr. Bryant, Billy Hawkins, Billy Starks, Miss Johnson, Miss Mae Carter, Tom Terrell, Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. R. Johnson, Mr. Johnson and son, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, LeRoy Harden, M. A. Outley, W. A. Cutley, Mr. William Adams, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander and Mr. George Anderson. Besides dancing, refreshments were served and a very enjoyable evening was spent. A SAINT PATRICK'S LAY. I'll sing you a theme of a Green lay of lore, For the American Irish Its land of fair shore; Its the song of shamrock and water cresses, Of grass so green and other guesses, And parades of nevermeet. I'll sing you a song of the Former-day life, Of Malahay seventeen, With the drum and the life; Its the song of Saint Patrick of long ago, Of the Blarney Stone kiss and mistletoe, When good boys all took a wife. —SYLVESTER RUSSELL Plantation Days at the Poll, Bridgeport. Marshall and Tribble are at the Poll theater, Scranton, Pa. The Southern Trio are at the Poll theater, New Haven, Conn. The Musical Spillers are at Erber's theater, East St. Louis, Mo. Johnson and Dean are at the St. James theater, Boston, Mass. Housley and Nichols are at the Fam- ily theater, Rochester, N. Y. Rucker and Winifred are at Pantages theater, San Diego, Cal. Pankey and McCarrer are at the Strand theater, Winnipeg, Minn. Holiday in Dixie Company are at the Pantages theater, Seattle, Wash. My Mother's Rosary, a big hit with the ballad singer, Billy E. Jones. Special music and high-class entertainers at Daddy Woods, 136 West 135th street. Brooks and Bowen at the Wilson theater, Chicago, and featuring their new song hits. When in New York visit the Calumet, 55 West 134th street. Excellent entertainers and music every evening. Dotson, the clever dancer, still a riot at the Lowe houses and this week at the Delancy Street theater, New York. Wilbur Sweatman playing Loew's time in the east and this week at the Proctor, 58th Street theater, New York. Pete Hampton of the team of Hampton and Bowman, died last week. Monday, March 5th, at his residence, 129 West 135th street, New York. The Old Time Darkies quartette are now working in the west open at Kew theater last Sunday after a big success in the east on the big time. Miller and Lyles sailed for England last Saturday to open at the Alhambra, Glasgow, April 3d, and playing their first London engagement April 24th, at the Victoria Palace. Cherokee Thornton and Earle West were discharged from the Darktown Polies in Philadelphia and without car fare back to New York. It is reported that ten other members also left the company on account of non-payment of salaries. We had hopes that this Str Bee PERMANANT CARE THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLI STRING BEANS STILL HOLDS HIS REPUTATION. Draws Heavy at the "91" Theatre in Atlanta, Ga. While reading the Freeman last week we noticed where some one said that String Beans was a man with a past reputation that was taken for coffee as everyone in the show business from the performers to the managers knows that Beans is a little weary for the show when their patrons have tacked crepe on the box office. It looks like Beans is getting quite popular as there are images fighting over his company daily. Every time the mail man passes the theater he leaves five or six letters for Mr. Butler May, better known as year would be a banner season for the sales owing to their success in New York. NOTES FROM THE CAROLINA MINSTRELS WITH THE GREAT ATLANTIC SHOWS. The following performers were engaged during the past week for the Carolina Minstrels: Mr. John Ellis, baritone; Albert Storms, Lyric tenor; Frances Brown, old man impersonator, and stage manager; Henry Branch, Steward and Cook House; "Charleston" boss; "Sawman"; Billy Ward, manager, and Ed. E. Peat, principal commedian. Among the lady performers are Mme. Zilletta and the doth of snakes, Maud Sullivan, Miss. Branbrs, Miss Travers, Miss Bailey and the Carolina quartette. Would like to hear from sister act and musicians. The roster of the Great Atlantic Shows, for the coming season, are: Joseph Thonet, proprietor and manager; Gordon D. Calvit, secretary and treasurer; Lon D. Lynn, general agent J. W. Berry, Reuben Kalotkin, special agents; Walter B. Fox, press agent; Paul Davidson, lot superintendent; J. E. Clark, superintendent of privileges; Prof. R. L. Latera, musical director; Thos. (Slim) Anroy, trainmaster; Walter Van Zandt, superintendent lights; John W. Manning, announcer and my own train of fifteen cars. Opening April 25th at Connellsville, Pa. NOTES OF THE J. M. BUSBYS MINSTREL. (By Jimmy Watkins.) We are still in the "Lone Star State" doing nicely, trying to please our audien- ting from comments heard as they pass out of our show. The hit of our first part is our quartet, namely, Charles the first tenor; Artur Fulcher, second tenor; and W. Daniels, Major W. Daniels, basso; a bunch of harmonious singers, which do credit to his show, when they may be with our orchestra in demand and which speaks well for them as to their ability to dispense to the audience of the public. Theatest hits of the movie companies are their audience roaring with laughter, while our big act featuring Charles Emma Birdwell, Jimmie Watkins, Lulu Singleton, Rastus Berry. Belle Berry in the Sextet from Flora Dora is a singer, while the Williams, en route with the Busby's Minstrels, sends regards to Oscar Lowe, Douglas and the J. C O'Brien shown. write, business of importance. Hello R. J. Simmons. Best regards to friends Miss Point, Miss. Prof. Timmons would be to hear from an AI alto that doubles. WOLFASCALE'S BAND NOTES. Prof. James Wolfscale and his 18-piece band will leave Chicago, March 30, for New York city to open the com-munity with the Greatest Show on Earth, at Madison Square Garden. Prof. Wolfscale thinks he has one of the best colored bands he has ever seen. One member that will be greatly missed this season by Prof. Wolfscale and the members of the band is his son, Roy, and his wife, Wickliffe-Ginger orchestra. Mrs. Jas Wolfscale Prof. Wolfscale's wife, and his sons, Troy and Roy, will be on the circus this season. Wolfscale's band is as follows Prof. Jas. Wolfscale, cornet, leader; Thomas Ramsey, cornet; Al. Franklin, cornet; Joe Sudler, cornet; Arthur Madison, cornet; John Harvey Holland, trombone; Willie Moorehead, trombone; Ernest C. Smith, barton; Bennie Stratton, bass; Kilmer Jackson, bass; M. O. Russell, melala, bass; James Ray Wolfscale, melaphone; Slim Mason, Sam Good and Earl Johnson, drums. PAUL STEAL WRITING FOR THE J. C. O'BRIEN GEORGIA MINISTREL NO. 1. Prof. G. W. Ayers's 15-Piece band on the J. C. O'Brien's Gymnastics Minstrel with his band at noonay when the Boy Scout Girls, with their drum corps, Mrs. Green, Minnie Rollinson, Mrs. Slim, Minnie and Mrs. Scott and 42 on bass drums; next comes the four walking gents; then Mr. Hiram filling the streets with some very then the crowd begins to yell—Prof. G. W. Ayers's band of 15 pieces comes, marching in their long red English dress, to please the street, filling the streets with some very classic marches and a bunch of Blues of all kinds, which is everybody's favor, enough said, to please the street, filling the streets with them. Prof. G. W. Ayers circles his band up on the square at night for concert—Peaches, enough said, to please the street, filling the streets with them. The members of the band are: Prof. G. W. Ayers and Edward Washington, Eugene Fields and Eddie Alcott, enough said, to please the street, Glennie Warford, clarionets; Hampton Cade and Austin McQueen, alces; Horror Harrison, harris; Brinkin, brinkins; Paul Steal and Sam Tatwell, harpite and tuba; Cleve Douglas and Odell Robinson on the street and they send their regards to all friends, in and out of the profession. Prof. G. W. Ayers sends regards to J. C. O'Brien, Minnie Rollinson, Hull, John H. Wickliffe and James Cunningham and Abe L. Adams. ALEX TOLLIVER'S BIG SHOW. (By Al. Wells.) We are still in New Orleans and business is fine. We are having mid-summer weather. New people joining us every day, the leading lady of S. H. Dudley's Smart Set No. 1 a few years ago, and W. M. Floyd joined us last week. The team is here, you see, cleaning all the are cleaning up nightly, Slim Jones, the seven-foot comedian, is going nicely and is rehearsing a new act. He sends regard to our mellophone player, sends regards to his friends. Ma Rainey and Susie Edwards made a big hit with their friends in and out. The novelty acts always come in for their share of applause. The double trapeze act of Wooden, Gaines and Magician, arrived in the city looking the picture of health. He has been a regular visitor at the big top. Tolliver has bought another new and updated set. We week we had to widen the space for the white audience. Such prominent people as Judge Goff and family members, and all of his performers, and they all say Tolliver has the newest String Beans en Here Made His Quick Duckand Got Away ADDRESS S. IND. String Beans. Some from managers begging him to except an engagement at his home address. How is that for a man with a past reputation? Beans is so popular that managers has his baggage attached to keep him from work. Other theaters except theirs. The 91 theater owned by G. H. Goldsteen was packed at every show last week. The Royal theater saw all of these shows daily and each of these shows was packed. Of course the other shows did business. Why? Because there was so much people in the Royal theater until those coming late had to turn back and did not wish to return back home, so settled the other shows to pass the time away. But If String Beans had not come, it would have been the same old 76-bad business. So knockers, leave Beans alone. He can get his try to get yours. The bunch is well. Last Call, Tharon's All Star Musical Comedy Revue Can place at once on A No. 1 Leading woman and A No. 1 straight man. Patrona Lazza, Estella White, Mabel Davenport, Ludelle Price write at once. Address JOHN THARON or LEW HALL 14 Princess St., Charleston, S. O. Williams Hotel, Charlotte, N. O. Vaudeville acts of every description. No act too big. Stock companies and traveling organizations write or wire. All letters answered same day received. Tickets advanced anywhere in the United States. WANTED! Twenty colored performers, headed by the one and only Ed. F. Peat. Bard men to double B. & O. All must putting up and taking down. Season if 38 weeks; all week stands. Season opens April 22 at Connellsville, Pa. Address Comedians, dancers, excellent singers for quartette. Preference will be given to those who double in band. Season's work guaranteed under agreeable management. Salary sure on each week. Positively must be gentlemen. Address immediately, explaining all that you can do and the earliest possible moment you can join. Great European Shows Box 417 Albany, Ga. Musicians in All Lines! Two trombones, cornets and altos. Preference given those doubling stage. Also comedians, soubrettes and strong Ballahoo man. Tell just what you can do in first letter, and salary wanted. Don't miss this old school of music, P. G. Lowery, Director. Add. novelty in show business and outfit that is hard to beat, and a show that is a winner. All the bunch sends re- friends in and out of the profession. STAGE NOTES. The last theater, Dallas, Texas, opened last Monday night to a capacity house and the S. R. O. was hung out quite early. It is under the management of Chintz and Ella Moore, actors, managers and producers, and the two were the common, Kld Bumspsky with a host of pretty girls and funny comedians who please the large audiences. The bill is composed of Misses May, Wilson, Baby, and Scott. Also, the Salesman, the New Yorker, the local features, and L. Dela Watson, Mr. Buddie Nelson, H. R. Dixon, C. Moore, Mr. A. F. Hutt, Ray Pickens and Miss Canita M. Edwards. Mr. Felix Moore, on the door at the colored section at the Majestic, never has to speak harsh to the patrons, because they are trained to the Moore dope—that's all. Emory Crane and Chester Johnson, at the Mammoth, are giving the people a big run for a little money. They say Freeman next and we say now. Don't put off your business ads with the Freeman, but do business right now and get what you want. Gray & Robinson's Minstrels is with the Leonard Amusement Company, doing S. R. O. business. Dudley Lyles and wife write, Colgate, Okla., 24. Stump Knickles, the living grasshopper comedian, showed at the Star theater last Saturday. The show last Sunday in the Western photoplay. Several of his old Dallas palas gave him the glad hand. Performers, quit giving the press that old promise. Be men and ladies. Come up to the mark or quit. NOTES FROM FLORIDA BLOSSOMS COMPANY "This is the beginning of our third week out after spending 15 days vacation at Fort Landesdale, Fla., where we tended a nice supper and dance hunting, fishing and attending card parties. The last night of our stay we were tended a nice supper and dance hunting, fishing and attending card parties. The orchestra rendered some of the latest popular melodies and standard airs. The show is based on the direction of Prof. Walter H. Childs, is above the average, playing all the medleys, also Prof. Handy's "Hall to the Spirit of Liberty," which is a credit put out a standard march as well as Last Call, Tharon's All St. — OF — Can place at once an A No. 1 Leading woman in tella White, Mabel Davenport, Ludelle Price w. JOHN THARON 14 Princess St., Charleston, S. O. WANT Colored Music Clarinet, baritone, trombone and tuba. Must ghost walks every week with a smile. Address Sam Day Gen. D. Wanted for the INCORPORATION 18th & Walnut St. Clark Amusement Joseph Clarke Vaudeville acts of every descriptive panies and traveling organization swered same day received. Ticket States. WANT For Thonet's Cause With the Great Twenty colored performers, headed by men to double B. & O. All must help 35 weeks; all week stands. Season open. Billy W. 35 Fleet Street, WANT First Class Mini For Minstrel Sh Comedians, dancers, excellent singe be given to those who double in bender agreeable management. Salary must be gentlemen. Address im can do and the earliest possible me Great Euro Box 417 Want FOR HAGENBECK CIRCUS Musicians in Two trombones, cornerence given those doub dians, soubrettes and Tell just what you can salary wanted. Don't of music, P. G. Lowe P. G. L 259 E. Lafayette St. the Blues. Princess Reguestels joined us at Daytona, Fla., and is quite an entertainer. We are bering 13, is as follows: George Ross, Albert Driver, W. Harris, trombone; Billy Browne, bass; George Ross, bass; Robert ($5ppl) Miller, alto; Warren Thorne, alto; Walter H. Childa, bandmaster; Alice O'Connor, Oscar C. Clairmont; Clifford Peeler, D. A. Hull, drums. The stage, under the management of Mr. Dave Scheffer opens with a ballet, taking out of the ordinary. The ladies in swell evening gowns and the gents in spring suits and with a pair of Mushmouths. Miller in 10 minutes of nonsense, followed by the Berrengers' sketch and musical songs; Miss Ethel Cox and Mr. Dave Scheffer in a laughable skilt; Princess Reguestuates in coon shouting and dances, song and dance number; the Great Adams, blyclist; then Taylor and WILLIAM. The shows closes with a funny after piece "A Big Time in the Rich Folks' House," featuring Mrs. Kale Price and WILLIAM. Everyone is well and sends regards to all in and out of the profession. Joe Miller sends regards to the Profession. Pre. G. W. Oyers and C. J. C'Brien Minstrels. We are still in the land of flowers, and everyone is good and every one is happy. Best wishes to the Freeman bunch. Mr. Sam Catlett, our scene artist, has just finished making everything fresh and bright. While in Deland, Fla., Mra. Beside Liam, sensational trombonist, with the Mahoney Mobile Minstrels, gave a very entertaining performance, pany, which was enjoyed by everyone. BARITONE PLAYER AT LIBERTY. A baritone player at liberty, minstrel preferred; plays classical and standard; music; sober and reliable. Bristol street, St. George, 223 Bristol street, St. George, Ohio WANTED Stock Companies Also good acts for Lincoln Theatre. Address all mail to M. FLAK, Mgr. 936 Penna. Ave., Baltimore, Md. Car Musical Comedy Revue 1916— A No. 1 Straight man. Patrona Lazza, Ke write at once. Address or LEW HALL Williams Hotel, Charlotte, N. C. TED! Plans for Circus be a good musician and willing workers, as the Del. Ft. Dodge, Ia. Olio Theatre (ORATED) Isa., Louisville, Ky. Company, Props. Jr., Manager No act too big. Stock com- s write or wire. All letters an- d advanced anywhere in the United TED! Carolina Minstrels At Atlantic Shows the one and only Ed. F. Peat. Bard putting up and taking down. Season of April 22 at Connellsville, Pa. Address Bard, Mgr. Brooklyn, N. Y. TED! Astrel Performers Show with Carnival Agents for quartette. Preference will and. Season's work guaranteed un- sure on each week. Positively mediately, explaining all that you ment you can join. Pean Shows Albany, Ga. Nted! FOR B & WALLACE FOCUS In All Lines! sets and altos. Prefer- ling stage. Also come- strong Ballahoo man. do in first letter, and miss this old school ery, Director. Add. DWERY Columbus, Ohio Seen and Heard while Passing By Salem Tutt Whitney With the Smart Set Co. 6 Fear. Why, Fear is a bully, a regular "duff"; who eats up our courage then gets in Our nerve he purloins then he throws us a scare, and makes us believe he can hide any way. He gets us a goin' then sure rushes it in; The way he torments us is really a sin. There isn't a minute at night-time or That Pear like a spectre don't stand in our way. He baunts little children and makes womens cry. Just bubbles with mirth at the scare in While big men he waylays and gives them a shake, Then lauges as they tremble, quiver and quake. He giggles with joy to take folks un-awares. And makes them weak slaves with his taunts and his scares. Sometimes he's "DYSEPSEIS" and dares us to eat The rooster is fond of and teader roast meat. He hides in our bedroom, one never knows where. And walks into horror, and then he NIGHTMARE. Again he'S DYSEASE and he gives such We just say we're goners and throw up the fight. He sneaks in our business then harrows our soul. And makes him down right in sight of the goal. His last change is grewese and strangles our breath. He looks in our faces and says "I AM DEATH!" He whine and we whimper: "O go away please!" Fear knows he is bluffing and laughs up his sleeve. Yes, FEAR is a bluffer, a cowardly sneak; He'll leave you alone if you've courage to speak In strong fearless language: "Come on with your scare!" Any person who works two years at a business without advancement, needs readjustment in their internal mechanism. Some people are like doors that turn on a pivot, always moving but ever in a circle, never rocking anywhere. There is no "stand still" point or place in life, it is either progression or retrogression. Which way are you moving? A man who is unable to save some part of his earnings will never be successful in business. Politics and religion, like oil and water, will not mix with H. C. Bailey vs. Gov. Frank B. Willis. Squandering time is worse than squandering money. A fortune squandered can be retrieved, but time lost is gone. Always know no color line, is this the reason that the Tenth Cavalry is among the first troops to cross the Mexican border? We are told by right thinking white men to acquire knowledge; become pro- NEWS OF THE PLAYERS Russell and Gadson, at the Dixieland theater, Charleston, S. C. Atlanta, Ga. to follow. U. S. Thompson, with Ralph Dunbar's Serenaders, are working Poll's time, March 20-21-22, Worchester; last half Bridgeport, Conn. Fannie Wise is singing in perfect form. Prof. William Blockson, after several months of rest and recreation, will soon be on the stage again, with the latest tricks and illusions of the day, featuring tricks of the Orient. Stevens and Russell are still meeting with big success with their new act, "Fun in a Chinese Laundry." Stevens is the founder of theater, Philadelphia, Pa., and went nicely. Next week, March 20, Lafayette theater, New York City. Will be seen in the west soon. Mrs. Sallie E. Calloway has gone back to the theater for ten years. She will be there for some time. She had the pleasure in seeing the Georgia Mistrels No. 1. N. Calloway says the show and band can't be beat. The boys are hot. Our regards to friends. Hellow James and James. Cherokee Thornton and Earl West, members of the band, "were dismissed from the company at the Pennsylvania depot on Sunday morning without any notice with two weeks' notice, condition, without a cent of money. Their friends had to make up a purse to get them out of town. Several of the members of the theater left on account or no salary. Baby Benbow, Bille West, Ebbie Burton and Emma Fredrick are the four ladies that are highly entertaining with the String Beans & Benbow with much success. I like lots to tell you. At 14 Decatur street, Also Emma and Ebbie would like to hear from John H. Mason; some fun to read our letters. I like to visit the effect of the visit. I friends write us at Atlanta, Ga. A NEW THEATRE, HOPEWELL, VA. The new theater just completed here for white and colored opened Thursday, March 15, and will be open acts only. Soating capacity of four hundred and eight. This is really one of the all convenience for the performer and also a manager who knows how to treat you. Also an orchestra of four hundred and eight drums. Some little house. All business correspondence, address to Bert Greene, 116 South avenue, Petersburg. DEWAYMAN NILES WINS HIGH FAVORS HERE. (By Fred Mitchel.) Special to The Freeman GALVESTON, Texas—The Rabbit's Foot Comedy Company played here on Monday night, March 6, to a big house. The show is much better than when it played here several years ago. They brawl with them, the "unnequaled" Dewayman Niles, the most wonderful contortionist living today. Any one can expect to see a "real attraction" where ever his name is flashed. He is ficient in all that we do; improve our morals and save our money. All these things we are doing are more rapid advancement than that made by the Negroes of America in the last fifty years. Yet every day sees we be doing more and more away with our chances for advancement hampered in every way. If you wish a thing well done, do it every day. If you want the motto of O. B. Moss, proprietor of the Central Hotel, 2507 Central avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Moss attends to every day and large number of furnished hotel, the culinary department is under the charge of Miss. Moss, and Miss Moss, the handsome and cultured daughter sees that everyone is comfortable of their many guests. The above is the reason why the Central hotel is one of the best regulated colored hotels in the country and a favorite stopping place for all theatrical performers. While playing Chicago, if performers wish to be treated as if they were rooms, and eat the best the markets can afford, Miss Gertie Jordan, 2028 S. State street is the place to stop. More than half of the Smart Set community will willing witness to the above statement. Johnson and Rollison, the Long and Short of it, in comedy bits, have just finished a successful tour of the Gus Norris theater for a new engagement over Pantage's Time the coming week. The act is first class and has been well received everywhere. Housley and Nichols were a genuine hit at the Perscilla theater, Cleveland. In the absence of a musical director, Mr. Norris directed part of George Washington Bullion, while Mr. Whitney directed the orchestras. Mr. Gray is a fine delinator of black face characters and received much praise for his good work. The following novelty menu was served by the ladies of Baptist church, and the special dinner for the Smart Set company: Tarantula's Home...Bananas and Cream W. J. Wrap, manager of the West Baden Open Air Museum that the people of West Baden and French Lick Springs are greatly disappointed that the Smart Set will be unable to make the jump to America, Mr. Prow is also a Journalist of ability, editor and manager of the West Baden Journal, also a close student of things that are not as well known. The statistical question is a problem that the wisest are puzzled with; the diversity of opinion of the big gun is as sad as the big gun will be confronted with the fact that quite a few have made money this season; and again 'back to the school' when the est number of shows ever known. What the season of 1916-17 is going to bring about in the show business is highly problematic. The fellows who are able to keep up with some nice money' will clean up with some nice money'. The West Baden Opera House is one of the prettiest theaters in the country, well known for the size and art exception. Seating capacity, 950 length of stage, 62 feet; depth, 30 feet; height, 65 feet. Pros, opening 4x23 feet Electric current Capacity. Sunday night performances allowed refined and intelligent on and off the stage. And in his acting, he shows resemblance to the great forms the most difficult feats with such ease and grace, that it would compel any intelligent audience to show appreciation in the highest degree. He is BLACK HUSSARS CLOSED Chicago, Ill., March 17, 1916. Editor, Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Dear Sir—Owing to had booking and continued trouble from my opening of this past season, I was compelled to close the Black Hussars. But will say the harness again with Willing Working People. There will be no pains spared, both with money and new ideas, to make this season one of my best. B. A. Belfre and Chas. Adockee are now working the act. Musis by B. A. Rolfe and stolte by Ava Hooper of New York city. Yours respectfully, HENDERSON, SMITH Mgr. 2322 Calmet Ave. Chicago, Ill. THE IDLE HOUR THEATRE, PITTS BURG, VA. At the idle House theater this week Gus Simmon's Fashion Plate Minstrels with a band of eight pieces; a fairly good band. The show is very good with room for quite a bit of improvement. Mr. Simmon is very clever as a comedian, but stands badly in need of female support. Daniel Perkins, trap drummer, late of Richard & Pringle Minstrels, and Sisroe Ramsey and two female accomplices, were taken from here last week to the state's prison to serve a term of eighteen years for highway robbery. The women, who pleaded guilty, received a minimum sentence of eight years. George Byrd was given a sentence of ten years for felonious cutting of B. Avery, an usher at the idle Hour theater, about seven weeks ago. George Byrd is known among the profession as a comedian. J. W. HAMILTON WRITES A LET TER TO THE FREEMAN FROM MANSFIELD, LA. Dear Friends In and Out of the Profession—I'll say that a letter I received from the office of a man in Detroit which expressed much regret at my retirement from the footlights. Well, it's only a little misunderstandings, suppose some one in a party who was a teacher whereabouts. Well, I will be very brief in my statements. I close with the best of words. In January as biz was so bad and was seldom seen walking, and my opportunity for the best came and took place. I do, if common intellect will allow them to at present. I am in the best of health and my musical cards as ever. My manager so long as the ghost walks. I am a character and singing come to my mind. My address is Postoffice Box 111, Myfield, La. Good luck to the profession. PROF. EPH WILLIAMS TROUBA DOURS. Ten Years on the Road Without Missing a Date. Prof. Eph Williams New and Original Silas Egreen Show Company, a colored business with a history came into existence ten years ago through the able business ability of Prof. Eph Williams has gained fame in Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, and Florida. By keeping the show up to the times and giving the people their money's worth, the company is a valuable reputation and be THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER stands today as one of the greatest showmen of the age and beyond all doubt the greatest living colored showman of the age and beyond all doubt the greatest living colored showman for the Negro; has not closed in ten years, winter or summer, save for inclement weather and bad railroad conditions both white and black. Prof. Williams has been ably assisted by his talented team, who has been in every sense of the word. Also R. G. Fugglegey, who has been with the company since its inception and who knows company numbers fifty-five people, travels in its own train of special cars, has been a major theater seating over 2,000 poplars (S) (S) (S) two draft horses, and two large dogs constitute the company. W. Goll Kennedy, another on the manager's staff, has been a major master of transportation in the cast as a character comedian and playing in the band, as amusementist and sex. Leroy Knox, who takes comedy parts, is a comedian who ranks with the best comedians in the country. The Topic Talker and Producer, is a newcomer with the company. But he is a recognized performer, having played in the white vaudeville circuits of the country. To see Coffey is to laugh and you can't help yourself. Miss Alice Russell, a graduate of a successful actress, talented and charming in a manner bound to please. Miss Ella Smith as Linda Lane Green, a successful actress, ease and grace. Miss Ella Simmons the challenge buck dancer, seems as though her feet were electrified. Ada Lockheart, female baritone, and Fiona Basso, bass singer, are real artists of merit. Others in the large cast are artists in their profession their profession. Under the direction of L. Enoch W. Blake. Following is the roster: E. W. Blake, leader and corner; George Smith, cornet; L. Booker, cornet; Mattias, William Fisher, tuba; Frank Hopkins, baritone; Jessie Reeves, trombone; Slim Austin, trombone, and usual drums. H. Jackson is in charge of the canvas with twelve working men in his crew. Eph Eph Williams is to be congratulated in securing the services of the best white agent out of Chicago, a man that is capable of taking a show most anywhere and routing back to the stage in middle west as the "Wildcat Agent," is the man and Mr. Ellott has had years of experience with the kinds of shows with the show and Mr. Ellott ahead, it speaks success for Silas Green. The company this year is stronger than ever. This is an event not to be overlooked and is a golden opportunity to see a show worth while. The most widely known record with a record second to none on the road. THE PASSING SHOW IN WASHINGTON. Noble Sissie and Eubie Blake to Enter Vaudeville. (By. R. W. Thompson.) The announcement that Noble Sissle and Euble Blake are to enter vaudeville and theaters across the country to pleasing surprise to the host of friends they have made in various sections of the country where they have earned an enviable reputation as parlor "enemies" and "friends" in the new departure of these gifted artists will be particularly interesting to the audience, for that it was here at the Howard theater a few months ago they made such a favorable impression at an impromptu Sunday recital. They jumped at once and were delighted to find comedy and original producers of popular music. Washington's "playhouse beautiful" was packed with one of the most talented actors they have assembled in this community, and in a series of demonstrations of vocal and instrumental gems scored a "hit" that was performed. Solistent has been the demand for their return to the scene of their public debut and has been the reason they will yield to the overtures of the local management and open their new season at the Howard early in April. That the show will warm welcomes visitors without the savings. The determination of Messrs. Sissled and Blake to venture into the upper atmosphere of their chemical successes as polite entertainers at fashionable amusement resorts in Baltimore and Palm Beach, and the more the people directing the Royal Ponciana Sextet, and catering to the wealthiest classes in America. Mr. Sissled has had a wide view of the in the world writer has said before, "Noble Sissled is an artist. He occupies a place in the amusement and life of the world. It is not just that all the rest be that he is better than all the rest—he's just different. That is where he shines." He appears in a "slap-stick" stuff, depending for recognition on his ability to sing and "put a song over." His appeal is to the world and the world's life is the reflish of his numbers by "stepping off" his second choruses in an original sort of grotesque dance. This has a role for the young, much degrated that at Palm Beach the moving picture people, ever on the alert for novelties, have introduced him into films of happy life. It is the most common of the first, though the country, doing his very unique dance, with a group of the fashionable guesers of the world. The "skating" leading parts in the scenario, which includes Joyous episodes in a tea garden and is entitled "The Iate Iate" to the new life of the world. It is a portion of this film, showing him and his dancing associates, as a curtain-raiser for the naudeville ac-the-flies show. The "frustrating" series of the exceptionally pretty song, "It's All Your Fault," with which he set Washington by "ears," his next film. Mooch is the next "Baby," "Mammy," and Will Marion Cook's "Mammy." In all them his feelings are very fundamental to news shows to excellent advantage. Mr. Blake is a composer of note and has won merited fame as an eccentric man, giving them an interpretation that makes him supreme in his field. His music is a masterpiece, set a new pace in instrumental productions, and is always good for repeated recalls. Mr. Sissle's lyrics and music demand at the hands of leading stars, and among others of like prominence, they appear in his song hits. Their team work is harmonious and one is an admirable foil for the other. It will thus be seen that young men into the vaudeville arena means a positive gain to this branch of the business, and thus serves as an incentive to those out of the business to strive for nobler and higher ends in the art of "holding" the audience in "mature" for the edification of mankind. J. Leubrie Hill's "Darktown Follies" of 1916. J. Leubrie Hill's 1916 edition of his "Darktown Follies" is holding the boards this week at the Howard, and is being greeted by crowds nightly. The book is much more popular to a sentence-list, is a great big vaudeville entertainment, a string of exceedingly fine stage pictures, in which dazzling costumes, pretty women and acrobatic men, and long numbers of things in the reels are the most situations form the essential ingredients. This tells the story of the average musical comedy, to which the race has been accustomed. The whispers of the clowness of the show, the whispers of the year is nothing out of the ordinary, except as to its size and costliness. He is a past grand master in gettin' up a singing and dancing aggregation, and the all-the-goods show about the stunts possible to the terpsichorean imagination. He knows how to pick pretty women and how to dress them up to look like angels—whether they are the real thing or the real thing of the performance of rich scenic effects and sensational accessories. In these matters he has "gone the limit" in the new production. It is a big show, with an abundance of big numbers, renders by the written and original cast is a long one, and there are three acts, divided into a total of fourteen scenes—and it was ten minutes of twelve o'clock when the final curtain casters from Tuskegee. All the others are ..Performers Booking Independent.. Write J. Nicholson, 'COLUMBIA THEATRE', 524 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis. One and two weeks—state lowest salary. Theatrical Enterprises 1835 7th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. We have the theaters for the acts and acts for the theaters. We are ready to do business both ways. Put your theatre on the circuit and get results. Now booking the best houses. Address all mail direct to Honolulu, China, and Africa and they go so rapidly that it makes one dizzy for much fancy costuming of which full advantage was taken, as well as a wide variety of music and dancing, and abundance. To repeat, the show impresses chiefly by the big scale upon which they play, and was by Alex. Rogers, the music, lyrics and staging by J. Leuble Hill, and Townsend conducted things behind the The weakness of the current offering lines in its lack of dramatic color. The play is often never developed nor "connected up" in any satisfactory fashion. The principal characters wander about the earth, but the audience is not sure what made of them, and at no time is there a climax worth while, from a dramatic point of view. With the rich fund to support the production, the Tuskegee Institute and the west-continental possibilities suggested by the spot that made immortal by the spirit of the play has failed to reach the heights that his theme placed at his髌—and that too, with no risk of invading the audience. The sentiment, introduced characters that stood for something and given them lines of literary and historical value, abounding in comedy, has led in that section of the Southland. This phase of race delineation is almost virgin to the play, but it will be put over with more success morally and financially than has been true of many of the plays in which the "problem" has been attempted. Amusement, but not realism, will hand in hand, and one of these days somebody will make them well-balanced comrades and consistent running-and-wand will reap fame and fortune thereby. The company was better than it needed to be for the lines furnished that gave birth to the speeches that gave birth to the speeches that roster of artists included some of the race's foremost character interpreters, as well as finished singers and dancers. The company was also the Thompson, Anthony Byrd, Even Robinson, Marjorie Sipp, J. Lackaye Grant, Bessie Simms, Cooper, Cooper, Thompson, Eddie Reco, "Babe" Townsend, Rogers, Charles Woody, Dink Stewart, Irma Baptiste, James Burris and others. Some of the principals "got lost in the music," said the singers and dancers so suprenewly "on the job" that their absence was probably little felt—although there was a sneaking idea that Dora "died" ever got home after their trip around the world and whether they made up their little differences and "lived happily ever after" they were not in evidence in the finale. But, why bring up nice distinctions? The program said the extravaganza was 'meant to amuse' and we might be well aware of the dramatic consistency or closely-knit fabrics in a musical comedy? The bald fact remains that the people laughed immoderately. They had much music and dance, was a fascination. Hill productions—and plenty that was new and catchy. They saw oodles of dainty clothes and still more of the music in the room for captious critics in the midst of such surroundings. We enjoyed everything so hugely that it is a shame to write the stuff which fills this porch of Diego's greatest newspaper. There were more excellentes than flaws. Selah! Billy King to Return in the "Legitimate." Billy King's Players are to return to the Howard after the "Smart Sets" engagement, and in response to popular request will present two legitimate plays in the South and West to immense advantage. These plays are "Madame X" and "Within the Law" and the comedy will be within the requirements of these intensely emotional productions. Mr. King, Mrs. Hattie Polntosh King, toward Kelly Mrs. Stella Harris, toward Meryl Stella Harris, "Babe" Brown and the rest will have congenial parts and the scenery and apurences will be of the highest quality. Howard are wild for some "real drama" and it is assumed that the Billy King Players will give them just what they are for. The company is at Gibson's Stamford and Philadelphia for two weeks or more. IN THE GLARE OF THE CALCIUM Edward Tolliver and Goldie Chapelle are at Palm Beach, Fla. The tragedy "Herod," is to be presented March 25 at the Howard theater by the Howard University Dramatic Club. S. H. Dudley's film play, "The Porter," was shown to a select audience last Saturday night for experimental purposes. Lylyl Brown and Bill DeMont are Lilylyn Brown and William Brown friends were disappointed at not seeing them with the Billy King Players. The Three High Brown, Ruby Jones, Lillian Howard and Alberta Pier, had a good week at Dudley's last week. This is one of the most versatile trios on the road. Fred Anderson, the noted tenor he used this spring to come into Detroit, MI, Prior to war he was a drawing card in several of the European capitals. It is said that Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake will be backed in their vade-dude, insulted a concern than the Maryland Publishing Company, of Baltimore. Everybody is glad to see Misses Effie King and Lottie Gee again united in vaudeville. They work together and have no purpose as a "sister teacher" other than the particular one. Charles H. Mushall has foraken the field of pedagogy for a while and is rendering valuable assistance on the managerial and ushering staff at the Howard. He is an enterprising young man and will have a theater of his own "some beautiful morning." A theatrical critic who pays his way in a playhouse he pleases and run no risk of violating anyone's hospitality. A free admission is construed by some managers as an obligation to say the truth, but when the reverse might be nearer the truth. Lew W. Henry is sticking to his deterence and pastures new, although his old partner. Dudley, did his best to have "Lew" read mama, and he is considering several advantageous offers. His Washington admirers are planning a "send-off" for --- "Phil" Worde, the sensational pianist of the Howard Orchestra, has written a taking selection, "The New Blues," published by the Handy & Face, publishing house of Handy & Face, Memphis, Teen. His song, "Baby, Please Don't Go Away," has achieved a large measure of popularity hereabouts. Greenbury Holes, who scored such a pronounced hit as the "Count," in the American musical "The President," theency, the President," has joined hands with Billy King Players and will enact character parts with that company. He is also an exceptionally fine and is a reliable performer in all respects. He is in Washington boy who has "made good." --- Johnny Hudgins, the "black Charlie Chaplin", and Miss Helen Bumbray, the modern Venus, are winning new play at Nashville, and a company at Nashville, Tenn., and are acknowledged to be the backbone of the company. They expect to play Washington, shortly. They are boxy and attracted here as often as they see it to come. . . . Miss Eve Robison, more lavishly gowned than ever, was a charming and spirited performer for week. Her songs, "When the Right Boy Comes Along" and "Syspication" went across in fine style and she took on the role of a girl from Hill) is a Washington girl and her friends rejoice in the success she is performing in. Perthshire in her essential daintiness. --- S. H. Dudley is again in this "neck-o-the-woods," a after a tour of several weeks, carrying him to the coast and back. He is gind to get back home. He is gind to get back home with the zero mark. He is in Philadelphia this week, but will return in a few days for an extended sojourn. For the present, he will take personal charge of the enterprises and the local management of the Dudley theater, on U street. --- Salem Tutt Whitney and his "Smart Set" will get the "glad hand" at the start of the season, starting early and is finishing the season stronger than when he began last August at Philadelphia and worked on his first game. "At the dog" anywhere in the woods. Companies may come and companies may come and companies may come. "Brook" goes on forever. All of the old favorites and several new faces seen in the lineup of the Whitnelytes. --- Manager A. J. Thomas' Philadelphia movement, involving the leasing of the Olympia theater, has one own office opposed to vaudeville and it will take much money to make the necessary changes to make the house suitable to vaudeville, courted by the city, and granted. In our opinion, Manager Thomas will make a better guess if he would open a house of the Howard theater and colored theater in Baltimore would be a "gold mine." Mr. and Mrs. William Howard King (Billy King), were entertained at dinner last Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson and Miss Vivian Thompson, northwest. The Kings are delightful company and the evening was happily spent in discussing the viands prepared for the show by Thompson, and indulging in the theatrical chat, present and reminiscent. Mr. King outlined some of his big plans for the future, including up-to-date and the country will hear much of their pregressive program in the next few years. Samuel H. Gray and Miss Ora Dunlap, leading members of the "Smart Set," over the country by reason of their recent marriage, which took place on the stage of the Imperial theater, Children's Theater, a new company formed by Rev. J. C. Wagner, pastor of Quinn Chapel, and Mr. J. Homer Tutt gave the bride away. The wedding was beautiful. The wedding cake, the present of the company, was a superb affair, the happy one. The wedding cake was the stage us "Gray and Dunlap," having earned a top-notch place in the profession under that team name. At the close of the regular season, the company had a summer company, for which lucrative engagements have already been made. Gray have our heartiest congratulations. May they live long and prosper. They will meet old friends here when they come on the 27th with "The Smart NOTICE Wanted—A colored manager for my theatre. One who thoroughly understakes the outfit of a houseville business. Theatre seats 250 people and furnishes standing room for an additional 50. Eureka Theatre, E. N. Williams, Prop. Fayetteville, N. C. April 8. NOTICE TO PATRONS OF THE FREEMAN. Boise D. Luge is agent for The Frozen at 16th Avenue, DeLand, Fla. at the Vaughn theater. WANTED AT ONCE One strong solo cornet, one tuba and alto player to double stage. Write lowest salary in first letter, as show opens April 5th for long season. Address Martin Brown, Minstrels, 666 5th Ave. South, Nashville, Tennessee. The Kid H. Thomas House When in Chicago Visit the KID H. THOMAS HOUSE Furnished Rooms and Bath Light Housekeeping Mrs. Margaret Ward, Prop 3148 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. The Mammoth Theatre Dallas, Tex. Now Open Under New Management Feature pictures shown every night. Sunday, March 28th, Clara Kimball Young (Star of Feature pictures shown every night. Sunday, March 28th, Clara Kimball Young (Star of theatre will receive one ticket which entitles her to one vote for the vatch to be given away Easter Sunday afternoon. Admission 5c and 10c. Williams & Pirons Publishers Company 1318 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana The Most Beautiful Theatre on the South Side First Run Motion Pictures of the Highest Quality. Everybody Welcome Gibson's New Standard Theatre! Want first class acts of all kinds. Also booking road shows. Address John T. 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Birmingham, Alabama WANTED AT ONCE TO HEAR FROM old wife, also Freddie Moseley wire or w place you with Robinson's Old Kentu ail to Harry Hunt, M March 25; Muttig, Ark., 26; VOELCKEL, Gen. M. Nineteen Years with Black Patti New York Amusement Park veyors of Everything Appertaining to the Colored Profession and Dramatic, Vaudeville, Circus, Minstrels, Musicals, Carnivals, Stock, Repertoire, Bands, Orche- ctures, Films and Accessories, Spanish and Cri- Descriptions, Principals, Chorus Girls, Cab- ers bought and sold, Amateur Locals and Revival Booked for Reputable Traveling Companies. with the Leading Managers of Agents on Both Hemisphere Phone 5468 Bryant. Room 400 Pine Bld. Broadway at 46th St., N CK IN THE LIMELIGHT Zollie Ford and wife, also Freddie Moseley wire or write me immediately. Can place you with Robinson's Old Kentucky Minstrels. Address all mail to Harry Hunt, Mgr. Wesson, Ark., March 25; Huttig, Ark., 26; Monroe, La., 28 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, Principalis, 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 NEW HAL THE GRAND THEATRE The Stroll Amusement Company Devoted to High Class VAUDEVILLE & MOVING PICTURES Change of Program Monday and Thursday Matinee Sundays and Holidays 3110-12 State St. Tel. Douglas 500 Chicago, Ill. UNVEILED NEWS OF THE COURSED SPORTING FREEMAN'S SPORT NEWS FROM POLE TO POLE ALL THE LOCAL NEWS TENNISMART UP TO THE MINUTE Rube Foster Setting the Base Ball Pace A Shedule that Is—The A. B. C.'s Future Uncertain—May be Two Clubs of the Same Name—C. I. Taylor Traveling with the Indianapolis Aggregation—Split with Bowser By Billy Lewis. Rube Foster is making good as the chief of the colored baseball team last year, for the first time since the well-known Chicagoans star has been in the ascendency, it was nearly by the manager C. I. Taylor, of the famous A. B. C. B. Taylor, of Indianapolis. His an old story of how two leading managers clashed during the closing games of season. The men were very anxious to have their team bump bunch of colored players of the country. Taylor's club is a slight advantage over Foster's at the wind-up, a fact which made for a quarrel, and as it now looks, he to differences which promises he be very serious, at least for the A. R. With the misunderstanding on, one club flew east and one flew west, and there had been a second, presumably, and would be drawn elsewhere. It seems that the managers meant to put as much space between themselves as possible. Island Tiger went to the island of Atkinson. At either place the clubs gave good account of their work. Good as a track teams of the states. Fortress has been to the Pacific coast before, consequently he had pretty plain sailing on, despite Silicon Valley returned to the stock seems to be going up and which will be noted by following well-worked-out plan of American Giants. Belief as a special spring trip season to it is as follows: : Lewis Havana, Cuba, March 18th. Arrive New Orleans, La., March 21st. American Giants vs. Guelfport, March 22 at Guelfport, Miss. American Giants vs. Mobile, March 23 at Mobile, Aa. American Giants vs. Mobile, March 24 at Mobile, Aa. American Giants vs. A. B. C., March Orchards, Ia. 25, at New Orleans. American Giants vs. Winner of A. B. C and New Orleans, March 26, New Oklahoma, La. American Giants traveling, March 27. American Giants traveling, March 28. American Giants traveling, March 29. American Giants vs. Portland, March 31. 1. American Giants vs. Portland, April 2. Saratoga, Cal. American Giants vs. Chico, April 3, at Chico, Cal. American Giants vs. Red Bluff, April at Red Bluff, Cal. American Giants vs. Seattle, April 22, at Seattle, Wash. American Giants vs. Seattle, April 23, at Seattle, Wash. American Giants vs. Spokane, April 15, at Spokane, Wash. American Giants vs. Great Falls, April 25, at Great Falls, S. Dak. American Giants vs. Butte, April 26 at Butte, Mont. American Giants vs. Butte, April 27 at Butte, Mont. American Giants traveling, April 28 American Giants traveling, April 29 Arrive Chicago, I. C. R. R., 8:20 a. m. April 30. The question is, what about the future of the A. B. C.s? Bowser, the owner, has announced that C. I. Taylor would not be connected with the formation for the next season. The team will all games under the management of Taylor, Bowser, who has control of the Northwestern park, says that he will direct the affairs of the team. Taylor will play at the park. Extensive improvements have been made since he had churches, and more will be made the fans' congregate to witness the first One can see with half an eye that all A. not serene with the heads of the men, but with the hands in the palm. From what is understood there will be more than one shoulder" in the field to meet the man they meet. On the other hand they may exist is not plain to see at this Nor is it so certain that there will be two clubs with the same name as it now looks. It is to be hoped that Bowser and Tiger may manage to get together, and give up their jobs done in the past two years. It is so strange that at the seeming moment great things that this disagreement has caused in the team, as a white man, comes for discussion. It is a matter which I will thought about, I dare say, but I will not make the best of it. Bowser has been a great benefit to the club; perhaps he is present go. He spent his money free of taxes, which otherwise might have gone improved. Many persons now go to see the games because of the conveniences, as is the park is made more attractive, and which is contemplated by the owner. in event Taylor manages another it is thought that he will take the Federal league park. It will be noticed that according to the schedule of the American Giants it will play the A. B. Cs M. S 25th at New Orleans. The game has been played by the schenefield in an finally followed. And yet it would not meet the A. B. Cs un- under Tucker's management. It will be remembered that the manager sketched his probable league indianapolis was not among the fortunate bunch. What it all means we will all know in the near future. Speaking of colored baseball leagues, they are forming in Columbus, Ohio, for a reason to operate in the larger towns of the town among the towns mentioned are Xenia. ... --- The league is being promoted by Sol White, former captain and manager of the Philadelphia Giants, who for years was the league's leader, the colored champions of the world. WHAT'S DOING IN SPORT. CHICAGO.—Four pugilists are on the way to San Francisco, where they will take a steamer for Australia. The boxers have signed contracts to engage in the fight of light weight. Members of the party are: Harry Stone, light welterweight, of New York; Buck Crouse, middelweight, of Pittsburgh; Ed. Alexander, lightweight, of Sydney; Alexander Costner, lightweight, of Roumania. Howard Drew, the colored sprinter, has taken a great fondness for starting blocks in recent indoor dash races in which he has taken part in New York and Boston. The shoes are prohibited. The colored champion recently ran 100 yards indoors in ten rounds, and the use of indoor shoes claims that this method has the use of indoor spikes beaten every way for sprinting races. W. J. Fleming, a prominent light harness patron of New Zealand, may bring his crochet pager, Horse to, or against the United States pacers. Our Horse has been a sensational pacer in New Zealand. Last season the pacer stitched three times from one mile to two miles and a half, and finished first on five occasions. Our Horse's most notable performance was the Australasia mile record of 2:08 3-5, setting a new record. Belle, a mare that smashed the Australasia mile record of 2:08 3-5, has have the system of standing starts and it makes quite a difference in the time. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 17—Andy Crowley, 23 years old, a pugilist, living at 2336 Oxford street, was killed here tonight during the Nonpartisan horseback ride, by a hard blow to the throat delivered by his opponent, Mike Malone, 31 years old, of 1918 Seltzer street. His blow was struck in the third round of the bout, which was the third on the program. He arrested Malone and six seconds who were in the corners of the two fighters. Sailor Burton, featherwealld champion, U. S. Navy, on the good ship Arlington, N. Y., and some pounds. He will go to New Orleans for the battle. Can be reached by addressing N. Y. Postoffice. Johnnie Brown, the Baton Rouge lighthouse owner, has some of the good boys. He has fought all of the good ones down south, including the Daisy of Baton Rouge, Johnny Terry, Young Joe Gans, Peter Jackson, Buddy Page and Koi Washington and a host of other pounds. $26 St. Mary street, Baton Rouge, La. LEO JOHNSON HOLDING HIS OWN —WORLD'S COLORED LIGHT- WEIGHT OUTCLASSES .SMITH. NEW YORK.—Just as he has convinced all the boys he has met throughout the country that he is a bad one to mix with, and Leo Johnson convinced Charlie Smith when the two met for the second time in the feature ten-round bout at the Vanderbilt A. C. As is Leo's wont, he ambied about the ring for the greater part of the mill, forcing Smith to be a second million. When he was an young man, just how much energy his opponents waste without getting results. As results are what counts it can't be said that Smith secured anything. In the ninth and tenth rounds Charlie stepped out as if he waited to edge in on some of the glory, but he didn't do enough damage or even to get around the old boy. He blows to get anywhere in particular. At that, however, Smith fought a much better fight than when he met Johnson before. But the result was the same. There was not a round during the mill in which Johnson didn't have a margin wide enough to build a courthouse on. Even in the ninth and tenth, when Smith cut loose with all his bad, Johnson came out at least. It was because he has one of the most wonderful defenses a fighter ever acquired. As a fight it was a dandy. It was filled with action from the first bell to the last. Though Smith knew perseverance, he did not discourage him in the least. He was there to do a certain amount of fightin' and he did his best to provide assistance. Johnson was in particularly fine trim. He blocked with skill and his leads, especially his jabs and hooks, were true and powerful. He did miss it and swung two. It is well for Smith that he did. In the second round Smith hit the canvas with a thud when his face was true and on when his short left swings. The blow was a bit high and that fact saved Smith further trouble. He hobbled to his feet from being cornered right then and there. Johnson steps in, jabs with his right, back a half step, lunges in again, then he quick succession. Against a less worthy foe than Smith this manner of attack would have borne fruit as early as the second or third round. But Johnson did not. He and he managed to get by these attacks. Smith fought hard, and there, and never with a solid blow. Johnson would stand stock still, move his head just a mere trifle, and Smith's blows would roll by. He would have to work a good part of the time. Working into a half clinch, he would pound for the stomach, and half a dozen times he tied Smith's ankle. Of these clinches he would land stiff, right hooks and an occasional left swing. In retallation Smith would swing with his right, and now and again he would pull the tail one, and far from a dangerous spot. Leo Johnson, when he feels like it, is as much better than all of the light-hearted, well-bred settlers the welterweights, black and white, as Jack Johnson, when he felt right, and was in his prime, was better than the other. Battling Marshall and Willie Langford battles through ten rounds in the semi-finals of the World Series. Left to themselves they would have each taken a chair and gone after the other. Under strict State Commission rules, the fists, but they certainly used them, Langford won by a city block. He cut Marshall about the face with Langford at all, but they certainly overhand blows, while Marshall, hitting mostly with his open hand, did no damage to Langford at all. The match was a close one, the mill, although both held on at times in a distressing manner. But it was a grudge fight, and a grudge fight to go on, settled in the ring, it was a good one. ROGERS SAYS THERE IS NOTHING DEFINITE IN BASEBALL THIS SEASON. The baseball season is nearly here, and there seems to be nothing definite about the various colored hearts. The team's have a club. Terre Hanko, Kokomo Dayton and THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Cincinnati, but it is only hearsay. Mr. Bowser, owner of the A. B. C., deserves more know about his manager, C. I. Taylor. We all like to know about our old "Vet," C. I. We learn that he is in unusual possession, something unusual, has lent his pen still. I had a bit of understanding last fall that the Cubans were going to try to get in St. Louis. Mallino made it known that the railroads got most of his money from the Cubans. The Cubans think well of "Rube" Foster from a bit of correspondence. Mr. Foster showed me in a visit there with my team last fall. Mr. Laman at the Cuban embassy in good city for his club in 1916. I am sure, too, that he didn't intend to let Mr. Nat Strong do his booking. Mr. Strong has been booking for the Cuban embassy. I told they pay five per cent which would mean quite a rake-off doing a season. I dare say the Louisville White Sox will come out under the ownership of the team, but they are quite through with baseball by last August. There are also quite a few white clubs who play the various colts who have kept under cover so far this season. The Shamrocks, Kokomo Reds, Lafayette Red Sox, Bedford Bickernuts, and others have not given out anything definite. I must say, too, that the "Dear old Sprudels" is somewhat quiet for this season. The "Dear old Sprudels" is because it has been something of a mother to colored ball players; and they to get to the big leagues will post will most great baseball school is gone! So let not only the town fans hope for a chance to play baseball. The writer and Sprudel manager has seen the hardships of the rainy season of 1915, as all the various clubs who can not hand out anything HAPPY HOUR. U. S. S. Arkansas, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, March 7, 1916. Selection by Band "La Paloma" Motion Picture Animated Weekly Boxing Bout-4 rounds MARION vs. TOMPEINS Motion Picture "Heine's Outing" Selection by band "The Sweetest Girl" In Monterey KID SNEAD KNOCKS OUT BAT TLING TING WEST BAPEN, BRINGS. (By Ed Rogers.) Kid Snead seemed to have something good in Battlefits Slimmons before the W. B. A. C. Friday night, when he got the money for two and one-half rounds of easy going. I can not say much about this fight, as there was really nothing to it but Snead; yet Fitz had quite a few followers even until the finish. In the THE BOXING CLUB # KID WASHINGTON. Kid Washington, of New Orleans, Kid Sil: m- challenges the world of 135 pound Jembie m- fighters. He is exceedingly anxious to Rufus Cla- sus. He is a tight fighter. He is Johnson. The following is his record: Gorilla Jill Houman Scissors. 6 Rounds D Frank Hu- Kid McCoy. 6 Rounds W Frank Hu- Johnny Tray. 6 Rounds W Johnny Brass. 10 Rounds W Green I Peter Jackson. 6 Rounds D Rampart i Peter Jackson. 6 Rounds W Peter THE BOXING FIGHTER JOHNNIE BROWN Johnnie Brown, of Baton Rouge, is in the field asking no favors. He will go against any old 133 pounder or thereabouts. His record: second Fitz caught Snead on the jaw, and had him on his knees for a short count; and from the peculiar way Fitz was fighting it brought a bit of heat. Fitz held his mitts up like he was going to do the "Bear dance" but Snead got under these mitts in the third round; with purple plexus in the fourth round; with the wristwear carrying him out "Head up and toe nails dragging." The preliminary which was to go between Young Creamo Com and Bat Creamo Com, and fought by Creamo and "Wee Wille" McClure. This match is always a good card, as McClure only welks 122 lbs. which Creamo tips better form than ever Friday night, and dropped Wille in the second round for a count of nine; but Wille came back and led the fighting with four touches, and four touches that the referee called it a draw. My opinion, too, was a draw. GILBERT'S MARK AS GOOD AS DREW'S. Twenty-fifth Infantry Private Shows Wonderful Speed, Over 100 Yards. HONOLULU, Hawaii. — Negotiating 100 yards in nine and three-fifth seconds, this time being caught by six soldiers of the United States Army, was the achievement of Private Gilbert of the Twenty-fifth Infantry at Alexander Field during the recent Military Athletics Dan J. Kelly of Spokane, Washington, and Howard P. Drew (colored) are holders of the state trophy, it being the same that established by Gilbert yesterday. A. S. Robertson and Arthur P. Duffy have also made the distance in nine and three-fifth seconds, the following times have been credited to professional runners: George Seward, nine and one-quarter seconds, John D. Cunningham, one and one-half seconds with three feet drop to track; J. Donaldson, nine and three-eight seconds, and E. Donovan, in nine and three-fifth seconds. This time, at a given electrical timer and is rated as doubtful. BATTLING JACK RUSSEL MASTER OF KID MONDAY. COLUMBUS, Ga.—Battling Jack Russell, of Montgomery, Ala., proved himself to be the master of Kid Monday, of Columbus, Ga. FF. March 10. Mr. Russell has his great speed and his wonderful rope stunts and his clever foot work in the first round and Monday was covering up all the mistakes he made out. But Russell landed a left upper-cut and made Monday turn around like a top. Then the big fellow rushed after Russell like a tiger. Russell met him and then he landed a left upper-cut and that punch injured his right hand when he had his man knocked out in the fourth round. Russell wanted to tie his hand up and finish the match beaten. He came in from Kid Monday on a knockout. I will say for Russell that he is the gamenight lightweight fighter that ever stepped into a ring. His weight is 138 pounds while Kid Monday's is 175 pounds. He is a great fighter, but is just why the crowd didn't want to see the little fellow fight with one hand, but Russel wanted to finish busting his ears and nose up. I am Kid Slim ..... 6 Rounds K. O Jemmie Bennet ..... 8 Rounds W Rufus Clark ..... 4 Rounds W Bruce Brown ..... 4 Rounds Exb. Gorilla Jones ..... 4 Rounds Exb. Frank Hunter ..... 10 Rounds D Frank Hunter ..... 15 Rounds W Frank Hunter ..... 20 Rounds D Bullwood, Manager, 68 South Rampart street, New Orleans, LA Ramapart street, New York. We now at #26 St. Mary street, Baton Rouge, La. Buddy Padge, Lost, Broke Arm 9 R 9s Johannie Terry..... 5 Rounds W Johnnie Terry..... 2 Rounds W Gussele Dalga..... 12 Rounds W Andrew Washington..... 2 Rounds K. O Cannon Ball Mitchell..... 10 Rounds K. O Charles Brown, Manager..... 26 St. Mary Charles Brown, Manager..... 26 St. Mary ready to bring Russell anywhere in the lightweight, white or black, at from 135 to 150 feet or write Jordan Williams, Manager of the North Court street, Montgomery, Ala. Lew Hall's Column Some o' This and Some o' That. You can't forge ahead by hammering. Whiskey drowns some troubles and floats a lot more. It's as difficult to find a friend as it is to lose enemies. Saddest words of all: "Show closed, owing everybody money." Many are willing to give advice, but few are willing to lend assistance. There's only one thing worse than the person who gossips, and that is the person who never knows any. Bessie, Wilson, shoot me a line. What's yer holdback. Tharon's big revue is to begin rehearsals April the second. Many a performer has managed to mount the ladder of fame by hanging onto the coat tails of others. Hustle and work will get you over the nut. Stall and shoot off your bazoo, and all you'll get is hot air. Good luck to Sam Gray who recently held a young ladies' hand until a distracting Maygman announced, "Man and wife." Maygman is happy as his happiest day in the past. Movies am sweet, sweet as good meat, De circus am very, very fine, But give me, oh, give me, I really wish day in the future be as happy as his happiest day in the past. A rare old first-class minstrel all de time. Anita Shackleford, the once noted actress, is back in the limelight. I knew she would not stay out of the show business very long. Welcome back, all ye old time. Dan Michaels, comedian, late man and owner of the "New York Follies," is the emeritus of the show, N.C. Will be in the N.C. C., soon. It is rumored with much concern in this section that he will take his "canvas theater" this season with twenty-five people aboard the stage. A few of our local actors are becoming clever song writers. Speaking of songs, some of the best songs that endure world-wide popularity have been written by the most famous and most cherished curated in a dungeon deep. For instance, the "Star-Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Key, while the "Marsellise" was written by the conflict of 1812. The famous "Marsellise" was also written by a man who was in jail as a political prisoner. Now, boys, altogether. Let's get arraigned and maybe we can each produce a hit. "FEATURED FACTS." We have no right to judge a person Until they are fairly tried. Then should we not like their company We know the world is wide. Some may have faults, who has none that asias as young. Perhaps we may forge the we know, have fifty to their none. And though sometimes, I hope to be, No worse than some I know, My own shortcomings, bid me let the faults of others go. Then let us all when we begin To slander friend or foe, Think of the harm one word may do, To those we little know. Remember, curses sometimes like Our chickens, roost at home That we have no faults, Until you have none of your own. "DESTINY." Destiny is either the excuse men give for their errors or a humble supplement to their successors. It remains a matter to unpaid bills, the abuse of the proletariat, ingratitude and relatives—especially if they are his own. A man who is making progress is thought—by himself—to control his own destiny. When he isn't making progress his destiny controls him. Destiny is always at work. When it is not doing it is undoing. It has a star for a trade-mark which is recognized in every country in the world. It is not seen very often. Not everybody has a destiny. Some are comparatively happy. "WANTS AN IDEA." 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At 95c a bolt, 6 yards of very fine sheer nainsook, 45 inches wide. At $1.25 a half dozen—all linen napkins bleached, satin damask finish, 20 inches wide, in spot and rose patterns. At 59c a set—Turkish towel sets for the baby. The set consists of one towel, 20x33 inches and two wash cloths, 13 inches square. The word "baby" is em embroidered in pink. —Second floor. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND VICINITY. Allen Daniels of Rushville, Ind., is in the city, this week on business. Mrs. G. C. Green of Pacific, Mo., is the author of Edward Simmons of 1123 East 16th St. Miss Bertha Lewis of St. Louis is vis- sioned by James Miller, James Miller, 826 North West Street. Mr. Walter G. Parker of Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting his mother, who is ill, at 831 Roanoke St. Miss Jaeanne Walker was hostess to her Friday evening at her home in North Delaware St. Miss Florence CoClain, who spent the month of February in Louisville, Ky, has returned to her home in Massachusetts Ave. Miss Laura Powder of the Indianapolis Recorder and Miss Amy Slowe were quietly married in Louisville, Ky. Thursday evening. Mr. Sam Patridge, formerly of Terre Brule Hospital, has been living in the city for some time, is reported ill at the city hospital. The next meeting of the Old Settlers' Club will be held with Mrs. A. C. Moss in April at her home in Cornell avenue. Mrs. Susie A. Johnson, 730 N. Illinois St. left for a visit in Kentucky and Tennessee to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Hamilton, relatives and friends. Miss Eva Bowles, national organizer of the Y. M. C. A. work among colored persons, was prevented from visitation by the death of an uncle in Columbia. The Ladies' Art Club, of which Mrs. John Norrell is the president, was the guest of Mrs. Charles Baughman Friar, who off at 5 o'clock at her home in North California street. Mrs. Rosa Epps of 2253 Yandes St. left Wednesday, March 16th, to visit her relatives and friends in Clarksville, Tenn.; Louisville, and St. Charles, Ky. Mr. Peter P. Jones of Chicago arrives at the theater, the interest of the Peter P. Jones Film Company. His pictures will be shown at the Booker Washington Theater tonight, March 22nd. Dozens of friends and Mrs. Nannie Alexander of Anderson, Ind., are the guests of Mrs. Carrier Parker, who is ill at the city hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Taylor of Jamestown, Ohio, are also visiting Mrs. Parker. The course of women Bible Class of the University of Anderson, of which Mr. G. C. Hayes is teacher, is preparing to give an entertainment Friday evening, March 13, at the church. The course is a shortorial of Old Testament characters. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Starkes entertained with a dinner at their home. A basket of ping sweet peas and tassels was served on a table in the guest table. The guests were Miss Eva Johnston of the Freeman and Mr. Bennie Edwards of Louisville, Ky. Tickets were placed on sale last week for the lecture to be given at the University of Washington evening, April 3, by Professor Kelley Miller, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in Howard University, Washington, D. C. Mr. Miller's subject will be American Negro Facing the Future." Flower and garden seeds will be given free to all persons in the Flanner House neighborhood who desire to attend. The garden is unable to prepare the yard for garden purposes is requested to notify Mrs. Margaret Griddley, resident worker of the Flanner House, who will see that the garden is prepared by commissioners. General clean-up day will be observed much in the same way as last year and families are urged to come before the time for general inspection. Rally day will be observed at the Simpson Chapel Sunday. The Rev. P. B. McCormick will be on "Abble in the Ship," and at 3 in the afternoon the Rev. B. L. Coleman, pastor of Scott's chapel, will be in charge of the Leaflet will be presenting elder, will pitch in the evening. The pastor is making preparations for the annual conference in Louisville, April 15th. The guest speaker is Thursday at the home of Mrs. Goldy Moody, 745 West Twenty-fifth street. The regular meeting of Ladies' Aid No. 1 has been postponed. Having trembled pulling and shagged must need the "year of THE CLIMAX" so form makes them the airtime, temper and money. "THE CLIMAX" THE FORM THAT LOCKS ON ANYETE BUTTON, so form makes them Wise - Nincoln Mp. Co., Hodgson Terminal, New York City. Having trouble pulling and shaping that work - the of your "THE CLIMAX" surf form makes next to and gives time, temper and money. "THE CLIMAX" THE FORM THAT LOCKS ON ANYSTYLE BUTTON, the and form the-form only 100. A Winner for Agents. Wizards - Noonan Mfg. Co., Hudson Termitak, New York City. Levinson Hats $2 There's no Advantage in Paying More. There's no Economy in Paying Less. LEVINSON THREE STORES 37 M. Penn. St. 41 S. Ill. Mkt. & Ill. St. MR. CHAPLIN CARTER WEDS. Word has been received in Indianapolis of the marriage. The couple, Carter and Miss Desila Lucas at Detroit, Mich. The happy couple will make Detroit their Male Gale Dean, husband of the deceased, Mrs. Mary Dean, wife of the deceased, Mrs. March 8, 1916 wishes to extend thanks to friends and lodge members for their assistance. Also, all the beautiful floral decorations. Many thanks to C. M. C. Willis, funeral dale CAPTAIN BEELER VISITS CITY. Captain William H. Beeler of Danville, Ill., the dashing captain of Co. 11, purchased an auto truck in Indianapolis last Friday, purchasing an auto truck for his transfer business. The captain was shown the sights by Archie Greathouse in his touring car. MADAME MEADOWS SPIRITUALIST TIC CHURCH. Madam Meadows had a very large crowd Monday, consisting of white and colored people. The house was overcrowded, and many were turned out. Madam Meadows went seventeen sages from the passed out and all were recognized. She makes everyone welcome to her meetings, which are held every evening from 8:30 to 10:30 o'clock. MRS. HARRY HARRIS ENTERTAINS IN HONOR OF RELATIVES. Mr. Rufus Cage and Mrs. Turner of Nashville, are here on business visit visiting Harry Harris, 867 Massachusetts ave. and son, Mr. Wm. Cage, 1414 North Suite Mrs. Harris entertained at luncheon the following guests: Messrs. Rufus Turner, Cage and Harris, Messdeses Turner, Cage and Harris, a delightful time was enjoyed by all. PICTURE SHOW FUND HELPPS 800 FAMILIES DURING YEAR.. Nearly $5,000 Spent From Fund to Which Bank to Week Pay More, than $185 The Moving Picture Show Charity fund was used to help 2,500 persons in the city in the year ending March 15, according to the report by Miss Clyde Titus, who has charge of the relief fund. The charity, except $23, for operating expenses, was used for poor and sick persons. For groceries, $23, was used for this being in conjunction with the work of the township trustee. They also was used to help persons move, and in several cases rent was paid until a family could become self-supporting. Delichin was supplied by one of the room and room was paid for several. In one case, $4 of the fund was used to pay insurance, a man who died a short time. Through the payment of the insurance premiums his widow and four children The fund was started several years ago, when there was an agreement with the museum to operate on Sunday if they contributed to the fund. All of the work was systematically and a set scale was used to create the picture shows. The money paid to the fund each week now averages $125. The amount paid by each theatrical company for Sixty-six picture shows contribute. The fund is controlled by a committee composed by William T. Ebert, Brian Rubert T. Bert McBride and George L. Knox. BIRTHDAY OF THOMAS E. TAY LOR, JR., TO BE COMMEMO- RATED—Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Every year the committee of management set aside one Sunday in the month the program is furnished by the Junior Department. The day also commemorates the birth of Thomas E. Taylor, each year on this occasion present a member of this department. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Taylor, each year on this occasion present a member who has had the best general record for the year. The department of the program that will be given by the department will be the Calisthenic drill, and exhibition marching drill. The speaker of the day will be the Indian Goose game, the Indian Stag, the Young Men's Christian Association. His subject will be "The Association Boy." Russell Smith's orchestra will furnish the mughal of the Indian Stag. Mr. Brown will sing. The meeting will be open to the public. Men, women and children are invited to attend. The Meeting series close on this Sunday. Dr. E. A. Clark, pastor of Allen Church, will attend the University at Wilberforce University, will conduct a series of weekly talks on the Tuesday night Bible class, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The programs will be on the "Rook of Revelation." Dr. W. G. Blackwell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, delivered a very scholarly address before the Ministers' Council Wednesday on "The Master Man." Mr. Blackwell, a brother of Bishop Blackwell, of the A.I. Zion Church. The automobile school is enrolling a number of new students weekly. The latest addition being Mr. W. G. Hayes, of Cincinnati, Ohio. The Association Boy Scout Troop No. 11, assisted in the handling of the large crowd at Caleb Mills Hall Friday evening and also performed very creditably, their part on the program. The Y-Y backtball team journeyed to Dayton last Friday and added another to their long list of victories by defeating the strong Alpha Omega Club of that city by the score of 26 to 14. The Dayton team returns here next Friday, March 31, to regard their lost laurels but the "Y" boys are determined to give them some more of the same treatment—defeat. Mr. W. G. Carey, assistant boys' secretary designate the 19th to engage in another line of work. He has the best wishes of the staff boys department and the entire Association in his new endeavor. DALLAS, TEXAS, NEWS Freeman Headquarters, 2922 Cochran Street. Phone, Haskell 6956. By Col. J. G. Griffin. Freeman headquarters, etc. blunders. Phone, Haskell 6956. P's in Dallas from the sermon committee, which fails to recognize a chartered bank known as the First Chartered Bank by Major General R. R. Jackson. Where are those of the race who pose as leaders when the call for help is not made daily. We see hundreds of our men, women and children here and there on the mercy of the people, white and black, and swell afternoon house to house called leaders of the race in Dallas, such as big churches, lodges, clubs, society and swell afternoon house to house where news items are published before being printed and second after second is routed and shelled once a week, and round table class who are never known to assist those unfortunate, discredit old fathers and mothers and malmed younger ones of the race, who must be rescued. We have thousands of people who never stop to think once about these unfortunate ones of the race. It is hard to believe and would be before some one of them meets the beggar's fate you see in several here. He ever ready to be a help to the unfortunate remains of Sir Knight Johnson of Ebeneser Tabernacle No. 30 was laid to rest from St. Paul's M. E. Chapel on Sunday afternoon the members of that order. Pastor Weakly officiated. The Freeman reporter has made a thorough investigation of a few things from time to time as we feel that the reading public would like to know them and cause for them to contempt and exist. In the open violation of the laws and ordinances among our people, we will give them. First, our people must become closer in the manner of the conditions. The pimps in the race must out the business; the Negro women who stand at the saloon doors drinking and buy from morning to the closing time, should be violated. Taxed in the courts, and it will cease. It is a most damaging evil under the very ness of respectable people who come and come here. Where is the big leader in the race? He put on men in the office? Are they afraid to speak of these things in the interest of our lives are burdened? Dr. H. Wyman of Tulsa, Texas, while here ordered the Freeman sent to him and asked the reported to come and see the Forney folly, be put on the Elks, was here from Tulsa, Okla., on business. Dr. A. Q. Shirley of McKinney spent a brief time here on business, got a copy of the Freeman and did his get away. others; will cure you. Address R. P. Bloodau, druggist, Indianapolis, Ind. WANTED—Agents. Write for immense profits, made supplying Morgan's Hygienic Vegetable Oil Soap to families. Free sample, Morgan Supply Co., St. Louis. 18thth$25th-April 1 $25.00 per week an be earned by men and women working time selling are products. $9.00 per week can easily be taxed in the courts, and it will cease. It is a most damaging evil under the very ness of respectable people who come and come here. Where is the big leader in the race? He put on men in the office? Are they afraid to speak of these things in the interest of our lives are burdened? Dr. H. Wyman of Tulsa, Texas, while here ordered the Freeman sent to him and asked the reported to come and see the Forney folly, be put on the Elks, was here from Tulsa, Okla., on business. Dr. A. Q. Shirley of McKinney spent a brief time here on business, got a copy of the Freeman and did his get away. COLORED PEOPLE'S PROGRESS. A new race history soon to be placed on the market at $1.50; the publishers, Austin-Jenkins Co., Washington, D. C., Wacker-Balkin, are now placing items. Anyone waning the agency may get a fine prospectus FREE for 15 cents in postage. REMEDIES FOR WOMEN. Mr. Julius Owens made *Merrell*, *Taylor* and *Morgan*. Mr. Bell Drake and Mrs. Jin Bills informed the reporter that it was only a leap year joke—the bald pat to loca- tions. Play ball is in evidence on every side. You wish to teach the people who read put your business ad in the Freeman. To find your lost relatives or to get you a mate for matrimony, you should visit the *Morgan*. Mr. and Mrs. James Tolliver have purchased a nice home on Campbell street and have moved in the past William Williams, traveling packer for the bank and stock company of New York, 540 Lloyd Avenue, was here en route and ducked. Mr. and Mrs. William Griffin have joined me in a modern bungalow in Queen City and contemplate moving Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Nelson will soon move to the room, modern built home on Juliette street. Each Uniform Rank member and band member should feel the shock of coldness from that class of people, so little for their obligation. It is a shame, when it comes to standing by a principal so proud and merited by knowledge and service. Pastor S. E. J. Watson's article on Segregation Ordinances in last Saturday's Sunday family. We will keep an eye on its good. Ed. Welch wishes us not to mention the word "players" at his store. Since the owners moved to the firm for its ceasing and new appearance. Quintessents of Court Sisters reports a neat sum realized from their banquet at the Williams hall last Wednesday night. The K. of P. annual sermon will be at 10 a.m. A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon. The remains of Mrs. Kansas Duty, man and man, were taken to rest from Bethel last Tuesday afternoon. A large host of mourners and friends attended. The bereaved ones has the sympathy of all. The family is waiting for the time. Have the Freeman in your home. You wish to marry Bud, see the Freeman man of Dallas. CAFE DE LUXE NEWLY REMODELED. Up-to-date service. Meals, lunches and sea foods. Tables for ladies and gentlemen at all times. Music that pleases. 2400% Main street, Dallas, Texas. Pool and Domino Parlor—Where you meet and greet your friends and have a vortex sport. Reading room. 2415 Elm street, S. M. T. building. J. M. Tolbert, Proprietor, Dallas, Texas. New modern brick flats. 2612% Juliett street. Up-to-date ten large rooms, hall, electric lighted, hot and cold water, bath and all the conveniences. Sleeping. Phone main 6483. Mrs. J. W. Wilson, proprietress, Dallas, Texas. LITTLE GEM BARBER SHOP. Bath Rooms and Penny Laundry. Quick, work and service that please. Thompson, better known as Pope Thompson, better known as Pope North Central avenue, Dallas, Texas. For all The Famous Dr. Mayes Indian Remedies. Liver, Kidney and Bladder cure, Liver, Kidney and Bladder cure, and will cure you. Delivered everywhere. Mail orders promptly cared. Address: Mail orders, Dallas, Texas, W, TIPPS, Agent with a gentleman, middle-aged man of culture and business reference, principal of the school, building reference, for matrimony. Must be as represented. Correspondence promptly answered; reference as asked is given. Address careman Hodgesquiers, 2923 Cochran street, Dallas, Texas. PRYOR'S CAFE, 1605 JACKSON STREET, DALLAS, TEXAS. Prices reasonable, service unsurpassed. Tables for ladies with all the modern culinary art. Meals, lunches and short orders. Open day and night. Call and call again. A. R. Pryor, propter, 1605 Jackson street, Dallas, Texas. FOR SALE OR TRADE. Four high grade hacks. Cheap 16 hacks. Cheap 16 hacks. Johnson Bros. Stubes. 216 Cockran STREATOR. ILL.. NEWS Mrs. Rose Tensly, of Pontiac, Ill., was a Streater visitor. Hay Simmons returned home from Dawville last week. Chloeite, Ill., was the guest of Miss Ida B. Simmons Sunday. Mrs. A. L. Prince is arranging for a fine program on Easter. WANTED. Colored man and wife to work in recruitment office where he cook. Will pay good wages. A long job for the right people. Ages 35 to 50. John Downing, Scranton, North Dakota. Black Arts, Roots, Herbs, Magic Hands Mirrors, Bone Recipes, Treasure Boxes, Mirror, $5. The Sixth and Seventh Books Mirror, $5. The Sixth and Seventh Books Magic sand, $1.00. The Little Secret Book of Knowledge, 25 cents. Catalog Book of Knowledge, D. Wester, D. Wester, Montgomery, Ala. INFORMATION WANTED. Fairbanks, Alaska, Feb. 2, 1916. To the Editor of the Freeman: Dear Sir—I am writing to locate the relatives of the late Roland Griffin. He was born in 1857 or 1858. He went to Chicago in the early eighties and there worked as a carver, and was also married in Chicago. He has three brothers, to-wit: Dave, Gerry, and John. About a half of the brothers and wire are unknown to the writer. information received by Yours truly P. O. Box 729, Fairbanks, Alaska BUSINESS LOCALS. Wanted—Woman barber at once. Address Fred Harrison 313 N. Central Ave. Lima, Ohio. April 8. Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Bloody's Drug Store. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Relief霜. For $15.00, priced 50 cents (stamps). Gured WANTED-Agents. Write for immense profits, made supplying Morgan's Fytanic Vegetable Oil Soap to families. Fytanic Vegetable Morgan Soap to Louis. Lours. 18th£35th-April 1 $25.00 per week can be earned by men and women working spare time selling our products. $50.00 per week can easily be earned if you give all your time to the students. Art Works. Squares. address Staple's Novelty Art Works. 320 Bldg., Chattanooga, Tenn. Apr 8. **COLORED PEOPLE'S PROGRESS.** A new race history soon to be placed on the market is the new Paul Austin-Jenkins Co., Washington, D. C. Warder Building, are now placing agents. Anyone wanting the agency may get a positional FREE for 15 cents in postage. For diseases peculiar to women, see Miss Lillin B Hawkins, representative of the Woman's Mutual Benefit Company. She carries a full line of remedies known as the Woman's Mutual Benefit for women. She makes a specialty of body messages. Address 1619 Martindale avenue. Phone 6053-Y, Indianapolis, Ind. 100 Per Cent. Quality! is incorporated in every article of jewelry we sell. We guarantee every purchase. A great responsibility lies in the purchasing of a diamond for a precious stone, but if you buy from the responsibility is entirely eliminated. Our word for it insures you against imitation. J.P.MULLALLY DIAMOND IMPORTER 28 Monument Place. Colored Agents Wanted—Big silk and acid lentisurance. H 406, Clinc nati, Ohio. For your Cleaning and Pressing, also altera- tional repairing on Tables 9 and Gent's Gar- ments: we buy make Trousers a specialty at $ 50, 135 E. Market St., Room 8. Hayes Brothers, Inc. Plumbing and Heating 236-38 W. Vermont St. Indianapolis 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. Everything for Come to the store that has the goods, an est price as long as we can give you now to get your whee Roberson Cycle Store Phones ATTENTION FLO We are Kentucky Florists and cater to the order. We give you more flowers, and other florist. Special rates to lodges. Th by giving us the honor of making a desi sample of the interest we have of the co BENSON'S FLOWERS, The Booker, Former A few rooms and apartments now people reasonable. Referen put in first cla WITCHER TAYLOR, Phones, Doug. 4767; Auto. 72-862 OPEN ALL Bell's Re Clean and Correct Serv Henry H. Bell, Prop HOTEL thing for the Bicycle! that has the goods, and treats you right. We meet the low- ing as we can give you good goods, and good work. Time now to get your wheel fixed up for Spring. Cycle Store Phones New. 217 L Main, 1688 416 Indian Avenue ENTION FLOWER BUYERS! Sky Florists and cater to the colored trade, no matter how small love you more flowers, larger designs for your money than any special rates to lodges. The fact that Mme Walker patronized us monor of making a design for Booker T. Washington, is a fair rest we have of the colored people as flower buyers. LOWERS, Main 5151 New 4905 DENNISON HOTEL Ker, Formerly The Elite Flats! and apartments now available for respectable colored reasonable. Reference required. Flat will be put in first class condition. R TAYLOR, - - MANAGER Auto. 72-862 Tables for Ladies OPEN ALL NIGHT Well's Restaurant Clean and Correct Service. Try Our Coffee L, Prop 23 E. 35th Street, Chicago HOTEL DALE! Everything for the Bicycle! Come to the store that has the goods, and treats you right. We meet the lowest price as long as we can give you good goods, and good work. Time now to get your wheel fixed up for Spring. 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 by giving the decor of making a design for Booker T. Washington, is aair sample of the interest we have of the colored people as flower buyers. BENSON'S FLOWERS, New 4985 DENNISON HOTEL The Booker, Formerly The Elite Flats! A few rooms and apartments now available for respectable colored people reasonable. Reference required. Flat will be put in first class condition. WITCHER TAYLOR, - - MANAGER Phones, Doug. 4767; Auto. 72-862 Tables for Ladies OPEN ALL NIGHT Henry H. Bell, Prop 23 E. 35th Street, Chicago THE HOTEL Cape May, New Jersey This magnificent hotel, located in the he hors in the world; replete with every mo- traction, appointments, service and refi- age, bath houses, tennis, etc., on premis and children. Send for booklet. Special E. W. DALE, Owner, TAKES THE KINKS OUT PLOUGH'S Hair Dressing hotel, located in the heart of the most beautiful seashore replete with every modern improvement, superlative in conents, service and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, gardennis, etc., on premises. Special attention given to ladies for booklet. Special rates for Easter. Owner, Cape May, New Jersey This magnificent hotel, located in the heart of the most beautiful seashore resort in the world; replete with every modern improvement, superlative in connoisseurism, and a private garden; Othellus daily, garage, bath houses, tennis, etc., on premises, special attention given to ladies and children. Send for booklet. Special rates for Easter. Does the Trick Every Time! No matter what other preparations have failed to do—nor how disappointed you have been, Plough's Hair Dressing, has been. Plough's straightens out your kinky, coarse hair and makes your hair soft, fluffy, dark, luscious. Plough's brushed, plough's Hair Dressing is delightfully perfumed. purchased. Send money order in advance for $1.75 and we will bid 12 large $2 cash of Plough's Hair Dressing that will sell $2; as it sells like hot takes, you will soon be buy- a time; if you want to be our agent, send money order not sell on credit at these prices. Free sample sent to be, which only pays for packing. Plough's Hair Dress- over the world. SENT PREPAID. H CHEMICAL CO., Memphis, Tenn. Agents Attention: Send money order send you prepaid 12 large 25c cans of bring you when sold 15c we will bring lining 12 dozen at a time; if you want now, as we cannot sell on credit at you prepaid for 5c, which only pays f ling is sold all over the world SENT PRICE PLOUGH CHEMICAL Agents Attention: Send money order in advance for $1.75 and we will send a 10% cash coupon of Plough's Hair Dressing that will bring you when you sell $3; as it will bulk, we will bring 12 doses at a time; if you want to be our accent, send money order to our prepaid or $2, which only pays for packing. Plough's Hair Dressing is sold all over the world. SENT PREPAID. PLOUGH CHEMICAL CO., Memphis, Tenn. Geo. E. 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Furniture, Carpets, Rugs and Stoves 247-249 West Washington St. Cook Stores at $7.50 Opposite State House We are the largest museum of turings of color and women's hair, and in order to introduce our collection, we are selling free hair styling styles for colored combs, the latest hat dressing, the latest hair dressing, colored hair, and should have one, we guarantee our article we sell refunded. All hair will positively stand combbing, and washing the hair. We manufacture a STRAIGHTENING COMB of solid brass, with extra heavy back, shank, best and most serviceable. Fully guaranteed. With each comb we sell the low price of $9 cents we give a lamp cup free. Send your order for this straightening comb body. A FULL LINE of hair Brushes, Nets and tools for hair care. For less than offered elsewhere, visit us on book today. AGENTS WANTED. NURMIA HAIR COMPANY Dept. C, 1000 Broadway, New York. BEFORE AFTER KINKY HAIR STRAIGHT HAIR Have we got it? FORMULATED 1900 99 PORO HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Limb of Aurubo Maloni MISSOURI ST. LOUIS FOR DANDRUFF FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP; GIVING LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF BOX ADOPTED JUNE 12,1915 PRICE 50 CENTS 3100 Pine St. Dept. A, St. Louis, Mo. FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES HARSH KINNY HAIR SOFTER, MORE FLAMABLE ENDER TO COMB AND POP UP IN ANY STYLE, THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT PRICE 25¢ AND 50¢ A BOTTLE FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION MAKES THE SKIN LOOK WHITER AS SOON AS IT IS PROMISED FOR PMMES, ROUGH SKIN AND LOCAL SKIN DISEASES PRICE 25¢ A BOTTLE FORD'S PATENT TWO PIECES SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING YOU HEAT THE 100, NOT THE THUS SAVING BURNING COB RETAINS HEAT LONGER. PRICE $1.50 PATENT SECTIONAL TOOTH COMB PATENTED LOCKING DEVICE FOR BUILDING TEETH TIGHT NO. 022¢ TEETH IN THIS COMB ARE MADE OF SEPARATE PIECES OF BRASS, MOUNTED ON AROUS STEEL ROD AND HELD BY A PATENT FERULE. SHOULD BY STINGING THE HANDLE AND THEN THE SLEEVE UP TIGHTLY AGAINST THE TEETH AND MOLD THEM FIRMLY. PRICE $1.25 FORD'S SPIRAL HANDLE HAIR STRAIGHTENING AND SHAMPOO MAKES 0.25¢ SAWL BRASS PLATE TISTED, LARGE AND VERY STRONG LOCKING PERVICE HOURS THE SHAMPOO WAS WITHOUT SALDRING. PRICE $1.00 FORD'S LARGE BRASS SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO.025 WOODEN HANDLE LARGE AND VERY STRONG SERVICIABLE COMB FOR HAIR AND ENAME NICKEL PLATED. PRICE $1.00 FORD'S MEDIUM SIZED BRASS SHAMPOO AND BRASS POMADE COMB NO.026 A GOOD AND SERVICIABLE COMB FOR THE MONEY. PRICE 50¢ SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO.022, A SMALL STRAIGHTENING COMB USED BY REAL SHAM, NICKEL PLATED. PRICE 20¢ ALL OUR GOODS WARED AS DESIGNED OR MONEY REFUNDED. BY SELL YOUR REAL OR DIRECT FROM US UPON RECEIPT OF PRICE. IN WRITING DIRECT, SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE OR EXPRESS MONEY ORDER OZONIZED XO MARROW CO. 46 WKINZIE CHICAGO!! INSURE IN A HOME COMPANY Home Office 308-313 Majestic Bid., Indianapolis, Ind. Issues an up to date Health and Accident Policy on weekly payments. We guarantee this company. -The Freeman. SHURE WHITE The New and Wonderful Discovery The only Skin Whitener on the market that actually changes the dark pigment cells in the skin is a liquid that is applied to the skin, the skin appear whiter, but a scientific compound that reacts a deciative change, making it whiter, smooth and free from every multiple pigment or erosion in one week is available. The skin Whitener is available in drug stores, or direct from our laboratory. No samples needed. Agents wanted. FULTON, KENTUCKY 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 a fair complexion without unnatural white all kinds of light; adheres firmly to the skin which constant use of the chamois. Will remove n after shaving. NO-ODOR CREAM small quantities will positively remove all the body. Especially adapted for use under 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 redness of the skin after shaving. NO-ODOR CREAM Applied in small quantities will positively remove all bad PER JAR sweaty odors of the body. Especially adapted for use under the arm pits. NU-MOON 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 healthful cleansing antiseptic hair tonic will make the hair soft and smooth. 25c 25c 50c helling health food for hair and scalp, invig the roots and is a good remedy for dandruff. this healthful cleansing antiseptic hair tonic soft and smooth. TIAL PRICES ALLOWED ON LARGE ORD this coupon with pencil Park Products Fill in this coupon with pencil Park Products Amount Wanted Name Face Bleach Address Face Powder City No-Odor Cream State Hair Tonic POPO HAIR GROWER Have we got it? To keep it Your 3100 Pine St. To Insure Safely Against Fire THEC With Phones 1237 FORD'S HAIR PROMOTION FORD'S HAIR STRAIGHTENMENT NO. 022 STRAIGHTENMENT THE MEN ROLLING IT BETWEEN YOUR ROLLS, LAST AND QUICKLY THE WE KNOW OF TR STRAIGHTENMENT PRICE $1.50 FORD'S HAIR STRAIGHTENMENT AND SHampoo COMB NO.022 SOLID BRASS,NICKEL PATTERN LONGER THAN THE CANNOT BURN THE HANDLE GET,SECURE LOCKING DEVICE HOLDS THE HANDLE WITHOUT SALERING. PRICE $1.00 FORD'S SPIRAL HANDLE FORD'S MEDIUM SIZES BRASS SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENMENT COMB NO. A GOOD AND SERVICABLE COMB THE MONEY. PRICE $50 ALL OUR GOODS WARRANTIES AS FOR SALE TO YOUR DAILY OR DRIVE PRICE, IN WRITING DIRECT,380 OZONIZED ZONE Empire Health Home Office 30+ sues an up-to-date Health guarantee this company. SHUH The New The only Skin Whitens n colored skin without hav the skin appear whiter, but ting it whiter, smooth and f treatment. The change is drug stores, or sent direct Try a box and be convinced Fulton FUL We have changed the form PURITY PARK A small quantity of irring will beautify the it will allay irritations, face and hands leaving it is an excellent massa Will make a fair books well under all kind going away with consta- ness of the skin after s Applied in small or sweet odors of the boo the arm pits. 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