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THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER AT THE BAR OF U. S. SUPREME COURT Counsellors Evans and Jones, Negro Lawyers, Admitted to Practice Before the Nation's Highest Tribunal SENATOR TAGGART THE COLORED MAN'S FRIEND Judge Robert H. Terrell, After Visit to U. S. Supreme Court, is Host to Distinguished Gathering—The Williams Singers Make Good in Washington—Miss Madre to Receive Flag at Bethel Literary—Booker T. Washington Fund in Promising Condition—Bishop Walters Gets Ready for Conference. VOLUME XXIX. NUMBER 15 AT THE BAR OF U. Counsellors Evans and Jones to Practice Before the L SENATOR TAGGART THE Judge Robert H. Terrell, After Visit to gnished Gathering—The Williams s Madre to Receive Flag at Bethel H Promising Condition—Bishop Walter (By R. W. Thompson) Bureau of the Freeman, 1223 S. Strete N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 5 — The Supreme Court of the United States presented an unanimous decision in Richard D. Evan's, Waco, Texas — and attorney Thomas L. Jones, of the District of Columbia, that the judicial tribunal on the motion of Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the municipality, Mr. Evan's studied law at Howard University and graduated a few years ago from there. He was then placed in the distinguished place among the colored political leaders of the country. He will be heard from at the Chicago conference. Mr. Thomas L. Jones has earned a national reputation as one of the largest and most lucrative practices here at the nation's capital. He is an attorney of frequent demand on the "stump" in the great conflicts of the parties in the pivotal case of the causes at the District bar and is highly regarded by the officers of the courts and associates in the legal fra The "Glad Hand" Out for Senator Taggart. Few statesmen of this generation, if ever, have come to Washington with a clear client. He made that the Hon. Thomas Taggart, of Indianapolis and French Lick, reckon, appointed by Governor Richard Rissom to the State of Indiana in the Senate of the United States. He succeeds the Hon. B. F. Kearney, who will hold the position and will hold over until after the November election. Strong pressure was brought to hear upon Senator Taggart to advocate for the whole of Senator Shively's unexpired term, but the genial senator, who has counted the insistent demands of his immense private business, and he will retire from office upon the selection of a new Senator at the regular election. He that as it may, Senator Taggart will be a full-fledged member of the nation's most dignified body for time being, full of full satisfaction the seat that has been adorned by such political giants as Morton, Upton, John Hancock, Purple Fairbanks, Wayne Kirk, Washington and Beveridge. The list is a long and luminous one and Senator Taggart will not shine least among them even if his seat is of short duration. His gifts are diverse, rather than showy or spectacular, but something gets things done, and wins friends finding genuine pleasure in doing things. There is no apparent expectation of receiving him, and his gratitude in return. If there is a sense here in Senator Taggart's body no expectation of receiving him, and his sunshine wherever he goes—no one is too poor or humble to be met with a gift, and if all do not secure a benefaction, he knows that the failure does not lie at Senator Taggart's door. He is always willing to the limit 'to help the deserving,' and he is the most fitting or desirable. In public life and in private life he has been clean, loyal, loyal and generous. Blind to color, loyalty and generous, he creed, and unmindful of nationality, and exceptionally liberal in the strictest man, Mr. Taggart sees only the large employer of colored men and in him they have found a partner, and in him they have found a well as preached the doctrine that "the laborer is worthy of his hire." He always sent his word—it was his bond. That have brought "Tom" Taggart from obscurity to a commanding/place in the nation of the nation. He has been blessed by the gift of plentifully, because he has remembered, loveth a cheerful giver, and it has proven that "bread cast upon the waters will return after many days." Senator Taggart takes his seat in the nation's highest law-making body with the good will of every American—and particularly with the love and veneration of the colored Americans, who know of his Christian service to the race in the Hoosier state and are now glad that he has a broader field in law. He has been a justice and democracy that has made his name, like that of Abou Ben Adams, a lawyer. Right glad are the colored Americans all over the land that Dame Fortune has placed Senator Taggart on the map. He has been a dependable "friend at court." The Williams Singers Win All Washington. Far and away the best concerts here this season by professional vocalists embroidered in the series presented a few weeks ago. Williams Singers, who have captured the music-lovers of two continents by perfecting the mastery of every comelvable variety of melody. The percussion voice perfected the mastery of every vocal recommendation, as it is made up of a group of genuine artists, each of whose names is a household word wherever they are presented and appreciated. They are exceptionally fine people—nothing of the "barn-maid" type—them. The management has taken care to select his corps from from the best Christian homes, and from those who are best schools. Fisk University, Oberlin College, Knoxville College, Rust River, and Holly Springs Miss, are equally well known are represented in this refined group of singers. The roster includes Charles Williams, James Huffman, Holly Springs Miss, who organized the original company in 1904; J. H. Johnson and G. L. Johnson, Tennessee bassist; and not a misso, Mrs. Virginia Greene, prima donna soprano; Mrs. Marie Marie d'Amorcato, pyre soprano; Mrs. Hattie F. Johnson, bassist; Miss Helen Towley, contralto; and Mrs. Clara Kindle-Williams, who almost absent from the traveling section. The program offered was distinguished for its remarkable variety, giving folk-song, rendered whole of the native nervor, to the most difficult classic, such as the scottie "Hilary Trovatore" the popular balads of "The Rosary" type, combining with the whole a bit comedy, invaded the various portions of the lounge, with lengthy survey of the voices of this aggregation is unnecessary. To say that the whole truth is understated is up the whole truth in a nut-shell. They must be heard to be appreciated The People Are Rihgftful Masters of Their Schools. Popular sentiment is practically unanimous in support of *te* right of the people and fairy forums in the localities where such bodies are desired. The people insist that they, and not the board of the schools, control of the schools, for the support of which they pay taxes. They stand against the public-spirited daughter of President Wilson, and she is rendering this boss-ridden balliwick yeoman service to the public, use the public schools buildings as meeting places, is in line with the wishes of the masses and every day from various civic bodies urging the prompt passage of the measure. By a small majority, the board of education determines the use of the building of the same name, but the work is going on the meetings being held temporarily from the general supervision of Miss Wilson. Of the three colored members of the board of education, Mrs. Coralie Franklin will of the people, and Dr. C. W. Chids and Attorney Fountain Peyton voted wrong. The school houses belong to the people and not to the board of education. Judge Pugh Should Be Re-Appointed on Police Court Beach The colored people of the District are a unit in their desire that Judge James has given another term to the bench of the District one reason and another many of our people are brought behind it. It is of deep concern that the man who sits in judgment upon their fortunes and affliction, sympathetic and broad-visioned, and conversant with the peculiar situations-and limitations of this community. At the INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1916. same time, he must be mindful of his duty as a protector of the general public, and he must also hold that he possesses all the rights requisite to correct pass upon the variegated cases that come before him, and that he must be aware of the underwriting justice with mercy. He is no respector of persons—all are equal before the law, as he sees it—but he must be aware that he may appear under charges in his court, seeking equal and exact justice. Attorneys and litigants are treated with equal respect, and such an admirable exponent of the "square dea" should be retained on the police bench. President Wilson will be reappointed in 2000 colored citizens of the District by the re-appointment of Judge Pugh. Booker T. Washington Memorinal Committee at Work. The committee of 100 in charge of the District's allotment of the $250,000 asked of colored people for the memorial of Booker T. Washington is Dr. Booker T. Washington is active work. Prof. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary, and John R. Henry, the subscription books and they are now in the office of a soliciting group of hustling ability and knowledge of men and things in the sub-committee on ministers, and D. D. Lee, head of sub-committee in charge of fraternal organizations, made the request to the Y. M. C. A. Thursday night. A Woman's Auxiliary, led by Mrs. R. F. W. C. A. Thursday night. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs and Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman, is making headway and will have "tag day, at an hour" because the many kindnesses to the way means committee is composed of Dr. G. W. Cabaniss, chairman, Judge Roberto Thomas, a man of many seeking to it that the newspapers are furnished with adequate reports of the progress of the work. A big public meeting is on foot for a special meeting on 60 colored teachers in a convenient school building. The regular meetings are held Thursday evening of each week at the Twelfth Street Y. M. C. A. The Town In Review. Hon. W. J. Yerby, United States Consul to Dakar, Senegal, Africa, is visiting his post. He and his family are from Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Napier at "Hillside Cottage," 2225 Fourth street northwest of the address the Bettel Literary and Historical Association on "The Bright Side of the Race Question in the Dark" of the University, fully introduced by Miss Marie A. D. Madre, president of the association. Lawyer Armand W. Scott is recruiting in favor as a candidate for Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks of the World. The local lodges are a unit for him. There is a general belief that he will be directly elected at Philadelphia in August. April 11 the Woman's Relief Corps of the Department of the Potomac, auxiliary to the G. A. R., will present a flag to Bethel Literary and Historical Association as a feature of "Patriotic Night." The presentation speech will be delivered by Mrs. Isabel Worrell Ball, president of Bethel Literary and Historical Association, the response will be by Miss Marie A. D. Madre, president of Bethel Literary, and the street high school chorus directed by Miss Mary L. Europe, and by the E. Azalia Hackley chorus, led by Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham. The Charles Sumner Institute of the Department of the Potomac, will be largely represented. Mr. Jesse H. Porro is erecting near the corner of 11th and U Street a two-story buff-brick building, over 100 feet deep, to accommodate his increasing business as a dyer and cleaner of old quarters in the Child block. The new structure, when completed, will represent an investment of upwards of $10,000. The Washington Bee is hiring her full share of trouble with its "Sages" and "Prophets" as space fillers. The school situation is as chaotic as ever. The only solution is a change of administration. Bishop Frank Warne, M. E. church missionary to India, warns the Baltimore Conference of his connection, in session here, that more missionaries are needed among the benighted people. He has won 350,000 converts and services is needed at once for 160,000 more, who are on the anxious seat. He made the decarbonization of the baby born in the world looks into the face of an Indian mother. Nothing was said about the necessity for more effective missionary work for the church in Georgia. The Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives has sensibly, laid on the table all resolutions proposing amendments to the Federal Constitution. "Bread and butter problems are considered more serious and are here given the face in the few months left for legislative action. Constitutional frills can wait for a more leisure season. There is a feeling among the thoughtful colored citizens of the District that they have taken in the matter of organizing Citizens' Associations in every quarter of the city to discuss local issues of vital importance to the community, Washington. The views of our people on such burning questions as suffrage, community forums, the feasibility of community married teachers in the schools, the prohibition of injurious film productions, the made known, just as the views of our white people are set forth. A member of each of these local bodies should be involved in Citizens' Association, to the end that the white organizations may know what the colored people regard as of importance to the people in large numbers. This is the only valve for a voteless citizenry and the best method of bringing our sentiments into the matter, where we are wholly unrepresented. ALBERT E. GREENLAW. We present here Albert Edward Greenlaw, of Toronto, Ont., who has been a distinguished singer of the colored race who recently appeared as the soloist in the Gordon meetings of Marshalltown, Ia. Formerly Mr. Greenlaw was of the color race and he was a member. In the more recent years he was engaged in choir work mainly in Canada. Mr. Limhimp he had charge of the Y.M.C.A. Baptist Choral Society. He also was choir leader and soloist in different churches and he was receiving the highest price ever paid a church soloist in the Dominion. Mr. Greenlaw is a composer as well NASHVILLE NEGRO BOARD OF TRADE RAISES RELIEF FUND FOR FIRE SUFFERERS. (By D. Wellington Berry.) one thousand two hundred and twenty-seven dollars has been raised by the Trade's relief committee, headed by Hon. A. N. Johnson, president of that committee, and by the loss as a result of the great fire which destroyed so many homes in this city last week. The Board of Trade is disbanded and the sufferers and is being supported by the Commercial Club and Charities Commission. Chairman Johnson secured the assistance of the Social Science Department of Flak University, directed by the Board of Trade, to young men and women from the institution, conducted investigations and detailed reports were made to the re-committee in each of more than 250 cases. A conference held between the Community and Trade's committee resulted in the former agreeing to rehabilitate the several hundred colored families out of the community. It is estimated that it will take at least $7,000 to carry out the other necessary work of the Trade's committee in the raised among the colored people, are now supplying many families each day from the Community Club's relief fund more than $20,000. It is regarded here as being very significant that the race organization has given the race organization to give to the colored families who lost in the fire the same consideration which the white families are receiving. It has been found that the race is getting the larger share of the $20,000 being spent. This is accounted for because a much larger share of the $20,000 being rehabilitating according to the plan adopted are colored people. But the on the cases of the unimaginable new furniture and other necessities with which to start life anew. The Nashville Negro Board of Trade, which organization is responsible for such an arrangement was surrounded by the following rejection the relief work: Dr. E. A Stewart, Dr. J. B. Singleton, Dr. G. E. Haynes, T. Clay Moore, D. Wesley Crutcher and D. Wellington Berry. EDUCATE COLORED RACE, SAYS DR. KELLY MILLER Educator Speaks At Meeting Of Protestant Ministers. Dr. Kelly Miller, dean of the college of arts and sciences, at Howard University, in Washington, spoke on "The Negro Problem" at the Negro Problem, at the regular monthly meeting of the Protestant Ministerial Association, at Roberts Park Methodist church in Chicago. The Negro problem, he said, was "essentially a human problem." with the white race in the position of truster. He pleaded espousal to the educator and made an effort to give the Negro. Howard university, with which he is connected, is a Negro institution. Colored Persons Attend. The Rev. J. H. Crum was chairman of the meeting. A considerable number of colored men and women were in the audience. The Rev. A. B. Storms would include a consideration of the subject of national charities and cor- 1. "Every ignorant Negro in Indianapolis lowers the standard of intelligence, impairs its moral reputation, every one who is sick affects the health of your fair capital. Those disease germs pay off in the race superiority. They are not even frightened at the scarecrow of social status at the vitals of black and white alike and pass with utmost freedom and satisfaction from one to the other. Needs Are Greatest. "Strong emphasis should be placed on the negro no because it is black because it is the greatest. In this work of human uplift, you may well lay aside all preconceived theories of racial arrogance and conceit of Christian brotherhood to this great human task. "Because as a mass had to be improved in their efficiency through industrial training, to which Dr. Booker T. Washington devoted his life. At the end of this training the race must wisely amide the dangers and vicissitudes of life. Just as we appeal to Christianity, philanthropy and assistance, we must race to assist the encourage the industrial training of the masses, with we equal earnestness urge the importance of the negro in the race." Greenwood, Miss. Special. I was shown through the home of Diana, a former dentist who remodeled. It is simply beautiful. The Easter envelopes are out. boys. Be dodging around this year as you can. Don't do like Wilkes Sanders. Mrs. Mary E. Motley, of 614 Fulton street, has been a friend for a recovering rapidity. The bunch meet the Freeman every Saturday morning at the Elite cafe on Johnson street, now owned by Messrs. Frank Sanders and James Farnes and Orchestra of Memphis, Tenn., was in the city last week on an engagement. And they were enthralled by the music of Giacomo "Gig" Orchestra, and you know they knew they had to go to the bottom of their music case. You had the best, the most cheerily cheered by the Imperial. It adored it so much. The Big "F" will have a new member soon. What will he be? Freeman and what will he be. Needs Are Greatest. DELTA MEROPOLIS PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. NEWS OF THE NATION'S METROPOLIS Mrs. Charles Anderson Destined to be the Greatest Actress Ever Produced by the Negro Race The Waddell Music School is a Worthy Race Enterprise—Lawrence Chenault, a Young Chicago Artist, is Making a Hit with Lafayette Stock Company—Is Popular with Theatre Goers—Will A. Cooke, Former Indianapolis Boy, Abandons Vaudeville to Enter Drama—C. G. Allen to Lecture on Folk Songs. While with the Anita Bush Stock Company she has played with eminent women. When Wife Is Away, "New York After Dark," and "Raising a Family." Her character work in these plays was outstanding. She also paved the way for a future on the stage which will make her in time one of the greatest actresses on the stage. Anita Bush Stock Company was disbanded she was asked to join the Lafayette Stock Company. She is also with it and with this company that Mrs. Anderson is meeting with decided success which is the role of the playgirl in the Since being with this company she has played in "For His Daughters Honor," "The World Against Him," and "The Woman Who Won tremendous applause, and got an ovation which has not been surpassed by those received by Mary Garden, the actresses when she starred in the big Broadway production, "Within the Law," played for the first time by a Negro company and that a Negro company would attempt to play heavy and serious acts such as mentioned brought out a large and enlightened audience, both race which soon filled the house. The record that Mrs. Andersen is making on the stage, with less than a minute's worth of miraculous, she is likely to be the greatest Negro actress. The Waddell Music School Is a Worthy Enterprise. The Waddell Music School at 107 Waddell Street, the most equitable music enterprise. by our people in this city, and is doing much to assist the young people in education and education at nominal rates. The proprietor of the school is John Waddell, a citizen of this city, and a prominent citizen of the politian Baptist church. The director is S. I. Thompson, an able musician who is known to be one of the ablest young women in The Waddell Music School is located in Harlem, where live a large number of our people, and has an enrollment of twelve percent of the students in instruction in elementary and advanced music. The Waddell School is a credit to the community and race in this sec- Lawrence Chaunault Doing Work on the Stage. One of the popular players with The Lafayette Stock Company that is winning praise for his executive work is Lawrence Chaunault, a well known young Chicago man who came to this city a few weeks ago to join the company. Mr. Chaunault has worked himself into the hearts of the theatre-goers of this city, and is doing much to show that the degree capable of doing higher things on the stage. Our correspondent after watching the work of Mr. Chaunault last week sought an interview to ascertain something of the history of the young man and his experience on the foot-lights. Since leave- Will A. Cooke Leaves Vaudeville Will A. Cooke, who is now with the Lafayette Stock Company, has left the company while and has now entered the field of music. He has remembered as one of the most popular men in vaudeville and one who was good in playing music. He is well known as the theatrical musician traveled for several years with The Black Patil Company. He wrote many songs and performed many concerts, recently a member of The Darkyum Company, the production staged by Leslie Benton which brought together a fine company of young musicians in vaudeville he will be remembered as being with Cooke & Gillum. He was born in Indianapolis, Ind., and attended the schools of that city. Mr. Cooke told your correspondent that he was enjoying his work in his new field very much. Correspondent Lectures on Negro Music. Cleveland G. Allen will lecture on "The Negro of Negro Folk Songs" next Sunday at the history and origin of many of the dances, and the introduction of the Negro music of this country. Mr. Allen will lecture on his history and his talks, and is doing much with his talk about new interest in Negro music. Mr. Allen will lecture before the East End Y. Theater one of the largest branches in the city. SHAWNEE, OKLA. Mr. John W. Cummins made a business triy to Earlsboro last Saturday to purchase butter and eggs for the Lawson store. The triy and truck growers in the vicinity of Shawnee are all smiles from the fact they have had a splendid rain. Mr. W. S. Smith is putting an addition to his house. Prof. N. J. Caesar went to Oklahoma City last Saturday. 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There is no reason why Secretary of War Baker should not "do things up brown." * "Poisoned pens" are too numerous among some of our so-called "correspondents." Who shall sit in judgment on miliady's costume and testify unto its modesty—or lack of it? The tenderfoot who cannot stand for jabs and jolts had better keep out of jobs that call for initiative and author- --- Morally, there isn't the slightest difference between the thief that defrauds a church or lodge and the burglar that breaks into a building and dumps drugs are in favor of the burglar. The penitentiary is the logical place for the entire bunch. . . The Negro has had enough "expositions" for a while. Now is the time to get to work with the business enterprises and build some factories, hotels, theaters, fraternity halls and the like. They will be "exhibits" in themselves. Father J. Harry Dorsey, the race's best-known Catholic priest, is lecturing the colored audiences and expelling the business enterprises constructive钻 of his church and the benefits accruing to our people through an adoption of the Roman Catholic faith. Advertisement is not an expense. It is a part of a business investment, and is just as essential to the conduct of the rent, clerk hire, furniture, heat and light. All of these are tools with which the temple of business success are erected. Editor David T. Shelton hits the bullseye when he hands out a book to get ashamed of being the most brutal state in the Union of forty-eight." Has the state of Georgia government or an attorney matters relating to the welfare of New Orleans? "The 'leap year' advances. There no reason why the lady may not "pop the question," if the bashful girl somewhat what he may be fairy and should have what they want—and if they want any of us, why should they not have the privilege of letting such fact be known by the usual sign? There should be an honorable peace negotiated between the warring factions of the National Baptist Convention. "Line upon line, precept upon precept," little, little, a text from which a spirit of conciliation can be drawn that "ought to lead to a happy issue out of all their afflictions." Governor Harris, of Georgia, is out in a statement that unless conditions improve timely, June he will ask for the enactment of 'more stringent laws to estop lynchings and right prove to be adequate for the needs of the situation if some real men could be found to honestly enforce it and a few clean-handed patriots to serve on grand-jury. Any movement that is worth while is made stronger with the people by judicious publicity. If the public is asked to endorse a proposition to tronize a law to attend a function of kind, they want to hear about it in the newspapers. The narrow-arc-the-chest, and indulgent nature of a statement generated by a first-class journal will never play a big hand in the game of life and achievement. . . . Mme. E. Azalia Hackley is a genius. She can sing music with the most acrobatics, and that all may understand its most delicate beauties; she can make men and women feel free. To interpret, to impart and to inspire to concrete deeds are all big achievements, and Mme. Hackley is conquering queen in ever field she sees in to wield her commanding wand. The black man has an inalienable right to any place he is fitted to fill in the industrial notwithstanding. The Negro has little use for the leaders of organized labor, for they have such a use for him. This ought not to be but it is the gospel truth. To level the barriers erected against the Negro, the Jew is in an effort to secure social justice and civic recognition. The Jews are rich and powerful. They are clanish and the num- count, because the suffrage equation. They are discriminated on the ground of race, regardless of in- dividual accomplishments. There is every reason why the Negro and the Jew should make common cause and acknowledge that affects each race to its detriment. Attorney William L. Lewis scored heavily as a lawyer of class in the recent Mohr trial at Providence, R. I. If he ever gets another chance as a high school graduate, he will up as a real leader—and will not again make the mistake of allowing his classmates to absorb by any artful, self-seeking political adventurer. Former Assistant Attorney-General Lewis is one of the big benefactors of the African American "Black Cabinet" booked for a return ticket, in the event the G. O. P. comes back into power. Mr. Lewis is now a big benefactor at any previous time in his career. boom and scores of race men are securing employment at their respective trades and occupations. There has been a strong effort toward preventing the exhibition of the photo play, "Birth of a Nation," at time. An entire new set of missionaries is inaugurated on April 3, and high hopes are entertained that they will prohibit the vicious exhibition of up to a real leader—and will not again make the mistake of allowing his classmates to absorb by any artful, self-seeking political adventurer. Former Assistant Attorney-General Lewis is one of the big benefactors of the African American "Black Cabinet" booked for a return ticket, in the event the G. O. P. comes back into power. Mr. Lewis is now a big benefactor at any previous time in his career. boom and scores of race men are securing employment at their respective trades and occupations. There has been a strong effort toward preventing the exhibition of the photo play, "Birth of a Nation," at time. An entire new set of missionaries is inaugurated on April 3, and high hopes are entertained that they will prohibit the vicious exhibition of up to a real leader—and will not again make the mistake of allowing his classmates to absorb by any artful, self-seeking political adventurer. Former Assistant Attorney-General Lewis is one of the big benefactors of the African American "Black Cabinet" booked for a return ticket, in the event the G. O. P. comes back into power. Mr. Lewis is now a big benefactor at any previous time in his career. have been recognized as giving better and quicker are being known and renovated A purer. These goods or adulteration or adulteration of you have never paired to the different parties in the business using that assumption when you should look in all preparations will with the Hawaiian prepares the you yourself will giving our goods a fair will not compare in clarity or purity get the best of what A, is holding its seventeenth conse- It is eminently fitting from every point of view that Capt. Allen Washington, as Commandant of Cadets at Hampton Institute. Capt. Washington is ever-present as a disciplinarian, a plumed leader in education and civic affairs. He is a thorough disciplinarian with precision. He is loved and respected by both the faculty and students, and his cordiality has made it extremely pleasant for every visitor who has set his foot on the ground. His armstrong and Friess-Capt. Washington has long been the right-hand man in and his wife should be in keeping with the eternal fitness of things. Dr. C. V. Roman's new book, "American Civilization and the Negro," just published by Publishing Company, of Philadelphia, is attracting the attention of the students already assured of being one of the "best sellers" of the year. The pro-immigrant author is combining and illuminating style and the interest of the reader is held closely in his mind. The fact philosophy and prophecy. Dr. Roman has put his soul into this work and it adds material to his polar and thinker. It should be in the library of every American who wishes to be poised on the view of the civilization in which he lives. The passage of the law by the authorities of Dawson, Georgia, to the hibitated from carrying away from their places of employment a basket, pot, pan, or other receptacle concealed, is a rank departure in old-fashioned chivalry characteristic of the South of other states. The folks of "quality" did not eat scraps, and "Aunt Jane" was perfectly welcoming to children or poorly paid "ole man." Such a law will meet with no general adoption at the hands of the real people of the South, and to merely serves to call attention to the littleness of the "cracker" element that has had its way around Dawson, the most unprogressive spot in the entire state of Georgia. The Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund for the perpetuation of the life of the late George Kegge Institute, grows daily—and the enthusiasm that is attending the movement speaks in volumes for the race's progress. The Kegge Institute, a less services rendered the whole people by the late founder of the South's "Bee-hive of industry." Mine, J. W. Kegge, a Clinton Charles Banks, Prof. C. W. Carver and W. V. Chambliss, of Tuskegee, have lived for 500 years, the person of juckleckers, Fla., has given him and C. C. Spaulding, of Durham, N. C., announces a similar amount as the gift of the North Carolina Mutual and the fellow-citizens will contribute further sums as the campaign progresses. This is a cause in which everybody should take an interest to give hundreds of dollars or a dime. The Topeka Plaindealer sets forth a bunch of reasons why Bishop Henry was pastor of the fifth episcopal district of the A. M. E. church. Brother Childs ministers to churches where they are not wanted, and taking men away from places where they are giving general charge, and enduring charges that certain heintenants are transferred to his conference and to the refusal of the Bishop to live in his district subjects the brethern to considerable trouble to get in touch with the people and may Philadelphia in May to look into the matter. The people ought to have what they want they want it. They pay the freight. The Norfolk Journal and Guide hands out this nugget of inspiration, (drawn by the race's greatest constructive force) "C. C. Capulding, general manager of the C. C. Capulding General Manager of the Student Association, is one of the young men of the race who has made history and is making history. This paper shows him to have a pleasing, open countenance, with eyes wide open to the math and science principles popular with colored people—and that is a great deal to appreciate for a great many of our young men and women—and that is a great deal." Indeed, the man who can make images of grass grow—in these critical zones of grass—is the world before, is the individual the world is made of, is the miles from any railroad line, a people anxious to be served, will make a beaten path to his door," as our someone friend, Elbert Hubbard, would say. Th Supreme Court of the State of Pennsylvania has handed down a decision in a case involving color discrimination in a manager to provide equal accommodations to all patrons, regardless of race. The defendant insisted that the manager should cease to sit in his gallery. Thus, it is put squarely up to amusement purveyors, who would draw the color line, to prove that gallery seats are selling at $1.50 to $2.00 per seat. The embarrassment in proving such a thing is apparent when the lower floor seats are selling at $1.50 to $2.00 per seat. The rat rate of 50 cents. The Negro is not seeking the baule of "social equality," but he does insist that his means be accommodated within his means in a place provided for the patronage of the general public. An adult should control the one or two seats he pays for, and no more. The presence of a well-behaved and neatly-tired colored man or woman ought not be a comfort of any sensible white person. NOTES OF INTEREST FROM THE "HAWK EYE" METROPOLIS (By G. H. Edmunds) "Spring has came" in its fullness of "Construction work is on the Long soft, glossy hair is what every woman wants. And that's just what a great number have found by using SEXO PREPARATIONS. That's what you too will find. 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Address boom and scores of race men are securing employment at their respective offices, and the county has been no decision by the city officials toward preventing the exhibition of the photo play, "Birth of a Nation," at the Iowa State University missioners were inaugurated on April 3, and high hopes are entertained that they will prohibit the vicious exhibition. There are a great many people here who are of the opinion that the school should not salute the flag, acted properly, and that the Iowa law, which requires such a salute, is a violation of the Declaration of Independence of the state and national constitutions. We have three physicians of color, and each of them owns an office, and we are in charge to groe delegates in attendance. Mr. W. M. Brown, of Buxton, Ia., was signally honored by the delegates to the State Federation of Labor convention. The writer, Geo. H. Edmunds, was special guest by the delegates to the delivered a stirring address to the delegates upon the subject, "The Courts of Country." The address was well received by the delegates, who voted of thanks extended the speaker. City Brief. All of the various city clubs are very active at this time. Politics is boiling over the negroes of the city, the Massacre on 29th ultimo and pledged their support to three members of the race for political "plums" which are running away. Way back, J. E. B. Rush inspected for city solicitor; J. C. Williams for assistant clerk of municipal court, and Harrison Gould for assistant board member. M. E. church has just concluded a most successful series of revival meetings, which were conducted on the streets by adding on three rooms and baths. District court is in session, and we are sorry to report there are five men in the court's bucket for trial three being homicides. General Conditions. Weather fine; money easy; comodities and amenities; inmate laborers; wages only fail to intimidate wages for women day laborers, good. "Don't come here looking for 'soft snaps.' JACKSONVILLE, ILL., NEWS. Special to The Freeman. Miss Beulah Wallace and little Annie May Wallace, of South West street, met her friend, the Needlecraft Club met March 24th with Mrs. Medora Bryant, on the campus of members and the following guests: Mesdames, F. Muse, Frank Weir, Ray and Nellie Weir, club with Good Grear, and Hester Medora Bryant's birthday was celebrated. She received many beautiful gifts. She met her club by Mrs. Grace Young, Excellent remarks were made by Mesdames Muse, Frank Weir and Ray Hester. Miss Nellie Weir met her club with excellent paper. Refreshments were served. Annie Johnson, of South West street, is able to be about after a serious illness. The Blue Ribbon Club met March 24th with Mrs. Rev. Dewitt on South Oak street, with a pleasant meeting. The West Side Art Club met March 24th with Mrs. Rev. Dewitt on South Oak street, with a pleasant meeting. Mrs. Scott, of South West street has moved to Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Olie Brown and children and mother, Mrs. Katie Batte House, where she grew up, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Geo Houston. Anderson Banks, the paper-hanger, had the misfortune to fall from the scaffold and severely sprained ankle. Mr. Willis Allen is improving after watering. For a good toilet soap see Mrs. Viola Crutchfield, 1014 Ashland ave. Brooklyn, NY 11201 "Fritch Soap," an oak no other. Mrs. Luvina Harris, bishop of Hannibal Missouri, bishop of Carthage, bishop of 42nd, South, West street. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Special to The Freeman. Special to The Chicago is the guest of relatives here. Mrs. John Moore of East Commerce street, is on the sick list. Mrs. Blanche Thompson, left for Toronto, Canada, Thursday. Mrs. Blanche Thompson, Stop 26, who was called to Colona, Pa., on account of the drowning of her husband in the water, wishes to thank her many friends who helped to see if they could locate his body which had not been found at this city and those who helped her in this city. William Saunders went to Cleveland, on Frank Williams, age 40, died at 110 North Watt street. He leaves a wife. Mary Williams' funeral was Saturday. Mrs. Banister is very sick at this writing. Mrs. William Saunders is improving slowly. Mrs. Bradshaw is on the sick list. Mrs. Larry Ackley of Hawai'i Pa. is meeting with bad luck. His wife is in the hospital in a very serious condition and father was to see her last week. Mrs. Madam Gaffney, dealer in fine hair goods, can be found at 916 Ridge avenue, and will be glad to see her many friends. WHY THE HAWAIIAN HAIR-GROWING PREPARATIONS HAVE BEEN A SUCCESS. From the very beginning The Hawaiian Hair Growing Preparations A. 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Persian Cream acts instantly—one application stops the head from flicking and frees it from tension it will be surprised and delighted with this helpful toilet necessity, for nothing is so good for the hair and scalp, and nothing so quickly beautifies the hair, giving it that enviable warm and fascination. Persian Cream is one of the quickest acting hair creams known—inexpensive and easily used in the Price, 50 cents. Manufacturer: HUMMIS MANUFACTURING CO., Hair, Toilet and Household Preparations Set The Freeman in Greenwood, from H. G. Motley, 614 Fulton Street GOSSIP OF THE STAGE THE PASSING SHOW IN WASH INGTON. "The Smart Set" Returns to the Howard and Gets the "Glad Hand." (By R. W. Thompson.) "George Washington, Billion Abroad" was the vehicle used, and its owner, Michael O'Brien, offender. There is a more comprehensive plot presented than is usually found in extravaganzas meant merely for entertainment, where, get where they are going and wind up in a definite fashion after the fun and Thespian genius, together with singing that runs the gamut from the heights of grand opera and themes that hover about the realm of the classic. The dancing numbers are the best of the show, the by-play is adroitly subordinated to the main thread of the story. With the help of the actors, he is around which scenes and incidents revolve, "the play's the thing!" He is cast in a most congenial role, and his performance is not new. He has speeches that, while funny, are really wellsprings of old-fashioned charm, not the softness of foolishness of the gutter, nor does he feel it necessary to resort to riquele jokes or horseplay to "put his stuff out there," he says. The remainder from start to finish and the remainder of the company take their cue from Michael O'Brien, as George Washington, Billion Abroad, from Bowling Alley Whitney is doing the best work of his life and merits all of the good things he has been saying about him all the season. Some changes have been made in the cast since the last visit of the Smart Tape team, but nothing by comparison with their predecessors in the several characters. The new characters are the most ardent admirers by her smooth and debonair rendition of the difficult role of "Mrs. Dillingham," the dashing lady of the court, a handsome and aristocratic "Mrs. Dewar," the millionaire society queen. She sheer merit and is the understudy for two of the principal parts in the production, singing and acting with equal flair. The new faces in the show, and he handles a number of exacting characters with the finish that made his work a feature of the show. He has been identified during the past decade. Miss "Billy" Young, another new acquisition, does well all that is "George Washington Bullion" has enjoyed a prosperous season from its opening Philadelphia, journeying South and West, after cleaning up in New York City, Baltimore and Washington, with the goal of making it a place will make Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and other points, closing about the last of May. Many engagements already contracted for. A new play, stronger than any that has yet been offered, and dealing with the same issues, can is under consideration for next season. Mr. Whitney has faith in the people and is of the opinion that the author is in the other phases of Negro life than that of the buffoon, and it is his aim to work out a combination that will at one and the same time the author will inspire the soul and thrill the rhythmic senses. Mr. Whitney is today's commanding figure in high-grade theater and it will be well to watch him grow. "The Darktown Follies" Close for Reorganization. J. Leubie Hill's "Darktown Follies for J.1915" closed here last Saturday afternoon, following two weeks of the show, and many of the many show that has visited Washington in many moons. Many stories have been put out as to the whys and wherefores leading to the show, and the simple truth is that the promoters of the show did not have all they pretended to have, and, realizing that they had been decorated show of the magnitude of the "Follies" could find bookings, they deemed it the part of wis- THE REEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER THE FOUR ORIGINATORS Dick "Pelham 1860 Frank Brower 1868 Dan D. Emmett 1896 Billy Whitlock 1892 OF MINSTRELSY Hill and Rogers have "nerve" and it will take harder knocks than they THE FOUR ORIGINATOR Frank Brower 1808 Billy Whitlock 1842 are now receiving to put them out of the game for keeps. Where the Calcium Shines. The Williams Singers will return to Mt. Carmel Baptist church April 3. Madison Reed, now of Baltimore, entertained the Howard Sunday night and sent blithe . . . The opening of the Olympia Theater in Philadelphia, by Manager A. J. Thomas, has been postponed until fall. Miss Maud Roberts, a contralto, of national note, is to give a recital in early date. She comes from Chicago. Miss Julie Rector is spending the week in the city and will rejoin the Peters Trio in New York at the conclusion of her visit here. Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake are to make their debut in vaudville at the Howard soon. They had a brilliant season this winter at the Royal Ponciana, Palm Beach, Fla. Billy King's Players return to the Howard week of April 3 and will presure the superb drama, "Within the Law," with "Madame X" to follow. "Herod" was preset by the Howard University Dramatic Club last Saturday night at the Howard Theatre. Mr. Merpheus, in the title role, gave evidence of dramatic power and received an ovation. The Waltons, Earl and Lulu, well-known in Washington, are scoring a pronouncement success in New England and are working in the big work is highly appreciated by the big audiences that greet them everywhere. The Smart Set has a new musical director in the person of James G. Williams, of Futsburgh. He is an accomplished artist and knows all of the ins and outs of the work of handling a big extra, playing the highest class of music. The proposes presentation of "The Birth of a Nation" is bringing on much talk. A vigorous opposition is being planned by the clergy and other forces of society. Up to this time the director has declined to open their houses to the atrocious film. Miss Bessie Simms, the dancing wonder of "The Trees," has declined to open the radiant treasures—the envy of all womankind, is spending the week with friends in the city. She has a fine number in a big act in New York, numbering ten girls, eight of whom are to be white. Lew Henry, for years the right-hand man of the S. H. Dudley Theatrical Enterprise, he has for New York in a few days to take up a new work. Mr. Henry declines to discuss his plans for publication at this time, but intimates that at the psychological mo- ment he will have a few words to say. There are signs that Lew is preparing to "spring something on the fellows." Eddie Rector, one of the "Follies" remained over and was signed Monday to the school. He drills and chorus after a single rehearsal, and worked out like a veteran. Eddie is the dancer and clever all-around worker, and is valuable asset to any company. Miss C. Delphia Boger, of Chicago, director of music at the National Training School for Women and Girls, Lin-coln High School, andincipal in Savannah, Ga., next month. She is a contrato of fine quality and is doing admirable work at Miss Burroughs' great school. "The Pride of Race," Robert Hillier wrote, "the beter side of the race problem, he has been managers for the season. The managers of many houses would not stand in the way of the race problem in the broad manner suggested by the Hillard production. Mrs. Jennie Hillman, to whose artistic skill the dainty costumes of The Smart Set are due, came in with the dainty costumes of "The Big Gig over," and see to it that there were no dangerous rips nor tears. Mrs. Hillman is a popular visitor here and is "at home" in any part of the city. Miss Marjorie Sipp, one of the principals of the "Darktown Follies," is relied upon by the city for a fortnight, the guest of her friend Miss Gertrude Collins, of 2035 Eighth street Northwest. Miss Sipp is a top performer and may be seen at one of local theaters before returning to the big city. Miss Irma Baptiste, whose clever dancing and graceful posing were bright spots in the "Darktown Follies", original company and is one of its most constituent. She is a capable performer, is mistress of every detail of music, and is a future in the profession for young women who are willing to sacrifice something of pleasure and forlice for the study of health necessary to bring young people to a young and beautiful, makes friends readily and is thoroughly reliable in living up to her contracts. She is to re-read the book and the next edition of the "Follies" and will stand out in the cast as a principal. NOTES FROM J. C. O'BRIEN'S FAMOUS GEORGIA MINSTRELS No. 2. (By J. B. Norton.) We are still in the state of Georgia and business is fair for this time of the year. The show is in good shape and never falls to the same people. The show is visited night by Lonnie Fisher and Lonnie Reed, the proprietor of the Reed House, and a number of their friends. All of them are well known. Such hand-shaking we all had. The Lonniees are two real good timers. All professionals while in Atlanta, call at Reed House and see a real good friend. We are in the town. We visit the show the latter part of less week and was pleased with the show. We are pleased with the leadership of Prof. Clifford Forster. The bunch sends regards to the No. 1 and Dick Pelham 1860 Dan D. Emmett 1896 ANNOUNCER OF DATE OF MINSTRELSY No. 3. J. B. Norton says hello, Prof. G. W. Ayers, Jim Green and Jim Cromby. Go ahead Horace Harrison and then them. While passing through Macon Ga., we had the pleasure of seeing Mr. B. W. Ayers look inking our manager, Mr. Lloyd Ayers. He don't intend to have nothing but a happy family this year. He is a real business man, and he is a businesslike way. Hello Burns & Burns, write in care of the Freeman. I will get it. This show is compelled by the funny men are: Kid Lewis, Kid Homes, Ryley, Williams, D. B. Alstan, the original new baby, J. B. Norton, Bill Earl the funny people can't make the public laugh they had better go and see a doctor. Judge Lloyd Ayers and Sam Tatnanal. Augustus Drew sends regards to Miss Gertrude Stuffins, Fred Clarkston and Rastus Wilson and it is good. ALEXANDER TOLLIVER'S BIG SHOW. Week of March 27th we opened at Montgomery and played to big business. We had been the talk of the city among both the elite and colored. They thought we were cool and colored. They thought we were last fall, but when they seen this year's outcome, they were more than surprised, and they were on the street and everywhere. Have you seen Tolliver's show? Well don't. We have a show that ever traveled—what those performers aren't doing can't be Our Monday night's opening bill will always start them talking. A singing and fastest choruses one ever always starts them, them applausing, then came and then went on to sing who opens the Ollo, and really opens it. Wells and Wells in their flying a-ka-way, trape act comes next, then Davis and Elm in singing and talking who can deliver the goods at all times, Davis and Elm in singing and talking liver and the clowns. Ma Rainey next blues, yes nuff said, Charles Gaines five escape act, the Javans jugglers, Floody, Wooden, Wells and Gaines in a double trape act close the Ollo then there is Monday night's show, there are five others, one for each night, an entire change of program people that are connected with Howe-London great show, who have entered people that are connected with Howe-London great show, who have entered been out to see the show four nights during the week. Mr. Mulligan, Harry Sells, Al W. Martin, of Uncle Tom's it's the greatest Negro show ever put on. On Friday afternoon we were all rehearsal, we all went out in our auto trucks, we had a fine time and enjoyed ourselves very much, then in their ball game, but Pa Rainey wouldn't let her. --- All the monkeys took a look at Cagay, and fell in love with him, they didn't leave. The camels seem to get jealous of ones, the keeper said they didn't like Sim, Wooden, Wells and Gaines had their servants and Mr. Lavine and several other novelty actors, they had seen our work and been deserved to be deserved to see nego novelty actors such as Tressle Leggs has got a new act Tressle Leggs has got a new act much more confidently don't seem to like it much so much more confidently don't seem to like it much so In some of the write-ups in the old release, each of shows carrying fifty and sixty cars, the one car besides the large tent that this outfit has one car for auto trucks, the other one car for performers to ride in, then one car for performers to ride in, lose the cars in all, with no space to lose, and the player, sends regards to Jud Everyly, can reach us through the old reliable. NEW YORK NEWS. (By Billy E. Jones.) Brooks & Bowen are at the Lincoln Theater, Chicago, T. N. Brown & Jackson are at the Pantages, Edmonton, Can. Holiday in Dixie Co. are at Pantages Theater, Victoria, B. C. Rucker & Winifred are at the Pantages Theater, Ogden, Utah. The Eight Black Dots are at the Hippodrome, Los Angeles, Cal. Lulu Coates and Picks are at the Majestic Theater, Springfield, Ill. Anderson & Goins are at the Sheridan Square Theater, Pittsburg, Pa. Robinson & Nichols scored a hit at New Grand Theater, Chicago, recently. Thomas & Henderson are at the Orpheum Theater, Allentown, Pa. Big hit on Poll time. Miss Cora Cross Cross and Ruby Mason, entertainers at the Libyia, 115 West 131st street. Leroy's Cafe, West 135th street. Special cabaret and first-class orchestra every evening. Crumby & Cross are at the Delancy Theater, New York. The act going big on Loew time. Jones & Johnson will leave San Francisco May 23 for Australia, having been booked to play the Fuller circuit. Colored performers joining the color brunch with white Rats write to W. H. Farewell, 145 West 45th street. One dollar fee. At the Calumet Delux, 55 West 134th street, high-class entertainers and excellent music to entertain the patrons and one of the finest in the city. Bill E. Jones has another new ballad hit in "I Was Never Nearer to My Life," which he sang last Saturday with great success at Newark, N. J. The Cabaret at Woods Cafe, 126 West 135th street is the talk of Harbor, where attend each evening it is one of the popular places in New York. At the Novelty, 43 Rockwell place, Brooklyn, Mime H. Ely, the well-known entertainers in the popular song hits. The only colored cabaret in Brooklyn. One of the best colored minstrel shows on the road this season will be the Carolina Minstrels. Headed by the carouselists, the two well-known comedians of the minstrels the company will consist of 12 people, with a first-class band of 15 pieces. The company will consist of 12 people. New England shows and will open at McConnellsville, Pa., April 29th, traveling in their own special cars. Can use the carousel at 35 Fleet street, Brooklyn, N. Y. NOTES OF THE J. M. BUSY'S SHOW. (By Jimmle Watkins.) After more than eight weeks of success in the Lone Star State we played in Oklahoma, playing the town of Ryan, Okla., to a large audience, the band of the Musical Messenger. While in the little town of Seymour, Texas, we showed day and date with the Roy Foe show, and while I can not attend the solo work of Fount B. Owens, they gave Prof. Timmons and his band the very highest praise. We all joined the fraternity of the Musical Messenger, an organization for musicians organized by the Fillmore Music Co., of Clinton, under the management of Ollie Young, are holding some very mysterious ball playing this season. Since crossing over into the Indian Territory Big Chief Eddie Carson, the Black Creek Indians, whoops and doing the scalp dance. Some one is in danger. Look up, Upward, and regards to the Nashville Students. James Watkins would like to hear from Gus Simmons of the Fashion Heels and Dan White of the R. P. show. F. S. WOLCOTT'S RABBIT FOOT COMPANY. (By P. L. Jenkins.) This writing finds us in central Texas, after a fortnight along the coast to many novel and rare sights of Uncle Sam's mighty fighting forces assasinates Nuevus, Old Mexico. While showing at Laredo, Texas, on March 19th and 20th, our bunch went enmase on big-sec-sec on Nuevus, Old Mexico. The bunch was visibly impressed by the many odd sights and primeval views on Nuevus (excavation) who are ever ready to side in this land of bull fights and revolutions. We also saw a bunch of Centavos Senor" in one breath and "Vi Le Mexicana" in the other. Centavos Niles, the human "corkscrew," is still the talk of tke day in his awe-inspiring, death defying foremost contortionists ever produced by the Negro race, and deserves much credit, being above all refined and well-educated. M. Lillian Lockhart is being forced to take two and three encores nightly, while M. Charles R. E. resuees to hear from Mr. F. H. Dumas, premier singing and talking comedian, sends regards to Mr. John H. Mason, and says for Mr. Otto Bradley is scoring nightly and he has been a big help. He sends best regards to Happy Dudley and wife. He gives Gibbs, trombonist, sends kindest regards to Messers. Fred Douglass and Jesse Reeves, also dearest friends, Harris. Write in care of The Freeman DAVIS AND WHEELER'S SUNNY SOUTH STUDENTS. Davis and Wheeler's Sunny South Students, an aggregation of colored students, met in New York states and meeting with success everywhere. In spite of the success, Davis turned out to see them. The roster of the company is Anderson and Holmes, Chad, Michael, Frank Thompson, Frank Thompson, comedian and dancer; Marie Shuffle, soprano soloist; and sister act; Prof. T. L. P. H. Davis, balronte and elocutionist; H. E. 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KNOX, Business Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me thin tat day “of April, 1916, (Seat) JOSEPH K, BROWN. ‘My commission ‘expires Nov. 26, 1919. Let us see. The little Des Moines negro boy couldn't salute his country’s flag. It was a very discordant note, He didn't make a hit with us. ‘The Republican state convention is on at this writing. The delegates look cheery and hopeful, the old time look when they had dreams and visions, James N, Shelton and Gurley Brewer are prospective alternate dele- gates to the Chicago national conven- tion. ‘The Tuskegee Memorial Fund is booming all over the country. | Sev- eral cities have pledged to raise $5,000 each. Indianapolis has set no limit, but the executive committee expects the amount to reach into the thou- sands. A small amount given by each ‘one will assure its expectations and which should be a fine sum from In- dianapolis. ‘The congregation of the Second Baptist Church, it is said, will again make an effort to finish its new struc: ture, It has been some time since the workmen completed the lower part, thus making it possible to hold serv- ices, But the crowning beauty of the church building and" which is 80 greatly desired, has ‘been deferred and, of course, owing to the need of funds. The aggressive members of the congregation have concluded that the time has come for action. Plans are being arranged by which that well Known church will take its place among the ornamental and useful in- ‘stitutions of the city. ‘The campaign for assisting the rais- ing of $250,000 as the colored people's part of the $2,000,000 Tuskeegee Me- marial Fund is now on. An enthusl- astic meeting was held at the Y. M. C.'A. last Friday evening which spéaks well for the part of the fund thig city will raise. Every one is urg- ed to give something, no matter how small the amount. We said last week that the disposition is to give, and reasonably enough in view of Dr. Parente great work and in view of the immense amount that is being raiged by the white people. Every cent of the money raised will be ac- counted for. Receipts from Tuskegee will be forwarded to all contributors. Villa is likely to prove a will-o’-the- wisp in his fight before the American soldiers, He has everything in his favor by way of concealment, conse- quehtly it may be a long time before hands are laid on "him, In this chase one is reminded of the fight of Pau- Puk-Keewis. before Hiawatha, as told by Longfellow: “E will slay this: Pua-Puk-Koew!s, Slay this ‘mischief maker! ania he. Exot so long and wide the world 1s, BAC my weath aball wot attain him Old PauPuk Keewis and the rest of it, tqangebhaionsnny forms to escape the Wrath of Hiawatha, but the young man was vigilant and changed ac- cordingly, and in the end rounded up the Wiley fos. ‘The end came: i eSpead among the rocky. ruins Lay the cunning: Pau-Puk-Keew!s, Tay the handsome Yenadizze | Slain in his own human form.” | ‘The Negroes of Alabama have found it necessary to protest to Gov- efor Henderson of that state that the election registrars of that state were refusing to register the names of Ne- ‘groes who were otherwise qualified voters, If this is true it doubtless is ‘yery distouraging to those who. feel that they have waited, worked’ and ‘won. ‘Tho obstacles, to the | Negro suffrage \were fieurly impassable as they came from. the hands of the con- stitution makers. The years together with the right kind of aetivity have done the work according. to the pro- testing Negroes,» And today the poss- ible vote is large and of importance, bit not to miticl’ putpos’-if we may rely on the, report, from that section. ‘This ie:both surprising and disappoint. ing. ‘The Negtoes-of that state and elsewhere were made to believe that the new laws were ‘simply measures for perparediess, and’ thab when the time’ came everything wolild be as it should be. - The ‘outcome of the agitation” will be ‘awaited with con- siderable anxiety. Patrolman Hulse, who was arraign- ed and tried for doing the “third de gree” on a colored prisoner, was ac- quitted after a searching investiga tion by the board having the matter in charge. The colored man said that he was so roughly handled that he told the police that he was guilty in order to be freed of the beating he was getting. ‘The finding of the board was the unexpected, yet it is not up to us to revise its returns. Perhaps the decision was for the best in the interest of discipline, law and order. If guilty his conduct was not different to what is known to be that of others, and whose objects are to make cases against the individuals arrested. Hulse was given a pretty good shak ing up at any rate, He wept when he found out that he was saved. He, perhaps, will hesitate quite a while before he does some more of the business, since he now knows how it goes. A'valuable lesson has also been learned by the others who are handy with their clubs. Public sentiment is against the needless beating of men by the officials, A lively time may be expected in the National Republican convention at Chicago, owing to the usual misun- derstandings between the Negroes and white political leaders in the Southern States, Already Alabama ‘Negroes are protesting the action of the state organization which seem- ingly {s not giving them a square deal. A meeting has been called for May 17, when messengers will be selected to’ be sent to the convention to pre: sent their grievances. An organiza- tion has come into existence the pur- pose of which is push the case of the Negroes before the convention and to appoint a committee to appear be- fore Governor Henderson and lodge complaint against the “arbitrary ac- tion of the registrars in the state in refusing to register Negroes who in all respects meet the requirements of the constitution of the state.” ‘The Negroes of that state have gone about the business in an intelligent and certain way. It is scarcely con- ceivable that the national convention will wholly ignore their claims. How: ever, things civilly and politically are changing very rapidly, consequently there's no telling what the men of the convention of 1916 may do. Unfortun- ately much is not expected by way of votes in the electoral college from Alabama, What the fact this year means remains to be seen. However, no one can successfully dispute the claims of just consideration, the thing for which Alabama contends. WOULDN’T SALUTE THE FLAG. ‘We are nothing with the little Ne- gro boy in a Des Moines, Ia., school who refused to salute the flag, Of course, he was too young to know the possible consequence of his con- duct.. We take it that he had no thought of what his race was endur- ing because it is of African extraction. Bleven years is far too young an age for a chap to become “an enemy of the king.” We admit that every- thing is not lovely, socially speaking, but things could be far worse. The flag stands for the government; it protects that boy in a white school in the city of Des Moines. It protects others in Negro schools and which are not to be despised because they are Negro schools. ‘The only com plaint is that we are protected dif ferently in them. ‘When that boy learns, and_those who are trying to post him learn that we live in the most blessed land of all the ages and of the present world, that we are the premier race of our king owing to the fact, that the hum ble white people of foreign lands are mendicants, fools, parasites in com. parison to us, that we are hampered in no respects, simply being denied the thing of social intermingling with its offshoots—segregation and _ the rest of it, they will hug themselves in the knowledge of their status, Ib erty and opportunity. As much as we are, we are entitled to more. We will not forget that. But we would be very ungrateful i we failed to rejoice because of what we do enjoy. We contend for more in the name of manhood, but conten¢ right within the folds of the flag. I we are teaching our boys and girl to disrespect their own protection wé may 2s well teach them ta. gishono! mother and father, ‘that aay: may be short on earth. Patriotism is the first duty as now conceived anc which means self-abasement, efface ment, the surrendering of the indi vidual to’ the good of the state, Ger many has thet thing best, and ever in excess as we on this ‘side think But it is of the order 6f-citizenshir that every government aspires for the citizens, We don’t need any small minded, personal consideration abou ‘these great big principles. For wher itis no longer possible to be satis fiéd with the hope under the fag o ‘our 'eountry it'Is time to pull up anc ‘go elsewhere. ’ SocioLocy. Because we had a hanging this week we are not to think: that the mob is taking fresh courage, and that the work of the “pacifists” has to be done over. Down in Oklahoma the event occurred. A Negro was taken from the hands of the court, when the court was investigating the eee DE Sie om Siang als rl. ‘We say again as we have so often said that there is nothing to be said in behalf of the Negro, providing he was guilty. The law is the thing, THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. and which should not be insulted for any cause whatsoever. The Inw should be as supreme as the flag, every-law ‘that is based on common justice and meant’ for common protection should have the right of way against passion, revenge or any personally conceived notion of righting wrongs. In view of the tremendous effort to Keep the races socially apart, and viewing it from the other side, one can see what it means for a Negro to be charged with criminal assault on a white female. We do not mean to say that the effort to keep the races apart socially is visible. It is hardly ever so. But when the tendency to mix is seen it is frowned on in such a way that there is no doubt about What is meant. We are the same fi our attitude poncerning the social side of the race life. It has been demonstrated thor- oughly that there fs no need of s0- tial. mingling further than 1s now known. And if our race is held in contempt because It does not reach the white ‘man’s physical idealism, we need! not despair at the thought. If we will take inventory of our kind we will discover that nature, or God, or mere man—white men—have seen to it that the more particular ones of us can find every variety of the humankind right among us. So there is no need of young Ne- groes becoming candidates for halters through running after other women. We have our madonnas and De Med cis, of golden hue, bronze and jet, and still of alabaster it you please. Often our very alleys teem with beau- ptiful Negro women who could claim nationality with most any race. We are rich in this respect, prodigal— pearl before swine. And yet beauty is as strong an attraction as wealth and worth. Perhaps beauty is the strongest of the three, We are very blessed in this matter. We said that we do not thing the lynching business is taking fresh courage. It is going in spite of the “desultory” firing, as of a bafied, beaten and retiring army. We are clinging more steadfastly to the godly injunction of love, honor and obey your own. As our mothers are the Sweetest and best of the human kind, so must our race kindred be the sweetest and best to our own eyes. Soul, passion and love illumine every human being, something we are learn- hie to aporechts saore aad more. BEARING OUR BURDEN. One of the best signs of the increas- Ing manhood of a people is when they begin to shoulder their own burdens. ‘This is particularly true in our case. And we, our race, are developing so beautifully in all respects along this line that the rarest pessimist ought to feel buoyed up at the prospects for days of greater things. It {8 consol- ing to see this expansion of race conscience and consciousness. We will be better understood when we say there was a time, and not so long since, when we were like broken reeds, when it came to looking after the greater needs of the race. ‘A few days ago there was a great fire in the city of Nashville, Tenn. Our people suffered largely, something like 250 of them being made destitute ‘owing to the flames’ ravages. Had this happened thirty years ago the charred section would have remained as a blighted fleld for many a day un- less the white people would have tak- en the initiative in the matter. The Nashville Negro Board of Trade re- sponded to the call of the destitute and in a short while raised a suffi efent sum to re-establish 128 of them in their homes—furnished with new surroundings. We take the liberty to say that the Negro Board of Trade made a good impression on the charitably disposed white people of Nashville. ‘The com- mereial club and the charity commis- sion without hesitation placed their $20,000 relief fund at the disposal of the Negroes, thus assuring the care for the others who were rendered homeless. ‘One can readily see here the dem- onstration of that Biblical proposition which says, ye reap as ye sow. If we sow to the winds we, without doubt, will reap a whirlwind. Many a man has discovered that awful truth when it was too late, ‘The Negro Board of Trade made good their opportunity and the re- sponse was immediate. It is not al- ways immediate, but certain enough to insure the rule, that a manifold harvest follows tho effort in the right direction. ‘Here 1s not only shown the beauti- ful thing of self help, on which that fine old Englishman, Samuel Smiles, discoursed so eloquently many years ago, but the kindly sympathy engen- dered, making for an ideal racial sit- uation, We imagine that the saintly, civic, Washington, our Booker, would have declared the event the culmina- tion of race hope in America. Noth- ing could be better, more salutary, than the equal recognition of unequal duties, yet equal as measured by the circumstances. Happy Nashville, we feel to say owing to the incident! ‘The incident is Insignificant, one may say. It 1s s0 In itself. But it means so much if the mind and heart of the members of those organizations were aflame for the work—for the giving. It means that the Negroes of that com- munity can feel that they are not un- desirable citizens. It means that, per- haps, the social perplexity of that ‘community has reached its crux, where it expires in the interest of a better commercial relationship. ‘This. car ries with it the thought of the banish ment of any idea of further discrim. Inatory legislation, permitting what good may accrue to each under the one law. ‘Years ago nearly every church house, nearly every school, not pub- lie, were as much dependent on the white man as on the Negro. It is different in these days. ‘The confer- ‘ences and conventions of the various denominations have educated better than they knew. The young men and women of the race have been inspired by the increasing zeal to give by the demonstrations witnessed in those bodies. Strong men, in the fear of God, stalwarts for ‘the race, have caused vast auditoriums to resound as hill answering hill when the ma- Jesty of plea was caught up and flung back with the fullness of re- sponse to the whence it came. ‘Those scenes never die, and are much fur ther reaching than the immediate ac tors’ dream. Here again giving fs more than giving. A people are being taught to honor and respect their own kind. ‘They are taught that no good and worthy thing is to be considered too good for them. Our race is not to be any more content with the hall rations of life than another. ‘Those who think differently fail to properly value their own existence. If souls are of equally, inestimable value the bodies are of no less equal value of whatsoever estimation. That is, we are not to deny ourselves or be denied anything that falls to the lot of fel- lowmen in common. Those are some of the lessons, of self exaltation gain- ed in those bodies which assert so eloquently the needs of our own kind. In former years. the Negro who attended a political, or racial, or busi- ness convention never dreamed of pay- ing his own way. If there were no pay there were no convention. This time-honored: custom has not wholly abated, but we are glad to note that there are now men among us who will consider it an insult if proffered pay to attend many of the various con- yentions now held. This is a most slorious sign, standing for & total ab- solution from the old order of things, making for a manhood that insures a civil permanence on the. American soul and in:the:very best sense. The manhood of the race is registering higher and higher each year. We need not be“unduly disturbed about the new onslaught—segregation. ‘It is born of ‘timorous mortals, who 8s mueh dread the dazzling ranks of the onward'‘march of the race as they count unfit bur rowdy, immoral hords, And in this connection we will say that while we alternately applaud and denounce our kind, it is simply 5 a matter of preachment to those who need it and praise by way of gncouragement to those who deserv. ‘A race proper should call the race to book just as the parent does the children. Many contest this assump- tion on the part of the newspapers but they are of no earthly good i they are cowards, either to the white people or the Negroes. - We do have bums, as other races have them, and who simply cumber the earth, unmindful of race progress or retrogression. Some are less than Solomon’s lilies for they toil not, nor ‘spin, nor are they beautiful. It is the ‘progressive Negroes to whom we have referred as bringing salvation to the race. We will be handicapped by the many others, the vicious and ignorant for many a day, but they must be either suppressed or reduced to a negligible quantity if we would make the headway that the age re err NEGROES PROTEST AGAINST TREATMENT FROM REPUBLI- CANS. | ‘The Negroes of Alabama are up in arms over the treatment they have. recelved from the Republlean organization of the Stitt, ind a call has heen fasued for necting’ hore on May. 17 to send messen- gers to the Teepubltean national conven. fion to presint thelr grievances. This ‘ction was determined upon at a mecting iield here Friday. night, called by a Winnbs of Greensboro, who was chosen Shateman of the guhering. J. O. Diffay of Birmingham sag elected secretary. ‘At tho preliminary meeting hers tent tive’ organization of the negroes of the Mate Into ""Phe Abrabim Lincoln suffrage eeague, of Alabama” Was pertected. At the state meeting here in May. messengers frill be chosen to go to the Republican na- tional’ convention and present the griev- ances of the Negroes of Alabama. "They will ask the convention to insert & plank Ih the Republican platform asking for a Striet enforcement $¢ the fifteenth amend ment to the federal constitution, CHAMPAGNE, ILL. (By Z. L. Breedlove.) Mr. P, J. Carey and Mr. Nathan Dyer have’ organized. a firm for the purpose Of busing and selling” all sorts of Rroceries and. lunches at 409° Bast Grove street. ‘They are, now open for business. in mcommending, these two mea we ao ie vine re ."S! Sore: and Company played to a lige audience at the Fike ‘audicorl: tim April 4 Aversa) hank each ang, every one for thelr Joyal. support. AMyio Crisis, Defender, aud “Phe. Bree: man are on kale at 208 'N. Champaign Siteets “Ger the habit of reading your own literature, NEWS OF ANDERSON, IND. ‘The roof of Ray Taylor's residence was burned’ a ttle, but-the fire department Was catled and’ put It out with small loss. Mr. John Montgomery and Robert Dawson fell from a second story, of the building, being bullt by Smith Brothers, contractors, Bach man was shook up badly, ‘They hope to be out in a few days, | Miss Gerildeat” Summerville served a fine lunch to a few members and friends of the Racsend Club, ‘the people thought the Saratoga Hote) was closed, but no never, the lights were Only off once, ‘Miss Flossie Harvey gave a musical re- eital, assisted by home talent, which was Very’ good. Miss Harvey is ood to hear. ‘Mr. L, Knight, of Noblesville, and_Mrs. Olive Turner took lunch with Mrs. Sallie Brown, Mr. Knight left for Noblesville Sunday evening. ‘Mrs. Will Davis ts able to be out again, Rev. Printiss preached his farewell ser- mon last Sunday. ‘Friends of Mrs. Elizabeth Reed are glad to learn that she Is greatly improved and Will return to: her home soon. ‘Phe sewing circle of Allen Chapel chureh met last Thursday with Mrs, —. ‘The drawing of the quilt was postponed. ‘The district convention of the Knights of Pythias will be held here April 18. ‘The Tocal lodge fill have an indoor fair on ‘April 15 to 18, ‘Mrs Mary N. Patterson entertained the Ideal Embroidery Club. ‘THE NEWS OF PLANT CITY, FLA, Mrs Francia Roberts died Saturday night, April 1, and was buried Sunday. She leaves two sons and one sister to mourn her death, ‘The funeral was held from Zion Baptist church, She was 41 years of age. ‘The funeral was preached by the Rev. G. W. Jackson, ‘Mr. B.-L. Bing is intending to open his business again at the old stand. : ‘Mr Will Sanders is up again and will soon take his business in charge again. ‘We are glad to ace him around onee more. Walter Robinson is the agent for the Freeman in Plant City at his Busy Bee Guntur Dae YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Mra, James Stewart 1s able to be ‘ut again, Muster Donald Wesbster, Covington strect, and Mrs, Mary P. Black, 608 ed gral street, are on the sick lis Sis oseptt gackoon and. Mex Common of Whicdtiga, Fang ase tho gueais Of Sire Harry Caste, West Payne Avemuc. Sirs. James Johnson of Tilker_ street sebo underwent. an operation. Ina local Rospital: ie deine mice. “Archie Thomas, Gus Green, John Clark Morris Pennington, charies Sith, helped Inning mgsenindate io Te a jeveland Sunday Slolen’ the daughter of Mr and. Mra sano Stewart, Covington street, ls home forthe summon and George. Green of Wonton, ay spent. Sunday Rere, also. Sie Maude ‘Riexander of Salém, “Oho in the guest of Afra. John Reynold 603 One of the most enjovable affairs of the me of the most enjorable atairs of the season was’ the: Planters ball, given ‘by the Harvester Giub of the. Hotel Ohio waiters in Connell's Hall March 30. The Gail was" decorated. with all Impliments Used “on a farm some. of the features were ‘npinning wheel, seventy-five. years Old a Bat Of hagness 610 Dobin wore Atty ears ago; the women wore elleo dresses dnd ‘sunbonnete “and. the ‘men. overaila Uinen dusters and straw hats. ‘The bill of fare was ham and cabbage, corm bread And Duttermilic "Next will be. the Har: esters pln. Louse Bawand Court of Columbia wit meet in’ regular easion Wednesday oven- ing. April £2 Ait’ members be present. ie Worter nas opened, «fish market at the corner of Bayard and Mekinnie street. ‘ogam Lodge No: 4, of Pa will moe aiuraday” evening. Apri 12. hire. Charles Lincoln of "Ridge avenue was called to Biyria t0 the Dedside of her Tauehtor ‘and ajncin-iaw,. Mr. and. Mra avis Bateran, wh, ware, niured Inthe wreck near Clovéland, ‘Wednesday. "They se eating Sone italy cad Will-be te In the Movies! 9.902 000U TEs ose 4 6 1665) pana eee Te 1915 0 t Oa Som a J. eo m0 : ie Fi ES i #Q | SURO ees ge emer fi i ee pm Ss Pg 4 \ Q cme reg ee | 4 oA na ome te} | NE ame) B ! (2) hall donturn Amninersary 9 3 RN “ by) ‘@xnosition a8 Hii Dee occ UMS i fay he Lincoln Jubilee 8 | i (Chtoago, August-September 1915) é z dy Gorgeous Elks? Parades Wistorie National Baptist Convention j i Two. REELS f OS Negro Soldiers Fighting for Uncle Sam Qe ie) THREE REELS ¢y Fé © Progress of the Neero 9F ; Toskepe adi Bia, Honda ai 1a bly Fo ; i ® THE REBIRTH OFituwenae Oe 4 Mra Write for Paper & Relea) 6 DAWN -¢ Peter P. dones 0 d or D - FILMCO. (Lu) TRUTH ReaD) 3010 suns, faa Q 2 | 0860-00680 CEIR COCCCOD0 Hl JONES’ SPECIAL: “The Troubles of Sambo and Dinah” wo A Laugh in Every Foot of Reel 2X¥% AlphaTheatre ‘“iims" CLEVELAND OHIO é , MONDAY, APRIL, 10 “seni: the hospital only from four to six weeks. Gracey et Wiliam died ‘at atacsiion One Moniay” Hen traa' the" son of ths Quo chorus and etien “Witamns” Sie tras born im Neweastie in 1860 ad spent Tis curly daye: in oumgrtown, "ite was hepliew of Mr. George Logan, Sarmiel fad Charieg Sionart allot fw ct, The fascral wae held from the howe ot Mrs George Loban of Clyde street WARRENTON, GA. Last Sunday the K, of Ps eelebrated thet" annual ‘sermon services, con ducted by Rev. Johnson. He preached noble sermon. Botne waite: and colored have ‘given Bieks Bialy SRE the ior ef aunty Snuineredccinge the fist MMP Pamieigne United Masnger ot the bande alscione of the Siyecbest vaciamtha, ty alway on 'C,"W, Jarrett, fancy grocer, reports busintes “pickin "up. End proapects SCWhen in the clty don’t, fall to call qdiicgoy “eatns Something. 500d all time, ©. Calloway sends his"regards to The Rreeman ee LENTLESS FIGHT To Break Down the. Barrier Which Prevent Mixed Bouts in New York ‘State—Promises to Take the Matter Direct to the State's Executive—te Going to Great Personal Expense in Doing What He Believes to Be Right —wWrites Strong Article on “The Light On Justice.” | euuliace Tecate) ‘The boxing situation of the state of New York, has become such through the forbiddance of bouts between col- ored and white pugilists by the Box- ing Commission, that the game on th colored fighters side has reached the matter of meaning the barest kind of existence for them, ‘In many ways the colored people themaciven are. responsible ‘for’ suct conditions, mainly through out appar- ent. indifference “to whatever abuses which are heaped upon us and because of the lack of fighting spirit which, if shown, would have a tendaney to make the other races regard us in a manner to cause, those faces (in slangy sense) to. “lay” off." Te is with much. interest that we have been looking on at the fight now belng waged for the rights of the col- ored boxer in New York state | by George M. Lawrenee, the Australian manager of Sam. McVey. and Dave Wills, both colored boxers, “Mr. Law- Fence ig going about this business. in a thorough way and is devoting large Sums of money for the hire of a corpse of experienced, lawyers to ald him in the’ breaking down, of this Jim Crow- ism of the colored boxing world. Fol- lowing is an interesting. and compre- Nensive story of the Diack man's igh written by Mr, Lawrence and will, be published In Various New York daily papers within the next week under, the title of “Phe Limelight on Justice.” ‘The Limelight on Justice. New York's autiway’ exeavation and construction will in times of peace be considered the work of such momen- tous magnitude as to cause the brains of the nations of the world to watch this extraordinary. task’s accomplish- ment with enthusiasm: but the millions of soldiers ‘now’ warring have directed attention to other fields and our ex- tensive boreing thoruih rock and muck foes on unheeded by scientists and the throngs of many thousands over ead— among the subway or tunmel soldiers, as physically. such they are, may bé found side by side working” many of the nations and colors of God's people— The Minck Man or Negro, as he ls often Styled, works with daring alongside the Swarthy man from Sicily” or’, Naples Whose blood. perhaps reaches back to dne’ of the Caesars, white bossing, 1s Some Celt with an eye for a smile or if need be, the other for a tear. Not far away over head, a connisseur, an actor of reputation, James K. Hackett by namie, Will be blacked and show to us traits of bravery and righteous hess of Captain Othello. whom Shakes- peare’ immoralized. Captain ‘Othello was x Moor. He represented the land Of Moroccoans, ‘at the court of one of the Ttallan cities. It was last year that Emanuel whose. extraordinary “Dull neck” and well proportioned body while acting In New York so. Ideally Impersonated, Othello and made nis Audience realize that the Moor was. man of physical power and at the same time a Conserver of the rights of his ponition. “A. rapid, lange fat the rench army today shows us the @sht- ing "Turquos advancing and suffering with all the elements of courage, close: iy. brigaded “with the white’ faced Ffenchmen fighting fair-taced, blue- xed, Haxen, haired Teutons for a cate alt belleve to be right; providing. that the biaek man has a force for physical endurance equalling that-and In some Instance surpassing. his white brother in arms, So with past history telling of the Negro's physical ability, as weil oo his elie a shaker of bletronin. hes Laying the Foundation for independence means saving the first dollar andadding to it weakly. Thi, offers you every facility and convenience for saving money, vi today by joining our Weekly Saving Pian for next Ghristmss, °°'* te e Indiana Trust Co. FOR SAVINGS Capital ) 00 and Surplus 1,725, 0 ‘be Strong Company— Oldest Trust Company in Indiana, Open Saturday Evenings 6 to 8 O’Clock [EEE tory; heré {A our midst is a man ebon-'his mightiness and modesty (n defor, ised Bue whose, powers, of resources ‘Ing a waite man-Jese Willers viet! equal that of € Gladiator when Tiberius day ‘wears the championshiy’ Wen. was master He too, wil make the the world. As a true sportsman (icine ideal soldier when mightiness of mus- Lawrence claims that the color ( quiar development’ isto Le considered. thene United States of Now Sam McVey tothe mam, “ANG iike ali with your clean cut sportssen i Digrhearted. ‘phenomenally: ‘physically mo way be broken down, oF meat} Bulit "men. is’modest, qentle i mane with; by proving that’ "Sam "3 ure Shaucvedsrrcumesh on wolves mnt: whore twcntecinch neck tana acy a wT Ye e. Sam Mc Vey extraordinarily dreadful with his ten- Inched gloved hand, forearms of griz- zly strength, shoulder and chest equal- fing’ that of 4 Bengal ‘Tiger shpuld this man be shown to several huntired thousand who must-compose our army and navy ‘ultimately, and whose phy- sique would be immediately incited to Improve in courage and desire to be strong and worthy of the name of a soldier and sailor. Physleal endurance in not a question, If wocial equality ix to he connidered, tho stronger people or those whose athletic qualities “tre highly developed have no thoughts for small things. No envy, no Jealousy, no Selfishness, lurke in thelr breast. oF darkens thelr souls. But their feeling is only the best, for one whose heart is Strong and whose methods are hon est or for "the lame, halt or paisied,” Sand so it If with Sam McVey whose grace almost equals the Indescribable Faviowa, or the daring and “heaven born®™ Charlotte. “At times McVey's grace in dancing seems to equal that Sf Nordkin and. whose strength mneas- tres ‘to that of Gollath. Sam MeVex ig the pugilist. who in’ the: hame of Rhyntead” justice, George, M. kawrence McVey's manager, and. of other well- known athletes, asks this state's gov- kninent to allow Sam McVey to prove a — his mightiness and modesty in Ung awhite man-less Willted, whet day wears the championshiy” Wty (2, the world.” Asa true sportsman Wiebect Lawrence claims that the color line ge ‘these United States of North Amoicn with your clean eut sportanren ehh Re. qway. be broken down. or ‘edied with, by proving that sen Sale Whose ‘twenty-ineh ‘neck Vana wav from: his ‘coton-field” Texas anos can ina bout whip any. ina coy creates and today is a boxer. ‘ (Siened) GEORGE M. Lawrence A Few Noten About the Athicien Boy ore | the” sensational Pap champion who beeause of the iiltesig experienced in securing sultsbin wee, in?which to train, has been fored'y ho mont o@ Ma Facen with oy sagt fon, will start tratnine on te Eindera for the outdoor Faces easly dk foward, Val foward Valentine, writer on au Reise td the. Now forks evenine ote Ie his ‘speculations. on the, telus Aiveh Te seyers. to the cindeay tit, fummer, says: “Until Roy Morse cit fo the front with @ rush last sumace thet Short “stance” champlgaeine te wen just ‘a gailop for’ Severs tae Rea dezen eptanee Nevers, te feat tn winning tho 100svard and 3 Yard Metropolitan ‘champinsily. tye Yeara, In auccenson thaty stan at", cord in the history of the Metro tam Association, Until Morse, the et ored fier, came’ alone, Mevers won ts Paces Just about an he pleased ‘Tho cla saying. “It never Taine but ip pours” was never better Ivette thin'by the altustion’ reparuine ee ISSN adeinteras the coming of Mont Hoa! fiamplomsnip contender ssemet to ative spur for the ints wha were Ing “for the, honors, iu the daahzs Bibca the eet "fost colored winter: Shack "hie ‘best. fait inst simmers Beng: oe very tne foeat performers have Prado’ their’ appearance in. Inca’ com Petition, and the outlook for the short Rintanes races has seldom Veen better than at. present. Miche Howard T. Drew, the fring caltersluns or Hay atarse, Salem Gree Gone'wingedctoot artist” appeared t> fe" their natural form. when ths tos tee hark at the AU. U. champion: ship games held in New York City sat Uday nent. four. weeks azo. | Our aid, Herman E. Foster. writes enchTunticmated iy the detest ther BASE BRUTE urine ‘the indoor track Raver Yani about ‘New ork the SSlorea athletes ‘are patientty. waiting forthe. opening of the outdoor sean When'they can sharpen their spiket Thetindes paths ‘fo ‘make. prozres in Poor athteties, the “colored ‘runners with the exception of a few, have to Tepend on sa tayatem called” “ira Been 2 1 os cgnmeant ‘competition Sm eeactiss. Stany of the colored Bag Meal sGuctae the, winter wearer poe taunt oF Having’ mo: acerns tthe Safe “armorien, The writer. (Herman BSYosten), being himselt a “runner Fast be fovea ate times to allow sac Bae” whe ‘publleation of hia. own came Toe teeta ite ha been credited with Sng 100. yards in i9 105. secon 3 Rumber of times, Howard P. Drow $a still in the Me- tropolis city, but atthe. present vri- Ine?is not in very soed runnlns cont {idn!® Brew! expects to return tthe tuoi attor the Smart Bet ALC. Fins ee ee Sor AG. OF Brooklyn, © eae tite those of athletic ei Tent Who" chub to sinedne an. atic rene oor the seth of this month st th TUR’ estiment Armory, “Among. the HG aisSe"oloredtatent bilted to 1 BIEN lePh rorard Ps Drew, toy Mor Rept Ader Pred. Pollardy tarry” Mar- Bet Wie Granger, Irving 7 Hows and Binga Dismond. The first three named wiiStor the scraten against the fastest Belwwhite. competitors LDiter‘and Morne could not commant speed eascen to overcome. the Tate BEstl eae rath her tant Satory RENE AP' ne postoftice amen Sol Butlers’ debut here was not nn ausglcfeus one. ‘Sol was outelaned I Mae OU eo and Bo0-yard dashes. 3 Doth tee nal championships. STAGE GOSSIP J.B. DAVIDSON R. J. Simmons sends regards to Alonzo coming one of the best operators here. E. williams, with Busby's Minstrels. Arthur L. Prince would like to hear from Steve (Tuba) Dewaligne, Write, care the Freeman, at once. Eddie Lemons and his partner, Miss Blanche Johnson, is with the Argyle Minstrel, traveling through Florida. All mail care The Freeman. M. McQullay, late of the R. & P. Minstrel, with Will A. A. Wright's band and with Sparks' Annex, opening in Silsburg, N. C. April 10. Mrs. Maggie Knox is resting up in Angie, Ga., and will join the Silas green show in a few days. Don't forget The Freeman's Artison Drug store. E. Jones, agent. P. H. Dukes and Billy Moore, those singing and the Army dancing boys, are in the Armory Theatre, Binghamton, N. Y., with Wilkes-Barre, Fa., to follow. Regards to all in and out of the profession. Alen and Morton are in their second week at the theater, Jacksonville, Fa. Alen's health has greatly improved. The comedy violinist has been since leaving Chicago. Mrs. Morton is also with his team and going as big as the team with our cassy single. Win be soon. Evans Mammoth Colored Minnie's open in Orange, Texas, March 12, and have been paying to good business ever since, with the exception of Beaumount, where business was was made a bottle of water, an account of weather, and very bad. Bubber Haynes is no star comedian over here, and is a hard worker; making good. Irene Howard and George Day, that deer, class act, after having played all through New England and Canada, on the United States West Coast, in and around New York on the United States. This week, Fifth avenue theater, first hall, Keith's theatre, Trenton, N. J. last hall. Class will always, Great gift, good neck from your friend, George Day. The Great Pizarro Medicine Company opened the season of 1916 in Portsmouth, Ohio, and we were great during the two weeks we were in side. We opened Monday, April 3, out of doors and we expected to play the same game as the same old bunch with two exceptions, our band is good and we expect to play some good bad this season. We stayed in Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. Syd Carter and wife also spent the winnipeg, California, trip. We played at St. Simon, Edward Wood, Boston Webb, Regis Sirtman, Robert Edmunds, William Bell, William Iral and Jack Johnson, Regis to all. Watch what Pizarro is STAGE NOTES OF DALLAS, TEXAS. Miss Lulu Carlisle is the new owner of the movies at the Mammoth theater and is sitting on five pictures and the crowds are nightly getting larger. Miss Blessa Brannon entertainer of renown, is at the Paw剧 theater, cleaning up. Other cats are scoring too. Mrs. Eilah Moore is scoring too. Musicians are asked to book in at the Mammoth Theater. New faces every week. This is going some for the Park. THE WHITMAN SISTERS. The Whitman Sisters are in Indianapolis this week after filling succession cases. They appeared Monday night at the Senate Avenue theater, where the were presented by the theater owner, who was seen in that playhouse. sisters, Alberta, Essie and Alice, assisted by the boys, Sammy, Tommy and Maxie, gave their characteristies at the house; in fact they do star at all-star aggregation. As dancers, all of the boys are specialists. Babu, Tommy and Maxie, gave their characteristies in her character and singing numbers. Alberta is the song writer. She a member. Everyone served a role that of a man. The bunch leaves at the close of their encounter and they are reunited. They have made many friends in this city, and consequently are heated a hearty welcome when LYRIC THEATRE COMPANY, KAN SAS CITY, MO. We are all doing well, Bubber White and Freddie Moseley are furnishing the comedy for the Lyric stock company. They have made lots of friends and furnish them with the company lining up with them. Harper's company lining up with them. Florence Moseley and Grace Amst, those clever girls, are getting all the money they need to live real lives. Frank King, the clever dancer, is fast becoming the talk company. He is in a class by himself, and he has new acts. Olivia Blakey and Levy Herder, these boys are doing well and will make it. Dr. Zarsson and the greatest dancers in the country, are the talk. He answers. You can see him get the job. You ask him about relatives or anything you have lost, he tells about it, where to and what the name of person that got it is. He gets it. He is a wonder. Ernest Moseley the loud noise. His work on the front must be bent. He is one of the best of the dancers. Kelsey is all right. His playing has stunned and is making good. The boxing card and basketball is good. Cyclone Scotty and Bubber White are good. A draw, George Smith, the Fighting Collector, took on the "Stick of Licorice," was not weighted him thirty pounds, and drew; they put up a great mill; everybody was good. The referee was good. Hump Kiley leader of the orchestra, has just won the line of music. He will have two new lines of music. The company and they are all busy getting the company Mark Lakin, the electrician, is fast be- COLORED MEN Wanted to prepare as Sleeping Car and Train Porters No experience neces- sary. Positions pay $85 to $100.00 per month. Steady work on stand- railroads. Fasses and Uniforms furnished when necessary. Write now. Inter-Ry. C. I., Majestic Bldg. Dept. 171, Indianapolis, Ind HUDGINS AND BUMBRAY ON KLEIN'S CONSIDIATED TIME. At New Monogram Theatre, Chicago This Week. That clever act of Hudgins and Bumbray are now playing on Klein's Conduct, and are now playing on Louis, and are now playing the New Monogram in Chicago. Hudgins is still featuring that Charlie Chaplin and his Detroit, Mileh, and they say they will be back east soon. This is one clever act and always pleases. Helen Bumbray is now playing Blues and Jimmie Cox's song, "Long, Long Time Before You See My Face," and going some. This act is done and full of class that's the dope. J. C. MILES AND COMPANY WITH COLE BROS.' SHOW. NOT THE SAME SLIM JONES Philadelphia, Pa., March 25, 1916 To the Editor: To the Editor: Dear Sir—I wish to make the following statement, that the Slim Jones with the Tolliver show is not the original Slim Jones of the team Jones and Gray, as we are playing at the Standard theatre this week with Other Time to Follow. yours truly, JONES and GRAY, 609 S. 11th St. PHILADELPHIA, PA., SHOW NOTES The colored people are going to build a new theatre in Philadelphia, and they are selling shares now. One of the people who can buy the theatre where people can go and see good shows and with a man like Andrew J. Thomas of Howard theatre, in Washington to run it, as Thomas known to treat the performers and his patrons. NOTES FROM GEORGIA SMART SET CO. The second week of the Georgia Smart Set found the company doing good business in western Arkansas and western Oklahoma. The weather, with the exception of one stand, has been fair and warm and attendance has been high. At Fortiford, Ark the young people of the town were so taken with the show that an impromptu performance, and the band engaged to play. Nearly the entire audience was was enjoyed until the wwe sae hours of the morning. The Georgia Smart Set company is playing through the towns which it has already played to be the best traveling color organization of its kind on road. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW By Sylvester Russell FOUR CASTOR'S AT THE GRAND. Harper and Blanks Make a Hit—Anita Bush Monday in Stock. The Crucifixion at St. Thomas Episcopal Churp—Sung by the Madri- pal Chung.— John Stainer's Cantata, "The Cruciflection," was sung by the vester choir of Madrigal boys at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, where he was a full congregation under the direction of Walter E. Gossette, the organist and conductor of solists were Thomas Allen, tenor; Frank B. Waring, baritone; Theo. Bryant, baritone; Theo. Bray, baritone; the boy solists were Daniel Davs, soprano; Abbott Sayre, soprano, and the Theodore Tivolis, alto. The musical score-sacraments were M. is a meditation on the sacred passion of the Holy Redeemer. Some of the choir congregation and they, too, took part in the singing. The music as a whoa film was in experience. The Davis boy, empty in the lower register, surprised in meeting the demand of the choir for congregation and they, the alto, had a musical voice. Mr. Allen, a genuine tenor, who was ill, naturally sang light, but was in the middle of the quartet by the two boys and two men of the solisters were very careful and the quartet by the two boys and two men of the solisters were very careful and the choir were necessarily overtaxed and in training his boys Mr. Gossette must be careful in sacrament and the cantata will be repeated Sunday, April 16th, at the church, reinforced by white boys from Trinity College. Rev. John Henry Simons, of Springfield, Ill. has been called for the new pastor at St. Thomas. The States — "A Fool's Paradise" Friday and Saturday, April 7 and S. The Daughters Toy, April 7 and S. The Monster, April 7. The Battle — "The Battle Cry of Peace," Friday and Saturday, 7 and S. Robert S. Mantell in "The Green-Eyed Monster," no children, Sunday, April 9th. The Washington — "The Marble Heart," adults only, Saturday and Sunday, April 8th and 9th. The Atlas — Wm. Farnum in "A Storm in Wardland," William Mack in "The Conqueror," Sunday, 9th and Keystone Comedies, "As in a Looking Glass," Monday, 10th. The Fountain — Nation's Peril is being used, to be seen at this house Sunday, April 9th. Miscellaneous. Fred Rogers, the gliding clown dancer, arrived in the city last week with a bunch of contracts to send him out again. Miss Beatrice Eugenie Lee is a recent graduate who took first honors in French. She is the daughter of Prof. Lee, the well-known music teacher. Dunbar's Old Time Darkies open at the Hippodrome, Youngstown, April 10th; Empress, Grand Rapids, April 17th, and Keith's, Toledo, Ohio, one week each. Frank Montgomery and Florence McGillville, were at the Crown theater with Detroit, Grand Rapids and Battle Creek, Mich., to follow. The Old Kentucky Quartet, J. C. Presser, second tenor; R. E. Warren, first tenor; Charles Curran, first bass, and their fifth season with the Central Lyceum bureau, and arrived in the city from the middle west. Some of the people who saw the show at the old Monogram last week, including the rough stuff to your correspondent. Such features, of which some of the actors are, are the popularity of the management, is the cause of their poor business. James Carl Harrington, professionally known as Hammertree Harrington, and Maud M. Harrington, both of the Thursday, the 23rd, ultimately by Rev. P里斯, pastor of Zion Methodist church. The wedding was private, and there were at the new Monument last week. Houses White, well known railroad porter, and a close friend of Frank P. George, was recently killed in the wreck on the New York Central Line. He was a friend of the man who was popular among his friends, leaves a wife, mother, father, two brothers and three sisters to mourn his death. He slept. His body was found plinned beneath the wreckage in a buff car. who was severely scourced, gave a report of the accident to the press. Mrs. E Haley Roberts, of $232 million in missionary, has left to fill a few appointments out of the city. At Marlon, Ind. she will be the guest of Mrs. Ida Harrington, while assisting Rev. E. Harrington, of $232 million in missionary, on State street, has been recognized and responded to by the mild, quiet, Christian-like manner in which she conducts her work. If the baseball fans want a romance from the Windy City, why here it is. Mr. Dave Wyatt, the well-known sporting winger, was engaged to the games at Shorling and other matters appertaining to athletics. Mr. Wyatt's experience, having self, is naturally greater than that of any other colored man who handles a pen in Chicago, and his comments will be heard by players, public and the game. He will be with the Freeman staff exclusively. Mildred Uphheel, a white girl, was held up under the Rock Island Viaduct, a bridge in the Rocky Mountains, convict, who was recognized when he was caught. Detectives Strothers and goes back and sees the man on the boat she shot. This authentic report given to the press is published because it does not approve of such thieves, regardless of the fact that white thieves are an unpopularity. The two detectives were colored. Firemen The fireman in the castle hall, And a dreadful man, all the wilders, willers to earn his bread. Is hustled in and out of bed. The fireman on the engine cab, Who shovels coal is not a scab, The work is almost done, By incident, he fell. The fireman with red face and hair, Who drives fast steeds most every- When he comes out in his nice clothes, The girls all see him, goodness NEW LINCOLN THEATRE Scoring Heavily in Drama—New Things in Vaudeville Offerings—Last Week's Production Pleases Lincoln Patrons. Special to The Freeman: NEW YORK CITY-Various were the elements in that drama presented at the der der the inscription of the "Master Flend." So deep and complex were the situations throughout the entire four chapters of the script in a state of suspended perplexity. There were many lines, of course, which gave an almost human element to the play, and it appeared they were so intelligently handled by the clever Lincoln players that, for the time eing, we would almost never see them. The play of itself was something of a mysterious mystery. There was a "flend" in the play, but for the major characters, it was not the crime on a still hunt to discover—who it was. It was to us a rather creepy proposition, to sit in a house creepily surrounded by crime and not being to discover what the captor of the crime was. All in all, the "Master Flend" was either too heavy for us to understand or too meaningless for us. However, the last lines of the foregoing paragraph do not include the goer. Because from the manner of applause given during the brighter spots of the play as well as at the end of the performance, the view that the "Master Flend" was a riot. And after all, the paid admissions are the "real critics." Aren't they? Playing to packed house capacity as is its usual custom, the New Lincoln four-act dramatization of Mary J. Holmes famous novel "Tempest & Sunshine," of which the version is written by Hugh Stanton, young South Carolina play is interspersely interpreted by the following cast: who play the following characters: Mr. Walker Thompson as Hugh Stanton, young South Carolina play; Mr. Wilmot, a school teacher; Mr. Al F. Watts as Joshua Middleton a Kentucky planter; Mr. Charles A. Olden the teacher; Mr. Inez Clough as Julius Middleton, "Tempest"; Miss Ophelia Muse as Fannie Middleton, "Sunshine"; Miss Mattie Middleton, "Burgoyne"; Vaudeville acts on the bill are delightfully pleasing and appear in the shining and comedy dancing. The Ragtime Boys, banjoists; Yola Burgoyne, Egyptian dancer; Sellman & Rone, comedy act; Allen & Morris, dancing Burgoyne, Indian and Persian dancer. A Real Colored Company in Minstrels, stresses to the lofty heights it occupied during the balmy days, a company composed of high class colored performers and musicians has been formed! Mr. Granger is the company's most stressful" and is being presented under the management of Messrs. Taylor & Ettinger. The company is numbered such performers of country-wide reputation as Chicken-Bean-Beaman, who imperfectly that well-known; popular character bites on bones; Beaman Granger, the well-known singer; and comedy team, who besides their work em out. Then there is Mr. Craddock, a band across ballads that take the houses by storm, and the bass-voice gentleman, Mr. Woodson, a late connection who wins his audiences just as he pleases with his deep-toned soles. One company is John Philips' Souse's and do you get the name? Souse's? which is said by that eminent conductor to be the "king band of rag-time," Mr. Henry L. Williams is the director of music. Our Abbie Mitehel Is Called— That Miess Abbie Mitchel is still regarded as being the pre-eminent singer of the band, and has attested by the real manner of warm-hearted friendship in which she was received on last Sunday evening when she made her appearance on the stage at the festival. great crowd that turned out, first to see and hear the noted English actor, Sir Becombo Tree, who was there to give a speech, and second, to hear Abhle Mitchell, sir. Especially sweet and appropriate was her rendition of the famous exhortation this number a fortune, Mitchell displayed in this number a fortune, which would have have been creditable to that great tragedy, Sarah Bernhardt. Through her powers of humanizing and emotion to the lyrics, and abetted by her wonderful voice, the great audition found it difficult to release her even fond of the songs to several encounters. As has always been Mitchell, when appearing at her best is always assisted by the famous col- composer, W. Marlon Cook. Among composers, Mitchell was her were: "If You Don't Want Me Send Me To My Ma," by Chris Smith; "My Jigs, My Jigs," the Exhortation Songs and "Mammy," by Will Marlon Cook. TheK is of Love I Crave, by Noble Cecil. LAFAYETTE THEATER Making Great Preparations for the Great Shakespeare Tercentenary—Will Give Othella Next Week by a Company of 25 Colored People. Special to The Freeman: NEW YORK CITY—The Shakespeare teacher of the city grasped the colored people of this city with a smile and embraced that it has the Caucasian. While preparations of an elaborate karaoke party for the skinned people, no lesser is the enthusiasm and preparations which are under way or the great celebration of Shakespeare in literature by the colored folks. So much so has the people caught the first great occasion, that for the first time they are history in New York City a delicious sample of one of Shakespeare's best works. Wright (who is said to be the foremost man of our race in Shakespearean roles since the death of Henri Strange), the last Sunday evening. While not allowed by the theater law to proceed with a regular produc- tion, Mr. Wright has appreciated reading from O'Neill and accession scene. Attired in his street suit, Mr. Wright soon made the audi- tion of his new book and their attention upon the things he said. His introductory remarks were a quotation from a famous Negro poet: "I am man, and whatever interests mankind make me, and are Americans in the highest sense of the word," continued Mr. Wright. They are law-abiding, patriotic and as civilized as Shakespeare, and of Shakespeare as any race in the world. Notable among the audience of English schools is Sir Becrobh Tree, English imba- bated Sir Cecil Browne, Collector Charles W. Anderson, Mr. Cunliffe Owen, Mme. Patrick Campbell, and Mrs. Winberg and Miss Irish Garrard as being the greatest living Shakespeareian actor on the American so- english stage, gave a lecture on the life of William Shakespeare highly the work of Mr. Wilbur Wright. The manager of the Lafayette Theater, the Laguardia limo, is enthusiastic over the ability of people he have shown in the serious production of drama. At the production on the law last week he said that 1,500 people crowded to capacity and on Saturday 1,500 people had been turned away from the doors, who the pop reservation reserves called. The Negro enthusiasts to give up trying to get in the fire escapes and side doors. They had come all the way from Philadelphia and the fame of the company reached. TRAND THEATRE JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. (By Ed.-Ballard.) The management of the Strand theater takes pleasure in announcing that Irwin C. Miller's Broadway Rastus Company is now in their 11th week of this season, and will be here later. They are presenting one complete show each night, two hours and a half long, and some longer. Show changed weekly. **Making Theatrical History.** Gus and Trikie Butler are with us again. Miss Elenora Wilson has become a favorite. Allen and Morton are here as an added attraction. Some clever boys, eh? Lottie Grady joins next week. Who could get more class in one show, Grady Grady and Esther Bigeon? Going some. Miss Carrie Purnell leaves for Philadelphia on Monday, being called home on account of illness in her family. Her leaving is regretted very much as she had become quite a favorite in Jax. Wine is not the only thing that improves with age, the Miller Company seems to get better, and the theater is continually increasing. Does no doubt to the class of shows they are presenting and the fine weather. **Extra! Extra!!** Just from Philadelphia — Billy Walker, formerly of Murphy and Walker, is here and will do all the blackface comedies in the Milmer series. "Don't face an angry if he doesn't answer your letters." **Chinese Walker and Grace Johnson will accept the letter after hearing it in town, until the big takes the road in May. Then they will walk in act two to the tune of "Ah Sing." That Chinaman is two letters of the word Broadway Rustus. **The Strand theater is making Friday night quite the fad as it is "The Country Music Hall of Fame," being introduced by Mr. Miller and as the other theaters have taken it up. The credit for the idea in Jax is due to him. **The addition of Mr. Rose, the violinist, to the Strand Orchestra, has strengthened it quite a bit, with Wille Lewis, cornet; Amos Gilliam, trombones; John Walker, traps, and Mrs. Holmes piano, the Strand Orchestra, the best five-piece orchestras in the South. Rastus Calloway and Luib Widy offered a vaudeville turn last week entitled "I'm Doing Well," and made everybody up and play an annual hit singing Whipper's lusty song entitled "You Think I Miss You, But You're Fooling Yourself." Mr. Miller wishes to thank Atlanta, Chattanooga, Nashville, Memphis and Louisville managers. He says he will be patient, so he will be patient, your patrons will have the pleasure of seeing his show of nine scenes and two acts with special moving pictures. Finally, the show will follow at Chicago and Detroit. The new moving picture that is to be used in Broadway Rastus has just been completed by the Thanhouer Motion Picture Corporation. A side from the show is a scene of Wild Man's ascension, it also shows the exploits of Rastus on Broadway. This picture makes the story complete as it be impossible to present such detail without the film. "It's great to be crazy and know it," says Leigh Whipner, the original Walnut, and the man who has just signed contracts with Irvin C. Miller's enterprises until May, 1920. This contract beat Charlie Chapman's Chapman. His champion came more time. He wishes to thank his friends, managers and agents for the kindly offers made him. Leigh Whipner, having disposed of his interest in the music of Broadway Rastus, to Mr. Irvin C. Miller, is now possessor of the horse-horsepower racer. He has named it the "Fool Killer." The other members of the company are waiting to see the case form. Its owners are present when Leigh has not neared to run it, so his obituary is withheld. Zoilie Ford, the well-known comedian, is now stage manager with Old Kentucky Minstrels. Mrs. Ford will join him in Monroe, La., the 27th for the season. For 4. C. Miles Band with Cone Bros. Three Ring Circus To compleme 12 piece band I can place strong cornet, c'ariest and trombone. Cornet and trombone must double trace; none others need write a 'letters will not be answered. Address 13. C. Miles Band, Clarksville, 15. Pine Fiff, Ark. April 11. Little Rock, 12. Morrison 14. Russellville, 14. Clarksville, 15. Wanted for the Olio Theatre (INCORPORATED) 13th & Walnut Sts., Louisville, Ky. Clark Amusement Company, Props. Joseph Clark, Jr., Manager 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. ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE Indianapolis, Indiana April 6, 7, and 8. Matinee Saturday BEYOND COMPARE AL. G. FIELD GREATER MINSTRELS 1886—Thirtieth Annual Tour—1916 The First and Last in Minstrelsy—The Oldest and Greatest Minstrel Or- ganization—A Galaxy of Merry Minstrel Magnates. Headed by Bert Swor America's Premier Minstrel Joe Coffman, Johnny Healey, Harry C. Shunk, Al Sexton, Dennie O'Neil, John Cartmell, Jack Richards, Herbert Willson, Walter Sherwood, Ken Metcalf, Chas. T. Webb, Joh Worland, Harry Frillman, Paul LaLonde, Birch Logan, Adam Kessner, Frank Fuhner's Solo Orchestra, Wm. Walter's Gold Band, The Levee at New Orleans, The Famous Boat Race between the Robert E. Lee and Natchez Life on the Mississippi. A BIG SCENIC SPECTACLE Songs of Long Ago Songs of To-day Cabaret Dances, Dances of Our Daddies, Modern Dances Bert Swor's Hotel—Murphy & Quinn's Music Factory Grand Finale Biggest Thing in Minstrelsy! Auntie Skinner's Chicken Dinner Party, or Peace in Mexico, DETROIT DOPE SHEET. Dudley's Vaudette this week is packing them to the streets. He has a very classy bill. Grant and Perkins open, and what he takes is wine. Nina Stovall followed and was one of the hits. She left the masking for more. Miss Stovall should get herself a good partner, be comfortable working all the time. She certainly can sing. Last, but not least, Green and Pugh, those two boys that harmonize, closed the show, and sent everyone home with a smile on their Maggie Dixon and Johnnie Reddick a vaudville soon with a brand new act. Frank Montgomery and Florence McCoy a week at the Palace. Little Buster Austin is also with the act and helpin' Laura Bailey is rehearsing an act and will be seen soon on the stroll. Laura Bailey is rehearsing an act and will be seen soon on the stroll. Rector will leave for the east soon. Mule Bradford and Jeanette, route: Lansing, Mich. Theatrorium Theater, frlen—you know what I mean—I saw in the Freeman where you were featuring your own sown, "When I Am Gone." Well, you know who you heard sing it number alone—nut sed—because its protected. What did I say? Ed Buler, how is the South? Did you ever card from Windsor, Can, last week. NATIONAL THEATRE, WILMING TON, DEL - OF MARCH 20, 1906 ROUTE. J. C. Miles & Co., with Cole Brothers Shipment, 11, Little Rock, 13; Morrison, 13; Bluff, 11, Little Rock, 13; Morrison, 13. 5 Russellville, 14; Clarksville, 16; Huntington's Mighty Ministrels Arkansas, Missouri, 12; Marshall, 13; Shreveport, La, 16; Texarkana, Ark, 17-18. LETTER LIST. Lee, Walter Lacy, A. M. Leslie, Jack Latham, Julius Latham, Michael Motto, George Mettlock, Lonnie Maupin, R. McWilliams, Sheiby Vern, Vpm. Mitchell, Billy Mosley, William Mason Noll, Frank Nickerson, Chas. Nevelle, W. B. King, B. Vell, Guss. Polk, Leroy Redmond, Teddy Admorre, F. Pate, Hazel All. Prince, Hazel All. Rivers & Rivers. Rollinson and Alford, John. Anderson, Dick. The Armstrongs Chairman, J. Burton, Wayne. Brown, Buster. Barbers, Andrew. C. Brown, Elwood. Boyd, Al. Bellinson. Simmons, Gus Schenck, E. Sanders, Ossar. Sackhofft, Jas. A. Sanford, Harry. Smith, Tiff. Richard Tesley, Wley J. Thornton, John. Webb, Webb. Wash, Henry White, Mr. Jephrena *List*. Mauley, Jean Prince. Oliver, Bessle. Pellebone, Mildred. Payton, Hattie. Payne, Mrs. Bessle. Stern, Genevee. Sanders, Gertrude. Simmons, Ella. Smiley, Miss Albirdie Tucker, Jake. Vassar, Callie. Williams, Mable. Williams, Miss Ruth Williams, Gurtth Williams, Esse. Brown, Bessia Brown, Miss Lillie Clark, Mrs. Lillie Coleman, Julia Curtis, Benail Fairfax, Mable Fields, Ethel Freeman, Emma Greeham, Mrs. LeRoy. Greeham, Evelyn Greeham, Mrs. LeRoy. Kleinman Maudle Kleinman Petrona aggie, Aggie WANTED Good Vaudeville Acts Also stock companies. Send photos with open dates. Apply to Lincoln Theatre. M. FLAK, Mgr. 936 Penna. Ave., Baltimore, Md. (a seen<lieard (set passing fi, $2l0R Tune Wairney Lew Hall’s Column! Some o’ This and Some o’ That Je Gooded with, « rich glow, of golden fale? 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Some o' this and some o' that. ‘The happier you look the more chance you have’ of pulling through. ‘The tree may seem to be dead above the ground, and yet its roots still have ite. “am Appeal” Stop your kickin’, get a hold ‘Ot the wheel anid turn tt; ‘You can never handle gold "Less you try to earn it. To the theatrical-going, public: Let me remind you that applause Is tho best ‘tonle for performers. If you wish hem to appear at thelr best “why not encourage them by clapping your hands together. Mise, Maggio Graham, popular actress late of Paul Carter's company, has re- tired from. the limelight. fora while and is taking things easy In ‘her lit: fie elintstoom flat Meg Graham Doth beautiful and’ clever, and. ranks with the best “when, those, familiar Words are announced: “Allon.” Friends aro Requested. tg. communicate, 01 Brevard street, Charlotte, N. C. Deadbroke—"How is the prospects of booking with you this season?” Mandger—0."K. Could you play the part of beating © landlady in a mu- Bical comedy?” Deadbroke—"Sure, I've been doing that for the last six weeks.” werhings That Are Seldom Mentioned.” “E have jumped my board-bill lots of times” “Any time you are short of make-up you are perfectly welcome to use nine.” ‘Her costumes certainly is loyely, they area lots prettier than mine.” “Zot me open the bill, my act is not strong enough to close it.” “No this is not my original play that Zam staging, fe was weiten BY ‘an other produceh” “~ aia not originate the wag I ast Signe Pauw it ine magesine” “nfo, I will not warn anyone not to une iny original sone at was not your fault professor, 1 really Wid not Know the sone” “r think its bent to engage = ducer, Tm not, accustomed to handling stan position.” ‘always sak for twenty dollars with, the Txpectations ‘of getting AE a ee latin sake aaa Gama 0s bb seal: for those about us and live for those Who are to. follow. us. through the Countless ages Into that eternity that can be comprehended by God alone. Four colored shows started this soa- son. Three “of them ‘have. failon out Stline race, “Sparicynom,” with titer and Lyles. Irvin C. Miller's “Broadway Rastua”” and. J. Lubrie Hill's “Dark: town Follies,” all first-class colored colored shows, yet only. the Smart Set fs still Boing’ when the home stretch is reached, ‘What is the answer? Colored show business ig Ina temporary. slump. Nu- Inerous reasons and uncontrolable con- Gitlong are responsible for this slump Te'will ‘not last Colored show. bust: Feat muse. come into its, own again. fe must be patient and work untiring Iy'to obtain’ the desired result. We Can not reach the place in colored show Business we’ once” held” by" a single bound. HEIs easy, enough to weite the shows and there is Iittle rifficulty: In organt- zation, but where to play then” after they are organized is the question, A colored show of 60 oF 70-people at this time “ia. simply impossitie. In. New York, ‘Philadelphia and Washington, & colored show can’ play the Latayette, the Standard and the Howard. One has only to take a pencil and paper, Bet the capacity oe" the snousen the Drie. of ‘admission, and. do” a simple problem of arithmetic to find that after playing & week in any of the. three Rouses’ mentioned and ‘playing. to. ca- pacity. nightly, a ‘company pf 60 ‘oF there. people, with have lost, inoney, at the ‘end of the engagement In either house, In booking people for a company one sma "not Rete a chorus ein or hoy at $18 or 416 0. week, Every” extra chorus worker means $1,200 of $1,400 on the Season. Ono hag to reckon ‘the extra carfares, the baggage bills, the extra costumes and numerous other In= cidental expenses, ‘There ia an excellent field for a colored company of common sense ‘pro- portions and this Meld will be broad fned with the opening of several sec~ ond-class houses. in some of the larger cities. “If there were colored houses in SN Oie large eities like those in New York, Philadelphia ‘and “Washington, the problem would be solved. Ancol ghealshow ‘cam nat hope to doa payin Businers where it-can not depend upon a good colored patronage, ‘We have al- way done good business in Detroit and Cleveland With only a third of the pa- tronage coming” from colored people. With a change of administration and the close of the war it in safe to pre- ict that ‘colored’ show business Will see a\ wonderful. bgom. Since, the closing of the “Darktown Follies” J. Labrie, Hin ‘has been con fined’ to ‘his bed. with’ nervous. Indl- Eestion and rheumatism, "He will uin- ergo treatment at the Freedman Hos: pital, Washington, Dc. “Svery. hope s enitertained for hls speedy recover’. Eddie Rector and Gertie Townsend. late ‘of. the Follies, have Joined the Smart Set company ‘for the remainder of the seasons Clarence Wilson, musical director for the Follies, is now pianist for the Howard theater, ‘Washington, D.C. Lester Walton has handed out some sage advice relating to the proposed Colored branch of the White Rat or- Banlzation.. If the colored performers ive to receive all the rights, privileges And benefits that the white performers Fecelve from the organisation, then the Proposition ia worthy of serious "con Sideration. But if the. colored per= formers are only to be used as a cats: Daw to pull” the. white. performers’ Chestnuts trom. the “Are. there is mot mulch’ to” be eained. by their amliation with’ the 'whlte corganjzation. ‘The most popular stopping place for performers. fy” Washington, D.C, 1s With airs. Banaugh, 1958 Sixth street Mrs. Banaugh fs one of those motherly Women who has ‘a heart full of sym pathy for itinerant thesplans. Hers Ie'not a boarding "house, but_a homo. It Ts her greatest pleasure to. please She never closes her door to & per: former who 1s sick or in trouble. She believes” in’ giving. them’ a chance. to make good, And there area very. few who take ‘a mean advantage of her generosity. Mrs. Banaugh and daughters, Ethel and Lealiah, gave a. grand banquet. in honor of the Smart Set. company. ‘The Gecasion was" most enjoyable and a large number were in’astendance,, It was perhaps the most delightful. affair fiver in honor of the company during fie""presont season.” ‘Those ” present were Mr. Charles Anderson, Mra thel Wilson, ‘Miss’ Hattie Waters, Robert Harvey, Lewis Brown, Sam Dates, Gor- Grude rownaend, “Stiie Enel “Chimer, Mrs. Rosina Jackson and husband, Ar: Tuk Colmein Tone Wvnie Gon Bae pal comedy, just give me the light | Poles? EY | eke paste. AFA garitina mya tn Ge erate a tates ve] tp better ‘Zen, I wilh sani that your act te teeta eet ee arty rea eee cee sagen taka Sve or ix drink, ofore 5 certs he rsceee aare Paces ieee ae| Xen, 1 natows IEE Sytrestar Bee: at ante eellttnt® Pat seh Vette ae oe ceca estes Seon se ae eae Be et ae Acton, ince, Capp chine wien cathe toty AES oth Mh gs | earn tek eee oat teat NBdaats Spee Beaman fs Jackson Motaige Wweth ing "Ea cea gente Teaare ages need fala’ seer tnaceme Mea? tats i siinrs, Sees cee ae tee Be | genets, access nny Sega ae a [EaIE® Sees reny Ratt, PUN ek Bence ata Mee Renotah! writes Se ee cece tie sweat _] fossshe'se"nSe Bae é ae ae ee cece a ie a ae eee Rotee' that plash dlamally againg® th eee ee eee ae Beebe estes te tie en Haine Hireale ston ia Sonne Gia wnsrbaarin @ an Be Sing of Me, tra Wooten eee ite res eas ee ee So ee ee eee eno eee ere Sei recente ee een ae ee eee eee Bebe eles rere ts eee cece Ree ree ee tes ee eee eee = SoS though no one has explained how the THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. SS — topic of conversation happened to run| “It's B ," caught on. The|NOTES FROM J. K. toward, the, ponies, the. acy palutor |iatee uaicere ait weak revel tne TRIO. asked Woodson if’ne ‘ever played the | number of theills ‘wher the, Bily King horses. Woodson sald, “Sure,” and the |Co. Presents “His Last Sin,” with sur- t painter gala. “Take my tip, play s horse| prising “excellence. wattle Mcintosh | Well, we are till in Salle Me "Next day Woodaon | has’ aro ier to. dlepiay in mn found out shat “Red Cap" was ‘slated |her ¢notional and dramatic ability te | leaning up and playin to run at 25 to i, and he right away | advantage, especially in the latter part|houses every night. We Rosted 25 bucks ‘on the skate. “Hod |of the act where she achieves great |addition to the, show. i p” was, in the ‘race. alright, but|tlumph Billy King, the hypocritical | Barker, and he is ome ¢ Yhere? “Behind, ‘way benind. When |husband, gives vitality and conviction |{s there with the goods Woodson saw’ the painter again he|to the character. He does some fineling with “Pray For the #4ld, “Hello, don't you remember me? | work in carrying almeult , situations | Out" ‘Then there, comes Fhe’ Nut, Vaatd, | “Now” ""Why” “said | Bd captures the climax of the ct ev=| {ng encores with. “Morn Woody,” “1am the man you told. to|en_as Miss Melntosn receives warm | Ment Mr. Ci, Hank Play, “ea Cap! to win, and. did, wut | commendation when he spurns the manlprigtor of the show, and ie _lost" “hen,” "eala the prodigal | she once loved.” Howard Kelley ts Well| man to do Dusiness ‘with nut, “you had better get,a brusn and cust in his roie, ‘The supporting cast | wars got’ a smile on, cone Over ‘here with me” ig of such exetlence that. coupled with | Waxe SO4,% smile on p oe fhe, attisle work, of ie, peinctzals, | fhe company are. Sve srecseeecessessoceceenee,| Male acl asin here Ailnhed” nd | Ust"Gonaee tage ao . smooth throughout, rings ling comedian. Regards ¢ -i NE w s $|storms of applause dally. = wk >———— NOTES OF THE ALABAMA MIN. | =m — 3 $ STRELS. : : or THE : fae pes The Foster | : PLAYER'S 3; aa Restaurant and Regule e @ | We are in our third week and every-| ., : Bal Catering to the traveling pub ing Is lovely around. the big show. | Caxering to the traveling, pub seeeccccovcscccocosecososs | Arkansas proved to be g00d, 80 we arc Gi tines, Deaneess arreet te Porter and Porter making good, | Row, S0ing to try Louisiana.” The show | Buono. City. mis. Oc Ws Ma Zwo weeks Pekin theater, Savannah, |!8 Stronger this season than ever, still | seiW. Wainut 8t., Louisville. 1 Gn | we are not carrying so many people. peal Evelyone is oid on the job, a8 we vers | —_———— P. G. Lowery will carry a double| together. last season and ‘Jast winter. wana With the Hegenbeck ant Wales |Our big arst pare open with swell ‘cos: sabe SORTER ok as ERE ar ee TIO DD ea ing by the big cholar club, which star The feature With the Wallace ana| te show. off and everybody. is ready! To Talk Abou Hagenbeck shows will be P. G. Low-|f0F the riot of fun that follows, Wil: Prince and Prir ery Fashion Plate Minstrel. Hinthtigtey MMS’ eaiac ae Al I MOL Freddie Pratt, trombone and ballad | Bertha Henderson is still showin, ee singet, passed through Metpbia, Wenn. [cogtly, gowne Aaissey Helen "Walton High Caste, Hindoo = last week en route to the Virginia Min-|@nd Coreng lcParland are, ny ming Your Way ‘strate. route to the Virginia Min-/ 8nd Corene McParland are goine Dis gun, danse ana ith a Bostic ls nits “Oneeh “85 se aa Prank lop, HS ppe in orn its Sita” es "Hae Soa ac Me a decane tr oe Sie ae at, Meus Ba Sree a Ae AT ste hea ate Wreiie Pra ws, Mech apes eee Bie Sayeed Vestn nee rece agit eee wikis Wes ie Sim 0) ag Bowl Sk) pom sein 1S) "Been eB ee Sanka, “bogiatbne aren eek Ye ole a te aa EO ae es eh Yang and Ralph, Renna colt? Zegmieniaes Wilner oe eee eee ae ae SACs antag ae" balay ee ee SS Oe ee en ee ence: Walter B.. (iittie Jack) Jackson, arummer. ‘i, in “Chicago ‘visting hs Grothers’ Kiimer and adie, and. the Wolfscaies before going out with Mr ee aiker with cme TSL Ranch nen Sena im” Ponta" Gia sadn" "igs wishes all his friends in and out a Suceststal’ season Miss Gertrude Kennerday, of Meri- dian, Mise, who was married” in’ Sir- faingham, “January. 20/"to. Prince "Ail Mona, the ‘great. Hindoo ‘magician, Is Misiting’ het husband's” relatives” at Knoxville: "all mall will teach her ads Grenaea to. Srinteas “At Megch Bes a Sixtecnen ‘and. Church street, Race: fille Wenn “Rogar ton weet aad West, Madam Stcinir ana ches, ita Simp E. Attrea Dew ie pow running his gyi ahow ‘nd fs playing’ opera Routes inthe ‘state of Houlsiam and ‘eras Bolles stat of ame pieces Brae Paul Jones has charge s¢ Yh band and orchestra The “how “numbers nine fren and three: women and brass band Mr” Brew: algo "rans a" seta erocey Bore at" Lake Charles, tar Aaapens 514" pelden ‘street, Lake Chutes Ia" E,W, Blake and band of 14 pieces are-novi in Georgia enroute. with Book Epn"Williame Silas ‘Green "Ce. the bao In gaining great favor "daly Dinylog £ Ane ‘repertoire of standart music Members kre. W. Blake: Bu Deteo, AnD. ing ant An Beskas ggrneiet Prank’ Japan! “ud Goe fennedy, aitoa; ¥. Hopkins, baritoner Win. Biaio, tuba,” @ “Povguson, lar pets. Sale and Jerry Martin, eon mene: Ford Wiggins and W. Hoy, RICHARD AND PRINGLE MIN. STREL NOTES. We are now in Missouri, the ol¢ show-me state, and business is far be: Yond our expectation. Several of oui hand boys have Jefe to go with th White tops and thelr places are being filled’ by” capable» musicians, “Waite Lee (Sank) "has charge of the banc and I ‘must ‘say that he is a. bis Surprise to all of us, for under_ his able leadership it's assuming the forn of @ R, and V. band of days gone by Go on Sank.” we are with you, "hook line’ and sinker.” Benny Jones, Manzie Campbell, Kid (Henry) ‘Vines, David’ De Smith’ and Clarence Powell are the staple. tun: makers who please nightly: Walter, Hobingon has been {ll for a couple of days, but is on the road t a complete recovery. Dan White has taken charge of the ‘orchestra, and is doing fine with It; I fact'much beter than we had looked Or. Biles Hunter, the California tenor sang “A Little Piece of Heaven and They, Cait Te Ireland,” “March it, and was’ a Flo Rev. Gerard Millar, our basso pro- fundi,’ sings three songs nightly, vis, pice the Baila In "the" Hehthouss Ring,” “Bass Violine,” and “Old Love Letters.’ ‘and though they cry for more Some singer is "Rev." as we familiarly ail him. GIBSON’S NEW STANDARD THEA. TRE. PHILADELPHIA. (By J. H. Gray.) ‘There is always something ahead for the audiences of Gibson's New Standata theater, for, mo matter how good a vaudeville bill is served one week, bet- fer still fs promised. for the next, and freqnently those promises are kept even better than they wore. made, Some- Gini’ wice that has happened this week when It seemed as if nothing’ better In the variety line could be produced than last week's show. ‘The secret must be inthe skill displayed. by Manager Glbaon for mixing the ingre: Gients of tho show. Nothing could be more different than the sorts of ‘acts Offered last week and this week. ‘Yet Both ‘sulted the audiences down to the ground. Smart dressing {san adea Sttraction. to any’ act, however ‘good, anda knowledge of thie fact is* dis- played ‘by the ‘Invinelble Four, com: Posed of two men who are blind’ and two women, who are headliners. this Week at Gibson's New Standard theater With a repertoire and facility equal to the length of thelr name, the Invincible Four have much in their act to. excite Interest and comment. All-of them are fond musicians and are dritied to per: fection, and make a fine effect with the brass, string and plano, Now and then one or another, of an, ensemble vocal- fze a popular song. ‘This 1s rather a progressive musical act, as a variety bE talent is discovered among the per- formers, and the ‘oferings are there- fore, as varied as possible which ap- eal to their hearers, and beyond thelr Rucess in these respects. as an added factor is the pleasure in looking. at ihe picture they make, alngly or in-any ‘ouping, in immaculate evening dress firey make a decided hit. Jones and Gray, with genag and patter, help. to entertain. Eid Brown and Brown add fo Sto inal oeringg of the day with a singing turn that offers novelties in ong, impersonations, and. performance on th banjo and musical chimes. They ‘re recelved with great favor. House- [yang Whole, two Phiiadeipata, boys, 1m thelr Wwersion, “Fhe Band Paster and iis Pupil” keep the howe in roar at every performance and Te eter thas lenain that aoe dee ..Performers Booking Independent.. Write J Nicholson, ‘COLUMBIA THEATRE”, 524 Indiana Avenue, Indian. apolis. One and two weeks— state lowest salary. Ocmulgee Park! Under New Management This Season Wants good piano player and stock company to open Easter Monday, April 24, 1916. Would like to hear from Smith Bright Players, also Whitman Sisters. Address all mail to Solomon Cotton, Prop. or L, A. Chaney, Mer. 528 3d Avenue Macon, Ceorgia c | d A ists’ A i0 ! olored Artists’ Attention! The Colored Artists of America are given this peportaniey become members of the Colored Branch of the White Rats = tors’ Union, Local No. 15, Mr. Wm. Farrell, Chief Deputy Organizer, 145 West 45th Street, New York ‘The Colored Artists’ Branch was formed on account of the nu- merous requests.of Prominent Colored Performers to obtain the benefits guaranteed by this Organizatiou. If you are interested, kindly commu- nicate with Mr. Farrell, who will supply you with the necessary data. HARRY MOUNTFORD, International Executive ERNEST CARR, Chief Deputy Organizer es Ree Tee hate Pca Oe Acts and Managers Write Ss. H. DUDLEY! 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 circait and get results. Now booking the best houses. Address all mail direct to Sherman H. Dudley NOTE—Lew W. Henry is no longer connected with this enterprise. Wanted for Dreamland Theatre ! Tulsa, Oklahoma Want to hear from road shows, real stock companies and vaudeville artists at all times. Open time for road shows Sun- day, Tuescay, Thursday and Saturday. Address Dreamland Theatre | 102 N. Greenwood Ave. ‘Tulsa, Oklahoma A Few More Musicians for my Double Band With Hagenbeck-Wallace One more baritone double violin or stage; one alto double violin. Other musicians who double write P. G. LOWERY 259 E. Lafayette St., Columbus, Ohio Wanted! 2 . , = For Richards & Pringle’s Minstrels Trombones, cornets, altos, clarinets and musicians in all lines. Say if you double stage or orchestra. Also want first class tenor ballad singer and other singers in all voices. Also want dancers and want to hear from good novelty acts. Also want saxaphone players. Route: Kirksville, Mo., April 8; Quincy, Ill., 9. After that Holland & Filkins 1512 Tribune Bidg., Chicago, Illinois {it's My Business,” caught on. The large audiences ali week revel Ins number of thrifis whon the, Billy King Co," presents “His Last sin,” with sur: prinlng. “excellence. Hattie McIntosh faa arole that enables her to dlepiay Ret @motional and dramatic ability. to advantage, especially in the latter part of, the ict witere she achieves great friumph” Bhly' King, ‘the hypocritical husband, gives vitality and conviction to ‘the character. “He does some, fine Work’ in carrying. alcult , situations End ‘captures the climax of the act ev chivas Stine Meintosh - revelves, “warm Somimendation when he spurns the man She once loved, " Howard Kelley 1s wel ast’ in ‘hie role. ‘The supporting east igor such excellence thay. coupled with fhe, artinie work of the DeinctPal ey. lve one’ of the best pregentations Of this act ‘seen here, Anished and Smooth throughout, that it brings Storms of applause ‘ally. NOTES OF THE ALABAMA MIN- STRELS. (By A. M. White.) We are in our third week and every- thing is lovely around the big show. Arkansas proved to be «00d, so we are Row going to try Louisiana.” ‘The show is stronger this season than ever, stil Wo. are not carrying so many people Everyone fs oid on the Job, aa, we wer together. last season and ‘last’ winter Gur ble arse part open with swall sos fumes ‘and. a grand potporti of sing: Ing by the big Gholar club, which starts the ‘show off and everybody is ready for the Tiot of fun that follows. | Wil- Me and ‘Mickey “Mule” Edwards arc stin ‘with ft. catching pennies. "Mr Bertha Henderson is still showing thos costly. gowna. Misses Helen “Waltor and Corene McFarland are going big With thelr late songs," Miss Besele Edgington is still sounding the trum- pet to "William Tell” and fs expecting Se new. trumpet next week. Mr. and Mrs. George "Austin sends regards. to the Busby bunch and EMe Moore. Mfr. Charles Van Horn, our new manager, is & dandy, anda new one to. the pro- fession, bat he has an able stat thai Will make things “hum? Mr. BE Tones, sole owner, pald the show a visi last week ‘and we made him laugh Bessie Bdgington sends regards to the Peewees, also. Miss Leslie. Walton, of the “Georgia ‘Smart Set. We. haven't got, the fest “band, on, the road. but fon't' meet us, The entire company Sends regards to the Vireinia Minstrels and. Georgia ‘Smart’ Set. Lawrence Baker is att singing to beat the band Yet Smith would like to hear trom ‘Amos Peoples, Route: Mellville, La, April 8: te Compte, 4; Alexandria, 6! Chitax. ‘6; Lensbing, 7; Compt, &. NOTES FROM J. K. JOHNSON TRIO. eet eee * Three Real Song Hits! ssrrginaos fs Me ann, Aig eens re IY Beets neue ty eae a eat Oo ene See aoa Williams & Pirons Publishers Com: ts Walliams ers Company _ ‘Well, we are still in Little Rock, cleaning up and playing to packed houses every night. We have a new addition to the show in Mr. Henry Barker, and he ts some comedian. and is there with the goods. I am ciean- ing with “Pray For the Lights to. Go Out.” ‘Thon there comes Evelyn, tak- Ing encores with “Morning, Noon and Night.” Mr. "C. B, Hankenson ts_pro- prietor of the show, and he is. some fan to do business ‘with, and has, al- Ways gota smile on his face. ‘The ghost walks every Week. Members of the "company are Bvelyn "Johnson, George, ‘Mhynes, “Henry “Barker and Bob Johnson, stage manager and lead- ing comedian. Regards to all friends. y x. Jebancn: | el WANTED, GOOD LADY PIANO PLAYER Bostampe Ga une indy pepformere, good singers aud Gasssra "Mbt QawSt v2» way ou John H. Malloy, Manager Tennessee Blossoms Madera, Pa., April 8 Oseola Mills, Pa., Aprit 10.1) THE NEW $50,000 ATLAS THEATRE! State and 47th Street, Chicago, Ill. The Most Beautiful Theatre on the South Side First Run Motion Pictures of the Highest Quality. Everybody Welcome The Foster House Restaurant and Regular Meals Curing to the trvaliog publ. Moly far Sees Pe oes nate Seer ST ee Or pane ae ‘821 W. Wainut St., Louisville Ky. _— . 9 Bie . Gibson’s New Standard Theatre! South St. at 12th, Philadelphia, Pa. John T. Gibson, Prop. Want first class acts of all kinds, Also booking road shows 4 dress John T. Gibson, Proprietor Who Dares To Talk About Us? skews ocd vee ALI MONA High Caste, Hindoo, Entertainers, Queen Theatre tc ci ‘Wants to hear from all good acts. Letters answered same day, Addros Sam E. Reevin, Mgr., 318 Pine Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee For Galveston Air Dome Leads, producer, character, song and dance artists. No boozer or dope heads Good wardrobes. State all first letter. Transportation Del & Oeding Air Dome Called acs “|ODaniel & Russell Indravino Col || (e<baip PHOTO ENGRAVERS <= | H // Weed :\ ANDELECTROTYPERS. momma: \ F i fr G2) Aelftones and ZincLtchings i Saud \ F H \\ (pepe) .inone or more Colors \ Aaaiea . | F E BBS J -autiwosntramer sence Pos) fame <7 122 1,0hioSt. Indianapolis os ——————— —————— = 2LincoiInTheatre.. 58-66 West 135th Street Near Lenox Ave. New York City High Glass Vaudeville Acts and Dramatic Stock People ‘Abdewes oli Cciiniagcasone se Billie Burke Jack Dempsey Gen’! Mgr. Bus. Mgr. —_—_—S States Theatre 3507 State Street, Chicago, Illinois FEATURE PICTURES ONLY Eight Piece Orchestra The Finest Picture House Outside of the Loop, ~ Continuous 2:30 to 11:30 Daily. Admission 10 N Que and Anniston, Ala. First class acts can get several weeks in this vicinity. For Bookings, write to J. L. Savage, Migr. Birmingham, Alabama _—————<—umi_§. SSE OS Fee “BACK IN THE LIMELIGHT!” A Queer Looking Comedian ACTOR-PLAYWRIFHT PER. ADDRESS THE FREEMAN 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. To Strengthen my Three Companies Sober, reliable colored people as follows: Mu- sicians, good strong tuba for B. & O.; two al tos that double violin; two clarinets that can double stage or orchestra; two good cornets for B. & O. All must be sight readers and have good instruments. Performers: Tw? good sketch teams that can do something: comedians that can hold up an end and be capable of staging a performance if necessary: Any good novelty act suitable for a tent Min- strel show. All good minstrel people write. Two sober (white) bill posters that can tack: $18 a week, pay your own hotel bill Wire Bri J. C. O’Brien Colonial Hotel Birmingham, Ale irre Me te ie tue at 2 is Sarde, UNVEILED NEWS OF THE WORLD SPORTS FROM POLE TO POLE ALL THE LOCAL NEWS TERMS COME UP ON THE FINITE KID MONDAY WON FROM BAT- TLEW JACK RUSSELL. A Rare Bird Has A Private Boxing School—Trains The Police— A Y. M. C. M. A. Man Col- umbus. Ga. Dear Sir—While reading the Freeman an illustrated colored newspaper which I take each week, I read a false report in which he said to corollary week's issue. On T. Kennedy Carnival Co. opened in this city March 11, in which John Kendall, a former student, agree to meet all comers and to stop any man my weight in five rounds and that is how Battling Jack Russell got his name. He met with the carnival in which I met seven of his dogs, though the decline of going after my wife begged me with tears in her heart remained in Columbus, continuing my boxing school. I write to you this long letter to let you know that Battling Jack Russell is a report. I send to you the clippings of the leading papers of this city that I have seen. I also see that Russell wrote you under the name of Tiger Kid. There is a live on that block. Please send me a copy of the email. Yours truly, Kid Monday, reader paper: 602 second avenue, WHAT'S DOING IN SPORT: NEW YORK — Though neither were near Madison Square Garden Square Saturday, the New York City team cost $1,000 each from promoter Tex Bickard out of the receipts of the Will-Moran bout, it was learned today. The colored heavyweights, were signed for the four of them. The public opinion forced Rickard to cancel the bout. LONDON — Jimmy Wilde, the English weight champion, knocked out Sid Smith, former flyweight champion, in a fifteen-round match here March 27. ST LOUIS April 1 — Sam Langford his right against Jeff Clarke's law in the fifth round of their sched-ion-round bout here last night. Clarke scored him away. Kid Monday, of Columbus, Ka., says that the retiring champion will heat him in that city March 10 is not true. The Kid says that he won the batter. NEW YORK — A total of 1,273 entries of the Saratoga association summer meeting. This is an increase of over last year. One of the stakes is the Saratoga handicap with a $5,000 prize. NEW YORK — The official receipts of Willard-Moran contest, at Madison Saw Garden, were $151,524, of which the state was $13,154, of which the contests were $12,369 in management, which should leave a pro-fer for Rickard and his associates at at least $6000. ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Sam Langford, new heavyweight of Boston, knocked the Clark of Joplin, Mo., in the first round. Mr. Clark never had a chance from the start, being on the defensive all the time. in using the third round of the fight in using the negro who was watching the fight in the building, and in building building fell to the ground and was killed. Fred Fulton, the Rochester (Minn.) weight, has signed a contract with Willard to meet the four fighters in an agreement for $50,000, according to an an- nouncement here by Mike Collins, Fult- on manager, on his return from New York. The fight will be with Al Reich, April 11, and day 6 the second with Coffey and May 4 the third with Labor Day with a man to be the promoters. The syndi- cult, Collins said, will pay $10,000 to bind the con- struct. Collins said. CHICAGO — less Willard, who re- turned to Chicago with a follow- up match with Moran, is keeping the team own home. Some fight fans are unhappy to intimate that the fellow is playing in the boxy pieces, and that he will be in interference for several days. There is another reason for Willard's desire to remain close to the stork at the Willard domicile. NEW YORK — A total of $150,600 by the public for the privilige- Willard hammer Moran over the Willard at Madison Square Sunday. All the winners receive silver cups boxers who will sail for New York on the boxers who will sail for New York on the DILLON AND MORAN MAY CLASH IN GOTHAM RING. Tex Rickard, promoter of the Willard-Moran fight, next will take under Frank Moran and Frank Dillon, according to rumors floating in from the east today. Sam Murbarger, Dillon's manager, will be the next moment the match will be arranged. The fight, if arranged, would take place in about a month. Moran has all the options, including a victory or Fred Fulton. The Indianapolis boxer has a large following of friends in New York who would like to see him play against the challenger of champion Willard. THE LATEST FOOTBALL RULES The alterations made at the recent meeting of the football rules committee "are not meant to hammer" the referees can call the game on account of darkness. A player can but the ball with his hand in a forward position, and the other side can choose the goal. A player must be the last man on line of crimpage to get forwards in the crowd, it is a touchback. If a blocked kick goes in the stands, it is a safety. No one, the referee, is field without permission. There can be no striking with fists or elbows. If a defending team's forward pass hits the goal ball, the players do not need to wear numbers. MORRIS AND SMITH MATCHED. TULSA, Okla., March 30—After weeks of effort the Association Athletic Carl Morris and succeed in bringing terms for a ten-round bout, to be fought in an open-air arena in this city, Morris has already started training at his big private gymnasium in Salem, Lynn, and will arrive here several days before the bout, accompanied by his manager, Jim Buckley, and a corps of A big guarantee had to be made to secure this match as eastern promoters were ready. Smith would not agree to a local referee, and Otto Floto, the Kansas City and Denver sports writer, has decided to act as the third man in the ring. WILLARD IS NOT THROUGH WITH THE EUHT GAME. CHICAGO.—If Frank Moran wants a twenty-round scrap with Jess Willard, he can get it—providing the promoters will put up sufficient coin. The champs-made this announcement no longer since. "I'm not going to retire," said Jess Willard, who was entrusted at forty hours. I'll take care of the scrappers. Jess is to get $1,000 a week from the circus. He will start on the tour after three weeks. Williams' homecoming was not spectacular. The neighbors rubbed the moisture from the windows to look at the scrappers. He will tour France; four; Jess, Jr., almost three, and Enid, just a shade over a year—greeted their big daddy he forged with his father, Jonathan Square Garden two nights ago. K. O. LEW WILLIAMS KNOCKS OUT BOBRY DOBBS SAVANNAH, Ga.—When Napoleon Bonaparte came back to Paris from Auschwitz it up considerably, but apopause whooping for Napoleon was nothing compared to the one when he stepped from the ring a winner after nine rounds of fighting in a bout with the masked Murderer, Dobbs, Savannah people went fight mad over Williams, whom they claim to be the master of the world, on whom they literally rained kisses. There was a great reception the mask, no one knowing him, but Williams, whom he unmasked and give his correct manners after nine rounds he walked to the center of the room, that he had no chance with Williams. Dobbs seems to have an unlimited capacity to take punishment. He was knocked to the mat no less than five times, and his catch feature, Dobb's battle was his gameness, although he could make no impression on Williams with his hardest swings, and he was able to under a bail of left jabs and hooks which battered his face. Several times the marvel was faced with Williams fighting in confident way, did not appear to try particularly for a knockout at any stage of the game. Referee Steve said that Williams was the best at which he had ever officiated. K. O. Lew Williams now claims the K. O. Lew Williams now claims the colored welterweight title of the world, and will defend that title against all good boys in his class. He has been chosen to his business manager, Battling Mears, 119 Purse S. Savannah, Ga. FLYNN TO QUIT RING; 16 YEARS A FIGHTER. Veteran Scraper Says He Will Retire This Season. He Worked Out by Brian After sixteen years of glove fighting, Jim Flynn announces that he has battled nearly all the prominent heavyweight boxers of the world. He has battled nearly all the prominent heavyweight boxers of the world, the championship of the world. Though never weighing much more than a quarter of a boxer, he has been one of the most dreaded of all men, because of his instinct and—and ready ability. and rough-and-roughly hard. So long as he was on his feet, Flynn COMPOSITE RECORD OF CHAMPIONS. Followers of pugilism will be surprised to note from these composite fight records of the former champions and the two men who are to fight in New York tomorrow and the other two players who are to fight in New York tomorrow therefore should be better prepared by experience for a championship appearance than were Sullivan, Corbett, Jeffries and even Fitzsimons when they tried for the title. Here are the figures, as compiled by Old Man Dope, showing the complete records to date: | Rds. | Dec. | KO. WF. | L | K-by LF. ND. Exb. D. | Yrs. in | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | John L. Sullivan | 15 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | | James J. Corbett | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14 | | Robs J. Fitzsimmon | 206 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | James J. Fitzsimmon | 206 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | Tommy Burns | 473 | 11 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 8 | | Jack Johnson | 728 | 25 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 12 | | Jess Willard | 5 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | | Frank Moran | 267 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | *Out of ring six years prior to last bout. *Out of the five years prior to last bout. *Australian bouts not included. John L. Sullivan..252 James J. Corbett..268 Robt. Fitzsimmons..269 Tommy Burns ..470 Jack Johnson ..228 Frank Moran ..267 has never acknowledged defeat, and only a knockout or interference by the defense. When sighting Jack Johnson at Las Vegas, N. M, July 4, 1912, for the world's championship, it became necessary to state mounted police to draw his revolver and enter the ring in the ninth round and, order the contest stopped. The police, in a capacity to outbox the big negro, resorted to such an assortment of rough-and-tumble tactics that Johnson was appalled to Referee Ed Smith for tection. Though Flynn has lost many of his career, he still has to be a drawing card, because promoters and the public know that when Jim Flynn is one of the contestants there is going to be a guarantee or a percentage of the receipts as might be suggested. Flynn has been under the management of Jack Curley for a fairly busy, prospering in all his matches except the one with Jack Johnson. For that match he trained eleven weeks, was lost for his time and trouble was Curley's automobile, which he shipped to Pueblo, Colo., and put in the jitney service, when he was told after the fight that there was no money for him he felt like murdering every one concerned. Johnson had every prowess he could draw, and was paid an extra thousand for training expenses. Flynn had agreed to fight for a perennial crowd failed to materialize, and it took all of the receipts to pay expenses, and it was told later that $10,000 of the amount paid by a payer was offered入队 Asked if he liked to fight, Flynn said, "I love it. I wish it were me in the ring with Willard or Moran; I might get a licking, but there'd be a fight." WILBERFORCE BASEBALL OUT LOOK ENERGY IN THE COACH PRENTON. WILBERFORCE, O., March 28—In spite of the continued cold weather, the baseball squad of Wilberforce University, is working hard. The pitchers have been working for five weeks, and this week the entire squad met on the field a couple of days for baseball pitching stuff like a real staff and the college is expecting that another Simpson will be discovered this year. The staff look strongest in the box are, Jackson, Lane, Coley and Childs. Lane, Coley and Childs are all new men who have had experience on other teams and are making a mark. Have Good Schedule. One of the greatest baseball schedules in the history of baseball is Wilberforce and Wilberforce is looking forward to the beginning of the baseball season. The schedule is as follows: Wilberforce University vs. Antioch College at Yellow Springs. April 10-Wilberforce University vs. Antioch College at Yellow Springs. April 17-Wilberforce University vs. Antioch College at Yellow Springs. April 17-Wilberforce University vs. Cedarville College at Wilberforce. Cedarville College at Wilberforce. Cedarville College at Cedarville. NEGRO PUGILIST INSTRUCTS POLICE LICE IN ART— COLUMBIA, MN Under the able and efficient direction of Kid Monday, negro pugilist and professional prizefighter, several members of the team trained themselves in the many art of self-defense. A number of well-trained Tuesday night a number of different grueling exercises to which they are put in order to harden their muscles and take off what surplus flesh that is hanging on their backs. First they went through about a half dozen different exercises while standing erect, thus bringing into play the muscular strength of their stomach. Then they lay flat on their backs and went through enough different evolutions to make the impossible task of carrying the skin of Egyptian dancers performing before the old sultan. They faced the "coup de grace" and with eight-ounce gloves fastened on their mits they faced the trained négro fighter. Monday made no attempts to improve their utility of their efforts in trying to land a jab, upper-cut or swing on his body. After four rounds of such work-out, the next mull Monday is a Columbus negro, who having spent a number of years at a Chicago physical training school, persevered in his training, and in the art of handling his fists and body, and today, with his 158 pounds is doubtless the best boxer for his men who are training under him will attest to the fact that he is an able instructor. He will engage an Atlanta negro, weighing 165 pounds, in a boxing contest at the Negro Ongo Fellow's hall on Ninth street on next month, and although admitting that he is the capitalist predicting victors for himself. BASEBALL AT GALVESTON, TEX. Baseball is to go good in Texas this season. Manager E. S. K. King, of the Galveston Black Jacks, would like to hear from Rube Foster's Chicago club. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER C. T. Taylor's fast set of ball tossers, St. Louis and Kansas City. Here is a play in Texas league parks: Dallas, San Antonio, Waco, Ft. Worth, Houston, Beaumont and Dallas. Beaumont and Dallas are 11 and closes in September. Regards to Otto Bolder, Leroy Grant and Joe Williams. My friends write me many times. Elveston Brewing Co., Elveston, Texas. WEST BADEN, INDIANA. Sprudels Opens April 15th—Jim Taylor, Captain. The famous Spruce Bum will open April 15th, and no doubt play Salem or Bedford April 23rd. Jim Taylor has conceived a new team from Fort Wayne about the 10th. The Spruds will have some well-known players, amongst whom will be: Simpson Jones, Bimpson Blackwell, Dandy, Miller, White, Brown, Casey, Harrison Hocker and many others. Manager Rogers would like the boys to report between the 15th and 20th of April, but the report from May 1st will not be used. Those wishing a try-out may report on the 15th and will be given 15 days to make good. During this time they will be furnished and board free, but no transportation. WILBERFORCE CHAMPION OF TRI ANGULAR LEAGUE—WINS BOTH SIDES OF QUESTION OVER LINCOLN AND UNION. University Birthday defeated both Lincoln and Virginia Union in a three-peat, and the University defeated Brooklyn, New York City, March 30th. The defeat of the debate was, Resolved, "That the Military and Naval Resources of the United States Should Be Promptly and Substantially Enforced in the State and Met Virginia Union at Wilberforce. Lincoln debated Wilberforce in Brooklyn, Virginia and Lincoln contested in New York. Lincoln defended the negative side of the question, the visitors upheld the affirmative. The debate in Brooklyn was staged at the Bridge Street Church, where the students were invited to Burch, representing Wilberforce, secured a unanimous decision over L. H. G. Hill, Jr., at Wilberforce, Messrs. H. W. Sheppard and C. E. Hunter won by a two-to-one victory, Messrs. Johnson and C. H. Thompson representing Virginia Union. By winning both of these debates Wilberforce was victorious on both sides of the question. All of the debates were extremely interesting, and all the teams deserve a place in the tournament which they handled their respective sides. More cordial relationships have been established between the institutions and the players before, and arrangements have been made for a continuation of the league. 1916-Season Opens-1916 Chicago Unions and Rothschilds Rumped Nine Innings Score 4 to 4 (By Dave Wyatt.) Special to The Freeman. Rothschilds, s. R. H. P.O. A. E. Murphy, cf. 1 R. H. P.O. A. E. Dimon, ss. 1 2 3 3 Bumm, f. 2 0 1 0 Warner, l. 0 12 0 2 Flynn, rf. 1 1 0 1 An 3b. 1 0 1 0 Bumm, b. 2 0 2 0 Singer, c. 0 1 7 3 Franz, p. — 0 0 0 0 Totals 4 7 27 12 2 Union Giants, R. H. P.O. A. E. Bingham, cf. 0 0 0 0 0 Ramsey, lf. 1 0 0 4 2 Bumm, b. 2 0 2 0 Singer, cf. 0 1 7 3 Franz, p. — 0 0 0 0 Peters, ss. 0 4 0 0 McAdoo, 1b. 0 0 7 0 Ramsey, lf. 1 0 4 3 Bluett, 2b. 1 2 5 2 Majors, p. 1 0 6 2 Brown, p. 0 0 2 0 Coleman, c. 1 0 3 2 Totals 4 6 27 15 0 Rothschilds 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 Union Giants 1 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 Two-base hits—Flynn, Warner. Struck on Bumm, f. 2 0 0 0 2 0 4 Brown, b. 3 0 three-base Bases on balls—Off Franz, 2 off Brown, 3 off Majors, 3. Double plays—Greene, Grettet and McAdoo; Van, Simon and Warner, Umpire—Mr. Cusack. Time: 2:20 Leo Patterson Wins from Eddie Sanders. (By Ed Rogers.) WEST BADEN, April 3.—Promoter Beacheam pulled one of the best boxing show ever at the Springs Opera House March 28th, in his matching of six good boys, for the regular admirers. Leo Patterson won from Eddie San ders, of Chicago, in the main go, which was staged for ten rounds. Eddie is the first round winner ever boxed at the Springs Opera House. It looked as though Patterton was staged for about all in as early as the third round, but a few who think he would have came back for the ninth, had not been able to do it, the towl just as the bell rang. Eddie had taken an awful beating in the eighth and he say the "towl" was the right idea. Patterton is undoubtedly a little biting, only lost but one decision in the final round. He decided to Leo Johnson at St. Louis, in eight rounds. There are quite a few he thinks Patterton is Johnson's equal if he thinks Vine is given a 15 or 20-round foil. Pattling Vine and Kid Snead, of Louisville, was the first round and for a few rounds there seemed to be no scrap coming. But Vine foiled him and again in the third, when Snead quite claiming Referee Burl Smith was giving these foils. There was no doubt of a foil, but it was very unintentional, as Vine is a very decent boxer. Young Creamo and Young Walcott might be called a "real fight." Creamo was the aggressor and used his upper arm to block Walcott bleeding in the second round. Walcott showed he could fight and Walcott was then with Creamo at his first opportunity. JOE FOX WILL MEET BILLIE McCLURE. Ten Round Engagement at West Bader Joe Fox, the undisputed colored bantam champion, is to box Billie McClure Baden, Ind. Joe was defeated by McClure in 1913 when he was weighing in and couldn't beat him or can't be beat under 116 or 118 pounds. Joe is confident that he can beat McClure now, even if the latter is not in the finals. McClure nati and challenge Fattie McClure, who is constantly stating in The Freeman is doing in Cincinnati, wanted to hear him and he backed out. The champion would like to hear from O. R. Bess and chase him and chase. Now that he has started out to box all corners, watch him. Care of Hotel Secor, Toledo, Ohio. WOMEN AT PRIZE FIGHTS—NOT FOR JOHN L. SULLIVAN. BOSTON. April 3—John L. Sullivan does not like the idea of women going to prize fights. "I want here," John L. says, "would you want your wife to go to a prize fight? Would you even want her to want to go? No, of course you would lose things in women that are so much better than what we men have in us. "I wouldn't want my wife to see a girl, but I wouldn't exactly know why, but I'm mighty wouldn't want her there, and it goes against my grain to see other women there. Boxing has always been considered a sport, and I think it always will be." TEDDY COME BACK. Special to The Freeman. Teddy, dear Teddy, do come back to us, For Villa has raided us Teddy, old boy, and cannons are booming afar. Our boys on the border have all broken And are now seeking Villa in vain, We would call dear Teddy, if you would consider To come back and lead us again. Now Woodrow was great when at Princeton he sat And taught boys to read and to write. But he is small and still smaller he grows. When it seems that a war is in sight. But he must not be too hard on Wood- ward. As he shines in a far different light. He is trained in training he learned when a boy, When mother said, son, do not fight. A regiment, dear Colonel, is waiting for you And it's filled with your rough rider horse. boys The Tenth and Tenth Cavalry boys are here too boys And you know they are soldiers, not toys, So Teddy, you see what a pickle we're in Now, please help us out, just once more and place our name back on the high shelf of fame. For then you'll our honor restore. I know the old adage all of us claim That "Has-beens can never come back." But Teddy, we know that you are a live wire, And I am changing this old joke on the rack. Now Teddy, old friend, let by-gones be forgot, Just come back and lead us again. I know poor old Woodrow would gladly give To a man who's the leader of men. —T. T. Wendell, Lexington, Ky. WONDERS AGAIN AT HAVEN INST. MERIDIAN, MISS. Special to The Freeman. Dr. E. Howard made a trip to W. Cox where he was cared for Hon. W. Cox who is quite ill. Mr. Wayne Cox is one of Mississippi's greatest businessmen. He has been quite a number of weeks. At this time he is quite low. Mr. Floyd Brantley, one of Meridian's young men, he is visiting relatives. Angelo College vs. Haven Institute played two interesting games of base ball at the fair grounds Friday and Saturday. First day's score to 3 is 2 to 1 in favor of Tongaulo. The Fisk Jubilee singers quartette will sing at the court house April 11th. Meridian Colored Choral Study Class. Mr. Y. Hutsona, the colored tailor, putting out a nice line of spring goods. The magical "wonder" will entertain at Haven Inst., Friday night, each Haven life is great, always giving something new. Dr. S. L. Martin, Green and Wonders reported having had a finn time New Orleans Quite a number of Meridianids visited the carnival. Do not forget to call at Howard's drug store for the Freeman each week. The Nut Club is still meeting every Sunday evening at 7 o'clock at the usual place. 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The waists finished with white picot edge are also charming. Besides white there are Nile greens, flame reds and exquisite shades of rose, all at $5 —Third floor. Miss Alma Alexander is very ill at her home. 523 North West street. The Needle Craft Club held its meeting Tuesday evening with Mrs. Emma Hicks, at her home. Mrs. Hulalda McColl, East Wyoming street, who has been ill for two weeks, is much improved. Mrs. Lulu Butcher, in Douglass street, was hostess to the Friends Club last Wednesday afternoon. A large number of guests attended the Bakehouse on the Pythian Castle Hall last Friday evening. The Mary G. Evans Club was the guest of Mrs. M. E. McClure last Tuesday at her home in Alvord street. Mrs. Harry Larson, Boulevard street, to visit her sister at Madison, Ind., her former home. Mrs. Harry Radcliff was hostess to the Topa Cluster Club last Thursday afternoon at her home in Highland street. Professor of Home of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Brown, on his recent visit to Indianapolis. Mr. George Abrams, who has been ill at his home on West North Street, for which he was recovered and is able to be out again. Mr. George Spears, of 1140 Columbia avenue, will spend Sunday in Jeffersonville, Ind., visiting his mother, Mrs. Jus Mrs. Gertrude B. Hill will leave this week for her annual visits to the organizations of the Eastern Star of which she is Grand Worthy Matron. She will be attending Mrs. Josephine Townsend, the celebrated caterer of Greencastle, Ind., who came to the city last Friday to serve a banquet for the Freeman force, returned to her home on Monday. The key, G. G. Goffer, presiding elder of the District of the A. M. E. Church, has recovered from injuries received in a fall several weeks ago, and conducted the quarterly meeting last Sunday at Portland, Ind. The president of which Mrs. W. E. Brown is the president, met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Janie Hodge, in Fayette street, at which time plans were considered for the recital to be given by Mr. Rowland and Mrs. Janie Hodge, principal of the Frederick Douglass school, left Friday last week for a ten days' visit in Sedalia, N. C., where she will be the guest of Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, principal and the Palmer Memorial Institute, of Sedalia. Mr. Lawn Cox, formerly of Lebanon, Indiana, died at his home in North West street after a long illness. His funeral was held Monday at 2 o'clock from the home. Two daughters, a son and wife attended, friends from Lebanon attended his funeral. YOUNG ARTIST MAKING GOOD. The friends of John Wesley Hardrick, colored artist, will be glad to know that he will open a studio Monday on the third Friday of the month. His work in high school attracted the attention of Otto Stark, who encouraged him to attend the John Horron Institute, where he is a faculty member, making a specialty of portrait painting. He has two portraits on exhibition now at the art institute, and one at Lieber's, which have attracted much attention. MR. A. H. GODARD WILL SPEAK— Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Levinson is Ready with the New Spring Hats New Ideas in Endless Variety, and the usual Levinson Supeg- Value at the usual interesting PRICE $2 LEVINSON THREE STORES 37 M. Penn. St. 41 S. Ill. Mkt. & Ill. St. Order by mail, we send 'em by Parcel Post Roberts, "The Ministers," Mr. George Stewart, "The Newspapers," Mr. Lucas McCormick, "The Times," Mr. Shaeton, "The Citizen," Mr. Miller responded to these toasts of welcome in his imitative manner. Dr. W. E. Brown, whom he joined while in the city, asked to master the. The association's basket ball team continued its winning streak and further Kentucky and Ohio, by defeating Dayton, Friday night, 47 to 7, at home and then journeying to Cincinnati, Saturday and Kentucky and Ohio, by defeating home courts, 37 to 24. The Dayton boys were completely outclasses and at times were completely bewildered by the cleverness of the players. George Hazzard, considered by many—one of the fastest forwards in this section of the country, was on the scoring end of the game, and the most brilliantly undoubtedly the most brilliant executed on these floors in many years. The guarding of Petitford Bryant and Kentucky accounts in a very large measure for the inability of the Dayton boys to score. About 300 enthusiastic fans witnessed the game. The Cincinnati game, was the star of the Cincinnati game, and it was his all around playing that prevented our boys from running up the fence. In April 14th of April when a return game is to be played here with the Cincinnati team. MR. GEORGE G. SIMMONS ENTERTAINS. Messrs. George L. Knox and Thomas Wallace Swann Guests of Honor. Mr. George G. Simmons, foreman of The Freeman's composing room, entertained the members of the Freeman force and a third, other street, the evening of March 31. The guests of honor were Mr. George L. Knox, the publisher, and Mrs. Thomas Wallace Swann, the manager of the plc. There were also present were: Messrs. Elwood C. Knox, manager; William M. Lewis, editor; Caas, S. Hunter, of the composing room; Mr. Arche Greathouse; Joseph H. Baughman, music and a card game were features. The menu was of such excellence that it began the theme at the table and has been repeated. The fine line of saturables, other things in accordance and which made for a feast that was worthy of note. It was the common remark that Mr. George G. knew how to dinner. The dinner was by Mrs. Josephine Townsend, cateress of Greencastle, Ind. She was assisted by Miss Lenina B. Smith, who were invited a vote of thanks for their service. Mr. George L. Knox acted as toast master, and through his generalship there was a great success in making Mr. Swann, who has been to Europe, was full of information, and had the happy faculty of getting it out. Then the faculty of the school of the faculty was enjoyed; and then the editor who dwelt on the locale of the occasion. Others had something to say, thus concluding that the faculty of all concerned, Mr. George L. was in the happiest mood, making fitting talks all along the line. Mr. George L. was delivered the guests to their homes in his touring car. MADAME MEADOWS' SPIRITUAL IST CHURCH. Madame Meadows had a very large crowd Monday night consisting of both white and colored people, and many others. She had a lack of seats. She gave ninety messages from the past and all were recognized. She makes every one welcome to her meeting, which is held from 8:30 to 10:30 every Monday evening. SUPREME COUNCIL OF SCOTTISH RITE MASONS TO MEET HERE. Indianapolis Selected As the Seat of the Convocation in Deference to Growth of Order in the Great West Dr. Furniss in Charge of the Local Entertainment Committee. The 36th annual session of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons of the Northern Masonic Institute held in Indianapolis, Ind., May 7, 8 and 9. This powerful organization embraces Masons who have taken the 32d degree, the highest degree in Masonry, and is the only Masonic institution held in its jurisdiction. The organization has a large membership in each of the northern states. This session is the second to be held away from the regular meeting-place in Indianapolis, where the chance to the increasingly large number of Masons in the far and middle West that Indianapolis was selected as the seat of the convocation this year. Constantine B. C. C. is the only Masonic entertain the organization in the royal fashion that always characterizes the people of the Hoosier capital. The regular business session is immersed with joyful and enjoyable social features, including a banquet. On Sunday, May 7, at 8 p. m., a special divine service will be held at Bethel A. M. E. church, when the William H. E. church will deliver a special prepared for the occasion. The Supreme Council will attend this service, escorted by the Massive body of the clergy, will mark opening of the executive and business sessions, who conferring at degree congratulations, and will open the banquet by the Constantine Consistory will be held. Tuesday the Supreme Council will hear reports and wind up the routine of the body, close of the body will be treated to a bird's-eye view of the numerous points of glance at the Indianapolis, with a glance at the beautiful city, spots of the city, and a survey of the business and industrial development shown by both races. On christmas, on Sunday the Supreme Council will visit Detroit, Mich., as the guests of the Wolverine Consistory of that Valley, a cordial invitation to make the journey Many prominent men from various portions of the country will be in attendance. Richard K. Rieckards of Detroit, Most Pulsant Sovereign Grand Commander; William H. Miller of Philadelphia, Grand Secretary; Richard K. Rieckards of Minister to Haiti; U. G. Powell, of Massachusetts; R. H. Weeks, of Delaware; J. M. Morris, of Minneapolis, Minn.; Richard K. Rieckards of Minister to Towka, A. A. J. Franklin, of Portland, Gre; William Copeland and Charles E. Gordon, of Ohio; T. D. Warsaw, of many others of equal national importance. Dr. Sumner A. Furniss, Grand Minister of State in the Supreme Council, one of the best-known and most popular physicians and public-spirited citizens in the Hoosier commonwealth, has active charge of the arrangements for the entertainment world, which is itself a guarantee that the world will be satisfactorily done. BLUE GRASS OF KENTUCKY. Kentucky Negro Educational Association to Hold Session in Louisville April 19-22—Amanda Smith Hospital Benefit Program at the Court House a Great Success—President G. P. Russell, of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute Gets Appropriation from the Legislature, the Only One in the State—State Superintendent V. O. Gilbert and Mrs. L. B. Fouse, Delivered Eloquent Addresses at the Mt. Sterling Commencement — Hon. Phil. H. Brown Attended G. O. P. Meeting. Prof. E. E. Reed, principle of the Bowling Green high school, secretary of the Kentucky Nero Education association has the following appeal to the Kentucky Board of Education to the campaign for the "big meeting" of the Kentucky Negro Educational Association, to 22.11.16. As we go to the mail with this letter we go with the assurance that we have on hand a record breaking meeting among colored teachers in Kentucky. We form us that the Seventh District will roll up a total enrollment of 150. Prof. Guthrie writes that the Second District is strong. Prof. Todd predicts an enrollment of 100 from the District. The indications are that the Fifth District will have a year over year. These reports carry us past the 500 mark with less than half the dis- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Exhibits: At our last meeting we had a workshop on literature work. We are planning for a greater display this year. Accordingly we suggest that you do not fall to the temptation to teach your children you have taught your boys and girls to do. Bring something big, or little, to the classroom and explain what your boys and girls are doing. Special visits: The Y. M. C. A. will visit your school who wear the badges of the association. A special trip is arranged for your school. The principal of the public schools invites you to see their schools. To see the workings of the great schools louisville is worth the trip to Louisville. State Supt. V. O. Gilbert and Mrs. L. B. Fouse, Spoke at Mt. Sterling State Supt. V. O. Gilbert, of Frankfort, spoke at the commencement at Mt. Sterling public school of which he is a class-mate of the writer. He is doing some real tangible work for the youths of this commonwealth. Professor Gilbert, a teacher of the teachers, parents, visitors and friends, gave the essentials of sending their children to school, and he told them that the university that Kentucky has given to those comprising the grand old commonwealth. He told them that did not give the same opportunity to the white and colored as Kentucky. He made a special appeal to the parish school, Mrs. L. B. Pouse, of Lexington, national president of the Medaka platform at the half century anniversary exposition at Chicago, last year. Like Webster, when words came to him he did not give the same opportunity some at the top, and in this comparison Mrs. Fouse has found at the top, her didactic appeal to the Negro She left nothing untold, and it means a great deal to be posted upon Negro She left nothing untold, and it means a great deal to be posted upon Negro She left nothing untold, and it means a great deal to be posted upon Negro Sterling seems to have been clamped over the meeting. --- President G. P. Russell, of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial In- President G. P. Russell, of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute, will speak for a few hours sojourning among friends. He has much to be proud of, including his own appropriation from the Kentucky legislature. He said: "The school is in betrayal, and it is with its many adversaries, and that here is more land being tilled since the establishment of the institution, the science, and the young men are coming up to the standard on the farm, and the young men are coming to a great commencement this June." DALLAS, TEXAS, NEWS Freeman Headquarters, 2922 Cochran Street. Phone, Haskell 6956. By Col. J. G. Griffin. The election will hold them for a while. The men of the race must be chosen. The women must be done to save our boys. Give these loose women out of the public office a chance to race are the greatest hunters. The Dallas Express Publishing Company is now in their new home, corner of 10th Street. Mrs. Annie Johnson has recently moved to 2809 Gaston avenue, where she will spend all purposes in housekeeping, and her many patrons for her growing dress-making and cutting trade. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are now at home, and their home in South Dallas. Mr. John L. Jones will present that classic play and drama of Daphne and Pythias with the Star of the show, full cast of actors, special scenery and wardrobe to stage this play, have already been ordered, and will be full cast of actors are overrun and the ladies are going to look their best in the latest models. The box seat sale is now going on and the ladies are formed that this play should be seen by every court of Calantha Knight of Pythias and members of all other trafarieties in the city. All are cordially The officers of the Walters, Porters and Cooks of the city are Messrs. William Norris, presiding, Jackson, Henry William, telephone, Phone main 3745; Jesse Shackles, assistant secretary; William Johnson, treasurer; Howard Keenan, auditor; William Crawford, and La Greene, chaplain, and a complete roster and members who meet for business every Friday night, in their rooms and on the street around very slow to some people. These days of unrest among the loyal ones of the order. The remains of Mr. Abson Cowan were found in a short illness. He was one of the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Clabe Cowan. Mr. Jim Crittenton, the well-known son of Mr. Abson Cowan, 210 Lane street, where he welcomes his friends to call and eat with him daily. A. R. Pryor lost $4.15 in a miserable way while attending the annual K. of P. services at Bethel A. M. Church Sunday week ago. A. R. Pryor of Ardmore Okla, spent a while here at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Mattie Linley, 1716 Marilla street, the past week when she were initiated into three of the K. of ...The Ballard Ice Cream Co... ICE CREAM AND FRUIT ICES Phohes 410 315 N. Alabama St Home Office 308-313 Majestic Bld., Indianapolis, Ind. issues an up-to-date Health and Accident Policy on weekly payments. We guarantee this company.—The Freeman. Enables you to have your house wired for very small cost. Let us explain our plan. P. lodges in a joint initiation last Thursday night. Mr. Will McCain, formerly of Dallas, bachelor in Greenwich, CT, here while visiting among his friends the past week. Mr. Will Sanders, a business man hired by the church for over three years, passed away last Friday night at his home, 1017 North Knight street. He was a financial memorial member of Old Oak Lodge No. 6992 of this city, who had charge of the funeral. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the church. He was a dertakers, of Dallas. His two sisters, a brother and his two sons, James R. and Rachel Sanders, accompanied the memorial service to burial last Sunday. They have the sympathy of a host of friends here and throughout the state. The baptist convention that was presented on Monday night of last week at Macedonia Baptist church is the talk of the metropolis. The members of the baptist community asked to repeat it at an early date. Mr. and Mrs. Granville Lacey and family now reside at 2111 Hall street. Their many friends will be made welcome. All parents who are interested in their boys becoming a members of the law can call at The Freeman Headquarters, 2922 Cochran street, any Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock and have them enroll their name and begin, as the matriculated for the securing of their uniforms. Mr. and Mrs. Sid Balden have recently moved to 2300 Thomas avenue, enroll their name and begin, as the matriculated for the securing of their uniforms. Mr. and Mrs. Sid Balden have recently moved to 2300 Thomas avenue, enroll their name and begin, as the matriculated for the securing of their uniforms. Mrs. Wm. J. Harris, of Chicago, Ill., is here caring and looking after the treatments of her sick husband, corner Fairmount and Jailett streets, who are matriculated for the securing of their trading with him. Mr. J. B. Shanks, of Ferris, has opened up a grocery and market business on Wilson street, and all the men in the city are matriculated do their trading with him. Mr. Shanks is a cousin of Mr. Ed. Morgan, the plumber. We appear from the large number of mock trials that are being held in the metropolis recently, that we should have some colored lawyers to defend against them, and that usually getting in the clutches of the law. The hard-beating rain did not keep the test between Terrell, Dallas and Corsicana, at the city hall last Friday night, where the above cities were held in high schools, and electrified the hundreds of people present. All enjoyed and was hard for the judges to decide who was entitled to the best honors. Tuesday's election was a puzzle to soothe the bar of important changes that called for the most careful consideration. The race for segregation of the race has been segregated every since emancipation appears to the many whites who were CAFE DE LUXE NEWLY REMODELED. Up-to-date service. Meals, lunches and seafood. Tables for ladies and gentlemen at all times. Music that features 2400% Main street, Dallas, Texas. POOL AND DOMINO PARLOR. Pool and Domino Parlor—Where you meet and greet your friends and have a nice time. The vortisor sport. Reading room. 2415 Elm street, S. M. T. building. J. M. Tolbert, Proprietor, Dallas, Texas. New modern brick flats, 2612½ Jullie rooms, hall, electric lighted, hot and cold water, hath and all the conveni- lence housekeeping. Phone main 6483 Wilson, proprietress, Dallas, Texas. LITTLE GEM BARBER SHOP. Bath Rooms and Penny Laundry. Quail work and service that please. Bathroom services. 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