The Freeman
Saturday, April 29, 1916
Indianapolis, Indiana
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THE FREEMAN
AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND
A NATIONAL
ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER
PULLMAN COMPANY'S LATEST MOVE
It Places the Negro and Polock Car Cleaners Side by Side in Domestic Service.
THE EXAMPLD A BLOW TO ORGANIZED LABOR
Is not Generally Believed that the Company will Either Abandon or Gradually Eliminate the Colored Employees from their New Occupation—Some of the Inside Facts of the Recent Garrick Theatre Incident in Which Prominent Colored Citizens had Trouble in Obtaining their Seats.
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VOLUME XXIX.
NUMBER 18
PULLMAN COMPANY
It Places the Negro and Po-
Side in Dom
THE EXAMPLD A BLOW
It is not Generally Believed that the Cor-
Eliminate the Coored Employees from
side Facts of the Recent Garrick Th
ored Citizens had Trouble in Obtaini
(By Sylvester Russell.)
THE GARRICK THEATRE INCIDENT.
On Saturday, April 15th, an article appeared in the Chicago Weekly Review an incident which occurred at the Garlick Theatre, published in the Chicago Journal, that William B. Hudlum, a member of the Appomattox Club, had purchased tickets for the play himself, wife and sister, Mr. Thompson, an employee of the Chicago Board of Trade, and was held up when they presented their tickets by attachments to the theatre and the theater's website. The week following I commented in a general way on happenings of the kind which I herein re-produce, quoted as follows:
The Colored gentleman who bought some seats for the Garrick Theatre and then had some trouble in getting his seat or him back in history. The man may have passed for white to get the tickle if he had been black to may have passed for overweight to just reasoning of the argument, hence the badge is in the case. All white people are not prejudiced but their sympathy does not override the condition who do not recognize the condition which had caused a lingering flame of mischief. Single handed fights against just matters of prejudice. The best and most intelligent white people of North especially, do not applaud the nation. The most intelligent Colored people see it that way. There is nothough not nothing. But a coral method of punishment. The successful Negro is an eyesore to poor white men and the only cordial respect. The situation is showy. Some colored People think they are too good to be publicly identified and to be respected and go where they are not wanted, that is the use? It is far better to humble seat than to bother to be superior to someone supreme recognition came by not for the race question by friction, which stands for an example. The Grand stands for good equivalent. Why not go there?
Ther. Mr. and Mrs. Hudunl on Easter Sunday coming from church and was taken to talk about the matter. I assured Mr. Hudunl that I had only commented on the matter as a problem without any reflection upon him personally or the party, as the man were used. And I assured him that he has a perfect right to buy seats in the orchestra and to I auntown theatre, he has desires, and to Mr. Hudunl intimated that his father was not altogether single handed. One of the members of the Board of Trade, he has the Garrick Theatre to see "Experience," stating that the play is instructive. That Hudunl is very light in complexion and could easily basken for white. His hair is straight on a chestnut color. His wife is of a dark brown complexion, but it is
Y'S LATEST MOVE
lock Car Cleaners Side by
estic Service.
TO ORGANIZED LABOR
company will Either Abandon or Gradually
in their New Occupation—Some of the In-
cetrate Incident in Which Prominent Col-
ing their Seats.
Y'S LATEST MOVE
Colock Car Cleaners Side by
Lestic Service.
TO ORGANIZED LABOR
company will Eliminate Abandon or Gradually
in their New Occupation—Some of the In-
theatre Incident in Which Prominent Col-
ing their Seats.
(not reflection of either parties' color
that I mention the facts. I am solving
the problem of conditions, as they
exist, wherein the Negro race is con-
fronted by ignorant prejudiced poo-
white people. The intelligent white
men, some of them, who own the theat-
res, have the same condition to fight.
Just for instance, I was given
an order to see Miss Bush, the actress, by
the white proprietor of the Grand Theat-
re. To my surprise, the Colored stage
managers held the order up, but I have
not rebelled. I would not like to see
the poor misinformed fellow lose his
job. In the Hudson case the Defender
demands an apology or discharge of the
guilty party.
Mr. and Mrs. William Sandusky spent Sunday in Maceo visiting friends. Miss Ordella Ford spent the past week with her parents at Veltington, Ky.
Myrtle L. Moorman, after attending left Saturday for Chicago, IL, where she will spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. T. H. Lyle. Mrs. Sandusky spent Saturday and Sunday in Frankfort, Ky.
Mrs. Sallie Saulsbury was called to her to be at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Isabel Humbal, who is very ill.
The teachers of this city and county spent the week at the K. N. E. A. Most of them returned Sunday night feeling greatly at the many interesting sessions of the association. Miss L. L. Coleman, after attending the K. N. E. A. at Louisville, a few days with her parents before returning to take up her work in this county.
Amelia Wheatley spent last week in Louisville visiting her son, Mr. John Allan Wheatley. Mr. John Allan Wheatley to Louisville Wednesday morning to attend the wedding of her nephew, Mr. John Allan Babbage.
Katie Dusom spent Saturday and Sunday visiting friends at Rome, Ky.
Mrs. Lacy Bradshaw who has been ill for some time is able to be out again. Desdamala Johnson who has been ill for several weeks is reported here. Katie Mal Sampson is yet very ill.
Mrs. Sallie Fields is ill at her home.
The marriage of Miss Edna Mai Ford and Mr. Hawes Howard, which took place in April 19th, was quite a surprise to their many friends. The ceremony was perplexing, but the Miss Hattie Daniel in the presence of only a few friends. The music was very lively. The marriage was a very quiet affair, owing to a recent bereavement in the family of the groom. The music was also a tribute to Mr. and Mrs Isaac Ford and is also a teacher of Davies county. Mr. Howard is a very loving husband to vington neighborhood. After spending a few days in Louisville they resided to their home at Yelvington Sunday.
CREAM CITY NEWS.
JOHNSTOWN, PA.
J. F. Johnson, proprietor of Wayside Inn, and connected with Cambria Steel general office, will be in search of colored men. The employees of the above company are enjoying a ten per cent. raise which increases the common interest to create an hour. This company is now offering the greatest, opportunity to colored men in all departments in its history. Room are being prepared for all Cambria Steel Company men. Come! Men are in demand. All safety first methods are used.
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OWENSBORO, KY.
(By H. Jones.)
LOUISVILLE. KY.—(Special.)—The Kentucky Negro Educational Association, conceived here at the temple of the Thirteenth and Broadway A. M. E. Zion church, where the national conference of teachers were present to witness the occasion. Little was said on account of a defunct treasury, President F. M. Wood of Paris made a pleasure trip to California, $1000 to teachers' expense, notwithstanding the fact that President Wood refused to pay a lease after standing over a year. Further comment along this line in another issue will follow. Some of the most prominent contructors on speakers on the program were as follows: Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Washington, D. C. Dr. C. J. W. Hall, Worcester, Mass.; Prof. T. C. Tarbell, New York city; Dr. G. Stanley Hall, Worcester, Mass.; Prof. T. C. L. Reed, Louisville, Ky. The election of officers of the association was held at a logical time. The officers elected Louisville, president; Prof. E. R. Eeed, of Bowling Green, secretary; Missurer; Prof. T. Moore, Bambridge, vice president; Rev. J. E. Wood, of Danville, W. F. Blanton, of Newport, directors.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1916.
YOUR CUP.
DISEASE: SPREADING.
HOUSE FLY
CUP OF LIFE
WHAT I'M NOW
BEFORE THEY
HAVE A CHANCE
TO RAISE UMSTEEN
MILLION FAMILIES
OF BANDITS
Kentucky Negro Educational Association Successful Thirty-seventh Annual Session Closed—Booker T. Washington's Nephew, Col. R. C. Simmon, Eloquent as the Coming Wizard—Western and Eastern Kentucky Normal Summer Schools—Secretary F. O. Dillon of the 125,000 Pythian Temple—K. of P. Chancellor Race at a High Ebb—A. M. E. Zion Conference Here May 3d.
the simple lived community. The encouragement, the inspiration, the assistance, the support, the scholarship, and the sympathizing May Church Terrell; the logical and oratorical phraseology of Dr. J. W. E. Bowen; the bravery and the bravery in his race a chance and a fair play in all the great, good avenues of life, will be instilled in him. Kentucky, where it shall be instilled into the souls of every Negro boy and girl, and shall spread as a leaven to raise and衬提 their ideals.
Col. Roscoe C. Simmons is pictured as a wizard by the "Torchlight." All the souls of Negro boys and girls being done by Col. Roscoe C. Simmons Of course, the election of Major R. R. Simmons was a satisfaction, but the successor to the laa. Booker T. Washington's work in making Col. Roscoe Conkling Simmons, the greatest natural orator since Frederick Douglas. Everywhere he goes in Oxford, people create crowds of people to listen to him. In Louisville it would be well if all the people would make a hero out of him. Of course, the jealousy of his hold on the people, and
MR. F. C. DILLON
Secretary Pythian Temple, Louisville, Ky.
try to talk about him, but Col. Simmons, who has a big mind, but not a big head, pays no attention to them. The colored people of the State know that he himself made more friends for them among the white people than all the important bugs put together. After Col. Simmons had spoken recently in Louisville to 2,000 people, the Roy J. E. Wood wrote an editorial on him in the Torchlight. This is what he said.
Roscoe Succeeds Wizard.
"When a Moses is mustered out of service there is always a Joshua to believe that the God who makes no mistakes has held in reserve for this helpfulness, kindness, justice, faith, hope and love for both races, a Rosso shows in his writings and addresses that he has a vision. He is a man of wisdom and power, and an orator. He can control men. With Simmons in the arena, the good work now begun will continue in the summation. Joshua to continue the work of Moses, Solomon to take the lead, David, Elisha to take up Elijah's mantle, and Roscoe Conkling to push for the campaign in inaugurated by the
Patrick in New Orleans Times-Picayune
PROF. C. L. TIMBERLAKE ELECTED
LECTOR AT BALEIGH, N. C.
Prof. C. L. Timberlake, author of "Household Ethics and Industrial Training," and author of the proud recipient of a notice that he has been elected on the faculty. It is not known whether this person will be upon his election, the position or not. His friends are felicitating him upon his election, and he is on the arena of oratory. He has spoken in nearly every principal city of Kenya and has held several lucrative positions.
Prof. J. A. Hubbert's Party at Pythian Temple, Dining Parlor.
Prof. J. A. Hubbert, a graduate of State Normal at Frankfurt, and popular in the city, was the host of a party of the elites, Mrs. D. E. Reed of Frankfurt chaperoned the party, and Louise Reed, teacher at the K. N. & I. L. and the fascinating Mrs. Elizabeth Watson of Detroit, Mich., and of the party of the acquaintances of Lagrance. The menu consisted of five courses. Prof. Hubbert's popularity among his old acquaintances is great. He gave another party, with all misses very attractive in the persons of the party. He held the Helm of Owensboro, Mr. M. C. Williams, Des Moines, Ia.; Aphinay Hines of Frankfurt. Five courses were served very deliciously and every one was etaled.
Pythianism in Kentucky Grand Chancellor Roe Near a Climax.
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NEWS OF THE NATION'S METROPOLIS
The Afro-American Christian Church Preparing for Big Convention to be Held in New Port News, Va.
REV. S. A. HOWELL INTERESTED IN MOVEMENT
REV. S. A. HOWELL INTERESTED IN MOVEMENT
Young Colored Men Doing Well as Mechanical Dentist—Conduct Dental Laboratory in this City—Rev. W. A. Deane, Missionary of the Zion Chureh in South America, Here for General Conference—Jefferson H. Davis Opens First Class Rooming House Suitable for Students who Visit Here in Summer.
Allen's Nations' News Bureau, [this unique field, and with such brill-
Rev. Howell, who is the president of the convention, said that the coming week that there would be many grave and vital problems that will come up for discussion, the next two years, corresponds to the general conference of the other churches. Along with the vital organization the organization is engaged in helpful work affecting the civic and moral uplift of the race in the organization is concentrating on is the establishment of school for the training of girls to be located near the bank. The modelled after the work of Hampton and Tuskegee. Twenty-two acres of the race in the organization will begin soon. Rev. Howell stated that this well be one of the most important projects in the building will begin soon. Rev. Howell stated that this well be one of the most important projects in the building will begin soon. Rev. Howell is one of the big men of affairs of the race in the South, and for twenty years has been a member of the race which is one of the largest of the connection. The church was practically founded by seven members. The membership has grown to 500. Together with several other missions that have the same relationship with the ship will probably reach 1,000, with a following of at least 3,000. Rev. Howell is the founder of the first Negro bank in Newport News, of which he is the president of the bank. He is the work of the bank is R. H. Spivley, T.
Young Colored Men Doing Well As Mechanical Dentists.
One of the unique branches that the young men of the race have entered and is making good is the field of dentistry, which is helping to be one of the most lucrative fields of the day. One of the most creditable enterprises conducted by The Harlem Dental Laboratory at 77 W. 131st street. The proprietors of the laboratory are C. F. Moore and J. F. Moore. The men are well versed in their line and have long and successful experiences as dentists. They are making a change in the dental profession and are building up a splendid trade. They are doing work for the leading and most successful dentists of this country.
When your correspondent called at their office last week he found in the office a young man, a businessman, and one of the most successful young men of the race. Mr. Moore was busy building a laboratory and ushered your correspondent through the laboratory where he found a well equipped chemical laboratory. He was having specimens of the work that is done at the office, and it is neat and finished. The specimens of the work is well educated. He was born in Brooklyn and educated at the Boys High School. He having school Mr. Moore entered the dental office of G. J. and H. W. Schriber, where he remained or was in the dental office of J. T. Rhine. In these offices Mr. Moore gained his work and owns a comfortable home at 817 Samuel street, Jamica, and promised a boy, who will graduate from the public school in Brooklyn sometime in June. He took two young pups of the race entering
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in Church Preparing for Big
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ERESTED IN MOVEMENT
Manual Dentist—Conduct Dental Labora-
tion, Missionary of the Zion Church in South
ce—Jefferson H. Davis Opens First Class
s who Visit Here in Summer.
(this unique field, and with such brilli-
tant prospects before them. The dental
men will conduct by these two young
men to meet a long fell need on the
part of the race in this city.
Rev. W. A. Deane Back From South America.
Jefferson H. Davis Opens First Class Rooming House.
In order to meet the needs of the students who come to this city each summer, we have various institutions in this city as well as car management strangers who desire firsthand experience in one of the best known business men in this city, has opened two splendid business schools able for people who desire good places while in this city, Mr. Davis has opened a business and has just fitted up with all of the necessary conveniences. In talk, said that he will be respondent, Mr. Davis students and strangers from every section of the country who planned to be in this city, said that he has also made provision to give board to those who demand. He said that special rates will be given to parties of young people. He has excellent rooms for $2.00 and up.
Mr. Davis is well known in church and various circles of this city and was born in New York. A time he has been a real estate man in this city. He is active in all move-ins and is one of the moving spirits of the Washington Memorial Presbyterian Church. As pastor, Mr. Davis has his office at 73 West 131st street. Students desiring a job will go up while pursuing their studies in this city will do well to communicate with him.
Bishop Walterx Glyes Luncheon
Bishop Alexander Walters entertained at luncheon last Monday after a visit by the Rev. W. A. Deane, of South America; W. L. Offord, Cleveland G. Allen, the newspaper correspondent, and Miss Murry, the vital matters pertaining to the church and commercial uplift of the race were discussed. The luncheon was an imminent event for visitors to Bishop Walters home, who had to call to see him last Monday. The bishop will leave for general conferral next week, which meets in Louisville, Ky.
EARLINGTON, KY.
Special to THE FREEMAN
Prof. Bell, Miss Garrett and Miss
Staff, State Teachers' Association
at Loyola University.
Mary, Georgia Tally was in Barnesley
lived in the city. Canon has
moved to the country.
Several from Madisonville and Morton Gap attended the annual sermon of Hagar Chapter on the 18th. Rumor suggests Sunday in Hopkinsonville, visiting Miss Senora Craighead and Miss Ethel Lee King. Mrs. Sebree of Paducah is visiting Miss Craighead, Mrs. Lillie Springfield was in Barnesley Monday to see Mrs. Mary L. Holwell, The Star Social Club met with Mrs. Bessie Hughes Monday. Miss Georgia Buckner, our trained nurse, was in the church. All the churches were well attended Sunday. They all had excellent programs. When you are buying newspapers and reading, don't forget the Freeman boy. He will be glad to deliver newspapers. The Flower is still confined to his bed. Mrs. Mary Dumap was down town
Mrs. Mary Dunilap was down town shopping last Saturday.
Miss Ruth Drake and others from St. Louis, Missouri, went to town. Mrs. Dixie Yards of Illinois was visiting Mrs. Johnlean, left this month. Miss Lizzie Duget of Providence, who spent Easter with her sister, Mrs. Hester兰尔, left this morning to enter school.
STREATOR III
SPECIAL to The Kleeman.
Mrs. A. L. Pierce returned home Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glein has the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends in their late bereavement over the loss of their baby, who died last Wednesday. Rev. James of Joliet, Ill., preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday. L. L. Laught was in from Spring Lake Monday and says making a good, Edward Bunch, of Sheboyville, Ky., last heard of, was with his daughter, Sallie Louny. Address information to Mrs. Anna Ellis, 619 East Main street, Streator, Ill.
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“Made in U. S. A.” car with his head
full of determination to win the Sixth
International Sweepstakes Race on
the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
May 30.
Henderson is one of the youngest
drivers in the game both in age and
in experience, but neither has youth
nor his limited experience deterred
him from the ironclad vow to make
veterans do or die. ‘That he has pluck
was shown last summer when one
of his team mates gave up a race at
Burlington because of axle trouble.
Pete looked the car over, yes, the axle
was in a weakened condition, but
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chance from start to finish, so he took
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broken axle. With such indomitable
courage as this Henderson’s friends
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expect great things from him at the
wheel of a Maxwell at Indianapolis
May 20. Originally he was schedule¢
to drive a Dussenberg, but has since
joined the Prest-O-Lite racing team
‘that owns four Maxwell cars. The
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THE NATION’S CAPITAL
(By R. W. Thompson.)
‘Washington, D.C. Special.
Tt is the conkenens of opinion tha
there can be no. permanent peace Ir
the colored school# of the District un-
{i there comes @ change in the exist.
Administratiop. ‘The people have nc
Confidence in'the Bruce machine anc
the teachers are unable to do. theli
best work under the handicaps that
beset them, ‘The demand for relief or
the part of patrons, pedagogues anc
pupils is strong ‘and insistent.
yoard of education. that will be re:
sponsive to the sentiment of the
masses Is sorely. needed.
‘Through the intercession of Con:
gressman Murray Hulbert, of the 2131
New York district, Miss “Madeline A
Hawkins, of New York city, has beer
appointed as a printer's assistant ir
the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
4 granch of the ‘Preasury Department
Which prints the paper money, bonded
hecurities and stamps for the federal
government. Mr. Hulbert’s kindly. in-
terest in the matter is exceptionally
valuable from "the fact that he se-
Cured the restoration of Miss Haw-
Kins’ name to the civil service ellgible
Hist after It had beon rejected. three
times and dropped, according to the
Jaw, with the final result that she was
given an appointment.
Mr. W. D. Johnson, at one time edt.
tor of the Kentucky Standard, at
Louisville, Ky., and who served for ¢
period in’ the Department. of Agricul-
fire under the ‘Taft administration,
is now located in Naw, York elty.
Mr. Richard H. Lewis, of Detroit,
Mich, ia making ‘an admirable record
prions of the sclentine Bureaus of th
Department of Agriculture,
‘he campaign for delegates to the
Republican national convention is al
fever heat. Hogan and, Williston,
Chase and Miller and Bradshaw and
Marshall meetings are being held
nightly andthe workers for each of
the tlekets are bustling with all thet
might and main. The primaries are
to be held at a date yet to be an-
nounced... Victory is claimed by each
Of the factions. A ‘fair election 1
promised by the party managers—
Rpromised,” bear in mind.
Mr, Richard P. Green, recently. pro-
motea to a clerkship in the Treasury
Department and. who” has general
of the messenger staft of the depart-
ment, ie in South America with the
Pan-American commission, of iwhich
Secretary W. G. McAdoo isthe off
eiat head, The party Is having a fine
fime, and the visits to Rio Janeiro
Montevido, Buenos Aires were particu:
larly enjoyable. ‘This is Mr. Green's
firat trip ‘by, way of South, American
Waters, but he has made several trips
across the Atlantic to European points
having accompanied secretaries Show
Garilnfe, Gazeland other abroad. | Ne
man in the federal service has @ larger
host of influential friends than “Dick”
Green, as he ia affectionately styled by
all who know him. He has been in the
‘Treasury Department upwards of fifts
years and has served under a score o!
Secretaries. yy
Dr, W. Bruce Evans, for many year
at the head of the famous Armstrong
Manual Training School, and now en-
Baged in the practice of medicine, 1:
Contributing a’ valuable series of ar-
ticles on the early history of the col-
bored” people in. Washington to the
Washington Eagle. He has dealt very
Informingiy with. the political career
of the race in the days when the Dis-
trict enjoyed suqrage, the rise of the
public school system, and the founding
of Howard University. Dr. Evans at
& literateur is one of the most relia-
ble authorities of which the race car
Boast. rors
Rev, C,H. Stepteau has been re-
turned to the pastorate of Metropoll-
tan A. MoH. Chureh for his third year
Mise Mary V. Dickerson, a prominent
teacher at the Myrtilia Miner Norma
School, of this city, died Monday” al
Wilberforce, Ohio, where she was vis-
iting relatives. 9” >
‘Phe effort of certain school official:
to reduce Miss Sarah J. Janifer, one of
the District's most efflclent teachers
was a failure. So was the effort on the
part of the sald school officials to keep
the news In. the dark,
whe segregation law is before th
supreme Court of the United Staten I
form that will probably call for a
decision ‘fully as square-toed as that
Sehien the grandfather clause received
‘The decision will not be handed down
for some time yet, Dut the best lawyers
Say the segregation. statutes of the
Cities that have passed them will not
hold water when the constittuion is
placed beside them,
Lawyer Armond W. Scott has re.
turned. from his itinerary through
THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER.
‘Pennsylvania, New York and Mary-
land, delighted with the royal recep-
tion’ accorded him at every point by
his brother Elks." At Harrisburg, Ttha-
ca, New, York city, Philadelphia and
Baltimor’ he was handsomely. enter-
tained and his addresses were listened
to With the deepest interest and high:
est enjoyment. It is practically. con-
ceded that Lawyer ‘Scott. will be
chosen Grand Bxalted Ruler at Phila:
detphia ip August. 1916 seems to bea
"Scott year”
Mr. Henry Lee, the well known pian-
ist, ‘will assist. Mr. Clarence. Cameror
White in’ a recital at J. Rosamon¢
Johnaon's Music Settlement Sehool. in
New' York elty, Sunday afternoon, April
80. .
Mr. C. C. Spaulding, secretary and
general manager of the North Carolina
Mutual and Provident Association, (0!
Durham, N. C, has been In the city
hin Week arranging for’ the entrance
of his company to the District to doa
general insurance business. The ‘ep:
Utation of the North Carolina Mutua
ig nation-wide and. there Is no. doubl
that it will be greeted by the substan:
Ual people of the District with oper
arms, Mr. Zeph P. Moore will be local
agent, and the staf will grow as th
Dusinéss of the concern expands, and
employment will be available to scores
Of enterprising young men and women
Of the race, “inhe company Is already
Going a monster business in North
Carolina, South Carolina. and ‘Georgia
A decision is expected shortly in the
case of Dr. W. Bruce Hvans,” former
puinetpal (of the Armstrong famua
raining School, who a few weeks ago
asked that the’ Supreme Court of the
District issue ‘a mandamus compelling
the Board of ‘Education to reinstate
him, alleging that-he had been uniaw-
fully “dismissed, The evidence at the
heating before Justice Stafford was
Btromety in favor of Dr, Evang andi
is confidently believed that the final
decision will order ‘his. reinstatement
With back salary aggregating about
$11,000, pas
Although Prof. John T. Layton has
been dead several weeks, no steps seem
to have been taken with reference to
naming his ‘sucessor’ as assistant. di-
rector of music in the public schools,
Miss Marie C, James, a competent musi-
Cian, is said: to. be in the logical line
of promotion. but it is not known
whether seniority or some other meth-
od will he utilized to find successor
to the deceased director. Miss Char-
lotte M, Wallace, Prof. W. A. Adams,
Miss Lola Johnson, Prof. Roy W. Tibbs
And others are mentioned In connection
with the place. Some think the au-
thorities may io outside of the city
for director. Much mystery now
surrounds the matter and it 1s Impos-
sible to get an Inkling from the Board
of Education as to how the many as-
pirants stand with the powers that be.
NOTICE 'TO HEIRS, CREDITORS, ETC,
46-13419.
In the matter of the estate of Walter
Kersey, deceased,
in the Probate Court of Marion
County
‘May ‘Term. 1916.
Notice ‘is hereby given that Joseph
H. Ward. as administrator of the
estate of Walter Kersey, deceased, has
presented “and fled his ‘account’ and
Vouchers in final-settlement of said
estate, and that the same ‘will come
Up fok examination and aetion of sald
Probate Court, onthe 6th day of May
isis, at which time all heirs, creaitors
or légntees of sald estate are required
to appear in said Court and show cause
if any there be, why said account an¢
vouchers should not be approved. And
the heirs of said estate are also’ re:
Quired to appear and make proof of
their heirship.
THEODORE STEIN, JR.
RL. BAILBY, Cie,
‘Attorney.
COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE.
Be Ea OD ee:
In the Superior’ Court of | Marior
County, in the State of Indiana.
No. 102721,
Complaint divorce,
Bra Stanes va. Nick Stanes.
Be it known, ‘That on the 4th da3
of April, 1916, the above named plain.
tiff, by her attorneys, filed in the office
of the Clerk of the Superior Court o}
Marion County. in the State of Indiana
her complaint against the above named
defendant Nick Stanes and the | sai¢
plainti® having also filed in sald clerk's
bifice the aiidavit of, a competent. per
fon, showing that said defendant, Nick
Stahes, Is not a resident of the’ State
of Indiana, and that said cause 1
action is for divorce, and that the
Gefendant is a necessary party there.
to and whereas aid plaintiff having by
endorsement on sald complaint requir.
ed. said defendant to appear in sald
court, and answer or demur thereto on
the grd day of June, 1916.
‘Now. therefore, by’ order of saié
court, said defendant last aboye named
fs"hereby notified of the fling and
pendeney of said complaint againat him
And that unless he appear and answer
or demur thereto at the calling of sald
cause. on the rd day of June, 1916
the samo being the doth judicial day
of-a term of sald court, to be begun
and held at the Court House in the
Gity (oF indianapolis ‘on ‘the tet ‘ston:
fay in May, 1916, said complaint and
fhe matters and things therein, con-
tained and alleged, will be heard and
determined tn his absence,
‘HUNTER STEIN, Sr., Clerk.
|B, J. Brown, Attorney for Plaintiff.
COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE.
State of Indiana, Marion County, 58°,
Stine the “Superior. Court, of | Marton
County, in the State of indiana
‘Ulexbeth Conner vs. Arthur Conner
No. iosti7.
Esinplaing, divorce.
Serie known that on the 11th day of
‘Apel, isle the above: named. plaintift
AP her attorneys, fied ‘in the office 0
the clerk of the superior court of ‘Ma-
AMSn‘sounty, in. the state of Indiana
jer complaint against the above named
Usfendant, Arthur Conner, and the said
Diaintite having aiso fled in sald clerk’
office the affidavit of a competent per-
Son showing that said defendant, “Ar.
{hur ‘Conner is not a resident of the
‘State of Indiana, and that. said” cause
Sti nction Is for’ divorce and that. the
aecendamt 16 a necenary party thereto
Sha whereas “said. plaintitt having. by
Shgorsement, on. said. complaint re
Shiva ‘sald defendant to appear in sald
uirt" and answer or demur thereto on
the Tath day of dune, 1816,
‘Sow therefore, by ofder of sald court
said, defendant Iam above named. 1s
Rakeny notified of the: Ming and. pen:
Roney, of sald complaint against him
Sha that umess he appear and answer
Sr aemur thereto at the calling of sal
Cause on the 13th day of June, 1916
the same ‘being, the seventh Judicial
fay of n term of sald court, to be be-
Sah and held at the court house tn, the
EXY of tndianapolis, on the frst. Mon:
aay fe June, 1948, said complaint. and
tho tatters’ ang’"things therein. con
tained and alleged, will be heara anc
determined in-mns absence.
THEODORE STEIN, Jr, Clerk.
CLYDE P. MILLER,
‘Attorney for Plaintit.
COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE.
State of Indiana, Marion County, ss:
In. ‘the Cireult. Court of Marion
County, in the State of Indiana.
‘Shelby Jackson vs. Florence Jackson
No, 26338.
Complaint for divorce.
Be tt known, ‘that on the 11th das
of April, 1918, the above named plain-
tim, by his attorneys, filed in the office
of the clerk of the clreuit court of Mo-
tion county, in the state of Indiana,
his complaint against the above named
defendant, Florence Jackson and the
said plaintif having also filed in sald
Cleri’s office the affidavit of a compe-
tent person, showing that sald defend.
ant, Florence Jackson is not a. resi.
Gent of the state of Indiana, and that
Sald cause of action is for divorce and
that the defendant is a necessary party
thereto; “and | whereas said "plaintin
having by endorsement on sald com-
plaint required sald defendant to ap-
pear in sald court, and answer or de-
mur thereto on the 22d day of June
1916.
‘Now therefore, by order of said court
said defendant last above named. s
herepy notified of the fling and pen-
dency of sald complaint against her
and, that unless she appear and answe
or demur thereto at the calling of said
eause on the 224 day of June, 1916
the same being the i6th judicial day
of a term of sald court, to be begun
and’ held at the court house in the
city of Indianapolis, on the first Mfon-
day in June, 1946, said complaint and
the matters’ and "things therein con-
tained and alleged, will be heard and
determined in her absence.
THEODORE STEIN, JR, Clerk.
W. W. HYDE,
“Attorney for plaintiff.
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DALLAS, TEXAS, NEWS
Segregation Gets a Jolting Setback.—
The Race Needs Money Saver.—
S. Jake Ward a Builder.
Fresman Headquartera, 2922 Cochran
Street, Monroe 6956.
By Coch, G, Grill
If I can't you shant's, in and around Dallas, is why we see no colored men in the city. We see no colored men for the various departments and firms. It's all argument these days and the evidence that is contented at the injustice done one at a time. The play of Damon and Pythias, presented by the company of select actors, is a tribute. It should be presented to the delegate who will be here attending the State judge's dome. It would inspire some outrage, but some, if not every one, to have a greater brotherly and sisterly care for one another in the order here and elsewhere. We have so many men and women who are wrong these days that it pays to see or hear in private or public. Before the summer cleaning up takes place, just watch things a bit and see
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. King recently bought a home on Thomas avenue and a home on a white settlement. It was said that they would be asked to remove, as it would be now, the furniture and are now entering the first chapter of voting segregation, it will pay to watch future results in selecting homes and the ball, who is reported much improved. Six young men were made Knights of Pythias when they were taken into school day night. After the business was dispensed with a spread was had and the glad hand given to the young men. On at a local hospital some days ago is at home and is improving. Every week at the following places: Hoopers Drug Store, Crittendons Cafe, Richardson Cafe, the Park Theatre, Smiths Shining and the streets—but not ob credit. Mr. Sim Allen, the plasterer and contractor, the finishing touches on the interior. He is one of the most talked of men, the body of Pythias Rev. A. B. Wallace, of Palestine, and Attorney A. J. Perkins, of Galveston, spent two weeks last Saturday and returned to their home.
The Freeman agent was welcomed into many homes in Lincoln Manor No. 20, where the man was bought at a rapid rate. All patrons who wish to buy copies can get them hereafter at the grocery store and the store where Richardson, where you will be treated right. Miss Posey Ellis, of Brenham, who has been teaching at Corsicam, is here and the last week here on a shopping trip returned to the Crazy City all in smiles. Mrs. Viney Lynch, of Terrell, has been working at the store, Mrs. T. H. Love, 2419 Federal street, for four weeks. It is reported that Mrs. Love is slowly recovering, and over spending. Get down to business and save a little and watch the results. Mrs. J. Gooden and Mrs. Juanna spent Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gooden, 3412 Roseland avenue.
Easter toggles were galore on the track Sunday_all day.
Mr. Haggie Lewis is up now, after a sickness. The South Pole Cafe is a new venture in business here. It is time for the people to learn about old dilapidated shacks and expect the people to patronize them.
CORRESPONDENCE WANTED.
With a gentleman middle-aged. Man not younger than 45 years old; culture and business reference, sober and professional, referent for matrimony. Must be as represented. Correspondence promptly answered. Reference as asked will be addressed. Address cata Freeman Head Quarters, 222 Cochran street, Dallas, Texas.
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LITTLE GEM BARBER SHOP.
Bath Rooms and Penny Laundry.
Quick work and service required.
Call for Charles Thompson, better known as Poper Thompson, North Central avenue, Dallas, Texas.
Given's Cafe.
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Four high grade hacks. Cheap. A bargain for investors. Phone Main 169. Johnson Bros. Stables. 2115 Cochran. street, Dallas, Texas.
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NEWS FROM THE HAWAII ANTI-PODES.
Knights of Pythias Gave a Delightful Affair.
The F. C. B. club, a newly organized military association of veteran Knights of Pythias, gave a lightful social affair, the first of a welcome series, in the mess hall of Company D, Twenty-fifth Infantry, at School Harbor, held on Saturday, March 25, 1916.
Guests of honor on the auspicious occasion were the late G. G. W. Vibert, E. T. Tunnell Company C, 25th Infantry, who were on the eve of departure for the mainland.
expressions of brotherly telecitations.
The hosts and guests were the recipient
of the gifts, the desserts, the dessert
descriptions, eulogies, with bits of
poetic coloring, adriously interwoven
with spontaneous laughter and
sense of humor. Each and every
contribution to the brilliant program,
was fraught with the realization that
the lore lore lore appertaining that
rationalistic body of illustrious men. For
truth, the hall was a sanctum sanctum,
without salam and illustration.
Most timely and interesting subjects were broached upon which we would
THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER
OVERSHADOWED.
GERMAN SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN
MEXICAN TROUBLE
PREPAREDNESS MEASURE
SPRING
EUROPEAN WAR
Here's luck to Damon and Pythias,
Who have proven to the world that
they have friends.
And also have to Calanthe,
That both of them were charitable men.
And still more luck to Syracuse,
Where these two men proved to be
brave.
By one taking the place of the other,
Which meant either liberty or the
grave.
We know that this deed was a blessing,
Which we all are so sure to see;
For had they not set this example
We wouldn't have the F. C. B.
Men are growing more fraternal,
You can see it on the streets;
Indicated by the emblems worn,
By hundreds that you meet.
Have you see the K. of P. button?
Here it is, worn on my coat;
That means meaning
That a passing glance would note.
By Maude Redd
The Sunday School was attended by a large number who seemed to care little about the school, but been well prepared by all. We were then treated to a soul-thrilling sermon by our pastor on the subject of Easter. The evening sermon by our pastor was very beneficial and right to the point.
The B. Y. P. U. is progressing nicely. The sermon is interesting, and time are very interesting. To one and all, "Come, look and listen" and much benefit can be gained. The sermon and Alfred Rector of Pittsburgh, were visitors in McDonald on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. F., S. Harvey and Miss Bertha Lynch, extended the Easter sermon of Katherine Templar held in Pittsburg on Sunday.
Miss Bertha Patterson, of Wellesley, and Mrs. Ermeine Jeffries, of Mound City, have the guests of the Misses Ida and Mary Harvey of this place on Sunday.
Mr. Thomas Browning was in Pittsburg on Sunday.
number of our young people attend the Easter entertainment in Oakdale.
We were indeed glad to see so many visitors in our town on Sunday.
SHAWNEE, OKLA.
Easter Sunday was celebrated by all the churches in an elaborate style. Rev. Jones of White Chapel Baptist church, himself a gospel preacher on last Sunday. Rev. Smith, of Pleasant Hill Baptist church, is doing nicely with his church. Rev. Perry, of Oaklahoma City, board met at Pleasant Hill Baptist church last week and was a success. Rev. Perry, of Oaklahoma City, preached on Friday night and proved himself a gift. He showed in a plain way the contrast between reputation and character.
aration for commencement week. patronage, first because he is a good doctor, secondly, because he is of our race, people would stop and think rightly, because they would see the necessity of patronizing the colored race in all of its businesses. There are things you would like to have done for the person, so you should let me have them. or. Serine Cummins has proven himself to be a good purchaser of eggs and butter.
HAMILTON, OHIO, NEWS.
The ladies of the Sewing Club gave a welcome to the guests, attending were Mr. and Mrs. Casey, and Mrs. Herman Long, Mr. and Mrs. Cauliffe, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bates, Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Manley, Obie Kile, Stanly Davis, Mrs. Dyson, Mr. and Mrs. London Broady. Mrs. Broady was a beautiful pipe, Mrs. Hermick Long won first prize, which was a beautiful chocolate dish. Mrs. Broady returned home again, making his home with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. James McAnulty. Mr. Herbert Parks attended a party at Mrs. Miller's Easter Sunday and had a lovely time. The church church had an egg bun on the new church ground Easter. Mrs. Hattie Hogan is able to be out again. Pizaro and his bunch of grand boys are in town again.
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NEWS FROM MOOREH MISS
(By Limmie L. Scrivens.)
The death of W. W. Cox at Indianapolis town and vicinity of Moorhead, Miss, and a great many attended the funeral of Mr. Cox are some of those who attended: Mr.
and Mrs. Gus Sanders, Rev. and Mrs. Z. E. McGee, Prof. and Mrs. Jim Green, George E. Brooks, Jr., and mother, Miss Della Mage, Jr., and mother, Miss C. Madows, Hillard Stills and others. -- The public schools, with Prof. Jim Green as teacher, will give their closing exercises at the Abcyanla Hall, April 27 and miss it, and give you want to see and see something fine. -- Rev. T. B. Miles and Mrs. Pearl G. Payne were the guests at Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Miles, April 27 and missed of Indiana, Miss, and Isaac Bluitt of Clarksdale, Miss, spent Sunday in the city, shaking hands with their many friends. -- The Freeman is on the head at Joo C. Scrivens barber shop.
NEWS OF ANDERSON, IND
Mrs. Mary Wooten spent the week end with friends in Richmond, Ind.
Mrs. Alpha Riece, of Marion, was the guest of Mrs. Tom Young for the week end.
Miss Hettie B. Hill, daughter of Mrs. Mary T. Hill, was quietly married to Harry Brown at the home of the bride's sister, and she will have a Thursday evening. They will make their home in Indianapolis.
Miss Ratchel Nickel is on the sick list.
Miss Nellie Wright is sick.
Miss Annie Lampkins is some better.
Miss Lidia Lyle is on the sick list.
Nimrod Tucker is about the same.
Nimrod Tucker is on the same Thanksgiving season at Allen's Chapel church on Sunday at 3 o'clock.
The K. of P.'s fair was carried on with great success. The No-Name band gave a surprise to the people the last night. Miss Alpha Riece, of Marion, was the guest of Mrs. Tom Young for the week end.
W. B. Bagby has took over the
Pearson lovers and earn and will
be the leader of the stock
w. T. White of Indianapolis, came
to the chief cooking at the Grand
Hotel.
HICKMAN, KY.
The following teachers are attending the State Educational Association that is convening in Louisville this week. Prof. B. H. L. Burton, Missa A. Milner, H. L. Nicholas, Ony Jenkins and Prof. D. G. Rose.
Miss Hertha L. H. Nicholas made a side trip to Frankfort to visit her sister, Miss Minnie Nicholas, who is attending the State Normal.
Mr. Horace Dumas, of St. Louis, Mo., who was here visiting his sister, Mrs. Ed. Freeman, was buried here last Monday.
Rev. Mr. Samuels, of Fulton, has just closed a very successful revival at Meanson H. Baptist church. There will be a special service. The baptising will occur the first Sunday in May in the church pool.
Mrs. Fanny Walker, of Paducah, is visiting Mrs. Sylvia Armstrong.
Maj. Gen. E. L. Brown, of Louisville, was in the city for the last week must wander in the city for the last week of F. The camp is composed of 38 members. The following Knights are the officers for the ending year: A. M. Henry, C. F. C. W. Woods, G. T. Halliburton, J. K. E. C. J. Hemphill, K. R.; Louis Klyce, assistant K. H; Henry Griggs, K. W.; J. W. Weston, assistant K. W.; J. W. Woods, K. first lieutenant, Ozzie B. Flowers, second lieutenant, Harvey Fowler, Jas. H. M. Caro, Caro, Sueges, C. H. M. Caro, J. H. Hale, Suggle, Otis Watson. In G. J. Wright, O. G.; Abe Benford, first sergeant; Herman Purseley, second sergeant.
Mrs. S. L. Cunningham was the week end visitor of Mrs. William J. Weston last week.
G. E. L. Brown was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Collier during his stay in the city. Lew Bowen left Monday morning for Cairo, Ill., by the way of Union City, Tenn.
The booklovers Club met with Mrs. E. Linn, who was a very pleasant visitor. The club meets Friday night of next week with Miss Herra Nichols.
Mrs. Horace Wheatley is convalescing after her recent illness.
J. W. Headdy, of Tyler, is in the city guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Calhoun.
The following presents had birthdays in the last few days: Mr. C. W. Wiley, W. J. Weston, Jr. Winfrey Halliburton and Louis Upshow.
Miss Ruth Stoner, the daughter of R. D. Stoner, is visiting with her father.
Special to The Freeman.
Rev James L. Washington, the Oklahoma, evangelist, was in Alton and
Mr. Collins, of North Alton, was buried Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, of Lafayette, came to atlantic City to see the father's funeral. Mrs. and Minnie Hopson, of St. Louis.
Miss Gusie Darby is in Kansas City
Kas, visiting friends.
Sick Stick—Miss Elinora Woods, Leo
Ditts, Mrs. Sarah Cannon, Mrs. Jane
Cannon, Mrs. Matilda Phillips entertained a
friends Thursday week at he residen
Mrs. M. E. Goodin, of Webster Groves, Mo. spent Easter in Alton winter camp. There was a grand concert given at the Union Baptist Church, given by four young ladies and two men of East Souls. There was a large attendance.
Mr. Horace Laphone left for Terre Haute, Ind.
Special to The Freeman.
The sacred concert given by Mrs.
Armedia Wicks, of Cotton street, was
held on Sunday. Lows: Prayer, by Rew Gillen,歌
song.
by the chorus, "Night and Day;" paper,
Miss Lila Cooper; quarter, by Taylor,
and Hansbrough; recitation, Mrs. Sadie Winters;
Miss Mabel Beys; instrumental solo,
Miss Harry Hansbrough; solo, Mr. Lee
Abbey; mother; instrumental solo,
Mrs. Bessie Winters; instrumental
armelia Wicks; solo, Mrs. White;
Get "away Jordon," Taylor, Jones,
Oliver and Hansbrough; music, by Mrs.
B. Olly.
Miss Della King, of Morehead, spent
Sunday with Miss Lillian Brown, 614
Miss Olly and Hansbrough; for St.
Louis, Mo. Thursday, April 20th.
The Easter program of McKennie
Council was splendid. Miss Anna
G. Motley and solo and was called
back the second time.
BRUNSWICK GA
Special to The Freeman:
Miss Hosanna and Lucy Lee enter
Pittman of Atlantic evening Mr. Frank
Brown, Misses Ellisabeth Lloyd and
Brown, Misses Savannah, while
spending a day in the park.
Quite a large crowd of excursion-
ists from Brunswick spent the day in
the park, and another in Fernandine,
Fla., and another crowd went in
Inwood, the new picnic ground, and
another to Haverstraw, N.
The Lily organization about
the news the organization sent in last
week. Please let us have some city
party. Nuff sed. Lily White Association.
O. J. Harris, the treasurer of the Lily
Women's Club, will join him in
a visit in your spare time at the
same old place on Howe street.
Miss Hattie Jones is out again, after being ill a week or more.
May 1 Brunswick will go dry. Maybe
May 2 Brunswick will be better
off by 15. We'll go 26.
JACKSON, TENN., NOTES
Special to The Freeman.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of St. Paul C. M. School on Monday with Mrs A. L. Bailey on Friday. Each reports a pleasant meeting.
we are sorry to say that Dr. Har-
nett is not very well at this writing.
We are very young, young.
Messrs. Wade, two popular young
writers, and Mrs. Willard Draper last Sunday.
Willard Draper last Sunday.
Willard Draper last Sunday.
Miss Irene is a periwinter, of Middletown, who has proving rapidly for the last few days.
Easter exercises were enjoyed Sunday. St. Paul exercises was especially good. Collection amounted to more than a hundred and thirty dollars. She has been ill for the past week, is better.
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We couldn't make the Tuskegee memorial fund $1,000, but we made it above $600. We feel reasonably satisfied at the effort.
If the action of the weather of these days were interpreted into language, it would read, "Take your time." This goes for baseball, crops and the rest of it.
Judge R. S. Tuthill, of Chicago, has settled the business of long standing as it refers to Shakespeare's authority. He has concluded that Francis Bacon wrote the great works now signed up by Shakespeare. The Basconian theorists are doubtless happy in this year of the great Englishman's tercentenary.
Senator Taggart made it in a walk. In fact there was no contest. All laid down for the invincible or the near invincible. The Democratic party could have done no better thing than to have nominated the Senator to succeed himself. This has in mind his well-known political generalship and his amiable qualities.
We also have something to do in order to win sympathy and consideration from those to whom we appeal, or on whom we make demands. We must merit sympathy and consideration first. This does not mean resolving that we are just as good as anybody. Let us compare ourselves with others every day, every hour, and if we are able to draw right conclusions it will be very helpful in getting what we expect. It will be the test.
Rev. Dr. D. P. Roberts, of Bethel A. M. E. church, leaves for the General Conference of his church at Philadelphia next Monday. As it is well known Dr. Roberts is being favorably considered for the Episcopal bench. It is thought that there is not much disposition to greatly increase the present number of bishops which is thirteen, yet it is maintained that this the centennial of the church will not pass without creating at least three new bishops. Indiana presents its Hoosier born son, Dr. Roberts, for consideration. Indoing so it is with the knowledge that no more fitting selection could be made. He has every requirement, even to personal appearance, which is one of modest manliness, which is the respect of malignity. He carries with him the good will and the Godspeeds of the various localities which he has served. In short the great A. M. E. church owes it to Dr. Roberts, everything considered, to elevate him to the high office of bishop.
Sancho Panza, a sort of Friday to Don Quixote, the well-known creation of Cervantes, was known for his many proverbs. He had one for every observation, and very often three or four. Don Quixote would at times upbraid him for this peculiar laquacity, a thing with which the distinguished knight, himself, was not a little affected. The difference between them was that Sancho Panza's sayings did not always fit close up, and did not ring true. He had one saying, however, that was very striking, and as we of this day may observe. Says he, many a man has a peg, but not a fitch of bacon to hang on it. It suits very well the affairs of men for all time. When Jack Johnson was a peg, but he would bring the bacon home. Did he borrow the thought of poor deluded Sancho Panza? Or did he just stumble on it? At any rate it is a forcible illustration of the peg and the bacon. Jim Jeffries had the peg all right. And many of us in other relations of life have the peg, but come home without the bacon quite as often as with it.
In an article elsewhere in this issue issue is called to the difference between Tom Bowser and C. I. Taylor the former manager of the A. B. C baseball team. The article was written before Mr. Taylor arrived from the South, and based on current reports and the face of things. Until the manager's arrival in the city it was not known that he was a half owner of the team, but that he greatly changes matters. Mr. Taylor is clearly within his rights to contend for the name and the players, subject, of course, to the terms of a dissolution of partnership. It appears that the men broke apart without attempting to adjust their differences in a legal way. Both being equally interested in all respects excepting the ground lease. There is nothing wrong in what Mr. Taylor is trying to do. However, he will change the name of his club as soon as it is convenient to do so. And we think this is better, since the name is not essential to go forward in presenting We. In fact, in for taking a stand that does not mean justice. We know so well what injustice means that we view the other thing as a sort of religion—see it, know it, love it, under any and all circumstances.
Roosevelt is probably beaten in Massachusetts, according to the vote for delegates to the Chicago convention, as it appeared at this writing. His vote, nevertheless, is strikingly significant because of its size, approaching the combined field under the name of unlumbered, and because it was not
generally thought that he was an active candidate. It was not generally thought that there was an active campaign on in his favor. It is true that the colonel has had evidences in his favor the country over, but which were thought to be from his admirers here and there. The solid support of thousands in Massachusetts puts his candidacy in a new light, and which must be reckoned with. It is plain that the former Press with it. It is successful unpledged "big four" represents a diversity of preferential sentiment.
In Illinois and Ohio Roosevelt has also bobbed up, disturbing the serenity of the political atmosphere. Elsewhere his admirers have been persistent in having it appear that he was in the running. And so far as surface indications he is the leading horse in the race. This may be only appearances, evidences of the last stand of the Progressives to have their way, even if through the Republican party. So whether these Roosevelt straws are real indications will not be known until the convention is on at Chicago.
If the Roosevelt indications are genuine, not manufactured for effect, then the indications are that he is likely to sweep the convention. If otherwise the Republican cohorts will soon puncture the premature boom of the erstwhile President.
The issue of the present controversy with Germany will in all probability have a determining effect on the kind of individual selected by the convention. Roosevelt is a species of a war lord, and in these days the species is taking. But at that, the country is not for war, nor is it prepared for war. The disposition is, however, that Germany shall not put it on us and rub it in to boot, prepared or not prepared. It seems fairly certain at this time that there will be a better understanding between the countries by the time the delegates assemble at Chicago. It will mean a reduction of the Roosevelt ardor.
We have contended that the former President is a splendid leader in that he is magnetic, winning men by his fine personality, as it concerns his ultra patriotism. His decided and convincing ways might strike terror to the hearts of the "enemies," making for peace in short order. But this is by no means certain. He, by some, is thought to be a maniac, and because within him is preferred by them the chief executive. The unfolding events up until the convention meets will be watched with the keenest interest.
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The concensus of the German press comment seems to be that President Wilson insists that Germany abandons its submarine warfare altogether. This is not the correct conclusion as we understand it. The President, while contending for an open sea as a thing of international law and a human policy, demands that the lives of Americans must not be endangered.
A certain German high official a few days ago declared that Germany had already modified the warfare, and according to the demands of this country. He cited as proof the facts that only incidentally has there been a departure from the agreement and that without the consent or knowledge of his government. The inference beeing that his country was trying to carry out the contract. The question, it seems, is up to us to determine whether Germany has tried to live up to its agreement. If so we are not justified in declaring a casus bell, although an act or so transpired which were contrary to the agreement. The intent is the thing which constitutes the insult, if we may think of it in such a light, and not the actual happenings.
Is Germany bent on working mischief to America? Mistakes and the acts of individual partisans are serious, but unless they can be traced to should debate a very long time before we enter on war on account of them
The loss of lives, unless it amounts to a declared governmental policy to have them lost, cannot be justified by the sacrifice of many more lives. The intent in the matter is the principle, and should many more lives be lost war would not be justified as long as the loss was due to methods unindorsed and unknown to governments—the German government in this instance.
The question is, is Germany acting in good faith? It gets away from the source in its explanation. It is not our business to put that governement in a hole, unless it belongs there and by its own defence. If Germany is not square with this country, merely plays with it, as some think, then ought to teach a lesson as it concerns trifling with the dignity of a great nation. But Mr. Wilson should be absolutely sure.
The American press has spoken, and with practical unanimity. To stand against this solidity of conviction takes a bit of nerve. But we choose the course of making a clear case of indifference, repudiation and contempt against the Imperial government before we shoulder arms.
THE TUSKEGEE FUND.
The Tuskegee fund movement for Indianapolis has about closed. With reports that will follow there will be between $600 and $700 raised in this city. According to a pro rata based on a population of 10,000,000 Negroes in the country about $750 was due from this community. Viewing it in that way we came very near raising our part.
Much more could have been raised if the solicitors could have found more time to spare from their employment. The work was done by teachers, lawyers, doctors, preachers, newspaper workers and business people. It was the first offering of the kind and commendable enough in view of the condition twenty or thirty years ago when such a fund to be raised among the race for such a purpose would have been unthinkable.
Preachers who formerly found time only to look after their own interests were found contributing in the interest of the fund and soliciting. Lawyers who a few years ago found it difficult to get a sustaining fee gave in sums of $5,00 and up. The public school teachers exhibited a most beautiful spirit—women and men—laboring to give Indianapolis a worthy place in the affairs of the great Tuskegee. Dr. Sumner Furniss, president of the movement, felt deeply the necessity of doing something gracious in the memory of Dr. Washington. Rev. H. L. Herod, the secretary, and Dr. Brown, the treasurer, worked as zealously as if earning wages. In all and all it was a most pleasing labor, and which nothing served to check until it was fin-
ished. We should also mention Secretary Taylor of the Y. M. C. A., who threw open the doors of the institution to the workers, gave his money and worked as manager of the campaign.
wants to take an impartial stand. Our opinion is that Mr. Schmigelow, the governor's bosom friend, has a great deal of influence, and most likely, from the governor's silence, or rather in childhood and occupies the church he himself erased. We first and foremost Wall Street, and his work in this play
A couple of colored boys were fined in the police court this week where they were charged with creating a riot in a motion picture house. It is needless to say that it was a show house by colored people. It is surprising that more of this kind of thing has not happened. We do not mean to be severe on our own folks, for the Lord knows they have it hard enough. While this is true they are not to be encouraged at breaking up their own concerns. It is well known most of the picture houses by white people do not admit colored people as patrons. This is not chargeable to the conduct of some of our people in their own show house. We are sure, however, that some of the conduct seen would not help us by the way of opening those places to our race. We would be very ashamed to see some of the conduct duplicated in white show houses. QA is not a good way to help but can tell who it is? Unfortunately Negroes are Negroes anywhere they are seen. This being true, we should be a committee of one to look after our own behavior in public places just as the white people are as a committee of one to observe us. Very little is said about the bad conduct in our theaters when it is vile enough at times to attract anybody's attention. Is it getting to the point that we are afraid of one another? If that be true, then God help us all.
BEST OF THE KIND.
Some time ago we had something to say concerning the condition of Negroes outside of the United States. In referring to them we had in mind our much better condition here, and also the growing restlessness in spite of our much better condition.
Restlessness to an extent is absolutely necessary to an expanding people. Those who have certain policies to be enacted into laws are restless until the thing is done, and when the particular thing is done then other policies or principles follow, and which men will wish to see made into laws something after the order of an endless chain, because there will be no perfection even unto the last day.
It is undue restlessness which is harmful. It is unfortunate, but true, that we cannot force matters in our own behalf. Some of us feel to ignore what has been our relationship in the past. Some are too young to know and understand what that means. Too many seem to think that the poor race condition, as they say, alone, applies to this country. Far more of us think that are the poorest, as men, as men, and as they should in the sense of idealism—the great desire. But what about the world facts of races?
We are not the poorest off of our race variety. We are as millionaires compared with Negroes elsewhere. Of course, this hampered condition of being merely better situated—faring better generally—is not in keeping with the right views of manhood and citizenship. But our superior condition should teach a valuable lesson—more than one. Through it we learn that since the world began, so to speak, there has been race prejudice. There is no way to escape it. We can labor to reduce it so that it may not seriously impede our vocations and pleasures; it is the best to be hoped for under the circumstances. When we labor with that thing in mind, the best possible condition for the individual, keeping in mind the fortitude of an effort to make for a mutual oneness in all respects, then we have done the very best thing to be done. And so long as there is a steady advance, regardless of the years, to this good, we may be sure that we are progressing.
Not long since we called attention to the conditions of the Negroes in the Danish West Indies. The rural districts were especially meant, and where the greater number lives. We tried to show that our rural people were infinitely better off than those of the urban and simply as one more proof of the vastly better condition in our country. This is not meant as a reflection. As Negroes we have an interest in the race wherever it may be found. We spoke of an industrial disturbance in the isle, and what was called, by some a strike. In some sense it was a strike, but really it was an industrial revolution. The Negroes found it impossible to live on the wages paid them, consequently it was a move for actual existence, and not a mere act of defiance. States by striking men. We quote in part what the Herald, a publication of that island had to say concerning the movement:
wants to take an impartial stand. Our opinion is that Mr. Schleigelow, the governor's bosom friend, has a great deal of influence, and most likely, from the governor's silence, or rather inactivity on the part of the laborers, has exercised that influence upon his friend, and in that case the question, 'Can the governor really take care to stop the appalling misery?' The answer for labor were mentioned on the other time; they were such that the people could not get away from rags, at least. When conditions call for tears we may be sure that they are bad. The troubles have been somewhat adjusted. The new code of rules under which they work do not reflect a bit of credit on the old code. It will be understood that these laborers have found it necessary to form unions like our coal miners. They formulate rules and submit them to the land owners. They have to do with the feet of ground for the laborer's own use; his coming and going, and other things have proved helpful in getting away from conditions that were unbeatable.
We know of nothing like this in the good old United States, where land may be had for a song, and where we come and go as we please.
SHAKESPEARE'S "OTHELLO" PRESENTED AT THE LAFAYETTE THEATRE THIS WEEK.
Regular Stock Company Playing In Washington, D.C. At the Theater, Theatre
(By Jack Trotter.)
This week marks the real beginning of the tercentery celebration of the greatest man of all time in English literature, Sir John Marar and High Schools, Colleges and Churches vie with each other in the theatre that have thrown open their doors not to say anything of the many theatres that have thrown open their doors to play from Shakespeare's mighty pen. Looming up shoulder and breast with the best theatres in New York and London during the past seven weeks, has risen to the occasion and spirit of time by being played there for at least one week. Mr. Wilbur Wright, the young Colonel of the recent recipient of public praise from the great English actor, Sir Beerbom Tree, for his excellent interpretation himself in the role of Othella. The performance given in the after-tercentery interested audience, and from impressions gained indicates unmistakable signs of shining success for the Othello
Synopsis of scenes: scene 1 a room in the castle; scene 2 a midnight; scene 3 a street; scene 3 the Senate chamber; scene 4 a room in the castle; scene 5 a street in the castle; scene 6 a room in the castle; scene 7 Desdemona's bed.
AT THE NEW LINCOLN THEATRE
Miss Sutton, Versatile Single, Holds the Light That Many of Her Sister and Brother Performers May Find the Way to Better Success
The Lincoln Stock Company Opens in the Great Four-Act Heart Searching Melodrama 'St. Elmo."
Charles Gilpin Has Successful Week.
(By Jack Trotter).
(New York City Special.)
When Miss Susie Sutton came to the New York City theater, she brought with her those long wanted things which the management had named only a fortnight previous, as the requisition necessary for her to play the role. The future have—good costumes, brand new songs, good dialogues and monologues with a nice voice. Miss Sutton's act is neat, not to say novel. The things which she features with an unusual degree of charm are songs that are easy to hear, leaving to the long suffering Colored patrons of vaudeville and gratifying to those managers who have had the honor of booking
Never before has the Lincoln Stock Company played to an audience will be able to watch the opening performance of St. Elmo. For breath baiting realism and support by the strong cast who make up the New Lincoln's stock players, we believe, gave as keen and thrilling a performance as any across by any other company on the globe, which has shared the same discontagues of drama with the acting of a stride from the light ally comedy drama which pictured New York "white light discontagues" of the Theatre last week, under the title of "A Warning to Women," in the deep impressive lines of Mrs. Evans's subtitle, "A Warning to the Stride." Made the stride and the more to their credit—made it successfully. Standing room was the long beige before the curtain came to ascend. But we availed ourselves of a good point of vantage in that part allotted by the director, to glide to the spot we saw the scenes which in our mind's eye we had pictured when many years ago we read for the first time the strange story
childhood and occupies the pulpit of the church he himself erected. Now to say a word about the people he mentions first and foremost Walker Thompson in the title role, and we pronounce work since his lovable and convincing portrayal of "Bud Carey." His elegante indicates that he must have put forth extreme effort in his study of the role, and his characterization was most appreciated in his work as capital as the impulsive Gordon Leigh, and his comedy scenes were greatly appreciated. In his work she is accustomed to each, to great advantage, and her admirers always have something in her work Edna Eda ewl sweet, but in her strongest scenes on Monday she was not quite sure of her lines, but that will be good, good double, playing Murray Hammond, and later Allan Hammond. The play underlined for next week is a comedy drama, entitled "A Girl With
Mr. Charles Gilpin, late leading man
returned to the field of vaudeville and
is presenting for the first half of this
weekend at the field of Deacon and
Deacon at the Race Track." Mr. Gilpin,
with his race track monologue,
would be the best suited style.
For the latter half Mr. Gilpin
doubled with his partner, Miss Lillian
versus Insurance."
TAYLOR'S A. B. C.S BEAT KOKOMO
RED SOX, 5 TO 2.
Three singles and three errors in the tenth frame counted three runs for a wylleyer to cop the game from the Kokomo Red Sox by a 5-to-2 count last Sunday. A single by Pritchett, double by Pritchett, and double by gave Kokomo a two-run lead in the first inning. The A. B. C.'s tied the score in the fifth on a single by Dismukes, and by Catcher Raines of the locals. It was a pitching duel between Kokomo and Indianapolis Federal pitcher, and Dismukes. Mullin gave nine hits and struck out eight, while Dismukes al-
B. A. C. s.... 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3—5 9 2
Kokomo.... 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3—2 7 8
Batteries—Dismukes and Kennard;
Mullin and Raines. Attendance—2,500.
AMERICAN GIANTS TRAVEL 47,000 MILES.
Team Arrives Sunday and Will Be
Greeted by 10,000 Loyal Fans.
(By Cary B. Lewin.
Special to The Freeman:
CHICAGO, Ill., April 26.—"Rube" Foster has just wired Chicago that American League champion in California and jumped from Los Angeles to Havana, Cuba, a distance of 4,700 miles, to play League winner Cary B. Lewin from National League winning seven and losing eight. To date, the team has won, according to wire to Cary B. Lewin, from the league. The team has traveled 20,000 miles. There will be three prominent men to take part in the opening Sunday, Hen. Foster, the league's second and ward; Hon. B. F. Moseley, Mayor of Idle Wild and C. E. Knox, managing editor of the Freeman. There will furnish the music.
WILLS BEATS LANGFORD
ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 25—Harry Wills of New Orleans outpaced Sam Browning in the rounds, the contest being one of the hardest fought battles between heavy-weights and the young years. Wills cleverness over the short route was what told and he had a big margin on points. Langford could not win, but Wills away in their previous battles.
DETROIT MICH.
A little surprise to a few friends of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Hall. Stork visit his girl, a girl he calls girl. Hall sends regards to all the boys in cast still playing in Detroit. He is a fan of Nickens, formerly of Denver, Colo. Nickens, formerly of Denver, Colo. street, Detroit. Mich.
CHAIRMAN
Of the Team of Hudgins & Bumbray,
The Black Charlie Chaupin.
Hudgins & Bumbray are now playing Monogram, Chicago. Their return engagement going big as usual. They have just finished a very successful season in Detroit, and also played some of the Canadian time, and made a big hit. They are booked for Indianapolis next week. They are also over her songs in that sensational way that really pleases and captivates her audience, and as a a "Traveling Saleslady" in the act speaks her lines, she is a big fan. They change their costumes nightly, and are box office attractions. Helen says hello Mabel Davenport, the Hudgins says hello Jones & Gray.
STAGE NOTES.
Sam Evans, the well known ventriloquist, has taken charge of the company manager. The Pioneer is a picture house one of the nearest controlled by colored people. Evans thinks of adding an act or so by way of entertainment in the public room, invites the public to drop in and see him.
Sam Evans, now at the Pioneer as manager, also threatens to break out in vaudeville. He is in charge of a company manager, two acts with pictures ought to Go.
The Washington Theater, Indianapolis, Opens Up Vaudeville—Good Acts as a Whole—Some Bright Spots.
Vaudeville is in full swing again in this city, after a full of about five months. The Washington Theater, formerly the Grover Yard, is the seasethe outlook is good for favorable business. The proprietor, Riley Roberts, is a new one in the game, and he promises something new in vaudeville management. He still clings to his picture business, which he has been conducting successfully for several years, having had three houses in the meanwhile. He outgrew two of them, hence third, the present Washington. He is giving one show each evening, it beginning at about 10:30 a startling hour, according to past custom. This is one of Mr. Riley's innovations. It remains to be seen whether this plan succeeds.
At the appointed hour the picture show orchestra was relieved by the conductor, Gary Violinist, J. W. Gay, violinist, took the directing stand. Albert Johnson, familiarly called "Fess" for profession, took his seat at the piano. Frank Clay, cornetist, and Richard A. Moore, ace Roberts, traps, were the other members of the orchestral family. The familiar strains of the erstwhile titlating Crown Garden musicians floated the building, reaching the street as they did in the bulmy days of yore.
THE BLACK MAN
TIM MOORE.
TIM AND GERTIE MOORE.
The closing is another one of those exquisite song duos, the arrangement of the song is so pleasing operatic touch although done in a playful mood. This seeming carelessness on the part of these two singers is a great success. This song is Sydney Perrins'
CORNIE BAILEY.
GERTIE MOORE
big song success, "I Am Going Back
iana." The woman went the big act all
through.
DOC STRAIN AND CORINE BAKER
This team is distinguished by their big musical voices. Both members give evidence of having had wide experience in superior musical training or perhaps in the first part Strain does a bit of comedian work in which he is assisting a group of female students in best female straights that has appeared on the stage of this playhouse. She has plenty to say, and knows how to convey it. The group shows up as her still greater quality. When their voices joined the audience had a reminder of the golden age of comedy, when the director Cole and Johnson, Ernest Hogan Co. Black Pattie and the rest of them.
A. E.
DOC STRAIN
is particularly true in their fine conclusion, when they feature, *Moon*. When the youthful, fresh voice, the lady is heard to advantage, and also in brain, with its deep craft, it. They open up, with the Ruth Johnson's follow-up, *followed by I love You.*, by Miss Bailey, written by Ursus cross. Strain says his own words.
After the first number Strain is neatly attired, making a well appear stage figure. He is dressed in a white suit. Miss Bailey is neatly costumed through the act.
ELOISE JOHNSON CAIN.
The little vital spot, as Miss Johnson is now styled, is that all right at the playhouse. When she appeared opening night it was evident that she had staled her foot in every way, the lady is even a dausee, one of the very best of our race. Indeed she needs no qualifications — she needs a lot of them. Her act consists of four turns all which are interesting and pleasing, her costing is varied, appropriate and
GEORGE RICHARDSON
George Richardson, a one legged perfor-
former, opened the bill. He varied
variety of stunts, some one would
tax a man with tattoos. His dainting
was the most striking feature.
Pennell and Holden are doing a six
weeks' business between the east and
west end houses managed by Jimmy
STAGE GOSSIP
It is said that the Drake-Walker company is dated for Cuba.
Harry Orient sends regards to Corine McFarland and the Georgia Smart Set.
business done by the Lafayette Playhouse, play all of the Broadway productions, he at once made an agreement to organize 3 companies and place each week at the Lafayette, on
Seymour and Mary, Smith and Mills and Eddie Green are at the Metropolitan Theater, Memphis, Tenn.
Arthur L. Prince's Concert Band, with Campbell's New Orleans Ministrels, has the host bass section on the road.
Benjamin T. Penn is a late addition to J. H. McCamon's Band, and sends regards to Huskey, Ward and Tobe Bell.
Willie Daniels, with the Virginia Mintricks, says: "Hello A. J. McFarland. When did you work up to a wife?" _____
Berry and Washington are now a part of the entertainment at Tolliver's big Smart Set company. It's some show. people.
Susie Sutton, according to reports, is making good in New York at the theatre this week, doing a notable single.
When in New York I saw where you were at the Olympic Theatre in Brooklyn. I don't know what the answer was, but it sure was funny. —TIM.
Gertrude Strunflin, billed as the Ginger girl, has proved to be a real single in a report of the songs. She is a week at St. Louis, Mo. is booked over the Klein's Circuit.
Mr. Henry Lazarr, husband of Mrs. Ella Lazarr, of Miami, Fla., died in Washington, D. C., on april 10, of the New Haven, Conn. house. Mr. Lazarr was well known in Connecticut and New York, and was a great magician. He was a great friend of Ms. Lazarr as was Washington, D. C. Mr. Lazarr has returned to Miami, Fla. Mr. Lazarr's many friends regret his death.
Ada Lockhart, leading lady on the Silas Green Company, paid a flying visit to see her mother-in-law, who reports having a lovely time with the folks at home. She having no family ties of her own, has taken her husbands home. Mr. Lazarr's own home is in St. Louis, Mo., she always calls 248 Fraser street, Atlanta, Ga. home. She claims she owes half of her success in the theatrical world of good old Freeman, Thanks, Editor.
The Ford Cash Mitchell Musical Comedy Company played at the Pythian Theater on Thursday, April 25, a day evening, April 25, to a good house and will open at the Ruby Theatre on Friday, April 26, for rehearsals of the company is competent and versatile, the costumes are varied and included favorable impression upon Indianapolis amusement lovers. The theater stars are aggravated by the Mine Hollow and Mastic Chall Phillips. Route: Address care The
PARK THEATER, DALLAS, TEXAS,
BIG NEW FEATURE.
Acts: Freeman & Freeman, Lacee & Dexsey, Denny & Rose.
The business Monday night.
The Park favorite bunch is now in Galveston, Tex. Kid Bumpi, Marie Emma Johnson, Babe Floyd, Rosetta Floyd, the direction of Mr. Chintze Moore.
DRAKE WALKER TO CUBA
The hustling little promotor, S. H. Hudley, is now negotiating with Pat Drake Walker Players of 20 years and it is almost certain that they will go. The salary has been agreed upon and the only holdback now is that it is not satisfied with some of the classes that it has agreed to as this is agreed upon the company will set said for their native land. The second big thing Hudley has put on is being on the job himself, and declares that he going to put over several more. He has also instituted courses to the Dudley company back in since he has been on the job, so has Pittsburgh and the beautiful Nashville, Baltimore and The National Theatre starts booking on the Tuesday time April 20th, even to John Hudley, the Black Hamerstein, never fails to get the Dudley's acts on his bill each week.
the biggest and best move Dudley has made so far was when he and Aaron Washington, D. C. jumped to New York, and after seeing the tremendous
1920
BUSTER FOWLER
Clarinet Player and Producer on the Great
Spiegel Show.
business done by the Lafayette Playground, and broadway productions, at once made a major agreement to organize 3 companies and play one each week at the Lafayette, one each week at the Lafayette, one each week at the Lafayette. This will give the patrons of these theatres a new line of entertainment that we can see. The sameness they get in vaudeville Too bad we haven't got more large theatres. We have them in the next six months. Wait and see.
With a few more managers like A. L. Jacoma and the managers of the Lafayette and the little motor, Colored show business could be to proper place. Why don't the Colored architects build Colored play houses?
DUDLEY'S BOOKING FOR WEEK OF APRIL 24TH.
I am in my tenth week over the Boyce Circuit and haven't lost one day. This is the only Colored act on the stage, so I can get some good actor to travel with me. I can make good. I don't want any partner. I want someone that has got an act; a single or a double act, with first name or prefer someone that can pass the force. I can speak Spanish or willing to learn. A good singer can make good over here and letters to my agent. G. E Boyce, Majestic Theatre, Bailer Waterloo, Iowa.
DANVILLE, VA., THEATRE AND CITY NEWS
(By George W. Thompson, Jr.)
At the Palace Theatre last week the *Amazing Fashion Plate* made an excellent appearance, and was enjoyed by all who heard them. Mr. Arrott was sick and did not appear here. Those that appeared here were Isea McClements, Byrd and McC, Bryd, McCoy and McCoy and Howard McCoy, and that appear at this theatre falls into.
At the Columbia Theatre last week *Olympus* hit with the music, dances and jokes. This week Brown and Alberta are appearing with something new and enjoyable, the manager Mr. Don is pleased to act. The Palace Theatre this week is not it reported. That will be closed for good very soon on account of non-support.
George W. Thompson, the successful newsboy, is going to entertain the Colored newbys over Hahry's Drug Store on the 25th day of May. This will be a dealer. He has served the public with newspapers for five years, and will be part of Canada, and we all hope for him the greatest of success.
NOTES FROM FLORIDA BLOSSOMS.
We have just received our new parade uniform—red Prince Albert beavers. Some class and a real flash. The company is still doing well and sends regards all the time. Joe Miller sends regards to Prof. Geo. Wey, Owls, Paul Steele. James Crosby of J. C. O'Brien and J. C. Miles of the Cole Bros. shows.
NOTES FROM NASHVILLE, TENN
The grand opening of the Twelfth Avenue Theater under the personal management of Mr. Culkin (Thurston Bowser), and it is a pleasure to announce that such performers as Davis and Elmore, George Lewis, E. L. Smith, the Jabhs, great Daniels officiating at the piano, while E. L. Smith, the silver baritone, to get even. Davis and Elmore, as usual, said about rare ability, and seen in a new act this season, entitled "The Two Politicians." featuring Mr. Dudley's original stump speech, and good of songs, original, and all it takes to make a good act they have. You all know how Ana St. Clair, who is the given all honor, George Lewis and Skewton, I have said enough. Our afterpiece is entitled "The Power of Our Voices," and we are motivated by all good performers, so performers who have open time with the goods, write the old reliable. Letters answered you, and we beg to remain your brother and sister performers.
LYONS AND MARY DANIELS, Twelfth St. Theater, Nashville, Tenn.
LYRIC STOCK CO., KANSAS CITY.
MO
Special to the Freeman:
Opened Harry Sanford & Co., Monday the 17th, and they made a hit. Are a well balanced company, Carry Sanford and Baltimore dancer. She is a favorite. Harry is good straight and character act. His shows are the talk. Stone is the dancer. Harry went berry strawberry Peet and Rosy Scott is a good act. They are favorites here and she would rest up a while. Leave company on account of his wife. She is very slick. The company sympathizes with him. Grace Arnite has a good act. They are favorites here and would rest up a while. Her health has been bad. She went to Tulsa. Okla. Ulka Jackson is still working with company. Moses are doing well and have made many friends. Nance Bell is still with company. Moses are doing big. The Lyric orchestra continues with the good work, furnishing the best music and up to the minute. Cornet: Ernest Montague, trombone; M. Kelly, piano; String Bean Brooks, tuba; C. Hoops, baritone, and Edward Cornut: Ernest Montague, trombone; The fight card brought out the Butcher and Baltimore Kid. They went eight rounds, and this was the best ever. In a class by himself. The Baltimore Kid took a nap in the first part of the eighth and he is all well at this time and want to hear from their friends in and out of profession. Would like to hear from actress Jill Stock Co., 1420 East Eighteenth, Kansas City, Mo.
THE PIZARO'S WORLD'S GREAT
EST MED. SHOW.
Here we are again back in Hamilton, Ohio. This is our second time here in eighteen months, and our business is growing. The crowds stand in the rain and cold to hear the Great Pizarro and his wonderful show. All the boys who want to learn to play the accordion are accorded to the greatest season known in the medicine business. William Israel says "Hello, Eauk Lee, of the Pringle show, and Donnell Bell send regards to Prof. Woflscale and wife of the B. & B. show. Elmer Stirman sends regards to Prof. Jamse, A Harris, and Sam Good, write to John Stirman of the Spiegel, write to Rochelle to all.
THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED, COLORED NEWSPAPER.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC
M. H.
THE ORIGINAL GEORGIA MIN-
STRELS
At the Grand—Clarence Powell and Manzie Campbell Score Heavily—Paul Bruwens, Hit of Last
Old Folks' Home Amateur Minstrels
Benefit at the Eighth Regiment
There were 3,500 people in the new big Eighth Regiment Armory when I arrived upon the scene at 9 p.m., m., last night. I was surprised that the people on the main floor could not all be seated, as the show was better and more merry than ever and the artists could not be clearly heard for the first time. The dolphin Lawrence were qualified talk artists. D. Goodloe Smith was a fine tenor soloist and A. J. Goddess, Cary Brennan, and J. M. Clarendon in evidence. Among the performers were H. Cornwell, Charles Settles, M. H. Huggins, N. Dunlap, Clarence McKinley, E. M. Moore, M. McKinley, I. V. Berry, and others. Frank P. George assisted the girl usheres on the floor and Alderman Oscar De augmented orchestra was a feature of the program.
The Six Musical Millers Company with Charles Anderson at the New
PROGRAM OF THE MOVIES.
Saturday, April 29th
Saturday, April 29th; Frank Sheridan in "The Struggle," Sunday, April 30th
The Phoenix—"The Discard," Saturday, 28th; Theda Bara in "The Serpent," Sunday, April 30th
The Fountain—"Read of Many Turnings," and "A Fool's Gold," Saturday, 29th; Theda Bara in "The Two Orphans," Sunday, April 30th; The Iron Monkey, Monday May 1st
The Atlas—"The Supreme Sacrifice," Saturday, 29th; "Honor's Altar," and a two-real, Kystone comedy, on Sunday, April 30th; exposing gambling, Monday May 1st
The Washington—William Fox presents Bertha Kalkil in "Slander," in 6 parts, and Sunday, April 29th
MISCELLANEOUS.
The South Side Music School has been rehearsal every Wednesday afternoon. In the evening the students have their rehearsal under Prof. W. L Jackson.
Warner & Hoffman, two of your white performers, wish everybody to watch for their opening in Chicago and be styled "The Nut and the Planist."
William A. Mathias is now a private messenger in the Fulloom Company service yards. Mac's best friends are congratulating him on his new occupation.
Winfrey & Walker is the latest automaton the firm has car driven at the Panama. Win is a good scout and when he is wanted call Douglas #230. That's about all.
Greer & Delaney were at Racine Wis, last week. Their Western Vaudeville team with The Appleton Wis, last Monday with Oshkosh to follow.
Edgar Connor and Cecell Mann are at Chicago Heights last week. This week they are at the Crown theater and their act is highly spoken of on the circuits.
The following people left last Saturday: Co. at Little Sioux, Iowa—Charles Becham, J. A. B. Taylor, Walter Johnson, Howrad Tribble and Mauld Allen.
Maddall Thompson and Julian Radcliffe, the original team which made the show, have joined hands and will soon be seen on one of their cleverest acts.
Charles A. Warfield's latest song hit, "I Ain't Got Nobody and Nobody Cares for Me," is now on the market and in stores, and will be seen in a bar and staff advertisement seen elsewhere in this issue.
Harper and Blanks are at the Homen theater, a local house. Next week they open in Detroit, on the Consolidated time. Harper is a fine dancer and Miss Blank is talented and attractive.
Easter Sunday had a chilly, dusky day with the programs of the day. The secret orders turned out in military regalia. The churches were crowded, easing the pace of the success the late Rev. Smythe as pastor, conducted lavish services with flowers. People who failed to wear theater coats were subjects of discomfiture.
THE CONSCIENCE CALL
Please help the blind! That means for all
To help the quest of conscience's call,
To help the crippled and the weak,
Who public charity must seek.
Please help the poor! Those who are ill
Awalt our mercy and our weakness,
We need your crime,
So conscience calls us now in time.
Please help the cause! And idle "sport"
Remember goals are never bought;
The conscience call should be obeyed,
Until the weaker.
VINSTER RUSSELL
THE PASSING SHOW IN WASHINGTON.
(By R. W. Thompson.)
The King Players in "Ten Nights in a Barroom."
King and Gee Score Again.
After an absence of a month, those universal favorites, Misses Eiffle King and notch's sister team in the country, returned to the Howard and were received with the ovation that has been flashed on a Washington screen. Notwithstanding that they opened their season upon the occasion of their reopening, they forward a brand new act in keeping with their policy never to "repeat" as and the theatre during their run. Their costumes, their costumes, therefore, as well as their music and interpretative dances, were spiked and span, the last word in neatness, and the last word in fashion worn by the vivacious artists are the work of Miss Lucy Mallory Morris, of New York, who stands in the modern stage, and all of her designs are distinctively Parisienne. This week, the Misses King and Gee appeared as the beautiful stage picture, seated a la "Romeo and Juliet" on the proscenium steps, being particularly effective. The stage was a beautiful blue while engaged professionally. They are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Powell, 2022 Ninth street, northwest Annapolis, Md., Baltimore and Philadelphia for the next few weeks.
Miss Theresa Burroughs-Brooks, as
an ingene artist, has won fame throughout the land and has been composed very fittingly with Mary Pickford, who calls that art for vivacity, physical daunting and spright-like dancing. She has become a warm favorite at the nation's best drawing cards of the Billy King cards of the talented players. She is stopping Taisy W. Henson, 645 Floridia avenue, New York, recipient of numerous social courtries.
FOOTLIGHT FLASHES
Lew Henry has gone to New York city.
S. H. Dudley will have an announcement to make next week.
more to make next week
Manager Charles Francis Adams
Manager Charles Francis Adams spent Sunday in New York City.
Miss Lyllyn Brown and Billy DeMont are doing a vaudeville turn on the New England circuit.
Miss Rora Motley closed with the Drake-Walker company at the end of the engagement at the Blue Mouse and will make this city her future home.
Edward Tolliver is one of Billy King's latest recruits and is proving to be a valuable acquisition. He is one of the race's best character actors.
Misses Gertie Saunders and Estelle Harris, leaders in the King players, formed a "sister team" overnight and are putting in a successful week at Dudley's.
Sam Gray and Miss Ora Dunlop, now playing "leads" with the Smart Set, are organizing a summer company and will organize from their general headquarters for the season.
Miss Evan Robinson's Darktown beauties are again at the Dart They went big last week at the Amphion theatre in New York city and are now the Grand Opera house, in Gotham, they are at the Howard in the near future.
"The Birth of a Nation" is "in our midst"—an unwelcome guest, as far as the contestants are concerned. The contestants were numerous and determined, but the authorities said there was no law to keep the film—or "dith-out," and here it is. Will H. Kyer, the noted composer, ran down from New York and spent two days in the hospital with the "aid of" several days here following her work with Miss King, at the Howard. Mr. Kyer returned to the "city" city, on Thursday and King and Gee, the two brothers, both of whom they are booked for the last half of this week.
Miss Evan Robinson's new act, reorganized from former forces and others from the "Darktown Follies," the New York last week and said to be "the best of the best." One of the best known members of the company is Miss Irma Baptiste, who was a leader of Leubrie Hill's "Follies" seventh album at the Howard in the near future and will be given a warm welcome here, where Miss Robinson is "at home."
Miss Gertrude Saunders, a genius in handling a wide range of characters in her plays, has earned the genuine historic talent, is one of the centers of attraction of the Billy King players. She has received many commendations, including theomatic critics in the east, west and south, and is rated as "indispensable" by manager King, who knows no one better than she does. They can "put over" the productions he offers to the public—and he is "some judge" of individual capabilities and possibilities of a performer. The Broadway players, featuring Miss Abbie Mitchell, Creighton Thompson, and Chernault, W. A. Cooke, and others, equally well known, come to theHoward theater. The initial presentation will be the successful Broadway production, "Under Cover," now running at the New York theater. The players will stage this thrilling drama in their second offering at the Howard.
The best musical team that has appeared in this city in many moons is made up of Matt Housley and Ralph Nicholas, who carry all before them like a family. He is an that was lively, classy and original. They use only the finest of instruments and know how to get the best results from grand opera to the traditional "raar" and they inject a neat bit of humor into their musical output. Both are polished gentlemen and are proud of their stay here. Mr. Housley will be remembered as one of the Original Housley brothers, seven in number, all gifted musicians, whooured the country several years ago. He is now the last of the family.
ONE GOOD TURN DESERVES
ANOTHER.
One good turn deserves another.
After spending a few weeks in Arkansas and Texas we have crossed over into the state of Oklahoma. Haven't had only about a month of experience above the average. At Wichita Falls, Texas, the heaviest rain of the season prevented what would have been our banner week. With Smart Set, we practically washed out, but the next how, however, instead of going to the next town, we commenced a spite of the inclement weather. The show is running like clockwork after several changes in the first and last act made by Mr. Young, the manager, and producer. Little Ben Young who is affectionately called "Cat On the Wire," is pulling off some on stunts on the slack wire when he will soon have a Miss Cat on the wire.
Riley Roberts, Prop. Washington Theatre 521 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind.
Who Sing Little, Talk Some and Dance Plenty Metropolitan Theatre, Memphis, this week and next.
Central Ave., Dallas, Texas Musicians to double band and orchestra; Performers with the goods for vaudeville and stock. Address
Capable of doubling band and orchestra. State salary in first letter. Would like to hear from Jack Wiggins, Billy Freeman, Rastus Jones and others. Address all communications to PRESTON CHEW Box 557, Hot Springs, Ark.
Mrs. Muriel Ringgold Watts closes the ollie with her own peculiar style of dancing and very often takes from her experience as a scholar on the slide trombone. Since our last writing the band has improved wonderfully. They are using averitt's applesauce and Petal's "From Dawn to Twilight" on April 15th we lost a member of our happy family in the person of our friend, a trip visiting friends in Hot Springs, Kansas City, Oklahoma and Chicago, before Joining Campbell's New Orleans Minstrels. Since was visited by her and we regret very much to see him leave.
Leslie Walton says hello, Bessie Edginton, why don't you write?
ALEXANDER TOLLIVER'S BIG
SHOW
(Al Wells.)
After the banner week in West Birmingham we opened in Besson on Monday, and the business continued the all week. This is the show that to see Monday night's show, makes the people say, that was the same day the day I am again tomorrow night," and each night they say the same during the entire week. The day the day night comes they hate to see us leave.
Mr. Tolliver is still enlarging the sheath of his armor and is using us here. The act they put on on this week made a big hit. They need no in-armor, no helmet, no team is well known, having played vaudelle everywhere. There are a lot of more performers to join next week.
NOTES FROM WOLFCALE'S BAND
WITH BARRY, BARNES AND BAILEY
ROUTE.
Prof. Wolfscale's band with Barnum & Bailey's Circus, Madison Square Garden, and J. C. Miles & Co., with Cole Brothers' Shows—Poplar Bluff, Mo. May 1! Flat Tire, Poplar Bluff, Mo. May 1! Duquoin, 4! Carbondale, 5! Herrin, 6! L. K. Bakers' Band & Co., with 101 Ranch—Litchfield, Ill. May 1! Dawville, 4! Carbondale, 5! Toledo, O., 4! Detroit, Mich. 5-6! Carolina Minstrels, with the Great Atlantic Shows—Brownsville, Pa. May 5 to 16! A. Wrights' Band & Co., with the Sparks Bros. Shows—Unlontown, Pa.
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May 1; Morgantown, W. Va., 2; Fairmount, 3; Clarksville, 8; Grafton, 5; Bellaire, Ohio, 6.
Virginia Minstrels, E. L. Erickson, Mgr. Ellsworth, Kas, May 2.
Eugene Clark, with La Washa's Shows, Somme, Oakland, MD, 2; Kearney, W. Va., 3; Hyndman, Pa., 4; Redford, 5; Holidaysburg, 6.
LETTER LIST.
Gentlemen's List.
Leslie, Jack
Latham, Julius
Latham, John
McBride, Fred
Morris Minstrel
Moppin, Pearl
Morrow, K.
Melancon, B.
Motto, George
Maupins, R.
Maupins, Dale
McCabe, Wm.
Mitchell, Billy
Mack, Cuban
Michols, William
Nichols, Frank
Nevelle, W. B.
Neville, W. B.
Polk, Leroy
Puggsley, I. C.
Porter & Porter,
Benton
Parks, C. W.
Pellibone, Andy.
Porter, Oscar.
Porter, John
Padmore, T. F.
Peoples, A. A.
Wake, W. A.
Potter, Dell
Prince, Hazel ALR.
Rue, Chas.
Patterson, cell
Shaw, Max.
Schenck, Wm.
Seviat, A. G.
Soccer, Oscar
Teasley, Wiley J.
Thornton, John
Victor, nautle
White, Harry
White, Dan
White, Mr. Jephtenia
Rail, Harper
Rwalker, Ira.
Watts, Billy.
Webster, E.
Webster, E.
Young, Harry
Ladies' List.
Manley, Jean Prince.
May, Sweetle.
Payne, Mamle.
Payne, Mamle.
Pursnell, Ethel.
Pellebon, Mildred.
Payne, Mrs. Bessie.
Stern, Genoveve.
Smith, Lulu.
Simmons, Ella.
Smiley, Miss
Alexander, Miss
Allen, Mrs. Otis
Brown, Maybellie
Butler, Trixie
Burton, Dorothy
Burton, Miss
Brown, Miss Lillie
Clark, Mrs. Lillie
Curtis Beula,
Carter, Edna,
Edwards, Hazel
Gant, Mabel,
Garrett, Patricia
Mrs. T.
Howard, Lillian,
Hendrix, Marie,
Keelum, Maude
Jasco Petronla
McCoy, Viola,
McGarr, Aggie
Vassar, Callie.
Williams, Mable
White, Gonalea.
Watkins, Miss Pearl
Wiggins, Miss Lena
N. L. Young.
Billy.
Trap drummer; can play music and furnish recommendation. Will be able to locate in theatre or summer resort. State all in first letter. Write HOWARD HALL, 503 LaFayette Ave., Crawfordsville, Ind.
AT LIBERTY
I Want a Partner!
Man or woman, to join me in establishing an attractive all profit business in some thriving town. Partner to manage the business exper-ience you will teach you how. Very little money needed.
JAY, 2315 E. 29th St., Cleveland, O.
WANTED
Two good comedians and two good lady song
and dancers for vandale nonsense at Columbus,
We are looking for a man with poor fair salary
to right parties. No tickets. Address.
For Globe Carnival Co.
To open week of May 22d, at Mr. Pleasant-
Tenn., colored performers, good musicians and
dancers. Those who can double H. & J.
W. T. Harris, Mgr., MI. Pleasant, Tenn.
WANTED
A Good Lady Piano Player
Read and fake for show; lady performers, good
singers; dancers andancers wanted at all
times. Address as per route in The Freeman,
Chan H. Malloy, Tennessee Blossom
Show.
Seen and Heard while Passing By Salem Tutt Whitney With the Smart Set Co.
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Villa's Resurrection.
The Easter tale, since one A. D.
By some has been rejected;
Their room for doubt I cannot see.
Since Villa's resurrected.
A rifle ball first knocked him out,
But it was not suspected.
Until the news brought by scout
Said: "Villa's resurrected."
Then next he died by traitor's hand;
The lie was not detected
Till some of Pershing's command,
Proved Villa resurrected.
Ganga then came to lay him low.
From wounds too long neglected;
But soon the news struck like a blow.
That he was resurrected.
Game word, that in some desert waste,
His grave had inspected;
He was sent to Brunswick "in haste."
Read: "Villa's resurrected."
The skeptics have been put to rout.
No room left for objections;
The tale is proved beyond a doubt
By Villa's resurrections.
But I am bound to live up to what light I have;
I must stand with anybody that stands right. Stand with him while he is right. And part with him when he goes wrong." ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Do you love life?
Do then not squander time. For that is the stuff Life is made of.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
The Tasmanian Trio, versatile entertainers and Arabian tumblers are playing in and around Boston with great success. The Trio is the best cellist of the highest saturated in colored vaudeville. The members of George Braxton and Clifford Clifford. Miss Fannie Winkle, the noted soprano, is starring with Dumbar's Tennessee Titans. Miss Carrie Stith, the popular vaudevillian, is at home in Boston, Mass., with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carrie Stith, the manager of colored companies for many years. He was the first to bring Jolly to Africa, and the "Trip to Africa" show. Since that time he has engaged in several other theatrical enterprises with much success. He has large colored production under canyas the coming summer season.
the Old South theater, making good in the city famous for its baked beans. Thomas, McDonald and Thomas, a comedy class, rio singers and dancers and a movie theater throughout the New England states. Marshall and Santerlee are playing at the theater.
The legitimate drama has been stirring colored New York to the depths of its own imagination. Miss Anita, the dainty vaudevillian, conceived the idea of introducing the legitimate drama to the patrons of the company colored New York, and organized a compost stock company they introduced several dramas with flattering success. Miss Bush surprised her closet with a new drama, acting the heroine roles in the several dramas she produced. The Lafayette management thought she would follow suit and Chas. L. Gilpin of Pekin fame, was engaged to organize the company, and directed the Lafayette patrons. The venture was an artistic and financial success from its initiative. Now Mr. Ed Sterling Wright begins to animate the adaptation of the imperial William Shakespeare's master drama, "Othello," by Negro players, for the company. The director or the Shakespearean Tercentenary festival Voelkel, former manager of the world's famous Black Patti Troubadours, is promoting the production. The event is creating more than unusual interest among the "great" in the company.
No doubt there will be many white lovers of Shakespeare, who will avail themselves of the opportunity "Othello" done by colored players. Many will come to laugh, others from the audience, but they are really interested in the progress colored players are making or have made in the legitimate drama. There are many performers who have genuine atrinsic interest but have not yet been able to display their talent. If it were possible to select the best of the colored actors, they would be able to try there would be no doubt of the artistic success of the coming "Othello." But this is not possible and if the failure it will not necessarily obtain that colored players have not yet reached the place where they are coming to play. The failure it will not necessarily obtain that colored players have not yet reached the place where they are coming to play. The drama is new to colored perform-
NOTES OF THE HUNTINGTON MINSTRELS.
(By Ralph Redmond.)
We have just received direct from Chicago, our new soft steel equipped Exposition Pullman car, which is with-standing. We have also best equipped show cars in the business. Our show, under the management of F. Huntington, our congenial and pattern executive, has been consecutive week in Texas and although we don't have the S. R. O. sign, we have been congenial and captionally good business. Mr. Huntington is a manager, or one of the few managers, who realize that a street is a place to be. He caters to a successful career for a show, but he believes in both band and show. He caters to all good musicians and believes in his audiences everywhere and makes the show that comes behind us tired of hearing the people praising Sweet Papa and as good as Huntington's. These are facts that can be truthfully proven by the show that is improving his show. He is ably assisted with such competent people as William Saddler, Rustus Lee, Warren Wirgs, our interlocutor, and Rufus Wirgs, our interlocutor.
ers and the vaudeville stage and musical comedy are not exactly schools for the legitimate. The percentage of comedic roles is manifestly smaller than the whites. And it isn't possible to get this small percentage together at any one time. Mr. Wright is recognized as a Shakespearean delineator of real merit and he has selected his associate playwright to expect the company to equal or excell those of James K. Hackett or Sir Herbert Tree, but there is little doubt that colored players will do creditable work. The following is what the New York Tribune has to say of the coming progeny of "Othello" by the colored players:
Tree Fills Shoes of Negro Actors With Speech Praising Their Project—Hiss Amateur Wit, Cheer Mrs. Campbell—Crowds Pay Tribute to English Players, but Rebuke One of Their Own Race.
New York is soon to have a third Shakespearean company to vie with James K. Hackett and Sir Herbert Tree. A stock company of Negro actors, the company is morning and producing modern drama in the evening at the big Lafayette avenue and 133th street. After "Othello" they will give "Romeo and Juliet" and at the close of the season they intend as St. Louis. The country as far as St. Louis. A performance of "Othello" was scheduled, but the anticipation of what was to be the first serious dramatic effort of the Negro race in America the stage boxes were filled with actors of the Shakespearean campbell, several of Sir Herbert's company and directors of the Shakespearean show and "sacred concert" on Sunday evenings, the guardians of civic morals will not tolerate a serious drastic persecution.
Tree Speaks on Shakespeare.
At 9 o'clock the English actor left his box and spoke before the audience on the genius of Shakespeare. The audience marked contrast to the exuberance of a few minutes before with which they had lissed off the stage actor of his generation, who was little too crude to please them. At the close of Sir Herbert's remarks he introduced Wright, a small but dignified actor who was to have played the role of the jealous "We live in a wonderful age," said Mr. Tree. "I am sure that with all his imagination Shakespeare never contended that century would honor his name by playing one of his greatest tragedies." He lice regulations Sir Herbert concluded: "I am delighted to witness the evidence of the high prosperity, the education and the reach of the people reached. It is a magnificent thing that realize that Shakespeare will be played on these boards. I hope that all of you will learn to love him and the works of Shakespeare."
Mrs. Campbell Cheered.
After the audience had cheered Mrs. Clement and had received a smile and a bow in their hands, an accent that savored slightly of seventh avenue, but with an emphasis on the speeches. Changing from Braakatti's doddering duchess to the duke's magisterial voice and Otello's eloquent pleading with startling rapidity, the actor wound himself up. Though the actor's difficult recital indicated that he could play Otello, he moved with his introductory voice, which echoed the words of a famous Negro poet of the Latin-American race: "I am a man, and whatever interests mankind interests." The Negro people are American citizens, and they said Mr. Wright. "They are law-biding, patriotic and as capable of being an arce in the world."
The manager of the Lafayette Theater, Eugene Moore, is enthusiastic about the career of the actor in the serious production of drama. At the production of "Taid in Full" he house had been crowded to capacity, and on Saturday, 1,500 people had been there as way to be heard what the police reserves had to call out to persuade the Negro enthusiasts to give up trying to get in the first escapes here as way to be heard. Some all the way from Philadelphia, so far had the fame of the company reached.
Sparks, tuba; Sanny Morris, snare; John A. Johns, bass; Prof. Johnson sends regards to Mark Veal, Jeff Smith and all musicians. Prof. Redmond sends regards to Freddy White, Prof. McCannon and all friends. The Freeman is a weekly visitor over his house and read it and keep up with the profession.
NEW QUEEN THEATRE BIRMING
HAM ALA.
This week's bill is a knockout. Every act is worthy of mention. The act is worthy of mention. The act is worthy of mention. One of avuillevie's classiest teams; Terry Knox is featuring "Uncle Sam, I'm a kid." The act is self, music and accompaniment; by Clabron Jones; Bessie Smith stops the show nightly. Miss Smith is Birmingham's "Blues." Johnson and Kenner (Nuggie and Lew) are still with us. These better male team ever played here.
Pugh and Pugh closed the ollie; this is a hit from the time they opened until they closed. A better act has never been made, but the team with Clabron Jones' newest western drama, entitled, "The Man Who Wore a Hat," will be the New Queen Hives Forever. Clabron and stock companies may go, but the New Queen Hives Forever. Clabron certainly put on some shows. Good acts; get wise if you want to work for the team. J. L. Savage Week of April 24th
NOTES FROM THE FAMOUS ALA
BAMA MINSTRELS.
(A. M. White.)
We are now on the eve of our departure from this state and ere this crossed the line into the Lone Star State, where we predict another few have encountered through Louisiana. The show has often been complained for in the past such a genteel and rened lot of lair and such a "Old King Barrycorn" dolomel if ever invades our quiet domain, hence, one can readily account for our splendid. Our magnificent first part continues the same season, which has been painted and the new appearance like that of an up-to-date attestor, others, we are almost too modest to beat but the patrons have said so. We can but believe that it really is the best. At least we have to beat the band, is one of the biggest hits of the company. Baker is easily have ever seen, both on and off, he is the one and only Baker. He possesses a voice that is not often found, reasonably, but we have three or possibly four blocks away
THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER.
handles a part, prominent in all the big numbers, with both pride and energy. Mrs. Helen Helen, wife of Lawry, teaches her husband takes a conspicuous part in several numbers. She also handles her part extremely well, gaining all the attention, creating a round of applause. Her biggest hit is "Rock Me in the Cradle of Love."
Mr. A. J. McFarland says R. L. Loveace and J. C. Sparks writes a once over of importance.
like Mr. Thomas of Tampa, Fla., would like to inform his friends of his whereabouts. He is with the Alabama and will receive all mail care The Freeman
Our fashion plate, Mr. Sherle Green, has a beautiful black dress, a Concert Band and to say that he will dress the position well would only be a mild smile, but he will be especially in the west; sends best regards to all friends out and in the program. Several new instruments have recently been purchased by members of the company. Mr. Sherle Green is also a Holton tuba, valued at $185; Miss Bessie Edgington, an H. N. Holton tuba, valued at $19; Miss Yak and Sos cornet. They all seem to be proud of their purchases. Mr. Henderson sends best regards to R. W.
One very important part of our show and above all, that must not be overstated. We are very proud of their in our estimation can be excelled anywhere. Willie Le Le Ritchie is the most experienced and care the bunch all seem to have gained a few extra pounds. Our host friend and everybody looks towards the day of its arrival. Mr. Garry Vanderbilt. Doc Leen with its many pages of readable experience in the show world; Doc Leen is the man of the hour, general and otherwise. Mr. Austin weeds out the man of the hour. Doc Leen looks after the managerial part. A. M. White sends regards to Dewee, E. A. Dicken and Dick Brown of the Virginia Minstrels.
PROF, L. L. BAKER'S ANNEX BAND
101 RANCH SHOWS.
After spending the winter in quarters at Ponca City, Okla., Miller Bros. and their four coaches for the 1916 season at the above named city, April 20, with Col. Wm. Cody (Buffalo Bill) as the feature and Prof. L. K. Baker as his usual surrounded himself with a band of quiet, gentlemanly musicians and "Fess" contenders. Prof. L. K. Baker has as usual surrounded himself with a band of quiet, gentlemanly musicians and "Fess" contenders. Roster of the band is as follows: Prof. L. K. Baker, Wm. Thompson and Moses Casey, cornets; S. F. (Doc) Ford and Master Leslie McCullough, mellophones; Prof. L. K. Baker, bass bones; Jas. Mitchell, baritone; Jno. Richardson, tuba; W. R. Jackson, snare drum and J. Conn Anderson, bass drum manager, is with us; also Mrs. Cornons is with us and she has always a smile and a kindness. We are moving eastward and the entire bunch is expecting to have a great time in little old New York city soon. Unch joins in sending kindest regards all Friends in and out of the profession.
GEO. L. EVANS MAMMOTH COL
MINSTRELS.
We are still in the Lone Star State and having good success, believe me, and famous comedian, Bubble Haynes and assisted by Buelah Helms, Baby Grice taking two and three nightly, singing "Beans, Beans, Beans", Buddie Helms still sings "Lash You Dog" and scorches "A Alabama Jubilee". Marie Alphonsa is making it go. "You Missed a Good Hattie Helms is singing "Just For Tonight". B. H. Johnson opens the olo, then comes a team, Helms and helps with the "Hestation Blues". Then comes Bubble Haynes, the boy without get their share of applauses. We have some band and some orchestra. Mrs. Billy Kersand, joins us in Brookland, Texas. All of the bunch sends regards to all friends in and out of the professional. Buddie Helms would like to hear from J. E. Moore and "Dad" Black, going to make a six hundred jump soon. Hathe, Helms says better, Bert,ade and Frankie Lathum and Hattie C
SILAS GREEN FROM NEW OR LEANS. SHOW. COMPANY.
Max C. Elliott, the wildcat agent, is ten days ahead of the ever popular Silas Green From New Orleans Show in South Carolina and business still in N. Carolina. The date of April 16th, from Rocky Mount, N. C. We are now in our first week in South Carolina and business still in N. Carolina. Prof. Eph Williams' No. 2 show opens May 1. A brand new hit, 60 people will be invited to the premiers to be one of the season's best shows, and will make Middle West one-night stands. A minstrel show of merit, Silas Green Show, having been absent from the company for two weeks on a tote bag, will country place at Wilton Park. Flight nounce that I will be in Virginia and West Virginia early in May. In Virginia, as the Wildcat is on your track. Regards to the readers of this paper.
NOTES AND ROUTE OF BROAD
WAY GREATER MINTRELS.
We are now playing the New England states. Business is good and the team is good, and everybody's happy, Mr. Owen Granger of the team of Bosan & Granger, has started a baseball team in the state. He plays for Taylor, he handles the horseride with his boys, there will be some lively mixups when he plays for Taylor and Mr. Etenger are very much fled with their company, as all are artists in their line. The boys would be playing in the state. So here we are in a row: Props, Taylor and Entenger, Alfonzo Claybrooks, Harry L. Williams, Bosan & Granger, L. Williams, Alfonzo Claybrooks, Simpson, James Bass Woodson, Geo Wright, Luke Smith. So write us. Route: Greenfield, Mass., April 17, 18 and Rutland, Vermont, April 17, 24 and 24, Granville, N. Y., April 23, 27 and 29.
GIBSON'S NEW STANDARD THEA-
TRE--PHILADELPHIA
(By J. H. Gray.)
The highly enjoyable bill at Gibson's New Standard Theater this week has a new song entitled "The Trouble of Samba and Diana," by Robinson and Trible, is the headliner. Andrew Trible is an assistant of the offense, and at the same time the character offense, is at best in the character offense, and is lingly realistic, and, at the same time clever, and is ably assisted by Blondie Robinson a black face comedian who has been introduced to the act opportunities arise for the introduction of singing and eccentric dancing of which Robinson is a master of the act opportunities. The three Alexs astound onlookers by the daring and novelty of gymnastic and acrobatic feats presented. The three Alexs are the most important their mouths is a sensational feature of this act, the best of its kind that has ever been seen in this house. Performers here after an agreeable combination of song and chatter, with a conclusion to the role of song-sellers they try to sell all of the popular songs of the day. It is a delightful and entertaining act. The musical music and the languorous dance are popular from the famed island in the Pacific, has ample opportunity for gratifying songs and dances the Houla Houla dance. She is artistically dressed and the dances are lively. She is also a graceful in manner she is at once cordially welcomed. Minus and Bryant, a clever couple, are prime examples of the kind of singing of jest, song and dancing, and the Chicago Stock Company humorously presents the sketch Give-a-dam Jones. This is an alert for something new with which to beautify his theater, has now installed bunch lights on the curtain.
Colored musicians, cornetts must be good strong players; trombones, bass for R. & O. trap and saure drummer, clarinet. B. & O. Only competent musicians need apply, as every one must and play in the season out and never missed a pay day. Ask anybody. Write **DENNIS WEST**, Care J. H. Eschman Circuits. Brewer, MO. 1 May; Gat, MO. 2. All mail will be forwarded.
Write J. Nicholson, 'COLUMBIA THEATRE', 524 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis. One and two weeks - state lowest salary.
For Metropolitan Theatre, Memphis, Tenn
Acts of all kinds and stock companies. State in first letter. Will place tickets anywhere
in the United States. For treatment ask acts who have played my house.
A. Barrasso, Mgr. Metropolitan Theatre Memphis, Tenn.
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Can place two lady piano players with vaudeville experience.
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day, and has also placed drop lights with Egyptian globes in all of his off-road vehicles. These latest design effects are effective. These latest design effects are effective. We are sure to arouse new popular interest in his theatrical public generally all over the country than any other place of amusement be owned and controlled by a colored man.
YANKEE ROBINSON SHOWS OPEN
AT PANONA, IOWA.
Yankee greeted the opening of the Yankee Robinson Shows April 20, 2014, to its mass audience, strong to witness the performance, which moved along in real old circus style. The side show is flicker and lapel, with two dancers and with two classy musical acts. Prominent among the freaks is Tom Brocklein, the star of "Tree-top brown" girls, here's a one sure, "Pop" Adams has charge of the freaks and ministrel. Roster, bunch of performers,铝en, alto and manager; Jay Bryant, cornet and leader; Clarence Williams, cornet, Hope leader; Bud Campbell, tuba; Earnest Thyous, trombone and comedian; "Big Dan" Duncan, cornet, Frank James, baritone; Jack Turner, snare drum. Misses Ninnie Pyle Sophia Vassar are the stars soubrette with making the head roff Roy Williams colored, is the head por-
ter on the show, "Pop" Adams sends
Harris and Baker, "Curley" sends
regards to all friends and says "Hello,
single bunch." Arnett Nelson, write
down.
The Foster House Restaurant and Regular Meals
Catering to the traveling public. Nicely furnished rooms, up to date bath. short orders at all times. Enquiries served. Hitter reasonable. Phone. City, 8383. O. W. Mason, Manager. 831 W. Wainnt St., Louisville, Ky.
WANTED
Leads, producer, character, song a dance artists. No boozer or dope heads Good wardrobes. State all first letter. Transportation
The Greatest "Blues" Song Ever Written
I AIN'T GOT NOBODY
(And Nobody Cares for Me)
Words by
DAVID YOUNG
of Chicago
Music by
CHAS. WARFIELD.
I ain't Got Nobody
AND
Nobody Cares
For Me.
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David Young
and
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I'll sing sweet songs all the time. If you will be a pal of mine. Cause I ain't got no be dy. And no-be dy cares for me.
Witness me.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
The Woman's Club was the guest of Mrs. Elizabeth Sanders Monday afternoon.
Miss Nannie E. Robinson, of Greenbanks, Ky, is the guest of Mrs. Ida Bryant.
Mrs. Ernest Day entertained the North End Needle Club last Thursday afternoon.
The Bachelors' Club gave its annual Enclosure last Friday evening at the Pythian Castle hall.
Mrs. Pearl Howard will be hostess
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Mrs. W. E. Henderson spent Easter Sunday at Brazil, Ind., the guest of her uncle, F. A. Lord. A meeting of the Thurman W. C. T. University was occurring at the home of Mrs. Sarah Helm. Mr. A. L. Cook, of Kentucky, is visiting his brother, Wm. Cook, whom he has not seen for sixteen years. Sirdastian Merewether, a student at his mother, Ellen Merewether, with his mother, Mrs. Ellen Merewether.
A parents' meeting was held at School No. 42 last Wednesday. Dr. A. J. Kink addressed the meeting on "Church Service." R. H. Joyner, of Terre Haute, Ind., was in the city Monday on business. Mrs. Hattie Shoelie is ill at her home on South Keystone avenue. She entertained last Friday evening by Musz Mary Fields at the residence of Mrs. James Courtney, in North West street. Mrs. Shoelie was on the Presbyterian board of missions in Pittsburgh, will be the ...eaker for the vesper services of the Y. M. C. A. on April 30th. The visiting department commander of the G. A. R. of Indiana, will speak at a meeting under the auspices of the Martin R. Delaney post at the colored A. S. A. Sunday afternoon, April 30th. The meeting will be open to the public. Mr. George L. Buck, principal of shortridge school for the scholarship rally day of the Society of Ethical Culture Sunday, April 30th, at Witershom Presbyterian Church. Dr. O. W. Langston will
GIVES FIFTY-NINE MESSAGES.
Madame Meadows had an excellent erowd Monday of both white and colored people. She gave fifty-nine messages from the past, and many of them were everyone welcome at her meetings, which are held every Monday night from 8:30 to 10:30.
MME. C. J. WALKER RETURNS TO THE CITY ON BUSINESS FOR BRIEF STAY.
Madame C. J. Walker will arrive at Indianapolis, Monday from Tuskegee and other points South and desires to meet with the Board of the office, 640 North West street, for against misrepresentation and fakes, who claim to be handling her goods and also to be the Booker T. Washington Memorial. Madame Walker's stay in Indianapolis will be brief and the urgles all of us at eight o'clock shrank Monday, May 8.
MR. AND MRS. NOAH CLAY ENTER TAIN.
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Clay, 326 West
Easter Sunday in honor of her sister,
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Miss Eva Newsome, of Marlon, Ind, and Mr. Arthur Dickenson, of Seattle, Wash. As hostesses, Mr. and Mrs. Eva Newsome, of Coventry, were laid for eleven. The table was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and Easter eggs. A seven course dinner was served to Miss Eva Newsome, Mr. Arthur Dickerson, Mrs. Tila Mitchell, Miss Alma Price, Mrs. Linda Clay, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Price, and the little Misses Suale and Dollie Price.
CAMPAIGN FOR 500 MEMBERS ON
—Y. M. C. A. NOTES.
The final meeting in preparation for the "All Together" campaign for 500 members of the organization over the course of eight nights. M. C. A. was held Tuesday night. A travelogue through the various associations over the country was provided by the Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. This consisted of views of the activities and buildings of the organization about 125 men who have pledged themselves to secure the number of 500 new members were present in meetings that has been held since the campaign of 1913, when over 550 members were seized. The group was given out at the meeting last night stands at 575, and the object of the campaign is to put Indianapolis in fiscal year close April 30th. The latest year-book figures place the Colored and all other cities in Bible class work, in educational work, in physical extension work, but only in the leadership. The slogan that has been chosen for this campaign is "Indianapolis Must Lead." Reports indicate that night until the close of the campaign May 1st. The regular rate has been cut in half as an added inducement to men who are working in the canvass.
The first report was Wednesday night, when Mr. A. H. Godard, General Manager, was the special speaker. The meeting was at 8 o'clock sharp, a very encouraging number of the large thermometer indicating the rise of the membership soared around the 600 mark. The secretary, addressed the captains and workers Thursday night, and charged the men on Friday with redoubled energy. Judge C. J. Orbison was the speaker at a supper served the captains and staff.
WORKERS
No. 14, captained by Dr. E. N.
Perkins, and composed of men
employed at the Ford automobile
factory, are leading in the race for
the largest number of members brought
in to team No. 14, captained by
Sam Givens, the new employee secretary,
and Team No. 28, captained by Sam
Givens, are tied for second place.
A DOZEN DAYS WITH THE SAINTS IN INDIANAPOLIS.
(By Dr. Ira M. Hendon.)
When we say that the few days spent with the saints in the city of indianapolis, F. L. Morris, the efficient pastor of Shiloh Baptist church, overshadows all previous meetings in our ministry, we are simply putting our trust in them together with Christ in these parts, delight in doing things for the Master with the tone and dignity that becometh the saints. Upon our visit to Shiloh Baptist church, the bishop of Shiloh Baptist church, met us at the church, a faithful home in Highland Place, where sister Morris and Mother Barnes, held in readiness things comfortable for a well-worn family, lived away in a feather bed well prepared on a typical Southern order. The city and many other things attractive that just suited a Southern preacher.
Our Meeting At Shiloh.
For more than ten days the Lord led us in storming the city. Night after night we poured gospel shots into the city, and the Lord's presence shocks could be heard all over the city. Surely the Lord was in this place, for he was the Lord of our lives and daughters were borne into the Kingdom of our God, and the church was in storming hours and we wonderfully in hours of our stars.
With such an organizer and untiring leader as Floyd Morris, his good wife, a little Baptist giant; men like Concors, the pastor of the church; Mike Miller, Wilson and many others of both men and women. This church will easily take first rank in point of service. This church choir leads in singing, and the choir is a part of this, however, can be accounted for, as the organist, Madam Grubb, is a daughter of Texas and the singers hall from Old Kentucky, mixed with Indians. They are "Hummers" and make up a
The Ministers' Alliance.
The first Monday in the city we had the pleasure of meeting the Ministers' Alliance of the city, where the angels of God came every Monday with Ebenezer Baptist church, where Dr. J. Hoder is pastor. They meet and plan for things of the kingdom, body and Dr. F. L. Morris is secretary, surrounded by the veteran pastors, Drs. Seymour and Broyles, whose administration covered more than a quarter of a century each. Dr. Farrell, the prince of pastors, holds forth with these good men supported by a strong body. Elders Holder, McLawier, Renfro, Johnson and our old friend Dr. William Z. Thomas, who up a strong fight for the Lord in this city. They have the crowds and other things needed and they land heavy upon satanic influence in the body the following Monday at 11 o'clock and we did our best. The Lord used us in an old-fashion way. The meeting was an important reminder of the kindness of these goodly men, even to our grave and beyond.
The Second Baptist Church.
The Race and Conditions As We Viewed It.
The business side of the race as we viewed it towers up in wealth and health, and the most important cities. Our people in this city control their part well. Doctors, lawyers, teachers, preachers and business concerns of every description make good homes and are still buying. Many other sections should go up to Indianapolis and get lessons of living from these splendid cities. We live in the home of four colored journals—Freeman, Recorder, World
MADAM C. J. WALKER ASSOCIATION.
In meeting of the local agents of the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, 108-110 West 186th street, New York City, West 186th street, New York City, this organization was formed for the purpose of protecting the agents of the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company from misrepresentation and fakes, claiming rights for the Madam C. J. Walker Company, also to assist in raising funds for the Booker T. W. Washington Memorial. These clubs will be formed all over the United States, and then will be federated in a National Organization. All agents desiring to form a club will be federated in Madam C. J. Walker, at 108-110 West 186th street, New York City.
and Ledger. They fight the race's battles like a German army, unfinchingly.
The Y. M. C. A.
It was our good pleasure to visit the building of the Young Men's Christian Association, also to hear the appeals of our students, the secretary and learn from others their needs. This, in my judgment, is a needed and a worthy cause, a splendid organization for men, and is doing good for our students. We name our names and sometime get a bit careless. For fear that our good name be blighted, the parent bodies should look after us. Ministers can do better this matter.
The Public School System.
The school system in Indianapolis leads many cities. Our men and women work out discrimination. Some work without discrimination. Some the women schools in the land are found here, I am told. Our own Texas school man, W. E. Grubbs, holds the chair as head of the school. As we see things, we will return to Indianapolis some day soon. We have an invitation. Our friend F. L. Morris will undergraduate will again hear our express.
CHAMPAIGN, ILL.
(By Z. L. Breedlove.)
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO.
Robert Docket of Work avenue is on the sick list. Edmond J. W. Williams, of Greenburg, N.C., Mrs. W. P. Stamps of 222 East Boardman street left Monday for North Carolina to visit relatives. They will visit at Danville, Va. Greensburg, N.C. During visiting place at Remo, N. C., with Mrs. Stamps mother, Mrs. Jane Hickens. Their shop will be closed. Mrs. Joon entertains number of friends in honor of Mrs. Collman of Yellow Springs Thursday evening in Columbus. Easter in Columbus with relatives. The All-Star Club have completed arrangements for their anunities. Mrs. Alfa Cousins of Cleveland spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. Susan Holmes, LaClade street. Mrs. C. Banster of Clyde street is able to be about again after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. John H. Moore of East Commerce is able to attend an uncle meeting. All the church had special Easter exercises Sunday that were well attended. Mrs. Cunningham, mother of Mrs. C. Banster, very much home in Foster street. Mrs. James Stewart entertained the Elite Club on Monday evening. On April 18 was invited to the Julla Hacket, 132 East Front street, as it was the 52d birthday of Mrs. Hacket and the 32d birthday of William Holmes and lunch was served.
HOPKINSVILLE, KY., NEWS.
Mrs. Elsie Bell, who was operated on several weeks ago by Dr. Berry, nursery manager, on Monday, Easter services were well rendered in all the churches of the city. The Alluicks High School will lock her in the Alluicks Boone High School Thursday at 3 p.m. Last week marked the closing of the cerulean graded school. The close-up of the cerulean graded presence of Dr. F. C. Button, the State rural supervisor. Dr. Button spent 3 hours with this school and made a most interesting presentation half of the industrial work of the schools, and especially complimented the work done and on display at this school. Mrs. P. W. May, the principal of this school for this year, has been able to attend the school and the parents have lent ready assistance to her efforts.
Mr. J. T. Wright, the visitor, also joined us and paid a very high tribute to Mrs. M. as a teacher and a noble Christian woman. Many white citizens were in attendance and were loud in their praises of the deportment of the pupils of this school. We were in the class of the work on exhibition. There were several out of town visitors on hand, among whom was Mrs. M. and Jackkinsville county, supervisor. Christian
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The newly remodeled Wayside Inn cafe on Bedford street, operated by J. Johnson, is the man of the Cambria general offices, is attracting much favorable attention. Mr. Johnson has secured the services of a chef to cook at the McAteer cafe, and is being assisted by his brother, Robert Johnson, a plantrant. The interior has been tastefully decorated and potted plants form a pleasing background in the main din
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ingtonston said: "Minnis' resolution is my intention. What we want to do get rid of some of the graffits and pay for the building." Your corrections to the text will be posted on the Pythian "bosses," the assuming "big" Negroes. Several educators who attend the school will write open letters against the Pythian building. Watch this column for housecleaning among K. of P. in Kenyan.
A. M. E. Zlon Conference Welcome to the Metropolis.
There seems a unanimous sentiment that every door will work upon the doors of the villains, with their true Kentucky hospitality. Nothing has been left undone in the past. The annual Central Conference welcome to this city, after an expiration of forty years, through the energetic Rev. J. B. Colbert, has been represented four years ago representing thousands of Christian workers of this denomination, and all others, cordially welcomes the Rev. J. B. Colbert of the South. Rev. Colbert is chairman of the entertainment committee.
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and is author of a book on the church. The above is a likeness of Mr. F. C. Dillon, secretary of the Pythian Museum, and Mr. F. C. Dillon, son of the Kentucky boy, having been born in Owenton, Owen county, Kentucky. He is a graduate of the Kentucky University, at Frankfort, Ky.; Inring Business College, Iuring, Ill. and of the Central Law School, Louisville, Ky. He has interests of the State, having served as principal of the graded schools, Murry, Ky. for ten years, Mr. Dillon, Ky. for ten years, Mr. Dillon, who have established Pythianism in the front ranks of all fraternal orders on the State. He is now employed in the Central Law School in Louisville. Commencement is about to be launched in this city. Preparations are being made by the parents for their child in May, and the Central High School in June. Visitors and the public are cordially invited. Prof. Dillon Black, graduate from the Knoxville (Tenn.) college, and formerly a teacher in that State, who is now a present assistant secretary of the State, has deserving young man and a valuable asset to the institution.
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Colbert for the Rev. J. E. Zilion, Church.
Col B. W. Thompson, the first president of the National Negro Press Association, picked the scholarly pulitator orator, Rew J. B. Colbert, for the bishopric of the city where he meets in this city May 3, at New Temple, Thirteenth and Broadway. He pictures him as the most logical man on the eastern bank of the Mississippi valley.
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The Victory of the K. N. E. A. Presidency, Election.
The Kentucky Negro Educational Association election was filled with dramatic scenes. A strenuous campaign had been made by various candidates. The candidates were behind three candidates in the field for president. Prof. W. H. Fouse of Lexington, when it seemed that the tactics were beneath the dignity of an educational convention. Prof. G. W. Saffel, Jr. of Shelbyville, said in a brief interview that a gle person to vote for him, and asked President Wood to appoint a teller for him. Prof. J. W. Bell of Earlington, said in a brief interview that seem to have been left undone. Prof. G. W. Jackson of this city was one of the most available candidates, and was appointed. Prof. J. W. Bell of Earlington, and was feared most. He had a strong organization, but they failed to oil the machinery up enough. Prof. G. W. Jackson of this city filed the "sticks" and the backwoods teachers, who proved to him his deepest friends in time of need, which he appreciated. The great number of city teachers proved to him just as loyal.
Rev. W. J. Walls for Editor Star of Zlon.
It is conceded throughout the Zion connection that the Rev. W. J. Walls, the pastor of the church, this city, will be almost unanimously elected editor of the Star of Zion to succeed Dr. G. C. Clement, who is the pastor of the church, Dr. Clements is a member of the Kentucky Conference, and he will be about all this State will ask for, and that seems enough. Rev. Walls is the leading breacher in Louisville, as he will be the most prominent local figure in the great conclave. All the work of the breacher by him and his faithful membership. He has just completed and occupied the finest edifice in the city, where he is situated at the corner of Broadway and Thirteenth street, thousands pass it each day. During the dedicatory ceremony of the memorial, the premium. As the editor of the Star of Zion he will make a record as brilliant as he can make. Recently he was nominated for the office in a captivating editorial from the pen of Col. Roscoe Simmons in The Church in all sections. A lot of people say that he is the candidate of the church in all sections. Our group or other feel themselves complimented.
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