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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
DR.. WASHINGTON LIKES
BERT WILLIAMS WORK.
Says Comedian Is a Tremendous Asset
to the Negro Race

When | go to the theater, which Ia
not often. generally go to hear the
colored comedian Bert Williams, says
DR.. Booker T. Washington In the Sep
tember American Magazine.
| go to hear him, however, as often
as l have opportunity, and am sell
dom in the same city with him that
do not find myself. If happen to have
an hour of leisure, drifting in the direc-
ton of the theater in which he is play
ing
II l were dramatic critic | suppose
l might give some sound logical rea-
sons for liking Bert Williams style
and methods But am not a critic,
and vaudeville performances, as a rule
strike me as tiresome
There is so much that seems to me
strained and artificial and lacking in
the flavor of ordinary wholesome hu-
man nature. But Bert Williams hui
NOR strikes me as the real thing
There is nothing secondhand or second
rate about It
His fun seems to flow spontaneously
and without effort, as If 1t came from
some deep natural source In the man
himself, Besides, there are q quality
and flavor about Bert Williams hu-
NOR which indicate that It Is the nat
ural expression Of thoughtful and
observing mind.
Bert Williams is a tremendous asset
OF the Negro race. He is an asset be
cause he has succeeded In actually do
ing something, aud because he has sue
ceeded the fact Of his success helps
the Negro many times more than he
could help the Negro by merely con
tenting himself to whine and complain
about racial difficulties and racial dis.
ordinations
The fact is that the American people
are ready to honor and TO reward any
man who does something that is worth
while, no matter whether he is black
or white. and Bert Williams career is
simply another Illustration Of that fact.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
A NEW ARRIVAL.

The name "Whirlwind Jack" so ia
miliarly known in New York, will
soon become one of our passwords in
the pugilistic order of the West, as
we have among us Mr.. Jack Morris,
who intends remaining here for some
time and hopes to pull off some bouts
before returning East, with some Of
the crack lightweights of this part Of
the country.
We understand that this fighter has
a pretty successful ring career up to
the present, and since his arrival (of
about three months ago. has given a
few sparring exhibitions privately,
and impressed his spectators very
much. We therefore wish him every
success and hope within very short
time to be able to insert in our col
umns his challenge to our western
stars.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
FOOTBALL SEASON COMING.

AS the baseball season will soon
come to close, next comes the hard
game season called football. Mr..
Tyndall Graves will manage the R.
NJ. A. C. football team and much will
be expected of him and his team.
Guy Cocker will also manage a team,
the name is not yet known. And
the Y. M. C. BIS will have their team
which will probably be managed by
Wayman Ward or Clarence Langston,
The several colored baseball teams
made a rank failure this season. 1t
is hoped that the football teams will
be altogether different. Give us the
play and we will see it.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
HARRISON STEWART AND MATT
MARSHALL.

Have you all seen Stewart & Mar
shall at the Orpheum this week Well,
if you haven't seen them, don't miss,
as they are what you would call the
original Negro comedians. Their act
is different from what most comedi-
ans put on. They do a singing and
talking act that is certainly scoring a
big hit. Harrison Stewart was for
merly the leading man in the Pekin
Stock Co. of Chicago, and he and his
partner, Marshall, have written some
of the greatest coon songs in the late
history of colored sond writers. They
will close tomorrow night at the Or
pheum, so don't miss seeing them.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10

vice to Sam is to sidestep Johnson for
while and take on Al Kaufman and
Tommy Burns. They are more in his
class.
Klondike wants to fight John
Haynes, the old time colored heavy
weight known as Klondike has GER
tainly got his hair up. He is Just
crazy to fight Con O'Kelly, Tommy
Ryan's giant heavy, or any of the rest
of them. Klondike says that he is the
only man who ever knocked Jack
Johnson out and thinks that he should
be taken into consideration.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
AMATEUR BASEBALL.

Howard McGinnis, manager of the
boys Zion Athletic Baseball Team, is
very proud young man these days.
Why? Because he brought his team
to the front last Sunday by defeating
the Ohio Congregational baseball
team, playing ten innings, score to
4. This is the only colored team that
has played the whole season through.
And the team can boast of having
a fine set of uniforms. Young Nc
Ginnis will soon organize football
team for boys under 18 years.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
SPORTS and The The STAGE
ByLEoN PRYOR
BY LEON PRYOR

ity. Here, l might judge, is a city
with ten thousand Negro population,
and no place for what the world likes
That is pleasure, nice ten and twen-
ty-cent theatre in this city conducted
and owned by Negroes, would be the
greatest kind of an advancement to
the people and the home talent.
Every city in the East and South of
any size has a colored theatre. So,
people of Denver, it would be the
great and only thing for the amateur
performers of Denver to have place
where they could show their ability.
SO why not have place Of your own,
such as they have in all the other
cities In a way it is fine chance
to help educate the amateur. So all
of you that want to see the race ad-
vance in this one profession, help to
have a Negro theatre and then watch
the new aspiring young Negroes for
the stage. That's how we started.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
BERT WILLIAMS IN FOLLiES 1910
II.

Bert Williams, the peer of all Ne
gro comedians, is another colored
man whose salary is larger than that
of the president of the United States.
He is starring in the Follies 1901
big white company. They play 50
weeks without a stop and only play
six cities, New York, Boston, Phila-
delphia, Washington, Chicago and St.
Louis. Bert is getting the salary of
$1,000 per week. Does it pay to be
an actor?
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
SAM LANGFORD AND JOE JEN-
NE1TE,

Sam Langford, the Negro light
heavyweight of Boston, known as the
Tar Baby, defeated Joe Jennette In
the fifteenth round last Tuesday
night in Boston. 1t was the longest
and hardest battle that has been held
in Boston for years. Jennette is a
good man, but was just outclassed by
Sam Langford. Now Langford will
start once more after Jack Johnson,
whom he thinks he can beat. My ad-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
THE TWO JOHN6ONS.

The Johnsons who played at the
Pantages last week were quite hit,
singing and dancing their latest song
hits, "If He Comes in" and Listen
to the Crowd
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
GEORGE WALKER INSANE.

George Walker, the late and only
partner to Bert Williams, has gone
completely insane and was placed in
the asylum of Kansas week before
last. His condition is a critical one
and the doctors say there is no hope
for him.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
BOBlE KEMP, AVERY G. HART.

These people have two different
acts that will come over the Orpheum
circuit THIS season. Bobie Kemp will
have company of four while Avery
& Hart will do big team act.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
MISS JENNETTE TRIPPLET.

The fair entertainer Of Chicago has
Joined the Chicago Jubilee Co. and is
making quite a hit with her singing
and playing. She was visitor to
Denver last summer and made many
friends.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10

This office is prepared to do all
kinds Of job printing. Estimates fur.
nished. It is the only race enterprise
OF its kind operating, and II you de-
sire Its service call phone Main 1905.
There is difference between merely
soliciting printing and actually doing
the work. Get our prices and you
will see that difference.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
KID ORGAN VS.. LAURY JACKSON

These two likely boys will give a
sparring exhibition tonight at the R.
NJ. A. club. Kid Organ is a coming
light heavyweight. under the manage
ment of Laury Jackson of this city.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
INDIAN CLUB SWINGING AT THE
R. M. A. CLUB.

Mr.. Tyndall Graves and Mike Bud
Thomas will give club swinging ex-
hibition at the R. NJ. A. Club this
coming Wednesday night, Sept. 14th,
in the gym. Everybody invited, $3.50
D. m.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
Christianity Should Begin at Home.

From the number OF horrible mur-
ders Of helpless women and lynching
OF equally defenseless Negroes th,.
white man seems TO be falling from hi,
vaunted high degree and to be return
Ing to his former savagery.
Could not much Of the wealth and
energy spent in foreign missionary
work find greater opportunities in
American Charity should begin at
home.-Los Angeles (Cal.) New Age.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
SPECIAL TO THIS PAGE.

(By Stewart & Marshall)
Dear People Of Denver:
What are you all thinking of? Here
you have one OF the grandest cities In
the world, city Of wealth and pur-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10
DENVER PERSONALS.

Mrs. T. c. Butler who has been for
the past year with her mother, Mrs. E.
Harris, left Wednesday to join son in
Seattle.
Miss M. E. Harding and sister, Gus
sic, Of Junction City, Kans., are visit
ing the families of Mrs j. Brown and
Mrs E. Harris.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-10

Mrs. j. ]. Brown is i'll.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24
Lady Lytton
Breaks Into
Liverpool Jail
Titled Suffragist Released by Home
Secretary Disguises Herself and
Smashes Windows.

LIVERPOOL Jan. %. - That Lady Con-
stance Lytton, sister Of Lord Lytton, is
serving a sentence in Walton jail here,
under the name of Jane Warton, for
smashing the Jail windows has just leaked
out and has caused sensation among the
supporters of woman's suffrage.
Lady Lytton adopted the disguise of a
workwoman and set about to force the au-
thorities to imprison her for the purpose
Of proving her assertion that Home secre-
tary Gladstone's recent action in releasing
her from New Castle Jail on the official
ground that she had weak heart was
really on account OF her social position, and
the agitation which was exerted by the
forcible feeding OF the prisoners who re-
fused to take food
1t is said that she is starving herself
again and is submitting to forcible feeding
to prove that Mr.. Gladstone's statement
with reference to her weak heart" was
what she called It, simply liberal snob-
bishness"
Lady Lytton came to Liverpool January
H. She proceeded deliberately 10 smash
the Jail windows with stones When ar
rested she gave the name OF Jane War
ton and said she broke the windows as a
protest against certain of the jail regula-
tions, Lady Constance was sentenced to
fOrtnighrs imprisonment, one week OF
which she has served.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24

tributes, for kindness and sympathy shown
during the recent illness and death OF our
dear wife and mother. p. H. Meehan and
family. f
sloners has granted a license to Henry J..
letter at Twenty-slxth and streets
The American Federation OF Labor No
lll2 Will meet at Labor Temple at .. m.
today. Important business is on hand
Miss Eva Thompson has been appointed
stenographer In the office OF the city clerk
to take the place of Miss Doris Hasburg
Superior lodge No. 1873, Degree Of Honor.
VIII give prize masquerade Wednesday
pie.
Members Of Carpenters local union No.
?, m. today to attend the funeral Of Charles
Nelson.
The Women's Christian Temperance
union will meet Tuesday afternoon at the
home Of Miss Lottie Schroeder, Twenty
third and streets
Edward the infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Woods, died yesterday. The funeral
Will be from the residence, Twenty-second
and w streets at p. m. today.
The Womens Auxiliary to st. Martins
church will have a social afternoon at the
home OF Mrs. Fred q. Etter Twenty-sec-
ond and II streets Wednesday afternoon
Henry Carlson, one Of the tlmekeepers
Tor the Cudahy Packing company at Sey-
mour lake, Is to be married January 25 to
young woman OF Ralston They will visit
New York City on their wedding trip
! desire to inform the suplic that have
this day opened a LIQUOR store at 800 N
26th ST. South Omaha. / also purchased
the bottle beer wagons and horses Of Jet
ter Brewing Co., and will give the public
the same prompt service In delivering bot
tie beer that they formerly received from
the letter Brewing Co. as well as same
prices. Phone South S0S Henry ]. letter.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24
OMAHA TRAVELLERS CARD
PARTY AT METROPOLITAN
GOOdly Fund Secured to Assist Sick
Member of Post at
Fremont.

Omaha Post A, Travellers Protective as
ISOLATION. held card party at the Metro
politan club Saturday. There were 17B
guests. Mrs. J. M Pinkertonl won first
honors and was presented with a piece
Of hand-painted china. Mrs. Grant Cobb
was the second in the winning list and
also received piece Of hand nd-painted china
c. L. Grant was high man in the gem
tlemen's class and was given a handsome
leather wallet. Grant Cobb was second in
the mems class and has an elegant leather
card case as a souvenir Of the occasion.
@. M. Kirby was the fortunate man in
the gift enterprise promoted by the mem
bers of Post A to raise funds to assist their
fellow member, Harry Moss of Fremont,
who is victim Of locomotor ataxa and
will be sent south by the travelling men
in an effort to help his condition. Over
5000 has been raised to assist Mr.. Moss
Post A will contribute SIS toward this fund
and last night $40 of the amount was Sc
cured.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24
ECHOES OF THE ANTE-RooM
Modern WOOdmen Camps and other
FrRternities Install Officers
for the Year.

Omaha camp No. 12O Modern woodmen
OF America, and Ivy camp No. 2, Royal
Neighbors OF America, held joint instaila-
ton of officers Wednesday evening in
Woodmen hall Four hundred members
were in attendance.
Past Consus s. V. Wilson and II H.
Nye of the Woodmen and Mrs Edith Lake
Of the Royal Neighbors were presented
with past officers Jewels Past Consul r.
g. Ochsenbein and Captain H. c. Martens
were the installing officers for the Modern
Woodmen and Past Oracles Elizabeth Dane
and Susie Lindberg for the Royal Neigh
No. 100
Past Supreme Oracle Eliza d. Watt and
state Supreme Deputy Oracle Mrs. Kate
Remington addressed the meeting
The officers installed for camp No. i2O
were:
Consul Nathan Bernstein, adviser, c. II.
Schoessler; banker, HID. Stone; clerk, c.
II. T. Riepen; escort, Thomas Broadhurst;
watchman, J. @. Edmundson: sentry, Louis
Johnson; board Of managers, J. w. Good
hard. T. H. Miller and J. c. Snyder; physi-
CLANS Drs. c. r. Clark, Charles Lleber,
Marble, r. s. Hart, H. H. Blodgett and
N F. Steinert.
Those installed for Ivy camp included:
Oracle, Mrs. Fannie cowger; vice oracle,
Mrs. Mamie Cook; chancellor, Mrs Pauline
Melchior; recorder. Mrs Saddle Edmund
son; receiver, Mrs Ellen Baker; marshal
Mrs. Louise McLarnan; inner sentinel Mrs
Francis Moore; outer sentinel. Miss Fannie
Jensen; board of managers, Mrs. Lena
Miller, Mrs. Jennie Dukes and Mrs. Mary
Allen; physicians, Drs. Martha Clark and
G. F. Clark.
Of America, Installed it's new officers Fri
day evening. Following the installation
ceremonies supper was served by the wo-
men OF Fern camp No. 3165, Royal Neigh
was varied by vocal and instrumental music
and dancing.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24
YOUNG MAN SERIOUSLY
i HURT WHILE INTOXICATED
James Perchal May DIE Rs Result of
FaIl2-TheOdOre sRgert Held
Awaiting Outcome.

James Perchai. 91s Homer street was
found in front OF the saloon at the corner
Of Thirteenth, and Harney streets last night
IN an unconscious condition. He was taken
to the city Jail where he was attended by
the jail surgeon. DR.. T. T. Harris, as
sistant jail physician. at once declared the
man In a serious condition and likely to
die In q few hours. Afterward Perchal was
taken to St Josephs hospital He has two
conclusions OF the brain, one on the right
side and one at the base. At midnight DR..
r. b. Harris, jail physician. said he had
little hope of Perchal living till morning.
Theodore Sagert, proprietor Of the saloon,
was arrested by Emergency officer Riegel-
man and locked in the city jail 10 await the
result OF the injuries to Perchal Sagert
denied he had thrown Perchal out OF the
saloon and claims that he can prove by wit
nesses that he did not touch the man. He
says Perchal and two others came into his
place in an intoxicated condition and
wanted brandy and other strong drinks
They were refused the drinks ana became
disorderly. He ordered them out and went
to the door and held It open while they
passed out of the saloon. He says he knows
nothing Of the manner in which Perchal
was injured, but believes he fell and struck
hts head on one of the stone steps.
On the other hand three witnesses,
Charles e. Penningsr. 500 South Thirteenth
street; A, L. Steers Of the same location,
and jacob. Jacobs of 425 Walnut street, de-
clare Perehal was forcibly elected from the
saloon by Sagert and that he was injured
in the fall as he struck the pavement.
Perchal is H years of age and lives with
his mother and stepfather at their home
on Homer street, south Of Riverview park
He works in the sausage room at the Cud-
ahy Packing company's plant in South
Omaha. He quit work yesterday afternoon
about o'clock and came to Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24
Road Must Accept
Liquor Shipments
Judge Philips Issues Temporary
Order in Case of Kansas City Dis
tiller Against Katy" Line.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 2S-Judge John r.
Philips issued an order in the United States
circuit court yesterday temporarily enjoin-
ing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad
from refusing shipments Of liquor con-
signed to points in Oklahoma and Kansas.
dry" states. The order is issued in favor
of Kansas City distilling company.
The order is a victory for the distillers
in fight which has waged between them
and the railroad for several months The
railroad officials issued an order TO refuse
all liquor shipments consigned TO tho two
states. The action originally started in a
state court and was transferred TO the
federal court.
As soon as a 5000 bond is filed by the
company and approved by the court the
order will become effective.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24

Gate City hive Ladies of the Maccabees,
Will Install its new officers next Thursday
evening. The state commander of the order
will be present, and all members are asked
To be on hand,
Nebraska lodge, Knights Of Pythias, will
give dance Monday evening In Myrtle
hall, Fifteenth and Douglas streets, for the
Pythian Knights and Pythian Sisters. All
members are asked to be present
William Mckinley lodge No. 521, Inde-
pendent Order OF B'nai Birth, will give
social hop Tuesday night at s O'Clock at
Sam Cohen.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24
MIXED QUARTET OF BABIES
StOriS brings Two Boys and Two
GIRLS to Home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson of Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Cal. Jan 23.-A mixed
quartet Of babies. two girls and two
boys. arrived early today at the home of
ir and Mrs. W. w. Wilson, in this city
making twelve children born to this
couple in nine years. The Wilson's were
married In Chicago twenty-five years ago.
Two sets of trlplets and pair Of twins
have previously been born to the couple.
seven OF whom. Including the last four.
survive.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24
woodmen of the World.

Alpha camp No. 1 received twenty-one
new applications for membership at its
meeting Wednesday evening and con-
ferred the protection degree on five
candidates and expects class of forty
Tor Wednesday evening, February 2.
The entertainment committee has pro-
vided an athletic program for Wednesday
evening, January 26, to which each MEM
ber is expected to bring a probable
candidate. This will be the first of a
series, of entertainments to be given dur
year, in the campaign for new members
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24
SCOTCH BROGUE OVER WIRE
Harry Lauder, Famous Comedian,
TeleRrnphs Colonel william Ken
nedy that He's on the Way.

Harry Lauder, the noted Scotch comedian
who is to appear in Omaha this week at
the Auditorium, has written enroute from
the Pacific coast to Colonel William Ken
nedy:
PRIVATE CAR CoNovER, PoCA-
TELLo-PoRTLAND r. P. o., Jan. 90
Dear William Kennedy; arrive in Omaha
26, at what time dinna' ken yet r. r.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24
TWO HUNDRED MUSICIANS
FOR MASoUE CARNIVAL
Masquerade of Omaha MeIOdista nt
Auditorium Monday Night 90
he Elaborate.

Two hundred musicians in the orchestra
and 500 In cash prizes will be features OF
the 'masque carnival" to bc given Mon
day night at the Auditorium.
The ball viii be given under the auspices
of the Omaha Musicians association. IL
promises to surpass anything in the line
Of maskery given In Omaha in many
moons. Members OF the organizations
have taken an extensive interest In the
function and have footed" Il sky high
and promise not to disappoint anyone A
brass band on the downtown streets Sat
urday was a feature in the publicity work.
For the wearers OF the most beautiful,
unique and fancy costumes the associa-
ton has offered $500 in cash awards. The
prize winners will be Judged by Dan r.
Butler. Frank A. Furay Gus Renze, Pete
Elsasser and Thomas J. Flynn. ]. NJ. Finn
Is the secretary of the association.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24
hall. Nineteenth and 'FarnOm streets.
LaaIes of the Grand Army.

These officers were Installed at the last
meeting OF Gettysburg circle No As by Mrs.
Clara Lyons, department president: Mrs.
Take, PRESIDENT, Mrs. Sarah Brown, senior
vice president; Mrs. Cooter, junior vice
president; Mrs Mary Weeks. chaplain;
Mrs. Hattie Ferris, treasurer; Mrs. Eva
Mason, secretary; Mrs. susan Swartz, con-
ductor; Mrs. Bride. guard; Mrs Dlbble,
assistant guard and Mrs. Alice Schleh.
musician.
At the meeting OF Garfield circle No. II,
to be held next Friday evening delegates
ITO the department convention will be
elected.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24
FraternaI Union Of America.

Banner lodge No. II has installed these
officers for the ensuing year:
Fraternal master, T, M. Standard; sec
retary, ]; B, Mason; treasurer, Mrs. Cora
M Carringtoni justice, Mrs. Nellie p
mercy, Mrs. Clara Curtis; guide. John c.
Kent; guard James Cox; sentinel, Mrs.
musician, Mrs. E. M Corr; assistant
musician, Mrs r. NJ. Green; captain Of
drill team, Mrs. B. l.. Waidelich For the
open meeting February the committee
has planned masquerade ball.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24
Cedar Fails wins Debate.

CEDAR FALLS, Ia, Jan. 2S.-Cspecial
Telegram. THE Cedar Falls-Oelwein
High school debate last night resulted
unanimously for Cedar Falls. which had
the negative on the question OF the Com
mission form OF Government" The
judges were Superintendent Oldt of
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24
JAMES O'NEILL TO HANG
Soldier Who Killed His Sweetheart
at Fort LeavenwOrth Sentenced
TO Death.

KANSAS CITY. NO. Jan. 2s.--Judge Pol
lock today sentenced James o'Neill.
member Of the Thirteenth United States
infantry, stationed at Fort Leavenworth,
20 hang on March %. O'Nenl shot and
killed his sweetheart, Minnie Sharpino. at
the fort May 20. 1900 A legal hanging will
be an unusual thing in Kansas as tho
death penalty never is inflicted by the
state. The federal authorities have charge
Of O'Neilrs case. however
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24
RoynI Achnten.

Omaha lodge No. l initiated a class
Tuesday night. d. c. Mitten of Tekamah
who was among the visitors, made short
address. lDr Merriam of Union lodge
delivered short address.
Union lodge No. 10 held an open meet
ing Friday evening and installed their
officers for the coming term. Emma L.
Grinnell, supreme secretary, was installing
officer. She was assisted by Captain Nc
Donnell and the degree staff.
This lodge will give two dances each
month for the balance of the winter on
the second and last Friday of each month.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24

folks will tell you. Yours for auld lara
syne, HARRY LAUDER" 7
Mr. Lauder will be the guest Of his
Omaha friends at dinner at the Henshaw
Wednesday evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-24
"A Life PrObIem Solved

by that, great health tonic, Electric Bit
ters, is the enrichment of poor, thin blood
and strengthening the weak. soc. For sale
by Beaton Drug Co.