Accused Harding of Bamboozling Negro Cohen Recess Appointment Considered A Sop To The Rising Resentment and Threatened Bolt From Republican Party
Louisville business men and club at Eminence Eminence, Ky. May 24 - Sunday was a great day here at the First Baptist Church of which Rev. H.C. Woolfork is pastor. The Mammoth Choral Club, representing some of the best talent in the city of Louisville, composed very largely of members of the official staff and agency force of the Mammoth Life and Accident Insurance Company, rendered a great literary and musical program, to a packed auditorium, a kind and class that has never been witnessed in this community before. 
The members of this organization of singers, and the officers of the company motored to the city early Sunday morning in the several cars owned by those connected with the Mammoth institution and the other Louisville business men who made up the party as guests. 
At 2 o'clock an elaborate and delightful preparation of food was served the many guests by the good ladies of the church after which the program was in order. Following well rendered selections by the chorus with Miss Emma Lang at the piano, ident of the Mammoth Life and Acsoul arousing solos were rendered by Mesdames Bridgewater, Weaver, Mr. Williams, Mr. Ewing, and a duett by Miss Dawson and Miss Johnson with addresses by Mr. W.H. Wright, President of the American Mutual Savings Bank, Mr. H.E. Hall, prescident Insurance Co, and Editor I. Willis Cole of The Leader which were strong and effective. 
The welcome address by Mrs. H.C. Woolfork and the response by representative Hutchison of the Mammoth were gems. Mr. A.D. Doss, Supt. was at home as master of ceremonies. 
After the close of the program proper the lady chairmen of the two rally clubs were called upon and with the large number of visitors, the members of Eminence were responsible for a large offering.
Among the ballot battlers for Essex coach; name the winner [photo] Miss Estella Tinsley Providence, Ky. [photo] Dr. P.T. Frazier, Hopkinsville, Ky. [photo] Miss L.W. Fitzpatrick Louisville, Ky. [photo] Mrs. K.C. Blackshear Henderson Ky. [photo] Mrs. Clark Jefferson Louisville, Ky. [photo] Mrs. I.H. Booker Highland Park, Ky. [photo] Mrs. Mary Gaines Earlington, Ky. [photo] Mrs. Hester Moxley Bowling Green, Ky. [photo] Miss Alyce Simpson Frankfort, Ky.
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The Publisher. 
Dr. Fitzbutler entertained by old friends Several well-known citizens got together a few days ago, and [quickly?] decided to banquet [one?] from one of the pioneer families of this city, who several years ago left to do service in the Philipine Islands, as a physician in the health department of that clime. 
Dr. J.H. Fitzbutler, known to a great majority of Louisville citizens, was therefore appropriately and pleasingly entertained at the Charlotte Inn last Monday night by the following gentlemen, who responded to toasts when called upon by lawyer J.E. Buckner, as toastmaster in some fitting remark peculiarly in their daily life's activity: 
T.F. Parks, Dr. Wilson Ballard. O. Evans, Clarence King, Dr. J.R. Smith, S.O. Johnson, Dr. T.C. Brock, Wm. N Prather, Jas. H. Black, W.L. Sanderes, Henry Bain, Dr. W.H. Jackson, Dr W.H. Witherspoon, Len Haley, Dr. R. Oliver, Dr. Blackburn, Henry Allen. Dr. G. H. Reid, Wm. Hornsby,, Jas. Harris, Dr. W.H. Smith and Wm. Warley. 
Dr. Fitzbutler responded modestly in speaking of things dealing with the Philipines, and especially the health department, the part he took in same, and the opportunities of the Race there. 
The honored guest and old friend and citizen was prevailed upon to remain with our midst, but he gave out nothing definite. 
The following menu was nicely served: 
Chicken a la casserole, green peas au beurre, potatoes en ragout, salsifis a la maitre D'Hotel, Olives oeufs, Neapollitan cream, [illegible] , coffee a la demitat, cigars and cigarettes.
Business men hold first mass meeting 
The first of the two mass meetings of the Louisville Business Men's Association was held at the West Chestnut St.. Baptist Church last Wednesday night, where a large number of citizens, business men, and members, of the church assembled to hear the splendid business sermon by Rev. Wm. Johnson, the pastor and short talks by several of the men affiliated with the Association. 
The second of the mass meetings under the auspices of the Association which is the annual effort on the part of the business men of the city to arouse a greater interest in Negro business will be held at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church tomorrow night at which time Mr. Geo. H. Mays will speak, and other well known business men wil appear on the program. 
The public is cordially invited.
Rivalry keen as campagin closes
Leaders Are Closely Bunched in Final Capital Prize Drive Winner yet a matter of speculation Notwithstanding the fact that many of the candidates who entered their name or who were nominated by others have up until this time failed to receive or secure a single vote or make one report, and others who were getting along nicely, but seemingly put themselves out of the running some weeks ago, there is today the most interesting and without question the keenest rivalry between the several leaders who have consistently and persistently carried on the battle of ballots from the beginning. 
As the contest nears its close, just three days from today, there is little change in the standing, and not much more to be offered by the way of encouragement to those who have undertaken to name the winner. 
Each of the leaders came in for a large share of the [voting?] during the week. Mesdames Verna Smith and K.C. Blackshear and Miss Tinsley coming in for larger shares, Mrs. Smith jumping from sixth to fourth place. 
Speculation is rife today, but one week from today the Leader will carry the winner, who will be [made?] known after the [count?] of the judges at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church next Tuesday night, May 29. The public is cordially invited to be present. 
The standing after the count Wednesday follows: 
Name Address
Dr. P.T. Frazier Hopkinsville, Ky. [3,881,000?] Miss L.W. Fitzpatricks Louisville, Ky. [3,845,000?] Miss Estella Tinsley Providence, Ky. [3,806,000?] Mrs. Verna Smith Louisville, Ky. [3,030,000?] Mrs. Clark Jefferson Louisville, Ky. 3,306,000 Mrs. K.C. Blackshear Henderson, Ky. 2,778,000 Mrs. I.H. Booker Highland Park, Ky. [2,620,000?] Mrs. Tillie Baker Louisville, Ky. [2,024,300?] Mrs. Bessie Estill Louisville, Ky. [1,523,500?] Mr. J.H. Guy Frankfort, Ky. 1,311,000 Mrs. Mary Gaines Earlington, Ky. [1,000,000?] Mrs. E.X. Howard Lexington, Ky. 553,000 Mrs. Hester Moxley Bowling Green, Ky. 541,000 Mr. B.G. Hurst Bowling Green, Ky. 499,000 Miss Alyce Simpson Frankfort, Ky. 496,000 Dr. Lillian A. Cobb Richmond, Ky. 575,500 Mrs. Virginia C. Jordan Louisville, Ky. [325,000?] Miss Edith Washington Jeffersonville, Ind., 305,000 Mr. Malvin A. Stone Louisville, Ky. 289,000 Miss Ethel Jackson Louisville, Ky. 197,000 Mrs. Roberta Thurmond Nogales, Ariz., [159,000?] Mrs. Mattie Rankins Louisville, Ky. 157,000 Mrs. Anita M. Stout Louisville, Ky. 156,000 Mr. W.H. Lavelle Louisville, Ky. [143,000?] Mrs. Elsie J. Bell Hopkinsville, Ky. 137,000 Mrs. Peachie White Bowling Green, Ky. 111,000 Miss Kate Chilton Hopkinsville, Ky. 101,000 Miss Ernestine Hill Louisville, Ky. 95,000 Mrs. Mattie Carter Louisville, Ky. 41,000 Miss Mollie Lowery Madisonville, Ky. 41,000 Mrs. Nelson Crisp Cadiz, Ky. 41,000 Mr. Martin Hughes Louisville, Ky. 29,000 Mr. Jesse Landers Sturgis, Ky. 25,00 Miss A.C. Bostic Nashville, Tenn. 25,00 Miss Clara M Downs Louisville, Ky. 17,000 Miss Masallia Lynch Hopkinsville, Ky. 17,000 Mrs. H.H. Taylor Shelby City, Ky., 27,000 Mrs. Pearl Guinn Shelbyville, Ky., 15,000 Mrs. C.L. Howard Louisville, Ky. 12,500 Miss N.E. Miller Pineville, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. Angeline Jackson Louisville, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. Malissa Cass Louisville, Ky. 5,000 Miss Abby C. Clement Louisville, Ky. 5,000 Madam L.B. Foster Louisville, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. C.A. Duncan Louisville, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. Minnie Turner Kevil, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. Irene Franklin Louisville, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. R.H.C. Mitchell Louisville, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. Sammie W. Petrie Elkton, Ky. 5,000 Rev. Wm. Martin Paducah, Ky. 5,000 Miss Sadie Cox Louisville, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. N.M. Fox Covington, Ky. 5,000 Miss Lenna M. Moran Lancaster, Ky. 5,000 Miss Versie B. Sherrill Pryorsburg, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. James H. Newells Columbus, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. Annetta Hill Wickliffe, Ky. 5,000 Miss O. Owley Danville, Ky. 5,000 Mr. F.A. Smith Calhoun, Ky. 5,000 Mr. Wm. Grundy Louisville, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. Matilda Humphrey Ashland, Ky. 5,000 Rev. S.W. Warr Cleveland, Ohio 5,000 Rev. R.T. Moody Fulton, Ky. 5,000 Miss Ethel Taylor Sturgis, Ky. 5,000
Commencement Simmons University, May 30th. Wednesday night at Cadle Tabernacle. 220 W. Walnut Street. between Second and Third. Advanced sale of tickets 25 cents at the Tabernacle May 29 and 30. No reserved seats come early and get your choice. The baccalaruate sermon on Sunday, May 27th. Dr. James R. Norrel and wife, Mrs. Bell Norrel, and sister, Mrs. Sadie Madison of Indianapolis, Ind., motored over to attend the Derby and returned after a pleasant stay, visiting relatives and friends.
Battle ends Tuesday night
Prize awarding; speaking
Readers and friends of the Leader and public invited What may be regarded as the greatest and perhaps the most successful campaign for subscriptions in a Race newspaper in this neck of the woods will come to a close next Tuesday night. 
At Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church The Louisville Leader will give to the 7 leading participants in its [illegible] days campaign a $1,200 five passenger Essex Coach automobile, [illegible] divided into 6 other cash prizes and ten per cent in [money?] to those who have reported subscriptions, [illegible] and cash, six weeks [out?] of the ten weeks of the campaign but failed as winner of [illegible] of the first seven prizes at the close of the count Tuesday night. 
From the outset the management of the Leader has made it plain that this campaign which began Saturday, March 17th, and closes March 29th, was launched for the purpose of [increasing?] the circulation of the paper, and to give it a larger constituency for which [to?] speak, and that much has been appreciably accomplished. 
And a bigger and better newspaper in the near future, in connection with the [valuable prizes?] and liberal [commissions] that are to be given the [illegible] have and whole program a success. 
Readers And Friends Urged To Come
Each and every reader of The Leader, all of its friends, and every man, woman and child in Louisville have a special invitation from the Leader to Quinn Chapel Tuesday night, where beginning at 8 o'clock an arranged literary program which includes Messrs. Geo. H. Mays and E. A. [Carter?], and Dr. J.A. Hill each an able and eloquent speaker. 
The battle of ballots ends at 8 o'clock, the [counting?] will begin at [illegible] and the following judges after their final count will award the prizes. 
Mrs. Lavinia H. Sneed, Miss Martha V. [illegible] , Dr. J.A. Emerson, Messrs. G.G. Young, Thos. Bradford, J.A. Ray and C.L. Christian of Louisville; Mrs. L.B. Snowden, Lexington; Mr. H.P. Stewart, Hopkinsville; Dr. E.E. Underwoord, Frankfort; Dr. S.H. George, Paducah; Dr. J.B. Martin, Memphis; Mr. Morris Taylor, Indianapolis; Mr. W.N. Sanders, Nashville; Mr. L.P. Garrett, St. Louis, and Mr. Frank Henry Chicago.
NORMAL COMMENCEMENT JUNE 8TH The commencement exercises will be held at the Boy's High School. Brook and Breckenridge Streets. Friday, June 8th. Twenty-five young women will receive diplomas to teach in the Louisville Public Schools, and it is the sincere hope that each one will receive appointment to aid parents for their long struggle through school. The last two years of their education was spent in the study of school subjects, methods of teaching, class demonstrations and practice teaching under supervision and etc. There were tried out in the schools of the city. and succeeded in severe test, will receive diplomas of efficiency on June 8th. This is the largest class graduating from the Normal School. Prof. Edward B. Watts and his noted Chicago Dancers crowded Jefferson Park Derby night. Prof. Penn and Prof. Price leading instructors of Chicago introduced their original latest dances with Miss Florence Turner, Mrs. Izetta Griffin and Mrs. Cordelia Catlin all of Chicago. 
 Mr. Price and Miss Turner being the prize winners of that occasion. Prof. Watts and dancers gave their farewell introductions at Pythian Hall, 10th & Chestnut Streets Wednesday night, May 23rd before returning back to the big town, thanking the public for this overflowing patronage. Mrs. Lonvenia B. Sneed delivered closing school address at Central City, Ky., last Monday night. She will deliver the commencement address at Springfield, Ky., Monday, May 28th.