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Read THE FREEMAN and Keep Posted on the DOINGS of the RACE. AGENTS WANTED Everywhere. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XV. NUMBER 6. IMPORTANT POINTS IMPORTANT POINTS GREAT EVENTS IN THE SUBUR- BAN DISTRICTS. THE WINDY CITY BY THE LAKES Budget of News Gathered by a Staff Representative--Society and Local Interests to the Readers of The Freeman. Chicago, Ill., Special to The Freeman. Green Tapley, a member of Williams & Walker's company, and Miss Daisy Robinson, well known in Chicago society and a member of the Slayton Jubilee Singers, were married at the residence of the bride's mother at 4609 Vincennes avenue, Wednesday, Jan. 29th. Among the many guests present were: Mrs. B. Mason, Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Anderson and Katie Sanders. The parlor where the ceremony took place was beautifully decorated with American beauties, potted plants and other cut flowers. Rev. R. C. Ransom officiated. A sumptuous luncheon was served immediately after the ceremony. It is said that Mrs. Tapley will become a member of the Williams & Walker company. Cards are out announcing the marriage of James Clark to Miss Bertha Johnson, on Monday evening, Feb. 17th, at 4615 Armour avenue. Hon. Frank E. Coyne, postmaster of Chicago, will address the South End Sunday club Sunday at 4 p. m., subject: "Abraham Lincoln." Other speakers at the South End Sunday club during the month are: Rev. J. W. Robinson, pastor of St. Mark M E. church, Sunday, Feb. 16th, subject, "Frederick Douglass," on Feb. 23d, Hon. J. Gray Lucas will address the club. The club meets at St. Mark church, State and Forty-seventh streets, every Sunday evening, and usually has a good attendance. The public is invited. The Crowned Heads Social club gave a plain dress ball and reception in honor of the Williams & Walker company, at Central ball, Thursday evening, Jan. 30th. The music was furnished by Arment's famous Eighth Regiment band. Prof. J. W. Hall acted as promoter. The officers of the club are: Edward Taylor, president; Wm. Marshall, vice-president; Ed. Morton, secretary; Horace Clinton, treasurer. The ball was a success in every particular which speaks well for the managers of the affair. The affable Horace Clinton was in the box office, assisted by Mrs. Clinton. Among the Chicagoans who are attending the marri gras at New Orleans, is Col. John Marshall, of the famous Eighth Illinois, the only colored regiment officered by colored men sent to Cuba. Col. Marshall made a good record in Cuba and came out of the war with colors flying. While in charge at Santiago Col. Marshall took the sword from a white lieutenant and sent him to headquarters under arrest, where charges of abusing a (colored) private soldier were made against him. The lieutenant of the Georgia (cracker) company was severely reprimanded by the General and suspended for thirty days without pay. Accompanying Col. Marshall is John J. Johnson, one of Chicago's most wealthy and successful business men. Mr. Johnson's place of business is at 404 State street. the banquet Whist club met at the residence of Mrs. H. Hanborough recently, and Bishop Grant of the A. M. E. denomination preached at the Institutional church last Sunday evening and confirmed the deaconesses and the board of managers. The board consists of the following well-known gentlemen: S. Laing Williams, F. C. Long Jake Parks, Franklin A. Denison, J. C. Turner, Chas. Smith, Capt. R. P. Roots, R. Johnson, Theo. W. Jones and David Weir, was highly entertained Mrs. Hansborough served an elaborate luncheon to the members after the club adjourned. Rev. K. C. Ransom has been appointed State Commissioner for Illinois by W. R. Day, president of the McKinley Memorial Association. Rev. Ransom is to organize all the colored churches and the coloured people in general throughout the state. Rev. Ransom is now in Canton, O., conferring with President Day. The latest Chicago publication is the Institutional Church Bulletin" which is issued weekly and ally edited by W. N. A. Moore, L. H. Terribee is managing editor. We wish the Bulletin much success. Judge Dumme has again refused to sen- tence Mrs L. Hudgins to the penitentiary thus separating her from her infant baby. All Chicagoans should feel proud of Judge Dumme, who said children should not be compelled to bear the punishment of their mother's crime. The case is continued to the next term of court and will be continued from term to term as long as I am on the criminal bench." Judge Dumme is compelled to take the above stand on account of the heartless opposition of State's Attorney Deneen, who like Shylock is orying for his pound of flesh. Attorney Deneen deserves the everlasting contempt of every citizen of Chicago. Although a Republican Mr. Deneen has shown much race prejudice in the Hudgins case and should not be supported by the colored voters in the future. We give Mr. Dineen warning, there is a day of retribution. NORTH SIDE NOTES. Mrs. Lizzie Lang, of Harrod's Creek, Ky., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Davis, at 378 Orleans street. Mrs. Anna Williams, of 280 Franklin street, has been on the sick list, but is much improved. Mrs. White, of 364 Segwick street, is on the sick list. The True Reformers held a union meeting on Friday evening at 55 N. Clark street. All the Fountains in the city were represented. Rev. J. H. Davis preached two evenings at the Oak Park church last week during the revival. The Women's club met last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ida Wells-Barnett, the president, presided. The club had two visitors, Mrs. S. E. Alexander and Mrs. Asbury. The club will meet every Thursday during February at the residence of Mrs. A. McAllister, 468 Division street. Mr. and Mrs. John Walls have removed from 229 Chicago avenue to 156 Chicago ave. Mrs. J. H. Lawrence, of 128 Siegel street, was sick in bed most of last week. Mrs. Lawrence, assisted by Miss Susie Harris, has taken excellent care of Rev. Green during his long illness, and the care and responsibility of same has greatly affected Mrs. Lawrence's health. The Afro-American Republican club of the twenty-second ward will give a Valentine ball at Wellington hall, N. Clark street, Feb. 14th. All the colored Republicans are requested to attend. Rev. J. H. Green of 128 Siegel street, is still improving. Rev. Taylor preached at Herman last Sunday and Rev. Gales will preach next Sunday. A domestic storm broke over a Northside home recently and when the clouds broke a happy home had been shattered. It is the same old story. Mrs. Clara Sheldon, wife of Deacon Sheldon of the Herman church, died at her residence on Orleans street last Sunday morning. Mrs. Sheldon leaves two children, one of two years and the baby which is only ten days old. Mrs. Sheldon was an ardent Christian and belonged to the Herman Baptist church, where her funeral was held. The Freeman is on sale every Saturday at M. M. Martin's barbershop at 267 N. Clark street and George Groves' barbershop at 63 Wendell street. All the subscribers of The Freeman are hereby notified that our collector will call on them next week. Don't turn him away empty handed. Owing to the cold weather and the illness of Rev. Harris, the revival at Herman has been postponed. The children of Mr. and Mrs. William Phillips of 1438 Belmont avenue, have been sick, but are much improved. Mrs. Mason of 300 Burling street, has recovered after a week's illness. C. O. Harz, the liverman on Dearborn avenue, was shot and instantly killed by Ed Coughlin one of his drivers last Saturday. The Hannibal club gave its regular monthly reception to the ladies on last Thursday evening at their palatial club rooms, 478 Wells street. John G. Jones, the president, and other officers, are rapidly getting business in good shape for the ensuing year. Among the many present were: F. B. Lee, T. B. Hendrix, Chas, W. Blakey, Mrs. Annie Mack, Mrs. Lizzie Blakey, J. H. Wise, Ed. Parker, J. C. Simpson, Mrs. Wm. Hall, Mrs. I. M. Jefferson, Mrs. Mary McGruder, C. D. Davis, R. McMurray, Arthur Stewart, Mrs. Ellis Bowling, Mrs. S. Thompson and L. E. Washington. W. FORREST COZART, 253 Twenty-ninth street. Dolliver—"Make it thy business to know myself.'says Cervantes." Denning—"Yes; but it doesn't follow that a man should tell all he knows about himself."—Boston Transcript. [Image of a man in a suit with a mustache, facing slightly to the right]. HON. CHARLES W. MILLER, Of Goshen, Endorsed for Attorney General by Strong Resolutions at Thirteenth Congressional District Meeting. HAPPININGS IN OLD KENTUCKY. PADUCAH'S SUFFERING--EVERYTHING AT A STANDSTILL--NO LIGHTS AND Eleven-Twelfths of the Telephones Ruined--Dr. Nelson and Family Welcomed Home--Sick List Increasing With Several Deaths. Paducah, Ky., Special. Commencing the 28th, January was beyond a doubt the worst weather in the history of Paducah, business being practically at a standstill and many thousands of dollars being lost by the necessary closing down of important business industries resulting from broken electric wires. Hardly a business in the city escaped being damaged to HON. CHARLE Of Goshen, Endorsed for Attorney Thirteenth Congressi The resolutions adopted by the Thirteenth district convention at South Bend, Wednesday, endorsing the candidacy of Hon. Chass, W. Miller, of Goshen, for the Republican nomination for Attorney General of Indiana, which was introduced by ex Congressman L. W. Royse, of Warsaw, was a most fitting recognition of his ability. The fact was strongly brought out that the Thirteenth district Republicans have never had a purely political state office. The resolution was as follows: "WHEREAS, The Hon. Charles W. Miller, of the Thirteenth congressional district, is a candidate for the office of Attorney General of the State of Indiana, and "WHEREAS, Sand congressional district has always contributed largely to the Republican majorities of the state, and "WHEREAS, Said district has never had a Republican political state office in the history of the party, and some extent by the ice weighting down the roof causing leaks. The greatest damage done thus far is to the telephone company. Its loss will be close to $50,000. Many miles of wire are hopeless tangled and over 175 poles are broken short off. On the morning of January, 30, out of 1200 'phones' only 100 were useful. Dr. W. H. Nelson who has been giving a course of lectures in the medical department of the State University at Louisville, has returned and opened his former office 709 Washington street where he will be pleased to see his many friends and receive their former patronage. Miss Mahala Bradshaw and Mr. Clarence Dawson send regards to Miss Gertrude and Mr. Jessie Jenkins, of Cairo, Ill. Mr. Conrad Boyd aged 25 years, of this city and Mrs. Mary E. Cook, of Princeton were married the 29th inst. The Freeman extends con J. S. Broyles and Miss Viola Davis were quietly married the 28th inst. Mrs. Maudie Ross, of Chicago is very sick at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Henry Mansfield, on S. 7th street. Joseph Murphy whose leg was broken sometime ago is improving nicely. The pupils and friends of Dr. Burton are glad to see him upon the streets after his --- prolonged illness. Miss Georgia Burks who has been teaching school out of the city closed with a very successful session. We are pleased to welcome Dr. W. H. Nelson and back to our city which they will make their future home. Miss Susan Coefields restaurant, for Oysters served in any style. Lawrence James old stand. Open day and night. Geo. Johnson age 75 years. died January 29th. Mrs. Ples Wiley, after a long illness is up and able to assist her husband in their store on S. 10th street. Get The Freeman at 1033 Clark street. 1048 Washington st. George Marshall's barber shop. The sick list for the week of Feb. 1, is: Mrs. Ann Townsend, rheumatism; Mr. Arnold Grogan; Mrs Emma Martin, Willie Bigham, Mrs Lena Alton, Miss Jennie Phillips, Mrs Amanda Hicks Eddie Pryor, Mrs Dora Simma, Mrs. Daniel Cherry. Messrs Cook, White and Ed Cherry are enjoying the balmy breeze in the Sunny South. Henry Scott elevator conductor S W. MILLER, General by Strong Resolutions at National District Meeting. "WHEREAS, We believe that said district is entitled to recognition and representation on the Republican state ticket, and that Hon. Charles W. Miller will add to the strength of the ticket and the Republican cause during the coming campaign; therefore, be it "Resolved, That we, the Republicans of the Thirteenth congressional district, in convention assembled, in recognition and appreciation of the efficient services rendered to the Republican party by Mr. Miller, and the further recognition of his distinguished ability as an organizer and a leader, his unquestioned qualifications, ability and fitness for the high office to which he aspires, do hereby heartily and earnestly indorse his candidacy, and pledge him our earnest support and request the delegates hereafter chosen to the Republican state convention by the various counties of the district to use all honorable means to secure his nomination." for the Brook Hill building is among the regular readers of the Freeman. Miss Alice Shaw of 814 Boyd street is very ill. Mrs. Emma Harvey has opened a restaurant and boarding house at 818 Boyd street. Board $2.40 per week. In the Field of Business, The preface of a book by Mr. Seymour Eaton (How to do Business.), among other things, "The field of business will never be wholly occupied. It will always offer large privileges and rich rewards to the right kind of ability. It demands the best brain power of the world. No other field of action offers larger inducements or greater responsibilities; no other field draws more largely upon the ranks of able and ambitious young men." Surrounded on every side by American thrift and enterprise, these facts need no discussion to prove; they are self-evident. They cannot be too earnestly and seriously considered, and ```markdown ``` with the question in mind, 'Is there a chance for me?' The field of business is one that has not been developed by the Negro as it should be. To account for this it may be argued that we, as a race, are not a business people. This may be true, but I cannot see why we are more professional than business. The roughest kind of character, can in a few years become a successful and competent (?) preacher, lawyer or physician. Why are we deprived of the tact that more generally makes us successful business men and women? THE SOCIAL WHY THE ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN MRS. HANNAH STEVENS THE KNIGHTS AND DAUGHT Of Tabor Made an Elaborate Spr Other Events of Notice--A Los tice Announced--North Cairo Other Points Whether we as a rule are enterprising or not, it must be admitted that there is a field in business for the right kind of material, regardless of nationality or race. When people want a thing, they go where they can get the most and best for their money and do not stop to inquire about the ancestry of the proprietor. Throught the country there is a number of enterprises conducted by members of the race and these concerns are uniq ne in their nature because they are the only establishment of the kind conducted by a Negro in the particular town and are supported almost entirely by white people. These enterprises from groceries to hotels are enjoying splendid success, and through incapency was predicted by some of our 'race leader', as being, poor ideas and 'Will neva' mount to nothin'. Thanks to their success, they are living examples of what push and ability will do and should be strong incentives to more and greater undertakings. There are other similar enterprises conducted by our people that expect to draw patronage largely from the race and such other trade as may drop in. Among these are some commendable establishments. They are not only a credit to those who have them in charge but to the line of business. The propietors are men and women of ability with up to date ideas. They engage judiciously in that great maker of trade, advertising. They study their customers wants and needs; they use every honest means to satisfy these various tastes. They attend to their business and no other consequence could obtain but success. These persons all become respected citizens and are consulted on important subjects pertaining to their respective city's welfare. They, in short, live. From week to week I will say what I can to encourage business among our people. Let us now begin to work together for good NAHUM D. BRASCHER. 349 Brownnell street, Cleveland, O. In Greater New York. New York City, Special—Memorial services were held last Sunday by the Sabbath school of Zion church. Eulogies on the lives of the late Rev. Dr. Cuyler, Mrs. Foote and other members of the school were delivered. Geo. Darnell, chairman of the house committee of the Hotel Bellmen's Beneficial Association, tendered a dinner on the evening of Jan. 20th, at his residence, 203 W. Sixty-first street, in honor of Messrs. Jos. L. Roulhac and L. D. Carter. C. H. White, the husband of Mrs. Eva Swanson, has been recalled to his former place of employment in a prominent New York club Mrs. Mattie Lyons has returned to Chicago. The bazaar in aid of the St. Phillips Parish Home, is in full blast this week. Mrs. Mary Anderson died Jan. 26th, at her residence, and was buried on Jan. 29th, from St. Mark's M. E. church, the Rev. W. H. Brooks, pastor, while Jas. C. Thomas had charge of the burial arrangements. Mme. May Wooten and Wm. O Terrell were married by Rev. W. H. Brooks on the 26th ult. A revival is now in progress at St. Mark's church, and over one hundred souls have been converted to Christ. WANTED—Position by a competent lady Stenographer, and Book Keeper. Addres. D. S. care Freeman. THE SOCIAL WHIRL THE ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN AT MRS. HANNAN STEVENS THE KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS Of Tabor Made an Elaborate Spread-- Other Events of Notice--A Lost Notice Announced--North Cairo and Other Points. Cairo, Ill., Special.-The entertainment given at Mrs Hannan Stevens January 28 by the None Such Club, was one of the grandest affairs every witnessed in Southern Illinois, there were about 50 couples present. The program was rendered by the respectful parties as follows: Prof. Overby rendered some of his choice selections that he had arranged for that occasion; a vocal triby by Mesdames Stevens, Scroggins and Miss Ella Lancaster; a solo by Mr. Springs, which was great; W. Plummer and T. Taylor, sang a duet; A. H. Kennedy of Indianapolis, rendered some of his special work, introducing some of his own inventions which proved to be a grand success. The whole house was decorated from start to finish. The club and all of its hosts convened in the basement where the tables were spread with all of the luxuries such as ice cream, cake, turkey, chicken, Kentucky oysters and all of the delightful eatables that would suit the taste of a queen. Rev. Paxton addressed the assembly and every body went home highly pleased. Mrs. Andrew Philips of 415 Twelfth street, gave a grand social to the young people in honor of her daughter, Veatrice January 20. Prol. F. Jones of Paducah, Ky., will make his annual visit to our city, March 14, with his supreme and classical orchestra. All the members of the Golden Leaf Club will give them a reception. If you want to keep posted read The Freeman, for sale every Saturday and Sunday at G. W. Carr, 14 Poplar street. The entertainment given by the Knights and Daughters of Tabor at their hall Jan. 30, was like all of its previous ones, a brilliant affair; it was the grandest social of the year for the lodge members and their friends. There were some very able speeches made by the Knights and Daughters which took up about two hours. After all business was transacted the tables were spread and the visitors and friends first partook of all the luxuries, afterwhich the merry crowd received the benediction by Rev. Blackwell. The Freeman congratulates all Knights and Daughters of Cairo that they may continue to prosper as heretofore. Mr. and Mrs. Louie Harris are the proud parents of a fine baby boy If the readers of this paper knows of any person that lived in Montgomery, Ala, by the name of Lydia Bibbs or any of her children before the war. The names are as follows: Gracie Ann, Callie and James Bibbs. Whether they are dead or alive, if so I would thank you if you would kindly write and inform me. Mrs. Francis Bedford. 311 25th street. On the sick list.—Mrs. Mary Kendrick of 515 Fifteenth street; Miss Allie Dent, 2508 Poplar street; Mrs. Snella Walker of 14 Commercial street; Mrs. Machel Turner of Cedar street; Mrs. Katie Ward of 416 Sixth street. James Thomas and Hannah Smith of this city, were married recently. Mrs. Hattie Hubbard, of 3106 Commercial avenue, and her little son came near meeting with a fatal accident by coming in contact with a telephone wire. Harvey'Greer is on the sick list at his home at Twenty-seventh and Poplar street. Don't forget The Freeman is for sale every Saturday and Sunday at G. W. Carr's shaving parlor, Fourteenth and Poplar streets, and 1503 Walnut street. The Peek a boo Bonnet club will meet every Wednesday night at the home of the different members. At the rally at the First Baptist church on the 26th ult. the sum of $66.33 was raised. Have your money ready when the agent calls with The Freeman. FUTRELL CITY NOEES. R. P. Futrell is going to erect a new building on the front of his property and will carry a full line of groceries and notions, and would like to have the "patronage of the people. The Freewill Baptist church is raising funds to erect a new building. Rev. E. P. Ford is pastor. Mrs. Eliza Parson [CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE.] TOM THE TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. A serious fault with many a comedian in our big aggregations is he will direct his efforts more toward making his stage mates laugh than his audience. When almost all the heat has dropped out of the weather and the thermometer is cutting all kind of capers in its below Zero region as it has been doug in Chicago recently, to many a man, Hell is not the terrible thing it is pictured to be. Why is it that our colored bands expand so much lung power while rendering music? It seems as if it is a contest to see which hora can make the londest report. The altos try to submerge the cornets; the trombones try to outblow the alatos and the basses and baritones n trying to make their power felt, blast their instruments in a deafening manner. It is a sort of musical battle: the small horns are the reports of the small arms, while the big horns are the reports of the booming canons. It is as hard for one of these bands to render a piano passage as it is for the camel to creep through the eye of a needle. And a pianissimo passage! in the bright lexicon of these bands there is no such word as pianissimo. The other extreme is just as bad. Just as much as they fail to give recognition to the dynamic marks, "p" "pp" and "ppp" do they overdue the marks, "f." "ff" "fff" if not more. Were a 'ff' passage marked according to the manner these bands render it, it would bear about a dozen "f.'s" or "fffffffff" It is a well known fact that six colored men with horns can rout a dozen white men with them when it comes to loudness of tone. A white man with his horn looks upon himself as a part of the whole, while the colored man with his instrument looks upon himself as the whole and regards all the others as mere parts to that whole. He looks upon it as a disgrace for him not to be heard above the rest. If his horn is not belching forth in the loudest possible manner he regards himself as a musical nonentity for the time being. If Jones' horn has a melody and his only a part of the accompaniment, to let Jone's horn be heard above his he fancies, stamps Jones as the better musician. It is not only in bands that this spirit is manifested but it will be found in our singing organizations. Just let the tenors or basses have a strain in their parts that they like and it will be made prominent, however much it should be subdued. Our bandmasters and musical directors should strain every effort to curb this spirit to outdo each other. The members of our musical organizations must be taught that they are only parts of the whole, and, except when it comes their turn to do a solo their personality must be completely obliterated. In an address to the Mississippi conference of the Methodist Episcopal colored church, Bishop Fowler told the ministers assembled, in preparing their sermons they should eliminate the big words' characteristic of colored preachers. "You don't understand what you are talking about, neither does your congregation, therefere cut the big words out, said Bishop Fowler. Dr. Fowler says that big words are, "the characteristic of the colored preachers." 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THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. acteristic of the ignorant colored preacher," then there is something like an agreement between us. The ignorant mind, with its scarcity of thought, generally strives after the largest words in the expression of its ideas, thinking that it makes them appear profound. As many, if not almost all of these big words which fall from the mouths of the ignorant are taken into the mind by means of the ear instead of the eye, frequently there is a good deal of induliciousness in their use. I remember once hearing a preacher of color in his effort to be sublime say, "labitude" of thought when he meant, "latitude" of thought. And I once heard, although not from the mouth of a preacher, the word prosecuting in Prosecuting Attorney, distorted to, "Prostituting" attorney. You will take it as a matter of course, the preacher referred to was not filling a Chicago pulpit. Now, in regard to the intelligent preacher, should he or should he not use big words? It is evident big words are intended to be used, if not then, how came there to be any big words? I think the preacher has as much right to use big words as any one else when it comes natural to him. My rule is if your ideas come to you clothed in big words then use them; but do not, when they come to you clothed in little words, change their apparel; that is, don't transform these little words into big ones. This will make your style pedantic. The mind is almost a sure guide. If you are at the table, and want a piece of pie, the mind will give the idea words commensurate with it; for instance "please give me a piece of pie." But, if after the thought arrives dressed in this plain language, you change it and say "would you condescend to supply me with a fragment of pastry," then you are acting a fool. The preacher, like the orator, should try, when there is no lessening of the dignity of his thought, to give his ideas in the commonest words, but he must not strain his argument and probably run into an oratorical cul-de sac to do so. He must remember, as Dr Samuel Johnson so aptly says, he is there to furnish his hearers with arguments, and not to supply them with an understanding. We are glad to know that J. Ed Green has broken the shell of silence, in which he has been so long encased, and is giving us some of his thoughts Eddie, you are o. k.; keep the good work a going. It might be all right to say that money has nothing to do with the making of a man, but like so many other sayings it is only worth the paper on which it is written. Pope says, "worth makes the man," but in these days of commercialism these lines must be changed to read "how much he is worth makes the man." Jim Hill and Harriman were with us recently, and what a cynosure they were! Everybody wanted to get a peep at these men. And why? Were they returning heroes? No. Were they leaders in the world's thought? No. Were they great statesmen with many diplomatic victories to their credit? No. Then what were they? Simply two men whose fortunes were in the eight and nine figures' class. Stripped of this what would they be? Jim Hill would be the plainest of hills. If you want your sayings to be repeated by every body, if you want your doings chronicled in every paper of the country, if you want your idiosyncrasy of manner aped by an admiring world scoop in enough dollars to send your fortune to the nine figures' class and the trick is done. Now, that I have shown the way, it is for you to act. Let us keep our minds as free as possible from passion and prejudice; for these will give a wrong turn to our observations, both on persons and things. The eyes of a man in the jaundice make yellow observations on everything; and the soul tinctured with any passion or prejudice, diffuses a false color over the real appearance of things, and disguises many of the common occurrences of life; it never beholds things in a true light, nor suffers them to appear as they are. Whensoever, therefore, you would make proper observations, let self, with all its influences, stand aside as far as possible; abstract your own interest and your own concern from them, and bid all friendship and enmities stand aloof and keep out of the way, in the observations that you make relating to persons and things — Isaac Watts. TOM THE TATTLER. Idealized—Tess—"Miss Passay says she paid $12 a dozen for those photos of her." Jess—"But they don't look a bit like her." Tess—"Of course. What do you suppose she paid $12 for?" Philadelphia Press. 50TH ANNIVERSARY. THE PARTIES WITH THIS INTERESTING RECORD ARE MR. AND MRS. M. M. SIMPSON. Of Wilberforce, O., Which was Celebrated Wednesday Evening January, 22, 1902, They Having Been Married The Same Day, 1852. Wilberforce, O., Special to The Freeman. For two persons, a man and a woman to travel hand in hand over a stretch of fifty years is no ordinary experience. The record becomes a remarkable one when we realize that these two persons belong to the Negro race; for members of that race have, during the last fifty years of this country's history, gone through experiences of hardships and discouragements, vicissitudes and afflictions that required great and unusual strength of body and mind. It is therefore with much real pleasure that we take note of the fiftieth marriage anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Meshach Michael Simpson, at Wilberforce, O-Wednesday, Jan., 22, 1902. Having been married on the 22nd of January, 1852, and having seen their children blossom into noble and honorable manhood and virtuous womanhood under the most trying conditions, it is no wonder that a great many friends throughout the state of Ohio, in which State they have spent all these years, should either come to witness the occasion of this anniversary and to personally offer their congratulations or send worthy tokens of respect and remembrance or send a valued and inspiring word of cheer to the noble couple. Mr. M M. Simpson is now 76 years of age. He is the instructor of shoemaking at Wilberforce University. He is very active, industrious and pains-taking man—a man of strict honor and integrity. He and his kind hearted wife were highly delighted to meet their many friends on this occasion. The invitation announcing the date of the anniversary was issued by the devoted children of the old people. Prof. George T. Simpson, the teacher of voice culture and vocal music at Wilberforce University, and who, as a tenor singer, ranks along with the best in our country, lives with his father and mother here. It is to his credit that the old people were made so happy on this occasion. Prof. Simpson traveled around the world a few years ago giving recitals in the chief centres of population in nearly every country of the civilized world The reception of guessa was begun at six o'clock in the evening and from that hour until ten o'clock, the hour set to end the celebration, the brilliantly lighted parlor was literally crowded with friends and relatives of the honored couple. It was just 8 o'clock when Prof. William A. Calhoun rendered a most pleasing piano solo. Prof. Clarke delivered a brief address followed by remarks from Prof. M. J. Gilliam, President Joshua H. Jones, all members of the faculty of Wilberforce University and Rev. G. H Graham, pastor of the church of the Holy Trinity. At this point, Prof Chas Alexander read a poem written for the occasion and Prof. G T Simpson sang a tenor solo. The following is the poem: What conquests, small and great, Have marked the onward march of man, And help him master fate. For truth and honor, love and right, We've aimed to know and see— And as we near the setting sun, Of life's last earthly day, We hope to hear the sweet "well done"— For this, we beg you pray. Many beautiful as well as valuable gifts were received. We are not able to give a complete list for want of space. From the faculty of Wilberforce University, an engraved silver tray with gold lined sugar bowl and cream pitcher; Mr. and Mrs. S. L Simpson, gold lined cream pitcher and sugar bowl; Mr. and Mrs. Z. Lett, silver tray and gravity boat; Miss Pearl Shorter, gold lined cream pitcher and sugar bowl; Mrs. Bouser, Mrs. Banks, Mr. and Mrs M. J. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Lubers, Mr. and Mrs. Turner Simpson, Mr. and Mrs Wm Simpson, the Mother's Society of Wilberforce, Mrs. N. T. G.nt, Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson and others presented newly-minded gold coins; Prof. and Mrs. W. A. Calhoun, Prof. and Mrs. Horace Talbert, Mrs. Branam, Dr. Hurley, Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Gee, each presented a gold lined silver spoon; Prof. and Mrs. Charles Alexander, Mrs. Metcalf, Mr. Perkkins, the Misses Perkins and Mrs. Henderson presented cups and saucers ornamented with gold; Mr. and Mrs Smallwood, a gold lined fork. A great number of other presents were sent from various sections of the country. The following persons were served a splendid luncheon during the evening President Joshua H. Jones, Prof. J. P. Shorter, Prof. M. J. Gilliam and wife, Prof. Charles Alexander and wife, Prof. Wm. A. Calhoun and wife, Prof. H. N. Jenkins and wife, Prof. E. A. Clark and wife, Prof. Geo F. Woodson and wife Mr. Mrs Ambros Gee, Mrs. Irene Bond, Mrs. Marth Carter, Mr. and Mrs. WmA. Anderson, Mrs. E Anderson, Miss Pearl Shorter, Miss Eliza and Charlie Perkins, Miss Addie Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Wright, Mrs. S T. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. Arminta Young, Miss S. Coleman, Mrs. Walker, Mrs Metcalf, Mrs. Bouser, Miss Cora Wilson, Miss Rosa Lett, Miss Estella Green, Mr Ernest Hamilton and others. The occasion was one of real inspiration to all who were present. The brief remarks and the musical numbers were all of the highest order. The guests expressed themselves as feeling both honored and delighted to have the opportunity of witnessing the fiftieth marriage anniversary of a couple so highly respected for all those lofty virtues for which men and women are respected and admired. The hope was expressed that this honored couple may still live to celebrate another fiftieth anniversary. Another All Negro Town. Pratt City, Ala., Special.—Sometime ago Prof. G. W. Scott, H. Haywood S. L. Brooks, G. Gray, J. B. Bowden and your humble writer and other race men who lived in a district adjacent to the above named city, which is almost totally inhabited by Negroes owning their homes, saw the needs of that district, and petitioned the probate court to have that district incorporated and to be known as Douglass City. Their efforts were crowned with success. The courted caused notices to be posted for the election of mayor and board of aldermen, which resulted in the election of the following officers: Hanibal Haywood, mayor; Dan West, A. Clemons, B. J Robinson, A. Gray and P L. Mahone, aldermen; J. T. Stanton, city clerk. We are pleased to congratulate ourselves upon living in Donglass City, Ala., controlled entirely by Negro officers. We want to congratulate The Freeman on its Xmas number, and think it was a masterly effort on the part of the management. We hope The Freeman may live long to advocate the rights of Negroes in this country. Notable Newsy Nugets. Springfield, Ill., Special.-Hon. John G. Jones, of Chicago, was in the city this week and delivered an address before the Culture club, the occasion being "McKinley Memorial" day. Mr. Asbey, the electrician at Odd Fellows' building, is a very courteous and amiable gentleman. He is a fine electrician and the people of the city are proud of him. He has charge of one of the best plants in the city. Short. Sweet Siftings. Macon, Mo. Special—We are glad to state that Miss Lurrilla Gorham, who has been very sick, is recovering John W. Houston and wife are visiting in the city and will remain until spring, when they go to St. Louis. Mrs Elia Houston made a recent trip to Moberly to meet a lady friend from Kentucky The Mandolin Crescent club is open for engagement The members are : Chas Enlx, Edgar Smith and John Houston-Miss Mand Schooling and James Edwards are still in the city. Pertinent Pointed Pointers. Brinkley, Ark. Special—J. H. 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MARTH for the benefit of humanity, and since 1940 has from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain stamps for answers. M.R.S. M. B. MARTH 246 West 31st NEW YORK CITY THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Antonio, Tex, did not go South for some cause and is still in Chicago. W. R. Harris of Cleveland, Ohio, writes: "I am much pleased with The Freeman, and especially here of late, since you have made such a wonderful improvement in the waiters' department. I don't see how I could do without The Freeman now." Alfred C. Thompson is for the third season in charge of the dining room at the Plaza hotel, Rockledge, Fla. It is the same old story. White bell boys and waiters continue to rob hotels of everything valuable, and still some hotel proprietors cling to white help. The Douglass hotel, which was a popular resort for Pan-American colored visitors, is now closed. Many favorable comments has been paid Mr. Noah Dudley, headwaiter at the Wayne (Ind.) hotel, for his article, which appeared in The Freeman recently. Colored bell boys have succeeded white boys at both the Algonquin and the Atlas hotels, Dayton, Ohio. The Atlas bell boys have a new uniform that is, to use a common expression, "Out there." The boys are giving general satisfaction. Oliver Hunt, formerly with the Alabama Comedy Four Quartette, is now employed in the cafe of the Atlas店, Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Hunt halls from Boston, Mass. Albert H. Larkin, a white bell boy at the West hotel, Minneapolis, Minn., stole a $300 diamond and skipped out for Chicago, last week, where he was arrested while trying to pawn the diamond. He was taken back to Minneapolis for trial. P. M. Robinson, a well-known waiter in Chicago and Cleveland, is now employed as head supply man at Seaver's lunch room in Chicago. When in Cleveland Mr. Robinson was employed at the Forest City House by the late George Washington. It was Mr. Robinson who first identified Mr. Washington soon after he dropped dead and taken to the morgue. Mr. Robinson's many Cleveland friends will be pleased to hear of his success in Chicago. The following waiters are employed on the Santa Fe Railroad dining cars: Messrs C. S. Smith of Kansas City, Mo., Clay Sheers, Kansas City, Mo., Isaac Smith, Chicago, Walter Lyons, Chicago, James Wilkinson, James Harris, James Roberts, Chas. Brown, J. C. Walker, Burl Wilkinson, James Jones, Spencer Watts, Frank Williams, John Petterson, Matt Graves, P. J. Thomas Ben Randolph, C. B Robinson, Charles Simpson, Monroe Evans, George Bell and George Montgomery. The above young men run on the "Limited" and hae from Chicago. Messrs Isaac McCurry, H. Monday and others of Kansas City run on the "Overland" route. From Anaconda, Mont. Mr. Cozart—Dear Sir: Pardon me, but I wish to say it is certainly a pleasure to pick up the great colored paper and read the remarks you say in regard to the colored waiter; and again, it makes me feel proud of you because you are one of my countrymen from Georgia. I do truly hope I will always see the name of Cozart at the head of the waiters' column. L R RIDLEY. Headwalter of the Montana From St. Paul, Minn. Mr. Cozart—the waiters of St. Paul are thrifty and enterprising. C. Saunders, the caterer, has on hand a suggestion of a syndicate to open a business in the near future, hoping other cities, without the same, will fall in line and follow suit as Saunders has his hand to the plow. F. D. Parker, the efficient head waiter at the Merchants, is making quite a success. Our old comrade, Mr. Moses Bell, has returned to his old stand at the Merchant. M. F. Evans, headwaiter at the Ryan hotel, has a fine crew of waiters, and is holding the boys in check. C. W. Dwyer is still holding his own at the Albion, but is still on the outside of the association, as is some of our other good St. Paul men. We are sorry to hear of the serious illness of our good friend J. J. Miles. Hope him a speedy recovery. Palm Beach Notes. The waiters of Hotel Breakers had their initial opening of the season last Saturday night, the 25th inst., by giving a grand cake walk, which was strictly up to date in point, style, grace and attendance. As this was the first of the season every one availed themselves of the opportunity of being present. The Royal Polinciana guests and the neigh boring cottages were out in full force, which filled the handsome and spacious dining hall of the Breakers to overflowing. The resplendent and gorgeous gowns gave the scene a fairyland appearance. The cake was won by Mrs. Sadie Preston and George Jones. Admiral Dewey presented the cake in a fitting speech. The other judges were Mr. Frederick Martin of the New York bench and the distingushed Mr. Joseph Jefferson, who made some characteristic remarks that fairly drove the audience wild with enthusiasm. The cake walk was led by Prof. Jenkins of Madison Square Garden fame of New York City. The Polinciana quartette, led by George Jones, rendered choice selections in coon songs as did the Breakers quartette, under the leadership of Prof. J. W. Thompson. The ushers were Charles Saunders, W. J Patterson, W. E. Manning and D P. Slater. Chief J. W. Riley stood at the main entrance and looked emiliingly over the audience and saw that the guests were well cared for. From Columbus, Ohio. Editor Freeman—Sir: I would like space in your more than valuable paper to say a few things in behalf and what is due to the Waiters' Union of Atlanta, Ga., of which I am a member. This is an organization composed of waiters in that city, and it ranks among any of the secret orders of this country in a way. It is a secret order with signs, passwords and grips as any other order of that nature. It helps to take care of its sick members, allowing them two dollars per week, and should they die they take charge of the remains and put them away in a decent and respectable manner, according to the allowance of the order. Although our membership is small, possibly forty or fifty, we have a very good treasury that we keep for that purpose. In the past four years we have lost seven members, and we paid the funeral expenses of them all. I think that it behooves all men in our profession to be a member of some organization of this kind. It is a society that is needed in all cities where are enough men to run such an organization of this kind. It is our profession that needs to be made a national order with national headquarters some place or other because we see, day after day, some item from some of our white brethren organizing or trying to do so, to keep us down or put us out of the business; so, while we see all of this before us, we should prepare to fight them to a clean finish, knowing at the same time that we have men in our business that can measure arms with them in any part of the hotel work, from bellmen to cooks, and I hope that the time will soon come when we will be a national organization. The order that I speak of and am a member of is one that was organized some years ago in good old Georgia. Its present ruling officer is Mr F. P. Flanegan, C C, a gentleman that devotes a considerable portion of his time for the good of the order. I thank you very kindly for your space in the paper. I am not a subscriber of your paper, but I have it all over the country wherever I am at five cents per copy. JAMES H. HENDERSON, See'y Chittenden Dining Room. P. S. - Regards to Atlanta boys. A Letter of Reply. Mr. W. Forrest Cozart—Dear Sir: Replying to your recent letter in regard to "The Outlook of the Colored Waiter in California," I must say that it is my candid conclusion that the colored waiters have an excellent opportunity in this State if they could be employed in any large numbers, but the present situation, so far as finding employment in the first class hotels, cafes and restaurants is narrowed down to a very small margin—the field being entirely monopolized by foreign and domestic white labor. The advent of girl waitresses in Southern California has been hailed with signal success. They are now employed in crews of eighty to one hundred and thirty five in all the large resort hotels, and many of the prominently established hotels throughout the southern and mountainous resorts—and their successful invasion of the "Waiters' Field" must not be attributed to any accident—for a great number have really learned to serve at the table in commendable style—while they cannot be drilled in such routines of services to become as proficient as men. They seem ready applicants to their duties, and, on account of the great patience which the public have for their services and trying positions, they are thus enabled to bridge the difficulties, and in a few months it is truly surprising to note how well they will have learned to carry a tray or do arm work. Then, again, the people we see here are here for recuperation of health and resign themselves to the comforts of these palatial hotels and the invigorating, balmy breezes, fragrant with the odor of flowers from the Pacific ocean. The preference here to have girls is because of the great number of them to be had on short notice. If this was true of the colored waiter it would greatly change the press ent situation in this State. Many hotels, I know, would readily change if waiters could be employed in large crews, but the managers and proprietors do not want to import waiters here, and in a short time find themselves short of help owing to the influx of eastern tourists. This is a great field for the colored waiters, but they must come here of their own accord, and come in large numbers. Owing to the scarcity of colored waiters many of the small hotels which formerly employed small crews have put in girls. This would not have happened if waiters could be found here. It is not consistent with commercial business of hotels at this season to change help, and later in the season it would not be at all desirable—during the dull season. Therefore any one who tries to create the impression that they can do any wonders in hoteldom here is trying to mislead the public. Trusting I have made plain a few facts which will interest you, with best wishes, I am yours truly. E. T. M Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 29, 1902. Queen City Notes. Cincinnati, O.. Special.—Rev. S. L. Johnson, the noted Virginia Evangelist, endorsed by the National Baptist Convention and who for three weeks assisted Rev. H. H. Harris, of Zion Baptist church in his revival meetings left on Monday enroute to Lynchburg, Va. Through the aid of Rev. Johnson about 45 souls were converted to Christ and added to the church and many back-sliders reclaimed. He made many friends. A special collection given him amounted to fifty dollars and seventeen cents. On last Wednesday evening, Mr. John Gordon of Hempstead, L. I. and Miss Nannie Tate, of this city were made as one at Zion Baptist church, Rev. H. H. Harris officiating. The bride was beautifully dressed, wearing cream satin with diamond ornaments. The groom was attired in conventional black Mr. James Hill acted as best man and Miss Shirley White was maid of honor, and was dressed beautifully in blue silk. The bride received many useful and valuable presents. They leave February 1st for Hempstead where they will reside. The bride carries with her the best wishes of her many friends. The usheres were Messrs. Robt. Dale, James Rice, James Spencer, Joe Brown Wm. Waters, Robert Arindell, Wm. Barness, Edward Goodbar Mr. Albert Smith, of this city and Miss Alice Scott of Knoxville, Tenn , were united in holy wedlock on the 14 ult. Mr Smith is a popular young man employed by Mr. Ed, Gaither, of 408 W. 5th street and Miss Scott is the daughter of one of the wealthiest men in the South. Geo. W. Hays, was honored with an appointment. The house committee was announced last Tuesday among which Geo. W. Hays was appointed Chairman of the Blind Asylums. The graphophone concert given at the Union Baptist Church, Jan. 29 was a financial success Miss Annie Young, of Dayton O.. was the guest of Miss E. M. Crouch, of 1023 Mound street last week. Rev. R. D. Phillips, formerly pastor of the First Baptist church, W. H. is officiating at the Cumminsville Baptist church. His agreeable manner and upright spirit has won the hearts of the people who believe he is the right man in the right place. John Buckner is on the sick list. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jones of 1024 Mound street died on last Saturday evening and was buried on Monday. Messrs. Thad G. Troy, Frauk L. Shelton, Robt Byers, Theodore Burgess, Clarence B. Ferguson, Roscoe E. Ferguson, Henry H. Grandison Jr., Wm. Dunlap, Jr., Clifford Jones, Wm. M Slade, Chas. Poindexter, Alex T. Easton Ira. A. Jones were royally entertained by Mr Ralph Hawkins, with a stag dinner at his residence last Sunday. Mrs. W. H. Thompson, of 702 Kenyon Avenue will soon leave for her former home in Toronto Canada, where she expects to reside. Mrs. Thomas Jones, the sister of Mrs W H. Thompson, who went to visit her mother at Toronto Canada, was detained on account of the illness of her infant daughter. L. A Parham of 1019 Rittenhouse st is all smiles over the advent of a fine daughter. The estimable mother of Mrs. Jones, of 1023 Mound street is seriously ill and her demise is expected at any time. The Freeman is on sale at 1025 John street, the only colored news stand in the city. Address H. D Brooks. Mobile News. Mobile, Ala, Special—The Y. M. C. A. met at St Emanuel A. M. E. church last Sunday evening. Mr. Sam Morris, D. G. W. S. of Love and Charity has return home after two weeks or more traveling over his Episcopal district The Mobile cooks and waiters lodge has a membership of 90. Mr Ed Sims headwaiter of the Windsor Hotel is pre-ident. The Fair Fist Social Club gave their first bar quest of the season at the hand some parlors of Mr. W. H. Chiles last Tuesday night, the Royal String band furnished music for the affair. Big Zion A. M. E. Zion church seems to be the idol of the city there is never hardly standing room at the night services. Subscribe for The Freeman. HOTEL de MOORE [Image of a man in a suit and bow tie, seated in a chair with his hands resting on his lap. He is wearing a bow tie and a hat. The background is a plain, light-colored wall.]] Price $1.00 Every waiter who wishes to make money should buy this book. Every headwaiter who desires to make a reputation should advise his men to obtain it. CONTENTS: How to Become a Good Waiter; How to Get Up an Order How to Serve Meals; How to Serve a Banquet; Remarks to Young Headwaiters etc., etc., etc. Address: THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. 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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8,1902 THE DANISH WEST INDIES. The negotiations that have been going on between the United States and Denmark, having for their object the ceding of the Danish West Indies to the United States, have been completed. Congress will ratify the papers of transference and the Danish West Indies will be no more. Owing to the advantageous situation of the islands they are held to be the key of that portion of the Western Hemisphere. Their proximity to the late acquired possessions, Porto Rico and the naval point in Cuba makes them exceedingly prominent and valuable to Americans from the standpoint of naval operations. Our country was not slow to take advantage of Denmark's known disposition to sell. The desire to purchase is in accord with the unassured but the understood doctrine of America for Americans, which seems to be the outgrowth of the Monroe Doctrine, which forbade the future colonization and possessorship of American territory, either North or South, by foreign powers, but in opposition to the unwritten law of territorial isolation. St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix are the main islands that make up the proposed purchase. They are situated immediately east of Porto Rico and so near as to be a source of trouble if the islands continued status quo. They are mostly inhabited by Negroes who were formerly engaged in the cultivation of sugar cane. But lately that occupation has suffered, and now they are found in divers pursuits of life, very much like the Negroes of Jamaica. The speech of the Negroes which consists of a mixture of Dutch, Danish, English and other tongues, is said to be giving away to the all consuming English language which promises to Anglicize the world. One-third of the people are Roman Catholics in their religious persuasion, the others being divided between the Dutch Reform, Moravian and the English Episcopal churches. The color question from what can be learned of the islands is not at all known except as they know of it from the country to which they are to be annexed—and as they know it from the United States, the common people, in main the Negroes, and who are vastly in the majority, are violently protesting against their unauthorized disposal, except by that authority which comes from those who are in spiritual possession, that phase, a governmental exotic transplanted from feudal Europe or barbarous Asia, but which in the beginning was was promised neither nourishment, rain or heat on these shores. It is again the question of the consent of the governed, which was an initial and a charter principle of our government. It has been violated at the behest of commercial greed and a world conquering propaganda that seeks to vie with those powers who boast of their thousand islands of the seas, whose ever ocean groans beneath their argosy laden bosoms. The great majorities of the Danish West Indies are opposed to what they righteously term a forcible annexation. Their greater reason is because of the race prejudice existing in our own country, which, indeed, should be the least objectionable phase in the governing principles of country that hones to be a world power. The Americans have a poor temperament to take in varied nationalities. The disposition may be abnormal, heightened by what America presents. Let us hope. England long ago saw the hurtful influences of trying to govern subjects half free, half slave. That country years ago gave the question its best attention. The results are now known. It enjoys the well earned distinction of giving its subjects, black or white, the best government so far that can be devised, possibly. England, it is true, nor her colonies, have not had an America and her black peril to deal with. What they would have done will not reflect on what has been done under the conditions known to them. America may be thus suffering unduly in contrast from the fact that no country has experienced the problem in the form presented in America. The Negroes of America, nevertheless are growing tired of those indices; the index finger of Cuba's Negroes, those of Porto Rico, those of the Philippines, if we may thus style them, and of the swarthy children of Hawaii, all pointing to the American Negro and his alleged disgraces. Africa, herself, has had the courage to utter a feeble protest against the conduct of America, proudly pointing to her long sandy stretches of uninhabitable country as a refuge against America's greater ill—an embargo on the Negroes' civil and political activities. Says a paper published in the Danish West Indies: never had occasion to reach this case. But it may be set down right here and now, that the laws of exaggeration are not always fitting, and that this is an eminent illustration of the exception. In presuming to instruct the editor of the Conservator we hope not to provoke undue wrath. That illustrious Bible pounder will remember what it said of the "funkyism" of The Freeman, and that it was catering to "de white folks" "Flunkyism" is a vulgar expression, such as Mr. Conncoll, we dare say, never used. It ought always to be quoted—some more lesson. The editor of the Conservator is one of the class that "throws fit" when he DADDY'S BOY. BY JOHN LANGSTON HARRISON When man's daily wu'k is done At de settin' ob de sun, When de quiet shadders p'ay Roun' de house at close ob day. Den ah sets down by de do' Listein' to de river's flow An' heah de sperit ob breeze Complainin' to de whisperin' leaves; It sorter takes me on erway Fum boln' co'n an' rakin hay, An' tolin' ha'd fum mawn till night To git a chance to live jess right. But den de soce ob all mah joy Is daddy's il' blackeyed boy. Dah he toddles straight fur me An' climbs upon man's waitin' knee; A plebiscite appears to be out of order and superfluous. After negotiations for the sale, lasting for years, everything is completed. Asking the people's opinion is a strange proceeding, intended to shift the responsibility which the inhabitants should not assume. There was a clearly fixed plan to sell, despite warnings and appeals A repetition of the ordeal of 1867 is repulsive. It is reported that the treaty is unconstitutional, therefore the people are called on to vote without knowing anything of their future. From all indications the islands will be absorbed by our country. Plebiscite, popular suffrage, is not on the program if it stands in the way of great accomplishments by the great. The violations of the unwritten tenets of the country, "the consent of the governed," "territorial isolation," "George Washington's farewell address," and the rest of them, will be but trifling infractions of governmental integrity as compared with a display of indifference to the welfare of peoples of acquired territories. The people of the Danish West Indies in becoming a part and parcel of the United States should enjoy all the privileges and immunities of all its citizens. The cruel lessons of color should abide in its natural home and not follow the flag. We are fairly content in this country to follow the laws of evolution with their terrible exactions, but knowing their binding and grinding forces, we are sympathetically touched by those who now being free must enter the great treadmill of persecution. We are sympathetically afflicted as the swarthy nations fall under the ban of the banner of conqueror if that banner is not the harbinger of general light. COUNCILL ATTACKED. Prof. W. H. Councill, like Booker T. Washing, is passing through a gauntlet of attack by a few of the colored newspapers. It is the province of newspaper editors, preachers and public speakers to criticise the utterances of those who stand in front of the people as leaders or the promulgators of new doctrines. But criticism is not abusing individuals, but a presentation of a different view of the same question, which view, it is taken for granted, is supported by an equal degree of intelligence to that manifested by the speaker. The Chicago Conservator has been careering for the past few weeks about Prof. Councill's Chicago speech, going it "hammer and tongs" fashion, invading all of the proprieties, proving an unconscious if not conscious tendency to villify rather than to correct what it may consider abuses. If the Conservator will be guided by the white press it will never see what it has been guilty of. It may be above such a criterion, yet it will serve a safe guide for our struggling journals, and which will do the Conservator good to note: Just why Mr. Council is so unpopular in Chicago as to be unable to draw a crowd to hear him is hard to say. That he is very unpopular was clearly shown by the little interest Chicagoans took in his presence in the city. The above, judging by its phraseology, was not written for the good it would do, but for the purpose of belittling Mr. Councill, and for prejudicing the minds of the readers against him, the object of which could only be to destroy his usefulness and ultimately to wreck his great institution. The editor may protest that he had no such notion in mind. But what of that? There stands his work. If he is an unconscious sinner, then he should not be allowed to stand in command places. In defending Mr. Councili we do not have him so much in mind as the principle. He is one of the few great Negroes, an acknowledged leader and one who, in scholarly attainments, is said by many to outrank the famous Tuskegeean. But that is no part of the argument, further than it shows the respect accorded Mr. Councili. It is not customary to attack the great of any nation with the view of holding them up to ridicule. The object in such matters, according to past history, has been, when the great have been attacked, to destroy the influence of their opinions or their views—the enemy's work and not the mission of friends. "Mr. Councili was positively vulgar and blackguardish in his speech and either purposely or other wise acted and talked as coarse and commonplace as the untutored Negro from the swamps of Georgia." For the good of the preacher editor's soul we hope he did not pen the above. The assertion may be hyperbolical There are some instances that the laws of rhetoric cannot reach, or it may be that that science, being one that founds its laws on the discovered language has never had occasion to reach this case. But it may be set down right here and now, that the laws of exaggeration are not always fitting, and that this is an eminent illustration of the exception. In presuming to instruct the editor of the Conservator we hope not to provoke undue wrath. That illustrious Bible pounder will remember what it said of the "flunkyism" of The. Freeman, and that it was catering to "de white folks" "Flunkyism" is a vulgar expression, such as Mr. Councill. we dare say, never used. It ought always to be quoted—some more lesson. The editor of the Conservator is one of the class that "throws fits" when he sees anything in public print, or hears anything from the mouth of a speaker that is not praise, praise, praise, and yet the penitentiaries are filled with men who are not praiseworthy. How are these to be saved, or others deterred if its praise, praise, praise? Of course we have a good element among us, but not near so large as it should be "No man who goes over the country magnifying the faults and mistakes, and ignoring the virtues and manly achievements of the Negro race, should be accepted, by the Negroes, either as a leader or a teacher, and the loyal Negro journals of the country should set the mark of disapproval so indelibly in his forehead that every Negro child would know and shun him as the worst enemy of the race." Mr Councill or no other sensible Negro go about the country magnifying the race's faults; and, to be real captions, that would be hard to do. But in all sincerity we believe the Negroes leaders and thinkers are only too glad to glorify Negro achievements, and not only that, they have done so to their intense hurt. There are too many trying to "get by" on the reputation of the few, and on the achievements of men who did nothing in contrast to the great leavening work of Councill and Washington. The following is the presentation of some views noted in the Southern Workman, a most worthy publication, of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va: "The Negro of 1902 is not the intensely God fearing Negro of 1862. His new environments are rapidly undermining his belief in an over rulig g Providence and unless he is called back to agricultural life, there is danger of his becoming a non-religious being. The Negroes do not attend church, nor contribute to its support as largely as they did ten years ago. In many places, few revivals are heed and the church membership has rapidly decreased. Eight tenths of the young Negroes seem interested in having what they call a good time, which means playing cards, crap, billiards and dancing, which generally winds ny in a fight and a seat in the station house or a position on the chain gang. Our boys and girls are debarred from the factory and the store as clerks, and from the mechanical world by trade unions, but they have an open, unobstructed entrance into farm life, where they can make a living and be kept out of the devil's workshop—idleness. What will the Conservator do with it? What will it do with the righteous arraignment, it and its preacher editor? Is not the above the private opinion of four-fifths of the race that know what they are talking about? Would it not be better for the race to tell out the facts rather than smuggle them and grow chronic? Praise is right and due, condemnation likewise. The Indianapolis Freeman, taking the cue from the Colored American, is counseling peace among the colored newspaper fraternity. This advice is all well enough, Bro Knox, but you must not forget that war has always had its place in the history of mankind as well as peace. The race does not suffer because the rascales therein are denounced; but, on the other hand, mankind would suffer if this proceeding was not pushed to successful issue. The Negro race, like other people's, is answerable to the great moral law, without the keeping of which there is neither permanent progress nor genuine excellence. There can be no worse advice given than that peace must be maintained among Negro leaders at the expense of justice and right. Hear! Hear! Your are right. The Freeman, in indorsing a proposition set forth by the Colored American to the effect that the batteries should be trained on the common enemy, had no intention of screening the individual misdoings of any man. The Freeman is not acquainted with the facts in the quadrangular, or even more, newspaper controversy, but from all accounts there seems to be a case of "malfassance." We are not prepared to give the Colored American advice but as one of the leading papers it should rid itself of the present odor. The founder of the Indianapolis World, The Freeman and the Colored American will be accorded distinction for the successful introduction of those journals, but those "brilliant" results will not mitigate the present evil, if evil it is. We believe Mr. Cooper is capable and able to give a satisfactory explanation of the matter. THE SOCIAL WHIRL (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.) and Miss Nellie Hurt are on the sick list. W. M. Carmon is running a meat market. Call and see him. Shiloh Baptist church invites everybody to come out February 21 to the Bible scenery. Tilman Wolf died the 27th, and leaves a widow, two children and two sisters to mourn his demise. Charles Hutchinson is suffering with a mashed foot, George Williams, 1503 Walnut street, would like to hear from Rev. G. R. Fair, when last heard of he was in Greenwood, S. C. DADDY'S BOY. BY JOHN LANGSTON HARRISON When man's daily wuk' is done At de tseim' ob de sun. When de quiet shadders p'ay Roun' de house at close ob day. Den ah sets down by de do' Listenin' to de river's flow An' heah de sperit ob de breeze Complainia' to de whisperin' leaves; It soter takes me on erway Fum bum co'n an' rakin' hay, An' toilin' ha'd fum mawn till night To git a chance to live jess right. Bat den de soce ob all mah joy Is daddy's ill blackeyed boy. Dah he toddles fur me An' climbs upon man's waitin' knee; An' pats me wid his l'l han' Des like his mudder fur de lan An' gazes at man's wukin' clo's- An' dat ala'tiha to de he knows Fur a light comes glowin' in his eyes Dats reflected fum de skies; An' he son ly says ter me A settt' dah upon m'n's knee. "When ah gits ter be a man Ah' il he' daddy all ah can' An' ah tinks O, Lawd, how fine Dat ah's got dis boy o' mine: An' de teahs am boun' to sta't As ah fo' him to man's heart. Dao 'oh a blak' an po' an' ole Dat boy hubs me fum his soul. POLITICAL JOTTINGS The Coroner's office is being very hotly contested. Plenty candidates have announced, but there are others. The Republican primary election will be held March 14, at which time a Republican ticket will be nominated. Candidates for Justice of the Peace are still announcing themselves. Blair and Mack are still in it; the only colored candidates. Election day is rapidly approaching. The 6,000 colored voters of Marion county can do much towards securing good men for the ticket. Charles W. Miller, of Goshen, Ind., candidate for Attorney General of the State, is extremely popular. His chance for nomination is first class. Sales out in the townships are growing very popular of late. The candidates consider them good things. They are right. In primaries every vote counts. The fight for County Clerk between Clinton Hare and William E. Davis is considered warm by the politicians, and promises to grow warmer. It is a Greek meet Greek contest. Charlie Brown, who is well known in political circles, has announced himself as a candidate for the Legislature. It is said that there are two more colored men in the field. Ed Robinson, candidate for County Treasurer, will be remembered as a former member of the School Board, where he did much to advance the general interest of the schools. He was not indifferent to the interests of the colored people. Cy Clark, as he is familiarly known, is a candidate for Auditor of Marion county. He is a staunch Republican, like his father before him, who was friendly to the colored people in their dark days. He is a worthy son of his father and who like him has manifested an interest in the colored people. The many friends of Lewis G. Akin, the present Recorder of Marion county, hopes to see him nominated and reelected. He is an old soldier. He is very popular with all classes, and has proven efficient in his office. Mr. Akin, while employing a great number of white clerks, has since taking his office always had a colored man in his employ. Everything else being equal the colored voter should appreciate Mr. Akin. The soil for young fruit trees should be deeply plowed, and if subsolid so much the better. The surface should also be harrowed fined Planting trees in hoies is well enough, but the land nevertheless requires preparation, so as to afford the roots facilities for making rapid growth at the start. The shorter the tops of the young trees the less work the roots will have to perform, but pruning the trees should be judiciously done. Keep the seed potatoes from sprouting. During the warm days of winter ventilate the cellar well, so as to have the potatoes in cool condition. One reason why seed potatoes keep so well in New England is that the climate is favorable. the seed being less liable to warm conditions than here. As near 40 degrees temperature as possible should be observed, and dampness should be avoided. Seed for early potatoes may be spread out and allowed to sprout, but the seed should then be planted immediately. Linseed meal, cottonseed meal, bran and other feeding stuffs serve admirably s fertilizers for crops, but it will pay better to feed such materials to stock and use the manure. COM some us f must Day. dian, "com with in Fr Leg COMIC OPERA We do not care to suomit corrective platitudes or offer apologies for the appearance of this article under the above headline, for while at first-fist it will treat of opera in its lighter and less serious properties, it will have been our idea to have generally touched upon musicians in both grand opera and concert. We are a hopeless crank when the subject under discussion touches upon musical geniuses, whatever their natural gifts or accomplishments, so in advance we beg pardon if in any wise our enthusiasm should outprint our more rational thinking apparatus in the exhaustion of a theme upon which we plead guilty to being "dafy." Last winter, having been inspired through a visit of Alice Nielsen to Kansas City, a writer in the Kansas City Journal made the remarkable discovery that nearly if not all the comic opera queens were born and reared in—or in the shadow of—the Mississippi valley, or on this side of the Alleghenies, and to improve the plausibility of this discovery he pointed to the Mississippi valley as the birthplace of Miss Neilsen, Panline Hall, Lillian Russell, Jessie Bartlett D vis, Fay Templeton, Helen Bartram, Grace Golden, Helen Lord, Virginia Earl, Helen Redmond, Kate Uart, Hilda Clarke, Lulu Glaser, Marguerita Silva, Grace Studdiford and the late Emma Abbott, though the last named was not what one who knows anything at all about music and opera would call a "comic opera queen." Miss Abbott was a prima donna every inch of her, and there was just as much difference between her singing and that of those named before her as between the serio-comic who makes cold chills run down the indentation in your spinal column as she whitles off two or three chords or discords of one of Charles K. Harris's fits, with kaleidoscopic illustrations, and she who comes on and yells something about her "baby," her "honey" or her "man" in a coon or ragtime conceit But to go back where we left off : No one cared, though possibly he might have dared, to enter into dispute with the Kansas City writer because no one wished to invite the writer's wrath by making a belabored effort in ferreting out the comic opera stars' several birthplaces, or in probing at the roots of their genealogical trees, the same as the ordinary citizen does not care to waste time in questioning the authenticity of the enumerations of those in official capacity of the census service at Washington. So the young spacewriter gloated over his undisputed wisdom. But when, a few months later, some wise man sprang up in Knightstown, Ind., and in his local paper said that our best singers were of small stature, taking Miss Nielsen and a few others as examples, we thought it about time to register a kick. All patrons of theatrical folklore know that Mme. Patti, (if, indeed, we may call her "our own") Mmes Melba, Lillian Nordica, Emma Calve, Emma Eames, Emma Nevada, Gadski, Fraulein Fritzi Scheff, Mile. Lucienne Breval, Mmes. Suzanne Adams and Schumann-Heinck and Miss Sybil Sanderson and Mile Sembich, as well as a few of less importance, notably Rose Cecelia Shay, Katherine (she doesn't spell it Kathryn) Bloodgood and Lucille Sanders, are all "stont" that is, weigh 150 pounds or more, possibly one or a few pounds less, but the greater majority more. Resting the grand opera stars a few minutes, have you remarked that there is not as much interest taken in comic opera this show season as there was last and that vaudeville and the legitimate concert or song recital seem to prosper at its expense? Take the occasion of Frank Daniels's recent visit to Indianapolis, for instance: While "Miss Simplicity" was boomed and boosted by the local press weeks and months before its initial performance here, it fell flat, and in cleverness did not approach any one of Daniels's former comic opera successes, though there might have been some apology for it on the ground that it is an "operatic comedy" instead of a "comic opera." Anyway, the manner in which "Miss Simplicity" is produced is the same as that employed in Daniels's former productions of "The Idol's Eye" and "The Ameer," differing from them only in the matter, which is grievously inferior. The dialogue is as dull as a woman's lead pencil and some of the jokes are handed down to us from the sanscrit. They were musty even "In Old Ben Franklin's Day." A prima donna and one comedian, however clever, can't make a "comic opera" or an "operative comedy" with jokes that have done picket duty in Frank Cushman's minstrel guide. Legitimate concert seems to be booming, though we had a man tell us the other day that it seemed silly that one must pay from $1.00 to $4.00 to hear a musical prodigy, or a violin or cornet virtinoso, when one could wait a few weeks later and hear the same music in the vaudeville houses for from -10, 20, 30 cents up to $1.00, and in Chicago and some of our larger cities down East one can start at 5 cents and go on up if one have the inclination and the price. It is still true that the people like to be humbugged, particularly if the humbug come clad in the habiliments of art. A few years ago Ignace Paderewski came over here with a head of hair resembling a feather duster and a technique that sounded something like a woman scrambling eggs in a skillet, and everybody, particularly the women folks who affected an unusual amount of profound musical knowledge, went wild. Paderewski made his first trip to America without his wife, and it was difficult, after his performances, or rather his "recitals," for him to make his way to his carriage, so insistent were the women enthusiasts on blocking his passage and begging for a lock of his hair or a tear that he might squeeze from either one of his eyes into their handkerchiefs as a souvenir! The mobs of women actually became so wildly demonstrative that the police had to hustle Paderewski to his carriage the same as they would a criminal lest he be taken away from them and lynched! The plano king is in America again, accompanied by his wife, and it is presumed that if the women attempt to get gay with "Paddy" this time, her Irish blood may boil to the point where it will necessitate her pulling the switches off their heads. The distinguished foreigners are here principally to witness the first production of "Manru," which Paderewski has written for the Metropolitan Opera company. Of course, there will be nothing in the opera except the strong vocal music the Gran company puts into it, but Paderewski wrote it, and that settles it. Josef Hofmann cannot hope to live in the hearts of his countrymen till he writes an opera and permits his hair to back up, so that when his finger joints become stiff and useless he can travel with some circus as the human mop. Following the example set by Paderewski, Jan Kubelik, a fiddler, waited till his hair grew long for the sake of Art, and then came to America to set the women crazy. Over in Russia, where Kubelik "hails from," there are so many fiddlers that the natives regard him as an ordinary musician in a thousand, and pay no attention to him; but in sensible America the women follow him from the hotel to the theatre and from the theatre to the hotel riding on the spokes of the carriage! One of the Probyn sisters at the Grand a few days ago is just as good a musician as Kubelik, but she's a woman. How did the men who paid from $1 to $3 to hear Kubelik feel after they heard Miss Probyn for from 10 to 20 cents? How did they feel after hearing Albert Guille and Lucille Saunders in grand opera for from $1 50 to $6 00 and then in vaudeville for from 10 to 20 cents? And after hearing such good singers as Helene Mora, Edna Birschall, Truly Shattuck and Roberta Keene right along for one dime? It is like looking in a store window before Christmas and seeing an overcoat marked $20 that you can get for $8 a week after. But it is the comic opera side of life, after all. Next week we shall endeavor to treat the colored celebrities in comic opera and the concert. I. McCORKER. Abandoned farms are evidences of lack of skill and industry on the part of their former occupants. The fact that some of these farms have been made profitable demonstrates that more farms are abandoned because of inducements in other directions to individuals who cannot make the farms pay more than for lack of capacity of the soil. Edith—"Mamma, didn't the missionary say savages don't wear any clothes?" Mother—"Yes, dearie." Edith—"Then why did papa put a button in the missionary box?" San Francisco Chronicle. Teacher—"Some one has been throwing paper behind my back. James, do you know who it is?" James (who is the culprit himself)—"Yes. sir, but I hardly like to tell" Teacher—"A very honorable felling. James, you may sit down." Tit Bits. EDITED BY "Woodbine" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business must be clearly printed. When given, in order to prevent mistakes. Now-Professionals and others should bear in mind that it is better to sit between mind of States and Canada, to be prepared, otherwise they are not forwarded. 一 NOTICE...Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST. Bostwick, Miss Marie Carter, Mrs Nancy Butler, Miss Ida Elder, Miss W. A. Elder, Miss J. Gillam, Mrs Jaf Gillam Miss Bessie Gerrow, Miss Irene Harris, Mrs Eliza Hunter, Mrs Ada Jolly, Miss I. C. Kinney, Miss Bessie L Perry, Miss B. Sweet, Miss J. B Tyner, Miss Jessie Wright, Mrs Ida Lee Walker, Miss Daisy Wade, Miss Eva GENTLEMEN S LIST Avery, Dan M Banks, Billy B Bailey B Bemby, Ben F Bostwick, W G Brown, Richard Brown, Sherrah Brooks, Sherrah Bryant, Frank Carter, Kirk Anderson, Anderson Cromwell, J A. Culligan, T J Fernando, Jas. R French, Charles Franklin, George Freyer, G罗. A. Guer, Alos. A. Gans, Oscar J George, J E. Glenn, Julius Harris, H. A Harris, G O O Harrison, Hugh 2 Harrison Bros. Hoskins, Marsnall H. W. G. Hughes, Ed Johnson, Sam Jones, C P' Kemp, Bobby Kitchis, N T. McQuitty, M M Mahara, W A. Mason, A L McCarrer, Billy McWoolson, W O McKinney, Stanford Milley, Billy Morton, James Payne, Major B. F. Perkins, U. Powell, Clarence Price, J W. Rebel, J. H Ribinson, Erb. Sager, Chas. S. Shelton, Allie Scotte, C. Jake Satchell, G. Tichner, G罗. The Fosters Thompson, R W Thomas, Ed. S. Watson, V. A. Vassar, M B. Vauger John Wilhite, Louie W. L. J. Webster, M D. Walker, Frank Watts, Chas. T. Fair, William Wiley, G罗. Wilson, J Richard -ROUTE BLACK PATTI TROUBADURS—Ogden Utah, Feb. 1, Salt Lake City, 3, 4, 5. Park City, 6, Provo, 7. Leadville, CO, 8. Salida, 10. Orinda, 9. Salt Lake City, 11. Florence, 12. Pueblo, 14. Colorado Springs, 15. RUSCO & HOLLAND'S Minstrel-Wilmington N. O., Feb. 1, Goldsboro, 4. Raleigh, 5. Durham 6. Danville, Va., 8. Richmond, 10. Newport News, 11. Soldiers Home, 12. Norfolk, 13. Petersburg, 14. Farmville, 15. I. M.—Neal Barge late of New Orleans Minstrels is dead. James J. Turner of Providence, R. I., is visiting in New York. Iman and Moore are engaged to head the Whittman Sisters Novelty Co., the balance of the season. They are in Atlanta, Ga., and send regards to friends. D. E. Washington, stage manager of Swain's Nashville Students, is the sole manager and contractor of Pawnee Bill's Colored Concert. This means success to the concert company. Geo. L. Moxley is recovering from his rheumatic attack and is able to work at his trade, barbering at Martinsburg W. Va. He sends regards to the profession wishing them a good season. A. V. Wooten, trap dummer is now in Painsville, O. He sends best regards to Clara Freeman and sister, of the Hottest Coon in Dixie company and Whitten Viney. Would like to hear from some responsible managers. --- "Iseldom go to the theatre nowadays" said Mrs. Prue. "The costumes are so shocking." "Yes indeed" agreed Miss Artless; "last time I was there the gowns of some of the women in the boxes were positively indecent. ... Bert Rogers late of P. G. Lower's Vandeville Company, with 4-Paw-Sell's Bro's circus and also of W. I. Swain's Nashville Students company is resting at his home in Columbus, O. on account of the death of his wife, Mrs. Rosa Rodgers, who in connection with her husband was in the profession. He sends regards to Bradley and Bradley and Mrs Emma Thompson. ```markdown ``` Mr. Charles Wilson, 917 Baltimore avenue, writes the Freeman from Kansas City, Mo., to correct the statement made in a recent issue that a number of Kansas City clubs got together and entertained the Williams & Walker company upon the event of its engagement at the Grand Opera House in that city. Mr. Wilson says that the reception and ball tendered the Williams & Walker company was wholly under the supervision of the McRay. Benevolent and Protective Association, which is the only legitimate enterprise in Kansas City, insurgated for the promotion of social intercourse and the royal enter- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER tainment of the colored professionals who may have business in the thriving Western city at the Kaw's mouth. P. G. Lowery had the pleasure of having his mother, Mrs. M E. Lowery to visit, him and his company, at Parsons, Kan, Jan, 25th. On arriving in Chetopla, Kan, from Parsons, Kan, the 25th, P. G. was met at the depot by his old friend Prof. F Green, principal of the school. The following Sunday several of the members of the company spent the day at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Green and spent the day joyfully. A telegram reached P. G. from his brother, J. C. Lowery, Attorney at Law in Muscogee, I T., that preparations are fully arranged to give every member of the company a picnic. Every one thinks Manager Swain and P. G. have a fine company. ... Buckingham, Theatre, Ft. Brooke Tampa, Fla., notes: The Buckingham now is the largest colored vaudeville house in the State, if not in the South. They are working ten women and seven men and are playing to crowded houses each night. They have also a complete band and an orchestra of 6 pieces. Payton and Harris are making nightly hits as are DeVine and Vaughn, Son Payne, Preacher Chrisolm, Cliff Brooks and Happy Howe. The old favorites are still with us and are making nightly hits. Mae Fisher, Lill Wheeler, Trixie Ford, Florence Price, Laura Logan, Ada Harris and Hattie Blueford are still here. Will Goff Kennedy is manager and a good fellow he is. The whole company sends regards to friends. ... From Townsend, Mont., comes the cheerful tidings that after the Black Bartons had returned from Australia and arrived in Frisco, they opened on the Orpheum circuit, playing a highly successful engagement of 32 weeks. Singly, Mr. Dave Barton, is now winning fresh laurels as a headliner in heavy-faced type with Dave Morlow's Big White Vaudeville company and is under a year's contract. They are now touring the West and Northwest By way of passing remark we wish to say that comedian Dave Barton has written a number of coon songs and is making the hit of his life with them. Next season he is to star in his own company of 20 people—10 white and 10 colored. * * * Mascotte Theatre, Tampa, Fla., notes. It has been one or two weeks since we have been heard from, but we are here, lively as ever. The show is still doing business to full houses nightly. Kitty Brown, Jessie Thomas and Marlon Brown, our old standbys are still big favorites here. Jas. Helton the "Louisiana Blossom" has also become a great favorite here as a monologue artist. The Jobsons, Charlie and Lavina, contortionists and all round performers are still with us and playing to two and three encores. The latest arrivals are Billy Reese and Chink Floyd, old favorites of Jax. Too much cannot be said of these two gentlemen as performers as they are par excellent. Tom Logan our manager is just as good as ever. Everybody likes him. Ruscoe & Holland's minstrels were here on the 13th and played to a packed house. After their performance they came to the Mascotte, and were given such a time as they never will forget. A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels are expected here on the 29th. All the company send regards to friends. Notes from the Rusco & Hollands Big Minstrel Festival, lermont & Parker):—"Our big show, did the business in the State of Georgia and our band master, Prof. James S Lacy, has been rechristened and will be known as the "Diamond Demon," as he has added to his collection a big solitaire, blue steel diamond ring valued at about $700 00, seven hundred dollars. "Diamond fiends keep away from him." Bill Hedgepath joined the diamond syndicate, he receiving a hundred dollar diamond ring at Atlanta, Ga. We can boast that amongst colored stage companies, the Georgia Minstrels are head liners on diamond's. Mr. and Mrs H S Wooten entertained at their home, 85 Humphrys street, Atlanta, Ga., the entire company, Friday evening Jan. 24, with a big spread with wine and fruit to follow. The writers wish the couple good luck with much happiness. W. A. Dixon, is making a favorite hit singing, "Don't Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve," arranged by Frank Clermont. W. N. P. Spiller deserves much credit, as was given him by press and public. He is now singing, "Down Where the Cotton Blossoms Grow," arranged by J. W. Simmons. Clarence Powell, in his adventures as a monologist is cleaning up and keeps them roaring nightly. Billy Kersands and wife are doing as usual taking encores nightly by scores. Our pet, A J. Smith, the robust baritoneist and ballad reader gets honors and aplause by torrents. He is singing "Davy Jone's Locker." Moore and Thomas do the finale as well as can be done Balley and Spiller get theirs nightly, being interrupted by encores in the semi part of their act. The following acts and teams are considered well by all: Marsh Craig, McKissick and Jones and Ben Toledo. Harry Brown, the crayon artist, joined us at Atlanta, Ga. Dick Thomas and Frosty Moore are holding the first edition and keep the house going without a lull. --- J. Ed. Green, (Bronze), writes from Memphis, Tenn.: "As stated in our last letter, Mr. Hallback and Miss Coates did not appear at the Tivoli, having accepted another engagement in Tampa. We expect them later, 4-11-44 was the bill for the past week and, needless to say, business was good and continues so, comment being made daily on the performance. Blind Tom was at the auditorium, Wednesday 29. W. M. Scott, female impersonator is on the bill as a feature. B. P. Kennett, closed a successful 3 week's engagement and expects to open on the Southern circuit, beginning at Hot Springs. "Going to War," a military act for 5 was produced all last week by Messrs. Williams, Ried, Troy Johnson and Green and was pronounced a success. Estella Harris donned male attire all last week and made a hit with "Zulu Babe." H. D. Troy is on the sick list. Johnson and Reid continue to please. Wm. Thomas, tuba and William Page, trombone, late of the "ill-fated" King and Bush's Minstrels arrived in town from Texas and are looking the city over. I've got my foot on the snake's head "Viney." No thanks for the warning as the King & Bush's Minstrels closed in Texas week of Dec. 29th and I closed with them at Meredian, Nov. 11, I think I escaped the blow, eh? boys. We have in preparation the female minstrels, ladies on the ends and in the middle and expect quite a good performance from them. I've buried the hatchet, "Abe." When his highness, "Groch," forgives me of my abrupt departure, I will write him. Regards to Pat Chappelle, L. E. Gideon and the bunch. --- Augustus Stevens writes from Allen's New Orleans' Minstrels:—We are in dear old Florida and business is good. We played Pensacola and turned people away. Here is what the Pensacola Journal says about Allen's New Orleans Minstrels: "There was a large attendance in the canvass theatre of Allen's Only Original New Orleans Minstrels, at Chase and Bayler street, last night. In fact the tent was crowded in spite of the nipping cold weather. If anyone of the audience felt chilly he was soon laughing heartily enough to warm anybody. The troupe is not only original but highly amusing. There was nothing prefunctory about their fun. The members of the troupe seemed to relish it themselves. It can hard, ly be said that the walls shook with the laughter but they would have done so had they been solid. It is thought likely that a goodly collection of vest buttons could be made on that lot this morning. The singing was highly appreciated by the audience each musical note being promptly honored as it fell due. It was all told, a highly satisfactory performance." They are flooded with small shows in Florida, but nearly all have no merit or any show to amount to much to offer to the public. Therefore they can't expect anything else but poor business. There are several street fairs, and all kinds of fakes and robbers but the people are pretty well on to that class of people and the sooner they are, the better for legitimate shows. Our show is doing the same old ban ner business in all of the old territory we have ever visited and have come in contact with these street fares yet we have the first street fair to meet that we did not close when we played in a town on the same date and I think we have met them all. Florida will support a good colored show when you have anything to offer them. --- Notes from the Famous Georgia Minstrels: "Our show is still doing a good business showing to the capacity of the houses, pleasing both public and managers. We are being assured by the managers daily as we go along that no Minstrel company will be in our way if we wish to come back next season. We are really surprised at ourselves to find our show pleasing so easily as we have had this same show for two consecutive seasons and are only in the East for the purpose of closing and getting something for next season, but we are doing so well that I think we will not close as early as was anticipated by the managers a few month's ago. Well, their is one thing, we can stand it as long as the managers can as the 'man in white appears regularly. Our roster is well known te the public and must add wonderfully to the business as our advance sales are always good. The management of this show does not change the show, consequently the public seems to know just what is coming. Thomas F. Ewards our genial stage manager is well liked by the entire company and this has lots to do with the success of a show. Our people come on the stage with nothing on their mind but to do their best to please the audience and not with the scare and strain on their mind of trying to please the stage manager or someone on the stage you are afraid of. How can one work in that strain season after season and be successful unless they are show strok and must travel just must travel. Mr. Edwards though young in the business has avoided any such a sentiment of feeling on his stage. He has no pets; all look alike and all are treated the same, not a frown on his face when one man makes a mistake and a smile or good laugh when another makes one. His sympathy seems to be with every one that steps on his stage. This is one acquisition of Mr. Edwards nature that many of our egotistical stage managers with all their experience will never have. The entire company wish Mr. Ewards a bright future in his choice of life. As he does not take much to show life, we think his choice of life is base ball of which he has a first-class team here with the show. Our show had a lay off in Coffeyville, Kansas on account of the Opera House burning and was highly entertained by some of the ladies and gentlemen there. Mr. Hale, leader of the band of that city and Mr. Jessie Brown a member of the same and a business man of that city certainly used every effort with the assistance of Mr. Camel to give the Georgias a good time. The entire company send regards to Mr. Haie and Mr. Brown and also the ladies of Coffeyville who helped to make it pleasant for them. We also send regards to No. 1 company. Hello Bailey and Parker and Dick Thomas. We are expecting a grand spread in Joplin on the 25th. Regards to all. --- The Slayton Tennesseean Jubilee singers are now in Canada. The company has just returned from the Pacific coast. Business was very good there. The only incident to mar the pleasure of the trip was the serious illness of Mr. Jas. E. Hood. At one time during his illness he touched life at its lowest point and it looked as though death was going to claim him. He is doing very well at present, although not entirely well. During his illness he was out of his head and like all other persons who are deprived of their reason by illness, some of his actions were very amusing. His brain, racked with fever would convert the ordinary utensils of life into engines of harm. The other members of the company despite the fact they have experienced some very cold weather and have been quartered in some hotels that had only two fires, one in the office, the other in the kitchen, have kept very well. The quartette of the company made a decided impression in the western country. On more than one occasion it was declared to be the best that has ever toured the West. And the concensus of opinion as gathered from many a town is that the company as a whole stands the ne plus ultra in the jubilee line. One remarkable feature of the chorus work of this company is the blending of the voices. The parts are so musically dove-tailed into each other that the most critical ear must yield its approbation. This is Mrs. Conly's first trip with a company of any kind. She is now singing a jubilee song which nightly gets encored. At Grafton, N. D. we met Tom J. Morgan, formerly agent for the Tennesseeans and as good a one as ever boarded a train. The company will be in Chicago about the last week of March then it will go into the State of Michigan. --- J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City:—Moore & Hammond's "Countown Golf Club" were at the Bijon Theatre, Patterson, N. J., the early part of the week, and gave great satisfaction. S. H. Dudley, the droll comedian, deserves much praise for staging the production. Much of the music in this farce was written by Messrs. Dudley and Tom Brown. The roster of the company is as follows: C. H. Moore, sole owner; Geo. A. Hammonds, business manager; S. H. Dudley, stage manager; Kid Frazier, Misses Jennie Schepar, Alberta Ormes, Minnie Brown, Ida Day, Birdie Hall and Edith Adams. Thomas Fletcher, of the Franco-Belgian-American club, was entertained by several members of Al. Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin company, on the evening of January 29th, at the above named club rooms on Thirty-second street; Mr. Fletcher is an ex-member of the company. Bradley & Bradley are being loudly applauded nightly at the Clarendon, music hall, where they are booked for the next three weeks. They send regards to Miss Ida Larkins. Simpson & Pittman, high-class musical artists, have just closed a two-weeks engagement at Huber's Fourteenth Street Theatre, and are booked for two weeks in Philadelphia, commencing the week of Feb. 10; they send regards to George Swan, of the Georgia Minstrels. The Golden Gate Quartette went big at the Dewey Theatre. They are in Jersey City this week. William Brown, the original "Smokey Make," the entertainer, is making a big hit singing "Ain't a Shame," "I Got Mine," "Don't You Never Take a Ten Cent Drink on Me." "Smokey" says that he is the pet of the ofays in the Tenderloin. Lee Robinson, the genial proprietor of the Newport cafe, 111 W. Thirty-first street, is an enthusiastic reader of The Freeman. When in New York don't fail to visit the Newport. Murphy & Slater stopped over in the city Feb. 2d, enroute from Boston to Philadelphia, where they are appearing this week at Kieth's Theatre. This team is capable of holding its own on any circuit. Lawrence Cowan, formerly of Louisville, Ky., an old-time professional singer, is now connected with the San Juan club as headbartender. Mr. Cowans is well known in all parts of the country, as he has traveled extensively with several of the R. R. CHURCH'S AUDITORIUM MEMPHIS, TENN VAUDEVILLE SHOW Every Night. Now booking shows for this and next season. R. R. CHURCH, PROPRIETOR AND MANAGER. R. S. DONALDSON, Proprietor. TOM LOGAN, General Manage THE MASCOTTE THEATRE 702 Polk Street, TAMPA, FLA. is The Theatre of Tampa. Go to any part of Florida and the South and you will hear our praising sung. The quality by which we have won distinction is the judgment used in selecting people with a priority of our performances. The S. R. O. sign displayed nightly. Can place good people in a room too busy to "break in" amateurs. Address all communications to TOM LOGAN, General Manager. The BUCKINGHAM Theatre CHAPPELLE BROS., Tampa, Florida. THE RECOGNIZED VAUDEVILLE HOUSE OF THE SOUTH. The mother of all similar houses of its kind in the State of Florida. Can place face-class talent at all times, both male and female. Parties writing must state full credit for all tickets and tickets to right parties. Performers doubling in brass given the preference. Address all communications to PAT CHAPPELLE. Gen. Manager. WANTED Colored Musicians for band and orchestra. Address CHATTEN & PETITT, Managers, "Rival Coon Co.' care of The Freeman. DO YOU WANT WORK? If So; Read, Think. Then Write DANIEL E. WASHINGTON. Manager Pawnee Bill's Big Colored Concert Co., Season 1902. I must have a few more good people to complete my company. Good Quartette that do comedy. Good Singing Ladies and Gentlemen. Good Drummers for drum corps that sing and dance—a comedian, but no kickers. State your line and lowest salary in first letter; send photographs with your application. Address DANIEL E. WASHINGTON, Manager, Care of The Freeman Office, now Stage Manager with W. I. Swain's Nashville Student Co. WANTED big companies, and would be pleased to greet any of his friends at any time. Happy Joe Williams and Birdie Smith were entertained at a private party given at the Hoffman House one evening last week, and made a big hit. Wesley and Ida Hill are at the Atlantic Garden this week; they are also booked to appear at the Howard Theatre. Boston, Mass, the week of Feb. 10th, with the Shea circuit to follow. The big animaled song-sheet, requiring the services of sixty-five male voices, assisted in the choruses of the songs by Richard Jose, the celebrated tenor vocalist, is the hit of the big vaudeville bill at Kieth's Union Square Theatre. Jesse Manley is featuring his original composition, "Oh My Leota Let Me Hear From You." Miss Ada Hammonds has been engaged as one of the entertainers at the San Juan club. Mrs Hammonds is a vocalist of unusual ability, and is making the hit of her life singing, "Malzy, My Dusky Daisy." Joe Boswell has been engaged as musical director for Moore & Hammonds' big company, which is booked to appear in Baltimore, Md., on Feb. 11th. Smith & Bowman, singing comedians, were big cards on the bill Sunday night at the New York Theatre, also the Winter Garden. Eddie James, formerly musical director at the San Toy Hotel, Coney Island, last season, has accepted a position in the same capacity at the San Juan club, 201 W. Forty first street. Mr. James claims the title of the "champion ragtime piano player" of the world. Harry Brown, the "Coon Just off the Griddle," was on both bills Sunday night at the New York Theatre and Winter Garden, making his usual hit. The Globe Comedy Four were at the Dewey Theatre Sunday night. Al. Brown, the author-vocalist, has in preparation several new songs which he will soon introduce to the music loving public. Al. has written several winners and no doubt the forthcoming one will rival them. Harry F. Woodroe, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is with the Jose aggregation at Kieth's Theatre this week. Bob Cole and Billy Johnson worked separately on the bill Sunday night at the New York Theatre. * * * THE NEGRO PERFORMER ABROAD. About eighteen years ago, if we remember aright, Harry Callendar took a company of genuine Negro minstrels to England and a few years later Chas. B. Hicks and Al. D. Sawyer took a company to Australia. With the possible exception of the Ryers sisters these were the only black faces that had ever been looked upon in foreign domains in the capacity of entertainers. Notwithstanding they have been called by Kings and Queens they played the deuce in proving themselves successful entertainers. The English and Australians, by the way, are very austere and reserved as regards the manner of entertainment of histrionics, therefore that which we here consider clever, they, over there regard indifferently and treat with almost heartless disdain. Little wonder then that early Negro minstrels met a cold reception and proved a "frost." As a result the minstrels were stranded in various parts of the Eastern Hemisphere and in the British provinces and never have been able to "make it back" to the States. To be sure Harry Callendar and Hicks and Sawyer managed to get back, but George and Jim Bohee (one of whom is dead and the other out of the business) Wallace King, Jack Evans, Charlie Pope and Charley Bruce are still abroad and Pope has a grave among strangers in a foreign land. It is only very recently that the English and Australians have begun to thaw out in the matter of Black Thesarians. Indeed it has not been quite six TWO JOHNSONS after February 10. **Ontortionists, wire walkers, buck dancers and tapeworms could like to hear from good managers.** Address: 567 Folk Street, TAMPA, FL. years since Williams and Walker, immediateley after their triumpes at Koster and Bials and Hammerstein's in New York City, went abroad to play the London music halls, and proved a "frost" a signal failure. They were some pumpkins in New York but small potatoes in England. Therefore after a professional residence abroad of about 8 weeks they hied themselves hither. But see the rapidity with which time changes all things. It is now reported that the English have taken to coon comedians and comediennes and coon songs so aptly, they have grown exotically enthusiastic over every coon song where the letter "h" is not employed too frequently. In support of this we have only to witness the phenomenal success of Cakewalker Billy Farrell, Rachel Walker, Bessie Lee, Johnson and Dean and several others, together with Goggins and Davis, who are now "vacating" on this their native heath. Jim Watts writes that he is training at Louisville, Ky., for a fight with Young Peter Jackson the later part of th is month. Edward (Frenchie) Coleman manager and trainer of Bobby Dobbs is still in Memphis, Tenn., trying to arrange a match for his man. Dobbs is open to meet any one in the world from 135 to 142 pounds and a side bet of $500 or $1000. "Wild Bill" Hanrahan's aspirations to the heavy-weight championship were quickly dispelled last Monday night by Frank Childs, the colored heavy-weight, who knocked out the New Yorker after one minute of fighting in the fourth round of a six-round contest at the America Club. Hanrahan was outclassed from the start, although at the commencement of the first round he landed a wild swing on Childs's head. Childs slipped from his balance, but was up in a second and sent Hanrahan to the floor with a stiff left to the jaw Hanrahan remained down for the limit, but he had a shade the best of it in the exchange that followed. The second round was full of wild swings, neither man doing any damage. In the next round Childs began playing for Hanrahan's stomach, and he was more successful at this style of fighting. On several occasions he landed on the New Yorker's abdomen without a return. As the round progressed Hanrahan became wilder than ever in his delivery and Childs tried for a knockout. He missed Hanrahan's jaw and the latter fell into a clinch. Childs was the stronger, and shook off Hanrahan with ease and reached his stomach with a right-hand punch that made Hanrahan groan. When they came together in the fourth round Childs continued to play for the stomach, easily avoiding Hanrahan's wild swings. After about a minute of fighting they got into a clinch, and on the breakaway Childs shoved a straight left into Hanrahan's stomach. The blow doubled Hanrahan up, and as his head dropped forward the colored man brought his right square on the jaw. Hanrahan fell flat on his back, and after being counted out his seconds carried him to his corner, where they worked over him for fully ten minutes before he was able to walk to his dressing room. THE CHURCH. REV. EDWARD L. GILLIAM, EDITOR The editor of this page has been told that it is a very, very, very improper thing for him to do, being a preacher, to have anything to say about the political affairs of the city, and county. He thinks he is the best judge on this point. Not being a candidate, and having no axes to grind, nor favors to ask, he feels that he would be false to his trust, as a pastor of a flock, having in it some of the most substantial, and prominent members of the race, did he not advise them to stand up manfully or just and right recognition. GENERAL ITEMS. Reports from Rev. H. A. Southgate, Augusta, Ky., show that the church work is in excellent condition. At the rally on the 12th the sum of $154.31 was raised. News items will appear each week from this point. Prof. T. T. Tull is the correspondent. Seventy-five dollars were collected at the quarterly meeting at Rushville, Ind. Rev. A. A. Woolfolk is pastor. The good people of Princeton, Ind., under the able leadership of Rev. W. B. Harris are pushing their church work rapidly forward. The Sunday-school is in the hands of able teachers. A contest was held last week between them for an inter-linear edition of the English-Greek New Testament. The attendance at all services continues large. Steubenville, Ohio, Anderson, Ind., Hardinsburg and Flemingsburg, Ky., each report everything moving along at a gratifying rate, and the outlook for a successful close of the year's work is very encouraging. The presiding elders are hard at work, and on the last round of quarterly visits have no time to waste. The people are always glad to have our sub bishops visit them. MAYSVILLE, KY. The Old Maids' Convention held in the interest of Scott Chapel M E. church under the management of Mrs N. H. Talbott was a grand success in every respect. It was decidedly the best entertainment of its kind ever presented in our city. Too much credit cannot be given Mrs. Talbott for the skillful training as executed by each of the participants, and Mr. James Taylor as Prof. Makeover was an especial attraction. His remodelscope was the work of science and art. Later on the convention will be repeated by special request; also its sequel, "Spinsters Return," will be presented. The church cleared $25. The series of meetings were bagun at Scott Chapel Jan. 12 with great earnestness. The church is thoroughly aroused to a sense of duty, and many are being convicted and are seeking mercy. Saturday night, Jan. 25, there were nine happily converted to Christ Dr. Talbott is conducting the meeting assisted by the membership. Fortune Knocks Once at Every Person's Door. LUCK, HAPPINESS, GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. The Magic Handkerchief or the Magic Garter, with the Egyptian Secret, enables you to gain any one's love, to overcome all obstacles in life, p. 52. The Magic Handkerchief business undertaking brings good health. They have no equa, and, dear friend and advise you to obt in either the Magic Ha dierchief or the Magic Ha dierchief. I guarantee satisfaction. 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Did you ever stop to think that these people are smarter than you are located than yourself and yet their success is phenomenal, caring with them because they carry THIS WONDERFUL CHARM **YE LOVERS AND LOVED ONES.** We unlucky ones, ye speculators, ye broken- ed ones, and husband sends to-day for one of these 'di doo Charm Jeyma Locket, sent 'ealed to any part of the world on recipi- tion of the testimonials as to his power address power great W. H J SHAW 1122 South Fourth Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. --- Rev. E. A. White. P. E., spent a few days in the city last week. Master Cornelious Darnell is doing commendably as Freeman agent here. Mrs. Ida Taffell of Harrodsburg. Ky., is here visiting Mrs. Henry Anderson, East 5th street. Misses Sims, Britton, Strander and Cass, teachers in our public schools, attended the County Teachers' Association in Angusta, Jan. 25. Master John Marion Taylor is ill of fever at the home of his parents. W. 4th street, Dr Talbott attending physician. Mrs. Mary Jordan, E. 5th street, is suffering an attack of la gripe. Miss Lucile Dinwiddee of Danville, Ky., formerly a teacher in our public school, has returned to her home after spending a pleasant visit with Miss Lida Walker. E. 4th street. Little Etta Mae Jackson is rapidly developing into a vocalist. Miss Nannie Woods, one of our most charming young ladies, left January 18 to enter the Normal Department at Wilberforce, Ohio. Mrs. Frances Oldham, who has suffered a long and severe attack of rheumatism, is again able to be out mingling with her friends. Last Sunday morning the little three year old granddaughter of Mrs. Millie Leachford slipped and fell on the ice and broke a limb. Dr. Taibott was immediately summoned and set the limb and properly dressed it and greatly relieved the little sufferer. She is doing nicely. READER. CARROLLTON, MO. Rev. Lovell and Rev. Lewis changed pulpits last Sunday at the A. M. E. A union meeting was held at the Second Baptist church last Sunday. Mr. R. L. Burton will give a concert on the 14th of February. He is rehearsing at the A. M. E. church. The choir at the Second Baptist church is meeting with great success. Mrs. Annie Lane organist. Agents Wanted. Active, energetic young men or women can secure employment as agents for this paper by writing the editor of this page or to The Freeman. Liberal commission will be paid. Memphis Teen., Special.—Mrs. Christian Scott is now out of the city. Mr. Sim Crittle, who has been very ill is now up again; Watkins and Brunson new century and cafe at 154 Beale street is the place to get your speckled trout and lobsters, sott shell crabs, etc. Give them a call. Miss Lizzle Jackson, a well known young lady of this city is now taking orders for visiting cards. Address 57 Carolina street. What has become of the so-called big Negro leaders of this city. They must have gone way back and sat down. Wedding bells are ringing. On last Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. Carr on Wellington, street was the scene of a pretty wedding that united their daughter, Miss Ella to Mr. Samuel Webb. The house was pretty decked in holly and wedding bells of misletoe were suspended from the ceiling. The bride wore a gown of white satin trimmed in applique; her veil was fastened with orange blossoms. The groom was dressed in a full suit of black clothes and patent leather shoes. The bridesmaid was Miss Luile Oheaty. The best man was Engene Hiskoris. Refreshments were served at 9 30 o'clock by Harry Alexander, W M Thomas, Miss Elnora People, and Miss Henrietta Haines Mrs Julia Hooks played the wedding march. Rev Poole officiated. It was one of the prettiest home wedding of the season. The guests present were Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs W. Dorsey, Mr. and Mrs Willie Smith, Mrs Genzt Taylor, Miss Katie Smith and Gusse Dnnn and Messrs H. Dunn, John Wind, Luster Owens, Hazel Smile, Samuel Fransolia, Henry Southall, Jimmy Hayes John Carr, James Jonhson and P H Montgomery. E C. Cooper is The Freeman's agent in Anniston, Ala. Address 1600 Pine street. OX-BL OD TABLETS for thin blooded peo ple. Rheumatism. Indigestion. Norovirus. Eczema. Pure blood of a Bullock. Please to take Thin people gain 10 lbs a month. If you are thin and a sufferer, try it. Three weeks treatment. Inocose 60 for post- FREE age. Inocose 100 for tablet popped. N A. HENDERSON. Clarinda. Iowa. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. News Items. E. W. SADDLER Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair IN order to protect the public from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten and cause the hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the sole idea to get your hard-earned cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless greases, which injure the hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by the Government of the United States of America, on every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark consists of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown in this advertisement, is not OZONO. Seeing our marked success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms are now widely advertising spurious compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled by these flaring advertisements, which are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tonies, OZONO. Two hundred and fifty thousand colored people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame has travelled around the world, because it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any outside assistance. No hot irons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more than foolish, when you can increase its beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We can send OZONO to any place that you may live in, no matter where you may live. The price of OZONO is 50c. a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand aggregation: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and brightens black skin, making it several shades lighter, worth 50c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliant. We will also include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, armpits, &c.; also one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made to introduce honest goods. Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day we receive the money. If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you have a friend who wishes to take advantage of this lot, let them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of the paper in which they saw our advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the straightening process, can obtain same by sending 50c. extra. Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to IMPORTANT POINTS GREAT EVENTS IN THE SUBUR- BAN DISTRICTS. THE WINDY CITY BY THE LAKES Budget of News Gathered by a Staff Representative--Society and Local Interests to the Readers of The Freeman. Chicago, Ill., Special to The Freeman. The charity ball was quite a success, and a handsome snm realized. Admiral Schley was Chicago's guest for three days, during which time he was royally entertained. There is no mistaking the signs of the times, public sentiment is with Schley and against Sampson. There seems to be no glory for Sampson outside of the war department. NORTH SIDE NOTES. The Afro-American Republican Club of the 24th Ward had a grand meeting at 57 Gault Court on Monday night. Jan. 27. A large crowd was present and several good speeches were made. The boys of the twenty-second are now united and ready to do battle under W. H. Presley, their new leader. Will Bell of 110 Erie street, was elected a member of the executive committee to fill vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Blackburn. Refreshments were served after the meeting adjourned. HYDE PARKE NOTES. W. H. Clay, who was called away by the death of his brother at Hannibal, Mo., has returned and is at work again. William Washington was on the sick list last week. Mr King was recently elected an official of the Hyde Parke Mission. G W. Moreland devotes his spare hours to the practice of chiropody, in which profession he has attained such a degree of proficiency as to have many guests as his patrons. The children of Mrs. George Duncan. 5220 Lake avenue, has been ill with the whooping cough. The ladies' auxiliary to the Royal Benefit League held an installation of officers on Monday evening, Jan. 27, at 5501 Lake avenue. Subscribe for The Freeman and keep posted on all the doings of the race. OLIVET RAPIST CHURCH. OLIVER RAPIST CHURCH. Olivet Sunday-school was attended by 580 scholars; collection § 5 62. Rev. Ruffin, of Virginia, was pre ent with us. At 11 a. m. Rev. J. F. Thomas, the pastor, gave an exposition of the Sunday school lesson—Theme, the early christian church. Reference, Acts ii xlvii—"And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved." At 1 p. m. four went down into the water and put on Christ by baptism, arose to walk in newness of life. Seven received the right hand of fellowship. The Woman's Foreign Mission held a brief session at 2 p. m. Mother's Union held an interesting meeting. Mrs. Yates, vice president of the Woman's Confederation Club, delivered an instructive address on "The Model Woman," followed by a brief discourse from Mrs Selena Gray. A large attendance At 8 p. m. Rev. Ruffin of Queen county, Va., delivered a plain, practical discourse, which was full of instruction. Theme—"Time and its proper use." Reference, Romans xii. xi xii. Nashville Notes. Nashville, Tenn., Special.--The Missionary Baptist S. S. Union met with the Spruce Street Baptist S. School Jan 26, 1902, at 3 o'clock p.m. meeting was opened by singing "Bless be the tie." Prayer by Rev. S Fowler, after which the minutes of the previous meeting were read The Stonewall Baptist choir rendered a beautiful selection after which a motion prevailed to go into the elections of officers. The new officers were elected as followers: Prof W L. Cansler, president; Mr J W. White, vice-president; Mrs Mattie P. Haddox, secretary; Miss Ella Hendry, assistant secretary; Mr G. H. Binkley, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all itching, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To make the hair grow out again on bald spots, especially around the temples, there is no Hair Tonic on earth one-half so good. The Boston Chemical Company holds a charter granted by the State of Virginia. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va., and to the Southern Express Company. Register your letters; it protects you. Address your letters plainly to— BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. treasurer; Prof. Wm. Roseborough, chorister. The officers were duly installed after which the Union adjourned to meet with the Pleasant Green Baptist S. School Feb 25, 1902, at 2:30 o'clock p. m. Mr. Geo. York died Wednesday Jan. 22, 1902, buried Friday Jan. 24, funeral services held at the home of the deceased on Crutcher street East Nashville, Tenn. Rev. W. S. Ellington the pastor of the First Baptist church delivered a very able address to the members of the colored Y. M. C. A. last Sunday Jan. 26, in the above named church His subject was, "The Life of David," which was very instructive as well as interesting. Dr. F. A. Stewart. Dr. Wm Severe and Rev. Cornelius Asbury made some very encouraging remarks concerning the past record of the officers of the Y. M. C. A. and the future of this great organization. Mr. G. W. Gore the President and Hon. Robert Mayfield the secretary as well as the other officers of the Y M.C. A. need the greatest encomium for their loyalty and true devotion during the dark days of its existence. Mr. and Mrs. M. Mitchell formerly of Indianapolis, Ind., is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Aaron McGarock of Abercrombie. Mr. Mitchell is attending Roger Williams University. We were very pleased to receive a Clarion last week from Mr. William McClain an employee of the Clarion Publishing Co. Topics Tersely Told. Greenville, Miss., Special—The M. E conference convened here last week and a great deal of work was done. We are sorry of the departure of Dr. Lampon, and we wish him much success in his new field of labor. We are consoled by the fact that Mississippi's loss is Washington City's gain. Sir John W. Strauther. Grand Master of Exchequer of the K. of P. of this state, is making quite a reputation with the Sir Knights. His office is nicely kept, well lighted books well kept and pays off the widows and orphans properly. John is quite a business man and we do not believe that the grand lodge could have made a better selection. He is the right man in the right place. Bud James has a nicely furnished barber shop and does excellent work. Miss Geneva Cowins, the hair dresser, can be found at the residence of Mrs. Goldstein during the day. Copies of The Freeman may be found at G. F. Baker's shoe shop every Saturday, 1128 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala. Colored Lady Agents WANTED to sell Corsets, Tailor-Made Dress Skirts and Petticoats. Write for Catalogue: Consedine Manufacturing Co., 2210 and 2212 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. [Menton this paper.] Williams' Shaving Soap FAMOUS for its LATHER The Only Kind that Won't Dry on the Face Bold everywhere, but neat by mail if your dealer does not supply your William's Shaving Stick 25c. Gennine's Tankee Shaving Soap, 10c. Lattary Shaving Tablet 35c. Sweet Violet Shaving Cream 40c. Williams' Shaving Soap (Bartbery's) 6 Round Cases, 1 lb. 4 oz. Excursion also for tinted, trial logs for two-count stamp. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO. Glastonbury, Conn. gladly send to any sufferer in a plain sealed envelope FREE a prescription with full directions for a quick private cure for Lost Manhood, Night Losses, Nervous Jubility, Small Weak Parts, Varicose code, 406, Address L. F. PAGE, Private Box 710, MARSHALL, MICH, Tu of an an V M So soo a w is an w re gr in hs th Sh w NZ a de. Owe a4 B pat NGS GSe © 5 saa ey aes: Se P 7 DB; 3 ap Ag (ee ef? 0 ee ) ef ete chien BOR SS S Bi DR TI aI CASA ay ll AS 6 yes Booker T. Washington of |forth an effortto start a new enter quskee’, Als, has organtzad @ school | among them for tueir own develop: of mother ase are 500 bpm and uplifting, They are striving sadare taaght by Ber every Sanday. | esc splish in the elty a Negrohospits saunsofths John Hay Normal| which Negro patients will be treate ie tiutrial School of Alexandria |the fourteen Negro doctors in the si ‘jas been changed to the Wm |8mda nurse training school will be \ukinley Normal and Indastrial|!m connection with the hospital, w saniol with Editor Magnus L. Robin-|men and women of the race w' a Manager. Mr, Robinson is the| taught nurse training. diieet editor in the state of Virginia and + ‘nan of push Two buildings are to go up at Ge . od lupe College aggregating a cost of ‘The Negroes of Memphis are patting |099, ‘The facnity and students w! MADAM M’NAIRDER Has Returned to the City. he gifted Clairvoyant, the great female ertfor horn with the double(caul) veil, she [one of the oll ancient Southern Clairvoy> tat of New Orleans, She's a living Phren- slogist and Physiogomist, She tells plainly tint you are best adapted for in life by fuiiog, your braing and mind, With a Insp of her band she gives you a coil of Eiurnce to enable you to overcome all bad Juck. She has made thousands of homes poy, Read the fifth chapter ix verse of ‘St Matt: “Blessed are the peacemakers for fies shuil be called the children of God.” fie reunates the separated, makes peace ‘here there is confusion, Your husband or waver become angry OF Your ewe . ov Butwilllove you better 3 you will only heed k topneita! ‘Read what several : wi tk. "Yes, we believe her (iconic) @@ ee ¢my husband and 7 cyesée. gr & year and Sus i i ented ¢ toils A Berne < joges of and happy.” This ag eps. se one owed | refused to © me. @siled on this iy and nature)? Youean’t afford to glo ‘ za sz cee Mees oy; he eae A | aes iN MADAME M’NAIRDEE, miss consulting this gifted lady; she is gifted to read characters, She chal- lenges the world to excell her advice on love, losses business, family and financial troubles. Re-unitex the separated causes speedy marriage with the one of your choice, No eards allowed in her place of business; no one’s ill wishes filled; strictly 4 Christian lady and depends entirely on her heavenly gift, If you are painful or ailing, think you have been witcherafted go tose her. She spent elght years in the Sungles of Africa and has travele 1 through 44 states doing good wherever she went, Real St, John, 9th chap, 33d ver: “It this man is not of God he could do nothing. Three parlorsso arrainged that you meet no friends norstrangers:everything confi den- ‘ial, Owing to such crowds you may call nicht or day. Permanently located: Send money by postal order or Registered letter N.B—Send lock hair accompanied by ¢ne dolar ($1, 00) and. eceive full life read- ing. Clip this ad. 417} Indian Avenue, INDIANAPOLIs. IND... MADAM M’NAIRDEE. Mapam McNatrpEE-Moore. has recently married and wishes all to ad: dress her as above at her old stand. She certainly is the wonderful woman of the 20th Century, She has made a many heart hap py through her wonderderful power. I, for one, asoue in the midst, My heart ached from the cruel treatment of my husband and the way he would throw away his time and money until T consulted this wonderful lady Itwillsoon bea year. Through her he has become « loving husband; and today he pre« sents me with s lovely lot on which he will inthe sorng erect a home. ‘Tongue can’t Vnaise her too highly, A Lapy of New Iberia, La, WRITE HER AT ONCE FOR ALL INFORMATION. ‘There «no doubt of this lady's, prophetic Power, She is a living phrenologist, palmist aad 6 vntural born clairvoyant, to which thousands will testify, | She 1s» God send to cur country—born with a gift that no one vandictate, ‘Tell you every ingident of your Msi and present life and pat you on the Foul of success both financially and pbyais cally if you will only heed her instructions, Teulled on her when the one Tove had gone Tkvew ot where and he returned at once, ‘nd tod | am his dear wife. A LapY of Fort Gibson, Ind. T, Matanve. 1 feel it my duty to do this for pousre sll y a advertise, Just think my. Husband ani | have been separated 2 years; called on vou in September and ina week's tine he returned and married me, and I f2n't praise youl too much. Ladies that are art broke: by family troubles, love affairs fel bad luck “until it seem that life isa ‘ok, call or write to this dear lady, she Ell %e von good: she will tell you to trust joi ond she will do the balance, and she will A Lapy of Rossland, B. C. Pear Sisters and Brothers—Call. on her when you'can, she will be please to meet jovand will when ever you wish to, She (eros her entire time for the welfare of the peonle believing God will reward her. fhe sill make your very soul elad to hear talk of heaven for she writes such soul fterching letters. tells you how to make fim happy Please always enclose stamp answer. Here she is ae che ndgth, ete web leks tar _ MADAME McNATRDEE-MOORE, 417%; Indiana Avenue, permanently located. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Nae Paha BM Reaad bi Hu, tha pal deo CA among them for their own development and uplifting, They are striving to establish in the city a Negro hospital, in which Negro patients will be treated by the fourteen Negro doctors in the city and a nurse training school will be ran in connection with the hospital, where men and women of the race will be taught nurse training, — ‘Two buildings are to go up at Guada- lupe College aggregating a cost of $15,- 000. ‘The faculty and students will do their best in assisting the board of trustees to construct these necessary buildings. ~~ It is proposed in Indianapolis to erect ® monument to Levi Coffin, “who,” says ‘The Indianapolis Journal, “during the stirring times immediately preceding the ontbreak of the civil war at the head of the organization in Indiana that conducted the famous andergronnd rail- road, through the mediam of which hundreds of black refugees made their way from the slavery of the South to the liberty of the North.”” — Another all-negro town has been established in Alabama, making the third in the State ‘The latest 8 Booker City, named after Booker T. Washing- ton, the famous Negro educator ‘The town is located on the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham branch of the Frisco system, about ten miles from Birmingham, It contains 410 acres and thirty acres of this has been secured by the {Southern Colored Methodist Episcopal church as 4 site for an institu. ‘tion for the higher education of the race, which is soon to be established ‘The site was visited last week by the delegates to the College of Bishops, which{met in:Birmingham. The work of raising funds for the institution is now in’ progress, and $1,000 has been subseribed. ‘The first Negro t)wn in Alabama to be established was Hobson City, which has been in existence some time, and is populated and cfficered exclusively by Negroes. The second was Donglass, a euburb of-Pratt City. This town elected a fall set of Negro cfficials last Satar- day. - Tbe appointment of Hon. JobnC. Dancy by President Roosevelt to be Recorder of Deeds of the District of Colawbia at a salary of $4,000 a year pleases the race very much. Thestrong- est sort of endorsements from leading men, white and black, for Mr, Danoy poured in upon the President from: all parts of the country. Several Senators urged the appointment of their candi dates, bat Senator Pritchard made one of the bravest and best fights of hie life to land Dancy ard sueveeded. The President said to the other Senators, ‘I believe I wilistand by Senator Pritch ard by George” Of course Mr. Dancy feels very grateful to the Senator and tne Presideut. Mr. Danoy has reveived an avalanche of letters and telegrams from true friends who appreciate any honor that comes to him. > lqeee aa Editor The Freeman:—You will please allow me to correct a statement that appeared in The Freeman of Jan. 25 (“A young man of Greenville, Miss, owns 1900 acres of good cotton land’ From the number of acres mentioned the pereon allnded to is Dr E. P. Brown as he did purchase 1902 acres last year that added to 400 acres which he already owned mating a total of 2820 acres instead of 1900 —Mrs. L. W. Colman. Sovtinaect ta bitons: Alton, Ill, Special —The Trustees of Allen Chapel have paid off their $20 debt The ladies of Qaeen Esther Sew- ing Circle elected officers as follows: President, A. F. Coates; Vice: President, Mary Hamilton; Secretary, Jessie W. Osby: Assistant Secretary, Belle Howard; Treasarer, M. E. Williams One of the most surprised persons in Upper Alton was Mre. Fannie Bevenue Jan, 14. Her sister and children had planed a Birthday surprise aud it was well carried ont At$30p m,anum ber of her friends both young and old ke concert and social at the Second Baptist church netted the ladies a neat sum. Its success is due to the valuable assistance of Mr. Edward Arbuckle, of Alton. The Tableanx “Busy Day” and “The Holy City” deserve especial men tion Allen S. 8 is in good condition Attendance Sanday was 38 collections good. The pastor, Rev J. P. Coates now has a class of those who cannot ead, and they bid fairto ont rival the Volunteers in finance. Look out boys they are close on your traci. You will soon have to take a backseat. Tue Baptists held s week of prayer. Look out for the Handkerchief Social in the near fature. The ladies of the Baptist church have started in good earnest to pay off the debt. The Quincy District Conference which was to have convened at Allen Chapel Jan 22, was postponed indefinitely on account of the death of Rev. ’, A. Hubbard. Our Presiding Elder Rev. N. J. McCracken could not be here ou that date. eee AN ATTACK BY SOME OF THE CHI- CAGO PAPERS UPON PROF W, COUNCILL, A.M., PH. D- Of Normal, Alabama, in Chicago, at Bethel A M. E, Church, January, 9. A Reporter Present Who Carefully Presents the Facts. ‘No man can discnss the “Race Ques- tion” in this country and please all the people, for almost every man, woman and child bas formed their own private ideas concerning the Negro and his wel- fare and if yon fail to come up to their way of thinking on this mooted question you have committed a crime and are considered as the good old sister said in class-meeting, ‘Everything bata child of God”’ lam realizing this more and more each day ot my life and this has been prominently brought to my notice by the revent attack made by some of the Chicago papers on the address delivered by P.of. William H Council, A. M., Pa. D, of Normal, Ala, in Chicago at Bethel A M E charch. Jan., 9, which was attended by some of Chicago's best citizens. Prof Council bas devoted years of his life in the South training boys and girls of our race, and preparing them for their manhood and womanhood fu- turein this country. In this ho has been snecessfal ard much good has been accomplished for the whole race, He hae had a splendid opportunity to study our needs and he usually expresses him- self without fear or favor: In his ad dress at Chicago he presented some cold facts and seemed to have offended the editor of the Chicage Conservator who so far forgot himself as to enter into abuse instead of presenting the facts and meeting Conncill’s argument with argument. {was preseot and heard the eddrees through and carefully noted every word uttered by Prof + ou .cilon the occasion He delivered a powerful addess on Building « Race” and in my opinion was just the thing to arouse and push forward onr people to do their duty ‘The speech was panctuated with hearty ontbarsts of appiause from the intelli- gent colored people of Chicago. in order to fiad ont whether or not the people were pleased, Rev. A. L Marry, pastor of the church proposed a standing vote of thanks to Prof. C an- cil’'s address, and the entire audience arose. ‘The speaker acknowledged the vote and stated thathe knew that all present did not agree with everything that he had said. Many people rushed forward andextended warm congrata- lations to the distinguished visitor. Hon James Moody, €x-United States Depaty Marshall for Kentucby, and editor of the Chicago Monitor, told Prof. Coun- cil that he had made the ablest address that had been made vy any man since the emancipation of the slaves and the Monitor would say as much The editor of the Coneervator claimed that the reporters for the daily papers were precent and that they remaiued thronghont the entire lecture and that they were perfectly disgusted with the speech, which is far from being the fact for the twvo reporters present left before Prof. Council was half throngh his lec: tnreand the Record Herald, ( hicago Inter Ocean and the Tribane had good notices of the lectare Prof. Council has done something in this country and he is still doing something for the up- lifting of his people. The work that he is doing is a credit to the entire race He is in touch with the people and es- pecially those who are called ‘the com ton people He would rather be in touch with this class of people than with those who lead society He spent his time in Chicago visitiag the bumole people I wished that we had a few ‘more men like him / Counell did not abuse the Sonth and he would bave been a fool if he bad. ‘The Negroes are located in the South and Ido not think much of the man who takes advantage of every possible opportunity to abase the Sonth This kind of business hurts our people. We must stand by our people and do that which will lift them np rather than the things that will tear them down. CHARLES STFWART His Description.—First Pugilist (reading society news)—"'Say, Bill! Wot's a chap. eron?” Second Pugilist—“W'y, it’s » lady gay wot’s kind of half. way twix’ a trainer, a manager, a bottle-holder and a referee,””— Puck. FARM AND HOME While some breeders of sheep are worrying over wool and its price year after year, declaring that there ‘is no money in sheep,” other breeders are making more money from sheep than ever betore. One farmer in New York derived over §1000 from 100 ewes by selling “‘hot house” lambs, according to report, using the improved breeds. While this may not be accomplished by all who venture into the keeping of sheep, yet it should not be overlooked that wool ie only one product from sheep Lamb and mutton bring better prices than wool, and some of the mut- ton breeds of sheep contain individaaj members of the flocks that weigh over 800 pounds each, on the hoof. The lambs from such large sheep grow very rapidly, and reach the market weeks ahead of scrub lambs, thus bringing high prices, because they get into marke before competition is strong. Once in the morning is often enongh to water house plants, the water to be of the temperature of 80 degrees. All water should be spplied at the surface, and there should be perfect drainage at the bottom of the pot, as standing water is injurions, Gooseberries are profitable and can be grown on @ more extended scale if given as much care as is bestowed upon other fruits. The plants are propagated to some extent by cutting, but generally ‘by layers The earth is heaped ina mound around the bushes, and the young eprouts will strike root. They can be planted four feet apart each way, and the soil shonld be rich. The plants shonld be well caltivated and heavily praned. The fruit grows on the buds formed on two-year-old wood and on spars and buds of older growth ‘Praning should be done by cutting ont extra shoots and also cutting back the new growth. There is no perfect food for all pur. poses Everything depends upon what ato be accomplished If the object i to fatten an animal the food should oontain a larger proportion of corn than if the desire 1s to promote growth. Of the various foods grass is equal to any, as it is rich in mineral matter and isaleo an assistant in fattening because it pro- motes digestion and is eaten slowly. For milk production grass may be assist ed by the concentrated foods and also by hay, bat only a variety of food is perfect fovguy canoe. Black-cap raspberry patches should be renewed every three or four years, as the red rnst gradually makes the plants unprofitable. Make the patch in a new loestion, being earefal to procure plants that are healthy and strong. Afangus disoase which attacks the leaves leaf stalks, fruit stems and canes of red currants, and known as athracoose appeared the past season in the Hudson Valley, according toa bulletin issued by the Geneva experi- Has Joined Her Husband. Dalath, Minn., Special.—Mre. W. L Coleman, formerly Miss Fannie Mc- Neill, of Indianapolis, left Chicago to jon her husband, Mr. W. L. Coleman, . the Spalding hotel. She was accom- panied by S D Dago, who came to join his wife, Mrs, Maggie Dago, of Chioago. Mr. and Mrs Coleman are at bome to their friends at 25 W Fifth avenue. Pay aes a eee Princeton, Ind., Special.—Mrs. Lizzie L. Harris, of Bowling Greev, Ky., and Mr. GH. N. Guthrie, of this city, were married last Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, Rev W. B. Harris officiat- ing. They left for their fature home in Bowling Green on Thursday. The funeral of Mra. Katie Fields was largely attended She died on the 25th alt. The churches are in a prosperous condi- tion Current Cullings. Lafayette, Ala, Special —There was an entertainment given by Mrs. Black recently, for the benefit of the M E church Mra, Jennie Muse, of Annis ton ala, is visiting her mother and sister in this city. Mrs. Ware has re- tarned to her home in Natsulga, Ala The colored Teschers’ Institute met last Friday and Satarday. Richard Parot, who has been sick, is better.’ Antidoe for Tragedy.—Winks—“Come along, old boy, I’ve got two complimentary tickets for a dramatic performance.” Jinks "Tragedy or comedy?” “Tragedy.” “I don’t like tragedies. They appeal so strongly to one’s sympathies that I always feel blue for a werk.” “This one won't. You'll come home as jolly as if you'd been to @ circus. It’s by an amateur company.”—New York Weekly. ‘The Freeman in Hot Springs, Ark. Copies of The Freeman can be found every Saturday at Prof. Andrew Stuart's optical store, 14 Malvern avenue; Henry F. Foster ceneral agent, 5 Sparrow street. “Rhos mann. | aire er enim © TAPE-MARN. ae <2 | : $ bes : l a eae ey POSITIVELY STRAIGHTENS o ee —ALL— es Se Me - Agnes 7, Sw Kinky, Knotty, Stubborn, \otssxF HARTONA Harsh, Curly Hair. HARTONA HARTONA makes the hair grow long, straight, beautiful, soft, and glossy. Cures Dandruff, Baldness, Itching, Eczema, and all Sealp Diseases. 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The remedy is to spray with Bordeanx mixture, making the first application before growth starts, the second as the leaves are unfolding, and then at intervals of 10 to 14 days, until the fruit istwo-thirds grown. Whenever worms appear add Paris green to the mixture. Feeding animals only to keep them over winter is not profitable. Every animal should be so fed as to make a gain, It is a loss of time to feed in winter simply to hold an animal over until 1t can be turned on the pasture There is no reason why the farmer should sacrifice the winter months Warm quarters and proper food should make animals gain and pay in winter. ‘The degree of cold to which seeds may be subjected probably depends upon the vitallty of the seed and the amount of moisture contained. It is claimed by some that cold merely suspends the power of germination, as seeds of barley, squash, oats, cucumbers, sunflowers, peas and other plants have been kept over 100 hours at @ temperature of from 183 to 192 degrees centigrade, by the use of liquid air. The seeds were thawed slowly (50 hours), planted and many of them germinated. When fowls are given their liberty in the early spring to forage on green rye or early grass they may suddealy appear to have bowel disease, bat euch is often ue to the laxative effects of the youg green food, which contains a large proportion of water. The fowls should be fed on chopped cabbage before spring opens, and also not allowed to forage for more than an hour or two at first, gradually extending the time. The remedy is to keep them up for two or three days before allowing them ont heat, giving a mess of scalded bran ‘and cornmeal in the morning, adding a ‘teaspoonfal of salt to each dry quart of the mixture. Profits on the farm are not as quickly secured as in some industries, bnt the farm is a sure source of income. ‘Thongh the profits of some years may be but little, yet the gains are cumula- tive, the fertility added to the soil being a future store from which to draw. In some occupations panics or business depressions bring rain upon the merchant or manufacturer, but the farm remains, as a source of revenne for its owner, and that which may have been years accumalating is ready and available at any time. When a farmer sells butter his loss in fertility does not exceed 50 cents per ton, but if he sells cheese the loss of fertility is $20 per ton. The butter is mostly car- bonnaceons, while the cheese contains the nitrogenous and mineral elements Why He Is Popular.—Mabel—"‘Is he an entertaining conversationalist?” Beth— “Very. He lets you do all the talking.”— Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. The Freeman on Sale. 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Men's heavy ribbed cotton fleece Underwear, a few sizes in drawers sold out, dollar sort Stoneman's full-fashioned ribbed balbriggan Shirts or Drawers $1.50 For the WOMEN FOLKS Women's natural gray Undergar- ments, 756 quality, three-quar- ters wool, small and medium sizes 290 Women's cotton fleececd Under- wear 190 Union Suits of natural wool, $1.00 Piqua garments $2.30 L.S. AYRES & CO. "Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods." ..CITY NOTES.. "Major" Taylor is visiting relatives in the city. The Yellow Rose Club danced at Capitol avenue Monday evening. Mrs. Matilda Herron, of Louisville, is visiting friends in Indianapolis. The East End Excelsior Club met last Wednesday at the residence of Wayman White. The Woman's Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Sailie Martin, in West Pratt street. Monroe Hermit is confined to his home, 610 Cincinnati street, as a result of broken leg. The Willing Workers' Band met February 6, with Mrs. Ida Bryant, 808 East Wyoming street. Try skin Clear for liver splotches. Nothing better. Elevator 7 S. Meridian street. Knox Hair Parlors. The East End Excelsior Dramatic club met with Miss Maggie Fields, 1628 Hillside avenue, Wednesday evening. The Ladies' Aid Society of Olivet Baptist church gave a musicale and social Friday evening, February 7. The choir of St. Paul Temple gave a concert Thursday, at the Freewill Baptist church, in Rhode Island street. Capt. J. M. Porter has been appointed to represent Bethel church in the receipt of money for the McKinley memorial fund. W. J. Campbell, of Newcastle, Ky, returned to his home Monday, after attending the miners convention as a delegate. A musicale was given by the Ladies' Guild of St. Phillip's mission at Odd Fellows' Hall, Thursday evening, February 6. Mr. Calvin Robinson, member of the County Central Committee of Bureau County, Ill, called on The Freeman last Thursday. Dr. C. Rupert Atkins of Anderson, Ind, was in the city last week called on The Freeman and paid a subscription. Come again doctor. FOR SALE—Creole hair braids to match any hair. Knox Hair Parlors rooms 22-23 Big 4 block corner Washington and Meridian. If you want to have a real good time and get your money's worth—Go to Lyra Hall Feb. 14, to the Valentine ball given by the Buffaloes. The East End Needle Club met at the home of Miss Sarah Wright, 125 East Eleventh street, Friday afternoon. Sarah Moore is president. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Reynolds who have been making their home at Mrs. Pinkston 329 Ellsworth street left Tuesday for St. Louis, Mo., to reside permanently. Mrs. A. Myrtle Brown formerly of this city but now living at Moss Point, Miss., was called to her home at Monmouth, Ill., by the death of her brother. The Rev. A. Wakefield, formerly of Jones Tabernacle, Indianapolis, has been transferred from the A. M. E. Zion church at Chicago to a church at St. Louis. The Ladies' Church Aid Alliance Club, No. 2, of Bethel church, was entertained by Mrs. Lucy Smoot at the home of Capt. J. M. Porter, in California street, Thursday. J. E. Neighbor, acting secretary of the central Y. M. C. A., will address the Young Men's Prayer Band at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p. m. ٢٠٠ THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. The Mary Campbell Mite Missionary Society held a meeting, open to all women of the church, at the home of Mrs. Harry Jones, 1910 East Sixteenth street, Wednesday afternoon. The Pro Tem Body of Calantha Court entertained at Pride of the West Castle Hall, Illinois and Georgia street, Thursday, February 6, from 7 to 11 o'clock p.m. There was refreshments and music. The marriage of Thomas Harding and Miss Ella Webb took place last Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at 1001 East Eleventh street, the home of the bridegroom. The Rev. C. W. Thompson officiated. CHURCH INDIANAPOLIS ITEMS. The revivals in the churches have been somewhat handicapped by a fear of the spread of small pox. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS We are authorized to announce Lewis G. Akin as a candidate for County Recorder, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce Henry W. Tutewiler as a candidate for Coroner of Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce Mrs. Alice Pratt Brown left Tuesday for Memphis, Tenn., where she was married, Wednesday, to J. L. Branham, after which she accompanied her husband to New Orleans to attend the Mardi Gras. The Rev. Joseph Obanyon, of Greencastle, presiding elder of the Indianapolis district, is in the city, and conducted a love feast Monday night, and a quarterly conference Tuesday night, at Bethel A. M. E. church. The Rev. G. T. Carpenter, "grand deputy general of the Western division of the Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformer," addressed the local order at the Second Baptist church Friday evening February 7. The Indianapolis Band 1900, under the direction of James Johnson will give a concert at the U. B. F. Ball corner of Court and Deleware streets Thursday evening Feb. 27, 1902, for the benefit of the Sacred Heart Tabernacle No. 42. □ The oratorical contest among representatives of the five largest colored schools in the city will take place at Bethel A. M. E. church, February 28. under the direction of W. T. B. Williams, principal of school No. 24. There will be two participants from each school. One of the foremost clubs in the city is the Donglass Club, a Republican institution. It is well conducted. The management is determined to make it a proper and safe retreat for young men. Gambling is positively prohibited; harmless amusements only. Jas. Nicholson, Pres.; Ed Lewis, Treas.; Fred Lewis, Sec'y, and manager. Business Mention. The Stag is the name given to a well appointed cigar store at 413 Indiana Ave. It is fitted out in an up-to-date style smoking room, setees, blacking stand and other requirements for a first class place of that kind. The managers Shelton & Taylor are to be congratulated for their very creditable enterprise. They should be encouraged. 1,542,581. Is the total aggregate vote cast for the office of Governor in the states of Ohio, Massachusetts, and Iowa on the 5th day of Nov. 1901. For a complete list of the prize winners write to the Press Publishing Association of Detroit, Mich. Co. L. Entertained Friends. Skagaway, Ala., Special.—Many of the soldier boys are spending their last holiday season in Alaska. With this fact, they decided to outdo all former occasions. Much credit is due to the rank and file, but the whole affair was under the very efficient management of First Sergt. Williams, assisted by Sergt. O'Conner. The long tables were loaded to their upmost capacity. "The calling was the limit." The table down the center was reserved for the guests of the occasion, numbering about thirty ladies and gentlemen. Turkeys were there without number and all the delicacies of the season. Their Captain was not forgotten. At his hotel he was waited upon by a special orderly, and a load sufficient to feed a small squid, was placed before the surprised, jovial commander. After the feast, the barracks was turned into a ball room, and to the excellent music by the company's orchestra, dancing was the order from 7:30 till Musician Casselle sounded "Taps." Words of Praise. Received, Dec. 7, 1901, from Louis Morris, Cinclaire, La—The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., Chicago, Ill., Dear Sirs—Your pomade is the best preparation I ever saw. It stops failing out hair and makes hair pliable and silky Your hair pomade has no equal. Received Nov., 19, 1901, from Mattle M. Reynolds, Brookhaven Miss., Dear Sirs—I must confess I never tried any preparation so excellent for the hair as your Ozonized Ox Marrow so I send for another bottle. It is the only thing that gives life to the hair. Received Nov. 22 1901 from Mrs. Fannie L. Williams, Cold Springs, Tex. Gentlemen:—I am well pleased with your Ozonized Ox Marrow. It is all you claim it to be; straightens the hair cures Dandruff and stops it from breaking off. Please send me two more bottles. Inclosed find money order $1. for the same. See advertisement "Wonderful Discovery" in this paper for further particulars and order a bottle. It does the work just right. CHURCH INDIANAPOLIS ITEMS. The revivals in the churches have been somewhat handicapped by a fear of the spread of small pox. There were quite a number of colored delegates attending the Miners' Convention. Evidently the color line does not trouble these workers in the "Black Diamonds." Mrs. Varina Gilliam Lewls, sister of the editor, left on Friday last for West Virginia. She goes to accept a situation as teacher of Eleucration and English in the Red Star Baptist Seminary at Red Star, W. Va. Rev. W. W. Locke is preaching able and interesting sermons at Simpson Chapel. The attendance is on the increase and the church is much revived. At this writing there are several mourners, all men, at the altar. The Preachers' Union will bold regular meetings each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Simpson Chapel. A cordial invitation is extended all ministers to attend. Rev. W. H. Chambers is president and Rev. E. M. Smith secretary. The small-pox scare is about over. The prompt action of the Board of Health is to be commended. School No. 40 has been thoroughly fumigated and cleaned and was reopened last week. The sick list of Simpson includes Mrs. Slaughter, Mrs. Buckner, Mrs. Flishback, Mrs. Hopkins and Bros. Montgomery and Bowman. The last quarterly meeting of this conference year will be held in Simpson Chapel on Sunday, Feb 16. Presiding Elder Sissle will be present. Rev. E. M Smith, pastor of Walters Chapel, will preach at 3 p.m. Quarterly meetings will be held at Blackford Street Church, Feb. 23, and at Walters Chapel March 2. Presiding Elder Slissle has placed Barnes' Chapel, North Indianapolis, in charge of the pastor of Simpson Chapel, who is supplying it with his local preachers. There were three additions to Simpson last week—Mrs. Fishback, Mrs. Mary Robinson and Mr. Dan Stansfield. Rev. Dr. R. F. Hurley has been confined to his home for several days. His many friends will rejoice to learn of his early recovery. The Baptist Preachers' Association will discuss at their regular meetings biblical questions pertaining to the doctrines of their church. Prof. C. W. Pearson of the Northwestern University has caused quite a stir in Methodist circles by his recent open attacks upon the miraculous elements of the Bible. If the professor does not believe what his church teaches he should withdraw. The Trustees' rally at Simpson Chapel netted $115. The bad weather that day cut the attendance down more than half. CONNERSVILLE, IND. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Second M. E. church met Thursday, Jan. 9, at the church. A splendid report for a year's work was received. The following officers were elected: President—Laura Anderson. Vice-president—Carrie Rice. Recording Secretary—Cora Goodson. Corresponding Sec'y—Annabelle Vest. Treasurer—Mattie Dunson. We have fifteen members who take the Foreign Missionary paper. The teachers of Wiley Chapel met Friday, Jan. 10, at the parsonage. After a careful study of the Sunday-school lesson the officers for the ensuing year were elected. They are: Superintendent—Marla Myer. Assistant Sup't—Daniel Lewallen. Secretary—Daisy Dupree. Organist—Ferribia Bass. Librarlans — Levi Demis and Earl Jordan. The same teachers were retained. The Home Missionary Society held quite a profitable meeting Sunday afternoon, Jan. 12. The following program was rendered: Song..... No 810 Hymn Prayer..... Presiding Elder G. A. Sissle Scripture Lesson (90th Psalm)..... ..... Mrs. A. Dudgeon Paper..... Mrs. Maria Myers Address..... Rev G. A. Sissle Solo..... Mrs. A. B. Vest A collection of seven dollars was taken up. The society is endeavoring to make a good report at the annual meeting in March. Sunday, Jan. 12, was fourth quarterly meeting at Wiley Chapel. Epilendid services throughout the day. The elder delivered two sermons full of the spirit. Quarterly conference was held Monday night. A full and complete report from all of the organizations were received, showing the benevolences about raised. The Epworth League has elected the following officers for the year: President—Annabelle Vest. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Lewis G. Akin as a candidate for County Recorder, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce Henry W. Tutewiler as a candidate for Coroner of Marion county mary election. In the decision of the Republican primary election. William E. Davis as a candidate for Clerk of Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce Fred K. Shepard as a candidate for Auditor of Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce E. Octavus Mack as a candidate for Justice of the Peace of Center township, Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. as a candidate for Clerk of Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of the Republican primary election. John McGregor as a candidate for County Commissioner of Maryland county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce Robert Metzger as a candidate for Sheriff of Marion county subject to the decision of the Republican pri- mary election. We are authorized to announce A. W. Brayton as a candidate for Coroner of Marion county subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce Daniel L. Brown as a candidate for Criminal Judge of Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republic an primary election. We are authorized to announce Cyrus J. Clark as a candidate for Auditor of Marion county subject to the decision of the Republican prim- ary election. First Vice-president—Mattie Jordan. Second " " " —Pearl Bryant. Third " " " —Carrie Foster. Fourth " " " —Jos. L. Beard. Junior League Sup't—Cora Goodson. Junior League Sup't—Cora Goodson. The league has assisted the church in many ways, the trustees and stewards and proposes to give something for benevolence. We have thirteen subscribers for the Epworth Herald. THE MAYSVILLE DISTRICT. Presiding Elder White writes that quite a number of revivals are being conducted on his district, and that the Lord is blessing them with many conversions. 15 conversions and 21 at the alter at Maysville, while great numbers throng the churches at Flenningsburg, Pleasantville and other points. Revs. Skelton, Broadus and Allen are on the sick list. The District will make a good report to the annual conference in March. TO THE CHURCHES The editor would call attention to the fact that a change has been made in the future conduct of this department. It will not be restricted, nor limited, to any particular denomination, but is open to every church and creed. Items of general interest will be published, from time to time, and the utmost fairness shown all who may send in news. Address all items for this department to Rev. Edward L Gilliam, editor. Progressing—"How are you getting on with your new house Maudet" 'Oh, just splendid. Harry is letting me select all the colors for the parlor, drawing-room, dining-rooms, and after he gets some money he's going to see somebody about building it!"—Baltimore News. Hostess—"What, going already, professor? And must you take your dear little wife away with you?" Professor—"Indeed, madam, I am sorry to say I must."—Tit-Bits. Go Where Your Work Is Wanted GRANT H CLAY, M. D., Dentist DENTAL SPECIALIST, 150 N. Illinois St. near Ohio Flanner & Buchanan. 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