The Freeman

Read THE FREEMAN and Keep Posted on the DOINGS of the RACE. AGENTS WANTED Everywhere. THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XV NUMBER 8. 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. Mrs. Agnes P. Martin, of 3552 Forest avenue, has gone to Cleveland, O., to visit relatives. Rev. A. L. Murray, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, has returned to the city after several week's sojourn in Florida. Mrs. Carrie Howard and Ada Washington of 3849 Dearborn street, are on the sick list, Mrs. Lizzie Riley, of 3828 Dearborn street, was on the sick list last week. P. Daley, of Dearborn and Thirty-sixth street, was quite ill last week. W. H. Dean, formerly a student in Kent Law School, is now in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Dean writes that he is doing well in Cape Town and will return to the States in the spring to finish his course in law. Owing to the small postepidemic in Iowa, the railroads have issued orders for all employees to be vaccinated. The Freeman is the best colored paper published. Are you a subscriber? A new organization, known as the Dearborn Centre club, has been organized at the institutional church by Mrs. Ransome. The club is on the literary order and aims to support the kindergarten. It meets once a week at which time a collation is served after the meeting is over. The Gates Ajar will give a grand ball at central hall on Easter Monday night. This will be the finest Easter ball of the season. Full particulars later. Mrs. Madeline Jones, of 4828 Armour avenue, has been quite sick but is much improved at this writing. Mrs. A. Smith, of 564 Dearborn street, is quite feeble. Mrs. Smith is nearly 95 years old. Joshua Temple No. 88, Knights of Tabor, have a very successful entertainment at Taborian hall Monday evening, the 17th inst. Mrs. Branch died at 3147 Dearborn street last week. She was a member of Bethel church, where the funeral was held, Rev. Cary officiating. W. Forest Coart, the Freeman representative, has removed from 253 Twenty ninth street to 3138 Armour avenue, second flat. T. Thomas Fortune, editor of the New York Age, spent several days in the city this week. Mr. Fortune had just returned from St. Louis on business connected with the Exposition. Mr. Fortune is favorably mentioned as the probable successor to Minister Powell, who is minister to Hayti. Editor Wilkins, of the Conservator, was knocked down and painfully injured while crossing the street one day last week, by an iron rod extending from the rear of a wagon. Col. John Marshall and John Johnson returned to the city after a very pleasant trip to New Orleans. Mr. B. B. Caloway, of 3552 Forest avenue, has returned home after two weeks sojourn in Cleveland, O. Detroit and Michigan. Mih. The Banquet Whist club met at the home of Mrs. Simms, 478 State street, last Thursday evening, and as usual was well attended. The Grand United Order of True Reformers gave an entertainment at Olive Baptist church last Tuesday evening. During the day a first class dinner was served at the church. The Senatorial campaign is growing warm and it begins to look as though Senator Mason will be returned. Senator Mason is and always has been, a friend to the colored people, and we hope to see him returned to the Senate. NORTH SIDE NOTES: The Afro American Republican club of the Twenty-first ward, is in lin and better organized than ever before. W. H. Presley, the new president, is the right man in the right place. Mr. Presley is going to see that several members of his club secures a good job. Heretofore the boys have been neglected when jobs were given out. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at Wayman Chapel. Rev. Carey, of Quinn Chapel, preached at 3 p. m., and Rev. H. H. Thompson, P. E., in the evening. The Freeman is on sale every Saturday at Geo. Groves' barber shop, 65 Wendel street, and at Martin's barber shop, 267 Clark street. The Young Ladies' North Side Guild club meets every Saturday at 206 Wells street. The concert given at Herman church last Friday evening could have been better. J. W. Wise and Miss Maudie Thornton were united in marriage on the 7th inst., by Rev. Daniels at the parsonage. If all reports are true, there is a storm brewing among the colored politicians of the Twenty-third ward. C. Hughes is the leader of the South End faction, while a prominent member of the Hannibal club is the leader of the North End clans. W. Orvent and Claude Williams were tried and convicted for burglary last week. Orvent pleaded guilty and sore that Williams was not implicated in the crime. Orvent was given an intermediate sentence to the penitentiary and Williams was given thirty-one days in jail for keeping bad company. Williams is well known and well liked on the Northside, and we hope that he will be more careful about whom he associates with in the future. The Twenty-third Ward Colored Club, or rather one of the Twenty-third Ward colored clubs held a meeting at 135 N. Clark street on Monday evening. Mr. C Hughes is president of the club that met. The boys of the Twenty-third are very much divided, but it is hoped that a compromise will be effected. We look to Col. Steve Hayes to bring both factions under the white wings of peace. News Items Memphis, Tenn., Special—Christian Mission, Charity, Department and! Industrial School for colored people, at Memphis is chratered under the law of the State of Tennessee. Two car loads of coal, have been donated by J. B. Atkinson, president of the St. Bernard Coal company, Earlington, Ky, and Mr. I. Bailey, secretary and general manager of the Reinecke Coal company, Madisonville, Ky. The coal has been distributed to the poor and helpless. We hope in the near future through the help of the friends of the cause to have the charity department in a condition to be more helpful to the needy, especially in the winter time-Rev. Thomas A. Brown, M.D is president of the Board. Miss Christie Taylor of Bolivar Tenn., who was the guest of Mrs. Lizzie Young of 72 Marshall Ave., has returned to her home, Mrs. Susie Persley left last week for New Orleans to attend the Mardi Gras carnival. From there she will go to the Gulf for two weeks. On her return she will stop at Shreveport, La, Mobile Ala, and Hot Springs Ark. We are glad to know that Mr. Iissible who has been confined to his bed for two weeks is up again. Why don't our race leading Negroes of the city stay away from places where they are not wanted nor recognized and stop going around and blowing about what we are going to do and what we should do, etc. We say, go and do something and we will see what you are doing. News Items Lake City, Fla. Special—Bishop Handy preached at the A. M. E. church Monday night to a large audience after which Mrs. Handy gave an interesting talk on mission work. P. E. Gillislee will hold his quarterly conference at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Rev. Sivals and his people are getting ready for conference. Rev. Cornellius, pastor 2nd Baptist church preached a good sermon Sunday night. Mrs. Mary Martin has returned from Lakeland, Fla. where she has been visiting her daughter Mrs. Iola I. Simmons. Dr S. W. Jefferson is in our town and we trust that his patronage will be sufficient to induce him to stay. Mr. and Mrs. Mattox entertained Dr. Jefferson and Miss Willie F. Lillian Martin Wednesday evening. Arbor day was observed by the school. They planted many trees which, we trust will grow and gladden their youthful hearts, Illinois Items Springfield, Ill., Special — Fred Beck, who killed his wife last November, was sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary at Chester, Ill. Mr. Anderson is back at his old stand in the Leland cafe. The St. Paul church has just closed a five week's revival. The Grand Order of Twelve held memorial services at St Paul last Friday evening in memory of Moses Dickson, the founder of the order. Rev. Burton delivered a very eagle eulogy. The Culture club, on Sunday, Feb. 16th, had a very interesting and instructive session. The music and soles were excellent. The participants deserve praise. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1902. PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMEROON REV. J. M. CONNER, D. D., General Manager of World's Fair Movement of Arkansas President of Business Men's League of Little General Manager of World's Fair Movement of Arkansas, Negro Department President of Business Men's League of Little Rock, Ark. Following are a few of the many compliments paid to Rev J. M. Conner while on a visit to Mississippi and other points: "We reached this place in time to visit the North Mississippi A. M. E. conference. Bishop Tyre gave us an introduction. Here we met Drs Connor, Leak, Taylor and a number of other distinguished men of the race Dr. Connor, the coming bishop, assisted Bishop Tyre. As a presiding officer Dr. Connor has no peer. His rulings were timely. The General conference will make no mistake by electing him bishop." - Colored Citizen. Drs Taylor, Connor, Dangerfield, Lampton and Rev. Stepteau did good service. Dr. Connor preached one of those God-fire sermons on the second day of the conference. The editor of the Horn quaked for fear as he had to follow on the third day at 3 p.m. My faith! I never saw Connor's tracks; he is a great preacher!—Louisiana Horn. Elder Connor was a welcome visitor The Springfield representative of The Freeman wishes to inform its readers that he was sick and unable to get the paper here on the 8th. Lawyer Barnett, of Chicago, was in the city on business recently. The K of P's have organized and gave their first installation last Tuesday evening at Carpenter hall. The Freeman can be found on sale at Thompson's grocery, Lee's barber shop or at the Leiand hotel. Brookport, Ill., Special.—Gus Warren the popular chief cook on the steamer Tennessee returned to Florence Ala., last week. Mr. Jas Franklin the Freeman agent was in our city on business this week. I. H. Halsey general insurance agent was in our city on business this week. Mrs. Mattie Shelton has returned. Daniel Rodgers is Justice of the Peace in Brookport. He is a prominent colored man and fills his position with credit, Miss Estelle Gardner and Mrs. Ada Green highly entertained the Freeman representative at their home less Monday. Mr. John Carr operates a sample room and restaurant and does a good business. Items of Interest. e ment of Arkansas, Negro Department, League of Little Rock, Ark. to our city this week, greeting his old friends who are legions here The doctor is well beloved here, having been the presiding elder of Vicksburg district of the A. M E church and while here made many warm friends. He is now located in Little Rock, Ark. He is attending the annual conferences of Mississippi and Louisiana. He is a formidable candidate for the position of Bishop in the A. M. E. church. We hope to see him reach the goal of his ambition, as he is worthy of it, being an able and competent man, a ripe scholar and would be a credit to the church and connection. The doctor has charge of the Negro department of Arkansas exhibits at the St. Louis World's Fair. He is also president of the Colored Men's Business League of Little Rock Ark, with a capital of $200,000. The Blade wishes the doctor success in all his undertakings. He left Wednesday morning to attend the North Louisiana Conference. -Pythian Blade. Missouri News Items. Ironton, Mo., Special—There has been severe weather and a great deal of sickness the past week. J. C. Staten and Elsie Wilburn attended an initiation of the Knights of Pythias at Farmington, Mo., Saturday night. Mr. Henry Spears and Miss Tina Blanks were married at the home of relatives, Mr. and Mrs. John Anthony, Feb. 8. Arthur Williams, the crack trombonist, will be glad to fill an engagement with some good troupe. Address Ironton, Mo. L. Arnett mashed his foot Wednesday morning loading hub blocks, being struck by a falling block. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blanks a daughter Feb. 8, 1902. Newport, Ill., Special.—M. C. Tucker is out again. E. E. Williams president of the Hod Carriers Union has accepted a job in the steel plant. Mr. Williams reads the Freeman. Don't use superlatives They weaken rather than improve description. News. A Worthy Young Man. A Worthy Young Man. Syracuse, N. Y., Special.—William Holden, a promising and interesting young West Indian, who was brought to this city when quite a small boy, was employed by Mr. DeKline, the candymaker. He learned, by diligent application to the duties assigned to nim, to be one of the most proficient candy makers of the city. This state, can be verified by the large patronage that have enjoyed DeKline's delicious candies. Young Holden feeling that he desired to be more thorough in his work, went to Trenton, N J., and went into the employ of a great candy establishment there to learn all the modern ideas so as to make his profession a success. After an absence of three years Mr. Holden has returned to Syracuse for the purpose of going into business for himself. The young man has a good chance to develop his business here since the times are calling for the best work in every vocation in life, and the man that does the best work is the one who will demand the trade. A free sleigh ride was given many of the children of the city Feb. 15th, by Mr. Van Alstine. Mrs. C. F. Bailey, secretary of the Philips Altar Guild society, has been confined to her room for a few weeks. Jack Hallin, of Toronto, Canada, is sojourning in the city. Kentucky News. Bowling Green, Ky., Special.—Mr. Abram Simpson's funeral was attended, on the 6th, from State Street Baptist church, by Revs. H. D. Carpenter and A. Williams. Mrs. Rev. Evans joined her husband, who is pastor of the A. M. E. church here. Profs. G. A. Jones and G. W. Jackson are calling frequently at the same house. They are twins. Miss Mary L. Lorter was elected president of the Epworth League at College Street M. E. church. Henry H. Bothie says that he is growing too lonesome. His wife is teaching in Scottsville. Miss Maggie Warfield, who sustained painful bruises by a fall at the public school building, is, we are glad to note, out again. Rev. C. G. Fishback is in Kansas City, Mo., for ten days conducting a revival meeting. Rev. H. D. Carpenter is one of our leading pastors and moving thighs. Rev. H. W. Simmons went to Nashville with Miss Malinda, who went to have her eyes treated. News Items. Brinkley Ark. Special.—The weather is very cold. Every mill has closed down on that account and many a person is suffering for fuel. Only a few are working. Rev. and Mrs. J. N. Campbell attended the St. Paul S. S. on the 2nd inst. He is the ex-superintendent of the A. M. E. S. S. They were also out to the wedding Sunday evening at Mt. Zion Baptist church, of Mr. Pink Johnson and Hiss Hattie Stokes. Prof. W. E. Rooks is visiting our city. He has been at Holly Grove teaching school. Prof. J. P. was a visitor to our city last week. He has been teaching at Shady Grove. Rev. W. A. Monroe has just branched out into the Gospel, seemingly being newly converted. He will preach on the 16th at Brown's Chapel. Dversburg. Notes. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special.—The High school Lyceum which meets every Friday afternoon at 3 oclock, invites all friends. Thomas Johnson has been on the sick list but is able to be up again. C. W. Wells, a prominent young man of Union City is spending a few days with Mr. Robinson and friends. There were two young couples met at the home of Mrs. Pruett on last Thursday night and made up their minds to try another life. The couples being Miss Octavia Pruett to theodore Lyte and Miss Date Bishop to Walter Pruett. Mr. Cross of Mississippi visited Miss Laddie Cowles on last week. Rev G. W. Wynne, had the pleasure of having with him last week his daughter of Cairo, ill. Many friends gladly welcomed her. Briefs. Crawfordsville, Ind. Special.—There was a sewing circle organized at 2nd Baptist church with the following officers: Mrs. Lewis, president; Mrs. Emma Gipson, secretary. They expect to do much good in the future. Miss Annie Withrow has returned from an extensive visit in Connerville, James Wilson, Toney Wilson and Clifford Evans of Lafayette were in our city Sunday the guests of Misses Eva Johnson, Blanche and Gracie Patterson. Dick Eletcher, of Ft. Wayne Innd, has accept a position as second cook at the Crawford Mrs Hattie Williams has returned from a four weeks visit to Indianapolis. The Freeman is always on sale with C. H. Hunter, hotel Ramsey. GOLDEN LEAF CLUB GOLDEN LEAF CLUB GIVES A SWELL MASQURADE BALL-WELL ATTENDED. A VERITABLE HEAVEN ON EARTH. A Lecture to Young Men who Make a Business of "Butting In" at Invitational Affairs Without a Card-A Week's Gleaning of Spicy News. Cairo, Ill., Special.—The mask ball given Feb. 11th by the Golden Leaf club, was well attended. The music was furnished by Overly's band. Daniel Gaten, late trap drummer of Harrison Bros.' minstrel, would like to hear from Will Hopkins, at 1011 Washington avenue. Mrs. Mary Novel has gone to Champaign to reside with her mother. Have your nickle ready when the agent comes around. Mrs. J. Bundurand and little daughter will return soon from their visit South. Misses Jennie Hobbs and Lula Early, of Valley Deluse, are the guests of Mrs. Suella Walker, of Fourteenth street and Commercial avenue. Robert Carson is suffering from having stuck a nail in his foot. Miss Rachel Turner, of Cedar street, has been quite sick at her home for three weeks. A certain class of young men in this town make it their business to visit entailments when they know that cards were issued for the affair and that they did not receive one. Yet they will force themselves upon people. Young men, you should never go any place where you are not wanted. You should be manly enough to not visit an invitational function without a card. Small pox is raging in the city. Read The Freeman and you can tell what your friends are doing here and elsewhere. Miss Laura Sims has returned home after five weeks to her mother in Lueora, Ark. Mrs. Ida Noonon, of 328 Fifth street, was called to the death bed of her mother, Mrs. Josephine Jones, of Grand Tour, Ill. She was accompanied by her husband. Mrs. Dilicie Scott would like to hear from her sister, Hannah Scott. When last heard from she is Vicksburg or Natchez, Miss. Her present name is Dilicie Humphrey, 614 Twenty first street. Mrs. Anna Oland, of 4006 Sycamore street, died Feb 13th and was buried on the 14th. The Sewing Circle and Busy Workers will give a grand mask entertainment at Clanya's hall Feb. 21st and 22d. An invitation is extended to all the good citizens of Cairo, James Wilson, of 216 Nuth street, will be home on the 22d to visit his wife and baby. G. Child keeps everything pertaining to the business in his first class sample room. Call on him at 513 Commercial avenue. Richard Taylor serves free lunch at his saloon every Saturday night. Everything is first class. Miss Mattie Turner and Mrs. Minnie Shaw are visiting friends in Murphysboro, Ill. Chas. Smith is still doing business at the same old stand, and desires your patronage when needing anything in the grocery line. Andrew Jackson furnishes meals at short order at his cafe, 3211 Commercial avenue. Meals to your order by Mrs. Maggie Picket, 12 Commercial ave. Misses Gertrude and Jessie Jenkins received regards from Miss Mahala Bradshaw and Clarence Dawson through the Freeman, and kindly return the same. They are both well and in school. Miss Hattie Turner and sister have returned from Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Kelly have moved to St. Louis, where they will reside. Beatie Birdson died Feb. 14th. Mrs. Henry M. Holland, of 214 Twentyninth street, is on the sick list. Mrs. Hattie Smith, of St. Louis, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Bettie Griggs. Miss Azalie Dumas visited her mother, Mrs. Dumas, in this city on the 15th. FUTRELL CITY NOTES. It seems as if there is a heaven on earth, and that the citizens of this little village are enjoying it. They own their homes, their cows, chickens, turkeys, hogs, etc., and in fact, everything to make one happy. There are to be found in this little village some of the prettiest children in the world. There are fifty-two families and all are colored people except eight families. We have four churches, the Baptist, the A. M. E., the Free Will and First Free Will, and all are trying to see which can erect the neatest church edifice. Don't forget Commone's m-at market. R. P. 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I want to help every suffering man in America to regain his health and strength and the ability to enjoy the pleasures of life as I do. Address, L. F. Page, private box 834, Marshall, Mich. A Sure Thing.—Clubberly—"Well, I see that Raker has run off with another's man's wife. It will ruin his chances for the senate if he keeps this thing up Why, he won't be able to get into anything." Castleton—"No; nothing but good society."—Life. A Bad Break—Doctor—"I can tell by just looking at you that you need to take more exercise. You lead a sedentary life. What is your occupation?" Patient—"For ten hours a day I give a window exhibition of one of those home-exercising machines."—Judge. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THE STACE EDITED BY "WOODRINE." EDITED BY "WOODBINE." Chas. H. Williams and wife are again with the New Orleans minstrels. Chas. W. Black, of Kansas City, Mo., one of the leading violinists of America, is now at Hot Springs, Ark., teaching the Vapor City Silver Cornet Band. Mme. Leota Blackburn, the well known Indianapolis singer has opened a cafe at 2828 Dearborn street Chicago and would like to hear from her friends in and out of the pro-ession. Eaton and Jackson will introduce thier big Southern production this summer under the management of R. G. Puggsley. They are booked solid through the New England Parks. Kid Alston has closed with “A Honolulu Coon” company and will return to Chicago on the 20th. Permanent address, The Freeman as I can secure this valuable paper wherever I go. Hello, Tom Logan. Notes from Buckingham Theatre, Tampa Fla:—Business still continues big and our show is up to the standard. DeVine and Vaugn are still prime favorites as are also Payton and Harris. Mae Fisher, soprano seems to know how to raise her audiences, with her mas- WALTER J. H. WALTER E. ELLIS. terful rendition of classic solos. Brook's and McDaniels are sure encore winners. Trixie Ford always pleases. The rest of the company are giving satisfaction. Our uniform brass band gives a street parade every Monday. We are now working 25 performers and musicians. Pat Chappelle is now booking all the performers he can get as he has closed contracts to furnish attraction to all the Street Railway parks in the South. He would like to hear from all the performers and musicians that have corresponded with him in the past as he is in the position to give them long engagements. To Al and Mamie Holman: 'Yes I am running but what became of your buttons?'—T. L. John E. Sherman, basso profundo of the Famous Georgia Minstreels sends regards to all friends. To the Chineese Fidler.—I thought it was about time for you to stop "Fiddling" around home and get back into harness.—T. L. Wm. Lloyd Cooper of the Famous Georgia Minstreels sends regards to James P. Jones. John E Jackson, and Julius C. Lucky, the famous da- Miss Lillian Garay is visiting Miss Bertha Store in Kansas City, Mo., after closing a successful season with the "A Honolulu Coon," company. After an engagement in St. Joe she will return to her home, 232, W. Randolph street, Chicago, Ill. Clarence Powell, the exalted ruler of fun, J. W. Cooper, Butrologist, McKissick and Jones, knock about team, and Frank Clermont cornetist will be seen in New York City after a partial visit --- --- --- to the following cities: Chicago, Indianapolis, Dayton, Washington, Philadelphia. These gentlemen are now enroute with Rusco & Hollands Big Minstrel Festival, which organization will have a vacation this spring. Walter E. Ellis, the subject of this sketch is one of the few pioneer, high-class Negro actors whose brain, wit and humor paved the roadway to success for the scores of Negro companies and "stars" now upon the stage. Mr. Ellis first displayed his natural gift as a singer and comic actor at an early age, while still a schoolboy. He was soon in great demand as an amatuer fun-maker in all the select parlor parties church fares, etc and from them until now he has been in the front ranks of colored American comedians. Being so much in demand as a local star, he has refused many lucrative offers to go on the road. In the face of these facts Mr. Ellis has won a National reputation in his special line of stage work. He has for the past several seasons been the leading local star in the theatrical heavens of Greater New York. He was from 1889 to 1895 the leading star at South Beach Station, Staten Island after E. ELLIS. which he played a successful engagement at famous old Coney Island. He then went to Carnarsie L. I. where he acted his several parts for years and built up a great trade for John Whittaker, of the well known "Uncle Sam's Cabin" seaside hotel. A well known colored builder has just built a music hall, (the first of its kind being owned by colored people in Greater New York) over which Mr. Ellis will preside. Mr. Ellis is now engaged in employing gifted colored actors in several branches and hopes to open the season next fall with a fine company as Williams and Walker. Persons wishing to communicate with Mr. Ellis in regards to professional employment can do so by addressing (with stamp for reply, Walter E. Ellis, 1715 Fulton street, Brooklyn where he has an office and theatrical bureau. R. W. Thompson is still leader of the orchestra and musical director of Tick's Tivoli, Music Hall. Would like to hear from Rosia Payne. Regards to all professional friends. Prof. J. M. Robinson, Jr. of the Exchange Garden Theatre sends regards to Bailey and Spiller, Clarence Powell Marsh Craig and McKissie and Jones. cing master of the Normal dancing school of St. Louis Mo. Mr. R. L. Wilson, the famous baritone singer of the Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels sends regards to Chas. Moore and members of the Douglass Club, N. Y. Mr. Wilson hopes to be with the boys soon. Mr. Ernest Evans, a young man of St. Joseph, Mo., well known to colored Thespians and the traveling public generally, was married on Monday evening, --- --- Jan. 27, to Miss Dulcina Mitchell, a charming and accomplished young lady of that burg. The Freeman wishes to congratulate Mr. Evans upon securing so valuable a prize. Mr. and Mrs. Evans are at home to friends at 408 Franklin street, St. Joseph, Mo. Though somewhat tardy, The Freeman wishes also to congratulate Mr. Billy Morris, a young St. Joseph musician, well known in the East, upon his recent marriage to Miss Zephyr Orey, a young lady of talent and even temper. Pat Chappelle of Tampa, Fla., would like to hear from the following people: Brandon and Arlington, Johnson and Verano, Erb and Sadie Robinson, Al. Amos Gilliard, Bob Pannel, Mable Clark and Martha Johnson. Tom Logan sends regards to Bailey, Cooper, Parker, Powell, Dick Thomas, (the peacemaker); Uncle Billy, Wooten, McKissick and Jones, Kid Alston, J. Harry Jackson, Billy Carroll, Daddy Love, "The Memphis Push" and others. Ben. Toledo, the great juggler, after two successful seasons stay with the Richards & Pringle's Big Minstrel is now at his home, 605 W. Canon-st., Raleigh, N. C. Would like to hear from responsible managers. Regards to all friends. Little Gertrude Touldeo, sends regards to little Annie May Wooten. The E. L. Smith Colored Stock Company, under the management of Billy Ritchie is playing the one night stands in and around New York. E L. Smith proprietor; Billy Ritchie, stage manager F. A. Brown, advance, agent; Chas. Brown, musical director; The Taylors sketch team; Susie Brown, skirt dancer Gilmore and Brown, 2nd prize winners of Madison Square Garden cake walk and Ritchie and Francis, comedy sketch duo. The company was given a reception at New Rochell, Feb. 6th after the show by the pleasure club of that city. Notes from the Dixie Concert Company. -Lucille Hampton, pianist of the company has been very sick for a week. Miss Flora Knidle, contralto was taken sick Saturday night after a drive of 12 miles. She will be able to be out in a day or two. We can only bow to the inevitable in such cases. The general manager of the 'Chicago Lyceum Bureau' under whose management we are traveling made a trip through this part of the state last week and spent Sunday with us at Brodgate. He attended our concert Saturday night and pronounced it one of the best he had ever heard. ```markdown ``` Notes from A. G. Allen's Big New Orleans Colored Minstrels:—Everybody is well and the big show is still turning people away nightly. The S. R. O. sign was placed out in Jacksonville at 7:30 and everybody spoke highly of the show and said that the Allen Minstrel was one of the finest colored shows that have ever played Jacksonville. Tutts the little boneless wonder, joined the big show here and will double with the Alabama Wizard, Hi Henry Hunt and the team of Hunt and Tutts expect to make their double contortion act one of the strongest acts on the road. Arnte and Roberson are still getting their nightly. Then comes the hot jimie Wise from Georgia in his great monologue, who never fails to get his share. The Acme Quartette is making a big hit singing "Hello Central Give Me Heaven." Augustus Stevens, the male Mpina received his new dancing dress from New York while in Jacksonville. It is very becoming to him. George Franklin joined the big show here and Lester McDaniels closed. Regards to friends. --- Mr. Fred. Douglass Sulis writes The Freeman from Tampa, Fla., under date of the 2d ult., telling of his flattering and deserved success as a musician. Mr. Sulis was born in Frederickton, Province of N. B., Con., of musical parents and naturally inherited a gift for music. His parents removed to New Bedford, Mass., in his early years, where he attended private as well as public school for music, in the Whaling Port as well as in Boston. After brief years of study he began his musical career first with concert companies touring the East and then with vaudeville attractions in New York City, Philadelphia, Richmond, Va., Charleston, S. C., Jacksonville and many other points in Florida too numerous to mention. The last point or city in which he has labored very faithfully and with quite satisfactory results is Tampa, where he is at present located and will be for a short period longer. But right here we wish to mention, mostly for the benefit of the musical fraternity, that one's musical attainments and efforts are not heartily appreciated in Florida, as a general rule, therefore Mr. Sulis expects, the hand of Providence being with him, to sojourn this coming season in this affable and hospitable section of the country, to try his efforts in the line of his calling and profession. Mr. Sulis wishes to be remembered to all his friends and acquaintances in the profession, and speaks encouraging words of The Freeman, which is highly recommended to its 100,000 readers. We hope to print a portrait and complete biography of this musical genius at an early date. J. Ed Green writes from Memphis, Tenn.: The Tivoli Music Hall is well established in the city, and crowds only wait for the doors to open to seek entrance. Continuous vaudeville is the - Cures Weak Men Free. Send Name and Address To-day----You Can Have It Free and Be Strong and Vigorous for Life. 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Henry Troy closed on the 8th for a period of rest. This week sees a new departure. i.e., "Tell Me, Pretty Maiden" from 'Florodora' opera was presented by Messrs. Troy, Johnson, Bly, Ried and the Misses Harris, Johnson, Lewis and King. The act was a masterpiece of drill and moving stage pictures. One only has to see it to note its perfectness. Mr. Johnson, late of Scott & Johnson firm, and Mr. Marshall of the 8th Regulars, were callers the night of the 5th. They are en route to Mardi Gras, and will stop over for a week on their return to see the female minstrels. This will be the event of the season as ladies will hold the extreme ends, one in the middle, and will grace the olio as monolongist and sketch teams. William Williams, clarionetist, late of King & Burh's minstrels, was in the city on business. My latest coon song entitled, "I Wish We'd a Had This Trouble When the Weather Was Warm," caught on at once, and every one about the corners are now whistling it as a theme of truthfulness. We are glad to note the success of all brother professionals. All ladies and gents of my company join me in regards to all of my old friends. My old friend, Tom The Tattler, I am preparing a budget for you. Regards to Grouch, Lacy, Cudge, Abs and the two Toms. Those Edwards, stance manager of the Georgia Minstrels, was in the city for a day, the guest of H. D. Troy. Mascotte Theatre, Tampa Fla. notes: Mr. and Mrs. David Clair, high-class vaudeville artists returned from their trans-continental tour. Feb. 8, opening at the Mascotte Theatre, Monday, 10th A foreign artist has been added to the team. Among other novelties they will present the Animated song sheet, (new method.) the London trick house, Transformation Dances, the Bolero De Espanol, etc. Reeves and Floyd, two of the most versatile black face performers opened at the Mascotte Theatre, January 17 and being established favorites of the Tampaans, their real hearty reception was not looked for. Mr. and Mrs. Happy Howe signed with the Moore family and left for St. Petersburg last week. They made many friends while here and their success is eager hoped for by all. An impromptu reception was tendered them by the attaches of the Mascotte Theatre prior to their departure Thursday evening. The profession has long ago discovered the fact that the Mascotte is the true and only theatrical headquarters in the benefit has been extraordinary. It has completely braced me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy, and you cannot realize how happy I am." "Dear Sir:—Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. 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He closed with Allen's New Orleans Minstrels in this city on the 24th ult. Lottie Dempsey opened here on the 27th ult and is making good. Dennis Mitchel, the Georgia favorite opened here on the 5th inst and is taking 4 encores singing, "Why Don't My Baby Write, ete" and "Liza." He has a lot of fresh ones up his sleeve and is making the hit of his life. Ida Larkins is singing, "I've got the Blues" with much credit. Miss Carrie Hall introduced "Have you got Time to Listen to a Hard Luck Take," and Cole and Johnson's latest hit, "I Don't Want to be an Actor Man No More." She as always cleans up for 'em "nongh said." Miss Pearl Wood still pleases in her wonderful contortion act and has improved very much in her act. She didn't do a thing to em singing, "Pucker up Your Lips Miss Lucy. Annie Jones our male impersonator is quite popular and very clever at singing, "Ain't Dat Lovin" and "She is my Eyre line." Sam Robinson better known as "Ticklish Dan" is doing his chair act which is the only one of its kind on the stage to day. He can always introduce a fresh one. Henry Walker, our understudy has developed into a first rate songster. You should hear him in his own way sing, "Good Morning Carrie! Regards to the profession. Patience—"What lovely, hate she wears!" Patrice—"Yes; you know her husband is a landscape gardener, and he designs them."—Yonkers Statesman. Those Awful Girls—Bess—"I'll tell you a secret if you'll promise not to repeat it." Nell—"All right. What is it?" Bess—"I engaged to be married." Nell—"Oh, there'll be no harm in my telling that. No one would believe it."—Chicago Daily News. ASTHMA Permanently cursed by the greatest insurer of the country—17—A Asthmatic Remedy. A permanent costing one dollar mailed in approval, every asthmatic sufferer. No one where to benefit is obtained. 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Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain stamps for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH. 446 West 31st NEW YORK CITY THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER will find no better rooming place in Columbus. Mrs Lucy Harris, wife of A. L Harris of the Neil House cafe, died at her home, 611 McCoy street, at midnight January 31. Her illness was of short duration, and she died as she had lived, a good christian. Among her last words were 'the Lord is my shepherd, and I shall not want' Dalis Clay, who has been on the sick list, is up and around again. We are glad to note that The Freeman is on the increase among the waiters in Columbus. Boys, commence at once and renew your subscriptions as your year is very near up. It has been suggested that the publisher of The Freeman change the cut of the Waiters' department. The watermelon must go 'way back. R. King Dill, who has been away from the city, has returned and taken his old position as secretary of the Neil. R. W. Kirkpatrick of the Great Southern has gone to Pittsburg. Success to you, Pat. We cannot understand why it is that every waiter does not subscribe for The Freeman. It is the only paper that fits the cause of the waiters. Subscribe, boys, and then you will be sure to get it, for it is not at all times that the agent can get around to all. Thomas McGee of the Chittenden and Richard Brandon of the Great Southern have been added to the agent's staff of The Freeman at Columbus, Ohio. The new Crosley hotel at Beaumont, Texas, is one of the finest hotels in Texas. Beaumont has recently become famous on account of rich oil fields in that locality. The new Crosley hotel is up-to date in every respect, and it is said that the dining room service is most excellent. The dining room is presided over by Mr. J. Brooks, whose efficiency has made him very popular with both guests and employer. Mr. Brooks is noted for his business qualities and strict rules. Mr. Brooks went to Beaumont two years ago from New Orleans, where he was employed at the Pickwick Club for several years. He went to the Crosley as side waiter, but Mr. Hagerman, the manager, soon discovered that he had the right material for a headwaiter, so he was appointed and he has given general satisfaction during the great oil boom which has made the Crosley famous. On Jan. 18 last Mr. Brooks served a fine banquet for the T. P. A., and the service was the best ever given at the Crosley. The waiters wore the conventional banquet costumes. Mr. Brooks is a great worker and is always at his post of duty. He recently married one of Beaumont's fairest daughters, and his wedding was one of the grandest and most brilliant events of the social season. The Freeman extends hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, and may their marriage life be crowned with success. --- W. R. Harris succeeded P. Butler as headwaiter at the Carroll hotel, Vicksburg, Miss., on Feb. 7. Mr. Harris is a well-known and experienced headwaiter from Cleveland, Ohio, where he was in charge of the Hollden hotel for a year or more. Leaving Cleveland he went to the English hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., and then he went to the Louisville hotel, Louisville, Ky., and then to the Burnett House, Cincinnati, Ohio. During the Pan-American Exposition he was at the Stadium restaurant for the Bailey Catering Company. On leaving the Pan-American Mr. Harris was engaged for the California House, San Francisco, Cal., but finally decided not to go so far West. Mr. Harris began his career as headwaiter at the St. James, Baltimore, Md. He put the first colored crew in the Hotel Renert in that city, and the Gladstone hotel, Philadelphia, Pa. Mr Harris' crew at the Carroll is as follows: J. S. P. Reed, second waiter: N. Lemond, Wm. Griffin, W. Davis, W. Johnson, L. Davis, J. Perkins, Wm. Young, W. Proctor, T. Smith, A. Beachem, J. Hendriks, S. Print, W. C. Crawford and J. Gilbert. Mr. Harris secured the Carroll on information furnished by the editor of this department. Cooks and Waiters Seeking Culture. A Philadelphia daily says: Although it has been popularly supposed that the railroad porter, the cook and the waiter were most superior persons, it now app pears that even they have not yet reached the supreme attainment of human development. Three hundred of these world-benefactors have formed a union and applied to the local courts for a charter to enable them to "effect social intercourse, to promote the general welfare of the members, and for moral, intellectual and social progress." While their program has not been announced, it is not hard to forecast its general plan. The cooks, for instance, will hold meetings for the discussion of the ethical unities of Browning and baked beans. The waiters, when not devoted to Tolstoy and Ibsen, will study the delicate art of serving soup without thumb. And the porters will doubtless divide their time between the questions of Wagner's superiority over Pullman and of moral qualities as displayed by the size of the tip. All the members are Negroes, and, in defiance of superstition, just thirteen of them have signed the charter. They are Cephas L. Davis, Edward D. Plummer, W. L. Jackson, Charles Thomas, Charles Cook, Edward Warner, Edward T. Green, G. W. Davis, Jr., Frederick Sorrell, Joseph Bibbins, Charles Warfield, Philip Roberts and John White. Davis, who is the president of the association, was at one time a member of the Senate of Virginia. He live at 1134 Carpenter street. Jackson is the vice-president. He is the chef of the Bullitt Building restaurant. Green is recording secretary and White is marshal, and the other officers are Henry W. Bass, corresponding secretary, and Charles B. Cheshire, treasurer. From Philadelphia, Pa. EDITOR FREEMAN: —Yon asked me to write a letter to be published in the hotel news, which I did not have time to do; but after a letter I read in last week's edition by A. E. Dudely, headwaiter, on causes of "Colored waiters losing hotels," and white men taking their places, I being a member of the Head and Second Waiters' Association, I am forced to write a letter to express my views, as I don't believe my brother has given the matter along that line any more thought than I have. I shall state a few causes more. It is important that we should be awakened to, for instance, incompetent headwaiters placed in charge of a colored crew of men you call farmers. Now let me say, to remedy this evil, don't catch at the shadow, but get the real thing—the managers. The second cause, if the headwaiters are not competent to lecture and to teach the green farmers how to serve a guest, whose fault is it? Third, white waiters are united and their headwaiters demand good wages to keep pace with the times. Fourth, the reason colored men lose nearly all first class hotels is because of no schools to teach them how to serve as the white waiters have, both in New York and abroad, and America's best people are aiding the training schools for white servants. Fifth, colored waiters, untrained, are too noisy and untidy. They wear their ear too long, wear untidy mustache, dirty looking faces and no uniform. Sixth, not reliable when left to do a part of duty; at work not obeying second waiters and captains. Seventh, very talkative to guests and too free at all time; familiarity breeds contempt. Oftentimes colored headwaiters are guilty of this act and many others and serve to keep the colored waiters out of our best city hotels, and I will state to Mr. Dudley that if it becomes so that white waiters can be secured as cheap all over the country as colored waiters, the colored man would soon be displaced in all of the hotels. I can not agree with Mr. Dudley that the colored waiters are to-day in the best hotels. It may be true in his little town. Come East: Take New York thirty-five years ago and compare it with 1902; Philadelphia, Chicago and all large cities and ask the proprietors and managers what brings about changes and you will find many black marks against colored men, and especially headwaiters. Perhaps if we could deliver the right kind of a lecture it would show you that old aces are not, and never have been the cause of the colored waiters being replaced by white waiters. My experience as a side waiter was that when no headwaiter of color taught me as much about hotels as a German white man did running colored waiters. I was 19 years of age and since then I have served my time as a sideman in both private and public. To the fact that I have served under such men as M. N. Cowdery, one of the leading and wealthiest caterers, and J. S. Trower, both colored, and A. F. Stevens, I owe my position to-day. No class of colored trained waiters can be excelled by a white crew in our class. But we had training from our childhood, and what training that comes from some of the best old Southern blood is now at the top of our trade, even though it is not a very high one. But we never played crap or cards or sold liquors to our waiters. So God has taught us to lecture to colored men once a week to be men, give good service, cope with white men. 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ADVERTISING RATES: Five cents per line. 1 case of measure—solid agate, 14 lines to an ince. 276 lines in a column. Special position 25 per cent aditional. No advertement on standing professio al and busi- ness cards. Peace able d-count for long time and space. Reading notice 106 per line. Special rates on WR TE UPS. Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second cl. ss matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. ACURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1902. THE TRUTH OF IT. President Havemeyer stated, some short time since, and the matter was widely circulated in the public press, that from the proposed reduction of duty on Cuban sugars the consumer would not be benefitted in the least He was eminently correct in that utterance. By inference, if not from actual words, the public was supposed to gather that the poor Cuban planter would be the beneficiary. He was absolutely wrong in that proposition. History repeats itself, and the best and only proper way for people to judge of the future is by the past. Import duties are imposed for the purpose of holding up or increasing prices; they have never been known to act in a contrary way. The opposite proposition must then certainly hold good. An abolition of tariff tends to lower the price. Where then would be the benefit to the Cuban? Reason answers plainly, there would be none. Now, we have Mr. Havemeyer's word for it, that the consumer would not reap any advantage; but even if that were not enough we also have a few figures to prove it. We have seen a table prepared by a very prominent wholesale grocer of Boston, showing how granulated sugars have been sold on an average for a period of five years by the Trust at an outside price per hundred pounds of say $5 00; deduct the duty, $1 68; we find the sugar nets $3.32 Some few years back, when there was no duty on sugar, the Trust prices averaged per hundred pounds $4 29, and deducting there from the present price, $3 32, we see that the Trust pocketed the very pretty little margin of 97 cents per hundred pounds, or about $3 00 per barrel on their output, a difference not justified by any mere excess in the market price of raw sugars. Did that profit, or any reasonable share of it, go to the planter? Not much. Did the colored laborer, sweating in the cane fields in summer and chilled to the marrow during the harvest, get any of it? Not even a glimpse. It all went into the capacious maw of the monster, Trust, enriched its stock-holders, giving enormous dividends on real and on watered stock, and enabling it to-day to stand forth with all the power of its wealth to practically dictate. The consumer will not be benefitted, a particle. The Cuban planter will not have a share in the enormous profits this proposed reduction would give; our own colored laborers will not have their wages increased by a fraction. But the Trust will gain. It will reap and continue to reap, until the cane industry of the country becomes but a mere recollection; until the colored people will have been driven from their old homes to seek a living, God only knows how and where; until the beet sugar interests will dwindle into nothingness, leaving State after State, now blossoming with a new-found source of revenue, to go to waste, and all to enrich the Trust "He who runs may read." Let our government pass this law, and the result will be no practical help to the island south of us, but absolute distress and ruin to a large part of our own country, and the enrichment of a corporation already fattened to almost bursting. We earnestly pray our legislators to think well before they take such a step. GOVERMEN TAL RECOGNITION OF DISFRANCHISEMENT. Our esteemed contemporary. The Freeman, of Indianapolis, makes references to our editorial of some weeks ago on the reduction of Southern repre-entation and objects to the view advanced by the Southwestern. We confess our inability to grape the Freeman's meaning as set forth in two or more of its choicest sentences, but we dare say they are not specially essential or they would have been made clearer. We wish, however, to call attention to the following in Prof. Lewis' editorial Says he: "But the question now is whether the Negroes would suffer more by the reduction, which means governmental recognition of the practice, or to endure the efforts of the States to minimize the political importance of Negroes?' acute by making the thing more manifest. We cannot see that reduction of stumps. That auditorship is a hard row of to the Tuskegee students assure the consideration they truly mer The southwestern thinks honestly that they will suffer a great deal more should the general government ignore the brazen violation of the Constitution now being carried on. To pursue this course is not only to encourage violations, which seeming encouragement is now the blight of the land, but it virtually places the Negro's citizenship at the mercy of that class of politicians who scruple at nothing that they dare do when an office is at stake. They need to be taught that if they violate law they must suffer the penalty. The more fully they are left to do as they please about the matter the more entirely will the Negro be relegated to the slaves position and, hence, told to look on "while we, your masters enact laws to govern you." We see nothing whatever to be gained by such a condition of affairs.—Southwestern Christian Advocate. The Southwestern seems to be mistaken as to the position of The Freeman. It is not that the sinning States should go unwhip of justice, but that the penalty of reduction is not a sufficient penalty for the offense. There is another course, the proper one as we see it to be, more effectual as we know it to be, but which is not very likely to be pursued owing to its likelihood of increasing racial friction, rekindling sectional fires and heightening political animosities—yet it is the course. The constitution, while providing a penalty for disfranchisements thus admitting the right, yet it at the same time sternly forbids the enactment of any laws that discriminate on the score of race, color or previous condition of servitude. The fourteenth amendment to the constitution is explicit, and no one knows it better than the offending States. It is true that no penalty in so many words attaches to the violation of the fourteenth amendment. The same is true, however, of most of the rules of government—the constitution. But behind these rules stand the judicial force and the executive force of this government. The same power that causes a single enactment to be operative or the prohibition of the same, can carry out the spirit of that amendment—that is the other remedy. It goes to the root of the matter and is not palliative. The Supreme Court of the United States is the place where it should be determined whether the States have exceeded their bounds in enacting disfranchising measures. If the ingeniously worded devices succeed in masquerading the real intent of these latter day constitutions so far as the letter is concerned, then the intent ought to be at tacked. Small chance for a mistake in ascertaining the motive. The motive has been advertised notwithstanding the gloss and glamour of the letter serves to produce non-discriminating appearing acts Circumstantial evidence, while oftimes in error, yet it prevails in the courts—it ought to prevail here—there lies the remedy. "An objection urged by the friends of the Negro is that to enforce the constitution will give governmental recognition to the practice, and this is evidently the objection advanced by The Freeman. As we understand them they mean it is equivalent to the government's saying "All right, disfranchise them if you will, only give up that part of your representation which you thus forfeit." And thus they say the government would seem to endorse their action." The presentation could not be batter. "It may be dullness on our part but somehow we cannot see it in this light. For in the same sense the law says to the murderer and to the thief as well. "Thon shalt not kill," "Thon shalt not steal." nevertheless it inflicts the legitimate penalty upon the guilty. Does such recognition amount to endorsement in any sense? To us the very contrary seems true." Does such recognition amount to endorsement in any sense? It certainly does in every sense. For it simply means that "stealing" or "murdering" is interminable juxt to long as the penalty can be paid. It says steal, murder, or what not, just so you pay the price, winking at the transitions, so to speak, and by and by by the political tone of the whole country will scale down as it concerns this disfranchising business, and many more of the States will be "stealing" and "murdering" and paying the price The principle should not have governme tal sanction, although the thing prevails. For in time the constitution will prevail. In time these enactments will be but dead laws that serve only to cumber the statute books of the disfranchising States innocuous desuetude. But if the government, the creator of the constitution, recognizes the practice it becomes at once a principle for Indiana, for Ohio, for New York as well as for Alabama. We maintain that the general government has no right to take cognizance of the evil and thus make general what is now a local disorder. Disfranchisements, we do not think, are altogether bad, since they stimulate the citizen to a better citizenship. They, perhaps, will build, better than they know. The principle, however, should not be recognized albeit they beget better citizenship, because that is not the motive. The motive is racial persecution. It is no punishment to reduce representation. It is simply a law that ought to be obeyed. But it is punishment be yond measure to be denied the very quintessence of citizenship. If the race must suffer by the way of disfranchisements the suffering will be none the less acute by making the thing more manifest. We cannot see that reduction of representation will militate in the Negroes' favor. It is a very poor exchange indeed. On the one hand a man or so gone who suffers the loss of a job or $5,000 per year. Not many are concerned about that. On the other hand, over every Negroes' head the suspended sword of Damocles—his highest political prerogative in eternal jeopardy. Attack the validity of the thing through the courts, but do not seek governmental palliation—a self imposed joke that can never be shock off. The day the government recognizes the evil that day the Negroes' political sun will have set. THE ALLIANCE "WON'T." It has been learned that the Baptist Alliance of this city will not make an effort to control the nominations for the Republicans in the forthcoming primary election. The preachers from Minister Morton down deny that there is any such scheme abrewing. The community certainly welcomes that information, the thinking portion of the colored people especially. Nothing but harm could result from a combination of the kind. Politics for the politicians when it comes to manipulation, etc The brethren of the cloth will have quite enough to do if they care for the spiritual and moral needs of their flocks. Pandering to mammon, returning to the flesh pots and such like, should be their themes for restraining man rather than by encouraging those things by precept and example. In short, a preacher has but very little business in politics. The Alliance, however, contemplates supporting an individual or so unless the minds of some of the leading lights change. The wisdom of going that far is doubted. Let the colored pulpid do what the white pulpit does. It has no occasion to stullify itself by stooping to things that fairly puts any kind of man to shame. The Baptist preachers will do the proper thing if they withdraw from all political combinations. Individual preference is all right. Religion and politics are opposing ingredients any how. Information comes that at Madrid, Mo, last Sunday night, masked men overpowered the jailer and took a Negro, Louis Wright, a short distance from town and hanged him. Richards & Pringle's Negro Minstrels gave an entertainment there Saturday night, when an altercation arose between one of the musicians and some of the white town boys. Several of the boys undertook to take the musicians out, when the Negroes on the stage began to shoot. Several whites in the audience were hit, but no one was seriously hurt. The Negroes ran out the back way to their private car, which was soon surrounded by armed men, but no violence was done owing to the arrival of the town marshal. All the Negroes were put in jail, and as the result of an examination the name of the one who did the shooting was discovered. He was lynched and the others were released. Several of the prisoners were badly beaten Saturday night. Comment here would be useless. It is the same old story, and a hard one at that. President Charles W. Eliot, of Harvard University, will visit the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama on the first and second days of April. The Tuskegee students are arranging to give President Eliot a hearty welcome. POLITICAL JOTTINGS The caucus held by the Republican Congressmen at Washington has adopted the substitute to Mr. Crumpacker's resolution, which substitute is in intent that a committee be appointed to investigate the late election laws of several of the Southern States, having in view the determining of the legitimacy of the late enactments. No one will be sanguine as to favorable results from the colored man's point of view, but it is a step in the right direction. It is not too much to say that the step taken will act as a deterrent in these matters. It may be too much expect that these late constitutions will be put under ban, yet that is the next step. Nothing is settled until it is settled right. The Freeman has no disposition nor right to call the Recorder to account for its attack on Clint Hare, candidate for county clerk, in its last week's issue. No one desires to muzzle the press; free speech is a principle of our government, etc. But Will Davis' candidacy has not been helped by quite so much free speech as was noted in the Recorder. What the Recorder sets forth may be some truth, but told in a hard way. Mr. Hare went out to win no matter who opposed him, white men or black men; they were all Republicans. If we oppose every man that uses the word "darkey," "Negro" or even "nigger," admitting that he used the expression, there would be no one left to tell the tale. In the words of our distinguished Louisville friend, Dr. Frank, "tote squar." That Akin has laid by his crop That auditorship is a hard row of stumps. That Clint Hare is doing some very fine harrowing. That Fred Shepard for auditor is looming up. That the Anacostia Club has been called into existence. That one of the colored candidates for the legislature has gone 'way back and sat down. That Ed Seguin is making a very stiff fight. That the present bench of judges are a set of fue men. That the attack on Clint Hare has made him votes That Charles W. Brown is master of the legislature situation as it concerns the colored folks That Cy Clark is endeavoring to make good with the colored voters. That Fred Shepard is the man to keep your eye on. That Ed Robinson is good for the office of county treasurer. That the Iron League will cut a figure in the coming campaign. Ben Wilson says so. He is president. That Wesley Bridges, president of the Anacosti Club, will put the club in its former position. That Clawson, for prosecutor, has withdrawn in favor of John Spahr. Ruckelhaus says he can clean up the whole business That Edwin Pugh has a method in his campaign. He says he is simply sawing wood. The 14th prox will tell whether he has any cut. That Joseph R Miller, for Justice of the Peace, will be another good man to vote for. He was formerly a contractor. He stood by his colored laborers. That the bottom has dropped out of the alleged Baptist alliance "candidates trust." That if the colored voters will act but half way right the nomination of Mr. Blair is secure, also that of Mr. Brown's. That you can support your preference without blackguarding his opponent. That Mr. Chas W. Miller will be the next attorney general for the State of Indiana. Dear Sir and Comrades—Mr. Ed. Robinson, candidate for County Treasurer, solicits your support at the forthcoming primary, to be held the 14th of March. Mr Robinson is a resident of this city by choice and not by virtue of a political appointment. He comes of good old Republican stock. a son of a veteran and one whose sympathies have always been with the uplifting of the colored race. He does not deal in glittering generalities in making this appeal to you for having been identified with the material growth and development of our city. He leaves you to judge of his capabilities and his ability to make a first class candidate for the position to which he aspires. We ask our colored comrades, those who fought to save the nation to fight a new warfare and assist Mr. Robinson in reaching the goal of his ambition. The undersigned ex-soldiers take pleasure in commending Mr Robinson to your support: Henry Kline, Martin Russel, James Thomas, John Williams, William Taylor, Geo Anderson, Lewis Taylor, Henry Miller, Win Duncan. BOOKS AND PERIODICALS H. T. Johnson, Ph. D., D. D., who ranks among the distinguished Negro scholars of to-day, is the author of a volume—"Johnson's Gems"—wherein the author has given his best thought to timely topics and to those especially interesting to the race. It is introduced by that other ripe and well-known scholar, W. S. Scarborough, after a short preface by still another of scarcely less distinction. John M. Henderson, D. D. M. D. Under the titles of "Application," "Ambition," "Beauty," "Books," "Decision," "Love," "Negro Emigration," "Prayers," "Preachers and Politics," "Pulpit and Press," "Sympathy," and many others. Dr. Johnson has written some beautiful and instructive essays "Johnson's Gems" are gems. Published by International Printing Company, Philadelphia, Pa. 'Shadow and Light' is the title of an intensely interesting volume by Hon. M W Gibbs, late Consul to Madagascar. Perhaps no colored man living has had the varied experience of the author, who was not only contemporaneous with Douglass, but a friend and an associate, although a much younger man at the time. Mr. Gibbs has a story to tell well worth hearing. He tells it in an enchanting style. The information given is rich and varied. His Madagascar experience, as told by himself, is a distinct feature of the work and well worth the author's publication. It will take rank with the best autobiographies owing to the author's contact with the world, its great men and his long active political life. The introduction was written by Prof. Booker T. Washington, for whom he has great regard. It is illustrated by many likenesses of prominent men of either race. From the pen of H. T. Johnson, Ph. D., D, D, D., of Philadelphia, comes the inspiring little volume "Tuskegee Talks, Ministerial Traing and Qualifications " The fact that these addresses were made to the Tuskegee students assures them the consideration they truly merit. In speaking of the work Bishop Lee says: "A score of points of State conduct, style of utterance and mode of pastoring never treated by those who write not for freedmen, but for the freemen, must be treated and observed in respect to our ministry. The present work includes these points, and treats them as they have not been treated by others, and as we require. The author is one of the leaders of the great A. M E church. "Education and Home Life" is a well written pamphlet by Rev J. T S. White, D D., of Oklahoma City, Okla. It embraces a series of sermons suggested by his educational sermon delivered before the Annual Conference of the A. M E church held at Langston, Okla., in 1901. He has been persuaded to publish them. The public will find him a sort of Sam Jones. He is remarkably original and apt in his sayings. The pamphlet is well worth a perusal. "The Southern Workman" is replete with good sensible reading as usual. Hampton Institute is to be congratulated on getting out such a publication. It is well edited, and shows that no effort is spared to make it worthy of the great institution. It is published by Hampton Normal and Agricultural school for Negroes and Indians, Hampton, Va We are under obligations to Purdue University for the fourteenth annual report of the Indiana Agricultural Experiment station A PROMINENT HOTEL MAN. The subject of this sketch, Mr. James H. Patterson, was born July 25, 1874, on a farm in Van Wert county, Onio His parents moved to Dayton, Ohio when he was five years old, and at the age of six he was placed in the Dayton public school. At the age of sixteen he left home to hustle for himself. After knocking around the country a short while he finely landed at Indianapolis, and at the old Bates House, it can be said, Mr. Patterson learned his profession as waiter. From the Bates he went to the Cadillac in Detroit. Mich, where he put on the finishing touch as a first class waiter. Being neat and tidy and strict to business he went in 1895, with Mr. John Bird as second waiter of the J. E. H. Plazo hotel, Piqua, Ohio, and on the retirement of Mr. Bird he took charge as headwaiter From the Plaza he went to Lima, Ohio, and took charge of the King's cafe. Mr. Patterson attended the Lima Business College and went into business for himself. Not being successful he sold out his business, and the last of August he went to Columbus, Ohio, and located at the Neil House, where he still holds the honored position of second waiter. Mr Patterson is a member of the Waiters' Progressive A-sociation of Columbus, Ohio. He is an ardent worker in social affairs and attentive to business. We predict a bright future for Mr. Patterson as a coming young headwaiter. STAGE Notes from the Famous Georgia Minstrels: "The many friends and well wishers of the Richards and Pringles Famous Georgia minstrels will be glad to hear that the company is still in Missouri and playing to the capacity of the houses and in a number of them having to put out the S. R. O. sign. The diamond syndicate still lives and is the fad with the company, but it is expected that Mr. Lloyd Cooper a man of a very few words and standing neutral with all the clubs on syndicates is going to make them all talk softer in the near future about diamonds as he is daily expecting a $225,00 diamond ring from the East. (Dont score him) It is also being rnmored in show circles that J. McNeil is soon to join a pretty Mexican Belle whom they met in the Mustache ball given at Las Vegas, New Mexico Xmas. It is expected they will be married at the close of the season which is not far distant. His many friends will him much distant. His many friends with the management regret that Thomas F. Edwards closed on Feb. 8. A requires physical and mental ability of a high degree to withstand its hard labors. The high tension to which the nervous system is constantly subjected, has a depressing effect, and soon headache, backache, neuralgia, rheumatism, sciatica, etc., develop in severe form. Such was the case of Mail Carrier S. F. Sweinham of Huntsville, Ala., he says: "An attack of pneumonia left me with muscular rheumatism, headache, and pains that seemed to be all over me. I was scarcely able to move about a month when I decided to give Dr. Pain Pills and Nerve Plasters a trial. In three days I was again on my route and in two weeks I was free from pain and gaining in flesh and strength." Sold by all Druggists. Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhard, Ind. at Hoxie Ark., on account of his wife's illness. He will be missed very much as he was our stage manager, captain of our famous base ball nine, treasurer of the Williamette club and our favorite leader in all lines of sport. The Alabama quartette is still the big hit of the show and are closing the show with a screamer called "Fun on the Old Plantation." and "Trouble in the Chicken Coop. The Houseley Bros. wish to be remembered to their friends in and out of the profession. The entire company would like to know if Chas. A Hughes is still in America. --- AT THE GRAND. There is a good bill at the Grand, Indianapolis, this week. In fact every act with the exception of the opening number is a headliner and is as deserving of as large type as Fanny Rice. The Standard Quartette, a party of colored men said to be the second best quartette in the country is receiving hearty applause but the songs its members sing, are by no means new. They have been sung and dropped by every colored quartette of any note in the country. However, they please the white folks immensely and anything that the colored man does in the singing line that pleases the white folk's stamps him a success whether there is merit in it or not. The Standard Quartette would do much better with fresher songs. Its members have the voices. In this connection, perhaps it would not be amiss to speak of Miss Margaret Scott. upon the cultivation of whose voice. Helen Gould is said to have spent much money. Miss Scott is as good as any that have been heard at the Grand this season and a great deal better than the majority. She was heartily received, responding to three and four encores. Matt. Hegon, of Louisville, better known as "Uncle Bill," considerably talented as a waiter, is figuring in a new role nowadays—that of songwriter. One of his latest compositions is "Greesa My Head With Hodshead's Lord, and Throw Me Over in de White Folks Yard." Others are "Uncle Ephraim God de Coon" and "Jar Down, Every body." Uncle Bill is a traveling man; he does more traveling than any two men in Louisville—from Fountain Ferry back to Louisville. COLDEN LEAF CLUB COLDEN LEAF CLUB (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE) roway carries a full stock of groceries and confectionaries. Henry Kelly, a first class cook, desires a position as such. B. H. Glinn has returned to the city after a prolonged absence. Sam Clarke, of Paducah, Kv, has purchased a beautiful homestead in Futrell. The Shiloh Missionary Baptist church, under the pastorate of Rev. Hayes, has purchased a lot upon which to erect an edifice. NEEDS ASSISTANCE. Dear kind readeers of The Freeman, for nine long years I have, and am yet, bothered with that awful disease, catarrh: I am not able to work and make money. I am also bothered day and night with a coaring in my head that has caused me to be hard of hearing. I now wish you all to give me what you can, large or small I will be thankful. You can send postoffice money order, or express order. All I say is the truth. P. O. Hatchitoches, State of Louisiana. News Notes. Granite City, Ill., Special—Joe Kind says his bird has flown and the sky looks cool and gray beneath the setting sun. Miss Etta Langford, of Oakland City, Ind., is the guest of her sister Mrs. Emma Smith, of West Granite. Elder Forris Price preached an able sermon at the Baptist church Sunday night, "Why Halt ye between Two Opinions." Elder Price is a young minister and bids fair to be a giant in the work for Christ. We welcome him back. STAGE. EDITED BY "Woodbine" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE --- A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and a business of business, or address of business, given, in order to prevent mistakes. Now Professionals and others should bear in mind that each letter or address is between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, whose they are not forwarded. 1 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 A. Elder, Miss Willa Fernando, Mrs Jas F Germay, Miss Irene Harris, Mrs Harris, Mrs Ada Jolly, Miss I. C. Kinney, Miss Bessie I Leggins, Mrs Bell Leggins, Mrs I. K. Radden, Mrs. Gertie Smith Miss Hattie Tyner, Miss Jessie Wight, Miss Daisy Wado, Miss Eva GENTLEMEN 8 LIST Avery, Dan Alabama Quartette Banks, Billy Bailey, Kyle Ben, Fon F Bostwick, W G Brewer, Pearl Brown, Richard Burgh, John Bryant, Frank Carter, Kid Cotton, Anderson Cotton, A. A. Cilligan, T J Fair, William Fernando, Ias. T. Fernando, Ias. T. Foster and Henderson Francis, Charles Franklin, George Franklin, A. A. Furber, Eddie Gauss, Oscar J George, J. E. George, Jus. Harris, Geo C Harrison, Hugh 2 Harrison Bros. Hoskins, Marshall Houseley, G. W. Hughes, Ed Jones, C. P Keith, Thos Kelly, Keny Kitchi, N. * Langford, Kid. McQuity, M M McQuity, M M McKissick Stanford Payne, Major B. F. Perkins, U. Prince, Sculie Prince, A. W. Robinson, Erb. Sager, Chas. S. Sheldon, S. S. Shields the Great. Scotte, C. Jake Tichner, Geo. Foster, Thomas S. Van slack, Henry Vassar, M. B Watts, Lone Wright, J. L. Webster, M D. Walker, Frank Watts, Chas. T. Wilson, R. L. Wilson, R. L. West J. D. 1900 -ROUTE- BLACK PATTY TROUBADOURS, -Denver, Col. BROWN JOHNSON, -Denver, Col. Lincoln, 28-7; St. Joseph, 6; March 28-1 MHARA's MINTREELS—Tingley Iowa, Feb. 22. Hummerton, Jr. 24; Brazil 25; Moulton, 28. Milton 27; Farmington, 28; Donalsonville, March 1, Keckuk, 4. RUSCO & HOLLAND'S Mintrel-Bristol, Feb. 22; Johnson City, 24; Asheville, N. C., 25; Tenn. 28; Ceattano a, 27; Decatur, Ala., 28. RICHARDS & PRINGLE'S GEORGIA MINTREELS—Louisiana, Mo. Feb. 24; Hannibal, 25; Barry Ill, 26; Pittsfield, 27; Mt. Sterling, 28. THE DIXIE 'CONCERT CO—Lake Crystal, Minn. Feb. 22; Springfield, 24; Glencoe, 25; Hutchinson, 26; Homline, 27; Annandale 28; Buffalo M.arch. 1. THE 'TENNESSEEANS'—Brandon, Manitoba ib. Feb. 22; McGregor, 26; Winnipeg, 27; Pembina, North Dakota, 28. THE GREAT McKANLASS CO—Olda N. W. T. Canada, Feb. 24; Didsbury, 25; Calgary 26; McLeod, 27; Lethbridge, 28. W. I. SWAIN'S ORIGINAL NASHVILLE STUDENTS. Goz les Texas; Yoakim, 20; Goliad, 21; Victoria, 24 THE LEGEND OF THE WORLD AL HUGH SLEMOMS The above is an excellent likeness of Al. Hugh Slemons, a high class, refined singing and dancing comedian who simply transfers the Southern darkey from the cotton field to the stage. Managers who wish a new face and good stuff that is ahead of the times, address at once to. Al. BUGH SLEMONS 905 Paddleford st Knoxville, Tenn --- The Hottest Coon in Dixie, company is in Hamilton, O., to-day. Garland and Goff have opened on the Kohl & Castle circuit to follow. Regards to friends. J. W. Turner, formerly a subscriber of Slayton's Jubilee Singers was in the city for a few hours Saturday. LaShe, the slack wire artist:—"I joined L E Gideon's big minstrel for the balance of the season. I have some good offers for next season but will announce later. Tom Jefferson THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER joined Feb. 7, making the second season. The show delivers the goods and is getting the money. We receive nothing but praise from both press and public. Geo. Bryant, band master gets praise from every side." *** LeRoy Bland would like to hear from Helen Ogden and Billy Young. Send pictures immediately to 607 Grand-ave. Des Moines Ia. --- Edw. DeMoss, George Day, W. H. Culp and J. R. Glover, members of the famous Standard Quartette, filling an engagement at the Grand this week were pleasant Freeman callers. --- Dick Thomas, versatile comedian with Rusco & Holland's Minstrels No. 1 is still opening the first part in the same lively way. Dick is one of the Big 4 comedians and does his part well. --- Louis Wright, a member of Richards & Pringles minstrels was hanged by a crowd of masked men at New Madrid, Mo., Feb. 17. An Altercation arose between Wright and some of the town boys when several shots were fired but none seriously wounded. Robert Leach, the versatile musician who was forced to retire from the theatrical field on account of failing health is at present residing in Greenville Miss where he is identified with Graham's tonsorial parlors, Arlington Hotel; also director of the Knights of Pythias band. He sends regards to all professional friends and would be pleased to hear from them at any time. Address, Box 53 Greenville, Miss. Would like to hear from Pap Eason, Geo. Swain, Lloyd Cooper and the Sea Lion. --- Tom the Tattler.—Accept my special compliments on your article in The Freeman about "Our Colored Band." Bandmasters, who have not had the proper training, clip that article and study it. Take heed, let it be seed sown in good ground. If we had more Band Masters with the judgement you manifest, our colored bands would play like our white ones. The noise will be turned into music. May all musical directors be benefitted by your article is the best wish of—P. G. Lowery. --- The Dixie Concert Company has filled two successful leases and are now on the third. The first was with the Co-operative lecture bureau of Omaha Neb The company filled 36 nights for this bureau in lecture courses and never received a single criticism. The "Dixies" have finished an engagement of 36 nights. Manager C. D. Bently of the Co-operative Lyceum Bureau, has the following to say:—"The "Dixies" have finished an engagement of thirty six nights for me and I have not received one word of criticism. If they keep up the good standard that they have at present we will be able to put them in many places where we could not have done before. I am satisfied this is a highly moral religious and a refined company. I have known Mr. Buckner for some time and his sturdiness of character demands such a company. --- Notes from the Mahara Minstrels:— "Nothing succeeds like success and with the new year we have done nothing but fine business. We are just returning from the Black Hills where we have not visited for four years and judging from the reception we got and the business we did, the people were certainly show hungry. We have had various kinds of weather, good and bad, and also a good many changes in the company. Cissel, Mines and Little Bumpy closed at Deadwood S. D. and were immediately replaced by the Masons, Alex and Ruby, who do a neat sketch entitled, "Rural Mistakes." The Edwards family are still meeting with their full share of appreciation and Mr. Edwards voice will always win for him a favoritism with any audience Miss Rosa Payne is still dancing herself into the hearts of the public and the four soubrettes, Misses Payne, Edwards, Mason and Bramby vie with each other to exhibit the freshest and swellest wardrobe. Prof. Will Malone is at the helm of the band ship and is propelling it through the blue waters of success. There have been several changes. Scotte and DeLeo, Henry Harris and Coffin joining the company at St. Joe, Mo., while Rosa Payne was called home on account of sickness. Will Malone our leader for past five years left for hot Springs for his health. The show is making its usual hits and meeting with unusual success. COM at the lis, a fers tion sing Miss You Keen mezz In speaking of colored celebrities in comic opera, we are compelled to admit that we have very little if any material upon which to work, because it is the nature of colored folks that they cannot be comical without placing themselves on the farcical side of the ledger, and they can scarcely be serious without making it an unduly sacred incident. Of a clan naturally musical, the majority are a farce comedy set playing to a sacred concert class. We are, as a rule, either great laughter or partly tears. There is no betwixt or between. We either see life in its minstrelsy or look at it in a cantata in which little fairies put on wax wings and go to "heaven." Comic opera suggests both the humorous and the serious, whereas our stage-folk go to either extreme: there is no middle ground, therefore the comic opera side of life is never heard by us, inasmuch as we have no one to interpret or sing its lines into musical features. Naturally, if we cannot sing comic opera, we cannot sing grand opera, but we are consoled in the thought that we sing selections from the latter. Many years ago the Hyers sisters—Madah and Emma—startled the concert world by coming before it both with voices as clear and as tuneful as a new bell. If we remember aright, there was a third Hyers girl—Lucy—but as to whether she was the wife or the daughter of old Sam B. Hyers, we are unprepared to say. Any way, in the beginning of the '70's they started out from California with a company of musicians—violinists and pianists—that would have called forth praise from such masters as Ludwig Van Beethoven, Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang A. Mozart, Friedrich Handel, Franz Liszt and Felix Mendelssohn had they not died before that time. The Hyers sisters traveled throughout the British provinces and appeared before all the crowned heads of the Old World. At that time they were considered musical prodigies dividing the praises of a music-loving clientage only with Blind Tom. The Hyers girls had sung them themselves into the hearts of their countrymen and had completely captivated the Britons. They had triumphed on two continents, but as singers of purely concert numbers, not as the interpreters of the lines of grand opera or the less serious lines of comic opera. The fact is, we have not been "educated" up to the latter class of entertainment, let alone the former. To be sure, the whites are not thoroughly "educated" up to grand opera because we notice that a few weeks before the coming of a grand opera company an interpreter or a "lecturer" is sent out ahead to "explain" the lines of a certain opera. We remember having heard the Hyers sisters once many years ago in "Out of Bondage," a sort of farce comedy, in which Wallace King, tenor, shone as a bright, particular star. Their singing then was much better than that which we now get from our concert and farce comedy stars. In those good old days there was more genuine singing and less explanation as to whether Miss Low Neck would or would not sing a Hungarian rhapsody in the stacatto movement. No one cared what movement she sang her selections in so long as she really did so and didn't talk her auditors to sleep before she sang it. How we long to hear some one sing Stephen Collins Foster's songs—or poems—as the Hyers sisters used to sing them! How we long to hear someone chant "'Way Down Upon the Suwanee River," "Weep No More, My Lady," etc., in as sweet a tone as the mockingbird would chant his lay! The popularity of the Hyerses had in no sense begun to flicker when Mme. Selika stepped to the footlights and claimed a share of the attention of the musically-inclined public. It was said by the Selika enthusiasts that she had a fine, strong, natural voice of wonderful piableness and that it excelled in the stacatto movement, whatever that is. They hadn't quite got through marveling over Mme. Selika's vocal charms before Flora Batson bounced up on the scene with a dual voice—a Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde vocalism. That is, she sang in two distinct voices, singing baritone as clearly and as richly as she sang soprano. We know of but one woman who is successfully singing similarly, and she is Roberta Keene, who was at the Grand Opera House, Indianapo lis, a few weeks ago. Miss Keene differs from Miss Batson in her registration somewhat, however, in that she sings mezzo soprano and contralto. Miss Batson is by far the better singer. You will notice that in speaking of Miss Keene the critics say she has a "fine mezzo soprano." That defines nothing They do not care to give her credit for having a soprano voice, so they compromise the matter by calling it a "fine mezzo soprano." We would as lief have it said of us, if we were a singer, that we sang falsetto. Falsetto is not quite tenor, and not quite anything else, but is a sort of cross between tenor and the whites and snarls of a dog fight, and is possessed principally by the "leader" of some quartette. Therefore, when the critics say a man has a falsetto voice, it is a sly way they have of insinuating that he really can't sing. When Miss Batson, fresh from Providence, R. I, stepped upon the concert stage the people seemingly lost sight of the Hyers and Selika and styled her "Queen of Song." Miss Batson created so much favorable comment throughout the country that Mr. Fred. Bergen, a white man, seeing an opportunity to live without working, "fell in love" with her and married her. She finally gave him the g. b. and he, poor fellow, took matters so inconsolably to heart that he pinned away of a broken heart! Died of a broken heart probably because Miss Batson had cut him off from the pork chops which her vocal notes were paying for. Along about this time another wonder in the person of Mme. Sisteretta Jones also from Providence, R. I., sprang into the game and was heralded all over the civilized world as the "Black Patti." Since then we have had "Brown Pattis," "Bronz Pattis" and, in fact, all sorts of colored Pattis. The colored girls have actually formed themselves into a trust anointed the Patti man and driven the white Patti out of the business. Old timers remember Kate Castleton in her palmest days when she appeared in E. E. Rice's "The Surprise Party," and they also no doubt remember Fay Templeton in her palmest days in "Giraffe Girafo," a comic opera that was a winner in the early '80s. Well, in manner some have likened Mme. Jones to them and have gone so far as to say she is the exact counterpart of Fanny Rice! Mme. Jones does not in any way, shape or form like Castleton or Templeton, and we are quite sure her features are not to be likened to those of Fanny Rice. Sisteretta Jones is a better singer than either of the three women mentioned ever dared be, but her rough farce comedy could never be dignified by the mere mention of it as comic opera. Her entertainment is horse play, pure and simple, and the monotony of the dialogue is relieved only when the Madam comes on and sings two or three ballads, and sometimes a difficult composition from some one of the masters. Rachel Walker, of Cleveland, now in London, is quoted as a star of great magnitude, having a voice of superior cultivation, natural registration and excellent technique. We sneaked into a church in Chicago, some years ago, and heard Miss Walker sing, and we are frank to admit that her singing has nothing to do whatsoever with anything particularly brilliant. Unless she has got rid of it abroad, Miss Walker has a nasal twang in her singing that is quite aggravating. It is a sort of grating discrepancy that plays upon one's nerves and makes one lose all interest in what might otherwise be good singing. In recent years we have had Neale Gertruze Hawkins, Eva La Rhue, Edna Alexander and a few others, but our singers' voices do not seem to hold out. Like our men folks, our women do not take as good care of their voices as white prima donnas do. As soon as a performance is over, a white prima donna mulles up her throat with the same care that she would nurse a new-born babe, and goes direct to her hotel. But the average Negro prima donna is so vain; she wants to be seen off the stage; she wants people to see the 'leading lady' who piloted the vocal forces to success. As a result, she leaves the theatre and goes to some ball or reception where she remains till daylight drinking beer and having a "good time" generally. In a couple of years her voice is dissolved and wheezy and she is placed on a back seat with the girls who sing in sacred concert for church benefits and those who write it "At Liberty." It is either that or she must console herself with being a halleljah shouter in some second-rate jabille tronque, after having once been the "leading lady" with an operatic comedy with her name in display type that reached across the billboards. The foregoing is applicable to our bass singers of the male persuasion—those whose gracefulness on the stage make you imagine a rhinoceros trying to retain his equilibrium on a crate of eggs. And the tenor singers! How many are there whose voices hold out longer than five years? With the exception of Sidney Woodward and Lloyd G Gibbs, how many real tenors are there in the Negro race that are not ruining their voices through unreasonable hours dissipation and excessive indulgence of cigarettes? I. McCORKER. R. R. CHURCH'S AUDITORIUM VAUDEVILLE SHOW Every Night. Now booking shows for this a next season. R. R. CHURCH, PROPRIETOR AND MANAGER. R. S. DONALDFON, Proprietor. TOM LOGAN, General Manager THE MASCOTTE THEATRE 702 Polk Street, TAMPA, FLA. NOT ONLY THE MOST POPULAR, BUT THE BE-T THEATRE IN TAMPA. We pay the best salaries. We present the best shows. New features being constantly booked. Good people with good acts will do well by send ing in their earliest open time. Prize Fighters and Peace Numbers save stamps. Address al communications to TOM LOGAN, General Manager, 702 Polk Street. 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 first mother at all times, both male and female. Parties writing must state full particulars and send tickets to right parties. Performers doubling in brass given the preferent Address all communications to PAT CHAPPELL Gen Manager WANTED For the Great William Sells & M. J. Down's Consolidated Shows Musicians, Comedians, Singers and Dancers, Sister Teams, Male Teams, Cake Walkers and Buck and Wing Dancers, Musical Act. Address 4401 St. Ferdinand Avenue, ST. LOUIS, MO. COLORED PERFORMERS WANTED--Male and Female Singers, Dancers and Musicians every description. Will send tickets to any part of U.S. State terms and full particulars. Will send tickets to the Chappelle Bros Circuit, which includes Tampa, Fl. Jacksonville, Fla., and Savannah, Ga., accompanied by furnish attractions to most all the street Railway Parks in the South next Summer. Can give from three to two months work to professionals only. PAT CHAPPELLE, Manager, Buckingham Theatre, Fl. Al. Holman, of Lincoln J. Carter's "Down Mobile Co., writes: While playing Joplin Mo. Chas. J. Ross and I were banquetted by the Orient Lodge No. 11, K. of P. They both are of that fraternity but of a Chicago Lodge. During the evening several vocal and musical numbers were rendered by the Mobile quartette, Al. E. Holman, Chas. J. Ross, Perry Black and Chas. T. Small. Mrs. Holman, by request, sang Good Morning Carrie. Mr. and Mrs. T. Small rendered several duetts. The following Sir Knights were most prominent among us. The Rev. Curtis, U. T. Green, J. A. Pinkard, Robt. Partell, J. M. Clark and W. Shackerford. The affair which the Joplin Globe said was Joplin Globe grid was the first of its kind ever given in Joplin was held in the banquet hall of the Century Cafe. The Freeman is always to be had. F. R. & J. F. Wilson, prodrieters. The Whitman Sisters Novelty Co will open their mid winter tour at the Augusta Grand Opera house, Angustia Ga., Feb. 24. From there they go to the Savannah Theatre, Burbridge's new opera house Jacksonville Fl., and all of the leading Southern houses. They feel highly honored, being the first colored ladies in the profession to play the Greenwall circuit, under the management of their mother. This being the third season they feel that success is assured. Since the death of their father Dr. Albrury Alderson Whitman, they have been very quiet up until the present time. Fortunately their father carried two life insurance policies one in the Mutual Reserve Fund of New York and the other in the Fidelity Mutual of Philadelphia, Pa. This together with real estate he left his family a neat little estate of $60 000. His last request was that his daughters continue in the profession and sing praises unto the Lord as he firmly believed that it was God given talent that enabled them to master the Southern world and secure the same curties as young white ladies in the profession. They carry a company of twelwe but do the work of twice that number. Next season they will travel in their own palace car presented to them by their mother. They would like to hear from all good performers desirous of a sure salary and prominence in the profession. The Birmingham News in a recent article states as follows:—"These three bright, pretty, Mulatto girls are the daughters of the pastor of the A. M. E church of Atlanta Ga. They have wonderful voices, that of Essie being the lowest contralto on record. The sisters play banjos and sing cono songs with a smack of the original flavor. Their costuming is elegant; their manners graceful and their appearance striking in a degree as they are unusually handsome." Our permanent address is 25 Hilliard st. Atlanta, Ga. J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City:—The Mallory Cros and Brooks were on the bill Sunday night at the New York Theatre. S. H. Dudley's big company are playing to good business at Fitchburg, Mass., this week. Chas. Williams of the Globe Comedy Four is making a big hit with "Ma Carolina, Carolina."—The Golden Gate Quartette were in town last Saturday evening They were at Kernan's Monumental Theatre, Baltimore Md., this week.—Larkins and Patterson were at the Dewey Theatre, Sunday night—Avery and Hart are a big hit at Hyde & Behmans, Brooklyn. They are booked to appear at the Howard, Boston next week.—Misses Annetta Fagan, --- --- M. J. Dow's Consolidated Shows Dancers, Sister Teams, Male Teams, Cakes, Musical Act. Address James Wolsfscales. JUIS, MO. ED--Male and Female Singers, Dancers and Musi- tion to any part of U.S. State terms and full partici- ple tice treat. Court, which includes Tampa, Fla. have contracted to furnish attirements. 6 mo- est Summer. Can give from three to dye months ELLE, Manager, Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla. AT LIBERTY Charles and Layinia. After Feb. 16. —Contortistia, singers, dancers 702 Folk Street (Masscot Theatre) Tampa, Fla. ...AT LIBERTY... THE PRAMPINS The greatest of all colored lady correct solistis in repertor Lizza Polka, Honey Suthee, membrane of "Luberti." Three S ar Polka, Commodore, Polka, Cuba Polka and Catchy patients unable to swallow this pill, "write to Dr. Harry Prampin, bob 201 Bisbee, Arizona." Lulu Gaunt, Nellie Daney, Anna Gordon, Fannie Hutchinson, Etta Minor, Mattie Phillips and Marie Bolden have joined the French Maid Burlesquers, under the management of J. M. Moore, Brandow and Arlington returned to the city Sunday after a successful week's engagement at Springfield, Mass., with S. H Dudley's company. They are at the London Theatre, Bowery, this week. The Baileys, in their Prismatiscope dance, were at the Dewey Theatre last week. Mrs. Sidonia DeMount, wife of "Jeff" Demount singing comedian, after an illness of several months died Saturday, Feb 15, in this city and was buried on the 17th inst. The DeMounts had only recently returned from an extensive tour of Europe and it was while they were thus engaged that Mrs. DeMount contracted a severe cold that resulted in her death - Murphy and Slater left Sunday for Boston where they are booked to appear this week at the Howard - Tom Brown is at Proctor's Fifth Avenue Theatre, this week. Smith and Bowman, singing comedians authors of "Good Morning Carrie," "Annie Let Me Hear From You," and "I've Got the Blues," are at the London Theatre, Bowery this week with the French Maid Burlesquers. They are also booked to appear at the New York Theatre, Sunday night, February 28. Boomski" was in town Sunday. Mine Boomski" was in town Sunday. Mine Robinson so酬坐 appeared on the big Elk benefit program, in Jersey City, last week. - William (Pickaninny) Hill, winner for the past four seasons of the first prize in the cake walking contests at Madison Square Garden states that he has retired from the floor for the future and intends to present all of his medals to the coming champion Robert (Buddie) Gilmore and his partner, Miss Mattie Brown. Mr. Hill is the possessor of medals entitling him to four first and two second prizes. He is now a member of the French Maid Burlesquers - Al. Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin company were in Brooklyn last week. "In Old Kentucky," is booked for the Grand Opera House next week. - Pope and Cousins, instrumentalists, were at the New York Theatre, Sunday night. J. M. Moore's New Orleans Minstrels are in conjunction this week with the French Maid Burlesquers and they are playing to big business at the London Theatre, Bowery this week. The company includes the following people: Globe Comedy Four, J. M. Moore, J. Frank DeLyons, James B. Robinson, Wm. (Pickaninny) Hill, Wm. Murray Russell Brandow, Misses Blanche. Alington Etta Minor, Nellie Boche. Mattie Phillips and Anna Gordon. Be up-to-date and read The freeman, the king of all Negro journals. Too Much for Him.-Civil Service id., Examiner (very sternly, to Erastus Jason Smith, colored, who aspires to the office day of mail carrier)--"How far is it from at the earth to the moon?" Erastus (in are terror)—'Golly, boss! ef yo's gwine to son put me on dat route 1 don't want de an, job"--Judge. SPORT Edited By BREAKAWAY. "Kid" Langford, of Chicago, is in Indianapolis trying to arrange a match. "Wild" Bill Hanrahan is but 21 years old. Philip Hurt of Terre Haute, Ind., who styles himself Young George Dixon would like to arrange a match at 126 or 130 pounds Address R. H Joyner 1463 S 13½ street, Terre Haute, Ind. Billie Jones the popular baritone anger, having worked nine successive weeks at Church's Auditorium is behind the bar at Ashford's Exchange Memphis Tenn. 6 L. Smith the clever little boxer who has been making Indianapolis his home of late has opened a boxing school at 14 Indiana avenue. He has several important engagements in view and his easy victory over "Kentucky Cyclone" has made him a host of friends. on that it. I'll never that again. It was but, of course, until it was too long "If I don't run will be able to the remainder of "Yes, I'll quit the ring if Sullivan beats me," said McGovern. "It's home to wife and the little one for me if that little Irishman comes out of the contest with a victory to his credit. It is simply a case of have to with me now. I must beat Sullivan or quit the game, and that is all there is to it. Oh, I guess I'll beat him, all right, but I am not underestimating him. I have never fought him, but I have seen him fight, and I know something of his style. Should he beat me I will not ask Young Corbett for another chance, but if I win I want another chance at Corbett. He whipped me fair and square and I have no kick coming, but I am not satisfied that he is the better man, and I want to be convinced on that point. There is but one way for him to do that is for him to fight me again. I am not going to rush him. Just let him enjoy his laurels a while, but he must meet me if I win from Sullivan. I will wager that it won't be any two-round go the next time, and I don't believe that the referee will be counting me out at the finish "Our last fight was not a championship fight at all. I fought Dixon 122 pounds, the feather-weight limit, and Corbett must come to that weight before GOOD LUCK **EGYPTIAN MAGNETIC LUCKY BELT** Brings health, wealth, and happiness, and luck and success in love, courtship, and speed marriage. 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You never heard of him laying off when he was champion. He was at it all the time. I fought 14 times in 1900 and 16 times during 1901. Why, I was with the show most of the time last year. I would lay off a week or so and then fight some fellow who had been training for weeks. I did that once too often when I met Corbett, but they'll not get me that way again. "I will be in good shape hereafter when I step into the ring. You can be 1920 on that. I'll never take a chance like that again. It was a mistake to do it, but, of course, I did not realize that until it was too late. "If I don't run across any hard luck I will be able to take care of myself for the remainder of my life, even if I should quit the ring after my fight with Sullivan. I have made some money and have kept some of it for a rainy day. I have 15 pretty fair race horses, too, and some other interests. "There are three of us boys, and I am anxious to see Hughey and Philip succeed. 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What colored soldier did the colored man outwitted the Spanish Minister in the United States said the colored soldier world in the Spanish-American war? NEW FACE. A MILLION half 'one and fine enviruings of soldiers, office a fine mature of Aguinaldo. his headquarters, the Fliphos and their civilization. Handsome in co mand of all the American army, who Santiago was "without a parallel in the history. 432 PAGES, INCLUDING 54 LILI AGENTS Send for Agent's Terms E. A. JOHNSON TWO BOOKS IN ONE History of the Negro Race and History of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War. coined. Price only $1.25. Library complete without Large commission to age. Send for Terms. Price of either book ABOVE, $1.00. CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY OF NEGRO RACE. Introduction: Beginning of slavery in the colonies.—The New York colonies; Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut; New York.—The War of 1812. Cardinal George—Habits and customs of Southern colonies. Negro soldiers in Revolutionary times. Negro Heroes of the Revolution. The War of 1812. Efforts for Freedom. Liberty over slavery and other struggles for freedom.—Laboratory aviation Examples of Underground Railroad and Work. Slave population. The War of 1812. Employment of Negro soldiers. Fort Pilow. Around Petersburg. T. Crate. Indents of the war. The end of the war. Reconstruction. 1865–68. Progress since freedom. Negro progress. Educational progress. Financial progress. Some noted Negroes. Free people of the colony. Pen pictures of the daring charges made by Negro soldiers at San Juan. El Camer and around Santiago. Corporal Brown killed at his post while wringing a cannon which knocked down a blood-stained soldier. Work. Slave population was first to raise the American flag on San Juan Hill. The glowing tributes of M. Killner, Miles, Roosevelt and many others on the bravery of Negro soldiers. General Morgan advocates Negro officers. Antonio and Jose Mao, Gomez, Miss Cisneros and the Cuban women cavry. Negro soldiers in the Revolution. The colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington, etc. QUESTIONS EVERY PERSON UGHT TO KNOW...All answered in the History of the Neo-Nazi Soldiers in the Spanish-American War. First. How many colored soldiers were killed in the Spanish-American War? 3. How many colored soldiers were killed in the Spanish-American War? 3. What colored soldier was the first martyr of the war of the Revolution? 4. What color-colored soldier had charge of a Hotchkiss gun knocked over the Spanish-American War? 5. What colored soldier reached the Block House first on San Juan Hill, took down the Spanish and hosted the American flag? 6. What colored soldier did the same at the Block House at El Caney? 7. What colored soldier was the Spanish soldier at Washington, D. C. 7. 8. What greatest general United States said the Spanish soldier "fought without parallel in the history of the world," in the Spanish-American war? EVERY PAGE BRIMMING FULL OF NEW and interesting reading, with about 43 full half 'one and fine enravings of soldiers, officers and scenes of the Spanish-American war with the Filipinos and their civilization. Handsome picture of General Nelson A Miles, major general in co-mand of all the American army, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around San Lago was "without a parallel in the history of the world." 432 PAGES, INCLUDING 54 ILLUSTRATIONS IN BOTH BOOKS. what is proper, as a good beginning is everything with a tree. Order the trees now, to be sent at a certain time, and insist that only the varieties ordered be sent. The ground should be prepared as soon as it can be done, the stakes made ready, and the trees set out as soon as they arrive. One of the points to observe is not to allow the roots to become dry. Cut away all broken or injured roots, and leave as little top as possible, as the more top the greater the work on the roots. 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Copies of The Freeman can be found every Saturday at Prof. Andrew Stuart's optical store. 114 Malvern avenue; Henry F. Foster general agent, 5 Sparrow street. --- RACE CLEANINGS. The Tuskegee Institute Bank, Mr G. W. A. Johnston, cashier, continues to be liberally patronized by students and teachers. The deposits are now hovering about the $7,000 mark. Probably the most finished Negro scholar in the world to-day is Dr. Edward Wilmot Blyden, who represented the Republic of Liberia at the Court of St. James with becoming grace and dignity. Bishop William B. Derrick, of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, MADAM M'NAIRDEE Has Returned to the City. The gifted Clairvoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double (can) veil, she is one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoyants of New Orleans. She's a living Phrenologist and Physiologist. She tells plainly what you are best adapted for in life by reading your brains and mind. 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I feel it my duty to do this for you are all you advertise. Just think my husband and I have been separated 2 years; called on you in September and in a week's returned and married me, and I can please you to care for you. Our heart broken by family troubles, love affairs and bad luck until it seem that life is a blank, or write to this dear lady, she will do you good; she will tell you to trust God and she will do the balance, and she will. A LADY of Rossland, B. C. Dear Sisters and Brothers—Call on her when you can, she will be please to meet you and will when ever you wish to. She devotes her entire time for the welfare of the people believing God will reward her She will make your very soul glad to hear her heaven for she writes such soul searching books you how to make home happy. Please always enclose stamp for answer. Here she is as she looks today and a bide three weeks MADAME McNAIRDEE-MOOE. 41% Indiana Avenue, permanently located THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER wil deliver the sermon at the three hundred and fifty-third anniversary of the Huguenot Church in Canterbury, England, in July next. Booker T. Washington's autobiograph, "Up from Slavery," already translated into French, German and Hindustanee, is now to be printed in Dianish and Spanish. + The business of the Tuskegee Institute post office has grown to such an extent that the government officials at Washington have granted an additional postal clerk. Mr. J. B. Washington, the postmaster, selected Mr. Theodore Penny to serve as his assistant. The mails are now handled with dispatch and satisfaction to all who have relations with the postoffice. T. A. Curry, of So McAllister Ind. Ter., is the only Negro R. R. Contractor in the Southwest, and probably, in the U. S. He works from 200 to 300 men and operates his own commissaries, has his own clerks, secretaries, pay masters and stenographer. + W. H. Smith of Wagoner, I. T., does the largest grocery business of any colored man in the I. T. He employs four regular clerks. His goods are bought in car load lots. He is also a heavy cotton buyer. + In Omaha, Neb, our people have organized a stock company to operate coaches throughout the city for their own exclusive use. The action is taking on action of the street car company providing separate accommodations for colored and white people. + Great changes have been made among the Negroes of German East Africa. They now use plates, cups, glasses, saucers, looking-glasses, spoons, knives, umbrellas and occasionally clocks; they call for soap and forkerosene. In their market places they are seen drinking tea with sugar at the table. The women have adopted European clothes and make use of sewing machines, even in the interior-districts. + Some years ago, Thomas Harris, a full-blooded|Negro of Susquehanna, Pa., was frightened by some boys, who pretended to be ghosts. Soon afterwards two whole white spots appeared on his body, and they have been increasing in size until now nearly all of his body is white. + The Worker's Conference composed mainly of teachers and officers of the various schools located in the South. will be held on the following day, Thursday, February 20, 1902. This year, as formerly, these meetings will deal with the material, educational and religious welfare of the Negroes of the South. Your presence will add greatly to their success, and may at the same time give you a better opportunity to know the colored people and their condition at first-hand than possibly you have had before. Don't wear diamonds while you have debts. Jewels are the right only of the free. 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Teacher—"If you face the north, directly behind you will be south, on your right hand will be east, and on your left hand west." Seeing a lack of attention on the part of Bobby, and wishing to catch him: "What is on your left hand, Bobby?" Bobby (in deep confusion)—"Please, it's some tar, an 'it won't come off.'—Tit-Bits. B. SQU BL B. SQUARE'S BLUSTER The healthy New Year's resolutions. Once so strong, so bright, so gay, Now, with broken constitutions, One by one, they pass a away. In the silent grave they're sleeping. From temptations they are free; Father Time has still in keeping. Better ones for "Ninety-three." As I have said in this column several times before, the barber-shop is the poo- man's club; the poorer the barber-shop, the poorer the man. The conversations a "Man-about-town" overhears during a week in a barber-shop, if committed to writing or even memory, would fill a book much larger than "Webster's Un- abridged." Wit, humor, philosophy, logic, sense, nonsense and the express- ions of sage and fool The conversations I overhear during the present year in barber-shops, striking me as being either amusing or instructive, will be recorded in this column under the headlines of "Barber-shop Conversations." Time files! We all are twenty years older than we were twenty years ago, although we may not look or feel older. "Hello, Bill! why you look just as young as you did twenty years ago," is an exclamation I heard on the street the other day. "Bill" (who I know must be sixty years old, for he was a man when I was a boy thirty years ago) straightened up, and rubbing his hands together gleefully, replied: "Yes, and I feel as young as I did twenty years ago." He may look it and he may feel it (or think he does) the fact remains that he is not as young. Twenty years ago there resided in New York City two young men who were chums. I was one of the two. Nineteen years ago I got married; one year later my chum got married; I moved to Brooklyn; he kept his residence in New York. Seventeen years ago we both were happy fathers—he of a girl, I of a boy. Six months later, at a private party at my friends house, he and his wife thought it a great joke to force me (the only male guest a married man) to hold their girl infant upon my knee while the others danced. I took it as a joke and held the baby, who played with my budding whiskers while the others danced. After the party we parted, and, although living within ten miles of each other (both within the confines of Greater New York), business and family cares prevented us from meeting (outside of the lodge rooms) for seventeen years. Last week I gave a quiet little party to which my old chum and wife were invited. I remarked (of A M. B. REV. W. B. HARRIS, D. D. Pastor Second M. E. Church, Princeton, Ind. --- His Obstinacy—"The way it sorter looks to me," said Farmer Buckover, a bit a cridly. "President Roosevelt is goin' to be considerable obstinate and bull-headed. I may be prejudiced, but it strikes me there are already signs that he won't do all that William Jennin's Bryan advises in the matter of runnin' the country."—Puck. Would Only Spoil the Play—"Have you had time to read that popular novel that you're going to dramatize?" "Why in the world should I read it?" demanded the dramatist. "All that's needed to make it go is the title and the names of the principal characters, and if I read it I might inadvertently get in some of the incidents and thus spoil a good play."—Chicago Evening Post. ARE'S USTER course in a joking way) if he brought the girl baby of long ago I would again hold her on my knee during the dancing. They came and I was introduced to the baby of seventeen years ago, who is now a beautiful full grown woman. As I saw her and my son waltz over the floor together, I aroused to the fact that no matter how I looked; no matter how I felt, I was just seventeen years older than when I was at my friend's house, holding the baby. Still I am not an old man yet. Don't forget that. Barber-Shop Conversations--No. 1. It was a strange barber-shop, and I did not know the "hangers on," so when I looked in and saw several men sitting by the fire, over half of whom needed either a shave or a hair cut. I turned away. "You're rext, sir," yelled the barber, as he pulled at my coat to prevent me from going out. Seated by the fire were four men, one looked like a man of sixty, the others, from their looks, were from twenty to forty; they were all well dressed, and looked ten degrees better than the average "chair warmers" of a barber-shop. As I was removing my overcoat a white woman in seedy dress entered, and with tears in her eyes told the saddest of sad "tales of woe." Her husband was a cripple, son a drunken loafer, herself a sick woman with a dear two weeks' old infant in the house. She asked, in the name of heaven for a little help to keep her other three little ones from starving. When the fellow who looked like a race track "tont" told her to "go 'way back and sit down," she dried her tears, and, standing in the middle of the shop with arms akimbo, in the most foul language I have ever heard uttered by the most degraded white hobo, she called us all kinds of — niggers, and said other things about us I cannot print. The race horse man tried to give her as good as she sent. She got "insulted" and went outside and threw in a brick which came near hitting me. She then walked away. "If you ever stumble over anything more deceiving than a woman's tears just drop me a postal card; you boys know my address," said the old man who the others called "Pop." "What's the matter with the race horses?" asked the fellow that looked like a "tout." "They are not in it. A woman will cry to gain her point, be that point good or bad. Never judge a woman by her tears, my boy," said "Pop." "You can't judge a race horse either, 'Pop,' neither by his looks or past record," said the race horse man. 1 --- ization will be oiled up and put in good condition for the fall campaign. The offi ers of the League are: John G Jones Chicago, President. H Singleton, First Vice president. R Jordan, Second Vice-president J H Batchman, Third Vice president, Danville, Ind H. T Bowman, Fourth Vice-president, East St. Louis, Ill Ed W. Green, Secretary, Springfield, Illinois. Harry Donnagan, Treasurer, Lincoln, Illinois. Hon John G Jones, the president, is a member of the Illinois Legislature, and has the credit or introducing more bills and having more important bills passed than any other of the many colored men who preceded him. W. FORREST COZART, 253 Twenty-ninth street. 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Goods will be sent securely sealed from observation. Write your name and post-office and express office address very plainly. Money can be sent in Stamps or by Post-Office Money Order, or enclosed in Registered Letter or by Express. AGENTS WANTED in Every Town and City. Liberal Salary Paid. --- Without paying any attention to these remarks "Pop" continued, "I have known hundreds of cases like the one we have just seen where women cried when they were full of joy—cried tears of trouble and sorrow—not tears of sorrow. My boys, in the battle of life woman is a hard fort to capture or even locate her grus. She is built of deception, and tears are her grus and she loads them with hot shot from her tongue. Why woman is the most deceptive thing, article of all God's creations" "Why she even is," I left before "Pop" finished the sentence, as I started towards the New York ferry (for I was out of the State in Jersey City) I remarked to myself: "Pop is more of a sage than fool." B. SQUARE 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 "B. B." restaurant on State street is closed. For years Mr. Blakemore has conducted the "B. B." restaurant in an up-to-date style. Whatever caused the failure it can be truly said that the "B. B." came as near being first class as any restaurant ever established for colored people in this city. The closing of the "B. B." indicates that Chicagoans are not yet ready to support a first class restaurant at first class prices. The funeral of the Trostel family, six in number, and a friend of the family, were all held at St. James Catholic church last Sunday. All of the above were victims of the terrible gas explosion at Archer avenue and Twenty-second street. 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Mrs. John Grissoll had a successful operation performed at the Deaconess Hospital. Robt, son of Mr. Simms of 312 Indiana Ave., is confined to his room with lagripe. Harry McClain, brother of Billy McClain is ill at his home in Martindale Ave. Miss Beatrice Allen, of Madison, has entered Mrs. Blaker's kindergarten training school. The Ladies' Guild of St. Phillip's mission netted $60 as a result of the musicale given Feb. 6. The East End Needle met at the home of Mrs. Fannie Smith, 411 West Pratt street, Friday afternoon. The executive board of the Young Men's Prayer Band met at Flanner Guild Wednesday evening. Try Skin Clear for liver splotches. Nothing better. Elevator 7 S. Meridian street. Knox Hair Parlors. The Willing Workers' Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Mary Jamesson, in East Pratt street. The Hiawatha Popular Club gave a mask ball Wednesday night at the hall at Capitol avenue and Merrill street. 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THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D. it will come by express, 25c. extra. That we claim we will return the money or send a box free or chance. Packed so that one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street. RICHMOND. V. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Floyd, in Blake street, Thursday afternoon. Mesdames R. C. Brown and Priscilla Chisley are spending two weeks at Frankfort, Ky., the guest of the former's mother. The church aid circle of Simpson Chapel met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Josephine Phillips, 2026 Martindale avenue. Miss Bessie White left last Saturday for a trip to Aikens and Asheville, S. C., where she will spend the remainder of the winter. Ralph William of Cincinnati, O., who was badly injured in the Big 4]wreck near Lebanon, Ind., Dec. 21, was in; the city this week. THE ATTRACTIONS. This is what attractions you find at the Oakwood Sample Room, an elegant furnished Cafe with Public and Private Dining-Room Business Men's Lunch and short orders of all kind in season. An up to date Gymnasium Room, under the management of Lewis Smith, where lessons can be had in boxing and wrestling. Flanner & Buchana THE LEADING FUNERAL DIRECTOR 320 N. Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICE s well affair as usual. Ronoake Baptist church financial report for 1901 was over $2,000. The Negro at the Charleston Exposition. THE STATE 413 INDIANA AVENUE Mr. L. A. Morris business manager of the Columbian Louisville, Ky., was in the city on business last week and paid The Freeman a call. FOR SALE—Creole hair braids to match any hair. Knox Hair Parlors rooms 22-23 Big 4 block corner Washington and Meridian. J. D Howard returned Tuesday from a successful Southern trip in the interest of The Freeman. He left for Dayton, O., Thursday on business. The Sewing Circle of Wayman Chapel gave an "all nations" social at the home of Mrs. Retta Moss, 338 North Missouri street, Wednesday evening. Dr. and Mrs. B. J. Morgan 'have returned from Lexington, Ky., where they were called by the death of Mrs. Morgan's father, the Rev. Thomas Gant. The second of the series of Lenten services conducted by Julius R. Cox was held at the home of Mrs. Cyrus Allen, in West Twelfth street, Wednesday evening. Mr. Wm. Lonas left for Knoxville, Tenn., Tuesday where he was called to the bedside of his dying mother. The Freeman sympathizes with him in this time of grief. The Self-Denial Club of Allen Chapel met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Martha Miller, 1610 Yandes street. The Rose of Sharon Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Martha Davis, 1444 Martindale avenue. Messrs. Benson, Young, Howland, Overton, Valentine and other young men are making an earnest effort to organize a literary society at Second Baptist church Wednesday Feb. 26-Oliver S. Clay will deliver the opening address. The Enterprise Social Club has reorganized with the following officers: Mrs. Eva McNary, president; Miss Helen Allison, vice-president; Miss Ada Passmore, secretary; Mrs. Nettie Morris, treasurer. The club met with Mrs. Rachel Pickett, in Martindale avenue, Monday. The Juvenile Stitching'Circle of Wayman Chapel gave a Martha Washington tea at the home of Mrs. Susie Lewis, 1956 Yandes street, Saturday from 2 to 7 p.m. Mrs. Sarah Hogan entertained the Sewing Circle of this church at her home, 1534 Martindale avenue, Friday afternoon. Information Wanted Dick Townsend of Decatur, Ind. would like to know the whereabouts of Wm. Stewart who worked for him as cook in 1899 To Graduates Lincoln University According to the Resolution of the General Alumni Association, Lincoln University, each Alumnus is requested to immediately send his present address to the Local Secretary, Lincoln University, Chester Co., Pa. By order—General Alumni Association. Rev. Wm. A. Creditt, D. D, Pres.; Hon. Jas. S. Lanier, A. M., Sec'y.; P. J. Augustus Coxe, A. B., Local Sec'y. Muncie Items Muncie, Ind., Special—Miss Ethel Ferguson was called to Portland by the illness and death of her father who was buried Friday. The Masonic Lodge of this city had charge of the funeral Mr. Webster Lyons was called to Springfield, O. by the death of his father The Valentine Social given by the Women Mite Missionary Society Thursday evening at Jackson Street A. M. E church was a decided success. The church was profusely decorated with flags and bunting and souviners of St. Valentine Mr. Allen presided as postmaster at the Valentine booth. Mrs. Omer Knox and Mrs. Margurite Riff at the Lunch booth Mrs Allen and Harrold at the ice cream booth. Mrs. Norrel sol orange Quite a neat sum was realized. The Zobo entertainment was given by the Trustees of A. M E church this past week. Mr. Board who was seriously injured by the Huken Park St. Car is said to be improving. The widow of the late John Young left last week for Xenia, O. whither she goes to wed a sweet heart of former days, the wedding is reported to take place there some time this week Mr. Rhoads is ill with Quinsy at his home on S. Proud street. The Whitely young men have organized a Literary in that suberb. Miss Della Evans is visiting friends in the capitol. Miss Bessie Kelly who has been confined to her home with rheumatism is much improved at this time. Rev Downs is ill at his home on South Haskley 825 with dropsy. This is what attractions you find at the Oakwood Sample Room, an elegant furnished Cafe with Public and Private Dining-Room Business Men's Lunch and short orders of all kind in season. An up to date Gymnasium Room, under the management of Lewis Smith, where lessons can be had in boxing and wrest- M. B. ling pool and all kinds of amusement. If cost you nothing to see; so come and be shown through one of the best fitted sample and club rooms in the city. Electric bells to all parts of the house with elevator service, etc. CLARK BURTON, Proprietor, 214 Indiana Avenue, Old Phone 689 Brown. Kenton News. Kenton, O., Special.—Mr. J. Plummer and A. Hawkins has just completed a neat job of work for the Masonic Temple hear they being the only colored men working their. Miss Edna Childers and Miss Bessie Tales gave a Valentine social last Friday night the 14th and cleared a neat little sum at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. L. Daniels is on the sick list this week also Mr. Will Manley. The Baptist church is getting along nicely here and the members are doing good work. Look out for The Freeman next week and get your nickle ready. The A M E church gave a Valentine social Friday night Feb 14 Mr. and Mrs Brown of Philadelphia, Pa., have return to their home after a visited to their mother and father on West North street. Mrs. Prof Dantels is on the sick list this week and also Mr. Olver Childers. Now please get ready for The Freeman man for he will be around always on Saturdays. READ THIS CAREFULLY. If you are troubled with kinky or curley hair use Ozonized Ox Marrow, it will make your hair straight, soft and beautiful. If you are troubled with Hair falling out, Ozonized Ox Morrow will stop it. If you have Dandruff and itching in the head, Ozonized Ox Marrow will give you instant relief, and make the hair grow, Ozonized Ox Marrow is a hair food and imparts to the hair that healthy life like appearance, so much desired. Sold over 40 years. Never fails. Warranted harmless. Send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Add dress Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Officers Elected. Troy, Ala., Special—Troy Truck & Ax Co No 2. held their annual meeting Tuesday night Feb. 11 The following officers were elected for the year 1902. Mr. Jas. L. McClure, president; Mr. Thomas Jefferson, vice president; Mr. A. A Wiley, secretary; Mr. J. E. Pearson, recording secretary; Mr. I. H. Taylor, foreman; Mr. Jack Jones, first assistant foreman; Mr Gus Love, second assistant foreman; Mr Hardy Davis, Treasurer; finance committee Mr. Jas Flowers, Mr. W. H. Wallace and Mr. Green Penington. STENOGRAPHER WANTED A first-class stenographer and typewriter, O. oversed in book-keeping and writes a good long hand, preferred. Address with reference experiences H. J. Green, box 116, Charlotte, N. C. Vapor City News Hot Springs, Ark., Special.—The 6th Annual Bohemian Fair begins at Roanoke Baptist church March 10, Rev. J. W. Jackson pastor. Go to Mr. Anderson the shoemaker on Ozark street and have your shoes repaired. The Grand Carnival at Visitor's Chapel A. M. E church will commence March 17, lasting through the week. There will be an interesting program rendered each night; Rev. P. W. Wall pastor. Rev. R. B. Macon, presiding elder of the Morrillian district of tae A M E Zion church held his first quarterly conference last week at Walters Chapel A. M. E. church of which Rev. M. F. Fulford is pastor. Something over $25 was reported to the conference. There will be a grand entertainment known as "Nail Contest" given at the Auditorium Monday night Feb. 24, for the benefit of Walters Chapel A. M. E Zion church. E Woolridge and M Jeffries, managers; F Woolridge, chairman of committee of arrangement; Rev. M. F. Fulford, pastor Young People's Christian Endeavor meets at Visitors Chapel A. M. E. church every Sunday at 4 p.m. The 40 Kid Club gave another one of their monthly entertainment at Pleasant Hall last week which proved to be a very Flanner & Buchanan, THE LEADING 320 N. Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St Colored People Send stamp for Harlem Walker, who was voted the best dressed gentleman; Clarence Gibson, Jr. Misses Bessie Reynolds, Georgia Smith, Bettie Jackson, Wm. Reynolds, Jeff. Jackson, Mrs. Rosa Johnson, Mrs. Mand Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry, O. Crump, Mr and Mrs. Jordan, Miss Alpena Davis, Miss Florina Cassell, Oscar R Cassell, F E Turner, Misses Katie Jones and Georgia Merritt, Horace Milburn, T. W. White J. S. Irby, Misses Lizzie Evans, Beatrice Evans and Miss L Vancleafe, Mr and Mrs. Hawkins, Miss Maggie Taylor, Chas. W. Heaton, of Indianapolis; Billy Gibson, Dan Avery, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Bivins, Richard DeGroom, M. G Treadwell, Miss L Montague, T. W Ringole, J. C. F. White, Miss S. Pitts, Mrs. Mamie E. James, W. S. Brown, of Indianapolis; Henry Plummer, of Muncie, Ind.; Mrs. M. B. Brooks, Miss L. H. Harris, Susie Taylor and A. Mitchell, Jordan V. Luchar, Miss Laura A. Tucker, Miss Carrie Bailey, Miss Lizzie Hughes, Paul Orpegan, Geo. Ledbetter, Miss Mattie Wilkes, Mrs. Charles L. Moore, Miss R. Johnson, the Misses Spencer, L Folkes, Miss S. Smallwood, M. C. Smith, Wm. H. Turner, Wm. E. Hunt, Mary Wooy, Chas. Cassell, Mrs Ira Jones, Mrs. Margaret Cardwell, Miss Adella Gilmore and Miss Ada Cokman, who was voted the best dressed lady present. In the Future—First Plutocrat— "You've known him a long time, haven't you?" Second Plutocrat—"Yes; we were millionaires together."—Puck. BEST SERVICE swell affair as usual. Ronoake Baptist church financial report for 1901 was over $2,000. The Negro at the Charleston Exposition. The Negro-phobe and the Negrophile may both profit by a visit to the Negro Building Here is food for reflection and ample opportunity to study the achievements of the race. No Negro need feel ashamed of what is here for they are in many respects most admirable. Wook work, iron work, needle work and chiography, it is all most creditable and encouraging. The Negro inventor is in evidence with a rapid firing cannon that has earned the commendation of high authorities. The Negro carver with a pocket knife as almost his only tool, work wonders in horn and wood. The great schools send evidences of the education they are disseminating and are proud. No student of the so-called problem, can afford to miss this object lesson. HAPPININGS IN OLD KENTUCKY. Do-as-you-please Club Entertains-A General Gleaning of News. Padcah. Kv. Special. Prof. Hillman's orchestra will, on the 20th day of March, make their annual trip to Cairo, Ill. The flying steamer, Dick Fowler, will make the small rate of $1.00 for the round trip. Everybody is invited and a good time is assured all. Mrs. Jessie Dickinson, of Hopkinsville, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lucy Dickinson. Miss Irene Ray, now attending the State Normal, at Frankfort, is progressing nicely. Mrs. Mattie Montgomery, of W. Tennessee street, expects a visit from her sister, Mrs. Helen Hightower, of St. Louis. Bert Holmes, who has been under the treatment of Dr V. J. Davis, is able to be out. Ruthie, the little infant of Mr. and Mrs Bud Lewis, of Mechanicsburg, died the 16th inst. Presiding Elder Burks is on the sick list. Engene Houston, of Memphis, Tenn., spent several days in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Meyers, of Clark street. Mrs Martha Frank, of Clifton, Tenn., is visiting her cousin, Mrs Mattie Montgomery, of N. Tennessee street. Mrs Fanny Davis, a devout member of the Washington Street church, died on the 12th inst. She leaves one child. The Khights of Pythias meets the second and fourth Wednesday nights in each month. Mrs Anna Bates, of Boston, who filled a two weeks' engagement at the "Kentucky" with the Wilbur Opera company, is now in Frankfort. Mrs. Bates made many friends here. G H. Burks is expected home from Hopkinsville on the 22d. Mrs Josie Atkins departed this life on the 7th inst., at St Paul, Minn. The "Do-as-you-please" club gave a swell entertainment at Odd Fellows' hall several evenings ago. The deportment of the club certainly entitles them to the sole right of copyrighting their title. Prof. Hillman's orchestra furnished music for the occasion. Rev Morris is very much 1 improved. Reese Jackson has opened a first class restaurant at Tenth and Burnett street. Mrs. Maggie Byers, of Harris street, is able to be out. The Yankee fire kindler kindles your fire without kindling; for sale by F. K. Sanders and R. C. McClure. Mrs. Lucy Dixon and little Miss Fannie Mae Dixon, of Plunkett street, left Wednesday to visit relatives in Hopkinsville. Dan' Criss, of S. Eighth street, and Miss Ruhie Robinson, of S Eighth street, are on the sick list. Chas. Smith of Harrison street, is able to be out after a slight illness. Mrs J W Hawkins is still improving. Mrs. Viola Proctor, of S Seventh street, Miss Lille Frazier, of S. Ninth street, are improving Arnold Grogan, of N Eighth street. Rev J. J. Jacobs and Miss Lizzie Young, of Mechanicsburg, and Andrew J. McKinley, of Washington street, are on the sick list Mrs. Mahala Clapton, of Clark street, is ill. John Meyers is convalescent. Mrs Rachel Buckner, of Thirteenth street, fell and sprained her knee. Geo. Sherman, of Harrison street, is confined his bed. Mrs Mary Lee Overby, a school teacher in the city schools, is a reader of The Freeman. Mrs Frankie Campbell is able to be out. Bob. Beck, who was hurt in wreck, is improving. Marshall & Winney will be pleased to see their friends at the "Cottage Grove," on Lower Court street. In Greater New York. New York City. Special—The eighth grand annual ball and ladies reception of the Hotel Bellman's Beneficial Association, occurred on the evening of Feb 10th, at Grand Central Palace It was an affair of enormous proportions and was a brilliant success. Music was furnished by the combined orchestras of Profs. Craig and Weston. Among those THE STAG 413 INDIANA AVENUE. DEALER IN Cigars, Tobacco, Periodicals and Music. FIRST-CLASS Shining Parlor Old Phone 616-Brown SHELTON & TAYLOR, Props. The Douglass Club 380 West Michigan Street. SELF-SUPPORTING. FIRST CLASS in all PARTICULARS GIVE US A CALL. JAMES NICHOLSON, President. ED. LEWIS, Treasurer. FRED LEWIS, Sec'y and Manager. First Class Cafe. HAIR SWITCHES ```markdown ``` he cut 22 inches long, short stem made of black kinky hair. Sent postpaid on receipt of $1.00 30c buys a pair of black kinky hair Braids 16 inches long. 30c buys a Single Braid kinky hair 16 inches long. Bangs Hair Pin and Ornaments of every description. Most complete line of hair goods in this country for Well Illustrated Catalogue. T. W. TAYLOR 59 Congres St., DEUROIT, MICH. [In writing ple se mention The Freeman] SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhoea and discharges from the urinary or gam, urinated, by Santal-Midy Capsules without inconvenience. Price $1. of ALL Druggists, or P.O. Box 2081, New York. THE MARKET Cotton. New Orleans, Feb. 15 - Cotton steady, Sales. 2,700 bales. Ordinary. 6 15-16; good ordinary. 7 17c. low middling 13-16c; middling. 8 18-16; good middling. 8 9-16c; middling fair. 9 5-16c. recls. 4,456 bales. stock. 3641.12 bales. New York, Feb. 18. -Cotton-Spot closed on 11:30 a.m. -3:30; middling gulf, 9:11 a.m. Sales 47 bales. present on this occasion were: Robert POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS We are authorized to announce as a candidate for County Recorder, subject to decision of the Republican primary election. Henry W. Tutewiler as a candidate for Coroner of Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election William E. Davis as a candidate for Clerk of Marton county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. Fred K. Shepard as a candidate for Auditor of Marton county, submit the decision of the Republican primary election. as a candidate for Justice of the Peace of the Republic, and the decision to the Republi- cial primary election. E J. Robison as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. a candidate for Clerk of Marion county, sub- sidement to the decision of the Republican primary election. as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce John McGregor as a candidate for County Commissioner of Martin county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. _____ We are authorized to announce as a candidate for Sheriff of Marlon county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. a candidate for Coroner of Marion county as a candidate for decision of the Republican primary election. 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 in the decision of the Republican primary election. Joseph R. Morgan as a candidate for Representative of Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republic an primary election. We are authorized to announce Oran N. Muir as a candidate for Representative of Marton an primary election, the decision of the Repub- lican Larz A. Whitcomb as a candidate for Joint Senator for Marion and Morgan counties, subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention. We are authorized to announce Wm. P. Regan as a candidate for Joint Senator for Marion and Morgan counties, subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention. We are authorized to announce as a candidate for Representative of Marion an animal election, the decision of the Republic Edward S. R. seguin as a candidate for Auditor of Marion county subject to the decision of the Republican prima ry election. We are authorized to annoance B. A. Richardson, as a candidate for Representative for Legisl ture from Marion county, subject to the deci dion of the Republican primary election on Mar. 14. Joseph R Miller as a candidate for Justice of the Peace, Center township Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce William Irvin as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of Marion county subject to the decision of the Republican primary election.