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Read THE FREEMAN and Keep Posted on the DOINGS of the RACE AGENTS WANTED Everywhere. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XV. NUMBER 9. LAND OF MIRACLES THE NEGRO AND THE SOUTH-HIS WORK AND PROGRESS. WEAKER RACES MISREPRESENTED Synopsis of an Address Delivered Before the United States Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa., by Prof. W. H. Councill, Normal, Ala. [CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 15.] There is much said about the kind of education needed for developing races. I have long since been convinced that it is not so much what kind of education we get, but what we do with that education. Any education, whether purely literary or industrial, which is not useful in bringing in good feeling among all classes, and prosperity to the nation, should be discarded. The spirit which underlies an education means everything. There is something higher than college and workshop. All education, all training should tend to inculcate a proper idea of racial development in its own sphere—the proper relation of the races—love and friendship for all mankind. Without this spirit, the highest industrial or literary training will breed hatred, strife and death. No education or training should be given simply to struggle against or compete with our neighbor, but to labor with him for the common good. Then will race conflicts, labor disorders, strikes and riots cease. THE NEGRO NOT A LAWLESS ELEMENT. A few disturbances and outbreaks in the South show the wonderful organic forces in the South. We have there ten millions of Negroes and fifteen millions of whites, and yet we have probably in the whole South only one Negro and one white man in ten thousand who clash. The other 9,999 rub against one another every hour of the day, in every walk of life, transact their business and go on their way in perfect friendship. These peaceful relations of the 9,999 give a bolder prominence to the one exception which is held up by enemies as a general rule. The love and attachment between the races of the South are more than wonderful when we consider the untiring efforts of busy and meddlesome enemies seeking to scatter seeds of discord and break up our peace. We 9,999 will stand firmly for good will and happiness of both races in the South. No enemy shall take that one sinner in ten thousand and disrupt and tear us asunder. We have labored side by side for centuries and have never harmed each other. This good conduct of the Negro justifies the sympathy and aid which kind Northern friends have lavished upon him in the past, and is a guarantee that a continuation of Northern aid and sympathy will not be misapplied. STUDY THE BEST NEGRO. It is no exegement to say that not one white man in a hundred has studied the better side of Negro life. Ninety-nine out of every hundred notices that appear in the public press deal with the evil side of Negro life. The American white man has little conception of the real progress made by the Negro in the last forty years. He sees the shiftless dudes and criminal Negro, but rarely stops to note that intelligent, industrious, sober, earnest, law-abiding and God-fearing army of Negroes, 3,000,000 strong, who are forging their way, step by step, onward in the face of slander and attempted detraction, to respectable citizenship and recognition in the world. The men who know the Negro and who have studied him from contact with his better life, are the substantial business men of the country, who are always willing to testify to the worth of my people. A STRONG INDUSTRIAL FACTOR: A STRONG INDUSTRIAL FACTOR. More cotton is exported from the United States than any other one article, or from any other country. In the last ten years 30,000,000,000 pounds of cotton, valued at $2,280,000,000, have been exported. The United States produces more cotton than all the balance of the world. The cotton manufacturers of Great Britain, Germany, France, Belgium and Italy depend upon our cotton exports. Ten years ago $254,000,000 were invested in cotton manufactures, employing 221,585 operatives who received for wages $67,489,000 per an, num. The South produced from 1880 to 1890, 620,000,000 bushels of corn, 73,000,000 bushels of wheat, and 97,000,000 bushels of oats. Negroes perform fore-fifths of the labor of the South. Therefore their share of the average annual production of corn, wheat, oats, and cotton was $431,320,000 per annum. The entire cotton average of the South would form an area of 40,000 square miles. Negro labor cultivates 32,000 square miles of this space. One Negro in every hundred who can read and write is engaged in teaching, preaching and the other professional work. That is what the records tell. Does this show that the educated Negro is the criminal Negro, that all educated Negroes go into the professions and that education unfits the Negro for labor? Two million, nine hundred and fifty thousand Negroes who can read and write are working every day in all grades of labor. Are not our virtues minimized and our sins magnified? Do not these facts show forth the Negro's contribution to the industry of the whole world, in a manner that should receive the recognition and admiration of all good people? ONE ROOM NEGRO CABINS. ONE ROOM NEGRO CABINS. The one room Negro cabins of the South are held up to ridicule as if they contain all the poverty and sin in the land. Civilization depens more upon what goes on in the one-room cabin, than upon the one-room cabin itself. There are millions of honest, industrious, virtuous Negroes in the one room cabins of the South. The Negro in his one-room cabin, chinked and daubed, white washed, clean little yard, his pig sty and cow pen near by, chicken coop, cotton field, corn field, his melons and yams in season, is many times happier than the millions who live in the hot one-room of tenement houses with miserable surroundings in the large cities of the North. Give the one-room cabin Negro time and he will astonish the civilized world in home building. Even now, impartial investigation of the home life of the better element of Negroes would astonish the people who have not kept up with Negro development in this country. It is the most remarkable development of Negro life since the wars in mental culture as well as physical comforts. MORAL WEAKLINGS. Any coward can oppress a people—can be unfair—but it takes a brave man to treat all men of whatever race and condition fairly and justly. Any other ideals, any other treatment of men transmits to posterity a race of moral weaklings and cowards. Teach every boy and girl that the salvation of life, the salvation of everything in the world is the glorious end of education and duty. I would rather see every Negro, of the ten million in this country, driven into the Gulf of Mexico and sink beneath its waters with spotless souls, than to live with the blood of human beings, with the blood of another race, dropping from victorious daggers in Negro hands. FAITH IN THE SOUTH. Some how or other, I have great faith in the final outcome of truth and justice. I think much of the misrepresentation and down right persecution put upon my people in many parts of this country are simply the dark hours before the break of day. These things are incident to the rise and progress of all people whom God has tested to prove their fitness for continued existence. As pressure makes steam, as friction develops fire, so hardships bring forward manhood. No Judas, no betrayal. No betrayal, no humiliating trial, no conviction. No convictian, no cross. No cross, no Christ. No Christ, no Christianity to bless the world. It would be folly to expect a people, any more than an individual, to rise to honor, dignity and usefulness in the world without running the rapids of prejudice on the part of races in superior conditions. But right has always triumphed and it will continue to triumph. All public sentiment, all legislative enactments and customs established through prejudice, detrimental to weaker races, and which are wrong, will be reversed. Hard work, patience, peace and good will to all men on the part of the Negro, will overcome all opposition. Prejudice must give way before right and intelligence, as the dark shadows are chased away by the sun. Justice and truth are eternal. Injustice and wrong must go down. [TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK,] Social and General Notes. Granite City, Ill. Special, Rev.J. Starks has about recovered from the injuries received by his wagon turning over with him. Mrs. Mattie Boyd is out again after a brief illness. Moses Taylor continues on the sick list. John Jackson and family attended the funeral of Mrs. Tiscia Shedrick, at Newport, Sunday. Mrs. Minnie Bowers and son are visiting B. J. Bowers, her husband, Eugene Hyde, of Washington, Mo., is located in this city. Star club will meet on Tuesday, the 4th inst., and all members are requested to be present, as there will be business of importance. T. J. Boyd will his family in Edwardville. Have your money ready when the agent calls. [Portrait of a man in formal attire, wearing a suit and tie, with a badge on his lapel. The background is a plain, light-colored oval frame.]] W. J. CAMPBELL. Secretary and Treasurer of the United Mine Workers, 23d district of Kentucky. See Sketch on Fourth Page. A NOTED GATHERING WAS THE TUSKEGEE ANNUAL NE GRO CONFERENCE. WASHINGTON TALKS TO FARMERS A Native African was Present and Presented Prof. Washington with a Battle-Ax as an Emblem of Peace- The Conference Declarations. The Tuskegee Negro Conference convened at Tuskegee, Ala., at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Wednesday, Feb. 19. The great chapel was filled. There was not room inside for the people. The Conference was called to order by Principal Washington at 10 a.m., after devotional exercises. Mr. Washington made an address in which he gave the farmers to understand that the school existed for the good of the people. It was their school. When it ceased to be a benefit to the people on the outside, it had no right to exist. He out- W. J. CA Secretary and Treasurer of the United See Sketch o lined the method of procedure for the day and of the aim and purpose of these conferences. A committee on declarations was appointed. At this no nt the reports of the farmers were taken. The Farmer's Improvement Society of Texas was first heard from. That society owns 50,000 acres of land; killed this year, 2700 hogs and owns 2600 mules. It was the influence of the Tuskegee Conference that led to the organization of this Society. Mr. S. M. Bunell, of Elmore County, told how he acquired a home. "I had a hard struggle I ate bread and water many a day. People laughed at me. I cooked peas seasoned only with salt as I had no meat. Sometimes for dinner I had nothing but bread and I would chew millet stalks to keep the bread from sticking in my throat. I have 16% of meat, 700 pounds of meat. This year I have"450 pounds. I have not much corn. I never had a mortgage in my life. I have about 300 fruit trees." --- One said: "I used to rent land and work out for wages; I am 55 years old. First I bought some stock. I bought some land but the title was bad and I lost it. After that I bought 100 acres and paid for it in cotton. I sold this and bought a plot of ground for $1,600 cash. I built a gin house for $500. I found I could make on cotton from $1000 to $1200 a year, so I bought more land. I am now the owner of 600 acres, all paid for. I raise all my meat and live in a house that cost $500." And so the hopeful reports were made. I was touching as well as instructive and helpful to hear these farmers tell how they struggled, suffered and denied themselves in order to get a home. These talks were impressive and inspiring. No doubt many went away with the determination to follow the example of those who had struggled and got homes. Mr. J. N. Galloway of the Tuskegee Institute, who has recently returned from Africa where he went with three Tuskegee graduates to introduce cotton raising in the German Colony of Togoland on the West Coast of Africa, under the auspices of the German Government, spoke to the Conference. He brought the greetings of the mother country to the Conference. He spoke of the needs in Africa of just such work as the Conferences at Tuskegee aim to do. In that country teachers are needed and he ex- MPBELL, Mine Workers, 23d district of Kentucky. Fourth Page. pressed the hope that many young men and women would go from Tuskegee and other schools to Africa as teachers. When Mr. Calloway had finished his address a gentleman arose in the audience and held high over head an African battle-ax and said it was brought to this country by a returned missionary from the Congo country in the heart of Africa. This gentleman was Rev. D. Clay Lilly, Secretary of the Colored Evangelization of the Presbyterian Church. He presented the battle-ax to Mr. Washington with the wish that it might be turned into an emblem of peace and civilization. The following are the declarations of the Conference: I. In connection with educational, moral and religious training, we recognize that the foundation and growth of the race are to be found in the ownership and proper cultivation of the soil: free from mortgageing land crops or stock; raising food supplies at home keeping out of the large cities, North and ```markdown ``` South: prompt and willing payment of all taxes; keeping out of courts; avoiding all forms of extravagance; keeping our young people off the streets, from public lounging places; starting a banking account, however small; holding Farmers' Institutes or local Conferences and Agricultural Fairs. 11. We must keep constantly in mind that the masses of our people depend for their education upon the public schools. These should be strengthened at every point especially lenghening the terms; securing better teachers; building school houses and supplying them with proper outfits. III. We must overlook the fact that we depend largely for our living upon the common occupations about our doors, domestic mechanical and agricultural. Since at present, especially in the South these occupations are open to us, we should give careful attention to the fitting of our youth for these callings and constantly remind that there is no disgrace in any form of manual labor but rather in poor work and all forms of idleness. IV. We would advise the teaching of Agriculture in the public schools and through the children would impress upon the parents the value of the dairy, vegetable farm and poultry yard to every family. V. We recognize the great work to be done for the schools, the churches and public improvements, especially in the upbuilding and maintenance of good public roads. In the promotion of this and every needed good we pledge our most hearty cooperation with our white friends, North and South. VI. We believe our progress in all the essentials of life all things considered, is most encouraging, and that our motto should be "Ever Ouward." There were present representatives from twenty three states and the District of Columbia: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina, Georgia, West Virginia, Maryland, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Texas, Michigan, Tennessee, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Wisconsin and South Carolina. There were more than two thousand farmers present. A few earnest words were spoken by Bishop Alstork, of Montgomery afterwhich the Doxology was sung and the benediction pronounced by Rev. Dr. J. E. Bowen, of Atlanta and the Eleventh Annual Negro Conference had ended. Quarterly Meeting at Crawfordsville Crawfordsville, Ind., Special—Last Sunday was the second quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. Church this conference year. The Rev. J. O'Banyon, presiding elder, was present and preached two good sermons. At 3 o'clock p. m., the Dr. Drayman of the First Baptist Church, white, preached an excellent sermon to the "Design of the Lord's Supper." It indeed, was a feast to listen to him. He is one among many of the white friends of Bethel. There were one read in as full member and two received into the church by probation. The Love Feast was largely attended and a good time was enjoyed by all. At the quarterly conference the reports were all good, with an advancement along all lines; the presiding elder and pastor were well pleased. Boiled Brevities. Greenville, Miss., Special, I. W. Judkins died very suddenly on the 15th ult. He died from heart trouble. Dr. Lampton's family left on the 19th ult., for Washington, D. C. J. S. Wallace, the popular bartender of H. Scott, enjoys the confidence of his employer and the good will of his patrons. M. W. Craig, the shoemaker, has made an improvement in his shop. Prof. Wm. Hargon made a trip to Greenwood on the 18th ult., to take orders for clothing. He reports a good business. Prof. C. C. Johnson, Deputy Grand Master of Masons for the Moorhead district, including Washington and Sunflower counties, has been engaged in the office of Sir Jno. W. Strauthers, Grand Master of Exchequer of the K. P.'s, for ten days, assisting him in posting up his books and preparing his repot for this quarter. Gone to Her Reward Newport, Ill., Special—Mrs. Tuscia Sedrick departed this life on the 22nd uld. She was a devout member of the Free Will Baptist church and was loved by all who knew her. She was 53 years old, and leaves a husband, daughter and son to mourn her demise. Rev. W. H. Boyd conducted the funeral services. The Columbian play, under the auspices of Mrs. Amanda Wilkerson, for the benefit of her sick father, will be given at Young's hall to night. The general public are invited. John Willis is doing a nice grocery job for Jefferson, and there are many sick folks he at this time, and some have small pox. Press Martin spent Sunday at his home in Alton. Be prepared when the agent calls. 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. Rev. Robinson, of the M. E. church, is preparing to attend the M. E. conference which meets in the near future. It is the earnest desire of the members and friends of St. Mark that Rev. Robinson be returned as he has endeared himself to all who know him. Dear reader, there is a "letter from home" in The Freeman. Did you read it? All those who have not paid for The Freeman are requested to do so at once. Rev. Dr. P. A. Hubert's daughter is on the sick list. The Quinn Chapel Sunday club gave a banquet at the Sherman House last Thursday night, in honor of Frederick Douglass' birthday. Among the speakers of the evening were Rev. R. C. Ranson, Rev. A. J. Carey and T. Thomas Fortune. Mrs. Sylone Yates, the president of the Colored Women's National Association, has returned home after spending several days in the city. Mrs. A. Duke, of 3246 Dearborn street, has removed to 3226 Wabash avenue, where she has several elegantly furnished rooms to rent. Mrs. Mollie Williams, of 3126 Armour avenue, has been quite sick with la gripe. Mrs. Williams formerly lived in Cumminsville, Ill. Miss Jessie Duke, of 3246 Dearborn street, has recovered from an illness of short duration. Mrs. Elmore Hatch entertained a few of her friends last week at her residence, 6118 Ada street, in honor of her 23d birthday anniversary. A most sumptuous repast was joyed. Music and dancing were the features of the evening, which lasted until a late hour. Everyone enjoyed themselves and will ever remember Mrs. Hatch's 23d anniversary. The vicious bushwhackers an anonymous letter writers who have almost succeeded in disorganizing the white Women's club by writing anonymous letters and selling their vote for a free ticket to Washington, having accomplished all the harm possible along that line, now turn their attacks upon Mmes. Barnett and Williams, who are by far their superiors in everything but meanness. The politicians of the South Side are quite busy trying to fix up slates for the spring and fall elections. Several aspirants are coveting the seat of the Hon. John G. Jones in the legislature. Mr. Jones has served his constituents well and deserves another term. He has been more active than any of his colored predecessors, and his manly conduct and gentlemanly deportment has won the respect of members of the House. We feel safe in saying that a majority of the colored voters are well satisfied with the "old war horse." NORTH SIDE NOTES. Rev. John H. Green, pastor of Herman Baptist church, died Tuesday morning, the 18th ult., of a complication of diseases, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lawrence, 128 Sigal street. Rev. Green had faithfully guarded his flock for four years, during which time he worked hard and zealously for the success of his church. By untiring efforts he had carried his membership from the store room in which they worshiped, to the present comfortable church, and on the 1st of May intended to move into the finest edifice ever occupied by colored people on the North Side. The funeral services were held at Herman church on the 20th ult., Rev. Denton, an old friend of Rev. Green, assisted by Rev. D. H. Harris, officiated. Appropriate resolutions, adopted by the Sunday school, were read, after which the impressive ceremony of the United Order of True Reformers, of which Rev. Green was a member, was read. The Masonic fraternity also held services over the remains of their deceased brother. There were many floral offerings. His remains were (CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE) 6 THE WAITER OF THE WAIT EDITED BY W. FORREST COZART. From Milwaukee, Wis. The following waiters were sent from Chicago to work at the Planinton during the two big conventions, and J. J. Miles the headwaiter at the Plankington, says that they were the best lot of waiters ever sent from Chicago to the Plankinton. The names of the waiters are: F. Curtis, W. Chase, M. Trent, L. Dean, W. S. Green, E. Tapley, T Vaughn, Wm. Jones, B. Marshall, R. Seals, J. Powers, E. Grant, J. Wooding and W. H. Seymour. At the Canners' banquet, on the 11th inst., 558 covers were laid in the main dining hall, and Mr. Miles served a fifteen course dinner with forty-seven waiters: time one hour and forty minutes. As the banqueters sat down at 6:30 p. m., and two hundred guests for the regular 6 o'clock dinner in banquet hall going at the same time, it made it lively for the boys. Manager W. P. Camee was so well pleased that, after it was over, he treated all the boys to the cigars. P BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM reveals everything. No imposition. Can be beautiful and Marriage is a specialty. Every mystery revealed, of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estrangements, challenges any Medium who can exceed it. She will present and future event in one's life. Remember, she will not, for any price, flatter you y'er than a present or future nonsense. She can be consulted on all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends etc., with description of future companion. She will be consulted on friends, enemies, etc. Her advice upon sickness, change in business, journeys, lawsuits contested wills, divorce and speculation is valiant good or bad; she withholds nothing. MRS. 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It is an undeniable fact that persons will some for advice—in full knowledge of what they are to do, and in full knowledge of what they confront a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by the Medium. In no case will the student be "pumping," in no few cases, is the art used by many unprincipial Mediums, but to take hold the hand and gain control of the mind there is no doubt that the student will be done, and by consulting MRS. MARTH this seeming mystery becomes. This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that although there strangers in our midst with "olly tongues," and have not beer closed to the entire profession, takes a great deal of study to become an expert in the course of continuum and uniting effort, the key to the benefit apparently unfathomable mysteries have been by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity, and advice $1.00. Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. all letters must contain stamps for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH. 246 West 31st NEW YORK CITY THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER J. L. Armistead, of the Columbia, Greenfield, Ind., can be found at the Plankinton. Capt. C. J. White, who has been employed at the Plankinton as head bellman for over twelve years, has resigned his position and gone to Kansas City, Mo., to work for W. G. King at the Midland Mr. White has been connected with the Plankinton for twenty-one years as bellman and elevator man. He has left a host of friends behind him who regretted very much to see him go. The hotels in the Cream City have done a land-office business in the way of conventions this winter. The Plankinton has not got any cake walkers among the colored waiters. All kinds of overtures were made to them to walk for the prizes. At the Canner's smoker, which took place in the Plankinton's main dining hall on the evening of the 11th, the committee had to draw on the "Bucket of Blood" and the "Bad Land" for cake walkers. Two waiters from the Windy City, who were working extra, joined in the walk and got third prize, namely B. Marshall and W. H. Seymour, whose make-up as old Aunt Liza Jane was good. Over seven hundred white people were present, and over ninety dollars were tossed upon the floor, and there was a wild rush among the cake walkers to get there Eli. Never in the history of the Plankinton has a cake walk taken place. W.P. Camee and son were congratulated upon all sides for the grand success in which every detail was carried out to the letter. The winter season is in full blast and the Florida hotels are doing a rushing business. Fourteen daily trains are filling up the St. Augustine hotels which means much to the waiters. St. Augustine is the mecca of the northern tourist. The Ponce de Leon hotel opened Jan. 15 under very favorable circumstances as the day was bright, warm and sunny. The usual custom of announcing the formal opening by the explosion of a bomb occurred at 3 p. m. Frank P. Thompson for the fourteenth year is in charge of the dining room with a well drilled corps of waiters. The Hotel Indian River and the Plaza at Indian River are doing a fair business. The Palm Beach is open and expects to do a good business. Hotel Orman is receiving due recognition from the tourists. The Orman offers as an attraction beautiful drives under large palmettoes and a good supply of alligators. The Royal Palm at Miami is doing a good business and the waiters reaping a great harvest. Fishing and golf links furnish the attraction here. The Royal Pointiana at Palm Beach is also doing a rushing business and the boys are making hay while the sun is shining. More anon. GAD FLY. A short time ago the editor of this department engaged the following waiters to go to Milwaukee, Wis., to work extra at the Plankinton house: A. Jones, M. H. Johnson, Thos. Warring, S. Givens, Sam Franklin, W. L. Reed, B. Stewart, Wm. Rawls, T. C. Brown, B. Jones, A. T. Stewart and Joe Edmonds. In order to defray car expenses and valuable time lost in getting the above waiters together, and the time lost in getting the tickets and putting them on the boat, we charged them the small sum of twenty-five cents each, same to be paid when tickets were delivered; but, when the tickets were delivered, the men claimed that they only had a small amount of money, but would pay the twenty-five cents to Mr. Miles, the head-waiter, after they had put in the extra time. This was agreed to by all of the above, but when they arrived in Milwaukee each one swore that they did not promise to pay the twenty-five cents commission. It can be seen from the above that some colored waiters will not deal squarely with one of their race, while on the other hand they readily give the white employment agents one dollar for any kind of a job. We hope that the above gentlemen will prosper by the paltry sum they have wrongfully kept; but, in the meantime, if they have a conscience we know that it must feel humiliated. We regret to record such dishonest transactions, but the truth must not be suppressed. The waiters throughout the country loses a good friend in "Billy" West, the noted minstrel, who died at the Palmer House, Chicago, Feb. 15, of cancer of the throat. Mr. West was always generous and kind to both head and side waiters in the hotels where he stopped. He leaves a fortune estimated all the way from $250,000 to $500,000. The fame of Primrose & West's minstrels is **Instant Relief** cure in 15 days. Never return. **Instant Relief** envelope free. **FREE** a prescription with full directions for a quick, private cure for Lost Manhood, Night Lights, Addiction, L.E. PAGE, Private Box 710, MARSALM, MICH, known in every section of the United States. The following is the personnel of the dining room of the new Crosley hotel, Beaumont, Texas: J. C. Brooks, headwaiter. Watch No. 1—E. P. Scott, captain; W. Harris, L. Williard, O. Brooks, J. Andrews, W. Ricks, L. Brosos. Watch No. 2—Washington, captain; H. Johnson, Ed Boyer, C. Harris, A. Trimble, J. Hobert, W. Jones (linen man) and W. Barker. It may be that a headwaiter in a small hotel can get along without lecturing his crew, but in a large hotel it is necessary to lecture sometimes three times a day, and unless a headwaiter lectures he will soon see his finish. It is a long lane that has no end, and if rumors are true a certain headwalter, who has held his position for several years in a socertain hotel by acting the monkey, will soon be pressing brick. Moral: be up to-date. Down in Mobile. The carnival is over, and all Mobilians and their visitors seem to have had a good time. I think the editor of the Southern Watchman has been running newspapers long enough to know a typographical error when he sees it. It is nationally known that the Mobile postmaster is a white man. Some one should tell him that this country has an Associated Press that lets the world know the color of all national appointments. L. S. Johnson, one of our Mobile waiters, has accepted the headwaitership of the Hotel Albert in Selma, Ala. Miss Mamie Crisp and Miss Sallie Banks were taken through the new Battle House on Sunday, Feb. 16, the first Negro girls invited to look through the handsome building. Among the new subscribers to The Freeman are D. W. Rice, second cook at the Battle House, and James Davis. Mobile has some of the finest Negro churches in the country. Mobile, is said to be 200 years old, and the whites are just building a white Masonic temple. All of the many colored societies own their own halls except the Masonic, Odd Fellows and K. of P. Bro. Mack ought to see that error as he is a member of both the above orders. ECHO ANSWERS WHERE. The headwaiter at the Union Depot restaurant, Cleveland, O., refused to have his crew wash windows, recently, and as a result, Wm. Akers, the proprietor, dismissed the headwaiter and his entire crew, and put girls in their places. This is another instance where if the headwaiter had used a little common sense he would have saved his job and that of his crew. It requires a good deal of diplomacy to be a successful headwaiter. Not long ago the writer was in charge of a dining room where it had been the custom of one of the waiters on the morning watch to go out and help wash glasses and silver ware at the end of the meal. Of course that was against our idea, and we made it plain to the proprietor that it was cheaper to hire a girl to do that work and pay her $10 per month, than it was to have a waiter and pay him $22 per month. It is an old saying, but a true one, that there are more ways to kill a dog than one. But what we wish to remark "lest we forget," that Wm. Akers, the above proprietor, is the same "Billy" Akers who twice run as the Republican nominee for mayor of Cleveland, and although defeated both times, he received the hearty support of the colored voters in general. Now that Mr. Akers sees that he is dead politically, he takes the first opportunity, although a very poor one, to kick the colored waiters out. If one set of waiters did not suit him, there were others. But like all Republicans, he shows how much he appreciates the colored voters. Crush. "There was a crush at the wedding, I suppose?" "Crush? Why, the ushers had to form a flying wedge in order to get the bridal party up to the altar?" "Life. Not a Great Drawback.—Friend—"There's an amateur dramatic organization in your village, isn't there?" Suburbanite—"Yes, but I usually manage to find an excuse for not attending their performances."—Brooklyn Life. Copies of The Freeman may be found at G. F. Baker's shoe shop every Saturday, 1128 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala. Some Consolation.—"Ah!" sighed the young widow, "no other man can ever fill poor John's place. I loved him from the bottom of my heart." "Of course," rejoined the sympathetic friend, "but you know there is always room at the top."—Chicago Daily News. Freeman Stations Nashville, Tenn., Special.-The most popu- ular of all Negro journals, The Freeman, can be secured at: Ideal hotel, 417 N. 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Reading notice 16 per line. Special rates on WR.TE URS. Fettered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. ATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1902. BLIND! BLIND! "None so blind as those who will not see;" and to this class must belong our friends of the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph, for in their issue of Feb 15 under the caption of 'A Silly Threat' they comment upon our stand, regarding the proposed reduction of tariff rates on Cuban sugars imported into this country, in the following strain: An organ of the colored people, published in Indianapolis, Ind., entitle The Freeman, undertakes to voice the sentiments and opinions of these people in the sugar-growing districts of Louisiana respecting the concession of reduced imposts on Cuban sugar. The Freeman declares that the colored people are universally opposed to these concessions, and is unwilling to believe that our lawmakers will sanction such concessions even at the demand of the Sugar Trust If, by chance, such an act of injustice to the Louisiana Negroes should be perpetrated by Congress, the inquity must be checked by a Presidential veto. This is a case, The Freeman says, where so much disaster, misery, and absolute destruction would be caused by the granting of these concessions, that the President would be blind indeed could he not read the story, and dead indeed to all feeling of humanity if he failed to sympathize with the people menaced by this impending calamity. The Freeman is not content with this statement of the case, but goes on to threaten the President in the event of his favoring the Cuban concessions. Doubtless the President desires to hold his place another term, and he will do well to remember that the 650,000 Negroes in Louisiana will have something to say as to who shall be the next Republican nominee for the Presidency. The threat held out by the Freeman is as futile as it is impertinent. The Negroes of Louisiana will have nothing to say as to who shall be the nominee of the Republican party. Only actual voters can be represented by delegates in the Republican National Nominating Convention, and the Louisiana Negroes are not voters. If they should hold primaries and send delegates to national Republican conventions, the party organization would be compelled to refuse them admittance. It is not possible to imagine that President Roosevelt would be in the least affected by any such threat under any circumstances; but in view of the fact that the Louisiana Negroes have permitted themselves to be disfranchised, and therefore have no voice whatever in determining national nominations, this attempt at intimidation is simply silly. It is very true not a few of the colored men of Louisiana have been quite lately disfranchised by State constitutional enactment, but it was the Democrat that did it, and even they had the good sense not to make it sweeping in its effect. There are still some colored voters left even there. But the present proposed legislation, which, if enacted, would bring ruin to these colored people of Louisiana, depriving not only the men, but likewise the women and children of their means of livelihood, is, if not the offspring of Republican minds, at least the adopted child of some very high in the ranks of the party. For the sake of a mawkish sentiment, and that seems to be the most charitable cause to assign, they would orush an industry that gives support to so many of the colored race. And their protest, which is our protest, is treated as impertinent and silly; because, forsooth, "the Louisiana Negroes are not voters" We think the Telegraph hardly understands the case. For, if the Louisiana Negro is not a voter, the Negroes of other States are, and they will stand by their brethren of Louisiana. But the Louisiana Negro did have a vote in the last Presidential campaign, and the powers that be owe no little to him for their present exalted positions. These people voted with the party for its men and their principles, and the party's foremost plank was Protection. And now, when the only protection given to Louisiana, and therefore to them, is about to be swept away and they cry out in their distress for help, they are coolly laughed at as silly and impartinent, and given, as it were, a parting kick because "they are not voters." Never was there a graver mistake! The Republican vote of Louisiana, whether white or black, will be for protection; and the colored vote of other States will be for protection in a still THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. wider sense, for the Negro is clannish in the extreme. In Indiana there are quite a number of colored voters, in Ohio not a few; there may possibly even be some elsewhere, perhaps in Pennsylvania; and the Telegraph can take our word for it, that while the colored vote will still be Republican, the voter will do his best to place in power those who will uphold party principles, and who would not willingly, and as it now hapens at the expense of the very essence of Republicanism, inflict injury upon so large a class of deserving and old time friends. Now comes the Indianapolis World with an attack on Prosecuting Attorney Ruckelshaus because he gave Octavius Royal, a colored attorney, a position under him. Mr. Royal looks after certain cases that are filed by colored people in the four upper courts, rather than looking after the cases filed by all in one room regardless of color. Mr. Royal admits that he thought he would make more money by looking after the cases filed by colored people in the four rooms collectively, and consequently was satisfied with his appointment and conditions. Mr. Royal being satisfied it was hardly necessary for outsiders to put in, as was noted at that time. The hub-bub comes again right on the eve of the primary election when Mr. Ruckelshaus stands for renomination. This small affair—a political bagatelle—is flaunted in order to influence votes in another direction—in the direction of one that appointed no colored attorney for white or "colored cases" "Colored cases" beats no cases, and that is what the colored attorney got previous to Mr Ruckelshaus' appointment. The fact that Royal was appointed was everything. That he looked after colored cases was nothing. White men will look after either white or "colored cases" just as you please. There is a color line any way we may happen to turn, and Mr. Ruckelshaus is not responsible for it. We are not going to defeat Mr Ruckelshaus because it was convenient to give Mr Royal work among his own people. The cry is to defeat Cyrus Clark because he did not, and now the World cries out to defeat Mr Ruckelshaus because he did. So its damned if you do and damned if you do not. Mr. Ruckelshaus is entitled to consideration for appointing a colored man to office; and, furthermore, we do not want to run these things into the larger racial question. If we do there will be a rebound. Vote for John C. Ruckelshaus for prosecuting attorney; he is the only prosecuting attorney known to have appointed a colored man to anything. The Cleveland Gazette is in a huff because the Crumpacker resolution did not stick. Hon. Harry C. is always looking for surface results. It may be that reduction of representation would beat nothing, but it meant nothing, i.e. except mischief to the race. When the constitution is violated there is a remedy if it is never applied. The soul of movements is the principle. That is not to be sacrificed unless we want to be less than men. Justice, and not a little chastising to see the Southerners wince. It is said that an effort will be made to establish a few more enterprises among the colored people of this city. The saloons, so far, are about the best business places we have. It seems strange that these thrive in spite of the 'lack' of business qualifications. Is it that business tact is not required for conducting a saloon? We have a few spasmodic eating houses; beyond two or three they are positive eye sores. A city of 25,000 colored people should move out into all kinds of business concerns. It is no punishment to reduce representation It is simply a law that ought to be obeyed But it is punishment be beyond measure to be denied the very quintessence of citizenship If the race must suffer by the way of disfranchises 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 would be a very poor exchange indeed 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. There will result as much good to the Negroes by an investigating committee that investigates the election methods of the South as the reduction of Federal representation as proposed by Crumpacker. A radical cure is needed. The investigating movement is a good thing Now let them investigate. Dr S. A. Furniss has been elected a member of the Executive Committee of of the National Afro-American Republican League of the United States. The next annual session will be held at Springfield, O., Aug. 15, 1902. Without comment on other candidates for County Clerk, the voters white or colored will not find a better man to support than Clint Hare for County Clerk. He is efficient, popular and genial. His acquaintance with the duties of that office is certainly in his behalf, Mr. Hare, "Clint" as he has been called from early boyhood has been known to go out of his way to favor colored people. Their familiarity with him certainly proves his disposition toward them. He is entitled to their consideration on the 14th of March. Vote for Clint Hare. DeWitt V. Moore for Surveyor of Marion county is the way of the many cards read Mr. Moore is a Civil Engineer by profession and a practical bridge builder. He is entitled to consideration owing to his ability. His vast knowledge of bridge construction is an item alone in his favor in these days of bridge catastrophes. He is connected with the Pennsylvania lines in his profession which fact insures the county a competent man in event he is nominated and elected. Mr. Moore is generous in his disposition toward the colored man. Those who know him speak highly of him in this matter. That John Ruckelshaus' strength is the cause of the center rush fight against him. That Thomas E Spafford is good enough to succeed himself That after the 14th you can write it Robert Metzger, candidate for sheriff That Lewis C Aiken's card, giving useful campaign data, is a hit. That Vincent G. Clifford will look every inch a judge. That H. Clay Allen is a prime favorite. He is an old soldier and everybody's friend. That Isidore D. Blair will be the first colored Justice of the Peace that we have ever had. That Wm. E. Davis is in the fight for county clerk. That Clinton Hare has at no time proven unfriendly to the colored people. That Fred Shepard and Cyrus Clark for auditor would have an even break if the election was held this week. That DeWitt V. Moore will be supported on the score of ability. That Ed Robinson will land in the treasurer's office. That some of the colored political manipulators have forgotten all about their resolutions to do this and to do that. That Chairman Elliott is endeavoring to give all a square deal. That Chas. W. Brown will be among the favored few for the legislative ticket. Fred K. Shepard, who is leading in the race for the nomination for County Auditor, filed his petition with the Republican county chairman Thursday. The following well-known citizens signed the petition: L. S. Straus, John Wocher, John T. Dickson, J. S. Cruse, I. N. Richie, C. M. Zoner, Charles F. Meyer, J. Q Van Winkle, J. L. Ketcham, Henry Kahn, Wm. H. Armstrong, John M Spawn, W. F. Churchman, J. H. Holliday, S. J. Fletcher, John F Wild, Charles Latham, Byron K. Elliott, Adison C Harris, Major Taylor, Ford Woods, H. C. Adams and George A. Gay. —From the Independent. The subject of this sketch, W J Campbell was born on the plantation on which his parents before him were born, in Morgan county, Alabama, April 6, 1864. As a boy he performed those duties incident to plantation life. His father died when he was six years old leaving three children for the mother's care. His mother married a second time and in the separation of the second husband four children were then the mother's burden. His struggling mother found it neces. sary to hire him out, for which she received $50 per year beginning with his thirteenth year. He was hired to George W. Sweeney, a good Irishman, who leased the plantation on which he was born Through Mr Sweeney's kindness he was permitted to go to school five months in the year, which arrangement was no part of the contract. He finished the common schools in Huntenville, Ala. His schooling, with his natural ability, stamped him as a rising young man of his section. Iodeed. Mr. Campbell would have risen in any section and in any race. In 1878 he is found teaching school on the same farm and in the same log cabin where he learned to lisp his syllables. In 1879 he was hired to manage that very farm at $55 per month, also being furnished with horse, saddle and buggy, which, according to the day were great considerations of which many might be proud To-day such terms are no mean consideration. In 1880 Mr. Campbell went to Birmingham, where he learned the barber's trade, but he had greater things in view; so in 1881 he entered the coal mines at Pratt City, Ala., where he learned the mining trade. His proficiency in organization and concentration soon made itself manifest. He was made secretary of the first local assembly of the Knights of Labor. In 1883 he was commissioned Organizer-at-large for the Knights of Labor. He organized the first organization in Birmingham, Ala., and also the first in The Freeman congratulates Capt. Harry S. New on his selection as the First Assistant Postmaster General by the President. It is hoped that he may see his way clear to accept the position, which he so richly merits by his indefeatable labor in the interest of his party. The colored people have a kindly feeling for Mr. New. The are generally pleased with his good fortune or his recognition. He is the proprietor and editor of the Indianapolis Journal, one of the staunchest Republican sheets in this country. It is observed that the colored folks of Indianapolis are not observing Lincoln's birthday. The white people did better, although they did not have so good a reason for doing so. We repeat: Lincoln was the Christ to the material and political hopes of the Negroes. Rev Francis J. Grimke, D. D., of Washington, D. C., is to deliver a course of lectures and sermons at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama during the first week in April. In failing to observe Lincoln's birthday more generally and Emancipation day more enthusiastically we are making a very hurting mistake. There are lookers on in Vienna. Paul Lawrence Dunbur has written some verses for Tuskegee. "The Tuskegee Song." The words fitted to appropriate music would make a splendid college song Captain New's friends are jubilant over his recognition. Mr. New has certainly served long and faithful. In the nature of things, such men are deserving. Tillman an McLaurin, South Carolina Senators, had a scrap in the Senate; it was no friendly bout Marquis of Queensbury rules were unobserved. Commencement exercises of the Meharry Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges of Walden University at Nashville, Tenn., were held Feb. 26. To know one's rights is not always enjoying them. Because they are not enjoyed does not mean that they are to be repudiated. Dr Austin M Curtis will locate in Washington, D. C., permanently. The Washingtonians are expressing much delight. We have with us Prince Henry. Indianapolis will see his Imperial Highness for just Twenty minutes by the clock. Booker T. Washington, according to last accounts, will appear before the students of the University of Nebraska Kaiser Wilhelm is evidently in love with us. He takes to Roosevelt, a man after his own heart, as he sees it. It is to be hoped that the great Baptist church of this city will not take on too much politics. A musical festival by the colored people of this city would be a move in the right direction. The Negro press is divided on the Uncle Tom Cabin issue It is a very hopeful sign. POLITICAL JOTTINGS Thomas E. Stafford, one of the present commissioners is out for renomination. He has made an efficient and an acceptable officer and there is no reason to displace him. The colored voters can support him knowing that he will consider their interests and give them attention as he has in the past. --- Mr Ruckelshaus never at any time while my appointment was being considered, objected to my having one of the regular courts in which to defend all cases. And I do not believe he will do so if re-elected. No other prosecuting attorney in the state ever before had a colored lawyer connected with his office in any capacity. O. V ROYAL. As to Mr. Ruckelshaus drawing the color line in the matter of appointing O. V. Royal a deputy in divorce cases, Mr Royal says that it was not because Mr Ruckelshaus wanted to draw the color line that his work was confined to colored cases, but it was thought at the time that a colored lawyer could get the evidence more efficiently in colored default divorce cases than a white lawyer. Vincent G Clifford is one of the strong candidates for Judge of the Superior Court. He is a clean safe man. Mr. Clifford will be remembered as the Census Supervisor for this vicinity, in which position he showed a friendly disposition toward the colored people. When he learned that they had not been sufficiently recognized in the several appointments given them, he went out of his way tofind colored men and appointed them as enumerators in order to bring up the deficiency. He enjoys the esteem of the white and colored people alike. A vote for Mr. Clifford will not be thrown away. It is said: That Captain Harry S. New is in it. W J. CAMPBELL [See Portrait on First Page.] Montgomery, Ala. He attended the general assembly of the Knights of Labor in Richmond, Va., in 1884. In organizing he began his great work He planted the first seed of the United Mine Workers and Federation of Mine Laborers, constituting Division 10 in the city of Chatanoga, Tenn., embracing the States of Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky. Mr Campbell has had a remarkable career as a politician. At the early age of 17 years he was heard on the stump in defense of the principles of the Republican party. In 1882 he was elect d secretary of the Republican County Committee of Jefferson county, Ala. In the same year was elected delegate to the Republican State Convention, and in 1892 reached the acme of the politicians ambition when he was elected delegate-at-large to the Republican National Convention for the State of Alabama. When ex President Benjamin Harrison visited Birmingham Mr. Campbell was one of the spokesmen of the committee that called on Mr. Harrison with the view of arranging a reception for him at one of the churches of the city. The colored people were refused admission to the hotels where the President stopped. In replying the President seemed to have felt the dread rule of discrimination—the South's law. In 1894 he bid farewell to his native heath, wandering North found himself amid the coal fields of Kentucky-his first love. In working with the miners he found it a fruitful field for his political activity. He began organizing the Republican forces in Muhlenburg county. He organized national league clubs of whi e and colored membership. He was a delegate to the convention that nominated Hon Wm O. Bradley for governor, and took the stump for him after his election In the contest between McKinley and Bradley adherents for the Kentucky delegates to the National Convention he stood by Bradley. He led the Bradley forces victorious over Hunter, the McKinleyite. The Hunter faction questioned his Republicanism, but the State Republican Committee sustained him. He was a delegate to the National Republican League Convention which met in Buffalo, N. Y. In 1901 he was a member of the Republican State Campaign Committee; made speeches all over the State. In 1898 he was elected a delegate by the miners of Muhlenburg county to urge the passage of a two weeks' pay bill in the legislature. The measure failing, he drafted one known as the Miner's Pay Bill of Kentucky, a substitute for previous effort; it passed. He was championing the miners' cause on his own resources, the men who sent him to Frankfort could only raise $15 to defray his expenses. The passing of the measure mean an expenditure of several hundred dollars, the earnings of himself and wife. But he was there for good. He could not turn his face homeward until he to some extent had advanced the miners' cause. He was a delegate to all the joint conferences of miners and operators of the 23d United Mine Workers, Southwestern coal fields of Kentucky. For three years he was the miner's spokesman, and in 1900 was elected secretary and treasurer of district and also delegate to the National Convention that convened in the city of Indianapolis. In 1891 he was elected secretary and treasurer again by acclamation with salary increased by $25 per month. In all of his elections and selections his competitors were white men, which shows the esteem in which Mr. Campbell is held, and especially so when it is known that seventy-five per cent of the miners are white men. The annual disbursement of Mr. Campbell's office at present is nearly $200,000. He gives a bond of $20,000. He is the first and only colored man that has held the position, and the only one in the country similarly trusted and honored. As an assistant in his office Mr. Campbell has a young colored woman, the daughter of a miner. The president of the organization, a white gentleman, has his office with Mr. Campbell. The relations between them have always been pleasant. Mr. Campbell feels that the Miners' Union, composed as it is of members of both races, is the greatest medium known at this time for striking down prejudices. Says he: "You may speak of the school rooms; they are the source of intellectual science, but the fact remains that the Negro must live as all other races, by the sweat of the brow. Hence his relationship to this avenue of life must be made harmonious with his co-workers. This organization has done more to bring about that condition than any means known to day." In 1888 Mr. Campbell was married to Miss S. L. Waddleton of Columbia, S.C, a teacher and an estimable lady. She has stood by him nobly, seconding his every effort all through his very stirring career. Mr. Campbell has reached the zenith in Masonry and in other important orders, among which is the Odd Fellows. He is au A. M. E. Zion churchman, standing well up in his church as an active christian. He has not been wasteful of his substance, notwithstanding his liberality. Postmaster Palmer of So. Glen Falls, N. Y., describes a condition which thousands of men and women find identical with theirs. Read what he says, and note the similarity of your own case. Write to him, enclosing stamped addressed envelope for reply, and get a per- L. D. Palmer. and of men and women find identical with theirs. Read what he says, and note the similarity of your own case. Write to him, enclosing stamped ad- dressed envelop- ope for reply, and get a per- sonal corroboration of what is here given. He says regarding Dr. Miles' Heart Cure: "I suffered agonizing pain in the left breast and between my shoulders from heart trouble. My heart would palpitate, flutter, then skip beats, until I could walk. I walked the floor, for to lie down would have meant sudden death. My condition seemed almost hopeless when I began taking Dr. Miles' Heart Cure, but it helped me from the first. Later I took Miles' medicine with the Heart Cure and the effect was astonishing. I earnestly implore similar sufferers to give these remedies a trial." Sold by all Druggists on guarantee. Dr. Miles Medical Co., Ekhart, India. He owns a nice farm at his home and other properties, altogether amounting to several thousand dollars. Mr. Campbell is a valuable man to his union, societies church and community. Long may he live. IMPORTANT POINTS (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.) shipped to Durhamshire, Tenn., the former home of the deceased, for interment. George Boyd has returned to the city, after a pleasant visit in Indianapolis. Mrs. S. E. Alexander has nice furnished rooms to rent at 260 N. Clark street, second flat. Mr. and Mrs. Washington desire to extend thanks to their friends for their kindness during the illness and death of their daughter Clara, who departed this life Feb. 2d. Mrs. Lizzie Groves, of 130 Sigel street, is on the sick list. Mrs. Emma Davis, daughter of Mrs. Nelson Washington, has returned to Milwaukee, after having attended the funeral of her youngest sister, Mrs. Clara Shelton. James Turner, who has been taking treatment at Alexian Bros.' hospital for rheumatism, is again at his home, 72 Belvieu Place. W. N. Washington is ill at his home, 47 Gault street. Some of the North Side readers of The Freeman have been wondering where it could be purchased. We are pleased to inform them that it can be found at the barber shop of G. G. Groves, the old reliable North Side tonsorialist, who always has a pleasant smile and a jolly word for all. He will be pleased to have all desiring to purchase The Freeman to call on him at 65 Wendell street. W. FORREST COZART, 253 Twenty-ninth street. Muncie Items. Muniole, Ind., Special.—The A. M. E. S. S. elected officers Sunday last, resulting as follows: Superintendent, Mr. Edward; assistant superintendent, Mrs. Emma Valentine; secretary, Remus Robbins; assistant secretary, Miss Amy Wingfield; treasurer, Mrs. Martha Fry; libaryar, Miss Mae Stokes. The members of the A. M. E. choir gave an entertainment Wednesday. The Second Baptist church gave a Musicle Thursday evening. Miss Cora Jeff gave a party in honor of visiting friends from Darke County Saturday evening. Mr. Jed Jones lett Saturday evening for Chicago to remain. Mr. Roy Newman of Toledo, O., is in the city visiting his parents in Industry, he expects to return to Toledo about March 1. Mr. and Mrs Wade entertained friends from Ohio Sunday last. Mrs. A. Watkins is on the stok list. Mrs. Stokes of South Jefferson street is able to be out again after being confined to her home for several weeks. Zanesville Notes. Zinesville, O., Special.—Mrs. Enock Harper is quite ill. Mrs. George Qualls returned Friday from Springfield, O. Mr. John Terrell of Branch street is seriously ill. Rev Maxwell of St Paul church is visiting his family at Xenla, O. The revival services at the Union Baptist church have been discontinued. Prof. Mitchell is in Cambridge, O., in the interest of The American Legion of Labor. The Rose Buds gave a successful entertainment at St Paul's church Tuesday evening. Rev M F Sicles of Xenla O, will preach at St Paul's church Sunday. The Ladies Mite Missionary Society is to be commended on the noble work performed during the severe cold weather March 9 rally day. Mrs Carrie Barris and William Calvin were married last week. Mrs. Alma Johns and son William spent Sunday in Granville, O. STAGE. EDITED BY "Woodbine" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. --- A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each of the persons addressed, of both sexes, to the person addressed should be given, in order to prevent mistakes. Note-Professionalists and others should bear in mind that envelopes for States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. --- NOTICE...Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST. Bostwick, Miss Marie Kinney, Miss Bessie L Carter, Mrs Nancy Leggins, Miss Bell Butler, Miss Ida Lennings, Mrs Bell Elder, Miss A. Radden, Mrs. Gerl Elder, Miss Willa Smith, Miss Hattie Fernando, Mrs Jas F Tyner, Miss Jessie Germow, Miss Irene Wright, Miss Daisy Harris, Miss W. Wade, Miss Daisy Eau, Mrs. Ada Wade, Miss Eva Jolly, Miss I. C. Williams, Mrs. Ella GENTLEMEN 8 LIST Arte. Wm. Avery, Dan Banks, Billy Bailey A1 Bemby, Ben F Bostwick W G Brewer, Pearl Brown, Richard Bryant, Frank Blue, W. H. Burton E. J. Carter, Kid Cotton, Anderson Cromwell, J. A. Craine, W. C. Chatman, C. Christina, E. Culligan, T. J. Fair, William Fernando, Jas. T. Floyd, Paul Foster and Henderson Francis, Charles Franklin, George Fresden, Geo. J. Gauss, Oscar George, J. E. Glenn, Julius Hambright, G. P. Harris, James Hart, G. O. Harrison, Hugh Harrison Bros. Hopkins, W. H. Hoskins, Marshall Houseley, G. W. Hughes, Ed Johnson, John Jones, C. P. Keith, Thos. Kemp, Bobby Kreida, N. T. Moppin, Pearl Mason, A. L. McQuitty, M M McIntosh, Tom Payne, Major B. F. Perkins, U. Prince, Bonnie Price, J. W. Robinson, Erb. Rue, Chas. E. Shelton, Allie Shields the Great. Southbar, Harry Stevens, Augustus The Fosters Thomas, Ed. S. Van clack, Henry Vassar, M. B. Wilhite, Loule Wright, L. A. L. Walker, M D Walker, Frank Watts, Chas. T. Walker, Geo. Mahara's Minstrels.—Donalsonville, March 1. Keokuk 4. Bruco & Holland's Minstrel—Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. March 3; Pula ki, 4; Columbia 5; Elk- ton Ky., 7; Hopkinsville, 8. THE DIXIE CONCERT co.—Buffalo Minn. March THE GREAT McKANLASS Co.—Lethbridge, N. W. T. March, 1. W. I. Swain's ORIGINAL NASHVILLE STUDENTS, LaGrange Texas, March 1. Bertha Stone joined Mahara's Minstrels at St. Joseph, Mo. Chas. J. Ross sends regards to the 'Hottest Coon in Dixie Company. Perry Black sends regards to Will Able, the Breckinridges and all friends. Henderson Smith has closed his buffet in Chicago and will soon be before the public again. Eugene Clark, of the Colored Stock company, Louisville, Ky. sends regards to Joe Chaneal. Webster Williams and Henry Anderson send regards to Harvey Goodall and Agustus Stearns. Al E and Mamie Holman say 'Hello' to all friends and say read The Freeman and be wise. Ed. Stewart sends regards to Prof. H. Brown, Henry Austin, Beulah Chambers, Oscar Paul and Paul Floyd. Scotte & DeLeo closed with A Honolulu Coon Company and have signed with Mahara Minstreis for eight weeks. A. W. Tanner and Henry Tribles formerly of Indianapolis but now located in Tacoma Washington sends regards to friends. Sherroh Quartette has returned from Honolulu H. I., with Ernest Hogan's big aggregation which arrived in San-Francisco, Cal., Feb. 18. Gerard Millar, of Batson and Millar, sends regards to the McClains, Charley Walker and Ida May and pays his respects to "Mr. Silly-vester Russell" whom he styles a "silly old boy." Andrew Quinn, the talented musician is now at his home in Indianapolis. Mr. Quinn plays the saxophone, second violin and bass and can double in band and orchestra. Regards to friends. --- Notes of McCabe and Young's Black Trilby Company:—'The company has had a very prosperous tour through THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Western Canada and will soon return to the States. We met the Slayton Jubilee company in Portage La Prairie, Man and we had a grand reception. They have a great singing show and were a big hit. --- Wm. S. LeVard, the Black Millionaire, writes:—"Well the Holiday in Dixie has been out Four weeks and have not played but one losing night. I shall close March, 1, as I will have a large show to put to-gether for the summer and will be with a large show next season. Regards to all friends." Wednesday, Feb. 19, S. W. Wright, The Freeman representative at Fort Dodge, Ia., entertained at dinner at the Dumbomb Hotel in that city, Mason & Down's Orpheus Jubilee Singers. The company is one comprising ladies and gentlemen of merit and is doing a great business everywhere. The personnel of the company is as follows: Mme. Claudia Nevins, first soprano; Mrs. Sadiee Chandler, second soprano; Mrs. Janette Dade, alto; Miss Io. Maude Browne, Contralto; Robert H. Downs, first tenor Theos, A. Bronson, second tenor; Chas. H. Downs, baritone; Arthur H. Payne, bass; Wm. Hugh Mason accompanist and musical director. --- Clarksville, Tenn., notes:—This season has been the dullest and most unsuccessful in the theatrical world here in a decade. No company has played to S. R. O. business. Money is the object. Elder's Opera House, (J. C. Wood, Mgr. Uncle Tom's Cabin, under management of E. F. Davis was not put on recently owing to agitation, mostly "hot air" of indignant citizens in imitation of the Blue Grass populace. Faust is the next attraction on the boards. The Georgia Minstrels whose enduring fame encircles the continent, will come in all their glory, Thursday March 6. under the able management of Rusco & Holland. D. B. Rice, formerly of the Georgia's contemplates giving the boys a spin around the block during their sojourn. Notes from Mahara Minstrels:—Miss Helen Ogden, our primma donna is still lending her fascinating smile to the audiences and charms them as well with her rich mellow voice. Miss Ogden has been on the sick list with Lagripphe but has recovered sufficiently to be able to leave them yelling for her return Billy Young was said to be loosing his voice, but it is a mistake. Mr. Young has a certain charm and easy, graceful manner that his individuality stands out for itself and no one can take away from him what God hath given him. Jerry Barnes our droll comedian creates the mirth for young and old. Jerry is a young comedian in this business and works on the order of Bert Williams. He bids fair to become a great man in a short time. Billy Young and Mr. Barnes are doing the premier ends and also working to-gether in the olio, doing an act that is hard to imitate, which leaves them roaring every night. Leroy Bland is not connected with us any more. --- Notes from the Colored Stock Company, Louisnille, Ky.—"We opened Feb. 18 to a packed house, 1400 people turning out to witness the rousing comedy, "A Holiday in Coonville," by Steve Breckenridge. The long list of glittering, acts received generous applause and jumped into immediate favor. The feature of the show was Bob Armstrong of New York, colored heavy weight champion of the world who was to have sparred six rounds with Jim Watts of Louisville. Watts was put out in the third round. Miss Nettie Jones is taking three and four encores, nightly, singing, "I Want to be the Leading Lady." Engene Clark is taking the house by the house by storm, singing "I Don't Like no Phrenologist Coon." Miss Nellie Price is making the hit of her life singing, "I Am Miss Hannah From Savannah." The knockabout comedians, Webster Williams and Henry Anderson are making a great hit singing, "Don't Take no Ten Cent Drink on Me," "Punch' Jones the monologue comedian, and impersonator is making good. As a Chinaman, Webster Williams made the hit of his life week of Feb. 18. He has gone to St. Louis, Mo., to fill an engagement. --- J. Ed Green, (Bronze) writes from Memphis — The Tivoli music hall after a few days of darkness is ablaze again with new faces, new acts, etc. H. D. Troy and Miss Nettie Lewis left for Tampa to open at the Buckingham. This week sees us presenting a new and entirely original farce, from my own pen, entitled, Miss Virginia, and we are unable to accommodate the people. Rosa Payne joined last week and opened a successful engagement singing "The Ragtime Millionaire." Mr. James Stokes, the fashionable buck dancer of New York City was on the bill also and left them in high spirits. Messrs John Green (Pap) and Engene Liggins opened with a new sketch "Ruby" and kept the audience in an uproar. The old favorites-Johnson and Ried, Estelle Harris, Maggie King, Elvira Johnson and the musical director, R. W. Thompson are still with us. We have a space for as many as ten more good girls, singers and dancers. Tene Ann Jones and Poney Moore left for Chicago Monday after a delightful stay. Am writing a new force entitled, "The Isle of Cuba," and will present it the first week in April. Will Malone musical director of Mahara's minstrels was in the city a few days enroute to Mississippi to see relatives. Want to hear from Ella Williams, Emma Thompson, Bessie Gilliam and the Gilliot sisters. Best to Logan, Laoy, McCain and Love. Notes from the Slayton Tennesseean Jubilee Singers:—"The company is in a flourishing condition. We gave a concert at Winnipeg for the Y. M. C. A., and it proved to be an event of much note; so much so that the company goes back there on the 27th inst, for a return date at a big guarantee. The Canadians may be slow in some things but must call they are up to date. Mrs. Dixon in her work is quite a favorite in these parts. She is undoubtedly an alto singer of the first class and possesses a high order of intelligence that enables her to give her songs an accurate rendition. Mrs. Conley is fast working out of the class of the tyro. When it is considered that this is her first time in facing an audience there is something of the marvellous in her work. Accurate and unassuming in her renditions, Mrs. Ware has lodged herself in the hearts of the Canadians Her singing will meet the coldest audiences. She has an unusually pretty encore number, "Katydid," which always elicits a storm of applause. Her rendition of the favorite, "Suwance River" will stand the test. After our tour of Canada is finished we return to Minnesota for a brief spell, then Wisconsin and then dear old Illinois. The company will make another transcontinental tour next season. Albert Johnson sends his best regards to Chas Ross and says "Whatever you do don't forget Platteville. J. E. Hood tenders his best regards to the Comedy four. Notes from the Mascotte Theatre, Tampa, Fla.—In keeping with our past reputation, we are giving our patrons the best entertainments that can be found and furnished. Our show starts and ends with a grand "ha ha." Our comedians are really and truly laugh persuaders; our vocalists talented and artistic; our music, the very latest; as a matter of course, our costumes blending harmoniously in the ensembles, very chic and delightful to the eje; our scenery massive and beautiful; kaledoscopic in change, color and glitter; our company a veritable cascade of pretty young ladies and clever comedians. We have kept our promise to change specialities, performers and features as often as is practical and possible. Fresh faces next week. We have (and with no particular effort upon our part) gained the subroutique: "The House of Hits." (With apologies to the music publishers.) Right here it is not out of place to remark that we can place a few good soubrettes. Our principal people are: Reeves and Floyd, The Clairs, Hazel Reid, Henry Troy, Nettie Lewis, Tim Butler, The Johnsons, "Wingle Donaldson," Marliam Brown, J. J. Helton, Kittle Brown, Jessie Thomas and Tom Logan. With such an array of talent it is no surprise that crowded houses greet us nightly, and that comparison inevitably results in our favor. Kittle Brown sends regards to all friends and says look for her soon in New York City. Jessie Thomas says "Hello Ida Larkins." Manager Tom Logan sends regards to every body, and says he is glad he got that letter from the long lost friend. --- The Denver (Colorado) Times, of Monday, Feb. 17, speaking of the Black Patti company under the management of Messra Voelckel and Nolan, says:—"Hundreds of Denver's theatre goers have paid a dollar and a half admission to hear what was advertised to be a first class company and have not heard as good a company as is appearing at the Denver theatre this week—the Black Patti Troubadours. It is a great bill this aggregation of talented colored people presents. They are performers and singers far above the average. The male voices are properly attuned full volume and harmonious, the female voices sweet, clear and musical; the entire ensemble filling the house with a melody that simply enthralled the great audiences that patronized the little play house at the two performances yesterday. Standing room signs went up a half hour before each performance and every available point of vantage was taken. The program of close to three hours of thoroughly enjoyable fun and delightful music opens with a farcaled skit in one act entitled, "A Filipino Misfit." Like all farces there is no plot in extenso but opportunity is given members of the company to display their versatility as comedians, singers and dancers. The sketch opens with a dash and is kept whirling for an hour, with not a single objectionable feature but instead is a succession of clean bits of wit, new songs, solos, duets, quartets accompanied by a strong chorus, closing with buck dancing that is exceptionally good. Then there was a cake walk the like of which has never been seen in this city. Following this came the Troubadour male quartette that took the house by storm. Then Mack Allen came on and gave an exhibition on the slack wire that was really thrilling in its audacious acts. Sisseretta Jones, otherwise known as Black Patti, was next on the program. This woman of marvelous voice was enceded time and time again. She is as good as ever she was and there were not a few in the audience who insisted that she had improved. Be this as it may, Mrs. Jones to day possesses a voice of marvelous richness and volume that厚ongly delights and will continue to be the drawing card to the no less meritorious combination with which she is traveling. The bill closes with what is termed an operatic kaleidoscope," wherein selections are given in full costume, from such operas as "El Capitan," "Chimes of Normandy," "Dream Song" from "Fantaniz," "Martha" and closes with Patti singing "Et Flamatus," and "Stabat Mater," supported by the great chorus. It is a great performance. 9 9 Flora Batson and Gerard Millar sang in Savannah Ga, during the week of Feb, 17 and the following is one of the many flattering notices received from the press of that city:—"A feast of music, mirth and magic is what the patrons of the Millar-Batson star concert given at the First A. B. Church last Wednesday and Thursday evenings sat down to. The announcement of the appearance of Miss Flora Batson, Americas double voiced 'queen of song' was the signal for deserved applause. And why not we ask? For were we not among the lucky who were listening to our greatest and most popular songstreet, the one artist who has smiles kind words and even kisses for her race where so many who have not and never will reach the pedestal of musical fame now occupied by her leave only the cold slurs and haughty air of 'don't come near me,' but thank God, in Flora Batson and Gerard Millar nothing of the kind is felt by the most fastidious, and the very air we breathe seems to be impregnated with the word welcome and there seems to be a total absence of the 'professional dig' or 'color blindness' and it is well worth the price of your ticket to grasp the jeweled hand of "Queen Flora," or to look into the hazel brown eyes of the adonis in Bronze, whom the world's best musical artist have styled the 'lion basso' or the 'human pipe organ.' Of the singing what can we say that the world has not said? Flora Batson is indeed to-day the queen of the concert stage and history has yet to repeat itself to point to her successor. She sing not only soprano of the highest, clearest and most bird-like but she drops down in the baritone key. Her baritone is not a growl or grunting guttural sound like so many we have listened to, but like her soprano notes they are clear and distinct. She is indeed a wonder and a 'star' of whom we are proud. Gerard Millar, Australia's premier basso profundo has marvelous control over his voice; his articulation is perfect, his selections fitted to the man, his renditions a luxury to his audience, his mimicry is of the most original type, his magical feats are startling, clearout, amusing and mystifying, his funny sayings are pure tonics of wit and humor prepared and served as only he can serve them. --- PAT CHAPELLE GROWS CAUSTIC Editor The Freeman. Dear Sir:—Please allow me to make a few remarks which may be of a little interest to yourself and some of the Freeman readers. Now the first of all, I hardly have time to do so as all my time is taken up in attending to my own business and I have to engage from 15 to 25 people to assist me in doing that. Now, Sir, if you will look over your books you will see where I have been a regular subscriber to your paper since 1897 and you will also see where I have spent quite a sum with you for advertising from time to time; and one of my principal reasons far such is that it helps my business and it also helps yourself, staff and paper which I would like to see grow to become the largest paper in America. But I doubt if the same will ever come to pass as long as you allow all of your theatrical page to be occupied by a fool like Sylvester Russell who is quite feminine in his way and speech. When I was a boy going Sunday school in Jacksonville, Fla., all the pupils in the class of which I was a member received the following advice from our teacher, "Never listen to any one that has no more than you," and sir, I have and live that way to-day. Also I believe I am no older than the fool from Orange, N. J. I have not inherited one cent that I spend daily. I got it the same as I do now. That is by working for it and I don't have time to attend to any other peoples business. I have not much but what I have belongs to me. What has Mr. Russell got R. R. CHURCH'S AUDITORIUM VAUDEVILLE SHOW Every Night. Now booking shows for this next season. R. R. CHURCH, PROPRIETOR AND MANAGER. R. S. DONALDSON, Proprietor TOM LOGAN, General Manager 702 Polk Street, TAMPA, FLA. NOT ONLY THE MOST POPULAR, BUT THE BEST THEATRE IN TAMPA. We pay the best salaries. We present the best shows. New features being constantly good. Booked. We want good acts will do well by sending in their earliest open time. Prize Fighters and Peace Discussions save stamps. Address all communications to TOM LOGAN, General Manager, 702 Polk Street. 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 letter. Performers in the Chappelle Bros Circuit, which includes Tampa, Fla.; Jacksonville, Fla. and Savannah, Ga. We also have contracted to furnish, attendance to all the Street Railway Parks in the South next Summer. Can give from three to five months work to professionals only. PAT CHAPPELLE, Manager, Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla. SPORT Edited By BREAKAWAY. and how much has he spent with you? Just compare our accounts. Mr. Russell wants to be a performer and I no have several letters in my files as far back as four years ago, where he has answered my advertisements applying for an engagement. But I always considered him then just as I do now which is nothing but as a common laborer and he would not have the time to sit down and write such long stage views if he was attending to his own business. He remarked that I was "green." If I did not have more knowledge than that fool SPO Edited By BREAKAWAY M'GOVERN THE WINNER He Knocked Out Dave Sullivan in Fifteen Fast Rounds. Terry McGovern knocked out Dave Sullivan in the fifteenth round of their fight at Louisville Saturday night. A stinging left on the jaw sent Sullivan to the floor. As referee Bob Fitzsimmons counted nine. Sullivan started to rise to his feet. McGovern rushed toward him to put the finishing touches to his work, but Sullivan sank back again. Fitzsimmons counted ten and "out," and the crowd cheered itself hoarse. It was a hitting fight from start to finish, and the "sports" who attended felt repaid. Sullivan might have gotten to his feet, but he could not have lasted much longer. The fifth round was all his, but the orthers were McGovern's. If Sullivan had the strength he might have won in the fifth. When they finished Sullivan's left ear was split open, his lips were cracked, his right eye was closed, his nose was battered badly and other parts of his body showed the punishment he had received. It was only his ability to stand grueling that enabled him to stay in the ring so long. A number of Indianapolis and Indiana men saw the fight. Now there is more talk of arranging another match between "Young Corbett" and McGovern. Their managers have arranged for a conference, and it is probable that the two will be matched for Derby day, at Louisville. MARTIN BEATS CHILDS. "Denver Ed" Martin obtained the decision over Frank Childs Monday night at Childs in a six-round contest at the American club Martin's performance during the first four rounds was so far superior to that of Childs that he made the latter look rather cheap. During the last two rounds Martin took few chances and contented himself with keeping Childs at a distance where the Chicago man could do no damage. Childs tried in every conceivable manner to land a knockout but Martin used his long reach to such good effect that Childs's efforts were generally about six inches short the mark. In the first two rounds Childs was unable to land a single blow. Martin would run in and prod Childs in the face with his left, then dance away. This work bewildered Childs and he appeared discouraged at the end of the second round. --- Bob Fitzsimmons is, indeed, the marvelous old man of the ring. For the past 10 years he has masqueraded as years younger than he is. Now the truth is out, and he no longer denies that he is 47 years old, and not 34, as he has claimed. He is again matched against his great conqueror, Champion Jim Jeffries, who is 20 years his junior, and in condition over 50 pounds his superior in weight. It is no wonder that good judges of fighting believe that the betting odds favor Jeff at least 2 to 1. It is but natural that they should. After receiving severe punishment in the second round Tom West of New --- Russell, why I would have been in a crazy asylum long ago. For the benefit of a lot more such people as Sylvester Russell, I will state a little further, there is an insane idea of the people of the North, East and West that the people in the South have no sense. But, I would like to state right here that they are badly mistaken and I trust you will not allow your paper to be degraded by such trashy fools as Sylvester Russell. Thanking you for the above space, I remain, PAT CHAPPELLE, Tampa, Fla. ORT TIME York quit in his six round bout with Young Peter Jackson Monday night at Philadelphia --- CHILDS BECOMES DESPERATE In the next round Childs received so many of Martin's left-hand jabs that he became desperate and took a chance for a knock-out. He missed and overbalanced. As he fell forward Martin took a step backward and swung his right. The blow caught Childs square on the jaw and he went down. On rising he tried to mix it, but Martin kept him at a distance with well-directed left jabs. The next round was Martin's although very little damage was done by either man. In the next round Childs reached Martin's neck with a right swing that jarred the Denver man, but Martin pulled himself together in a hurry and retreated until he had collected his faculties. The last round was rattle tame. Martin, seeing he had such a big lead, made little effort to increase it. Childs worked hard to even up matters, but Martin was either dancing out of reach or looked in Childs's arms. A good portion of the audience was hissing at the contest came to an end. --- The series of boxing bouts that have been given at Smiths' gymnasium over the Oakwood bar at 214 Indiana Ave. are deserving the patronage they are receiving. Friday night the 21, Smith the "Columbia Club pet" and the 'Kentucky Kid' boxed 10 fast rounds to a draw, both were in good condition and the large crowd was pleased with the way in which they mixed it up. Two good preliminaries preceded the main bout. Tuesday night "Kid" Upshaw of Detroit and Young Daniels of Pittsburg were on for eight rounds, Daniels had the Detroit man on queer street in the sixth and the bout was stopped by the police. The preliminary was a five round go between Truvan and Bowman the Iron man. The Iron man proved to have a weak jaw and was counted out in the fourth after both men slugging each other until they were hardly able to stand. --- Sam Sroggius the well known sporting man headed the Indianapolis delegation to the McGovern-Sullivan fight. Sam had the right tip and brought back a large bunch of money. "I'll give that waiter," said Rivers. "an order that will paralyze him." "What will you have, sir?" presently asked the waiter. "Bring me," replied Rivers, "some Verulam and ova." "Yes, sir." The waiter, a seedy-looking man in spectacles, went away with a strange gleam in his eye, and returned about fifteen minutes later with a large platter containing something hot. "Here you are, sir," he said. "Bacon and eggs. In ordinary English it would be a shilling. In classic form it will be half a crown. 'Culpam poena premit comes,' as we used to say at college. Anything else, sir?"—Tit-Bits. the Church. REV. EDWARD L. GILLIAM, EDITOR INDIANAPOLIS IND Our Baptist friends are cogratulating themselves upon scouring sufficient funds with which to make the first payment for their university. We rejoiced with them. They deserve substantial encouragement. The Fourth Quarterly meeting was held at Simpson Chapel on the 15th. The reports to the Quarterly Conference show nearly $3000.00 collected for all purposes, 93 additions to the church and every department growing. Rev. W. W. Lock rendered most acceptable service during the revival at Simpson Chapel and ranked himself among the best gospel preachers of the race. He returns home with our prayers and best wishes. The debate and voting cotest was greatly enjoyed by the large audience present. Rev. E. L. Gilliam addressed the "National Emancipators" at Allen A. M. E. church, Terre Haute, last Thursday week. His subject was, "The Negro in American Civilization." Rev. Chas. Williams, pastor of South Calvary Baptist church has recovered from his recent serious illness and is able to be out again. Mrs. Cassie Jackson, the energetic and efficient president of the Indiana District W. H. M. S. of the M. E. church is home after an extended trip to Anderson, New Castle, Shelbyville, Chicago and North Vernon. The Church Aid Society met week before last at Mrs. Bradshaws and last week at Mrs. Josephine Phillips. It is doing grandly. The Sewing Circle met with Mrs Kate Royer week before last and this week was entertained by Mrs. Velina Davis. Excellent work is being done. Miss Katie Miles, Mrs, Emma Hopkins, Mrs, Emily Morgan, Mrs. Slaughter and Bros. Thomas Bowman, Jordan Montgomery and Abram Tribble, who have been on the slok list are all rapidly improving. The many friends of Mrs. B. J. Morgan deeply sympathize with her in the loss of her father who died at his home in Lexington, Ky., recently. President G. L. Knox will begin regular meetings of the Epworth League each Thursday evening at Simpson Chanel. The public is invited. The sad information reaches us of the CARRIAGE SHOP, CLAFFLIN THE WOODWORKING STATION CARRIAGE SHOP, CLAFFLIN UNIVERSITY, M. E. CHURCH, ORANGEBURGH, SOUTH CAROLINA. death of the oldest brother of Revs. T. L. and S. H. Ferguson. The funeral took place at his late home, Portland, Ind. We teader our deepest sympathy. It is reported that Rev. T. L. Wilson pastor of the 9th Street M. E. church of Covington, Ky. is seriously ill. St. Marks, M. E. Church, of Chicago will invite the Lexington Conference to hold its next session in that city. METHODIST CHURCH INSURANCE. The Board of Insurance of the M. E. Church held its annual meet recently. --- The reports were surprisingly gratifying. The total amount of business done $14,059,029.00. During the year 1901 the sum of $5,880,735 was written. Total number of policies issued, 14,941. Paid for losses, $40,199 50. Insurance is carried only on M. E. property, such as Colleges, Schools, Hospitals, Churches, Parsonages and also the household goods of M. E. preachers. The rate is as low as the best standard companies, with this advantage to the policy holders—the payments at the five year rate can be made in annual installments. A dividend of 10 per cent was declared and paid policy holders last year. The Board consists of nineteen members, four of whom are colored men, viz., Prof. Billups, of George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo.; Prof. Chavis, president, College Greenaboro, N. C.; Rev. J. W. Thomas, D. D. pastor of Asbury Church Washington, D. C. and Rev. E. L. Gillam, pastor of Simpson Chaple Indianapolis. Insurance is carried on property in every State in the Union including Alaska. CHICAGO, ILL. St. Mark, M, E. church, State street near 47th street Chicago, is in a prosperous condition. The pastor and people are united in pushing this charge to its greatest achievements. There is scarcely a church in all Methodism among colored people that has a greater call to service than St. Mark in Chicago. It is the only church in this great Metropolis of the Northwest that is a part of the mother Methodist Church. If St. Mark is to be the only church among our people, of the M. E. church, in Chicago then it must be progressive and aggressive. Its influence must be exerted in all parts of the city. It must advertise and be advertised in every part of the city. While some church may confine its field of operation to a prescribed territory, St. Mark must appeal to the city at large. As the only M. E. Church, of Chicago it must become a great church in this city. We trust that our pastors will help us in our effort to do this by notifying us of all members they have here at present or may come to Chicago hereafter. Get their address and write Rev. J. W. Robinson, pastor, 4715 Armour ave. Mr. James Hamilton, wife and daughter from Monroe La., have had UNIVERSITY, M. E. CHURCH, ORAN their letter sent by Rev. C. W. Reeves, their pastor, to St Mark M. E. church. Hon John F. Patty, from New Orleans, unite with St. Mark, Feb. 2nd. Bro. Patty was a member of the General Conference at Omaha, Neb., in 1892. Mrs. T. E. Butler, 731 Armour ave was called to Nashville, Tenn. on account of the serious illness of her mother an honored member of Clark Memorial M. E. church. 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C., has erected a tasty booth in the Negro building at the Charleston Industrial and West Indian Exposition, and has on exhibition a creditable display of architectural and mechanical drawings, models in Swedish sloid, covering a three years' course, models in turning, iron-working, wheel-wrighting, and cabinet-making, photographs, sewing, point lace, etc. The literary departments are represented by sets of written examinations. 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. 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The end of the war. Reconstruction. 1865–68. Progress since freedom. Religious progress. Educational progress. Financial progress. Some noted Negroes. Free people of color in North Carolina. CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY NEGRO SOLDIERS. First Hero of the Navy. Colored man. Pen pictures of the daring charges made by Negro soldiers at San Juan, El Campe and around Santiago. Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a cannon which knotted over the block house and saved the Rough Riders. Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the American flag on San Juan Hill. The glowing tributes of Mickel and many others. Negro soldiers in the Civil War. Negro officers. Jose Maceo Guzman, Miss Cresmer and the Cuban women cavalry. The Negro paymaster in the army. The Negro poet, Paul Lawrence Dunk尔. 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They maintain an orphanage, in which there are now 135 children, and care for 60 old men and women. They are familiar figures on the streets of the city, where they are greatly respected and sustained in their good work. + Gen. Egbert Brown, who was in command of the Union troops at Brazos, Tex., in the last battle of the civil war, fought after peace had been declared, died on the 11th, at Westplains, Mo., aged 85 years. Garus C Bolin, a colored lawyer of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., has been honored by election to life membership in the Buffalo Historical Society. + The Negro Republic of Hayti will celebrate its one hundredth anniversary in 1904. For services rendered to the Republican party of Colorado, Editor Boyd of the Tribune Press, Pueblo, is to be given a part of the county printing by the commissioners of Pueblo county, and last week, Joseph L. D. Rivers of the Colorado Statesman, was appointed one of the license inspectors at Denver. + O. Garnett Hutchings, who has been clerking at Branch Station, O. was assigned to a clerkship in the registry department at the general postoffice. He is the only clerk of the race in that division and is under bonds. One of the largest dry goods stores in Montgomery, Ala., owned by a colored man who began life as a porter and made it a rule never to save less than half his wages. Collector Craft of Lonisville, Ky., has appointed the following colored store-keepers since he has been in office: J. E. Givens, A. B. McAfee, L. Bell, A. M. Winnis, Prof. James F. Gray and C. B Jones. All of them are now duty drawing $4 00 per day. Eufaula Dots. Eufaula, Ala., Special.—Miss Ella Hines, who left the city not long since to live with her brother in Savannah, Ga., was brought home dead Saturday and buried Sunday afternoon, funeral from the Antioch Baptist Church. Hy Glacow who left Sunday week for Pensaola, has returned highly pleased with the business outlook of that city. Rev. Hatcher is making a big and honored name for himself thus far. We hope he will not relax in the discharge of his duty. The Married Ladies' Embroidery Club, celebrated their fourth anniversary last Tuesday evening at the cozy and comfortable home of Mrs. J. E. Nelms. It was a grand affair and an excellent program was rendered. Notes and Comments. Ansonia, Conn., Special—The funeral of the late Mr. W. A. Smith took place at the Clinton A. M. E. Zion Church Derby, on Tuesday the 11th. The church was filled to its utmost by his many friends, both white and colored. Mr. Smith came here from Hampton, Va., 32 years ago a very industrious man and was employed as foreman of one of the city's commercial concerns and proprietor of a grocery. He leaves a widow, adopted son and other relatives. Mr. Smith was at the time of his demise 55 years of age Miss Florence Young who has been residing in this city for the past two months, returned to her home in Danbury, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. William Grey who has resided in this city for the past two years, has left for Delaware where they will spend a few days and then return to their home in Maryland. George A. Tatten has accepted a position with the Waterbury Brass Co., Waterbury, Conn., and left last Monday. A surprise party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Garnett, Tuesday night in honor of their guest, Miss L. Carter. John Sims is quite ill at his home, South Main street. Arthur Washington is also ill at his home, Howard avenue. Home Missionary Society. Home missionary Society. Van Wert, O, Special—The Home Missionary Society met with the Baptist Sunday-school Feb. 14, 15 and 16, 1902, at Van Wert, Ohio. President, Rev. Phillips, Rosellin, O.; secretary, Clara Creatte, Sidney, O.; treasurer, Mattie Hardman, Glennmore, O.; missionary minister, Rev. J. J. Watson, Paulding, O. Those present from a distance were as follows: Mrs Sarah Stewart, Miss Clara Creatte and Miss Jennie Stewart, Sidney, O., Mrs. Mary Ratcliffe, Mrs. Leota Moore and Mr. S. A. Manley, Bellefortaine, O., Mrs. Mattie Hardman, Mr. Elisha Green and James Hardman, Glennmore, O, Rev J. J. Green, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Rev. J. J. Watson, Paulding, O, Rev. Elisha Underwood, Latty, O, Mrs. Lizzy Smith and Mrs. Belle King, Lima, O. The Freeman is the best colored paper in the United States. Summer Young is home from Columbus, O. Frank Green is with us again. Douglass Lodge No. 40, K of P., is getting along very good. News Items. Crawfordsville, Ind. Special —A full dress reception was given at the A. M. E church, Feb. 14 which was a decided success in ever particular. Some of the best talent in the city appeared on the program afterwhich refreshments were served. Mrs. Lulu Oliver, manager. Rev. E. D. Miner, of Ohio preached at Second Baptist church, Wednesday. Feb. 19. Fred Hyatt and W. C. Wooden are on the sick list. The International Order of 12 gave a grand entertainment and supper Feb. 23. McClelland Jones has purchased a beautiful house and lot on Oak street for (800) eight hundred dollars. Mrs Dr. Thomas, of Marion is in the city visiting her sick brother, Fred Hyatt. The International Order of Twelve held memorial service in their hall Feb., 14, in commemoration of Father Dickinson who was the founder of the order. Interesting Brevities Cleveland, Ohio, Special.-Mr. Samuel Moore, the noted bass singer, has secured a prominent position as manager of the Batchelor's Club, 600 Prospect street. We wish him much success. No other colored man in the city holds a position equal to his. Antioch Baptist church has been well blessed by our Lord, during its short series of meetings, at which time there were eight converts added to the church pending baptism, which took place at Shiloh on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 3 o'clock, Rev. F. G. Brookins, pastor, officiating. W. G. Foster is expected home the latter part of the week from a flying trip to Lynchburg, Va., where he was called to the bedside of his sick mother. Mrs. Mary Bailey has been ill for sometime. Woodliff hall, corner of Sked street and Central avenue, is becoming the center of attraction for all entertainments. The hall was built by Mrs. Sellers sometime ago. Any person wishing to renew their subscription please notify F. E. Oldwine, 28 Brooker avenue. Revivals, Accident, Wedding, Society, Steubanville, O. Special.—The Sixth Street M. E. church, C. T. Lewis pastor, has just closed a glorious revival. Forty-one were converted, five wanderers returned and thirty-nine accessions. Rev. Joel Perkins preached able sermons throughout the meetings. The Rev. Lewis and family were disturbed on Saturday night, Feb. 15, by a midnight visitor who brought a basket of eatables. Mr. and Mrs. Kent lost all their clothing by fire, which was caused by a hoo coal falling against a clothes press. Mr. Edgar Richardson will soon lead a fair lady of New Brighton to the altar. Bishop Lee preached at the A. M. E. church on Sunday, Feb. 16 Unanimous Election. Chicago, Ill., Special —The unanimous election of Sir A. F. Tervalon, as Major of the First Battalion, 1st Regiment, Inft, of Illinois, N. R. K. of P., manifests the appreciation and high esteem The officers of this body held forth the sterling qualities and untarnished record of this rapidly rising Pythian who served the office of Master of Finance of Pithias Lodge, six consecutive times and was elected Grand Master of the Exchequer at the last Grand Lodge session of this domain, held at Joliet. Current Condensed Cullings. Buffalo, N. Y., Special—The Valentine social was a success. Miss Adalaine Hamilton entertained the H. W. C. club Saturday evening, the 15th ult. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dickson gave an enjoyable mask party at their home on E. Utica street, Tuesday evening, the 18th ult. Dancing was enjoyed and dainty refreshments served. The Progressive club will give a floral tribute reception and ball on Easter Monday evening, at Lyric hall. Rufus Young has gone to Jamestown, N. Y., to visit his brother, who is not expected to live. NEEDS ASSISTANCE. Dear kind readers 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 roaring 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. The caucus held by the Republican Congressmen at Washington has adopted the substitute to Mr. Crumpacker' 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 the next step. Nothing is settled until it is settled right. FARM AND HOME Evergreens are the most effective wind-breaks, their dense growth enabling a narrower spread to give the same protection as a wider deciduous growth. Wood ashes or potash salts may be applied to all kinds of fruits with advantage, and it may be done early in the season. Potash not only promotes the growth of wood but also increases the proportion of sugar in fruits. It is said that a sprinkling of hops in the brine when hams are placed in pickle adds greatly to the flavor. The experiment with such method should be done in a limited way, however, until satisfied that the claim is correct. Another remedy suggested for the curculio is to spray just before the trees blossom with a mixture of a pound of paris green in sixty gallons of water. Two weeks later use kerosene emulsion, giving a third spraying about June 24. This method, it is said, will destroy the curculio, leaf lice and other enemies of the plum. The ideal egg producers are the Leg horns. They are small, nervous, active, and where eggs alone are produced they lead all other breeds. They lay a white-shelled egg. Another feature in their favor is that they are small eaters, but great foragers, hence better adapted to farm range than small yards. There are both single and rose comb white and brown, and buff, black, silver Duckwing and Dominique varieties with single combs. Onions will be planted this month in some localities, as they are usually put into the ground very early in the season. It has long been claimed that the best way to grow onions is to put them on the same ground every year, manuring heavily, but it is now known that it is better to change to a new location every year in order to escape the onion maggot. In this section sets are preferred to seed, and the crop should have an abundance of fertilizer. 一 The fruit grower should know every tree in his orchard, and he should go over the orchard frequently and satisfy himself that everything is favorable to the trees. Some trees may be backward in growth, and he should endeavor to learn the cause. It may be due to a lack of plant food in the soil, to the pruning, to too much grass, to the mode of cultivation, or to insects; but a thoroughly competent fruit grower will discover the cause, if possible, and remove it. The object in pruning grapes is to get a well-formed vine and large yield of fruit. Two thirds of the year's growth should be cut away, for if not severely pruned more fruit will be grown than can be matured. Grapes grow upon the new wood, and this year's branches will perform service next year. The winter season is the time to prune grapes. If deferred until spring the vine may be injured. Grapes require both manure and fertilizer, and should be sprayed with Bordeaux mixture as a preventive of disease. When putting cuttings in the ground leave as few buds as possible above the ground. When the rootlets are thrown out below the surface of the ground they begin to supply food to the buds above, and the more buds the greater the work placed upon the rootlets, in many cases the cuttings dying because the buds cannot be nourished. The entire effort of the roots should be concentrated upon one bud, or not over two. The soil should also be mellow, as the sticking of a cutting into hard and compact soil is to rob the roots of food and moisture. Plant the cuttings deep in fine, rich soil, and should it be necessary water them until they are well started in growth. The Cornell (N. Y.) experiment station bulletin states that there is practically no difference between beets and ensilage as a succulent food for ewes rearing lambs. The live stock interests oppose the Gront bill, while the dairy interests favor it. Result: it will fall between two stools. There will be no anti-oleo-margarine legislation. The recent meeting of the National Live Stock Association in Chicago was the most successful of its history. The exhibits drew like a circus, there being from 25,000 to 50,000 in attendance. Young lambs come early in the year, some as soon as January. The success with them depends upon the capacity of the ewes to supply milk. If the ewes are fed with a variety of food instead of dry straw, stalks and some grain, they will be in good condition to support the lambs, one of the best foods being sliced carrots. Turnips and sugar beets will also prove excellent. It is estimated that millions of sheep and cattle have been lost in Argentina from foot and mouth diseases. This vast amount has nearly exhausted the whole live stock product of last year and means also an added loss of 100,000,000 pounds of wool. THE FREEMAN IN CHICAGO. Copies of The Freeman are on sale at the following places: S. C. Montgomery, 5542 Lake avenue. G. B. Georgeson, 2106 State L. Greenberg, 623½ W. Lake. 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BEFOREVIEWING HARTONA Carolyn Elberts, of the Rogers Bros.' Co., which appeared Wednesday night at the English's, writes: "Allow me to say a word of praise for the Redfern Corset. I think its most twisting article, which retains its shape longer than others I've tried. I shall always wear the 'Redfern' "Cordially yours: "CAROLYN ELBERTS." The Redfern Corset is modeled after the best gored styles, but modified to more nearly meet the requirements of the American woman. It is made of materials exquisitely fine and pliable, and is filled with selected whalebone of first quality Made of best coutil ard italian cloth. Cuffed in limed in Val. lacres. $2.50 to $10 a pair. "Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods." ..CITY NOTES.. Dr. B. J. Morgan has returned from a trip to Tuskegee, Ala. Quarterly conference was held at Allen Chapel Tuesday night. Mrs. Mattie Duggard, of Peru, is visiting her son, James Nicholson. G. F. Haywood, artist on the Recorder, and Miss Ida Howard, were married last week. Miss Rose Dent of Shelbyville, Ind., has been the guest of Mrs. Bond, in Paca street. The Zenda Club danced Friday night, instead of Thursday night, at Odd Fellows' Hall. Morris White has returned from Cincinnati where he has just completed a course in chirropody. Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Stewart were made the happy parents of a nine pound baby boy. Try skin Clear for liver splotches. Nothing better. Elevator 7 S. Meridian street. Knox Hair Parlors. The Woman's Club was entertained Monday afternoon by Mrs. James Shelton, 581 Donglass street. The Iris Whist Club was entertained by Mrs. James Turner, in West Fourteenth street, Tuesday night. Miss Margaret Woods returned Tuesday to her home at Springfield, O., after a two weeks' visit in the city. The Alliance of Bethel A. M. E. church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs William Floyd, 761 Walnut street. Mrs. E. F. Johnson entertained a few friends last Saturday night in honor of Miss Margaret Woods, of Springfield, O. Sunday will be quarterly meeting at Wayman Chapel, Rev. J. O'Banyon will have charge of the services. Love feast Monday night. The embroidery club of Corinthian Baptist church met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Nettie Morris, 422 Dorman street. Mary Agnes Body, sister of T. P. Spillman, died in Louisville, Wednesday, February 12. Mr. Spillman is in the city. He returned to Alexandria Monday. The Church Aid Club of Simpson Chapel was entertained by Mrs. Bettie Tribble, 419 West Vermont street, Wednesday afternoon. FOR SALE—Creole hair braids to match any hair. Knox Hair Parlors rooms 22-23 Big 4 block corner Washington and Meridian. The Rev. Mr. Hancook, of Mound City, ill., is conducting a revival at the Free Baptist church, at Newport and Rhode Island streets. Miss Sadie Boyer entertained last Tuesday evening at her home 313 Ellsworth street in honor of her brother, George Boyer of Chicago. The oratorical contest between pupils of the five largest city schools took place at Bethel A. M. E church, Friday night. W. T. B. Williams was in charge. The East End Needle Circle gave a social at the home of Mrs. Jane Belle, in North West street, Thursday evening. The circle met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Roxie Dixon, 2011 Alvord street. The Ministers' Union met at Simpson Chapel at 2 p. m., Wednesday. The question for discussion was "The True Spirit of Skepticism," was opened by the Rev. H. L. Herod, pastor of the Second Christian church. The concert and debate given at Bethel A. M. E. church Feb. 20, was a big success. Such as none save energetic THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. manager like Messrs. Kersey and Given can have. Remarks by Hon. Geo. L Knox and other distinguished visitors. The Flanner Guild Delsarte class entertained Miss Margaret Woods, of Springfield, Ohio, Monday evening at the Flanner Guild. A nice program was rendered by the class, and Cainty refreshments were served. The Roseborough Club, with twenty-two members, was organized Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. G. L Griffin, in Fayette street. It is named in honor of Professor Roseborough, the composer of sacred music. The club gave a poverty social Thursday evening, at the Second Baptist church. The funeral services of Mrs. Mary J Simms were held at her home last Saturday afternoon. The body was placed in a vault to await the arrival of a brother, George A. Pierce, who lives at Minneapolis, and could not reach the city in time for the funeral. The burial took place Tuesday afternoon. The marriage of Miss Anna Butler and Benjamin Doyle took place Thursday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Butler, in Mill street. The bride wore cream colored cashmere trimmed with white satin ribbon. The bridesmaids, Miss Ruth Butler, wore pink organdy over pink taffeta silk. Wiley Laster was the groomsmail. The decorations were of carnations and roses. The Rev. H. L. Herod officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle will live at 319 Cherry Grove. Ninth Presbyterian Church. Rev. H. A. Gibson, pastor. The pastor will presch at 11 a. m., and at 8 p. m., to-morrow. All of the members are requested to be present. There will be and extra fine musical and concert at this church Monday evening March 10. There will be a fine program rendered by a cast of the finest artists in the cty. See the program. Mrs. Rev. H. A. Gibson of Greensboro, N. C., but now of this city, is one of the finest soloist of the West and will appear on the program. 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 Marrow will stop it. If you have Dan-druff 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. Ad-dress Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. 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, M. A. Mec., P. J. Augustus Coxe, A. B. Local Seo'y. STENOGRAPHER WANTED. A first-class stenographer and typewriter. One versed in book-keeping and writes a good long hand, preferred. Address with reference to experience. H. J. Green, box 116, Charlotte, N. C. HAPPININGS IN OLD KENTUCKY Death of a Prominent Citizen--News Gleanings. Paducah, Ky., Special. Mrs. Eliza Reid, widow of the late Jerry Reid, one of the oldest and best known citizens, died on the 17th inst., at her home on South Eighth street after a brief illness, at the age of 64 years. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Burke Chapel, A. M. E. church, of which the deceased was a life member, under the anspies of the local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. The deceased leaves two children, Mrs. Mary Overton and the Rev. Dr. S.K. Reid, and several grand children, Mr I H Halsey, traveling agent of the N I B E Co., now opening works through the State of Illinois, will return to Cincinnati, his headquarters, about the 5th of March. Mrs. Miller, wife of Rice Miller, Eleventh and Clark street, died on the 18th of consumption. The entertainment at Odd Fellows' hall under the auspices of the Tabernacles, on the 17th, was quite an elaborate affair. Prof. John Hillman's orchestra rendered sweet music. Read The Freeman, Chas Laister, the broadway barber, is now on the steamer Avilon. Prof Josei's orchestra makes their annual trip to Cairo, Ill., March 25. Special rates on the Dick Fowler and a nice time assured all. Read The Freeman, the most popular Negro journal in existence. Mrs Isabel Thomas, of Knightstreet, is able to be out again. Henry Shuley, the iron jaw man, gave a first class entertainment at Odd Fellows' hall on the 19th-holly Jolly was shot in the leg last by Frank Buckner. Subscribers will please have their nickle (5 cents) when the paper is delivered. Please do not ask your agent to credit you for a small sum as five cents, Mrs Elsa Snead of South Eighth street is very ill. Minor Bradshaw, 423 South 7th street, has on hand sample copies of the following plays: "Married Life." "Single Life," "All that Glitters is not Gold" and "Out in the Streets," also the funny burlesque, "The Milk Maid Convention" and the new comedy "Diamonds and Hearts," with several new drills. Mr Bradshaw has a local company to produce the above. Lodges, churches and other fraternal societies desiring a benefit should consult him for terms. Little Minie Bolan of McChan- icesburg was badly burned last week. Miss Ethel Ford of Broad street is registered upon the sick list. Dave Crane of South 8th street is able to be out after a brief illness. Miss Mary Paschal and Ike Rogers of McChaniesburg eloped to Metropolis to get married the 22d. Mrs Lawrence Bolan of McChaniesburg is expecting her brother, Charley Carney, home from St. Louis, Mo. Mrs Mary Paschal was appointed a delegate to the convention of the C. M. E. church which convenes in Clinton, Ky., April 22, 1902. Mrs Simpson of Mill street will give a social at her home Saturday night, March 1st. Edgar Anderson of Mill street sustained serious injuries at Kilgore's mill on the 20th. Born to Mr and Mrs Robert McClure of Mill street, a baby girl weighing fourteen and a half pounds. Ike Corruthers is now instructing George Adams in vocal music. Mrs. Frankie, George and W. M. Woods are on the sick list. Robt Doby, after a long illness, is able to be out again. Mrs. G. W. Grubbs entertained Mrs. Jessie Dixon of Thomkinsville, and Mrs. Lucy Dixon of Plunkett street on the 19th. James Franklin resigned his agency with the N. I. B. E. Co. on the 28th to accept a similar position with F. K. Sander's Commission company Mrs Mary Alexander of Court street is very ill. The N. I. B. E. Company is now at 622 South Ninth street. Mrs. Garrett superintendent. Mrs. Georgia Elam expects to leave for St. Louis the last of March to reside. Mrs. Ortia Hunt and Mr George Lansdale were married on the 22d. The Freeman extend its best wishes. 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 less ones can be had in boxing and wrest 92 ling pool and all kinds of amusement. It 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. Cadiz News. Cadiz, O. Special—Our fourth quarterly conference convened the 31st of Jan. Our worthy Presiding Elder Rev T. L. Ferguson, in that sedate way presided. He preached a most wonderful sermon just before entering into the quarterly conference, and left us in high spirit to push forward the great work of the Master. We have had a grand revival during the month of Jan fourteen souls were added to the church, with a bright prospect of others; some turning to the Lord. We sought the lost sheep of Isreal and praise God we have been successful in bringing some of them back to his fold. We are not ashamed of the work we have done, and I am proud to say there is a marked improvement in our church now as to what I found it when I came. We have raised the greater part of our benevolences, paid $500 on our church property, we have painted our church also placed a new organ, and clock in it. "Do you see that little gray monkey? Well, he's a hero," said John Lover, one of the keepers of the zoo, as he put his hand tenderly in between the bars of the cage. "That monkey used to belong to an organ grinder, who one day got full and fell in a drunken stupor on the railroad track between Manayunk and Bala. The monkey sat on the organ beside him, waiting patiently for him to come. Suddenly there was a distant whistle. It was an express train, still half a mile away, but advancing rapidly. With almost human intelligence, the monkey tore the red bandanna handkerchief from its master's neck, leaped boldly to the middle of the track and flagged the train. The engineer, just in time, pulled up, and could hardly believe his eyes when he saw that he had been flagged by a monkey. Don't talk to me after this" ended Lover "about the lack of intelligence in apes." The keeper didn't even smile as he told the affecting tale.—Philadelphia Record. Mother—"But, Jacky, I don't think a clock-work engine would be a good toy for you to give baby. He's such a little thing, he'd only break it." Jacky—"Oh, but, mother, I'd promise you I'd never let him even touch it!"—Punch. BAPTIST EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETS Owl Club to Appear-34th Birthday Anniversary-Futrell City Notes. Inversary—Euturn City Notes. Cairo, Ill., Special—The Executive Board, Ministers and Deacons' Union of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association met with the First Missionary Baptist church, Twelfth and Walnut streets, Friday, Feb. 14th, to transact the business of said district. Rev. T. W. Clemons, of New Grand Chain, Ill., presided. There were twenty-five delegates in attendance. The meeting was called to order by the president; the welcome address was made by Rev. H. Allison, which was responded to by Rev. Alsbrooks. Rev S S. Olivor, of Mt. Vernon, was appointed to report the proceedings to the press. Rev W. B. Brown and his followers were denounced for being direroyally, and Rev C. C. Philips, Missionary of district No. 2, was denounced and removed from the field. Charlie Wilson, Clarence P. Wilson, N. T. Lane, E Hall and G. L. Burroughs were all excluded from the Association. Rev S. S. Olivor, of Mt. Vernon, was appointed missionary for district No. 2. Rev. Olivor is one of the ablest ministers in the Association of southern Illinois. Cairo is becoming famous: if a Negro goes into a white saloon he must take off his hat or be knocked down. Henry Brown went into Gus Botto's saloon to deliver meat, and because he did not take off his hat, he was brained with a glass in the hands of the bartender. Miss Sallie Earle and Will Sothers, of America, Ill., were the guests of Mrs. Suella Walker. Anderson Jones, of 1204 Commercial avenue, is up-to-date in hair cutting and shaving. Look out for the Owl club! They will appear at Clancey's hall on or about March 12th. The following committee will have charge of the affair: Misses Lily Webb, Anna Montgomery, Rosa Atkins, Hattie Turner, Heeier A. White and Luddie Dony. Mrs. Millie A. Arnold, of 508 Ninth street, entertained a host of friends in honor of her 34th birthday anniversary on the 11th ult. Those present were: Mmes. S. Ricks, L. C. Williams, M. Golden, of New Grand Chain; E. Phinch, R. E. Anderson, F. Morris, Miss Frankie Scott, and Wn. Johnson, of Mound City, Mr. E. Kuenessberry, of the Holliday House, served the refreshments. All the ladies were neatly attired. Mrs. Mary Lomack, of Cuthersburg, Mo., was call the bedside of her sister, Miss Rachel Turner, who is ill at her home, 1202 Cedar street. Prof. B F. Jones and orchestra, of Paducah, Ky., will appear in this city on the 25th inst., at Clancey's hall, and the Whist club and Owl club, both of this city, will give a royal reception. We wish for them a full house. The remains of Louis Wright, who was lynched at New Madrid, Mo., passed through this city enroute to Chicago. The little son of Mrs. Cypress, 2114 Pine street, came near meeting with a fatal accident by the explosion of a gun in the hands of Henry Bryant. John Tyler is tending bar for Wm. Wilkers. Call on him. Mrs. A. Dumas, of Douglass street, lost her home by fire on the 17th ult. Everything was lost. The house was insured. Miss Mattie Turner has moved to Mound City. Richard Taylor serves free lunch at his saloon every Saturday night, at 409 Commercial avenue. G. Child's sample room, at 513 Commercial avenue, is up to-date, and deserves your patronage. Mrs. Carrie Fields, of 1708 Walnut street, was call to Mound City to the bedside of her sister. S. P. Anderson has taken charge of J. E. Lee's barber shop. Give him a call. Miss Gertrude Jenkul sends her regards to Prentice Ruckle, of Paducah. Mrs Sallie Jones would like to hear from her brother, Robert P. Ruckle. When last heard from he was in Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Sallie Rogers, of 2000 Poplar street, would like to hear from her sister, Mattie Wilkins, of Paducah. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Johnson, of 320 Tgenty-sixth street, are the parents of a 15-pound bab boy, Misses Maud Cook and A. Dumas made an out-of-town visit on the 22d ult. Mrs. Filmore, of 627 Twenty-first street, was disappointed in her musical owing to the illness of Prof Overby, who was unable to lead his orchestra. Owing to dissatisfaction, the contest did not take place at the A. M. E. church. It will probably be held at Clancey's hall on the 12th or 13th inst. This is a chance for Profs. Webb and Overby to show their colors. Eminent judges have been selected for the affair. W. M. Futrell was the first to reside in this little village. It is pleasing to note that Bert Futrell will be in this city on the 25th inet.. as a member of Prof. Jones' orchestra, from Paduacah. He is an excellent bass violin player. See James Norway & company when you need anything in the grocery line. Don't forget Common's meat market. G. W. Mathews carries a full line of staple and fancy groceries. R. P. Futrell will soon move into his new grocery. There has been some dissatisfac 1. BEST & SERVICE We are authorized to announce Elmer Stoddard as a candidate for Sheriff of Marion county subject to the decision of the Republicananipr primary election. March 14. SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhoe and discharges from the urinary or- gan, arrested by Santal Midy (Capsules without inconvenience. Lice Price of All Irregulars or P.O. Box 2081, New York. BED-WETTING KIDNEY AND BLADDER CURE FREE! A package of a remarkable discovery that positively cures Bed Wetting, Kidney, Bladder and all Primary Troubles, we be sent absolutely free to any one sending their name and address to the Missouri Remedy Co., S41 Chem. Building, St. Louis, Mo. Get my estimates on Wall Paper Cleaning Picture Mouldings and Fine Paper Hanging. J WESLEY BRIGES WALL PAPER MERCHANT. Decorative Work a Specialty. 449 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE. New Telephone 2788. Residence 1509 Arsenal Ave. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED..... In the wall paper business to stay. Prepared to handle business with neatness and dispatch. Test of Lynch Law BY SAMUEL BURDETT. This booklet deals with one of the most important questions before the American people or to-day, and handles the subject of lynching in a manner never before attempted by any man. It, as its title implies, an Expose of Mob Violence. Has been read by the President of the United States. by every Governor, U. S. Senator and Congressman in the United States without a dissenting word or voice. It contains 100 pages and will be delivered postage prepaid, to any address in the United States on receipt of 25 cents. Address all communications to SAM.UEL BURDETT No 423 New York Block, Seattle, Wash. THE MARKET Cotton. **NEW ORLEANS** Feb. 24—Cotton quiet. Sales, 3,900 bales. Ordinary, 6,15-16c; good ordinary, 7,15-16c; low middling 7,13-16c; middling, 8,13-16c; middling, 9,13-16c; middling, 9,15-16c. Receipts, 9,280 bales; stock, 32,388 bales. New York. Feb. 24—Cotton—Spot closed quiet at 1:46 lower; middling uplands, 8¾c; middling gulf, 8c. Sales, none. New Orleans. Feb. 25—Cotton easy, Sales, 2,950 bales; stock, 32,316 bales. Receipts, 8,916 bales; middling gulf, 9,516 bales. Receipts, 9,000 bales; stock, 321,316 bales. The usual cotton markets to receive to-day on account of bad wires. New York. Feb. 25—Cotton—Spot closed quiet; middling uplands, 8¾c; middling gulf, 8c. Sales, 600 bales. **tion between the two Baptist churches.** Rev. E P. Ford claims the First church and Rev. King says he has the First church, and is a licensed minister. There should be a committee to investigate the matter and see who is in the right. Trov Dots. Troy, Ala., Special.—The first quarterly conference of St. Paul A. M. E. Church was held last Friday night and it easily forced ahead of any this church has enjoyed for several years. Rev. G. W. Allen, presiding elder of the Montgomery district was among the visitors present and among the things he said the trustees' report surpassed any he had heard this year. Notwithstanding the cold wave which swept over this section, an appreciative congregation attended the Sunday services. This is Rev. W. W. Frazier's first year as presiding elder on the Troy district and under the direction of the pastor, Rev. Robert L. Pope, B. D., a grand reception was given in honor of the presiding elder Monday night. NEEDS ASSISTANCE. Dear kind readears 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 roaring 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. E. S. WRIGHT, P. O. Hatchitoches, State of Louisiana. Agents Wanted. Active, energetic young men or women can secure employment as agents for this paper by writing the editor of this page or to The Freeman. 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