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We want hustling boys and girls everywhere to Represent THE FREEMAN. Write for Terms. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVII. NUMBER 9. IN CLASSES ALONE STAND FREDERICK DOUGLASS AND BOOKER T. WASHINGTON WHY COMPARISONS ARE ODIOUS The Destroyer of Slayery and the Builder of Citizenship Not Rivals in Popular Esteem, but Natural Supplements-Sharpe and Flats. (By Our Special Staff Correspondent.) The very general celebration this year of the birthday of Frederick Douglass by the colored people of the country is a hopeful sign. It betokens a growth of race pride among us that cannot fail of fruitful results, and demonstrates that we are not lacking in the fine sense of gratitude that should possess us for the heroic labors that have made the name of Douglass immortal. Such fitting observances of the natal day of the race's foremost men mark the beginning of an era of confidence in our own might, and inculcate a saving respect for the phenomena record we have made since slavery ceased to be. When we set apart certain days in each year to hold up in reverent memory the consecrated lives of such benefactors as Douglass, Bruce, Langston, Pries and Elliott we implant in in the breast of every right minded Negro an inspiration that will give courage to the faltering and strength to the heavy laden. These occasions mean much for the future of our people. Comparisons are not necessarily edious, but sometimes in a rather misplaced zeal we make them so. In treating these memorial observances there is a constant and irritating tendency on the part of a few well meaning orators and writers to attempt to magnify the dead at the expense of the living. In apostrophizing the magnetic oratory of Frederick Douglass they go far afield in a thankless effort to institute comparisons and to draw sharp contrasts between the methods of the great emancipator, Douglass, and those of the great educator, Booker T. Washington. The fame of Douglass is secure. It is intrenched immovably in the hearts of ten millions of Negro Americans, and cannot be enhanced by the clap trap fulminations of demagogues. Yet, should these irrelevant out givings pass unrebuked, rank injustice might be done Mr. Washington. A mis-ading analysis of the diffences in their methods might place the "Wizard of Tuskegee" in a false light, unless all of the circumstances surrounding them are faithfully brought into view. It is beside the point to picture Mr. Douglass and Mr. Washington as rivals in the arena of oratory or as competitors in the same field of statesmanship. There is no tangleable basis for comparison. Each stands in a class alone—the labors of one supplement the energies of the other. A very clever correspondent, by whose letter these remarks are drawn out, writes of the two men: "When Mr. Washington speaks it is necessary to have perfect order, to the end that he may be enjoyed at his best; when Mr. Douglass spoke the audience could be as wild as the waves of the sea, and he would hit it into quiet by the magic of his words." Let us admit that the differences are fairly stated, but it should also be added that the reasons for those differences are not wanting, and the explanation detracts not one iota of glory from either. It must be remembered that Mr. Douglass spoke in the midst of a national tempest, when the popular mind was torn with strife and dissension over the issues bound up in slavery. He spoke with a fervor and passionate power that exactly fitted the turbulent times, and fount fire with fire as the war spirit demanded. His mission was to destroy an institution that kept his people from becoming freemen and citizens. His success lay by the way of the sword, the bayonet and the arbitrament of arms. He was at his best when the battle raged the herest. He succeeded by meeting the situation as it was with all the forces of an aggressive unarmed minion. Mr. Washington comes on the scene under conditions diametrically opposite to those faced by Mr. Douglass, and he meets them in the light of a changed circumstances. The war is over. The institution against which Mr. Douglass hurled his philippics is no more, and erstwhile bonduan is a citizen. Mr. Washington's mission is to weld this new timber firmly into the warp and woof of the body politic and reduce friction to a minimum. He is to take the raw material rescued from the blaze of civil strife and to construct therewith a citizenry that shall redound to the physical strength, economic greatness, intellectual standing and moral worth of our common republic. This work is best accomplished in a period of profound peace. Mr. Washington's appeal then is to the calmer judgment. His efforts is to sober the once frenzied public mind and invoke a spirit of sweet reasonableness, tolerance and sympathetic co-operation upon broad lines. Just as the campaign of Mr. Douglass was one that must move the feelings by a whirlwind for forensic eloquence, and his oratory was in accord therewith. Mr. Washington's campaign is one of education—evolution by aid of the material resources and civic virtues—and his oratory is eminently fitted to such a task. Who shall say which is the greater orator when Mr. Douglass won his cause by sweeping the nation off its feet, and Mr. Washington is winning his persevering the republic to stand anew on higher and more substantial ground? The "Sage of Anacostia" performed the service ordained by God as none other could have done it. The "Wizard of Tuskegee" is building upon that sacred foundation a superstructure of self respecting, law abiding, intelligent and thrifty citizenship under divine guidance in the only logical and systematic way that such a work can hope for permanence and power. Comparisons between Douglass and Washington are indeed odious, even at the hands of our best intentioned scribes and celebrationists. President W. G. Frost, of Berea College, says he will not permit his school to be disrupted by the act of the Kentucky Legislature prohibiting the co-education of the races, and that he will consider a proposition looking to the removal of the college to a more liberal state. Mr. John Bryant, a wealthy farmer living near Yellow Springs, Ohio, has offered financial assistance in effecting a consolidation between Berea and Antioch College, located at Yellow Springs. The place is not far from Xenia. The matter is under advisement. Antioch was the first college in America to admit both sexes, and the first, except Obealin, to admit all races on equal terms. The two schools have been working on the same principle, and a union might result happily for both. The colored people are anxious to have President Frost move the entire outfit of Berea away from Kentucky if the legislature finally passes the obnoxious bill. Kentucky's enterprising colored people are not sleeping upon their educational opportunities. The excellent State Normal School at Frankfort, under Prof J. S Hathaway, is prospering more satisfactorily than ever, and State University, of Louisville, of which Dr. C. L. Purse is the official head, is having smooth sailing. Atkinson College at Madisonville is being gradually rebuilt after last year's disastrous fire, and the Hopkinsville M. and F. College has its banner enrollment this year. A school, however, that has made phenomenal progress in a comparatively short time, and of which we do not hear half as much as we should is the Eckstein Norton University, at Cane Spring, twenty nine miles South of Louisville. The location is quiet and healthy, and the school plant comprising a substantial brick main building of twenty five rooms and the dormitories and shops are spread upon a tract of seventy five acres of rich, rolling land. A lovely maple grove, a large orchard of choice fruit trees and a well stocked garden are a few of the attractions that appeal to the visitor at the institution's gates. The curriculum embraces both academic and industrial features, and because of the particular stress placed upon the latter by the very practical faculty, Eckstein Norton has come to be known as the Tuskegee of Kentucky. The principal is Rev. C. H. Parrish, a man of culture and thorough education, who keeps himself and all about him abreast of the times. He is being warmly supported by the best people of the state in his efforts to encourage the young Negroes of both sexes to equin themselves with a training that will guarantee a comfortable living. Dr Parrish is a self made man. He has a beautiful home in Louisville, and is also pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church of that place. He will be one of the eight delegates from Louisville who will sail from New York in a few days to attend the World's Sunday School Congress which meets at Jerusalem, in the Holy Land. The Normal and Industrial School established some time ago at Beattyville, Lee county, was recently incorporated, and a new equipment will be put in. Prof. W. H. Parker is its president INDIANAPOLIS IND., SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1904 and founder. Rev. W. H. McRidley is doing well with his college at Cadiz. The colored people give promise of making heavy inroads upon their illiteracy average within the fewest of years. platform is graced by only those who pass muster with this motley few. If they dislike a proposed speaker the courtesies of the Society are denied him. The New York Age calls for a greatly needed reform in the The suggestion of Prof. John R. E. Lee, of Tuskegee, that a National Colored Teacher's Association be formed is received with favor in every section of the country. The idea does not mean that the Negro teachers are to cut loose from the National Educational Association. Continued membership in that general body is to be encouraged, but the need of the distinctively race organization is felt because there are so many special conditions surrounding our people that call for discussion and treatment that could not properly or profitably be brought before the large gathering of mixed peoples. The home life of the Negro, how to lengthen the school terms in rural districts, how to provide a training that will best place our children in touch with the duties that they will be called upon to do. These are some of the problems that our teachers wish to "get together" and work out by contact and exchange of ideas. The leading educators in the South and many North and West have signified their sympathy with the movement, and a call for a meeting is being prepared, due notice of which will be given. Any step looking to the mental, moral and financial betterment of our teachers should be commended at all hands. Jay Wesley Cromwell is no longer editor of the Washington Record. Proprietor Frank G. Manly believes in the efficacy of industrial education, and wants his paper to breathe the invigorating atmosphere of this modern age. He believes in Tuskegee Institute and her methods (a part of which he is) and he wants the Record to be a true reflex of his views. Mr. Cromwell preferred to live in the days of the ark, and could not adjust his old time dogmas to the generous creed of the 20th century; so Mr. Manly was compelled, as a business measure, to dispense with the services of the gentleman with the high sounding English names and reminiscent proclivities. In this very proper course Mr. Manly is sustained by the considerate judgment of Washington City's up-to-date people. The new editor, Mr. H. P. Slaughter, is a young man of experience, both as a writer and skilled artisan and we expect in the future, from his hands, a metropolitan journal that will, in sound editorial tone and sparkling news features, set a swift pace for its older contemporaries. The hard fought Whayne case in Louisville, involving a large amount of life insurance money, has brought to the surface a young colored artist in plaster, whose work is rated as exceptionally fine. His name is Isaac Hathaway, of Lexington, Ky., and the mold which he executed so satisfactorily was the counterpart of a couple of hundred square feet of ground on which the late R. C. Whayne shot himself and breathed his last. The plaster is the color of the ground, naturalness being given to the whole by showing the dried and withered grass, and a tree and wire fence are included in the imitation landscape. The mold was made for the defendant insurance companies to disprove a contention that the shooting of Mr. Whayne by himself was accidental, and they paid Mr. Hathaway $1,000 for the difficult work. Mr. Hathaway is a graduate of the Chandler Normal School, Lexington, and spent two years in the art department of the New England Conservatory Music in Boston, following it up with two years at the Cincinnati Art Academy. He makes a specialty of plaster casts of skeletons and organs of the human anatomy for use in colleges, and has sold unique specimens to the Smithsonian Institute at Washington. He prepared the death mask of Gen. Cassius M. Clay, the eccentric "Sage of White-hall" and intense abolitionist. He has performed a similar duty in connection with the late Dr. John Mitchell, of Wilberforce, R. C. O. Benjamin and others. The country will hear more of Mr. Hathaway's artistic genius. Bethel Literary and Historical Association of Washington, D. C., at one time the pride of the intellectual Nation's Capital, has been coming in for much criticism of late because of the constant bickering and petty personalities that have been permitted to go on under its recent management. Mr. G. W Jackson, an Indiana man, is president but he is reduced to a mere figure-head since the narrow ruling of the pig headed committee on program was set in motion. The broad plane inaugurated by Bishop Payne has apparently been abandoned, and the platform is graced by only those who pass muster with this motley few. If they dislike a proposed speaker the courtesies of the Society are denied him. The New York Age calls for a greatly needed reform in the existing methods at Bethel, and it may be that the attention of Bishop Lee will be called to the condition of things. In view of the fact that so many windy "orators" who do frequent "stunts" there take such a savage delight in condemning certain prominent Southern race leaders for alleged lack of manhood, the Age very pertinently points out the jim crow cars that run into Washington, and the discriminations practiced at the theatres, hotels and in the restaurants, and asks why Jay Wesley Cromwell, L. M. Hershaw, John P. Green or some other members of Bethel's "stock company" do not exhibit their alleged manhood by invoking the civil rights law in force on federal soil. What Bethal needs is to return to the dignified policies exemplified by Presidents Arnold, Clark, Richards, Miller and Cardozo, and deal in matters of practical benefit, rather than in personal vilification of useful men of the race. SHARPS AND FLATS: The law cares for the vigilant—not for those who sleep upon their rights. It may be in order for Editors W. D. Johnson and D. R. Wilkins to choose their weapons. The A. M. E. Bishops appear to be a unit against the election of any additional members of the "bench" this year. "Canned editorials" is the latest journalistic dainty the craft is charging up to the District of Columbia colored newspapers. It seems strange that the name of George W. Chvis has not made its appearance in any of the dispatches from the Russo-Japanese war. The Chicago Conservator is indulging in its regular weekly exercise of putting up a man of straw and proceeding industriously to knox it down. It is presumed that Dr. Horace Bumstead doesn't read the writings of his employee, Dr. Du Bois, or, perhaps he does not give a kitty what Du Bois thinks he thinks. Editor Fortune has dubbed the disgruntled fellows "The Negro Association of Windjammers and Knockers," and named Dr. Willheleatem Burhard Du Bois as presiding officer. We are glad to say that the Indiana minister whose dying request was that he be stood up in the pulpit in his coffin during the funeral services was not a colored man. Private Secretary Emmett J. Scott is to stand sponsor for a new book, giving an official statement of the work of Tuskegee. No man is more capable of writing or compiling a vivid and accurate description of this many sided institution than the painstaking Mr. Scott. Brother Adame, the "press gang" is getting hungry for a sure-enough press convention at St Louis in September. The paramount issues, aside from incorruptible principles are how to get out a creditable paper, and, finally, how to get the subscription paid in. Settle these riddles and the business will be a sinecure. Prof. Lewis has placed your correspondent under a mountain of obligations for the big bequet handed out last week in the "Pencullings" We are duly gratified for kind words, even we find difficulty in recognizing our personality from the lurid description given. Only don't convey the impression that we got tired of work at Tuskegee. There is work there and plenty of it, but softened by Dr. B. T. W.'s elixir of good cheer, it becomes as refreshing and exhilating as a goblet from the "old oaken bucket." No like period in our life was more pleasantly or more profitfully spent our six months of systematic, self fortifying and practical business experience at "Tuskegee, the fair." R. W. THOMPSON. Roosevelt His Choice. Editor of The Freeman:—My attention has been called to an editorial article in your issue of the 6th inst. bearing the caption, "Tis S.range-Passing Strange." An article identical in substance and very similar in wording appeared in the Colored American of the 18th inst. The article last referred to contains this sentence: "It appears rather strange that Mr. L. M. Hershaw a department clerk employed here, should be interested in contributing constantly to Anti-Roosevelt Negro newspapers." Therefore I assume that your article of the 6th refers to me, though not by name. I crave space in your columns to reply to that article. The impression evidently sought to be conveyed is, that I am hostile to the nomination of President Roosevelt, and that I am using my pen in that cause. I wish to say as directly, clearly, unequivocally, unreservedly and emphatically as language at my command will permit me, that such is not the fact. I have never publicly, or privately, orally or in writing, nor in any other way imaginable manifested any hostility to President Roosevelt. His stand for justice, civil equality and fair play makes it utterly impossible that I should harber the least sentiment of opposition or hostility to his administration or nomination to the presidency, even in my secret thoughts. I have been, and am now a Republican, without variableness or shadow of turning. I have voted the Republican ticket, contributed cheerfully, willingly and without solicitation to Republican campaign funds, and made speeches for that party, always paying my own expenses. There are questions, however, in no way connected with the policy of the Republican party and the administration of the government, about which I have honest, fixed and consolentious convictions, and on these questions I have expressed my convictions orally and in writing, publicly and privately and I have neither apology nor explanation to offer for having done so. As to such questions I carry my sovereignty censure my hat, and shall continue to do so while liberty endures and speech is free. L. M. HERSHAW. Washington, D.C. Honor to a Negro. A special from Portsmouth of recent date eays: For the first time in the history of the city of a white edifice for the reception of white worshipers were thrown open to colored mourners, when William Elliott. 90 years old, and for the last forty-nine years jailor of the Court Street Baptist Church was conducted by the Rev. J. M. Armistead, colored, in the church auditorium, which was filled to its utter capacity with relatives and friends of Elliott. The balcony overlapping the auditorium was also filled to its capacity with the members of the Court street congregation. The Rev. R. B. Garrett, pastor of the church, A. E Owen, pastor of South Street Baptist Church, and W. P. Hines, pastor of Park View Baptist church, delivered touching enologies of the dead jailor. The chair near the chancel occupied during every service in the old and new Court Street Church for the past forty-nine years by Elliott, was draped handsomely by the ladies of the congregation. The deacons of the Court Street Baptist Church acted as honorary palebearers" Rev. J. M. Armistead D. D. of Portsmouth Va. is one of the foremost divines of his Race. He is a gentleman of deep learning and of great force of character. WANDERER Muncie Happenings Municle, In1., Spect.1 — The stewardesses of A. M. E. church entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs David Peak in West Charles street. Monday afternoon and evening. The "Guarding Angel." a cantata, was given at the Second Baptist church Tuesday evening was well attended Mrs James and daughter, Mrs Harvey Phillips, are seriously ill at the home of the former Mrs Levina Rollins is confined to her bed with lumbago at her home in South Plum street, but is some what improved at this time. The Juvenile Missionary Society rendered a short program Sunday evening. The attendance was small owing to the very disagreeable weather. Mrs Branston Cottman has her sister from Portland, Ind, visiting her. Mrs Slaughter of Indianapolis was in this city a few days last week. WHO WILL HELP BERTIE ACADEMY, OF NORTH CAROLINA, APPEALS FOR AID RACE PROBLEM'S CORNER-STONE Education of the Colored Youths of the Southland Will do Much Towards Solving the "Problem" - Philanthropic Bertie County Citizens. This institution is beautifully located in the town of Windsor, Bertie county, N. C., and its reality in buildings, land, etc., is estimated to be worth $3,000. It is supported by volunteer subscriptions of the colored people of Bertie county. They are struggling with a determination to succeed. They have now in attendance considerable over 160 students. They seek and are worthy to receive help from any source from whom help may be had. There are several thousand colored youths accessible to this institution. By economy and good management the colored people of the county have run this institution eight years, eight months to the year. The increase PROF. W. S. ETHERIDGE. number of students necessitates more teachers and buildings. They are unable to support this school. It is evident that the people will soon grow tired of the burden of carrying the whole thing themselves, and a little help from without would make the work run more easily. But for the advantages offered by this school hundreds of young men and women would be deprived of an education in this section. It has already turned out thirty-one teachers inside of three years. An industrial department will be established as soon as help is received. This school inculcates moral and religious training as a special feature. By financial aid this institution could be made one of the leading institutions in Eastern North Carolina. The colored people of the county are deeply interested in education, moral as well as mental. The school has a strong and kind faculty. Special review for those who are teaching, and proficiency in preparing teachers for public school work. Board and lodging $7.00 per month, and students who board themselves can obtain rooms in respectable families at $1.50 per month. Tuition 50c, 75c and $1, as to grade. A dormitory is greatly needed for the young women. The corner-stone has been laid. Who will help? One hundred and eighty students were in attendance in 1902-03. Write for catalogue. The following young men and girls show interest in the Academy: J. C. West, J. W. Spiller, G. L. Askew, Miss Nancy Cherry, J. F. D. Cherry, D. L. Simmons, Turner Speller, W. L. Gayner, M. F. Rayner, J. J. Allen, J. W. Ryan, L. A. Wynn, Charlie Speller, K. Lee and J. J. Askew. A Chance For All. For a short time only we will send to any address in the United States or Canada, postage prepaid, Booker T. 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If the Negro was the top dog in life's fight do you think that he could teach the white man a moral lesson in patience, forbearance and charity towards others? HIT THE LINE HARD In this life of struggle, If you would win reward. You center all your strength: Hit the line hard! Enter the fight with might; To duty, have regard; NAPOLIS' PROMISE SIMPSON CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH, Contending with the foe: Hit the line hard! Meeting with obstacles, That would your way retard; Summon all your strength, friend: Hit the line hard! The colored men in the employ of the Peru Steel Casting Company organized themselves into a club last Thursday night, under the name of the Douglass Club. The object of the club is social, intellectual and political culture. Rev. R. A. Pond, of the First A. M. E. Church, has begun a revival and Rev. Edwards is assisting him. The writer visited Kokomo, Ind., last Sunday and preached to the Baptist Church of that city. 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An Annual Sermon Preached, The waiters of this city have been looking forward with happy expectations for the arrival of February 21st. Due preparation has been under way, which reached a climax last night at St. Paul M. E. church. The entire crew of the Menger Hotel, fifty-six strong, turned out en mass to hear the Rev. Harry Swan preach their annual sermon. At 8:45 p. m. fifty-six men, the crew now employed at the Menger Hotel lined up in front of the hotel. Each man wore a full dress suit with black tie and a beautiful button-hole bouquet. They march by twos out Commerce street to Chestnut; to Center; to St. Paul M. E. church, where they arrived, led by Mr. H. H. Johnson, the third waiter, at 9 p. m. The quartette of the hotel men led the procession in the church, where separate seats were provided for the hotel waiters. When all were seated the quartette led by Mr. Stephen Young, assisted by J E. Williams, Dennis Allen and J E. Scott, rendered a touching song, "The Holy City." This song was sang to perfection, and the whole audience applauded, 1872 METZGER METZGER 1872 SURE R. WITZGER CO. DR.C.BOUVIER'S BUCHU GIN ... A CURE FOR ALL Kidney AND Bladder TROUBLES BEER" ROSENBAUM BROS. LOUISVILLE, KY. which was not a proper thing to do in the house of God, but evidently the vast audience of eight hundred persons entirely forgot the impropriety of such an act in the house of God. Mr. R. H. Bradley, the esteemed head-walter of the Menger Hotel, briefly addressed the vast congregation, explaining the pleasure it gave him to be the representative of such an intelligent body of waiters, men who followed waiting for a livelihood, and who took an especial pride in their particular occupation. Mr. Bradly said he had been a waiter all his life and expected to die one; he especially requested all under the sound of his voice to endeavor to conduct themselves in such a manner as to gain the good will of those that employ them and the respect of the general public. The congregation seemed to be almost spell-bound by the magnificent appearance of the waiters of San Antonio. At 9:20 p.m. Mr. Peter Andrews the headwaiter of the Hot Sulphur Wells Hotel, arrived with his entire crew of eighteen men, who were full dress suits, but were minus the bouquets. The number was brought up to seventy uniformed waiters, and a bitter dressed, cleaner, intelligent looking body of men no one ever had the satisfaction of looking upon than this representative body of colored waiters of San Antonio. At 9:30 p. m. the Rev. Harry Swan commenced his discourse. His text was the epistle of Paul to Titus, 2: 11. "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men." Owing to the lateness of the hour the sermon was brief, but very instructive. The pastor pleaded with the young men to seek Jesus Christ early—"now," he said, "is the accepted time, because delay was dangerous." He advised them to take Christ Jesus with them in their daily lives, and if they keep His company they would be acquainted with Him, and He would receive them in His heavenly mansion not built with hands at the final ending. Each and every one felt greatly benefitted and instructed by the sermon. Dr. G. J. Stames offered up a fervent prayer that certainly touched the hearts of many. On Sunday, Feb. 28th, an effort is going to be made to organize a young men's Christian Association. Such an organization is badly needed here to teach our young men that all virtues are gainful and thrifty, and all vices are harmful and degraded. Warning-Disappointments. To any person who has ever visited the cities of the great World's Fairs and Expositions of the past, previous to the opening, it is plainly evident that the coming Exposition and World's Fair at St. Louis, Mo., will prove a serious disappointment and financial failure to the visitor, prospector and citizen. There is not the least probability of any noticeable crowd of visitors there until the opening of the National Democratic Convention, July 6th, and from that time dates the coming of the visitor, and even then their coming may be deferred until cooler weather as every one knows the intense and suffocating heat of July and August in this section of the country. The people who are coming now, and from its time on, are those that expect to make money out of the Exposition and not to spend it. Thousands of small and large failure will be counted in every line of business before the Exposition money-side will justify expectation and pay a profit to the investor. Any one who wishes to read the statistics of these collosal enterprises may familiarize themselves with the facts that they are all financial failures, and none have justified expectation in attendance or otherwise. As previously warned through the columns of The Freeman the colored waiters will do very wise to steer clear of this city until September. They can make any and all the summer resorts, and probably make good seasons before coming to St. Louis, and then arrive here in good time to "clean up" as far as money goes. The hotels now employing colored waiters pay on an average the best salaries of any hotels in the country, but an influx of waiters here early in the season might have the effect of demoralizing wages for the period of the fair. A. B. CARTER For the Accommodation of Colored People. The "Waldorf," 424 S. State street, a handsomely furnished room apartments for the accommodation of colored people will throw open its doors for the reception of guests at Sait Lake City, Utah, March 15th. The building and location is a fine one, built especially for the purpose. It has electric lights, messenger call, telephone and bath in connection. The Walters' Social Club will have its fine club quarters at the Waldorf, which is booked to open April 15th. The library in the Club will consist of books pertaining to dining room work also the Hotel World, Hotel Life, The Freeman, the Hotel Monthly and the San Francisco Wine Gazette will be the papers on the table. Those H Frame of the Knutsford is the proprietor of the "Waldorf." The Walters' Social Club is run by the colored waiters of the city. A Brilliant Affair Local Association No. 1 of the Head, Second and Sidewaiters Association of New York City gave their first reception and dinner at the Hotel Marshall in that city on Tuesday evening, Feb. 23, 1904 The officers are; J. A. Brooks, president. C. LaMar, vice-president. R. Brooks, secretary. Geo. A. Truman, financial secretary. A. N. Dempsey, treasurer. The entertainment committee consisted of Mr. C. C. Randolph, chairman, G A. Truman and D. P. Slater. The reception was a brilliant affair and quite a success and every one enjoyed themselves. Mr. Randolph, who was chairman of the entertainment committee, is the well-known headwaiter at the Sherman Square Hotel, is also a member of the National Board of Managers of the Headwaiters Association. Mr. J. A. Brooks is the affable headwaiter at the Sumerset Hotel. Mr. Brooks is a good singer, and was a member of Fred Londin's Jubilee Singers some years ago when they made their famous tour through the United States and foreign countries Mr. Dempsey is in charge of the Hotel Marguerette and is also well known in Atlantic City, N. J. The following menu was served: Cocktails, Grape Fruit, Soup. REMINISCENCES OF AN EX-HEADWAITER. BY W. F. COZART. CATCHING A WELCH RAREBIT: CRATCHING A WELCH RAREBIT. While engaged in a restaurant some years ago, I employed a young man one day, who represented himself as a waiter. Soon after he went to work he was asked by some one of the other waiters if he knew what a Welch rarebit was. "Oh, yes," he replied, "I shot many of them when I lived in the country." That settled it. Pretty soon the word had gone around from waiter to waiter that the new man was a "greenhorn" and would have to be initiated. In those days a waiter who so wilfully displayed his ignorance, stood no more show among a crew of waiters than he would among a band of wild Indians. Our young friend was at once nicknamed "Rabbit." and by this time the waiters had got their heads together and perfected a plan of initiation for "Rabbit." It so happened that there was an old cellar beneath the restaurant kitchen which had not been in use for years only as a repository for old tin cans, empty barrels and other rubbish. It was also inhabited by a number of old rats and often frequented by a stray cat (one of that number that usually made the nights hideous in the dark alley just behind the restaurant). One of the waiters arranged with one of the guests to come in and order a Welch rarebit from our friend "Rabbit," which he did, but upon going to the kitchen and giving his order he was informed by the cook that he (the waiter) would have to go down in the cellar and catch a rabbit. Just at this juncture one of the other waiters volunteered to show the new waiter where the cellar was, and also canloned him to be careful and not let the Welch rarebit get away, that while he might be hard to catch, he, the waiter, must not give up until he caught the "rabbit." Having received the necessary information, the new waiter was led away to the cellar, looking as innocent as a lamb while the waiters and cooks almost went into hysterics. The waiter was led into the dark cellar armed with a lantern and the door closed behind him. Half an hour later when the door was opened the waiter emerged from the cellar nearly out of breath, caused by a hard chase after the stray cat over barrels and tin cans. His pantaloons had been torn into threads, his legs and his hands had been cut on cans and scratched by the cat and were bleeding profusely. Of course every one sympathized with the poor fellow. INDIVIDUAL HOTEL D RECTORY. [One address line $20 per year; including subscription to The Freeman, in advance.] HEADWITERS. F. P. Thompson, Hotel Champlain, Clinton coney, N. Y. T. H. Frame, Knutsford, Salt Lake City, Utath. G. L. Lang, Colonial Hotel Cleveland, O. W. A. Locke, Halliday House, Cairo, Ii. F. C. Long, Windermere, Chicago, Ill. J. T. Gilbert, Hotel Anderson, Pittsburgh, Pa. R. S. Kittrell, Windsor Hotel, Denver Colorado. A hotel building boom has struck Charleston, W. Va., and as a result two new hotels have been built and will soon open for business. They are the Kanawha Hotel, a seven story structure and the Boyce. Both of the above hotels will open in April. The Kanawha will run white help. The old reliable Hotel Ruffner at Charleston will continue to be the leading hotel of the city. The waiters at the Ruffner will be paid $25 per month. The Ruffner has an excellent headwaiter in the person of Mr. F S. Brown, who received his training at the well-known Cadillac Hotel, Dstroit, Mich. Mr Brown was also headwaiter at the Battle House, Mobile, Ala., for a long while. Mr. Brown recently contributed a very interesting article to the Hotel World on the possibility of establishing a waiter's school at Tuskegee. W. Alouzo Locke, headwaiter at the Halliday House, Cairo, Ill., has recently returned from Tuskegee, where he attended the agriculture and teachers' meeting. Mr. Locke had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Booker T. 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Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANPOLIS, IND. ORGE L. NOX, Publisher. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1904. NOTICE We desire to say that Grant S. Neal formerly connected with The Freeman as solicitor, is no longer serving in that capacity. Obligations contracted by him will not be honored by us. COL. HARRY B. SMITH ELECTED. The outcome of the contest for County Chairman for the Republican party is highly satisfactory and to which Mr. Robert Metzger contributed no small share when he gracefully gave way, when insistence may have been the cause of prolonged struggle which would have been fatal to the party's immediate future. Mr. Smith led in the voting, but which was so uncomfortably close that contradictory results were announced by the tellers causing a pandemonium, placing Mr. Metzger in the very enviable position of key-holder to the situation; he promptly assumed his responsibility, declaring in favor of his opponent, with whom he fought the gamenight fight known in municipal politics for the position of county chairman. [Picture of a man with a mustache and a bow tie, wearing a suit and a bow tie. The background is a plain, light color.]] COL HARRY B. SMITH It may be believed that Mr. Metzger, politician as he is, regular and partisan as he is, saw that the hope of Marion county Republicans in the forthcoming election was wrapped up in the conflict then on. Sacrifice to the party's good on incumbent on some one. Not only Marion county, but the State was in jeopardy, a United States Senator was in jeopardy, the distinguished Beveridge was in jeopardy above that brought about by Democratic opposition, but through defection right in the Republican household. The State of Indiana are all eyes open as to Indianapolis—as Indianapolis goes so goes the State has more sense than sound. To beat the Democrats, who now control the city, and with evident satisfaction, will be a job sufficient for the Republicans The little community of Humphrey, Ark., is in a ferment over its postmaster whose appointment did not meet the approbation of the white people, and who showed their displeasure by dynamiting the building. The government should ferret out those capable of doing such a trick and teach them a wholesome lesson; and it should also be careful about making appointments that are so expensive. The people are the government; if they are right the government is right and not before. Mr. Allen C. Simms, who has been connected with the treasurer's office for several years, has resigned to accept a position with Mr. Cyrus Clark of the Auditor's office. Mr. Simms is an efficient clerk, and we are glad to see him successfully placed. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER You can't always sometimes tell about men. Governor Vardaman of Mississippi, last Sunday, put himself at the head of the State's troops and went to Batesville for the sole purpose of saving a colored man from lynching. The governor, it will be remembered, came in for a good sound scoring from the colored press owing to his inauguration remarks, but to-day, doubtless, it will say, "behold the man!" Apologies are certainly due the governor, and we tender ours now for trying to make out a case against him as careless of the rights of black men. Whatever he has said or done this one act is the guarantee of that regard due from governor to citizen—the law's protection. Whatever his private opinions may be, are of but little moment when 'tis known that thrice ten thousand more are of the same opinion. We want protection against armed mobs; that given, the other problems can be worked out. Education may be made inconvenient among a free and industrious people, but it cannot be prohibited; mob terror is the evil which should be put under foot; it murders the individual and the race. With great regards. The Jackson W. Giles case has been dismissed by the Supreme Court for want of jurisdiction. The chances are that "there was plenty jurisdiction," likewise plenty trouble ahead. The Supreme Court took the shortest cut for relief it may be presumed from a mountain of difficulty. It doubtless considers itself fortunate in having the time honored subterfuge "no jurisdiction" to fall behind. Nor is the remark as sarcastic as it appears. It is fortunate under the circumstances of to-day. Shortsighted individuals, colored men, will belabor the court, talking of rights and wrongs at any price; long sighted, but designing and decelving white men will talk of the colossal wrongs, theoretically, and at the same time side with the Supreme Court and not without reason. Suppose the court had decided that disfranchising acts of Southern States were unconstitutional what would have been the next step? then the next? and the next? A home for the aged and infirm among the colored people is being urged and none too soon. A meeting was held this week when a number of people, representatives of lodges, met for the purpose of perfecting an organization with the end in view. Among those present were Dr. S. A. Furniss, Messrs. Ernest McAfee, W. E. Moore, C. M. C Willis, Thomas Smith, Mesdames Alice Grysell, Theresa Finley, Hettie Williams, Mary J. Scott, Frances McAfee and Mr. Walter Jamison, who presided. The Rev. D. A. Graham was in the city for a few days this week; he is now stationed at New Orleans, where he has gained the respect and confidence of the whites in his effort to raise the school standard of New Orleans for colored children, which is limited to the fifth grade. Rev. Graham is a candidate for the general secretaryship of the Christian Endeavor Work of the A. M. E. church. Dr. L. G. Jordan of Louisville, Ky., general secretary of the National Baptist Foreign Mission Board, will sail for South Africa on the 16th to overlook the work. Rev. Dr. C. H. Parrish, also of Louisville, Ky., president of Eckstein Norton, will leave for the Holy Land on the 8th to attend the World's Sabbath School Convention, which will be held in Jerusalem. All things seem to be working for the good of the National Negro Business Mer's League, which meets in this city in convention about the last of August. Mr. H. L Sanders, president of the local league, is doing what he can to sustain the executive officers in their efforts to make a great showing for the visitors who will be with us. A home for aged ex slaves of Indianapolis would not be out of the way. Nine out of ten of the aged class were slaves. General support, State support or Government support could be solicited with some hope of success. The class is the most deserving in all the world—they had no chance. The State Republican Committee of New York stands pledged to nominate and elect Roosevelt; it expects to deliver the goods. RACE CLEANINGS The colored people of Nashville, Tenn., recently opened a bank, and on the first day the deposits amounted to over $6,000. The Wage-Earners Loan and Investment Company of Savannah, Ga., is another colored banking institution which is said to be doing well. Bishop L. J. Coppin of the African Episcopal church of South Africa, delivered an address to the students of the Agricultural and Mechanical College at Normal, Ala., recently. The bishop told of the condition of our race in Africa and said that the chances of advancement allowed the Negro in that country are no better than found in the South. He said that there is no adultery among the people, but polygamy is practiced to a great extent. "We have no jails to support," he said. "When a man is convicted of crime he is taxed, and if he fails to pay is beheaded. The same conditions exist there in reference to race prejudice as here, but the Negroes in America have really more freedom than in Cape Town. The Negro who can succeed here can succeed in South Africa." Negro industrial education and its bearings on the race problem was discussed at a meeting of the Hampton Institute held in New York by Andrew Carnegie, President Elliot of Harvard, Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee In Register up one for Vardaman; after all more is to be expected of plain outspoken men than these half-hearted pests. We up here in the North rave about the South and don't know a thing about it. We know this only to a certainty; that there is much prejudice; but we do not know this for a certainty; what brings it about. "Prophet" Elijah Dowle has been having the experience of his life in Australia. For some unaccountable reason the people there do not take to his doctrines; he has sought safety in flight several times since his advent among the Kangaroos. A Negro lad and an Indian lass of Raleigh, N. C., escaped the purliens of the law of that State which forbids marriages between the whites and Indians and Negroes and the white people; they are now enjoying wedded bliss. From all indications the ticket will be Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Politically speaking, its almost too good to be true. Of course the situation doesn't need such heavy timber, but why not do things as well as you know how? No sir; we didn't straddle a little bit in the chairmanship contest. We opposed the idea of ringing in the race over personal matters and obsolete issues. We've seen the good (?) of that business. Now run away and sit down. The "Smart Set," one of the foremost Negro shows, took the city this week. Indiana avenue was on its best behavior; it can behave when it wants to. It was an excellent show—house crowded from "pit to dome." The divine Patti has been with us for the last time, once more. On her heels tread Henry Irving, thus are we surfelted with good things—that is those that can reach them. For some, they may as well be in Europe. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Fassett A. Cotton for Indiana was recently a guest at Booker T. Washington's school and expresses himself as greatly pleased with what he saw there. The pittable condition in which Nancy Davis of Jackson Park was found is more evidence in favor of a home for aged and infirm colored people. The vaudeville among the society folk was quite a departure at Flanner Guild, also quite a success Will the Democrats resuscitate Grover Cleveland? It looks as if they've got it to do. situte and Principal Frizzell of Hampton Institute. Mr. Carnegie presided. Ex-President Grover Cleveland sent a letter in which he said: "I am so completely convinced of the importance of the cause, as it is related to the solution of a problem no patriotic citizen should neglect, that I look upon every attempt to stimulate popular interest and activity in its behalf as a duty of citizenship." Mr. Carnegie said in part: "There never was, so far as I know, an intelligent, worthy, worthy Northern man, who settled in the South and became conversant with its conditions, who did not deeply sympathize with his sorely tried brethren the South, and see that only through cordial co-operation with them is the needed work of raising the Negro to be successfully accomplished." Booker T. Washington, speaking of the problem from a moral and religious point of view, said: "Not a single graduate of the Hampton Institute or the Tuskegee Institute can be found to-day in any jail or State penitentiary. The records of the South show that 90 per cent. of the colored people in prisons are without knowledge of trades, and 61 per cent. are illiterate. It is not the educated Negro who has been guilty of, or even charged with crime in the South; it is, as a rule, the one who has a mere smattering of education, or who is in total ignorance." Dr. W. D. Crum has been selected as a delegate to the Republican National Convention. Humphrey, Ark., has a peculiar way of showing its love for the colored people. PENCILINGS. By W. Milton Lewis, Indianapolis, Ind. A SONG IN MANY KEYS Nay, sweet comforter, stay, My barque of the absynal years; Fetterless of the darking way. Bear me still burden as of yesterday; Stanunch still my tears and fears. * * * * If in your barque you'd sail away, Leaving me distraught on the lea. I'd build me a barque on some June day, And I would hit away to sea. Rememberest thou the history Of those Moabs dear in sorrow bound, Ruth, Naomi, Orpah, the coddly three? Orpah, fainting heart, fled the trinity, And two alone did beat the weary round * * * * Prof. Booker T. Washington is one of those whom we always have with us in spirit, if not otherwise, so what may be said of him will be scarcely more than a rehash. A valet to Washington, perhaps, could give out some valuable information provided he proved no exception to the rule, that no man is a hero to his valet. I have often thought of the commissary department in Washington's institution, how they feed that PEOE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON PROF BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. army of fourteen hundred. But that's small talk; but people like to know the inside workings of institutions, and nations when they enjoy great reputations. Take Japan for instance; everybody is interested in the little nation of brownies that's tying down giant Russia. Everything about Japan is interesting just now. The most inspiring YOUR PRESCRIPTION BUSINESS SOLICITED We use the purest drugs and medicines of the most reliable manufacturers, and have thoroughly competent pharmacists (registered) to fill them. Pure wines and liquors for medicinal use, corner Ohio and N. Illinois Street. 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He is an extremely sensible man whose hat has not had to be enlarged over his success. What he knows would kill many colored men, but Washington is as cool as a crounber. Every one knows Washington has money, and every one knows that he is not saying much about it. Is that the rule? Mr. Washington is the apostle of industrial education; his success in his line has won him strong friends and strong enemies, and through them; through the enemies we are presented with a most spectacular spectacle, the unusual thing of violously attacking a school of thought. Mr. Washington ought to get a patent on the good thing he has; he is the only man attacked; logically he should be the only one to possess. But it is not his school of thought so much, but it is the eminence that comes GEO. F. NAVE. Secretary and General Manager. near the present gusher. 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I heard a professor say in speaking to a proposition that such a process of reasoning would prove us narrower than Joshua, who wanted the sun to stand still for his own nation's benefit. The case is reversed with Mr. Washington; they want his work to stop because another people think it is a good thing. It just so happened that a good thing and what the white people considered a good thing were identical. Many of the colored people think that when white people get to tumbling over what a colored individuals got a going you can just watch out. Mr. Washington seems to be caring for his end of the educational proposition, leaving it to others to care for their end. As to his political activity, that rests with him. YOU WILL NEVER BE SORRY For being kind to the old age. For asking pardon when in error. For trying to help lift the fallen girls and boys. For living a white life. For being good to the sick. For loving little children. For the help you give the Y. W. C. A. and Y. L. B. C. DRUCILLA MAE JACKSON. Journalist of Y. L. B. Club. THE STATE EDITED BY "Woodbine" A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line it be handwritten. If it is to be given, in order to prevent mistakes, Nor--Professionalists and others should bear a mind that all letters, etc., in transit between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, sisterly they are not forwarded. NOROK--Advertised letters will be paid in The Freeman Post Office for WOOKES ONLY hereafter. LADING LIST. Bford, Miss Mattle Boon, Roburda Carchil, Miss Ida Carchil, Miss Min'ye Gillam, Miss Willie Gillam, Miss Tennia M Grimfe, Miss Jarl Earhill, John M, Mrs E Mrs E, Mrs L Barris, Miss Iora Jesus, Mrs D B LaRhue, Eva C Logan, Miss Laura Morris, Miss Emma 2 Prampin, Mrs Laura Proctor, Mrs Jessie Stone, Mrs Josephine Stoma, Mrs Lepine Woods, Miss Pearl Wilson, Mrs Dora Alexander Bros Brown, E L grown, Nickard Brewers The Babou, Wille Chau, Bob Babou, Patrick Black, Perry Cusel & Mines Clark, G Cumberland, W Cumberland, George Cross, Thomas Cool, Prokid Campbell, Fred Chau, Bob Arter and Howell Mermont, Frank Desnes, Dan Bert, Bert Illuso, J English, J Arrell, Skip 2 Hamer, W H Silard, Amos Delen, L E Saghes, J E Erace, Geo. Bessett, W J Babbou, M T Babbou, J E Hammond, Fre Eightower, W"Jie Harris, E C Hamilton, GEO Jordan, J W Johnson, Billie Kirkpatrick, Frank Kirkpatrick, Bob Kraton, Harry Lyons, W S Morton, Chr McCabe, Dan McCumber, John Moberly, John Oliver, J M Oliver, Charley Pittman, James Prentice, Oliver Pamplin, John Perry, Oliver Bert, Bert Richardson, Fred Reese, Bros Sherman, James E, Smith, N Clark Smith, Steadman Smith, Willie 2 Smith, J J Smith, D E Stevens, August The Foster Thomas, W A Watters, Harry Willis, Isaac 2 Watts, Chas T 1904 -ROUTE- CHARLES & PHINGLE'S "FAMOUS GEORGIA MINNEES" (consolidated)—Seattle, Wash., week of March 6; Portland, Ore., week of the 13th. BLACK PATTY TROUBAOURES, (Voelckel & Nolan) SUMMER, S. C.; March 7, Augusta, G.; Col. S. B.; C. 9; March 14, Charleston, S. C.; 11, Waycross, G. 12. ASMANT SET—Buffalo, N. Y., week of March 6. BLAKE BROWN, CARTOONER—Hub Theatre, Haventhill, Mass., week of March 6. Tom Logan, why don't you answer my letter I addressed to you care the Bla Ribbon Theatre, Louisville Ky. P.H. C. Frank Kirk, the original tramp musical arobat is with Corrill & Headen's Davenport Co. He sends regards to Wm. H. Jones, Desdunes and Harris, L.E Gideon and Friends. Harry Gillman, how is black truth? I would like to hear from Billy Johnson and wife Estelle of Gale. Johnson team also John Green known as Pap green, on very particular business Wright G. Floyd McClain in care of GREMAN or 415 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis Ind. "Long Ago" by Robert J. De Cofield is a beautiful ballad which will prove little treasure to music loving people. The composition is sentimental with a serious inclination, but with a catohy but it ought to become popular—the authors address is Detroit, Michigan. C. W. White the Genial Business manager of the Smart Set called and was well pleased at the looks of things about the Freeman office. He let fall few hints of something most wonderin store for a big colored company in newpiece directed by Gus Hill not-understanding that the Smart Set also will be seen again next season. W L. McMullen and wife, or the national McMullen Green and Clorlenda, are wintering in Montgomery, Ala., where they are having a good time with friends. Mr. McMullen was high entertained by Mrs. Niclos, Wm.oodley, John Thompson and others. He will open his own play "Midnight after Dark," and is expecting great success. He says he will take Montmory by storm, as he has some of the most local talent in the south with him. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Chenault, Merry Mills, Walter Hilliard, Chas. B. Baster, W. H. Pierce, J. Ed Green, Hail and John Bailey, members of the Smart Set Co., were Freeman call this week. I acknowledge the receipt an invitation to attend a grand Sunday and Ping-Pong party, given honor of Jack Lawrence, of Dayton. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER O., March 3rd. Chas. (Ned,) Hall for merly of Indianapolis, has charge of the affair. Miss Mattie Wade, of Guthrie, Okla., is coming to the front as a song writer. "Wedded and Parted." a stirring play which leans heavily upon its love story, will be the opening bill at the Park next week, with Miss Virginia Thornton in the title role. Its motive is the deep hatred of one woman for another and the plots set on foot to disrupt a peaceful home. The scenic effects are particularly massive and striking in beauty, one of them showing the famous woman's prison at Auburn, N. Y. On Friday afternoon will begin the engagement of "Why Girls Levae Home," a new melodrama, with its scenes about New York. It deals with unscrumplious efforts to lure a young girl from the straight path, the play being marked by cleaniness of thought. Miss Ellen Boyer heads the company and in the cast are Florence Weber, Walter Walker, Oscar Briggs and a dozen others. P. B. R. Hendrix's Chicago Notes.—The Alhambra Theatre was considerably damaged by the fire that occurred on the Alhambra block last week. It is to bad that it did not burn down to the ground. Mme. Adelaine Pattl, cancelled her engagement, that was to take place at the Auditorium last Monday evening, owing to advance not being very complimentary. The Hunn's who are playing at W. S. Cleveland's new Vandeville house, are the favorites of the bill. As entertainers, they are clever. They need no introduction to Chicago audiences, for they have a wide reputation. Mme. Pattie Brown, is above the average leading Chicago soprano singers. Not being satisfied with local honors, she is taking instructions, in one of our best musical conservatories in the city, and is aspiring to be the leading soprano vocalist, her race can afford. She deserves great credit for her ambition, and has the wishes of all for her success. Grundy and Wetherby, have one of the best, song and dance sketches on the stage. They both work hard together, and are a hit whenever, and wherever they appear. Their wilticism is above the average, and their dancing great and graceful. What has become of our New York correspondent, and of the new York road shows. We would like to know what you are doing. As the Freeman has devoted one entire page, and sometimes more, to your interest, you ought to manifest enough encouragement to the Editor, by keeping it full of news each week. If you are asleep, awake at a sense of your duty. Mr. Knox is deeply interested in your advancement, and it is up to you, whether to be first class box attraction, or barrel house files. Support the Freeman by subscribing for it, and advertising. Boys don't forget the new home Daddy has prepared for you, when you return at the close of the season. It is a beauty, that's all. State Street cars run right by the door, every five or ten minutes. This is one of the surprises I told you Daddy had in store and if kind Providence will permit, he has many others. As you all have promised to bring him some kind of a souvenir of your trip, don't fail to keep your work. His heart and soul is deeply interested in your welfare, for the ad vancement of the Negro, as an actor and performer. His regards to the entire profession. Copies of the Freeman on sale every week. Notes from the famous Billy Kersands Minstrel Co—With much regret we have at last completed our tour in Florida for this season, as it not only increased recepts immensely, but augmented and beautified our trip so extensively that words are perfectly inadequate to fully express. At this writing all along the lines of trip in Florida we were greeted with tributes of honor and respect. Spreads, and outings, and presents of the Florida curriculities which are beautiful and quite numerous in that state. While in Jacksonsville, Fla. we renewed acquaintance with a lot of professional friends, and several of us were entertained by some society leaders there, with whom we had the pleasure of taka good old time sumptuous dinner. We "THE SMART SET" (As reviewed by E. G. Knox.) If the S. R. O. Sign stands for anything in Indianapolis at the Park Theatre it meant the Smart Set was above par. Gas Hills "Ebony Hud Stars." numbering forty-eight, opened a three nights' engagement at the Park Monday, February 29th to the capacity of the house. The ball of fun and amusement was started rolling by Miss Hatte Hopkins, who sang very beautifully "Lucinda," assisted by the male section of the chorus; by far the best ever heard in Indianapolis by any company. A wonderful basso is among them that is hardly describable "Chas. Foster" we learn is his name and a wonder in the singing line. John Bailey of the M Mr. J. Ed. Green, Stage Manager Smart Set Co. Two Bailey's was in the title role of "Grafter Smooth" and the audience could hardly get enough of his singing of "Good bye Liza Jane." Mr. Bailey is new to us but worked his way into the hearts of the audience and showed his tact as a smooth grafter in the part of "Grafter Smooth" Lawerence Chenault as Lieutenant Mildew is a stylist actor-singer and was pleasing both in voice and dress. Mrs. Dewar was ably handled by Mrs. "Marlon" Henry Smart comely young lady, who sang herself into favortelem. There is little or no plot in the three act comedy presented by the Smart Sat, yet enough to give tone to numerous musical ensembles Tom McIntosh is chief in the comedy department. Mr. McIntosh seems to be funnier than ever and from the time he also had the extreme pleasure of witnessing two excellent vaudeville on Sunday one at Highway Park in the afternoon, it being a lovely ride on the only electric line we have had the pleasure of riding, this line is owned and managed throughout by colored people conductors, motermen and all the way is colored even the shows are by colored talent. Another show was at Mason's Park in the evening, several of Mr. Pat Chapelle Co. who are laying off there for awhile, also looked after us to the best of their ability, after our evening performance we were invited to Mr. Baxter's Vauville Theatre, where we were in time to enjoy the concluding act of their bill, from whence we adjourned to a banquet hall, where the tables fairly groaned with the delicacies of the season. It is unnecessary to say that we certainly enjoyed the menu, which by the way would have done justice to Sherry's or Delmonico's famous hostieries. The repast was served by the following ladies and gentlemen:—Meediamia Kittie Brown, Pearl Woods, Virginia De Osr, Annie Jones and Agnes Powell, and Messrs Buddle Glenn, Prof. J. M. Robinson, Fred Bonney, Joseph Locust and Dan Robinson. The next grand toast and, the crowning efforts of the season was tended us on the following date Fernandina Fla., where we were met upon arrival by Bobby Kemp the renowned singing comedian who at one time or other has traveled with nearly all of us. The inimitable Bob took part in our street parade, and also done a stunt in our first part. Mr. Kemp assisted by his wife is managing a vaudeville house where where he has won the affections of the habitues of the place, not only by his stage work but, also by his gentlemanly deportment and geniality off the stage. Mrs. Kemp is an able helpmate and a thorough business woman. After our show we were banqueted by Mr. and Mrs Kemp, and the repast without exaggeration was one that the immortal epcurus or Lucullus might have envolved after the wants of the inner man had been satisfied King Bacchus reigned supreme, and mid the fumes of Georgia Minstrel oligars (a special brand Bobby had made for us in Tampa, Fla.) toasts were said and jests and speech-making were in order until the "wee-sma hours" when we were all to part. We left our best wishes for Bobby and his better half for their fufuture success. BUSINESS INTERESTS Furnished Rooms 715 N. Senate Ave. Call on J. A. Robinson, the grocer, 435 Indiana avenue. New phone 807. Household goods bought, sold and exchanged. Naumann, 333 Indiana Ave. See the real genuine Africans at Bethel March 10th, '04. Admission 25 cents. The Boston Market, 339 Indiana ave., meets his friend "Cain" until he is introduced into Hawaiian society, he keeps his audience in a pleasant uproar as "G. W. Bulillion" the three times millionaire. He leaves nothing undone to please Harry Read is funny, besides he dions looking Wilie He He Jerry Mills is the Didhekechum and made a decided hit in his dancing. The chorus is well trained and balanced to perfection. J. Ed Green, who succeeded Billy McClain as the stage manager and producer, played the part of Planter Cain, and proved himself equal to the part. The Bronze Chesterfield as he is commonly called, has been seen in Indianapolis in numerous roles in different companies, but he seemed more at home as the Rich Plantation owner. Creditable solo's were rendered by the Misses Mamie 1830 Emerson, Hattie Hopkins and Marlon Smart; and the Messers Bailey, Chenault and Green. Gus Hall our own, home boy lumed up as a arclight to the big audiences and murmurs of that's "Gus" over there etc were heard throughout the thickly peopled theatre Gus essayed the role of Lord High initiator of the Royal Roosters, and plays, sings and looks the part. The chours of young ladies has among their number Pearl Turner also an Indianapolis product. The company is nicely costumed, and the general management of the stage in groupings scenery, and every detail shows that an effort has been made to please the public. The Smart Set is in for big audiences during the entire engagement which closes Wednesday night. for choice meats and poultry. New phone 3555. Wm J. Reed, dealer in oils and gasoline. Phone new 4051. Residence 749 W. Walnut Street. Buy your coal, wood and kindling of Jackson Brothers, 1613 Martindale-ave. Phone, old 996 main. Everybody is going to the South African concert at Bethel March 10th, '04. You can not afford to miss it. Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 403 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf The finest of all kinds of meats at the Cut Rate Meat Market, 423 Indiana avenue. Thomas G Bramlette. 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McCLURG & CO., Publishers 215-221 Wabash Avenue, Chicago THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER CONFIDENCE SHOWN THE BISHOPS AT THE COUNCIL STAND AS A UNIT MUST DROP SMALL CONTENTIONS No Need of Another Bishop for Home Work-Money Needed for the South African Work More Than can be Raised-School Needed. An era of good feeling between the erstwhile contending factions of the A. M. E. Church has dawned. The bishops met in council at Mobile, Ala., February 4, considered the many and grave questions relating to the welfare of the connection, and departed with a solid front and a united heart. It was only the seeming divisions on the "bench" that made possible factions and contentions on the floor. When the bishops stand as a unit the entire church, clergy and laity show loyalty and obedience without murmur. Until a few days ago it was believed by many that certain bishops were secretly encouraging those who—in order to make room for certain aspirants—were scheming to retire several of the older bishops from active service. The action of the bishops council shows how erroneous was this belief, and also shows that the bishops respect one another and have confidence in one another and are going to stand together. This is welcome news, and off goes every hat and bowed is every head. The pictures of the disasterous mob rule at the next general conference have vanished and all can indulge hopes of a session characterized by reason, moderation and lofty purpose. To a man, the bishops say that there is no present need of electing any more bishops for the home work. Every one in his heart has felt this way all of the time and it has only been due to the adroit work of aspirants that the shouting to retire some of the bishops and make a place for certain bold and ambitious schemers was possible. This charge cannot be laid at the door of all aspirants and now that the waves of contention have sunk in the ocean of peace, the dangerous rocks stand out in plain view. It is true that the money raised this quadrennium will be more than was raised during the last four years, but it does not follow that the best use to which to put this in- WAITER'S A Systematic Course in Let Forrest WAITER'S SCHOOL. A Systematic Course in Letter Writing Conducted by W Forrest Cozart. Mr. Mar., Sunday, Wednesday, Aug., Prof., Dear Sir, Boston, Mass., New York Ind., J. J. Bohn, Editor Hotel World, M Coppin, Dr. R. F. Boyd A. M., M. D., D Yours truly., W. Forrest Cozart. Ho Report of the Secretary of War. "Byron's Poetical Works." Mr. Mar, Sunday, Wednesday, Ang, Rev, Dr, Col, Capt, Gen, Lleut, Prof, Dear Shr, Boston, Mass, New York, N. Y., Mr. J. B. Golns, Indianapolis, Ind., J. J. Bohn, Editor Hotel World, Monom Bldg, Chicago, Ill., Rt. Rev, Bishop Coppin, Dr. R. F. Boyd A. M., M.D., D D S, Nashville. Tenn. Yours truly,, W. Forrest Cozart. Hon. J. W. Lyons, Washington, D. C. Report of the Secretary of War. "Byron's Poetical Works." "Alas! They had been friends in youth, But, whispering tongues can poison truth And constancy lives in realms above, And life is thorny and youth is vain, And to be wroth, with one we love, Doth work like madness on the brain"—Byron. "Must thou go, my glorious chief, Severed from thy faithful few; Who can tell thy Warrior's grief, Maddening o'er that aden?"—Byron. crease of money is in paying salaries to men who are not needed. The demands of the work started in South Africa will call for even more money than we can hope to raise in excess of present needs. That there must be a well equipped school for the training of ministers here at home is now so clear that none can deny it. The desperate straightts to which our bishops and general officers were driven to be able to reach Mobile without suffering the indignities of the "jim crow car" awakens everyone to the need of dropping small contentions and getting together in grim earnestness. With forced segregation must come quick and willing consolidation and co-operation. There is no longer any disguise about the purpose of many white people concerning the status of the Negro. The latent love of justice in the breasts of the white people of this country is powerful enough, if aroused, to stay the mad purpose of the hour. From whence will come the trumpet call that will awaken the American people to arise in their might and shackle the cold hands of murderous caste prejudice? Shall our rights be tamely surrendered? At the forefront of the race stands the A. M. E. Church, and upon her bishops has the first measure of this final act in the tragedy of race murder been applied. While respected are the bishops of the A. M. E. Church, respected will be the rights of the race. J. M. HENDERSON, M. D. 125 Highland-st. Rox. Boston, Mass. --- Lesson 3 Concluded. Wilberforce University's Good Luck. Wilberforce University will soon enjoy the distinctive good fortune of owning a representative library. Thanks to the good offices of Dr. Booker T. Washington, who, some time ago, interested Mr. Andrew Carnegie in the project, and who again saw him last Saturday in company with Secretary Talbert and received virtual assurance of the library donation. Dr. Washington's kindness, no less than Mr. Carnegie's generosity, will receive the greatest consideration of all concerned in the advancement of the educational endeavors of our church and race. Since recording the paragraph in reference to the interview of Dr. Washington and Secretary Talbert with Mr. Carnegie relative to a library, Wilberforce University is pleased to report its grant, as the following telegram of congratulations to President Jones will show: Wilberforce University, Xenia, O. We most earnestly congratulate Wilberforce University on the gift of a library from Mr. Carnegie. We are sure that it will prove of most lasting benefit to our whole race. BOOKER. T. WASHINGTON. H. T. JOHNSON. Dr. Johnson, eighteen months ago called the attention of the trustees to the fact that Mr. Washington was engaged in an effort to secure a library for the school, and the assurance will now be recalled with grateful interest Secretary Talbert and President Jones are also to be congratulated for the labors and interest in the premises.—The (Philadelphia) Christian Recorder. Educational Notes. LINCOLN NOTES, JEFFERSON CITY MO. The faculty and students enjoyed a half holiday on Washington's birthday, and in the evening appropriate exercises commemorative of "the day we celebrate" were held. President Allen has received the badges to be awarded to pupils who secure by patient study first, second or third honors, or honorable mention for the month and for the term. This arrangement has proved quite a successful incentive to study. Each student in the Junior Normal is required to prepare a thesis on some important subject of general history before the close of the second term when the study is laid aside and a great amount of reading and research for SCHOOL. After Writing Conducted by W. Cozart. WISE CORRECTION. Rev, Dr., Bro, Col., Capt., Gen., Lieut. K, N. Y., Mr. J. B. Goins, Indianapolis, Monon Bldg., Chicago, Ill., Rt. Rev, Bishop D. S. Nashville. Tenn. J. W. Lyons, Washington, D. C. facts and rare illustrations is being done along this line. As a fitting close of the revival services that have been in progress for several weeks, during which time numbers of students have been converted. President Allen conducted the Sunday afternoon service February 21, and delivered a most excellent discourse on "The Power or Efficacy of Prayer," pointed with apt illustrations and full of religious ferver of a quiet nature. It was highly appreciated by all present. NORMAL, ALA., NOTES. Bishop Evans Tyree will preach the baccalaureate sermon at the Agricultural and Mechanical College commencement 29th. Mrs. R. P. Johnson, of Birmingham, in company with Mrs. Milton Humes, visited Normal last week. Mrs. Humes made a very acceptable talk in reference to the "Black Mammy of the South." Mrs. Johnson has done much to uplift the criminal masses and to send happiness into the prison life of Alabama. She is the founder of the white boy's reform school at Birmingham. She is encouraging a similar work for the Negro boys. She is also the state representative of the Mt. Vernon Association. Her lecture to the school was beautiful and exalting. All were deeply effected by it. Miss Hallie Q. Brown, National Superintendent of the Department of Professional Women's Clubs of the National Association of Colored Woman, and Mrs. Lucy Thurman, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee of the same organization will be at Lincoln Institute next week; the former to give a concert or recital and the latter to give a series of lectures. Turner Theological Seminary of Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Ga., announces its spring lecture course March 3 to the 31. Revs. Wm. Byrd, D. D., W.A. Fountain, Ph. D., S. T. B., W. G. Alexander, D. D., W. H. Heard, D. D., and P. James Bryant, D. D., are among the instructors. WORLD'S FAIR NEWS NOTES Secretary Grant Thomas of the Wisconsin Fair Commission, estimates that 80,000 Wolverines will attend the World's Fair this year. Even with the four miles of standard gauge railroad tracks laid in the Palace of Transportation at the World's Fair, the immense floor space was not nearly exhausted. Three acres are devoted to the display of pure foods at the World's Fair. The exhibit is in the Palace of Agriculture and is in charge of Paul Pierce. Twenty woodmen from Maine are "raising" the mammoth log cabin that will be the Pine Tree state's pavilion at the World's Fair. The site is in a thickly wooded section and the Maire loggers appear thoroughly at home. Separate quarters, will be provided in the Indian reservation for Geronimo and Chief Joseph, the two most noted Indian chiefs now alive. Both have led warriors against the United States, and both are actually prisoners, but are accorded much freedom. Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, founder of the present day Christian Science, has contributed $1,000 to the fund raised by popular subscription to enable New Hampshire to be adequately represented at the World's Fair. The first order for the new Louisiana Purchase Exposition stamps calls for the printing of 90,000,000 one-cent stamps bearing the portrait of Robert H. Livingston, and 225,000,000 two-cent stamps bearing Tomas Jefferson's portrait. The stamps will be placed on sale at every United States postoffice on May 1st. The builders have finished their work Connecticut's building at the World's Fair, and the furnishings are being installed. The building is a replica of the Sigourney mansion at Hartford. The main entrance was removed bodily from the original structure and installed in the World's Fair reproduction. The completion of the largest pipe organ ever built has been announced. It is a special exhibit for the World's Fair and occupies a large room specially built to contain it in the Festival Hall. The organ has 145 stops. There are 10,000 pieces, some of which are five feet square. Notes of Interest. Eufaula, I. T., Special.—John Galaway and Charles Nero died Sunday night. 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We cannot know unless you tell us, Phonee—New, 2880; old, 7187, black, lsccie¥ isn seciasemarces, 'W. A. Kersey is ill, Mr. Eiward Gallard is improved at this writing. Miss Ida Groves is quite ill with typhoid fever. J. D. Howard ts in Peorfa, Ill, in the interest of The Freeman. Mr. Geo. W. Blackbarn, of Chicago, ‘was among friends here this week. Mr. and Mrs, Alpha Bushon are now domiciled at 715 N. Senate avenue. Mr, and Mrs, Claude Allen have re- moved to 715 North Califorais street. The Zenda Club will dance every other Thureday night after March 10. Mrs Daerson of the Planet Hotel is slowly recovering from a severe il!ness. Prof. B. B, Shelton is rapidly recov. ering from the effects of a recent opera- tion. Mrs, Altos Scott and Miss Lizzle Downs of Lebanon, Ind., are in the city this week. ‘The aged mother of Mrs. J. W. Bar- bee, 524 Soloto St, hasbeen ill for the past week. Miss Susle Bushon, of Paris, Ill, ie the guest of her brother, Alpha, 715 N, Senate avenue. The Woman's Club met with Mrs. ‘Tillman Long, 874 W. Fourteenth 8t., ‘Monday afternoon. Mr. Kersey is able to be out again after being confined to the house for a week with la grippe. The Helping Hand Club was enter- tained Thoreday evening by Mrs. Julia Barber, 1102 E. 18th street, Misses Florence Mitchell and Jean- nette Laster of the ‘Smart Set” were callers at The Freeman office Tuesday. Mr. Chas. Biles, | much repected young man who died at his residence, 827 Indiana Ave., was barled Wednes day. Miss Mary A. Caldwell of Lexington, Ky, and Mra, Wileon of Springfield, O., were in the city last week en ronte to Chicago. Mr. Farnis has-returned from New York, where he visited his mother, who after a severe illness, {s improved at this writing. ‘The American Union Worker's Club will give a concert at Mount Pilgrim churoh Friday night, March 11. 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The third Lenten service of St. Phil- Ips’ Eptscopal Misaton was held Tues- day evening at the residence of Mra Adeline Rudd, 19:h and Alvord esreeta, Madam Jordan the millener a gradu- Ateof, Gartland College, of Pall, is meeting with success, with three large classes. There isa few vacancies for others. ‘The Halcyon Literary Club postponed ite regular meeting on account of the Y. M.© A. oratorloal contest to meet with Miss Luella Price in Agnes street. Homer Johnston, president; Mabel Roper, secretary. The ,oratorical contest at Bethel church, under the auspices of the Y. M.O.A, Friday night, was a complete success in every respect. Much oredit is due to teachers, students and Ladies’ Auxiliary for the manner in which the affair was handled; details next fesue. Wm. H. Taylor, an old and reepected citizen and a member of Martin R, Delany Post G. A. R., died last Thurs day at the Marion Soldiers’ Home. Mr. Taylor was a Mason of high rank. He leaves to mourn his loss his faithful wife and family and a host of friends ‘The Native South African choir, Composed of genuine Africans is un- doubtedly the best organization of the Kind They sing good musle, tell you all about the unclvilized natives, the witoh docters at d wedding ceremonies at Bethel A. M. E. Church March 10ch 1908, Admission 25 cente, The Race Club; which was organiz edsshort while ago, is Progresssing | rapidly. The members are becoming’ enthueed in the work, and are looking forwerd toa greater work. The Club meets on Monday night of each week. Offivers, Mr. Murry Davidson President, Mr. Edward Pelley, V. Pres, Mr. Har- rison Dawson, finanolal secretary and Mr. Geo. Ashworth, Treasurer, The “Smart Set,” with the possible exception of Willlama’ and Walkers’ Show, the most creditable Negro aggre- gation “on the road,” played a three days engagement at the “Park,” this week. The enthuslastio Theatre going publio shows thelr appreciation by giv- ing “8. R. O” attendance at each per- formance. ‘The Smart Sets next en- cagement is Colambus, O. The annual ball of Damon Company No. 1, Uniform Rank, K. of P., at Cleveland Hall, 1sst Tuesday night, was one of the “swellest” affairs of the sea- on. The grand march, led by Col J. H Ringgold with » fall company and thelr ladies, was the principal featare of the evening. The refreshments were jerved by the Calanthe Court. Musle was farnished by the Exoelelor orchestra. Subject to be illustrated Sunday ev- ning at Allen Chapel “The Holly Land,” by Rey. H. E. Stewart Pastor — This eermon will be illustrated by sbout 60 Photographis views showing he present appearance of sites .associ- sted with sacred history, The Stere- opticons will show these views life size, thus making the eoenes realistic and natural this opportunity may never come to the christians, amony the colored people of Indianapolis, to see these historic places as they etand today all lovers of the Bible and es: peclally Sunday School workers eh mld take advantage of thie sermon next Sunday night. ¥.M, 0. A. Notes. At the Second Baptist Church last Sunday the first of @ series of public meetings was held for the purpose of putting before the people of our city, the great need of the Y. M. C. A. and its benefits to our young men. Many were in attendance, and listened with interest to the addresses given by Mr. B.O. Day and Mr. J. E. Moorland. Each spoke along the line of acgocia. tion work and its advantages. It ts hoped that each and every one interest- ed in this work will attend these meet ings. The meeting Sunday will be held at Blackfoot Street A. M. E. Zion oburch. Dae \ oe ; a ic a , oe we me es —ee “EL paar ere ay ae ath) ~—< : Nf nd a ye Pas aoe oie By DN ey Pe ESSUGIE Rae PN A HANS era <3 RSS Ve SaaS a) SSF i ka SSG ss x Fee ALLEN CHAPEL NOTEs. Hours of service:—Sunday, 10:45 a, m., Preaching; 12m. class; 2p» m, Sanday School; 7:30 p.m. preaching; class ‘Tues day night; prayer meeting Thursday night; teacher's meeting Friday night. Rey. H, E. Stewart, pastor, residence 1501 Cornell ave. ‘The first Sunday night of each month Rev. H. E, Stewart, will give an illus- trated sermon of some important sub- ject. The Holy land is the first. METROPOLITAN BAPTIST NOTES. 422 North Senate avenue, Rev. T. W. Lott, | pastor; Sunday School 10 & m; Bible’ clas to 8 p. m.; preaching 11 a,m., and 8 p. m.i ‘prayer meoting ‘Thursday ‘evening 7150 t ‘The Mittén Social last Friday night ‘was a brilliant success, for which we thank the public. The ladies of the Metropolitan church are artists in the artistic manipulation of culinary af- fairs, and purpose, one by one, to dis. Play their taste in a projected series of socials, Mrs. J. B. Johnson, leading off on the evening of March the 18th with @Social-fete, which will cost 250. to sample, The Freeman can be purchased in Memphis, Tenn., from Allen Spencer 155 DeSoto steeet. who is an authorized ‘Seenkol Tus Pesan. he song, “The Girl I Left Behind Me,”’is immortal. It will live forever: in ages hence by Americans, of all creeds, color or previous conditions, yet unborn, it will be eang upon the streets and played by fife and drum when our youths of the fatare are golng to war to fight for the stars and stripes, eee It was just forty-four years ago when I first heard the song sung. 1t was at a reunion of the Brooklyn and New York veterans of the war of 1812 (60 my father told me years after the date). I Was then six years old. We, at that time, lived in the village of Maspeth, lx miles east of Brooklyp. Near our house was a grove. One San- day noon the stages running between Newtown (a village above) and Brook- lyn deposited before our door, in front of a lane leading to the grove, hundreds of gray haired old men who, to the musio of fife and drum, nobbled in twos to the grove. My father (who was a patriotic man) called me, took my hand and followed. We entered the grove where there were lots of women and children, Every one seemed to be upon Pleasure bent. I soon soraped the ao- quaintanos of two boss my age and we had a good time at six year old boyish mare eee At last a big gong sounded and every one was told totakeaseat. There were Papers read ahd speeches made, all of watch I did not understand, then a gir! (Lshould now jadge from memory) about fourteen, dressed in white, came forward on the plaiform and warbelled “The Girl I Left Behind Me.” I dis tinotly remember to this day that | thought in my ebildish mind that it wa some little gitl who had been left a home (perhaps because she was nanghty and not allowed to come to the picnl (a8 thought the gathering war). My sympathy went ont for the poor littl girl left behind. eee I was a nine year old Brooklyn schoo boy when I heard the song again. I was when our looal “boys in bine” wert going to the civil war. I knew tht Words and meaning of the song then. | have often heard it since a: parades an¢ reunions of the G A. R, When th young men went to the Spanish-Amer foan war the bands played the same ol song, “The’Girl I Left Behind Me.” eee “Tramp. Tramp, Tramp, the Boy Jaze Marebing” and ‘Mother, is th Baitle Over” were favorite war song | of the olvit war, “Just as the San Wen -| Down” was a favorite of the Spanieh ;|Amerioaa war, but “The Girl 1 Let .| Behind Me” will live for ages hence, ; eee "| Speaking of girls left beliind remind mo of Inet summer. It was a very ho day. It'was the morning of the Bridg qeblble Bap ist0” sov"s Waid, BS! 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The boat was advertised to leave the dock at half-past pine sharp, but the good deacons and laymen who were running the excar. afon were not doing {t for their health, neither simply to give their patrons a good time and a cool sail down the bay. hence, when the clock strack ten thr boat did not have steam up, and ther: were no signs of starting. Hundred: of “upper ten’ and ecores of “lower five’’ people of color of the late clty of ‘churchestocked to the boat. eee The boat's pler was eltuated at the end of “blind” street one block (or square) long of about five hundred feet One of the church deacons stood at the end of the plerand looked up the street. When he saw a crowd turn the corner and rush down the street he yelled to the captain, who was getting ready to steam out, to “hold on.” This con- tinued until twenty minutes after eleven. eee | Standing on the pler were about one hundred people, divided into two classes, Class first consisted of people who had come down to see friends off. (I was in this section of the class; I had two daughters on the boat), and people in the hope that some good friend would sak them aboard the boat. The second ‘olass consisted of young loafers—hal! of whom were white, eee | At twenty minutes past eleven. wher all the moorings besides one wite had been thrown off and the boat was turn: ing her head around to go down the bay, tbree women, one very fat—welgh {ng about two hundred pounds—turned the corner. The 1oafers yelled “burry up” and the women started on a dead, or least a live ran, the two thin ones in the lead and the fat one a close s-cond. “Hurry up” repeated the boys, and th women rushed on, The fat woman fell spllling half the contents of her lunct basket upon the sidewalk. As the} Toaoh the pier, more dead than alive the boat shot ont into the stream ani the “girls” were left behind, eee ‘They say the fat one was a Sunday school teacher of the sald churoh, If a the names she called the jeering loafer were not learned at the Bridge Street A M. E, Sunday-school, eee THINGS THAT CANNOT BE EXPLAINED Why we do not practice what w. preach? Why the gentry of the olott of the A.M. E. church use commor ward political methods when electin bishops and other high officials? Wh: ‘Teddy” will not succeed himself a Preatdent of the United States? Wh Sny sane Negro in the States of New ‘York, Ohio, Indians or Illinois shoul vote the National Democratic ticke this fall? B. 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