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SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1801.
CUBANS HESITATE.
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The end of the Cuban affair may not
yet be in sight, bnt it rests with the
Cubans themselves as to that end. The
Cuban Constitutional Convention has
seen fit to reject the Platt amendments
passed by Congress on the ground, it
may be presumed, that absolute inde
pendence to the island is not contem
plated in them-
The general opinion is that the Cubans
are making a mistake in opposing the
very slight imposition upon them by
Congress. It was hoped that when the
Constitutional Convention of Cuba con
vened that it would be better informed
as to the real import of the amendments
which information had not been shared
by the people generally, and who, in
consequence, were opposed to the “pro
tectorate” attitude of the United States.
The Platt amendments seek to insure
the permanency of the future republic.
They seek to protect the country against
outer foes or internal dissensions'. They
call for the establishing of one or more
coaling stations, bases for naval action,
in order to be prepared for emergencies
arising under either head.
The utterance of Gomez during the
conference was dramatic enough; it
sounded well, no doubt; it looked well
in print, but as yet the Cubans have
nothing to fear from the action of Con
gress. He would die with grief if the
amendments were accepted because Ne
groes are so shamefully treated in Amer
ica, as if this government was respon
sible for the Negroes’ condition in this
country. The condition has not been
brought about by governmental inter
ference, sanction nor acquiesence. It is
tolerated because prejudice is ingrained
in the great masses, scarcely a single
member of the white race being wholly
free from it. Yet this universal preju
dice has not tainted the general acts of
government against Negroes, nor is its
policy warped as to them except at the
behests of that prejudiced mass whic
makes it mandatory by the lash of
the ballot. And we are not so sure but
what the racial struggle may break out
in that very utopia and when the re
straining hand of a force more potent
than is possessed may stand them well
in hand.
"What is known as the Platt amend
ment embodies the views of President
McKinley, Secretary Root, Secretary
Hay, Senator Foraker, Senator Platt, of
Connecticut, Chairman Hitt, of the
House Foreign Committee, and leaders
at the other end of the Capitol like Sen
ators Allison, Frye, Lodge, Cullom,
Fairbanks, Spooner, and others. Few
pieces of legislation have been given
such Close scrutiny. It was the subject
of repeated conferences and was gone
over word tor word. It represents the
executive, the legislative, and 1 the diplo
matic situation. Such a combination is
rarely reached in this country, and for
this reason, if for no other, the condi
tions imposed upon Cuba by the United
States are not likely to be modified in
any material degree.”
If the Cuban 'convention acts wisely
it will reconsider the stand it took and
accept the amendments. It should not
force Congress to resort to its alterna
tive — annexation. It is more than
hinted that such an act stands next;
and it may be said to the shame of our
country that so many have shown the
Cubans that it stood so ready to swallow
up their country regardless of the avow
ed “Cuba Libre” that ran through the
country in the days of the Maine.
Their suspicion of this country’s ulti
mate aim in Cuba is pardonable when
the spirit of annexation breathes so free
ly. It is for us to grieve ourselves to
death if we thought that our country,
great like it is, would, out of its greed
for commercial or territorial expansion,
go one step farther beyond the securing
of independence to Cuba and preparing
for its permanency. We do not believe
that the sane, conservative forces of the
country will ever allow the despoiling
of Cuba. Yet we have an interest there
brought about by fire and blood.
The Cubans should prove worthy of
the interest and cost, and not suspect
duplicity. In these days of country
snatching, when little countries or weak
ones have no rights that big ones are
bound to respect, to be protected with
out loss of dignity is not an every day
opportunity. The country will save
the Cubans in spite of the Cubans.
IMPRESSIVE CHURCH CEREMO
NIES.
Some of the churches of the A. M. E
connection, and especially the more
prominent ones, are taking kindly to
the higher church notions that have
been so long advocated by such men as
Bishops Derrick and Brown, the latter
now deceased. Bishop Derrick has al
ways had a leaning towards the high
church idea. He was brought up in the
church of England where the ritual is
rich with the litany, creed, te deum,
the decalogue and other ceremonies.
Those things aided by surpliced choirs,
enrobed ministers and such like is felt
to have the tendency to surround relig
ious services with a halo of sanctity, the
want of which is so often felt.
The A. M. E. church as a whole has
stood out against the innovations for a
number of years, insisting that it was too
“ Episcopal ” — ritualistic, ceremonial.
The leaning towards the ceremonial, ap
parently is not born out of the idea that
the church erred in its more primitive
tendencies or in its simpler notions of
what its services should be, but because
it actually sees the necessity for doing
something to attract attention to the
church, which for some reasons is not
doing more than holding its own, if
that much. Apathy as to church at
tendance in these latter days is not con
fined to the colored people. The cry
comes up from everywhere that the
church has not got a sufficient grip on
the masses. It is no false alarm. White
preachers have been studying the prob
lem, resorting to all sorts of devices to
arrive at the truth. Aristocratic
churches, high-priced pews and other
similar reasons have been urged- But
the colored churchman has none of these
things to contend with; hence other
reasons must be found for laxity along
this line.
It will be admitted by the most casual
observer that that religious fervor that
attended the colored man’s tramp from
slavery has to a great extent subsided,
and it is well enough that the cruder
manifestations of that fervor has been
lopped off. But that religious force, co
be consistent, should be made manifest
in new phases or by the emphasis of the
more acceptable religious activities,
which seem to be wanting. The effort
to introduce these newer notions is not
merely a whim nor a caprice in order to
be popular. It is a studious movement
suggested by the life of the church.
The movement will result in immedi
ate, if not permanent good. It will act
very much as a revival'—a sort of tonic
for an apparent declining religious sys
tem. Rev. Dr. Townsend, of Colum
bus, pastor of one of the most progres
sive churches in the connection, says:
"In our church we shall have a vested
choir of fifty members. We shall ob
serve the Bible feast days, our church
deaconesses will be robed and will do
the work of the Catholic sisters. Our
services will be made more impressive
by psalm reading and intonations. I
myself shall be robed and shall attempt
by voice and word to impress upon my
hearers the beauty as well as the solem
nity of public worship. I have a deeper
purpose than mere ritualistic design in
asking for a vested choir. Our people
THE FRL. AX :. O ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWBPAPL
spend too much of their money for their
clothes and too much time admiring it
and showing it. I would remove this
evil by removing the opportunity for
self-adornment and ostentation It will
be a good thing for our girls and will, I
hope, tend to keep their minds above
mere matters of personal adornment. ”
Dr. Townsend's observation as to the
necessity of the innovation will be ap
plauded throughout the entire country.
To have taken his stand a half dozen
years ago would have been disastrous to
himself and his church, not so much
owing to the proposed innovations as to
the advertised reasons for so doing.
The time is ripe now for the utterance
of those truths so long baffled by the
bread and butter element in the strug
gle. We do not despair of hie success
in surrounding his services with the
solemnity due them, nor of his adminis
tration of the temporal side of his work
Bruce Williams, formerly of this city,
but now in the army of the Philippines,
has informed his friends that he expect
ed to take an examination for a second
lieutenancy. He has been promoted to
the highest grade of non-commissioned
officers. Mr. Williams is a worthy
young man and deserving of success.
The father of Fred Alexander, the
young Negro burned at Leavenworth,
Kas . some time ago, is making an effort
to have the leaders of the mob brought
to justice. Seven hundred dollars has
been raised by the Negroes, it is said, to
assist in the prosecution.
Bishop Turner is growing facetious.
He thinks all bad Negroes should be
banished to Africa. Does he mean to
be sarcastic?
Death of Pi of. S. T. Mitchell.
Wilberforce, 0., Special.—Prof. Sam
uel T. Mitchell, President of Wilberforce
University from 1884 to 1900, died at
his home, Wilberforce, Ohio, Thursday
morning, April 11, at 5:40 o’clock. He
was born September 24, 1851, in Toledo,
0., to David and Nancy A. Mitchell.
From six to thirteen was in the public
’schools of Cleveland, Cincinnati, Wal
nut Hills. Oct. 4, 1864, entered Wilber
force; was converted, Feb. 1, 1865.
Helped to organize, and named the
Sodalian Society. Was teacher at the
Wilberforce University. Poverty com
pelled labor on all the farms in the
vicinity. Graduated with highest
honors from Classical course, June, ’73.
Taught at Wilmington, 0., two years;
was Principal of Lincoln Institute,
Jefferson City Mo-, where highest
income, S2OOO, was received. Helped
organized Colored State Teachers’
Association, and was its first president.
Drew up and secured passage of bill
which opened the doors in St. Louis,
Kansas City and elsewhere to colored
teachers. Licensed to preached, ’75.
Principal in Springfield, 0., five years,
on ten years’ certificate. Lay delegate
to General Conference, at Baltimore, in
’B4. Was author of ’udowment Day
and general educations scheme, under
which the Connection nas since operated.
Received degree A. M. from his Alma
Mater in ’Bl. Elected President Wilber
force University in ’B4. He was an able
logician, an eloquent speaker, and a
mathematician of the highest order.
During the period he served as Presi
dent of Wilberforce University he saw
the institution double in students, in
property value, in endowment, and
treble in faculty and in annual income.
He planned and secured under statute,
the organization of the State Normal
and Industrial Department at the
University which receives $12,500 per
annum from the State of Ohio. Received
honor of L. L. D. from State University
of Kentucky, in ’B9, and appointment
by U. S. Com. Harris, as a vice presi
dent of the Educational Congress at the
Columbian Exposition. He was an
active, enthusiastic educator for forty
years or more. His funeral took place
at 1 o’clock p. m., Monday, April 15,
1901.
A Wedding in High Life-
Mobile, Ala., Special.—The parlors of
Mrs. G. B. Griffin were very prettily
decorated Wednesday evening April 3,
and filled with some of the best people
of the city to witness the marriage of
their daughter Miss Ida B. Griffin to
Mr. Frank E. Boss. Shortly after 8
o’clock as the pianist Mrs. J. C. Williams
played the wedding march the bridal
couple entered the room and were united
m the holy bonds of matrimony. After
the ceremony the guests were invited to
partake of a grand feast which was
much enjoyed. The bride was the
recipient of many useful and valuable
presents. The revival meetings at the
diff erents churches m the city are meet
ing with great success. When a Negro
goes down the average white newspaper
crows loudly; but when a Negro does
something commendable and goes up,
it is dumb as an oyster. The concert
given at Love and Charity Hall Monday
April 8, for the benefit of Old Folks and
Orphans Home society was largely
attended. Why is it colored friends,
that the white stow up to be some
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BENJAMIN R. BOULDING, Norfolk, Va.
Among the many young men of business,
push, pluck, prominence and merit in Vir
ginia none stand higher in the esteem and
confidence of both races than Mr. Benjamin
R. Boulding, of Norfolk, Va. His experi
ence as Captain and Adjutant of the battal
ion of cadets at the Hampton Institute, of
which he is a graduate, has given him a
military carriage, which, added to a magnifi
cent physique, makes him a notable figure
in any gathering.
For a number of years he served as Prin
cipal of the Blackstone Public Schools,
resigning to accept a position in the United
States railway mail service, which he has
held for ten years, running a distance of 208
miles on the Great Southern Railway system
as “Clerk in Charge,” having been promoted
from junior to senior clerk in 1893.
He was the first colored clerk in the ser
vice ever elected as delegate to the Railway
Postal Clerks’ National Convention. He
has served as Director of the Daily Recorder
thing great in the world, while the
colored child grow on an equal and
accomplishes nothing The mother of
the white child tells him, when in
pinafores that he is to be a doctor or
lawyer and it sticks to him all through
life; and the Negro’s mother tell him
from birth “You’ll never be any thing
as long as you live” and that sticks to
him. Mothers stop telling your children
such rot. Teach them to choose a pro
fession and sticks to it. Make them
think they are something and they will
be something.
Rockford News.
Rockford, 111., Special.—Easter Sun
day at the Allen Chapel was observed
very appropriately the alter was
decorated very prettily with flowers.
Sunday morning a fair sized congrega
tion greeted the pastor. In the evening
the Sunday school held their exercises
which consisted of recitations from the
little folks and a class song by six young
ladies. The choir sang very
beautifully, ‘ ‘Come see the place where
the Lord lay. ” J. Walter Baker has
returned from an extended stay in the
Windy City. Mrs. E Lehman has
returned from Chicago after a short
visit among friends, not failing to take
in the Easter ball given by the Knight
Templers of Medinah. Mr. Jesse
Wright has been indisposed for some
time without much sign of improve
ment. It is with real regret that we
learn of the removal of Mr. Jas.
Williams from our city. Mr. Williams
is one of our pioneer citizens in Rock
ford and his going out will make a
vacancy that will take dome time to fill,
but this much we can say, Rockford’s
loss will be Chicago’s gain. Mr. Allen,
late of Chicago but now of Rockford, is
soon to leave for Oakland, Cal. Miss
Aline Etheridge entertained the other
Whist club Friday evening. A goodly
number of Rockford ladies are going to
Chicago in May to attend the Knights of
Pythias Ball. Miss Ella De Priest is
visiting in Savanna, 111., she returns this
week much to the joy of some one.
There is a number of fresh arrivals from
other cities giving Rockford quite a
metropolitan look. The Easter ball
given by the Eastern Star ladies was a
pronounced success, dancing was
indulged in until rather late.
Muncie Items.
Muncie, Ind., Special —The Twentieth
Century Club composed of young ladies
in their teens, gave an entertainment
assisted by Miss Lyda Pate of Indian
apolis, Monday evening. Rev. Coleman
delivered an excellent sermon Sunday
evening which was enjoyed by a crowd
ed house. Miss Pate gave a recital at
Second Baptist church Tuesday evening.
"A Hat Trimming” contest will be given
Monday evening April 22, at the A. M.
E. church. Two prizes will be one for
the best trimmed hat other for the poor
est. Miss Rickman who has been the
guest of her brother E. Rickman for
several weeks has returned to her home
in Ohio- Miss Bell Coleman left
for New York Thursday. Mrs.
Richerdson also entertained Wednesday
evening the young people from 8 to 10,
in honor of Miss Coleman and Miss Pate
of Indianapolis. Miss Hill has returned
home after a visit with friends in this
city. Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. White
visited .in Anderson Sunday. Mr.
James Robbins of Urbana, 0., is in
Muncie the guest of his sons. Mr.
Grant Frazier who had the position of
snare drummer in Eagle Band has
resigned.
Publishing Company and of the Tidewater
Beneficial Association.
When the Y. M. C. A. of this city decided
to erect a building, the first of its kind ever
built for colored men, Mr. Boulding was
chosen one of the first to break ground for
that edifice.
When the St. Vincent Hospital, a private
institution, whose doors had never been
closed to colored people, was destroyed by
fire he in connection with Judge T. H.
Willcox and Alfred P. Thom, Esq., leading
lawyers and Police Commissioners, success
fully led the movement in the soliciting of
funds for its restoration.
Mr. Boulding ranks high in Masonic cir
cles, and is looked upon by members of the
fraternity as a Mason who will be called
upon at no late day to fill some of the high
est positions within their gift.
In church and literary matters he takes
an active part, and has served as vestryman
and registrar of Grace P. E. Church; as
president ot several literary societies.
Lone Star State Items.
Ft. Worth, Tex., Special. —Rev. A.
R. Griggs, D. D., was in the city of Ft.
Worth this week. Miss Clara Gater of
Duquoin, 111., has been visiting friends
and relatives in the South. She left last
night for her home. Rev. F. Heard
passed through enroute to Detrit, Tex.
Rev- A. D. Hutchison will be in the
city next week to assist Rev. A. F.
Cooper in his revival at the A. M. E.
church. Mr. B. D. Shaw has accepted
a position as a Pullman car porter on
the T. A. P. Ry. Mr. George Johnson
of Jacksboro, Tex ,is in the city. Mrs.
Huffman of 1044 Rail Road Ave , is very
ill. Mrs. Lula Dean is still very low.
A special coach of Masonics and other
friends attended the sermon at Dallas,
Tex., the 7th. Dr. P. R. Robinson was
called to Ennis to the bedside of his
sick wife. Mrs. B. D. Shaw is ill. The
Afro-American Benevolent Association
is doing a great work, agents wanted.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Briggin left for Dallas
on the 7 th. The Freeman is finding its
way out through the city. Don’t
borrow your neighbor’s paper, buy one of
your own. Please have the money
when your agent delivers your paper.
A grand entertainment was given at
Handley at Rev. Bell’s church April 5.
It was well attended many friends from
Ft. Worth being present.
Easter Notes.
Macon, Mo., Special.—Easter services
were observed Sunday afternoon at the
A. M. E. church and an elaborate
programme was rendered. The church
was beautifully decorated with palms,
birds, and evergreen, suitable for the
occasion. Mr. Albert Lobbins of St.
Louis is visiting relatives and friends of
this place. Miss Bernice Gooding
made a flying trip to Beaver Tuesday
Will Todd “Missouri Kid” pitched the
the game at Kirksville the 18th. Todd
is said to be the best pitcher in this part
of the state. Messrs. Phil and Will
Wallace and Charley Drew report as
having spent a nice Easter a Hannibal,
Mo. Prof. R. G. Wells, phrenoligist
gave a series of lectures and entertain
ments last week at the A M. E. church
and G. A, R. hall. Essie Williams and
Ellis Henderson left for Buffalo. Harry
Gray light weight will fill an engage
ment at Keota, Mo , some time in the
near future. The entertainment given
by the U. B. T. lodge Monday night
was quite a success.
In and About the City.
Yazoo City, Miss., Special—Mr.
Henry Weathers died April 7, at the
a ge of 68 years. He leaves a wife, two
daughter, son, and hosts of relatives
and friends to mourn their loss. Funeral
services were held at St. Peter Baptist
church, Rev. S. S. Butler assisted by
Rev. H. C. Evans officiating. Rev. A.
J. Russell of the A. M. E. church is
conducting a successful revival. April 8,
the friends of Mrs. Carrie Ragland were
called upon to mourn her death which
occurred at 8 o’clock of that date. The
funeral was conducted from St. Stephens
M. E. church, Rev.G. W. Smith, P. C.,
officiating. The many relatives and
friends have the sympathy of the entire
community. Rev. H. C. Evans of
Columbus, State Organizer of the B. Y.
P. U. is in the city. He perfected
organizations in St. Peter and Mt.
Vernon Baptist churches. Mr. Frank
Smith, former head waiter at Hotel
Trolio, Canton, Mi«s., has accepted a
similar position at the Magnolia Inn,
this city. Mr. Wm. Hallback sends
regards to all K. of P’s.
TWO MEN OF NOTE.
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one of these could notkl^T^?
admiring his unselfish nature; for he.
has the same cheery treatment for .I? 7 *
matter how humble or how great So
Britishers have designs on our m ,
friend. His manager, Hon. j F Pn&r
Wheaton, is negotiating with a large
house for an indefinite engagement and B ° n
achievments may be expected f rom
contemplated trip.
All in all, Ernest Hogan i 8 . m
wonderful genius. Having received a ?
mendous ovation last Saturday
Orpheum Theatre, Brooklyn, after sinm
four of his late songs, the audience
determined to “get their money's worth ■’
Hogan would say. when this prince of k
profession surprised everybody, even h
manage.', by returning to the’ footlkhu
English Concertina in hand, and renderi ’
for the first time on the stage, a beautiful^
difficult selection. This took the house h
storm. In factitseemed suoh a daring liber/
to take with this aristocratic audience- b
they were Hogan’s, and it went, that’s 811°'
Mr. Hogan has progressive ideas which h
proposes to put in operation, looking to th 6
elevation of the colored profession if
thinks there should be a closer bond '
union between the disciples of the stageand
the church people. He will attempt t !
effect arrangements with preachers to hold
special services for colored performs
spending Sunday in their towns: th™
inspiring the performer with noble thought
and lofty efforts. His recent letter to the
White Rats Society, was an effective app ei '
in behalf of his race in the profession
Would that the race had a thousand men
like Hogan on the stage.
CORRESPONDENCE
(CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.)
crowded last Sunday night to listen to
the discourse on “What is Man, that
Thou Shouldst be Mindful of Him,’’de
livered by Rev. M. T. Tulfurd, of Vicks
burg, Miss In this discourse we are
taught the need of relying upon God.
The Rev. Tulfurd said that man’s inven
tions were marvelous, but, after all, he
could do nothing unless God was with
him. He pictured David being pursued
by his enemies, but always put his trust
in God. Job, said he, surrounded by
foes of hell never was dismayed. He
told his auditors of the need of pure
hearts to dwell with God in peace. The
pastor, Rev. W. M. Neal, should feel
proud of having this distinguished
prelate to preside-
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Miss Luella Green, of 195 Monroe St.,
was tendered a swell party at her resi
dence by some of her warm friends last
week. Dainty refreshments were served
in abundance. We are sorry that one
of our staunch supporters, Miss Ells
Emmery, is confined to her room with a
mild attack of la grippe. D. J. Mitchell,
C. G. M., of Franklin, Tenn., is in the
city. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bennett,
who have been residing in Little Rock,
Ark., is in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Joe
McNeal are blessed with a fine baby
girl, which was welcomed to that home
last week. Miss Levenia Grey is sole
proprietor of Bluff City hotel. We
should support this young lady by our
patronage. We want our many friends
to patronize Tom Nelson, 145 Beale
street. He is the best tailor in the city.
Rev. Climmons, of Beale Street Baptist
Church, had a fight, last Sunday, with
a deacon—heads, deacon wins; tails, the
Rev. lose. He looked like he bumped
into a street car. Miss Hattie L. Pear
son spent a pleasant evening with Mies
Josie Bell, 79 Susette street, last week.
Misses Rosella Love and Minnie A. Pear
son, accompanied by Mr. Sandy Jeffer
ies, were the guests of Miss Ella Owens,
206 Robinson street- Miss Edna Meach
am and Miss Florence Williams were
the guests of Miss Hattie L. Peareon,
743 Woodward avenue, last week. Al
bert Clark and family, 353 Wellington
street, whose home was destroyed bv
fire, left on April 17 th for Hot Springs,
Ark. We are glad to know that Mrs.
Guoin is up again after a few weeks
illness. Young ladies wanted to handle
The Freeman; good money to be made,
27 Turley street. S. Stovall has moved
his barber shop to 533 Main street. Go
to the Delmonico .case, Mrs. Eatmon,
proprietor. A. J. Hardemon, 162 South
Second street, is the place to buy your
groceries. Johnnie Parker wishes The
Freeman success. J. T. Tunstill, the
barber, certainly has a pretty shop, and
all swell gents go there.
E. W. SADLER.
.Dyersburg: News.
Dyersburg, Tenn., Special.—Rev. £■
W. Mosley gave to his congregation one
of his excellent sermons on last Sunday
at 11 a. m. Mrs. L. E, B. Rosser is im
proving. The Carnival entertainment
given at the Bruce High School on lart
Thursday and Friday nights was »
success. Mr. Bailom Ferguson one of
the old citizen of Dyersburg was killed
last Saturday by a switch engine.
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