The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-03-05

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Hacks Correspondence.
| lowing to the crowded condition of our column
| this week compelled to leave ont valusbl
portion of Cincinnati correspoudencs.-Ed
Leader.
WORTHY CAUSE FOR BENEFIT.
The Cincinnati readers of the Leader CAL
remember. the murder of q white man ovel
in Ludlow month or two ago, for which 6
colored man named Major Hicks was ar
rested and indicted. The readers can also
remember the attempt to lynch Hicks a,
the Covington Jail. Circumstances favor.
able to Hicks innocense have caused 8
prominent lawyer of Kentucky to take ur
his case and endeavor to clear him. To
defray the expenses of the trial, the colored
citizens of Cincinnati and vicinity are re.
quested to contribute by attending concert
to be given Monday night, at the Seventh
Street Church. The very best talent in the
city have proffered their services. Mrs
Ophelia Bell, select reading; Miss Susie
johnson, defamation; Mr.. Peter H. Clark
will deliver short address, and other exer-
cises will be gone through with. Remem-
Der this is to as sist Major Hicks to escape
the gallows, toiiwhich he may otherwise be
uniustlv sente, 3ed. Let the public turn
out and assist II bis man in his time of need
Monday evening, March 8, at Seventh ST.,
Church.
The La Opims will hold its regular meet
ing at the residence of Miss Csssaudra Tay.
lor, on Monday evening next The subject
under discussion for the evening is
Shakespeare and his Works" This club ID
making decided progress in literature by
taking up authors and assigning to different
members, the parts of Shakespeare's come
dies, histories and tragedies and to others to
committing to memory of different noted
passages. The German would do we'll 10
initiate this club in this particular.
The invitations Of the U. and o. mssQue.
rade party are at last out, and are very neat.
The girls are immensely tickled.
Slim George Reed has made his debut al
the Burnet again. Ia, Tai Georgei
j. NJ. Lawrance says he don't know much
about three -buttoned cut awsys, but when
it comes down to trimming out Q beard and
side-chops, you can't pass him.
We regret to announce the death oe Mrs
Parthenia Fortson, beloved wife Of Richard
Fortson, Esq. She died Sunday morning,
February q, and was buried from her reei-
dence on Pine street, on Tuesday March l.
Mrs. Fortson was a member OF Cincinnati's
best colored society and was beloved by all
for her many brilliant and bright qualities.
Her sudden death is meurned by q large
circle of acquaintances and friends. Mr.
Richard Fortson has the sympathy Of all
for his sad bereavement.
"Aida" was the popular opera among the
colored opera goers. By the way the Ger
man turned out en- masse to see aida
The German takes the cake in operas. The
Observation-Disclosures w. was
there too. The WOodson brothers are i'm
mense in operas.
William Ferguson, ESQ.,, principal ol
Portsmouth schools was in the city this
week to attend the funeral of his sister Mrs
Fortson. Joseph Ferguson, of Louisville
was in the city during the latter part of last
week, but was compelled to return to LOUIS
vile.
Chas. w. Bell Esq. and Geo. II. jackson
took in the political meeting at Plum stree
| Hall last Friday. The former had q reall,
interesting time according to reports.
Mrs. o. s. Young of Vine street, ha
nearly completed the musical work OIL
which she has been busily engaged for som,
time. She has composed ali the verses ant
she is expecting seon to adapt the verses Il
music. Mrs. Young has named her piece
the "Grand Cantalope of Egypt" He
many friends are eagerly awaiting the pro
duction of this delightful musical com
position on the stage.
Allen Temple on Sunday night is the bes
place to hear sound and able Scripturs
address.
Mrs. X. Meredith gives two promenAd
Concerts at Plum St Hall next week Marc
8 and 9. Give her call.
Col Robert Harlan has gone TO Washine
ton to attend the Inaugural. The Wsst
ingtun telegram announces that Mr.. HarIa
| Is the only man from Ohio there who dos
not want an Office.
Richard Hogan was up and down I
his shop last Sunday and was greeted by b
many friends.
Gaines High School has been challenge
by Superintendent of music Junkerman,
complete with Hughes and Weodwar
High Schools (White) This is at least
recognition on the part of tbs whites of th
singing abilities of Gain's High School. w
hope all those girls and boys In school, VIII
are too lazy to sing will wake up and Join
the good work and endeavor to excell thes
white High Schools Do this for the sake
the race if not for your selves and Gaine
High School. HACK.