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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-09-17
Railroad Matters.

Speaking ofthe alleged wa between
the Central and Union Pacific rail-
roads and the rumored combinations
and proposed extensions by both of
these corporations, the Denver Tri-
bune very pertinently says: Railroad
men are very conspicuous for the ia
cility with which they subordinate
their angry feelings to their interests,
and whenever a compromise is the
profitable thing for both sides VIZ may
be sure that the war cannot last long.
Looking at the situation from this
point of view, we may have but little
fear that either the Union or the Gen.
trail Pacific will carry its threats into
execution. Each would doubtless
like to have two connections instead
of one, from Ogden. But the Union
Pacific will not build from Ogden to
the Pacific, and the Central Pacific
will moi; build from Ogden 10 the Mis-
souri,. The latter, however, may have
. connection to the Missouri Indepen-
dent of the Union Pacific. In fact it
Is almost certain to have one. That
the Burlington will be extended TO
Denver is beyond doubt, and that the
Rio Grande will push on to Ogden,
after it reaches Salt Lake, is equally
assured.
10 this connection, people naturally
ask what is to become of the Union
Pacific, and they wonder If Gould has
lost his skill in compromises. Tney
forget that the rumor that he has sold
out the bulk of his Union Pacific
stock at high figures may be true.
The signs point this way. Although
he has sold he still has his friends in
the directory, and will have until the
next annual election. These can
shape such a mad policy for the road
as to involve 1t in endless fights and
nearly destroy its value. Thus it's
stock will be sent tumbling down to
the vicinity of zero, when Gould will
be. able to buy it in again, affect some
skillful settlement of its complica-
tons, and make several millions on
another boom. This surmise is not
only possible ; it is probable.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-09-17
cation for a Patent
To the Footman Mine.
NOTICE NO. goo.
U. 8. LAND OFFICE,
EUREKA. NEv., August 20, 1881.

EUREKA, NEV., August 10, 1851.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAI HENRY
IN X. LYONs Whose Postofhce address Is
Cherry Greek White Pine County. Nevada, has
this Gay filed his application for a patent for
fifteen hundred tl50OI linear feet OF the Foot
man mine or vein bearing silver, with surface
ground SIX hundred l600D feet In width. stu
ate, lying and being in Hunter Mining Distri I,
County of White Pine and State Of Nevada, and
known and designated by the field notes and
official plat on file Ia this office as Lot Number
Forty-one (4ll, located on unsurveyed land.
The exterior boundaries o. said Lot No. Al being
as follows. 70 wit: Magnetic Variation. l6 de.
grees, 30 minutes East.
Commencing at u post marked No. q. 8. Snr-
vey No Al, whence u. 8. monument bears N.
81 degrees 80 minutes. Il. 235 feet; the working
shaft upon this lode bears 8. 10 degrees 80 min-
utes, w. ITO feet; thence running first course
s. So degrees 80 minutes. e. 600 feet To = post
marked No. 2, u. s. Survey No. Al: thence
second courses. "a degrees 30 minutes, w.
1900 to a post marked No. U. 8. Survey, No.
Al; thence third course-N. IS degrees, 30 min
utes, W 600 feet TO a post marked No. 4 U. 8.
Survey No. Al; thence fourth cOurse-N. "a de
grees. 80 minutes. +. 1907 feet to post mark No.
l, the place of beginning, containing 20 and
$1,000 acres.
The location of this mine Is duly recorded In
the Recorders office of Hunter Mining District,
en- page 70, Of Book A, OF the mining records
OF said district.
This claim Is bounded on neither end by no
known claims.
Any and all persons claiming adversely any
portion OF said Footlnan mine or said mining
ground as hereinbefore des Fibed, are reqsired
to file their adverse claim with the Register of
the United States Land Office Mt Eureka, In the
the State OF Nevada. during the sixty days pc
riod of publication horeof, or they will be
barred by virtue OF the provisions of the
Statute.
s27-eOd p. II. H.NCKLEY, Register.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-09-17

1T is sail that jaw Gould controls
11,7l4 miles of railroad, the value of
which at the present price, is $780,
800, 900. Gould does not own all the
stock of these roads, but he has
formed alliances which enable him to
control the entire stock. He also con-
trolls the Western Uuion Telegraph
Company, the stock of which is val
ued at $50, 000, OO0.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-09-17

THERE are now 100000 confirmed
opium eaters in the United States,
thre~e-fourths of the number being
women. The vice is constantly grow
ing. and unless something is done to
check the indiscriminate sale of the
drug 1t will rival alcohol in a f w
years. This poison is eating out the
heart of China, and it seems to have
its faDgs well fixed on America.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-09-17
WHITE PINE NEWS
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER II, 1881
The President.

Our latest report fom the President
Is up to Friday noon. He now sits
up in his chair portion of every day,
and partakes of nutritious food. The
period of anxiety has passed, and 1t is
now looked upon as certain that h& is
improving every day. The great ma
jority of fifty millions Of bis country
men rejoice at this favorable aspect
In the Presidents condition.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-09-17
Strange Phenomenon.

New England ex experienced a strange
phenomenon on the 7th inst. A dis
patch from Boston says From MORN
ing to sunset the atmosphere was in a
curious condition, exciting much
comment, and in instances creating
alarm. While the air as viewed from
a window or looking into the sky, APP
peared to be free from fog and mist,
the sun was totally obscured, the at
mosphere peTvaded with a yellowish
light, which lent a strange appear
ance to every object. On the Common
the grass presented an unnatural ap-
pearance, its livid green looking as
though the result OF a coat of paint.
The gas jets, which ordinarily show q
yellowish light brown, shone with a
white brilliancy similar to electric
lights. In all directions distances ap-
peared to be shortened. Through the
windows near and far could be seen
the starlike points of q white light,
resembling little electric lamps, but
being IN reality gas jets. The phe-
nomenon was noticeable in New
Hampshire, and as far north as Port
land. e. F. Emerson, Professor of
Natural Philosophy and Astronomy
ct Dartmouth College, says it must
have been something in the atmos-
phere which absorbed the shortest
and longest wave length, leaving only
those which give the color of yellow
and green. He thinks it may be ow-
ing 10 pallen from fir and pine trees,
together with the smoke from the for
est fires in Canada.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-09-17
Great Men that Differ.

The Eureka Sentinel says that 1t al
ways affords it the greatest pleasure
to produce the emanations of the Sixth
Judicial District Court, because, in
point of interest to the general reader,
they totally eclipse the productions of
the most thrilling romances of this or
any other age. Judge Rives and our
Congressman don't write with the
same quill. Cassidy is the greatest
proser of all the scribes of ancient or
modern times.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-09-17
Caution.

THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY CAUTION
l. ed against buying or negotiating for n
November, A. ID. 1880. for the sum of $500.
Given by George Madalcna and Chris. Flora,
in favor of Sanford Hall and B. Il. Clark. as
the same was obtained by false pretenses,
without consideration. and vill not be paid.
GEO. MADAEENA.
CHEEKY Crock. Sept, II. 1881. q
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-09-17

Of SAN FRANCISCO, MAY BE FOUND
" for the next three or four weeks at his
Dental Rooms. at DIR. Tufford's. None but
frst-class work performed, and in an artistic
fessional services will please call at once and
make appointment. and the work will DO
performed to their entire satisfaction.
Cherry Greek. Sept. IL, 1881. 30
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-09-17
Delinquent Sale.

CTAR MINING COMPANY \.
Location of principal lace Of business, San
Francisco. California
Location vi works. Cherry Creek, White
Pine County, Neyada.
Notice. -Ihere Is delinquent upon the
following described Stock, on account u
A ssessment NO. u. levied on the LIST day OF
A ugust, 1881. tho several amounts set oDpo-
site the names OF the respective oharehold-
ers, as follows:
~ n.rfta- Sl,aras Init
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-09-17

GoD keeps a list of the rich men
who cheat their neighbors, says
Henry Ward Beecher. If this is the
case, 1t must be a tolerable long one
by this time.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-09-17

The "Bullion," an influential min
ng paper pu blished in New York,
comes out infavor of working mines
On the assessment plan.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-09-17
STRAY HORSES.

GAME TO MYPLAcE ABOUT THE 18TH
~ of August. One Sorrel Horse, branded
on the left shoulder and left hip 90"
Also. Une Bay Horse, branded W. with
bar over it, on the left hip.
The owner can secure these animals by
calling ut my ranch and paying charges,
L. 4. DULAN,
Eight Miles North OF cherry Creek.
Cherry Greek, Sept. II, 1881.
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Difn.

st0gden, Utah, August 2Sth. Danny. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Morris, aged sixteen
months and "a days.
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New To-Dav-


ANY ONE MAKING THE ASSERTION
"A hat l have ever jumped any land in
Steptoe Valley is a liar, and knows himself
to be one. Any one guilty of jumping land
can lay claim to no other ma ne than that of
q thief.
sl7-lm WIN. HARTON.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-09-17

And in accordance with law, and an order OF
the Board Of Directors, SO many shares OF each
parcel of such Stock as may be necessary. will
be sold at public auction, at the Office of the
company, room Il, Halleck building, $40 San
some street, San Francisco. California. ON
Monday, Third Day OF October, 1851.
At the hour Of / o'clock P. NJ, of said day, to
pay said DELINQUENT assessment thereon, to-
gether with coats of advertising and expenses
WILLIAM STUART.
Secretary
Odice-Room Il, Halleck Building ozV san
some Street. San Francisco, California.
sl7-td
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-09-17
Notice to EDITORS.

Estate OF james Kane, Deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE
~ undersigned, bAeetors oil tho eaLate OF
j James kaDe, deceaseu, TO the creditors u,
and al persons having claIins against tine
said deceas ed, To eXnlDit thein with the hec-
essaTy yodcnvrs, Wltuin tea months aItef tde
tho hrst pdDIlsatiOu oi this notleo 10 tue said
ExecdluIs, AT the Iown vi Cnsrfy Cicen, IN
thv Oo1nty VI ;, mite fine.
Datou a. LnerT, CTseA, september IL. 1851.
EAInALA LtuI.,,
jos. L. UVnE,
CuakLEo oaEEN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-25

The full vote cast al the late Missis-
sippi election with the exception Of
Sharkey county has been returned 10
the Office Of the Secretary Of State at
jackson, and foots up as follows: For
Governor, Robert Lowry (Democrat)
1886; Ben King (Fusion) 1883.
For Lieutenant Governor, G. D.
Stands tDemocrat) 1924; James B.
YellOwly (FusiOn) 5O,154. For Secre-
tary of State, Henry O. Myers Demo.
craft 1851; j. j. Spellman
(Fusion), 49,02l; for Treasurer, WI.
Hemingway, (Democrat) n, ,542; ]. W.
Bynum (FusiOn), 1926; for Auditor,
s. Gwin (DemOcrat) 1885, A. T.
Wimberly, Fusion, 40 ,59l; for Attorney
General, 7. @. Catchings (Democrat)
76,s6Si w. +. Fitzgerald (Fusion) co..
139; for Superintendent of Education,
James A. Smith (Democrat) 77,757;
W. D. Howe, (Fusiou) 5O,161.
The msjorities are as follows
Lowery's majority over King, 25,OO1;
Stands majority over Yellowly, 28,O9O;
Myers majority over Spellman, 9,5l0;
Hemingway's majority over Bynum,
N,7l7i Gwin's majority over Wimber.
ly, 28,39S; Catchipgs' majority over
Fitzgerald, 26,724; Smiths majority
over Howe, 1856.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-25
JOURNALISTIC.
Cyrus w. Field Buys the Now
York Express,
CIncinnatI oonm,rclnl specinl. /

Cincinnatl Oonmercial Special.
NEW YORK, November 23.-It was
announced to-day that the Evening
Express had been sold to Cyrus W.
Field. A Tribune reporter called on
Field in the afternoon. In answer to
the question whether he had bought
the Express, Mr.. Field said;
"Yes, bought the paper yesterday.
| didn't intend that it should get out
though, and cant see how it did.
But | haven't anything to say in re-
gard to it, aud don't propose to do SO,
because it is a personal and private
affair of mine"
Are you intending to unite the
two papers?"
eyes" replied Mr.. Field.
"How can you unite the politics Of
the papers2"
well, l should think the natural
outcome Of the union Of a Republican
and Democratic paper would be an in
depent paper"
"Whst general policy do you intend
to pursuep"
II propose to have an afternoon pa.
per that will contain news from all
parts of the world. The price Of the
paper will be one cent, and it will be a
paper which / expect will be read al
every freside, something, in fact, which
will meet the wants of The people"
"Was any great amount of time ex-
pended in coming to terms?"
No sir" Mr.. Field replied. II
was a simple transaction between Mr.
Kelly and myself. | offered tn,
money, and Mr.. Kelly accepted it."
1t was learned that the Mail an,
Express would not be immediate
consolidated, but would continue inde
pendent Of each other for a shoI
term. The Express is an Associate
Press paper.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-25
BY CABLE.

LONDON November ga large
party Of men armed and disguised
raided houses in Dublin county for
arms thirteen wero arrested, several
Of whom have been committed for
trial.
BERLIN, November 25.-severaI
newspapers here state that at Parli-
amentary meeting yesterday Bismarck
observed that he apprehended no con
flict with Reichstag during its present
session and did not contemplate the
bills announced in the Imperial mes.
sage. He said these would not be
dealt with all at once. Considerable
time would be required to dispose Of
them. If ho should be unable to carry
out his projects he would confne him
self to foreign affairs aud appoint a
Vice Chancellor for the House depart
mont.
LONDON. November 25.-It is
understood it is the intention Of the
government to release all imprisoned
members ofthe House of Commons
before the commencement of Parlia-
ment, provided no reasonable conspira.
cy exists, and tenants are not intimi-
dated from applying to land courts
The principal Irish judges strongly
deprecate any suspension trials by ju-
ry, The Cabinet will probably meet
the first week in December, the date
Of reassembling Parliament will then
be arranged probably for the End of
January or the 9th Of February.
A Paris correspondent says: A book
is being published entitled "The Real
Mission Of Kings; by One of Them"
The King of Bavaria is credited with
its authorship. The book is very
severe on Bismarck. 1t deuounces
the war of 20 as immoral and Iniquit-
Gus and describes Bismarck as in
durable and inimical to kings and peo-
pie.
The Tunisian troops encamped at
ZaghmAn have returned to Tunis.
Most of them will be disbandcd.
In consequence of the increased
pressure Of business in the Land
Court of ireland, the government in-
tends to appoint additional sub. COM
miss;oners.
The Greek postofiicc at Jarina bas
been forcibly closed.
The coroner's jury returned a YER.
dict of wilful murder against sub.
inspectors 0'Brien and Bouchen, who
commanded the police on the occa-
sion of the killing of Mansfield at
Ballyragget county, Kilkenny, on the
9tA Of October. Warrants for their
apprehension have been issued.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-25
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-For Ten
nessee and Ohio Valley, warmer; south
to west winds; falling baromer and
fair weather. For Mississippi Valley,
rising temperature; falling, followed
by rising barometer; southwest to
northwest Winds partly cloudy
weather, and in the northern portions
light snow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-25
Attachment Notice.

Before D c Slaughter, J P. for Shelby county,
Tenn. Campbell 4 Co VS.. Fannie Rouse.
IN this cause an attachment having been
i sued out under section IS Of the Code Of
Tennessee, and returned levied upon the
property Of the defendant, by garnishment
and affidavit having been made that defend
ant is indebted to the plaintiff in the
sum Of eighteen dollars and twelve cents, due
BY account, and that the claim Is just,
and that the defendant is a non resident Of
the State Of Tennessee, it is therefore ordered
ancs before me on The % day Of January,
1882. al u o'clock m, at my Office, No. 9
Madison street, Memphis, Tenn, and defend
said attachment suit within the time pre-
scribed by law, or the same will be proceeded
with ex-psrte; and that copy Of this order
the Public Ledger.
This the 2Sth day Of November, 1881.
74s0s699 p SLAUGHTER, J.P.
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River TeIegranls.

CAIRO, November 25.-Arrived--
Carrier, from New Orleans at 10 p.m..
Scudder, from st. Louis at 7 am.
Departed-Carrier, for st. Louis at
midnight, Anderson for Nashville at
fam, U Bet for Vicksburg.
LOUISVILLE, November 25.-The
river is rising, with 10 feet 8 inches in
the canal, and s feet 8 inches in the
chute or falls. Weather clear and
cold. The Jim Wood, Bengal Tiger,
w. O. Gefrey, and Dick Fulton, with
tows of coal, have arrived from Pitts
burg.
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NTnrors, nav in AtInnin.

ATLANTA, GA, November 25.-
The International Exposition has
designated December 9th as Mayors
Day. Representatives from every city
are exneotad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-25

forget the well-Weighed words that
fell from bis lips. 1t is perhaps the
last as we'll as the only time he will
ever appear before Memphis audi
ence.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-25

spond. Joseph B. Smith, of Free
port, Illinois, testified as to his ac-
quaintaintance with the Guiteau
family.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-25
Clearinghouse Report.
DIED.

Georgia, November 18th at II 80 a. m, MILLfE
B., wife Of NJ. W. Quinlin.
Funeral to. mOrroEtsATURDAY) at 10 Am.
Evansville, Ind, and Jefferson, o., papers
nj
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-25

The Rev. W. H. Milburn, so long
and fayorably known in the pulpit and
on the platform as the Blind
Preacher" has returned to New York
to take up his residence in that city
after long absence at the South.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-25
sherIrs Sale of Real Estate.

DUBLIC notice is hereby given, that By
Il virtue Of writ Of venditioni exponas,
TO me directed from the Hon Circuit Court Of
Shelby county, Tenn, in the case ofPat Roper
vs.. ] G Fennessey, judgment rendered before
j. p. on the llth day Of June, 1873, for the
sum Of ninety-one dollars and eishty cents,
with interest and costs of suit, 10 asisfy said
judgment, etc., l will, on
Saturday,ths 18th day Of December, 1881.
In legal hours, in front ofthe courthouse, In
the Taxing District Of Shelby county, Tenn,
proceed 10 sell, 70 the highest bidder. for cash,
the following described property, to-Wit:
.0ne-half interest in county lot No 156,
block 81 ,on ca I side Of DeSoto street. between
Linden and Beal streets, in Taxing District
Of Shelby county, Tenn being SSxl50 feet,
known as the Bridget Fennessy estate
Levied on as the property Of defendant.
John @ fennessey, 70 satisfy said judgment,
interest and costs.
Memphis, 22d day Of fNovembsr, 1881.
PR ATHY,
Sheriff Shelby County, Tens.
By A HARRIs, Deputy Sheriff. "a s6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-25
SherifFs Sale of Real Estate

DUBLIC notice is hereby given, that BY vir-
| tue Of writ Of yenditiOni exporas. to me
directed from the Hon. rcuit Court
Of Shelby counts, Tennessee, In the
case Of W I Jackson VS.. lhOmas p
Chambers, judgment rendered on tho 1Ith
day Of June, 1879, for the sum Of ninety-one
dollars and eighty cents (s9l. .s0) with interss'
and costs Of suit, to satisfy said judgment
etc nill nn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-25
SATURDAY. the I7th Day Of De-. 1881.

in legal hours, in front Of the courthouse, in
the Taxing Distr ct Of Shelby county Tenn.
the 70 lowing described property to-wit:
One undivided half interest in seventeen
acres Of land lying and 10 ng In the See M
Civil Di trict Of Shelby cousty. ard bounded
a follows: On the rorth by III ton county
line outh by B 7 Hodges, east BY John bod
son and B 7 Hodges, west by J mes Smith
Levied ~ the Ut perty Of DEFENDANT,
Thomas ? Members, to sati fy said judg-
ment, interest and costs
Memphis, ed day Of November, 1881.
p r ATHY,
Sheriff Of Shelby county, Tenr
By A HARRIS b s. 74s0e6
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SATURDAY., tbs I7th day Of Dscenber 1881,
SherIf's Sale Of Zeal Estate.

DUBLIC notice is hereby given, that BY vir-
directed from the Hon. Circuit Court Of Shelby
county, Tenn, in the case Of Thomas MurTy VS.
Bridget Ryan, judgment rendered on the
9th day Of April, 1881, for the sum Of forty
eight dollars (s4Sl. with interest and cost Of
suit, TO satisfy said Judgment, etc., will,
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SATURDAY., the I7th dsY Of psc.. IssI.

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in legal hours, in front Of the courthouse, In
the Taxing District Of Shelby oour ty, Tenr :,
proceed 70 sell. to the highest bidder, fof
cash, the following described property, TO-
wit:
A lot Of land lying and being in Shelby
county, Tennessee, and in that part Of the
Taxing District or city of Memphis known as
Chelsea, being part Of lot No 81 rs laid down
on the map Of the city OF Memphis, now Tax
ing District, between Mill and GreenlaW
streets, fronting 5715 feet on the west side Of
Second street, running back l4slI feet; and
also the hou'e on said lot, said h-u,e being
numbered rs 4nf bring same house BOW occu-
pied by Mrs. Bridget Ryan as aresidence, a IL
being same property heretofore levied on by
attachment In this cause.
Leyied on as the property Of the defendant,
Bridget Ryan, to satisfy said judgment
interest and costs.
Memphis, 22d day Of November, 1881.
PR ATH9,
Sheriff Of Shelby county. Tenn
By HARkfs, D. s. IA S0S6
Watson 4 Malone, attorneys for plaintiff.
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loo

WILMINGTON, N. c., November 25.
The ice is a half inch thick here.
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GERMAN CASINO.

HNHE ladies and gentlemen Of the 0rpheus
i Club arc requested to attend full rehear-
sal this (FRIDAY) evening at o'clock.
H. SOHULZE, Director.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-08-18
The Ignored African.

Although there have been republican
mayors in Philadelphia from 1858 un-
til 1881, with the single exception If
the one term of Mayor Fox, no c6iored
man was ever appointed as policeman
until q democratic reform mayor COM
miSsioned him. For period OF six
teen years the colored voters lave
held the balance of power, asa rdle, III
both city aud state, and they have,
with rare exceptions, uniformly voted
the republican ticket, tut no colored
voter was ever elevated to any posi-
tion of honor or profit either in Phil
adelphia or in Pennsylvania. The
colored citizen has never been nomina-
ted for either legislative or cOngres.
sIonal honors, nor has he ever been
seen in the councils of this or any 9th
er city in the state. He was newer
Of wood and drawer of water fol
politicians, and Is few glib and un
scrupulous colored leaders have sold
the colored vote for a price as regular
ly as important elections came along
Philadelphia inns.