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The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-12-20
Be Self-dependent.

tration upon the colored people of
this country, are met with hearty ap,
proval by our esteemed contemporary,
the Philadelphia IEaueS, which, in a
late issue speaks at length in SINH
lar strain. The very favorable men
ton thus given us, and the article
referred to by so eminent represen-
tative of true and successful Journal
ism, we do not fail to acknowledge
and appreciate.
We have ever stood ready to
champion the cause of our people,
and give them what we deem whole
some advice, and we trust that such
as has appeared in these columns
from time to time, may eventually
take root and bear the desired fruit.
The stand which we have taken, we
think is the correct one, and we shall
endeavor to maintain it.
We need not be particularly anx.
ious about the new administration,
nor look for crumbs from that table.
No harm can result TO US through the
change, all fears to the contrary not
withstanding. The fact is, we have
depended too much in the past upon
special legislation and aid from
others, instead of throwing ourselves
upon our own resources. Judicious
assistance is beneficial, while too much
is weakening and detrimental, having
a strong tendency to warp and fossil
ize. We can learn to do only by
doing. Colored men must improve
and progress with the times De
velopment in all proper directions is
the need of the hour. No party,
class or creed can fail to recognize
merit; it demands attention. As
long as we clamor for position or
emoluments from the fact of being
colored men, we shall find nothing
whatever accroing to our benefit. In
direct proportion to our efforts will
our success be. We want plenty of
useful friction. Seek to fit ourselves
to compete with others as American
citizens, as men. We are under the
protection of the American Govern
ment as mach so as any other class of
people; We have the same rights
guaranteed US; and, no matter what
party be in the ascendaDcy, there is
no fear of our condition being worse.
We can make it better. The attain
ment of better things will be ours
when we strive for that end through
earnest efforts of our own.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-12-20
A Day to be Celebrated.

EVERY race or nation upon earth
have had some cause for which to be
grateful, and show to God and man
their gratitude for whatever blessings
they have received. There is nothing
so sublime, nothing so grand as the
gratitude of nation. When man has
in the course of events had reason to
rejoice over being lifted either above
or from a condition of adverse cir
cumstances to that of prosperity. He
is condemned as an migrate by the
world when he fails to show appre-
citation and gratitude for his advance
ment. One of the most notable tea-
lures of the colored race is their re-
fligious devotion and piety, but we
are forced, Notwithstanding all OF
their piety and devotion, to claim that
they seem to have forgotten that as a
race, as people, they have as much
if not more to be grateful for than any
other class upon this continent. What
the 18th of July is to the Nation,
what the landing of the Mayfower
was to the Puritans, whatever those
suspicious occasions are that nation
to the colored man. Throughout the
land the day should be commemorated
and properly celebrated. The heart
of the whole race should send forth to
heaven one universal shout of praise.
The proper recognition of this great
event in the history of the colored
man Of America would bind tighter
the link which holds us together and
keep from sinking in the mire of for
getfulness those sympathetic ties
which should hold the race in a uni
versal brotherhood. Let it not be
charged that we are forgetful or I'M
grateful. Let the same fidelity be
shown toward ourselves as we have
shown to the party which was in
power when this God given right
was really affirmed. Let day be
set apart and consecrated to the cele-
bration, of the event which gave
liberty, manhood and citizenship to
100000 of human beings.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-12-20
Drunkenness, or the Liquor Habit, can be
cured by administering DIR. Hates
Golden Specific.

1t can be given in a cup of coffee or tea with
ont the knowledge of the person taking IL
effect1ng speedy and permanent cure, whether
the patient is moderate drinker or an alcoholic
wreck. Thousands of drunkards have been
made temperate men who have taken the
Golden Specific in their coffee without their
knowledge, andto-day believe they quit drinking
Of their own free will. No harmful effects result
from its administration. Cures guaranteed.
Circulars and testimonials sent free.
Address, GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co.,
lS5 Race St., Cincinnati, o.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-12-20
PRESS COMMENTS.
Arkansas Herald Mansion.

Arkansas Herald Mansion.
If the 1000, 900 negro voters act
as men, no political party can modest
or ignore our rights as citizens with
out serious detriment to itself, and
the sooner we learn to value the worth
and power Of the ballots in our pos
session, and make known and under
stood that we propose to cast those
ballots where they will accomplish
the most good for ourselves, regard.
less of party name, the sooner shall
we command and acquire the respect
of all parties. He who would be re.
spected must first respect himself.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-12-20
LINCOLN CEMETERY.

Special notice, at this season of the
year, is called to Lincoln Cemetery.
AS resting place for the dead is a
necessity, the sooner one is procured
the better, and now is the best time
to procure your lots, at reasonable
prices. The ground is being we'll
improved, consequently raising the
value of the lots. Moreover the lots
can be improved at this season at but
small cost.
All persons, irrespective of de-
nomination. can purchase lots in the
Cemetery. Lots can be purchased
for SO, $40, SIS and $40.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-12-20

brother in the greatfeId of mechanic
ism. All we ask is fair show, and
justice. We have proven to the most
bitter of our enemies cur suscepta-
bility to all the higher attributes OF
manhood, and when they consider
that we are young, yet they must
certainly admit that we have out
stripped all races known to tie dead
long past.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-12-20
To be Felt.

washington Auvocate.
There are men north and south now
afiliating with the democracy, who
entertain commendabe regard for
the rights of all citizens, of whatever
creed, color or condition and if the
party managers will consult their own
interests they will consent to permit
their influence to be felt in the con-
duct of the next administration.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-12-20

The New Orleans Worlds Expo
sition is open, and in its midst for the
first time in the history Of the Nation
the handiwork of the colored man is
set before the eyes Of the world. We
do not expect any unfair criticisms
considering the time we have had to
compete with our Anglo-saxon
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-12-20
Harrisburg Colored Church
and Society Directory.

Elder Street Presbyterian Church-Serylees AZ
lO:3O ana 1:30 Sabbath school at 1896 Lecture
ana prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at
O'CLOCK Thomas Miller, Superintendent
Lawrence Miller, Pastor.
wesley Union Church, corner South street and
tanners ayenue-Pastor, Rev. u. It. PearsaIl
Services az lO:5o and 7:30 every Sunday. Sun
day school at l:3O. Jos. b. POpel, Superintend-
Bethel M. E. Church, Short street-Pastor. Rev.
Amos Wilson. Services at 1890 and 7:30 every
SUNDAY: SABBATH school 1:5O. Richard Snaively,
Second Baptist Church, Eleventh street near
market-Pastor, Rev. Beverly Jones' Ser
wees every sunday at 1890 and 100 Sabbath
ent.
Free Will Baptist Church, corner William and
COlder streets-Pastor, Rev. Frazer. Services
every sunday at 1890 and $780, Sabbath
emit.
Union A. NJ: E. Church, Tanners avenue-Pas-
Tor, Rev. u. johnson. Services every SUNDAY
at 1890 and 730 Sunday school p NJ
Wesley Mission, Marion street near Colder
Pastor, Rev. Phoenix. Services every Sab
bath at 1890 and 7:30. Sabbath school 1870
Mr.. soibert, Superintendent.
SOCIETIES.
Brotherly Love Lodge S96, G.. U. o.. Of o. F.;
naI in South street; regular meeting every
Monday night
Chosen Friends Lodge, Masonic hall, Odd Fell
lows building, South street regular meeting
every alternate Thursday night.
Golden Chain Council Hall, South Street.
FRANKLIN Hall; regular meeting every Tuesday
night
Good Samaritan Council, hall East State street.
regular meeting every Tuesday night
Household of Ruth Hall, Odd Fellows Hall
South street; regular meeting every Tuesday
night.
Paxton Lodge, No. 1s, A. Y. NJ, meets every
Monday evening, at Franklin Hall, South st.,
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-12-20
How Tr11e.

Louisville, Kentucky, Bulletin.
The colored men who have barber
shops exclusively for white persons
stand in the way of progress. How
can colored people expect to attain
their civil rights if some slavish COL
ored men make determinations in the
business. The caste barber shop must
go. Mr.. Colored-only white. man
shaving-barber must go.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-12-20

A very interesting revival is being
held at Wesley A. M. E. Church.
Several persons are seeking religion.
The services are ably conducted by
Rev. Daniels, the pastor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-09
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
But One in 400 of the Congregational
Ministry in Foreign Fields.

But One in 400 of the Congregational
Ministry in Foreign Fields.
COLUMBUS, o., Oct. S.-The second
days session of the American Board of
commissioners of Foreign Missions was
opened III the presence of an audience
that filled the spacious church. Secretary
Clark read special paper en- "SelfSup-
port of Native Churches After half an
hour of devotional services, another
special paper was read by Secretary E.
X. Alden on "Foreign Missions a Test of
Christian Character" Among the other
papers of the morning was tribute to
the memory of Secretary John o. Means,
deceased, by Joseph II. Ropes. A
large number Of committees were
appointed to report on the diff
erent missions. In the afternoon
DR.. j. l.. UrthrOw, from the committee on
the report of the home department, made
telling speech emphasizing It's recon-
mendations.
tary Alden's special paper was read and
supported in remarks by Rev. w. l.. Tay-
lor. of New York.
Rev. James Braudd, Of Oberlin, drew
from the statements of the paper that only
one in 400 of the Congregational ministry
was In the foreign field, and made an ap-
peal to young students to consecrate
themselves to missionary work.
Speeches were made by Revs. Amos
Smith, George W. Phillips, c. A. Dickin-
son and n. A. Hyde.
The session closed with a vigorous pa
per by Rev. H. G. Hayden.
At an overflow meeting this evening,
held in the First Presbyterian Church,
several addresses were made by returned
missionaries, among them Rev. Joseph
IL. Nusima, an active Japanese.
At the regular session speeches were
delivered by Rev. r. G.. Hutchins, DR..
William Taylor, President J. B. Angel,
of Michigan University, and Rev. j. X.
Green, of COnstantinOple
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-09
THE BATTLE OF LOO CHUAN.

French Discipline Ov6rcOmes Chinese
Opposition in stubborn Fight.
PARIS, Oct. San official dispatch from
Hanoi to-day says that Col. Donnier, with
two batUalions of the Foreign Legion, two
companies of infantry, and a section of
mountain artillery, had an engagement
with Chinese troops, in the valley of Loo
Chuan river, which lasted six hours.
Tne Chinese made a stubborn fight. but
were finally completely routed. Four
gunboats assisted the French forces.
Four OF the French, including a Captain,
were killed and twenty wounded. The
force under Col. DOnnier are continuing
to advance.
The bombardment of Tam Sou by the
French fleet is still in progress. On Oct.
6 the feet had destroyed the Chinese forts.
The houses of Europeans residing in the
| city have been riddled with shells, but the
inhabitants have not suffered any fatali-
ties. The Chinese are strongly entrenched
China has sent 10000 reinforcements
from Kinen, in the province of ManchoOria,
to Pekin. Ii Hung Chang has advised
the government to postpone the reduction
of the force of Chinese soldiers.
Advices from Hong Kong state that busi-
ness is at a complete stand still. Com
merce is paralyzed.
Capt. FOurnier, who negotiated the Tien
Tien treaty with China, scOrnfully repu-
dates the copies of that treaty distribu-
ted by the Chin ese Government with i'm
portant clauses erased. He offers to fight
who ever questions his good faith in the
moffpr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-09
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTIONS
Irving Hall IndOrses Two of the Tam
many Nominees, but Bolts the Others.

Irving Hall Indorses Two of the Tam
many Nominees, but Bolts the Others.
NEW YORK, Oct. S.-The Irving Hall
people held their Congressional Conven-
tiOns tonight. The Tammany nomina-
tions in the Sixth and Tenth districts,
Messrs. Muller and Hewitt, respectively,
were indOrsed. In the other districts
committees were appointed to confer
with other organizations, excepting Tam
many. Considerable opposition to S. S.
Cox was shown in the Ninth.
Col. Robert S. Stevens, of Attica, has
been unanimously renominated for Con-
gress by the Democracy of the Thirty
first New York district.
WASHINGTON, Oct. S.-The Democratic
Congressional Committee for the Second
district of Connecticut this morning re-
nominated Hon. Charles l.. Mitchell, of
New Haven, by acclamatiOn. ResOlu-
tiOns approving the national platform
were adopted.
The Democrats of the First Massachu-
setts district to-day nominated Weston
Howard for Congress, and George Delano
for Presidential elector.
John Quincy Adams has declined the
nomination of the Democrats for Congress
from the Second Massachusetts district.
The Republicans of the Third New Jer-
sey Congressional district to-day renOmi-
mated John Kean, Jr., by acclamation.
At Columbia, Tenn, to-day, the Demo-
Gratis of the Seventh Tennessee district
nominated j. 6. Ballentyne for reelection
to Congress by acclamatiOn.
John Power, of Escanaba, was nOmi-
mated for Congress by the Democrats -
the Eleventh Michigan district to-day
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-09
10 DEL LAKE MICHIGAN
A SHANTY BLOWN FROM IT'S
PILES INTO THE WATER.

Seventeen Hapless Men Left Adrfft on a
Black Night with Naught Save FraiI
Boards to Cling tO-A Life-Saving
Crew Prevents the Loss of Seven of
the UnfOrtunates.
CHICAGO, Oct. S.-A storm on Lake
Michigan last night, blew away a small
shanty set on piles in the lake, in which
laborers employed in the inlet to make a
tunnel at Hyde Park were lodged. There
were eighteen men in all, and the carry
ing away of the shanty left them clinging
to stringers and beams in most perilous
positions. One man came ashore on a
plank near South Chicago, this morning.
The life-saving crew shortly before noon
succeeded III throwing a line to the frail
pier from which the shanty had been
blown. The rescue of what remains of
the party was now certain unless they
should in the meantime be overcome by
exhaustion and cold. Eight figures were
distinguished through a field glass cling
ing to the pier.
The crew, after great personal danger,
finally succeeded in rescuing four persons,
and it is now known that ten of those who
were on the frail pier when the storm
burst upon it are drowned. The storm
was OhS Va E4Odb lui y II Dl6W u u very
suddenly, and the work OF destroying the
temporary structure was quick and COM
plete. The men had no means of escape,
beyond one small boat, which is supposed
to have gone adrift when the storm first
struck the pier. A number of the unfor-
tunate men were carried into the lake
with the wreckage of their building, and
were compelled to battle for their lives
with little to aid them beyond stray pieces
L. A. L A.
night.
CYCLONE ON SICILY.
ROME, Oct. S.-Intelligence has been
received here of a cyclone at Catania, on
the island Of Sicily. Trees were upro0ted
and houses destroyed. Twenty persons
were killed and 80 injured. Owing to the
severity of the cyclone it was impossible
to render any assistance to the sufferers
during its prevalence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-09
THE MARCH INTO sOUDAN.
DOngola's Mudir Sending Out Spies t
Assist the Expedition.

DOngola's ETudir Sending Out Spies to
Assist the Expedition.
CAIRO, Oct. 8.-Advices from DOngola
state that the Mudir of that place is send
ing out spies to assist the Nile expedition.
Sheiks from the KhartOum and Shendy
districts, with 800 of their followers, have
submitted to the Mudir. Sheik Kior
advises that a depot be established at
Debbeh, and undertakes to procure cam
els and cattle therefor. Reports are cur
rent in D0ngola that Ell Mahdi is quelling
the rebellion at Jeb Ell Dair. The news
of the Mulir's victory at Karte has
reached Khartoum and has greatly en-
couraged the garrison at that place.
The report that NJ. Herbin, the French
Consul at Khartoum, was with Col. Stew
art and his party at the time they were
massacred by the Arabs, and that he was
among the killed, is doubted here.
LONDON, Oct. 9.--The report that
gained some currency to the effect that
Earl Granville had forwarded circulars to
the various powers explaining Lord
NOrthbrOOk's preliminary proposals for a
settlement of the Egyptian question is
semi-Officially denied.
Earl Granville, Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs, in replying to a COM
munication from Prince Bismarck of
Germany, expresses the hope that the
payment of the Alexandria indemnities
will be effected toward the middle of De-
cpmhpr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-09
Baron ErIaDger Declared Incapable Of
Managing His Estate.

LONDON, Oct. ca great sensation has
been caused in Vienna by the result OF
judicial proceeding regarding the hnah-
cial capacity of Baron Victor Erlanger'
The Baron is a brother Of the famous
bankers OF the same name in London ana
Frankfort, and is himself we'll known on
every bOurse in Europe as a bold and
heavy speculatOr. His name is as well
known in Paris as in Vienna. owing TO
his long residence in the former city and
his connection as a promoter with the Di-
rect Cable Company and other enter
Drises froL, which he made millions of
dollars. He was formerly the Austrian
Consul General in SPAN, end more re-
eantlv President Of the International
FlectTIcal Exhibition in Vienna. He is Q
leader OF society in the Austrian capital,
is a knight of various orders, and has al
ways been a liberal patFen of art and
artists. The court has Judiciousiy de-
clared that the Baron is a notorious
sDendthrift and incapable of managing
his own business affairs, which viii here
after be administered by trustees. the
Baron's bank in Vienna is TO be put In
liquidation, and his brothers have en-
gagged to pay his private debts,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-09
MINOR MENTION BY WIRE.
Some Little Items of Interest and Some
Items of Little Interest.

MADRID, Oct. S.-Spain has granted to
France, under the most favored nation clause,
the same trade privileges in the West Indies
as are enjoyed by the United States.
HALIFAX, N. S., Oct. S.-The brgantine
American Union, from Brunswick, Ca, for
Bahia Blanca, which put into this port in a
leaky condition, is discharging her cargo of
pitch pine lumber at Dartmouth.
PARIS, Oct. S.-The ReDu6LiqUe Francais1
publishes an amicable article upon the Eng
lish Government, and expresses the hope that
England will adopt such policy as will tend
to establish an entente cordialc between the
two countries, which would be of such great
advantage to both nations.
LONDON, Oct. S.-The Irish party in Parlia-
ment has increased its adherents for the com
ing season. Mr.. George ErringtOn, member
Of Parliament for LOngford county, Ireland
and other Catholics, who have hitherto held
aloOf from the Home Rulers, will join the Par
nelites.
NEW ORLEANS. Oct. S.-The Clay Southern
Telephone Company has been awarded the
contract for telephone service at the Worlds
Exposition. Four companies competed for
this service. The city has adopted an ordi-
nance authorizing the Clay Southern Tele
phone Company to construct telephone lines
throughout the city.
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. S.-The brotherhood
OF Locomotive Engineers will hold their next
annual convention at New Orleans.
PARIS, Oct. 8.-COunt Herbert Bismarck
who has been visiting the Prince of Wales,
and who is now returning to resume his post
at The Hague, remained in this city two days.
lie had protracted interview with Prime
Minister Ferry.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-09
CIGAR MAKING IN TENEMENTs.

The.New York Supreme Court Declares
Recent Legislation Unconstitutional.
NEW YORK, Oct. S.-The general term
of the Supreme Court handed down a
unanimous opinion to-day declaring the
bill passed by the Legislature forbiddlng
the manufacture of cigars in tenement
houses to be unconstitutional. Chief
Justice Davis, who writes the opinion,
says that when a man hires a house
he is privileged TO carry on any
legitimate business therein; that the man.
ufacture of cigars in teneInents does not
affect the public health, and that the bill
weighs against humble persons to the
benefit of more powerful people. Judge
Daniels adds that if the measure were an
advantageous one it would apply in all
portions of the State as we'll as in New
York city and Brooklyn, which cities are
affected bV the legislation OulV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-09
L. & MS NEW SCHEME.
The Railroad Issues Its Circular "a
Its Stockholders.


NEW YORK, Oct. S.-The Louisville and
Nashville Railroad Company this morn
ing issued a circular to their stockholders
offering $5,OOO.OOO of per cent. 10:4O ad-
justment bonds and $4,000, 900 of treasury
stock. The above offer is made under the
agreement with the international syndi-
cate, which has contracted for all the
bonds and stocks not subscribed for by
the cOmpany's stockholders, and the issue
will be made simultaneously in London
and Amsterdam. The bond issue will
consist OF $5,000.000 worth of bonds of
$1,000 each, bearing interest in gold at
per cent. per annum, the coupons paya-
bic May l and Nov. l, in each year, and
repayable after 40 years, with the option
to the company to redeem at par at any
time after the expiration of ten years. The
bonds will be dated Oct. ., 1884. The
stock consists of the $4,000, 900 worth of
shares now in the cOmpany's treasury, to
be sold under authority of the stockhold-
ers' meeting held Oct. l, 1884. The pro-
ceeds of the present issue of securities,
with the assets IN the hands of the COM
pany, will more than suffice to pay off all
the floating debts of the company and
leave a considerable surplus available as
capital reserve, by which arrangements
the earnings of the company will remain
available for distribution as facts may
warrant. The capital stock of the compa-
ny is $50, 100000, including $5,O0O,OOO treas
ury stock now issued. Stockholders on rec
ord Oct. II, 1884, will have the privilege
to subscribe ten shares of treasury stock
at 26 per cent. for each fifty shares stand
ing in their name, and to $1,000 of per
cent. 10:40 bonds at 66 per cent. Pay
ment in full will be required with each
subscription, and both subscriptions and
both stock and bonds will be deliverable
Nov. 6, 1884. In case of delay in the en-
craving of the bonds certificates of the
same, counteTsigned by the Central Trust
Company, will be temporarily issued to
the subscribers. stockholders desiring to
avail themselves of the privilege of sub
scriptiOn will have to exercise such
privilege on or before Monday, Oct. Is,
1884, at O'Clock in the afternoon.