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Iron County register., 1884-07-10
JIM BLAME.
What Blainep
Blaine of Maine.

" uHII bIaiUey
- Blaine OF Maine,
9he Republican party particular bauer
Going to run him for President? Wen great
Caini e
I But they'll never elect him. that is quite plain
teEveu 10 crcss-eyed Turk or q sad-eyed Dauei
1t Is only one of those castles in Spain
That Jim Blaine has had so long on his brain
THAT it's made him as triHe insane
Does he think the people are so inane
AS to give him walk-over this campaign?
Not much! You'd better get out of the rain
OF the peoples disdain, -
Jim Blaine,
Or Maine.
Iron County register., 1884-07-10

. Rev. Dr.: Van Horne, Of the FIRST
Reformed Church in Phiiadelp lphia, res
Gently preached a sermon to show that
cremation which has recently attractad
more than usual attention, II wrong.
He contended that it was practice Of.
heathenlsm which all Christian nations
have, re ected. He showed by copious
Biblical quotations that the burial Of
the dead was the universal practice of
Gods people and was commanded by
the Scriptures. The burnig Of the
dead, he declared, was a practice that
was cruel to the living friends and a
misuse Of the temple OF the soul--Ihila,
deLphiu Press. s
Iron County register., 1884-07-10
To The Republica,a Rartu:

SIS E j. A. L.
To The Republican PARTY:
Mr. Blaine is q pretty good scholar.
Now, / have not much of classical
education, but guess knew enough
to tsSI TO the boys who has nominated
hiIi fellows and you know
wh9p t6abdut. There is not no
causeR that. Now, from u non
compA / Mhs point of view, there is
not noh ~ d why none of them states
men who mas nominated Mr.. Blaine
should not support him. Of course
they will. You, my friends, is and was
of the same opinion. *
Now. my friends, let US take a COM
prehensive and inconoclastic survey of
all them matters that appear under my
superlative eye.
Mr.. Blaine is not man who is going
to sink himself in the reconstructions of
affairs that is not no good .nohow. He
is quite prepared to carry the standard
of the party, never minding how many
of them shafts of detraction is flung at
him. He rather likes those sort of
things.
You wish to know what Blaine's
policy is. l beg to give a full invoice
and muster-roll of the same.
He will not allow none of them Demo
Gratis to hold no sort of offices.
He is not going to have nothing to do
with them idiots as wants free trade, as
against the never so paradoxical pro-
lection.
He will make lot of them effete
European Nat ems feel mighty sick, and
Peru and some other outlying Govern
ments will have to take a variegated
attitude towards us.
Then comes the question of Civil Serv-
ice Reform. Civil Service does not
want no reform so far as can see. So
long as them fellows in it wants to draw
salaries let them do it.
This here is the simple and beautiful
platform on which Mr.. Blaine comes
before the Republican party, and l ask
of the intelligence of that party where
it is going for to go for to find man
or a platform to match themP And
proudly ansvGr-not nowhere!
j. G. B.
per j. A. L.
Dial.
Iron County register., 1884-07-10
Blaine.

As the Moslem hosts in Spain
Fled rs though swept by a hurricane,
Swift fell the hopes that did sustain
The cause of the man whom dark chicane.
Along with ignobie greed of gain.
Has loaded down with a heavy chain.
And all of his chances in future slain.
So from his bluster he'd better abstain.
For he Ill hear in November this refrain.
''Hic jdcet! the whistling winds contain
All that doth now remain
OF the boom OF Blaine,
OF Maine" SIS
Iron County register., 1884-07-10
.of Acceptance.
2Me., June 10th. 1854.

: UD.> my letter of accep-
tance Or sNN1dinatfon for the Presi-
dency. sly friends say that have
writ letters enough to last me for
sew. years perhaps they are right.
Yo0 5som friend. j. G. B.
Iron County register., 1884-07-10
CHICAGO, June 23d, 1884.

got no objection to write letters,
and write them good. You was right
to ask me. Them things always did
suit my style. have got my Uranium
just full of ideas that will make every
body howl delightful and bust the other
party dreadful. Yourn respectful,
T. Al.
The state journal., 1884-04-12
Altoona Happenings.

Special to STATE JOURNAL.
ALTOONA, April l0.-Last evening
at s o'clock in the African Methodist
Episcopal Church Of Hollidaysburg,
Rev. J. W. Young, said the magic
words which united Mr.. Harry Thorn
as and Miss Annie Gains, both Of
Hollidaysburg, in the bonds OF wed
lock. M. w. Hooper of Altoona and
Miss Annie Lyons, of Hollidayaburg,
were the attendants and everything
went off in first class style, the friends
most heartily congratulated the newly
welded pair. The presents were
numerous and very elegant. Among
the most handsomely attired ladies
was the bride, who wore garnet cash
mere and satin, flowers and diamonds;
Miss Annie Lyons, wore garnet silk
and flowers; Mrs. Sterrette, wore
black brocade silk, point lace and
jewelry Mrs, Thomas, wore black
nuns yelling and spanish lace Mrs.
Huff, wore black cashmere, velvet and
flowers Miss Bell Thomas, wore blue
bunting, silk aud flowers Miss
Lille Thomas, wore blue satin and
velvet; Mrs. Kennedy, wore black
cashmere Mrs. Stone, wore brown
cashmere and lace; Mrs. Robert
Allen, of Philadelphia, wore hand
some black silk and flowers Mrs.
Nesbit, wore handsome brown silk,
embossed velvet and natural flowers /;
Mrs. John Shorter, wore black silk,
spanish lace and flowers Mrs. Fes-
tus HolliDger, wore hansome garnet
silk, spanish lace and jewelry Mrs.
]. w. Youngnore, black silk, spanish
lace and jewelry. The groom and
his attendants were attired in their
usual garb. The gentlemen were
MIR. r. G. Hoff, Mr. Festus Hollinger,
Mr.. Charlie Shorter, Mr., J. Humes'
and Mr.. William Hooper.
The A. M. E. Church anticipate an
ENJOYABLE time next week at a concert,
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CUBAN FTLTBUsTHRs,
A Colored Mans Story of Aguero'S
Raid ON a Cuban Plantation.


KEY WEST, Fla, April 6 The
schooner Shooters arrived here last
night, passing two revenue cutters
aud the flagship Tennessee, and pre-
ceeding to the upper hatbor, where
she was seized by Collector Wick,r,
who placed inspectors on. board and
this morning hoisted a revenue flag
at the masthead There were three
persons on board the schooner, two
colored men and a Cuban. The col
ored man in charge said that he was
engaged to pilot the Shooters to Cape
Florida, and that On rounding Fort
Taylor, Aguero, with drawn pistol,
told him that he must take the party
to the Cuban coast. On apprC aching
the Cardenas, Aguero directed the
pilot to land abreast of plantation
then in sight, where horses could be
procured. This was done and the
party reached the beach.
The pilot then put to sea, but before
getting clear of the land he saw an
extensive fire, and thinks the plan
tation burned. The mans story is
doubted
The captain of the revenue cutter
George S. Boutwell, took the three
men from the schooner this morning.
1t is evident that the Spanish consul
has discovered through his detectives,
and transmitted to Washington, more
information than is possessed b. the
Federal officials here, and it is re-
GREETED here that the Trea ury De-
partment communicated with the rev.
enue cutter at Cedar Keys instead of
instructing the collector of this port.
Reports vary regarding the number
of filib listers, it being stated at from
twelve to twenty. The Shooters is
said to have a small number of car
bines on beard.
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Correspondents will please
send in their communications
not later than Thursday A. M.
Wilkes-Bar Churches and
Church People.

APRIL lO.-I0 the Editor and
many readers of The State Journal:
l am pleased to drop this note to your
most valuable journal to inform you
that we are alive. We live in a
dusty, smoky region, by the side Of
the beautiful Susquehanna. and in the
historical Wyoming valley. We have
three churches here; one is the Tres
byterian, with Rev. L. W. Miller at
it's head; the other is the A. NJ E.
Church, with the Rev. A. Palmer for
its pilot; the third the A. NJ. z. Zion
Church, with the Rev. D. L. Wash
ington as its leader We have quite
a small number of Christians in this
city. There are about two hundred
communicates in all of the churches
together, and about three hundred
church going people in all three Of
the churches. Our churches here in
this city are small. The A. M. E.
Church is the largest at present, and
it will not seat over two hundred and
twenty. five persons at its utmost. But,
We are glad to say, that the Rev. d.
L. Washington, pastor OF the A. M.
E. Zion Church, informed me (and
the mode has been drawn and the
work will soon Begin to build brick
church at a cost Of four or five thou
sand dollars. | must here say that
the Rev. d. L. Washington is a
young man, and is as deep as the sea.
He is full Of energy. He is one of
these will men and full Of patience.
We are sorry to learn that the Rev.
l.. Miller will leave US. We are
sorry to cur heart to lose such a gen.
tleman and minister as Mr.. Miller.
Be it assured that the Rev. MIR. Miller
has warm friends in this our coal
region.
The Rev. A. Palmer, Of the A. NJ.
e. Church, has done a great work in
this city, and is now about to build a
parsonage in the rear Of the church.
1t will be quite nice.
We are moving along as well as
can be expected We, as a people,
should be united, if we desire to &C
compIish anything. But when We
see our elders and preachers stand so
far apart, it causes us to stop and
wonder. should think that a hint
to the wiseis sufficient. 1t has never
been so until this year, and it causes
nv heart to ache to see our elders
and ministers do this. Will you set
un example for us?
Yours Respectfully,
G. A. L.
The state journal., 1884-04-12
INDICATED by His Brothers.

The following is full report of a
committee appointed by Brotherly
Love Lodge to investigate charges
made against Mr.. William Taylor,
relative to the i'll treatment of his
wife:
HARR1sBURG, March 22.-To N. G.,
V. G., Officers and Brothers of
Brotherly Love Lodge, No. 500, G.
U. o. of o. F.-Greeting: We, the
committee appointed to investigate
the alleged charges of ill,treatment
by Brother VIM. Taylor of his family,
beg permission to report that we held
a meeting for said purpose on the
above date, and made inquiry into
the said charges, and from all the
evidence obtained from attending
physicians, Brother Henry Robinson,
Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Brown and Mrs.
Washington, we find from the testi-
mony Of the persons herein named
that the charges are false and hurtful
to Brother Taylor, and we believe
him to be free from all blame, and is
deserving of our respect and should
have our defense against such ma
licious charges.
Very respectfully submitted, in
friendship, love and truth.
GEO. E. DOUGLASS,
REUBEN TAYLOR,
JOSHUA D. JONES,
JAS. W. GRANT,
HENRY MARSHALL,
Committee.
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Killed by an Enraged Man.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, April 8.-Bob
Johnson, the we'll known trainer and
owner Of Blue Grass trotters at Lex
ington, was murdered last night by a
colored man named George Jones
johnson trained Lady Mack, and for
many years was well known over all
the trotting circuits. He was broth.
er of RACHEL Johnson, the actress,
who married Barney McAuley.
johnson has been training three of
his tro tiers here at the fair grounds,
and yesterday afternoon on his way
to the track he stopped at a saloon for
a drink. Two colored men voun-
teered to hold his horse, and Johnson
paid only one of these. The other
JoneS-became enraged and hurled
stone at Johnson, who was struck
under the ear and a large hole made
in his skull. Singular enough he did
not then discover the serious nature.
of the injury, and, against the advice
of friends, continued to walk about.
He went to the grand stand of the
fair ground course, where he fell
unconscious, and was found there
at night He never rallied, and died
at midnight. The murderer dis
appeared, after making the assault
and cannot be found. Johnson was
so years old.
The state journal., 1884-04-12
MASONIC HALL DEDICATION.
Harmony and Bethlehem Lodges
Dedicate their New Hall.

WEST CHESTER, April 1.-THE
members of the masonic fraternity
(colored1 have been much occupied
lately, in giving the finishing strokes
to their new hall, on east Minor street
between Franklin and Adams streets.
Last June the two lodges, after con-
ferring over the matter, resoloved to
enlarge their building, so as to pro-
vide more commodious quarters for
themselves. A building committee
composed of three members of each
lodge was appointed, as follows ::
Bethlehem ILodge-Samuel Davis,
Arthur J. Durnall, and Joseph Sims;
Harmony Loege-Geo. L. Berry,
Joseph Denny, and Willis L. Denny.
The new building is Is by 48 feet !;
the first floor is intended for sore
room, with barber shop in rear !;
second floor for entertainments, etc,
third floor for the use of the lodges
exclusively. The lodge room is Is
by SSsnd is II feet high. The cere
mony of laying the corner stone and
dedication, was conducted by Right
Worshipful Grand Master VIM. H.
Miller, OF Philadelphia, assisted by
Secretary Of Grand Lodge Joshua
D, Kelly, Of Philadelphia A num-
Der of representatives of other lodges
were present. The following is a
list of articles pla ced in the corner
stone; Constitution of the Lodge,
Philadelphia Press of April 9Th 1884,
New York Globe, American Repub-
lean, The Christian Record, of April
3rd 1884, and the local news. A
paper containing the names of the
officers of the Grand Lodge, and of
the building committee, was also
placed in the stone. After the close
of the ceremonies, speeches were
made On the subject of Masonry by
Grand Secretary J. d. Kelley, Rev.
Mr.. Long of N. J. ard theirs. In
all respects the affair passed off to the
great satisfaction of all concerned.
Chester county held its convention
here yesterday, at which Gen. 3. F.
Fisher, of Sohuylkill township was
elected delegate to the Chicago con
vention.
The Liberty Cornet Band, which
for street and parade music aoknowl-
edges no superior in the state, is
making active preparations for the
coming campaign. Their services
are constantly in demand, for which
they are fully provided-just having
purchased a new set of first class in.
struments, costing upwards Of $500.
More anon.
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Oil City.
ANON.

April e,-Weather quite stormy
to-day, been showing all day up to
this hour, 1870 2. M. beautiful robins
not heard to-day.
Mrs. Derry and Mrs. Griggs, who
has been visiting friends here, have
gone home to Allegheny City.
Mrs. Eva Con is little better than
last week, and there are some hopes of
her recovery.
Miss Clark, who was confined 10
her bed for several weeks, is out again
looking as pleasing as ever.
Installation of officers at the l. o.
K. T. Aid Society, last evening was
a pleasant affair.
Miss Thompson, who has been
visiting here, returned home to
Titusville. Miss Ella Rankins ard
Miss Ida Snowden, accompanied her
home.
The state journal., 1884-04-12
A Split in Mississippi.

JACKSON, Miss, April 1o.-A split &C.
cured in the Republican County Con-
vention at Raymond to-day. James
Hill, Revenue Collector, and George
c. Mckee, Postmaster here, are the
leaders of the respective factions,
which will each send delegates to the
State Convention.
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which they are preparing for the 18th
and 10th, for the benefit of the
Sabbath school, The principa. tutor
is Mr.. j. II. Shorter, assisted by the
officers and teachers of the school
Oh Monday morning last our city
was thrown into terrible excitement
by murder by DR.. L. J. Beach, who
killed his wife, severing her head
from the body.
On last Sabbath the A. NJ. E.
Church was unusually crowded and
listened to a good sermon.
The state journal., 1884-04-12
EMBROIDER.TES

We hope every lady who reads this
item will make an effort to examine
the quality OF our Hamburgs. We are
confident we are the leading store on
these goods. For prices we lead; for
for quality we lead; for style we lead.
All kinds white dress goods to match.
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Gard Of Thanks.

L desire to express my heartfelt
thanks to my many friends and all
Republicans who earnestly supported
me in my recent contest FIR repre-
sentative delegate to the State Con
vention. Respectfully,
f. G. BATHS.
The state journal., 1884-04-12
Meeting Of Wesley Literary.
j. E. COMPTON, Il. s.

Meeting Of Wesley Literary.
A fair sized audience greeted the
opening of Wesley Literary on Thurs
day night. The programme, though
embracing but a few selections, was
not devoid of interest. A reading by
Jennie Dryer, was interesting. The
recitation of can African Chieftan. !"
by Miss Aggie Robinson, was well
received. Miss c. Popel, in a solo.
met with a favorable reception. Mr.,
James Stewart read. J. G. Popel
sang Far Away" in his usual ex-
cellent style. Ella Harley read q
comic selection. Mrs. A. e. Amos
acceptably read a selection; and the
familiar voice of HAIRY Robinson wss
heard with evident pleasure in "Fair
Dove, Fond Dove"
The state journal., 1884-04-12
Honoring an Ex-School Director.

Prof. VIM, Howard Day was
kindly remembered by the teachers
in North Street Grammar School on
Thursday. The Professor was sum-
moned to the school at a certain hour.
When he arrived he found the five
teachers, headed by Prof. M. Fl. Lay
ton, supervisory principal, assembled
in one room. Prof. Layton presented
the thanks of teachers and scholars
for the kindly offices of the Professor
while school director; expressing re-
greet at the Professor leaving the
board, and then presented him with
q handsome present on behalf of the
teachers. The Professor responded
feelingly, thanking the teachers for
their kind remembrance, and stated
that nothing but his health prohibited
him from accepting reelection. He
also gave credit to the Board for the
work done ia the schools the last six
years, which he showed to be a re-
markable contrast.
The state journal., 1884-04-12
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Personal Notes and Other Import
end News Gathered by Our
Staff Correspondent.

stan correspondent.
WILLIAMsPoRT April 9.-Charley
Minor, of English Centre was in the
city last week
George IIagan, the Grit man, took
a trip to Milton and Muncy last Mon
day.
Mr.. ice Winters, who has been
residing in this city for the past year,
left, last Monday for York State
where he will make his home for
awhile.
Miss Aida Weaver, after spending
several weeks with her sister, Mrs. M.
]. Palmer, on Walnut street, left for
her home in Harrisburg last Monday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Josh White are
spending week with Mrs. Whites
parents in Shamokin.
All the members of the Patriotic
Drum Corps are requested to meet at
No. 25 Fine alley, on Tuesday, April
Is, by order Of president r. G. TIL
man.
Mrs. Samuel Benson is lying very
i'll at her home in Pine alley She is
afflicted with pleurisy in her side.
Mr.. John Hagan, while in New
York city last week, brought home
few copies of the EYest Indian
abroad. He has taken the agency
for them here.
The Oldest child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones, of Pleasant Green, died on
Thursday of last week, and was taken
to Catawissa, where the interment
was made. She was one of the bright
Sunday school scholars, and she has
left many children of her associates to
mourn her loss.
Mr.. Charley Warfeld lectured in
the A. NJ. E. T. Church in River
alley, on Tuesday evening His sub
iect was entitled Workers AID
Thinkers The gentleman did we'll
on the subject, but owing TO the very
small audience he was not as lengthy
SIS he would have been. Our people
as a general thing do not appreciate
anything that will benefit them. No
they want something like a dances and
you cannot find hall large enough
to hold them ALL A vote of thanks
was rendered TO Mr.. Warfeld by those
present, for his advice and instructive
talk.
The fair and festival held by the
ladies of Shiloh Baptist Church, on
Wednesday and Thursday Of last
week, was success, both artistically
and financially.
The Journal can be had at Charley
Anderson's barber shop, where you
can also get good shave.
We are sorry to learn of the death
of Mrs. Margaret Burr, wife of VIII
Burr, formerly of this city. She died
at her residence OF Railroad street,
Lock Haven, On Monday last, at
12:45 A. M. Mrs. Burr was born
September 10, 1850, being 80 years,
7 months and II days old. Mrs
Burr was well known, and leaves
many friends, both in Lock Haven
and this city, and elsewhere to mourn
her loss. She was kind obIigiug and
a very indusfrio woman She was
a good worker in the Sunday-school
and church. By special request of
Mrs. Burr before death that Rev. J.
NJ. Palmer of the Mill Street Church,
this city, was summoned to preach
her funeral sermon.
N. B.-The JOURNAL will be sent
to any address. For items and price
list, address Fl. w. Conrad, Will
Transport, Pa.
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RIBBONS.

The fashions favor large increase
in the consumption of Ribbons to
match dress goods. Our quality and
prices will convince you the place to
buy ribbons is at Groves.
The state journal., 1884-04-12
JERSEYS.

Our line of style is greatly enlarged
and embrace various grades and nov
elites in Jerseys. Our prices are ex-
tremely low. Come and look at the
largest stock in Harrisburg.
The state journal., 1884-04-12
Legislature.

n C. BURNlTE, OF HARRISBURG, AN
L. nOunces himself a candidate for the Legts-
lature from this district, subject to the decision
of the Republican Convention, and respectfully
solicits the support of his friends
The state journal., 1884-04-12
FRENCH DRESS GOODS.

An unlimited line in new and choice
designs for spring wear.
PRICES REASONABLE.