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The state journal., 1884-10-04
ALTOONA.
ALTOONA, Oct. 2

ALTOONA, Oct. 2. .
The Republicans had grand rally
at Hollidaysburg on last Thursday
evening, which was attended by the
young mems Republican club of this
city, accompanied by the Altoona
City Band. They made a fine display
in their new suit, and were much ad-
mired.
William Jackson left on Saturday
morning for Pittsburg.
Charles Bruce passed through our
city last Sunday morning on his way
to New Orleans to take charge Of the
dining room of St. Charles Hotel this
winter.
Some of the young ladies of Al
toona are talking of starting literary
society. 1t would be we'll for them
to do 80 many young dudes here. 1t
would be something to take up their
idle time.
Marwood Lusk intends spending G
several days in Harrisburg.
Miss Lizzie Chapman and sister, of
Martinsburg, Pa, are visiting friends
in Altoona.
Robert Murrill, of Huntingdon,
paid our town visit last week.
Miss Carrie Hooper, of Altoona,
spent several days in Hollidaysburg.
Mrs. Alexander Baker, of Hun
tingdop, visited friends in our city
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. M. Bennett, of
Harrisburg, who have been visiting
friends in the far West, passed
through our city on their way home
last week.
Miss Annie Lynch, of Belwood,
Pa, spent the day in our city On
Monday.
Mrs. Singleton, who has been visit
ing friends in the West for some
weeks past, has returned home again.
George Russel, of Altoona, spent
last Sunday at Belwood, Ia.
We are sorry to note the death OF
Mrs. Ellen Taylor, the wife of Viii
liam n. Taylor, who died at her resi-
dence, near Allegheny Furnace, On
last Tuesday morning, at the age tf
| 90 years, 5 months and 10 days. She
resided with her husband for many
years on one of DR.. S. G. Baker,
farms, near Allegheny Furnace, and
proved faithful and industrious ten
ant Mrs. Taylor was the mother OF
Mrs. George Hooper, of this city
The funeral will take place from the
residence of her husband, on Thurs
day, at 2 o'clock. 1nterment IN Al
legheny cemetery.
Owing to the disagreeable weather
on Tuesday, the Logan House walters
did not play the Altoona B. B. c.
G, A. J.
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he FIRED INTO THE CROWD.
AN INTOXICATED MANS SAD
ACT.
He Fires Into q Crowd, Killing
One Man and Seriously In
juring Another.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Oct. L.
During the Democratic demonstra-
ton here to night John Nunler, who
was intoxicated, began shooting in
the crowd, who were listening to the
speakers, and Charles Slaughter, COL
ored, was shot just above the heart
and Albert Mccormick, white, was
shot in the neck. Slaughter died
five minutes alter the shooting. The
bullet was extracted from McCor-
mieks neck, but his condition is still
serious.
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Special to the STATE JOURNAL.
Middletown, Pa.
MIDDLETOwN, Oct. /


Members of the A. NJ. E. Bethel
Sunday, school enjoyed quite pleas
ant time last Sunday afternoon, it
being Missionary Sunday. The ex-
ercises consisted Of an address by the
pastor, Rev. s. Burch and also by
Mr. c. I. Davis and Miss Lizzie
Woodward answering some of the
most difficult questions from the
Bible. Miss Emma Gordon also gave
some very interesting information
from the Bible, and number of
small children recited speeches.
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PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, October 3

PHILADELPHIA, October 3.
| would like to say something this
week concerning this ward. The
Republican bosses are trembling in
their boots on atcOnht of a revolt
that has taken shape in several Of the
wards against the recent nomination
OF candidates slated by the ring in
defiance of the popular will. There
is something like the above in tho
Twentieth division Of the Eighth.
The voters say they will not vote for
Mr.. John J. Ridgway or any of the
county ticket, as Mr.. John J. Ridg-
way has promised them so much
they will not trust him any more.
Mr.. John J. Ridgyay don't know
the thorny path ahead of him
in this division | see that the bosses
did not keep their word and give
Mr.. Charles II. Anderson one of the
appointments that they promised
him for the division if he would turn
in and make Warren Jackson win
as delegate to the controllers con-
vention for Ridgway. Mr.. Anderson
did as he promised them, but Ander-
son says if they do not give him
those appointments why they will
not vote for Mr. Ridgway. Boise
Penrose is successful lawyer, but
a new man to Harrisburg. This
aspirant possesses all the qualiiica-
tions for Legislator, and | would
like to see him elected, but | cannot
forget Clarence Lewis election. They
sent him out West, but when he
came East he was defeated, and
think if Mr.. Penrose would stay
away from George hevan l think he
would have better chance, for there
is nobody much that likes him.
Why should they when he was
heard to say they he did not care if
all the niggers starve in the ward.
| notice after the controllers coEven-
tion adjourned some of the most ac-
tive workers in the party were out
spoken against Ridgway, boldly de-
clared they would not vote for him
and predicted his defeat.
Jack Morgan says lie is doing well
on the scales. Good for Jack.
tell you Anderson beat Warren
Jackson very bad in the Second Di-
vision. Warren did not think he
could do it, but it was done. Warren
had better turn in with \Anderson
and Accoye.
Moses Cephus says he will not
vote the county ticket without the
Second Division gets some one 'ap
pointed.
L Hollen was made one of the
assistant marshals. To hear him talk
to his men you would think he was
chief marshal. His hroat was sore
in the morning.
Tom Miller, of the Third Divis On,
has stopped drinking red liquors, but
be takes Ill the beer he can get.
Look out, Tom, | am or to you.
How about our Division, Tom? 1t
it had not been for James Nixon and
Charley Hall you would have been
down. Never mind, Tom, Accovehs
going away soon and lit will be all
right.
Jack Morgan is not saying much
now since he has been fixed on the
scales Jack always looks out for
himself.
Henry Deamus Of the Second says
he knows where his friends are now.
They say that Harmon Seely will
run the Second Division. Ask the
voters of the Second Division and
they will tell you better.
Charles McClain, of the Third Di-
vision is a very fine fellow. You
should call and see him.
OLD SLEDGE HAMMER,
| or "The Man with Iron Nerve"
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READING TO The FRONT.
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE OF
READING
Held a Large Meeting Tuesday
Night-Persouals and
Other Notes.
READING, Pa, Oct. 2.

READING, Pa, Oct. 2.
J. L Terry, Lemuel Baily, A. L.
Still and T. M. Seidle were in Phila-
delphia this week attending the Ma
sonic Centennial.
Richard Bull, Jr., and wife, and
William Merriman, Of Pottst9wn,
visited our city last week.
George Harris, of Eprhata Springs,
was in our city last week and took in
the county fair.
John Voltage, of Reamstown,
Lancaster county, paid us a flying
visit last week.
At the last regular meeting OF
Jocoabed Lodge, No. 1906, G. U. o.
of o. F., the following officers were
elected:
N. F.-John Cornish.
N. GA. L. Still.
V. G.-Sohn Dorsey.
E. S.-N. d. Templin.
Joseph Walker had three fine dogs
on exhibition at the county fair last
week, and was given a premium for
the same.
David Gibson, Jr., has sold his
interest in the shaving emporium on
Penn square and started for the West
on last Monday.
On last Sunday night every seat in
the A. M. E. church was occupied,
and at an early hour, too, and mostly
by the fair sex. Comparing the num-
Der of persons present and the num-
Der of church-g going people, the other
church must of had asvery slim at
tendance, and they remained in their
seats until the close of the services;
no jumping up and running out dur
ing the sermon, as is usually the
case; but they did not seem to give
the proper attention to the regular
services, they all seemed to be looking
for some one who was not there. The
ladies wore upon their faces a look
of disappointment. Your correspond
ent came to the conclusion that there
was something wrong, and upon in
quiry found that some one reported
that there would be a wedding in the
church that night, but there will be
one there in the near future, and we
will all be there.
The first anniversary of the Wo.
mans Home Missionary Society of
the Lehigh Presbytery, was held in
the chapel of the First Presbyterian
church on last Tuesday. Mrs. Pris-
ella Nelson represented the society
connected with the Second Presby-
terian church.
H. G. Nelson paid flying visit to
Harrisburg on last Monday.
J. Ii. Howard, of TIE STATE jour-
NAL, was in our city last Monday at
tending to some affairs connected
with his paper; he also attended the
meeting on Monday night OF the
Blaine and Logan club. After the
regular routine of business, Mr. How
ard was called upon to make an ad-
dress. The gentleman responded,
and gave the members some good
and practical suggestions as to their
fealty to the Republican party and to
themselves. Mr.. Howard also ad-
dressed large meeting on Tuesday
night, of the Republican League.
This is the largest Republican organ
ization in the city, having an enroll
ment of over 800 members, nearly all
of whom were present to hear Mr..
Howard, who acquitted himself
nobly. The gentleman made many
friends, both for himself and The
STATE JOURNAL during his visit.
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YORK.
Meeting of Blaine and Logan
Club-Other News.
YORK, October l.

ana Logan Club, No. 8, convened al
the Republican club room on Thurs
day night, September 25. After
adopting the constitution and by
laws governing the organization they
concluded upon the style of uniform,
which will be plain and tasty, some
thing calculated to suit the mind o
the most fastidious member. After
the appointing of various committees
speeches were then made by Capt.
HI. Lanius and others. The club is
on a fair footing and will do good
work in this campaign. Notwith-
standing the Republican party has
given US all we have and now enjoy,
we as voters have fully reciprocated
their kind acts toward us by placing
them in power time and again. We
are now ready and willing to help to
further the principles of Republican
ism, but as we are all thinkers, how
can we help saying that we have not
received fair recognition from that
party. Take this and many other
States where Republicanism reigns
supreme, where the black vote num-
bers upwards of 10000 or more,
seemingly we are treated with indlt-
ference. 1t behooves us to demand
that which we are entitled, neverthe-
less we are sticking closer than a
brother looking for a better time.
Past blessings do not suffice we
want to feel that party little nearer.
The A. M. E. Zion connection
will hold their Sabbath school con-
vention here on the 18th of this
month. There will be delegates
from Washington, d. c., and other
parts Of the diocese.
A concert for the near future is
talked of here.
Next week our county fair begins
and We will see many new and
strange faces.
The funeral of Rev. J. Fl. Ander-
son, who departed this life on Fri
day morning between 6 and 7 o'clock,
takes place on Sunday afternoon at
9 o'clock from the A. M. E. Zion
church, over which he was pastor
about four years ago. Since that
time he received several attacks o
paralysis, rendering him unable to
fill charge. The solemn services
were conducted by Bishop J. J.
Moore, Revs. T. Thomas McGrath
and George Offely. The Bishop
being unwell, could not comply to
the request Of the family, but gave
talk upon the Christian rectitude of
the deceased while under his ap-
pointing power, and stated that he
will, when able, preach the funeral.
sermon at any time the family may
desire. Rev. Anderson was born in
the city of Baltimore in 1924. lie
filled all the charges to which he was
assigned, and in the prime of his life
dill not wait with folded arms for
worldly supplies to be given him by
his members, but labored with his
own hands for sustenance, travelling
many miles to preach on the Sab
bath and to hold quarterly meeting.
After a week of manual labor he
sought no reward, asked for no COM
pensation, craved no praise but the
blessedness of our Heavenly Father.
Thus a mighty man hath assembled
the throne of grace, cedar of Leb-
anon fallen, an Israelite indeed in
whom there was no guile.
Our G. A. Il. Posts are still in a
fourishing condition. They hang
together like old shoes.
The Bethel A. M. E. quarterly
meeting, held at WrightsvilIe on
last Sunday, was well attended by
members of York. Columbia and
Marietta churches. @. L.
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At 4 o'clock this morning fire broke
out in the extensive Farquhar manufac
turing works. at York, The fire origin
ated in the shaving room and communi
Gated to the blacksmith shop. The fire
department responded promptly and the
flames were soon gotten under control.
The loss will not reach much over 800.
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Sixth Ward Republicans Organize

Just one hundred and twenty one
republicans Of the first precinct, Sixth
ward, had put their names to a call
for the formation of a Blaine and
Logan club when they met
last evening. The following
officers were elected: Humphrey
Majes, president; Perry Adams, vice
president; Edward Moss, secretary
Sandy Burrs, assistant secretary,
marshal, James Smith: 2st assistant
Johu Burrs; I'd assistant, Henry
Young; treasurer, William Weaver;
Finance Committee, Horace Reed
Humphrey Majes, Stephen Burrs.
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PICNIC TO-InOrrONY.

The Atlantic base ball club will hold a
picnic to morrow on Independence island,
at which beautiful silver cup will be
given to the best lady waltzer. The cup
may be seen at the Baltimore clothing
store window on Third street.
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The One Face in Fair DIana's Album

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
To little Brooklyn girl belongs the
credit of having identified the mysterious
''man in the moon" ''Oh, come and
look at the moon, papa, she exclaimed,
the o.her evening. There's q photo
graph of Ben Butler in it,"
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Tho reception tendered TO Rev. j. q. Hagey,
pastor OF North Capitol NJ. Il. Church, took
place last evening, and Notwithstanding tho
unfavorable weather, quite q large company
OF friends gathered to welcome back for
another year the pastor whom they all love.
The choir rendered an excellent opening,
after which the Rev. DR.. Huntloy, pastor or
Metropolitan Church, offered prayer. This
was followed with another selection from the
choir. DR.. Uuntley then, In behalf OF the
members OF North Capitol Church, welcomed
the return OF their pastor, defining beautifully
The relation between pastor and people, and
said he flrmly believed that tho people appre-
ciated the work and influence OF their pastor,
or else they would never have asked for his
return. He was glad TO have the privilege OF
speaking In such an humble little church and
10 share vita the people In this kindly ex-
preston OF love, for no one knew how pastor
loved his people but they who were pastors.
Tho Rev. Hagey, although physically ai-
llcted, has powerful mental faculties, and
this, with a heart overlooking with love for
his members and congregation, made oeau-
tiful response, thanking tho Doctor for his
kind words and the members for thoir appre-
citation OF his services during the past year.
He closed with asking God TO continue 70 bloss
them during the coming year. Tho choir was
the recipient OF n resolution OF thanks passed
by the Board OF Trustees for their services
during tho past year. Tho people kindly ap'
preciate the Interest manifested by Dr.
Hnntley and express the wish that no call
again. After singing the doXology and re-
ceiVlng the benediction the company dis,
persed much pleased with the eveningleaen.
teItailment.
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"The Critic" Wants 90 See

Work commenced on the Light Infantry
Armoiy.
What Blsmarck's hirellng organs Will have
TO say about ochiltree's effective and con-
vincing speech.
The three important Treasury vacancies
filled.
The Cyilservice principles extended to the
lower grades OF employees In all the Depart.
ments.
Judge Smell succeed IN his war upon the
practice OF carrying firearms.
General interest awakened In the romantic
scenery about Washington by the striking
paintings Of Rock Creek and the river and tho
hills around the city at tho Art Club recep-
tion.
Lively times on the Potomac when the boat
ing season fairly opens.
The acknowledgment suit finally settled
at the present trial.
Captain schleys views consulted on the sub.
Iect OF reward for finding Lieutenant Greedy.
General Grants rapid recovery amid his
familiar surroundings and good friends IN
Washington.
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THE fact that Bismarck is doubling the
Navy of Germany seems to alarm some OF
our exchanges. Gentle exchanges, rest as
sured that this increase Of the German Navy
doesn't mean war with the United States
Quite the reverse. If Bismarck had any
hostile intentions toward our country he
would, with that magnanimity which /;
latent in every human heart, Immediately
decrease his Navy to about one.twentieth
of its present efficiency.
Whenever we hear ofa nation with which
we have tiff selling its ships of war, then
we can prepare for business and caulk up
the few remaining washtubs which repre-
sent our military marine and get ready for
the inovitable-which is, in this respect,
destruction,
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1.-THE Critic" wants to Know

Whether Secretary Folger is not sorry he
ever interfered with the alleged Cuban banditti
who came to capture America with fourteen
men, Elk women and Ave naked babies.
Whether the illumination on the Washing
ton Monument Will help us to fnd tho lamp
posts that are alleged to illuminate the streets,
but are really lost In tho darkness.
Who the District Republicans VIII send II
Chicago.
When the building boom ls going to begin.
whether Langston will be arrested.
Whether the street improvements this eprine
are fairly divided between the different sec
tions OF the city.
Whether pool-playing for drinks can b.
broken up any more successfully than the
more extensive forms Of gambling.
Whether Washington has not had her share
OF rain during the last few weeks.
What good can come Of Democratic caucus
on the Morrison BILL
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-20

WE have hitherto condemned what we
regarded as the lack of independence in our
State Department in dealing with foreign
affairs, but Mr.. Frelinghuyseu's action on
the Lasker resolution cannot fail to COM
mend itself to all. The action of the House
of Representatives, on the other hand, will
meet the unqualified condemnation of all
thoughtful Americans.
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OpIninns Of Other CItIEem


Mr.. Henry Wex, dealer in notions and
household articles, No. 420 Seventh street
southwest. on being asked his opinion le-
garding the injury he suffered from the To-
cation Of the tracks on Maryland aud Vir-
ginia avenues, said that his property and
business had deprecated considerably in
consequence.
"The people here" he said, "have come
to look upon agitation as about hopeless.
So many meetings have been called and so
many petitions been circulated without
any effect, that ut last we have despaired of
having anything done to relieve us. They
say that it is useless to fight the railroads
they have too much money for us. There's
one man ! know ofwho declared to me that
he would sign no more papers. But he
said, i will be one Off Thousand to take
off my coat at any time and help tear up
the id tracks, Well, sir, that's just the
way we feel about it. We feel as though
| talk was useless. We've talked so much.
There's no doubt about the people being
unanimous in desiring the tracks re-
| moved"
While pursuing his inquiries The CRITIC
| reporter met DIR. O'Connor, whose opinion
| he asked.
what! You stirring up that subject
| again? Why, of course we want the tracks
taken away. | see that the counsel for the
b. & o. has proposed inasmuch as the B. &
| p. won't consent to tho b. & o. running
| over their tracks that the d. & o. run down
| L street. Now, that will not do at all
That was suggested some time ago, and SC
vigorously opposed by the citizens that il
was killed. 1t won't do to start that pro
| .ject again"
| "The great trouble" remarked by.
stander, sis that the people have never been
able to unite on any ono proposition. A
lot Of citizens will 60 up before the commit
tee. Some will advocate one thing and
others will say that something entirely diff
ferent is what is wanted. The committe'
would then say, We'll, gentlemen, what do
you want?' There has been no unity o
action. Now, the Congressman come from
other places. They are not acquainted
with the needs Of the city and can hardly
be expected TO be. They would undoubt
edly like to know what the citizens want
but how can they tell when the citizens
themselves cannot tell 2"
"The Morrill, BILL" the other remarked
certainly is the best that has been intro
duced yet. 1t would be good idea 10 hav
n meeting down here to indorse it, as il wa
indorsed over in then ortheast section"
Mr.. John l.. Cox, grocer, No. 4S0 L stree
southwest, said that he thought favorabl
of the Morrill, bill, though he did not thinl
1t necessary that the tracks should be ele
waited. 1t was an outrage, he thought, tina
South Washington should be hemmed in o.
all sides by railroads 1t kept that sectio
Of the city from growing as 1t should.
endangered the lives of children going t
Sunday -soheol. 1t disturbed several churc
congregations and had a tendency to dc
crease the attendance, Valuable real Q!
tate in the vicinitgsecame deprecated, an
altogether 1t wsshn evil that should .hsSrt
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THE House of Representatives to Bis
marck-Do IL some more. We like to be
kicked,
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Conference Appointmeuts.

At the Conference OF the Methodist Church
South, in Baltimore, yesterday, the following
appointments were made for the Washington
District: j. 8. Gardner, p. Il. Washington
city-Mou Vernon Place, s. X. Cox j. W.
Boteler, sup. AleXandria-John A Kern.
Falls Church-S. W. Haddaway. Fairfax-D
j. Eutzler. Drapesyille-James II. Dulany
Leesburg-Samuel Rodgers. Hamilton u. A.
Williams; one 70 bo supplied. Hlllsboro'-E
II. Henry, O. b. Sutton. Mlddloburg-O. l.
DamerOn. LOud0un--A. A.P. Neel, j. II. Light
orenshaw, sup. Linden-Augustus DAVIDSON
Warrenton-I. W. Canter. Feuquier--J. II
Wolfe. occoquan-JOnn O. Jones. sudley
stafrord-L. 81. Lylst Sns 10 be- suppiied
FredericksbuTR-J. s. Hutchinson. w X
Boyle, editor EpiscOIql Aisi1O,ltst. -.s
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II was bad move on Mr.. Curtin's part
when he attempted to apply the gag on the
Lasker resolution yesterday.
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A MARYLAND court has decided that
horsc-racing is gambling under the law.
That won't prevent it all the same.
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WHY even the American hog squcals
when Bismarck twists his tail. The Ameri-
can Representative takes akicking without
n whimper.
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THE Senate should amend tho Naval APP
propriation bill and give Mr.. Chandler all
the money he asks for. Tho service re-
quires il.
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Now let us sec who will vote to give the
whisky men millions of dollars.
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PROF. A. J. DEXTER,

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WHAT has become of our boasted Amori.
can pluck