The state journal., 1884-01-19
PHILADELPHIA, an. l6.

Inc usual blduuCAOuo "a tASAS II
peared again in "1tems on the wing
on Sunday last but as the writer
thereof was arrested as swindler
last Wednesday, little notice was
given to it. But the important ar
ticle was so-called refutation to the
article that appeared in a prominent
daily paper. The "Items on the
wing" newsgatherer claims that his
arrest was case of mistaken identi
ty, but we are sorry to state that such
is not the case, as he was the indi-
vidual wanted and was released on
bis own recognizance. We are pre-
pared to state that we do know per-
sons whom he has received money
from in this his swindling plan and
we defy him to deny it. After such
an exposure it does not matter to the
public whose character he tries to run
down, as it will only show that being
shown to the public as swindler, his
only object will be to bring any one
that he can to level with himself.
The Union African A. M. E.
Church having purchased the com
modious house of worship at Six
teenth street and Paramount avenue,
the church was rededicated with i'm
pressive services On Sunday. Bishop
Campbell delivered the sermon in the
morning, which was an able one. In
the afternoon Rev. w. 3. Derrick
preached, and in the evening Rev. J.
"A III. Johnson, D. d., conducted
services. At the three services tho
house was thronged and the greatest
interest was manifested. Over $4,000
was collected during the day and
evening. The church and parsonage
adjoining cost $4,000, and is the
handsomest religious structure owned
by colored people in the city.
Miss Lizzie Meyers, of Albany, n.
Y, and Miss Mildred Butler left the
city on Friday for short visit to
Washington, d. &.
We are sorry to say that our geuial
friend, Mr.. Frank Potts, of the
Eighth ward, did not succeed in OBJ
tanning the nomination for constable,
and has turned in for Mr.. Isaac Ju
dab, who will run as an independent
candidate. We wish him success.
The continued course of concerts,
etc., at cambridge Street NJ. E.
Church continue to attract large aud
fences in response to the indefatiga
be efforts of the pastor, Rev. John
Stevenson. On Thursday night the
Gray Invincibles attended in bSdy,
on Monday night the Sunday school
gave an entertaining concert, on Tues
day the celebrated Burll gave one Of
their delightful concerts, and on
Wednesday evening Prof James
Dick and his class of amateur piano per-
formers delighted the large audience
with their delightful playing. The
course will continue until the end of
this month.
MIR. Randolph Lewis, after long
visit to the city, returned to his coun-
try residence, on Tuesday, where he
will remain until spring.
Mr.. Franklin Quinn is preparing
for his grand concert, which will be
given at the Academy of Music,
Feb 9Th, and will be one Of the
grandest concerts ever given in this
city
The Gray Invincibles at their reg
ular monthly drill on Wednesday
evening, presented fine appearance
and showed great improvement. AT
ter the drill the company's committee
on the reception at Musical Fund
Hall reported everything booming.
The resignation of Sergeant Robson
was received with much regret.
The fifth annual reception of the
Steamboat Association was held at
Assembly Buildings, on Wednesday
evening, and was we'll attended,