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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
HAILED WITH DELIGHT.
The Annual Moving Vacation of the Chill
dren Commences on Friday.


dren Commences on Friday.
Friday next will be day of events in
the Pittsburg schools, in fact it will be a
red-letter day for the pupils inasmuch as it
marks the beginning of a weeks vacation.
On that day the Luckey school building in
the Thirty-fft ward, which has been re-
modelled into a new building, will be
formally dedicated. The dedicatory SER
vices will consist Of an entertainment by
the pupils and the presentation of
a flag by Goodwill Conncil, Sr.,
o. Z. A. NJ. There will also
be an exhibition of drawing in the Seven
teenth ward schools to which the residents
of the ward will be invited. The day will
also be a happy one for the teachers as we'll
as the pupils as it will be pay day for them.
OnApril 9 teachers institute will be
held in the Ralston school at which the
question to be discussed will be ''The
Proper Basis for Promotion From Grade to
GRADE. Those who are to take part in the
discussion are Prof c. B. Wood, W. A.
Proudft and Joseph Logan.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
O'Mara Orde Some Arrests.

BY direction of Superintendent of Police
O'Mara Clara Porter was arrested yesterday
on an information alleging that she kept q
disorderly house at 2012 Penn avenue
DR.. L Knox was also arrested in connection
with the case, it being alleged that he made
his home with the woman. Superintendent
O'Mara says number of citizens on Butler
street complained that the woman had
rented house in that vicinity and they
feared she intended establishing herself
there. George Wagner, young man from
the Southside, was arrested ON similar
charge, it being alleged he is supported by
Lizzie Jones, of So Third avenue. The po-
lice are making war on men of that class
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
DIED IN A FOREIGN LAND.
The End of Miss Jennie Hopper, Known a
Sister Angeline.

The End Of Miss jennie Hopper, Known as
Sister Angeline.
Miss Jennie Hopper, sister of Charles
H., Frank A. and George E. Hopper, the
Wood street furniture dealers, who became
Sister Angeline in the Order of the
Little Sisters of the Poor five years
ago in the convent near st. Mary's
Cemetery, Lawrenceville, died of con-
sumption at Marseilles, France, Friday, and
will be buried there to-day. Sister Angeline
enjoyed the acquaintance of many Pitts
burg people, and her friendship was cher
ished dearly in the circle in which the
family moved.
She attended st. Mary's Academy, on
Chatham street, and was graduated with
high honors. She became postulant in the
Convent Of the Little Sisters of the Poor,
one year after this event. Before taking
the veil she appeared in society frequently
and was much admired.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
Maststrat. succop.s Docket.

As a result of Polish row on the South
side there are numerous cross suits before
Magistrate Succop. Joseph Karanfski is
sued by John Hogan for assault and battery.
Andy Witkowsky is sued by Stani Guralski
for disorderlv conduct, and there afe cross
suits between the latter for assault and
battery. Warrants have been issued for
the arrest of all the PARTIES.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
Trains Delayed by tho Snow.

The through trains from the East on the
Pennsylvania Road were badly demoralized
by the storm last evening. The mail train
was nearly three hours behind time, and
the limited got in one hour late. Between
and o'clock sudden blizzard occurred
The snow came down so thick and fast that
the engineers could not see rod ahead of
them. They were compelled to slow up,
and in short time several inches of snow
were on the tracks. which did not help the
progress of the trains. The trains on the
Ft. Wayne were delayed about 5Oi minutes
by the storm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
b. & O, Theatrical Traffic.

The B. & o. handled 1s2 theatrical peo-
pie in Pittsburg this week. Going out the
road had the "Paul Kauvar" company to
Philadelphia; the "Cadi" company to De-
troit, and the Rose Hill Folly company to
Louisville. The John T. Kelly company,
in ''U. & L." will arrive from Chicago this
morning. En- route were Agnes Wallace
Villa, with 16 players, to Uniontown;
skipped by the Light of the Moon" COM
pany to McKeesport; "Social Session" peo-
pie to Wheeling, and the Burglar" COM
pany to Mckeesport also
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
Critical Time for Window Glass Mon,

H. A. Newkirk, the Chicago agent for
Chambers s. Mckee, returned home on
the limited last evening. He says the
window glass business is very dull at pres
ent. but if the manufacturers will maintain
q stiff backbone for the next three weeks
everything will come out all right. Mr.
Newkirk thinks the prospects for the sum-
mer are very good, but this is a critical
time, and he is afraid some of the makers
will get ratified and cut prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
Eastbound Iron Rates Reduced.

The Pittsburg freight agents were busy
yesterday checking up iron rates to Eastern
points The new classification eastbound
will be fifth and sixth class instead of fourth
and fifth. The Trunk Line Association was
little slow in making the reduction, but
it finally came to time. The reduced
rates East and West will go into effect
March %, and continue until September 1.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
Great Musical Novelties at b. Kleber & Bros

The piano with the player thrown in. The
piano-organ with full seven octaves of keys
and the appearance of $500 upright piano.
The glorious Steinway grands. The un-
rivaled vocation church organ-the wonder
of the world, christened by w. E. Gladstone
and recommended by Secretary Blaine's
son-in-law, Walter Damrosch. The Eolean
echo piano, as manufactured and apple to
the opera pianos. The symphoi3lm
music-box, playing innumerable tunes. Call
at Klebers' music store, 5o6 Wood street, if
YOU want to see and hear the latest musical
inventions and novelties. Send for cat
alogues
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
Thomas Anderson Is Arrested.

Thomas Anderson, the negro who pointed
a revolver at DR. Mahneke and assaulted
Mrs. Emma Walford in East End Friday
night, was arrested Yesterday morning by
Inspector Whitehoase and Captain James
Mclaughlin. The officers say Anderson has
been guilty of similar offenses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
Rosia Parker Held for Court,

Rosia Parker, who stabbed Walter Butler,
early this week, and who has been held to
await the result of his injuries, was yester-
day committed to Jail for trial at court by
Magistrate McKenna. Butler is being
treated at the Homeopathic Hospital and is
considered out of danger.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
Jacob Harris Expected to Recover,

Jacob Harris, the colored man who was
stabbed by Minnie Bell on First avenue
early yesterday morning, was still living at
the Homeopathic Hospital last midnight,
and the physicians expect him to re-
cover entirely. The woman was placed in
Jail yesterday to await the result OF her
lovers injuries. The affray was the result
of jealousy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
The kicker at Work on First Avenue.

The police were notified last night that
Lottie Phillips, living at 7s First avenue,
had been kicked by an unknown man there
in the afternoon, rendered insensible and
had lain in that condition for an hour. A
doctor brought her back to consciousness
and said her injury was q serious one, but
not dangerous. The police are looking for
the ki,ker. s,s,- <>,.ey-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
MARSHELL,
THE CASH GROCER.
WILL SAVE YOU MONEY.

Tea is one of the mysteries of the
present age. Some people drink tea
so they can get their crockery ware
"for nothing"
They cheerfully pay soc for s5c
tea, and feel happy because they get
a ticket for a &c dish along with it.
As there is ISc additional profit to
the man who sells the tea, he feels
happy also.
We don't deal in tickets, but Tea
is right in our line.
We will sell Won
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
1000 ROLLS
New China MettinSs.

We offer greater variety of weaves, a
larger range of designs and coloriDgs and
lower prices than any other house west Of
New York. We import all our mattings,
and these are the very latest out.
EDWARD GROETZINGER,
627 and 629 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20

ALL lovers of delicacies use Angostura
B1tters to secure good digestion. TTSsU
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
Hurt by q Street Car.

Samuel McCune, 13 years old, was
knocked from a wagon in which he was rid
ing, at Lacock and Federal streets, by a
Manchester car last night, and was seriously
hurt. He was taken to the Allegheny Gen
eral Hospital
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
Carpets, CARPETS. Carpets!

Our well-known low prices prevail this
week. In addition this week ten best pat
terms 25c floor oilcloth at lie yard; also,
ten patterns OF 15c wall paper at SC per bolt
j. II. KUNKEL & Bro,
1347-1349 Penn avenue, two squares east of
Union depot.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
Shoulder Braces, Etc.

Manufacturers of trusses, shoulder braces,
artificial limbs, etc. Perfect fitting and a
superior quality our aim. Always open
Saturday evening. 909 Penn avenue, near
Ninth,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20

Trusses carefully fitted and satisfaction
guaranteed at Artificial Limb Mfg. Co, 9O9
Penn avenue, Pittsburg, Pa Always
open on Saturday evening. -
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
A Patient Escapes From Dixmont.

The police authorities were notified yes
terday of the escape of a man named Jones
from Dixmont, an inmate of the asylum
there His home is on Price street, this
city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20

DR. B. NJ. HANNA. Eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Ofics, 720
Penn street, Pittsburg, Pa ssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20

Special advertisements of houses, rooms
and business stands for rent in Monday
Dispatch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
Spring Suitinas,

Trouserings and overcoatings now ready ct
moderate prices at Pitcairn's, 434 Wood
street. f-s..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20

Birthstone Souvenir spoons,
For all the months, price S3 90.
Il. SIEDLE & Sons, 81 Fifth av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20

To be healthy, rugged and strong, use
Bisque of Beef herbs and aromatica
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20

5000 worth American watches at half
usual prices this week ut Steinmann's, 105
Federal street, Allegheny. Tusu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20
TEA I6c PER POUND.

1t is genuine tea, too. We get it
in the original packages in which it
is imported. We add nothing to it
and take nothing from it.
The cheapest tea you can buy
where presents are given is soc per
pound.
The difference between 50 and Is
shows the margin left to purchase
presents.
If you want choice tea we offer
OUR 25c TEAS.
We can give you any kind you want.
Pan Fired Japan, Basket Fired, Oolong,
Young Hyson, English Breakfast, Imperial,
Gunpowder or Mixed.
When it comes to mixtures we really have
no competition, for our Mr.. Shaw has no
equal in this part of the country in the
art of blending teas.
If you pay enough money you can buy
fine tea in many places. But it is impossi-
BILE to get the full rich flavor without blend
ing it.
If you are hard to suit, and cannot get
just the flavor you wish in your tea, come
CUMSHAW TEA
Is what you want. We sell it at 34c per
pound. and guarantee it equal to any 75c
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20

AIiquippa
will be right in the swim.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-20

Thorp Has Opened
Dressmaking rooms at 913 Penn avenue.
The state capital., 1892-06-25
QUINCY, Ill.

MISS X. Nj. johnson and Miss Lizzie Kazee
have gone to indianapolis, Ind, to attend the
session OF the Tabernacle. Miss johnson will
return via Chicago and Galesburp. Miss Kazea
will stop over in Springfield and Jacksonville
MIS- r. r. Monroe gave a delightful five O'Clock
tea on the 18th inst, in honor of Mrs. j. II
Magee, of Chicago.
Mrs Lucy Jones, better known as Aunt Lucy
died Sunday night of Asthma and old age She
claimed to be 100 years old
Mrs > IL. Magee and daughter Mrs Tanner.
ing several weeks in the city,
The knights of Tabor and Daughters Of Tab.
eirnacie' had their annual <ssrmon preached at
tne iln p 6th ana Elm street Baptist Church Sunday
by Rev. Chavis., The DIR. is famous in this line
OF business and did the order credit
The graduating exercises were perfectly grand
SO O. they say and our eolored boy and girl carried
OF the hOnors. Mr. Brent enjoys the distinction
OF being the first colored boy to graduate in this
meek OF the woods; success to you, Joseph Miss
warner has the honor of being the Valedictorian
Leaderkrautz Hall and they say they had a right
royal time. was not in it, but boys and girls,
9e e IL known to you, give credit where credit is
due. Make all this noise about graduates. who
are the people who made it possible for coIored
children to enter the high school? This honor
lies between Mrs. Cogar and Mrs Samuel John
son, SON. now aece9se's and their names were not
even mentioned atLte reception and be it known
Ilial THIS cradle was rocked in the Baptist Church
rms article is not written for malice but we
" " ant the young people to know who have aided
enjoys seeing the cOlored boys and girls climb
the ladder of educational fame any better than
40, put once more let me admonish you, do not
forget who it was that helped YOU
Mr. A, ID. Walker is able to be out after an
eight weeks attack of rheumatism
he many friends of Mr.. viii Vaughn will be
Dalned to learn that he is still quite i'll
. Mr.. Henry Gardner has bought of Mr. Eugene
howard, his barber shop and promises the public
l hrstcass shop.
We are glad to learn that our ever popular
barber, Mr.. Frank Johnson will s lon return and
axe charge of his fathers shop. Frank, we
NeIcolhe you. FIX.
The state capital., 1892-06-25
CENTRAIIA, I'LL.

The people here are all getting along
well and any of them who are willing to
work can find plenty of it to do. The
majority of them own their own homes,
and there are II white families who
rent from colored property owners.
We have two churches here, the Bap-
tist and Methodist, and they are doina
well financially and spiritually. Re-
w. H. Denton formerly of Lebanon,
has done a grand work since his pas
torial charge has been located in this
city. In one month he has added
thirteen new members and his church
is hardly large enough to accommodate
the people. All of his officers are
young and intelligent men, and the
pastor is held in the very highest es-
TEEN by the citizens. Mr.. Sip Gales.
Henry Bibbs and C. f. Simpson, are
leading men of our city, we also have
many others; Mr.. Samuel Polk, our
policeman, is a highly respected citi-
zen and good Editor s. B.
Turner was with US Sunday night,
and took prominent part in the meet
ing at Rev. DentQn,s Church.
The state capital., 1892-06-25

~, ~ l. s'iAo LIS. y. IL. l1OpSOn, MTS, M, j
Thomas; Mrs. Hester Taylor and Geo
Jackson. 1t is gratifying to know that
NJ Hopson was unanimously elected
TO the p sition of Deputy Chief Grand
mentor, the election is a good one as
ne is capable of filling such offices with
credit to himself and the peopIe i'm
Seneral.-Mrs A Watkins has opened
up neat little grocery store on 18th
ana Walnut and wishes her friends TO
give her a call. [ wish her success in
her new enterprise.--Mr Jacob Amos
and wife mourn the loss of their little
infant that died on the 25. the remains
were laid to rest in Viilaridge cemeta-
ry.--Mlss G. Brown spent few DAYS
vlslt very pleasantly with relatives at
iBeechWood.-Mr Sidney Robertson who
mas been holding position for the
past four years in Washington d c. is at
nome for several weeks visit to his
famlly.--S B Turner the hustling edi-
JOr OF The CAPITAL arrived i'm the CITY
On the 23 to attend the Masonic Cele
bratlon and on his collecting tour, He
got several new subscri bers-- ITO his list
Mrs Nancy Davis left Sunday for
chicago to join her husband who is
working in that city.--Miss Ida Bed |
tord arrived home from Wilberforce to
spend vacation The reception tender
9d by the ladies of Eastern Star Lodge
n honor of L Ii Smith M w G. M of
jhlcago Saturday night at their hall
vas brilliant affair and the ladies de-
erve great credit for such noble work
IS IL was very attractive.
The state capital., 1892-06-25

these self constituted chronic once
seekers. Men to be recognized ano
honored by the people or political
PARTIES must first demonstrate tha'
they are capable and able to &c
something tor themselves, the peo
pie or the parties, before they cal
hone or expect the people t'
place them in charge Of their affairs
Under the circumstances ne ha'
to contend with among our peopie
Gov. Fifer has out-stripped all 0
his predecessors in giving them po
sitions of honor and profit, an
would have done more had noM
been for the contending taMho
among the colored delegatl4here
waited upon him for Office State
is not a colorod man more ac-
who is better posteXe struggle
ouainted with tbs for recog-
among our administration,
milton under or of this paper.
than the Acre were five candi-
For insnNse different delegations
dates p1 delegation abused or
and N disparaging words con-
shg the other, until Gov. Fifer
dered a place of honor and profit
8 one of the best known colored
nen of wealth and character of this
State, who refused it and
n his non-acceptance advised
he Governor not to appoint
ny of the applicants on account
the dissatisfaction among them.
Again we say there is no League
t Clubs organized against Mr..
'lfer, and the so-caIled league is
RAUD.
The state capital., 1892-06-25
CarbOndale. Ill.

The Masonic organization had their
annual ser1HOn preached on last Sun
day at the Free Will Baptist Church,
by Rev. F. Robinson, of Metropolis.
There was large crowd present and
The sermon was very interesting. The
Sunday School was treated to review
by Rev. Robinson and talk by Editor
Turner. There was an excursion to
Cape Girardeau on last Friday and a
large number attended. Rev. Sum-
mer: pastor of the Methodist Church,
and his estimable wife, are doing much
good here among the race: he is an
eloquent and forcible speaker. Brother
Turner was with us and took an active
part III the regular services and the
sunday morning class.--Mr. and Mrs.
John Venera bic entertained the Editor
while in the city. Mr.. Venerable is
among our industrious and enterpris.
ing business men.
Mr., A. Chul cher, a bright and COM
Ing young man, will handle the CAPI-
TAI in Carbondale in the future.
The state capital., 1892-06-25

profitable. Mr.. s. B. Turner spok
and his talk was we'll received b,
the audience.
NOTES.
Grand Master T. HI. Smith O.
Chicago. P. G. NJ bartholomew O.
Sparta, and S. B! ner Editor Of
State CAPITAL, We the guest OF
Mrs. Amanda Clarkson 428. 8 St
DR.. L. J. Holly is an honored
member of Ionic Lodge No. 46, and
In tact is popular and able doctor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Bell are active
and untiring workers for the up-
building of the race.
Mr.. j. w. Walker, the scholar
and. business man, is now engaged
In the tonsorial business and Is do
ing we'll.
Mr.. J. M. Watts has one among
the best barber shops in the state.
Mr.. W. Wilkerson is doing
good and thriving business.
DIR. Field has built up very lu-
crative practice as a physician in the
future great.
Mrs. Ida Christy, nee Blackburn,
Is spending the summer with her
parents at home. She is a lady of
refinement and excellent conversa-
tional abilities.
Mr.. A. A. Martin, the only Afro
American Stewart in Southern ILL.,.
Is worthy and able man wherever
he mingles.
Mr.. L. W. Baker, the grocerman
and commission merchant, has al
most recovered from his illness and
has his store in excellent con 1ition.
lie is an influential citizen in the
community.
Mr.. Albert Hamilton, the able
and efficient correspondent, of the
State CAPITAL. is useful and popu-
ar young man with the people of
CAIRO.
The state capital., 1892-06-25
HONESTY rs THE BEST pOITcy

There are two colored boys, Frederick
> Rollins and Prince Rollins through the
honesty of their father, Mr., F. w. Roll
ins, will be worth 100000, when they ar
rive at manhood. Mr.. Rollins, their
father, was the able and efficient superin-
tendent OF Oliyet Baptist church Sunday
school for five years, and by his strict
application to business and adherence
to his profession in managing the affairs
OF Mrs. Maria Lewis, she has decided her
entire estate to his two boys Mr.. Roll
ms is possessed of considerable portion Of
this worlds goods himself; and by his
christian bearing aud honesty has drawn
the attention of the bestpeople in Chica-
go to admire him.
The state capital., 1892-06-25
DECATUR. III.

Last Sunday was rally day at An
tloch Baptist church and the pastor
Rev. G. M. Moore deserves much
credit for its success. $50 was contri-
buted by members and friends.
Rov. ForreY of the First Baptist
church preached in the afternoon.
Mrs. George Nickens has return
ed from visitwi friends in Chic
ago.-Miss Ella Dudley is spending
her vacation with Miss Miss Fannie
Mozee in this city.-Rev. J. S.
Woods and Miss Mary Love are at
the Sunday School convention in
Champaign this week.-Hugh Sing
Teton, member State Central Com
mittee and Archie Ward attended a
meeting of the same in Chicago
June 18th. Mr.. Singleton was elect
ed member of the executive COM
mittee, very high honor, and just
recognizance of his high executival
ability.-Friday June 8, marked
event that caused every Afro-A1
lean heart to throb with io1
was our first girl gradql
the person of Miss Laura
that was the lucky one,
have crossed the line but
first girl. The Misletoe CID
reception for her Thursday sl
ing. She left Sunday for Peoria to-
spend vacation, in September she
goes South to teach.-The Monitor
band has been practising for some
time and is now ready for engage
ments.-J. w. Anderson has pur-
chased house and lot into which
he is going to take himself wife
in the near future.-B. w. NIoKEN.
The state capital., 1892-06-25

The colored voters Of Illinois regard
Governor Fifer as an enemy of their
race and although there are some 81 900
who have faithfully voted the Repub!i-
can ticket, yet he could give them no
recognition except that of the most men,
lal character. The Colored Peoples
United States Mutual Relief and Protect.
i've Association has denounced Henry
L.. Hertz in terms not to be msunder-
stood. Under no condition will they
support either Fifer or Hertz. Can the
Republican party lose $4,000 staunch
supporters and still have the least hope
of victory ?--Litchfield Afro American
Advocate.
For the benefit Of Editor Cole,
we will say that there is no such
organization in Illinois as the above
states. Fifer will receive all the
colored Republican votes.