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Artistic knowledge.-The Dilettante:
"You ought to see Mrs. Thompson's mag
nifcent home! It's just full of Corots
and Milleas." The PsrveLu: Terrible
Why doesn't she try insect powder?"-
Chicago Nesrs Record.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-10-20

why didn't you congratulate young
jenkins on his marriage?" Il could not
conscientiously do that don't know his
wife" well, you might have wished her
joy" II could not reasonably do that
do know Jenkins"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-10-20
A Little.

A Little.
Harry Romaine in PUCK.
She loved him '.just llttle"-so she said
And with that little he was well content
For In her gently heaving breast he read,
With quickened, lovers eye, how much she
meant
By Just little
II Dido smiled to see .Eneas 90;
II sweet Grselda was a scolding shrew;
II Juliet hated her dear Romeo;
IL Thisbe was a flirt-ah, then. he knew
She loved him Just a little,
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IFo. ae Ellsworth American,l
d My Friend.

When the long days work is ended and the
sun
Is sinking in the golden lighted west,
When twilight falls and creatures great and
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-10-20

Judge Fosters Important Charge to the
Grand Jury in Androscoggin in Regard
to Liquor Hearings.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20

ment OF the two clauses aPpertainng to the
restricting the ballot of the citizens of color
ana the inhuman outrages committed upon
the innocent and unofending people.
We endorse the platform enacted by the
republican party at Minneapolis, and of its
principles heartily express our approval.
We likewise heartily indorse the course of
Senators Spooner and Sawyer and the republi
can representatives of the state of Wisconsin,
for their noble defense of the rights of the
Airo-Americans of the United States.
The Afro Americans in the state of Wis
consln unanimously indorsng Mr.. w. T.
Green, having selected him as the represen-
tative of their people, do ask and urge that
their delegate be received and admitted to
the convention.
HUTCHINSON,
SCURRY, Committee
BROWN,
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20
AN INTERVIEW WITH Ex-SENA-
TOR SPOONER.

Last Tuesday we had the pleasure of an
interview with Ex- Senator Spooner. In the
the course of his remarks he said: 81 am
glad to hear that you young men have start
ed such an enterprise. 1t will be grand
help to your people; great benefit" DO
YOU think that there will be any break in the
solid South this year? "No, there is hardly
any possibility of any Southern State going
Republican. | think however that the Re,
publican party will win without the Southern
States think there is no doubt of Wiscon-
sin going Republican"
We are sorry to say, on being directly ask
ed whether the Republican Party would, if
winning, pass Civil Rights Bill, the Sena-
tor directly evaded the question by SAYING
"The Republican party will do any and
every thing that they think is right."
Now we want and must have a Civil Rights
Bill here in this state. If the Iowa Demo
Gratis were magnanimous enough to give US
such bill we ask and demand, that, should
we give our hearty support and aid to the
Republican party they must in return pass a
Civil Rights Bill. Let every Negro in the
State see that before he casts his vote that
the candidate is pledged for such Bill
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20
Fargo, N. D. News.

Mr.. Parker has just returned from an ex-
tended trip out west.
Mrs. Ella J. Johnson keeps fashionable
dressmaking establishment at 4I3 N. P.
avenue. Every lady should give her call.
There will be services at First Baptist
church next Sunday afternoon. Preaching
by Rev Alex Moore.
Mr.. Frank Gill, one of our genial boys,
presented Mr.. Chas. Allston with fine coat
and vest
The WISCONSIN AFRo-AMERICAN can be
bought at Nathan Norris, barber, 63H
Broadway.
Mr.. Geo. Hayes is quite an artist with the
guitar.
Mr. John Spencer made flying trip last
week to Jimtown and returned in six hours.
The whole distance is $50 miles.
Mr.. James Woodfork left last night tor
Chicago.
Mrs. Purnell and little boy left last week
after visiting her husband week.
The AFRO AMERICAN man is always wide
awake and never neglects anything that will
benefit the colored people Of Fargo. Every
colored citizen should subscribe for this
paper.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20
WASHINGTnN ID 4 A,,n IL

WASHINGTON, d. C., Aug IS, 1892
Editors Wisconsin Afro American.
SIRs: Recognizing the fact that your
paper is one of the leading Afro American
journals of the Northwest, l have taken the
liberty to offer my services as an Eastern
correspondent. | consider it an almost in
dlspensable thing-the correspondent and
especially at the nations capital There is
always something of Importance peculiar to
that or any other place, and every newspaper
should be provided with news therefrom.
And also it is important to have someone
actively interested in the growth of news
paper-in procuring subscribers by placing
the paper in the hands of all conditions and
classes ofmen. respectfully offer my serv-
ices to you and here inclosed find an initial
letter. References; VIM. NJ Cook, one of
your representatives, and Rev. Geo. Brown,
one of your editors. With best wishes for
the success of your enterprise, which de-
serves unbounded success, am respectfully
yours, awaiting reply,
JNo. J. BELL, JR.,
223o Sixth St. N, W., or War Department,
Washington, ID. c,
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20
RESOLUTIONS
"u pE Meeting OF Colored Voters
u Wisconsin, and to be Sent to
State Convention.

''' 'ae representatives of the Afro Ameri-
IT. voters OF the state of Wisconsin, in con
''o' assembled, being cognizant of the
II mat We have not received that protec-
T. recognition and justice at the hands of
publican party, guaranteed us by the
'"'auon OF the Uuited States, yet, unfal-
!" our devotion TO this party and its
Al I''Ples' we, as loyal republicans, respect
T., SUBMITS the following resolutions:
"7fa1' Year after year and day after
"4SeS are committed upon citizens
=" 'he southern states; notwithstand-
I'LL @'' many appeals made to the govern
gven. " 'euiesS n"S Oeeh
\. ''ea5 by education and exertion. we
III. u"ae ourselves progressive and cap
n. '''LsUs OF the state of Wisconsin and
,.,.aY ,Y''n"est generally. On account of the
,o,s prejudice and prescription we have
H. -l1Fso' we find it impossible to secure
Wit '''" menlai positions, which tend to-
b senefation and degradation.
". ,'''S'' We most emphatically denounce
p.rI. 's'3'o outrages committed upon our
p.: J" The south, also the aforesaid
w, ''s existing in the north and north
n,s.. y 'o'n the general Endorsement of the
~ Platform, We ask special indorse-
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20
WHAT Do SENSIBLE PEOPLE THINK
OF THIS /?
WHITE GAPS IN GREENFIELD
A Negro Barber Warned to leave
Town before next SATURDAY..

X Boiler, negro barber residing in the the town Of
Greenfield, is either the victim Of Joke OF else thu
parties who addressed the letter he received recently
are genuine white caps, who, il is inferred intend
make the town uncomfortable place Of residence for
Mr.. Boiler When he opened his mail Sunday he dis
covered IN one of the envelopes message signed by
The White Caps, which ordered him to leave town
before Aug. Yesterday he reported the matter TO
sheriff Walsh with whom he left copy Of the letter
winch was written with red INK, and had in one corner
rudey drawn representation OF skull and cross
bones The letter read as follows:
N Boiler Brother: You are hereby summoned to
leave the town Of Greenfield with ali your personal
o oI oeiofe august twentieth t2othl under pen
ATTY OF the White Caps The White Caps
ne writer OF this message IS probably unaware thai
IN sending through the mails he violated the postal
laws and that il discovered he may have very serious
Misunderstanding with Uncle Sam. The case will be
reported TO the government authorities and they viii
make an investigation. Mtlgoankee Sentinel
The above shows how freedom is exempli-
ned, in this ''home of the brave" Mr. Boiler
and brother are old citizens of Milwaukee,
and no one who knows them would dare say
one thing against the old gentlemen. We
know they are negros, but will this grand old
non predjudiced ~ cream city allow man,
because heis colored, to be ordered awayP
VIII ourofficials who have the interest Of the
city at heart not enquire into this matter? If
not, we, as body, consisting of 500 brave
black men, will take it upon ourselves to pro-
teet our colored brother in Milwaukee, at any
cost We are not south nor are we towards,
and if lynching is to be started by a set Of
fools, ignorant white men up here, we pro
pose to have hand in it; furthermore, we
will not have to go alone, for our knowledge
of the bravery of such noble hearted men as
sheriff NJ. P. Walsh, U. S. Marshal Geo Wis
well, and good many other heart-feeling
Americans who were never known to shirk
their duty,will go hand and hand with us, as
long as weare in the right, in protecting
American citizens, even if they are negros.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20

THE Columbia Cotton Mill Company, of
Chicago, is the first company of colored men
in the United States that purchased and laid
out town. They sold last month over two
hundred lots and they are doing an excellent
business. Lawyer E. H, Morris, Lawyer
John G. Jones, Prof. c. J. Waring, editor of
the Chicago BEE, William H, Curd, inspec-
tor of customs of United States Custom
House, and billiard w, Demcy, of the Post
office Department, are the leading men and
are managing the enterprise.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20

w. /. GREEN, THE FIRST AFRO AMERICAN
DELEGATE TO A WISCONSIN STATE CON-
VENTIoN.
Mr.. w. T. Green, we are proud to state,
is the only Afro American in the state of
Wisconsin, and the unanimous elected Afro
American delegate of the Fourth ward, to
the state convention. There is quite dis
satisfaction on the part of the colored peo-
pie in the city about the talk made by our
delegate, They claim while Mr.. Green
made chit he was not nervy enough (as
the boys call it,, to speak out boldly for
recognition for his people. This lit is
claimedl is owing to Mr.. Green not having
sufficient time. The WISCONSIN AFRO
AMERICAN feels proud this week to state
that it has been the means to get QUE people
interested enough in politics here in the city
to send the first Afro American delegate
We are going to continue 70 fight for recog-
milton, and all we ask of our fellow brothers
is to learn how to have neyve and 'skick'-
'kick" all the time and recognition will
come.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20
First District Congressional Convention
BelCit, Wis.

Called 10 order Wednesday, Aug 10, by
l.. II. Parker at 2:os O'Clock p m.
ID. c. Dodge Of Monroe, Green county,
was elected permanent chairman by unani
nous vote.
Convention proceeded to immediate nomi-
nation.
In most eloquent and inspiriting address
MIR. Monahan of Darlington, Lafayette
county, placed in nomination Mr.. c. F. Os
burn. E. NJ. Johnson of Whitewater, Wal
worth county, also in a brilliant and con-
vincing address, placed MIR. E. d. Coe of
Walworth county. Mr. S. NJ. Hart of Racine.
Racine county, placed in nomination Mr.. II.
A. Cooper. MIR. Cham Ingersoll of Beloit,
Rock county, placed in nomination Mr.. NJ.
g. Jeffris of Rock county.
The convention proceeded to immediate
ballot, which stood as follows: for Coe, IL
for Jeffris, 5 for Randall, S for Osburn.
After a few ballots without any change in
the vote, the convention adjourned TO meet
in the evening at O'Clock.
Evening session - Convention called to
order by chairman at 8 O'Clock. Immediate
balloting begun. After three or four ballots
were taken, as change in the order of
things, Mr.. Dodge introduced Mr.. Cook of
"WiscOnsin H. ,-Ameyiean' staff.
After most eloquent appeal to the many
minded and business men present, for
the recognition of his people and the adjust
ing Of the many wrongs they, as down
trodden people, are compelled to bear, Mr..
Cook introduced the subject of the WIscoN-
SIN AFRO AMERICAN, telling of the great
work it is doing as regards the breaking
of an intellectual character that tend to ele-
vate the race and place them where they can
be benefited by coming in more active contact
with the whites.
Through the medium of his remarks, to-
gether with short and telling speech by
Mr.. I. Fl. Jones, managing editor of the
same paper, sixty subscribers were secured.
After few more ballots the order of the
evening was again broken by unanimous
calls for Marshal Wiswell, who favored the
assembly with one or two we'll rendered bass
solos.
Mr.. Cook was then again called upon and
repeatedly encored for most beautifully
rendered violin solo.
Then the convention adjourned with entire
good feeling all around, notwithstanding the
great stubbornness of the contest.
Thursday morning, Aug. IL Meeting
called to order by Chairman Dodge. Ballot
ing proceeds but no change.
Friday. Aug. 2.-No change in the voting
strength of the candidates but disposition
to renominate Cooper was noticeable among
the delegates.
Saturday, Aug. I3.-By the Withdrawing
of Coe, of Walworth, Cooper received the
entire AZ votes of the delegation and the
unanimous nomination of the convention.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20

The feature of Wednesdays convention,
1,b took place Aug. 18TH was the
walton tgiven to John c. SPooner, the
unanimous nominee for governor. Such
an ovation is seldom accorded to any
candidate for an Office. 1t was as
,noptareous as il was enthusiastic, and Sen
ator spooner was deeply affected by it, All
dopbt as to the extent of the sentiment that
resulted in the nomination of Mr.. Spooner, a
candidate against his will, if there had beer
any doubt was dissipated by that ovation.
And the convention was more enthusiastic
still when the nominee had spoken to it, and
in terms not 10 be misunderstood declared
how heartily he should go into the fight to
win, and told in eloquent language the re
sponsibilitieS he knew to rest upon proper
of the affairs of the executive
Office That Senator Spooner deeply appre-
Gated the honor thrust upon him he showed
in his trembling lips as he thanked the CON
'eniOn for its great trust and confidence in
him. The spirit of enthusiasm born of this
event in the convention did not subside
while the convention lasted. John c.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20

Chairman Republican State Central Committee
The subject of this sketch, Hon H. c.
Thom, was born in Rock county, on farm,
in 1886, attended district school and gradua-
ted from the high school at Clinton, Wis.
with high honors, At the age of I9 he en-
pleted four years course, after which, his
standing and merit being SO great that he
was appointed principal of Oshkosh school,
after teaching district school, which was an
extremely great honor for such young man.
After serving five years most acceptably as
principal, MIR. Thorn resigned his position.
So meritorious had been his work, however,
that the resignation was accepted with great
reluctance Mr. Thorn then bought farm
in Rock County where he lived until I8o2
during whicn time he served several terms
on the Board of Supervisors and was twice
elected county superintendent of Rock Coun-
ty In the middle of the last term he re-
signed to accept position under Gov. Hoard
as Food Commissioner
Among the many honors received by Mr..
Thorn on account of his great executive
ability the following are the most prominent:
Was president three terms of National
Food Association with headquarters at
Washington, member of Worlds Fair Edu-
cational Committee, etc. The great and
eliminating honor that Mr.. Thom's ability
brought him was yet to come. On being
elected as chairman of the National Republi-
can Committee, Mr. Payne voicing the unani-
nous sentiment of the Wisconsin republican
party, nominated Mr.. Thorn as chairman of
the Republican State Central Committee.
That the choice could not be surpassed has
been demonstrated by the succeeding events.
Never have the forces of the party been
handled so carefully and efficiently, and after
his coming success in the fall we predict a
bright and brilliant future for this young and
accomplished politician.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20
A NOTABLE NEGRO.

DIR. Blyden, the Liberian Minister to Eng
land, is splendid specimen Of the educated
and cultivated negro. He is feet high, of
coal black complexion and intelligent appear
Republic in 1892, and will probably succeed
the present President, DR.. Cheeseman. He
is the au hor Of two books upon Eastern travel
and a work on the future of the negro
American colleges have conferred on him no
fewer than four degrees, Dr. Blyden was
born in the West Indies, and his wife in
Richmond, Va Both were slaves in child
hood
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20
The PRESIDENT ISSUES The CALL.
THE PRESS ASSOCIATION TO
MEET SEPTEMBER 9TH
AND 18TH.

NATIONAL AFRO AMERICAN PRESS AssoCGA-
TION.
PRESIDENTS OFFICE,
8I4 East Broad ST.
Richmond, Va, Aug 3, 1902
To ALL EDITORS OF AFRO AMERICAN
JOURNALS,
GREETING:
The Executive 1 ,ard of the National
Afro American Press association will shortly
announce program for the next meeting of
our Association at Philadelphia during the
month of September. The troublous CON
dition of affairs in this country at the present
time makes it essential that every member of
the Association should lend his individual eff
forts toward perfecting the organization and
making the meeting success. We desire to
congratulate the painstaking and self fsacri-
6cing editors upon their unwavering advoca-
cy of the rights of down-trodden people.
After due deliberation and written con-
sultation with the officers, the National Afro
American Association is called to meet in
Philadelphia, Pa, Tuesday and Wednesday,
September 27th and 28th, 1892.
Signed "a
JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President.
JOSIE d. HEARD, Secretary.
p. GORDON STREET, Chairman of
the Executive Board
va. Editors of Afro American journals
please copy.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20
Subscription. $500 per year.

On account of Mr.. Thom's being, so to
speak, the protege of certain great man
IN Wisconsin, we are sorry to say that a
leading journal in this city was narrow
minded enongh to allow its jealousy to force
1t to be unjust in its statement of this sue
cessful politician.
Now, this is detrimental to the interests of
the party 1t matters not that there have
been factions in the party, in order for re-
publicans to win, they should drop all fac
tional feeling and jealousy, and work uni
tedly for the interest of the party.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20
spOONER HEADS IT.

u.nublicans Nominate State Ticket-A
if .ndous ovation to the Ex-SenatOr-JOhn
Ta.b Milwaukee. for Lieut-Gol ernOr-
Jackson for Secretary and Peterson for
.snrsr-Chandler, Bullock, O'Neill, Heg
nn,.te the Ticket-FirSt Two Places on
r,,tst Filled without a Ballot - The
..st far Secretary of State Results In the
D,t.st Of Mr.. ROsenkrans-Three Ballots
S'.I.a IN Settle the Attorney y-Generalship-
r,,t.r Heg Gets the Insurance Commission
.,.bip by Big MajOrity-The Platform.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20

%aoIcan Candidate for Lieutenant-G Governor.
A'ns nomination as lieutenant governor
Wy feceNed with demonstration of ap-
E'a scarcely less than that which had
"'Fa Mr. Spooner's name The other
''A'nalonS' too, called out the hearty ap-
pause OF the delegates and when the con
Tlaon adjourned few moments before II
'''''A ? NJ the general impression among
''PaOn'anS was that the convention nomi-
''Su one OF the strongest tickets ever offered
/ me suttrages of the Wisconsin voters.
,''' ! l would be triumphantly elected in
S'''HOer no one seemed to have the slight
# doubt
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20
NOTICE--NOTlCE.

At the K. of P. Lodge hall, 342 Broad
way, on Saturday night of this week, all
colored men are requested to meet. A petit
ton for seven colored policemen has been
filed, and many other like important ques-
tions are TO be discussed by every colored
man in the city. Meeting called at 500
sharp. Let every man come. Not one
should stay away.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20
nrpuBLrcAN CANDIDATES.

g.c,r,rnor-JoHN c. sPooNER Of St crOis.
rI.t Governor JOHN c. KOCH of Mil
'l-'' s..,.,ary Of srate-ROBERT w. JACKSON
iSi"n' ,, nprrpcoN
y. r..-,rney. ey.General-JAMES O'NEILL of Clark
s,,. superintendent-W H. CHANDI Err Of
,,?,lr,,d Cgmmissioner-JOHN ID. BULLOCK
,,,auanc- Commssoner-JAMES e. HEG Of
lnh
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20
A SUCCESSFUL PAPER.
The Wisconsin Afro-American, Re-
ceiVed With Favor by CoiOred
PEOPLE,

The Wisconsin Afro American, the paper
established by Messrs. Jones < Brown has
taken well with Wisconsin colored people,
and promises TO be very successful iournal
istic venture. The last number is very par
ticularly interesting one, and contains, among
other things, an article on the race problem.
which gives very complete review Of the
progress made Of the colored people Of
America. Evenigg Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20

Let every colored man and
boy in the city come out to the
colored mems meeting, Satur-
day night, 352 Broadway, at
X. of p. Lodge Hall.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20

ddJ OA august iol pun
pose of electing delegates to attend the state
democratic convention in Milwaukee, on the
SIst day of A gust and also to elect dele
gates to attend the first district congressional
convention in GAINESVILLE on the I4th day of
September, 1892.
The annual games of the Caledonlan So
ciety were held at the exposition grounds on
last Saturday. Two thousand persons were
present vi of the old and prominent Scotch
men were out, and Mr.. John NJ. Driver as
marshal o. the day, it is needless to say,
that everything passed off without hitch.
Everybody had good time; in the evening
big dance was held in Armory hail. Baker
block, a large crowd was present.
The tug of war between Racine and James
vile, was won by the Racine big six. P o.
Thomas won the buggy.
Messrs Buse & Williams bought of ]. c.
Brooker the store now occupied by him as
harness shop, for $1,000. These two wide-a-
wake young gentlemen will occupy it soon,
as their present quarters are entirely too
small for their immense laundry business.
Mr.. Logan Davis has purchased very nice
residence on College avenue, 4oxI2o feet.
Consideration, $1,000; he will occupy it as
soon as certain changes are made.
Sewer diggers struck for higher wages,
they now receive 81. 50 to sI.75 per day; they
want $500 per day. The contractors say they
cannot afford to pay that price, some are still
out.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20

Our people are being brought out more
and more every day by the "Afro- American
journals" of the country, and yours among
hundreds of others, is doing its part for our
people in Milwaukee. heartily endorse
you. S. B. BELL.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20
WIRTH & HAMMEL.

There is no reason why you people should
not be looked upon as both educated and
educators. You have my best wishes.
GEO III ATwELI.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20

Your paper, gentlemen, is grand start
for your people. have helped other papers
and shall help yours.
SENATOR Villas,
Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-08-20
GEO. III. ATwELI..

Two young gentlemen, educated, courte
GUS, energetic, worthy, and bound to succeed,
have established in Milwaukee the WIsCON
SIN AFRO AMERICAN, weekly publication,
and they are printing an excellent paper.
They deserve the substantial encouragement,
not alone of their people in Milwaukee, but
of all classes. The paper is dignihed, clean,
bright, valuable, and we congratulate the
gentlemen upon the ability they have shown
in journalism and predict that they will win
the success they have marked out for their
enterprise. The Milrgamkee Telegraph wishes
them complete success in the undertaking,
realizing that such publication as they are
turning out cannot do otherwise than be
powerful instrument in the education OF their
people and means by which other people
can learn about the colored race, its treat
ment at the south as well as the north, in
formation which they should possess. The
paper is 81 90 year. Address the WIsCoN-
SIN AFRO AMERICAN, $50 Broadway Mil.
waukee, Wis. NifsOankee Telegraph.