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Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08
InEenions Street Sweener.

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lany cities from New York down.
winch have not yet solved the
Olem OF cleaning their streets well
cheaply, would profit greatly by
examination into the working of a
Hlne that has been introduced
Germany for picking up street
eplngS' This machine, which is
VII Oy horses, takes up in its for
m2llon the moist street debris
uuu winch has been deposited in
Sns by the preceding sweeper.
iIdme OF the machine carries,
elded from the rear axle, an iron
1sn Of half cylindrical shape,
" iouT feet in length and nearly
oV ieet wide. At the inside of the
IheeI an open paddle wheel is
"ned, which takes up the sweep
ana drops them into the trough.
uia'I pIow at the front serves to
y" tne strip Of sweepings, which
possibly have been scattered
e"hat By the hoofs Of the horses
"lag the machine. When the
Kn Is tilled it can be instantly
pea at any required spot by
Us VI a crank and chain arrange
~ II Is stated that this machine,
u Is easily drawn by two horses
Idhage1 by one man, can remove
Iour to six miles of double rows
F"eeplngs in a day.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08
where Abraham Was Born.

Not far from Aleppo is situated
the little town Of Orfah, the ancient
Or of the Chaldeans, which is of great
historical interest, having been the
birthplace of Abraham, the patriarch.
There are but few Jews in the place.
The Arabs point out small stone
structure, lying just outside Of the
town, which they declare is the
identical house where old Abraham
first saw the light. On account OF
this fact the building is called Belt
ell Chalti (the house of the friend OF
God).
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08

A SPANIARD wants to introduce
bull batting to the Worlds Fair
visitors next year. He promises rare
sport and instances the fact that dur
ing the progress of the Paris exposi'
tion five bull-flghting ampitheaters
were in operation and proved rare
attractions But why stop at bull
batting? Let us have bear-baiting,
rat-killing, chicken mains, badger
drawing. and dog fighting. Think
what crowds could be drawn to the
Fair were such a varied programme
as this offered for the daily delecta.
tion Of visitors. BY all means give
us bull batting.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08
Special Farming.

Each farm needs special system
of farming to a certain extent, as the
lay of the land, the texture OF the
soil, the composition of the soil, and
the climate are points to be con-
sidered; but no farmer is correct In
adhering too closely to old methods.
Tests and experiments should be
made each year in order to determine
the full capacity Of the farm for pro-
ducing those crops that will prove
more profitable If grown upon 1t.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08
TRUST everything to habit, upol

TRUST everything to habit, upon
which, in all ages, the lawgiver, as
well as the schoolmaster, has mainly
placed his reliance-habit, which
makes everything easy, and casts all
difficulties upon deviation from a
given course. Give a child habit of
sacredly regarding truth, Of carefully
respecting the property Of others, Of
scrupulously abstaining from all acts
of improyidence which involve him
in distress, and he will just as likely
think Of rushing into an element In
which he cannot breathe as OF lying,
cheating, or stealing.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08
RACINE.

The campaign is on and the candl-
dates are passing the cigars around.
Tuesday, October 4th, Mayor Case,
opened four days race at Hickory
Grove.
The work on the Belle City Railway
track is progressing rapidly, twelve
beautiful cars have already arrived in
the city,
The Bazaar of bargains is about
closed out. When Mr.. Clark opens up
again it will be out West in Washing
ton, near the Pacific Ocean.
A very sad case of diphtheria is that in
the family of Mr.. P. Held, who has lost
six children by that dreadful disease,
not one is left. Mrs. Held, may also die.
Mr. and Mrs. Houston, 1119 Center
Street, lost their little girl Matte, Q
years and ten months old, lung trouble.
Funeral Wednesday, October 5th, p. NJ.
Church notice of Wayman A. NJ. E.
Church: Sunday preaching at HOO A.
M; Sunday class at loo p. NJ; Sabbath
School at 200 p. M; Sunday preaching
at 7:3O P. NJ; Wednesday evening class
meeting at 7:3O NJ.
Major Anderson, one of the oldest
colored citizens of Racine, wishes to
inquire through the AFRO AMERICAN,
for his two sons, William and Stephen
Anderson, who were taken from st.
Louis, Mo-, to Memphis, Tennessee, and
sold, before the late war. Any one who
can give him any information about
them would be gladly received by him.
Address, Alexander Anderson, No 1923,
Center Street, Racine, Wis.
The largest meeting of colored peo-
pie ever held in Racine was that held
last Monday evening 'at the A. M. E.
| Church, Rev. Geo. A. Brown, presid-
ing. Mr.. Brown is a very pleasant and
forcible speaker, his remarks last
evening were interesting and to the
point. Itwas kind Of Union meeting
of all the colored people who could at
tend residing in the city. The pastor
stated that one of the objects Of the
meeting was to discuss the ways and
means of repairing the old or building
a new church. 1t was decided to repair
the old church. A "goodly sum was
pledged for that purpose. Mr.. A. Grof
heading the list, closely followed by
Messrs. Davis, Fite, Roster, Scott and
Smothers, and many others. 1t is be-
ieved every one present pledged some
thing. Wehave not space to give the en-
| tire list of donators. But He that know
eth all things has complete record of
all. Some good common sense remarks
were made by Messrs. Davis, Scott,
Fite, Smothers, Roster, Jack Wright and
Thomas.
After all the business in hand had
been finished, the pastor drew aside
an invisible curtain displaying nice
tables covered with delicious fruits,
ice-crea and cake, surrounded by
young ladies, who were kept busy serv-
ing up the delicacies to smiling young
gentlemen in waiting. We note from
abroad Mr.. Bland, of Milwaukee. Mrs.
Geo. A. Brown, q very pleasing and affa-
BILE lady as one could wish to meet, ac-
companied the pastor from Milwaukee,
and am sure her presence was highly
appreciated by all. Mr.. Browns
method of doing business seem to
please the people Of Racine. The ladies
who served the repast ought to feel
well repaid for their trouble for it was
q success. p. D. THOMAS.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08
OPPRESSION.
BY REV. ]. w. RANDOLPH.

Mr.. Editor: The grave subject which
has been and still is occupying the
attention of the civilized world is
that of the oppression of humanity.
In this country We have to con-
front it under the title of The
oppression of the Negro race" 1t
would be needless to enter into a
lengthy detail of facts, as the data is
well understood; grieving over it has
brought no relief neither has the ex-
posing of it mitigated it in the least.
Perhaps it would be venturing too far
to sag that God wills it so, but that God
and he would be hoodwinked, and
lover of darkness. who would resist the
evidence making up the full stream of
testimony, for here it is going on, stu
pendous and apparently immovable
and mOrever it seems to be on the in
crease, until every soul cries out, "How
long, o Lord, how long?"
We are not always prepared while
| the weeel is moving, to tell what Provi-
| dence means, but We will all agree that
this far-reaching Providence has for
it's ultimatum "good" to them that
| love Him. Just as the moving of mill
| wheels means meal, the circuit of clock
| hands means time so each days
| occurrence means for the morrow
good" to those who love Him. But
the Negro, ii he would have the favor
| of God, must change his tactics. He
must quit heaping upon his brother
| burdens he would not touch with his
little finger. I am of the opinion that
after all, the remedy for our woes must
be found in rectifying our dealing, one
with another; for the cautionary sig
nal, "What measure ye mete will be
measured you again, is just as appi-
cable to a race or nation as to an indi-
vidual We have laws sufficient in both
church and state, but few have the
moral terpitude to execute them, for
even in this degenerate day the Cos
pei of the Son of God is subjected to
all sorts of authorizations, in order to
rob it of its sin -condeming power.
The boast of churches seems to be of
the nnmber of members, with very little
regard to soundness of faith,
soundness of morals, growth in
grace, or anything else, except
soundness in finance. There is a willy
element, fearful majority, controlling
both church and state. The poor min
lister is sent to charge with instructions
to preach the word of God which he
had obligated himself to do when or
dained. But when he gets to his charge
forms him how and what he is to preach,
to suit these people," But the con-
scientious man of God will not yield !;
he feels that as he will have to give an
account of his stewardship, he must
"preach the Word" If the preacher
insists ON holiness in life and conversa-
tion, they call his sermons essays, and
sleep during the discourse. But let
him snort, prance and yell just enough
to make them forget the last sin they
committed, then you'll see winking l
don't like cold, unfeeling discourses,
myself but want both the spirit and
the understanding. Let us correct the
world by correcting ourselves. Until
we do this it will be Lay on MacDuff,
lay on"
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08

THERE is sometimes constitutional
warrant for hanging man. If there
Is any such warrant for telling him
to get ready for the moose, putting
the death watch over him, building
his scaffold, and then undoing 1T all
with the simple result Of being enabled
to do it again, knowledge of the fact
has been withheld from common peo-
ole. 1t can hardly be concealed some
where in the clause that refers In
deprecatory way to cruel and un-
usual" punishment
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08
DIVORCES are obtained with cor

DIVORCES are obtained with COM
paratiye ease in South Dakota, but
the question is now coming up as to
how far they will go. Other States
are not bound to accept such divorces,
and the people living in other parts
of the country who rush to Dakota
only to secure a divorce may discover
that it is not legal outside Of that
State.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08
Notice to Our Southern Readers

When in the southern part of the
United States, we noticed that hundreds
of young colored women, who desired
employment as domestics, could not
secure the same. We also notice that
up in this portion of the country and,
especially, here in Milwaukee, there is
great demand for colored servant
girls Any one desiring to obtain work
as domestic, no matter where your
home is, write to us, at this office, and
we will make for you all arrangements.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08
The Negro in Wisconsin.

rrond to say that in the State
's,,.oneip 80 the Afro Americans are
.sing, and more proud are we to state
sl1s, %n i a fair class of people. What
mean by fair class is, that they are
n'J n".h . disposition that even the
= radical of them, when reasoned
~ he placed in the ranks with
ls,sandlaw abiding citizens. There
,o.dav, in the state, one hundred
=, .oored families than there were a
w. ro Tponr own City of Milwaukee
,'ps 20 coIored men who own their own
-. same in the city, and majority
' A. suburbs we own completely a
y, : nice piece of church property
W! w., >. not less than fifteen thousand
,n.r, l In nearly every school in the
~ ~ c,p be seen little bright-eyed boys
~ d,ls Of color, learning what the
INA boys and girls learn, but we
y orr to say, simply gaining this
,rcrIsdge to be trampled on by the
tas people on account OF prejudice.
tba beautiful little Town OF Racine,
..,s are not one.third of the colored
.,DIe who do not own their own homes,
dior sociability, honor, uprightness
,d industry, the Afro-Americans OF
rine who number about two hun
cd can certainly surpass those OF any
" in our state. IN Beloit and Osh-
sb can be found smattering OF our
ope, who, like those of Racine and
lvaukee are known by their honor
d uprightness wherever they are
en-. Beloit, like Racine and Milwau
e, is the possessor Of beautiful A. NJ.
Church. We are progressing in the
brthwest, as we are in the South, and
{ the general opinion Of the Anglo
yon is, that there is no difference in
people, but we want to inform all
ite people, that we, like them, are
sSed some of us are well-behaved,
| Il educated and gentlemanly, and
e the whites, some of us are bad, and
dislike the faults of our unfortunate
bther, but we love him and look to
! white race as race who has kept
down all the time and are still, in
under the cover way, trying to keep
down, but smiling and trying to make
believe they are our friends. We say
appeal to you to help US crush out
sin, but also help us to save the
ners soul. We would also ask the
ite race in the State of Wisconsin
at are We going to do with the sons
daughters of these old colored men
women who have worked for you
slaves for scarcely enough money
support themselves, and yet have
heated their children? We ask what
we (Or you who caused us to take
S step going to do with them? Will
stand by and see bright and intel
ent young colored boy graduate with
yh hOnOrs, simply to be a barber or
lter: Or will you perform the duty
owe to humanity to depressed,
hdhearted race and to a Creator
len duty is to give us justice. 1t is
such young colored men and
men OF intellect who are fiocking
this grand, old State of Wisconsin.
Will, IN aShort time, amount to some
Pg, and we hope the white race will
up It's eyes to this fact, for we
md to keep educating, keep elevating
people; we want and even demand
american cltizens-JUsTICE. 1t may
cOmeat present, but we are patient,
ne who laughs last, laughs best"
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08
CHICAGO.
Some Of the Happenings in the Worlds
Fair City.

ALLEN CHAPEL, Avondale, services
1O:45 A. NJ; S. S. 2;30 P. NJ; evening
services 7:3O P. M; prayer meeting
Wednesday evening, 1880. Rev. D. NJ.
Lewis, pastor.
-.
The Republicans of Illinois, do not
feel like giving the colored voters of
Illinois chance to backslide. They have
concluded to keep vigorous campaign
from start to finish. To this end they
have secured the services of Hon. John
R. Lynch, who has contributed several
excellent speeches to the Republican
cause in this state.
-
Monday Mr.. VIM. Warren, of 1851
Wentworth Ave-, died of consumption,
after having suffered several months
He was member of Chicago Lodge,
No. 5, K. of P. He was buried Sunday
morning from his late residence.
All members of Chicago Lodge, No.
5, are requested to meet at Apollo Hall,
273O State Street, Sunday at I'm.
-
The members and friends of st.
Stephens A. NJ. E. Church, rendered
Rev. D. P. Brown and wife welcome
reception Thursday evening, October
9th, a cordial invitation being extended
to all There was also q musical pro-
gram rendered. Pianist Miss Roberta
Bacon; manager, w. w. McGowen.
-.
Mr.. John Pulpress, of Pittsburg, is in
the city looking up real estate here. He
is building two fine houses.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore @. Hubbard
and Mrs. T. Fl. Smith, of this city, were
the guests of Mrs. A. J. Hall, 1912 L
Street, Washington, D. c., while attend.
ing the G.. A. r. Encampment.
-
A reception was given by the Rev
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Dawson, at theil
home in Avondale, on Thursday even.
ing of last week, in honor of the Rev
David M. Lewis, pastor of Allen Chapel
-
Allen Chapel did grand work at the
rally last Sunday, forty dollars was
raised for trustees. Rev. D. M. Lewis
hopes to pay the church debt.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08
SHEBOYGAN, WIS.

Mr.. T. H. Jones, managing editor
of the WISCONSIN AFRO AMERICAN, a
weekly paper published in the interest
OF the colored people at Milwaukee, is
spending few days in the city. His
paper presents very neat and attrac-
tive front and the past progress made
by the colored people as related by Mr..
Jones is very attractive.-Sheboy
Evening Telegram.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08

ONE of the worst things to fatten
On is envy. 1t is as difficult for a
grudging man to raise a double chin
as it is for a bankrupt to raise loan.
Plumpness comes not from roast beef,
but from well-governed passions and
a cheerful disposition.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08

nj Iheory that a murderer, to be
senulne article, must have a par
'a' pattern of thumb, may be
pIea by some people. A second
-! mat murder could be eradi-
oy a judicious dethumbing of
would be an excellent COM
ION piece to the first.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08

Mr.. GLADSTONE has declared that
he cannot make a good after-dinner
speech. Mr.. Gladstone should re-
ceive a graceful assurance that
Chauncey NJ. Depew is not a good
hand at chopping down trees.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08
How tho "zero" Originated

With the mercury close to the
nineties it is interesting to recall the
origin of the thermometric zero" A
Prussian merchant named Fahrenheit
was what we would call a weather
sharp; he watched the weather close
ly. One day by accidentally ming
ling snow and salt he perceived that
q degree of cold equal to that Of the
coldesS day in his experience had
been produced at once. He called
that degree "zero'-nothing.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08

ENGLISH railway compartments
ought to be provided with nickel-in-
the-slot machines for distributing
revolvers.
Wisconsin Afro-American., 1892-10-08

ALLEN CHAPEL, Avondale, services
1O:45 A. NJ; S. S. 2:30 P. M; evening
services 7:30 P. M; prayer meeting
Wednesday evening, 7:30. Rev. D. NJ.
Lewis, pastor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-02

made his PREPARATIONS to 90 to FL Paso for the
winter This trip was abandoned because In
the opinion OF DR.. Mum Mr.. Gould was not
strong enough to take 1t unless there was
marked Improvement in his health. Mr.
George Gould and some OF the other members
ofthc family were UP part Of Wednesday night
with the sick man. When Mr.. George Gould
appeared at his Office yesterday he looked
haggard and his eyes showed the lack Of
sleep. Beyond the statement that his father
was worse. he declined to say anything about
his illness.
Mr.. Russell Sage dscredited yesterday tho
report that Mr.. Gould was seriously sick. and
said:
He is simply suffering from another OF his
bilious attacks Mr.. Gould overtaXed him self
during the week preceding Thanksgiving by
attending three meetings down town. Mr..
George Gould told mo that after his fathers
last trip down town he was compelled to 80 to
bed. and he has been there ever since. What
he needs now Is perfect rest"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-02
4 BID B.iSK FIXTURE.
startling Revelations About tho Collapsed
stone city Bank.

JoLIET. H.. Dec. 1.-The condition OF the
collapsed Stone City Bank and the Enterprise
Company looked moro serious to-day. Every
thing in sight has been attached. The many
small depositors who RESPONDED to the adver-
tisement Of the bank for long time deposits
on interest are breathing all sorts OF threats.
Tho father OF tho Fish brothers Is almost
crazed BY the crash. He placed every conf
dence in his son George as nnancier.
Georges ambition was to own and orerato
the biggest wire plant in til" world. All the
deposits of the bnnk wentto build and operate
the big wire works. which cost S.SUU.UOu. lie
advertised for deposits on long time. at first
Offering four per cent and then six. and did u
fine business receiving longtime deposits.
All the money went into the Enterprise works.
George Fish.th cnshie kept blooded horses.
and always had d colored footman on his
turnout 1t is animated that he accepted
deposits when he knew the bank was insol-
vent. The fact that the transfers OF property
occurred about the time that the run com
menced Is cited against him. To-day the
elder Fish decided oil his Chicago properly and
Assignee 0'Donne!l for the benefit OF the de-
postors. He assigned sum cient property to
the First National Bank as trustee to secure
their loan Of 100000. Additional ella inns were
flied to-day. bringing the aggregate liabilities
to nearly SlOOO.OOO. with probably one third
Of that amount in assets
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-02
WHOSE SEiLSKINs ARE THESE,
Two Women Shopiirters Arrested Will
Valuable Sacques in Their Possession.

Two Women shoPIirters Arrested with
Valuable Sacques In Their Possession.
Early last evening Detectives McCauley and
Stephen OBrien noticed two unusually we'll
dressed women on Fourteenth street. one Of
whom was carrying largo bundle. The de-
tectives recognized the women as two shop
lifters. whose acquaintance they had made
about year age. when they were arrested for
stealing from Brooklyn dry goods store.
The WON en- were followed to Twelfth street
and University place. where they were ar
They were tax on to Police Headluarters
The prisoners were Maggie Anderson. alias
Maria Burke. who says she is housekeeper,
81 years old. and lives at 5l7 East Seventy
eighth street. snl Kate White. alias Annie
Hermann, - years. who also claims to be a
housekeepsr and to live at 2O3 East Eighty
eighth street.
skin sacques and diamond earrings Their
dresses were provided with shuplifters' peck
cts The bundle they carried was found to
contain two seaIskin sacques. each worth
about $500.
The women have worked together in mani
Of the large cities OF the country. and hive
been arrested for shopliiting in Washington.
Cincinnati. and brooklyn. They will DO ar.
raigned this morning.