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The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14

badly the wealthiest eolored person
In Chicago. He is worth nearly
100000. He owns the large four
story brick building In which he lives
and his name is carved in a gray
stone centeTpiece over the door.
Bates has another house just like
it on Plymouth place. Both are
within stone throw Of Polk street
Depot, and including the lots on
which they stand, are each valued
at $75, 900 But this is only small
portion of Mr. Bates possession.
Out on Safe street, near thirty-six,
he has completed seven story and
basement pressed brick terra Gotta
apartment house, worth 100000,
which he rents entirely to white
tens nts. Besides, he is said to be in
terestcd in several commercial
schemes and to carry a large bank
book in his inside pocket.
Bate is b peculiar character.
There is a touch of pat hos and a
romance in the story of his life.
Porn a slave IN North Carolina, he
was sold away from his parents when
o babe. After being sold into nearly
every state in the Sonth, he was fin
AtkY RAAAnAaE4 - u b&NQGA WIZ
brought him to ST. Louis, where he
was again sold hi d miscellaneous lot
of slaves.
Next in wealth among the colored
citizens of Chicago comes Mrs. John
Jones, widow of commits sioner John
Jones, who was lifelong trent of
the late Frederick Douglass. Mrs.
Jones is worth 100000 and owns
four-story brick building at 119 Dear
born street, has property in various
parts of the city, and resides in her
own lastly fashioned home, amid the
most refined environments, at 43 Ray
street.
Mrs. Jones is q good-looking, moth
erly old lady. Her fortune was left
her by her huslan, with whom
thirty years ago she came to Chi
cago, she is progressive and refined,
a leader among eolored women, and
is interested in everything pertain
ing to her race. Her granddaughter,
Miss theodore Lee is an accomplished
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14
IRVINGTON, VA.
Special to the Afro-American

IRyINGToN, Va, Dec. SIT is with
much sorrow that we announce the
death of Miss May Jones, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs david Jonoe or
Whitestone, Va, aged Is years. The
death, which occurred short time
since, was q great blow TO the family,
us Well as the many friends which she
had made d lring such short life in
this world, and we can only say, as a
consolation to her parents, that Go d
doeth all things for the best to those
who love and serve him. They have
ORR deepest sympathy.
The funeral services were conducted
UT Mount Vernon by Rev, w. H.
Griffin, and this poetry con es to us in
language:
IA precious one from US has gone,
IA Voice we loved is stiIled,
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
God in his wisdom has recalled
1he boon His love has given,
And though the body slumt ers here,
The soul is safe in heaven.
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INTERESTING NEWS
GA THERED HERE AND
THERE By 1LfR COR
RESPONDENTS.
APPEARANCES, wv.
I Special to the Afro-American.

I0p6claI 90 Tne AfrO-AmeTlcan.
TAPPAHANNoCK, Va., December H.
Thanksgiving exercises ait THE First
Baptist Church were a success. THE
programme consisted of duets. essa |
and recitatiOns, etc. The performers
were: Misses Matte II. Holmes Mamie
Dyke, Emma D PAGE, M. wv. Tee,
Mr. IL Driggs, Revs II. C. Dies,
aD. IN. 4ala XII ~. Bindy. MI.
III. i5aIlard, III q Dan9erfield. III. N.
Pitg Dr. Vim. Lewis, musical di-
recSor Ms Alice M. aolmes, organ
ist.
The pastor, REV. h. b. Dies,
morning AT the First Baptist Church
from 1. Samuel xvii, XII
Miss Jennie Lindsay vi DunsYiIle III
visiting Miss Emma d. Page;
AIR. Clara y. Morris, of Kings and
Queens, is visiting her parents, MIL
and Mr.. A, Dayton, I'LL this place.
IA handsome new school BUILDING
has been erected here for the CoIored
Graded School under the efficient
management Of Rev. ID. b. Winston as
principal, With Miss Matte Il, Holmes
assistant
Miss Harriet BeaIe ana hit. nv. ~.
Manning were united in the HOLY
bonds of matrimony Ply Rev. Willis
Robertson Of fredericksburg aU THE
residence of Mr. III. H. Kidd of, Queen
street. THE bride was attired In white
satin costume, with real lace, and tile
groom wore a conventional Suit III
black.
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attitude, therefor, we are forced to
appeal to your superiors the very
highest authority in the Church, if
need be. We do 80 in the hope that
once for all this question of manhood
rights, in contradbtinction to our title
Of Catholic, shall be for time settled,
and settled satisfactorily to every one
concerned, including the Irish, the
German, the Italian, and every other
class Of people forming a part of the
Catholic Church Ia the United States
We shall ever pay for and demand,
firstly, fair treatment as men; and
whenever Necessary, chastisement and
reprimand as Catholics; secondly, the
Roman Catholic Church accords it,
and we demand the same at the hands
of its parish priesis now and in the flu
ture.
Respectfully,
L'OUyERTURBCATHoLIc LYCEUM,
1915 nth ST., N. w.
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Trouble in Washington.
The ReV. Paul Griffith and The
L'OuYePtuPG Catholic Ly-
Genm Disagree.

The L'Ouverture Catholic Lyceum
has forwarded the following cOmmu.
nication to the Rev. Paul Griffith, the
pastor of ST. Augustine's Catholic
Church, in answer to his remarks
made Sunday, November "a, in regard
to the policy of the Lyceum
WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 80, '95.
To the Rev. Father Griffith, pastor OF
st. Augustine's Church, Washing
ton, d. o.:
REVEREND DEAR SIR.-At meet
ing of the L'Ouvertnre Catholic Ly-
ceum, held Monday, November 25,
1895, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted
heSOtCeG, That committee be APP
pointed to present to the pastor Of st.
Augustine's Church a formal presenta-
ton in writing, which shall set forth
the protests Of this Lyceum against
the charges publicly made against it
by the pastor of said church on Sun
day, Nov a, '95.
On the date above named YOU and
your two assistants, tall the services,
did in strong and uncomplimentary
language, denOunce this Lyceum as an
organizations no longer worthy Of the
fealty of the congregation Of st. Au-
gustine's Church the chief reason
given therefor being that we had SCI
lected an evening for our annual re-
ception that the church had previously
selected for an entertainment.
We contend that the true situation
is, that the Church unfortunately Sc
lected an evening long since set apart
by tie Lyceum for its reception. But
further damaging charges We're made
by you, ba'"d upon information which
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SPARROW'S POINT, MD.
Especial to the o-AmerIcan.

Especial to the Afro American.
SPARRow's POINT, Md, Dec. ii
WE are glad the Nvrth Western Sup
ply Company has sent their wagon to
our town, and we shall do all in our
power to make it a success. We also
want 10 make an arrangement lat an
early da.e for the President to come
down aud explain the matter to our
people
The question at issue is not de-
nominational question. but q ma
lional one. and should concern the
race at large, especially when we con
slider that they We're in Africa for one
thousand years as barbarians and
two hundred and fitty years in Amer
lea as slaves.
III Ne consider right here we can see
the great necessity CT supporting en-
terpTisas that have b4en established
by our own race. | ask the people Of
SpaTow's Point 10 consider these
questions, and let us help make this
company what it should be by pa
tronizing this wagon when it comes
TIP oLr town, and by taking stock in
the company.
IA great deal more codld be said,
but we do not want to intrude on the
editors space. Therefore we viii
conclude. Continued in the next
issue If allowed space by the editor.
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South Baltimore Notes.

While we are discussing the question
of improving our schools, we may
well consider our Colored High School.
! There is an urgent need Of instru.
ments for the proper instruction in the
| physical sciences, physics and physi-
ology. These sciences cannot properly
be taught without experiments. and
no experiments can be made without
| appliances. We cannot deny the facts
the school High SCHOOL, has been pro-
ductive of much good to ", and may
be the means of greater good and more
advantageous if these and other buses
are corrected. We think that a
broader spirit of independence, self
reliance aud original research might
be stimulated and fostered among the
scholars for the mutual benefit of both
teachers and scholars.
There is a demand in this section
that the young men be represented in
the appointments to offices.
We congratulate our Councilman,
Samuel Davis, on his interest in our
welfare manifested in the appoint
ment of Mr.. Howard Gross to the Art
School and in securing for Mr. Wesley
watchman of court house.
Your hnmble servant was an
preached by party of citizens in this
section and asked to be an applicant
for some position under the incoming
administr, ton. | desire publicly to
thank mA tends for the interest mani 4
tested in m and sincerely hope that
may be won Y of confidence -reposed
by them. \
Mr.. Fitzherb> It, one of our artists,
has an excellent piece of crayon work |
on exhibition in Mr.. Glenn's Hotel i'm |
South Baltimore. 1t is a crayon Of I
Mr.. J. c.. Nicholson, who is Justly re
garded as one of the most popular
young men in South Baltimore.
Mr Thomas Glenn deserves much /
credit for his successful management /
Of his hotel. He has established a pool I
room in connection, which as we may I
expect, has been very successful. Such
yo1ng men us AIR Glenn In business
are d success and an heH4r
in any community.
Rumor has it that Lawyer C. &. I
will shortly wed. We ex
tend congratulations. r. F. Ulster
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WV X. SIM MISTER

|
WESTMINSTER, Ma, Dee. 81 The
AFRO-AMERICAN grows better each
issue, and should be more largely pa-
tronized than lit is.
The death of Bishop Wayman Wa
A shock tO the people of this commu-
nifty We tender our sympathy to Ills
beTeaved family.
The Westminster Progressive Lit-
erary Association met ia the Union
Street School house last Friday even
ing, D. Edward Dotson presiding,
Harry C. Harps, secretary; W. Sum
ner Brown, critic.
Miss Eliza Frame recited Busting
a Temperance Man.
COrnet solo, "F'lee as u Bird, n NV NV.
Sumner Brown
Topic for discussion, "Whether Tile
dispenser Of alcoholic liquors has as
much right to be respected as other
merchants, was opened bv Reuben
Walker and participated in by Messrs.
George Cook. Thomas Massey, levi
Jone-, Harry Harps, u. Edward Dot
son. Joseph Squirrel, Rev. Ed. Moore,
Prof BsoWn.
A very fine programme has been
prepared for Christmas.
Our motto is progression.
R NV. Edward Moore HAS about re
covered from his recent illness, and
his familiar form MAS seen I'LL the pul-
pit of the Union Street MI FL Church
last Sabbath evening.
The first snow Of Ally consequence
fell here last Sunday. lit began falling
about o'clock in the afternoon ana
fenY faI rsa ~. "
night.
When your correspondent WAS re-
turning home from church HE saw the
portly form of Daniel Warfield making
\ straight cut for his front door; the
lank form of Mr.. Wilcox, flying down
Union street, umbrella in one hand,
overcoat in the other; the dignif1ed
form of George IA. Sumner making an
undignitied curve around the church;
the fat form of Richard Brown wad
dling toward his protecting door. ana
last, but not least, the short form Of
George SnoWden going through space
at the rate of mile a minute IN
party of orr most popular young la-
dies was the cause of all this commo
ton. They were treating the above
named gentlemen To their first snow
wash Of the season.
The various churches are making
preparations for Christmas entertain
ments, etc.
Cards are out for The approaching
marriage of Miss MI. Grace Henderson
ro Mr. David Brown, to be solemnized
Christmas Day, Dec "a.
Mr. George A. Summers Will give y
concert and oyster supper AIT his resi-
dence, the Clarendon House, on dec.
RAJ Music Will be furnished nv THE
East End Glea Club. Cards of admis
sion, 25 cents.
A colored minstrel troupe has been
organized iii Westminster, known as
the Frisby and Edwards Bros RE-
fined Mlnstrels It is one of the finest
organized iii this county. Among the
1roup- knay be mentioned Wm. III.
Edwards, stage manager; Frank N.
FrIsby. musical director; r.. FL. B.
Edwards, foreman; WIN Hill, tenor,
Joseph Wilson, guitar soloist: Mi
Eraceila Blanche Edwards. the favor
ito soloist of Westminster.
There viii be humorous lecture
oa Human Verbs delivered at the
Union A NH I'll Church on Wednes-
day, Des. isl 90, by the Hon john H
llen, LID.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14
Charleston Col0fl
People.

A correspondent of the Boston Con-
rant, in making q tour Of the South,
has the following to say relative to tine
cOlored people of Charleston
There are butchers iTs numbers
doing their own slaughtering; d
with immensely fine prhctice;A
samplers, the finest being col
churches, very much UP TO d
the col0red schools are 1lt
not in consequence of white
but in spite of them.
This day | visited the Avery -
tute, presided over by one Morrison A.
Holmes and assisted BY FIVE white and
three colored teachers. The course off
studies are arranged similar to those
of our schools. This institute il con
trOlled by the American Missionary
Society, and is self-supporting by
the way, the most Objectionable feat
ure / noticed, aside from the fact of
the white teachers present was th6
annexed building where these teachers
lived as an additional compensation
over and above their salaries and the
colored teacher +ha salaries are not
even fair to ma T to those
who are. depenf. 1lh fg1 le-
support.
One marked foats aas
here is the me- Ala ssit3 tN af tlte
whites toward t1Io castar8el Nf5 aea ra
fined in appearance. Iheyt III E
ing you on the street, ara Extremely
cordial. Stranger still, It'll this city, as
in most Others in the South, are the
restrictions placed On the degraded
ami refined alike. The colOred popu-
lation are excluded entirely from the
use of the Public Library and admitted
in any part of the theatre. The color
line between the blacks anil the mH
lattoes is very marked socially; and
yet these few brief notes Df aarlest0n
puts her among the best of Southern
cities in the long rum DR. VIM. Crun,
Mr.. Richard Brine of the cotton trade,
Mr.. Stoken and Grant 81 Sons are tfEs
strong men of the town, though many
others are equally represented an other
ways.
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The Florida School Law.

lit is remembered that before the
opening Of the Orange Park, Fla, In
stitute, the State superintendent
threatened not to allow it to be opened
III THE rule Of educating white and
colored students was adhered to. The
school authorities paid no attention to
this bombastic threat, but continued
in their even tenor of way in conduct
ing the school. 1t il now being said
that the superintendent will confer
with the. Attorney General, to deter
mine sRhat steps to pursue. 1t seems
fromthe length Of the time the threat
Wa made that every possible thing
should have been done to make a move
on their part. We are very anxious
for the superintendent to attempt to
modest this institute, for If he does he
Will tind that il tfskes more thar talk
to WITH il such tase, and the one
ssded Law as enacted III that State to-
IT, antirel against Cd e Federal Gonsti-
tuition Savannah Iribuns.
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MILLENBECK, VA.

MILLENBBCK, Ma, Dec. 6. -There
was a quiet marriage solemnized at
the residence Of hrs Priscilla Waddy
on Dec. 4, 1895. the contracting par
ties We're Miss Lara Waddy and Mr..
James Ball, bothof Millenbeck.
The bride was handsomely dressed
in sky-blue satin the groom in the
usual costume.
The marriage ceremony was per-
formed by the R(v. d. Fields. After
the reception thenappy couple retired
to their future residence at Shutdown,
Va
That their lifemay be happy and
prosperous is tn. wish Of their many
friends.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14

II law end was three times elected
81 The state legislature, being the first
cofored man to enjoy the distinction
in Illinois If in the whole Nonh
West. Thomas was one of tho 103
maaF bers TO the General Assembly
that elected John A Logan to the
United Sd es Serate when Logan
won by a majority Of one, that one
being Mr. Thomas He is the father
of the civil rights bill in Illinois, his
wife writing at his dictation.
In 1881 Mr. Thomas held q clerical
position in the auditors office att
Washington, and in 1887 was elect
cd south town clerk in this city AZ a
Republican. Die Ehomas family
consists of a vi four children
two boys and t
He has been sa three times,
and was only genteen when he led
his first bride to the altar. He is}a
tall and splendidly built man, with d
massive head and impressive features
ard would be ptintel out iii d crowd
as ma oi consequence.
Rey. j DE- T0wsend, III D.. Qninu
fsllapes pr air too Il worth
@5sB0gs a39os one Iost widely
knoN rod nas tie world
oil "a send osr his residence
AIT LII a9Ene n8ad Indiana
where ae keeps serpG u6s aud aEi
sfV urn0af He'd
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Morgan


Never belara has saeH iaE eraN5s
of interested frienue beefl Fsetea t2
Social Hall, where the meetings 08 the
Ciceronian Liter Association az
held.
The reason ii quite apparent. The
students are giving the public z good
programme.
The programme f the 9TH inst. was
excellent.
eloouent and instructive address On
Literature" The piano sfilo by Mf.
Jacob GLAND was highly entertain
ing. .as
read a we'll written paper8Eor discus
sion: subject, docs war tend t0 pro-
duce civilization II
The discussion W$as liveI anu many
views of the question were presented
by the various s IT itiiddeats 2sa tns7lAss Ell
I'M the debate
On the Goth instant Mock Court
will be held, III which II enIniisr ut
students Will take Ipari.
Messrs. W. Ashhy Hawkins III.
Rose and ey-Judge BaAiou
Ts students ar
1nsha Tile sion
nissi1in free
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14
Rich Afro-Amerieans In
Chicago.
THEY ARE WORN TwCF MILLION
DoLLARsptT THERE

For AsveraI years aftef / Draham
Lincoln issued the emancipation
procla nation. D coIored man u h0
was worth 1,000d0ilars was 3 rarity.
Now the coloIsd people pay taxes
On millions III dlIiars' worth Of pro
erty III the Unitsd States, and IN CHS
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14
COLTS, MD.

ME rally held at st. Paul's A. NJ. L.
Church, Rev. Jos. Bundick pastor,
under the auspices of Sister Minnie
Dorman was a grand success.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14
LATEST ST LES /
Fall MilIin

Combined with Best Quality of ID
finland Lowest Prices can 80 Il
found AZ
MINES WILLIAMSON 81 TAYI Ii
AfrO-Anerican Millinery aa
dies Toilette Store.
26 M Entaw Street.,
Trimmed Hats from S1.9 II
WE ALSO sTRAIGHTEN Il
from S240 np. For th0s u
prefer I'd stiaighten their ow III
we have STRA 1ENA, a fine Ii
aration which We sell by iar 81
Our lipc Of WIGS, BIZ DS
and BANGS are complete
We make ! spec aa44t5 81 sfs.4Ina
the skin and sealI giving Facia
and Scalp Massage I'D Bust De
veloping.
Our Hair Grower ard T0nicA
not be surpassed; nsGtls -
Hair Dye, which il perfed
less. Then we have COZ
Bags, Toilet Soaps, Magnoli
rulu Water for beautifyin
Complexion, Completion Tea
meta Tablets for Married tbs
Creamaline Cupid Tears, PM
Destroyer, Moth Patch Reln
and Wild Rose Lotion to-
arge, open pores.
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T@TFTIdT- ~ Y - 1ITT M m ITIV13 TIsV11'
MEYERsDALE, Pa., dec. 9 One of
tha most unpretentious, though,
doubtless, ona Oh the prettiest and
most enjoyable Weddings ia tha history
-. Meyersdale, WIS eek brated at the
81 Mr. and Mr. YAK Scott, Main
ksgiying evening, when
W. Cara Mount, was
60 to mfr, 3s Lies
lrg, Pa e.
III the A. NH HI
here and ats
pmplly af II
assembly of
The
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-03-06
HIS BIG BUSINESS HERE.
FINANCIAL SACRIFICE MADE BY
CRANSTOUS IN LEAVING.
His Losses Not Quite so Heavy as
lie Representation He Came and
what lie Had Here.

American papers state that John
Cranstoun, ore Of the men de-
ported from Hawaii, claims to have
lost considerable money by being
forced to leave Honolulu. Special
inquiry OH this point reveals the
fact that Cranstoun had not a dol
lar in this country and never has
had. His fare to Honolulu from
the States was paid by Frank
Honeck. Mr.. Ludloff, who has
charge of the old armory, advanced
him the money TO pay freight OH
his first consignment of goods from
Seattle. The bills of lading on all of
his shipments have come through
Spreckels' Bank attached to drafts
TO cover invoices.
Marshal Hitchcock said today,
with reference to the matter: II do
not believe Cranstoun ever had
anything here, have evidence to
show that his little business was
merely blind He had altogether
different ends in view from success
i'll the feed business.
Clarence Crabbe, who holds
Cranstoun's power of attorney, said
today: II took charge of Gran
stoun's effects when he left. He
did not own a dollars worth Of
property here aside from the clothes
he wore
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-03-06
EDUCATION


Addresses at IA Regular Meeting of the
Town Teachers.
The Honolulu Teachers Associ-
alton held its second regular
monthly meeting in the Y. M. {. A.
hall last evening. A large number
of people were present.
President Hosmer announced
that Prof. B. G. Northrop, a promi-
nent educator of Connecticut, cou-
templated an early visit to Homo
lulu and would deliver several lee
lures on educational matters.
Following this DR., Lyons read a
paper on the subject of the sciences
in educational work. He advo-
Gated systematic instruction from
the first.
Rev. Mr.. Chase, formerly of
Mills College, was the speaker OF
the evening. His remarks were
upon the best methods of inculcat-
ing the principles Of mathematics.
Many of his ideas were new, but
seemed deserving Of a great deal ol
attention.
Mr.. A. Hutchinson spoke of the
Aims In Art Training" The
speaker widened on his subject as
much as possible, and his discourse
was extremely interesting.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-03-06
A NEW 4OO-FOOT SLIP.
A STEAMSHIP BERTH NEAR THE
NEW FISH MARKET
Liners Can Come In "Head on Trouble
of Getting Out Reduced-New
Public Work.

After the dredger finishes at the
fish market it will be shifted to the
Oceanic wharf and deepen the berth
of the Australia, Mariposa and Ala
media. When that is done the great
pump will be put upon an important
Job that will last several months.
1t is the intention to cut a chan
mel from the Waikiki end of the
Pacific Mail dock to the new fish
market. The depth will be at least
twenty-six feet. There is to be
provided here a berth for the big
steam liners. A wharf over 400
feet in length will be constructed.
After all this is done such vessels as
the China and Arawa may steam to
the landing head on and can back
out into the stream and swing
around for the roadstead without
inconvenience or loss of time.
Mr.. Rowell, Superintendent of
Public Works, has been making
soundings and examinations for the
new docking point, A large pro-
portion Of the work of excavating
can be done with the heavy suction
pump. Blasting will begin after
the soft surface is taken from the
coral. After that the shovel
dredger will supplement the pump
ing plant. The increased traffic of
all kinds has made extensions OF
harbor facilities imperative. The
Government, Notwithstanding its
recent extraordinary expenses has
the means for this work. This
weeks sale of 10, 900 pounds of eX
port opium adds $50, 900 to the
treasury, covering two-thirds of the
amount of the unusual bills in
Cured in January and February.