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The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-09-07
DARNESTOWN, MD.

The farmers of this vicinity are
getting uneasy about their corn
crop on account of the continued
dry weather, and if they do not
soon have rain the crop will be a
failure.
Quite number of people were
in attendance upon Emory Grove
Camp last Sunday.
The whites are having their camp
at Washington Grove.
The excursion from Gathers
burg to Harper'S Ferry, last Fri
day, is reported to have been a sue
cess.
Mrs. George Tomkins, her son,
George and daughter Edith, who
have been visiting her mother, Mrs.
Martha Kicks, left a few days ago
to spend some time with other rel
alives in Washington, D. @.
Miss Josephine Russell, formerly
of Ohio, will soon open a public
school in this county Miss "Joe"
las she is called by her many adj
mirers) has every quality that goes
to make up an efficient teacher.
She also gives music lessons.
Mrs. Mary e Bradford, of Prov
idence, r. l., is on a visit to her
brother Mr.. VIM. Scott, of Emory
Grove.
Miss Josephine Thompson, of
Washington, d. G., is the guest Of
Mrs. Martha johnson.
Rev. VIM. Cook, who was seri-
ously injured at Rockville few
days ago, is convalescent. His back
and breast are in such a condition
that he can scarcely move his
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-09-07
OFF FOR AFRICA.

A party of dozen Chicago
negroes, headed by"Commodore''
Bongee, started from that city the
other day for Africa, where they
will devote their energies to chris
tianizing the natives and picking
up diamonds Bongee claims to be-
a son Of the king of Bongee in the
Congo country. Six years ago he
came to this country. At that
he was unable to speak Wi of
any language save his own native
tongue, but now, after q course of
studies he can speak English and
German fuently. Vhen he came
there he had pocketfulof diamonds
and he says there are more where
he came from. The party seems to
be well supplied with money. They
also carry with them a case of rifles,
a large lot of siz-shooters, and a
thousand rounds of ammunition.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-09-07
"A Noble Woman.

The death Of Mrs. E. D. Bassett,
at Phila last week, removes from
the sphere of human activity and
sympathy one Of the noblest wo-
men who ever devoted herself to
assisting her husband to succeed in
life and to raise a large family of
Christian men and women. She
was essentially a home woman,
and i'll the home all the virtues
which make a successful wife and
mother we're possessed by her in a
large measure.
shore knew her but to love her
None named her but to praise.'
She adorned every station to which
Ter husband was exalted. During
the eight years that Mr.. Bassett
vas Minister to Hayti her tact and
charming manners endeared her to
the Haytian people, to the diplo-
matte corps and to the Naval Off
GERS on the West Indian Station.
Mrs. Bassett was a noble woman.
She was modest and retiring to the
last degree but when once you en-
tered the charmed domestic circle
where she was mistress you were
At once made to feel that you were
at home, that you were as one of
the happy family circle. 1t is not
strange that woman of such an
tepperment should fade out
as calmly and
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-09-07
THE WALLER CASE.

New evidence Aas reached the
State department, which seems to
implicate the present Consul and
Mr.. Walters successor. [ appears
that Mr.. Wetter, the present q s.
Consul at Madagascar, had a grud
&c against his predecessor and
made no effort to defend him when
tried by the French court -,uartial.
This evidence is furnished the
State department by Mr. Lyons,
who was in madagascar at the time
of tt e Waller trial
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-09-07
rEsTs OF INTEREST.
The AfrO-American and what
he is doing.
AN VENTOR.

So far as appears, only one colo
red woman has applied for and
obtained a patent, Miss Miriam
Benjamin, a teacher in the public
schools of Washington. It lisa gong
and signal chair forhotcls, but she
hopes to getit adopted in the United
States house of Representatives
The member pushes an electric
button on his own chair, and calls
the page to him BY means Of an
index, which attracts his attention.
The invention will doubtless be
popularat hotels, because as alabor
saving appliance, it will reduce
expenses, by enabling the waiter
to wait on twelve or fifteen guests
instesl If thaoo or four;ln con ;sssss
it will do away with the clapPing
of hands around the speakers chair
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-09-07
4 COLORED BOY
Appointed to the MarylsRd School
Art and Design.

Mr.. Howard NJ. Gross, a very
prominent young man, of 700 w.
Cross ST., and a student of the
Normal School, who has quite a
reputation as a scholar, was recent
" appointed to the Maryland In
stitute Of Art and Design, by Coun
Gilman Davis, Of the 18th Ward.
Mr.. Davis expressed himself as
having much interest in Mr.. Gross
and was glad of the opportunity to
appoint colored person to some
position that he may prove to them
he is their friend. Mr.. Davis
thinks that he made no mistake in
appointing Mr.. Gross. Mr.. Gross
is very aggressive young man full
Of energy and push, and from all
indications will prove the right
man in the right place. Mr.. Gross
once thought threading law, but
was impressed with a feeling
that he could be more successful
in the study of art.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-09-07
Built by AN Afro-American.

Of the many wonderful inven-
tons to be exhibited at the Atlanta
Exposition none will attract more
attention than the miniature steam
boat built by Geo. W. Kelly, a
eolored man Of Norfolk, Va. Mr..
Kelly is a genius as is shown in this
and other work of his. Although
not draughtsman he has made
his own specifications, and by the
aid of jack knife, file and sand
paper he has made model of
great beauty and perfection. He
has spent most Of his life on ships
as cook or orvalet and knows every
part Of the vessel well. The ship
is made of white pine and red
cherry wood, propelled by two
eight-day clocks and running a
distance of one hundred yards from
the shore and 1ossrning without
any other aid fhapg Pllev's
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-09-07
Ess the First orifs Kind.
An Afro-American Coal Com

An Afro-American Coal Com
pany, known az the Enterprise Coal
and Fuel Company, (imited, J
wishes to make known to the pub
lie that they are now incorporated
and have bought a large coal yard
on the Reading Railroad, 91s, 900
and 922 North Ninth street, with
horses, wagons and all the equip
ments necessary for the delivery
Of any alnount 81 grade Of coal,
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-09-07
Mr.. wATTY AND THE ''NEws. "

The "News" of this city in its
issue of last Saturday, Aug. 31st,
brings the following Indictment
against Mr.. Hiram Watty, who
has for many years posed
as a "true'' Republican. We hope
that Mr.. Watty may see fit to give
the rea9 rs of The AFRo-AMERI-
CAN s. ght ON the subject. We
hesita1 aress any opinion one
way or Une other, yet we will state
as our belief, that if Mr.. Watty
is in the employment of the Demo
cratic managers, the Afro Ameri-
can Republicans of this city should
be aware of the fact that henceforth
he may be regarded as a Simon
pure, follower of German, Rasin
& Co.
If there is such condition ex-
listing as is intimated by our con-
temporary, The News, with respect
70 aset of miserable renegade Afro
Americans working in disguise in
the interest of the Democratic ring
the News will have the grateful
appreciation of the decent, honor
able and respectable Afro Ameri-
cans for full and complete ex-
pose of such wickedness and treach
cry. Afro-Americans of Baltimore
seorn with the greatest contempt
a set of slick tongued and windy
political hucksters who have used
the darkness of their skin as
means of fleeing and skinnirg
some of our fellow citizens 81 the
other race. Let the News give us
more light on the subject.
THE NEWS SAYS:
owe shall answer this much-used4
and much-abused argument which
Mr.. Barton has PERMITTED himself
to employ in serious argument by
asking him the question: "Do you
really believeall that you say under
this head? " After Mr.. Barton has
granted the e, uality in their best
men in politics and business of
white Democrats and Republicans,
and the same human nature in
white Democrats and white Repub-
licans, we beg of him not to be
worried about the negroes. He may
not be aware, but it is nevertheless
the fact, that that distinguished ne
gro Republican, Mr.. Hiram Watty,
is still retained IN office by the
bosses who have attempted TO
associate in their family of officials
Mr.. Hurst himself with Mr.. Watty.
And does not Mr.. Barton know
that some of the worst of the
negroes of Baltimore are in the
paid service of Rasin, doing his
worst work for the worst political
and personal ends? These offscour-
ings Of our negro population will
be found working in November
for AIr Hurst at Rasin's bidding
and for Rasin's money, which,
h0WeFer, will not come out of Rasin's
pocket"
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-09-07
DOINGsOF FIT. SCOTT, KAN.
A FLOURISHING CITY. PRO
PASSIONS WELL REPRE-
SCENTED,
BY henderson, the Race. Five
COIOred Churches aMd Able
DiYimes.

Fl. Scott is a furnishing city,
situated in the picturesque valley
Of Mill creek in Bourbon county,
in the extreme Eastern part of
Kansas, and has the best railroad
facilities West of Kansas City, Mo.
Its population numbers about IS,
600; 1920 of which are colored.
The colored American is getting
on fairly well here. The most Of
them own their own homes and
considerable other real and person
al property. Among the leading
enterprising men of 1.-THE race can
be found DIR. B. A. McLemore,
who has been here ever since 1887.
The doctor is a member OF the
"Home Medical Society and is
well met by the white brethren Of
the profession. He is kept busy
as he has an extensive practice
among both races. He has served
the city as coroner one term and
now has the nomination for the
second term. The Doctor is I'M
married and is constructing an ele-
giant residence at 1903 East Wall
ST., and is reputed to be worth
$4,000. We also take pleasure
to mention Mr.. T. johnson, the
transfer man. Mr.. johnson runs
four transfer wagons and does
more transfer business than any
other man in TT. Scott: he also
owns nice home and has several
fine blooded horses. W. g. Foster,
the confectionery and ice cream
'ring," runs a frst-class restaurant
and ice cream parlor on East Wall
street. Mr.. Foster came here from
Rome, Ga, about eight years ago
and worked in a confectionery
store until he bought an outfit and
sold ice cream by the wholesale
around town, He soon saved
enough to open uparestaurant and
ice cream parlor where he now
does a good business. His trade
is confined to no particular lace.
He owns home. A. w. Wilson
is another one of Fl. SCOTS intelli-
gent and enterprising young men;
he is proprietor of the "Gilt edge"
shaving parlor and does good
business, and he towns a magnifi-
cent home. Mrs. Francis Hayes
Chinn is one of TT. SCOTS most re
fined and cultured young women.
She believes strongly in the advan-
cement Of the race. She is a teach
er in the public schools and il a.
talented musician
The Young Mems Club room
is magnificently fitted up with
everything TO make 1t pleasant for
visitors. G. w. Ford, from North
Carolina, is superintendent Of the
National Cemetery. Rev. ). 1.
Dudley, Of Salina, Kan, has con
troll of Shiloh Baptist sChurcn on
North Ransom street for two weeks.
Fl. Scott has five colored church
es, all pastored by able divines.
Mr.. Chas. Bailer, a young colored
man of this city, is mailing clerk
of the Missouri Pacific. He owns
considerable property Freeman.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-09-07
MINES. WILLIAMSON 81 TAYLOR
-AFRo-AOIERICAN-
Millinery & Toilet.
STORE:
AGENTS WANTED AT THE AFpo-
AMERICAN MILLINERY SroRF
STORE:
626 N. Elltaw Street,

Our hats are Of the finest materia.
and latest style. We make a spec
ialty of hair Strengthening and tre-
ating all blemish of the skin. We
guarantee all of our preparations
to be first class and harmless. No
poisons or lead used. We have first
on the list Nometa Tablets, which
are fine for delicate women, espec
tally for married woA ehtAen our.
pimple destroyers, live, Is 81 "a
spot removed; Medicatp wash bA,
complexion tea, Precipitation pow
der. Ox-marrow, hair grower, beau.
titer, which will soften and make
the hair lay smooth, often used
when hair Strengthening is not de-
sired, Tulu water which beautifil
the skin has the effect u po3
but cannot be detected. RI
der and cupid teal to give Il O.
y glow to the SKINS Also a +
line of bangs. Wigs and BraidNHs
of all shades.
Satisfaction Guaranteed 5a al uory
Order Work aSpeciality.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-09-07
MRS. WILLIAMS.

Mrs. Fannie Barrier Williams
is doing some very high grade
work for the Sunday edition Of the
Chicago Times-Herald Mrs. VII
Jams is also a member Of the edit
orial staff ofthe Womans Era ct
Boston. She is also alecturer ofsplen
did presence and ability.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-09-07

An Ola AntI.slavery war Gene.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-21
ON Other Side OF Channel
Some Events OF the Day on the West
Side of the City Noted.
BOY ASSAULTS HIS TEACHER
Robert Hipwell Did Not Propose TO Have
q Teacher Reprimaud Him-Death OF
Mrs. Martha Mohr-Lecture Next
Tuesday Nisht-Personals.

John Jones. of North Main avenue,
principal at No. IS school. received
severe blow on the left side of his head
by pupil in Miss Bechtold's de-
partment yesterday morning. Short
ly before noon Mr.. Jones was called
into the latter's room to quiet boys
who were making Il disturbance, but
punished no one. A teacher then told
him that Robert Hipwell had been
noisy and should receive a reprimand.
Mr.. Jones went forward for that pur-
pose. but as he neared Hipwell, the
latter who is more powerful than the
principal. came forward and dealt him
blow on the side of the head with
his fist, making an abrasion OF the skin
and producing a deep swelling
Mr.. Jones, though partially stunned.
quickly recovered and threw Hipwell
down. At this juncture several of the
pupils and two lady teachers came
forward and separated them. There
was no further disturbance and the
boy was allowed to go home unpun-
ished. Mr.. Jones is at present unable
to state whether or not he will prose-
cute. Hipwell is much larger than the
rest of the boys and is troublesome to
the lady teachers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-21
WORK OF CLEVER CROOKS.
Rob Druggist Chittenden of $50 ana
Notes Amounting to 1000.

Rob Druggist Chittcnden of $50 ana
Notes Amounting TO 81, 900.
Two crooks entered C. IL. Chitten-
denis drug store, ON upper Lackawanna
avenue, soon after noon yesterday and
succeeded in carrying away the cash
box with $50 in cash and notes given for
value received to the amount of $1,000,
At the time Mr. Chittenden was
speaking 10 eX-Lieutenant Governor
Watres on the sidewalk in front of his
store, and two well-dressed men en-
tered his place of business and We're at
tended to by his clerk. one of the vis-
itors went to the rear end of the store
and conversed with the clerk with re-
gard to u prescription, giving him
minute instructions as.to the manner
in which he required 1t to be conf
pounded. In the meantime the second
crook went To the open safe. which
stands by the front door, forced open
private drawer, picked up the cash
and bills and placed them in his pocket.
He was Joined by his comrade, and
both left the store in an unceremonious
manner.
Some time after Mr.. Chittenden went
to the safe and saw that a robbery had
been committed. He does not antici-
pate any loss on the notes, as they are
signed by persons who constantly tran
Sact business with him, and who will
doubtless renew the documents upon
his giving them security against LA
bility on the stolen bills.
The following description is given of
the man who spoke to the clerk and was
evidently an accomplice in the theft;
Dark complexioned, medium height,
black moustache, neatly dressed in blue
black overcoat and appearance of Span
ish or Jewish extraction. but no accent
noticeable in his speech.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-21
NORTH END NOTES.

Mrs. Mary Cowles. of Dalton, Is WIS.,
iting friends on Main avenue.
Miss Jennie Smith, of Luzerne bor-
ough, Is visiting on Throop street.
Bert Wheeler, of Green Grove, is WIS.,
iting c. F. Crossman, of Throop street.
Miss Cliff, of Carbondale has re-
turned home after visit with A. b.
Conger, on East Market street.
c. H. Scharar, of Main avenue, is
recovering from his late illness, al
though still confined to the house.
A "conundrum tea will be held in
the Methodist Episcopal church tomor-
row night by the Ladies' Aid society.
The ladies of the Park Place Metho-
dist Episcopal church will hold a social
tomorrow evening in the church par
lors.
The executive committee that had in
charge the festival held for the benefit
of David Evans, will meet tonight in
DR.. Donne's office.
Work on the foundation walls of the
Polish church on Electric City plot
on Main avenue, was resumed yester-
day, having been stopped by the fall of
snow last Christmas.
Inc lulleldl Ol AlES. SdldI INlCHdTu-
SOMEONE'S, who died last Monday night,
was held yesterday afternoon and was
we'll attended. The services We're con-
Quoted by Rev. NJ. d. Fuller. Inter
ment was made in Forest Hill cemetery.
The j-year-old child of j. n. MeiXsell
wandered away from home early Tues
day morning. The police and neighbors
were notified of her being lost. She
was found on Court street late in the
afternoon and taken to her home on
Albright avenue.
The ladies of the Primitive Metho-
dist church have arranged to give n
chicken supper tomorrow evening be-
tween the hours of and s in the base
ment of the church on East Market
street. Beginning with 8 o'clock a
Martha Washington entertainment will
be held, which, from the programme
arranged, promises to be of unusual
merit.
The S. +. p. c. Social club will hold
a social at the home of Frederick V.
| HartZell, on Capouse avenue, tonight,
| it being his twenty-first birthday. The
| club elected officers for the ensuing
| term last Monday night. They are Fred
| erick Y. Hartzell. president; Charles Z.
! HOpewell, vice president: Louis Kline,
/ secretary; Thomas b. Evans, treasurer
| Arthur Maynard chaplain: Charles
/ Connolly, general manager; Charles II.
/ Constantine, sergeant-at-arms.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-21

GROCERIES - Revere Standard JAVA
Coffee Is uneXcelled. The leading coffee
of the day. For sale only at +. w. Ma
son & Co. Fine Groceries. 1l6 South
Main avenue.
SECOND HAND FURNITURE-CASH
for anything you have to sell. Furni-
ture. Stoves. Tools, etc. Call and see
the stock of ]. C. King. 1924 and l026
jackson street.
WALL PAPER-Go to Fred Reynolds.
206 North Main avenue, and see his
complete line of Wall Paper, Paints
and Window Shades. Just opened with
new stock.
PLUMBING-William d. Grifilths, 1l3
North Main avenue, does tirst-class
Plumbing. Steam Heat and Gas Fitting.
Satisfaction Is strictly guaranteed.
OYSTERS-R. Il. Davis. market house.
Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Fruits.
oysters served In every style. $40 North
Main avenue. next TO Clarkes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-21
Other News of'Intercst.

Miss Margaret Kline, of Robinson
street, is ILL.,
The employees Of the Capouse mine
received their pay yesterday.
James Roberts, Of Lafayette street,
has purchased a valuable horse.
Robert Morris lodge, No. So, order of
American True Ivorites, will meet this
evening in Masonic hall.
The members of st. Brenden council,
Young Mems Institute, are preparing
for a mock trial, which will be held
IN the near future
An excellent programme will be rem
1ered at the entertainment and social
which will be held In st. David's Episco-
pal church this evening.
Rev. Father Doyle, the well known
temperance orator, who is to lecture to
several Total Abstinence and Renevol-
snt societies in this city, will speak at
st. Patrick's church next Tuesday even
ing.
Preparations are being made for the
fvorites banquet, which will be held on
March l in Mears' hall. Attorney David
J. Davis viii be POSTMASTER. Music
will be furnished for dancing
\ meeting of the Christian Endeavor
,oclety of the Washburn Street Pres
oyterian church was held last evening
A prayer service was also held. Rev
Ross f. Clemons. of Philadelphia, will
,fficiate next Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-21

About noon yesterday Mrs. Martha
Mohr, relict of the late John Mohr,
of North Bromley avenue died at her
home, after an illness of about one
year. Deceased was born in Germany
and came to this country when about
Is years of age. At the time of her de-
mise she had attained the age of 81
years, and had very large circle
Of acquaintances. Deceased was a
member of the German Presbyterian
church, on Chestnut street, and was
connected with the Ladies' Aid society.
She is survived by two children, name
ly: John and Kathrina. The funeral
will take place on Saturday afternoon
at o'clock. Rev. F. A. Paupe, of the
German Presbyterian church. will Of
iciate. Interment in the Washburn
Street cemetery.