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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-11-06
I DIED.

DIED.
MLLER-At Beech Bottom, on Saturday, No.
ycmber 2, 1875, at 9:4j p. m, RoRERT MILLER,
ST., In his SD year,
Funeral from hlI laIe residence on "Wednesday
afternoon ut $50 O'Clock, Friends Of the
family arc invited to attend, Intormeut at
Brooke Cemetery,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-11-06

HAVE you seen those elegant so 90
TrOuScrlngS2 YOu should not TALL to order
n pair ut q, HESS & SONS,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04
The American Historical Register.

The monthly gazette Of all the patri-
otto hereditary societies, for August, is
at hand. IL is q beautiful number OF
200 pages, as usual. 1t shows q de.
cided advance in merit since it started
upon Its career just year ago. Now it
leads nearly all the other monthlies In
the quantity OF its reading matter. The
frontspiece to the midsummer number
Is the beautiful insignis of the Military
Order OF the Loyal Legion OF the United
States, done In proper colors and EN-.
bossed.
The initial article is the continuation
OF "Lsfsyette's Visit to the United
States in lS24-25," told in sprightly
way, with half-tone illustrations of
some Of the private houses at which he
was entertained and portraits of his
hosts on his way to visit Boston. L, is
pleasure and relief to find q magazine
devoting so much space to one who did
so much for America, and was our
friend In time OF need and the nations
guest in later years, rather than taking
the "Napoleonic fever" or filling Its
pages with copies of photographs of the
stage people and the reproductions of
paintings, often vulgar, II not obscene.
Among the articles OF the month are:
"a Historic Review Of the Revolution of
49," by Rear Admiral Roe, U. s. N;
IAN Account of the Prison ship Mar
tyrs of the Revolution" by Mrs. Alice
Morse Earle, and other contributions of
rare historic value.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04
PERSONAL.

Judge Martin Peters, of Petersburg,
was in the city yesterday.
j. Ii. Dlngee, of Philadelphia, was In
Roanoke yesterday.
Mrs. t. AL. Alfriend and daughter, of
Richmond, were in Roanoke yesterday.
w. 81. White. lawyer Of Norfolk,
was in the city yesterday.
T. Il. Arnold, of Memphis. Tenn, was
In the city yesterday.
j. w. Sweet, ]. Blanchard, P. P. Nor.
ris, G. T. Porter1eld and G. b. Hough-
ton. OF Mountain Lake, were in the CITY
yesterday.
DR.. P. w Beckham, of Lynchburg, is
visiting friend on Eleventh avenue
southwest.
Miss Alice job nston, OF Franklin road
southwest, Left yesterday for Staunton
for visit of several weeks.
Judge A. E. King has returned from
visit to his old home in Fluvsna
county.
D. B Ssouffer, OF Hagerstown, was In
the city yesterday.
j. F. Boone left yesterday for two
weeks visit to his old home at Boone's
Mill.
B. W. Butler, OF Rocky Mount. was in
the city yesterday.
j. B. Futwiler, of Richmond, Is regis
tered at the St. James.
Judge W. D. Vaughan, of Radford,
was III the city yesterday.
R. Randolph Hicks is spending to day
at Blue Ridge Springs.
City Sergeant and Mrs. T. R. Tillett
left yesterday afternoon for their old
home in Loudon county. They will be
absent about ten days.
R. w. Anderson went to Crockett
Springs yesterday afternoon to spend
Sunday.
Charles I Stewart, editor of the
Evening World, Is spending Sunday at
Blue Ridge.
R. Vellines, of the firm of Watt,
Rettew & Clay, accompanied by his wife.
will leave for Roanoke Red Sulphur
Springs, whore Mrs. Vellines will re-
main for few week with her aunt.
You will find j. A. Fill at No. IL
Salem avenue, from sun to sun. He
will ranQir ahOea cbaap
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04
n otionS! Notions! !!

Another case of pure CASTLE Soap,
l22c per h., or soc for 4 ID. bar.
5 gross genuine Buttermilk Soap, 22c
for box of three pieces.
SO dozen 100 yards black Spool Silk,
Csc box.
gross Bixby's Shoe Polish, SC n
bottle
gross best Machine Oil, sc a bottle.
2 gross Vaseline, l0c size, Tor SC.
200 boxes whiting paper, worth l5c,
for l0c.
200 boxes writing paper, worth Csc,
for l9c.
Black Silk Betting at lie and CSC a
yard.
New lot Pocket Books. with card
cases, at 25c, soc and 75c each.
Palm Leaf Fans lc each,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

We will close small lot of Ladies',
SILK Hosiery. The colors are greys.
The price was 75c pair. Will close
them on Monday at 33c a pair.
About three dozen Pure Silk Hose
cluster rib. Colors- salmon, Nile, light
blue. heliotrope. The price was 81 373c
pair. Will close than Monday at 49c
a pair.
One lot Ladies' Tan Isle Hose.
Would be good value at soc. Price
Monday Csc pair.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

"ONE night, when Mr. Isaac Reese
was stopping with me-" says M f.
Hatch, prominent merchant OF Quar-
termaster, Washington, 81 heard him
groaning. On going to his room I found
him suffering from cramp collie He WAS
in such agony feared he would die. I
hastily gave him dose of Cham er-
lain's Collie, Cholera and Oiarrhces
Remedy. He was soon relieved, and
the first words he uttered were: What
was that stuff you gave me?' in
formed him. A few days ago we were
talking about his attack, and he said he
WAS never without that remedy now. 1
have used 1t in my family for several
years. | know it's worth, and do not
hesitate to recommend it to my friends
and customers" For sale by the Chss.
Lyle Drug Co.
I'VE advertisement interests the reading
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

One lst Summer Corsets, in white,
all sizes. Mondays price 44c.
One lot DR.. Warmers Gold Wave)
Summer Corsets. Mondays price soc.
Warranted.
rs dozen Ladies' Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs, real value 19c. Mondays
price l2Ac each.
so dozen Ladies' Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs. Would be considered cheap
at 100. Mondays price 12.c each.
About five dozen in the lot-Em-
broidored handkerchiefs, were cold at
75c each. Price until closed, three for
s1.00.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04
Ladies' Shirt Waists.

One lot Shirt waists, full size and
we'll made. Mondays price l9c.
One lot Percale Waists, laundried,
collar and cuffs, full large sleeves, for
Monday only, at SOC.
One lot Ladies' best quality Percale
Waists, laundried, we'll made and made
to fit, with large sleeves. Price was
75c. Mondays price soc each.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

One lot Ladies' White and Cream
Llsle Vests, with pink and blue yokes
and silk ribbon trimming. Real value
39c. Price Monday 21c.
Received direct from the mill, one
ntty dozen case, medium weight, long
sleeves and high neck, Ladies' Vests.
Price zoe each.
We still have plenty of the Ladies',
Gauze Vests we have been selling all
the season at l2Ac each.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04
New Kid Gloves.

In tans and brown, with four large
pearl buttons. Price Monday re a
About three dozen pairs Ladies' I'm
dressed KID Gloves, for evening wear,
10 and 20 inches long. Prices were
s2,5O and SO pair. Colors-cream.
light blue, pink, lavender and pearl
grey. Price Monday $1.49 pair.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

SO Crochet Quilts, large size and
hemmed, tMonday only, re each.
so Crochet Quilts, extra size Mar
settles patterns, monday only, Csc.
24Crochet Quilts. extra heavy, beau
tiful patterns, real value sl.5O. Mon
day $1.19.
Mosquito Netting, all colors, 37Ac
for piece of yards, or sc yard.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04


.I1axo6
80 Linen Napkins. SIX inches $500 ' A wv ~
SOC dozen; W
inches,
Linen Ok do,n oil Linen uc rv.. .or.
checked
l@112 nches, 3Oc dozen; %
Inches 19ceac 15ad dozen.
scotch Table
yd
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

Is pieces of the White Lawn Checks,
which will be the last we will get at
the price this season the price still SC
yard.
10 pieces more OF the white 32.inch
Victoria Lawn that is worth at least
lOc. Our price still SC yard.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04
Sheetings and Pillow Case Muslin.

Beaohcd wide
Beached
nly,21c q ward.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04
GEO. MacBAIN, Mgr.
A WORD

Keepers That be the following
money by attending this SALE Prices
Monday only:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

The ducks we advertised last week
are going right along, but we had a lot
of them which, of course, leaves the
line complete yet. The price is still
l0c yard.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

Is pieces Boot Linene Tor duck) in
navy blue and plain white. Price still
l0c yard.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

You will find j. A. Fill at No. 10
Salem avenue, from sun to sun. He
will repair shoes cheap.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04
Gents furnishings.

VIII balance Neggco Shrtsat
All Shirts that will on
All shirts that conM Monday
All Shirts that be 31c on Monday.
1l6 pieces Merrimack Shirng
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

20 pieces White India Linon, very
fire quality. Price should be 15c a
yard, but will sell them until closed at
10c.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

10 pieces best Lonsdale Cambria, Sc
inches wide, Monday only, at 1Oc a
yard.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

A LIVE advertisement interests the reading
- public. 1t paye. Try The TIMES.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

Lot Ladies' Drawers, we'll made and
trimmed, with the new Irish point en-
broideries. Price should be SOC, but
our price is S9c pair.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

Just received, lot of Ladies' Cor
set covers, which would be cheap at
2oc' Our price l5c EACH All sizes.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

100 dozen Mems Seamless Half
Hose, worth Sc pair, for SC.
25 dozen Mems Black Seamless Half
Hose, worth l5c, for l0c pair.
90 dozen Mems Tan Seamless Half
Hose. worth zoe, for 124c pair.
80 dozen Mems Balbriggan Seamless
Half Hose, worth zoe, for l2Ic a pair.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

10 pieces White Victoria Lawn, &C
inches wide. Would be cheap at l5c.
Will close them also at 10c yard.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

10 pieces good quality White Cam
brio, SO inches wide. Real value 12Ic
a yard. Our price, Monday only, DC
a yard.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

s pieces extra fine Cambria, real
value zoe yard; Monday only, at l5c
a yard.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

nThe sizes of Napkins and Doyies widths Table Linens
and Sheetngs all Actual Measures not any arrr or
smaller, narrower or wider but just what say.
Bring this list with you Monday morning for reference
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

New lot Val. Laces, white and but
ter color; also new lot Irish point EN-
broideries.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

Very Fine White Cambria, yart
wide, Monday only, at SIC yard.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

Night Shirts, we'll made and full size;
at 48c each.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04
FIFTY DOZEN

Laundried Shirts, Linen Bosom,
New York Mills Muslin, double
back aud front, full dress. Sold
everywhere for s1.25.
The morning times., 1895-08-21

orders to the superintendent of police for
the enforcement of the garbage Iegula-
tions. especially with reference to the
clause recurring the numbers of premises
to be placed upon alley gates, and also
that which requires that proper vessels
be placed there for the reception OF refuse
and that the same be made accessible TO
the garbage collector.
The morning times., 1895-08-21

SI25 to Baltimore and Return S1.25
via b. d o. n. X.
ALI trSi ins Saturday and Sunday, August
24 and 20,
The morning times., 1895-08-21
Arrested for Shootinr Craps.

Charles Smith, colored, otherwise known
in "Foggy Bottom as Pretty Rose"
was locked UP last evening in No. police
station by Policeman u Quinlan on the charge
of euga ging in game OF craps.
The morning times., 1895-08-21
ScHOEPF IN THE STRIPES
WOrkhOuse Record Shows He
Served a Term There.
BUT IT WAS NOT CORRECT

Escaped the Fate of Poor Man and
Was Free TO Work on More Trolley
Schemes-Blunder Which Shows IA
Flaw in the Proper Execution of
Sentences-He Was Not inthe Place.
The morning times., 1895-08-21

Tomorrow is your la st
chance to get one ofthose large
three string carpet broons for
10 cents. Great reduction on
all groceries for tomorrow.
The morning times., 1895-08-21

Our Fresh Meat and Vegeta-
BILE Department is attracting
much attention. Those sugar
cured Breast Strips of Bacon-
quoted below at 10 cents per
10. are a good lad" for US.
Presents in G OF d-b IN q
Chinaware given to purchasers
of S1.OO worth or over.
The morning times., 1895-08-21
.BURGDORF CASE ECHOES
Decision in That Suit Causes
Fifty-tWO Cancellations.
WATER MAIN ASSESSMENTS

Can't. Frech Files Complaint Against
the Columbia Railway Management.
Proposed dChangein Belt LineSy TEN.
Application of Labor Day Commit
tee TO Have Street Cars Stopped.
The morning times., 1895-08-21
SEWERS ORDEREn.

That 400 liDeal feet of Is-inch sewer
be laid along the west side of Third street
southwest, between street and Mclean
avenue. and in Mclean avenue. between
Third and Four-and-a half streets.
That 4lO lineal feet Of 24-inch sewer
The morning times., 1895-08-21

Charged with Cruelty to "a Horse.
Roger Maher, for alleged cruelty to ahOrSe,
was arrested last evening by the Third pre-
ciuct police o n complaint Of Humane officer
Rabb lit.
The morning times., 1895-08-21
NEW SIDEWALKS LAID

That an asphalt tile sidewalk be laid
in front of No. 1742 Oregon avenue, under
the PROVISIONS of the permit system.
That a cement sidewalk be laid in front
of lot 8, block 80, under the provisions
of the permit system.
That Henry j. Allen and E. Judson Allen
each be registered and licensed as a
master plumber and gasfitter, after filing
proper bond.
That Augustus R. Smith be licensed as
a third-class steam engineer.
That the compensation Of j. S. Garland,
assistant engineer in the water depart
ment, is hereby fixed at $3.50 per diem,
to take effect on August 16, 1895
Private c. A Corby, of the fire depart
ment recently rendered his resignation,
and it was accepted yesterday TO take
effect at once. w. G.. Kemer was ap-
pointed in his stead.
Building permits issued yesterday: W H.
Herring, dwelling, No 10 Third street
northeast, $4,000: Frank B. King, brick
apartment house, Nos 1852 and lis Nine
teenth street northwest, 81 800; Dr. John
w. Shaw, general repairs to dwelling No.
1453 Rhode Island avenue, 1000
The District Commissioners have given
The morning times., 1895-08-21

Visit us and save money. Hun
dreds of articles that you want.
The morning times., 1895-08-21
Threntened His wife.

James Henderson,, colored, was arrested
last evening on charge of threats preferred
by his Wife, Ellen.
The morning times., 1895-08-21

be laid along the south side of street
northwest, between New jersey avenue
and Third street.
That 80 lineal feet of 18-inch and
20 liDeal feet of 15inch sewer be laid in
o street southeast, between Eleventh and
Twelfth streets.
That the pattern OF rail, as shown by
corrected blue print, is hereby approved
for use on the Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Electric Railway in the
city of Washington.
That Herman l.. Karpeles be ap-
pointed inspector in the Water Division
of the Engineer Department, at 81 200
per annum, his fitness for the position
having been shown by competitive examin-
alton with IS other applicants for the po-
sition
The morning times., 1895-08-21

Ana Boys Suit, Galatea cloth,
1S1 cotton suiting and other
fast colorS, made up in
handsome blouse suits,
manufactured to sell at
Sl5O to $500. Only 39c.
Ina Ladies' Black Silk Belts,
I'll, made to sell at SOC.
" Only 19c.
1n 1000 Triple-plated Sugar
III. Shells and Butter Knives.
~ Never sold at less than
25c. Only Sc.
H. Apiece Boys Box
lie pleated Shirt Waists.
Never sold for less than
25c. Only lie.
1a 1000 Mems Colored Bor-
I'll, dered Handkerchiefs.
w Good value at 1Oc. Only
Sc.
Il Pair Mems Stainless
I'll, Black and Seamless Hose.
Never sold for less than
15c. Only &c.
an Our Part Wool Double
A4, Blanket, in white and
gray. Never sold for less
1Ic 10000 yards of Dress
1OE Ginghams, worth 12Hc
yard. Only 315c.
0nn A pair of Lace Pillow
4, Shams, worth 75c. Only
29c.
On A pair of Side Combs,
UG worth 10c.
n7n yard Bleached Tea Tow
/0II cling, worth 10c yard.
Only 278c.
nm Our extra qualities La
46l, dies Cloth Cape. Never
sold for less than 50. 50.
Only CSC.
4SC 2s2 #ss9p.#s Bark M; ss5: Sss'a + t ssi
for S1.50. Only 49c.
Visit us and save money. Hun
dreds of articles that you want.
The morning times., 1895-08-21
EVERY THING

you could possibly
need in wearing apparel is
here at less than its real
worth. Specially low prices
prevail all over the store.
Mems 5 Suits, Boys and Chill
dren's Suits, Hats, Shoes,
Furnishings of every descrip-
tion, a lot of Pants from
broken suits, and some So,
S., and S4 ones from regular
stock go at
1925 Per Pair.
Negligee Shirts are only
Sl.5O
for those that were So, s.. 50,
So. 25, and s., and
75c
for those that were S1.75,
$1.50, $1.25, and 81.
ROBINSON, CHERRY & CO.,
.an Cro.t,
lIlU 6tll MN, furnishings,
Hats, Shoes.
The morning times., 1895-08-21

The Evening Times is the paper
that everybody buysi
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
HOLZHAY'S STUDIES.
Train RobOer is Back in Marquette
Prison and Has Taken Up
Psychology.

Marquette, Mich, Feb. 23.-Reimund
F1olzhay the train robber who terrorized
Northern Wisconsin and Michigan for a
few months in 1889, is feeling quite con-
tented now that he is back in the branch
prison at this place. A little more than
six months ago his mental faculties be-
came affected and it was deemed best to
send him to the asylum for the criminal
insane at Ionia. He was reported as
cured a short time ago and Warden Van
Evera has brought him back.
Holzhay is permitted certain privileges
in the corridor, but is very closely
watched. He has turned from the dime
novels and other yellow-covered litera
ture which he said, on his trial, led to
his becoming a train robber, and now de-
votes his spare time to researches and
philosophy and other kindred subjects.
At present he is paying particular atten-
ton to psychology and the origin Of spe-
cies. He also spends considerab BILE time
IN writing. He pays no attention what
ever to current events in the worlds his
tory and considers the prison library
trash He buys from his own resources
such heavy" books as he can and
friends outside who take an interest in
his studies contribute to his library If
he still cherishes any hope of freedom
he does not manifest it in any way
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
M'BRIDE FOR SENATOR.
Dolph's Supporters in the Oregon
Legislature Finally
Gave In.

Salem, Or, Feb. 25.-The struggle
for the election of a successor to J. n.
Dolph in the United States Senate which
has been carried on in the Legislature
for thirty three days and which came to
a close at 11:45 p. m. Saturday night
by the election of CT. w. Mcbride, ex-
secretary of state, has been bitter one
from beginning to end and up to thirty
minutes before the hour set for final adj
journment, it looked as though there
would be a deadlock. Senator Dolph
held thirty-scven votes solid enough to
defeat IN election up to 11:45 p. M. at
which time q recess was taken for five
minutes The excitement was growing
intense, and it was evident that if Ore
g0n was to have two senators in the next
Senate something must be done at once
as midnight, the hour set for final adj
iournment. was rapidly approaching.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27
H0WGATE ACQUITTED.
Jury Found the Ex-Signal Service
Officer Not Guilty of En-
bezziement.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 25.-Capt.
Henry w. Howgate, formerly disburs-
ing clerk of the signal service, who has
been on trial here since January % on
two indictments charging him with EN-.
bezzlement and forgery, was today ac-
Quilted of the charges The case was
given to the jury at noon on Thursday
last, and 1t was not until noon yesterday
that verdict was reached On the first
ballot it is said the vote stood { to ) for
acquittal. The jury Reported or yesterday
their inability to agree. but Judge Nc,
Comas insisted that they should remain
and try again.
AT the beginning of the trial. there was
a hot legal battle in regard to the validity
of the indictments on which it was pro-
posed to try Howgate. They were finally
sustained and the case tried on its merits.
The jury found that the case was not.
barred by the statute of limitations. but
held that HoWgate was not guilty of the
particular OffenSeS charged.
After the verdict was rendered How
gate was sent back to Jail to await trial
on the seven indictments Still remaining
against him 1t is not known which of
these will first be tried
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-27

up the stair leading from the street TO
his house which is on high terrace. He
sat down and chatted with his wife about
the women at the convention, telling of
various things that had been said and
done. Suddenly, he gasped clapped his
hands to his heart and fell back fncon-
scious.
Frederick Douglass was born in a dis
trict known as Tuckahoe, on the east
shore of Maryland, in 1917. His father
was white man and his mother a negro
slave. AS was the custom in those days
for slaves to do, he took the name of his
master Col. Lloyd, but changed it sever
al years later for that of Douglass, The
first ten years of his life were spent on
the plantation of his master, where he
witnessed the indignities heaped upon the
negro race under slave rule, and learned
to hate slavery with a bitterness that
made him its most determined foe.
When he was about 10 years old he
was sent to live with a relative of his
masters, in Baltimore, and there enjoyed
many privileges and advantages which
few negroes received in those DAYS, and
learned to read and write. In 1888 he
succeeded in escaping from slavery and
making his way to New York He did
not feel safe there. however and soon
he went to New Bedford. Mass. where
he lived for three years. He married and
made his living by working around the
NudTNeS. DuIIuS llllS time ne naQ Be-
come acquainted with William LLOYD
Garrison and other prominent abolition,
lists, and his abilities attracted their at
tention. In 1911 he made a speech be,
fore the anti-s!avery convention in Nan,
tucket that won for him a high place
among the anti-slavery agitators and he
was offered a position as lecturer by
the Massa chusettS Anti-Slavery society
During the next four years he spoke in
nearly every part of New England. III
1915 he went to Great Britain and spent
two years featuring there. In 1917 he re-
turned and started his paper called the
North Star at Rochester, \. Y.
On account of some letters found in
the possession Of John Brown when capt
ured after his raid Oh Harper's Ferry in
1859, a requisition was issued by Gov
Wise of Virginia for the arrest of Doug
lass Hearing of it, Douglass went to
England where he stayed for nearly a
year AT the outbreak of the war he
returned and resumed the publication of
his paper. He strongly advocated the
using of colOred troops during the war
and helped secure many volunteers for
cClored regiments when that policy was
adopted.
Al the close of the war he dropped the
publication of his paper and devoted his
attention to the lecture platform. In
1870 he started the New National Era
in Washington. During the last twenty
Years MI Douglass had been a prominent
igure in Republican politics.