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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-29

lowed Out BIBLE
Tr pea,,Ie, SO fancy, have ever
s.s.5l. .iN., museum down
~ jcsty's customs.
u snort d. siption of a few
arioslilcs which it. contains
i of the artful
ag - s1nr 70. =.
IA ~ s,4ls we came to per-
bninsaFa re,inr part of the
84 az, ihe a~auggling museum.
'"tlere, sir" sud the little show
man, dry, witty person, who would
maze his fortune upon the stage, as
he took down harmless looking
book and put it under his arm,
there amt much the matter with
that, is there?"
replied that it looked innocent
enough in all conscience, for indeed,
If the truth must be spoken, it was
to all appearance an ordinary Bible.
We'll, sir, that was carried by q
gent got up as Methody preacher.
One day he was caught with this un-
der his arm, and now look, sir" i
did, and, lol it was quite hollow and
filled, crammed with tobacco.
A loaf of bread was then placed in
my hands. Ave slice, sir?"
asked the small man. Carefully re-
moving the top of it, my cicerone
showed me that it was followed
most carefully out, and that it was
full of the best cigars.
l kicked my foot against log of
wood that was lying at my feet, and
l rather wondered that so shabby an
article should be lying about in
government Office
There you are, sir, exactly what
them revenue officers kept a-doin of
aboard O. some o. the ships they was
on. One day they diskiver the ordi-
nary lookin bit O. wood lyin care
lesslike about the deck was boiler,
and they looks inside and finds it
full O. cut Cavendish. But it was a
clever dodge, and no one would think
it was anything else but a mere in
nocent bit o timber. y
Another book had a bottle of
brandy carefully and skillfully fixed
inside of it. A hollow concertina was
a source of discord between
is owner and the discoveries of the
improper use to which it had been
'ut, for, instead of being full of the
yery spirits of harmony, it was found
o have been a receptacle for very
lifferent kinds of spirits indeed.
Then there was shirt, crammed
With pockets, and in which had been
tored away not less than $50
The man who wore this
vas unable to sit or lie in it, and :
throughout the whole voyage, pre-
short one, he had to stand ]
he whole time. But on one occa- 8
ion, having been delayed in fog 9
nd being thus compelled to remain
pom his feet for 20 long, weary
ours, he tainted dead away when
md was reached and so fell into the l
Lutches of the lynx eyed officers of '
le revenue. s
A bit of coal seemed to be like e
sesar's wife, absolutely above sus- Il
'cion; but, tossed carelessly as it 4
as upon the top of whole ton of II
'elsh steam coal, it was yet discov-
ed to have been but an ignomini- =
IS sham and followed out and full 7
cigars and tobacco. Westminster :
udget.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-29
A Danger Of Plano Practice.

Doctors affirm that great many
young girls are afflicted with curva-
ture of the spine from practicing
several hours day at the piano
without support for the hack or feet.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONyEN TION,

At the last meeting of the late Sun
day School Convention held in Balti-
more. a committee of seven was APP
pointed to cooperate with the State
Sunday School Union for the purpose
of calling the next State Convention
in 1896.
The committee has held several
meetings, at one of which, upon the
proposition of State Superintendent
B. H. Baker, it was unanimously
agreed to hold regular monthly meet
ings under the auspices of the com
mittee and the Sunday School workers
of the city at the various churches.
The committee has entered upon this
new field of operation in earnest, and
by the help of God and the assistance
of the city pastors, superintendent
and teachers, they intend to make
each of these meetings a success, and
the next State convention triumph
in every particular. AT each monthly
meeting subjects pertaining to the
Sunday School work, for general dis
cussion, and other features, musical
and literary, will be presented.
The first meeting will be held Thurs
day, Dec. 10, at o'clock, at Grace
Presbyterian Church, corner Dolphin
and Etting streets, Rev. E. F. Eggle-
ston presiding.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14

There is a current report and ap
parently well-founded, that there
las hoon decided falling off in
the attendance Of colored pupils
upon the schools, in the North
western section of the city. This
is indeed regretable. 1t is a posi-
tive injury to the pupils and a Diet
riment to the system. Early in
the fall, the attendance was so
large that, in order to accommodate
all who sought admission, an addi-
tional annex to No. 8 was establish
ed, comfortably fitted up and am
ply supplied. 1t appears now that
the effort of the school board to
give every child the opportunity
and facilities to obtain an educa-
ton, has not been appreciated.
Trueit is that the theory upon
which the state extends to its citi-
zens the benefits of public educa-
ton, is that the boy grown to man
hood may not become a m-nacc to
the existence of the state itself. 1t
would seem to follow from this
that compulsory education ought
to be enforced. Certainly how
ever, this ought not to be thought
of in connection With our race.
We have hitherto priced highly and
dearly the boon Of public educa-
ton, AID it is 70 be hoped that the
race IS not getting weary in we'll
doing. The public school system
affords us the opportunity Of fitting
our children for future usefulness.
The state, at great cost, provided
them and welcomes the youth Of
the land q them. They ought to
be appreciated and it's the duty Of
,aarents to see to it that their child
et the adyanfages nfaFed
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14

Mr.. ]. r. Cole our manager visited
CatonsvilI last Tuesday and address
ed a splendid meeting In he interest
and behalf of the North Western
Familyss Supply Co. The receip's
we're good, the enthusiasm great,
and the outlook encouraging.
Rev. P. H, Green of Catonsvilo has
extended very warm and cordial
invitation to all members and
friends of the Supply Co. to attend
services and hear a sermon in his
church on the third Sunday in this
month.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14
Southern Railway
FOR THE
COTTON STATES AND IN
TERNATIONAL EXPOSITION.
ATLANTA, GA.

The Southern Railway operates neaBe
" five thousand miles of road in eight
Of the Southern States and its lines en-
ter Atlanta, Ga, from five different
points of the compass. Washington, u
c., is the Northern or Eastern terminus
If one of its lines, which is operated IN
connection with the Pennsylvania Kali
road. ''the standard railroad OF Amer
ica." between New York through Phil
adelphia, Baltimore, Washington, d G.
Lvnchburg and Danville, Va, Green's
boro and Charlotte, N. c., Spartanburg
and Greenville, S. c., Atlanta, Ca,
Montgomery and Mobile, Ala, and
New Orleans, with connection at Sails
bury for Ashoville, Springs, Knox
Vile and Chattanooga, at Charlotte.tol .
Columbia, Augusta, Savannah and Jack
sonville. and at Atlanta for Birmingham
Memphis, Macon and Southern Georgia.
Solid vestibuled limited trains, with
through day coaches, Pullman Draw
ipQ-room Sleepers and Dining-cars.
Time between Washington and Atlanta
eighteen hours, without change OF cars
of any class.
The Southern Railway is the only line
which enters and lands passengers in
the Exposition Grounds, and no effort
or expense has been spared by the man
agement in the improvement Of its road
bed. increasing the number Of its coach
es and inaugurating its own dining car
ser. ice preparatory to hAndling expedi
tiously and comfortablykthe heavy trav
el to and from Atlanta Turing the Cot
ton States and InternatiS nal Exposition
which opens September 18 and closes
December 81, 1895.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from
September n to December "a inclusive
excursion tickets will be sold from
Washington, d. c., to Atlanta, Ca, al
$14.0O, good for return in 10 days from
ated Of sale.
Excursion tickets will be sold every
day from September 16 until Decem
Der Is, inclusive, from Washington al
1925. good for retdrn 20 days from
date Of sale, and excursion tickets FOL
the entire Exposition season with nnal
limit of January Z. 1896, will he sold
from Sc ,,tembe1 16 until December 10.
inclusive, at $2G.25.
Map folders furnished and PullmaI
Sleeping Car reservations made upoI
application.
J. NJ. BEALIs -
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14
rURDAY DECEMBER "A 1895.
The state Of MARYLAND was well

The state Of Maryland was well
represented at the Atlanta Expo
sition last week. Gov. Brown,
Mayor Hooper and other proml-
nent citizens were among those
who attended and participated in
the Maryland Day exercises. Mary
nd made most creditable show
and produced lasting impress
Our soldiers were highly
l5limented and it was said that
sryland, thus far, was II lead Of
al the festive exercises yet held.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14

The Republican National Com
mittee assembled in Washington
this week. Among the commit
tees duties was the hearing advo-
Gates Of cities seeking the conven
ton. On Monday of this week,
among the news associated through
out the country, of the rivalry of
this great political prize, was the
action Of the St. Louis delegation.
The dispatch reads;
"The st. Louis delegation held a
meeting during the forenoon and au
thorized Mr. Samuel Kennard,,
of the Business Mems Association OF
st. Louis, to announce authoritatively
that colored delegates to the Nation
al Convention would receive exactly
the same Accommodations, facilities
and treatment al the hotels and pub,
lie places as white delegates, and also
to make a guarantee that the hotels
would not advance rates during the
convention"
The prejudice exhibited towards
colored persons in st. Louis is in
tense and uniform. Like Balti-
more, a colored person could walk
its streets, with a million dollars
in his purse, in presentahle attire,
and respectful in his address and
actually perish, if he depended up
on the hostileries and puclic inns
for lis accommodation. The action
Of the head Of the Business Mems
Association, in announcing this
new order Of things, argues that
the National committee would de
cline to consider any locality:
where there was any likelihood
that any Of it's delegates wonld be
Disseminated against. The Nat
ional Committee simply hews tc
the line. It keeps in vivid remen
brance the eternal truths upor
which the party rests, and il
serves notice, upon the whole cour
try, that the representatives of the
party, will not enter any city, fol
conference where these sacred pri1
ciples will be trampled in the duSt
We have, however no reason tt
doubt the ability Of the st. Louis
delegation to peafor the promise
made; and we think it would be ;
splendid opportunity to give thu
people Of that city taste ola civl
zation to which they are unaccus
toned Til connection with this
we desire to remind the Republi
cans Of the Mason stripe that tht
colored brother is still factor il
National politics.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14

The eloquent words Of Bishop
Afnett at the funeral of the late
Bishop Wayman ought to be read
and re-read and then preserved.
Here is what he says with respect
to Maryland's great Afro-Ameri-
can sons:
nThe true wealth of nation does
not lie," he said, Sin its lands, in Il 5
mines or in it's other material resouro
es, but in the virtue ar d characta of
it's citizens. before him, he spsd
there were many vivid pictures.
all dalintated in strong charactas
In front Of one Of the buildings at
Chicago there was group of statues
in which the central figure pointing
to her children says be hold my Jew
els, When the 10Th ce ,tury n4mes
the goth century the onss worthy t0
be place among the immortals from
the millions OF Our race that Mary
land has given to tie world, she will
first name Baaneker, the astrOmer,
whose claims to intellectual excel
ltnce France acknowledged and
Thomas jeff 9rsOn recognized; Henry
Highland Garnet, the mas err of I'M
passiored pulpit Oratory, who being
the Con missioner of this great gov
eminent died and was buried in
Africa, thus uniting these two coun-
ries by another insolp BILE link.
/ Frederick Douglass whose clreer as
a agitator is known who reeve liberty
has a devOtee throughout the glbe:
genial, & )od, but great preacher and
| Christian ruler.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14

Cunuay WAS 4 daEks Ia1fty uRts 2 UT
pastors were ait theft post Of duty.
They are busylgetting ready for Chris
tmas.
Your correspondent made-a flying
visit to Cambridge, Md. las4 week
and found it much improved. a new
bridgs has been built across the creek
connecting East Cambfidge with
Cambridge. It Is the largest and
most beautiful tom on the Eastern
Shore. The scensus just completed
shows population Of 5173 We
dropped in to see Afro American and
found it moving along smoo hlY We
were more than surprised to fe} the
great business firm known as the
NorthWe tern Family Supply Comp y
doing seeh vast amount of business
and operating in almost perfect order
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14


We as a people are rich in inter
nal resources. We mean by this
the moral, intellectual and individ
nal forces and possibilities of our
natule. The untoward circumstan
ces from without should serve as a
powerful stimulus III the increased
development Of these powers. DIFF
ticulties are notsen to dishearten
and disencourage strong and deter
mined souls, but rather are permit
ted as opportunities fcr such fruct-
flying and wholesome results that
could not be secured apart from
such conditions.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14

Sta! would not be represented at
the COTTON States Exposition. "A
good many elixers we're necessary
to arouse Maryland's Usual laziness
and pokiness- dignifiedly called
conservatism but once out Of that
lethargic condition her enthusiasm
knew no bounds. The wealth, cul
tlIre and beauty Of the state, in
great numbers sailed forth upon
Atlanta and captured it. Balti-
more may find in the pace set by
tie nervy, hustling little city Of
the sos1th, very useful and timely
lesson Our exposition is on for
97, bat very little Roadway has
as vet been made. The usual con
serYatisln has stepped in and the
enterprise Il repressed If not act
ua1ly antagonized. It will be a
bright day for Baltimore and Mary
land when there will be a radiance
Of number Of moss-backs who in
fest the state. They exist in lux
ury, at perpetual rest. They live
in the earth reveliing in ground
rents and are happy in the thought
that their neighbors bear entirely
the burdens of the state ia which
thsy ought equally to share. Heark
en- to them and the exposition will
BE travesty and a farce.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA
The Latest News Cleaned From Various Parts Of
the State.

The --latest News Cleaned Prom Various Parts Of
the State
A conference of the finance committee OF
the two branches of its Legislature and
subcommittee of the board of visitors of the
University of Virginia was held, at which the
question of an appropriation for that insd
tuition was discussed. Mr.. Marshall McCor-
mick, of the university committee, said the
plan of the board of visitors was to restore
the rotunda as it was designed by Jefferson,
except to make it ire-proof and that they
would be enabled to do this. He showed by
the statement that the original drawings
made by Jefferson in 1925, together with
minute details and descriptions of how the
work should be carried. out in Jeffersons
handwriting, had been found by sister Of
the rector and a granddaughter of Jefferson,
and were now in possession of the board.
The plans for making appropriations for re-
building the university were discussed, but
no action taken.
James Hines, well-known plasterer of
Woodstock, while walking in the hay loft of
the Shenandoah House stable, fell through
hole distance of thirty feet to the floor, sus-
tanning fatal injuries and died this morning.
w. S. Murrell, aged eighty-two years, an
old newspaper man of Charleston, and ex-
assistant clerk of the Circuit Court, died af-
ter lingering illness.
Toy Hatfield waylaid Frank Denning in a
path on hill near Tug river and shot him
to death with Winchester rife. Hatfield is
only fourteen years old and is the youngest
son of Devil Anse Hatfield, who was leader
OF the Hatfield faction during their late
struggle With the MeCoys. The tragedy took
place near the home Of Devil Anse, in
Mingo county 1t is claimed that Dennfng
made insulting remarks regarding young
Hatfield some days ago. The murderer is
now at the home of his father and number
of friends are guarding the house with Win
chesters, and claim they will never allow his
arrest. The authorities will probably form
a posse and attempt the arrest.
Tle tobacco market of Lynchburg Is
Frightening up in a most gratifying manner
a1d the general business of the city has been
greatly benefited by the improvement.
Nearly all of the tobacco being sold on the
warehouse floors of the city at present comes
from the country Immediately surrounding
Lynehburg. Most Of it is dark tobacco.
Prices received for the weed are, as rule,
satisfactory. Several days recently the
amount OF tobacco -
50 large that ths
tinued far int
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14

him a month OF twoand then with
draw him, 81 fdf lack Of interest
permit the child of its own notion
to leave the school. Our only sal
walton lies in our public school sFs
TEN and a parent cannot make my
sacrifice too great to have LIS cliil
dren obtain the benefits tbey offer.
Fill the schosls exactof your ckitd
rem prompt and regular attendance
see that they are clearly in their
persons and app rel, that they de
vote proper hours to their studies
and that their department is cor
rect aud you need have no fears as
to the future Of the race.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14

The powers are making great
show IF themselves III Turkey.
The slaughter Of Armenians oc-
curs daily. The temporizing pol
icy Of the Sultan is thoroughly IN
derstood and yet no decided action
has been taken. The powers would
seem to be in actr1 completely
with the crimes commttted by The
Turks.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14

Y. VI. &. =.

The Yonng Mems Christian Associ.
alton was addressed at their rooms
last Sunday afternoon by Rev. r.
Green. In his address he paid glow
inc tribute to the work, sho wing
the incalcuable good the Y M. @. A.
eau do in a large commuuit:. He
encouraged the members to push tor
ward and the seed sowed will in the
future be a living witness
After the meeting he WAS showed
through the building and expressed
himself AS being highly pleased and
promised his earnest support i'll the
future.
2 Next Sunday Rev. 0 D. Robson
has been invited % address the meet,
ing. Those who would be benefit d
will do we'll to be present. Ap extra
feature will be added To the program
TIL, A. NJ. E. Preachers meeting
of this cify has in Y Sl1rafea plans
an APPOINTED committees iookind
toward tn, erection OF g monument
over the ramaias OF the lase lamented
Bishop Wayman
The Garnd Rally that vas ms ituted
ut the Division ST. BAPTIST Church
Sunday Dee. 8. 1895, viii termin tie
Snnday D c. Is 1895, at which time
Dr. Marcus Carg i'll and Or. Yelling
ton BRYANT will preach tho closing
serno1' Among those who took
part during The week were, Rev. M.
J. N4ylar aud congregation, Rev.
". NJ. Alexander AMI congrega ion
Rev. Henry r. Johnson Rev, Payne,
Rev. Ruben Parker and congregation
Rev. J. q. Allen AMI congregation.
So far the rally has been oem.
pIete success. Public in general are
cordially requested to bewith us Sun.
- IAnn II IL the cInEinng ayarcisaa
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14
A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY.

The Republican party Of Mary
land, both in tile city and state af-
fairs, has an excellent opportunity
to show its appreciation of the de-
votion and loyal service of its Afro
American supporters, who, uufinch
ingly through all the dark days of
the past have ever been true and
firm in their allegiance to the prin
ciples of Lincoln and Sumner.
And this opportunity lies in the
fulfllment of the pledge made dur
ing the campaign by the Governor
elect of Maryland, the Hon. Lloyd
Lowndcs. There are young men
of African descent who having
through discipline, intellectual and
moral training, contact and culture
derived from good association and
healthy influences, prepared them
selves for the vailed duties Of life
are doubtless disposed to venture
to seek field of activity and EN-
ployment for their faculties thus
developed in some of the many and
varied departments Of the state and
municipal government.
In seeking for such an opportu-
nifty to serve the interests of their
fellow-citizen8 as we'll as to gainan
honorable self-support, they are
not unmindful Of the responsible
ties and exacting requirements of
such positions, in every deteil, but
are disposed to rest their claim up
on their ability to satisfy every
proper and legitimate demand with
regard to efficiency, capabiIjty and
honesty. Here then is the oppor-
tunity Of the Republican party Of
Maryland. 1t should proclaim
fearle8sly and hravely, and accen-
tuate its proclamation by ocular
evidence of its sincerity that "col-
or" or texture of the hair shall
cut no figure in such matter.
The equality Of citizenship should
in this matter of public office be
most clearly and firmly vindicated.
A few honest, intelligent and we'll
qualified colcred men scattered in
the various departments Of our
ate~and municipal governments
would not only vindicate tie party
Of Lincoln from suspicion and per
tidy but youchsafe the opportuni-
ty for these representative Afro
American, by the success and satis
faction which unquestionably
would characterize their work, to
SHOW for the capability and le-
sources Of the race, and reflect hon
or, praise and glory upon the grand
old party which not only emanci-
pated their bodies but which bold
" seeks to emancipate them from
the unjust, cruel and un-American
spirit Of caste and racial prejudice.
Thus the Republican Party with
its advent to power, coming from
the obscurity Of nearly thirty years
has magnificent and glorious OPP
portunity to take an advance step
in perfecting the work for which
Abraham Lincoln was content to
die. May it prove equal to the
demands of the occasion.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14

P--or Cub@! The sound Of fire
arms, the clash Of bayonets and
the many horrors Of hnman butch
cry are still being in cvidenc e
around the little island Of Cuba.
Cuba ought to be free, and certain
ly will be despite the persistsncy
Of the efforts to hold her under the
heel BE- oppression.
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14
KENT COUNTY.
rsneclal 10 the Afro A nerleaa.l

Chestertown, Nd. Dee. 1.-THE
election contest has created quite a
sensation. All the Democrats can
didates returned defeated at the last
election in Kent county, have resolv-
ed to contest the election Of their op
Donents. To this end Mr.. Pierce
served notice upon y .Wescott. We
are told that IS st will have
The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14
If would r Good thing If sue


It would GOOD thing f such
who think Ike Mr.. Stephen r.
Mason with regard to the negro
holding Office, could make a tour
through the South and see with
their own eyes Afro-Americans
holding Office Of great responsible
ity md honor under democratic
adminisrl ation. It would indeed
prove a grea5r~,,salation to him but
the educatiye experience woa1a be
most valuable il giving him Bet
ter estimate Of the capabilities and
possibilities Of the Afro American.