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The Afro-American., 1895-08-31
CARDINAL GIBBONS HOME
His Reception. COlOred Catholics
Welcome Him

On Saturday the "a, his emi-
nence, J. Cardinal Gibbons arrived
in this city from his trip to Rome
and different places abroad. All
along the route from New York to
Baltimore, was warmly welcomed
to his native land. On arriving in
this city he was met by a commit
tee from the Catholic Club. rapre-
sentatives of the clergy and numer-
Gus other persons, who quietly en-
tertained him for short while in
the excursion room of the station,
after which he was driven to the
archiepiscopal residence. On Sun
day nighta a brilliant reception was
rendered the Cardinal at the Cath
oic Club rooms. Monsignor Sa-
TOLL, the Papal legate, Bishop Fol
ey and many priests were in atten-
dance. The address of welcome
was made by Mr.. Edgar Fl. Cans,
to which the Cardinal feelingly re-
sponded. Several thousand persons
called to greet the Cardinal. Quite
number of Colored Catholics
who called to welcome the Cardi-
nal, were courteously attended by
the ushers and others and warmly
received by his eminence and Mon
signor Sat6ll, with a warm pressure
of the hand and smile which can
form on the face of the Cardinal
only. The colored representatives
were highly gratifed at the atten-
ton received and heartily welcom-
ed the Cardinal and Monsignor
Satolli. Prominent among the
colored visitors were: j. II. diam
monde, Norman Uncles, IT. L.
Woodland, presiaent of the Xavier
Lyceum, VIM. E. Butler and Chas
NJ. Dorsey.
The Afro-American., 1895-08-31
MT. WASHINGTON.

On August 18th there was a
grand watermelon feast given by
the ladies and gentlemen Of Hills
dale, Mt. Washington. Committee
Mrs. Weaver, Pres, Mr. Thomas
Bright, Sec, Robt. Williams Treas,
Visitors: Mr.. b. Purse, n. Y, Miss
Noteworthy, n. y. Mrs Williams
BALTIC, Miss Miles, BALTIC, Mrs
Butler, Va. There was also pres
ent twelve members of the Har-
mony Circle, which made the even
ing pleasant and enjoyable. We
feel very grateful to them for their
kind attendance. The feast proved
very successful as $4,000 was pre-
sented to the pastorand the mission.
The Afro-American., 1895-08-31
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the skin has the effect of powder,
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The Afro-American., 1895-08-31
NEGRO COLONISTS IN
MEXICO.
am Interesting Description OF the
Condition.

BY request Of the American Le-
cation, Juan Lamedo, President Of
the Tlahuililo Agricultural and
Colonization Company, has made
the first complete statement Of an
official nature regarding the troub-
les of his company with the large
shipments Of negroes made into
Mexico from the United States. The
declaration has been dispatched to
the Department Of State, Washing
ton, and is as follows:
The initial shipment of negro
labor, which arrived in Tlahuililo
about one year ago, was composed
of abont 90 eolonists, with their
families. They proved themselves
to be thorough and expert cotton
planters and all-round agricultural
hands. Ia justice to them, it must
be said th6t they haveproved them
selves thoroughly competent IN
Their avocatinng. and are the only
The Afro-American., 1895-08-31

was brought Ii through the instru-
mentality Of Mr.. Ellis, a colored
man, holding a concession from
the Mexican government for the
introduction Of 1000 negroes from
the United States, and it was under
the provision Of this grant that the
blacks were taken to Tlahuililo.
The result was that, instead of ac-
quiring skilled cotton planters, as
was the case with respect to the
first consignment, bootblacks and
other undesirable elements were
shipped BY the wholesale to the
plantation, which, as was natural
to suppose, was not very prosperous
fHr thenl..
Coupled viii this fact, the source
Of real bubiB made its appearance
in the form Of adisease that caused
an enlargement of the@uee among
the negroes, the malay invariably
resulting fatally. Instigated as by
one mind, so settlers signifed their
intention to return to their South
ern homes in the United States,
and nothingwould deter them. The
district where they were colonized
was at a considerable distance from
the railroad, there beingno interme-
diate villages. Instead Of striking
out to the north they headed for
the west which is entirely void of
vegetation and every s9mblance of
civilization-a desert, as it were.
The result was that before Mr.
Fargas, our administrator, could
proceed to their rescue amply sup
piled with provisions and water,
four had perished from starvation.
This band of fleeing negroes was
overhaulted by Mr.. Fargas and five
mounted Mozos who were heavily
armed after days Of travelling. The
negroes, thinking that Mr.. Fargas
had overtaken them for the purpose
Of compelling them to return to
the plantation, assailed the party |
of rescuers with knives. The attack |
was finally brought to a finish
through the Mozos lassoing a num-
Der Of the colonists, a proceeding
that seemingly had the effect of fill
ing them with awe. The negroes
were thereupon brought back to
the plantation, HI ncted as to the
points Of the compass, and allowed /
to depart well PrQFaed with
rations and water.
Then followed y seTtss of incon-
and drawbacks that tcreated I
discord among the remainder of /
the colonists, many Of whom fol-
lowed the footsteps Of the first band, /
resulting in the almost complete
abandonment Of Tlahuililo. The
has cost the company
S50O,000, and unless the cotton
planted, covering anarea of $4,000
acres, can be successfully picked
the concern will lose a large sum.
The negroes will be shipped back
to their homes in the United States
at the expense Of the company.
The Afro-American., 1895-08-31
WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH
The BOYS AND GIRLS.
ery Practical Subject.

| During the last two months a
large number Of young men and
women have been turned out from
schools, seminaries and colleges as
graduates. Many Of them are
worthy sons and daughters Of their
parents who are entitled to occupa-
tions in the higher callings Of life.
| None of them should take steps
backward and thereby bury their
talent and ability at coaching, but
lering, Pullman Oar portering and
the like. They are the bright and
shining lights Of the young race
AHA are most certainly expected to
let their lights shine, that their
brothers and sisters less fortunate
than they, may be induced to do
~ they have doneC. e. getat least
y common school education.
But the question Of the hour is:
what Mill we do with the boys
ana girls!o Are parents Of the
young graduates and other child
ren of School age doing their duty
towards the young? Are they look
ing out today for tomorrow Are
they laying the proper examples
before their children! Are they do
ing unto their fellow.men as they
would have their fellow-man do
unto them?
Do they support doctors, drug
gists and merchants? We sum up
the questions by asking are the
mothers and fathers Of today doing
everything iii their power to ad
vance the interests Of those who
are trying to make a mark in the
business or material world!
There are all manner of callings
for our intelligent young men and
women, but unless we prepare the
MAY by example as well as precept
we will never be able to instiIl in
the minds of the young, PIE bene
fits to be derived from perly
supporting our profs and
business nen.
What do you expect af son
or daughter to do in the future?
Do yoU think now that your son
who nay be doctor, will ever be
able to practice on white patients
generally, Pr would you expect to
see your daughter behind some
White mans counter in the capac-
ity of clerk? Oh! no, you will say
That "my son is to be a preacher
aha my daughter will teach in the
public schools. But you are mis-
taken, all the sons cannot preach,
neither can all the daughters teach.
We must have members Of our
beloved Face in all vocations Of
life we want physicians, druggists
lawyers, educated carpenters, brick
masons, painters, storekeepers and
clerks, etc.
Some of the above named places
can be tilled by our boys and girls.
HON can this be if we do not set
the proper example now, before
our young men and women that
they may Sknow our good work
AHA follow therein"
Parent Read and ponder On the
above AHA before God and in the
presence of your young child as
yon look 1T in the face, ask your
self; sAm 4 doing my duty in all
the Way possible to help my race
AHA to bring about a better condi-
tion of affairs for the sake of nay
offsprings.
Five, ten, fifteen years from now
should the question be asked:
What will we do with these boys
and girls2 NE By the proper e1-
ample now, can make the answer
thns; We will support them il the
professions as doctors, lawyers,
nndertakers, clothiers,
merchants, milliners, dress-makers
etc. Fathers and mothers this il
to you- Peoples Recorder.
The Afro-American., 1895-08-31
1E RS SCOTT.

Wishes the patronage Of her
many friends and the public gen
orally, at her National Laundry
and Employment Bureau. Help
ofall kinds, male and female.
Work done with neatness and dis
at 1900 Division St.-1mJ y2v
The Afro-American., 1895-08-31
Lexington Savings Rank.

We call our readers attentionto
the fine advertisements of the Lex
ington Savings Banh Lexington
pays its depositors ~ per cent. II
Is enabled to do this because it s
a capi Stock Of $4,000, whi
it and thus ii can add az
nt of IL per cent to tAS
The Afro-American., 1895-08-31
SENATOR QUAY.

The. bitter fight in Pennsylvania
between Senator Quay and Goven-
or Hasting ended last Wednesday
at Harrisburg with a lovefeast, in
which the followers ofboth contest
ants participated heartily, Whenthe
Hasting faction found that Gray
had majority of the convention
they join in making him the par
TVS leader in the Key Stone State.
The Afro-American., 1895-08-31
POLITICS AND POLITICIAN
THE MALSTER COLLAPSE.

Amafuer Politicians I'm Grief.
Progress OF the anpaign. MIR.
LowmdEes accepts. Ex-Governor
Whyte against the Ring. Eleventh
Ward. Over in Pennsylvania.
The Afro-American., 1895-08-31
ELEVENTH WARD.

At conference of the colored
voters Of the l1th Ward last Tues
day evening, the following resolu-
ton was passed:
Resolved: That re, being
Republicans of til 18th Ward u
Conference Bembled, - -
The Afro-American., 1895-08-31
VIRGINIA NEWS NOTES.
10.

F1RdlNlA NEWS NOTES.
10:
DIED On Saturday morning,
August 18th, 1895, near Avalon.
Northumberland County, wa. All
onza II Laws in his sixty-tlfth
year, after long and severe at-
tack Of rheumatism.
This brief notice is not enoneh
to chronicle the passing away Of
such an exemplary christian. Alon-
"a Laws was a man Of strict integ-
rity, undaunted veracity, of untar-
nished character, and a consistent
christian. He was one Of the fonn
ders Of Macedonia Baptist church
where he remained member until
death. When he was able to %.
his seat was seldom vacant. I'll
the Sabbath School he was always
found and was superintendent and
teacher np-te- . few nloH5lls of hls
ooaen' y al1'eE0t a9 bellehesk IN
be right he went at it with d VII.
In him the church has lost its fore
most member; the Sunday school,
a strong supporter; and the com
mnnity, a good and faithfulcitize
"Ihou art gone to the grave, but
We'll not deplore thee
Tho sorrow and darkness encom-
pass the tomb;
Thy Saviour has passed through
its portals before thee,
And the lamp Of His love Is thy
guide through the gloom
AS the last token of respect a cepy,a
was ordered to be sent to
AFRO AMERICAN and the Baptist
Messenger" for publication and AL
50 copy to the family by order
of the church.
Weems.
The Plain View Y. Nj. @, A.
has postponed their meetings for
the past two Sabbaths on account
of revivals being held at Mt. Olive
White Stone, and Calvary Baptist
churches.
Misses Mary Poe, Mary johnson
and Annie Pike are visiting their
parents and friends in Lancaster.
Miss Lizzie Harcum is visiting
her sister, Mrs. johnson, of North
cumberland.
Lancaster.
Miss Lula Winder is visiting her
parents, accompanied by Miss Mol
lie Walker and Miss Lena Owens,
both Of BALTIC.
Miss Patty Lewis is visiting her
parents after a two years stay iii
Hartford, Conn.
Mrs. Oracle Mackey, Of Balti-
more, IL visiting Mr. and Mrs. JAS.
Jefferson, accompanied By her
three children.
Rev. Leroy l4Oe, OH Baltimore, III
visiting friends III Dmico and
Lancaster Counties.
White 81
Mr.. and Mrs. sPencer Lewis
gave tea in honor of pir dangli
ter, Miss Patty LeWi who las
been ii Hartford, Coa for tlle
past two years. The Yonng friends
of Miss Lewis responded to tile
invitations that were extended and
seemed to enjoy thenselxas ex.
playing uroqH
games. Tlg who
were: MI
LIE WalkeA u v
Me
The Afro-American., 1895-08-31
EX-GOVERNOR WHYTE.

The x-Govenor who is regarded
as the pride of Maryland Democ-
racy in a published interview says
he will not support Mr.. John Hurst,
the nominee ofthe Gorman and Ras
in convention. This is a crushing,
blow to the Gormanites who evi.
IDENTIFY realize that the verdict of
the Ex-Governor will cost them
many thousand votes.
The Afro-American., 1895-08-31
Millenbeek Va.

The Summer revival Season has
been a great success in this part Of
the country. Queen Esther Baptist
church has been grfg blessed; 81
persons have been verted and
reported for rnembe The bap-
thing will take plae the second
Saturday il septeIna2 and q great
tirle II expected, e Ney. Dennis
The Afro-American., 1895-08-31
MR.. LOwNDEs ACCEPTS.


The committee appointed at Cam
bridge to notify Mr.. Lowndes, per
formed their duty at the Carrolton
Hotel last Wednesday. The nomi-
nees on the state ticket were all
present. M. Lowndes received the
intelligence gracefully and read his
letter of acceptance. The letter is
regardedb by the friends Of good gov
ernment as a patriotic statement of
the issue in Maryland and a vote
making document. The campaign
is expected to open in full blast
next week.
The Afro-American., 1895-08-31

The Malster collapse has paraliz
ed not a few political adventurers.
Evidently this class entered the
contest depending on the populari-
ty and financial strength of their
chief to capture the prize at the
Cambridge Convention. Personally
Mr.. Malster was a strong leader
and had the confidence of the la
boring element of his party. But,
with a very few exceptions, his cam
paign managers were men of straw
against political giants. Unfortun-
ately, some Of the Malsterites en-
tered the contest with an imagina-
ry glad mind within their grasp,
and are now in the very depths Of
grief because they were fool-heart-
ed enough to leave all of theil pos
sessions for a visionary chance.
Such are the ways of politics;
and those who came out of the NAL
ster and Lowndes contest with their
fingers burned, will nodoubt profit
by their experience. THE AFRO
AMERICAN gave up the contest with
out shedding a single tear. 1t sup
ported Mr.. Nalster without money
and without price, because hestood
for good government and equal
rights for all citizens; and further
because he was the choice Of nine
tenths of the cash subscribers who
keep this paper in circulation.
At the collapse, Mr. Malster lost
nothing, because his gracefnl sur
render makes him strongerthan ev-
er in the council Of his party, and
this fact ought to console that ele-
ment of his followers who are yet
desparing over their defeat.
PROGRESS OF THE CAMPAIGN.
Committeeman appointed by the
Cambridge Convention representing
every county in the state have con-
ferred and mapped out a campaign
line of battle. According to the re-
ports given out by the committee,
every inch Of ground will be con
tested and nothing will be left I'M
tried which will contribute to-a-
victory for the Grand old Partynext
November. Hon. George L. Well
ington is the committee'sch and
it is said by those who know him
best, that he is the rightman in the
right place. Congressman Yelling
ton rescued the 9th. district last
fall from strong Democratic oppo-
nent, and it is reported that it was
his management more than any
other man, thatplaced Mr.. Lowndes
at the head of the State ticket.
Some of the Afro Americans
who worked hard for the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Lowndes, do not seem
to be as enthusiastic as they were
previons to the Cambridge Conven-
ton.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26
BETTER FARMING.
President Stickney InauSuratcs n Crusado
Along tho Limo Of His Road.

President Stickney Inaug urates n Crusade
Along tho Line OF His Road.
New HAMPTON, Iowa, Feb. 25.-Prcsi.
dent stickney. of the Chicago / Grca.
Western railroad, has inougurated
series OF meetings along the line OF his
road for the purpose Of advocating n
more scientific and thorough method OF
farming. Ho will hold ono or two meet
ings in oil OF the importaa. towns along
the line, which will DO addressed by
himself and others who have had prac-
teal experience in special crops, such
as potatoes. A meeting was held hero
to-day and addressed by Mr.. S. II. Hall,
OF Minneapolis. lie claims that nearly
100.000.O00 bushels Of potatoes are i'm
ported every year, and tina. by n ro.a-
tion Of crops and tho cultivation OF po-
tatoes to greater extent this deficiency
can be made up along tho line OF the
Great Western road. Mr.. Stickney
says he calls it his gospel OF better
farming OF smaller farms, and that it
willDe preached from ono end OF tho
road to the other. 1hoy arc travelling
in their special car and making stops in
all the towns, addressing tho farmers
upon tho subject.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26
Il SILVER CI.hNlS

Delivers u Sunday Night Lecture In n
Church md Creates n Sensation.
MIHNEAPoLIs, MINI. Fob. 25.-The
regular attendants at Fowler Episcopal
church wero quite shocked last night
by listening to political spooch do.
liverod within tho walls OF thoir sane.
tuary. 2. II. B. franklin WA advor.
tised to deliver lecture on "Twen.y
Years in Utah" It was generally sup
posed That no would conGne himaolf to
q discussion OF Mormonism. But nftor
relating somo Of hisporaonal experience
in tho territory. no branchod of into
politics and delivered all impasaioned
address on tho subject Of silver coinage.
lilo also referred incidentally to tho
tariff question, and particularly do
nouncod tho preaont Democratic Con-
gross for lowering tho tariff on load ore.
Lilo claimed that this had resulted in
bringing American labor in tho Utah
Ioad minos into competition with tho
choap labor OF Mexico. Mr.. Franklin's
address creatod sensation, especially
as 1t was announced that no had con-
trlbutod 5000 toward raising tho debt
on tho church.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26
GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT

Among Now York iilidsr. For tho lionti.,
Fnvorltlsm shawn In tho Allotm onts.
NEw YoRH, Fob. 25.-Tho great mn.
iori!y OF tho Now York bidders for tho
now four pOr cont government bonds
Aro worry much disappointed at tho 70.
suit Of tho allotmon.s mado by tho Dol.
mont.Morgun syndicate. Fow, II any,
Of tho applicants, It Ia said, received
moro than 30 por cont OF thor bids, and
not moro than 10 per cent, aud q largo
number received notes TO this etloc,:
"Wo regret to say that owing to the
amount OF applications for United
States four per cent bonds under our
circular. wO havo boon unable to allot
any bonds under your application"
This wa, signed by Belmont & Com.
pany aud Morgan & Company. 1t 10
alleged that no bonds woro allotted 10
Wall Btreot brokers, who might want
thom for speculative purposes, Tho
syndicate have decided to withhold all
information rs to tho allotments, and
therefore tho facts Of tho case can only
DO obtained by piecomoal from tho
would.be subscribers.
1t Is generally accepted that those
who offered gold In payment for bonds
received most consideration. One bank
which subscribed for round amount
but made no promise TO pay In gold 70.
cetvod no bonds, whilo noighboriug
bank which bid for tho same amount,
agreeing TO pay gold, was allotted 80
per cont OF Its subscription. There ia
prevailing impression that largo per-
centage Of tho bonds were allotted
abroad and that homo bidders wero
sacrificed to foreigners, for tho reason
that 1t is to tho interest OF tho syndicate
that gold shall BIO brought from outside
tho United States. Tho syndicate to.
day deposited Sl,300.O0O in gold in tho
sub-treasury In anticipation OF tho 70.
ceipt OF gold now In transit from Eu.
rope. The bonds opened hore to-day at
~ bid, ll9t asked aud are now isl
bid, offered at ll9. -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26

N, .'. II.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-'Tho ROMANO
OF Frederick Douglass woro convovod
oarly this morn;p, N ,ho ,t,,.a.,,:,
an u ah...n 80 's'opo'i'an
az ~. -. etuu'c'' tuore 70 lilo IN state
until tho funeral services this atter.
noon. Before tho removal from Ccd,r
Hill. Anaco,,, Mr. Dnrrl,,,, Ia. 80,
!, 80, - D'uS'"s' '"'o tes''
uanee' o''o' seFVices ior tho immediate
relatives wero conducted by tho Rev.
Hugh 7, Stevenson. OF ,bo A,,coS,a
Ran.is. chrrch ,rho ..s,.,...'es'
49, -, ~, "' eo''i.o' con
a'S'eu simply Oh prayer anu the read.
Ing oil tho scriptures. Tho body was
thon conveyed 10 tina church hv thu
nn1o,,0tor 800 " 'Ao
m, .""e''
i"e Metropontail church had already
been prepared for tho reception OF tho
honored body OF tho dead man aud was
beautifully decorated with flowers,
forms and palms. Among tho floral
pieces sent to tho church was beau,i.
ful design prepared at tho instance OF
tho llaytian government,
AZ soon as tho casket was in place
before the altar tho doors wore thrown
open and tho people, already waiting
In crowds outside, wero admitted to tho
church to pay their last respects. A
great crowd passed in and out. While
colorod persons predominated, among
the waiting multitude thero wero hun
dreds OF white people. Tho street in
front OF the church as far as the cross
street on either side. was fairly blocked
with carriages before tho hour OF 10
o'clock had arrived.
At 1850 o'clock tho funeral procession
entered the main body OF the church,
headed by the family OF the deceased,
followed by tho honorary pallb carers.
Messrs. Bruce, w. II. Wormley, John
R Lynch, John +. Cook, P. Is. Hinch.
back, John r. Francis, F. G. Barbados.
Capt D. L. Pitcher, Prof. d. Z. Messer.
Congressman George Ii. Murray, DR..
G. B. Purvis, John II. Brooks, J, III.
Merriweather aud Leonard C,sBailes
and immediate friends.
The singing OF Nearer nv God To
Thee" by tho choir OF tho church was
followed BY prayer BY the Rev. Alex.
Crumwell, d. D., OF St. Luke's Episcopal
church. "In thy Cleft, o, Rock OF
Ages" was then rendered by the choir.
followed BY the reading OF the Goth
Psalm by Bishop A. W. Wayman, D. d.
The funeral sermon was then do.
livsred BY Rev. DR.. ]. T. Jeuiler, OF tho
Metropolitan church. Speaking as the
long time pastor OF Mr.. Douglass. Mr..
Jeniier said:
"NIr, Douglass was a Christian. He