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The record-union., 1895-08-15
STRUCK AN OPEN SWITCH.
Fatal Accident on tho Washington
Central Road.

dLdl &ACCldShC Oi lhC w
Central Road.
SPOKANE (Wash.), Aug. IA stock
train on the Washington Central road
was wrecked at Almira last night while
running at high rate of speed. 1t was
rounding curve. and struck an open
switch. The engine and eleven cars
rolled down a twenty foot em mbankment.
Fireman Fred Pritz Of Sprague was
caught underneath the engine and
scalded to death. Engineer Hobart had
his leg broken. Half a dozen men ac-
conpanying the stock were more or less
cut and bruised. OF the 3l7 steers car
ried, 200 were killed. The engine and
cars were completely demolished.
The record-union., 1895-08-15
Social Event Mt Los ANGELES.

Los ANGELES, Aug. 14.-Albert E.
Castle of San Francisco and Miss Vir-
ginia Winston of this city were married
to-day. The wedding took place at high
noon in the presence of numerous rela-
tives and friends, and the affair was
marked by a great deal of quiet elegance.
The record-union., 1895-08-15
SONOMA's GRAPE CROP.
Bright Prospects for the Growers of
the County.

BfIGht Prospects Tor the GroWers OF
the County.
SANTA Rosa, Aug. 1.-THE prospects
are looking bright for the grape-growers
of Sonoma County this season. Many
wineries have been doubled in capacity,
and arrangements are being made for q
heavy run when pe-crushing begins.
At Windsor are three big wineries, and all
have been increased in capacity. Twelve
dollars per ton is being offered for grapes
now. and cash will be paid. The grape
crop will be fair one. aud the grape
growers may realize better results than
any other classes of fruit-growers in So
noma County. None of the canneries are
yet running full blast. Fruit is coming
in very slowly. The growers seem 10 be
holding oil for higher prices, which the
Gamers will not pay.
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The IndIctment Dfsmissed.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1.-THE indict-
ment against C. p. Huntington for issu-
ing an interstate pass to +. NJ. Stone. the
politician and attorney, was dismissed in
the United States District Court to-day
Oh motion of the United States District
Attorney.
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HANGED TO A TREE.
EIIensburg Citizens Take the Law
Into Their Own Hands.
BREAK INTO JAIL AND SECURE TWO
MURDERERS

Whom They Lynch Within Three
Blocks of the PriSOn-Sam ana
Charles Vincent, Father and Son.
Who Killed Mike KOhlopp and
John Burgiin, the Victims of the
Infuriated Mob-Both of the Grim
inais Known as Hard Characters In
the Northwest.
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AN EN-MAYOK KILLED.
He Fell From the Third 81 ory Window
Of Ills Hotel.

of Ills Hotel.
DENVER (Col.). Aug. LEX Mayor NJ.
d. Van Horn was killed to-day by falling
from the third-story window of the
Grand Central Hotel, of which he was
proprietor He WAS Mayor of this city
from 1893 to 1895, AMI had previously
served term in the Board of Supervis-
ors.
Van Horn came to Denver in 1881. be-
ing ct that time and for several years
atterward an agent III the employ of the
United States Treasury department. He
enlisted as private III the Union army
at the outbreak of the rebellion. and
served with distinction throughout the
war. rising to the rank of Major. After
the war he engaged in the hotel business
III Alabama, and later in Chattanooga.
Tenn. He was 5S years old ana wealthy.
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MISS ELAGLER.
A Friend Sends Her Package Which
Causes a Terrible shock.

Causes Terrible shock.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE Ne,Cs this
afternoon says: Miss Flagler, who shot
and killed young Ernest Green. and who
is only beginning TO recover from the
prostration attending the tragedy, has re-
ceived q terrible shock. the innocent
cause of which WAS one OF the young
Iady's most devoted and sincere friends.
Green, as is known, received the fatal
shot from Miss Flagier's pistol while in
the act of picking up pear which had
fallen from the tree. Miss tIagler 9
friend. who is young woman living in
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OMAHA POLICE MUDDLE.
The New and Old Boards Come to
an Understanding.
TIE DISPUTE TO BE SUBMITTED TO
THE SUPREME COURT.

In the Meantime the New Board VIII
Proceed With the Reorganization
Of the Police Force-Belief That If
the Court Concludes to Call ses-
sion at Once the Whole Question
VIII Be Settled Within a Few
Days.
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niiicance attaching to sending Of several
specimens of fruit TO her, and entirely
out of the goodness of her heart. ex-
pressed basketful OF pears to Miss Flag
Ter, and inclosing friendly note.
Miss Flagler chanced TO see the pack
age and with her hands opened il. The
first thing she saw WAS the large and
beautiful pears carefully packed in the
basket. Is seemed TO her the work of
some vicious mind 10 send such pack
age. So great WAS tho shock to her that
she was seized with convulsions. 4
physician was hastily summoned. ana
grave fears for her were entertained for
some hours.
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SUICIDE OF A FORMER MINISTER.
'Professor'' Cook browns Himself in
a Hole OF Water.

a Hole OF Water.
COLUMBUS (kans.), Aug. IA. H.
Cook, known as "Professor," living
about five miles northwest Of here, talked
freely with his wife yesterday, telling
her how he wanted to be disposed of
when he should die, but did not hint that
he had any intention OF taking his own
lie. When his wife went TO call him to
his breakfast this morning he was not
TO be found. \ note was found on able
bearing these words: Look in the
water r-hole." Mrs. Cook then went to
the place and found him lying with his
head under the water, with rope tied
around his neck and stone fastened to
the other end.
Tho deceased was rs years of age, a
native of New York State. and a man OF
fine education. lie was, in early life, a
minister in the Methodist Church, but
later renOunced his faith III that denOni-
nation and became a Unlversalist. His
body was taken TO St. Louis this alter
noon for cremation. in accordance with
his wishes.
The record-union., 1895-08-15

There was never such person as Pope
Joan, the so-called female pontiff.
The record-union., 1895-08-15
Rain in Nebraska and Iowa.

OMAHA, Aug. 14.-Another very hard
rain began at day break this morning.
continuing about two hours. 1t was
widespread, and was very beneficial to
crops in Eastern Nebraska and Western
Iowa
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30
All McElderryS St.

al term and the members are expires
sing regret that he can not be returned
The usual NJ E. ministers meeting
was held!atShaTp street last WedneS
day. The order of the day was a pa
per by the Rev. Mr.. Morton pastor o
Long Green Circuit, Mr. Morton took
the position that ministers ought to
read everything that will be helpful to
taem in their work.
Rev. A. Brown will preach for the
Faith Church east Baltimore on the
second Sunday in Dec. and the pastor
Rev. Mayo, invites the Baptists to turn
out and help him
Mr.. Harry Pratt one Of the most eff
ficient clerks in the Post Office Depart
ment is off on his annual vacation. Dir
Pratt will spend part of his vacation
in Washington.
The new annex to No 8 Public
School is about complete for operation
1t has capacity for 500 or more pu-
pills and corps of about ten teachers
this is another evidence that the peo-
pie of N. w Baltimore are alive to
the Education of their children. Now
that the School is open let us crowd it
with pupils.
Rev p. T. Scott of Millington Md,
was the guest of Miss ID. E. A. Ruff Of
Pierce street recently.
Trap MD =, NOV %, 1895.-To The
Editor of The AFRo-AMERICAN.
Dear Sir:-Pltase find enclosed, Twen
ty-five cents for the AFRo-AMERICAN
one quarter or three months. Pleas
start the "quarter" with the issue o
Nov 90. Very truly, i. O. V. Associa
ton.
The Birth Day Reception given by
a committee Of Ladies at Sharon Bap-
fist Church Thanksgiving Night wa
a great success. The large edifice was
wellfilled and every body seemed to be
happy.
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30
WEDDING MITES.

Mr.. Creed Robinson, Of Rich
mond, Va, and Miss Maria Grant
this city, were united in matrimony
on the 21st inst at the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Fauntleroy,
5O4 bloom street. Rev. Jones Wat
kins officiated. The bride wore a
steel colored dress and carried a
bunch of flowers. M. Isaac Cas-
ter was best man and Mrs. Caster
bridesmaid. Among those present
were Mr.. end Mrs. F. A. Gaines,
Mr., and MRS. W. ]. Reavis, Miss
Maggie Fauntleroy, Miss Susie Lee,
Misses Martha and Alice Fisher, MRS
Lee, mrs. Cottman, MIS-. Mary 4.
Pinn, Mr.. W. H. Hall and r. IL.
Ninnife' Quite large number OF
presents we're presented.
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30

Governor O'FerralI of Va, has put
himself on record as an enemy to the
lynching system il the south. His eff
forts to protect the Lunenburg prison
ers from u achers is the most prsctial
evidence that can be given of his de
sire to honor the law. The Governor
action in this case is another victory
for Editor John Mitchell Of Richmond
Plannet and practical evidence why
our people shall support their own
press. Let us keep up the fight, Mr..
Mitchell until the eyes of both races
are open to the fact of the brother
hood Of man and the duty of one
man to protect anothr from mob
violence,
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30
ate Bishop Phillips Brooks il

ate Bishop Phillips Brooks in
Tat sermon on the assassination
his immortal Lincoln, nobly said:
he traitor must die because he
committed treason. The murderer
Ist die, because out q: it, and it
5ne, came forth the reason of the
Z lie traitor and the murder of the
murderer. Do not say that it is dead.
1T is not, while its essential spirit
lives. While one man counts another
man his born inferior for the color Of
has skin, g0hile both an North 1nd
South pTejatd6ceS and practices,
10hich God hates, keen aLeUe IN Our
peoples hearts the spirit Of the 0kd
iNiQUity, 1T is not dead. The new
American nature must supplant the
old. We must grow like our PEesi-
dent, in his truth, his independence
his religion and his wide humanity.
Then the character by which ne died
shall be in us, and by it we shall I've.
Then peace shall come that knows no
war, and law that knows no treason;
and full Of his spirit a grateful land
shall gather around his grave"
He who denies our manhood is hard
ly able to gibe us justice, for his idea
of justice towards negro, would
very apt to be expressed in the old
saying Of ROGER TAEEY; "a negro
has no rights which a white man il
bound to respect"
Let the indignation meeting which
is to be called be largely attended and
let the resolutions be pointed that Mr.
Mason and every other "Negro hater'
may take notice that such uncallec
for insults shall not be forgotten.
1t is not too early to organize ant
begin such effective work as will tel
il the right direction next fall.
With an honest and fair election
law which viii be given Maryland, Mr.
Mason and others will surely perceive
that they cannot afford to ignore anc
insult any race Of people having
about 16, 900 votes in this city, a pc
tent factor in each ward in the cleo
ton of counciImen and other officers
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30
Southern Railway
FOR THE
COTTON STATES AND IN.
TERNATIONAL EXPOSITION.
ATLANTA, GA.

The Southern Railway operates neaE-
Iy five thousand miles of road in eight
of the Southern States and its lines en-
ter Atlanta, Ca, from five different
points of the compass. Washington, D
, c., is the Northern or Eastern terminus
Of one of its lines, which is operated in
connection with the Pennsylvania Rail
road, 'Ethe standard railroad Of Amer
! lea" between New York through PhIl
adelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D T.
/ Lynchburg 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, Hot Springs, Knox
willie and Chattanooga, at Charlotte for
! Columbia, Augusta, Savannah and Jack
I sonville, and at Atlanta for Birmingham
/ Memphis, Macon and Southern Georgia.
Solid vestibuled limited trains, with
through day coaches, Pullman Draw
ing-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 it's own dining cal
ser ice preparatory to handling expedl
tiousIv and comfortably the heavy tray
ri to and from Atlanta during the Cot
ton States and International Exposition
which opens September Is and closes
December 81, 1895.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from
September II to December "a inclusive
excursion tickets will be sold from
Washington, D. c., to Atlanta, Ga, at
S14.0O good for return in 10 days from
ated of sale.
Excursion tickets will be sold every
day from September Is until Decem
Der IS, inclusive, from Washington at
$19.25, good for retdrn 20 days from
date of sale, and excursion tickets fol
the entire Exposition season with fnal
limit of January Z, 1896, will be sold
from September 6 until December Is
inclusive, at $26.25.
Map folders furnished and Pullman
Sleeping Car reservations made upor
application.
J. NJ. BEALL,
District Passenger Agent,
80 South Third Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
]. NJ. CULP, w. A. TURK,
Traffic Manager, Gen. Pass. Agt
Washington, d. G.
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30

The article on Business revival
published last week has been SO favor
ably commented on that we produce it
Read it carefully and practice
the advice given. No intelligent color
ed man can afford to advocate the EN-
ployment of colored men to light
lamps and sweep the streets as sub
stitute for the appointed of competent
colored men to clerkship and other
positions of honor and trust. What
we must contend for is the faithful
application of the merit system and
that all the elements of our people
shall have an equal opportunity to
enter the contest for any position to
pc filled.
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30

THE STANDARD has yielded to the
pressure of adversities and is dead and
buried, and we The Afro-American is
the only organ Of the lace left to re
fleet the progress of our people and
heralds the sentiments of Is, 000 in
digent coIored voters against the Ma
son insult. Now send in subscription
to YOUR organ and fortify it for the
battle against deceitful officials in
high places.
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30
"SQUATTER.

What is squatter? The editor of
the AFRO AMERICAN was forced to
ask this question few days ago of
one who seemed indignant over the
possibility Of any person comprehend
ed under that vulgar term being recog
nized in the way of receiving appoint
ments to political office. We said to
ourselves, what in the world does he
mean by such an abominable word2
Confessing our own stupidity and ig-
norance in not being able to readily
discern the peculiar meaning of the
word, we asked for information, and
were told that such was a term of
humiliation and contempt graciouslv
conferred by some of the most distin-
guished CO Afro-Americans of this
state, who enjoyed the extraordinary
good fortune Of being born on Mary
land soil, upon their brethren of the
same race who were so very unfortu-
nate as not to have been born on the
soil of Maryland my Maryland, " but
who for one reason or another found
themselves adapted citizens of this old
commonwealth 1t made no difference
how thrifty, Intelligent they were or
whether they were property owners
or not they must in keeping with the
irrevocable decree of the Royal Soci
ETY. Of Maryland be henceforth and for
ever, known by that vulgar word. MT
Noah Webster in his dictionary gives
as a secondary meaning to the word
i'm question-'In the United States,
one who settles one new land without
title. Thus in the eyes of the Roy
al society Of Marylanders every Afro
American who moves Maryland to re-
side settles on new land without
title Inasmuch as there is a very
large number of such among the most
reputable and successful Afro Ameri-
u Baltimore, we sincerely hope
Society of MAINLAND
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30

Mr.. James D. Golden and Miss
Jennie V. Dobson, were united in
the Holy bonds of matrimony on
Thursday evening, November Dist,
at the residence of the brides par
ents, POS N. Arlington ave. The
ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Harvey johnson, D. ID. The
dress of the bride was handsome
cream cloth trimmed with point
lace and satin ribbon; the groom
and best man were attired in con
ventional black. Refreshments
were served and the evening spent
in music and mirth. The presents
were numerous and handsome.
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30

One of the most brilliant we'd
dings of the season was that of Miss
Louise Brown, daughter of Mr..
James Brown, of Washington, D.
O., to Mr.. Walter Scott, teacher in
public school No 8, at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Lloyed Garrett, 545
W. Hoffman Street, on Wednesday
evening last. The bride wore a
white silk crepon, trimmed in pearls
and lace, with veil and orange
blossoms The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. H. Carroll, and the
weddingmarch was played by Prof.
Augustus; the bridesmaid was Miss
Estella Johnson, best man Mr., Rob
ert Murray.
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30

Miss Susie Branson and Mr.. Abra-
ham Augustus were united in the
Holy bonds Of matrimony by Bish-
op A. W. Nayman, at the resi-
dence Of groom, W. Saratoga st.,
Wednesday evening, Nov. goth.
The bride was attired in dove col
ored costume and carried large
boquet of chrysanthemums, on
ly few friends of the contracting
parties were present.
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30
SIX BOYS BURIED AT PLAY.

Two of Them Are Taken Out Of Their Ruined
Playhouse
Six boys who were digging cave at TWEEN.
ty-eight and Grayson streets, Louisville, Ky,
were buried by a cave-in Of the bank. Two
were dead when reached, two others badly
injured and two escaped unhurt.
The boys had been at work for several days
in steep enbankment onGrayson street. and
were just completing their playhouse, when
the earth gave way. burNng all of them.
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30

The tea given by Mrs. HI. Collins
Nov. 17in honor Of Miss Ella Harper
was at sos Hoffman street instead
of 525, Miss Harpers name changed to
Hooper hence this correction.
The Cotton States exhibition at At
lanta, Ga, is an attractive point now
The Southern Railroad Co. is selling a
ten days returns ticket from Washing
ton D. @. for $14,OO. This road is said
to be the safest rout over which Afro
American can go to the exhibition
From Baltimore and return $16, 90 the
Company owns the entire line and car
better protest their passengers thar
other roads which have to be subjec
to other managers.
Mrs. John H. Murphy will speno
Thanksgiving in Philadelphia witt
her daughter Mrs George Gilbert
Lawyer w. T. McGuinn has been
called to Washington several times
this week in the interest of his client
Elk Counsel John R. Waller.
@Rev. Alfred Young pastor Of Ash
bury NJ. e. Church is esteemed as one
of the most popular pastors east
fillmore has had for long time.
q
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30

Organization desires
benefits coord and child IN the United States Its
financial backing strongest
than those charged by other
the and Its benefits greater than other
beneficial earth IBOppmtunieS GREATER ana It's ac
ties attracting than other order known,
inducements attractions
in recognition
excessively special features only for limited
all should time by the oeoc and CosS OF joining
$780, Beneficial Department all classes IN all t)
members by rent the
both Secret and nefc
glasses % widow dues, 24 annual dues
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30
Foreign Mail s,rvioe.

N. NJ. Brooks, superintendent of foreign
mails. in his annual reportshows that there
was dispatched during The year 500, OH
pounds of letters and 1855, 591 pounds Of
other articles, a decrease from last year Of
ss5s of Letters aud an increase OF
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30

The wedding Of Miss Amanda
Banks to Mr.. John I. Jackson
was solemnized at Enon Baptist
Church at 2 p. M last Wednesday.
The bride was handsomely attired
in While India silk en-train, tulle
veil, and carried a bunch Of white
Chrysanthemums. The bridesmaid
was Miss Fannie jackson and the
best man was Mr. Benjamin Tenn
pie. Rev. J. Markuie oficiated,
assisted by Revs. Mayo and John
son. After the ceremony the couple
left for Tappahanock, Va, where
a reception was rendered them.
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30

. The wedding Of Miss Amanda
Banks and Mr.. John I. Jackson
was solemnized at Enon Baptist
Church at 2 p. m. last Wednesday.
The bride was attired in white
India silk en- train, Tulle veil and
carried a bunch Of white chrysan-
themums. The bridesmaid was
Miss Fannie Jackson, attired in
lavender silk. Mr.. Benjamin Tenn
pie was best man. Rev Jones
Watkins officiated, assisted by Rev.
Mayo and Rev. johnson. After
the ceremony, the couple left for
Tappahanock, Va, where recep-
ton was rendered them by the
groom's mother. The brides trav-
cling dress was Of a dove colored
silk with hat and gloves to match.
The Afro-American., 1895-11-30

She's and others having notices
Cgs will please have the ga me at
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IN the weeks issue.
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Quit Your Nonsence. Stop Your Pooling and
Try to Make Way for Your Children.

What do for his
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he his puta
divisions as
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minister unto their The North
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