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marks with the pied - that whoc er was nom
inatcn hentueks would give him her vote He
spoke OF his candidate a. Joe, islaek burr.
because to kcntuckians he was doe" black
IL was true that no was from m, .o,,n "a
naa been confederate soldier. but his candle
uacy was no, sectional one. (CheerS,
w w Fecsc. OF California. seconded the
nomination ~ Mr. Blackburn
When Mass chu<etts WAS callcl Tho .h,,r
man Of tho delegation said MassacAu~,tt. hna
intended To present the name OF GOV Russell.
nut MH Russell declined to run on the plat
form ndopscd
Mr. Patrick. cs Ohio whom the name OF hi,
state was called. put In nomination Mr. John
Il Mclean. OF Cincinnati
chairman Harrity. OF Pcnnsyivania, whcn
his state was called. said Pcnnsyivnnia had NO
candidate NJ this time, but when the roll OF
states was called for the purpose OF ascertain.
ing their preferences for candidates. Pcnnsyi.
jcct
Virginia being called In tho roll or states.
the chairman OF tho delegation stated thai
they had been instructed to pre- scnt the name
OF Hon John w Daniel. but At his earnest re-
quest and instance did not do So
The nomination OF Mr.. Blabkburn WINS niso
seconded by Mr.. J. w. St Clair
Whom the state of Wisconsin was called.
Cen Bragg. the picturesque old hero, chair-
man OF tho delegation, rising on n chair In his
place. said; wisconsin can not participate
In the nomination OF any man calling himself
democrat upon populist platform" (oreat
cheers, mingled with hisses)
Ono OF the delegates from tho state followed,
saying that on tho part OF some OF the deio-
gates from Wisconsin. no desired to second
lucky
Mr f. ]. Dockery, OF wisconsin took his
place on tho platform and said:
MY vote Is stihed In this convention by nm
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Tue pse>cnt conamg >~s3 me o. Decisions that no
names shall be arbitrarily dyopf ed igom the
pension -oll. and the f-et az enlistment and
service should DO deemed conclusive evidence
against disease and disability before enlist
ment
We favor tho dnisslon OF the territories
OF New McSlco. Arizona ana oslaho<na
into the union states. and we
favor the earl admission OF all the
territories having the necessary popula-
tion and resource TO cntitie them 10 statehoed
and while they remain territories we hold
that the oricials appointed TO administer the
government OF any territory together with tho
District of Columbia and Alaska. should oe
bona tide residents OF the territory or district
In which the duties are 10 be performed The
democratic party believes In home rule and
that all public lands of the United States
should be appropriated to the blishment
OF free homes for American citizens
We recommend that the territory of Alaska
DC granted a delegate In congress aud that the
general land and timber laws OF the United
States be extended to said territory.
The Monroe doctrine. "a originally declared
and Interpreted by succeeding presidents. Is n
permanent part OF the foreign policy OF the
United States, aud must At all times be main
taincd.
We extend our sympathy TO the people of
cuba In their heroic struggle for liberty aud
Independence.
We are opposed to life tenure in the public
service We favor appointments based upon
merits. liked terms OF ONCE and such an ad-
ministration OF the civil service laws as will
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CosvFNTioS HALL, Chicago. July a.
A. m the convention was called to or
Ger by Mr.. Harrity. OF Pennsylvania. chair
man OF the democratic national committee
who asked that all present should arise and
stand while prayer was offered by Rev. Ernest
Stires. rector OF Grace Episcopal Church.
Chiea ago
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Nominated for President by the
Democratic Convention on
the Fifth Ballot.
Gold Men to the Number Of 1875 De-
clined TO Participate in Voting.
Gov. Stone Reads a Note From Mr..
Bland Withdrawing His Name
on the Fifth Ballot.

The Missouri Delegation Then Changes
Their Thirty Votes From s.Silver
Dick" to the "Boy Orator." Thus
Nominating the Latter The
Convention Takes . Recess
Untii Eight O'clock.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16

Mr. n. e. Young, the champion
crokonall player of the State, has ac-
cepted the invitation of Mr.. 6. b.
Murphy 10 play cham pionship con
test on Thursday evening. May 21, at
$50 o'clock. AS both gentlemen are
experts, it is expected to be spirited
contest. All men are invited TO wit
ness the contest; admission free.
Friday evening. May %, the ladies
from the several sections of Baltimore
City will give a match party and mu-
sical fete at the rooms of the associa-
tion exclusively for the benefit of the
association. The programme wilt
consist of a novelty matching and a
special musicale entertainment by
some OF the best local talent of Balti-
more City. Cards of admission will
be ~ cents. AS the entire proceeds
will be for the benefit of the associa
ton, it is hoped by the ladies and the
committee on social work that every
one w II secure a ticket.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16
GRAND sTEREoPTICoN LECTURE.
AT ST. PETER CLAvER HALL,
Carey ST. above Freshman,
THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 21, 1896
By the renowned Prot. Turner, ci
Boston, Mass.

The Lecture will consist of the lead
ing events in the life of the Discover
er of our Country, Christopher Col
umbus, the haunts, homes and scenes
Of the founder Of our country, George
Washing sor, will be vividly potraved
and Whit will prove interesting to
everyone, the great battles on land
and water of the late American Civil
War will be shown with magnificent
views. With the third part of our
lecture. camp scenes aud the great
leaders OF our armies will have a
prominent place. All the history OF
our country is to be illustrated with
beautiful pictures. Admission %
Cents. Everybody welcome, Doors
open at o'clock, Lecture &C 8 p. III.
N. B.-At $3.50 on the afternoon Of
the 21st, this lecture will be given for
children only. Anybady's child may
attend. Admission for the children,
IN cents
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16
THE CALM OF NATURE.

Who can describe the pleasure and
delight, the peace of mind and soft
tranquility felt iu the balny air and
among the green hills and rich woods
of an inland village? Who can tell
how scenes of peace and qu1etude
sink into the minds of pain worn
dwellers in close and noisy places and
carry their own freshness deep into
their iadad hearts Women and men
who have lived in crowded, pent up
streets through whole lives of toll,
and never wished for change; women
aud men to whom custom has indeed
been second nature, and who have
come almost to love each brick and
stone that formed the narrow bound
aries of their daily walks -eyen they,
with the hand of death upon them,
have been known to yearn at last for
one short glimpse of Natures face,
and carried far from the scenes of
their old pains and pleasures; have
seemed to pass at once into a rev
state of being, and crawling from
day to day to some green, sunny spot,
have had such memories awakened
up within them by the mere sight of
itself Las soothed their quick decline,
and they have sunk into their tombs
as peacefully as the sun, whose set
ting they watched from their lonely
chamber window but few hours be-
fore, faded from their dim and feeble
sight. The memories which peaceful
country scenes call up are not of this
world or of its thoughts and hopes.
Their gentle influences may teach us
to weave fresh garlagds for those we
loved, may purify our thoughts and
hear down before it old enmity and
hatred; but beueath all this there
fingers in the least reflective mind a
vague and half-formed consciousness
OF having held such feelings long be
fore in some remote and distant time,
which calls up solemn thoughts of
distant times to come, and bends
down pride aud worldliness beneath
it.-ED.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16
SOCIETY INDULaEs IN CONCERTS
WEDDINGS, TEA PARTIES,
ETC. "A GAY WEEK IN
SOCIETY CIRCLES.
Wedding Bells.

A very fashionable wedding was
solemnized on Thursday, May 7, at
685 West Mulberry st. The contract
ing parties were Mr. Henry Turner
aud Miss Ella Rockwell, both of Bal
ti1nore. The happy couple were made
one at 8 p. IN. by the Rev. DR.. Harvey
johnson of the Union Baptist
Church. Miss Emily Meean was
bridesmaid and Mr.. Cummings was
best man. The bride wore white silk
beautifully trimmed, and carried car
nations and lilies of the valley. The
groom wore conventional black. The
bridesmaids wore white ,brilliantine
and carried pink carnations and roses.
Among those present were; Mr.. and
Mrs. Boston, Mr. and Mrs. Dyer,
Misses Lucy Showers, Mary Young,
Jessie Larkins, Maria S. Gaskins,
Miss Ray, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Brown,
Lottie Taylor, Eliza Banks, Lizzie
Ducan, Mrs. Turner of Essex Co., the
mother of the groom; Messrs. Jas. E..
johnson, Rich, Hebron, Fleming,
Downing, Aunie Downing and many
others. The presents were numerous
and handsome. At II pm. the happy
couple were driven to 998 N. Howard
ST., where they will reside.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16
Y. W. G. A.

sunday, May 10th, very interes ms
services We're held at the Y. w. .. A.
415 w. Biddle st. Mr. Bishop OF the
Y. M. c. A. addressed the audience
His subject, perseverance, " was
very interesting and very much ap-
preciated. A SOLO by Miss N. johnson
was we'll rendered. Mrs. Edith
Brooks address was one we'll worth
listening to, and the \. W. Z. "A. 1eel
very proud of this noble Christian
woman. The Sunday School, through
the efforts of the superintendent, MISS
S. E. Jackson, is doing nicely. All
children not attached to any Sunday
School are requested to be present
each Sunday from 3 to p III. At Z ~
70 of the members OF the Y. w. q. A
and 10 of the fallen women who have
been rescued by the association as
sembled at EnOn Baptist Church TO
listen to a very eloquent sermon de
Iivered by the pastor, Rev. Jones
Watkins. The church was packed
The collection to the church was
St1 SO, for which they were very
thankful. A solo was rendered by
Miss Edmonia Butler.
A neat little pamphlet has been
issued by the Y. w. G. A., which will
be found at all our prominent busl-
ne places Read them and pay us a
visit. A reading room has also been
attached for the benefit of the ladies,
An employment bureau has been
opened three weeks. This depart
ment is under the supervision of Miss
Margaret Boisseau, and has secured
situations for 90 women and men;
hours, a. N. to IL M and 4 t1 p. III.
Services each Sunday from 5 to + p.
M. All are invited. On Sunday, May
II, Mr.. l.. J. Douglass will read. May
"a, Lawyer d. D. Dickson will deliver
ali address. May 81, Rev, DIR. CTiSler
will make an address. Sunday, June
7, will be Missionary day; names OF
participants will be announced later.
Each Thursday evening from TO
1870 o'clock, Bible and sewing
classes for adults, for children, . TO I, Q
pm; Fridays from Z to the EEesn I:
Air Committee hold their meeting,
and from to 10 o'clock SpecIIal
services for ladies. conducted by the
president of the employment bureau .
hours. 9 a. IN. to 70 IN. and to + p ~
every day.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16
Lawn Fete.

The Society Bellies gave lawn fete
Friday evening, May 8; at 905 Park
avenue in the honor of Miss Eliza
beth E. Shelto.. O. Washington, DO.
Among the roval guests present were:
Miss Blanch3 Fax, Miss Mamie Bar
nette, Miss G. Edith Ennis, Miss An
ME Ennis, Miss l.. May Butler, Mr..
Chanley of Virginia. Mr.. McDevitt
of Australia, Mr. John Smith, Mr..
Chas. e. Winston, Mr.. Chas' UmsIie,
MFR. Pratt. Mr.. jerome Browne, Mr.
Harrod, Mr.. Arthur Spencer, Mr.,
Wm. Hicks, Mr.. Joseph Spencer, The
ladies were all in evening costumes.
The parlors were decorated fully i'll
dogwood blossoms and ferns. Re
freshments were served at late hour,
the last course being pickles and ci-
garettes.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16
Special Notices.


The Night School which has been
in session at St. Peter Claver Hall on
Carey street above Freshman will
hold Closing Exercises Friday night,
May 22nd in the above named hall,
Quite an elaborate and extensive
program h&8 been arranged and the
faculty promises an intellectual treat
that will gain the endorsement of the
most critical and both please and en-
tertain the most fastidious. His
Eminence, Jas. Cardinal Gibbons and
a large number of the prominent
white and colored clergy aud laity
will be in attendance.
Instructors:
PROFs. H. DORSEY & G.. J. BOONE,
Admission 10 Gents.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16
1896
1S99
Allen Literary at Home.

In presenting invitations to our
third Musical and Literary Entert '1n-
ment, we take extreme pleasure in
announcing the satisfactory com
pletion of arrangement for the pro-
ductiOn Of brilliant programme
The Literary will receive from 8 to 3,
May 21, 180. Opening chorus by
Aliens A. Nj. E. Literary Association,
Invocation, Rev. J. b Warner, Open
ing address, Mr.. Adolphus Warner.
Opening address, Mr.. Adolphus En-
mis-, Grand presentation of a Gold
Medal by hon. j. NJ. Cargill, nj. D.,
our present City Councilman to Mr..
[. g. Augustus, our Musical Director.
The Mozart Mandolin Orchestra will
render some of their choice selections
also the Crescent Association will APP
pear on this occasion in selected
repertoire of classic and humorous
music. Closing address, Mr. j. Ii. z.
Pinder.
Allen A. NJ. f. Literary opened on
Sunday. May 10, 1896. -Responsive
reading by Mrs. MOllie Roberts; pray
or by Rev. J. b. Warner remarks by
the president, Mr.. 7. Scribner; solo,
Miss Mmma Case; select "eading by
Miss f. B. Scribner, subject, Take
YOUR Choices" selection, by the asso-
clation. Closing exercises, Thursday,
Nav 21st, 1896.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16

At Trinity Baptist Church, May I,
a grand opening Concert was given
to a large and appreciative audience;
The following talen twas programmed
and performed their respective part
to the satisfaction of those present.
Miss Ianthe Clrrke surprised the aud
fence and Miss EulaIia Reid was Vocl-
ferously encored. DGr. Berkley Waller
deserves credit for his efforts toward
the success of The enterlainment'
hose participating we're: Miss hllza
Adams, Mr.. Jos. T. Hill, Miss Blanche
Tufner, Miss Iaatha Clark, Miss Jen'
ME Skinner, Miss Ealalia Reide, MISS
Sarah Myers, and Miss Estella WyE
son. A grand Magnificent spectacu-
lar eproduction of the Queen of Sea
sons, en- Costume under the direction
of Miss EUalie Reide.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16
bravel
d the Civil War to

in the Civil War to h fro
Americans to free themselves from
the yoke of the most degrading
bondage the world Of mankind has
ever experienced and he is now
giving his best energies to help
Afro-Americans to educate and ele-
vatu themselves and Rev. Fr. Slat-
tery will find it hard task to make
even the friends Of humanity Of
his own faith believe that Doctor
Morgan and the Baptists are as
wicked as he claims they are.
Didier is Roman Catholic and
bis published ISLANDERS are an insult
to Afro-Americans Catholics as
well as to the whole race. The
"Negron has been characterized by
Roman Catholic of high stand
Ing as brute and the clergy Of the
publishers faith owe it to them
selves. and the cause Of humanity
to tell from their point of view the
whole truth without mixture. Rev.
Slattery Is in a position to speak
because of his many years exper-
ience with our people and we hope
he will meet the issue squarely.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16

0HtlCS and
Politicians.
McKinley's Chances
Very Bright.
SenafOrWeIIingtOnTL1inks
MaryIand'S Vote VIII
GO to the Buckeye
Statesman.
Speaker Reed Sill i iAl ssIt.
CONGRESSMAN MURRAY Y
SAYS THE COLORED
DELEGATES WILL DE
MAND TERMS.

It is now conceded even by McKin-
ley's opponents that he has a good
show for the nomination. All along
Senator Wellington has been non
committal as to the Maryland delega-
tion, but he now admits that McKin-
ley will get Maryland's full vote on the
first ballot
Speaker Thomas b. Reed is still in
the race, and shrewd political proph
cts say if Mckinley fails on the first
ballot stampede will set in for Reed
and he will win.
Congressman Murray Of South Car
Olina has given out that the cOlored
delegates to the National convention
will hold meeting before the cOnven-
tiOn and decide that they will vote for
the candidate who will pledge that he
will recognize AfrO-Americans as
equal members of the body polite
and use his high Office, in case Of cleo
tion, to secure to the cOlored people
of The South eq1al rights, civil and
political. Mr.. Murray claims that he
voices the sentiments of cOlOred pO-
itical leaders North and South, and
that as an evidence of their sincerity
they will be on hand at St. Louis by
scores.
The decision Of Mayor Hooper and
Col. Eager case handed down by the
Court of Appeals does not alter the
situation at the Baltimore City Hall.
The case now has to be tried in the
law court, and it is thought a final
decision will not be reached before
October. In the meantime the tax
and other departments will be in the
hands Of Democrats This state of
things is very distressing to Republi-
cans, many of whom complain that
their victory bsnefits no other than
old ring Democrats.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16
What the Girls Are Talking About,

The Richmond Planet delights in
Informing its readers that certain
prominent school teacher Of Rich
mond is engaged to tall BaltimO-
rean." Quite unkind of the Planet,
as there are SO many tall BaltlmO-
reaus. Names, please
A young man was heard to remark
that he would save many dimes when
Miss G. moves farther dOwr town.
They say certain chap is in bad
humOr from a, III, to & p. IN, every
day except Sunday. Who is he?
"Strawberry Blondes" are in great
demand. Also strawberry cream.
II most emphatically assure you,"
she said, "that l am in no wise con
nected with his absence from this
city. Those who gave birth to the
report were, indeed, presumptuous. "
And she said it with so much earnest
ness that the subject was dropped.
They say "Gray is Great"
A certain prima donna in Baltimore
has also been educated in the culin-
ary art. We hope this Information
will not cause her the annoyance of
more than one proposal a night, as
this is Leap year.
Reserved seats in the parlor have
sprung into use with the spring, They
we're first adopted by Miss -- and
Mr.. .
What young lady was it that or
dered pink SNOWFALL to correspond
with the blonde that was with her?
Willie will now keep off the pave
ment with his bicycle.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16
MARY r. BURKE1r,
RpisteFtOwD. nj q
FASHION NOTES.

Summer millinery runs to flowers.
and a typical hat looks very much
like a variegated bouquet.
All white hats are pretty contrast,
aud in these a quantity cf silk nets
and yelling is used.
The straw hats in rough fancy
braid are as light as a feather.
The sailor hat is in as high favor as
ever, bur it's shape is somewhat
changed; the latest boasts bell crowns
and have sharp angle at the upper
aud lower parts of the crown
Shirt waists are creating more and
more attention as the days roll by.
The sash is seen again, and many
rrefer it as a finish to the belt.
Poreian ribbon, sliffened, is used on
costumes OF plain white muslin Dy
way of d belt.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16
NAzARITEs ANNUAL SERMON

The annual sermon of the Grand
United Order of Nazarites, will be
preached in their tabernacle, Calvert
street, near Centre, Sunday "a inst at
at 3oclock p. III, by Rev. John r.
Hurst, pastor of Waters A III. E.
church. All members of the order
are requested to assemble at p NJ.
in full regalia, also 1.-THE 42nd annual
Passover will be celebrated on Whit
Monday night the 95th inst. 12 lambs
will be slain and roasted Price of
admission 20 Passover, % cents.
Yours in the principals of B. e.
and VI, JAS. Fl. Dixon, &. w. S., At
test, George w. Carroll, Grand @. h.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16

The Lecture will consist of the lead
ing events in the life of the Discover
er OF our country, Christopher Colum
bus, then the haunts, homes and
scenes of the founder OF country,
George Washington, will be vividly
presented and what will prove int6r-
esting to everyone, the great battles
on land and water of the late Ameri-
eau Civil War, will be shown with
magnificent views. With the third
part of the lecture, camp scenes aud
the great leaders of our armies VIII
have prominent place. All the his
tory of our country is to be ilIustrat-
ed with beautiful pictures. Adnis-
sion 25 cents. Everybody welcome.
Doors open at 7 7o'clocF, lecture at s.
N. BAT $3.50 on the afternoon of
the 21st, the Lecture will be given
for children only. Anybody's child
may attend. Admission for the
children 10cents.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16
COLLATION. to Rev and Mrs. Robinson.

The Gaines Circle of St. Johns A.
M. e, Church held collation. for
Rev. and Mrs. o. D. Robinson, ex-
pastor and wife, at 504 Cgston ST., on
the I'd inst, as a token of their APP
probation and love. They presented
Mrs. Robinson a silver water pitcher.
Among the invited guests were: Mrs.
Emma Edwards, Mrs. Susannah
Stoakes, Prof. George 7. Simpson,
Mrs. VIM. H. Barnes and Mr.. Joseph
Butler. Mrs. Ellen NJ. Turner, presi-
dent; Mrs. Maggie Weston, sPc'y.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16
NOTICE.

Mrs. j. E. Wilson, M4tron and Tray
cling Agent of the Orphan home and
School. of Lancaster, s. c., is i'll the
city in the interest of the same. ANY
donation of money or clothing left at
600 w. Mulberry street, will be thank
fully received for the children and
sent to the Home. This home is for
orphans regardless of state or demon
ination and has on its role 54 child
rem of not over years Of age. Per
sons wishing to send aid to the insti-
tuition. can send all money to Rev.
G. NJ. Young or Mr. w. G. Thompson,
Box 1871, Rock Hill, s. c., Cashier OF
the Bank of Lancaster.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16
To the Edit or Of the WomanS Co.

To the Edit or Of the lFoman's Cot
Nnln:
DEAR SIsTBRs-I have been think
ing, thinking hard, and l want you
to help me think. Bishop Turner
seems to think we will never be a
success in this country, and perhaps
he is right, God only knows, but as
there are some of us who will never
see Africa-thOugh l must confess to
a longing tOssee the land of my fore
fathers before [ die. Yet | do think
some OF my sisters can help JUS
little. 1 have unUOuItttoG fa1Lh in
wOman's power where man is fail
ure. We must keep a firm bold of
Jesus hand if we wish to succeed.
[ believe God has a distinct and Pc
culiar work for our race. The women
must trv and show our brothers what
we can do to help them. Dear girls,
there are hundreds Of you who never
think of the subject OF race elevation.
For Gods sake and your own safety's
sake, wake up. We are in the midst
of bitter enemies, but GOD can turn
the tide Of persecution. We must
work while we pray. GOD led the
children of Israel, and be can lead Us
if we will be led. Our situation III
this country is strikingly like the
Israelites in Egypt; God led them
forth victorious, but he required
strict obedience. Our case is parallel
We are tt ying to initiate all the vices
and follies of our white neiRhbors,
and some of us think it a sign OF in
telI'gence to sneer at anything sacred
or pertaining to the glory of God.
Put God in the front, dear sisters,
and then we can work as hard Tor
temporal riches as we please. Israel
was rich and powerful while she
obeyed God. So will we be, firmly
believe. In my next | will tell yo9
of some things we can do. The Lord
watch between me and thee, dear
sisters. -
MARY r. BURKE1T,
ReistertowD, Md.
Tt reioices our hearts to see this
familiar name back again, and We
trust that it will not be missing IN
apy gathering of this columD. Ii she
has read little lecture, we will have
to owll that it is much needed one.
ED.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-16

0gernor Lowndes is having a
hard lime roofing out Democratic
off cials. Tn several cases the new
appointees have been compelled to
appeal to the courts to get possess
ion of the offices to which they
have been appointed by the gov
ernor. The fact is, the Democrats
have had charge IF the State 81
long that they have al idea that
every thing above and under the
soil in old Maryland belong to
them.