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The Afro-American., 1896-02-15

was broken by colder temperature and
nearly constant cloudiness, there being
just sufficient sun break through the
gloom to permit the ground hog to
see his shadow. Since then we have
had about all the varieties of disagree
able weather possible to be crowded
I'D the time, and as we expect more we
Will not be disappointed at its contin-
uance.
VIM. j. Purdy of Somerset spent a
few days in town last week.
Walter Scott was on the sick list last
week.
Mrs, Reese Sheppard of Salisbury
was in town last week.
Mr. Louis Brown of Elklick spent
Friday at this place.
Mr.. Ringo, the popular barber of
lockwood, is seriously ILL.,
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15

lutely refused hotel accommodation in
several hotels of a Connecticut citv
And about the same time, in the city
of Boston, great Boston, Bishop Ar
nett was turned down because Of his
/ dark complexion. Lynching must go,
| but all OF the evil is not on one side,
and such treatment, coming from such
| quarters, is all the more vile and dis
graceful. 1t would appear as if preju-
dice is on the increase in the North;
and the time may yet come when the
erIstocratic Southern Afro-Americans
may be called upon to unite their eff.
forts in behalf Of their poor brethren
IN the North, victims of such dis
graceful prejudice.
~
Bishop Turner is both vigorous and
humorous, and, withal, very practi-
cal. Here is an item taken from his
paper, the Voice of Missions. which
shows his mind respecting a very
practical and important matter:
We have never heard of so MANY /
churches on the verge of being cap
tured for debt as now. All. too. be- /
cause so many senseless preachers are
pIunging congregations into foolish. if
not wicked contracts, which they
themselves never expect to pay or try
to pay. Tearing down good churches,
when there is no need of it, to build
larger, when the present edifice is bv
no means full. 1t is time to stop these
ignorant, worthless and irresponsible
men. For the bulk of the churches
they build is ready to fall down before
they are finished"
UNCLE PICKwICK.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
NOTES And
COMMENT.
Uncle Pickwiek Discourses or
RomaniSm, 0straeism, Bishop
Turner, Etc.
THE HOLY ROMAN CHURCH" "

Is 1.-THE Holy Roman Church, :" or the
"Holy Catholic Apostolic Roman
Church" both which styles occur in
the creed of PIUs ", the a0boze Uni
versal Church, or is iS only a p0rt"?
In the last issue of the AFRO-AMER-
ICAN. &c. NJ. D., replying to some
thoughts of ours upon the above sub
ject, states the question, and then,
like many preachers, got as far away
from it as they do from their text. He
simply failed to advance any argument
whatever, but proceeded in manner
which displayed some irritation, to
place US in a position of speaking un-
of the Roman Communion.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
SHADY SIDE.
special IL tie Afro. American

LDPCO40II ~ U1IO MI N m I'M N MI m
SHADY SIDE, Feb. 9.-The colored
men Of West River are at last begin
ming to think seriously Of their own
material interest, and are discussing
the Importance Of organizing joint
stock company or some other concern
that will turn their money back in
their own hands The colored people
of this county spend thousands of dol
lars annually, and they think it is
about time for them to stop giving it
all to the other races. We sincerely
hope that it will not end in talk, but
stand up for the Afro American race.
Rev. A. Jones of st. PauFs A. NJ. e.
Church preached a special sermon to
the Young Mems Literary. His text
was from st. Matthew XII, 80.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
Election Of Officers.

The annual election Of officers
Simmons Home for t'riendless Cli1l
dren took place at the new Dulidlng,
122 Pearl ST., Monday evening, Feb
10. The presidents and the treasuf-
er's report of the work was safislae
tory. showing much success, after
which the following officers wee
elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. g.
Tsmpleman president, Dr. Charles
White vice-president, Mrs. Sally
Washington treasurer, Samuel u Ma
son financial secretary, Warner 4.
McGuinn attorney; directors: Th0s.
H. Russell, Miss Mollie Bland, Mr..
w. E. Harris, M. d., Mrs. Il. I'll. Rus
sell, Mrs. s. j. Murdoch, DR.. Ghas- i.
White.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
Waller to be Released
WITHOUT INDEMNITY.


The uItimatum of ex-Consul Wal
ler's case as reported to Congress from
the State Department is received
here with surprise and indignation on
the part of Afro-Americans In dis
cussing the case many of the best
thinkers express the opinion that Sec
retary Onley and Minister Eustis did
more to justify r rance than they did
TO protect Wr Waller and sHst ain the
honor of the United States govern
ment.
This seems to be clear from the fact
that the State Department lugged in
testimony which had nothing to do
with the question at issue between
France and the United States. An
other evidence of the weakness Of our
State Department is that they az
cepted Mr.. Walters release without
indemnity
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
WHITE STONE, VA.
Especial to the Afro-American.

WHITE STONE, Lancaster Co., Va.
Nj. James Seymour and Miss Mar
tha Lee of this place were joined in
holy matrimOny on Jan. 30, '96, by the
Rev. l. Ball, pastor of Calvary Bap-
tist Church, Kilmarnock Va. The
bride wore a handsome suit of cream
cashmere handsomely trimmed in lace
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
DARNESToWN.

50 the Afro-American.
OWN, Md, Feb. we are
at our people are max
We have a good
wners; some own
ms. Among our
rs is Mr.. Samuel
9tic and pros
beautiful resi-
Darnestown
Ia. His wife,
amiable, hos
4 by Miss Sarah
ton, d. a. She
ht qualities and
Bhe is preparing
he 22d inst.
quite a pleasant
residence Of Miss
ppers. Music Oh
larles Thompson.
was Miss Joseph
Of Oberlin, Ohio.
the Metropolitan
has already en-
e hearts of her pu-
Y admired by the
hn Russell, her
FIRING the holidays,
has just returned to
Film.
1arterly conference of
Sircuit was held in En-
'ch, Rev. VIII. Brooks,
g
roll has done an eff
his circuit, and is well
lbers, who all wish his
Ing conference year.
rs of the peace at
hurch were promptly
& Justice Crawford.
ed and others held to
b of the Grand jury.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
~ AF
HAIR
MILLINEy
626 N. EJ

Ladies with extrem
or crimpy hair can
as beautiful as the Datt,
| hair, by our improved 3
for stralghtenIng hair;
your hair to growing
it every way ii orr dir
complied with, satisfactf
teed. We have also new
Bangs, Puffs, Bra3ds an
Bangs. Persons who have
fortune to have their hair fa
temples will find these Side
long-felt want. We have La
ers, Hair Beautifiers, Ok Mari
everything pertaining to ths
line. Then our line OF Beautiful =
the face is complete. We Ill .
speciality of beautifying the faHc
evening parties Facial Massag4
Bnst developing. We make 81
cialty of order work in Millinery.
keep a full line of shapes aud ~
miDgs on hand.
We promise you we will take n
pains with our race than what ii
of another race will. We resp
fully invite you to call and Civ,
your patronage.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15

Last Sunday there..was baptising at
Perkins Square Baptist Church, and
Rev. Williams Immersed thirteen
Among those who Drofes8ed e9uveKs
ssnn vas Prof. Randolph M. MOO'e,
church organist.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
GERSToWN.
the Afro-American.

the .Afro-American.l
II, Nd, Feb. ), '96.-
legation attended the
ses Of the late Bishop
q in the Ebenezer
gening. Rev. M w.
wing tribute to the
the distinguished
Diggs. Hon. NJ.
If Hagerstown,
followed with
resses. The
pip of Prof.
paidel. or
ate music.
night, and
Joined the
memorial
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15
MEYERs DALE. PA.

Especial To tile Afro-American.
MEYERsDALE. Pa Feb. 12. On th.
: inst. the long spell of fine weathel
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15

Now, we want it distinctly under
stood in the outset that we do not
propose to be drawn off into side is
sues. We have great admiration and
respect for the Roman Communion.
We would not detract the least from
its great missionary record, nor will
we be tempted to use any Incorporate
language concerning any of her priests
or POpeS, as our correspondent has
seen fit to use with respect to Anti
ROmanists. We haven't any cOnten-
ton whatever regarding the doctrines
of the Papal Church The only point
c0ntroyerted is the question with
which this article begins We grant,
as a matter Of fact, that the Roman
Church is a part of the one Catholic
Church of Jesus Christ. We do not
grant that it is the whole and entire
Catholic Church We are frank to
tell &C. NJ d. that we shall not pay
attention to anything else but this
one issue. If he is right then all of
US who are not in communion with
the Roman See are ''heretics, and
are in state of damnation Now, to
our minds, there is only one way to
make good the claim that the Roman
Church is the aUhOJe, and not part,
of the Catholic Church, and that is
to prove, beyond a doubt, that our
Lord Jesus Christ gave absolute
power and authority, not to the
twelve Apostles, but to st. Peter.
Now we are going to ask &C. NJ. d."
to address himself to these three ques-
tiOns.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-15

Did our Lord Jesus Christ ever con-
fer absolute authority upon ST. Peter,
so that he was supreme over all the
other Apostles, and he alone pos
sessed the keys"
Was st. Peter, in fact, ever Bishop
of Rome?
If it is proved that he had such alb
sOlute and unlimited power, and also
that he was really Bishop OF Rome,
then give US the proof that any su-
preme authority which he may have
possessed was, by the order OF Christ,
to descend to his personal successors
to the end of the world
~
We will simply say to our friend
that, in answering the above ques
tions we demand definite proof in
each instance athe chapter and verse
Id the New Testament We do not
want him to givf as evidence what
Macauley or ly her historian SAYS
aside from Ne Testament. We
are ready to Sccepl the testimony Of
the Fathers and ee aenical councils
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-07

Lee Williams, a negro of this city, is the owner of several hogs, which, in violation of a city ordinance, he has allowed to run atlarge. Yester- day an officer came across the hogs roaming the streets at their own sweet will, so he proceeded to drive them toward the city pound. About this time Williams came along and saw that his hogs would soon be impounded unless he interfered, so he approached the officer and told him to let his swine alone, under penalty of receiving thrashing. The officer contended that in taking up the hogs he was simply doing his duty and warned Williams not to interfere. The latter could not see it that way, so he made bluff which the officer did not "call. Williams then drove his swine home later, however, he was arrested on the charge of resisting an officer and this morning in the Police Court he was fined $5.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-07
To the nonorale County Court.

To the IIonorale County Court: We, the undersigned, your committee ap- pointed to examine county clerks financial report for the past year. have to the best of our ability done so, and in our judgment find the same correct. Respectfully.
 s. GALLIGAN.
 W. N. BRIDGES,
 j. T. LIPsCoMB,
 Committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-07
Cotton Belt Route.

The Cotton Belt will sell tickets on Oct. 9th Pine Bluff to Dallas, Tex. and return at one fare (Sl0.20) for the round trip, account the Dallas Fair. Tickets on sale Get. Sth, 10th and 1lth. Limited for return passage to Oct 27th.
 JNo. FARLEY, Agt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-07
ANCIAL STATEMENT
fhe Year Ending Septem.
 Der 30, 1896.

Ie Honorable County Court, assembled
 Ewing taxes and making appropria- ns fpr Jefferson county, Ark.
 with an act. No. 0., and See of said Act. amending section 143S of |deld's Digest, herewith submit the fol- lEreport showing the financ. al condition exbunty, the amount of reyennes and .sgnrees thereof during the past twelve
 the assembling of this Hon- 3 Eourt the amount of the appropria- |1gade at the October term, 1895. for this tor each purpose and the amount
 Qf drawn, also unexpepded balances zmoont of unadjusted claims against 91nty. The total amount of all taxable sEfg, both real and personal, as shown \ Assessment for the present year;
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-07

Commencing Monday Oct 5th continue on t3 the great bargains n ans Ladies and Chn Shoes quoted below which will be returned the much chash purchase.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-01
NOW LET THE WAR GO ON
Judge Simonton Decides He Has No Jurisdic
ton in the Rate Cutting Case--The
Bill Dismissed.

Charleston S. c., Aug. 31.-Judge c. H.
Simonton this morning filed his decision
in the famous railroad injunction case.
1t will be remembered that the court
issued temporary injunction against the
Seaboard Air Line and the Southern
States Freight association, prohibiting
them from cutting rates or from contin-
uing the war In which they were engaged.
The case was heard at Greenville on Au-
gust is and attracted considerable atten-
ton throughout the country. In the de-
cision just filed Judge Simonton dismisses
the bill. The arguments at the hearing
of the case were restricted to the jurisdic-
ton of the court. In closing his decision
Judge Simonton says:
THE temptation to enter upon the dis
cussion of the interesting points involved
Is very great, but there seems to be no
escape from the conclusions reached.
The limited jurisdiction of the court stops
us at the threshold. 1t Is ordered that
the temporary restraining order hereto
fore in force be dissolved and the bill be
dismissed, each party paying his own
costs"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-01
IN APPLE PIE ORDER.
Secretary Smith viii Relinquish His Office to
Governor Francis in an Up-to-Date
Condition.

Washington, Aug. 31.-Although the
resignation of Secretary Hoke Smith
practically took effect at the close of
business today he will probably remain
a day or two at the department at the
request of his successor, Governor Fran
els, who will not be able to arrange his
business affairs and reach his post of
duty until the middle of the week.
Secretary Francis will find most
branches of the business of the depart
ment up to date and upon current work.
Secretary Smith today. gave out a
statement describing the business that
has for more than three years been un-
der his supervision. and what he has ac-
complished during that period, dwelling
principally on the settlement of conflict
ing land cases in the great western terri
tory. Many thousands of these had ac-
cumulated when he entered office, but
by diligence and labor a great mass Of
them has been disposed of.
In his statement he calls attention to
the work of the law in adjudlcating
these claims and shows that since March
3, 1893, to date there has been an increase
of 1885 cases disposed of over those of the
same period prior to 1893
Secretary Smith showed that the result
of his policy to preserve forest reserva-
tions would ultimately result in their
better preservation; also his improve
ment In the matter of issuing patents
tends to prevent delays. His strict ad-
herence to the rules of civil service and
general improvements In the various
branches of the departments are also
shown in the statements.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-01

art, boarded the train laden with flowers
for Mrs. Bryan, whe is president of the
Lincoln branch of the organization. Ex-
Congressman Foran and others from
Cleveland also joined Mr.. Bryan there
The audience numbered about 800, and
showed considerable enthusiasm. Mr..
Bryan was called on for a speech, and in
reply said: There is only one issue in
this campaign which the people seem de-
sirous to hear anything about. That Is
the money question. And the great point
that comes into discussion on that ques-
ton is whether this nation shall have It's
own financial policy and by its own peo-
pie, or whether 1t will let others decide
for them.''
There was handful of people to cheer
the candidate at Mentor. Willoughby,
further on, furnished amusement to the
candidates party by the zeal displayed
by the 200 people gathered there to get a
glimpse of Mr.. Bryan. The candidates
ear stopped short of the station, and a
rush was made to get to the platform.
unfortunately for many, a fence was in
the way, and over this men, women and
children scrambled with disregard for
appearances that was laughable. Most
OF them accomplished their object, how
ever, and shook hands with Mr.. Bryan.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-01
BIG HEAD, GREAT HEART.
Mr.. fairchild Says True Patriots Should Save
the Chicago Leaders From Their Own
Unwise Declaration.

Syracuse, N. Y. Aug. 31.-The conven-
tion of the democratic reform organiza-
ton of the state was called to order In
Alhambra rink at 1888 this afternoon by
Chairman Wideman of the state COM
mittee. Mr.. Wideman announced that he
had been requested by the state commit
tee to name Hon. Daniel G. Griffin of Wa
tertown as temporary chairman of the
convention. Mr.. Grifins appearance on
the stage was met with an outburst of
enthusiasm from the delegates.
When Mr.. Griffin had finished at 07
o'clock, the band played the Star
SpangIed Banner" and the delegates rose
during It's rendition and applauded.
I Chairman Griffin announced that the
business of the convention should be con-
Quoted hastily, and requested that tb-
delegates hand to the secretaries the
names of their representatives who are
10 go to Indianapolis and on the va arious
commlttees. The list Of delegates was
then read.
There were no delegates present from
the counties OF Allegheny, ChenaDgo,
DeIaware. Essex. Franklin, Genessee,
Green. Livingston, Niagara OrIeaps,
Putnam, Scoharie. Sullivan. Tioga and
Warren.
2hp usual ccnprst.<~s wr-A nsrn@d and
! a recess was taken at 80 until O'Clock
The committee on resolutions held an in
teresting two hours session, and discuss
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-01
MUTTER|NCS OF THE STORM
A Funnel-Shaped Cloud Hangs
Over Decatur.
A CYCLONE Is ANTICIPATED
The Wheeler legions and The Richardson Co.
horts Were Massing Last Night.
BOTH LEADERS CLAIM THE VICTORY
BUT to the Looker-on in Vienna There Is
Every Indication of Bitter Struggle
Wheeler Will Control Tenn
porary Organization.
BOTH LEADERS CLAIM THE VICTORY

Decatur, aug. 31.-(Staff Correspond
ence.)-Decatur is the political storm
center of Alabama tonight. The Wheel
er legions and the Richardson cohorts
are here and they are in earnest.
Standing room around the Bismarck
hotel is at premium, sleeping room is
not to be had.
Nearly all the regular delegates are
here, and then the contesting delegates
are on hand Besides there are lots Of
outsiders.
General Wheeler said to me tonight
that he had carried the district by good
round majority of the popular vote, as
well as getting a majority of the dele
gates, and will be given the nomination.
On the other hand Judge Richardson
said to me: "I have carried the district
fairly and 1t will require the outrage Of
every democratic precedent to prevent
my nomination"
So it goes. When you meet a Richard
son man he can tell you in short order
just how it is that his side has won and
Is entitled to the nomination. The
Wheeler men can do the same thing in
equally as quick time.
The district committee met tonight to
pass on credentials and will not make up
the roll for the convention before some
time tomorrow.
Contests were filed from Limestone,
Colbert, Lauderdale and Morgan.
The committee resolved to seat the
regulars from all the counties except
Morgan, and action on that contest they
postponed until morning.
The committee will doubtless seat the
Wheeler delegates from Colbert and this
Will give Wheeler's forces the temporary
organization.
1t is going to be a bitter contest. 1t is
already bitter
have not seen so much feeling among
the delegates on the eve of a convention
since 1892.
The convention will assemble in the
court house tomorrow some time.
What the outcome will be no man can
for,stell, though one can hear expressions
on I'll sides that indicate genuine split.
have tried to satisfy myself that there
will be but one nomination and all will
wind up in love feast, but one cannot
keep his ears open here tonight and feel
satisfied that no split is coming.
WILSON.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-01
A Matter of Taste. Mr.. Reach.

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 31.-James L.
Reach, member of the Indiana demo-
cratic state executive committee, desert
ed the Chicago ticket today. Shortly be-
fore noon he visited the sound money
headquarters, sought conference with
Secretary Wilson, and said earnestly: st
have reached the conclusion that I'd
rather trust Watterson and the other
leaders of this movement than Bryan.
Tillman or Altgeld."
Mr.. Reach is and has been one of the
most influential democratic leaders in
Marion county. He Is a man of force and
great executive ability. He stated that
he will at once send his resignation to
Chairman Holt,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-01
waiting for the seaboard to Lead.

New York, Aug. 31.-In relation to the
decision of Judge Simonton dissolving
the injunction preventing the Southern
per cent in retaliation for the 3-per cent
cut by the Seaboard Air Line. President
Spencer of the Southern railway says:
Il am just advised that the Injunction
against the cutting of rates has been dis
solved and the bill dismissed by Judge
Simonton In the case of Receiver Avorlli
Of the Port Royal and Augusta against
the other railroads. 1t - impossible to
say now what VIII follow. Everything
depends probably upon what action the
Seabosrd Air Line will take re they
again naks wholesale reductions in rates
The Other lines will no doubt arrange for
an Immediate meeting to determine
what can best be done to conserve the
revenues of lines in southern territory"