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SEVENTH YEAR.
ASK FOE KECOGNITION.
Address to President Harrison by the
Afro-American Press Association-
They Suggest the Propriety of Afro-Amer
ican Representation in the Federal
Judiciary and on the World's
fair Commission,
Washington, March 23.The National
Committee of the Afro-American Press
Association, P. H. Murray, chairman,
*md H. Price Williams, secretary, called
upon the President to-day and presented
the following address:
To the President The Afro American Press
Association, of the United States, at its recent an
vual session held at Cincinnati, Ohio, selected the
-undersigned-committee to present to) your Exeel
Jency, the Hon Benjamin Harrison, President of
the United States, the general claims and iudivid
*ial merits of a large class of American citizens for
representation and prominent positions in the
Columbian World Pair Commission and also to
suggest the propriety and wisdom of selecting a
capable Negro jurist to fill a place on the bench of
ithe Federal judiciary.
The body we represent are the young progres
sive, and brilliant men of their race, They have
been effective in moulding thought, elevating the
masses, and giving impetus to every forward
movement that helps to make the progress of a re
cently enslaved people the marvel of \merican
civilization We desire to say on their behalf that
.your broad and statesmanlike policy, official utter
traces, and sincere and persistent actions in favor
of impartially protecting all classes and extending
to all alike the opportunities of enjoying the bene
Hts as well as bearing the burdens of our great gov
eminent, assures us that any claim which we may
present
FOUNDED UPON JUSTICE
and propriety will meet with the earnest consider
ation and hearty approval of the chief executive
officers of the Nation
Our National progress has been rapid in all di
rections- agriculture, manufacture, art, science,
literature, and legislationbut every other phase
of American civilization is common to all chris
tendom except the rise of a hitherto enslaved peo
pie to freedom and civilization under the influence
of the benign policy begun by Abraham Lincoln
and fostered and perpetuated by the wise methods
of the administration over which you preside
Many millions money are the value of the pro
-ducts of Negro labor, the wealth of the many
great States ha\ been created by his toil, and the
staples of a vast region of the republic, which load
our commerce, bless our tables, and furnish mate
rial for the factories to.work, are the result of the
patience and industry of the class in whose behalf
we speak
Believing in your sincere desire to extend lm
partial treatment to all classes, we respectfully
vite your Excellency to consider the propriety of
placing some one of this class, so peculiarly lllus
trative of the Nation's progress, a representative
and prominent position in
CONNECTION WITH THE WORLD'S FAIR
to be held in Chicago, 111, in 1893some one whose
affinity and sympathy will invite the co operation
of the Colored people of America
In many States of the Union, as well as in our
"National Qpngress, thf legal status of the Amen
can Negro, and his relative privileges and rights
in public and civil affairs is still a matter of ser
ions discussion and legislation That he may be
clothed with power to speak for himself with au
thority, that the old time idea of fair play may
prevail which grants to the peers of the accused
the right to a voice in the judgment, we beseech
that you will consider the merits of a number of
able jurists, who belong to the people we represent
in the judicial appointments which we understand
will be made in the near future,
As free Americans we desire nothing that others
may not claim There is neither merit nor demer
it in race or complexion, but in ability, labor,
patriotism, and long and loyal service to the pub
lie .good, which qualities we believe we
possess, there is that to which we desire recogni
tiod in the instances already suggested It is not
our purpose to embarrass your administration by
-anyuntoward or impolitic action, for it is an
HONORABLE AND PVTRIOTIC AMBITION
which impels us to ask that we have proper repre
Bcntation an exhibition which can present noth
ing more marked and wonderful in human prog
ress than the products of the brain and muscle of
a people so recently enfranchised
Hoping that this presentation of the views of a
very important body of American citizens may
meet your favorable consideration, we ever pray
nd remain respectfully yours,
MURRAI St Louis Advance,
H. PRICE WILLIAMS, Washington Pilot,
ROBERT PELHAM, Detroit Plaindealei,
GORDON STREET, Boston Courant
JOHN DANCT, Star of Zion, North Carolina,
Committee
The President in response said that so
far as a position on the World's Fair
Commission was concerned there were
no vacancies, and if one were to occur
the alternate would fill the place. If it
became possible, however, to do any
thing and the proper man was presented
he would make the appointment.
Speaking with reference to the request
that a Colored man be appointed to the
bench the President asked if the delega
tion had a man who was thoroughly
versed in the laws and had arrived at
the eminence in practice which would
entitle him to an appointment as a cir
cuit judge.
"Present the name of a good man,"'
said the President, "and I will give it
that consideration which its importance
commands."
When the committee told the Presi
dent that there were a number of that
class among the race whose names would
be presented to him with the indorse
eoant of the bar in the State at which
they practiced, he advised that their
names be sent io, and promised to con
cider them impartially.
The interview was very cordial and
pleasant, the President inviting the
committee to call again and thanking
the Afro-American Press Convention
for its kindly remembrance of his en
deavors to act fairlv by the race.
Gallipolis, Ohio.
Mrs. Fanny Stewart is on the sick list.
Mr. Flood of Kentucky was in the cjty.
Mr. C. L. Jones is convalescing slowly.
Mr. Frank Bowles is visiting his pa
rents.
Rev. A.
Middleport.
Lewis made a flying trip to
The Gallilee Fishermen had their ser
toon preached Sunday last.
Mr. Shorts the Grand Master of the
'Gallilee Fisherman was in the city.
Mr A. Hopkins the Past'Officer of the
Gallilee Fisherman was in the city.
W. M. White of Charleston is visiting
his parents Mr. and Mrs. James White.
Mr. Nathaniel Anderson, has left for
Charleston, W. Va., to barber for W. M.
White.
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Bowles after an ex
tensive stay at Charleston, W. Va., have
returned.
Miss Viola Stewart has returned home
after an extensive visit to Cincinnati
and Charleston.
The Gallilee Fisherman turned out in
full array to hear an interesting dis
course delivered by Rev. Shorts of
Hampton, Va., Sunday Mch. 22d, the
Colored band rendering music, Master
Walter Scott only 7 years of age beating
the tenor drtfm.
MINNESOTA'S SLAVE.
Slavery Still Existing in the North Star
State in the Year of our Lord 1891.
A Colored Girl Is Held in Bondage by i
Southernor who now Lives in Minneap-
olisIs Cruelly Beaten by the Brute
for Refusing Lustful Advances.
Rev. D. A. Graham has just succeeded
in unearthing one of the most infamous
outrages uponjhumanity that is known in
the history of Minnesota. It does not
seem reasonable and the whole story
reads like a thrilling romance of forty
years ago. It is no less than the discov
ery of a young woman 19 years of age,
held in the toost (cruel bondage in the
fami of one of the most prominent pho
tographers in the city. She has been in
the family for seventeen years, or since
infancy, and has been taught to consider
herself an adopted daughter for a blind.
In fact, the family so recognized her,
and tnere appeared the unique specta
cle of a white and a Colored daughter in
the same family. The two girls were
equally and fashionably dressed, and the
Colored girl was never allowed out, ex
cept in company of one of the family.
On such occasion she appeared to be
happy and the white guard was especi
ally affectionate toward the Colored
charge. For the first time in her life,
she was allowed to visit a Coloredjehurch
occasionally, but under the strictest sur
veilance. However, a friendship was
formed with some young ladies of St.
Peter's A.M. E Church, and gradually,
bit by bit, the story of wrong and miFery
leaked out. The final revelation came
last Monday when it was decided by the
master to place her in a convent. The
reason for this step was, that she was
growing "saucy," and in some strange(?)
way had gained an idea that she did not
have to submit to beatings, kickmgs,
cowhidings, etc. She had only been in
the North five months but somehow
from the very atmosphere, it seemed to
them, she had acquired this strange
idea. Now for fear she might escape,
and to shut her mouth forever, on the
horrible crimes to which she bad been
subjected, she was to be shut up in that
living tomb, the convent. Mercifully
the time of her departure* was postpon
ed till Tuesday, and she was allowed to
spend Monday night with her lady
friends to take a farewell of them. A
story was put in her mouth to tell them,
explanatory of her entering the convent
and she piomised faithfully to tell the
same This was the first time she had
ever spent an evening away from the
master's family and she ventured to un
bosom herself to her friends. It was al
most impossible for her friends to make
her believe that she did not have to go
and Rev. Graham was sent for. The
story of wrongs that poured into his ears
foi two hours, as she gave the history of
her life was enough to make the blood
of a stone boil with rage*. To think that
right here in Minneapolis was a Colored
woman who did not know that she was
free who never passed a week without
one or more beating or cowhidmg from
a burly white man from Georgia, the
slightest offences. At one time less than
three months ago she was cowhided by
the vilhan till her clothes were clued to
her back by her blood, and for weeks
she was unable to lie on her back. This
too, because she would not submit to the
desires of the lecherous devil. Tne half
cannot be told, but she was finally per
suaded to allow Rev. Graham to inter
fere her behalf, and legal council was
sought Tuesday morning. By a clever
ruse the trunks already packed, were se
cured, ostensably for the depot and
when, too late, the master found his
slave with all her goods had escaped.
At this writing (Wednesday) it remains
to be seen whether the Colored people
will allow the white villain toescape, for
the matter is just made public to-day.
Ironton, Ohtoi
Mr. George Kibley, Jr., is convales
cent.
Miss Annie McConnell was down
Thursday.
Mr. Robert Easton is in the city at
tending conference.
Miss Cora Brooks is assisting Mrs.
Jones dressmaking.
Mrs. Guy formerly of Ironton is teach
ing school in Dallis, Tex.
There was a great deal of excitement
created at the spelling bee Thursday.
Mr. William Bryant was down Thurs
day evening to attend the spelling bee.
The Tried Stone Baptist church will
hold their baptising the .first Sunday in
-Mai. I
Mr. George Hugh of Georgetown was
married to Miss Emma Johnson of this
2*y
LOUISYILLE.
Facts and Fancies Found in the Beanti
ml Falls City.
A Record of the Happenings Among the
Colored Residents of the Metrop
olis of KentuckyLouisville
Laconics.
Mrs. Sarah Hubbardis dangerously ill.
On "Black" Monday a young lady will
be very happy.
Either Dot is mad or sl*e feigns mad
ness admirably.
Mr. John Easley was buried Sunday
from 15th St.,-Church.
The Institute meets Saturday with an
interestiBg-progearowii^^^^^l^:^. _,
Mr. John Bullock has returned from
his visit to Danville, Ky.
Miss Ella Caldwell of Keokuk, Iowa,
is visiting her cousin Mrs. J. R. Cox.
He that allows himself to be a worm
must not complain if he is trodden on.
The AlumniJChoral meets Monday aft
ernoon at the residence of Miss Ellen
Bullock.
One of Louisyill's fair daughters will
soon leave for the city of Magnificent
Distances.
One of the benedicts has purchased
some very valuable property. Two
times two are how many?
Bring vour job printing to the Louis
ville office of THE APPEAL, 312 W. Jeffer
son street. Good work at reasonable
onces.
It isf whispered that a young lady
whose name appears in the beauty list
is very much mashed on one of Chicago's
handsome sons.
J. H. LawsonCounsellor and Attor
ney at Law, Real Estate Solicitor Prac
tices in all the Courts. Office 539 West
Green street, Louisville, Ky.
A certain young lady in town is quite
anxious that her name should appear
among the oeauties. I hope she will
have the pleasure of soon seeing it.
A certain young gentleman from the
Crescent City is expected" here very
soon, and if he leaves heart whole and
fancy free we will all be surprised.
It is true my dear friend that the glo
rious sun pours down his golden flood
as cheenlv on the*poor man's Cottage as
on the rich man's palace. So don't mar
ry for riches if you do, you won't be hap
py.
Over-zealous street gossippers have
been paying much attention to a voung
man who meets his lady love at Fourth
and Jefferson streetsevery morning and
walks with her to some confec ionery
and buys Iter a box of candy. The im
pression is left that one or both are in
the positive degree "Sweet."
city Wednesday evening by T. E. Knox, dress to the Colored voters of the North
A grand musical and literary concert
will be given at Jacob street Tabernacle
April 14th, for the benefit of Twelfth
street Church under the management of
the "Willing Workers' Club" of that
Church. It is hoped that all will attend
aff the members of Twelfth street are
making every effort to raise funds to
build their church which as every one
knows was destroyed by the tornado
of last March. An attractive program
has been arranged composed of the best
talent in the city. Don't fail to come.
THE WORM TURNS.
Self Preservation the First Law of Nature.
Washington, March 26The Inter
state'Civil and Political Rights Associa
tion of the United States, an organiza
tion of Colored men, has issued an ad-
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SAINT PATTL AND MINNEAPOLIS, AHNN SATURDAY. MAR0^28, wm
in which they say that the president has
done all that he-could jdo to iufluence
such action in Congress as would result
in the holding of fur elections in the
South, but that some j|w Senators "have
seen fit to vote in mch a way as to re
rivet the political chainsupon our breth
ren in the South andNegative the influ
ence of the Colored voters in the North."
Important electiop4are to be held this
autumn in Northern^States, where the
Colored vote is the balance of power,
and each voter in th$ North is urged to
"constitute himself a Jcoininittee of one
to see some other vpter and urge upon
him tbeimportauce|of refusing to vote
for any candidate npcfi any ticket unless
he is known to be a firm friend of the
Afro-American, **$jbe castpgofa free
ballottrad havinjfp^tly-eounted^x*fi
CINCINNATI.
Doings of the Week Among the Afro
Americans of tne Queen City.
Haps and Mishaps and Items la General
Collected and Compiled by oar Re
porter for the Delectation of
Porkopolltan*.
Several converts were immersed at
Union Baptist Church Sabbath morning.
There seems to be a stea ly increase in
the membership of tfxe church.
Easter Sabbath will be a great day
MRS. JOSEPHINE T. HEARD,
Secretary Afro-American Press Association.
with the Church-going class of our citi
zens. Prof. T. Morgan and his excellent
choir promises a rare treat at Union
Baptist Church.
The many friends of IVitP Amanda
Cokine formerly of this city, will sym
pathize with her in the death of her hus
band which occurred on the 16th inst,
in Marietta, Georgia.
The Tennessee warblers have been
giving concerts for several evenings av
different churches. Their singing meets
with much approval because of the per
fect harmony of their voices.
The Knights of Pythias of this city
met with *he Knights 6f Covington at
the Ninth St, M. E. Church on last Sab
bath afternoon where their anniversary
sermon was delivered to them.
The much talked of Press Convention
being over everybody seems pleased at
the results. Here are some of the
echo's:
Quite a starchy looking set, those ed
itors, know what they're talking about.
Mr. T. T. Fortune is a better writer
than speaker.
Mr. J. Mitchell 'of 'Richmond, Va.,
leaves a good impression behind him.
Was it a reception or banquet is the
question that puzzles the ladies.
Mr. George H. Jackson is a pretty
good deleniator of Negro dialect won
der where he acquired the knowledge?
It is believed that all the members of
the Convention felt highly .honored at
the hospitality of our citizens.
Bittsfleld, Mass.
Mr. Alex Gardner died Tuesday at the
age of 60 years.
Miss Carrie Gardner whoy has been
fo^Sg&u.di*
Frida atth age
of 29. g?*^ rif
A special sermon was preached at Sec
ond ^Congregatioual Church Sunday
evening to Union Star Club by Rev.
Samuel Harrison. jff|g|^
The entertainment given ^Monday
evening by Union Star Club was a grand
success. Mr. B. C. Harris madethe ad
dress of welcome and introduced Past
Officer H. J. Harper who delivered the
oration. Messrs. W. M. Jones George
Gaskins and Cyrus HugeB of Springfield
were presentand made addresses. For
ty dollars was netted for the dab.
Defective Page
SMNT LOUISA
Booial Matters, Gleaning1sSpaoeNe*s *of
*i &$*$ms**'toto
menrnexffnofatn
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SWA1
ror the Benefit of barThousands of Beed
era-^Ul &ortjtof Neys I&mt fro*
the City by the Big Bridge
*he future Greet^ K5
Hurrah for tne boys, .i *jg.
Burke is at McLeod's.
Turniey Is at the Lindell.
Our young men are rising,
C.Scott has been promoted.
A. W. Beener has been promoted.
J. H. Harrison has been promoted.
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Several converts were baptized at the
Central Baptist Church last Sunday.
Miss Eugenia Dye was compelled to
leave school last Friday owing to a sud
den illness.
Leave orders for THE APPEAL with J.
H. Harrison, St. Louis, manager No
2625 Mills St.
The Sumner Alumni Association met
last Saturday morning at the Sumner
School building.
It is whispered that one of our young
men who is a Government employee
will shortly wed a lady in the South End
Mr. and Mrs. A. Hamilton were out
calling on their friends last Friday.
They were conveyed in a carriage and
looked quite gay.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. McKain have
moved from the old place on Lucas ave.
and now occupy the house formerly held
by Elder Cotman No. 2625 Mills St.
Hon. C. H. Tandy bas received his ap
pointment as Special Land Agent. This
is gratifying in the extreme for Mr. Tan
dy is thoroughly competent and efficient
and has been in public service for many
years.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Hamilton will leave
shortly for the East where he will re
sume riding. It is hoped that the East
ern winds will agree with Mrs. Hamil
ton as she has been very unhealthy for
seveial months.
Since Dec. 1st. a medical school has
been opened in connection with Philan
der Smith College, Little Rock, Ark.
The first term closes May 1st The
course is four years. W. R. Granger,
A. M., M. D., the successful physician of
Little Rock is the dean.
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Mr. Henry Rowan has returned from
Hot Springs.
There is strong talk about putting elec
tric street cars in our city.
Mr. Louis Randall has just recovered
from a severe attack of pneumonia.
Rev. Chas. Hunter, preached mother
Mary E. Dickson's funeral Sundaythe 15.
Mrs. Adline Alexander and MissMar
tha Aberthny have returned from Pop
lar Bluff.
Rev. E. W. Lewis of Belmont, Mo.,
preached at the A. M. E Church, Sun
day evening.
The following persons are on the sick
list. Mrs. Wm. Rodney, Mrs. Amanda
Cook, Mrs. Anderson Abernathy, Mrs.
Geo. Britton. g^g
A' r* Death of the Black Prince.
-New York, March 20.Jacob P. John
son Howard, familiarly known among
his general associates as 'SThe Black
Prince,'' was killed by a fall from the
fourth gallery in Auburn prison yester
day. He was a character in Brooklyn a
few years ago. His father died in that
city la ~|tt** leafing him all estate of M*
$200,000,^ There was a provision in the
will making Howard's step-mother the
custodian pf the property and restricting
the son'sannua) income. Soon the son
induced his step-mother to relinquish
her guardianship, and for the next five
years he cut a big figure in Brooklyn,
He lived "in the style of a millionaire.
He kept half a dozen horsesand append
ed a white valet to his expensive estab
lishment.. In 1887 every cent of the
$2OG\O0O had been spent, and until his
arrest for perjury in,this city the follow
ing vear he managed to accumulate
more creditors than any other Brooklyn
man has ever done in the Same period.
He was convicted in New York in 1888
ofgiving straw bail and was sentenced
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CHICAGO.
rhe Weed's Fair City as Viewed by
The Appeal Man.
1 Compilation of a Number of Happen
ings among the Afro-Americans
of the Second City of this
Glorious Union.
Mrs Crutcher of 3419 Armour ave. is
quite sick.
Mollie Watkins has removed to 1829
Armour ave.
Mrs. T. F. Dyson 3510 Armour ave. is
on the bick list.
Mrs. J. H. Lewis of 2i31 State street is
visited friends in Delphi, Ind.
J. W. Dirst died of apoplexy at his
residence 2948 State aged 45 years.
Miss Ella B. Spencer left the city Tues
day to fill an engagement at Dubuque,
Iowa.
Mr. John Mitchell Jr., of the Rich
mond Planet spent last Saturday and
Sunday in the city.
Mr. A. Dandridge of Milwaukee vis
ited Mr. and Mi. G. W. Littlejohn 884
W. Lake street, last Sunday.
A tpstimonial benefit will be given to
Rev Tho8. L. Johnson at Princess Opera
House 558 W, Madison st. Tuesday even
ing April 7th.
The greatest event of the season in
musical circles will be the recital at Lin
coln Hall Easter Monday night. Only
strictly first-class artists will appear.
There will be an Easter concert^it
Grace Presbyterian Church, Dearborn
and 34th streets, Easter Sunday after
noon at 2 o'clock. It will be a fine affair.
Dr. Daniel H. Williams has been.re
appointed on the State Board of Health
by Gov. Fifer. The term is for seven
years. The appointment is a proper
recognition of the Colored people and of
the abihty of Dr. Williams.
"Gus" Hutchinson as he is familiarly
called by the boys, in a sure winner in
the race for South Town Clerk. He
counts his friends by the thousand and
they'll all vote for him. If you wish to
be on the winning side cast your vote
for G. H. Hutchinson for South Town
Clerk.
As John W. Jones was not eligible to
the office of South Town Clerk as he is
not a citizen, he was requested to with
draw as a candidate. At the request of
Mr. Jones Mr. G. H. Hutchinson the
candidate who received th next high
est number of votes, was placed on the
ticket by the unanimous consent of the
campaign committee.
Thirty Colored waiters went on a strike
at the Hyde Park Hotel about 6 o'clock
last Saturday night, and as it was feared
there might be serious trouble a patrol
wagon with a squad of police were dis
patched to the scene. No blood was
shed. The waiters did not strike for
higher wages or shorter hours. Last
Saturday Mrs. Grey, one of the board
ers lost or was robbed of her pocketbook
containing $70. Mr Milligan, the pro
prietor, caused all the waiters and bell
boys to be searched, but the money was
not!found. On Thursday Bob Miller,
the head waiter, deposited $120 in the
Chicago Savings Bank. The cashier is a
boarder at the hjtel, and he promptly
reported to the management. Mr. Mil
ler was therefore escorted to the Hyde
Park Police Station and interrogated by
Inspector Hunt. It was learned that
Miller had wonthe money by "shooting
craps." But Miller smarted under the
indignities that had been heaped upon
him, and when he put on his coat and
walked out just before dinner that even
ing all of his colleagues followed. The
700 guests were served at table by cham
bermaids and other help.
Oberlln, Ohio.
Mrs. Lizzie Reaves departed this life
Friday morning March*20th, at the age
oJ 84. She was born in WestVirginia in
1807. She came to Lebanon 1878. She
was a consistent Christian dnd a mem
ber of the Baptist church. The funeral
was preached by Rev. Bates of Arkansas
City, Kan. Mrs. Reaves was the mother
of 14 children.
Richmond, Ind.
Oliver Burdin has removed bis ton
sorial parlor to the Kelley Block.
Edward Burdin and Miss Bertha Win
burn were quietly married Thursday.
A. M. E. Sunday school will give a
concert at Grand Opera House, April 23.
Ideal Social Club had a pleasant ses
sion at their hall Thursday evening.
The programme wasexcellent.
Epworth League Literary had an in
teresting programme last Monday even
ing. The paper for discussion "The
Race Problem" was read by W. Frank
Patterson Jr.
$2.00 PER YEAK.
DEIFTWOOD.
Caught Floating on the News Cttrv
rent and Steered Into
Our O Aee by our Army of Correspom
at all Points of the Compass, Care
folly Condensed for Hasty
_,,. Keuderit.
Judge James Dean of Florida, places
the wealth of the Colored people of this
country at 1225,000,000.
At Wheeling, W. Va., recently Dr.
Garrison shot to death Dr. Baird. Dr.
Baird had asserted that Dr. Garrison's4
mother was an Afro-American. Both
were very -eminent physicians.
The.Afr-Americans
ofTerrell County,
_are steadily increasing in
prosperity and acquiring real estate, for
which they have an especial liking.
They own some of the best farm land in
the county.
Mrs. Matilda Cayce, the old Colored
woman who was run over by a freight
train on the railroad at Hopkineville,
Ky., several days since, when one leg
was so badly crushed that it had to be
.amputated, died of her injuries Sunday,
aged 103 years
An exchange savs: "Ex-Senator
Wade Hampton and Thomas Fortune,
the Colored statesman, occupied the
same section in a Pullman sleeper the
other day. The race war of the 8outb
may settle itself some dey. This is a
good beginning."
Judge Milner Saturday passed sen
tence upon Rufus Moore, Colored, con
victed of the murder of Henry Slay,Col
ored, at Rising Fawn last June. Moore
will be hanged publicly witbm two miles
of Trenton on May 15. Judge Milner
completely broke down in passing the
sentence and Sheriff Byrd was visibly
affected.
John McGruder. of Bethel, Shelby
County, Mo., is a Colored farmer with
200 acres of land free of debt, who has
just sold $2 500 worth of stock an1 has
plenty left. He nlained fifteen years
ago and went to work at $20 a month
and board and never spent a cent of his
earnings until he had $480 saved up,
which he invested in land. He is forty
years old.
Charlie Ward, the Colored pugilist of
Dayton, Ohio, and Owen White, of Cin
cinnati, who are to fight to a finish with
in a month, are both training hard for
the contest. The friends ofWard have a
great deal of confidence in their man,
and are prepared to back him for a large
sum of moneyT They say they will be
on hand at the ring-side ready to take
any thing offered.
The Oregon Colored Professional base
ball Club has been organized at Portland
and $500 subscribed to commence oper
ations. F. H. Webb was elected mana
ger and James A. Ross secretary. The
directors authorized the secretary to
correspond with Eastern ball-players. It
is their intention to have a strong nine
to compete with any nine in the West,
and they will play any and all comers.
J. F. Fisher, formerly of the Tri-State
League of the East and pitcher of the
Akron, O., Club, was elected captain.
They will commence to practice about
the 12th of April.
The entire Colored population of
Charleston was thrown into excitement
one day last week by a panic among the
1,500 Colored children of the Morris 8t.,
School. At 10:30 o'clock a copper-color
ed man, dressed in fantastic costnme of
an East Indian, walked into one of the
class-rooms and told the children that
he was a reformed cannibal and used to
eat human beings, and his appearance
bore out his, assertion. The children,
laughed at the sp'eaker at first, but he
ran at one of the girls with out stretched
arms and she fled shriekingthat the man
was going to eat her. Swiftly the panic
soread and in a moment the entire
school was in an uproar. The pupils
rushed helter skelter down the stairs
and thence pell mell into the street.
Three minutes after the first shriek of
the frightened girl rang through the
building there was not a child in it.
Press Association Officers.
At the Afro-AmericanPress Association
last week 'the following officers were
elected: John Mitchell, Jr., President,
The Richmond Planet L. J. Coppin,
Vice-President, A. M. E. Church Re
view Mrs. Josephine Heard, Secretary,
The Philadelphia Sentinel Robt. Pel
ham, Jr., Treasurer, The Detroit Plain
dealer G. W. Clinton, Ass't Secretary
T. Thos. Fortune, Historian, New York
Age H. Price Williams, Robert Pelham.
John H. Davis, R. R. Wright, D. B. Tur
ner, Robert G. Still, J. Gordon Street,
JohnC.Dancy, W. H. Stewart, P. H.
Murray, Dan A. Rudd, W. A. Sweeney,
M. Lewey, and T. B. Stamps, Exec
utive Committee.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Mibs Julia Bell is on the sick list.
Mr. E. Banks has gone to Duluth.
Mr. A. Robinson is on the sick list.
Rev. Knight of Chicago is in the cityv
Mr. W. H. Green has gone to Cincin
nati 'S
Mrs. D. Johnson is suffering with &
spraineA. foot
Mrs. Howell has received"
death of her sister.
Mr. S. M. Miner has returned from
Northern Wisconsin.
Mrs. A. G. Purgett is convalescing
from a spell of sickness.
Mrs. Hudson of Mount Pleasant, 10.,
is in the city visiting her sister Mrs,
Bently who is sick. GKO. BLAND.
lews of the