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Cleveland Gazette.
V OL. !•—NO. 18.
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STAND FROM UNDER!
THE CRASH! THE CRASH!!
ALL GOES’ ALL OOES! ALL GOES’
$500,000, Half a Million!
Dollar* worth of fin*, heavy rabstantial, durable Clothing, OUK OWI wait-,
ar* now slashed, slaughtered, sacrificed, at th* lowest price* ever known.
ALI>! JUHL!! ALL!!! Suit*, Overcoats, Hatta, Caps, Knit Jackets, Fur
nishing Goods by th* million—anything and everything in th* Clothing or
Furnishing Un*, MUST HOW FJSKXSH!
W* are losing heavily, but we don't mind it in. the rush and bustle of this
WE LOVE EXCITEMENT !
W* love the busy bustle and the satisfied laugh of our patrons as they crowd
in upon us by the hundred* and by th* thousands for their
HOLIDAY
PRESENTS.
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Our stock of Winter Clothing belt* th* World, and we afe the recognised
headquarters for Gents’ Furnishing Goods.
WE CAN FIT AND SUIT ANYONE!
And everyone—from the Man a* big-headed and long-legged as Dante’s
infernal Giant*, to th* Child a* frail-framed and flabby as a sick oyster.
•Ryarything in the *hap* of humanity can be readily fitted from our
WONDERFULLY X»ABQB EMD EXCELLENT STOCK.
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A Universal Welcome I
Is extended to every man, woman and child in the World
to call for Tickets for the Handsome Cottage House and
valuable Lot of Land on Wagner Avenue, and the beauti
ful Horse and Harness-both of which we shall present our
customers on Washington’s Birthday.
With Every Purchase, no matter hew small, Tickets are Given
BEAR THIS IN MIND!
That the Ticket of the smallest and poorest child may get
the House and Lot or Horse as soon as that of the largest and
wealthiest man.
A SNUG FORTUNE awaits all for the asking. No one
should he so foolish as to neglect procuring Tickets. They
cost nothing!
COME ON! COME ON!
EVERYBODY. Young and Old, Rich and Poor! Try your luck !
If you do not gel Ilie House and Lol, you may gel the Horse and
Harness, and h either case yon are sure to get the best Clothing
and the cheapest Clothing erer known.
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CLEVELAND, OHIO, SATURDAY^ DECEMBER 22, 1883.
PITTSBURGH.
Mendelssohn Concert — Holiday
Concerts, Entertainmentsand 80-
- cials-Personal Mention-Numer
ous Notes.
J- W 2J ln ?S rson and J - O. Delphey Editors,
38 Crawford Street.
Joseph Evans Agent, 34 Miltenberger Street.
Subscribe fnr the Gazette,
Miss Myrtle Moore has returned from
a pleasant visit to Winchester, Va.
Mr. Samuel Dorsey, of Little Wash
ington, Pa, paid our city a flying visit.
Rev. William A. Lynch and wife will
leave in a few days for Springfield,
Mass.
Mr. George Kaine w expects to spend
Christmas in Cleveland
Miss Lizzie Grant is one of the pleas
ing songstresses of the Fifteenth ward.
Miss Nettie McHenry, of Boston,
Mass., a very popular young lady, is
visiting Mrs. Wilkins.
Mr. James Hall has returned from an
extended visit to Chicago.
Miss Emma Palmer is the guest of
Miss R. V. Wright, of Crawford street.
Miss Annie Allen is now a resident of
the East End.
Mrs. Caroline Robinson expects to
spend New Year’s with her daughter,
Mrs. A. T.’Hall, of Chicago.
Messrs. G. A. Simpson, William
O’Donnell and Frank Newton will run a
foot race on New Year’s morning.
J. H. Morris, the Wylie street popu
lar barber, besides giving you a good
shave, will sell you copies of the Ga
zette.
G. S. Singleton is one of the leading
young men of the East End.
Mrs. R. J. Davis, Jr., Mrs. Sadie
Bagley, Miss Annie Burke and Mrs. J.
W. Anderson have kindly consented to
take oharge of the refreshment table on
the 26th.
Our friend W. T. Barks, who has
been ill for several weeks, is rapidly re
covering.:
We see that our suggestion several
weeks ago in regard to a Mother Goose
social is being acted upon. We are in
formed that the Young Ladies’ Home
Society contemplates holding one some
time in January. We wish them suc
cess.
The drama entitled “My Mother-in
law” is undergoing rehearsal and will
be produced by a well-known society in
a few weeks.
A good debating club is one of the
many things that our city badly needs.
Our young men are far behind in this
direction, and those who expect to take
an active part in the struggle of our
race will find that they are letting
golden opportunities go by. We have
very few good speakers, and one of the
main reasons of it is we take no inter
est in preparing ourselves.
What has become of the musical
union that we heard so much about?
We hope it has not fdied. We under
stand the Owl G^.ee Club would like to
become members, and as there are a
number of other good singers in the
city willing to join, we can not see
why it is not a success.
Industry Lodge 1535 held its regular
quarterly electiod last Monday. The
following officers were elected’: E. D.,
J. N. Jackson; V. G., Charles Williams;
N. G., Charles T. Caster; P. N. G., C.
A. Knox; N. F., J. A. Strickland; P. N.
F., Marshal McCue. On account of the
holidays they adjourned to meet the
second Monday in January, on which
evening the union meeting will take
place.
The Cotillion Club gave quite a suc
cessful entertainment on last Thursday
evening and the managers came in for
a considerable amount deserved praise.
We have not seen the programme of
the Mendelssohn Club, of Columbus,
but we can assure those who will attend
the concert on Christmas night at the
Wylie Street Church a fine time. We
are personally acquainted with them
and have heard them render some of
their pieces in an excellent manner. We
would like to suggest to either Mr.
Waters or Charley Ramson to sing H.
C. Smith’s famous song entitled, “Be
True, Bright Eyes,” and they will
surely win our public’s approval. We
hope they will comply.
We take pleasure in calling the pub
lic’s attention to the Sabbath School
Philharmonic exhibition to be given by
the John Wesley A. M. E. Church at
their new church on Arthur Street.
This entertainment will commence on
the evening of the 25th and continue
for one week, and we hope they will
receive a liberal patronage, as the pro
ceeds are to help pay for the church.
The pastor is the Rev. John Holliday,
who is one of the most energetic and
popular ministers in the city. To the
.young people in particular, do not fail
to be present, for he is your special
friend. Seventeen Sabbath Schools are
on the programme to take part in the
exhibition. Admission only twenty-five
cents.
In a few days w-e will have Christ
mas, and we have no doubt that many
are making extensive preparations to
surprise some dear friend or some rela
tion with a suitable gift. Costly and
useless presents seem to be the fashion.
We should remember those who are not
as fortunate in life as we may be; who
have not the necessaries of life, to whom
a good bed and a warm meal is almost
a stranger. We give simply for a show,
simply because fashion dictates it.
How foolish are many things we do in
this world. Would it not be better to
carrv gladness into the home of one of
our less fortunate families? A load of
coal, a barrel of flour, a ham, a few
warm clothing, as a Christmas gift to
some poor family will do more good and
will make a man feel happier than all
the silk handkerchiefs and articles
which we are accustomed to give to
those who soon forget it. In one case
we will receive the blessings of Heaven:
in ’he other, we will be judged among
the foolish.
On next Wednesday evening the
Union Club will give their dress re
ception. This promises to be the event
cf the season, and the 'manager has
mide extensive preparations to enter
tain the guests. The first part will be
a vocal and instrumental concert, and
promptly at eleven o’clock the grand
march will take place. We have en
gaged a young lady expert in dress
rmiking to decide for us the handsomest
dressed lady at the reception. Au who
wish to have a good time should* be
present.
At the concert given by the Mission
Church Choir, of Allegheny City, the
following programme will be carried
out:
PABT I.
Anthem—“ Watchman, What of the Night.”
73choir.
Solo and Chorus—“ Golden Year5.”...^3,....
Missee-Katie Kelly, Lulie Carr, Messrs.
■Chas. Mahoney, C. V. Pulpress. *
Solo—“ Where the Birds Sing.” wA- -
Miss AlicA^ylor.
Piano Solo—“ Carnival of Venice.”....,......
MiasH. A. D. ; >urke.
Duot—“O'er the Hill. O’er the Dale.’’^....
Messrs. J. O. Barbour and A. J. 3»ylor.
Solo—“A Bird from o'er the Sea.”. ..ASL...
Ml»s Kaw^Celly.
Quartette—“Friendship, Love and Soagf .
Misses Katie Kelly. Alice Taylor; Messrs.
Chas. Mahony, C. Waters.
Solo—“A Warrior 801d.”...Mr. Chas. Mahony.
PABT 11. |
Solo and Chorus—“ Drifting with the Tide.”
Misses C. E. Waters, A. J. Taylor; MMcs.
Chas. Mahony, C. Waters.
Solo—“My Love is a Rover.'” JMjL-"
.Miss loda O. JMnour.
Duett—“There’s a Sigh In the Heart- L^.....
Misses C. E. and C. M« Waters.
Bass Holo Mr. Corneliuswaiters.
Trio—“O, Restless Sea.”
Miss I. Barbour, Chas. Mahony aMWtV.
Pulpress.
Piano Solo—“ Mocking Bird.”
Miss Florence agßpson.
Baritone Solo—“At the Ferry.” ..
Mr. I. Ojtorsey.
Quartette—“Come Where the Lillie*jß&om,”
Misses I. O. Barbour, Lulte Carr; :JB*Srs.
Chas. Mahony, C. V. Pulpress.
Anthem—“ Straight is the Gate.”.. ^j^njphoir.
The Literary Association met ^pne>-
day evening last, with J. C. in
the chair. The programme wm well
rendered. Every person seeqjßlwell
pleased. Miss Sarah Jacksoqlgpifoin
ises to be one of our profound Traders.
Miss Rachel Jackson is proviM|Jto be
a very efficient secretary. Tlq^yresi
dent, Mr. Jacob C. Brown, apfears to
be a good parliamentarian, we
think he uses too much time ia^ating
a question.
The Warreh M. E. Church ed^f«d a
pleasant Sabbath last SundnO Rev.
J. C. Cregler, of Howard UuMvity,
delivered a very good sermons® Sab
bath evening; subject, "Cl^p^the
Vine;” after which the pastor a
few remarks upon the importance of
persons connecting I themselves with
some church when they cam* to the
city. Rev. Bro. George Watts, jirom
Steelton, made application with cer
tificate in hand, showing himself; to be
in good standing.
The ladies of Warren M. E. Church
will hold a fair in the church during
holidays to assist the stewards of said
church.
THE NATIONAL CAPITA^
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Hon. D C. Haskell-The Washington
Cadet Corpsand W. W. Corcoran,
Esq-Civil Rights-Hon. J. E.
O’Hara.
Reported Especially for the Gazette.
Washington, D. C., Dec. 18, 1883,—
Both Houses of Congress adjourned to
day in respect of lion. D. C. Haskell,
of Kansas, who died in this city this
morning. Deceased was a steadfast
and true Republican, and one of the
leading financial men of the House. No
men knew how to grapple with the
tariff question more successfully than
he. In this particular he was the very
symbol of Republicanism.
In his private life he is said to have
been of the most spotless character,
generous to a fault, eminently trust
worthy and reliable. He was not
merely the politician, but the broad,
open-hearted Statesman." His death is
one of thesAddest calamities th at has be
fallen the party. The remains (with
the proper escort) were conveyed to his
home immediately.
To-night is the openingTof the con
tinued fair of the Washington Cadet
Corps. Hon. Frederick Douglass de
livered the address of welcome. The
‘honorary members of this company
have contributed largely to the support
of the company, and owing to the re
cent erection of their new armory, they
gave a more liberal donation. Among
the doners was the Scholar and Philan
thropist W. W. Corcoran, Esq.,jthe
same gentleman through whose un
wearied efforts and large expenditure
in money the remains of John Howard
Payne were brought to this country.
The name of Mr. Corcoran is co-ex
tensive with his mannificence, and that
is limitless.
There was a special missionary meet
ing at the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian
Church on Sunday evening. Miss Piper
rendered a solo in a very artistic
manner. Miss Shinn recited a very
appropriate poem. Mr. J. W. Ewing
also read a selection. Addresses were
made by Mr. Stewart D. Fowler and
your correspondent. The exsreise was
a very creditable showing.
The speech of Senator Wilson on
Cjyil Rights is highly spoken of as a
logical and. conclusive argument. He
is our second “Sumner."
Rev. Edward Everett Hale preached
very able and eloquent sermons la~t
Sunday morning and evening, at the
Unitarian Churcn.
Hon. A. F. Atkinson, who has been
confined to his bed, is now recuperating.
We wish him well.
Your correspondent called on Hon.
J. E. O’Hara on Monday night, and en
joyed for several minutes a very pleasant
and profitable interview with him. Mr.
O’Hara is doing all he can to promote
the interests, not only of his constitu
ents, but even of the entire race with
which he is identified. He merits the
united sympathy and support of the
colored people all over the country.
Matthew Arnold delivered his famous
lecture on “Literature and Science.”
It was a very conclusive and convincing
argument in favor of the classics. The
following extract from his speech will
manifest his belief that literature will
have the ascendancy over science:
* * • “Poetry and eloquence and
art move the emotions more than a bold
statement of fact. No one can tell
why it is true* but it is. To satisfy the
sense for beauty, poetry and eloquence,
the Greek and Roman, as well as the
modern, will be studied more, rather
than less, in the future.” F. E. At.
Wormley, the colored restanranteur
at W’ashington, D. C., is worth about
SIOO,OOO.
CHICAGO.
REV. J. A. PODD ACQUITTED.
A Review of the Case-Personals-.
Numerous Notes—“ Leo" Com-*
Ing to Cleveland.
A little over a year ago Rev. Jas. A.
Podd, a learned and classical scholar,
came to Chicago in answer to a call
from the Olivet Baptist Church, whose
pulpit was so long filled by Elder De
Baptist.
The church was in an uproar. En
vy, discord and hate reigned supreme;
separation seemed inevitable; vows had
been broken, wounds made which time
could not heal. The Rev. Podd came,
bringing with him the olive branch of
peace, and once again, after a few
meetings, all was well. But it did not
last long. A devil entered, in the shape
of a woman. To her was assigned
the work of separation; of all that
tended to follow. T’was Cora L.
Wheeler, a poor unfortunate, who
was made the catspaw of some individ
ual or class, and with her they
succeeded in their hellish design. Ac
cordingly a church trial was begun and
poor Cora charged Elder J. A. rodd of
being the father of her unborn child.
Excitement ran high. Elder Podd,
after the church trial, resigned his
charge, gave Olivet what they owed
him. His many friends established a
church and chose him for their pastor.
Thue arose Bethesda, now one of the
leading churches in our city.
On Friday the 14th, Judge Brayton’s
court room was well filled with the
friends of Bethesda Church and the
reverend gentleman, while here and
there could be seen an eager and zeal
ous friend of the prosecution. Rev.
Podd was represented by our colored
attorneys, E. H. Morris and F. L. Bar
nett, while Mr. Wade Abbot (white)
looked after the interest of the prose
cution. Promptly at two o’clock Judge
Brayton called in a well rounded voice,
“The people of the State of Illinois ex.
rel Cora L. Wheeler vs. James A. Podd
for illegitimate parentage.” “The peo
ple ready,” said Counsellor Abbot.
“Defendant’s here,” answered At
torney Morris.
The case was begun without any pre
liminary sparring between the’ attor
neys, every one seeming eager to dive
into the merits of the case. The first
witness to take the stand was the urose
cuting person herself, Cora Wheeler.
Her testimony was somewhat altered
from the statement mad* by her at the
church trial and also to your correspon
dent. On cross-examination she showed
a very poor memory, in fact could not
recollect anything; could not give dates
or state places. She denied having at
tempted to obtain a warrant at any
other court for any other person in the
month of May last, on the charge of
being the father of her child; had never
said anybody else was the father. The
prosecution then rested and the ball
was set rolling by the defense. Calling
lawyer Washington, who had taken the
minutes at the church proeeediags. he
testified that she had made an entirely
different statement from the one just
given, and he recited the story given at
the church.
Constable Grant took the stand and
told how she had, during the month of
Mav, called at the office of Justice
Brown and attempted to obtain a war
rant for a coachman on the charge of
being the father of her child. The
cross-examination of Mr. Abbot failed
to shake him. He remembered her
very distinctly.
Henry Schultz, the clerk of Justice
Brown, was then called and corrobo
rated the testimony of Mr. Grant. He
remembered drawing the affidavit
charging the coachman with the par
entity for Cora Wheeler; knew she was
the same girl when he first saw her in
Brayton’s court a few days 'ago.
Then followed quite a number of
witnesses who swore that Cora’s repu
tation for truth and veracity was bad in
the neighborhood where she lived; that
thev would not be believe her on oath.
Mr. Nelson, an old and honored citi
zen, was called and told how he had
talked with Cora at different times in
regard to the parentage of the child,
and that she had always claimed that
a coachman by the name of Washing
ton, who was away from the city, was
the father of the child. Washington
wrote him in reference to the matter,
and he, Washington, wanted Cora to
let him have the child. This she prom
ised to do, but afterwards refused be
cause she had told others it was Elder
Podd’s, and as she had said it was why
she would stick to it.
The Rev. Podd then took the stand,
and though all eyes were riveted upon
him, he gave his statements denying
wholly the charge in so clear and
straight-forward a manner that whin
he stepped from the stand there was no
doubt in the mind of the can'did and
impartial hearer of his innocence. In
the rebuttal Cora swore she was not out
of bed during the month of May. A
witness for the defense, Mr. F. L. Mc-
Gee, swore Cora was at an entertain
ment on the 10th of May. The evidence
was then closed. Mr. Morris summoned
up for the defense, pointing out here
and there the inconsistency in the girl
Wheeler's testimony, and claiming that
from allthe evidence in the case she
was totally unworthy of belief; that her
story was a fabrication from beginning
to end, and submitted that in all fair
ness there was not the slightest case
made against the reverend gentleman,
and that he ought to be discharged.
Mr. Abbot followed for the prosecu
tion, and in an eloquent speech labored
hard to convince the court that the
people had made out a case.
The Court then delivered the decision
and said that he was satisfied that the
statements of Cora Wheeler were not
the truth. She ha<l denied having at
tempted to obtain a warrant from Jus
tice Brown’s Court, and he (the Court)
was satisfied that she wilfully told an
untruth when she so swore. Two fair
ami impartial witnesses, who were in
no wise connected with the defendant
or interested in the event of the suit,
had swore that she was there in Brown's
Court in May for a warrant, and then
was ready to swear and did swear that
another was the father of her child.
He believed those witnesses; they had
told the truth; he was satisfied. There
had been no case made against the rev
erend gentleman, and he should dis
charge him.
“Defendant discharged,” said the
Court. The sound of footsteps died
away on the stairs, and amid the hum
ot voices and words of congratulation,
your correspondent heard some one
paraphrase the well-known lines of
Shakespeare, as down the stairs he
went:
Blow, blow thou winter wind;
Thou art not so unkind
As the cutting voice of slander —
Thy tooth is not so keen,
Because thou art not seen.
And the Podd case was at an end.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E.
Webb, 2840 Butterfield street, was made
sad and desolate by the death of their
first born, Joesie, who departed his life
Friday morning, from the effects of lock
jaw caused by having his root run oyer
by an out-going train. He was buried
from St. Thomas Church Sunday morn
ing. In this their sad hour of bereave
ment they have our utmost sympathy.
The Autumns, under the management
of Mr. Walter Stodder, will give the
grandest Christmas soiree ever given
in Chicago, at Central Hall on the 24th
inst. The dressing of the tree will be
under the care of a number of our
most popular society belles. After a
distribution of the presents, H. C.
Drake, assisted by F. L. McGee, will
see that, we go “On with the dance, no
sleep till morn.”
Fenton Harsh, of the “Boy’s Resort,’’
will spend the holidays with his folks
ia Nashville, Tenn.
Dr. Williams, one of our prominent
physicians, contested for a wrapper and
won it at Bethesda fair last week. A
number were in the field. The doctor
carried it off by a large majority..
A. G. Clark and M. W. Lewis will
spend a part of the holidays in Cleve
land, Cincinnati and Milwaukee.
Where, O! where is our dramatic
chibs? Leo.
WILBERFORCE.
J. M. Trott sr—B. F. Lee-Notes.
We sit down to pen a few lines this
evening, feeling pretty well worn out,
having just passed through the trying
ordeal of an examination. The fall
term closes to-day and the probing pro
cess began Saturday afternoon. It has
been kept up constantly since then and
that look of profound wisdom that has
kept accumulating as the term ad
vanced, has given way to something
more mild. It is too early to predict
the results, but the anxious inquiry that
is making the round is, “I wonder if I
have passed.” The Philomathean Liter
ary Society held its first public meeting
of this year last Thursday. The exer
cises were interesting and listened
to with good attention throughout.
The first thing on the programme after
the usual devotional exercises was the
roll call. The society has adopted the
plan of each member answering to the
names with an appropriate quotation
from some popular author. It is a very
commendable plan, and one by which
they become familiar with many choice
quotations which they might not other
wise. This was followed by the read
ing and approval of the minutes of the
preceding meeting. After music by
the choir the chairman, Miss R. G.
Walters, presented some very interest
ing readings. She was followed by
Miss Kitty Burns, the critic, who made
some very laughable points on the so
ciety’s private meeting. Again the choir
warbled a few melodious strains,
and after the last sound wave
set in motion by said choir had
ceased to vibrate’ on the tympana,
&c., of the audience, the President an
nounced the sickness of the essayist, and
that Miss R. G. Walton would, as her
proxy, read an essay entitled, “Female
Influences.” The extent of that influ
ence was the main thought in consider
ation and was pretty thoroughly ex
hausted by the speaker. The budget
mistress, Miss M.L. McKinley, presented
some good cont^butions, among which
was one “Why woman’s name is not
on the list of inventors, authors, &c.”
The argument was based on the fact
that her sphere is such that it so mo
nopolizes her time and attention that
none is left tor the work of the invent
or, author, &c. In addition to this, it
can be well said that the world is so
full of- inventions, books and every
other necessity for which there can be
a demand, and that as each new de
mand is created, it is so readily sup
plied without the aid of woman that
she is not a necessity in that direction.
On the other hand, the sphere over
which woman is mistress, holding as
she does in a great measure the future
of the world in her hands, is so very
important that it demands much of her
time in the governing of it. The child
is the father of the man. The early
impressions which he receives are those
which follow and very often determine
the future life. Woman is the one who
mainly gives these impressions, and
hence thenecesityof her devoting much
of her time and attention to the thor
oughly fitting of herself for this
great work. We have digressed
slightly, but are back in time
to announce “music by the choir.”
Miss Ella Clark then orated “Vanishing
Stars,” and after more music the cli
max of the evening was reached. Mrs.
; Presidents. F. Lee presented a paper
lon the “American School Girl.” She
! gave the American school girl quite an
i important place in history, not forget
ting the one with a dark face, that is
exposed to so many disadvantages on
that account, and placed high on the
pinnacle of success Miss Consuelo
Clark, waving a banner “Excelsior.”
The paper was replete with good
thoughts all through and was highly ap
preciated by those present. This meet
ing was but another evidence of what
i woman can do, and to ojr sister “Phi
los” we would say, go on, a bright
future is yours, where your society
j m«y surmount all difficulties and wave
i “Excelsior” on its banner.
Mr. J. M. Trotter, author of “Mrsic
and Musical People,” was visiting here
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. John G. Brown is much im
proved in health and is able to move
around in his room some.
Mrs. Pres. Lee will take her
ure for the South Thursday for u short
sojourn. Beware K. K. K,
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
COLUMBUS.
CAPITAL CITY CULLINGS.
Numerous Personals— Notes — Nr.
Merguson’s Trouble.
Our Agent, Captain Ben F. Payne,
urgently requests a settlement with all
patrons of the Gazette the coming
week, so as to close accounts for tau
year.
Miss Ida Brown, of East Bismarck
street, contemplates a trip to the Hoo
sier capital to spend the holidays.
Mr. Ed. Triplett will do the Forest
City during the holidays.
Mr. James Merrill D seen frequently
on East Town street in the evening.
We wonder if James still resorts to
that shady avenue as in the days of
yore for an evening stroll. Why not
go in the sleigh? Selah.
Mr. Lewis Brooks, of Proctorville,
Lawrence County, Ohio, was in the
city the past week, the guest of his son,
Mr. W. Frank Brooks, of East Long
street. Mr. Brooks had, previous to
his visit here, been on the jury at Iron
ton, 0., and accompanied the Sheriff in
charge of prisoners for our training
school (O. P.) here, and expressed
himself highly pleased with Columbus,
it being his first visit here.
Owing to the mention made of the
organization of a Hog-foot and Spare-
Rib Society here last week, “The Man-
About-Town” was sought for with
sticks and staves by the gentlemen in
terested, and had he been found would
have been smitten to death on the spot,
and the only way he was allowed to go
free was by promising faithfully not to
give away the degree order of the so
ciety. Much could be said of interest
about this very queer society, but we
forbear, owing to our faithful promise
above mentioned.
Mrs. Fannie Pearce, of this city, re
turned from Urbana, 0., last Saturday,
after a short visit to Mrs. Farrows, het
grandmother.
The Afro-American is again coming
to the front under the efficient corre
spondence of Mr. Frank P. Williams
and general management ot Captain
Edward Brown. Notwithstanding the
Gazette is the favorite and home com
panion for general news.
Mr. Albert Sym& (Ginger) went to
Corning, 0., the past week to enter a
ten-hour go-as-you-please walking
match, and gave out at the eighth hour.
The suocessful contestant was a Mr.
Jones, of that village. Symsy, as the
boys call him, has not put in his ap
pearance as yet, it being currently re
ported he was last seen a few miles
off Corning, making his way to the
Capital City in a snow sledge across
the continent.
Something new: Captain Edward
Brown, after long persuasion, has
agreed to and will open a dancing
school for children and adults, com
mencing on the evening of the 3d of
January for adults, and for children in
the afternoon of the first Saturday of
next month. The Captain proposes to
take great care in training the little
folks, and adults as well, and claims in
a short time Columbus will equal any
city of the country in dancing, so far as
the colored people are concerned. His
prices will be moderate and attention
good. See him.
M. F. C. Cessions made a very inter
esting lecture and recitation of his
recent travels in the old world across
the waters, before the Literary Society
of the Central Christian Church last
Monday evening. Two souls, or disci
ples, were added to this church the past
week, by way of immersion.
We regret very much the charges
and specifications preferred against Mr.
Frank Merguson by several of our daily
contemporaries, and hope by a fair and
impartial investigation the reports will
prove untrue. Mr. Merguson is one of
bur popular, enterprising young men,
being possessed of all gentlemanly
qualifications, and has been a letter
carrier in this city for nearly ten years.
Uncle George Washington, better
known as “Brother,” died the past
week, at the institution of the Sisters
of Charity, at the enormous age, we
take liberty to judge, of one hundred
years, at least. “Brother” claimed to
have been one of the body-servants of
our fir^t and great President, George
Washington, after whom he was
named. He claimed also to have
migrated here a number of
years ago from Washington, D.C. No
one, not even he, knew nis actual age,
and many predict he had long since
parsed the one hundreth mile stone of
his age. He was a faithful member of
the A. M. E. Church here, and was reg
ular to be seen in his pew at service
hours'. Uncle George, unlike many
old people, knew no sickness, and was
on the streets and around as usual up
to within five days of his death. He
was well known all over the city and
respected by both colored and’white
people because of his extreme advanced
age. He was a staunch Republican
and an active political worker ini his
way.
Don’t fail to settle with Captain
Payne when coming to collect next
week. More anon.
“The Man-a bout-town.”
Fancy Slippers at Very Low Prices.
Gents’ Handsome Silk Embroidered
Velvets, sl.
Gents’ Handsome Patent Leather
Ties, fl.
Qents’ Handsome Colored Flush
“Comforts,” $1.25.
Gents’ Handsome Silk Emb. Velvets,
beauties, $1.25.
Gents’ Imt. Alligator Red Operas,
new, $1.25.
Gents’ Most Beautiful Velvet Operas,
$1.40. , v
Ladies’ Lovely Patent Leathers,
$1.25.
Ladies’ Fine French Kid Operas,
$1.75.
All colors of Kid and Satin Operas.
Slipper Headqvarlert is at the
“Popular” Shoe Store, 62 Pub. Sy.
Mra. Henry Parker, of Youngstown,
is spending the holidays with her
daughter Mrs. A. T, Cunningham, 159
Brownell street.