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THE NEW YORK STORE (EwtaljllHliecl 1H53.) If you want to buy Hosiery for yourself or the childreu, where can you see a finer assortment, or buy them cheaper than at the New York Store? Certainly not in this city. Our stock of Hosiery, as of else in the dry goods line, is the town. Our assortment contains rietv of Hose you can think of. everything largest in every vaWe have no old stock. Our goods are reliable, and the reputation of our establishment for LOW PKICES is well established familiar, in fact, in every household. Visit our Hosiery Department, examine the goods, and compare the prices with those you are asked elsewhere, and we feel certain you will conclude to buy your Hose at the New York Store. You may want a pair of Thread Gloves, too. We need hardly say we have these in great varfety and can supply you with almost any stylo you please, asking you the lowest price they can be bought for anywhere. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures. PETTIS, IVERS & CO. F. W. FLANKER. JOHN HOMMOWN PLANNER & HOMMOWN, UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS. So. 72 NORTH ILLINOIS STREET. Telephone. Open night and day. HIDIIIUPOIIS LEADER. CO REESPONDENOE. Correspondent! will plesae make tbeir eommoDlcatioD m brief and concitw si poaaible. Owing to our limited ipac, we are frequently compelled to leare at mattr that we wold like to pablub, but can not for want of space. Alt letters outside of Indianapolis should reach ui Thursday. All commanicaüous written on both sides of the paper will be refaead.J XJrlmuu, Olilo. UeorgeS. Bowles, of Piqua, visited his brother, Prof. W. O. Bowles, one day this weekNoticeable among our friends from Springfield last Friday evening were Misses Mattie Guy and Ophelia Harris, Messrs. M. A. Vaughn and S. Harris. The delegates appointed from this point to the quarterly KeMon of the Baptist S. 8. Institute to be held In Yellow Springs, Jund 9 and 10, are W. N. Allen, B. D. Morris and D. Jones. Rev. Tolllver strongly thinks that a few more such Rev. J. 8. Burch's as we have had herein Urbana andjust skipped the town, would consume public confidence in all; but -while that Is not presumable, the one Just gone lias played a disgraceful role, and at all events we are quite through with this one and if iew Orleans has no better stock In It than his we would rather they retain them. The exhibition of writing and drawing of the pupils of Public Schools at Central Hall next week, we hope will be attended by all of our colored friends, especially parents; and there see for themselves the proficiency attained by their children in these two important branches of education. It will serve as a stimulous to the child if you should take it by the hand and go; and cause it to exert himself to greater el fort in the future. The exersises held last Wednesday evening by the P. L. C, were enjoyed very much by all who attended. Several short addresses were made by friends present, and upon the whole it was good to be there. The essays read dis played thought, and the pieces spoken were well rendered. They will give a grand closing reception to their friends about the middle of June. The rammer vacation will be diversified smd enlivened by picnics, fishing excursions, receptions, croquet parties. The Odd Fellows' entertainment last Friday night was a great succe. A large delegation attended from Springfield, a great many more

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I X 3DT O3E3E I TST C3r 20 worth $25 and 028 nit for $10.50. l) i n nil n than was exacted. Address of M'elcome by I. (J. M., W. O. Bowles; response by M. V. P.f C. II. Cissel, of Springfield. Excellent address by N. F., V. Bailey, of Jamestown. Chaplain Dist. Lodgo of Ohio, also by Brother C. II. Butler a nd M. Ureters of Springfield. After the exercises were over, the ladies and gentlemen enjoyed themselves as Is common at such entertainments, our Springfield friends returning home on the midnight train. We have mentioned the role he played in our city. First, Joined church, Reporter for Christian Recorder, sheriff of Lousiana nephew of the sainted Rev. C. S. Burch whom the religious world new as a faithful servant close companion of General U. S. Grant at the centennial; some relative association with General Forest, and a great many things too numerous to mention, succeeded in borrowing small sums of money from different sympathizing persons they becoming so by his story of the loss of family by Yellow Feever, and property by the floods in the South, but to cli max all he left his lodging place minus pay, borrowed money of hU Landlady, paid no wash bill, fled last Saturday night for parts un. known, but there are a few moral teachers on his track to bring him back to be Indoctrinated in the commandments he taught iu theory which they wish him to practice,. Let the people beware of this tall good looking gentleman with a scar on the bridge of his nose and hair parted In the middle. Axon. Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Hester Scott, of Selina, Ohio, attended the banquet last week. Charley Jones, of Lawrerce, Mich, is visiting in the city, the guest of John Ferguson. Mrs Banks, one of our oldest pioneers, died last Sunday Her funeral took place Monday. Rev. J. W. Johnson is well pleased with Jils trip to Kenton Ohio, where he went to visit friends and relatives. It. R. Carrol, formerly head waiter at the Booty House, has taken charge of the dining room of the Sloan House, Sandusky. Last Thursday night a grand Old Folks concert was held at the A M K church under the auspices of the Literary Society. Archie Allen has. In connection with his hotel, a fine bar and cigar stand, and everything that will make a man comfortable. Call and aee him. Remember the lawn fete to be given by the Third Baptist Church, June 2Uth Plenty of refreshments and good music will be in attendance On Thursday evening of last week a banquet and ball was given at White's Hall, by the Masonic Lodge. The entertainment was enJoyed by all present. The most enjoyable fea. ture of the evening was the singing by the Glee Club, and selections by Mrs. J. H. Brown Miss Mary ard and R. R. Curroi. The program was neatly carried out except the closing exer cise which was to have been delivered by Rev. H. J. Lewis, of Bellefontalne, who was absent. We are well aware that the many readers of the Leader, hearing from all po'rtions of Indiana and elsewhere, will be pleased to hear Toledo. It was our pleasure to introduce the Leader here about two weeks ago, and mosof our prominent citizens have subscribed for it and they all thiuk it an excellent paper, well worthy a large patronage, and should be in the hands of every one who wishes for the eleva tlon of his race. It will in a short time have a large circulation in Toledo. The young men of Toledo will organize a base ball club. Look out Springfield, they may give you a call. Corkeshoxdent. Tli 3 Affony Over. Saloons Must I ivy tv City Tax Or SO or Close Up. long been bothering the brains of our City Fathers, has at last been disposed of. Both branches of our city government have de cided that saloons must pay a special tax of $52 a year, each express wagon $12 and $2 for each telegraph, telephone and electric light pole. This will bring into our city treasury a verv handsome sum. There is considerable "kicking" by some of the saloonatics, they vowing to vote the Demo cratic ticket for all time to come, while others say the only objection they have to the tax is that it is not large enough. They claim that if the tax had been put at two or three hundred dollars they would have will ingly paid it, as such a tax would have closed up the dens and dives, and left the business to the more respectable class of dealers. Whether it will effect the Republican party or not, is a question which will be hard to answer until after our election. The Democracy, however, are jubilact over the passage of the ordinance, claiming that it will give them controLof the city at the next election. The general opinion is that the ordinance will effect the party, but very little, if any. Miss. Mary Crawford, who has been ab sent from the city aboutjtwo years returned last week. lee Adiutant General has received word that the 7th Regiment, New York, will not iaae pari in me juiy meeting.

DAYTON NEWS.

Beauty of Dayton Political In dicationsThe Liquor QuestionPersonal Notes, Etc. Dayton, O., May 24, 1882. Your "Washington correspondent pays a very just tribute to the beauty and loveli ness of the Dayton branch of the National Soldiers Home; and had he included the city of Dayton in his observations concern ing the beauty of the Home, he would not have been far wronsr; for there are but few cities anywhere that surpass it in beauty. Situated as it is in the beautiful and fer tile valley of the Miami, rurrounded on all sides by the most inviting natural scenery; its designers in their ceneral plans for its construction have seemingly endeavored to shape everything in consonance with the natural beautv of its surroundings, the re sult of which is one of the cleanliest, most healthful and lovely cities on the globe. I suspect, however, that your Y ashmgton correspondent is a little envious of "Tous saints fly masonic time among the ladies," or all that 1 have said in reie nee to the city of Dayton may with equal propriety be said of its charming ladies, and while so far as I know speaking from my own experience it is a "Solomon peculiarity," yet all Solomon's are fair-minded and liberal, as well as wis; an 1 should E. E. B. at any time visit Dayton, Solomon will engage that he shall have a fair show among the ladies, even to the extent of making him a Benedict. It seems from present indications that a re quest will be made by the colored wing of the Republican party in Ohio for represen tation on the State ticket, at the coming Re publican convention. This, it seems to us would be fair and just, and the proper thing to do. The place to be asked for, it seems, will be that of member of the Board of Pub ic "Works. There should, however, be perfect har mony and union of action in this movement; and the man selected should be chosen for his ability, integrity and devotion to the principles of right and justice. In other words he should possess those sterling traits of character, which under any and all circumstances will make him true and loyal to right wherever he finds it; and which will insure his polling the entire colored vote, and the full party vote. "While several such might be mentioned, and with a deep sense of the meritorious services and great worth of othersj yet three names present themselves to my mind, as probably the most available; either of which would carry strength with it, viz: Hon. John r. Green, our able and worthy member of the Legislature, Rev. James Poiudexter, the veteran anti-slavery agi tator and promoter of every cause looking to the elevation and advancement of the race, and J. M. Butler, of Dayton, a rising young man, who has done valiant service in behalf of Republican principles, and the best interests of his people. bhculd the Democratic party in the Com ing political contest in Ohio make an issue on the enforcement of the Pond act and the Smith Sunday law, it is doomed to defeat. Like the slave power in the past, the liquor power of the present has been so undis turbed, has had so many concessions made to it that it has become defiant, arrogant and dictatorial, even rebellious, and proposes to have everything its own way; and this is paving the way for its destruction. It is not the teetotalers and moderate drinkers only, that will oppose its arrogant demands, but as the battle waxes warm, some of its most zealous opponents will be found among those who have long worshipped at the shrine of Bacchus. Those representing the liquor element may properly be divided into two classes: first, those wno have capital invested in the traffic, as the brewers, distillers, and keepers of saloons; second, their patrons, the drinkers. The first class, by reason of the capital invested, will be a unit in opposing the above-named legislation. I he latter class will be far from being a uhit in their oppo sition; but many who from habit and culti vated desire, have been long bound by the blighting and withering influences of the curse of intemperance, because its haunts were so numerous and easily accessible, will gladly welcome anything which promises to aid them in carrying into practice the thousand good resolutions which consciousness and the better instincts of their nature have led them to make. If the atitude of the Democratic party, to side with the'liquor element should continue, 1 I il . . anu oe carrieu mio me campaign, u win have the effect to unite, and consolidate all those elements of every political party who do not believe that alcohol should be king: and we shall have such a discussion of the temperance question, as has never before been witnessed in any state. Whenever in any great movement for the overthrow of a giant wrong, the heart and conscience of the people can be reached and you can get them to thinking, success is then no longer doubtful. It was so with the slavery ques tion, it will be so with the liquor question. PERSONAL Sail in, bovs! So mnch clear gain to set up h g with. Alexander Myers was voted a handsome Odd Fellows' pin at the Review entertainment. C. W. Bell, editor of the Review, attended the Review benefit entertainment and delivered a lecture. Miss Mary Harvison, one of Dayton's charming belles, was voted the tea set at the Review entertainment. Mr. "W. A. Thompson, of Washington, D. C, is spending a lew weeks in Dayton, the guest of J. M. Butler, 43 Mead street. Crystal Palace Lodge, No. 2158, G. U. O. of O. F., will have a reunion on Thursday evening, May 25 at its hall on Second street. Elder Manning, of Washington C. IL, spent the Sabbath in Dayton, assisting Elder Shucrafr, of the Third Zion Baptist Church, in conducting his services. Toussaint. HprlnfflloHl, Ohio. Mr. J. Smith'of Kentuckey is a guest of our city. Miss F. Smith on Bowler street has been ill and Miss Sarah Miller on patton street is very low. We here that C. W. Swayne Is rapdly going to destruction. He Will complete his tour by geting married on the 21st proximo. Mr. A. C. Cowan was corulally received as a guest at the M. E. Sunday School last Sunday, He speaks well of the school and highly appreciates Its management. Last Friday Thomas Watt died and was buried Saturday. The deceased was bora in Kentucky, lived awhile in Walnsville, and coming to Springfield entered as fireman in the East end malleable shop, where he was employed until taken sick. His wife, to whom he was married only 8 months ago, is the daughter of Yarmouth Smith, who was for 21

years a resident of this city. Mr. Watt was a member of the Baptist Church. His friends that he has left to bewail his loss are many. On the 18th Inst- two coaches full of Springfielders went to Urbana to attend the banquet of the O. U. O. of O. F. All returned home well pleased with their trip. S. H. yon and Warren; will have to make great haste as Mr. Hamilton takes frequent walks on South Pearl street, and Lizzie says he is captivating. He was at Cincinnati last Monday and left his measure for a suit. MOOT COURT BANQUET The Springfield" Moot Court, composed of the young lawyers of Mils city, held a banquet at the Lagonda House on the 15th. Addresse were made by many of the talented experts in their profession. The menu was rich, and the drilled waiters did credit to the adornment and perfection of the occasion. We are happy to express the presence of our representative city lawyer, Graham Deuel, who was unnoticed as a colored man, but as a man and member of that honorable court. The moral and mental acclivity to which he has risen by his indefatigable perseverence has made him not only an irresistible rival in law, but an associate .in the very best of society. , Slide. lllohmond, Ind.

Lewis Hargraves is having a siege with rheumatics. Miss Dora Johnson, who has been quite ill, is convalescent. Mrs. Mary Williams Is suffering from a cancer of the foot. J. Norman Croker is visiting his brother at Wllberforce, Ohio. The churches were well attended Sunday in spite of the weather, Frederick Croker is now boarding at the Arlington House. Alex. Harris and lady took in the sights of Cincinnati last week. ; Utley&Co. are quite busy whitewashing, calsomining, and house cleaning. Mrs. Henry Clemens is visiting her son in Ft. Wayne, and whose wife is very ill. The colored schools will hold their closing exercises on the first Friday in June. Orders for Leader can be left with Tohnnie Smith, the agent, or at Dr. McSimpson's office. F. B. Smith sports an Oscar Wilde suit, without the sunflower bouquet, and looks quite nobby. Mrs. Richard Connor died yesterday, Thursday, of spinal disease, and was buried at Greencastle, Ind. Dr. McSimpson visited his sister in Covington last Friday, regardless of the smallpox rage in that city. Wm. Perry and Gardner have opened a neat little store on South 5th street, and are doing well for new beginners. Johnnie Smith has 40 regular weekly subscribers for the Leader, and says he cant stop until he gets one hundred. Thomas Morehead Is doing a large business with his excavating wagon and deodorizing compound. Success, Tommie. Miss Kittie Bell, of Indianapolis, is visiting Mrs. James, of South 5th street, and will prob ably make Richmond her future home. The Republican club is doing finely. Eight more members joined on last Monday, making in all &J, with the roll for members still open The members of the Wesleyan Methodist church held a festival on last Friday and Saturday evenings and was well attended and a financial success. Dr. Price, of Xenia, O, has opened a fine dining room and confectionery stand, on N. 8th street, and is doing a good . business. Success to you, doctor. Richard Bird, the 6th street barber, has been added to our city fire department as minute man. Richard, do yourself and your race credit, and pave the way for others. Rev. Alexander Cersey, of Canada, gave two interesting lectures on his travels in the old country, and their customs and habits, two nights last week. Satisfaction was given to all who listened. Preparations are being made to soon organize a colored Oild Fellows Lodge in this city, and ail who wish to become members will do well to leave their names before the tenth of June, with Dr. McSimpson. Nothing but good material wanted. The colored citizens will hold a grand union celebration and mass meeting in this city Aug. 1st. The speakers have not all been named, yet sa far Register Bruce, Representative Lynch, Frederick Douglass and P. " H. Clarke have been mentioned. James Brown, who has been in Hotel Remore for the last month for assaulting one Hugh Smith, was released to-day by leaving 510 in the city treasury, and pleading guilty to assault and battery. Smith skipped and did not appear against him. Election of officers at Bethel M. E. Sunday school last Sunday resulted as follows: Supt., William Gee; assistant, Mrs. J. Lawrence; secretary, Miss Annie Lockley; treasurer, Wm. Gordon; librarian, IsamTate, Wm. Gordon and John Cook; chorister, Mrs. M. E. Perry; missionary board, MartinJYoung and William Perry. The school returned thanks to the exofficers for their faithfulness to duty. Elders Trevan, Pearce and Smith have been invited to address the Republican club at their room in Qulnnsllall, on next Monday night week. Joshua. Acqulted The trial of Green Burnett for the murder of Robt. Alexander was called up in the Crimnal Court Wednesday morning and terminates Thursday evening. The jury re tired about 5 o'clock P. M. and were out until about 8 o'clock Friday morning, and returned to the court for further instructions, after receiving which they again retired and in about 15 minutes returned with a verdict of "Not guilty". While the verdict created some little surprise, it is about the only verdict that could have been rendered under the circumstances. A Commendable Object. Rev. J. T. White, a very talented and worthy colored gentleman, at one time a resident of this city, but now of the 8tate of Arkansas, has returned here for a brief sojourn to raise funds among his old friends for the purpose of establishing a university at Helena, Ark., for the benefit of his race. The object of the institution is to educate teachers and preachers to do educational and missionary work among the freedmen of the Mississippi Valley. Mr. White comes te us with letters of credit irom the Governor of Arkansas and other prominent citizens of that State. He brings, also, a very pleasant letter trom Senator Voorhees, commending him to the good offices of Governor Porter. He met the Senator a few months ago when the latter wat visiting Hot Springs. It is to be hoped that the mission of Mr. White to this city and State may be successful, and that our people may generously respond to his wishes.

THE KNIGHTS OF THE TEMPLE OF INDUSTRY, AND The Sisterhood of the Temple.

Organized at Indianapolis August, 18S1 Its Aims, Benefits, Etc. In an interview with the founder (II. J. Poe) of the Knights of the Temple of Industry, I gained the following synopsis and history of the principles of the Khights of the Temple, and the Companion Sisterhood, which I wish to submit to the many readers of the Leader. The first steps taken that brought about the establishment of this organization, were notices issued by the founder, to all hotel employees in this city, to meet at the Immaculate Hall, April 16, 1881, for the purpose of effecting a union among the men that are identified in capacities ' of that kind; and the call was very liberally responded to,tfor several meetings that were called from time to time thereafter. But as there are always persons that wield a certain amount of influence, and condemn, rather than forward such enterprises, of which they may not as yet see the necessity; therefore, that interest which had been created, gradually died out in all save a few of the most faithful. Up to this time it had not been thought of as creating anything pertaining to secresy in connection with this effort, but as the founder of this organizatian saw that the right step had not been taken, but that something must be created to make an impression, so that he might hold a body of men together, he so expressed himself concerning this matter to the few faithful who have been already spoken of and receiving their endorsement, set about the task which he has accomplished by the assistance of Him from whom all wisdom is received. The result not only astonished himself, but all who have become acquainted with the work which consists of eight sublime degrees, and strange to say, this vast amount of work was accomplished by one man who kept up his daily labors, without loss of time. Nevertheless it is true, saying nothing about the impressive ceremonies that have no connection with ritualistic work. On the 17th of July, a number of gentlemen were invited to meet at his residence, 241 West Ohio street, for the purpose of being honored by being the first to receive the sublime mysteries that are connected with the institution, who after receiving the same became very enthusiastic, and pronounced it wor thy of praise, and the work was deferred then to August 6, at which time they went into a permanent organization. The number at that time was about thirty, and the following members were elected and installed in the offices: J. Sanders, C. P., William Ware, V. P. S. A. Early, a T.. . Clifton Bradford, F. T. W. Martin, R. Charles Gaston, I). M. Milton Finkes, W. O, L. Sanders, C. O. A. Craighead, O. S., Samuel Ford, I. S. C. G. S., Henry Sanders, William Townsend. T.G. Charles Brown, Joseph Bailey, Hiram Ford. This young order is in a prosperous condition taking into ' consideration the surrounding circumstances, though our number might be larger, if it were not that our objects and principles are strange to all except those who are identified with the order. It being impossible for the uninitiated to understand fully the mysteries of this order. Therefore it behooves each member, both male and female to promote the interests on all proper occasions not entering upon any details that would be a violation of their ob ligations, that they might be the means of bringing into our folds such material as is suitable for the erection of this temporal edifice that is calculated to make them fit beings to dwell in that divine temple in the relms of eternal bliss. If you will do this you will add strength and grace to the order, and convince those who look longingly, and predicted the time when the fruits of our efforts would come down to the ground as a mass of rubbish or as chaff before the winds of heaven, but they have been dissappointed in their expectations, yes, let us lift up our voices of praise with thanks unto beneficient heaven and to liim who has given us the victory in this noble cause and its fame will be perpetuated in the History that will sur vive the lapse of time so that when the fu ture historian shall survey the charter of this order, he will find it like a huge mountain rising above the undulating plains of secrecy and he will have to hit his eye high toward heaven to eaten its summit; ior it possesses every virtue of all other great time tested organizations without vice, it is a foe with out hate, a friend without treachery, a sol dier wethout cruelty, a victim without raur mer, a citizen without wrong, a christian wit hout hypocrisy, and a secret organization without guile. It is, by the sacred principles mat it advocates, aestinea to oe a ueasar without his ambition, a Frederick without tyranny, a Napoleon without selfishness and a Washington without a contemplated re ward. It advocates obedience to authority, requires her members to be true and law T . a . .a abiding citizens., and loyal to the government from which they receive their protec tion. As royal as a crowned head in authority, her teachings are strictly in accordance with Christianity, and its principles are as pure as a virgin. I would recommend that all good men and women come and embark with us, and if we do uot verify in reality what has been said in words, you may denounce us at impostors not worthy of confidence. To its members, do -not sleep at your post, and thus neglect the duty of vigilant sentinels. Negligence in the discharge of your duty will impair confidence, disturb our harmony and limit our influence for good: but be untiring in your efforts to promote the prosperity of this grand and noble institution, and you will, ere long, be rewarded with a shining diadem that will verify the maxim of the wise sage: There is nothing equal to indus try if you work out her principles." The day is not far distant when the K. of T. of I. and the C. S. of the T. of I. will be a shining light that will challenge the ad mi ration of all who believe in secret organiza tions; for, our benevolence extends farther than any other secVet organization, for the sick, dead, widow and orphan are provided for; but this is not all that we propose to do, for it is a fact beyond doubt that there have been worthy members of orders that have been brought down to actual want when their case did not come under the protection of their Lodge. Though they be in perfect health, they are oftentimes in worse condition than if they were on the bed of affliction, from the fact that when a person becomes sick when they are surrounded by their many friends, they are not likely to suffer for attention. Every one will show them favor; but they might die for the want of food and no one would say a word in I their favorj if they were in health. The

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only thing that would be said would be: u Let them go to work; they are as able as I am." This is said among members of other well-governed organizations, but it is not so in this, as it would be contrary to the spirit of the order to do so; bnt we will resjond at all times to those who are found worthy of receiving the same, after a just and thorough examination of the same. Modesty is to merit what shade is to a painting; for nothing adds more to female beauty than modesty. It sheds around the countenance a halo of light which is borrowed from virtue. Woman without it is like a faded flower, diffusing an unwholseomeodor which a prudent gardener plucks and casts aside as he does other rubbish, for her destiny is melancholy which terminates in shame but modesty gives the female charms which supplies the place of the transitory freshness of youth. Come and sojourn with us and be benefited by receiving the beneficial instruction that is in store for you, and come in possession of one of the most sublime pieces of work known to mankind. A Mjmber of the Order. ECHOES There are about 1,000,000 slaves in Brazil. Texas Republicans dont know whether to have a state convention or not. Ed. P. McCabe is a candidate for state auditor on the Rjpublican ticket of Kansas. Pledger of Atlanta Ga, named a. newly received baby in honor the wife of Senator Bruce. Texas colored people are striving to establish a deaf and dumb asylum for iU poor unfortunates. A Mansfield Ohio colored man gave a white woman $500 for a kiss. Somebody tell his name. A rhyming fiend has broken loc in the Savannah Echo, in a column of initialized poetry, (sic) Giteau him. Howard Williams has been appointed steward at the White House, vice Crump resigned. Both these gentlemen are colored. The colored men of Southern Ind. 1st Cong. Dis., have a Republican Central Union, for protection etc. Alfred Carter Esq. is president. Jim. Hayes, colored Sam. Hilton, white, joined the angels Sunday morning from the Belton Texas jail. 100 masked men did the engineering. Moses Taylor, the merchant prince who has $40,000,000 says he made it "by politeness. It is more difficult to find a real polite man than it is to find a millionaire. Sarah Miller, 17 years of age, balked in her love for John Morgan, suicided in the Ohio at Jeffersonville. Colored people are loosing their grip on things earthly, "alle samee" white trash. Sarah Youngs living in S. C. came from Africa 110 years ago. . She remembers that she was sold by her uncle. It is not known that she was one of that immortal legion of Washington's body servants; Freeman's Journal deplores and mourns and refuses tobe comforted that colored men of education and ability have no influence with or over the colored people, and are despised by them. Tis true! tls pitiful. The ChristianRecordtr in an article on Lynch says the sign of the times seem to say "that the real leaders of oir people are henceforth to come from the south". The conditions, says the Recorder, depends upon "the crowds". Leaders lead the crowds; crowds do not make and lead the leaders. . The Chicago Conservator thinks that "seeing a few fast turnouts owned by colored people will go a great way towards commanding both social and busine rMnt Seraphic Consercaiorl shall the gaining of so-

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22 DOUGLASS. WALTER MALLEY. cial and business respect dqend upon a colored man's having a fast horse and a Brewster t.ide-bar. There is hope for the- colored man who wants to have a white skin. A Cincinnati doctor has discovered a drug able to bleach the Ethiopian skin. The doctor witb-holds the name of the drug until he completes the study of a cas. Mrs. Ball, being treated for ovarian tumor, the drug given for this ailment has changed the ladies color. Resinning Life a.t 9SO a, Tear. IFrom Simon Cameron's Speech to the Birthday Club, j It was as a journalist that I began making the first steps out of obscurity. I can tonight readily call to mind the day when I first began, at $20 a year, to learn the printing business, when that profession was new, when that business was in its infancy, when it took a day to do that which is now done tn a minute. Republican State Convention, ROOMS OE THE REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL CXJMMTTTEE. Indianapolis, May 24, 1882. The Pepublicans of Indiana, and all other voters, without regard to past political differences, who are willing to co-operate with the Republican' party in support of its principles and nominees, are invited to take part in the selection of delegates in the several Counties, who will meet in State Convention, at Indianapolis, on Wednesday, August y, 1882, at 10 o'clock A. M., for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following State Offices: three Judges of the Supreme Court Secretary of State, Auditor of State Trersurer of State Attorney General Clerk of the Supreme Court and SuErintendent of Public Instruction, ich County will be entitled to representation in the Convention on the basis of one delegate for each 200 votes, and one delegate for each fraction over 100 votes cast for Governor Albert G. Porter. On Tuesday evening preceding the Convention, the delegates from each Congressional District will meet at rooms hereafter to be designated, . for the purpose of selecting tho following Committees and Officers of the Convention: 1. One member of the Committee on Credentials. 2. One member of the Committee on Permanent Organization, Rules and Order of Business, which committee will nominate a permanent President and Secretary of the Convention. 3. One District Vice-President 4. One District Assistant Secretary. 5. One member of the Committee on Resolutions. 6. One District member of the State Central Committee. Further details respecting the preliminary arrangements for holding the Convention, place for holding delegate meetiugs, etc., will lie duly announced By order of the Republican State Central Committee: James II. Jordan. w xx xx a.ActinS Chairman;

? . XX. XX, AfcKKEX. Secretary