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The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27
"a QUERY.
DR.. i. N. Turner Et Al.

The Geographic dispatches an
nounced sbw days ago that vessel
had sailed from New York with sew
enty-five e4nigrants for Liberia, At
rica. Thus another colony of poor,
ignorant and misguided colored peo-
pie have been deluded from their
homes to be delivered up as a sacri-
fee to the. treacherous and deadly
climatic diseases of equatorial Africa.
We would like to ask the hypocritical
paupers who constitute the African
Colonization Society, aud DR.. Tur-
ner, of Philadelphia, and few other
prominent colored men who are ad-
vocating this Liberian business, why
they do not themselves pack up and
emigrate to this inviting and salubri-
ous(N climate? Liberia needs talent
more than it does muscle. The
country is very poorly governed, and
needs intelligent men to raise the
political standard. Such men as DIR.
Turner and the Colonization paupers
can do more good than laborers. Let
them go, anyhow. They can be
snared.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

John Hoop, of Shelbyville, editor
o. the Volunteer, and O refugee in
Canada from the draft during the late
war, distinguished himsefin that city
last week, by organizing a mob of
drunken Democrats, for the purpose
OF assaulting party of North Caro-
lima immigrants, composed very
largely of women and children, who
they supposed were going to stop
there. 1t is fortunate for these wo-
men and children that they did not
get off at Shelbyville; for although
John Hoop and his drunken hood
lums were too cowardly to respond
to their country's call in the hour of
peril, they would not have hes:tated
to stone, club, or shoot down these
defenseless people, had they dared to
get off the train. If John Hoop did
run away TO Canada rather than face
Southern bullets, he can be found at
the front when it comes to fighting
women and children. Almost
every pronounced coward, like
this fellow, can be depended
upon to make his connubial
partner and all the women folks about
him walk the chalk line. Hoop is q
brave man, after the copperhoad FASH
ion
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

We are glad that the Leader
seems to please so many people in
every section of the country. The
congratulations we are receiving from
every quarter are very encouraging
indeed-especially when they are
accompanied as most Of them are,
with cash, subscription. Increased
patronage gives us increased facilities
for improving tho Leader. Give us
your patronage, friends, and we'll
make the leader power for good and
an honor to the race.
Hon. George w. Williams strikes
the key note. On with the boom.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27
Address Of the Immigrant Relief
Board to the Public.

At a mass meeting Of the colored
citizens of indianapolis, held in Beth
ell A. NJ. e. church, on Monday even-
ing. the oath of November, the un-
dersigned were appointed a com nittee
to devise ways and means of caring
forany destitute Immigrants who may
come to our State from the South.
We do not stop now to discuss the
causes that have led to this exodus
of our people from the South. We
simply say that mo reasonable man
who mingles and converses with these
people can doubt that in the South
they are defrauded, prosecuted, pro-
scribed, denied their political rights,
and treated in general with the most
inhuman barbarity. They leave their
homes to escape outrages to which no
freeman should be subjected in free
country. They come to Indiana be-
cause they expect to find nobler
civilization, humane treatment, and
protection in their right to life, lib
erty and the pursuit of happiness.
In this expectation they will not be
disappointed.
These people are our kindred
bound to us by the strongest ties that
bind men together, hence we feel it
an imperative duty TO m ike provis-
ion for the temporary relief of any
who may be in need. We accord
ingly appeal to the generous people
Of Indiana to aid us in this benevo-
lent work by contributions of money,
clothing and other neccssaries
Contributions may be given to any
of the committee, or left with Rev.
W. G. Trevan, 2l4 w. Vermont
street, or at the Office of The Indian
apolis Leader.
Rev. Jehu Holiday, +. Outlani,
Rev. r. Titus, w. Ii. Woods,
Rev. w. G. Trevan, J. S. Hinton,
Rev. S. G.. Turner, Chas. Webb.
X. w. Wells, l.. Il. Christy,
Robt. b. Bagby, Chairman.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

Mr.. Lowry, of Alabama, is now in
our city. We can not better state
the object of his visit than by quot
ing the following from the Toledo
Blade:
"He is interested in securing an en-
dowment tor an educational institu-
ton in Huntsville, Ala, which aims
to teach the colored people of that
section their most needed lesson; to
be self-helpful. This is to be accom-
plished by practical instruction in
silk.raising. llhis scheme is carried
out in a common sense, busincss-like
way, it will be ofincalculable benefit,
not only to the colored people, but to
the whole South, A large portion OF
that section is only fitted for some
$uch industry favored by soft climate.
1t can not compete with the West in
raising cerals, nor with the fat lands
of the Mississippi. Valley in raising
cotton. But SIX can be raised there
As well as in France, Italy or Asia
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27
Letter from the Hon Geo. W. Will
liams, The Colored Member Of
the Ohio Legislature

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. %, 1879.
Editor Leader-Dear Friend:-Per-
NIT me to thank you for the friendly
notice you made of my election and
speech on the night OF the 14th of
October. My only apology for this
tardy reply is, that 1 was called to
New York city Immediately after my
election, to aid in the canvass there;
and since my return to Ohio, have
been exceedingly busyI
l want to say that The Leader is,
without doubt, the liveliest and clean
est newspaper printed by colored
men in the United States. 1 say
this, remembering that | was once
the owner and editor of two papers
one published at Washington City,
with such men rs VIM. Lloyd Garri-
son, Wendell Phillips, Fred'k Doug
lass, DR.. Alex. Crummell, John NJ.
Langston, Richard Il. Greener, and
other able men OF both races, as con-
tributors; and the other Published in
Cincinnati, o., gathering news from
five States.
The Leader deserves success, and
must be sustained. Let the leading
colored men of the Southwest and
Northwest use their influence to Sc
cure paying subscribers. Put me
down on your list for copy for one
year, and send me your bill.
Colored journals are needed to send
light and information into the homes
Of our people, and to use keen pen
in reforming the private and public
morals and conduct Of a people who,
though physically free, are slaves to
many pernicious and obsolete habits
incident to a life of bondage. Go on
in your noble effort to fashion q peo-
pie into race that will live for gen.
erations under the best forms of Cau-
cassian civilization. Fraternally,
GEO. w. WILLIAMS
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

This is what colored member of
the Virginia Legislature, a readjuster,
expects for the colored people. We
clip the item from an interview in the
Richmond (virginia) STAR
Member: We shall get many of the
judgeships. We shall get colored men
placed on the jury. We shall have
colored men appointed as clerks in
the basement offices, clerks and watch
men at the penitentiary, colored po
licemen and many other places which
it will be in the power Of the Read
justers to help us to. Besides there
is much more to be done and will be
done which you will learn of in due
season. l have told you this much
that it might be published to the pco-
pie at large, and that it may be en-
couraged. We also intend to repeal
many of the obnoxious laws now on
the statute books.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

By the way, how would Hoop do
for q special policeman or constable,
to be called into active service only
where women or children are con.
cerned? He would make capital off,
Ger to raid houses of bad character,
when all the frequenters have retired,
and left the female boarders to them
selves. Shades of MilIigan, Hum
phreys and Horseal how he would
impress the frail sisters with his emf.
nent bravery It's sin to think
Of it. ss.l dso8 -
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

Minor. The rapid growth of our
manufactures of that fabric calls for
a similar development of the supply
OF the crude material within our
boundaries. The looms of New
Jersey which are supplied from
France and Italy, should be fed from
Georgia, South Carolina and Ala
bama. If the whites and negroes
OF those States can be taught sericul-
tural, so as to enable them to COM
pete successfully with growers in
South Europe,-and we believe they
can-then an enormous advance has
been made in their position in life, as
well as a great addition to the mate
rial prosperity Of their section.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

The bill for the abolition of slavery
in Cuba has passed the Spanish Sem
ate, so the cable informs US. Spain
has been decreeing and resolving
and theorizing about the abolition of
Cuban slavery long enough. We
want to sec something practical and
we trust this movement is the begin.
ming ofa legal process that will speed
lily eradicate the foul blight from the
Queen of the Antilles. Meantime let
the slaves continue to shoot, stab and
burn; let the whole world be made to
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27
Senator Druoe's Bill for the Distri-
button Of the Unpaid Bounty Of
Colored Soldiers, Introduced
December 18th, 1870.

December 18th, 1879.
A Bill-To provide for the investment
Of certain unclaimed pay and bounty
moneys now In the Treasury OF the
United States, snd to facilitate and en-
courage the education Of the colored
race in the several States and Terrific
ries. CO.
WHEREAS, Five hundred and ten thou
sand dollars, originally appropriated for
the pay and bounties OF colored soldiers,
has remained unclaimed more than seven
years, from failure to discover claimants
therefor, and has been recently covered
back into the Treasury OF the United
States; aud
Whereas, It is equitable that the classes
from whose services this fund has accrued
should receive the benefit thereof; and
Whereas Justice and expedience de.
mand that these moneys shall be distribu
ted 70 as TO reach the largest number OF
the necessitous classes and meet the wants
OF said classes for elementary as well as
higher instruction; and
Whereas, The institutions hereinafter
named are located with reference to the
convenience OF the general masses OF the
colored population. and furnish not only
large facilities to meet popular educational
wants, but give reasonable guarantee, in
their management and success OF perma
nency: Therefore,
Be 10 enacted BY the Senate and House
Of Representatives OF the United States OF
America In Congress assembled, That an
equal TO the sum OF said unpaid pay and
bounty funds now In the Treasury, to wit
Ave hundred and ten thousand dollars. be
set apart for the education Of colored
youths, and that the Secretary OF the Treas
ury. be. and he hereby is. empowered aud
directed to purchase United States regis
tered four per centum bonds to this
amo6nt, and that said bonds shall be held
by him in trust for the educational uses
OF colored youth, and that the interest
thereof alone shall be, as it accrues, paid
over by said Secretary OF the Treasury as
hereinafter provided.
SEC 2. That the interest annually &C.
cruing from the above mentioned regis,
tered United States bonds shall be equally
distributed among the several institutions
named in this act; and that the Secretary
Of the Treasury il hereby required anu di
be collected, quarterly. one equal part e
the respective tressurers of the boards o.
trustees OF the said institutions following
to wit State Normal School for Colored
Students. Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Lincoln
Normal University, Marion, Alabama; EN-
erson Institute, Mobile, Ala; Cookmar
Institute. Jacksonville, Florida; Allan
ta University. Atlanta, Georgia; Ha
von Norynal School Wavneshoro aoor
gia; Straight University, New Or
leans, Louisiana; Shaw University, Holl,
spd Norma schepai Toaesioo SSsso0
Baltimore Normal School for Colored Pu
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

We again desire to call Senator
Voorhees, attention to the fact that
the short crops and the agitation in
Ireland may lead to a heavy Irish
immigration to this country. These
people are poor, and some Of those
who will not do for policemen and
railroad laborers, may become a
charge on the public. Daniel ought
to look into this matter and prevent
any such occurrence.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

Quite number of prominent names
are being mentioned for the Govern
orship of Indiana. Republicans no
longer concede that Indiana is a
Democratic State. On the contrary,
they are positive that Indiana will
secede from hesolid South at the next
election. Among those prominently
mentioned are several Indianapoli-
tans-Col. A. ID. Straight, Gen. John
Coburn and Hon. John Caven.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27
Keep on Courtin,.

The young folks were talking about mis-
takes in courtship, when Uncle Job broke in
with the declaration "that there was not any
such thing. for" said he. "nobody ever makes
any mistakes worth mentioning in courtship.
It's after the courtships over and the lovers
have been married that the hurtful mistakes
begin. well, UNCLE" said one Of his pretty
n'eces. "what's the moral Of that?" aThe
mofal2" exclaimed Uncle Job. sswhat's the
morslf Why, s'pose the moral is. keep on
courtin'."
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

We had the pleasure of seeing a
very beautiful present the other day
inscribed to Roscoe Conkling Bruce,
and though the names Of his uncles
and his cousins were not among the
donors, it will be none the less appre-
ciated by him, because it came from
his amiable aunts.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

hapoio i<cducI Will culkRbcu tuc cultOT
of the Argus as to the material condition
of the colored people of Indiana and at
the same time as to the general prosperity
of the State. We think no one will doubt
that Indiana produces in value more az.
ricultural products than North Carolina;
and that she spends more in education; !;
from which we would conclude that there
are more people in actual want in the lat.
ter State than in the city OF Indianapolis
Peoples Advocate, Washington, d. G.
Well do it right willingly. North
Carolina sustains about the relation
to Indiana in point Of enterprise,
wealth, school facilities and the arts
and customs Of civilization in gene
raj that tadpole does to a we'll de-
veloped frog.
Within the last decade her Capital
city, indianapolis, has doubled her
population-thanks to an exodus of
colored and white people from Ohio,
Kentucky, Tennessee and other
States.
The increase IN wealth despite the
panic and other adverse circum.
stances, has not been less marked. In
diana has broad acres of the best
land in the world lying idle or but
poorly cultivated for want Of laborers.
She has rich and inexhaustible coal
fields that are ready at any time TO
yield up their treasures to the hand
of industry, for mans enjoyment.
She has room for thousands Of honest,
earnest, hard-working people, and
troubles herself not at all rs to the
color of their eyes, hair or skin.
OF course poor men who come to
Indiana must expect hardships for a
time. They may expect to work
hard and live close. Indiana is no
place for tramps and sluggards, hence
the average Southern rebel leach who
lives by robbing and defrauding
others would not be welcomed with
any degree Of enthusiasm. Philan.
thropists would not receive them
with open hands and hearts. The
Christian people of the North would
not open the doors of their churches
and dwellings to shelter him and hit
helpless offspring from the driving
blast, The Leaders motto, "Ar
equal chance and fair play" is In,
diana's message to the honest indus
trious men Of every race. Less
than this would be on a plane witt
Southern rufiians; more would wrong
somebody. The colored men of the
South who wish to better their con
dition by coming to Indiana, neet
pay no attention to the mad ravingl
of Democratic politicians. They vii
| find employment in Indiana at a rea
sonable compensation. and they viii
be honestly paid for honest labor
Their political rights will bo recog
nized and respected. At each cleo
ton in Indiana all citizens will b,
protected in the right to cast one un
trameled ballot and to have that ballo
honestly counted. Ind;anians be
lieve in and honor tho sentiment tha
all men are created equal and en-
dowed by their Creator with tn
inalienable rights of life, liberty ant
the:pursuit ofhappiness. This, ,brothe
Argus, is the first chapter in the zen
lightment" task imposed upon us b,
your enterprising contemporary, tn
j Advocate.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

1t is reported that Professor Hale
G. Parker, of St. Louis, considers his
baby girl just a triAe sweeter than
any mortal that ever existed. 1t is
also reported that his attentions to her
are not less assiduous than those paid
to his girl in college days.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

We are patiently awaiting Demo
cratic boom for Hoop, the Shelbyville
hero. Why wouldn't he be an avail
able man for them to run for Con-
gress or for the Governorship9 We
shall await the action Of the copper
head boom( (erangs).
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

Mr.. John Green, advance agent Of
Mr.. Samuel Lowery, of Huntsville,
Alabama, is in the city. He will visit
the important cities of this State to
arrange for the delivery Of lectures
by Mr.. Lowery. upon the condition
of the colored people in Alabama.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

Hon. P. b. S. Pinchback is in
Washington. II is und derstood that
an important Government appoint
ment has been, or will be, rendered
him by the president.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

Colonel Robert Harlan, of Cincin-
natl, is the guest Of his son, Robert,
Junior, who has recently become
permanent resident Of Washington.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

Hon. James Hill, of Mississ ippi, is
visiting Washington, and is the guest
of Senator Bruce.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

We call the attention of our read
ers to the magnificent letter of the
Hon. Geo. Williams, of Ohio. His
suggestions are seasonable and to the
point.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

A Virginia debating club hss dc.
cided that Fred. Douglas is greater
orator than Henry Ward Beccher.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27

Women are naturally suspicious. You may
have got long hair on your shoulder from
holding six-year-old girl, but your mother
in-law will back your wife in doubling the
statement every time.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27
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The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-27
INDIANAPOLIS IND, SATURDAY, DECEMBER q. 1879

see that the existence Of beast who
traffics in human flesh is as uncertain
as the breezes that fan the warm
breast of that beautiful isle.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-01

COMBINING FOR PROTECTION.

RULES ADOPTED BY A COOPERATIVE AsSOCIA-
TON OF MILK PRODUCERS.
The Farmers Club. of Bedford. held its October
meeting at the residence Of Mr.. James Wood. at
Mount Ksco. yesterday afternoon. About two hun
dred members of the club present. the subject
under discussion being OF more than usual In
terest. 1t has long been question with the West
chester farmers to what becomes of the money the
consumer pays for his milk. the price in New York
being exceedingly high while the producer is COM
PEELED to ship at very low rate They
have come to the conclusion that apart from
adulteration, this state OF things is owing to
the undue expenses and profits of the middle men.
The club has been endeavoring to find out how the
consumer can get his milk at q less price while the
producer shall receive more than he now does. TO
accomplish this they propose cooperative asso-
citation for the supply and delivery OF milk. and it
is proposed that this association shall send It's milk
to be put into sealed jars for delivery to the
consumer The seals are intended to prevent adul-
teration by the drivers.
MILK PRODUCERS RULES.
To show that they in earnest the association
yesterday adopted the following rules for its gov
/. No person can become a member Of this association
who is not Of good moral character and of known
Mem bcrs of this association subscribe to its
rules under forfeiture Of for The wilfu, vic
must be az once s. suspended
T. NO Drewers grains disery swii or other food OF
quantities not to njurc the quality of the milk
q. Milking shall be done regular hours. and only by
persons OF clearly habits and who has been
posed to infectious diseases shall milk have charge
ot the milk without u change of clothing.
4 The animal heat must be removed Immediately after
milking bv cooling la of than fifty
and the milk be kept at higher temperature than
this until shipped to the city.
T. All utensils used in milking In keeping the milk
must be promptly cleaned ana scaded with boiling water
steam. aud they must be kept well aired.
o. Stables must be vol lighted, well ventilated and
cleaned day. the stalls well Uttered with straw
other clean bedding material and the walls aud ceilings
must annually receive coat OF ewash. and everwcow
must be kept In cicanly condition.
10 The stables utensils. facilities for cooling and keep
ing the milk the food and methods of feeding Mt all
times be subject to the inspection OF such persons the
association may designate.
Among the gentlemen who we're present wero John
Jay, Elliott G. Cowdin. Henry L. Pellew, DIR. l.. NJ
Hexamer. Colonel Leonard and l. T. Williams 1t Is
expected that practical result will be attained
Inv eff