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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-08-27
PORTRAITS.

Echoes from our State Alliance.
Pitt county was very fortunate il
it's selection. Bro. E. A. Moyeis brin
full of energy and devotion to the
cause and very effective as a speaker
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-08-27

Col. Wharton Green, the classical,
made a very excellent speech. His
wit was pungent, his illustrations to
the point; and in short, he was master
of his subject. We regret we could
not accept his very kind-invitation.
Bro. A. II. Hayes, Jul newly elected
vi e-President, is very tall-a good
type of the mountaineer. He is an
able man, and will be found at his
post, and the Alliance need have no
fear that our cause will suffer at his
hands. @ e.
The great constitutional defender
was Bro. Geo. Williamson, of Caswell.
His devotion to first principles, his
watchfulness lest our organic law
should be tempered with, was notice.
able, and he earned his title Of Ode
fender" fairly. ~
Our worthy brother Capt. w. A.
Darden, the retiring business agent, il
a very effective and forcible speaker
He was reelected, but he could no
serve on account of his health. H
carries with him the good wishes o
the entire brotherhood.
Some one has suggested that OLD
Fogy's picture ought to be in tn
PROGRESSIVE FARMER. You know
what Burns says about seeing our
selves as others see us; SO, profting b,
his thought, I submit our fighting
editors picture of myself: Sixt,
! years of age, grey-headed, and witt
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-08-27

full long, white beard, sunken eyes,
complexion similar to a piece ofschim-
ney-corner bacon, a little dried up old
man, and asnatural born crank.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-08-27

Did you ever have the pleasure OF
meeting our Past President, Hon. S.
B. Alexander !? If not, that is your
loss. He is above 6 feet in height,
we'll formed, fine physique, forehead
broad and high, his reflective facul.
ties large, quite cautions, and the
ladies say he is very handsome. We
ere sure he enjoys the confidence Of
the brotherhood, and deservedly so
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-08-27

HE PROGRESSIVE 1EEAlRMiEsR AUGUST 27v1sS9.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-08-27

There are many others that Old
Fogy would like to write about, some
of them we became acquainted with
and enjoyed their company more than
we can tell; others, we were not intro
duced to, but this article is already
too lengthy, and to these brethren [
would say read the 18th and l4th
verses of the Sd Epistle of John.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-08-27

Who has not heard of the ubiqui-
tous Julian Allen? He was there in
person. His circumference equals his
altitude, and he is ever ready and
willing to give to the brotherhood his
ideas for the good of the cause.
Whether it is the great subject of i'm
migration which he has at heart, or
the relative values of food, or phos-
phatic formation, he is equally felici-
tous.
Our new Business Agent, Bro. w.
Fl. Worth is a worker. He has plenty
Of it before him. He shakes your
hand from the shoulder, and we be-
lieve. will acceptably fill the place.
Right here I would offer some advice.
The Business Agency Fund is not yet
raised. He can do nothing but secure
the cotton bagging, ETC., and make
arrangements for the fall supply OF
guano for the wheat districts. Do not
expect more than this. His hands
are tied. Raise the fund, and you
will find that he will secure you bot;
tom rates on everything. Do moi
imagine that he can furnish thousands
of yards of bagging without funds
Make your arrangements to pay fol-
the cotton bagging, and he will fur
nish it.
You have all heard of "the singec
| cat" We had one at the State ALI
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-08-27

~ The Eiffel Tower (Paris) was
struck by a thunder bolt on the Goth
inst. without any serious damage be-
ing done.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-08-27

Why is it that we>do not send such
men to the Legislature as was sent UP
to the State Alliance I would like
to place in nomination Bro. V. s.
Wilson for the Senate. Our assistant
lecturer well said that when he spoke,
in every sentence there were chunks
Of wisdom. @'s.*~ - >9f@ ~ Sfs@
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-08-27

Our retiring Lecturer, Dr. D.. Reid
Parker, is tall and slenderly built, of
good address and he has done good
work. 1t is said that he still
dreams" We think if he could
lecture all over the State, the ".dry-
ing process" would not have TO be
continued. p - rS"s @~,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-08-27

Bro. J. M. Mewborne was elected
to fill Bro. T., Ivey's place as a mem
Der of the Executive Committee. He
is a hard worker and is ever ready to
defend the faith. The convention
was very fortunate in the selection: of
it's officers, and Bro. Mewborne
will not take second rank.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-08-27

!. Our Trustee, Bro. Graham, is a
live, energetic man. He has enough
energy to run a camp meeting and
have as much left as ordinary mortals
have. Brim-full of life, his joyousness
of spirit permeates all. around him.
His reports show him to be careful
and painstaking.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-07
St, Joseph, Mo.

Mrs. Henry Brookins has been Wis
iting at Mr.. Reuben PARIS for few
days.
Mrs. Hayden has sold her place
and bought in Saxton Heights.
Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E.
church last Sunday. Rev. Sage, of
Richmond, Mo-, preached during the
day. Rev. w. w. Steward was sick
and not able to be out Sunday.
School will close on the Goth.
Miss Emma Stewart will soon
change her name.
The ministers meet on Tuesday
now.
James McMattock is able to be out
again.
Rev. Jones, of EIwood, died Mon
day.
George True moved into his new
house Wednesday.
The Sheldon House is doing good
business.
Call at the Sheldon House for
good board.
Alex. Hughes is at his old place
again.
The Grand Lodge of Good Samar-
itans meets here in July.
B. Hughes, of Topeka, was in the
city this week.
St. Joseph is still booming.
Mrs. Tobias Cole will spend The
summer out of the city.
Mrs. James Gordon will go to Col
orado for her health.
Mr.. Reuben Parr has built up a
good trade in the blacksmith shop.
The Hod Carriers will hold their
annual picnic soon. They have 30t
members.
Subscribe for the CITIZEN.
Mac.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-07
OKLAHOMA-THE PROMISED
LAND.

con to Oklahoma" is now the watch
word of the thousands of homeseekers
who have anxiously awaited the Presi-
dents proclamation opening this vast and
rich country to public settlement, Col
onies are being formed in every State and
Territory in the Union. The millions of
acres may now furnish homestead for
all who come, but there will be thousands
ready to relinquish their claims at nom
inal figure. The intending settler should
look the country over. Go via the GREAT
Rock ISLAND ROUTE, popularity known
as the Peoples Favorite' wherever it
runs. King1sher, the U. S. Land Office
for Oklahoma, is the coming metropolis
of the Indian Territory, and is located on
the Rock. ISLAND ROUTE. A fast line of
stages has been put on to Fort Reno, to
connect with the trains of the Rock Is
land Territory extension. This is the
cheapest and best route and direct to the
place you want to go. Through solid
vestibule trains from Chicago via Kansas
City and st. Joseph, also from Denver,
Colorado Springs and Pueblo to the Ter
ritory, through the cities of Topeka.
Hutchinson, wichita, wellington and
Caldwell. 1t will be TO your advantage
to locate on the Peoples Favorite rail
way. Look at the map. The Rock Is
land has excellent connections from all
portions of the Union. For full infOr-
nation concerning Oklahoma, the land
laws, and the best way to get into the
country, address JOHN SEBASTIAN,
G T. s. P. A. Chicago, Kansas s. Ne
braska Ry., Rock Island Route, Tope-
ka, Kansas.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-07
Wichita lettings.

Tho G. T. S. G. of this city held
their regular quarterly installation
and banquet at the residence of Mr..
Thos. G. Banks last Thursday even
ing, and your reporter in converse
ton with some of the invited guests
learned that it was a grand affair.
The Golden Tink Social Circle is an
organization organized nearly a year
ago, and its members are young PEG
pie of the highest social standing in
the community.
Both the A. NJ. E. and Second
Baptist churches are now making ex-
tensive preparations for charging
their present structures, which will
no doubt be the finest in the State
when completed.
Both the Second Baptist and A.
NJ. K. Sabbath schools are preparing
excellent programs for Children s
Day which will be duly celebrated
next Sunday afternoon.
The Cold Day club gave anoth sr
of their usual elbow outs last
Thursday night, and judging from
the fights of that night and the sep
aration of some of the husbands and
wives of the membership it was some
what of detriment to that worthy
| q organization.
Dave Lemons, the colored soldier
murderer who escaped from the jail
here some time ago is once more in
durance vile.
Wellington Starnes who shot w
s. Slater some days ago was to have
had his preliminary examination
Tuesday afternoon, but for some
cause unknown to your reporter wa
postponed for several days. In tn,
meantime Slater is able to be UP anC
around despite the fact that neithsl
of the bullets which entered his bacl
have been extracted.
| tx. w"
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-07
North Topeka Notes

The installation at the A. NJ. E.
church on last Sunday was largely
attended.
The entertainment of the Union
Benevolent Society at the Second
Baptist church Saturday evening
was nice affair.
Mrs. Rose Harris died at the resi-
dence of her father Mr.. H. Woods
in the country. By request Revs.
P. w. Barker and R. Quarts
preached the funeral.
Rev. Clark, Of st. Joe, Mo-,
preached an excellent sermon at the
Second Baptist church Sunday morn
ing.
Rev. Barker baptized eight per
sons last Sunday morning.
The Blind Boon Company gave a
grand concert at the Second Baptist
church Thursday evening.
Martha Jones.
1t is reported in this office that at
the Blind Boone Concert, for rude
ness and tomfoolery generally, North
Topepa takes the premium. We
would advise our ministers to have
better order or lock their church
doors and throw the keys away. Ed.
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for Won are not good enough. &C

for you are not good enough. Go
to your own race, that is below
me in the estimation of the world,
and there you will find a husband. :"
AS we travel through the world,
we see thousands of our young
women walking this broad and
disgraceful road. Will you con-
tinue to disgrace yourselves, the
community, and the race? Young
women you must do better, you
must learn to respect yourselves
and observe the common rules OIL
decency. How can I respect such
women? the echo says how. Ar
incident occurred here some time
ago, which space will not permit
me to relate, but hope all Of oul
young women, especially those Of
you, who are travelling these
crooked paths, may take warning
before it is too late, for when your
character is gone, all is gone.
]. ]. S.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-07
Argentine, Kansas.

We are having plenty Of rain.
Miss Nettie Wheeler, of K. C..
is in the city visiting friends.
Francena Thomas made a flying
trip to our city, last Monday, on
business. She will return Friday,
accompanied by Miss Cora Yam
cey, who will, in all probabilit
take part in the concert.
Mrs. Bizzell, wife of the barber,
S. L. Bizzell, arrived in the city
last week, from Detroit, Michigan.
She is much impressed with the
sunhower state, and will make
this her future home.
Mr.. H. R. Robinson, the Ton
serial Artist, of K. c., is in the
employ of John Brown.
MIR. Grant Venerable ATTENDED
the High School picnic at Merriam
Park yesterday.
There were ten car loads of PEG
pie left the Union depot yester
day morning, to attend the picnic
given by the High School.
The concert which was to hav'
taken place the tenth of June, ha
again been postponed until thu
2Ist more anon.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-07
Oskaloosa, Kansas.
Mr. Editor.

Mr. Editor.
We thought we would inform
you that we are not dead yet; we
have only been keeping still, and
now as our school has closed. we
thought we would let you hear
from US. Mr.. M. w. Cunningham
the teacher, did some very good
work while here, and gained
many friends, who regretted to see
him leave.
Mr.. David Smith, wife, and
daughter. Lille, were in town the
31st ult, and we spent some very
pleasant hours with them during
their short stay. Mr.. Smith is the
proprietor of the Octagon House
at Valley Falls, one of the best
hotels in the city.
Mr.. J. B. Jones, and wife, of To-
peka, were the guests of Mr.. G.
w. Jones and family, last week.
Mrs. George Forde, of Topeka,
has come to spend the summer
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jackson.
Mr.. Benjamine Burton, of the
Capital, is in the city. visiting
relatives and friends.
Mr.. Jefferson Lewis was the
guest of Miss Cratic Jones, last
week. He has also made us a call
today, and departed for Valley
Falls, where his parents reside,
and thence will return to Topeka
from there.
Rev. J. E. Weir, of North To
peka, preached at A. M. E.
church last Sunday, and Rev.
Cook, Of Topeka, at the F. M. B.
Church. The congregation was
limited at both churches. We
hope this will not happen again
but it is a great fault of our peo-
| pie, they are ever ready to at
tend a festival or theatre, but wher
the time comes for them to show
their reverence and obedience by
| going to the house of God, they
are not. Let US get out this way
of doing. L. c. J.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-07

The peerless empire OF form and
color, is found In Colorado" says great
artist. So are many other very wonder
full effects. There is grand triumph Of
engineering skill the Bow Knot Loop
famed all over the world; the pretty town
Graymount nestled against the base of
Gray's Peak, the giant prince Of the
range; sunrise on Gray's Peak-a sight
once witnessed never to be forgotten
Idaho Springs the beautiful, restful
spot blessed with the healing waters for
all who come, within two hours ride of
young levithian Denver; the stored gold
camp of Georgetown perched in the up
per air of the mountains ever fresh and
cool and clear these are few of the de-
lightful spots in the American Alps
reached by the Colorado Central Division
of the Union Pacific Railway in Color
ado.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-07
LOCAL HAPs.
Read the AMERICAN CITIZEN.

Read the AMERICAN CITIZEN.
If you owe US please pay up. We
can use the money.
The Pleasant Hour Literary Circle
ceased its season on Thursday night
with public demonstration.
Miss Mamma Childers spent Sun
day in the city, the guest Of Mrs. ).
S. Brashears.
Will King was the only Negro
graduate from our High School. He
finished with high honors.
The city schools closed on Friday.
The Blind Boone Combination
gave a series Of very interesting and
pleasing concerts at our various
churches during the past week. lie
entertained large audiences at the St.
John, the Congregational and Sec
ond Baptist. He left for Emporia
on Thursday.
Miss Florence Higgerson, of Kan
sas City, Mo-, is the guest OF Miss
Ada Tarleton.
Rev. S. ]. Brown, Of Lawrence,
and State Missionary L. Fulbright,
gave the CITIZEN a call on last
Thursday.
The Blind Boone Concert Compa-
ny stayed in our city five days. They
were the guests of the Rolling House
Miss Belle McAfes was called tc
the bedside Of her sister at Jetmore,
Kansas, last Thursday.
The AMERICAN CITIZEN is the
leading Negro paper in Kansas. Senc
US your subscriptions.
A. 7. Rodgers, a highly respected
citizen Of our city, was murdered by
a burglar on Tuesday morning
Thank God the murderer was not {
Negro.
Prof w. j. johnson was taken
sick at Kansas City last Saturday
and was obliged to return home.
Miss Zoe Rucker of Atchison
Kan, is the guest Of her sister, Mrs
Green, 9O8 West Seventh St.
Mrs. E. W. Matley, Mr.. and Mrs
H. W. Wilkins, Misses King an(
and Queenie Wilkens, attended very
elegant reception, given by Mrs. F
Scales, at Kansas City, on Friday.
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the moral courage to act. This may
seem to be rather SANDER upon our
ladies and gentlemen, but it is true
nevertheless. Right here let us call
your attention to another potent ele-
ment in our present condition; and
it is this: We are willing to jeopar-
die ourselves by associating with
persons of questionable character, in
enterprises where the church is to be
benefited. On this we can say more
in the future.
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tinues till the Is, on which date Rev.
VIM. Smethers will run an excursion
train to the convention; leaves Atchi-
son at 8 a. m. returns at 10 p. m.
Fare for round trip 81.
Rev. Wilkerson baptized quite a
number Of converts in a pool north
of the cemetary, Sunday morning at
6 o'clock.
The schools of the city closed
Friday, May 81.
There will be grand masquerade
festival given at the Ebenezer Bap-
fist church Tuesday, June 18th.
The Sunday schools of the city are
at present being largely attended.
Prof. Spencer had the credit of
promoting ten scholars to the High
school. The room was beautifully
decorated and the affair was the
grandest known.
PROGRAM.
Girls Trials, Miss A. Whitney.
l Can, Miss V. Ester.
Industry, Master P. Morley.
Song, "Dare to do Right" School.
School Friendship, Miss G. Allen.
Labor and Genius, Miss K. TOlbert.
Self-reliancs, Miss G. Wilkerson.
Song, "Home Dear Home"
Manners, Miss N. Generals.
Education, Miss E. Seymour.
Song, Darling Bessie, etc. ;"
African s in America, Miss M. Pen
mel.
Proclamation song by the school.
Pluck, Miss B. Brown.
Song Vacation" by the school.
There we're remarks Of encourage :
ment rendered by Rev. Wilkerson,
Rev. Smothers, DR.. Hudson and
Mr.. Long of st. Joseph. The GER
tifcates were then issued to the ten
scholars by Mr.. W. Fletcher mem
Der of the Board of Education.
There was very neat party given
at the residence of Mrs. S. Hinkle
Friday night in honor of Miss r..
Shadrick, who left for her home in
St. Joseph, Mo-, Saturday.
Miss Lizzie Carson, Miss M.
Childers, M. Lewis and other teach
ers, left for their homes Saturday.
Mrs. Covington spent last Thurs
day in St. Joseph.
Decoration day was wonderfully
celebrated in this city. All the Or
phans from the Home went out to
the graveyard; the procession divid-
ed in two divisions, one went to the
Mt. Vernon and the other to the
Oak Hill cemetary.
Ella B. Seymour.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-07
VARIOUS THINGS.

It is hardly possible to pick up a
newspaper without finding in it some
trancisnt reference to the character
and habits Of the Negro. Papers
that in times past have not only been
friendly toward the race, but bold
and fearless ADVOCATES of Negro
rights, equal and civil. Ideas that
are purely Southern and slavish in
their significance, are being advanced
and partially accepted by the Nor
thern people. Political parties are
carefully and cautiously leaving the
Negro without the crumbs, and al
ready the ominous growing of the
dogs Of driven dismissed from the
gates Of the political banquet, can
be heard in the distance. In the
business circle, all avenues of employ
ment are fast closing against the Ne
gro. In society the lines of discrim-
inatiOn are being drawn more sharply
every year. In the face Of this we
ask, what condition of things con-
front US? What means must be en-
ployed to overcome these impedi-
ments?
A chronic grumbler is the next
thing to smallpox in point of conta-
gion. Ifa single case Of smallpox
is reported in vicinity, the premises
are Immediately quarrentined to pre-
vent contagion, but when a chronic
grumbler is known to be in the city,
nothing is done to prevent hi:
spreading the germs of his awful dis.
ease. This awful disease made it
appearance many years ago, ant
since that time its ravages have neve
been successfully combatted. Til
AMERICAN CITIZEN it very glad t
notice the presence of this diseas
among our people, and especial
the part it is playing in our society
Now Topeka has fine material out
which can be fashioned one of th
grandest social circles in the West
Topeka has wealth, intelligence an
morality, the three great social for
ces. But Topeka has not the direc
ing mind. There are those vino kno
and fully understand, but they lac
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Fort Leavenrvorh h, Kans

+ Ort LeaVenrVOr n, kanS.
The degrading conduct Of some
of the women around Fort Leav-
enworth, is simply unbearable.
For something over two years, l
have observed their conduct, and
find that instead of improving,
they are growing worse. This in
ferior and insignificant class of
women, is a disgrace to the race.
There are about four or five
hundred white men at my place
of business, and here you will find
these fresh, young women spend
ing much Of their precious time in
crooked ways. Yet this loose
reckless class Of women mingle
freely with the better class. There
seems to be no separating line.
These white men, after a few
months of pleasure with these
women, they will be turned ou'
with the usual compliment, de
part from me, you niger wenches,
you know that | could not anc
would not marry you. | could no
and would not take you in tht
company of my white lady friends
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-07

1t is un-American in the highest
sense for our people TO pirate about
Europe so glibly when so many Of
them are profoundly ignorant Of the
wondrous beauties of thar native
land, As matter of fact there are
hundreds of thousands of American
citizens who are thoroughly familiar
with Switzerland; who have id led
away weeks at Lucerne, done Cham
ouni, and attempted the Matterhorn.
and yet have never feasted on the
lovely beauty, the wild weird majesty
OF any one Of the Colorado Peaks.
More than Alpine glory" rewards
visitors along the South Park Divis-
ion of the Union Pacific in Colorado
The Is no scenery like it in the new
world.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-07
Atchison Brlehets,

The schools are closed and the
children are rejoicing.
The dramatic club will present
THE Turn of the Tide" at E. B.
church Saturday evening, June Sth.
The Kansas State Sunday school
convention cOnvenes in Kansas City,
Kansas, Thursday, June IS, con
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-07
NOTICE..

There will be parlor entertain
ment given by the Independent Or
der Of Immaculates at Jordan's Hall,
Tennesseetown, Friday and Satur-
day evenings, June 21 and %
Everybody come out and have a good
time
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-07

Europe Is all very well. but don't
you think it is only fair as an Ameri-
an to know your own country thor
oughly? Try the american Alps"
on the South Park Division of the
Union Pacific in Colorado this sum-
mer. There is nothing like them in
switzerland.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-07

For peculiarly soft yet penetrat-
ing shades of color, marvellous group
ing in form, fantastic solemn and
tender shaping of rugged cliff and
mountain and valley" says a dlstin-
guished artist, "the wonderful empire
of Colorado standi peerless" The
Alpine scenery along the line Of the
South Park Division of the Union
Pacific in Colorado is the most mag
nIficent in the United STATES.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-07

= Any one n ! a ssg )
carpenter carpenter who ess ~ 3 4
could dI not VS. work *. and d
suit w. R. Hub its. : Than
Tor US, we know 'snsd
speak. Fpru heI
Il. W FREEMAN.
]. E. FREEMAN,
r. J. FREEMAN.