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The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

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The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

The President has appointed lion.
Fred Douglass Minister Resident to
the Republic Of Hayti. This ap-
pointment IS much of a surprise to
Mr.. Douglass enemies, especially of
that portion Of the Negro press,
which Of late have taken special pains
in attempting to belittle him with the
administration. There were reasons
for believing that white man would
have been appointed to Hayti, but
the difficulty which lay in the way
of a colored mans appointment ha:
been removed with view of Mr.
Douglass appointment. Aside from
Hon. j. NJ. Langston, the former
Minister to Hayti, Mr.. Douglas:
alone is the person to fill the require
ments Of the policy Of the admins
| tration toward that Republic. He i
a supporter Of the annexation idea; i
| will be remembered that during tn,
Grant administration, he visited tn
island with the commissioners wh'
arranged for the annexation.-ln
dustrial Day.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

Let it not be forgotten that it will
take some time; great reformations
and revolutions cannot take place in
a short time and be successful. It
is reform of no little consequence
for an absolute slave to be raised to
a rank equal to that Of one who was
formerly his master, and have no pre-
JUDGE existing.
When | hear such man as Prof.
Jas. II. Garfield, as | did once when
lecturing to his class in history Of
civilization, say, shat the cOlored
people of America had responded the
most magni6cientlY to the advanta-
ges and opportunities offered them,
of any race that history gives any &C
count of" when | hear one of our
most intellectual young colored men
of Lawrence, a native of the West
Indies, after reading a paper COM
pairing the people, their customs, and
the facilities of the two countries say,
"that the representative of the Afri-
rican race would be found in the
American Negro" when read .
first prize grafton Of young man
(white) in an Illinois college which
closes as follows; believe me o.
not though you and | may be sleep
ing beneath the sod, industry, civil
lization, and Christianity will find its
highest consummation in the Ameri-
can Negro" when hear such state
ments as these made, and | call
special attention to Prof. Cnn6eld's
statement, it gives me new courage
and adds to my belief that there is .
brilliant future before the Afro
American and not bchind him.
Toward the close Of his article the
t writer strikes the key note when he
} says, "Our greatest troubles are
5 traceable to ourselves. But it is 8
little out of harmony to strike the
D key note after the piece Of music has
been played.
+ Let us take new courage. Let Us
Q stay in America and enter the battle
that is inevitably determined to win;
and let us 90 about getting money u
s crafty our physical needs, education
t to meet our mental needs, and NOR
n atty to satisfy our spiritual needs
Is and the God of love, justice an'
1t right will surely reward Us. Next
VI s. A. Harvey.
IS rive would advise Mr.. Harvey T
=, re-read the article to which he 70
IF fers. The article originated in W'ch
IS tia. The key note was given IN tn
y CITIZEN office.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

Last spring we made great ado
about electinc three justices Of the
peace and three constables, with the
belief that each Justice and constable,
from the amount Of business incident
to each Office, each one would receive
fair proportion Of the business.
But from present indications it would
seem that the patronage all goes one
way, and that our friends, Squire
Jamison and Constable Page, prac-
tically have nothing to do. How is
this anyhow?-AMERICAN CITIZEN.
Your question is easily answered
Mr.. Rolfe. The Republican party
don't care a continental for the ''nig-
GER" only when an election is pend
ing. There are great many Negro
voters in Topeka, and to keep many
Of them from going over to the enc
my, they are given once in while a
minor office, and then allowed to sit
in their Offices and starve for the lack
of business. The yoke of their po-
litical task masters, that they have
worn SO meekly since they were
emancipated, has become CALLING, and
there is disposition among them tt
throw it off and in future to act anC
vote as their judgment and interests
dictate. Patriot.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

Hon. il. Waller Of this city,
who was a candidate for the Haytien
MISSION, accepts his defeat like little
man. Mr.. Waller has faithfully
served the Republican party of Kan
sas for ten years, and is entitled to
some kind of honorable recognition
Give honor unto whom homo is due
says the Good Book.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

Mr.. EDITOR: We are at a loss to
explain the manifest growth of color
prejudice in this community. Crimi-
nal statistics show marked decrease
in colored Grimm ais. Our people,
men and women, are working con-
stantly, buying homes, building
churches, paying taxes, and in every
other way discharging the duties OF
good citizenship. Notwithstanding
all this we are made to feel that we
are not wanted; it seems as if a sys-
tenn of freeze out has been put In
operation against US. If confined to
the white Iarboring class, it could be
ascribed to competition, growing out
of the scarcity of work and money;
but such is not the case: all classes
seem to be affected; people in indie
pendent circumstances, heretofore
friendly, turning their backs on u.s.
1t clearly is not the preference given
TO Col. John Nj. Brown or 0. W.
Fox, for the County Clerkship' tOl
this feeling showed itself long before
the convention, and then. are We
not the most intense Republicans, II
the most intensely Republican City
in the United States. Politically w
ought to be at home. Is there {
moral wave ruleing over US, such a.
caused the killing and banishing Q
thousands If Jews in Germany am
Russia few years ago, or are tn
causes atmospheric or otherwise ma
terial? Can somebody explain?
1--WE give it up.-Ed.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

We have received the twenty sixth
annual catalogue of the State Agrl-
cultural College for 1889. The re-
port shows that from So counties Of
Kansas there are 419 students; from
II other states 26; applicants not en-
rolled So. The college is in a Hour
ishing condition.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

The "Gate City Press Of Kansas
City, Mo-, discontinued publication
July Is, with Vol. 10, No. l. Mr..
Bowser, managing editor, retires on
account of i'll health.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

It is time to undertake serious
work and not waste money announc
ing ffty-two times year that Miss
Marv Jane Sawdust visited her sister
en- Sunday. We are in favor Of
dropping baby journalism for con'0l
;dation Of efforts.-Gate City Press.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

There is a growing desire among
our most considerate young people to
strike out in new avenues and inau
purate plans looking to the better
mert Of their condition. This spirit
wecommend. No race of people has
ever been known to reach the giddy
heights Of competence and indepen-
dence save by their own efforts.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

However impolitic or fresh it may
be regarded, the time has come when
men whether they be Negr" or eau
casslan knowingly deviste from the
plain path of duty may expect to re-
ceive the sharp criticisms Of the more
thoughtful.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

]. H. FIRST time since it went
!. Il hands Of the present compa-
!, A. AMERICAN CITIZEN failed
J, y ak to make its appearance at
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i .bs first conclusion at which
nv Of you jumped was that the
rrivvs had gone the way Of all
v,rs journals started previously at
mia; that the CITIZEN was dead
alhat you would see its smiling
sspO more; and We further suppose
1t the Negro hating, hide bound
vHical partisan clapped his hands
h,r and exclaimed, II told you
Inv
But Kind friends, it is with much
lsuIs and qualification that we
drn you that the CITIZEN is not
n neither does it sleep. On the
uruy it is just entering upon q
uVs, and frmer basis than any
mnlHer edited and controlled by
vna in this state. Last week we
mjut in the act Of passing into q
na field Of usefulness. In other
md The old company which has put
hh many earnest efforts to fulfill
lllh obligations to you and present
b you newspaper Of which you
night we'll feel proud, was, last week,
inths act Of transferring it's rights.
titles, and claims oyer to q new
company which assumes all the debts
and obligations Of the old company,
tots subscribers. In the midst Of
tais #sek Of negotiation we were
compelled to orsgO our last issue
Al fSlngs being perfected and tn
" and transfer being complete, it j
VITO regret that We announce to 20
vi with this issue the CIr1zEr
fsss from Oul care and control int
y hands, and to be issued no NOR
Y Topeka, but from Kansas City
ssas. We have the consolation Q
wing that 1t passes into able
y ana enters upon a wide
Won Of usefulness than eve
Ahn.
Y started out here six month
y Win the intention Of establishin
~ class journal and printing offi'
80 ana operated BY members
own race. We found man
sa'ls' in the way, the mo
'0'nOuntable Of which was Il
- entire non support Of O.
a'lants and business men
- natter Of advertising, withor
70 printing establishment CO
maintain, even a modera
nce. Their claim was that
aO' pay them to advertise
journals as t*ey would get Il
90 trade any way. Such seer
Inc TACT. On the other han
asE company has the assuran
! ne more liberal merchants a
,sss men Of Kansas City, Ka1
\ AaDsas City, Mo-, that it will
treated in the way
basement and other busin'
nelly, then, the ungene r
Oent Of TOpeka's merchants .
usas men, and the assurance
liberal and generous treatm
4. ne same class Of men in Kan
Y Kansas, and Kansas City, \
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

orally conceded that a nomination by
tbe Republican party in Shawnee
county is equivalent to an election.
But On one or two occasions we have
seen the Republican ticket partially
defeated and Democrats elected. To
all we say "watch."
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

Even among professedly Christians
the prize fight between John L. Sui
Ivan and Jake Kilrain in Mississip-
pi on the 9Th inst, proved to be an
occasion of interest. Seats were sold
at ten and fifteen dollars each. Are
We going forward or backward?
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

Young men get land, wisdom,
knowledge, and understanding; but
with all thy getting, get money.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

Mr.. Douglass is seventy-two years
Of age, but he is as active and vigor-
Gus as MANY men a score of years
Younger.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

The Republican County COnven-
ton on last Tuesday nominated a
ticket that should receive the undl-
v,ded support Of the party. is gen
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

Younger.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-14
MIR. WHITNEY BANQUETTED.

Leading Physicians Entertain Him in
st. Paul.
The Manitoba and Montana Central
railways gave to number of representa-
tive physicians of St. Paul and Minneap-
oils an excursion to the Broadwater Hot
Springs at Helena, Mont, extending from
Nov. 10th to Nov. gath inclusive. The
trip was most enjoyable one, and in re
turn for the many courtesies extended to
them by Mr.. F. ]. Whitney, general pas
senger agent of the St. P N. Il NJ, who
accompanied the excursionists, they in
turn banquetted him at the Hotel Ryan,
in St. Paul, on Dec. I'd. On the second
page of the menu was printed the follow
ing adaptation from "John Gllpin's Ride"
"Now let us sing, long live the king,
"And Whitney, long live he,
"And when he next doth ride abroad,
"May we be there to see."
A pleasant feature of the banquet was
the presentation to Mr.. Whitney of q sci
of silver knives and spoons.-N North
pestern Ralroader.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-14

pion the Electric Light company, but he
thought they were entitled to the pro-
posed franchise, which was not exclusive.
They proposed to put in the arc lights.
BY according them authority to do so,
healthy competition would be promoted
and when the city asked hereafter for
bids for lighting there would be two
competing for the contract.
Alderman Clinton % When company
threatens to put up poles throughout the
city is is time to determine whether we
have any rights or not.
Alderman Bridges--The time is com
ing when wires will be all placed under
ground. Twenty years IS too long for the
proposed grant. At the recent fire in
Minneapolis the peoples lives could have
been saved only that the telegraph wires
were IN the way.
Alderman Albrecht moved that the pro
posed ordinance be laid on the table I'M
til next meeting
Alderman Hotchkiss-I would like to
see the matter disposed of. The company
have hitherto ignored US. Now let them
60 ahead.
Alderman Clinton-No harm will be
done by rejecting this application now.
No one wants to drive the company out.
but l can't tell from the proposed ordln-
ance whether the city or the company is
making grant
Alderman Johnson-This matter can be
arranged some other time. will never
vote for grant to anyone when do not
know the assigns.
The board voted on the motion to post
pone action. johnson, Albrecht and
Webster voted aye; Clinton, Bridges and
Hotchkiss voted nay. The president
gave the casting vete for postponement.
1t was contended that he could not cast
two votes. He appealed to the house, but
all the aldermen refused to sustain hun.
He acquiesed readily in their decision
and put the motion that the franchise be
refused. This was carried, the president
alone voting in the negative.
Alderman Clinton moved that an addi-
tlonal policeman be appointed. Carried.
He then observed that the president, as
acting mayor, could appoint the police
man that evening.
The president said that as Mayor Fair
field is responsible for the administration
he would not feel justified in making the
appointment.
The council passed the ordinance which
repeals the license tax on insurance com
panies.
The board then adjourned and will
meet OH Tuesday next, the regular day.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-14
GOOD PROGRESS MADE.
Tho Lnan Exhibition Promises to be a
Complete Success.

Tho Loan Exhibition Promises to be a
Complete Success.
The Loan Exhibition committee are
busily engaged in pushing forward their
work. This would be greatly facilitated
if citizens having any relics, curiosities,
pictures, paintings etc, which they are
willing to loan would ut once intimate it
by postal card or otherwise to Rev. Jos.
Anderson, Mr.. Muzzy, Mrs. Downing,
Mrs. Kern, Mrs. ]. B. Leslie or Mrs. E. Z.
Bywater.
Valuable contributions are being Of
fered for the occasion.
1t is desired to make fine display Of
fancy needle work: this is u department
the ladies should take special interest in
and make as complete as possible. Every
article will be taken great care of and re-
turned to the donners at the close of the
exhibition. The names of all contribu
tors will be attached to each article, un-
less otherwise desired.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-14
Promotion Promised,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-Among the
bills to be introduced in congress is one
providing for the immediate retirement
of about 100 officers of the army who are
incapaciated for active duty on account
of sickness or disability. Their present
salaries aggregate 100000, which will
be materially reduced by the retirement,
and which will at the same time cause
general promotion along the line.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-14
RulldoZing.

HELENA, Dec. 12.--12 noon.- Especial
70 the TRIBUNE. When the senate met
this morning and after the reading of the
minutes of yesterdays session, the TEN
porary sergeant alarms (sc-called), Nc
Qnirk, reported that he had failed to find
several of the absent members. He was
instructed to hunt them up and bring
them in or take their absolute refusal to
comply with the warrant.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-14

The calico hop was well attended by
the elite, creme de la creme, bon ton and
upper-crust. Our august presence was
CONSPICUOUS by its absence. We are a
wall flower by nature and do not propose
to mar the happiness Of other people by
sitting in the corner as a figure head and
have all the corns tread off of our toes.
We are no blame eastern dude if our
clothes do smack Of the shabby genteel.
Red Lodge Picket
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-14
HAL TO MONTANA
A Bright Star in the Blue Field of the
Union Flag.

A Bright Star in the Blue Field of the
Union Flag.
Montana is now a state in the Union
and represents a bright star in the blue
field of the flag. Montana is pregnant
with possibilities excelled by none Of the
the other new states. She stands at the
head Of the precious metal producing
states. Her output last year exceeded
$4,000, 900 as against $96000,0O for Col
orado, $12,O0O,00O for California; and $12,-
100000 for Nevada. Despite this enol
nous output, the great new common
wealth of the north has scarcely been
prospected. It is rich in coal and the
baser metals are as bountiful rs the pre-
cious. 1t has immense agricultural pos
sibilities, the soil being fertile and water
abundant Her mountains and valleys
are covered with dense forests and her
natural water power is beyond computa-
tion in value. In agricultural and manu-
featuring industries Montana rivals Pen
nsylvania in her possibilities and has her
gold, silver, copper and lead besides.
The climate is better than that of the
Keystone state the year around, though
some cold waves are encountered o2cas-
sionally in the winter months. 1t is safe
to predict that Montana will grow in pop
ulatlon and develop in manufacturing
more rapidly than any other of the four,
new states. She has great natural advan
tages and pushing, forceful people who
have framed for themselves and adopted
most enlightened constitution upon
which they will build wise and progress
sive laws Hail to Montana!-San Fran
cisco Post.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-14
FUN IN HELENA.
THE REPUBLICAN SENATOR'S AGAIN
BUSY
They Order the Arrest of the Demo-
cratic Senat0rs-The sO-calIed
Sergeant-at-arms Returns
Without Them.

.<fiELENA, Dec. Ii Especial to the
TRIBUNE. THE nineteenth day Of the
session opened without apparent change.
In fact, so quiet had matters been for
several days past that but three or four
spectators were present.
When the senate assembled this morn.
ing, after roll call, recess for 80 min
utes was taken, during which the senators
held brief consultation.
FISHER BOBs UP.
1t looked as if something was going to
happen. When the senate reconvened
Senator Fisher of Jefferson moved call
of the house and noting of absentees,
after which he moved that the call be
dispensed with. Senator Hedges of Lewis
and Clarke presented a resolution that
the senate proceed to compel the absen-
tees to come before the bar of the senate.
WARRANT ISSUED.
A warrant, rather voumlnous and based
upon old territorial statutes, Sec 1888,
was then read, signed by the members,
and delivered to the sergeant-at-a arms
(so-called), McQuirk, for immediate exc
cution, directing him to bring in absent
members. The sergeant is still out at
present writing.
WON'T BE BULLDOZED.
LATER-1 p. m.-Sergeant-at-arms ESQ
called) McQuirk has just reported. He
had seen all of the democratic senators
who informed him they would not go
with him and would consult their respec-
tive attorneys. They will report tomor-
row at 10 o'clock. There is little doubt
as to what the answer will be.
Section 1888 says that whenever, at the
commencement of OF during the session,
there is no quorum, the members present
may order the sergeant alarms to "com-
pei the attendance" of all absentees. No
methods of compulsion are given in the
statutes.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-14

Two hundred and forty acres of i'm
proved land within three miles of Great
Falls for sale cheap. The same for rent
during the winter. Call on Phil Gibson
for particulars.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-14
Inspect Christmas Goods and Prices
at Lapeyre's,

Change Is one of the irresistible laws
of nature, and fortunately the change is
almost invariably for the better. As an
instance of this, St. Patrick's Pills are
fast taking the place of the old harsh and
violent cathartics, because they are miider
and produce pleasanter effect, besides
they are much more beneficial in remov..
ing morbid matter from the system and
preventing ague and other malarlons dis
eases. As cathartic and liver pill they
are almost perfect. For sale by Lapeyre
Bros.
Step into Ringwatd's Jewelry store and
see the elegant assortment of Jewelry at
way down prices.
Ladies' fine Gold Watches at less than
eastern prices at RingwaJd's.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-14
ACTING UNITEDLY.

Lieut.. Governor Richards stated to the
serate that he had been notified by the
democratic senators that if the senate
would wait until p. m. they would try
and communicate with those members
whom they had not yet seen and then re.
port in body
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-14

The senate then took recess until that
time. Speculation runs high as to what ?
o'clock will bring forth. 1t is certain
the democrats will not allow themselves
to be tricked or bulldozed by the state
sstealerS
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-14
Cunningham Held.

BOULDER, Dec. 11.-Cunningham has
waived examination and will be held fol
trial. His wife and children will be
taken care of.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-14
Christmas Goods at Lapeyre's.

The finest assortment of Ladies' Under
wear in the country at Joe Conrad'S.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-14

The leading companies put their copper
on the market at a total cost of 6M9c per
pound, and at anything above lie must
be regarded as doing we'll. At 12@13c
they are exceptionally fortunate,