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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
NOT ASHAMED OF his COLOR.
a Witty and Sensible Negro Urges
Self Improvement Upon bis Race.

| a Witty and Sensible Negro Urges
Self Improvement Upon his Race.
From the New York Herald,
! DIR. j. C.. Price, president Of the col
! ored college at Salisbury, \. c., and one
| of the foremost orators of his race has
| Just delivered at Chester a speech that is
attracting great attention. He puts
himself squarely against the increasing
current in favor of emigration. In his
speech he says:
II have no faith in the doctrine of
assimilation. The ancestral pride of the
white man, the growing pride of the ne
gro forbid that this amalgamation take
place, save on the high ground of matri-
mony, and there Is only one Intermar-
riage out of every 200, 900. Some blacks
want this. They say that their color Is
against them. II that could only be
changed all would be well.
believe that color has moth
ing 10 do with the question. Black Is a
fayorite color. A black horse we all adj
mire A black silk dress is a gem. A
black broadcloth suit is a daisy. Black
only loses its prestige, its dignity, when
applied to q human.
at is not because of MS color, but be-
cause Of his condition that the black
man is in dlsfavor. Whenever 4 black
face appears 1t suggests poverty
stricken, an ignorant race. Change
YOUR conditions; exchange immortality
for morality. ignorance for intelligence,
poverty for prosperity, and the preIu-
dice against our race viii disappear like
the morning dewdrop before the rsIDg
sun.
"Others would have us disappear by
emigration. Your distinguished senator
has Just introduced into congress a meas
ure intended 10 help US away. IA for
me. don't want 70 90. No, no! from
the audience This sunny southland.
where lie the bleaching bones Of my
fathers, is dear to me, and ], too, feel to
the manor born. This soil IS consecrated
by the labor, the tears and the prayers
Of nav ancestors. Talk about Ethiopa,
talk of Africa, bat I believe that Goa
intends the negro race 70 work cut here
in the south the highest status he has
ever attained. II anybody wants 70 20
10 Mexico or Kansas OF anywhere else,
let him pack his trunk and goot his own
free viii. Let congress appropriate Il It
wants. ! viii respectfully ask It 20 take
back Ey part.
1T may be that God means us 70 70
some day, bat that Is not the way and
this il not the time. Remember. friends.
that long ago two little harks came TO
America. One landed az Plymouth Der
load Of .freen1en, the other came %
jamestown with freight ot bondnen- |
Two seperate civilizations spraBg into
being from these two ships; bot We are
away from home. The nd man alone il |
al lone here, and be won't he much /
lorger II they keep on pushing hiua
Westward into the Pacific. When CON
gress iegislztes the black man back 70
Africa II would be Just a. wise 10 I-gis-
late the white man hack 70 Earo,se.
When one goes the other ough. to go
too. / am here 10 Esav. have an ur- |
bounded confidence IN the future Of the |
Southland Her broad rivers, her rich /
fields and vel stoTed mines viii one car /
produce the riches; harvest OF pros2erisy |
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
PRACTICAL POLITICS.

| TO the Editor of the Esgle.
| Much credit is due the EAGLE for its
| courageous utterances in reference tc
needed reform of public evils, and abuse
of power by public officials and party
leaders. It behooves us all; farmers,
merchants, mechanics, professional men,
and laborers, inter-dependent co-work-
ers, to inform ourselves as to the cause
of the present hard times. and to seek
for and apply remedy. That some
thing is wrong in the distribution of the
wealth OF this country is self evident.
A country so endowed by the creator
with such a profusion of natural re-
sources and advantages, and having such
an intelligent, law-abiding and liberty
loving people can, and doubtless does,
produce enough to provide the necessi-
ties, comforts and some of the luXuries
of life for all. And that prosperity does
not prevail is due either to lack of in
dividual intelligence, integrity and in
dustry; or to lack of public justice by
the enactment, maintenance and adj
ministration of unrighteous laws which
prevent the equitable distribution
VI tHO u ldUOT
and capital Perhaps all
these things have operated to produce
the present condition of affairs; but it
does not require very acute observation
or much investigation to discover that
the Indifference. selfshness and dis
honesty of men in public office, of party
leaders and among favored classes are
the main factors. 1t is therefore i'm
portant for US all to get an understand
ing of these matters. Having made a
diagnosis of the disease, let us give due
heed to the prognosis, decide on the
remedy and apply it promptly and per-
sistently, and we will find there is vital
ity enough left in the country to over
come the malady and restore healthy
circulation in all the channels of trade.
We must discountenance selfishness
and dishonesty and demand that men
who make and administer our laws be
capable, just and honest, and we will
strike at the root of the evil by insisting
that no unworthy, disreputable men be
nominated for any office.
We should realize that it is the duty of
each and every citizen to take some in
terest in public affairs; and duty to So
ciety, family and self is paramount to
fealty to any party that becomes obliv-
ious to the interests of the people. The
hope of the perpetuity and welfare of
the nation is the honest, intelligent voter
1t is to be hoped that the Republican
party will, at this time, listen to the
of the people. Tariff reform,
ballot reform, civil service reform, the
repeal of sumptuary laws, and the pre-
vention of unjust combinations to con-
troll trade, are questions which must be
dealt with fairly, and can not longer be
put aside; OF else some of our state legis-
lators, representatives in congress, and
United States senators will be set aside.
M
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

II Is often obseryed that man Is q ereatgrs
Of haLif. In tise matter % drinking n "a zoo
oft..u toe csss that be n Tho sla~e a hAAis.
The practice Of The South AuSers,an lndsaDs
Of the desert regions throws srDs hght uToa
this Sub Jet
These peopse are certainly no< snlAks thu
animals tLssy bread in many u tS.sT kAAats
a. hardy aid enduring ~ Tie hsszaz II rs
fed.
Often native wiu End kiraser in the dry
sea~on at many lz.<1sas' fsf.oce from tk>
Dear,s; uzsr. Th1 troxztles him t<a very
.1t;is Notwithstanding .hs dry, tlarsf E3v-
ing na.zrs II kss dAex he oan aka. ~4taoz,
drinking fsr 6&ys D<klrsshxy easoSA-
T~ics = week or 80 be VA 60 d,~n 70 water
vita hn cattle 20 tas r@raxzt lzrraa And
sake h1z tnryt
Ho~ xDiiss lie -ak.s man sne kxs ssrh
an uEfOrtuo~se sesSaz.0J - Kss tarxsy - al
sort of o<id roosne1.Ai-Youfki. Co<s,2zSuc-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

The Kansas City Globe calls the Kan
sas City Star 1.-THE Uriah Heap of Kan
sas City journalism" There is cheap"
of assumption and "heaps" of gall on the
part of the Star, and not the Star alone
but the balance of the press of that pro-
montory, in championing Kansas causes
-gratuities that Kansas would appre-
ciate none the less in the breach than in
the observance Nevertheless in this re-
spect Kansas is like the belle of village
who, although she refused the personal
attentions of an Objectionable young fell
low who had become enamored of her,
did not object to his sitting on the fence
to watch her as she passed by, because
sit didn't hurt her, and 'peared to do
him sight of good
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

After the reports of Secretary Blaine S
contemplated retirement on account of
his recent affection. the Hartford Cour-
nation that 1.-The secretary of state will
rontinue to perform his official duties
until the close of the pan-American con-
gress. His course after that will depend
upon various circumstances" While
this will probably settle the question of
the secretary's purpose and actions for
the time being, it will afford fresh food
for speculation to the gossips as to his
future plans.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
The Germ Theory of Disease.


Some people were discussing tina germ
theory Of disease few evenings age, and n
doctor who was present. laid down the law
enphatically upon the germ as being the
p sical cause, or rather inssFarsble ante
cedent, Of every known form Of DISEASE
When asked why, If he knew 80 much about
it, he and tbs members of the profession
didn't Kill the germs, or at least explain To
the public how such causes OF disease might
be exterminated, he just stroked his beard
and said the germ had yet TO be discovered,
although it wa well known TO exist
why" be said, I'VE are only at the be-
ginning of medical science. There's lepruy,
which has been well known throughout this
world since the Hebrews Left Egypt In the
time Of Pharaoh, and as yet We do no< know
whether IL is hereditary, coutaRious or COM
municable In any way. We know absolutely
nothing about its Causes or its cures All vs
seem to know Is that it Is In some way COO
nected with snch diseases M cancer, ssrrofulS
and rheumatism, and that hike tbeIn II Is In
durable"
Just then little child IN the room begin
TO break out with whooping cough. IL WAS
the beginning Of tho third ~esks vhooping.
and everything that moiicnI skin and care
full nursing could do bad bsn done - To
isye the Hsae one. lyon $50 there" said
the doctor; I'VE cant siop the tIDe Of tina.
disease by one day. We may put the enid
TO sleep and soften the cough a little. but the
germ has put IN has appearance and must
run his c0urse- the fact is dat medical
science u 40. employed nct 10 InDch 10 ind
ing remedies IN discovering pre~enfsse<
And indeed, IN trusr $3.50 than s4F Isaac
Newton, Vs doctOrs are Ike Children PACK
ing pebbles on the shore, while The Grs~t
ocean Of truth lies m.sIpaored before IA
The strange part OF the story b thai although
the lady Of the house admired the do~11gs
csndor, she determined In fu.gr, 70 cal IN q
PHYSICIAN vino had more faith in h1s can
medicines Chicago Journal
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

Tsere - Ssot2zrZ 20 eonp&r~ ~rs LIS TINT
rrs OF SsSux Eaf,doo of e.S<acnla szzzszrz
rofIsd vrE an sGzsl bxlk o< nszrsasxs e
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toe s&aexszs,sg II tse bsaDt tss1. TAs
sx1.s rrzns5y las rsSeGsa1 II rs<uzs..zs slas
recx 81, Lczss FusycnE1c-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

The Missouri Press association was in
session at st. Louis last week and the
Chronicle polled the members on the
nuestion of choice for senator. The an
5wers. stated by the editors to be the
sentiments of their various localities,
were practically unanimous for Vest as
his own successor. This would seem to
leave the esteemed Kansas City Times IN
rather a lonesome situation in its fight
against George.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
Witty, But Not Wise.

From the Denver News.
DR.. Paxton of New York is one of the
eminent Presbyterian clergymen who
are opposing the revision OF the West
minister catechism to conform to the
broader, more liberal ideas of today. In
stating the grounds of his opposition, he
said lately: a dog was once sent to q
railway station to be forwarded as
freight. The baggage master asked
where he was 10 20. 4 don't know
was the answer. and he don't know
He's eat up his tag, and nobody knows
This whole revision is eating up our tag,
and if you eat up that old confession and
mutilate it you won't know where you're
going" This Is very witty and very
sharp. But as people 30 out OF this
world do they, according even 10 the
orthodox idea, get their tags for their
destination in the beyond from the
Westminster catechism or from the
bible: And the question raised by the
proposition for revision Is as TO whether
the catechism Is in accord with the
bible:
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

DR.. Talmage will bring for his new
church stone from the Jordan, stone
from Mount Calvary, a stone from
Mount Sinai and stone from Mars Hill,
Athens, where st. Paul is supposed to
have preached. The one from Calvary,
large brown stone, the doctor rolled
down the hill with his own hands, as
sisted in loading in onto the back of a
burro, to be taken to Joppa for trans
shipment to America.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

If Calvin S. Brice did buy the Ohio
5enatorship, he certainly made an ele-
giant job of it. He made the purchase so
deity that no one knows how it was
done. 1t was a work of art. There was
no outward sign Of bribery. No one can
assert from evidence that the suspicious
that have been so freely expressed are
not cruel and wicked injustice to an
innocent and guleless man. But if so
Mr. Brlce only suffers with others. No
rich man can so TO the United States
senate and escape suspicion. But while
this is so, it is the practice of sending
them there that Is inveighed against
more than the person sent.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

So the Montana Democrats failed in
their scheme to defeat the ends of JUS
tee and force that state into the unnat-
ural position of alignment with that
party. They came uncomfortably close
t. the contamination of their purpose,
but luckily the matter got into the hands
where justice might prevail, and it was
decided in the shortest order.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

most intense phrase of which the Greek
language is susceptible is employed by
John in describing the duration of the
lost Unto ages of ages-unto eternities
of eternities." Hear We the following
words that come from the throne of
Judgment like the very echoes from the
closing of the book of final destiny, "He
that Is unjust, let him be unjust still;
and he which is filthy. let him be filthy
still and he that is righteous. let him be
righteous still; and he that is holy, let
him be holy STILL"
Fl. WINsLOw ALBEIT.
Wichita, January %. 1890.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

The public are still anxiously waiting
to see the congratulatory letter that Mr..
Cleveland is supposed to have written
Senator Elect Brice. OF course he wrote
it: he could not be such an migrate as to
withhold so simple token of apprecia-
ton of the good turn Brice would have
done him had the public been willing.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

CALIFORNIA; experience the past three
or four weeks pretty effectually destroys
her chief stock in trade, i. e.: mild
weather. 1t has been the most disagree
able, if not the most damaging, in that
region of any other on the continent.
Seekers after climate will yet be COM
PEELED to come to Kansas, where they
viii find the finest article in that line on
the continent, not only, but all the other
desirable accessories for making happy
and prosperous home. It's pretty hard
on Calf, and Kansas commisserates her,
but all she can do is to offer and afford
her sister asylum for her distressed citi-
zens, and to others as well, who may
feel impelled to seek relief from the
rigors of climate in other portions. The
sunshine of the great central state pro-
nounces benediction upon all who come.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
'Twould be a Good Thing.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
We must secure these immigrants
from New England, and we must induce
from three to five millions of them To
move down this way in families, in
parties and colonies. The paupers and
shiftless will not have enterprise enough
tn
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
A PRETTY Kettle of Fish.

The threatened libel suit by the Claf1in
sisters, of London. against their defam-
ers in America is bringing to light many
very damaging "reminiscences of their
career in this country. Belva Lockwood
asserts that Mrs. Woodruff confessed to
her that she lived with Colonel Blood
in Chicago as man and wife for sew
eral years while her lawful husband
was living
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

Now that the start has been made for
lower rates of freight on Kansas grain
mart of our immense surplus may bemade
a relief and boon to the Colorado cattle
men whose herds are said to be dying
for want of food.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

For the want of something else to do
the Democratic press over the country
has begun a series of whackS at Speaker
Reed and his course Of action. The
Democratic press is distinguished by the
fact that its attack on good man IS al
WAYS the fiercest.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

Nellie BLY, did not hear of McGinty
until she reached Chicago. The Janu-
ary thaw of the odoriferous Chicago
river must have lent an idea of the pos
sibility of reality at the rehearsal OF the
cod fota
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

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Proseso< Lsnsa<rd Hsb<r 49, fszua 49,
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y pozu>~sy <<-csssf~c n a~x,us, n1~zsg
vsry rspsdiy VIA la caesocs fyxn ia
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lo~>s szssia q tAs ar "a ss<xtnxssa % tas
p~ea~ner Of s-rus ADD aass r~rtxsA.-ssv
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

1t has been reported that Grover
Cleveland is a failure as lawyer. HIS
guaranteed income of 49, 900 a year
from his law firm is the sort of failure
Mr., Cleveland and all of us, perhaps, are
looking for.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

The president says the race question
has piyen him more trouble than any
thing else since he became president
Mr.. Harrison probably refers to the Har-
risonian clan,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

Chicago seems 10 be worse off in the
matter of raising its Worlds fair guar
antee fund than New York. The latter
city had to fall back on the state legis-
lature for assistance. while the former
seeks aid from foreign country. This
ought to settle the question in favor OF
ST, Louis without further ado or delay,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

What those who are interested III
Oklahoma's welfare would like to see
best. would be a vigilante committee
Amounted to take charge Of the present
yigilantes.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
Wichita, January %, 1890.
The destruction of two steamboats, on

The destruction of two steamboats, on
the Ohio river at the same hour and
within a few miles of each other is
notable coincidence These coming in
immediate connection with the fright
full railroad disaster near indianapolis
creates dread apprehension of the oc-
currence of an epidemic of catastrophes
eytant
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

Russell Sage assures us that money is
not scarce. Perhaps not. But some OF
lis are not as well satisfied with the
manner of its distribution as the COM
placent and sanguine Russell.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
XCHANGE SHOTS.
Sherman and the Trust.

From the Globe. Democrat.
Senator Sherman is one of the Repub-
licanS who is convinced that the anti
trust plank in the national platform
meant just what it said. His bill
against trusts is a serious and intelligent
attempt to make that promise good,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

Henry George says that Cleveland S
defeat in 1888 was blessing in disguise.
This is about the meanest thing that mas
been SAID about our Benny since his ac-
cessiOn.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

There must have been an irrepressibie
impulse in the base ball cranks OF this
country to admonish Miss Bisland to
s.chdo -
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

Speaking of railroad accidents. one
never occurs but there is a ready and
plausible excuse for it. In this connec-
ton the remarkable trip made by the
Nelly BY special across the continent is
an incident worthy of special attention.
Many of the alleged accidents are at
tributed TO frost in the rails, yet the Blv
trip was made at q time when the
ground was covered with snow and ice
the entire distance, while the remarka-
BILE speed of mile minute was made
most Of the distance. And though the
train was run on an independent sched-
ule, no accident of any kind occurred.
This shows that with proper precautions
and reasonable care on the part of all
connected with the running of trains
many, yes most Of the accidents @ on
rails would be prevented.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

The great Forepaugh died content.
Shortly before his death he remarked. 81
have a boy, and Barnum has not. My
show will outiast his.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

Ex-Attorney General Bradford Joins
with petitioners who are praying for a
pardon for Willie Baldwin, who was
convicted two years ago on charge Of
murder. and recommends the exercise of
executive clemency in his behalf. From
the published statements made in con-
nection with the case, which has been a
famous one from the first, it is clear that
the evidence, which was wholly circum-
stantial, upon which conviction was had
was of the fiimsiest, most disconnected
character, and that the verdict of the
jury was based upon the popular clamor
for victim and not upon good and
sufficient evidence OF guilt. From all
this there appears little doubt that
great injustice has been done Baldwin
and prompt and as full reparation as is
possible should be granted him.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

Mr.. Edison says he does not believe
that matter is inert, acted upon by ali
outside force, but that every atom pos
sesses a certain amount eff primitive
intelligence" 1t is impossible otherwise,
he maintains. TO account for the thou
sand ways in which atoms of hydrogen
combine with other elements, forming
the most diverse substances, and finally
producing man, ''who represents the
total intelligence of all atoms" As to
the original source of this intelligence
he holds that it must be some power
greater than ourselves-an intelligent
Creator, a personal God. The existence
of such a God can, TO my mind, almost
be proved from chemistry" he declares.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

The house committee on military af-
fairs have ordered a favorable report to
be made on the bill placing General j.
{. Fremont on the retired list with the
rank of major general OF course it
will pass. a bin passed the senate a
day or two ago placing General Stone
man on the retired list of the army with
the rank OF colonel of infantry. This
will give the old veterans fair income
during the rest of life. There seems to
be.a common disposition to provide in
this way for the distinguished soldiers of
the war, who are getting well on in life
But, SO far, the generous provision has
been suggested for those only who have
been in the regular army. But why
should the distinction be made: Are
not many who went from civil life into
the war as deserving as any of the old
regular officers: Are not McCook and
Alger and Palmer as deserving rs Rose
Grams and Sherman
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

K c. Star: Baiiy Waggeler. OF Atchi-
sou. wants to be governor Of Kansas Mr..
WaggsBer may consider Il a point n bis
favor that ali Of the Democratic governors
Kansas ever had came tom that town