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The southern argus., 1891-12-03

1t now looks as if Bishop H. M.
Turner, of the A. M. E. church, is
about 10 practice what he breaches by
going to Africa himself to see what
are the chances for the American Ne
gro on that continent. We mnst ad-
NIT that it looks dark for him there
now. Why does the Afro American
seek foothOld in that rich, fertile
and native land. One of the greatest
draWback to the American Negro is
his sloWness in recognizing leadership
in his race. One of the very promi-
nent characteristics of the American
Negro is that he does not like to point
to one of his brethren and call him our
great leader. Where is there a color
ed man in any state of the union, who,
if styled leader today would not have
hundred guns in the shape of Negro
newspapers, turned upon him? Let
me say to you, my countrymeD, that if
you ever 60 TO Africa or even hope to
see the race advanced in this country,
you will have to get out of that; you
will have to acknowledge leadership
in the race. There are between seven
and ten millions of Afro o-Americans in
the United States without an acknowl-
edged Gladstone, Parnell, Conklin,
or Blaine.
The Hon. d. Augustus Straker, of
Detroit, Michigan, is the foremost Ne
gro lawyer on this continent today,
whether or not so acknowledged.
Prof. w. S. Scarborough is the Negro
linguist and scholar, whether or not
so acknowledged.
Dr. j. G. Embry is the thinker and
philosopher of the race (and if taken
all around is the typical representative
Negro) whether so acknowledged or
not.
The Rev. Mr.. G. S. Sutton, as he
styled himself, succeeded in duping
some of Ft. Scott's colored citizens
and taking in their hard earned dol
lars on the Oklahoma land swindle.
We would advise every one whom
this paper reaches to be on the alert
Tor Mr.. Sutton's clever tricks, for he
" ill be in your town after while.
OBSERVER.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03
"WHITE FOLKS, NIGERs.r

We are informed that one or two
"white folks nigers" were SO exercis-
ed over the editorial that appeared in
the ARGUS three weeks ago charging
the white Republicans with knitting
and defeating DR.. McLemore for cor
oner that they went from house to
house bewailing and frothing and
soldering at the mouth and giving
the ARGUS the d-n lie. The AR
GUS is responsible for every word that
it says and if anyone desires to see the
editor in regard to any editorial that
is seen in his columns he may do SO BY
calling at his Office or by meeting him
on the street. The editor usually car
ries his hands resting in his hip pock-
cts, but 1t is only to be ready to de-
fend himself in case he should be at
tackled by mad dog.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03
JOPLIN JOTTINGS.

Our city has been quiet the past week,
......P. ID. Piller, Mr. Carter and Mr.. Bry-
ant of Baxter spent Thanksgiving in
Joplin. 80. The NJ. E. church and Baptist
church had grand suppers Thanksgiv-
ing and grand ball was given by Jesse
Cooper, Pete Ellis and James Dean :. :.
Mr.. Horn and Prof. Frost of Neosho
spent Thanksgiving in Joplin. ID. w.
Stone made flying trip to Kansas last
week -. =. Tilmon Hardy is out again. >.
The supper at the M. E. church on
Thanksgiving cashed $3317.. :. The lit
erary program at the Baptist church on
Thanksgiving night was good. The A.
NJ. E. church gave an entertainment
Tuesday night, Dec. 1......Mrs Frank
Dunn is quite ill.,. Rev. d. Dixon and
d. Simpson of Warrensburg, Mo-, are in
the city. Rev. Dixon has charge of the
NJ. E. church at Warrensburg and is on a
visit to his mother, Mrs. Carney, oil
Baxter Springs, KS. He will stop over in
Joplin next week and conduct a gospel
meeting for Rev. A. w. Taw... Mrs.
Mary Parks visited her mother at Oswe-
go, Nov. 25... =. Charley Whites brother
of Carthage, has been on a visit here a
few days. Mrs. Yeager and Mrs. HOr.
ton, of Galena, were on a visit here Dec.
1st Rev. Cable, of the A. Nj. Z.
church, is quite busy raising money to
pay for a new sidewalk in front of the
church.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03
MINNEAPOLIS Is THE PLACE.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been
selected as the city in which to hold
the next Republican convention. The
selection geographically and numeric-
ally is poor one. Had the commit
teemen taken the geographical side in
consideration Omaha would have be-
yond all question been selected, but
on the other hand Cincinnati or st.
Louis would. have been within easier
reach Of the majority Of the delegates
and the masses Of people. AS health
resort, Minnesota Is Q happy hit
"Jim Crow cars and color line hotels
stand no show there whatever.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Why don't you subscribe for the
ARG USp Are you srditiRg, too, to
see trhether or not 1t tcHl lire! Hoe
foolish! Hdren't you got sense enough
to knoV that IL IS The cash patronage
that keeps all enterprises GliceP BE
generous enough 10 gire the poor
newspaper man the same chance that
you qire other business men.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Allen, if you should have any diff
Guilty in finding good colored man to
appoint as your deputy sheriff, the Ar
GUS pledges itself TO name one for you
who has the nerve and the pluck to
raid den Of lions or arrest the devil.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

The colored citizens, principally of
east Fort Scott, met on the 10Th inst.
at the Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist
church and effected an organization
to be known as the "Citizens' Oklaho-
ma Emigration Society" Officers
Rev. L. Winn, president; Robt. Har-
din, treasurer Miss Paralee McNairy,
secretary.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Prof. Reuben Jarvis, Of the Smith
Center public schools, says he has dis
covered chemical by which he can
make it rain, and promises to water
the farms the coming year at prices
considerably cheaper than Melbourne.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Kansas teachers associations seldom,
if ever, put colored instructors on their
programs. Why is this? Is it done
because they do not think the Negro
worthy Of that distinction or is it done
to keep the Negro teacher behind?
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Ruth Cleveland and her mother are
going to move to Lakewood for the
winter that both child and mother
may get rest from the callers and
nonsensical letters. Then, again, Mrs.
Cleveland's aud baby Ruth's condi-
ton have not been as well as desired.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Remember the whole 100000 Of
Us can't even find standing room in
Oklahoma, G. S. Sutton's and the 9th
er Oklahoma swindler's lies to the con
trary Notwithstanding.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Another paper for Nashville, en-
titled The Nashville Republican, has
been placed on our exchange list. Vol,
I, No. | is neat, clean and running
over with news.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Geo. w. Gable, formerly Of this city,
the ARGUS indianapolis correspond
ent, writes a splendid letter to our
readers this week.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Rev. j. w. Carr has started paper
at Indianapolis. The Baptist Merid-
ian is its title. 1t is neat little five
column folio.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Our women and our men dress too
fine for poor people, as rule.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

The concert given by the Panto-
mime Mum Society Thanksgiving was
largely attended. 1t was very nice,
especially the solos of Miss Nellie
Garrett, Mae Garrett and Mamie
Whitaker.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Parties not receiving their papers
will please call at 2l0 Wall street.
r. J. DOWNING.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Eight colored officials were elected
at Chattanooga few days ago.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Gold "specs" are no longer blinds
for ignorance.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03
CLUB RATES.

In order that the paper may be in
EASY reach of everyone that may wish
to read it, we offer these terms:
In clubs Of ten or more 85c for each
subscription per annum. In clubs Of
less than ten or more than five, 90c for
each subscription per annum. In
clubs Of five Csc for each subscription
per annum.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Read in another column, "Along
the Line" by "Observer."
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Sheriff Allen, when do you think OF
announcing the name Of your colored
deputy?
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Miss Lulu Barnes returned to Kan
sas City, Mo-, after very pleasant
week spent here visiting her many
friends.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Shilo Baptist Church Exposition
opens with rag festival.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Colored people, buy more farm
lands.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

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The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Mills, Of Texas, will be the speaker.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Those present at the dinner given by
the western circle were: Misses Mary
Allen, Cora Hancock, Mae Garrett,
Nellie Garrett, Agnes Garrett, Matte
Caldwell, Eliza Sanders, Cert Dixon,
Cora Ray, Bessie Ray, Mrs. Goines,
Lulu Carter, Rosa Simmons, Anna
Writtenberry, Julia Morgan, Mamie
Whitaker, Messrs. William Holt,
William Carter, William Knight,
Frank Ray, Harry Dixon, John Neal,
Rev. G. G. Goines, Alfred Thomson,
Harry Thomson and Eddie Sanders.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

The author of Lucille Baron Lytton
"Owen Meredith" is dead.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

Oklahoma's population is now 81
834.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03
THE APPEAL

Interests all the family. It is a ma
tional Afro American newspaper,
having the largest circulation of any
journal Of its class. 1t is full Of in
teresting news matter from every
where, and contains sketches and
portraits of prominent Afro Ameri-
cans. 1t has become a great success
by its untiring enterprise. 1t has
attracted attention throughout the
country by its persistent and fearless
attacks upon the abuses to which
Afro-Americans are subjected. Sub
scription Sz.oo per year, Sr.ro per
six months, invariably in advance.
We want live, energetic, pushing
agents to work for Us. We are willing
to pay-and to pay well for their serv-
ices. Send for sample copies and
schedule OF agents rates. Address
THE APPEAL,
CT. ADAMS. wA.AMa
CHICAGO. Ill.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

The net proceeds were $33.6S.
The entertainment was principal
managed by the pastor, Rev. G. {
Coins, who also announced the pro
gram in a becoming manner.
The southern argus., 1891-12-03

On Thanksgiving night the Shilo
Baptist church gave concert which
was an imposing affair from the be-
ginning to the end. Among whom we
deem worthy of special mention are
the Misses Nellie Garrett, Mamie
Whitaker and4 Mae Garrett, who rem.
dered their solos we'll. The following
is the full program of the evening:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-20

NEW YORK. Nov. l9.-The Maine ship building
men have scored victory on the triumph OF the
gigantic ship Shenandoah, which has just com
pleted a race from san Francisco TO Havre,
France, at which port. cablegram announces,
she arrived to-day. On Aug. l four sailing YES
sells left San Francisco for Europe, and it was
understood at the time that there would be a
lively race. Shipping men were greatly inter
ested in the race. The members of the Maritime
race. and were jubilant over the victory of the
Shenandoah, which, they said. would give an
impetus to American ship-building. The ships
engaged in the were the Shenandoah. tie
British ship Strathearn, the s. ID. Carleton, OF
Rockport, and the British ship Balkomoh. The
NJ Z. Grace left at the same time for New York
The destination OF the four racers was Havre
The time of the ships voyage 100 days.
None of the other vessels in the race has arrived
The 6hena ndoah carries live thousand tons OF
wheat-the largest cargo ever carried in one
vessel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-20
WILL GO TO THE GALL0WS
Almy's Well-Devised Story Had No In
duence on the New Hampshire Jury.
Convicted of Numbering His Sweetheart, Chris
tie Warden, and Sentenced to Be Hanged
Threatened with Lynching.

PLYMOUTH, N. H.. Nov. 19-When the
court doors leading to the room where
Frank Almy was being tried were opened
this morning the waiting crowd came in
with a rush, packing the building to suffo-
cation. Almy came into the court wearing
q haggard look, but he tried TO appear un-
concerned and took his accustomed place.
The court was called to order quickly and
counsel Burley began his argument for the
defense. He admitted murder only in the
second degree. He quoted from the COM
mon law and referred to the case of the
State against Pike as showing that the
of the prisoner as far as could
be In harmony with the law. The
different degrees of murder and Its penal
ties were reviewed and strong effort
made to secure sentence for murder in the
second degree. the penalty for which is
thirty years in the State prison. Mr. Bur-
ley's remarks occupied about an hour and
were attentively listened to throughout.
The prisoners counsel closed his plea at
1890 o'clock. complimenting the judges for
the judicial manner in which they had
tried the case, and stating that whatever
the decision might be. there had been a
constitutional trial and no objection had
been raised on the part of the defense.
A recess followed. after which Attorney
general Barnard opened fo- the prosecution
with the statement that this was the first
case in the history of the State where there
had been euch an exhaustive and fair trial.
His argument was mainly in reference TO
what constitutes the different degrees of
murder. The courtroom was hushed TO
the stiffness Of church service while the
speech was made. Mr.. barnard closed
about noon. The court then adjourned.
Judge Doe ordered Almy's removal to the
State prison at Concord, and the prisoner
and deputies left on the 1890 o'clock train.
This action caused much surprise and con-
siderable exciteinent in the courtroom.
Judge Doe said TO the reporter that as Almy
was TO 60 to the Concord prison in any event
pending final action, no matter what the
decision was. he had been sent there and
that was all there was to It, decision
was expected at o'clock. and at that hour
verdict of guilty of muraer in the first de-
gree and sentence to be hanged on the first
Tuesday i'll December, 1892. was handed
dawn
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THE ELDER ARRIVES
After q Delay Of Fifty-One Hours by tho

After o Delay Of Fifty-One Hours by tho
Breaking of Some of Her Machinery.
LONDON, Nov. 19.-The fears that were
entertained here and In Bremen regarding
the safety of the North German Lloyd
steamer Elder. Captain Bauer. which sailed
from New York Nov. Z, for Bremen, and
which was several days overdue. have
been dispelled by the receipt of q telegram
from Southampton, the English port of call
of the North German Lloyd steamers. stat
irg that she had arrived there safely at
1l:45 o'clock this morning. The cause of
the delay in the arrival of the Elder was
arrangement of her machinery. which col.
Iapsed four days after she had left New
York. 1t took two days to effect repairs
and during that time the steamer drifted
The exact nature of the derangement of
the Elders machinery was the breaking Of
the coupling bolts These, of course had
to be replaced. and it took the engineers
fifty-one hours to effect repairs. Every
body on board the steamer is well.
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Wanted to Lynch Him.

CONCORD, N. H., Nov. 19.-several hundred
people gathered at the station when the train
with Almy arrived from Plymouth. The pris-
oner was obliged 10 walk on his crTtches from
the cars to barge, in which he was to be con-
veyed to the prison, distance of several rods
He walked with much difficulty, and was Obliged
to stop two or three times for rest. Almy was
surrounded by sheriffs and members of the po-
lice force. AS he approached the barge cries of
Hang him" "String him up with a rope" and
Lynch him. were heard After he got into the
barge a fur coat was placed about his shoulders,
and the barge, containing the prisoner and ten
officers, was driven TO the prison. The party
was received at the prison by the warden and
deputies, and escorted To the room for the re-
cepton of prisoners. The usual questions from
which the prison record is made were prOpound-
ed and quickly answered by Almy. He was
assigned TO one of the nurderers' cells. His
neighbor is SawtelIe, who is soon to be executed
for killing his brother Hiram.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-20
Losses by Fire.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Nov. 19.-Fire in the Balti-
more Clothing House last night almost destroyed
the stock and oll considerable damage TO the
building. The store was operated by Sacks
Bros, who say the stock was worth 5000 and
was insured for $4,000
HAMILTON. Ont. Nov 19.-Half dozen stores
I'm the business portion OF Bcansville. Ont, were
destrOyed hy fire yesterday. The loss is esti--
mated ut $4,000. Insurance. Sl2. 900.
DECATUR. Ill. NOV. 19.-The planing-mill OF
the Decatur Lumber Company burned to-day.
Ioss S3O0OO
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psraiso. but they did not understand the
condition of affairs. Mr.. Egan was at San
tlago. and all communication between that
place and Valparaiso was shut Oft for sew
erai days The news reached the Minister
IN round-about way, and he telegraphed
to Washington. but he was ignorant OF the
fact that the wires were down."
SCENES IN VALPARAISO.
To another reporter Admiral Brown said:
From what / saw while in Chilli, Ameri-
cans are as well liked as any other nation
allty. I understand that both Minister
Egan and myself were criticised for
not sending word of the taking Of
Valparaiso. but the wires were down, so
how could we send dispatch, The only
message which got through was sent by o
newspaper reporter named Wolf. After
the city was taken reign of terror ensued.
Soldiers tore Oft their uniforms aud began tr-
ing on friend and foe. Every house and shop
the telearaph Office. Toward evening lull
In the killing took place. and the streets
were partly cleared. Wolf slipped ashore,
interviewed number of people. hunted up q
telegraph operator. and got his dispatch.
A few moments after the dispatch had been
sent. the firing broke out again, and the
mob cut the telegraph wires and burned
down number of poles. 1t took
me twenty seven hours, with the
aid OF the police. to get the
break repaired and then sent on my COM
munIcation to the government The wires
to Santiago were also cut. so Minister Egan
conld not telegraph either.
THE condition of affairs in Chilli at that
time does not appear to have been very
we'll understood. For instance .
New York newspaper telegraphed
Wolf, after the fall of Valparaiso,
as follows: Find Bslmaceda and
interview him. As about fifty thousand
Chilians were at that moment seeking the
same man and thirstIng for his blood, Wolf
was in dilemma. He did his best.
however, but of course failed. Balma-
ceda was at that time in hiding in
Santiago. Then there was an entire
misconcepti0n as to the values paid for
produce and other goods. The only cargo
that paid expenses. should judge. was
that which Montserrat brought down. OF
course. coal was $50 a ton and potatoes $50
a sack, but then you lost sight of the fact
that the dollar was only worth 30 cents"
The San Francisco received dispat ch at
noon to-day lnstructing her to proceed to
Mare Island at IL tomorrow. to 20 into
dry-dock there. 1t is understood here that
the cruiser Charleston. which lett Yoko-
hama for Honolulu Nov. IL. will, after coal
ing at the Sandwich Islands. proceed direct
to South America without touching at San
Francisco
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-20
PLOTTING REBELLION.
Hawaiian Revoiutionists Who Want to De-
throne Queen Liiioukalani.

throne Queen Liiioukalani.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 19-Mr. Celso Caesar
Moreno, of Washington. the American
agent of the National party of Hawaii was
in Baltimore last night. He has several
letters from leader of that party in Homo
lulu. which tell of strong political fer
ment there. A Hawaiian leader, who was
one of the revolutionisits i'll 1889, asks Mr.
Moreno to see Secretary of State Blame
and find out what attitude the United
States would assume toward the proposed
change of government if effected. in the
Pacific islands. His letters also particu-
larry beg that the Secretary Will keep his
hands off the domestic affairs of the
Hawaiians, and that he will not permit the
ships of the United States navy to inter-
fere against the interests of the native
rovOluti0nists. who are expected to assert
themselves. overturn the present govern
ment, dethorne Queen LiIoukalani, and
set MP republic before the Hawaiian cleo
ton, which could. in the natural order of
events, be held in February.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-20
To Bring the ConventIon Hero

A meeting VIII be held at O'clock Saturday
afternoon, at which Mr.. Taubeneck. of Illinois,
is expected 10 be present in the interest OF the
February conference. Committees from the
Commercial Club and Board OF Trade are expect
ed 10 be present. well all citizens interested
in securing the convention for Indianapolis. Il
will be held in the club-rooms OF the Bales
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-20
New steams,,InIin.

BALTIMORE, Nd. Nov. l9.-The Manufactur-
ers Record OF this week announces the inaug-
uration OF service on the four regular steamship
lines, reported some time ago 10 he established
between Newport News. Va. and London. Liver
pool, Glasgow and Havre About twenty steam
ships, with an aggregate capacity OF sixty thou
sand tons. Will sail from Newport News on
these lines between now and the end OF the year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-20
Prince Gsoree,s Disease.

LONDON. Nov. l9.-The Lancet. the great
British medical journal, today publishes an arti-
Gle on the case OF Prince George OF Wales. who
is suffering from typhoid fever. The disease has
now reached its tenth day. The weakness and
nervous prostration OF the patient which we re-
out OF proportion 10 other symptoms, caused
anxiety. The Lancet says 1t is possible that
complications may arise In the case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-20

The executive committee OF the Peoples party
considers that its work is practically finished In
indianapolis. The thing II was here for was 70
get favorable action by the executive committee
OF the confederated unions. Ii has also inciden-
tally done some work in the direction OF organ
izng that is 10 say. IL has collected reportsfrom
the States already organized on a political bass
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-20
Cable Notes.
Cable Notes.
The Pope has fired the date for the next papal
oc.., ot4arxr fcrI Ian

1tNs
An explosion OF gas occurred at magic
lantern entertainment, in the Methodist Chapel.
near Derby. England. One man was killed on
the spot and at least twenty other persons were
badly injured.
Berlin intelligence from the Cameroons says
that Capt Baron Won Gravenren.h. who was q
lieutenant under Major Wissman IN the latiers
expedition il east Africa, was killed recently
while leading an attack upon native village.
1t is semi-officially announced that the report
that NJ. DE Giers, the Russian Minister or For
egn Affairs, who is about 10 arrive in Paris goes
for the purpose OF concluding treaty OF alliance
between Russia and France Is baseless. it Is
further said that NJ. De Giers Is now inspired
with the single motive to maintain peace.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-20
Rev. Cotton IL Guilty.

DUBLIN. Nov. 19.-The coroner's jury which
has been investigating the case OF the Rev.
Samuel g. Cotton. who was charged with having
caused the death OF q boy named Brown, an in
mate Of the Carogh orphanage In Kildare, to-day
returned q verdict declaring that the boys death