The state capital., 1891-05-09
EDITORIAL DOTTINGS FROM
CAIRO.

On this beautiful Sabbath day, and at
this writing, we are comfortably seated
| at the private desk of Mrs Amanda
ClarksOn, an enterprising and intelligent
business woman of Cairo, rejecting over
the generous hospitality of the people of
this rapidly growing city.
| Language fails us to express our ap-
| probation of the marked respect shown
us by the citizens of Cairo, regardless of
| nationality or politics.
| This progressive city, situated between
| our two great commercial water courses.
| with it's net work of of railroads, is
destined to shortly take its place as one
! of the greatest commercial and manu-
/ featuring cities in the Mississippi valley.
Last Sunday morning we were up
! bright and early, and many of our friends
| and patrons who were glad to meet and
greet us, invited us to visit the various
| churches and take dinner or tea with
them. Sunday morning we attended
Rev. c. III. Sheen's church on 18th street,
"a. nj. E. and was greatly surprised to
see such magnificent edifice, which will
equal, if not surpass any church in the
connection, either in the Illinois or Iowa
conferences. The interior reminds one of
the Metropolitan church at Washington,
ID. G., and its seating capacity is almost
equal to some of our large churches in
the city on the lake (Chicago.) The
congregation is large and intelligent, and
the pastor is a natural born preacher and
teacher, and one who is destined to be |
shining light and example to the
people of this great state. It's member |
ship have recently erected on the lot
adjoining the church, a ten room par
Af
cost of $500. In the evening we |
attended the Free-Will Baptist church |
under the pastorate of Rev. H. Allison |
an able christian gentleman, who has
one of the largest and most intelligent
Baptist congregations in the state, and
whose membership is composed of high !
order of christian workers. After an
introduction to the officers and many
members, our subscription list was so
surprisingly enlarged, that smile of ioy
lnvOluntarlly came over our face.
During Sunday we were most royalty
entertained at dinner by Mr.. J. III.
Hopson and his estimable wife. who
spared no pains in providing everything
which was palatabe to the taste
On Monday, we were the guest at
dinner with Mr.. Thomas Clarkson whose
generous preparation knew no bounds.
Had we been the president of the United
States, we could not have Jared more
sumptiously. At evening, we were the
recipient OF the hospitality of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. Martin at their palatial resi-
dence, as the guest of the famous Social
and Literary Club which would be
credit to any race or city 1t is COM
posed of some of the best families and of
the best talent of the city, and is noted
for its taste and refinement.
On Tuesday we dined with Rev. Sheen
and wife, whose preparations were so
extensive that we can scarcely explain
their magnitude.
Rev. j. B. Messiah, the Episcopal
minister, is the same whenever and
wherever you meet him. He is a
christian gentleman, and is doing grand
work among our people. His church
and parochial school are in a flourishing
condition. He has boy choir in his
church, which would be a credit to any
church in the state.
For intelligence, character and busi-
ness enterprise, the Afro-Americans of f,
Cairo will compare favorably with any
city in the state. The State Capitol is a
visitor to the homes of its enter
prising citizens, which is evidenced by the
large list of paying subscribers.
Drs. Holleya and Fields are building up
lucrative practice, and highly esteemed.
Messrs S. Bradley, L. Baker, Rev. n.
Ricks and w. Ell. Walker, are among the |
business representatives. Mr. A. A. /
Martin, is the capable steward of the .
House one of the leading hotels
Of the state.
Hon. t. w. Halliday. mayor, Mr.
Casey Sites, city clerk; Col J. Woods,
postmaster; Capt. N. B. Thislewood and ,
d host of others, too numerous to mention !
are enterprising men and friends of our !
race.