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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-04-16
OoMMERCIAL CONGRESS-.

The Western commercial con-
gress which met in Kansas city yes
terday is probably one of the most
important gathering ever held in
the West. 1t is the first practical
result of mutual appreciation be-
tween the West and South. The
congress was called by an act of the
Kansas Legislature, and the states
between the Alleghenies and the
Atlantic. These is nothing of poll
tics in this congress. 1t is a busl-
ness gathering and the object OF dis
cusslon are practical matters of bus
mess importance. While the con
gress has no power to legislate, it is
so constituted that its recommends
tons will have great weight with
the Congress of the United States,
and we venture the assertion that
the results of its deliberations will
be crystalized into law by the Fed
eral Legislature. And it is right
they should be. This congress will
be composed of representative men
from the largest section of the
country having a common interest,
who have been selected for their fit.
ness for the duties expected OF
them, They will be influenced by
no party or partisan reasons in their
action, and will go to the meeting
for the public good and not for pr
yate profit or personal ambition
reasons which too often move the
congressional aspirant. We look
with interest for the reports of the
session of the Western Commercial
Congress and it's conclusions upon
the important questions that are IN
teresting to the West and South.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-04-16

Exactly. But 1 must hurry up to
Bush street and get front seats for this
new farce comedy that opens tonight.
Great place to study up on anatomy, I
hear" and giving late stockbroker
who had just been brought in punch
or two with his cane the doctor drifted
out.-San Francisco Examiner.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-04-16

The wheat and oat crops OF
Fannin county are reported to be in
excellent condition. Corn planting
is ali done and many persons have
planted their cotton.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16
KANSAS NEGRO JOURNALS.

Kansas now boasts of four papers
published in the interest of the Afro
American. The future success OF
these journals depends on consisten.
cy of action, both among the editors
toward each other, and also the appre-
citation of the masses of our people for
Negro papers. That these papers
have not reached the exalted position
in journalism that it is their ambition
to do, we do not dare deny. That ii
is the earnest desire of each editor to
be benefit and credit to his people
and the general public is also true
The question of show can we best
serve our people ?" is a varied and
perplexing one. By reason Of our col
or we are barred from membership
with journalistic societies both state
and local. 1t is now in order for us to
form a closer union for ourselves, fou
the purpose of mutual aid and friend.
illness. We must remember that while
we are serving various shades of pol.
itical faith we are excluded from their
councils. The race papers must have q
decided policy outside of politics. The
SOUTHERN ARGUS would like to meet
the Advocate, the American Citizen
and the Call in q conference. We be.
lieve that such thing would benefit
Us, redowned to the benefit of the race
and humanity. Let Us hear from you
brother editors?
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16
BAXTER on TOP.

Some time ago the John r. Lynch
Lyceum of this city proposed joint
debate on any current topic of the day,
between its members and tne Column
bian Literary Society of Kansas City
Kansas, to be held at Fort Scott, OIL
any other intermediate point. Hith-
erto that learned society declines to
accept; or rather the president of that
organization shuff1es the Lynch society
off in a braggadocio style. We be.
lieve that such a discussion would
have a good effect oRthe young folks
of the state. Why/can't we have it
1t may be that the president is afraid
that the society or large portion OF
them would Attend the debate ami
leave him aUhome since he no doubt
is in financial strait We mean bus
mess. That society may regard this
as standing for the next ninety days
subject to renewal Immediately after
expiration.
Mr.. president, if your honorable
society deigns to meet the quintessence
of Bakers young men of intellect and
oratory in joint discussion name the
terms, subject, time and place.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16
RALLY REPUBLICANS.

The Republicans of Cherokee coun-
ty seem to be asleep, while the ALI
ance men are working like braves.
They think the county is certainly
theirs. They are now laying their
plans and setting their traps to gobble
up the state. We know that we can
snow them under too easy, but let us
not suffer ourselves to become too
confident about these things. These
Farmers Alliance fellows are working
day and night. What has become of
the knights and Ladies of America !?
We do not hear enough talk about
them Of late.
What we need now is a grand old
fashioned Republican rally or some
thing of that sort to wake the BOYS up
a little, for '92 will be upon us before
we are aware. We tell you that there
is great political fight just ahead of
US and we should begin to trim our
lamps and see that they are ready to
be lighted. We said to a Republican
the other day that the Alliance men
are stirring things up. He remarked
that we are studying for them, but we
tell you that they, the Alliance, are
working to win.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16
LIVE WASHINGTON TOPICS.

w AsHINGTON, u u, July IA.
Afro Americans in Washington are
just now taking a very lively interest
in Worlds Fair matters which has
been heightened in the last few DAYS
by the return of Hon. John r. Lynch
from Chicago where he and ex-senator
Bruce went the first of last week to
see Director General George Z. Davis
and the board of control of the Column
bian Exposition. AS is well known
General Davis has been looking
around for a suitable man to collect
and take charge of the colored exhibit.
The friends of Hon. J. NJ. Townsend.
recorder of the land office, have been
urging his appointment TO the place
and there seems to be little doubt that
he will be elected. His popularity
with the masses of our people bv rea-
son of his Outspoken sentiments re-
garding the races claims on the
administration have made, ii appears,
Messrs. Bruce and Lynch insanely
jealous of him. Every one of any
prominence in Washington, except
Messrs. Bruce and Lynch, endorsed
him and they said they would endorse
no one. These gentlemen went TO
Chicago after learning that Mr. Town
send was about to be appointed and
complained to General Davis that
they had not been consulted ON the
matter. They were answered by a
colored man who was present at the
interview who said that he thought
the eight millions of Afro Americans
of this country ought to be allowed to
ask for what they want without hav-
ing their desires passed upon by Hon.
B. K Bruce and Hon. John r. Lynch.
Mr.. Bruce then urged as a balm to his
wounded dignity that his wife should
be appointed on the toard of lady
managers, but the appointment of
Mrs. Bruce has not been announced
nor has General Davis nor the board
Of control given any intimation that
it would be. 1t Is said that these
gentlemen showed how keenly. they
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

tages than forests. She is known to
be rich in minerals, such as coal, iron
and gold. but these are yet in their in
fancy. In time, after this land is
cleared, will come the reward of the
farmer or "rancher" as he is called
Here every one who owns an acre or
two of land is called "rancher" and
his land "ranch." Some of this land
firmly believe to be as rich as any
land that exists and in my next letter
1 shall try to tell the readers Of the
ARGUS how this land is cleared, how
productive il is, what is raised, Of its
enormous yields and other things that
have fallen under my own observa-
ton. Also what kind of farmers we
have and how they do their work.
HORACE kRETCHMAR.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16
OUR GRAND SUBSCRIPTION PRIZES.

"A la1y's beautiful silk umbrella,
worth So; an elegant album, worth
$3.50; number one lady's gauze fan,
worth so cents, will be given to the
young ladies who collect the largest
amount of cash subscriptions to the
ARGUS, provided they carry out the
following conditions, viz: LIST, they
must not be over 81 years Of age; I'd,
they must notify rs when they 60 to
work for the prize; Sd, they must re-
port the names Of the subscribers and
the amounts Of cash collected by the
solicitors at the end of each week 4th,
the winner Of the first prize must re-
port at least $3.50; the winner OF the
second prize not less than $3.50, and
the winner Of the third prize at least
30 cents; 5th, all the reports must be
in by August 4, 1891.
The umbrella is on exhibition in the
show window Of j. nj. Cooper'S dry
goods store; the pretty red plush al
bum is shown in the show case at the
post Office book store and the handsome
gauze fan is displayed in the show
window Of the Racket Store, Baxter
Springs, Kan. The names Of the lucky
ladies with the total amounts collected
BY them will be published in the col
umns Of this paper, and the names of
the first two winners will be neatly
engraved Oh their respective prizes.
Both colored and white may solicit
Try it, you may be the one who will
receive the first prize. Go right to
work. Ask your friends to help you.
Do not be timid about business. Most
any one will assist you if he sees that
You are trying TO help yourself.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16
GALENA CULLINGS.

One barber shop in town for the &C
commodation of all.-Mr. Willis
Smith is visiting our city this week.
They say there will be colored
band organized in our town soon.-
We don't hear any more talk about the
smelter now a days, but hope i: will
come after a while.--Miss English
took her leave for Baxter last Friday
morning.-The churches of our city
are in full blast-conventions and con
ferences just ahead.-The board of
education has not elected a superin-
tendent for the city schools yet.-A
little boy known as Indian Dicks son
fell into a shaft more than hundred
feet deep. IL is thought he will die.
Rev. j. w. Smith of Baxter deliv-
cred an elegant discourse at the color
ed Baptist church of this city last
Sunday. The audience seemed to be
blessed, yet he struck them quite hard.
The Baptist Sunday school convention
is at hand
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

Bro. WEIGH, certain element of the
citizens of Topeka hold you respons-
ible for the reelection of W. J. John
son as teacher in their public schools,
you casting your vote in favor of
johnson when there were three for
and three against him. You cannot
reasonably expect that element to
give you their support in the coming
elections.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

felt this snub by the unceremonious
way in which they took their depar-
ture from Chicago, Mr.. Bruce going
to Mississippi to look after his polltl-
cal fences which are sadly in need OF
repair, and Mr.. Lynch returning to
Washington to continue his argument
to President Harrison that the race is
perfectly satisfied.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

The Southeastern District Baptist
Sunday school convention convenes
on the Goth and 2lst; ministers and
deacons union the .; association the
23rd and continues three days. Che
topa Is the place.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

Not more than one and one-third
minutes were consumed at Sing Sing,
n. Y, on the 7th in the legal taking of
the lives of Joseph Wood, Harris A.
Smiler, James Slocum and Shibuya
Jugigo. The first was Negro, while
the latter was a japanese. The in
Simultaneous appearance of the death
as against fifteen minutes of dangling
on hemp or the fall of the CORY guillo-
tine is merciful gain to the executed.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

The Appeal charges the Methodist
bishop with calling on Director Gener-
al Davis Of the Columbian exposition
while in Chicago and asking for a
"Jim Grow" department and that able
journal thinks they ought to be hearth
ly ashamed of themselves. In so do
ing that learned body drew the color
line and tacitly admitted inferiority as
American citizens. We have but
small respect for the high or low
preacher who does not deign to keep
himself well informed on the best in
terests of the secular world that per-
tain to its general welfare.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

When your neighbor comes to bOr-
row the ARGUS tell him or her to sub
scribe for ii if he OF she would help
the ARGUS along.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

Prot. w. j. Johnson's usefulness in
the Topeka public schools has reached
the fnis. This being true, nothing re-
mains for him to do but to tender bis
resignation, pack his valise; to get his
high sounding testimonials Of charac-
ter and reputation as teacher and
Hget up and git"
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

Minister Douglass is in Washington
again. The complaint against the
Hon. Fred Douglass as minister to
Liberia is groundless and malicious.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

Northern Kansas supports the Adj
vocate, the Citizen and The Call.
Southern Kansas ought to easily and
cheerfully support the SOUTHERN
ARGTE
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

Office seekers should quit asking for
positions at the hands Of the state or
general government because Of their
color, but rather because Of their merit.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

Will Fearless" accept our thanks
for his excellent contributions to the
ARGUS aud our best wishes for his
success in whatever avocation or vo-
cation that may engage his time in
the fntura.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

When Negro steals he steals a
chicken, pair Of pantaloons, razor,
Or a pig. but when an Anglo Saxon
steals, he steals bank, town, coun-
ty or state.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

Alister, our new editorial CORES
pondent, makes his maiden attempt al
ink singing in this Issue.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

Chicago has her colored bicyclists
who meet periodically in the capacity
of regular organization.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16
.. T. CROwELL,
MACHINE AND IMPLEMENT REPAIR SH0P

BAXTER SPRINGS KANSAS June 25, 1891. Il
A LII CLASSES OF MACHINE REPAIRS kept in stock ma.
n furnished promptly for every description of machine
CARELESS age such Knives Sckles, Sections, Wheels Pn
Wristpns Boxing, Shaing Guards Leger Plates Pmans Tools
Wrenche Also and secondhand Mowers Bring your
machines along matter how old originally defective short
will acquant You with the expense
put them thorough repair This sdehow smith wood
shop with paint shop attachment linked strong exre
ment machines Thirty experience almost exclusively ID
line the undersigned offering work. promp
" economically that If YOU PUT YOUR MONEY mi
YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEY OUT, referring to the past
guarantee of the future Aud you will find largely your
consult him before and after everywhere
else. Shop road to depot B. z. CROWELL
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

Beware of the man that pulls his
hat down over his eyes OF cocks it too
far to one side of his head.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

The ARGUS does not participate in
fights as matter Of choice, but as a
matter of course.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

holland, Missouri's state treasurer,
goes TO the state prison for two years
for ENLIGHTENMENT.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

Let our sable brother grin and trem.
BILE less when he is cOnversing with
his silver neighbor.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

James @. Blaine has fatal attach
of Bright's kidney disease.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

1t is reported that grasshoppers arr
making their appearance in Colorado
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-16

The ARGUS reaches all classes, grades
and colors Of people.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-10-20
G~RACEFULNESS OF GIRLS.

"A girl who sits ungracefully is a
rarity" said an artist to a New York
Sun reporter. THE sex's poses on a
chair are instinctiveIy and uncon-
sciously slightly. Then why will not
girls practice a good carriage? They
spend hours of prayer and effort over
their hands and makeup yet every,
body knows a fine figure is the most
important requisite Of all. Any face
can be rendered attractive by expires
sion. Any face for which we are be
comes beautiful to us. But even love
can only soften dislike to regret over a
round shouldered hollow hested form.
Good carriage induces a good figure.
It at least throws such lines as you
have into an adjustment of harmony.
1t will make your dresses fit better,
last longer, and look finer while they
last. A head we'll carried comes soon
to be well poised Shoulders well
squared back fill up your bodice and
improve your silhouette as well as your
profile. Hips well balanced make
your gowns drape gracefully in spite
of your dressmaker. Feet that come
down to the ground prettily come near
to being pretty feet, Even an ugly
hand escapes criticism if well used. A
short neck is forgotten if ones head
moves we'll. If women would spend
their time bathing, rubbing, and exer-
cising they would have something to
show for it. Instead, they sit around
in masks or make themselves.hideous
over night. They use washes, pre-.
scriptions, and oils, and they don't
half wash. Oh, yes, that is true.
Many women, especially those addicted
to greases, do not half wash. Absolute
cleanliness-sweet, wholesome. dainty
cleanliness-is the best and only safe
cosmetic in the world"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-10-20
RAISING LICORICE.

There is no doubt that l~icorice will
grow in Virginia, as also in many of
the other States, but that it's culture
would be profitable is not at all certain.
It is a perennial plant, a native of
Southern Europe, and it is said to be
cultivated in England to some extent.
The plants do not mature their roots
sufficiently for commercial uses until
about the third year. AS described by
the Superintendent of Gardens and
Grounds at Washington, the plants are
propagated by the slender side roots,
which are removed in trimming the
salable portions. They r set in the
prepared soil by making a perpendicu-
lar hole with a sharp-pointed stick or
dibble and inserting the root-slip so
that it will be covered entirely, exact
ly as hOrseradish sets are planted.
Frequent hoeing will be necessary dur
ing the summer and the deeper the
culture without hurting the roots the
better the plants. At the end of the
third summers growth, if the plants
have done well, the roots will be large
enough for market. The process of
digging out and harvesting the roots is
perhaps the most tedious operation
with the crop. They run from two or
more feet in depth and can only be Sc.
cured safely by the use of the spade so
that the whole root may be obtained
without breakage. The marketable
portions are trimmed of all side roots,
washed, dried and tied in bundles for
sale. Taking into consideration the
labor and cost Of a thorough prepara-
ton Of the ground from tive to three
feet in depth, the planting and cultiva-
ton for three or four years in produc-
ing n crop and the cost of harvesting
the roots, the authority above quoted
expresses the opinion that it's culture
is not likely to be profitable, at least
while the price of the article remains
as at present.-NelU York World.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-10-20
TWINK

Amateur Artist should like to
present the last picture 1 painted to
some charitable institution now, which
would you recommend?
Cruel Lady Friend-The Blind Asy-
lum.-L4e.
What handsome plumbing you
have. Your pipes are plated, I see.
q thought so at first; but Judging
from the way they work, I should say
they were solid. "--Puch.
Mr.. Ann-There is one thing I like
about your place in New Jersey.
West Field-What is that?
- Mr.. Ann-There is a train back every
twenty minutes. -NeW York. Herald.
Wool-What makes Mrs, Hicks
watch her husband so closely?
Van Pelt-A few nights since she
started to grieve for her first husband
and Hicks ~sympathized with her
Ne1U York Herald.
Strawber-I heard that you made an
hours speech at the debating club.
Was it we'll received?
Singerly-They cheered me when 1
sat down.-BrOOElyn Life.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-10-20
NOT JUST WHAT 1T SEEMED.

The big man was half drunk, and
when he leered at the young woman
she tried to pass him on the extreme
outer edge of the sidewalk. He stepped
in front Of her and she tried to pass to
the other side of him. He was in front
of her again and exclaimed:
Don't hurry, my pretty"
She was about to turn and run when
another man emerged from the shadow
of a building.
Hold on here" he said. Whats
the matter?'
None of your business" retorted
the first man.
We'll, we'll see" said the second.
" You've been annoying this lady"
"Mebbe she's your WIFE," sneered
the first.
well, she isn't"
"Or your sister"
NO"
"Or your sweetheart"
"Never saw her before"
"Oh, you're trying to make a mash,
too, are you?"
Pugilists would have called the blow
a "beautiful" me-, but the kick that
followed it would certainly have been
declared a foul"
"Oh, sir" cried the young woman
when the smoke of battle had died
away. q"
Go on homer' exclaimed her cham
pion.
But, sir, you have"
go on home, I tell you, and don't
be chasing around at night again" he
interrupted.
But your noble action" she began
again.
Noble nothing" he interrupted
1--we been watching for that mar for
six weeks and it's the first time I've
found him so drunk that I could smash
him without getting the worst of it.
Go on home. This was business, not
romance. He beat me out of 81. So"
He lit a cigar and sauntered down
the street with the air Of a mar who
had settled an outstanding account
Chicago Sunday Tribune.