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The southern argus., 1891-12-31
KANSAS CITY KERNELS.

KANSAS CRY, KAN, Dec. 80, 81.
The entertainment of the American
Citizen last Wednesday evening at the
Nj. and O. hall was All overwhelming
success in every way, ana much credit
is due both alphabet" Taylor and
"BaIdy' Dudley for their untiring eff
forts to give the public one of the very
best affairs of the kind ever held in
this city. The most of the eloquent
addresses were indeed timely and will
have the desired effect. The juvenile
drill by the pupils of the Garrison
school, under the direction of the prin-
cipal. r. L, Coles, was "a thing Of
beauty" aud the same can be said of
the various Representations of the
businesses that advertise in the Citi-
zen, by beautiful costumed ladies.
The premature death of Mrs. Smith
Burdette. of Nebraska avenue, brought
profound sadness to her many friends.
The remains were inferred Sunday
afternoon.
A Merry Christmas party was ten
dered the many friends OF Miss Ella
Dale Monday evening al the residence
of Mrs. &. :. Smith on Drip street
After few hours of merry making
the happy crowd alighted the various
cable cars for their respective homes.
Elegant refreshments were served in
"bon ton" style.
Mr.. II. Hodges, formerly of this city
but now of Wichita, spent Christmas
in the city.
Open houses for the entertainment
of Young ladies ON New Years day by
the Young Mems Exemplar club, at
various residences of the city, and by
Mr.. ]. ]. Thomas, $40 Nebraska ave.
We feel confident the many young Ia
dies will no doubt make some OF our
| bachelors say "yes."
The Metropolitan church is holding
fair this week-grand entertainment
each evening.
/ Rev. III. NJ. Mcmillan, the new pas
tor of the Metropolitan Baptist church,
has moved his family 70 this city and
is now temporarily located at 81
| Freeman avenue.
Your correspondent regrets very
much that his business would not per
nit his attendance at the literary con
yention this week at Topeka.
The John Brown Industrial Collegs
Association feel grateful 70 the edito'
for his mentioning the work OF ths
/ association. ID. w. White i secretary
| instead Of DR." w. White. The asso
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

"A warrant has been sworn out be-
fore Justice Margrave for the arrest Of
Frank Dolson, white, who is charged
with attempting to commit an outrage
On Jessie Hicks, colored, on the 10Th.
1T Is thought by many that the scared
man Is secreted somewhere in the
city. IF the constables would stir OIL
Main street 4 little oftener they might
find Frank. If he is i'm reach he must
satisfy the law for the high crime that
he has committed. Let rs not drag
the young would be rapist through
our public streets with rope around
his neck, nor hang him to a lamp post,
neither pierce his dead body with a
blazing bullet, neither saturate his
mangled body with kerosene and burn
i'll; but let us see to it that he is ar
rested and that the severest penalty Of
the law Is meted out to him. We as
4 race are too willing to forgive in
trusive whites for the wrongs and out
RACES that :hey are heaping upon the
colored race every day.
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- uAr I've CAUGHT YOU.

TO borrow your neighbor's news
paper every time it comes in and thus
oct the current news free is as intru-
sive as it is to happen in just at meal
time every day and never refuse to eat
The man that buys paper buys it for
his own use and not to send all over
the neighborhood for his neighbors to
read. Mr.. a., you are just as able TO
subscribe for the ARGUS as Mr.. B., and
Miss o.. YOU, for your part, you know
that yon slip Mrs. DIS paper and read
II first every time it comes out. Sub
scribe Yourself and then
The southern argus., 1891-12-31
POLITICAL FREEDOM FOR TIL


The colored voters of Monmouth,
ILL.,, made a bold strike for political
freedom few nights ago, says dis
patch. "A strong organization, called
the Bystanders' union, was effected.
The objects are uniting of forces and
the determination to break loose from
the Republican party. With two ex-
ceptions, they have voted as one man
for the Republican nominees, but
failure Of the local Republican office
holders to fulfill their promises has
aroused the colored men to action.
They are particularly indignant to-
ward The mayor and postmaster of that
city. "A prominent young colored
voter was in fair way to be appoint
ed mail carrier, but he says he was re-
iected because his father voted for Ben
Gable. The Republicans are exhibit
ing much surprise and anxiety about
the rebelliOus actions of their colored
brethren.
Hold your grip, brother "bystand-
ers," for they have got to come to it
sooner Of later. We are Republicans
out here ana have voted with the Re
publicans for thirty years and may
vote with them for thirty more years,
but positively not in the same old rut.
This they are reasonably forced TO
Acknowledgements it is'no more OBJ
ligatory on the Negro to remain III the
Republican ranks, further than the
principles and practices of that party
are Jointly conclusive TO his and the
country's welfare, than it is for the
Democrat to remain in the Democratic
ranks or the white Republican to re-
main in the Republican quarters. II
our white Republican friends would
| take the time to read and study the
Negro through his papers and other
literature a deal more he would then
see how nauseous it is to him to have
it preached to him at every election
tive freed you," "before de wah," and
the 'Negro is q natural Republican,
and what happened before the war
Tell the Negro what has taken place
since the late civil struggle and give
him your public anticipationS of a
hundred years to come; tell him of the
republic Of the millennium, when race
preiudices have died for the want of at
tention; tell him of the separate cal
law that will then only be thought OF
as a cancer that was once upon the
brain Of man; tell him that lynch law
will then be pointed back at as relic
of barbarism; tell him that the illegiti'
mate children Of white men by colored
women Shall then be supported by
their fathers; tell him that the quad
room and octoroon will then be counted
among the white race by reason o.
their complexion and the quantity o
white blood in excess of that of color
ed: tell him that both political ant
social equality will then reign in tht
land thousand years while tranquil
ty and peace will pervade the world.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31
PRESIDENT HARR1soN's HOME.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 20, 1891.


Christmas reached this state just one
day too early. The 26th was one of
those cold and clustering days, such as
you may expect in midwinter, but
Christmas day was as calm and serene
an autumn day as one might wish.
Not more than half those who prom
enaded the streets wore heavy wraps.
The day being fine, and the thought
having come to my mind that | had
not vet seen the residence of the presi-
dent. | concluded to make the call
which had been so long delayed; so
arming myself with walking stick, [
set out with a companion as a guide
through the most beautiful residence
portion of the city, to find the house,
so that | might hereafter know what
kind of houses presidents are found in.
The going and coming was done on
foot for two reasons: First, the day
was pleasant and | had never seen that
part of the city which lay between me
and the objective point of my visit ;
secondly, the street cars here al charge
five cents straight. We soon came in
front of the house, two story brick
structure of moderate dimensions,
which stands on lot of perhaps 150
| feet front and facing the east, the house
number being 674 Delaware street
The house has no veranda, the only
external ornament being small porch
at the side entrance. Around this, and
extending to the roof on the side, the
! iYv is hanging. The outward appear
ance of the house gives evidence that
it has felt the heat and storms of many
years. Christmas Wreaths hung at the
windows, and some one residing there
was making merry, but as we knew
the president to be in Washington w
did not 60 in.
A small grape arbor forms wins
extending to the south, back of Whicl
is piece of ground that very mucl
resembles a garden spot. In front
within the angle intercepted betwee'
the grape arbor and the house, is
level lawn containing three OF fou
shade trees. All these outdoor orna
ments have suffered much, and toda.
bear scars and bruises made by th
ever present relic hunter. All tn
limbs of the shade trees tn at could b
easily got at have been carried away
and made into walking sticks. Their
is no fence in front. | am told tina
there was one at the time of the owl
er's nomination for the presidency, bu
since that time, more particularly dun
ing the campaign, this fence was cal
ried off picket and splinter at tim
until today no fence is to be seel.
) could not bnt think what set
idol worshipers we are at times.
really felt disdain tor all such nol
sense and yet the sight of Ion!
, straight branch extending across II
:. walk, but quite above my reach, mac
B me wish that it was dark for fe'
minutes: ] might yet consent to ste
this for some friend of mine in kal
sas who is a partisan and perhal
e beaming over with smiles for the az
' ministration, but as for myself / a.
Q not a worshiper of men or parties wi
have not the interests of the cOmmC
people at heart, and would not care
c trust much of my weight upon th
: stick for fear that it would be as III
f able to protect me as is the admin
! tration which it represents.
Yours, G.. w. CABLE.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

That pusillanimous cur, J. Hume
Childers, editor Of the Topeka Times
Observer, is built something after
The style Of an angle worm-for it is
mystery as to which end the head is
on lie is Of too small calibre for
anv woman to place confidence in him.
HI il not honest enough to make a
vietim out Of anyone save those who
or4 III tile same weak and unprinci-
Mpd mind as himself.
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friends knew that he had been ailing
for some time, but none were prepared
for the worst. He had been in the
senate last week and appeared to be as
well as ever. He attended to his du-
ties with his usual briskness and Wig
or. "A few days ago he remarked to
senate employee that he felt much
better and younger than usual. 1t
was not until two weeks ago, howev-
er, that DR.. Philip Wales was called
in and asked for advice as to the trou-
bic, who, after careful study of the
case, informed the senator that his
symptoms indicated apoplexy and that
he must quit work and take rest.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

The ARGUS is now $l per year, but
ort the coming year it will be $l.5O ;
" now il the time to subscribe. We
promize YOU a much better paper than
N tile past, and Shall, in the future,
ase OUR Beat endeavors to give you All
the news, both county and state. We
have made arrangements for special
correspondence each week from the
Youth and will be enabled to furnish
our people with full and complete
news from that section Of country il
each issue.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

Friends, don't forget rs IN orr en-
dearor to maize the Argus. not one of
the best papers tn Kansas, but the best
paper. Remember that are are Wder
heavy eapense in givt'ag you the nea0s
from eceek to ,Ceeh, and these expenses
must be met. Therefore to all those
,cho are behind IN their dues, ace aCould
respectfully urge that yOu come IN
and pdy up. Don't become attended
at this but come in and help us on IN
Onr great NOrk.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

ri r. E. Cooper, editor and owner
of the indianapolis Freeman, doesn't
answer satisfactorily the letter that
we wrote him several days ago in rel
gard 70 his ''old dog Tray" trick that
he 10 subtly essayed to play On the
publisher Of this paper, be Will be en-
compassea ''round about" with chain
lightning whose electric battery is
located at Ft. Scott, Kansas, in the
sanctum Of the SOUTHERN ARGUS, and
the sharp peals Of thunder will linger
ana roar in his ears long after the
storm has subsidized.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

There will be mass meeting Of the
colored voters Of this city during the
early part Of January for the purpose
of organizing for the coming campaign
and against political bossism.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

Tbe Almighty has prolonged the
comjng Of the end Of the world on
Christmas day as had been predicted
HUI \ woman. 1T was wise step.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

which il the correct form Of express
jul the Louisiana lottery, or the lot
9ery;s 4l Louisiana ?-Chicago Appeal.
Tbe lottery's Louisiana.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

We have before us the mammoth
Christmas and holiday edition Of the
Appeal, published BY Mr. @. Il. Adams
in Chicago. The work contains 80
pages OF ZIG columns Of the choicest
reading, accompanied by 3Ol illustra-
tons Of the most prominent colored
dtizens Of the United States, together
With illustrations of the most promin-
ent colored colleges, buildings and in
stitutions owned and controlled by
colored people. Over $4,000 copies Of
this edition were printed and scattered
broadcast throughout America. This
is BY far the largest paper and largest
edition ever printed BY Afro-American
publishers, and reflects great credit
upon the editor, Mr.. @. +. Adams.
We also have received the Christmas
edition of the Freeman published at
Indianapolis, Ind, by Mt. Edward +.
Cooper. The paper used on this edi-
ton is fine pink tinted book and the
general makeup of the paper presents
handsome and striking appearance.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

rbe Moberly Brothers Optic" has
.nrod its name to "The Western
aat;oa The latter name is far more
annronriate, brother Phillips.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31
-o orR cry SUBSCRIBERS.

Our collector viii be around tues
days and Saturdays. Don't spend
that which justly belongs TO the
SOUTHERN ARGUS.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

The sort Of a tree that pleases pa
irons not only at Christmas times,
but from Christmas to Christmas.
A tree bearing the fruit this does can
only stand as the outgrowth of a
reputable frmZstafwart, standard,
staple. All through the year of '92
you'll find these things-and they
are what wise people look for-our
strong attractions. But all this is
preliminary. What we want to men
ton specially is that we have in the
incest assortment of Christmas Slip
pers from csc to $3.50, both Mems
and Laay's. We want your trade.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

And vet we havesno clue to the hid
III nlace Of Frank Dolson, the would
,aducer of Jessie Hicks.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31
FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, DECEMBER 81 1891.

cations Juvenile brass band is pro-
crossing nicely.
Prof G.. L. Harrison and bride were
rendered a reception at the Gordon
Hotel Christmas night. B.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

# is with feeling of deep sorrow
that we are called upon to chronicle
the sudden death Of one of the most
prominent and useful citizens Of Kan
sas, the Hon. Preston B. Plumb,
which occurred in Washington on the
morning Of the 10th Of December. A
feW Of Mr.. Plumb's most intimate
The southern argus., 1891-12-31
Let Your Light Shine

WELL have bought the Largest Candle
Columbus and have Show Window at the south end
our store people every looking it.
beauty and big stoyepe We to regis
and shall offer the following
gues each purchaser Of One Dollars worth
or o goods being entitled to a guess:
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-07-16

Blood vengeance is a sacred law with the
Quianganes If one plebeian is killed by
another the matter is settled in a simple
manner by killing the murderer or some
one of his family who is likewise plebe-
ian. But if a prominent man or noble IS
killed by plebeian vengeance on the muir
derer a mere plebcian, is not enough; tho
victim Of the sin Offering must be an
equivalentin rank.
Another nobleman must fall for the muir
dered noble, for their doctrine is, What
kind OF an equivalent is it to kill some one
who is no better than .dogf Hence the
family of the slain noble looks around to
see fit cannot find relative OF the muir
derer TO wreak vengeance upon who Is also
a noble, while the murderer himself IS ig-
nored. If no noble can be found among
his relatives the family of the murdered
man wait patiently till some one Of them IS
received into the mobiles caste; then the
vendetta is prosecuted, although many
years may have elapsed.
When the blood feud is satisfied recon
ciliation of the contending factions takes
place. In all the feuds the heads Of the
murdered champions are cut off and taken
home and the head hunters celebrate the
affair festally. The skulls are fixed to the
front OF the house. Professor y. Blumen-
tritt in Popular Science Monthly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-07-16

with such vengeance that tsen- Rous-
seau, who was OF hurculcan build, and
deeply imbued with the Kentucky idea
thai man Of fragile physique had an
equal show on the field Of honor with
another Of larger build, took occasion
to overhaul Mr. Grinnell Just al the
east door Of the rotunda and pinched his
ear remarlSing at the same time that
the gentleman from Iowa knew the
address of the gentleman from Ken
lucky.
'.Mr Grinnen did not align his life
on the rules of the code of honor, but
went back TO the house of representa-
tives. still in session, and laid the facts
of the assault and the reason therefor
words spoken in debate before his con-
freres.
Gen. Rousseaupromptly telegraphed
the governor of Kentucky his resigna-
ton as representative in congress from
Louisville district, and notified Speaker
Colfax of the fact. 1t was the first time
the telegraph had been used in such a
case, and the question was raised the
next morning when the resolution TO
expel came up but Mr.. Colfax held that
Gen. Rousseau was no longer men,
Der of the house and the resolution was
out of order.
''And all this came about from Gen.
Davis story of Rousseau or rabbit. =
Washington Post
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-07-16

The blood makes a circuit Of the body
every IL minutes, delivering nutsineni
and taking Jack waste matter to be be III
tered out BY tbs liver and kidneys and re-
moved from the body through the bowels
and The urinary secretion. Any stoppage
or obstruction Of this process may pro-
duce various forms of disease, such as
Dyspepsia, Biiiousness, Constipation,
Headache. Debility. and bad blood with
It's multiplied evils (ooils, 5iotehes, pim-
pies, sores, eruptions, aescesses and inc
likej When such distractions exist as Is
evidenced by the presence of complaints
similar TO those just mentioned. the best
medicine to use is Burdock Blood Bitters,
which unlocks the secretions, removing
ali impure and effete matter through the
proper channels. By restoring healthy
action OF the stomach, liver, kidneys, and
bowels, B b p removes all impurities OF
the blood from common pimple to the
worst scrofulous sore.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-07-16

When once the human will has been set
going. like a rocket or clock or steam
engine, and IN the right direction. what
can it not achieveS
We should in time control circumstances
instead of being controlled thereby. edu-
cation would day by day become more
adapted to one consistent end; and, finally.
conscience stricken, we should guide he
redity with our own hands instead OF leav-
ing it to blind chance; unless, naeeo'
well instructed paternal governments WISE
liz took the reins. and only sanctioned the
union of people who were Thoroughly IN
love with each other, after due and careful
elimination Of the unfit.
Thus, cruelty should at least be put into
harness, and none of its valuable energy
wasted on wanton experiment. as y Is by
nature.
And thus. as the boy is father to the man,
should the human race one day be father
to-whaty-Harpers
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-07-16
BIS EoR The VETS.

RoBr. E. LEE, when in the United
States army, over City years ago, pre-
pared river improvement charts which
are still in use in St Louis.
REAR ADMIRAL CARTER, who died =
few days ago. is said to be the only
naval officer of his rank who had pre-
viously been major general in the
United States army.
Two soldiers were retired from the
army lately, who have pegged along
for forty-three and forty-four years
respectively, and yet, because of the
desperately slow rate of promotion, are
no more than colonels They are Dodge,
of the Elevent infantry; and Gibson, of
the Third artillery.
AT its late meeting in jackson. Miss,
the United Confederate Veterans. the
southern organization corresponding
with the Grand Army of the Republic,
north and south, adopted as the badge
for confederate veterans the button
already in use, which simply displays
without lettering the confederate flag.
GAIT. NJ. b. HUGHEs, of the Ninth
cavalry. has a curious relic of the late
Gen Crook 1t is a little wooden doll
baby that the old Indian fighter carved
out of an old army wagon tongue with
a pen knife while on the Apache cam
pasrn in Arizona Crook was univers-
ally known among the Indians IS the
'.Whittling medicine man"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-07-16
WAR "REMINISCENCES.
THE MARCH or COMPANY A.


Forward, narch,'' was the captains word.
And the tramp Of i h nlred men was heard,
As they formed into llie in The morning gray,
shoulder 10 shoulder went Company =
Out Of the shadow into the sun.
A hundred men that moved as oae;
Out OF the dawhies into the day.
A git eriag file went Company A.
Marching along TO the rendezvous
By grassy meadows the road ran through,
BY springing cornfelds and orchards gay
Forward, forward went Company A.
And the pink and white OF the apple trees.
Falling fast on the ftful breeze,
Scattered its dewy. scented spray
Straight in the faces Of Company A.
breath like a sigh ran through the ranks
Treading those odorous blossom-banks,
For the orchard hillsides far away
The northern hillsides OF Company A.
Forward, march land the dream was Sped
Out Of the pine wood straight ahead
Gathered a troop OF the southern gray
Face to face with Company A.
Forth with fash in the southern sun
A hundred bayonets leaped like one.
Sudden drum-beat and bugle-play
Sounded the charge for Company A.
Aaltl what is nere' slumnering cnio'
Reused by the blast OF the bugle wild,
Between the ranks Of the blue and gray,
Right in the path Of Company A.
Notning knowing OF north or SOUTH
Her dimpled finger within her mouth,
Her gathered apron with blossoms gay,
She stared at the guns OF Company A.
5tfaghtway set Tor sign OF truce
As under the steel Of the southern gray
Galloped the captain OF Company A.
10 ms snddle-bow ne swung the child
with kiss on the baby lips that smiled,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-07-16

A college friend Of mine has bright
little sister IN Roxbury, who viii be i've
her next birthday, and he never tires Of re-
lating the cute sayings and doings OF the
little miss The latest bit Of anecdote =
too good TO lie lost TO the society eud OF
Harvard. and viii relate the story as l
remember it. On a recent fine sabbath
afternoon little Edith teased TO go to Sun
day school to learn ''somethin' about bod"
rs She expressed it, So she was duly sent
by the maid Upon reaching home the llt-
tie tot would talk Of nothing but Sunday
school and the man in the nightdress and
the angels.
''Bnt what did you learnfH inquired her
brother Didn't they teach you some 1T
tie verse Of Scripture To repeatT
ayes. said the little girl
And what was ity'
For minnie the great blue eyes looked
wonderingly in the questioner's face and
then she slowly said:
'The Lord is my chaperon. shall not
want."-Boston Budget.