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The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.

OF all the political organizations since
the days of Thomas Jefferson the republi-
can party is the foremost, Oldest ahd most
reliable. lis history is the product OF
American civilization. That high intelli-
gence civil and social whose unimpeded
train has filled the Ameri can temple OF
liberty never revived that care and en-.
enlargement until the birth of the repub-
OF this the greatest republic on earth is
simply phenOmen and the last 80 years
has crowned the government of our
fathers" as the mistress of the word. 1t
is true parties are made by men to sub
serve the ends OF good government. The
glorious achievements of education, liber-
ty, art and science are due to the untiring
efforts OF the brainiest American states
men who have invariably been opponents
OF the republican doctrines. The public
sch0 H. system north and south have been
|. bToadened until the usefulness OF it is in
calcuIab!c-for reaching in moral and soc
ial Influences among the greatest nations
Ct the world. The republican party is
physician. 1t has always felt the pulse of
the nation and redresseG its wounds,
That party was instrumental in liberatinp
the slaves, who have, during the last %
years been the strongest backbone of the
organization. Ii has placed the price Of
liberty within the reach of every mortal
and elevated the name of the redubGc.
lt has created standard for labor and
enlarged the field for the farmer and the
mechanic. 1t has opened up commnncia.
ton and established markets for American
products with the most powerful nations
OF The globe. In short, it is patty com.
posed Of industrious citizens of great
moral ideas. 1t must be remembered.
however, that the republican party is not
as perfect in its mechanical makeup as in
its intellectual trend; Every economic
issue has had its leader and policy. who
perhaps was not Benedict Arnold but
biased TO the many interests of Ameri-
cans, thus Judas on more than one occas-
ION has played his hand. There are
more Issues before the American people
now than at any other time in history ole
the government. The farmers alliance
represent vast element, the labor organ.
ization another, the socialists another, the
capitalist another-each have hoisted his
banner and proceeded 10 march. 1t can
not be trnthfully said that all of these in
stitions are built upon fallacious theories
for, three-fouths of these organizations
are composed ofpeople of American birth
The republican party must regard the Sit
uation. There are certain constitutional
ailments in the American body that must
be cured. The present administration is
a quiet one and a conservative one, The
Negro is beginning to think. 1t is al
ready significant that Mr.. Blaine can
have the presidential nomination in 1892.
The party in the South cannot afford TO
ignore the Negro. A tremendous and
mighty battle will be fought one year
hence. The republicans must retire the
hypocriies and Judas or else Jonah will
sink the ship.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

| THE GROWTH OF ODD FELLOWSHIP.
Irecently had the good fortune to be
favored with pleasant chat with Mr.
| Charles E. Ransom, on the condition
and growth of odd fellowship among
Afro-Americans. Perhaps no man identi
| fed with the Grand United Order of Odd
Fellows in America is as well versed in
the affairs of that order as Mr. Ran
som. He has national prominence as
an odd fellow, and is one of the earnest,
unselfsh and interchangeable workers to
whom the success of the Grand United
Order of Odd Fellows is largely in
debted. Mr.. Ransom seems to be COM
pletely rapted up and inveloped with
the interest of the order, and is verit-
able encyclopedia of odd fellow laws
and precedents.
Mr.. Ransom was born in Winchester,
Va, in 1856, and when at the age of
three years his parents moved to Co.
lumbus, o., where he has resided ever
since. The death of his father, when
the subject of this was quite lad,
greatly interferred with his gaining an
education through the medium of
schools, as when quite young he was
forced to leave school and help to con-
tribute his share to the support of his
mother and sisters However this did
not discourage him, for by exemplary
habits, close observation and self-edu-
eating Charles Ransom has become
well informed man. He holds the
responsible position of head bill
clerk for the Little Miami R. R.,
and is considered one of the very best
bill clerks in the employ of this COM
pany At one time Mr.. Ransom came
very near being elected secretary of the
B. NJ. c., the most important, response
bic and lucrative office in the gift of the
order, and many predict that he will
yet attain the cOvetOus prize. One
thing is sure, he is worthy and deserves
it. In speaking of the district lodge of
Ohio, Mr.. Ransom says that in 1888
when he took hold of the books. the
lodge was over 500 in debt, that all in.
debtedness was paid during that year
and they have never been in debt since.
Being the district secretary, he is now
at work upon the history of the dis
trict lodge for the past eleven years.
Since this is the last year of existence
of that body, it to be superseded by
state grand lodges, the work viii be in
deed interesting. Mr.. Ransom says in
1880 there were about 600 lodges in the
United States with a total mem bership
of about 26,650. In 1890. the last re-
port, the number of lodges had increas-
ed to 943 and the membership to 81, 466.
At the last meeting of the S. C. NJ, 30
dispensations were granted for new
lodges Mr. Ransom says the great
bulk of their membership is in the
states lying south of Mason and Dix
on's line. When asked why this was
so, he gave as reason that the great
er Negro population was in this terri
ritory and the fact that the South took
to odd fellowship with more aviditx
and manifested greater interest.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22
HE GOT THE CANE.
When He Entered the Lists this OtaeH
Retired i'm Disorder.

When He Entered the Lists tbs OEas#
Retired In Disorder.
The alderman from Cleveland naEsf
ally desiring to take advantage q s.
occasion, was showing the boys gaA
watch which his appreciative c0nst&
uents had presented him for hessI
work done in the interest of his waHs
Ii was still passing around when -
in the corner. with a satchel betwesl
his feet, handed out O gold-headcd Go
with the remark:
Boys, might a. well show on ~
This wasn't presented to me, but -
IL on fair, square vote ofa whole To-
full Of people
1T was heavy stick with . masasgl
gold head, and on the latter was - =
scription To the effect that the care -
been presented to the handsomest 80
In acertain town In Kansas. One n i
crowd looked at the man and the 60
and then blurted ont:
Great shakes! but you don't eli
that this was voted To You IN TIE haot
soonest mani"
II do sir" was the quick reply.
But you don't come within fcf'
miles of even being common good 80
ing
That's also true. SIR
Then how ON earth did ron ct
1 was the only man in town whoh
ever put mp his dukes In scrsn r. -
when ! entered the race Tor 80 Go
the forty other fellows tumbled - -
each other in their hurry 70 wlsha':.e
The pnrtesh II always respected -
II respects ltaelf -. 4. snn.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22
A BRIGHT JOURNALIST.

Colored journalism is indebted large.
ly for its present high plane to Fl. c.
Smith, the proprietor and editor of the
now prosperous Cleveland (O.) Gazette.
Mr.. Smith belongs to that class OF
young men who are rapidly proving
that the race has great merit just
now he is attracting wide attention be-
cause of his vigorously independent
views. published in the editorial col
umns of his paper in the interest of his
race. He is demanding, in no unequiv-
Ocal tone, that the race be accorded a
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22
The fslslann ~ -

A capital story Il tod q &C 4 -
living bishops, well-knCsn e. - i
sense and rare wit He 80 - II. 80,
the house of country gsntis - -. i.
posed rs an arlent tutaa $50. -.
During dinner on the arss CO i. =
bishops visit. there beiug npsA4A'e
drink Oh the table resides ssrupe -
mineral waters. the host tnFnias
ward his reverend guest. I'D e -
dertone: NY lord. yoa vi - -
wine In your bedroom. &c -.
with characteristics taste brss1f
knowlcdged this curious cDneess'
AMI partook of the refreshment z - -
before hin Some short while
this the bishop received his feesO.. -
friend with becoming hospitality Z
palaces on return visit During -
Als lordship quietly remarked q
guest. .Mr >o-and.so ron W11
some water In your bedroom
don Spectator.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22
A PROMINENT INSTRUCTOR.

Since it is claimed by scientists of
modern thought that the child inherits
the experiences and expressions of his
progenitors, it would seem that men are
born into the world with almost similar
characteristics of mind But it is just
what we make ourselves, that deter
mines the measure and value of our
lives. Prominent among our repre-
sentative men, especially our men of
letters, stands Prof B. K. Sampson. of
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22
Saturday, Aug, Is.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

HEREBY announce myself as can.
didate for reelection to the office of Reg
lister Of Deeds, subject to the republican
primaries ard convention.
JAMES BROOKS.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

At the earnest solicitation Of my friends
will be candidate for the office of sher-
iff Of Douglas county, subject to the decis'
ion OF the republican county convention.
l.. w. HENDMAN.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

Memphis, Tenn. Unassuming and of
modest bearing, yet his labors have
been potent in arousing the latent pow
srs of the mind and in arming the young
student with logical and manly asper-
atoms. In awakening in the youthful
heart an abiding sense of virtue, or in
fashioning human life after the model
Of what it ought to be, he has rendered
essential service. Noiselessly he exc
cutes in a manner similar to that of the
silent forces of nature, but when the
work is accomplished the hand of the
man is seen. Born in the town of
Wilmington, n. c., of free parents, his
father, Mr.. James Sampson, substan-
tial and reputable mechanic, observing
IN his son, an inclination for learning
determined to give him an education.
AT an early age he was sent to private
school in New Berne, where under the
tutelage of James 5. Stanley, he passed
through proper course of grammatical
literature. He acquired normal and
commercial training at Central college,
New York, and subsequently graduated
with high honors from the classical de-
Dartment of Oberlin college, Ohio in
1860. He at once entered upon the
work of teaching, profession to which
he has devoted himself with signal sue
cess. For several years he taught in
southern Ohio, was four years principal
of the school at Springfield, was prom
inently mentioned for the probate
judgeship of Clark county, o., when he
was bod fn -
college, Pa, and subsequently, he filled
a professors chair at Wilberforce uni
versity, filing it with marked ability
and success
Casting his lot with the people of his
own southland, he erected by subscrip-
ton a building in the wilderness of the
Yazoo valley and opened up school
once known as the Snyder Institute, in
honor of the land donor When colored
teachers were decided upon for colored
schools in Memphis, on the recommend
atoms of Hon. John VI. Langston and
Peter III. Clark, rigid examination, he |
was appointed superintendent of the |
colOred. schools of Memphis, which !
position he has filed, and is now filing |
with great satisfaction to the people of /
that city. PRESIDENT Arthur appointed /
him to a government position. but he
declined, believing that he could better
subserve the cause of his race in devo-
ton to his chosen profession His lee
lures have attracted general and close
attention, especially that 1.-THE Rise
and Fall of Great Men," and the one on
the Material Progress Of the Negro
Race"
Prof Sampson Is a finished scholar. a
man of unselfish devotion to his race.
He is well versed in the economic ques.
lions of the day, and although not
recognized as an active political partic-
ipant, he is a close observer Of politics
and few men are as well informed d. t.
the political status of the country. lie |
is one of those who honor the race and |
the country
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

The colore6 anti prohibitionists met at
Cedar Rapids, Ia, on the 18th, and de-
claired unanimously fer men who will
pledge themselves for the repeal of the
prohibitory law and the substitution of
high license law instead.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

THE worlds fair in 1892 will be graced
By separate department for Afro Ameli-
can exhibits. 1t is true that we arc
Americans, but the overwhelming disad-
vantages under which we labor amply
justifies our request.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

Mabel-Do you suppose George Poor
would be base enough 10 marry me for
my money!
Madge--Wen, you might flash copy
OF Bradstreet's on him some day.
Puck.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

The Hon. Frederick Douglas has re-
signed his position as minister-resident
and counsel general to Hayti. The Afro
American press may press L. Thomas
Fortune for the place in good grace.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22
LARPH'S
Interesting Resume of Matters o
Interest to AfrO-Americans.
Interesting Interview on the Growth
of Odd Fellowship Among
Afro-Americans.

Brief Sketch of the Life of Prof B. K.Samp-
son-Afro- Americans in Contamination.
ument to the Colored Soldier-A Bright
Journaiist-News and Comments of Gen
eral interest to the Race.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

P1cNICs, barbacnes, excursions and
gewgaws are all the 60 just now, but a
few more weeks will put stop to this;
thus partial solution Of the race prob
lem will set in.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

On the 18th the colored people of
Bloomington, Segil and vicinities enjoyed
themselves to the full. Beef, pork, chick
en- and orators ware plenteous to behold.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

THOSE that are able to hold on to their
wheat short while will receive the high
est price paid therefor. All Europe is
without bread this year and this will
necessitate vast export-to foreign coun-
tries.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

fair and equit-
able portion of
political repre-
sentatiOn. Mr..
Smith was born
in Clarksburgh,
w. Va, Janu-
airy, 1868. In
1866 he was
taken to Cleve-
land, o., by his
parents nd
here he attend
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

Ex SENATOR INGALLS, has postponed his
anticipated trip to Europe On account OF
his wife's ill health.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

REV. G. G, CONS, Of Ft. Scott, dellv-
cred fine Grafton on "The Negro" at
Girard, Kan, Aug 4th.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

HoT weather has been playing sad havoc
with cattle in the southern part OF the
State. Many have died from sunstroke.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

Few men with the limited chances
that Mr.. Ransom has had, have made as
great success of life, and he is yet but
young man. His future is very prom
ising
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

AT the recent tournament at Atlanta,
Ga, it remained for colored company
to shed luster on the Lone Star state.
the Excelsior guards of San Antonio.
Tex, taking first prize. At the recent
tournament at indianapolis, the Bel
KNAPP rifles, white company. took sec.
ond prize. These two crack companies
were welcomed home by a concourse
Of over ), 600 citizens. white and black.
who WED with each other in doing
honor TO those who had brought honor
home. The Excelsior guards (coioredl
returned home flushed with a well.
earned victory, having competed with
crack military organizations They met
at home with the loud huzzas accorded
the victorious, the welcome seemed
royal and cordial, yet to reach this vel.
come they were forced TO travel ~ 4ar.
that are hardly suited for Transporting
cattle. Philosophize as you will. therf
seems as IN victory's wake there IL al
ways something lurking that mars the
pleasure.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

say. was the explanatory that came
from the lips Of a prominent democrat
OF national reputation. We halted Till
he came up.
! have watched your advancement
with considerable interest. not fecapss
have any special favoritism for vor
tut for an evidence OF what your rars
Is capable of Well. said / ..yehats,
your opinion now2' Il am more thnr
ever convinced that the Negro race II !
phenomenal one. said Ee. The mr.
nil Sight against great oils the race ID
making meeting obstacles Ut ever,
turn which only seem 20 redonbie THEN
energy, challenges my admiration
1ou can pat me down As q true frienr
Of tnis race lie vas right ths
progress Of the race does challenge al
miEat2on. Tappu
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

movement was started last week
in Brooklyn. \. T., looking to the cree
ton Of a monument To commemorate
the achievements and valor Of the Afro
American soldier in the late rebellion
This movement SHOULD find o response
in every town. hamlet and city where
resides eolored man 1t should no.
be local but national. and every man.
woman and child identified with the
race freely contribute their mites True
the deeds and valor OF our Negro sol
die- viii outliye any marble shaft, 10
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-12
BACON AT $4,000 A POUND.
That is What 1t Cost q Miner in Mexico
for Buying Across the Line.

That is What 1t Cost u Miner in Mexico
for Buying Across the Line.
mo, sir, I have no use for Mexico" said
Miner d. N. Drazal to a Chicago reporter.
'It WAS ten years q when l purchased d
strip of land near Sonora, Mexico, forty
miles from the mouth of the st. Penro
river and thirty miles from Cananars. The
land was good mining property, and ]
knew if it were worked right I could make
a good many thousand dollars. l had $S,OOC
when / started to work. and with part OF
this I purchased mining implements. pow
der. etc. For eighteen months / worked
alone at the mine. drilled a tunnel 600 feet
long through hard rock, and finally struck
what / was looking for-an arsenica ledge
of silver. l had worked Sundays, Christ
mas, Thanksgiving, and figured out $40.-
900 in sight.
"All at once I felt a craving for a bit OF
bacon. There is no such thing as Mexican
bacon, you know. Hogs there have to lean
against a tree to grunt. The duty in Mexi-
co on pork is 70 per cent. and az l could get
bacon for 20 cents a pound across the line
at Orchoville, Ariz., I determined to ride
over there and get some. 1 did it, and en-
joyed my bacon; but ten minutes later the
Me1icans seized me and confiscated my
mine. That bacon cost me $4,000 q
pound.o
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-12
SANDS BROS
SEVERAL HUNDRED PEOPLE.
Listen to Anti Free Silver Talk at CoOpe
Institute.

Listen to Anti Free Silver Talk at Cooper
Institute.
New York, Fob. 11.-Several hundred
people assembled at Cooper Union tonight
to oppose the free silver bill, in response to
a call of the Reform club. Among the let
ters of regret read was one from Ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland, in which he says. in part:
ut surely cannot be necessary for me to
make formal expression of my agreement
with those who believe the greatest perils
would be initiated by the adoption of the
scheme embraced in adopting the measure
now pending in congress for the unlimited
coinage of silver at our minis. If W, have
developed an unexpected capacity for the
assimilation of a largely increased volume
of currency, and even if we have demon
strated the usefulness of such an increase,
these conditions fall far short of i~nsurinR
us against disaster if. in the present situa-
ton. we enter upon the dangerous and reck-
less experiment of free, unlimited and in.
dependent silver coinage"
Resolutions condemning unlimited silver
coinage were passed. E1-Secretary of the
Treasury Fairchild was the chief speaker in
opposition to the pending bill.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-12
SOUTHERN TRANSCONTINENTAL,
The Main Object of GouId's Recent Trip
Through the South.

The Main Object of GouId's Recent Trip
Through the South.
NEW YORK, Feb. 11.-President Inman, of
the Richmond d West Point Terminal
company, returned to New York this morn
ing. He WAS one of the party which went
south With Gould. Concerning the report
ed purchase of the Monon, Inman said: F"I
do not wish to say much about the Terminal
deal with the Louisville. New Albany g.
Chicago i'll the present state of affairs, but
can say that I don't believe we will make
the purchase. 1t is probable that a close
traffic alliance will be formed. Boyse is
now in the west and the matter is wholly in
his hands. 1t will probably be settled In a
day or two" Inman was asked what the
general idea of his trip south with Gould
was. He said it was the establishment
of a southern ~transcontinentaI line.
You see, 4 our terminal system
reaches the Mississippi and taps Mr..
Gould's southwestern system in several
places. His system of roads would take us
to the Union Pacific and We had Dillon
along as representing the latter line.
Hunt, second vice-president of the Louis
vile. New Albany q Chicago road, said
this morning: 81 have heard nothing of
the purchase of our road by the Terminal
company or by the Lake Erie g. Western.
AS regards the former, though, l cannot say
that | consider the story altogether without
q Georgia road, which is a part of the
Terminal system, has recently purchased
the Louisville g. Southern road. This gives
her entrance into Louisville and there is no
donbt our road would give the Terminal
company a valuable Chicago connection"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-12
Excursion Rates to California.

On the fifteenth of zach month the
Northern Pacific railroad will sell round
trip tickets to California points as follows:
Helena to San Francisco and return,
going via Portland and returning same
way. $75.
To San Francisco. going via Portland and
returning via Ogden and Silver Bow, $50.
10 Los Angeles, going and returning via
Portland. entering San Francisco in one
direction either going or returning, $3.50.
San francisco md returning same route,
$93.
To Los Angeles. going via Portland and
San Francisco, returning via Sacramento
and Ogden, $3.50.
Tickets will be limited to sixty days fol
going passage with return at any time
within ths anal limit of SIX months.
CHAs. s. FEE, G. p. d r. A., st. Paul
A. ID. EDGAR, Gen. ARt., Helena, Mont.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-12

Precinct 81 cropped out in the house yes
terdav. During the discussion on house
bill No. 4 Mr. Penrose observed that the
house was wasting too much time over un-
necessary work. He thought it was time to
get down to important business. Mr..
Thompson, of Silver Bow, briefly criticised
the gentleman's remarks.
.'You should be the last man to critic1se
nue. or anyone else. You were never elected
! to this house, was Mr.. Penross's retort.
Mr.. Thompson smiled and sat down in
his seat. The house seemed to be waiting
for something else but that was all there
was Of it.