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The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-18
BISHOP TURNER AND AFRICA.

Rev. Henry M. Turner, ID. D., l.. L.
d., one Of the most popular bishops of
the A. M. K. church, is an intense racial
man. He thinks he has found the key
to the solution OF the race problem. He
believes the Afro-American race will re
main distinct through future ages, that
the perpetuation Of it's identity is certain,
| and, that Africa is the future continent
where civilization and religion will reach
their zenith.
He has undertaken the arduous task
OF educating and inducing the South,
those that are wealthy and cultured, to pre-
pare to embark to their "fatherland."
Among the reasons for agitating this
huge, unprecedented scheme are the fol.
lowing:
~ The prejudicial chasm between
the white and colored people. (2.) The
bottomless gulf OF colorphobia is widening
North and South, to an alarming degree;
az That Southern civilization units
the Negro for high attachments and true
citizenship.
(4.) That nation cannot become great
in country where it was shackled and
chained down like mad dogs and bartered
away as merchandise
(5.) That the 1srealites did not become
powerful until they crossed the Red Sea
and nntorod Canaan Go thn Afro A mas
lean must cross the Atlantic and take
possession of Africa-civilize it;
(6.) That God has reserved the evangel.
ization Of that daak continent for the
American Negro.
It can be clearly seen that Bishop Tur.
ner's schnme has some very good reasons
for its existence. Every great crisis de-
mands Moses-he may be a chosen In.
strument in the hand Of God to raise the
battle-cry all along the line.
There are many who will oppose his
plan, even deride it, but few there be who
can truthfully refu the principles upon
which it is founded. No one will gain
say the fact that such condition of affairs
do exist. While America, on the
whole is arrayed against the progress OF
the Afro-American, yet, we must not
overlook the fact that we have hundreds
Of christian white friends in both sections
OF the country, who in any hour of racial
enlargement, would march out on the
field Of carnage in our defense. Justice
is slumbering, but 1t is not dead.
If wealth and education are not strong
social forces, sufficient to allay the claims
of injustice, prejudice and enslavement,
pray what god can -esue?
If any number of our intelligent,
wealthy people Of their own volition de.
sire to inhabit Africa, it will meet our
approval. The entire race will never
leave this country.
Africa is rich, luxuriant and promising.
Ere long the great governments of the
earth will each nurse an infant child upon
its golden shores.
The geographical and typographical in
fluences are congenial to Afro American
prosperity. Liberia, on the west coast, is |
low, marshy and unhealthy, but central
and northern Africa Is gold and ivory.
Every child ought to be taught to love
that goodly land. we are young nation
full Of vitality and push, therefore. the 0, |
O00. 900 Of Afro-Americans should at least |
consider Bishop Turner's African scheme.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-18
"A GOOD MAN GONE.

In the death of Alexander Clarke the
race loses one Of its brilliant men.
Being progressive, dexterous and pru-
dent, he ranked among the best In the
country. He died at Monrovia, Liberia,
Aft lea, the place whose deadly climate
has no reception, seemingly, for an up
right, American diplomat.
Rev. Moses A. Hopkins, all that was
earthly Of him, twas buried there. It is
lamentable to see strong men cut down
like grass in that country. 1t is to be
hoped that no other good man will perish
over there in that marsh.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-18
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION.

There never was time when more at.
tention was paid to the sciences in our
high schools and universities than now.
A great deal Of stress has been placed mp
on the study OF the languages and art
while the education Of the hand and heart
has been practically let alone.
Today, America boasts Of having the
highest civilization on earth, no one
doubts but there are thousands OF boys
black and white who possess liberal ed
ucatiOn that are the ''mudsils" of society
and cannot, SO to speak, raise SHARK from
the tune" America is full of liberty,
but while this is 80, her moral forts must
be improved upon. Vice and luxury are
fascinating associates; too much territory
must not be given them. Education in
the sciences and trades is an insurance
against crime and pauperism. The fact
that boy has captured the highest prize
at the state university on yOnder hill
doesn't disqualify him to shove the plane
or move the throttle. Labor in the va
rions pursuits OF handycrafti Is honorable
the backbone Of true wealth.
The Afro.American Of this country has
suffered seriously because of his ineffici-
ency at trades. Heretofore, we have
''stnffed" our boys and girls brim full Of
Latin and Greek and sent them forth as
lambs among wolves to root hog or die"
and major part are, as 1t were, in the
gutter This condition Of affairs are due
mainly to two reasons:
~ A CALLING prejudice among the
classes that naturally dread competition
that emenatea from black skin;
(2.) Deficiency in our own ranks to com
pete with others in the lnuate accomplish
ments of handicraft.
We are glad 10 note the change that our
great Institutions OF learning are making
In this direction. We are proud OF insti-
tutions like the State University OF
Louisville, Ky, Wilberforce university
OF Wherefore o., Leland university Of
New Orleans Louisiana and others.
They are adding industrial departments
In which carpentry, brickmaking. engi-
neering, book binding, printing, tele-
graphy, agriculture etc. are taught. Hon.
Geo. Williams, the Negro historian Of
world wide fame, says, in hisory Of 1.-THE
Negro race In America from 1919 to 1882,
II would rather see boy build an engine
rather than take the highest prize at Yale
college.
The inventive genius of the race must |
be set to work. The Afro-AmerIcan muat
learn to apply the arts from which the
philosophy OF invention springs. Again,
they qualify the boys for true, hardy
manhood. Our social system depends
upon the men we produce. Adaptability
is a natural acquisition open to the settle
ment Of great destiny. Children manifest |
this at an early age. Parents see to 1t
that your child doesn't answer 10 some
one else call.
There 10 tendency to crowd the pro-
fession, All cannot preach or teach. |
There are too many educated to seek fame
and luxury without labor; unless this |
thing 10 stopped the pulpit and the school
room will be opposing forces. The race
must produce Milton, Macanley. a
Morse, Beethoven, q Fulton, q Butcher,
and Dumas. We have made marvellous
strides in the last 80 years, but still there |
lie more to follow.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-18

Artist with elevated eyebrows,-
humPh' You've been having your house
painted see.
Suburban Host lproudiyg-Yes. Look.
gay. don't she?
ARTIST with cutting irony - Whv
didnt you put on more coIorx3
host alphabetically The store
went to only had aix coIora-N "
Weekly.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-18

ed boys to en-
ter the public
S C h ools o f
Cleveland and
to successfully
pass through
them. In 1865
he entered the
preparatory de-
par m e mt of
Oberlin college,
and after three
years was ad-
mitted to the
college proper.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-18


at college is attested by the fact that he
was selected as one of the nine to rep
resent the class upon graduation, out of
a class of thirty-six. He was recon-
mended by the faculty of Oberlin for
appointment to a cadetship at West
Point, on the request of Gen. B. F. But
Ter, but President Andrew johnson re-
fused to appoint him on account of the
prevailing prejudice of the time. After
leaving Oberlin, at the urgent request
of Gen. o. c. Howard, he went to How
ard university, Washington, D. c., and
pursued his college course to compile
ton, serving as assistant teacher in the
lower classes in the meantime.
Immediately upon graduating he was
appointed tutor of Latin and mathe-
MATES in the preparatory department.
After four years as tutor he was chosen
professor of latin in the college de-
partment of his Alma Mater, which
position he has filled with signal ability
ever since. Prof. Gregory was chosen
dean of the faculty for four consecutive
terms. His minute and critical knowl-
edge of the Latin grammer and Ian
guage, his wide acquaintance with
Roman literature and institutions, rem
der his services invaluable to Howard
university. He possesses the rare gift
of imparting knowledge to his students
in the most simple and pleasing man
ner; and lays great stress upon the de-
velopment of manhood and character
as hundreds of students can testify.
He has received three consecutive ap-
pOintments as trustee of the public
schools of the District of Columbia, and
has done great service in developing the
public school system of the capital
No colored teacher in America stands
higher than Prof. Gregory as scholar,
educator, or moulder of character He
is pre-eminently one of the races
brightest types of her progress.
He has ever taken a lively interest in
all that pertains to the race, no matter
in what department or field, and though
but forty years of age, the extensive
he has made, and the SER
vice he has already rendered are but
evidences of what the country may ex-
pect of him in the future. Prof Gregory
was no pampered and favorite child of
luxury, but like the majority of our
race, he had to carve his way unassist-
ed and alone.
A few days since l was in company
with several prominent men and dis
cussion arose regarding the marked indi-
of some men and the indom-
table will power they possessed. cited
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-18

We were particularly impressed. in
reading recent address Of Prof. J. c.
Price, with sentence that contains q
world Of thought
The professor said: 'Tn nv opinion.
no single action Of any hind can solve
the race question It can only be done
erectually and permanently by a CON-
bination Of forces"
Prof Price has brilliant originality.
but we do not remember Of ever read
ing after him. where his expressions so
forcioly impressed as As this one did.
And right here, we will pause to re-
mark, that there are three members Of
the race who have a style peculiar 20
themselves, that IS worthy OF a mo-
ment's notice.
There Is Prof j. c. Price whose ex-
pressions are original logical. with a
sort OF metaphysical tendency, vet so
evenly and nicely rounded as 20 read
Ike romance
J. Thomas Fortune Is brilliant dash
Ina and snarklin0 and when reading
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-18

Alexander Clark, of Iowa, who was
appointed to succeed Hon. E. E Smith,
of North Carolina, by President Harri-
son, to be minister resident and consul
general to the republic of Liberia is
dead, having expired at Monrovia, June
8. Of the six diplomats who have rep
resented this government at the court
of Liberia since 1870 three have died.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-18

Just now the air is filed with all
manner of chaff detrimental to Prof
James Monroe Gregory, of Washing
ton, d. c., and it is but proper that we
should speak word about his life.
He was born at Lexington, Va, in
1910; and ten years later came with his
parents to reside at Cleveland,O. Young
Gregory was among the first color
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-18
LARPH'S
Crisp, Bright and Newsy Letter or
Interest About Afro-Americans.
A Few Points in the Life of Prof.
James M. Gregory.

Hon. n. w. Quincy Example of Men
of Marked Individuality-Win Douglass
Resign?-Opinon of Prominent Re-
publican = Some Interesting Figures
Shown by the Census-Other Pithy
Points of Interest EntertainingIy Told.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-18

The Eleventh census will show some
mighty" interesting figures, so far as
our race is concerned, and they will be
telling arguments in the races favor
Among the many interesting figures
are these: There are "a, 900 Afro-Amer-
lean teachers expanding their efforts in
developing minds, over 1900, 900 Afro
American pupils in the public, about
10000 in private schools, and about
5000 in the parochal schools There
are over 10 institutions for higher learn
ing, and there are over 1000 pupils In
training for teachers Is there a color
ed man in this wide country, upon
learning such gratifying news, who
will not feel that this is an especial in
centive? Artemus Ward once said.
You kant tell how fast kin go till
you stop to konsider how fer I went"
That's just about the case with the
Afro-Americans, you can't tell how fast
they can go or progress, until you come
to consider how fast they have pro-
gressed, and then how startling, to
enemies, is this rapid progression The
census will further show that IN the
cities of Virginia the true estimate Of
the value of real estate owned by Afro
Americans is over 50. 900, 900, the as
sessed value of their personal property
about $500, 600. The estimate value of
their property in the counties Is S., $751;
e84 for real estate and 81 900, 0sa for
personal property, making a grand
total valuation of property in Virginia,
owned by Afro-Americans of over s1s,-
600, 600
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-18

In conversation with a prominent re-
publican (white) of national reputation,
we asked him if he believed Douglass
would resign.
With merry twinkle in his eye, he
exclaimed, "Oh, yes" then suggestively
followed it with the remark, II believe
it is customary for ministers to resign
when the administration changes"
Again we propounded a question,
this time asking him what he thought
Of Douglass appointment. WELL"
said he in a deliberative manner, 81
have always had the greatest admira-
ton for Mr.. Douglass, and believe him a
giant of intellect; however the condi-
tons of Hayti demand vigorous activity
of brain, and no matter how bright
mans intellect, how ripe his experience,
age will impair its vigorousness. Sum-
mer blooms, winter fades, activity is a
characteristic of the young, not of the
aged. Mr.. Douglass has had his
day, and played his part we'll
Douglass is grand old man,
one of the grandest our country has
produced, but at his age men should
counsel and leave the younger men go
to the front where action is required.
''Now, understand me, would not de-
tract one iota from Mr.. Douglass fair
and well earned fame, simply believe
that your race has young men of met
tie, brains and all requisite qualifica-
tions, who are better suited because of
their activity, to head the procession,
for you know this is mighty rapid
age"
We can not help but endorse the
above views, they are wholesome facts,
and commend them to all for thought
full reflection.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-18
Still, ANOTHER RICHMOND.

No one has a higher regard and ap-
probation of Prof Scarborough's abil-
ities as an educator than we have, and
when we learned that he was posing as
candidate for minister to Hayti, we
could not help feel that the professors
desire to enter the diplomatic field was
a mistaken one. We do not deplore it
for the reason that the professor might
not creditably fill the station, but for
the loss the educational world would
experience with him out of it. Prof
Scarborough is an educator, as poll
tician he is lamentably weak, simply
because his sphere is in the realms of
thought rather than in intrigues. AS an
educator, Prof. Scarborough is of that
few who have reached the top, and his
fame is not confined within the narrow
confines of the Afro-American fold, not
confined to the limits of the United
State, but far across the big pond, his
name is synonym for erudition-
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-18


Yes. indeed. 4" said littsk ARR = $3.50
you shall come To the conntsy &c -
as milk the cows"
What's that. auntie?~
why. that's how we Get LILLE ="
our coffee 1t breakfast
OH" said Amy. knowingly, A~s =
Il with . can opener "--Washings %
Post
"A scotchman. who wanted 70 -
his pipe. accosted o c0untryman. 80
was blowing. with: "Hae ye - 7
heht. Tenalf" Hi Tugal. 80 -
cot Grip.
fhs war III cam
lQrIQUF, June lathe amnesty -
posed b. the American minister =
Santiago 70 Balmaceda was n0t g
cspted. but the latter offered 20 G.
tain proposition for an arrangemse
nc indicating tho basis. To this tie
gressional party refused ID assent. -
armed transport Imperial, with thetaf.
pedo cruisers Lynch aud Condell, Innasse
a. Iocopilla yesterday. cut the $50
telegraph lines and then re-em barksd
Then these ships made . tiemonasrasi0n
at Autofagasta similar 20 those Il r.
AagnA and Iquique. No damage i 80
ported Tho superior speed Of thes~
ships enables thela - keep clear d 80
congressional ships
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-18

A few days since / was in company
with several prominent men and dis
cussion arose regarding the marked indi-
viduality of some men and the indom-
liable will power they possessed. cited
Hon. n. W. Quincy, present collector of
customs of Galveston, Tex, as an ex-
ample Mr. Quincy is one of the most
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-16
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Pine Ice Crop-Tobscco saics-shooti"g
a Deer WIth ParlrIdge Shot.

ApRrANcE, VA, Jan. i5.--[spscial.l +
The mercury registers low this morning.
There will be another ice spell, though
most Of the houses were filed with snow
Toe during the Christmas holidays. Those
who waited for better ice will have abund-
ant opportunity for getting IL.
There was n fine tobacco season on sun
day, but before Monday morning strong
wind had dried tobacco so much as to pre-
vent any being taken down. Very little
shipping tobacco has been marketed
from this neighb0rhood, though the
prices have been moderately fair.
Mr.. Billy ellis. mail carrier on our route,
sold load yesterday which melted him
$50. Very good. No one in this section is
able TO work on bright tobacco, ON account
Of the harsh weather, except DIR. James NJ.
BlantOn. He has "A new packing house.
containing an ordering room and air-tight
stripping room, and there has been no
weather this year that has prevented his
working on his tobacco. He has fine crop,
Of which large proportion is rich mahoga-
ny wrapper, so much in demand. IL will
be well for any one who is thinking Of build
ing packing house to visit his before doing
50.
During the past week Messrs. John W.
Pierce and A. A. Blanton, Of Richmond.
visited our neighborhood, bringing their
fine dogs and iOwling pieces. They bagged
nearly one hundred birds in three days.
While hunting on the fain of Mr.. John II.
Wilson the dogs started deer The con-
tents Of two cartridges, loaded with No. 10
shot, were lodged i'm her side, but no doubt
she thought as did the fox Of legendary lore |.
"Oh! oh! flea bites.n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-16
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
OF THE NEW YORK
STOCK MARKET.

-itsatIon of Tobacco ~ Richmond and
Other Important Centres-Quotations Of
the New York and Liverpool Cotton
Markets-Provisions and Grain.
NEW YORK. Jan. i5.-Moncy closed easy
at per cent. Exchange closed steady
posted rates, isj@Iss; actual rates $3.50
asa for sixty days and 4SGA@4S7 for de-
mand. Governments steady; currency, CO,
1917 bid; 40, coupons, 100 bid; ~, do,
1903 bid.
Stocks opened a TO \ lower for the gen
eral market this morning, while Union Pa
cidc declined 10. There was much less
activity than on yesterday, the total sales
up 10 noon being lj3.1OO shares. Trading
was mainly confined to It Paul, Northern
Pacific, Chicago Gas, Union Pacific, Mis-
souri, Pacific, Atchissn. and the Silver Ger
tifcates. Al 1880 New England was
points higher than il closed last night.
while Chicago Gas and Silver Certificates
were ~ lower. London was buying
few stocks this morning, although
it was suspected they were on orders from
this side 10 sustain this market. The Bank
Of England rate OF discount remained un-
changed at 4 per cent. sugar trusts were
weak and lost per cent. The railroad list
was weak from the start. led by Union Pa
cite. AtchisOn. Louisville and Nashville,
Northern Pacific and Rock Island. At
midday the decline in the general
list ranged from - to "a per
cent, while the decline in some Of
the trusts was more. The market continued
dull and sagging up TO O'Clock, but dur
ing the hour to there was sharp rally.
rhe improvement did not hold, and on a
moderate selling in the final hour prices
gave way again, closing at or near the low
est figure. The decline ranged from 4. to 3
Der cent. Sales. 2Jj g65 shares
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-16
Army Balloons.

Recent French newspapers describe the
public drill of one Of the army balloon com
panies consisting Of one hundred and
twenty-seven men, with new and greatly
improved apparatus. The crowd Of spec
tatOrs was intensely interested in the pro-
ceedings, which were certainly very novel
and curious. The company was provided
with train of wagons, each adapted TO its
special purpose. one Of them contained
the balloon and its appurtenances; another
was loaded with ready-m2de gas, com
pressed i'm vessels, but capable of immediate
expansion when wanted. The nature OF
the vessels and the mode Of storing away
the gas in them are secrets that belong to
ise French War Department.
At the word Of command u connection
was made between the gas vessels and the
empty balloon, which flied with rapidity
never before seen. The French reporters
say that the imitation was almost instan-
tlne0us. The ballOn WAS then attached to
a third wagon, in which was capstan and
: small steam engine, the balloon being
connected with the eapstan by rope SIX
hundred yards long. The steam engine was
10 provide the force with which TO draw the
balloon downward.
- All being ready, one Of the most skiliul
members OF the corps took his place in the
car and the balloon was allowed TO rise 10
the extreme length OF the rope. -Four hor- e.
were attached to the wagon, which was
drawn up and down the plain at the direc-
ton OF the commanding general seated mex
the driver. BY means Of wire, which
formed part Of the rope that held the bal
loon, the general conyersed freely with the
aeronaut through telephone and he wa
thus enabled TO observe the enemy from
height Of six hundred yards.
IL was "a striking spectacle, the course oi
the wagon, drawn by four horses going a
full gal0p over rough and smooth country.
plowed fields and grassy levels, up hill and
down. with balloon following in the air
hundreds Of yards above it,
After a run of a few miles the wagon
came 10 a halt, the balloon was wound
down bY the steam engine and again as
cended, bearing the chief of stan and Other
officers. The commando -in-chief fnally
made an ascension, after which the balloon
was emptied OF its gas and the gas put back
again into the reservoir for future use.
The weather was perfect for ballo0nlne.
and al the experiments OF the day appear
To have cen successful. Each balloon corps
j. accompanied by twelve wagons, several
of which contain the materials Of whi h the
gas is made, though gas enough for one II q
Nation Is always kept in readinesS.-1 0lth
COMPANION.