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The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01
THE VANlTlES OF MEN.
A Few Sharp Digs from an Observi
WOman's Pen.

| n rev sharp Digs from an Observing
| Woman's Pen.
How many generations must we wait
before the vanities of men will disappear
in results? Possibly some of their vani-
ties have gotten into the obscurity OF
science, but there are others so con-
spicuOus t%at even the Hindoos, or any
other believer in things occult, can find
no veil to subdue the glare. Now, take
the man who forces recognition of his
intelligence by the shape of his hat and
the length of his hair. Do you think he
would doubt his ability as lawyer
| being recognized with his hair cut the
regulation length. if he had not dis
covered in some way that his hair had a
natural wave and flowing silvery locks
softened the careworn lines of the face.
| There may be a loophole for doubt
about the long hair being an insignia of
vanity, or belonging exclusively to high
intelligence, but there is none about the
broad brimmed hat. The broad brimm-
ed hat is vanity's own accompaniment
The man with the long hair-be it
straight or curly, gray, red, brown,
yellow or black, dry as husks or oiled
that this style of hat must be worn
or the hair must be sacrificed. So he
wears it and calls it professional"
hat, and says it is SO light and so com
Portable. And it never becomes uncom-
Portable unless sickness or hot weather
overtakes him, and his intellectual locks
become glory of the past.
Then there is another vanity peculiar
to the substantial no-nonsense sex. It
is their willingness-the willingness of
some of them-to display large roll of
money As time goes on and their
vanity developes into some dim hidden
ism suppose they will tell us that it
is only men with very little money who
can make the contents of their pockets
conspicuous. But, now, it is no uncom-
mon occurrence - see man take from
the depths of his pocket a cumbersome
roll of bills. lie seldom tantalizes the
lookers-on by holding it so their eyes
can fall upon the mum bers on the bills
unless sometimes il is the outside one
and it is more than one figure. He
holds it so that envy never gets beyond
the suggestive ends, but finally does
succeed in finding a small bill with
which to pay an obligation of twenty
five cents The bulky roll. with its In
tentions wei carried out. sacrifices com
fort and convenience to vanity. but they
seem to think a duty to- themselves |
demands il. d stood in a bank a few
days ago and heard ma say: Give !
it 70 me in one dollar bills, please" |
The teller counted out twenty-five or /
thirty green backs, and the man took /
another from his pocket and used il as /
a cover to the small bills He was care
full not 10 aggravate any one by allow /
ing them a glimpse of the figures on the
cover. and # course il is mean TO think /
that the outside bill represented any I
more wealth than those nside.-Teresa /
Dean. in Chicago Herald
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01
puNeENr PARAGRAPHS.

/ Most of the literature published
for boys these days is unhealthy" 81
know it, but unhealthy as it is there is
no killing it. N Y. Press.
~ don't know what to do with this
! old furniture. | don't want it, and yet
| / cant throw it away. "Get a cheap
truckman to move you. He'll bust it
/ all to pieces. "-Harper's Bazaar.
| Gould you make a water-color
1 sketch of me?'' asked Mr.. Soaker. 'All
| but the nose" returned Palette. 81
couldn't get that color in water any
more than you could. Epoch.
-Customer-'tTell you how you could
sell more Strawberries. Howe"
Turn the boxes over and fill the other
end. Detroit Free Press.
lone for the Complexion Utter
ary)-"Let us subscribe for magazine
between us.p Dora-''An right" Cora
What one do you propose?" Dora
with glance in the mirror)-"Let'
get powder magazine"
Then He Stopped -Husband-"T
parts of the body most in use are not
always the largest" Wife-'Don't you
think SOP" Husband-''No. Take your
mouth, for example" Wife-"What
about it?" Husband-''N Nothing; only
it isn't very large. Yankee Blade
He Had Heard the Lecture -'sThen
when you have finished your lecture
said the professor of elocution and de-
pertinent to young Dulle, "bow grace
fully and leave the platform on tiptoes."
why on tiptoes?' queried Dulle. $50
as not to wake the audience, - replied
the professor.-N. Y. Sun.
"A Difficult Task. = Dashaway =
Look here, did you go up in my room
last night and take the only clean shirt
I had?" Travers-''Yes; had to go to
a ball" Dashaway Then there is
only one thing l would like to know.
How in thunder did you get it on over
your nerve?"- Clothier and Furnisher.
Mr.. Bingo crushing in)-"The barn
is burning down! Quick, where is the
fire extinguisher?" Mrs. Bingo lex
citedly)-'''It's locked up in the closet,
and the key is in the pocket of my
other dress upstairs" Bingo (resigned)
Then let the barn burn. Cloak Re-
view.
"A Summer Gag.-"That makes me
hot exclaimed an F street real estate
man coming into his Office and slapping
a package of papers on his desk. what
does?" exclaimed his partner, with more
or less alarm. THAT sunshine out there
on the street." responded the joker
with a grin at his partner.-Washingt
Star.
Something Louder Wanted"
you think it is time for Miranda to learn
to play on one musical instrument
Edward?'' asked Mrs. Sharpe of her
husband, as the notes of their daugh-
ter's voice foated in from an adjoining
room. Eyes" replied Edward with con-
viction, 81 do; but it should be some
loud instrument. to drown her voice.
Columbus Press.
Mrs. Peppercorn (reading)--" One of
the idols most revered by the Japanese
is that represented by the figure of a
woman, seated, resting her chin in her
hand ," Mr.. Peppercorn-"Very inter-
esting, my dear. Proves that the Japan
csc are among the wisest people of the
earth" Mrs. Pillow SOP" Mr.. P. |
Observation-Disclosures they defy a
woman who gives her chin rest."-
Pittsburgh Bulletin.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01

two hours ago | was not in hr.s.
but I've changed some since; In 7
waiter now. -Harper's Bazaar 4
Harvard Chappie to another -.
What makes You so glum 49,
Chawley?" Charles-"T thins
Yuv'nor intends to hare me tal,.
foreign languages" II. C-.Hor -. y
Charles-''Wcll, he remarked this -, -.
ing that he was tired Of 50 much NJ 4
English. you know, and asked s, 8. = !
see him at his office. He threateas., = =
talk to me like Dutch uncle r. e
he said that ! took French le.va III. ~
often and added that he proposea - i.
nave me walk Spanish hereaftar 4. Il.
Gil &reek to me. Boston Herald.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01
Duly Explained.

They had moved in next door 20 each
other on Saturday The two men hap
pened to meet in front Saturday even
ing and the first observed:
IF you should hear noise like tack
ing down carpets in my house to-mor-
row. please don't make any mistake.
Il will be the children trotting around
the house =
Certainly. sir, certainly. I" replied the
other. and IL you should hear things
moving and humping and smashing on
my side don't jump 20 the conclusion
that we are not reSpectars of the Sab
bath day II win IL me playing with
the baby N. L. World
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01
OUR NATIONAL HOLIDAY,

Every eventful epoch In history which
concerns the life and prosperity OF a ma
ton whether OF foreign or international
character, slavery or freedom is commem.
orated--productive OF national holiday.
The Afro-American, proud Of his blood
inheritance, purchased by the best blood
OF the nation, far back in the '6O's joyful
~ meets at different times of the year
convenient to his surroundings drink
down mi ghty orations and musical exhil-
erations, and in the enjoyment of the i'm
mnnitles Of social and civil liberties he
finds 1t, like the Anglo Saxon, to be in
keeping with modern civilization and the
eventfuA career Of national achievements.
Nor is this all. There is an air Of patriot
ism evinced in the obeIsance or civil ex-
ploits. Today at Bismark Grove about
one-fourth of the Afro-American popula.
ton Of Kansas celebrate the emancipation
OF the slaves Of the West India Islands.
1881 Touissaint L. Overture. the black
Napoleon, fired the firss gun that broke
the backbone OF African slavery. 1t may
be alleged that Aug. LIST IL an improper
date for American jubilation, and, that
the history Of Hayti has no bearing upon
our real progress. Such conclusion be-
gets shadow Of truth; the course and in
terest Of the two countries when properly
considered are identical. 1t Is true that
Sept. 22nd or Jan. LIST, either date may be
appropriately celebrated BY the colored
people OF the U. S., yet no violence Is
committed when we meet 10 commemo-
rate the efforts Of the most advanced Ne
gro government on earth Let il be clear
ly understood, however, that the Amer;-
can Negro has day Of his own. The
present occasion should not be scourged
or abandoned since it permits many older
people living In remote sections or the
country to come together n a season or
the year which exempts them from any
antagonism that may arise between en-
ployer and employee. Il il a day Of rest
freedom and glory. Thousands or the
race gathered I'm the vast amphi
theater at Blsmark to listen
10 the great orators who discussed
the issues or the day. Huge excur.
sions came here from Atkinson, Tope-
ka Leavenworth, kansas City and Ottawa.
Our white citizens and friends are cordial
Nv invited to share with ns tile enjoy |
ment Of this hallowed hour. Most assur- |
ediy III the emancipation Of the slaves |
added peace and happiness 20 the Afro
American, IL brought glory and liberty
to this republic; therefore lee the public
turn out en- masse, 20 to Bismark.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01

THIS is an age of progress push and
perseverance, He who would be upright
must do right, love his country, treat his
fellow.mau right, and build up business
enterprise. There are many in our ranks
who try to live at the expense of our I'M
hallowed condition. They are ''little-big
men, who 60 through this world tanning
the fire that burns the connecting link be-
tween the two peoples. God help these
Jneases to 60 and hang themselves ere the
wrath of the righteous is poured out. Take
care, don't rouse the sleeping lions.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01

THERE are many, many Negroes that
stand III the way of the progress of the
race and they belong to that set which
complains and when the complaint as
sumes shape, makes haste to speak that
there is harmony, hoping thereby to get
a crumb on the plea Of loyalty. Free
man.
The above contains catalogue Of
truth. Ninety per cent OF those who
brazenly stand up apd clamor "what we
ought to do" are the very block heads
that impede our progress. They are
chronic grumblers, the dupes OF unprin-
cipled schemes and ambitious zeabots-
they are political crum5 -catchers who
pride themselves on being medioton be
tween the Negro and the republican party
managers; and In event they fail to 'sdraw
heavy"-they come forth with new proc
lamation. Woe unto him that biteth like
"a republican and stingeth like deceiver!
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01
fancies for them and literary clubs are too

fancies for them and literary clubs are too
dry. The theaters and dime museums
have more attraction for majority of our
'sbrail" than all the combined forces Of
literature. Nor is Lawrence, Kan. ex-
empt from this catastrophe. We would
have it understood, however, that we
have enterprise and push among MS here,
hut. in the primary examinations which
were hel here this summer, many of our
most brilliant graduates failed and in con-
sequence Of which. the Board of Educa
ton was unable TO cleo: as many colored
teachers as the demand called called for,
nor is this remarkable deficiency noticeable
only among the Afro-ADerican; Others
more fortunate than we, were weighed in
the scales and found wanting" We must
insist upon thorough discipline, eluos in
which aspiration for literature may be
tnhanced, nay cultivated. There is no
need of foreign teachers usurping the adj
vantages which the home offers to those
amply qualified to fill the position of
teacher. Let those DESTROYS of teaching
re inforce the qualifications requisite for
a competent teacher.
The pulpit and the press should raise
their voice against he dereliction visible
in our ranks. At the coming term of the
Kansas State University there ought TO be
at least, twenty. five young men and WON
en- to enter recitation rooms and drink
from its inexhaustible pools. The cry is
often raised, what can they do if you ed
ucate them? they can develop theiI
mental and moral inclinations necessary
to fill any position above the demands of
true manhood,
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01

THE Afro-Americans of Lawrence are
rapidly developing in business pursuits
and aggressive movements. We foster and
support more business establishments her e
than any other city in the state in proper
ton to our numerical strength.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01
An Antidnte Needed.

Miss fremont from Boston)-Have
you copy of Emerson?
Mrs. FoTundred (hostess)-I believe
SO. Would you like me to send for it?
Miss Tremont-Yes, if you please
have been spending the afternoon with
some ot your friends, and | wish TO get
the tas:e out Of my mouth--N i.
Weekly
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01

THE public passwords are "hard
times" Nature and the money powers
seemingly, have combined to rob the
poor and confuse the capitalists. The
depression in the monetary circles to
which prosperity and good times are at
tribnted is causing considerable uneasi-
ness among large number Of orr man
ual laborers and business men. Many
reasons have been assigned for this condi.
ton Of affairs. 1t matters not whether it
is politics, democrat or republican, ALI
ance or prohibition, one thing the Afro
American must do get land, raise corn,
wheat and hogs. TO become factor Of
this great government Is to become part
OF the government. Land 10 themother
OF money and the corner stone Of wealth.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01

SKETCHES of divines, professional men
and women their ''cuts" are requested, in
order that we may give you the best pa
per in the west.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01

THE TIMES is the newsiest, cleanest and
cheapest newspaper In the West. One
dollar only.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01

The ADVOCATE Of Leapenworth is in
favor Of q state press association provided
1t has for it's end the best interest Of our
people. We second the motion. AS
there are only five colored papers in the
state, The Advocate, The Ameri-
can Citizen, The Call, The
Argus and the HISTORIC TINES
it would be well to invite our Missouri,
Nebraska and Colorado brethren to Join
In with us. The civil, social and materi.
al interest of these states are identical,
and In our judgement the brain Of the
four quarters can be brought together.
The immediate influence the press is in
calculable-in large measure it voices
the sentiments Of its constituency, moulds
public opinion and becomes the the critic
rion By which the wisdom and intelli-
gence or our populace can be ascertained;
hence the necessity Of organization.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01

She Doesn't Want It-Miss Amia-
ble-'That's Miss Hastings She isn't
pretty. but her face grows on ron. I
think" Miss Sharptongue-''Doc~ it7
Well, ! should be very sorry for il 10
grow on me- ~ Yankee Blade.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01

After boiling ham. leave il in the
water until cold This. it IS said. win
prevent 1t from getting dry and scrappv
--'Qpe Of the mos; impressive lessons
Of my childhood was % lay by some
thing for rainy day" exclaimed a
wet tramp is he entered . wayside cot
tage and threw himself down beside
the kitchen stove ~ BOSTON Courier
Evening journal., 1891-11-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
81 opern Honse.

The lovers Of clean, wholesome fun
devoid Of rubbish and slap dash, will en-
joy treat tomorrow night, when thai
tormidably funny comedian, the origina
Gus Williams. will introduce his most
successful comedy, an excruciatingly
amusing play called "Keppler's For
tunes In Albert Keppler Mr.. Williams
abandons all bis old style Of uncouth de-
lineation OF the German character. and
shows himself finished and natural.
Laura Lorraine as Addie Keppler, shares
the honors with Mr.. Williams. She Ii
both pretty ynd natural, and her song.
John and May, was sweet catching
ditty.
Commencing Thanksgiving afternoon
and continuing Friday and Saturday,
with the usual Saturday matinee, Weber
& Fields Own Company OF recognized
speciality artists will furnish the enter.
taiument to be given This company
enjoys the reputation OF being far ahead
OF all others, and is distinguished for It's
cleanliness and purity The company
contains many we'll known artists such
as the Russell Brothers, Swift and Chase.
Fllson and Enroll, Norris Crouin. Maud
Heith and many others. This Is quite a
departure for Manager Williamson, but
. change Of diet is enjoyed by everybody,
aud It is safe to presume that all those
who witness the entertainment given by
Weber a Field will regret that this Is
the only time 1t will be presented here
this season.
Evening journal., 1891-11-24
THE ElRsT aA11Allnn.
Knspector-General n. X. Kenuey Par
An OnicinI Nlait To Thin Oily.

Knspector-General n. II. Kenney Pay,
An 0nicial Visit To This Oity:'
Inspector General R. r Kenney OF
Dover made his annual inspection Of The
First Battalion OF the First Regiment,
National Guards Of Delaware, In the
| Masonic Temple last evening.
The companies assem- bled In their re.
i spective quarters early In the evening.
From there they marched to the large
drlll-room on the fourth floor of the
Temple, Major Edmund Mitchell com.
manded the troops.
spector-General Kenney was accom-
panied by Adjutant General Garret J
Hart Colonel p. @. Stacey and Colonel
Charles n Terry.
The following officers of the governors
and regimental stats were present
Colonel George A Maxwell. Colonel E
q. Boyd, Colonel Howard Simpson, in
spector of rife practice; Lieutenant
Colonel G. J, Finck, Lieutenant Colouel
Harry Ford, Assistant Sur
geon j. Paul Lukens, Adiutant
Savoy Evans OF the cavalry battalion
Lieutenant Charles NJ. Stevenson Secona
Lieutenant H. Q. Meinan, Lieutenant
Phillips of Company Il, New Castle
QuartermRster A. d. Chaytor, Commits
sary w. f. Weller, Lieutenant Windolph
Of Company d, Dover
Governor Robert j. Reynolds was ex.
pected to be present but could not be
here. The companies were in excellent
condition. Their makeup was as follows
A-Captain Mitchell and Lieutenants
Floyd and Hanna, 30 men.
Captain Wlckersham and Lieuten-
ants Fisher and Stevenson, % men.
F-Csptain Condon and Lieutenants
Brennan and Mcneil, "a men.
When the inspection was completed
Colonel Howard Simpson. in neat ad-
dIess, presented badges to the following
soldiers for proficiency In rifle practice:
Sharpshooter, Private Irwin w Seeds,
Marksmen, Lieutenant William FLOYD,
Corporal William Werner, Corporal B.
Wilson of Company A. Corporal g. 81.
Barbert, Private w. d. Gilman Of Com
pany Q and Private A. Lindsay Of Com
pany F.
First class, Private F @. Clement and
g. Bailey Of Company A; Captain /. p
Wickersham and Private A. Vaughn of
Company O.
The order announcing the appointment
Of Captain Edmund Mitchell as major OF
the first battalion was read by Adiutaut
George NJ. Fisher
After the drill and the companies had
been mustered to their quarters the OH.
GERS took supper in the adjutant- general s
room.
Troop B will be inspected tonight al
8 O'Clock in the armory.
Evening journal., 1891-11-24
An Appeal for Pittsburg.
CHRISTIANS KlLLgp IN CHM.
Europeans Slaughtered and Chinese Cor

Europeans Slaughtered and Chinese Con-
verts Tortured by Mongoiian Fiends.
SHANGHAI, Nov. 24-Information has
been received Of another cruel massacre OF
Europeans aud native Christians, this time
at the Belgian mission station at Takou,
Armed bands descended on the mission,
IN which were gathered several Europeans
connected with the mission work and about
a hundred native converts. The assailants
showed no mercy, and openly proclaimed
their intention Of slaughtering all foreign
ers and Christians they could reach The
local Chinese officials were unable to give
any protection.
The number Of Europeans that perished
Is unknown. The Chinese converts were
trightfully tortured, some Of them being
cut in many pieces and others partly fiayed.
After thoroughly sacking the mission
house the outlaws set fire to il, and II was
entirely consumed. Troops were sent to
the scene, but the rioters had retired. The
Chinese officials claim that the outrage
was the work Of armed bands OF Monaghan
robbers, who wander about bent on indis-
eriminate plumber, whether Of Chinese or
/ Foreigners
The special correspondent Of the Inter
national Telegram company has been hon
ored with an interview with the famous
yiceroy, Ii Hung Chang, who expressed
himself with apparent absence Of reserve
On the subject Of the recent riots. He as
tribed the riots partly to the imprudent
conduct Of the French Jesuits and partly
70 the discharged soldiery, who perpetrated
Outrages because they were anxious to
provoke war that would give them en-
ployment and fill their pockets. The vice
roy added; China, / assure you, is friend
ly TO foreigners, and the imperial govern
ment is anxious to protect them Peremp-
tory orders have been issued to all viceroys
q protect foreigners and to compel an
Chinese subjects TO observe peace"
Evening journal., 1891-11-24
egNlNsu.A NEws pAaAeRAPAs.

Milford wants creamery.
st. Georges has dancing class.
Game is scarce around Red Lion.
Much sickness prevails in Delmar.
Diphtheria prevails at Berlin. Md
Cypress shingle making is an industry
at Berlin, Md
Milford has pugulist By the name OF
William Black.
Low tides prevailed in the Delaware
creeks last week.
Perry Mason, cOIored, 1OS years old,
lives near Greenwood.
Peninsula merchants are laying in
their Christmas goods.
Berlin, Md, carpenters have more
work than they can do
About forty feet Of the stand pipe at
Milford has been erected
The new NJ, P. Church at Frederica
was dedicated yesterday.
Several second d-crop strawberries were
picked near Georgetown last week.
AsSesford child rerently fell down
saalrs and bit of half OF its tongue.
Twelve weddings will take place Al
Glendale between now and January.
Rufus NJ. Warrington OF Hollyvill,
grew 100 round potatoes on one potato
vine.
No washee mo monee" were tn,
causes OF the failure Of the Laure
laundry.
A fast oyster train now takes Della
ware and Chesapeake oysters to cit
markets.
Providence NJ P. Church OF PIrs,
Neck, near Georgetown, was dedicated
yesterday.
Sportsmen in the neighborhood Of Ber
lin, Nd, are bagglng from thirty TO fort,
birds in days hunt.
Three carloads OF sweet potatoes hav
been shipped from Cool Spring, SUSSEX
county. to Cincinnati, o.
| st. Martins Church, near Showellr
Md, is 1870 years old. It is in an exec
lent state OF preservation.
Evening journal., 1891-11-24
Academy OF Music.

ArlinRton's New United Ministrels
will appear at the Academy Of Music,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
with Saturday matinee The cos.
tunes worn by the company are
af the finest texture and beautiful in the
extreme. the style Of dress being Of tbs
time OF Louis XII. Mr. Alex. W. Wilson
Is high court nabob or interlocutor, anc
deserves special mention for his excep
ti7nal ability rs a conversationalist
Messrs. Fox and Ward occupy the prin
cpal ends, aud as testers they are Ger
tainly sin It. I"