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Gunnison news-champion., 1903-01-16

Pilot-Mrs. Ellen Tetard received
a telegram Monday morning from her
daughter, Mrs. y c. Wheeler, in
Denver, announcing that Mr.. Wheeler
had died on that morning from brain
trouble after an illness of about tour
years duration. The services of the
best medical specialists were EN-
ployed during Mr. Wheeler's illness
but to no avail aud he gradually
grew worse. Mr.. Wheeler was about
80 years OF age and came to Cres ted
Butte " hen quite a young man, serv-
ing as clerk at the Anthracite mine
under suPt. J. A. Kebler. now pres
ideut If the company. lie was after
ward promoted TO the superinten-
deUcy and later transferred to Rouse,
where he became ill., lie was mar
ried to Miss Eva Tetard in Crested
Butte on Aug, 25, 1891, and leaves
three children, Arthur, Aileen and
Josephine. Mr., Wheeler was a man
Of fine qualities, and whose untimely
death will occasion much sorrow
among a host Of friends who recog-
uizsd in him a high type of the
gentleman, who was thoroughly de
voted TO his family and always found
IN the active promotion of that
which was good aud honorable.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-01-16

Orders for Racine hosiery left at
my home will be promptly filed.
Mrs. Kate Redden.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-01-16

Piot.-C. }. Diei has purchased
The Chesuut house with its grounds.
from Mrs Mary Chesuut, aud " ill
convert the building into two resi-
dencrs. The one part will be left
where it j.. the other moved onto the
lot adj Dining W. ID. Aliens property
Mr. Diel expects 10 reopen the EIk
Mountain house as soon a. NJ Mrs.
Chesuut closes, which will probably
be shortly after February 1st.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-01-16

Prepared only by I. O. DEWITT 4 co, Chicago
The q bottle contalnsZ Z5a times thu 5pc. size.
The colored American., 1903-11-28

great many other questions, he con-
cluded his many questions by ask
ing the crowd which of the two politi-
cal parties it intended supporting. AS
quickly as flash of lightning twenty
men arose at once and asked their for
mer master the same question Be
ing told that he intended supporting
the Democratic party, over five hun
dred slaves decided to a man that re-
gardless of what the name of the 9TH
er party would be, inasmuch as their
former master had decided to support
the Democratic party, it was for their
best interests to support the other one.
From that day to this one it mas been
as natural for the old slave owner and
his son to vote the Democratic ticket
as it has been for the old slave and his
son to support the other party What
a striking contrast The white man of
to-day says that white is an en-
blem of purity. That the prettiest VIC
The colored American., 1903-11-28

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Special have
the first woman or man to meet who
does not say that yours is the NEWEST
and best paper it has been their pleas
Ure to read. There is, however, one
serious objection all have to it. This
objection is not only to your paper.
The New York Age, Indianapolis Free
man. Cleveland Gazette, Afro-Ameri-
can Ledger, Mobile Press and every
other leading Negro paper that comes
to Memphis every week is afflicted with
the same disease The fake advertise
ments promising to whiten the skin
and straighten the hair, with the
Black No More, ad which disgraces
your columns, saying nothing about a
recent editorial under that caption,
''The True Color of the Human Skin is
White are as nauseating as they are
damaging to the race. The Christian
Recorder is the only Negro paper it
has been our delight to read whose col
umns are not used in training and en-
couraging our chilrden to get away
from the race
The time viii come when Negro
papers throughout the country, will
follow the example set by the lead
ing white papers. Every body knows
there is not white paper in this land
under any circumstances that would
use its columns in training their girls
and boys to hate their forefathers.
Because white is a standard color of
beauty and purity for the white man,
is no reason we should accept the same
teaching In this respect the young
Negro with all his progress and civil
zation does not show that he is the
equal of his father who was a slave,
as the following story will show. Just
after emancipation it is said a large
slave owner was sitting in his farm
yard talking for the last time with
his former slaves. After asking each
one what he intended doing for liv-
ing since he was now free man, and a
The colored American., 1903-11-28

men that ever lived are white and the
handsomest and finest specimen of
manhood are to be found in the white
race There should be no objections
to the white man teaching his children
these lessons, but the sickening
thought to me is, the whole Negro race
is teaching its children the same les
son. How any race can train its chill
dren to honor their parents under such
conditions passeth all understanding.
l have been attending school COM
mencements for the past twenty years.
I have heard many young women and
men deliver orations on the subjects
that gave them such excellent oppor-
tunities to tell of great Negroes.
have heard such interesting subjects
discussed as the famous orators, states
men, inventors and warriors of the
world. 1 have my first time to hear a
The colored American., 1903-11-28
A Race Champion.
OUR MEMPHIS SCRIBE SOUNDS
THE TOCSIN.

The Colored People Must Hang To
gether and Have Pride Of Race and
Color-Bruce Grit a Peerless Wri-
ter and Logician.-Face Bleaches
and Hair Preparations Condemned.
"A Tribute to President Roosevelt.
The Mixing of Races.
The colored American., 1903-11-28
PRICE, FIVE CENTS
A Modern
DemOStheneSe.
The Great National Baptist Conven-
tion at Philadelphia.

Thirty-six Hundred Delegates and Wis
itors Attend the Meeting of Baptists
from Everywhere.-Large Sums of
Money Raised.-Eloquent Men and
Women Present-Rev Morris and
DR.. Booker T. Washington the
lions of the Convention.
The colored American., 1903-11-28

Pine Bluff, Ark, Especially Your
Pine Bluff correspondent has prom
ised from time to time to give the
readers of The Colored American, a
news letter from the richest section
of the outhwest-Arkansas. The wri-
ter has been away to the National Bap-
tist Convention at Philadelphia, where
he met many of the great and brainy
men of America, colored and white;
and where he had rare opportunity of
exchanging views with men of thought,
and men of honor.
Our Convention was huge success
with President E. c. Morris, of Helena,
Ark, as presiding officer and leader
in our religious affairs.
DR. Morris is an excellent leader, un-
der his banner.
The National Baptist Publish
ing Board reported - $4,000
The Foreign Mission Board. 10000
The B. Y P U. reported. 49,. 5000
The delegates from all sec
tions brought up........... $4,000
Making a grand total of. .... $144 900
The expense of coming to Philadel-
phia was on an average of $50 per
delegate, which would create the enor-
nous sum of $1,000. This of itself
shows frugality and industry of the
colored people in the South. OF these
sc, 900 delegates quite a number of
them we're men of wealth rating al
ways from ten to forty thousand dol
lars.
The women attending the Women's
National Convention were the women
of the new type-up-to-date in English.
oratory, dress and tidiness. No man
could be ashamed of them. Some of
these women might engage the pen
of a society writer for ten or twelve
The colored American., 1903-11-28

Continued on page 2.
The colored American., 1903-11-28

Continued on page z.
The colored American., 1903-09-19
GOOD HOMES FoR
LITTLE MONEY.

The low round-tIip homeseekers'
rates in the northwest, via the North
ern Pacific Railway, have attracted
many thousands. These rates will be
continued, on thefirst and third Tues
days of July, August and September,
so that other thousands may yet take
advantage of them and enjoy a trip
through the Northwest.
The Northern Pacific runs through
the heart of this region and reaches
nearly every important city and town,
and almost every valley of cOnSe-
Quence in that territory.
Use your vacation IN making an in
spection of this land and pick out a
nice home.
Great variety of climate, soil and
elevation is found and everybody can
be satisfied. Irrigated or non-irrigat-
ed lands, timber, mineral, and pasture
lands are Obtainable.
Write us what you want and for
particulars as to rates, ETC., and we
will try and help you.
CHAS. s. FEAsa
Gen. Pass. Aaf.,
st. Paul, M nm.
The colored American., 1903-09-19

president, Mr.. Arthur Laws; treas
urer, Mr.. J. A. Gaskins; secretary, Mr..
James W. Gray; financial secretary
Mr.. Charles w. Freeman; correspond
ing secretary, Mr.. F. w. Brent; scribe
Mr.. E. E. Cooper; judge advocate, Mr..
j. d. Fossett; grand secretary, Mr.
Nathaniel Sidnor; inner guard, Mr.
Robert u. Mason; outer guard. Mr.
George Sidnor; chaplain, Mr.. Thomas
j. Tasco; advisor, Mr.. A r. Slocum;
master of ceremonies, Mr.. c. Washing
ton Wood. The Buffaloes are now a
permanent organization for social
pleasure. The names of more than
sixty members were enrolled and the
club starts off with a healthy bank
account and with bright prospects.
The colored American., 1903-09-19
THE BUFFALOES ELECT OFF
GERS.

The Buffalo excursion down the Po-
tomac River last Sunday was a most
enjoyable and successful affair More
than eight hundred friends and mem
bers took advantage of the delight
full ride on the Jane Moseley down
to GlymOnt and Summerset Beach and
spent a pleasant day The features
of the excursion were the music by
Professor Richardson's Orchestra, the
oyster roast at Glymont, and the views
on either side of the Potomac both
going and returning. The Buffalo
Quartet and the Buffalo Glee Club rem
dered a moonlight concert on the re-
turn trip, to the delight of all pres
ent. An election of officers was also
held which resulted as follows: Pres
ident, Mr.. James NJ. Jackson; vice
The colored American., 1903-09-19
Jh6'a'a '"@4aI' Of 1"Hsd 0'dr oftrae R4srne,


divided
benefits
$1,000
efts EI4,37s.75
FsUHTAWSA of
monthly
month
a his authorized deputies.
the training of the their
men known the Twenty children not less than
each This department. like the Senior Fountain
month
policies
The colored American., 1903-09-19
PILGRIMS RETURNING.

Mr. and Mrs. r. R. Colbert have
Silver Crest Cottage, Md.
Miss Grace j. Griger, who has been
the guest of Mrs. G. r. ingalls, and
Mrs. r. r. Colbert, returned home,
New York City, on Thursday last, af-
ter delightful summers outing. Mrs
Colbert rendered her charming
luncheon on Saturday. Among those
present were Miss Mamie White, Miss
Lottie Brown, Misses Marion and Alice
Freeman, Miss Louis Wormley, Miss
Charlotte Lane, and Miss Grace Jo-
sephine Griger.
The colored American., 1903-09-19

Mr.. w. H. Jones. a Wholesale and
retail tobacco merchant who does a
thriving business on Wylie avenue.
Pittsburg, Pa, passed through the city
this week. en- route to Baltimore and
other points in Maryland, on business.
He is prominent business man in the
Smoky City"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16
FOR TH[ OPEN SHOP
Speakers at the Civic Fedora
tion Meeting Defend the
Open Shop Policy
HENRY c. HUNTERS VIEWS
Some of the Objections to Closed Shops
Enumerated-Un Assume Con-
troll and Regulate Wages to Ultimate
Wreck of the industry Concerned
General News.

Chicago, Oct. 16.-Views by labor and
employers In regard TO the open shop
were again presented today before thc
National Civic Federation. Henry C
Hunter, commissioner of the Metal
Trades Association. of New York
spoke in opposition to the closed shop
on account. as he said, of the present
condition of organized labor and the
methods pursued by labor organiza- :
tions for the accomplishment of their
ends. The unions he said, assume con-
troll of shop methods and regulate
wages to the financial loss of employ
ers, the disorganization of industry and
Without regard to economic conditions.
The speaker spoke of acts of violence
on the part of labor. which he asserted
We're done with the knowledge and APP
proval of the union. and appealed to
the representative leaders to wipe out
these blots of violence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16

certain information regarding our busi-
ness: but as we formerly sold from
10000 to G12,000 worth Of goods an
nually to the United States, which
your government shut out with 40
per cent duty, we think 1t is just like
Yankee cheek to now ask US for in
formation respecting our affairs
The director continues his letter to
the Globe describing in detail how the
export cycle trade of England has been
ruined by the American tariff He says
he believes that the American bicycle
combine is urging the government to
get the latest information regarding
the English cycle trade. In order that
1t may have another try at good old
England"
The writer concludes by declaring
that the Americans and Germans are
capturing the English colonial trade
with cheap stuff. imitation rubbish
and fraudulent invoices. We do not
require protection, but do want to see
it used as a weapon to make other
powers lower their duties against US.
which they certainly will do If paid
back in their own coin. We want pref
erential treatment of our colonies, and
this we can not get unless we give
something in return, which can be done
only by a Encouragement Of our tar
iff -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16
REFUSED TO APOLOGIZE.
Union Veterans Union Made No Apol-
ogy for Singing jeff Davis"

Louisville. Ky, Oct 1t.-By fair
sized majority the members of the
Union Veterans Union mas voted down
u resolution disclaiming any intention
to wound the feelings of southerners
in singing We'll Hang jeff Davis on a
Sour Apple Tree" The iacident which
gave rise to the resolution occurred a;
Il public reception 70. the members
given in a large hall A Louisville
member started the song, and it was
taken up by a large number of the
delegates. AT the executive session late
yesterday afternoon. when the rsolu-
ton was introduced, the point was
raised that the order was not in eX-
ecutiye session at the time the incl
dent occurred, and that Ii could not
be construed as an official expression,
but only that of some of the individual
members.
The only other business of import
anee transacted during the executive
session, was the election of officers.
which resulted in the selection OF A.
NJ Legg. of Washington, y. c., as COM
rlaader-in -chief. to succeed General
Dryenforth, who refused to ask re-
election. although urged 10 do so. J..
w. Hammond. of Louisville, was elect
ed first deputy commanders n-chief and
j. w. Ellis. of Maquoketa, Iowa, Sec
ond deputy COMMUNICATIVE chief. An
executive committee was also chosen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16
BANK CLERK BETRAYs TRUST
Clarence Leonard, Aged 10, Steals
&1(0OO

New York, Oct 16.-Haskins & Sells
certified public accountants. asked the
local police yesterday to send out q
general alarm for Clarence S. Leon
ard, is years old, of East Orange, n. j.,
a messenger employed by the firm. Ii
is alleged that Leonard forged two
checks, one for $500 and the other for
s2,5T6, using the firm name, on two
local banks, presented them at the
banks. and collected the money. He
is said to have secured the money last
Tuesday at noon and to have disap-
peared Immediately afterward.
Ii is also said that a young woman
living in East Orange disappeared at
the same time. Leonard had been at
teative TO her, and the supposition of
the bank officials and the police is
that they have eloped.
1t was part of Leonard's duties as
messenger TO make deposits and to
draw money for current uses of the
Arm from the banks. He was well
known at the banks. and there was
no question when the checks We're pre-
sented for payment
A description of Leonard has been
telegraphed to all the principal cities
of the country, and all steamship lines
and railroads have been watched.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16

NO VOTE HAS YET BEEN TAKEN
General Belief in Both American and
British Circles That the Decision Will
Favor the American Contention
When the Findings Arc Ultimately
Announced.
Announced,

London, Oct. 1e.-The Associated
Press has the highest authority for
saying the announcement made by the
London Morning Advertiser today that
the decision of the Alaskan boundary
commission virtually comedies the Am
erisan case Is entirely untrue. The
commission, thus far, has reached no
decision and no vote has been taken,
even in private sessions. which would
indicate Chief Justice Alverstones po-
sition.
1t is quite true the general trend of
opinion among those connected with
the tribunal. aside from the commits
sioners. is that the ultimate decision
will be in favor of America
The comission adjourned today until
tomorrow. without making any an
nouncement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16
THESE ARE BARRED OUT.
Persons Described in Government Cir
cular Cannot Eenter Red Lake


Washington. Oct 16. The interior
department yesterday issued circular
naming eight classes of persons not
qualified to make homestead entries in
the ceded part of the Red Lake and
other Chippewa reservations in Mime
sofa. 1t was used in response to num-
erous inquiries from all over the coun-
try. The text follows:
Any person who has an existing
homestead entry or who. after June s.,
1900, abandoned or reliquished such an
entry.
married woman, unless she has
been deserted or abandoned by her
husband, or comes within the terms of
the act of June 6, 100.
One who is not a citizen of the Unit
ed States, or who has not declared his
intention to become such.
Any one under 21 years of aga, not
the head of family. unless he has
served in the army or navy OF the
United States for not less than fourteen
days during actual war.
Any one that is proprietor Of more
than 160 acres of land in any state
or territory.
Any one VINO mas perfected tilie ~
the homestead of 160 acres by proof of
residence and cultivation for five years
unless covered by act OF May q. 1902
Any one who has perfected title to
a homestead of $50 acres under section
2, act of June Is, 1880.
One who, if allowed to make home
stead entry. would thereby acquire with
any other lands he may have entered
since Aug. 80. 1900, more than 800 acres
of nonmineral lands.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16
LOCATES EMMET's TOMB.
Famous Irish Patriot Is Buried In
Dublin Churchyard.

New York, Oct. 16,--Dr. Thomas
Emmet of this city believes he has
solved the mystery of the burial place
of Robert Erninet, his great uncle. the
Irish patriot. who was put to death
by the English for high treason at
Dublin, Sept. 20, 1903
He has just returned from Ireland
after three months spent n running
down rumnrs as to the patriots tomb.
and the search was finally narrowed
down to ST. Peters churchyard, Dub
lin in the Emmett family tomb.
When an edict prohibiting burials
In Dublin was issued in 1S40. the
headstones We're taken up ard the sur
face covered with thick layer of
cement The stones We're replaced
promiscuously, merely indicating that
the bodies they comnemorated, lay
somewhere in the churchyard. OBJ
jections of families whose ancestors
are buried there prevented DIR. Emmet
from eXcavatiny.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16
VERDICT FOUND ON TOSS OF COIN
Jurors, Unable to Agree Upon ver-
dict, Toss Niokels for II.

Lawrencevine, H., Oct. ia sem
sation developed in the circuit court
when Judge Newlin called the jury in
the case of the State VS.. George L.
Ryan and administered a severe rep
rimand, charging them with unlawful
conduct and disregard of duty, and
discharged them. Ryan was charged
with assault TO commit murder and
the jury, all prominent men, and
to agree on verdict after being out
thirty hours, decided to toss coins for
decision. Each juror deposited a
nickel in a hat. If heads turned up
Ryan was to be acquitted and II tails
showed the verdict for conviction
would be returned. At the first toss
there was a tie. but the next throw
the nickels turned s to 4 for acquittal.
and verdict accordingly was re-
turned
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16
Labor Raises Salary.

Springfield, H., Oct. 16.--The State
Federation of Labor has made the Of
fees to be filed worth having. II
raised the salaries of the president and
secretary 10 $1,000 a year and ex-
penses." and then took slap ct the
practices of former presidents by put
ting a clause in the constitution pro-
hibiting them from receiving any
other compensation from state, county
or city," The outgoing president
Menche is on the state pay roll as a
factory Inspector.
A plan to glorify Governor Yates and
his particular friends Senator James
d. Putnam, of Peoria. and Represen-
tatives b. NJ. Chiperfield, of Canton
and C. J. Lindley, Of Greenyille, which
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16
scHooLRoY SKIPPED BAIL.
Thomas Reddins, of Garner, Wanted
for Stealing From His Teacher.

Garner. Oct. 14.-When the case OF
the state of Iowa VS.. Thomas Redding
and Ray Meakin was called in the dis
trict court Monday the attorney for
the defendants announced that Reddins
vas missing and could not be found
Reddng and Meakin are boys about 10
years of age and are charged with hav-
ing stolen something over $50 from the
desk of the principal. Redding wen;
to bed the evening before at the usual
time. hut in the morning he was miss
ing His bail bond of 5000. signed by
his father. was forfeited. Meakin en-
tered plea of guilty and sentence, was
deferred until the first day of the nsxt
term of court
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16
DETECTIVES ON GUARD.
They Surround Senator PIatt and His
Eiance, Mrs. JaneWay.

New York Oct. 14.-Extraordina.y
precautions are being taken to guard
the persons of Senator Platt and Mrs.
Lillian I. Janeway. who are to be
married Thursday Six private de-
tectives of the United States Express
company are In constant attendance
upon the statesman and sleuths guard
Mrs. Janeway at every moment
Mae c. Wood. clerk in the money
order division of the postoff1ce de-
partment in Washington. arrived in
this city this morning and both Platt
and Mrs. Janeway are endeavoring in
every way to avoid encountering her.
This is Miss Woods second visit to
the city since the announcement of
the approaching marriage. Last week
she appeared suddenly at the Fifth
Avenue hotel, and demanded admit ;.
tance TO Piatt's apartments. This was
denied and she returned to Washing
ton after giving vent to vehement re-
marks. Miss Woods is several years
the junior of Mrs. Janeway. She is
extremely attractive but wears de-
termined look when speaking of the
senator.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16
LITTLE PLUME CONFESSED.
Indian Admits Seven Murders on the
BIackfeet Reservation.

Browning. Mont, Oct. 16.-James
Little Plume has confessed to the mur-
der of the seven people killed Sunday
on the Blackfeet Indian reservation.
The confession was made before Unit "A
States Commissioner Arnaux. Among
the killed was the wife of Little Plume.
His intention, he said. was to kill four
teen more. but a shell stuck in his rific
rendering 1t useless. He then cut a
cash in his own throat and arm to al
lay suspicion.