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The colored American., 1903-01-03

Judge Emory Speer, in an eloquent
speech at Buffalo, takes high ground
upon the race question at the, South.
He faces the isue squarely, neither
shuIn1ng nor evading the evidence as
he nnds 1t. He holds respect for the
constitution and the law in both letter
and spirit, to be the cardinal virtue
LOT all Americans, and that every citi-
zen, regardless of color, should be Civ
en- What is due him. Worth, characer,
Intelligence and patriotism should
pull their weight" in either race.
Inc shlttless and illiterate should be
cIasSed IN common, irrespective of the
pigment tnat covers them. A union of
Iorces between the better elements of
Doth races IN the South would settle
the whole vexed question. This is the
very logical position taken by Judge
Speer, and it is refreshing to discover
gentlemen of his standing and inf1u-
ence Volclng such truly American SEN
tment, and pleading for an open dis
cussiOn of the issues in the south
with the same vigor and persistence
that campaigns are fought out in the
cusslon OF all the issues in the South
NorIh and West. The example of Judge
0peer IS one tat should shame the So
called 'Iily-whites" and induce them tn
come back into the Republican party.
and live in accord with the logic of
events.
The colored American., 1903-01-03

er about official recognition or influ-
sncing legislation at Washington. We
can't understand why Indiana, so vora
cious of yore, should lose it's appetite
for political plums, and metaphorical
ly. ''go way back and sit down. aEte.
the fashion OF spoiled child.
No Indiana delegations ever come
here to see about anything, as other
states do. Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois,
Missouri, New. York, New Jersey,
PennsylVanIs, West Virginia, and the
entire southern section have all out
str pped the .erstWhiIe battle. fed of
the Middle and the West, once made
illustrious by the olympisn contests
between the Mortons. Harrisons and
Greshams on the one hand, and Hen
dricks, Mcdonald and Voorhees,, on
the other. Has the state leader who
can speak with authority? Harry Fur
Miss, In far off Bahia, setting in his
counsular apartments, gazing upon the
pelIucid waters of the Atlantic, count.
Ing great barges OF commerce steam
ing sor Rio Janeiro, is all the proud
old commonwealth has "chalked up"
to her credit. after six years of repub-
lican ascendency in the nation.
Get together! gentlemen of Indiana,
care you fiddIing while Rome il burn.
ingP" Bestir yourselves, and hang
your banners upon the outward wsiI?n
The day is not yet lost. We are at
your command, and will back up your
plans, matter to whose advantage
the situation may turn. Let's call the
roll: Knox, father and son, Lewis,
Shelton, Simms, Stokes, Bfewer.
Sterrett, Banks, Lott. BroyIes. Junior.
Walden, Brown, Christy, Furniss,
BauPhman, Evans. Greathouse-
are you: prefeut-and voting? From
the sand hills of Michigan to the corn
fields of Posey county, and from the
banks of the festive Maumss to the
wooded ''knobs'' of New Albany
"Wstchman, do tell US of the nightr'
The colored American., 1903-01-03
SATURDAY, JANUARY 1 1903.
WHAT OF INDIARA7

The Colored American, for reason
well-known, feels = deep interest in
the affairs Of Indiana, regardless OF
race, parties or creeds. We are from
there" so to speak. and are bound to
Hoosierdom By the tenderest ties of
blood and friendly association. We
note with pride, the rise into national
prominence OF such political giants as
CHARLES Warren Fairbanks, who will
one of these days, be President of the
United States, and Albert J. BeveEidge.
both Of whom add to the prestige of In
diana in the Senate. Not with less
qualification, we see Congressman
Ovsrstrest, Lands, Crumpacker and
Hemenway-sitting high in the coun-
cns of the party, fanked gracefully by
National Committeeman, Harry 3.
New, Comptroller r. J. Tracewen,
Solicitor A. w. Wishard, and host of
others, equally Well.knOWn. These, of
course, are white men, and OF the true
blue stripe-every one Of them,
But what of the oolored leaders?
w u8b lc tuC 140llCA Will the
old days when Hinton, Townsend, Ro-
berts, Ebert, Sweeney, Broyles and
Mccoy. were at the helm, Indians was
q factor to be reckoned with, and her
voice was heard early, often and sue
cessfulIy in the political temple, We
have seen her proud sun set, and have
wondered why no Moses has been
evolved from the darkness to lead the
serried troops once more into the light
of administration favor.
We have appealed frequently, but up
to date In vain, to our great and good
friend, the courtly Knox, for Informs
tIon. The Freeman is as silent as the
ploverbial claim upon this all absorb
ing topic. Our other usually loqua-
cious contemporaries; A" The
World, the mouthpice of the volatile
Manning, and the Recorder, edited by
the keen. wittsd Stewart, seem to be
too busy rakipg in the shekels to both
The colored American., 1903-01-03
A SILLY REVIVAL OF ANCIENT
HISTORY

In another column of this issue will
be found a clear and succinct state
ment from Gen Robert Smalls re-
futing a slanderous report sent out by
the Washington correspondent Of the
Neto York EUenin0 Post bearing upon
the history Of an alleged bribery cpl
sode which long ago had been thresh-
ed to infinitesimal fragments No one
who has had any dealings Of any kind
with General Smalls would for mo-
ment give countenance to charge
that he could be capable of commit
ting any dishonorable act His IN
tegrity is absolutely unimpeacnabIe
and his political, as well as his per-
sonal record, is clean and wholesome
The revival of an absurd and exploded
reflection upon his honor will be
treated by his friends with the con-
tempt that it manifestly deserves.
The truth of the whole matter IS
as General Smalls suspects-the De-
ginning of a foxy attempt on the part
Of the lilly whites" OF South Carolina
to discredit him with the national al
ministration. and by breaking down
his influence. defeat him for pro
motion which the President may 1eeI
inclined 70 bestow as a reward for SET
vices that have never been suitably re-
Quilted. The Generals sturdy adYo-
cacy Of his manhood rights, his Loyal
ty to Dr. Crum's interests and his Vlg'
orous opposition to the deep-lald sche'
mes of the elements behind tne
"liIy-white" movement have all COM
bined to render him dangerous zoe
in the eyes of the leaders OF that pro
poganda. Hence the desire TO get nun u
out of the way. and save the marShalf
ship for themselves.
Whatever may be done in the ulo
tribution of South Carolina patrohao'
the main point at issue now Is 10 ~
horse the blackmailers- who are a.
tempting to throw General Smalls anu .'t
destroy a reputation for honesty Out1t -
up by years Of sacrifice and LABOR. -
is understood that he will at once IL
stitute proceedings for libel agSin2I.
the management of the NeU Io'.
EUening Post, and leave no stone u
turned to secure prompt and tholya -,
gh vindication. The sympathles o. III
CoIOred American are all with Gti
Smalls in this matter. We arg ol
vinced that he is ION the sqIa
and. further, wish for his prorseouO1na 1a
to. the coveted marshalship as thd PI'1
of battle
The colored American., 1903-01-03

It Is q matter of some speculation
whether. the "cuts" Of men prominent In
the public eye appearing in ths,Indian-
apolis Freeman, and the cartoons Of
the Boston Guardian, are hewn ont
with an axe or are the "artistic" ere-
ations of 8 bucksaw.
The colored American., 1903-01-03

Mr.. Fortune has reached San Fran.
cisco, and will shortly sail for Homo
lulu. His mission to Hawaii and the
philippines is arousing much comment
from the daily papers. Mr.. Fortunes
report on labor and race conditions in
those insular possessions will be eager
ly awaited.
The colored American., 1903-01-03

Mr.. W. Allison Sweeney, who made
his debut in the political arena, as 8
'stumper" for Greeley in 1872, has
made his appearance upon the classic
hustings of Chicago. Sweeney and
"Billy" Mason would make a great
team, operating in double harness.
The colored American., 1903-01-03

whether Judgment" is visited upon
the erring or not. the scandals sur
rounding the occupant of q certain
olpiom alto post, point out that under
hand dealings do not pay In the long
run.
The colored American., 1903-01-03

SUBSCRIPTIONS may be sent by post Office
money order. express or registered letter.
All communications for publication should
be accom- panied with the name OF the writ er,
not necessarily for publication but asa guar
Antee of good faith.
We Aol1ctt news, contributions, opinions
and In tact all matters affecting Ihs race.
We VIII not pay for matter, however unless
IL Is ORDERED by us, Ali matter intended for
publication must reach this office by Wed
Ecsoay OF each week to insure insertion In
the current issue.
A-Agents are wanted everywhere, Send
for Instructions.
The colored American., 1903-01-03

BE careful OF the record you are
making in your daily life. Mistakes
made now IN a thoughtless quest of
pleasure may return in the future to
defeat your dearest ambitions.
The colored American., 1903-01-03

Rumor reaches US that the bank at
New Beine. N. c., conducted by Isaac
b. Smith, has collapsed. These fall
ures are inimical to the advancement
OF our people in the world of finance.
The colored American., 1903-01-03

We are satisfied that Messrs. Joseph
D. Thom pson, g. b. Scott and w. F.
Aldrich will referee the Alabama pokt-
ical game along the lines Of fair play.
The colored American., 1903-01-03

Editor W. D. johnson, of the Ken
lucky Standard, will make another
@try" for a nomination to the legisla-
ture of his state.
The colored American., 1903-01-03

Nevertheless and notwithstanding,
The True Reformer's Bank at Rich
mond, Va, is doing business at the old
stand.
The colored American., 1903-01-03

Ex-Congressman George W. Muir.
ray OF South Carolina, is wearing his
lighting clothes, T" these strenuous
The colored American., 1903-01-03

Save at least dollar of your salary
every payday, even if it involves a
slight sacrifice.
The colored American., 1903-01-03

The most delightful trait in human
character, standing foremost in the
proper development of civilization. is
loyalty. -
The colored American., 1903-01-03

North Carolina politics continues to
hold the center of the stage.
The colored American., 1903-01-03

days When the "gang" goes cunning
for Brother Murray, they will find
him 10 a receptive mood.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-12-24
PrineVille is Skeptic.

The report concerning the extension
of the Columbia Southern to Bend next
year has created quite difference of
opinion locally, says the Crook County
Journal. Nearly every one treats the
matter as such incidents have been
treated in the past-with smile of
skepticism. But there are a few who
seem willing to stake on the truth of
the report, and the result has been
many bets as to the future operations of
the railroad in question.
The first of the week several wager 8
were made. Hats, money, cigars and
several other articles figured in the
stakes. The bets ranged from one to
three years and the conditions were
that no railroad would enter Crook
county in that time. A number of bets
on the two year limit went begging for
acceptance and are probably still on the
market.
In the meantime. however, real estate
over at Lytle, the objective point of the
proposed extension, apparently is en-
joving a period of prosperity. ]. l.
McCulloch, who is agent for the town
site company's city property, sold five
lots to Portland parties last Thursday.
The purchases were made oyer the tele
phone on the strength of the Oregon
ian's article stating that the road would
next year.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-12-24

Egbert, the slayer of Deputy Sheriff
Saxton, of Harvey county, passed
through John Day, Sunday night on bis
way to the penitentiary, where he will
pay the penalty of his awful crime by
hanging, says the News. He was accom-.
panied by Sheriff Allen and a guard
and was driven out by Chas. Parrish.
The prisoner was brought as far as Sill.
vles by special stage, where the driver,
Ben Cozad, was relieved by Tom Morri-
son. The schedules for giving the mur-
derer a swift and sure ride to his death
was planned and carried out without a
break.
The crime for which Egbert was sen
fenced to pay the death penalty was not
only savage one, but particularly Wis.
cious as being directed against the Off
GERS of the law in the discharge OF their
duties. Threats of lynching were in
duged in, but wiser counsel prevailed
and the course of law rapidly hurried
the guilty man to his doom. He grew
despondent and, just prior to his contem-
plated journey, made a desperate at
tempt to commit suicide by butting his
brains out against the walls of his prison
cell.
The date set for his execution is Jan.
uary 20, and he will be the first prisoner
executed at the states prison under the
new law.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-12-24

The value of Oregon's livestock for the
year 1903 will amount in round numbers
to Sal , ,4SS ,914.
These figures show that the livestock
interests OF the state are rapidly showing
an increase.
There is no better place in the country
for the maintenance of livestock than
the state of Oregon and this is the reason
why each year the total value of the
stock of the state is growing larger.
In Eastern Oregon the conditions are
favorable for the grazing of large herds
and men engaged in the raising of stock
have become wealthy in that section
during the past few years.
Latest statistics show that there are
734, 742 cattle in the state which at the
present market price are valued at $lS,-
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-12-24
CQfGgrh

Is discharge from the mucous mem.
brane of the nose, throat. stomach,
bowels ETC., when kept in state of
Inflammation by an impure condition
of the blood and q want Of tone in the
system.
Soothe the infamel membrane,
strengthen the weakened system, and
the discharge %ill stop to do this
purify the blood.
II was troubled with catarrh for years
and tried various remedies but found moth
ing that would cure me. 1 then resolved
to try Hoods Sarsaparilla and took four
bottles which entirely cured me. l have
never been troubled with Catarrh since
AS blood purifier I can find nothing else
equal to Hoods Sarsaparilla." WILLIAM
SHERMAN, 1880 9Th ST., Milwaukee, Wis.
Hoods Jdrsdpdriild
Cures catarrh radically and perma-
nently-removes its cause and over.
comes all its effects.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-12-24
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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-12-24
GUESTS OF THE CITY.
Livestock Delegates to he Well En-
tertaiued.
next year.

Thirty-five hundred dollars will be
appropriated for the entertainment of
the delegates to the National Livestock
Association and their wives while they
are guests in Portland from January l l
to 10, inclusive. The special committee
appointed by the general executive COM
mittee in charge of the local end of the
convention, to arrange a programme for
the entertainment of the delegates and
their wives, while in the city, submitted
the following program at the meeting of
the general executive committee at the
Commercial Club:
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-12-24
WORKING FULL FORCE.
Echo Rabbit Cannery Putting Up
1000 Pounds Daily.

w. H. Boyd, president of the Echo
American Hare Packing and Cold Stor.
age Company, was in Pendleton last
evening and this morning, returning
home on the delayed train today. He
says the cannery is running steadily
with force of 13 people. and is canning
about l 200 pounds of American hare
each day, says the East Oregonian.
q They have over 1000 pounds of the
prepared article on hand now, awaiting
the labels and this morning had 1000
dressed rabbits in cold storage,
The cannerv could handle more meat
if cans could be secured, but the capac.
ity of the tinshop at which the cans are
msde is taxed and the cannery is wait
ing for large supply of cans.
SO far as tested the meat canned has
pTONeu 10 De canned III perfect OfUef, as
not the slightest per cent of loss has
been experienced The utmost care is
taken to follow a scientific method of
canning, and the company feels that all
difficulties have been avoided by this
caution and care.
Mr.. Boyd says the small drives made
occasionally supply more rabbits than
necessary for the use of the cannery,
with the limited number of cans on hand
and it is hoped to secure a large ship
ment of cans soon.
Several dozen cans of samples were
distributed among the different grocery
stores in the city. and the company will
introduce the goods in the different
points on the Pacific Coast by this meth
cd.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-12-24
Hoods CdrSQpdrill0

Tuesday evening, January 13, general
reception to delegates and their wives,
at the Commercial Club with music)
Wednesday afternoon, January 13, re-
ception to ladies at the Portland Hotel
luncheon and music.)
Thursday afternoon, January A.,
street car rides to Vancouver, Lewis
and Clark Fair grounds, Mount Tabor
and Oregon City. Theaters in the even.
ing.
Friday evening, January 15-Sm oker,
lunch and vaudeville performance.
Saturday, January 16-Excursion to
Seaside and return, via Astoria & Co.
lumbia River Railroad. Luncheon, Re-
freshments, etc.
To carry out this programme the COM
mittee recommended that $35O0 be ap-
propriated. While this programme ha
uot been definitely decided upon, it will
be practically carried out as submitted
to the general executive committee.
The committee in charge of the local
end of the convention are working dill
gently to make the convention one of
the most successful ever held, and the
hearty support being given by Port
l,nd's representative business people
assures the committees every success in
their undertakings.
Up to the present time $4,000 has been
raised to defray the expenses of the
convention, and the committees in
charge of the subscription work will
continue their efforts until at least $40
600 has been secured.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-12-24
Hold 100000 Bushels.

Pendleton, Ore, Dec. 1S.-It is esti
mated by the wheat buyers OF this
place that there are 100000 bushels in
Umatilla county which have not been
sold. About 800, 900 bushels of that
amount are in the warehouses along the
O. r. & N, and the remainder in the
warehouses along the W. & G. r. r.
In the past 10 days about 200, 900
bushels have been purchased by the ex-
port buyers, 100000 bushels coming
from the Pendleton district and 100000
coming from outside points. This was
disposed of at 65 cents per bushe. At
present the buyers are Offering 63 cents,
but would pay higher if they could get
wheat in large quantities.
Only the wheat that has been sold has
been shipped to coast points. The ship
ments at present are not heavy, because
the wheat is being purchased in small
lots. There is not scarcity OF cars.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-12-24
Rates for Local Ads.
groceries.
T. r. Howard for fine groceries.

Howard's grocery store is a very pop
ular place for the purchase of supplies
for farmers and outfits for outing in the
way of extra fine groceries. Almost
everything imaginable kept in stock
It's handy where you can get anything
you want.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-12-24

1858. $50. The horses in. 1.-THE state will
number 245, ,638 and are easily worth
ST., ,231 900. Of sheep there are 1885,
724 at a fair market value of 1888, ,44s.
The estimate of the livestock of the state
shows:
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-12-24
A PRINCELY SALARY.
Homer DavenpOr: Signs up With
Munsey Company for $4,000.

According to letter recently received
by l.. B. Geer, of Salem, from his son
Bert, in New York City, Homer Daven
port, the celebrated cartoonist and carl
caturst, has signed contract with the
Frank A. Munsey Company, of New
York, publishers of the Munsey Maya
zine. for term Of five years at $4,000
per year, with the specific agreement
that he is to make not less than two car
toons a month says the Statesman.
Homer Davenport resigned his position
as cartoonist for the New York Journal
and other Hearst papers and intended
to start out upon a lecturing tour at $25,-
600 per year for term of five years.
When about ready to sign up he was of
ferred an engagement with the Munsey
Company for $4,000. but he received
)tce from W. r. Hearst not to sign up
for that amount until he heard from him.
From the news contained in his letter it
would appear that Mr.. Hearst could not
do any better for him and that he had
accepted the Munsey offer. Mr.. L. B.
Geer is an uncle of Homer Davenport.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-09-19
-
Pretty Good Old Fellow.

Simon Bamberger is a pretty good
old fellow. He has a kindly heart in
| his body as will be seen. Employed
| in the Bamberger-De Lamar mill, at
| De Lamar, New, is a boy, who for
merly served as messenger for the
Western Union Telegraph company, in
this city. This boy had access to the
cyanide room, and during the last few
months. by careful peculation, taking
little at a time, succeeded in getting
away with about $2400 worth of cyan
ides. AS his success progressed he be
came careless and in taking the
amounts from time to time. increased
his thefts so that he was detected. He
was. carefully watched and evidence
enough secured to convict him. He
became aware of his position, and,
learning that Mr.. Bamberger was com
ing after him. hit the trail on a burrO
for Milford. The burro gave out and he
made the balance of the journey on
foot. At Milford he was apprehended.
Instead of having him sent to jail. Mr..
Bamberger sent for his mother. who Is
a widow lady of this city, paid her far@
To and from Milford and her expenses
and confronted the boy with her. What
passed between the three is sacred but
the result was that Mr.. BambeFger in
formed the lad that he would be given
a chance to redeem himself and would
be given chance to make a man of
himself and support his mother, who
was very much agitated at the position
her son had placed himself in. Not
many men would have done that, but
Mr.. Bamberger did it.-Truth
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-09-19
The Job Was Arranged.
New York PrecS

tNSW 1OTk HreSS.)
Owing to the illness of his regular of
flee boy, a Wall street broker recently
engaged new lad named Tommy Tom
my was jewel, and when Joe. the for
rer incumbent. was convalescent. the
broker was loath to send Tommy away.
But the other boy wanted to come back,
and pleaded hard for reinstatem
Well said his former employer, you
can have the position again if you can ar
range with Tommy
Very well. sir. l think l can dc that, =
was the joyous reply.
When the broker vert to his office next
morning he met a sight he had not bar
gained for. The glass in he door of bis
private room was smashed ink was
spilled IN the handsome carpet and
chairs were overturned everywhere. Evil
IDENTIFY there had been a tremendous
struggle. But Joe came forward blithely,
one eye blackened and his cheek swollen
''Tommy's gone, sir he remarked.
I've arranged with him