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joiners, blacksmiths. housekeepers and
stewards. 1t should be said that there was
q decrease in the number of white carpen-
tiers and joiners also.
AS / stated before. the increase OF H. per
cent in negro population embraces all ages
and both sexes, which fact should be taken
into consideration in connection with the
statistics showing the increase in the Fdrl-
Gus OCCUPATIONS because the latter repre-
sent only adult men. The increase in the
number of draymen and hackmen from 1880
to 1900 was 30 per cent; steam railroad
employees, IS per cent: miners and quarry
men. 11S per cent; iron and steel workers,
% per cent; engineers and tiremen. 65 per
cent; pOrters and helpers in stores, As per
cent; bricklayers and masons, IA per cent,
ard ordinary laborers, Coz per cent. There
was a remarkably small increase in the
number of negro barbers-ony AL per
cent-while in the same period the number
OF white BARRIERS increased "a per cent.
Illiteracy Decreasing.
The number of teachers and college pro-
fessors of the negro race in the south shows
an increase of AL per cent over the pre-
vious census, while the number of clergy
men increased 26.4 per cent. The number
of white teachers increased 277 per cent
and the number of white clergymen 2O9
per cent.
The percentage of illiterates among the
negroes is slowly decreasing and fell from
OIL of the population in 1890 to 445 per
cent in 1900. which may be attributed to
the expansion of the public school system.
AT the same time the percentage of white
illiteTateS dropped from 29.9 in 1890 to 1872
per cent In 1900. This indicates that a
greater Improvement has taken place among
the colored people than among the whites.
The greatest Improvement has taken place
IN kentucky, where the number of the col
ored people who cannot read nor write de-
creased 15S per cent in ten years: Georgia
comes second, then Texas, Virginia, Flor
ida and North Carolina in order. The least
Improvement is shown in Arkansas, where
10 per cent more of the colored people could
read and white in 1900 than in 1890 Louis
lana, Alabama, Mississippi and South Caro-
lima sho wvery little gain.
one often hears that educated negroes
are worthless; that there is no room in the
south for colored lawyers, DOCTORS teach
ers and preachers. Yet you are told by the
same people that the reason there are so
few Colored schools is because it is impos-
sible to get teachers for them, and that the
greatest curse of the colored race Is the
ignorance and immortality of their preach
ers. This Will be admitted. reluctantly, per-
hapS, by the best-informed colored lead
ers. Every white man will tell you that
the greatest need of the negro population is
an educated clergy of good character and
high principles. But neither the educated
teachers the educated preachers that
are needed so badly can be obtained with
out the educa tional institutions that are
objected to by the white people. There is
no other source of supply. Yet good men
generous, charitable, intelligent white men
uepIore the ignorance of the teachers and
preachers in one breath and condemn ''edu-
Gated nlggerS' in the next.
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Too Apt to Be Vain.

The reason for this inconsistency is pain
fully apparent. An educated negro is too
apt to be vain of his accomplishments and
TO assert himself in an offensive manner.
lie Is not always content to cultivate mod
est worth Too many of them assume
airs and cultivate vanities that destroy con-
Adence and lessen the respect they might
otherwise command. During my limited
travels | have found a number of modest
unassumlns, Woodworking, earnest colored
preachers, teachers, doctors lawyers drug
glsts and other educated men who would
be credit 10 any community, and have
earned the respect and the confidence of a
public that is naturally prejudiced against
them. have endeavored to look up the
graduates of Howard University. l was fur
nished a list of them with their addresses
by President Gordon of that institution
ana although they are few in number COM
pared with the millions of the race they
represent, l have found one or two or
three in every city who are living useful
lives. bearing good regulations and demon
strating that there is a place in the south
for educated colored men.
Not all of them, however, have been sue
cessful; but l do not think the percentage
of failures among the graduates of Howard
University is any higher-it is probably
not so hlgh-as among the alumni of our
white colleges and universities. l have no
ticed in inquiring, that those who have
failed have almost invariably gone into
pOIlllcS, nave sought once, nave neglected
their business for political engagements and
have been mixed up in bad company.
a colored man who keeps prosperous
drug store in one of the larger cities of the
south, and who has a large white patron
age, told of seven or eight college gradu-
ates in that city who have succeeded in
mercantile or professional occupations. are
making good incomes, saving their money
and exercising wholesome influence ! was
also told Of three or four men who are not
doing so well. In each instance my in
formant attributed their failure to political
aspirations and remarked:
1T is easy enough for a colored man
to win the respect of white people and
make a good living so long he keeps
out of politics, minds his own business and
follows the advice of Booker Washington:
to work hard, save your money and acquire
property"
Prof Washington, Prof. Council and
other leaders of the negro race are con-
tinually impressing these facts upon their
people. urging them to avoid politics and
to build up a reputation for ability and In
tegrity before aspiring to honors or office.
They realize the weaknesses of their people;
and if the whites are sincere in their de-
sire for an Improvement of the colored race
they will encourage and assist them in their
labOrS
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as has been stated before is for passenger
trains only. The work of driving the tun-
mel from its southern terminus to list and
D streets northeast Is being done under
ground with pneumatic machinery. The
section of the tunnel from d street north
to Massachusetts avenue has been COM
pleted. On the southern side of Massa-
chusetts avenue the two tubes of the tun-
mel are very much in evidence On the
south the entrance to the station is seen
with five tunnel ways Between these two
points the engineers will construct a series
Of switches SO that the two tracks in the
tunnel Will branch out on leaving the north
side of Massachusetts avenue, giving five
clear tracks in the space beneath the sta
ton.
The space made for the trains under the
station is simply to give them passage.
The trains will not enter the building for
the discharge of passengers at this level,
and 1t Is probable that there will be no en-
trance from the station proper to the tunnel
except such as shall be necessary for the
operation of the switches. The trains will
pass under the tunnel and Will then begin
to climb up to the level of the train shed.
The grade will be gradual the level be-
ing reached at point between H and l
streets north. Here the trains will be
switched from the tunnel tracks to the
tracks entering the station proper and will
be sent into the station. This is the rea-
son why there exists at present a wide
chasm with straight concrete and stone
sides, thirty feet IN the air, in the approach
to the station looking south from H street
The building of the retaining walls for the
grade to station level was one of the first
bits of work done by the contractors. This
grade will pass over the II street car line
which is being depressed about nine feet
from its old level
Territory Affected.
The whole of the space between D street
north and * street north, North CAPITOL
street west and I'd street east little more
than eighteen city blocks, is affected by
the work, and much more of the contiguous
territory will be included before the work
is finished. AS stated, the progress during
the past few weeks has been such that the
station is beginning to take tangible form.
The framework of steel that has been
erected seems more definite than the piles
of stone and material which have occupied
the space reserved for the building From
the top of tail steel peam floats a flag
a signal that the work of construction has
commenced, and on the ground near where
the corner of LIST street and Massachusetts
avenue once was, Is a square of brick and
white granite standing straight and alone
This is the beginning of the station the
hfst stone brick and mortar that viii
eventually be part of the great depot for
visitors to Washington, one of the greatest
railway centers in the world,
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affected and gaze up at tall pillars of brick
rising thirty-fve feet in the air. These
pillars are sewer manholes and the top of
them represents what will be the level of
the street when the engineers get through
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Washington has the largest negro popu-
lation of any city in the country-S6 TO-
and the other cities named have more than
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southern Negro Population.

The following table shows the number OF
negroes in each Of the southern states ana
their percentage of the total population:
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A Double Tunnel,

A Double Tunnel
The tunnel from Cd and E streets south
west Will be double affair. There will
be two tubes" for the accommodation of
the trains passing through. This tunnel
Arizona silver belt., 1905-01-26
THE NEWS OF TUCSON
 AND OF PIMA COUNTY

FROM THE STAR
 Miss Henrietta Cpnaell, of D ,uIla', is in the city visiting hsr uncls and aunt, Mr. aud Mrs. George P. Schole- field.
 The slot machines of all classes must go with other banking games. That was obviously intended by the council when the two gam bling ordi. nances were passed by the council two weeks ago.
 Word was received in the city an. nouucing the appointment of Willard Wright, formerly of Tucson, and brother of Attorney John B. Wright as captain of the United States liue riders. J. K. Smith, of Douglas, was appointed lieutenant. E. A. ReddocR is acting as chaplain. The force has been increased from six to eight. FROM THE CITIZEN
 Col. John B. Breatbitt, of Tucson Ariz., and Mrs. Mary Downing Shaw were married at the residence of the bride, in St. Louis, January 19.
 Alfred rrippel, son of Councilman Trippel, who arrived here this morn. ing from Phoenix, to play the title role in "The Mikado, received tele phone message from the chief clerk Of the council advising him that he had been appointed clerk in that body
 The executive committee of the chamber of Commerce, Messrs. Man. ning, Burkhalter and President Plu mer accompanied by Secretary Jaynes went out to hustle some money today and succeeded far beyond their antici- pations. They secured between si50C aud $2000 iu few hours from the lead ing business men of the city.
 FROM TIE PosT:
 Teodoro Elias, under sentence to be hung aud reprieved until March 25th, has grown fat during his three years confinement in the county jail He is somewhat irrational on occasions and keeps his cell the greater part of the time. The sheriff will undoubtedly consult the district attorney in short time to determine whether another examination of the prisoner should bt held under the law to determine whether he is insane. Unless the sen tence is commuted or jury tinds Elias to be insane, the sentence will have to bs carried out on March 25th ] Elias killed Wm. Ka'zenstein, a police office, during fire on Meyer street June 26th, 1902.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-01-26
ITEMS FROM PRESCOTT
 AND YAvAPAl COUNTY

FROM THE JoURSALMrSER
 Suit las been filed with the clerk of the district couIt against the bonds men of J. P. Storm to recover the amount of his dedication. c. c. Hutchinson has recently pur chased the sheep belonging to Cap" Smith and Jeff Evans, of Coconino county, the price paid being between s35, 900 and $40,000.
 F. A. Bowman, of the Rainbow Min ing company, operating in the Brad shaw mountains, and successfully so, came in yesterday from that section on business matters and returns to- day. He states that the snow in that country measures over thirty inches on level, and that there is in conse- quence the best of feeling among all classes that the coming summer will see return Of old-time conditions in an abundance of water for all pur- poses.
 Judge J. II. Wright, an ex-chief jus tice of Arizona died very suddenly on Tuesday morning about 10:30 o'clock at the family residence, of apoplexy. He has been in failing health for several months, his decline of late be- ing quite noticeable to his friends. Judge Wright was born in Kentucky, August l3, 1859, hence was in his 66th, year. He came to Missouri early in life where he studied law and engaged in its practice and was appointed by President Cleveland during his first term as chief justice of this territory. He leaves widow and four children, two sons and two daughters. They are Ed. s. Wright, county treasurer; Harry and Mary Wright, all of whom reside in Prescott, and Mrs. Gladys Jackson, who with her husband re- sides in Indianapolis.
 FROM THE HERALD:
 On the January payday there was over $96, 900 paid out in wages to more than 1900 employees, being the largest amount paid out by the United Verde Copper company in It's history.
 FROM THE COURIER
 News was received in Prescott yes terday from Crown King that about | 10 D. m., Jan. IS, 1905, the store of Simon X Stuart at that point was dis covered to be on fire. The fl tunes were soon beyond control, and the building with its stock of merchant was destroyed. Three building are re- ported destroyed. They are said to have been the property of Harry Brown. The losses are partially GOV cred by insurance
Arizona silver belt., 1905-01-26

murrer was overruled, answer to the complaint is made at great length. The case was continued for hearing on February l,unless the court shall still be engaged with supreme court busi- ness.
 FROM THE GAZETTE;
 The governor and territorial off. cials will give reception this eveu- January 26) to the members of the twsnty.third legislature. In conse- quence of this announcement it was decided in committee rooms to post pone the visit of the committees of the upper and lower houses to the vurious public institutions of the ter ritory until after the governors re- ception. It is probable that the legis- lature will take recess for week, commencing on January 27th.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-01-26
D0INGS IN PHOENIX AND
 THE SALT RIVER VALLEY
FROM THE REPUBLICAN.

FROM THE REPUBLICAN.
 The telephone construction outfit that is extending the government line to Phoenix that was built year ago from Roosevelt to the Ariz ma dam, has moved camp to the vicinity of ScottSdale. With a few days of good weather the line will probably be com pleted to this city.
 Sheep shearing will be commenced about January 25 by Ortega, Luzero X Co.,, at their shearing corral about nine miles north of Phoenix, on the Cave creek road. The sheep are from various places in the northern coun. ties, but mainly from Apache county Ortega, Luzero & Go. have abont fifty shearers and expect to clip about 100000 sheep. Besides the Shearers, there will be ten or fifteen other men employed around the camp in various capacities.
 yesterday January lS) was the date set by Judge Kent for the special court session fer the hearing of the contest case involving the shrievalty of this county, F. o. Richmond, rep resenting the republican county cen tral committee, contestant, vs. J. El- liott Walker, contestee. Mir. Walker made answer by the filing of a docu ment of eighteen typewriter pages It's opening page was general demur Ter, alleging that sufficient facts haC not been given to constitute grounds 1 for a contest In the event the de
Arizona silver belt., 1905-01-26
C0CHISe COUNTY BUDGET
 CUllED FROM EXCHANGES

FROM THE BIsBEg REVIEW.
 In attempting to leap across the Oliver shaft Friday night, Nicholas Vulcovich fell 100 feet to instant death. The mans fall was from ,O0O to the HOO level. It was witnessed by other miners, who immediately gave the signal. When the body was reached, Vulcovich was lifeless. His body and head were badly crushed. Clinton Rhodes, an old time pros. pector in the Warren district, was found dead in his bed over the Turf saloon in thi city. Underneath his pillow was folld salall vial contain ing morphine. The theory is that Rhodes for some reason took an over dose of the drug. His color and the condition of his body indf-at that he was addicted to it's use. At the request of the coroner in Bisbes the contents of the mans stomach will be analysed by Drs. Edmonson X Oaven, of Bisbee.
 It will be pleasing news to the many friends of the Rev. Harvey Milton Shields to know that he is to return to Bisbee shortly and take the pasto- rate of the Sweet Memorial Church in this city and the St. Stephens Church in Douglas. The announcement was made in Los Angeles last week of the assignment and takes effect at once. It is expected that Rev. Shields will return to Bisoee about the first of February. This action was taken by the officers of the Episcopal church at the urgent request of the people of both places.
 Boston & Brown, contractors for the erection Of the branch county jail in this city turned over the building to the county, and the j)b was inspected by Supervisors Riggs, Taylor and Bowen. The building was informally accepted. The jail building is the most complete and up-to-date building for the purpose in the territory. It Is two story affair with cement
Arizona silver belt., 1905-01-26
WHAT HAS HAPPENED
 IN GRAHAM COUNTY
FROM THE BULLETIN.

FROM THE BULLETIN.
 Surveyor Colton estimates the vol. tune of water in the Gila river last week at double that of the big flood of 1891.
 The firm of MOOrman X Stratton has been appointed by the County Treasurer and Board of Supervisors to act for the county In all back tax suits for the year 1901.
 The board of Supervisors. by advice of the District Attorney, made a clean sweep Of the batch of road claims in District l3. Road claims against the county Co the amount of nearly 5000 were disallowed.
 District Attorney R,wlins last Sat urday appointed A. c. McAlister his deputy, which appointment was ap- proved by the Board of Supervisors. Deputy District Attorney McA lister Will have his office at Clifton, where he will soon move with his family.
 Mrs. Ph. Prudential and two sons returned last Saturday from a two months visit in New York City. A delightful trip is reported both going and returning. Mrs. Freudentha brings word that Mrs. I. E. Solomon IS In very good health and greatly en oying her visit with New York rela tivas,
Arizona silver belt., 1905-01-26

floors and steel cells. The jail is able to care for thirty-five prisonees with convenience, and the sewerage and lighting is according to the latest i'm. proved plaus. The steel alone used in the construction of the jail cost between four and five thousand dol lars.
 DOUGLAS INTER NATIONAL AMERICAN.
 Supt. Douglas, of the Copper Queen was in the city yesterday and left in the private car Nacozari for Nacozari this morning. He stated to a repre-. sentative Of this paper that the plans of the new car shops are now com pleted aud that the structural steel has been ordered Bids for the erec' tion of the brick work will be asked for at once and the plans will be put into the hands of the local contrac- tors to figure on.
 Edward Suits died at the Calumet hospital this morning from an attack Of pneumonia. He was brought from the Fl Tigre mine a short time ago very i'll and was taken from the train to the hospital, where he has been ever since. His wife was with him at the time of bis death, she having been sent for. Mr. Suits was a mem- Der of the MasOns, the I. O. o. F. aud K. of P. lodges. His body was shipped to his home in Santa Maria, California.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-01-26

Superintendent w. A. Drake of th' s. F. P. x P. company estimates tha it will take from twenty to twenty five days to make repairs to the bridges of the Phoenix X Eastern across the Gila river 50 that train' can safely cross them.
 Speaking of the storm of last week the Williams News says: "rhis sec ton was treated to one of the old fashioned blizzards A fellow reads about, the first of the week. It com. meuced showing and raining early on Monday and kept it up almost contin uously till Thursday. During that time it is estimated that ac least three feet of snow had fallen on the ievel, while up in the hills the fall was much greater"
 Major B. w. Leavell, adjutant gen. eral of Arizona, was here Friday, ac. oompanied by his mether-in law, Mrs. House. They were returning from Fort Huachuca to Phoenix. Mrs Lea veil, who has been a sufferer from tu. berculosis, died this week at Silver City, and the remains were inferred at Fort Huachuca beside the grave of her father. Major Leavell has many friends in this city who extend him their sympathy in his bereavement Tucson Post.
 A company of Boston capitalists has been formed to manufacture sun motors for use in the southwestern arid regions for pumping water for irrigation. One of the motors used for experimental purposes has been set up for some time at Wilcox. Arizona, and others al Pasadena, Gal f, Mesa and Tempe, Arizona. A plant will be established at Joliet, H., for the manufacture of the machines which have besn perfected by Aubrey G. EneaS and other engineers.
 MT. Ives, in his arguments in be. half of the Arizona Eastern said: "The Southern Pacific proposes to build the main line of its traucou- tinental road through Phoenix. We expect to leave the present main line near Bowie and from thence traverse the Gila Valley Globe and Nor theru railway to Solomonville and thence  through the Box canyon across .ho Gila river to Kelvin aud Florence aud then to Phoenix. We propose from Phoenix to build west across the Colo rado river to California at some point about 100 miles north of Yuma. '- Guardian.
 George Tisdele, superintendent of bridges of the $. F. P. & P. railroad informed the Journal Miner that the water during the flood in the Gila river canyon on the line of the Phoe- nix Eastern was twenty-five feet deep. The bridge force had a camp in the canyon and they had barely time to get out with their camp equipage and tools before the flood waters rose to their camp site aud the water rose to depth of ten feet where they had been camped. It is stated that the water in the Gila was considerably higher than it was dur. ing the big flood Of 1891.