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The Colorado statesman., 1906-06-23
A Noble Defense
Of the Black Race by the New York independent In
fluenial Metropolitan Daily Paper.

An intelligent correspondent.
principles of schools in a Louisia-
ma town, and on who declares him
self "a subscriber and great ad-
mirer' of The Independent, wants
to know the sources of our infor-
nation on the race problem as per-
tains to the South, that is, wheth-
er it comes from an intelligent and
unprejudiced source.
He also asks us to review the
Hon. Charles Francis Adams ar
ticle in the May Century on the
Negro in Africa.
Our sources of information are
those open to everybody. They
are deductive, based on principles,
and inductive, based on observed
facts.
The main principle involved is
that men are born free, and with
the equal and inalienable right to
life, liberty and the pursuit to hap
piness. This does not mean that
men are born with the same color
or brain, or that superior talent
does not achieve superior results;
but it means that no mere ficti-
tious difference is to exclude a
man from the unhiudered fruits of
his own exertions. LAW must not
put disabilities on men to prevent
their equal access to privilege.
Ehis is a principle of Christianity
as well as of humanity and COM
mon ethics. The principle forbids
slavery, serfdom, Jim crow laws
and the hinderance of the ballot.
1t further requires us to deal with
men as men and never as races.
Next as to observed facts: We
have observed that historically ev-
cry advanced race has risen out of
a condition as degraded as that of
the African observed by Mr.. Ad-
ans in the Soudan. There was a
time when our ancestors in Britain
and Germany and Russia were no
more advanced than those Negroes
Caesar says that in Gaul the COM
mon people where "little better
than savages" to the chiefs and
druids. 1t is he that tells of the
human sacrifices, men burnt in
wicker cages. The Germans, he
says, were clothed in skins, lived
by hunting and not agriculture,
had no fixed home, and had no
public magistrates. They lived
much like our nomadic Indians,
and were less advanced than the
Negroes of Timbuctu Or Iululard.
Caesar describes the Britons as
barbarians, painted with wood, to
make them look terrible in war;
and living in companies with their
wives in common. Tacitus says
of the Samaricans that they were
The Colorado statesman., 1906-06-23

The shooting of Laura Wisdom,
a colored woman, by Jennie Mitch
ell. white girl, on account of jeal-
ousy of the attentions cf one Boots
Henderson colored man, is very
amusing. The tables seem to
have begun to turn, and the white
girls are now sparring with the
colored girls for the affections of
the colored men. Nardaman and
Tillman had better get busy or
else there will be a general change
of affairs in this country soon.
The two women are notorious
characters, and there is no consid-
Grafton due them from any respect
able people, white OF black. We
have always contended that de-
graded persons, whether white or
black, should all be classed to9eth-
er, and placed i'll the same heap of
dirt and filth. The white news
papers try to make capital out of
the word white" All low classes
of people are on equality. The
shooting of a colored girl by a
white one does not excite The
Plaindealer, for human nature is
alike the world over. whether it be
white, black, grizzly or gray,-To-
peka Plaindealer.
The Colorado statesman., 1906-06-23

Minden, La. June 17.-What is
believed to be the first case of a
woman convicted of criminal as
sault Ia capital crime) was record
ed in the distrist court here yester-
day, when Mary Chitman and her
brother, Shell Chitman, were
found guilty and both sent to the
penitentiay for life, the jury, after
deiberating two hours, deciding
against capital punishment, The
victim was a Negro woman, who
was held by Mary Chitman until
her brother accomplished his pur.
pose. The chine was committed
last December, at Sibley, FIVE miles
south of here.
The Colorado statesman., 1906-06-23

home and carried them over the
sea to serve as slaves, and it is men
from these same countries that
have divided up Africa and made
the American Negro an alien and
the African Negro an intruder in
the home of their ancestors. But
Christianity is in no wise respon-
sible for these things. Those men
were and are false to every funda-
mental teaching of Jesus and are
running directly contrary to the
eternal laws of God. And those
teachings and those laws are
bound to prevail if only the Negro
is faithful and true to himself.
There is no cause therefore that
is or can be so precious to every
intelligent and consecrated Negro
as the cause of Foreign Missions.
In their progress and true success
is bound up the future hopes of
his people. No people can be
nurtured in the Christian faith and
rema1n willing slaves. The father
hood of God and the brotherhood
of man are deadly enemies to in
Justice, and if all men are equal in
the sight of God, how can one be
the slave of another? The doc
trines of Jesus are as destructive
to race superiority as dynamite
hidden away in hole in rock,
which at the proper moment it
tears to pieces, or the plant which
thrusts its tender shoot up into
the massive stone and rends it in
twain. Whatever evil fate might
overtake the Negro people, it's
worst features would ultimately be
destroyed by the general influence
of Christianity. If not a single
Negro had ever professed belief in
it, Christianity would have de-
stroyed slavery in America. But
the tendency is always simply to
change one form of oppression for
another. The only possible hope
there is that the Negro may get on
a plane of equality is to be found
in he himself becominga Christian.
For a Christian to enslave IA fellow
creature has become extremely diff
ficult, but for Christian to en-
slave a sChristian is almost
impossible. Christianity and slav-
cry in every form and in every de-
gree are deadly and irreconcilable
enemies. The Negro therefore
who gives literally to the cause of
Missions is paying a debt which
he owes for his present liberty,
prosperity and happiness, and he
is providing that these blessings
shall continue to be his for all
time to come.-J. w. Doughty.
The Colorado statesman., 1906-06-23
TOLD ON THE JUDGE.

st. Louis. June 16.-Kate f..
Bryant, the yellow woman" whom
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Jones imper
sonated in order to trap her hus.
band, Judge Orville Davis Jones
of Edna, Mo, testified in Judge
Ryan's court today in Mrs, Jones
suit for divorce.
She told of exchanging rooms
with Mrs. Jones on the night on
The Colorado statesman., 1906-06-23

Ruben Good, a white gentleman
of GaIesburg, Ill, plead guilty last
week to outraging Lizzie Anderson
who had been placed in his charge
by the Children's Home and Aid
society and was given 25 years in
prison Mrs. Good is under heavy
bond for completely in the heinous
crime.
The Colorado statesman., 1906-06-23

In the list of eighteen State
Normal school girls appointed
public school teachers by the
Board of Education, of New Haven
Conn, is Miss Jessie E. Muse, a
Negro girl. She is the first of her
race to be appointed in this city.
There are eight nationalities in the
new appointees.
The Colorado statesman., 1906-06-23
RACE NEWS
Gathered from Various Sources.

George Andrews, a white man,
was held in Richmond last week
for the grand jury in Henrico
county for alleged criminal assault
on Ira Boyne, a colored girl. 10
years of age.
The Colorado statesman., 1906-06-23
NO. 80.

Doctor of Medicine. He was the
only Afro-American in a class of
81 graduates. He was assigned to
the staff of the dispensary of the
hospital and made assistant in
diseases of children at st. David's
Fresh Air Home at White Plains.
The Colorado statesman., 1906-06-23

A cigar factory in Cleveland,
Ohio, owned by Mr.. Newburg,
which is to employ colored help
only, opened Monday morning
with 30 at their posts. Miss Smith
of Franklin, was appointed fore
lady by the firm and everything
points enoouragingly to the future
success of the venture.
The Colorado statesman., 1906-06-23

From the Long Island College
Hospital, New York, oil Saturday,
June 2, DIR. E. Elliott Rawlins
graduated, receiving his degree of
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01
JUDGE Rufe Scott Dead.

News was received in Ardmore yes
terday OF the death Of Judge Rufe
Scott which occurred in Gainesville
yesterday afternoon. While his deaf
was not altogether unexpected, 1t
came as a great shock TO the family
At his bedside were several OF his
children including Moran Scott OF this
city.
Deceased had resided in Gainesville
many years and was one OF the pio-
neer residents OF that city He was
a man held in high esteem by every
one who knew him and was one OF
Gainesville's best known citizens. he
was nearly eighty years OF age. II is
understood that the funeral will take
place there this afternoon. W. r..
Moore and ID. z. Booker OF this cit,
Vent to Gainesville to attend th
obsequies.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01
Republicans 10 a Tree.

Tomorrow the republican, are expect
ing that President Roosevelt will
name a district attorney for the
Southern district. The candidates. of
the various applicants for the place
have been of sufficient interest to
arouse public interest and naturally
everyone is awaiting results with
keen expectancy. The fight has been
without personal abuse and the canu.-
oates have been active in filing charges
against each other. The fact that So
per has withdrawn his endorsement
for the office has only served 10 in
crease the complication. Those who
have watched the fight are up in the
air. Ask a politician who will land
and he will apply the same question
to you. II he has an opinion he is too
timid to express it.
The fight that Carr is making has
attracted attention in many quarters.
He has some strong backing but IL is
stated that he will be unable to land
the place. II is understood on good au-
thority that charges have been re-
Gently filed against him. The nature
of these charges is not known. II he
is able to overcome them he will
SldHu dS sOOu SHOW as any OI tne
others. He has fought the organiza-
tion while it has stood by and watch
ed the fight with awe.
II is doubtful If the organization was
confronted with such a peculiar con-
dition, a condition that will probably
preclude the possibility of it naming
its candidates in several fights that
are pending. Republicans are laying
the blame on Soper, who, it is said.
by his actions has aroused the wrath
Of the president. II is reported that
Soper is on his way to Washington
What he desires 70 do is a question
that many would like TO know. But
Soper is a fighter and those who cross
his path will find it anything but rosy,
even though il Is reported that he is
persona non gratia in Washington.
II may be possible that he Is laying un-
derground wires for the enemy. Those
who know him best show temerity
when Il comes to fighting him. There
will be those who will gladly welcome
his downfall. II would be unliplomatic
10 rejoice in his presence.
The friends of Col. Humphrey are
trusting that with the showing he has
made he will secure the place. Many
firmly believe that the Office will go
to an outsider. But as has been
stated they do not care to be quoted
on the subject.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01
Notice to Property Owners.

Do you want a first-class job OF &C.
ment walks, cellar floors, curb and
gutter combined, storm cellar? Do
you want a nice job of coping done
at cemetery? | have spent twenty
years at cement work. have com
petent workmen | brought with me.
| will also bring four more families
TO your city. | have bought property
here and have come to stay. will
give you any color of work you want.
Phone me after next Thursday at my
residence. Phone No. $50.
26-tf J. w. Fielder.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01
Free 70 Stockmen.

Any stockman who will ship cattle
hogs or sheep this year may receive
our handsome 1906 Calendar. repre-
senting fox hunting scenes. done in
water colors. free of charge. by writ
ing us and stating how much stock
YOU have, when It will be ready for
market, TO what market you will like
~ ship, and in what paper you saw
this ad. These Calendars are worthy
a place in any parlor, and cannot be
secured else where. Address
CLAY ROBINSON a COMPANY.
I'm Stock Yards, Kansas City, Mo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01
$40 Reward

Strayed or stolen from Duncan, |.
T.. on Dec. l., one large pointer dog,
liver and white. we'll ticked, ears liver
mingled with little white. crooked
white strip in face. small scar on
inside OF right hind leg. mad owners
name on collar. l.. FurneauX-who
will pay $50 reward for return of this
dog to him at Carrollton, Tex or A.
l.. Ledbetter sheriff, Dallas county,
or to w l. Gilbert, Duncan, |. I. 27tt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

Beginning today the printers Of Ard
more work under the eisht-hour day
system. Sidney Suggs. the proprietor
and publisher Of the Arimoreite. who
by the way is thoroughly in sympathy
with union labor unhpsitatingly sign
ei the contract Of the Typographical
Union at this place. All the other
printing establishments in the city
doing likewise. thus Ardmore is strict
~ a Union city In every city in the
United states today the establishment
OF the eighthour day becomes effec-
tive under the direction Of the Inter
national typographical Union or fail
ing this a walkout of the printers is
in order II is commendabla TO note
however that in the larger cities es-
pecialIy the new order of things is be-
Ing complied with, thus virtually end
ing the strike before II is inaururuted.
The outlook for Organization during
the coming year Is bright
Commenting thereon Secretary Nor.
rison OF the American Federation Of
Labor says
"The coming year will witness the
establishment Of a universal eight
hour day for the members of the In
Atl llhAluldl y RbEl dIAANdl lllblls hf-
spite the resistance Of employers. "a.
dividually and collectively, backed by
the Typothetae and other hostile or
ranizltions. Progress can not for all
time be held back by the power and in
fluence exercised by the few The
eight-hour day is now being enjoyed
by many crafts. and the printers. a
part of the army Of organized labor
have. Of their own volition and initia-
tion. instructed their officers to bid
them advance and take possession II
the new conditions Jan. /, 1906. The
employing printers, for taCtful rea-
sons Of their own, forced the fight
prior TO the date arranged for by the
printers.
"Their attack was resisted. The
fight is on. The printers have an i'm
pregnable position. Victory is theirs
even If delayed beyond the time that
employers realize that further resis-
tance is useless.
"One by one the obstacles. that are
being used to impede the progress of
the unions in their steady advancs
have been swept away and brushed
aside. and the American Federation
Of Labor continues TO grow in strength
and power for good The outlook for
organization during the coming year
was never better. Year by year or.
ganized labor rings out the old con.
ditions and rings in the new and be.-
ter conditions. That has been the
history of the past, and unquestion-
ably will be the history of the future
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

Through the derailment OF a box
car on The Frisco yesterday the east
hound train was delayed two or three
hours. The morning train due here
at o'clock did not arrive until about
one. The car was derailed in the
Yards in north Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

With the blowing Of whistles, ring
ing of bells and shooting OF guns the
New Year was announced last night.
II there were other devices for max.
ing noise last night they were not
needed. Persons who overlooked the
approach OF the New Year thought
the whole town was on fire.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01
Notice.

All persons who have not paid
their street taxes will have complaint
made against them Immediately after
the first of January. BY order of the
Police Judge.
w. +. LANDRUM,
1-6 Street Commissioner
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01
CITIZENSAIP-

II you claim citizenship rights and
are not on the rolls or have busin.s7
before the interior departm ent, write
Immediately TO w. W. Wright, regis
tered attorney. Corcoran building
Washington, d. c. "a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01
LOST.

LOST. STRAYED OR STOLEN-One
small yellow mare about thirteen
years old, heavy name, no brand,
but a cut on right fore leg. Last
seen two miles north OF Wheeler.
|. T., on December "a. Suitable re-
ward will be paid for her return to
the undersigned or information lead
Ing to her recovery. F. w. Crea-
ger, Supt. Oil Fields, Wheeler, |.
T. 2Sd6w1
STRAYED-Bay pony 14h hands
high, unbranded, white spot in fore
head, PAGES and trots Suitable re-
ward Return to Morris Sass at
Wonder Store. 31-d&w-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01
Mich Cows for Sale

have a number of good milch cows
for sale, for cash. Cattle can be seen
at Hoxbar. For any information call
on Sam Noble
27d&w W. F. STANFTELD.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

Quite a number went duck hunting
today, and 10 doubt will greatly en-
JOY the sport
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01
DISTRICT COURT TERMS.
Marietta, Tishornlnao and Ardmc

Marietta, Tlshomlngo and Ardmore
Judge Townsend has made the fol-
lowing order or court with reference
TO the terms of DIST ''rt to be held
at Marietta, Tishomingo. d Ardmore:
In compliance with he provisions
of an act Of congress entitled "An act
providing for additional United States
judges in the Indian territory" and
for other purposes, approved April 2s,
1904, II is ordered:
That there shall be three tarms OF
court each year at the following places
in the said Southern district: Mari.
eta, Tishomingo and Ardmore, as pro.
vided by law. same beginning as fol-
lows:
Marietta-First term. beginning DC.
tober 2, 1906.
Marietta-second term. beginning
October ~, 1905.
Tishomingo-First term. beginning
October %, 1905.
Tishomingo-second term. beginn.
iug November 13, 1905.
Ardmore-First term. beginning De-
cember 4, 1905.
Ardmore-Second term, beginning
January 2, 1906.
Third Term.
Notwithstanding January rs.
1906.
MISUNDERSTANDING February
i2. 1906.
Acknowledging March rs, 1906.
Done in chambers at Ardmore. In.
dian Territory, this oath day OF April,
1905.
HOSEA TOWNSEND. Judge.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

Coughs are OF short duration il
Hoffman's Throa tand Lung Syrup
Is taken. Pleasant TO take; safe to
take. and good for children and
adults Warranted Price 25c.
81 +. J. RAMSEY, Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

For loans on city property see II.
Fred SnidC-, 720 West Main. lin
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

Night school Se,vidge Business Col.
lege begins Monday, Jan. l. Be on
hand at Z p. m. 31-j
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

Night school Selvidge Business c ,
'ge begins Monday. Jan. /. Be -,
hand a. D. m. 3f.5
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

You can make the terms when You
buy buggy from us. NOBLE BROS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

4 good book is a fine companion
Especially a bank book.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

Mrs. Emma Williams has resigned
her position in the drug store at Cor
nish and returned to Ardmore to re-
side.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

s., $40 and 500 coupon books al
this office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

Don't be imposed upon by taking
substitutes offered for Foiey'G Honey
and Tar. City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

Phone rs for closed Carriage auy
hour. Carter & King. l9.lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

The dajestic steel range is stove
perfection. Nothing can equal It. Sold
by
BIVENS, CORHN G. FRENSLY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

Have you tried Eds snow fake
cream bread and snow flake mothers
bread? II not, call for il. Have Eds
wagon 10 stop.
soft EDS BAKERY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01
WANT COLUMN J
WANTED.

WANTED-Man Of five years bust
ness experience wants position in
dry goods house by Jan 10. Ad-
dress +. c. NJ, care Ardmoreite.
29-4t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

WANTED-To rent 400 acres of land,
eight miles from town, reasonable
terms. Apply TO Carter & Cannon.
l2tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

FOR SALE--A surrey in good con IL
ton, splendid make. Apply to
Don Lacy. 13tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01
FOR SALE,

FOR SALE-Central hotel S. NJ.
Douglas. 22.tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01

WANTED-Clean white rags al Ard
moreite office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-01
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-ofice room suite, over
store. see r. w. Randol 5tf
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-02-15
EDITORIAL

That valuation, made Under condi-
tons which justly inspired the most
profound diStrust, that fantastic and
absurd valuation, unjust and immo-
raj worthy of a lunati ic, an inebriate.
vas allowed to stand end wa
accepted by the reverend congrega-
ton.
The rea sonable and logical claims:
the inevitable and just protests; the
appeals against that monstrous out
rage, against the attack of an irres-.
ponsible assessor, without conscience
or capacity, Were ignored absolutely
and the nefarious work of the inebri-
ated official received the most scan
dalous and indefensible confrma-
tion.
And the proprietors are obliged to
maintain their right before the
Courts, giving the painful spectacle
of being compelled to protect them
selves in this way against the aggre-
ssions of the treasury-at considera-
bic expense-aS if the discrepancy
between the incomes derived from
their property and the taxes deman-
ded was not enough without this ad-
ditional burden.
And this insuppOrtable state of
things will be repeated unless some
check is put upon the unlimited po-
wers of the assessors of property by
the fixing Of a definite valuation as
is now proposed-alth ough somewhat
xaggcrated-by Mr.. Diaz Navarro.
For all time must be stopped the
abuses to which that primitive law,
which we so energetically condemn,
lends itself, and of whose operations
We have already had such lamentab1e
exhibitions.
Let us look for protection against
these dangers in wise and safe laws,
SO that the future may not witness a
REPETITION of the spectacle for which
we are paying so dearly.
The work of the members of the
House of Delegates during the leg
islative session must not be consi--
dered as ended until they leave le-
gally protected against the bureau
cratic assaults the public wealth now
so prosecuted.
This serious obligation has existed
since it became evident that there
was a defect in the law and the obs
tinacy of the functionaries was pro
we'd; but the duty of the Legislators
has become more inSistent and i'm
pcrative since Mr.. Diaz Navarro in
troduced his bill in the Executive
Conncil.