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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1906-11-08
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LAST night from ClsEemsfe
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III vlnltA today "a business
Nj John Hughes Is now enplo %
a. tie Gateaood grocefyistore.
The Republican niestlng at Ma
school hoase last night was an euioy.
able affair
81 ". FrAsee ahe has been indis-
posed And eunaned to hls room FOR
several days. A couvaleselng
Mrs 4. A. eeoree, residing nFe
miles south Of town fsll Thursday
and hadly spfAlued her hand
CAPT q. s. White and Frank hrAa.
don report q koet meeting - lialfs
Cbapel eesi of Adalr lass night
The funeral u Mrs.. Loo paIne took
pace from ths residence Apf sam isi.I
denhour this aiternooaisat 3 o'cieek.
RHey EmbseY las been visiting
friends near sll0oneyiIls Mo-. Ter
several weeks. hoxpeeied Is home today
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morning train. faf lhs foot ball gans
tiiis afternoon,
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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1906-11-08

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sailed nuts fof as appetizer. surprised
her friends a. a card party bT having
rFetfy bowls 90 She tables nlied with
buftsred and sailed popcorn
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1906-11-08

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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1906-11-08
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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1906-11-08
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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-09

task as teacher a wealth OF expert
ence which is quietly and surely doing
its work now. But good upright men
alone were insufficient TO meet the con.
ditions which were pressing upon the
people for solution-insufficien we
mean. to thwart a political scheme
which was destined to end in disaster
and ruin for the educational system
Of our city. yet the tragedy came.
The Rise Of Blaneh X. Bruce to Power
and the Entry Of Politics Into Our
sehools-cooks and cardozo
Undone.
Upon the advent of Blanch X. Bruce
to power in the world Of politics, when
the whites accepted him as the polit
ical spokesman Of the colored people.
eager and ambitious colored men and
women politicians sought his favor;
became his friends. Among those who
became the intimates Of Mr.. Bruce
were Mr.. Robert II. and Mrs. Mary
Church Terrell. Shortly after this
friendship was formed between the
Terrels and Mr.. Bruce a plan was
brought to light whereby Mr.. Cardozo
was to be put down. For year an un-
successful campaign was waged. The
calcium light was turned on and We
beheld the serpent OF politics. Standing
In the light and line Of power and DO
litical preferment-for 1t was politi.
cal then-were Mr.. and Mrs. Terrell.
DR.. W, s. Montgomery, then as now,
was pitted against the man to be de-
posed; and Cardoxo fell. Cook went
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-09

down in the wreck, for politics had en-.
tered and only those who knew how to
play the game could find favor with
the barons OF power. DR.. W. s. Mont
gomery went to the head Of the NJ.
Street High school. But one step more
was to be taken. Mrs. Terrell was
placed on the School Board, DR.. Mont
gomery was made supervising princi-
pal and Mr.. Robert H. Terrell was
placed at the head Of the NJ. Street
High school; whereupon Mrs. Terrell
resigned from the School Board. Poll
tics had entered and the tragedy had
begun.
The first act Of the tragedy had dis
placed Mr. George F. T. Cook and Mr..
?. L. Cardoso. two q the best men the
schools have ever had. and politics had
entered. All of us who know the world
know that when politics enter the tenn
Pile of justice; when they become the
modus operandi, merit dies and cum
ming and power rule.
The Era Of Fights and Confusion.
DR.. W. S. Montgomery was put up
step by step. The downfall of Mr..
Cook became his fortune and he was
made the assistant superintendent.
During this period in which men and
women were struggling for place and
power, Mr. Robert H. Terrell. follow
ing his ambitions. became a justice OF
the peace and left the schools. Then
came Mr.. Cooper TO the fore. Mrs.
Cooper became the principc. of the
high school for colored children. Dur
ing her incumbency, whether due to
her shortcomings or not, there was q
conflict going on which spread until II
reached national proportions. The
friends OF Mrs. Cooper. led by Prof.
Kelly Miller of Howard University,
through our good friend, James F.
Bundy, insisted that Mrs. Cooper was
always right. But Mrs. Cooper had
enemies among the colored people;
she had enemies among her teachers.
She also had some fair opponents In
her teaching force. and 1t was these
who did so much to convince just
judges that a change was necessary:
and the change came.
We do not Judge Mrs. Cooper
harshly. We understand that she was
the victim Of politics that had crept
into the schools. She found these con-
ditions and was unable to meet them
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-09
NO. IA

and win. She was teacher and an
easy victim to the wiles Of designing
colored politicians and caste projectors
among the whites. Beyond all this,
however, Mrs. Cooper fell through bad
advice.
Congress Comes to the Rescue.
AS time swept apace, B. K Bruce
passed from the stage OF action and
life. Booker T. Washington. with his
industrial propaganda and preach
ments Of political effacement, became
the idol Of the gods Of politics and won
the place relinquished by B. X. Bruce.
Like Bruce he became the dictator and
counsellor for the political destiny Of
the colored people. And as in the past
With Bruce, Mr.. Robert H. and Nrs.
Mary Church Terrell soon found Mxos
with this new dispenser of political
favors. The troubles in the schools
had become so violent and threatening
until 1t was necessary for Congress to
make change, as ii thought for the
better. Accordingly. Congress, after
investigation, enacted law for the
schools Of the District of Columbia,
placing the power of appointment of q
new school board in the judges OF the
Supreme Court Of the District Of Co.
lumbia. Nearly everybody welcomed
this reform, this change, which would
eliminate the game Of politics. A new
school board was appointed and among
its members was Mrs. Mary Church
Terrell. the friend OF the political dio.
tator Of the colored people.
The Operations Of the New Board and
cardozo's Fall.
The new Board Of Education ap.
pointed a superintendent Of the name
Of Chancellor from New Jersey. He
was relormer and began his reforms.
The result was confusion. The best
people the system had ever had were
removed from the schools and the
work which used to be for a common
good became a chess board Of politics
for favor and advantage. DR.. W. s.
Montgomery was made the assistant
superintendent, and. as in the past,
he was to be played OF against Car,
dozo and shield the Italian hand
which was destroying him. This was
done in a bygone regime by those who
had the favor of the BOSS" Hence.
charges were made that Mr.. Frank
Cardozo, Jr.. had been disloyal to DR..
Continued on page four.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-09
Our colored Schools Of To-Day.

Our colored Schools Of To-Day.
In the good old days Of long ago.
when the sceptre Of power was held
and welded by the Cooks, our schools
were free from politics. They were the
best schools in the country for the
training OF youth where colored men
controlled the educational policy. Tn.
der this great family Of Cooks justice
and merit got sweet rewards. Indeed.
there was a steady advance which told
women who are out In the world to-day
The merit system was the rule under
George F. T. Cook: he was the great
father OF the teachers and the children
Selfish. yes, but great and lofty char
acter who saw into the future and In
his day. and his days were many In
our schools. he wrought not for him
self. but for the future. He rendered
his share and part In the great cause;
and only fell when politics displaced
merit.
Mr.. +. L. Cardoxo. Sr.
When Mr.. George F. T. Cook 80
helpfully welded the sceptre Of power,
Mr.. F. l.. Cardozo. Sr.. was serving in
our schools. That he served long and
well all agree. He gave to the schools,
II not that quick initiative saown by
others. an exemplary life, which has
left Its trace in the lives Of those who
came under his influence. Mr.. Cardozo
gave many years Of earnest, honest,
helpful service to this school system.
He knew the world and brought to his
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-09

and win. She was teacher and an
easy victim to the wiles of designing
colored politicians and caste projectors
among the whites. Beyond all this,
however, Mrs. Cooper fell through bad
advice.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-09

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The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16


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The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16
RAISE FIRE RATES
IN OAKLAND.
Insurers Warn Business
Men Their Premiums
Will Be Much Higher
HAZARDS GREATER

OAKLAND, Aug. 15.-Fire insurance
rates in this city are rising. Many
merchants are in receipt of notices
from the companies of which they are
patrons that they must pay so per cent
more premium than heretofore on some
buildings, and a general increase of
not less than rs per cent Is expected
throughout the central business dis
trict.
This action is due to the reports OF
the surveyors of the Pacific Board of
which fixes insurance rates, to the ef-
feet that the fire hazards in certain
portions of the city have increased be-
cause of various conditions.
1t has been found, so the surveyors
report, that in the central business dis
trict numerous alterations and addi-
tions to wooden Buildings have been
made; that the regulations governing g
structures within the fire limits have
in many cases been practically ig-
nored; that factories and warehouses
have been erected on sites where fire
mains are inadequate, as at Sixteenth
street station and Twenty-third ave-
nue.; that there has been no Strength
ening of the fire department by the
addition OF men Or apparatus since
April Is and that at present hundreds
of thousands of dollars worth of stock
is stored in combustible buildings.
many of the structures not even being
fitted with fire walls.
This city was formerly rated as one
of good risks by the insurance COM
panies, but with the rush to erect
cheap buildings for ready occupancy
the fire hazard has increased, and with
it the rates of insurance.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16
BIG ION
At STANFO ORD.
Ten Per Gent Increase
in Applications Over
Those of Last Year
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Aug. 10
DR.. o. L. Elliott, registrar of Sanford
University. said today that the en-
trance registration is 10 per cent larger
than the number at this time last year.
Last August, $50 matriculated, against
a total of $50 filed so far making this
years registration the largest on
record.
A slight drop in the number of older
students is expected by Dr.. Elliott, as
many have been affected by the new
order of things, but this will not offset
the increase in new students.
"It is rather perplexing," said DR..
Elliott, ito see the attendance increas-
ing when 1t would naturally be expect
ed to diminish, but from my observa-
tions this morning on the work of re-
pair I think we will be amply able to
supply the needs of a full registration"
Professor c. D. Mard of the engi-
neering commission, said this noon:
The plastering and work on the build
ings which will be occupied by classes
will all be done shortly after August
%, If not before"
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16
HEAVY SENTENCES
GIVEN SOLDIERS.

The officers at the Presidio have de-
termined to give heavy sentences to all
soldiers who create disturbances either
on the reservation or near the gates.
In consequence Private Abner e. Rus
sell of the Twenty-seyenth Company
of Coast Artillery, who was found
guilty of an attempt to stab COM
Iade, was yesterday sentenced to five
years on Alcatraz Island Several other
privates were found guilty of having
created disturbances near the Lom-
bard-street gate and each was SEN
fenced to six months in the guard
house and a $50 fine.
Private Russell was reduced from
the rank of corporal some time ago and
also served a term in the guardhouse
for disorderly conduct.
Private Earl w. Ralston was found
guilty of assault with intent to kill
and sentenced to one year on Alcatraz.
Private William III. Stratton was given
six months and a $50 fine for flourish
ing a loaded revolver and threatening
to kill the guard which was sent to
arrest him.
Should Private Hyde of the Artillery
Corps be found guilty of stabbing two
infantrymen and given a heavy SEN
tence all the disorderly soldiers, with
one or two exceptions, will be serving
long sentences. Hyde is being held
pending the result of the injuries to
one of his victims, who is still in a
critical condition.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16
WOMAN GROPES WAY THROUGH
BLINDING SMOKE TO SAFETY
Occupant of Room in Burning Building
Nearly Loses Life Because of
damned Door.

OAKLAND, Aug. 15.-Mrs. ]. E.
Cardoza, residing in a lodging house
at Second and Market streets, faced
death this afternoon in a fire which
for a time threatened the destruction
of the building The fire originated In
the factory of F. Kuehne & Son, while
Mrs Cardoza was in her room on the
floor above. When she found the
building on fire the woman rushed to
the door, only to find 1T immovable.
Frantic with terror, she threw her
self again and again against the door
When she was almost suffocated by
the smoke, which poured into the room
from below, the barrier to her escape
gave way. Mrs. Cardoza groped her
way to the stairs and made her way
to the street, where. overcome by ex-
citement and fright, she fell fainting
to the ground. She was carried into
the house of nedghbor, where restora-
tives were applied, and after some diff
Guilty she was revived.
The fire was extinguished.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16
OAKLAND STOCK EXCHANGE
OCCUPIES NEW QUARTERS
President Miller in His Address to His
Associates Bids Them Look
to the Future.

OAKLAND, Aug. 15.-Commodious
and centrally located quarters were
opened by the Oakland Stock and Bond
Exchange today on the second floor
of the building at 462 Twelfth street,
between Broadway and Washington.
The call room is 60 by so feet and is
equipped with fifty chairs. There are
ninety seats in the lobby and the offices
for the governing body and clerical
force are comfortably appointed.
President Bernard P. Miller of the
exchange opened the exercises. He
referred in his address to the economic
conditions behind the formation of the
exchange and declared that Oakland
was not the place today for person
with the looking backward intellect.
we belong to the future said Pres
ident Miller, "and the future belongs
to us. You may question my belief
that the region about the bay has the
potentiality of becoming one Of the
worlds greatest communities, but look
at the existing conditions and the facts
and you will question no more. All
we need is men to live in the belief
that greater Oakland is not only
possible. but an assured fact-to live
it every day and to make no con-
.cessions to that prehistoric fossil, the
man with the doubt
After President Miller's address NJ.
}. Laymance TOOK cnarge or the meet
ing. Short talks were made by Mayor
Frank K. Mott, former Mayor William
r. Davis, Sol Kahn, Frank Bilger, Will
bur Walker, A Jonas, W. ]. Downey
and R. H Chamberlain.
The Oakland Stock and Bond Ex-
change was organized four months ago
and now has a membership OF 127.
The officers are: President, Bernard P.
Miller; vice president, E. H. Kramer:
&,.oa orl1 II Do
]. D. Davies; assistant secretary, A.
E GRAY
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16
League of Cross vaudeville show.

OAKLAND, Aug. 15.-Company ",
League of the Cross Cadets will give a
minstrel and vaudeville show tomor-
row evening at st. Mary's Hall, Seventh
and Grove streets. The proceeds are
to go to the uniform fund. Sergeant
Charles NJ. Herkenham, chairman; Lieu
tenant James v. Fitzsimmons, Sergeant
George Courtney, Corporal J. G. Pre-
vost, Privates ]. B. Doing, J. P. Mar
tin, ]. P. Flannery and j. Sheehan are
the committee of arrangements, and
Sergeant H. ]. Fazakerley, Private j.
P. Callaghan. Musical Director Walter
J. Herkenham are the press committee.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16
PLANS TERMINALS
FOR REDWOOD.
w. H. H. Hart Makes
Great Proposition to
Trustees of the Suburb
spEc1AL p1sPArcH ro rHE 49,.

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL
REDWOOD CITY, Aug. 15.-AttOrney
William H. H. Hart appeared before the
Trustees of Redwood City Monday night
and revealed an alleged plan of East
ern railroad capitalists TO install ter
minals here for all the great trunk
lines. Hart represented the California
Terminal Company, Incorporated, which
is alleged TO be backed by Scholle
Bros of New York The magnitude OF
the plans startled the local authorities
Although heartily in favor OF the prop
osition, the Board of Trustees took the
matter under advisement and viii not
attempt to give an answer for several
weeks
The proposed railroad. according to
Hart. will be an electric one. The plan
is to run trains from San Francisco as
far south as Monterey at first, and
later run through overlands into Utah
and Nevada to Denver, connecting with
several Of the big transcontinentaI
lines. Hart declared he was not ap-
plying for the right OF way In the in
terests Of the Western Pacific. but
would be glad to allow that railroad
to use his right OF way to reach San
Francisco.
If the Trustees grant the right to
traverse several OF the town thorough
fares Hart said he will seek a similar
privilege at San Mateo- He has al
ready secured a franchise in Palo Alto.
Work. he said. will be started upon the
line next spring and will be finished
and trains running the following Janu-
ary To insure this the company Will
place bonds TO any amount required
A canvass of the property owners VIII
be Instituted and an answer given to
the representative Of the alleged road
as soon as the decision OF the Trustees
has been reached.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16
STENOGRAPHgR Is VICTIM
OF A COOL SNEAKTHIEF
Young Woman Finds Purse Is Missing
when Visitor to Lawyers ONCE
Takes Departure.

OAKLAND, Aug. 15.-Miss Lillian
Roark. employed as a stenographer
in the law Office of Oliver Ellsworth.
In the Macdonough building, this after
neon confronted a sneakthief in the Of
fee, but deceived by the cool demeanor
Oh the crook she allowed him to es-
cape without giving an alarm. onIv
TO ind moment later that he had
stolen her purse. which had been LEFT
on her desk. few minutes before
the thief had broken open a desk in
the office OF Mrs. Helen L. Kelly. a
notary, who occupies room IL. in the
same building. from which he secured
about $40 in COIN
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16
No Cruelty at Finch orphanase.

OAKLAND, Aug. 15.-The directors
of the Finch Orphanage say that the
story published in a San Francisco
newspaper of cruelty to children Is a
gross exaggeration. There was no
cruelty in the punishment imposed for
violations of the rules of the institu-
tion. Mrs. Martha e. Larkey says the
boys were spanked soundly-nothing
more. Miss Webb, against whom the
charges were made, is woman Of
high character and has splendid
reputation as a teacher of children.
The directors will demand a retrac-
ton.