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The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-05-22
JEFFERSON ON THE
NEGRO.

~ 60NO.
No American Statesman gave
more serious thought and intel
ligent consideration to the negro
question than Thomas jefferson
He favored most earnestly the
liberation of the slaves and
sought to avoid the danger to
the peace and prosperity of the
country by providing for the
gradual deportation of the negro
He knew that the negro would
one day be liberated that the
progress of the white race de-
manded that slavery be abolish
ed; and not the welfare of the
negro, as so many missinformed
silly people contend, The negro
made greater moral and intellect.
al PROCESS as a race during the
period of slavery in America
than he has ever accomplished
before or since, anywhere or i'll
any age of the worlds history.
jefferson read with the eye of
prophesy the story that was to be
written in blood. lie urged his
people to act. telling them ii
they should do certain things
the disaster would be averted,
but il they shouli fail to do
certain things and " ait until the
terriable issues should force
itself on, that" humanity would
shudder at the prospect held up
The people waited and humanity
did shudder at the tt ings that
came to pass. Can the two races
live together on terms of social
or political equality? Here is
what Jefferson thought of that
proposition nearly one hundred
years ago.
.sIt will probably be asked,
why not retain and incorporate
the blacks into the state, and
thus save the expense of supply
ing by importation Of white set
tiers, the vacancies they will
leave? Deep-rooled perjudices en-
tertained by the whites; ten
thousand recollections by the
blacks of the injuries they have.
sustained;aew provocations; the
real distinctions which nature
has made and many other circum.
stances will probably never end
but in the determination OF the
one or the other race"
The above was written half
century before the negro was
emancipated, and there is moth
ing recorded in the holy writ
truer. Would to God that the
American could see the truth
regarding this problem and then
act atonce in the light OF the
truth. But Jefferson's know
ledge of the negro was not limit.
ed to his political and social
status. He went far beyond
that. He sought and found the
negrotinythe efastness ofthe jung
Ilesand in the labratory Of his own
genus; he annalizsd his own
skin, dissected his thick skull
discovered other physical pecu-
Illarlties whicil.accounted for the
IiminutabIe and irreconcilable diff
ference between The races, and
therefore demonstrate the impos.
lsibility of the political equality
and social harmony between the.
races Discussing the physical
l.pecnliarities' of the negro JET
lferson said:
I. To, these objections. which
are political, may be added 9TH
ers which are physical and NOR
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-05-22
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Cyclone and Tornado Insurance.
Office in Log Cabin Store.
Your Patronage Solicited.
GEO. ID. HARTNESS.
PHoNE-143.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-05-22
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Rally.

nt4X1Ys
Ethel, Miss, May 9Th. 1908.
A more pleasant and enjoyable
evening has not been spent in
Ethel than on the above date.
A hastily arranged program had
been prepared by Mrs. w. A.
Wilson for the K. & L. of H.,
during the week. consisting of
music. recitations, pantomine, etc.
aided by the string baud. was
rendered at the Methodist church
witnessed by large and appre-
ciative audience. At the close
of literary program, very inter-
estlng addresses were made by
DIR. w. G.. Sykes, G. P..of Aber-
deem, and ]. j. Carter. G.. V. P,
of French Camp.
The ladies of the Methodist
church were present and served
cream, shurbert and cake, the
proceeds of the enterprise to be
used for the repair of church
building. Very liberal patron
age was accorded them, many
making voluntary contributions
for the sumo. Every one pres
ent seemed to be in the spirit of
the occasion, the entire pro-
gram appeared to be a signal
success.
At the close of literary pro-
gram the following applicants
were received into the lodge:
Milton E. Braswell, Mrs. Carrie
Braswell. Herman P. Sweat,
Miss Dolzadie Johnson. Chas. S.
johnson, Mrs. Ella Brown. Mrs.
Flora Riley, VIM. Nimrod, Mrs.
Eddis Ryals. Mrs. Eula Shrop-
shire, Mrs. Lula Lane, John r.
Lane, DIR. W. r. Pope, James
B. Brunt, Wm. T. Riley, Mrs.
Lane Oliver, Mrs. Effie Lane,
Mrs. Lillian S. Pope. Mrs. Lula
BreazeaIc. Mrs. Hattie l.. White.
Eren L. White, Mary Fl. Gallo
way, Mrs. Fannie McWhorter,
Jonn w. Thornell, Mrs. Florence
w. Thornell. James A. Ryals.
Jonathan r. White, JAS. G..
Bridges, Harry E. Blue.
A more elaborate literary pro.
gram has been planned for Sat
urday night 10th inst, after
which-the lodge will meet for
the reception of members.
The public generally are lnvit.
ed to witness public program.
w. A. WILSON, D. G. P.
-Kosciusko Herald.
We copy the above for several
reasons, for consideration ol
members of the order and those
who are not members. 1t shows
what is being done and perhaps
what ought to be done at other
places. From Durant to Amory
we don't believe that there is an
other fraternal order of The
same numerical strength. 1t is
an order that shows he influenc.
of woman is distinctly strong.
Here in our own community
we ought 10 have ma,noership
of $50 or 800 mrinb.rs instead Ol
175 or 18O. The social and tinan:
cial features GO hand in hand.
We would suggest 10 the diff
fefent lodges along the line that
it is about time 10 look after the
Great-Rally Picnic to be held
at Weir, NcCool or. some other
place in June or July. Don't lei
it go by default. What say the
Lodges. The proper thing te
do is to get as many new mem
bers as possible between nov
and then. Go to work members
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-05-22

itself; whether it proceeds from
the color Of the blood, the color
Of the bile or from that of some
othe secretions. the difference
is fixed in nature, and is as real
as if it's seat and cause we're bet
ter known to us. And Is this
difference Of no Importance? Is
it not the foundation of a greater
or less share of beauty in the
two races? Are not the fine mix
lures of red and white, the ex
preston of every passion by
greater or less suffusiOns of
color in the one. preferable to
that external monotony, which
reigns in the countenances. that
limmovable black which covers
all emotions of the other race?
Add to these flowing hair, a
more elegant symmetry of form
their own judgment in favor of
the white, declared bv their pre-
ference of them, as is the perfer-
ence of the OranoOtan for the
black woman over those of his
own species. The circumstances
of superior beauty is thought
worthy attention propagation of
our horses. dogs and other do
mestlc animals; why not in that
of man? Besides those of color
figure and hair. there are other
physical distinctions proving a
difference of race. They have
less hair on the face and body.
They secrete less by the kidneys
and more by glands of the skin
which gives them very strong
and and disagreeale oder. This
greater degree of Transportation
renders them more tolerant of
heat. and of cold than the whites.
Perhaps, too, difference OF
structure in the pulmonary appa
ratus, which late ingenious
experimentallst (Crawford) has
discovered to be the principal
regulator of animal heat, may
have disable them from extricat-
ing in the act of inspiration SO
much of that fluid from the outer
air, or oblidge them in expira
|tion to part with more of it,"
The Information, the know
ledge, the wisdom of Jefferson
was almost marvellous. Ae was
the foremost man of his day.
and is regarded at this time as
probably the greatest stateeman
that American has probably
| the greatest statesman that A
merica has produced. He is
quoted by all the political par
ties to sutain the wisdom of their
platform, and his lead is follow
led enthusiastic approval by de-
pmocrats and republicans. both
north and south on every other
bauestion save the one under dis
lcussion. cannot understand
| why iL should be that way. Ii
cannot be because he is unwise
or unsafe in his leadership on
that question. Time has demon
strat d the wisdom of his utter
ances. His prediction and fore
! cast have come true. Lincoln
thought on the race question
just as jefferson did and while
the two men are equally revered
bv the Americn people their
thoughts about the race question
j are equally ignored. It is re-
marakable, isn't it?
The Issue.
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The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-05-22
Money to Loan on Improved
:. Farm Lands.

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loans on easy terms. i 10 annual
~ for five years. at 8 per cent
interest on improved farm lands,
without commissions. Come to
see Us when you are ia need of
money.
BELL; s. sDANIEL, Attys.
| H. #. Saunders. Inspector.
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Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
GOOD CHANCES IN
RESIDENCE PROPERTY

Not alone for homes is Los Angeles
residence property desirable. 1t, too,
Is often an excellent investment, fire.
Quently a good source Of income. Com
pared with other cities, notably her
nearest neighbor, San Francisco, this
class of property is remarkably cheap
today. 1t did not enhance in value
proportionally with business and
downtown holdings during the past
seven years. The expansion was in
area rather than in prices. Barley
fields and vineyards, pastures and
orange groves were converted into at
tractive Heights and ''Views,"
Parks and Drives" And while the
barley fields and pastures were sold as
acreage at prices that now seem won
drously small, yet lots on the highly
improved graded streets, that now BIZ
sect them, with oiled and graded road
ways, cutters, curbs and sidewalks,
often parkways and avenues Of trees;
two-thirdS built up in most cases,
partially in others, with high class
residences; are still low priced.
In other districts there are remark
ably moderate priced homes to be Sc
cured from people who prefer to go
farther af1eld. In both cases, however
there are "spotty" conditions. Expert
judgment Is to be desired. For in
stance, two blocks back of a handsome
street, with expensive homes, transit
facilities and apparently all that is de-
sirable, there may be, to illustrate, a
negro colony. Now 1 have no an
tipathy to negroes in their proper
place. And, personally, L would prefer
educated, cultured negroes as neighbors
to noisy, untidy or otherwise objection
able white persons.
But the proximity of a negro colony
alone is not desirable, and from a real
estate point Of view it's expansion to-
ward a high class residence neighbor-
hood is ruinous. Yet q stranger might
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
FIELD FOR TAKERS
DIMINISHES DAILY
ORGANIZATION OF AGENTS AS
SURES INVESTORS
Los Angeles, the Real Estate Clearing
House of California, Is Mecca
for Land Thieves and
ScaVengers
CONTINUED from Page Two,

a clOse-in district as yet but little ex-
plotted, almost wholly neglected dur
ing the exceedingly active market in
other property, that seems bound be-
fore long to become a substantial ad-
dition to the industial section, when
property can be had at reasonably low
figures.
Above all, it must be remembered, is
the fact that Los Angeles is peculiar
city, predestined to be great, whose
progress, since it really began, has new
er stopped, has been merely slightly
checked when the rest of the country
was paralyzed; and that it Is the
Mecca of the well to do, of the retired
of all classes, from the Yankee school
marin, who has thriftily saved her few
hundreds to keep her from poverty in
her declining years, to the milliona1res
whose physicians mandates, coupled
with inward If not spiritual warnings,
have at last induced them to abandon
''the game" There is but one Southern
California, and Los Angeles is its hub.
Consequently it will be but lit
tie while, comparatively, before the
million population mark is reached.
And while, happily there is plenty Of
room for another London, in size, be-
tween the foothills and the sea, yet
the values even in the heart Of the
present city are bound to grow with
the city's growth. But also it must
always be remembered, 1t is not wis
dom to cast bread upon the waters
when there is a retail bakery yearn-
ing for the output Of ones orders.
It Is unwise to buy recklessly, to
buy just anywhere, even downtown"
in Los Angeles, just because a piece
of property may look cheap to mex
perienced eyes, or because ones friends
say it is. AS will be shown further
on, Of California's agricultural lands,
so of Los Angeles lots from the stand
point of future value-there are
''spotty" sections. Some will not yield
as well as others that may not look
just as good. And it is in foreseeing,
in Identifying and in pointing out the
less desirable "spots" that the ex-
pert and reliable real estate agents
services become Of inestimable value.
Should Follow Example
1t would be well if more investors
followed the example of a few who
seek the real estate agent Of ability
and wisdom, saying: Find me the
best investment OF such a descrip-
ton, at about such a price, and get 1t
at the lowest obtainable figure. Don't
charge the seller a commission. Act
for me. 1 will pay your commission"
Verify in nine cases out of ten such
a purchaser will make from double to
ten times the agents commission And
provided the agent is a member of
the realty board, the owner need not
hesitate to trust him.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

In closing, it is but fair to state that
the title companies are of great assist
ance to both the real estate men and
the public through their escrow depart
ments, which can be used in closing
a real estate deal with absolute safety
to both vendor and buyer. Security is
also afforded in case Of contract sales,
and nearly all reputable agents use
this method of assuring delivery Of
property when deed is not obtainable
at the time OF first payment
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

The law forbids a lawyer to practice
if he has been disbarred. But at pres
ent it permits anyone to be a real es-
tate agent. Only the real estate or
ganizations discriminate between the
black sheep and the honorable men
who are seeking to raise their business
to the dignity Of a profession.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
IngleWood
Rancho
AsSIs. Main 627s.
$50 SOUTH HILL ST.
Eastern and Local Exchanges a Specially.
Property Bought and Sold.
C. w. COMSTOCK
REAL ESTATE

254 South Broadway, Los Angeles, Gal.
Home AS0S6; Main 3204.
FOR SALE-At GlendoTa, cottage, two large
lots, FIVE fruit trees. beautiful view; high
ground; good horse and buggy. all for $500;
great bargain.
FOR SALE-64O acres on Mojave river, San
Bernardino county one mile from Helen STA
tion, 50. 50 per acre.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Two modern
cottages Prescott Ariz. $500 each.
FOR EXCHANGE-S0 acres of land, i'm
proved, near Lindsay, Tulare county; $500;
want Los Angeles clea- cottage. Fine house
in southwest; cash price, want Monrovi4,
small grove with buildings
EXCHANGE-A small wholesale mail order
business to be used in Pasadena; 1900.
c. W. COmstOek, 254 S. Broadway, L. A.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
CHILDREN IN MASKED BALL.
Prizes Awarded Dancers in Ari0u
Hall last Night.

More than 100 children took part in the
masked bail Of the Ladies' Auxiliary of
the Arion Society last night in Arion Hall.
Girls representing post cards, Indian
girls. morning stars. angels. and prime
esses, together with boys disguised as
cowboys, Dutchmen, and bakers, danced
and cavorted before the judges.
Prizes for the best appearance were
awarded to the following: First prize,
Lena Reckeweg. representing a post card
second prize. Henry Reckeweg. a baker:
star: third prize. Anita Wassaman. Arion
and Music; fourth prize, violets. imper-
sonated by Royda Wassaman
Arthur Campbell. disguised as a lad
searching for his father at an Arion re-
hearsal. was given first prize for bows;
second prize, Henry Reckeweg. a baker.
third prize, Martin Weigand, an Indian.
and fourth prize, Ernest Gerner. "a little
Dutchman
Charlotte and Harris Wischhussen. as
princess and prince. were awarded first
prize in the grouping contest. Fleida Ger
1er and Fleida Seibert were winners OF
the second prize. appearing as George and
Martha Washington.
The judges were; f. A. Rockar pres-
dent Of the Arion Society. Julian Egloff.
Harry Rothschild. ard Fled Stohlman.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
DEATH Or BISHOP FOWLER
Health of Eminent Methodist Prel.
ate Long Impaired.
Once President Of Northvest-r,
Observation-Disclosures Pelxfp
University in North China.

New York, March 2a-The Rev. nr
Charles Henry Fowler. Bishop Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. died A. -.
home. SsS West seventy-secoDd vt,..,
this morning, at the age OF sevestv-ons
years.
He had been an invalid for the las, two
years. but had been confined to his bed
only since last Wednesday. Because .,
his III health he was to have been put
on the retired LIST Of bishops at the sss-
sion Of the general conference Of The
church TO be held in Baltimore IN Ma
He was elected president or Northwest
erH University in 1S72; he resigned in 1875
and since then his work has been largely
OF a missionary character In the course
OF his twenty-foUr years OF service nS
bishop he has Travelled TO all parts Of
the world
He achieved his greatest reputation IN
initiating and developing missionary work
in the various fields. Among other things
that he accomplished was the organjza-
ton OF Pekin University in North China
Nankin University in Central China.
and the FRS; Methodist Episcopal Church
In St Petersburg, Russia.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
NEWS CUT SHORT.

Charged with assaulting Thomas Nick
ems oolored James johnson. also coiorcd. Vas
sentenced 70 nine months IN sail by Judge kimban
in the Police Court, yesterday
John Thomas. sixteen years old, a
negro vas committed to St Elizabeths Asylum for
Juvenile Court This is the first insanity dis
posed Of IN the juvenile Court
The will of Cornelia A. Burrows. who
died March T. lSs dated December 3 1906 was
fled yesterday Tor probate. The testatriT devises
her entire estate 20 her daughter, Mary Z. Bur
rows. and appoints Jesse F. Grant executor.
George Wolff was yesterday sent 20
ai for nine months by Judge Kimban, in the
Police Court On two charges q assault and
threats The threats and s;tscks were made on
Mrs. Clara WOLF. his wife. Wednesday night
William H. Hohson. formerly driver
for the Belmont Dairy Company. was held m so
bond for the action Of the grand iuTy bJ Judgc
charged with embezziing SIS from his former en-
poyers
stricken with heart disease as he stood
at the counter Os a store in Seventh street yes-er
day afternoon, William Kenyon, ffty-nine years
old Of 80 Thirteenth street southeast died before
medical attention could be given him. Coroner
Merritt gave a certificate Of death from natural
causes
Overcome with smoke in a fire at 81
ard IS c street northwest yesterday afternoon.
Charles Harm colored. rescued from probable
death by ssfoCasica hy Fireman r f. Lynch. Of
Truck No !. The fire was In Harrison Fry's barber
shop az IS street. and the smoke nlled the Lin
coin Hotel adjoining. The negro was asleep
Judge Kimball. of the Police Court. yes
tcriay sent urgent letters 70 the chairinen q the
two District Committees Of the Senate and House,
asking that steps be taken to pass an appropriation
BIT q 500 for the Of the courts Judge kim
bah saws the court funds are depleted ard unless
the bin is passed the workings Of the courts VIII
be hznpc-CG-
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
RESIGNS TO PRACTICE LAW
Arthur B. Hayes Gives Up Solicitor
ship Of Internal Revenue.
President Sorry to Lose His Services.
WIFE Open offices In
Washington.

Arthur B. Hayes. a few days ago,
handed his resignation TO President
Roosevelt. as solicitor Of Internal Reve-
nue. Of the Department OF Justice. Ac-
ceptance was announced by the President
yesterday.
Mr.. Hayes withGraws from the govern
ment service 10 take up the practice OF
law in this city. He viii open an Office
here and has made connections which VIII
undoubtedly work out 10 his personal and
professional benefit
Some time ago business opportunities
of an attractive character were presented
TO Mr. Hayes. After giving them due
consideration. he decided to withdraw
from the Office OF solicitor and engage
in private practice.
In company with Senator Sutherland.
OF Utah, Mr.. Hayes visited the President
the other day, talked the matter over
with him. giving his reasons for severinS
his relation with the government service,
and presenting his resignation.
The President expressed regret at the
action of Mr.. Hayes. stating he had
hoped the solicitor would remain In Office
to the end Of the administration. Ii is
stated that Mr. Hayes has been sent on
several important cases at the suggestion
OF the President. connectea with his de-
partment. and that Mr.. Roosevelt on more
than one occasion has expressed warm
approval OF the reports submitted.
Mr.. Hayes was appointed TO the Office
which he resigned from Utah more than
five years ago. he is a native of Ohio,
but lived in Utah several years before
coming to Washington
II was stated yesterday that the name
Of Fletcher Maddox, OF Montana. had
been submitted to the President for ap-
pOintment TO the vacant position.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21

Preliminary arrangements were made
yesterday afternoon for the erection OF a
memorial to Columbus on the plaza OF the
Union station, at the meeting OF the COM
mission in charge OF the memorial. in the
State Department. 1t was decided by the
commission that the memorial shall be in
the shape Of a fountain. with an image OF
Columbus This will be placed in front OF
the Union Station. at the junction Of Del
aware and Massachusetts, avenues It
VIII be siEty-four feet wide and forty
feet high. Congress has appropriated
100000 for its erection.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
COMMISSIONERS TO HELP.
VIII Favor CaPital City Line Exten-
tension when Profitable

A delegation from the Congress Heights
Citizens Association was given a hearing
yesterday by the Commissioners. on the
subject OF proposed extension OF the line
from the Capital City Railroad.
suggestion was made BY F. A. Butter
neld. president, that the line be extend
70 the Firth-Sterling Steel Company.
Assurance was given the delegation by
the commissioners that the extension OF
the iine will be favored when it can be
shown that such a line VIII insure ade-
quate return on the capital invested
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
BURIAL OF JOHN H. BIRD.
Had Lived in District for Seventy.
hve Years,

Arrangements have been made 10 hold
the funeral services for John H. Bird.
resident OF the District for seventy
five years. who died Thursday night at
his home. in Onancock Va, from The
chapel in Glenwood Cemetery. this after
noon at o'clock.
Mr. Bird was born in Onancock eighty
three years ago. He was brought to
this city at the age OF three years He
was successful contractor and builder
ana superintended many fine public build
inss IN Washington. Specimens OF his
hanoiwork are the National Museum, the
Fish Commission building. and old maya
zines and other structures at the Wash
ington Arsenal.