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The Colorado statesman., 1908-07-11
PRESIDENTS ANNUAL ADDRESS.

Members of The Colorado State
Negro Business League, Ladies
and Gentlemen:-Four years ago
on this very spot, what is now
known and recognized as a power
for good, The Colorado State Ne
gro Business League" received its
birth.
The best evidence of the necess-
ity and the wisdom of the organi-
zation is seen in the record made,
the success thus far achieved. In
the very outset let it be understood
and that new and forever, that
this organization assembled here
tonight is distincly aid peculiarly
a business organization; an organ
ization of ladies and gentlemen di-
rectly or indirectly engaged or in
terested in some substantial ousi-
ness
1t is to be hoped that there will
be few, if any, long speeches. We
are gathered to hear the brethren
testify, and the testimony is to be
given with an eye single to impart-
ing information and inspiration to
all who hear
You represent the coming Negro
nation; that nation which believes
that there is very little, if any, i'm
possible to the man who has brains
in his head, skill in his hands and
faith in his heart, and believes
that nothing comes to him who
waits, unless he hustles while he
waits. We believe that one who
works in the field is worth thous-
and critics by the fireside.
Assembled here are men and wo-
men from all over this and adjac-
ent states, to hear what those who
address us have done, and not
what they have planned, or hope
to do. We want to hear from the
men and women who have sue
ceeded in business in their own
community.
In following this general plan,
we do not overlook the fact that
there are other and vital subjects
bearing upon the rights of our
race. We do not overlook or min
imize the wrongs and the injus-
tees under which the race often
suffers, but one organization can
not embrace all the interests of
the race.
We believe that we can be can
best serve our people at this time
and under present conditions, by
clinging steadfastly to our original
purposes, by clinging to the things
which, in large measure, under
The Colorado statesman., 1908-07-11
Notable Facts
On the Political Issues of the Campaigns of 1908 by Hon.
Joseph H. Stuart who Wisely Points out
Some Interesting Facts.

We are too prone to be slaves to
our habits. And this is true
whether those habits be habits of
thought or of action. And so it is
that Colorado Republican polite
ians are accustomed to assert with
great vehemence in every cam
paign that this is a Republican
state and the party is bound to
win. Why? Because the state
came into the Union as a Repub-
lican state and maintained that po-
litical status for several elections.
Because its delegation in Congress,
both in the Senate and house of
representative for the first sixteen
years of its statehood, was solldly
Republican, if we accept the acci-
dent of the first congressional elec-
ton when a Democrat was seated
in the national house of represen-
tatives to the exclusion of his Re-
publican opponent. 1t seems to
be even forgotten that during this
period of 16 years two Democratic
governors presided over the des-
TIMES of the state, having each in
his turn been elected by safe and
unquestioned majority. But 16
years ago Colorado had just COM
pleted one half of its present life
as state. Now let us note what
has happened since that time or
during the second sixteen years of
its existence.
In 1892 the Populist carried the
state by an overwhelming vote in
all of its departments, winning al
SO the electoral ticket and two
Demo- Populist congressman, the
full delegation allowed the state at
that time. In 1894 the Republi-
cans redeemed the state in a
hard fought campaign and reflect
ed E. O. Wolcott to the Senate.
In 1896, 1898 and 1900 Democracy
swept the state by tremendous mai
jorities, electing the entire tickets
in all their branches. In 1902 the
state was once more redeemed
by a very close margin, but only
in the executive department, for
the Democratic u. S. Senator,
Henry M. Teller, was reelected by
the Legislature then chosen. In
1904 although the party carried
the state for Roosevelt and the
balance of the national ticket by a
large majority yet SO close and
doubtful was the result on the can
didate for governor that the Legis-
lature, which was itself at first of
doubtful and uncertain complex
ion, determined the issue by seat
ing Mr.. Peabody the Republican
candidate. This brings us down
to the campaign OF 1906 when we
again made clean sweep at the
polls returning solid Republican
delegation to the national house
The Colorado statesman., 1908-07-11

lie progress in education, progress
in morals, and progress in civi
rights.
AS the Clergymen's, the States
mans one the public spirited indi
vidual is a great and a mighty
work, none the less is ours, who
presume to fill the place of pio-
neers, of pathfnders and highway
PAYERS for our people along COM
mercial lines. Our every advance
step must be permanent and firm,
substantial and logical, and in our
struggle for advancement we must
recognize the necessity of paying
for all we get. all we expect to get,
of pursuing on in the even tenor
of our way, meeting and overcom-
ing every obstacle and impedi-
ment, mounting higher and high
or, not as black men OF white men,
not as oppressed men or favored
men, but as men.
-. ]I.as .,adssof blaming some one
for not providing decent surround
ings and comfortable homes, in
stead of complaining because work
is denied in certain quarters. let
us turn our attention in a large
measure, to the policy of going to
the fundamental sources of all oc-
cupations; that is, create out of
the soil, out of wood, mineral, water
the produsts the world wants
This policy will make us creators
of jobs, and not mere seekers after
jobs. When man is sick in body
it is of little value or comfort to
have all his aches and pains de
scribed to him each day in the
year. What that man Graves is a
remedy that shall rid him of his
ailments.
What the world is now anxious
ly waiting to hear about the Ne
gro is, not his sickness, put his
health.
Following a pessimist or fun
eral procession, is to say the least.
The Negro Business Leagues or
ganized all over this country from
contingent optomists, each with
just ginger" enough in him to
see nothing and know nothing
but coming, full, complete and
glorious resurrection for the race.
When during the days of recon-
struction, Gen. o. o. Howard visi-
ted and addressed an assembly of
poor, oppressed and unfavored
black boys in Georgia, he asked
what shall 1 tell the people in the
North when 1 return?" and in
stantly, there was a ragged, illclad
black boy on his feet, who respond
ed in this optimistic tone, "tell
them we are rising"
This organization sends forth
this proclamation 10 the Nations
of the earth, namely, 'we know no
barriers, recognize no obstacles,
submit to no impediments and are
marching"
Ten millions of people refined
in the school of oppression, have
been touched with new inspira-
ton, and are coming forth to join
hands with the advance guard OF
the more favored millions, and
share and share alike, both in the
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13
ADJUSTMENTS

The first performance of Dads
Girl" at the Oregon theater last
night was greeted with a good at
tendance and the little comedy was
highly appreciated.
This will be the bill at the Oregon
until Wednesday night and on Thurs
day evening 1.-THE Christian" will be
presented for the first time and will
be the bill for the remainder of the
week. The company is rehearslng
vigorously on "The Christian" and a
good production Of this excellent
drama will be witnessed by Pendle-
ton on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day evenings at the Oregon.
special announcement made by
Mr.. Streeter on Saturday night was
that on January rs "The Round Up
which has been one of the greatest
eastern successes will be presented at
the Oregon, and that on February 2,
ARIZONA" will be presented.
These last two named productions
are among the best of the class ever
put on the American stage and have
enjoyed phenomenal runs in New
York.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13

after be recruited for sea coast ar
tillery service. Mr.. Hawley is IA
vorable to such legislation and prom
ises to give It his support.
In every way does the prospect OF
going to American Lake appeal to
guardsmen more than the prospect
OF sea coast duty in the Columbia
river forts. At American Lake the
regiment will be with a big army
composed of the guards of oregon,
Washington and Idaho together with
many regulars and the encampment
will be more like service than would
the work at the forts.
Apparently it is now assured that
separate companies will be found in
western oregon to act as reserves
for the forts. BY such a course the
infantry regiments of the guard will
seemingly be relieved of such duty
and so will be in line for something
more active should war occur.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13
IS TO
HAVE PALM GARDEN
MORRIE b. STREETER TELLS
OF PLANS FOR SUMMER
VIII Convert Theater Into Genuine
Palm Garden With Palms, Foun-
tains, Growing Vines and Other At
fractions - Continual Amusement
and Light Vaudeville Attractions to
Be Provided.

The first genuine palm garden ever
to be opened in eastern oregon Will
be inaugurated in the oregon theater
inthis city on May Is by Morrie b.
Streeter. lessee of the Oregon. Last
Saturday night at the last production
of the beautiful play, "Thelma," at
the Oregon, Mr.. Streeter in curtain
talk made the announcement that on
May l the oregon will be closed for
renovation and for the installation Of
the features of the palm garden.
The seats will be removed from
the theater. palms, fountains, grow
ing vines and every other attraction
usual in a genuine palm garden VIII
be installed and tables and bowers
will be arranged in the auditorium
where people may gather for enter
tainment and social intercourse. Con-
tinuous musical and light theatrical
programs will be rendered and every
thing possible will be done to make
the palm garden a delightful place to
go.
ne palm BdluSh AOoNuAS wa ASS
from May Is to August l, when the
Oregon will again be converted into
a theater and the season of 1908-9
will open with an enlarged Streeter-
Bryan Stock company which will play
in the intervals between the excellent
road attractions now being booked.
That a most delightful summer at
traction will be enjoyed by Pendleton
is now assured and Mr.. Streeter is
meeting with hearty cooperation
among the people of the city.
No attempt has ever been made in
eastern Oregon to introduce a genu-
inc palm garden attraction on large
scale, but it is assured in advance
that Pendleton will heartily support
such an attraction where 1t is con-
Quoted on proper lines, as Mr.. Street.
er's attractions will be conducted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13
ORDER PLEASES
MILITIA BOYS
WILL HAVE SUMMER CAMP
AT AMERICAN LAKE.
Had Feared Early Encampment in
May But Dispatch Brings Better
News-Guardsmen Like Prospect OF
Camp at American Lake-Big Ar
my OF Oregon, Washington and
Idaho Guardsmen Together With
Regulars.

There is good news for the MEM
bers OF company L, and the rest Of
the Oregon national guard, in the dis
patch from Washington which states
that the entire guard will be sent to
American Lake for encampment next
summer. The Washington story is as
follows:
Attorney General FINER Of the Or
egon national guard. had another con-
ference at the war department today
and secured assurances from Assist
ant Secretary oliver that the entire
Oregon national guard should partici-
pate in joint maneuvers at American
Lake the coming summer. He told
General Oliver there was no objec-
ton to sending infantry companies to
sea coast duty every summer. The
plan Of alternating is perfectly accept
able to the department.
General FINER spent some time at
the capitol today comforting with
Representative Hawley regarding the
militia companies which may here
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13
COUNCIL ACCEPTS STREETS.
Retains $500 of Contract Price as
Guarantee That Repairs II Neces-
saI'y VIII be Made.

Retains $1,000 of Contract Price as
Guarantee That Repairs IL Neces-
saIy VIII be Made.
At the adjourned session of the
council, held Saturday evening, the
matchmaking work done by the
Newports on East Court, Alta and
Chestnut streets was accepted on
condition that $500 of the contract
price be retained to guarantee that
any repairs needed be made by June
/.
This manner of disposing of the
subject was recommended by the
street committee and the reports
were adopted. On the question Of
accepting the work on Chestnut and
Alta streets Councilman Strain at
first voted no, but later changed to
the affirmative.
A resolution was passed declaring
the assessment for the Improvement
of Jefferson street and an ordinance
was passed providing for the i'm
provement of Wilson street between
Madison and jefferson streets.
At the adjourned meeting only five
were present. They were
Messrs. Mccormack. Strain, Stro-
Bile, Mumm and Montgomery.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13
"TEN PENDLEToN REASONS"
Rev. Allen Wilson Preached FOrceful
Sermons Yesterday morning and
evening at Christian Church.

The revival meeting at the First
Christian church was we'll attended
both morning and evening yesterday,
Rev. Allen Wilson preaching two ex-
cellent sermons.
The subject of the morning sermon
was Behold the Lamb of God" and
in the evening the subject was Ten
Pendleton Reasons for not Being a
Christian"
The singing was perhaps the best
ever heard in the city as Prof. Limit
was at his best and his voice was in
excellent condition. The special
numbers rendered by him were es-
pecially appreciated.
In his evening sermon, Rev. Will
son gave the following AS Ten Pen
dleton Reasons for Not Becoming a
Christian"
Because they have not thought
about it."
THAT they are good enough al
ready"
conscience don't lead him in that
direction"
"They are better than most Chris
tians already"
'I want to wait and think 1t over
st do not want to come under ex-
citement.
81 do not know what to believe.
'I am waiting until feel like It,"
"T am waiting for a friend"
Am afraid l cannot hold out
In commenting on these reasons for
not becoming a Christian Rev. Will
son delivered I forcible and impress
sive sermon which was highly ap-
preciated.
Tonight the sermon subject VIII be
Faith in Christ" the Tuesday night
subject will be THE DEATH and Buri-
al of Christ" and on Wednesday
evening, Behold Thy Mother"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13
Shorter Days for shOpmen.

The laborers in the railroad yards
and shops have had their working
time reduced to nine hours per day,
says the La Grande Star. This re-
duction in time is due to the slack
times OF the mid-winter season, says
the La Grande Star. 1t is stated that
the present arrangement is only
temporary and is expected to last
during the ensuing month or six
weeks. The machinists. boilermakers
and other workmen OF this class have
been working on an eight-hour sched-
ule for some time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13
Dark Times in the East.

Miss Iona Richardson, Of the Gold
en- Rule store, is in receipt OF a let
ter from relatives In Waltham, Mass.
which gives gloomy reports OF times
in the far east, says the La Grande
Star. Half Of the factories of Wal
than are closed down entirely and the
other half are running on three
fourtho time. The entire difficulty is
charged to the financial stringency
and the consequent lack of funds to
carry on business.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13

The Dime had the best lot of NOV
ing pictures on exhibition yesterday
that have ever been seen al this
this popular place. Besides the new
songs and various colored views the
pictures were Of very high class
and a good story appeared in all Of
them. The Teddy Bears have been
much enjoyed during the past few
days, especially by the children.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13
III REGISTERED LAST WEEK.

Voters Taking Time to Place Names
on Registry Books for Coming Pri-
maries.
During last week, the first one Of
registration for the coming primaries
and elections. a total of III registered
at the county clerks office. OF
these II were from Pendleton pre-
cinct; 2S from North Pendleton: II
from South Pendleton; 10 from East
Pendleton and As from precincts
outside the city. A voter from any
portion Of the county may register
with Clark Nelson. registry clerk at
the court house, and the entry will
be made on the roll in the proper
precinct.
Two years ago the total registra-
tion for the county was 4O31.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13
ST. ELMO HOTEL SOLD.

l.. NJ. WatIus Of Adams, Becomes
Proprietor OF Well Known Main
Street Lodging House.
L. NJ. Watrus OF Adams, the retir-
ed farmer and we'll known citizen OF
that place. has just purchased the
st. Elmo lodging house in the Ferg-
uson building on Main street, and
took charge Of the business at noon
today. j. D. Shipp. who has con-
Quoted the lodging house for the past
year. will sever his connection with
the place entirely and will perhaps
engage in other business. Mr.. Wat
rus will be in charge Of the place in
person.
The st. Elmo has been fitted up
about a year and has enjoyed a good
patronage and Mr.. Watrus hopes TO
have a continuation of this liberal
share of the lodging house business
of the city
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13
Innuirinr About UmatIlla.

]. w. Brundage Of S37 Sacramento
street, Portland oregon has written
the East Oregonian for information
about Umatilla county. He desires
to rent land or secure a position as
superintendent of a reservation farm.
Mr.. Brundage has just arrived in Ore
gon from Illinois and has been at
tracted to Umatilla county after a
brief review of the states attractive
places.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13
Retnrned from Canada.

Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth McRae re-
turned Saturday night from Corn
wall, Canada, where they have been
on a three months visit with rela-
tives. When they left Canada there
was six inches of snow and zero
weather They had a most enjoyable
visit, but are glad to be back in UNA
tilla county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13
Eastern Star Tuesday Night.

A regular meeting of Bushee chap
ter, No. 10. of the Order of Eastern
STAR will be held at Masonic temple
on Tuesday evening, beginning at
1890. All members are cordially in
vited to attend.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13

All members Alpha Assembly No.
All members Of Alpha Assembly No.
8, are requested to be present Tues
day evening, January 14th. Installa-
ton of officers afterward social,
will be INDUCED in. Refreshments
will be served.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the friends and neighbors
who so kindly offered their assist
ance during the illness of our infant
son.
MR.. AND MRS. E. W. MKEEHEN.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13

Justus Granich, Is years Of age,
was hauled into court at New York
on a charge Of wife desertion and
ordered by the Judge TO pay into the
court $3.50 per week for her support.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13
Death From Lung Trouble.

Mrs. Joe Holmes died this morn
ing at the family home eight miles
out on Mckay creek, from the ef-
fects Of lung trouble with which she
has been suffering for some time.
The deceased was S5 years OF age.
The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock
tomorrow from the home on Mckay
creek and the interment will be in
Olney cemetery.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13
Son Was Born.

A 1O-pound son was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Eliza " Corley on Saturday
morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13

The Sans Souci club will meet this
evening with Mrs. Lee Moorhouse.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13

A little courtesy may go further
than a lot Of controversy in estab'
fishing religion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13

Chicago has 13S.950 unemployed
working people, according to care
full canvass just made of the city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Clemens, for
merly OF this CITY, but now of Stan
wood, Wash, are in the city for
few days visiting with relatives. Mr..
Clemens was formerly employed In
the mechanical department of the
East Oregonian and Mrs. Clemens
was Miss Lucia Bowman, formerly of
PendlptOn
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-08-21
Notice to Teachers

Office of Superintendent of Public In
Struction of Brevard County, Titusville.
Fla, July II, 1908.
The following is list of text books
to be used as the basis of the Septem-
Der examination, 1908:
Orthography-Reed's Word Lessons
S25c.), Maynard, Merrill & Co., New
Reading-Any standard author will
Composition Maxwell and Smiths
Writing in English (75c.), American
Book Co,
Arithmetic Mines Standard C65c. },
american Book company, Atlanta. Ga
Englsh Grammar-Metcalf's (60c.),
American Book company.
Florida HistOry-Brevard and Ben
netts l6Oc.), American Book company,
and Fairbanks, H. & w. B. Drew Co,
Jacksonville, Fla.
U. S. History Fields Grammar
School ISL, American Book company.
Geography-Redway's Natural Ad-
vanced CSl.25), American Book COM
pany.
Physiology-COleman's Elements of
SSOc'J' Inc Mcmillan company, Atlanta,
civil Government-YOcum's Civil
government of Florida and the United
states &ll, Z. o. Painter company,
DeLand, Florida.
Algebra-Milne's High School (SD,
American Book company.
Physical Geography-Tarr's New
ISL, The Mcmillan company, Atlanta.
Theory and Practice-For all grades
classroom Management, by Bagley,
C$lL;;25), The Mcmillan company.
These books may be had of most book
dealers in the state, or from the pub
fishers by mail, postpaid, on receipt of
price. j. R. WALKER,
superintendent of Public Instruction.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-08-21
Deafness Cannot he Cured

By local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by cOnstitu-
tiOnal remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
eustachian tube. When this tube gets inflamed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed deafness is
the result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to it's normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out Of ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing hut an iDfamed condition Of
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of deafness (caused by catarrh) that can.
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free
+. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo. q.
5fiy- Sold by druggists, 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.