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The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-22

New Orleans, May 9,-Lorenzo
ID. Cunningham, a Negro employe
of the United States mint at New
Orleans, was arrested today as he
was exhibiting a real gold brick.
Cunningham confessed that he
had stolen the gold in granulated
form from the separating division
of the mint, and then nodded it in
to the oval shape in which it was
found.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-22

persons are permitted. The restaur-
ant, he said, was established for
the convenience and comfort of
members of the House, and so far
as he was concerned, to say moth
ing of many others, he did not in
tend to submit to it. If he could
get no satisfaction from the Speak
er, who had power to act, he would
take the matter up on the floor of
the House next Monday.
Those were Mr.. Garner's senti-
ments until Mr.. Busbey made some
remarks on the subject, to-wit The
restaurant in which the Southern
Democrats encountered w. T. Yer
non, the colored register of the
Treasury, and friend, comforta-
bly, ensconsed at table, is not the
restaurant designed for the mem
bers of the House in the office
building.
Speaker Cannon never intended
that his colleagues in the House
should eat the noon day luncheons
in room so devoid of decorations
and comfort as that in which a race
war was narrowly averted. The
real facts in the matter are, re-
marked Mr.. Busbey, that Elliot
Woods. the Superintendent of the
Capitol, has a force of men work
ing on large room in the building
which was intended for the exclu-
sive use of the members of the
House and their guests.
OF course the members could use
the employees restaurant if they de-
sired to do so, but-did the South
ern members wish to see the Speak
er about the matter? No, they did
not, and they will not mention the
subject in the House next Wednes-
day. Hereafter they will take lunch
in the Capitol building proper
where they will be safe from intru-
sion similar to that which aroused
the ire of Garner and his friends
Washington Times.
Several conflicting reports have
appeared in Associated Press dis
patches about the incident growing
out of the indignation expressed by
five Southern Congressman because
they were compelled to take their
luncheon in the House office din
ing room, when the Hon. w. 7.
Vernon was occupying table in
the same room.
The facts are as follows: Mr..
Vernon accompanied by Mr.. w. l..
Houston, Grandmaster of the
Grand United Order of Odd Eel
lows, went to the Capitol on bust
ness, after transacting which they
went into the dining room for
luncheon.
The dining room is open to the
public, and Mr.. Vernon has fire.
quently been there. The statement
which has appeared in some papers
that it was a dining room reserved
exclusively for members of Con-
gress is incorrect.
Messrs. Vernon and Houston ate
their luncheon, and were at no time
aware of the fact that their pres
ence had created so much commo-
ton.
Some papers have made it APP
pear that these gentlemen had
pushed themselves into a place
from which the general public was
excluded. This does not happen to
be true.
AS American citizens they had a
perfect right to enter all parts of
the Capitol Building and grounds,
except such portions as are re
served from the public for special
use by Senators and Members of
the House of Representatives, and
the incident was simply a tempest
in tea pot.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-22
RACE NEWS
GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

In Chicago there are 125 colored
men who are first-class engineers,
and many of them are holding po-
sitions as engineers in some of the
large plants in Chicago.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-22

Caddie A. Whitman of Atlanta,
Ga, widow of the noted colored
poet preacher, Alberry A. Whit
man, representative colored wo-
man mother of the Whitman Sis
ters, and who for over thirty years
has given her life to charitable
and rescue work, passed away yes
terday at her billiard street home.
She occupied foremost place in
her race, lecturing and organizing
societies and clubs for the rescue
of colored women and girls, and di-
recting general organization
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-22

and useful patents, put it in the
hands of white men, and they are
the ones who are now benefited by
it financially.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-22

Little Rock, Ark. Eugene
Caldwell, colored, who is master of
q languages, is attracting much
attention in this city. 1t is said
that he is one of the best iinquists
in the South, regardless of color.
He is said to have visited many
nations and provinces on conti-
nents and in 5000 islands Of the
sea. He is a wonder. His an
cestors were born in Abyssinia.
Caldwell is 80 years of age. He
was born in Africa and reared in
Germany. He is genuine black
man and proud of his color. He
has been South only short while.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-22

known IS "The Mothers of the
Twentieth Century," of which she
was the president and inspiration.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-22

Bert A. Williams, of Williams
and Walker, made his debut in
the vaudeville world alone at
Keith's, Boston, Monday, where
he is headliner. According to the
Boston papers he is a scream.
Says the Boston Post: "One of
the best numbers was furnished by
Bert Williams. His That's Plen-
ty,' Carrie Nation JONES' and
That Loving Man, were loudly
encored, and he was forced to re-
peat his hit of several years ago,
Nobody His dancing was a per-
feet scream" The Boston Tran
scrip comments in part as follows:
Bert A. Williams ended his turn
with dance of indifference, a la
comic dance, if you will. There
seemed to be no end to the enter
tainment that one man can afford.
And when the leader of the or
chestra smiles broadly, the jokes
are bound to have true humo-
rous savor."
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-11-14
FREE THE SCHOOL AND LIBRARY.

There two exceedingly important lines of work which
the national organization take up part of its
propaganda which have for their object greater freedom
concerned.
1t has long been recognized fact that too great
influence has been accorded the church, and its paid ad
vocates upon public schools. Innumerabe instances
recorded and discussed wherein preachers have been
granted full liberty to prescribe the of studies and
even act sort of supervisor the daily routine Of
work. The mistaken notion prevailed and to extent
still prevails that ministers among the best educated
of men, and from this impression the practice of
calling upon the local preacher for advice and suggestion
in educational matters much regular medical prac-
oner used to call in consulting physician to assist in
diagnosis patients malady Under such conditions
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-11-14
OFF FOR THE CONVENTION.

BY the time this issue of the Blade reaches its readers,
the ST. Louis Convention will be in progress and
ture to express fervent hope that the frution OF
months of patient labor will be the successful organza
ton of a new national association of Freethnkers for
purely Freethought advocacy
In last previous issue mention made of the
interest manifested in this organization by the public press
and while great care and caution exercised in the
subject given for publication, in the hands Of
newspaper correspondents who unable grasp either
the scope of the work. the objects desired presented
confused of ideas surrounded by considerable personal
speculation drawn from boo imperfect imagination. The
result has undesred publicity in respects and
rather much of good thing in other directions Per-
sona experience in such matters ought have served
gentle reminder of the extravagances of newspaper
porters but ardent desire to wide field fo'
this publicity as possible, led to an unfolding of
plans. Still the publication may do good whole by
bringing the prospective organization to the notice of thou
sands whom the Blade and other Freethought papers,
would be unable to reach Our principal regret the per-
sonal illusions made to the Blades editor the ougrow
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BLUE GRASS BLADE

of long personal friendship and desire to make the
notices complimentary.
Among the larger newspapers coming to our knowledge,
that have given extensive notices of convention,
the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Louisville Journal
Louisville Herald Memphis Commerca[Appeal and other
papers, including the Leader Gazette and Herald, three
daies published in Lexington Other correspondents
writing for further information These good signs.
They point growing freedom of the press and ndif
ference the claims and demands of orthodoxy. The
adoption of sound working basis for the organi-
zaton and practical business management, will insure
equal publicity after the organization becomes fact when
it will be more needed and far desirable directing
public attention to work.
From another report given by the Editor printed else
where in this ISSUE it will be that enroute
to the place of meeting All has been said that be said
before the meeting actually takes place. In next
subsequent issue hope to have full report of the
Convention with its proceedings
As these the last lines permitted to write
before the Convention =. held, express the
hope that it will be made representative body resolved
upon work of practical good and that it is launched
every element claiming be LIBERAL will rally to its
support
Once born it must not, shall not die.
Rally round the banner of mental freedom It's bearers
fighting the good fight We have too long sailed
painless in quest of golden Shores but with well
defined purpose brought forth by organization given
both chart and log book guide and direct Science at
tains truth Let crystalline every germ of truth and
carry it with pride among fellows.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
NEWS OF LIVINGSTON.
MT. Davis, Candidate for Congress will
 Speak.

Mr. Davis, Candidate for Congress will
 Speak.
 Livingston. April. 13.-(SpeciaL)- The residence of J. A. Phillips caught fire Monday morning about 2 o'clock from spark from the chim- ney. The alarm was given before the fire got a head way and little damage was done.
 Candidate W. c. Davis will speak to the people of this and the surrounding towns here wednesday morning at the Court House. A large crowd will at- tend.
 Sumter Circuit Court convened here Monday the regular time, Judge s. H. Sprott empaneled the grand jury.
 There are a number of the visitors here: N. c. Garth of Gainesville, N. McGonlu of Cuba. and T. Wallace of York, are among them.
 Rev. Curry and wife have moved hack to their old home in Decatur MT. Curry was ahe Baptist minister here for years.
 The site of the normal collge domitory that burned is being cleared away and the trus term the work will have begun on Aftv or twenty thousand dollar brick domitory and by the first of Septem- har the domitory will be ready for the oueninR of the fall term.
 The college will be better able to take more girls next term than ever before.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
Trail Women
 Aided Free

The woman who Is by nature ret ro- bust cannot be too careful of her health. The foundationeof all heal(h is in the stomach. Without good digestion the body is not nourished, and then soon becomas feeble and weak. In order 70 movement is absolutely necessary, and 1t is at this point that so many women neglect themselves.
 in any of these conditions you can not do better than to take Dr.. Cald. weIls Syrup Pepsin, the remedy that IL is the great family laxattve. and in addition to It's wonderful power to cure chronic constipation and chronic indi- gestion. 1t contains tonic properties that strengthen the stomach muscles 2 that in time they will work naturally
 Any druggist will sell you bottle for the small sum of so cents. though persons who have used the remedy be- fore and know what it is buy the VI size. Mrs. Amanda Brannan or Aivar- ado Va, who Is 65 and feeble, uses II praise of 1t. Esther Pine of Marion, Ind, is also an enthusiast of this .won- derfui remedy and she wished she had the fortune to tell the whole world about it. Both these ladies. as well as hundreds of others we could name. nrst became acquainted with Pr cald- wells Syrup Pepsin through the doe tors offer to send any sufferer a free test bottle direct to the home. ferer q sample bottle free of charge. on receipt of your name and address. It Is wonderfully efectlve In the stom- girls entering the period of menstrua- tion and old folks. all of whom need gentle laxative.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
WILL WED A JAP.
Mission Worker. in Callsorni

Mission Workers in California.
 Los Angeles, April 13.-An unexpect- ed romance has entered into, the life of Miss Kate Goodman. an American mission worker among Japanese wo. men and children in and around this city, and Rev. Joseph Keninichi Inaz- ava, pastor of the Japanese Presby. terian mission.
 Accidentally thrown together less than q year ago, their friendship rip. ened into mutual admiration. and now they are engaged to marry.
 MT. Inazawa was greatly surprised when he learned his secret had leaked cut, but freely acknowledged the truth of the report. No date. he said, had been set for the wedding ceremony.
 Inazawa has been a resident Of this city for several years, during which time he has been in charge of the work of the Presbyterian mission. He is more than twenty years he has been engaged in missionary work on the Pa. cifc coast, with headquarters at San Francisco
 Miss Goodman Is & resident of Mon- eta, a suburb of Los Angeles. where she conducts a night school for, Jap- anese boys. For many years she has been a worker among the Japanese and has studied their language with the intention of going to Japan as . missionary She Is well educated and highly connected and was a student at the University of Chicago when she started a year ago for Japan.
 Inazawa is forty-five years old and Miss Goodman a few months his iunior.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
WHEN THE KIDNEYS GIVE OUT


Dc you ever 4ssl that you simply can't 70 back any further--shat you must have rest for that lame and ach- ing back--reIief from the constant dead tired feeltng-frssdom from those skabbsns. dartinS pains:
 This is the condition that so often comes at middle age. bringing with lf an extreme uerveusneQs and tFrttantI- fly that rnalxGD okhers think yoN "oranlIy' land hard to get along with
 Likely your kidnsys are worn anA Sarod ead need help. in aay nAchsns there is one part tha4 works the hard est AAa gives out first. TAs EidnSyS work night and dag. renewing from the bI sod the uric acid and oShef waste created by overuse of streugtn and energy. Naturally life Of un- usual activity doubles the duties of the Kidneys, and In tirns the strain tells.
 With healthy kidneys. one has e good chance to live ionG. but weak kidneys aniict old age with great dis comforts. The back becomes beat and 'aass vheumatism iR chronic. eye esRase easia, and tec eTedusnt or fuvoa- untafy passages Of the urine cause embarrassment by day end loss of sleep a3 night.
 Doau's KiAnav Pile bring new strength Co old 6ecsks. and quick relief Co weakened kidnSys. They banisa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
cnLEBRATIoN CLOSES.
rwenty-tAIra Analver.ary of Y. w..

Twenty-third Anniversary of Y. VI. q. 4. organizatien in Columbus.
 Columbus, Miss, April 13.--fSpecial. }
 -Last night marked the close of the e1ercises incidental to the celebration Of the twenty-third anniversary of the organization of the Young Women s Christian Association of the Industrial Institute and College, which began Friday and continued three days
 Prominent religious workers from various parts of the country were in attendance. amonR those present hay. ing been Miss Emma Gary of Atlanta, Y. W. c. A. Secretary for the Gulf States; Harry E Ewing of New York. Field Secretary of the Students Vol unteer Movement: Mrs. Bessie Wat kins Iipscomb of Whitworth College, Brookhaven, Miss. who has done much to promote the cause or religion among the young women Of this and other.
 Owners of the rombigbse Cotton Mills, the Columbus Underwear Mills and the Columbus Comfort Factory are considering a plan to consolidate their holdings, and operate all three mills fro ma central power plant, the power being generated by electricity.
 The Tombigbee Mills are located at quite distance from any railroad. and the hauling of coal Is quite an item in the expense account Both the conn fort factory and the underwear mills are at present idle. and their owners have for some time past been dicker- ing with Mir. Burris. the president of the company owning the Tombigbee Mills, with the view of consolidating their holdings. and operating the three plants on the plan outlined aboves Mir. Burris, realizing that considerable money could be saved in the hauling of coal. is inclined to look with favor upon the scheme. and 1t is probable that 1t will be put into execution.
 The students of the Industrial In- stitute and College will go in a body to Starkville Friday for the purpose of witnessing the exercises incidental to laying of the corner stone of the new administration building which is in course of construction at the A. and M. College. They go on a special train and will be accompanied by President Whitfield and several members of the faculty.
 The new building Is to be named in honor of the late Gen. Stephen D. Lee, who was the 1rst president of the col- lege, and the ceremonies incidental to the laying Of the corner stone, which are to be under Masonic auspices, will be quite elaborate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
EASTER AN EUrAw.
Many Visitors to Attend Services fl
 Capital of Greene. 1

Many Visitors te Attend Services in
 Capital of Greene. \
 Eutaw. April l3.-(Special )--Easter in Eutaw was beautiful day. Many families came Into town to attend the special Esste rseryices at St. Stephens Episcopal chnrch.
 The Easter congregation filled the church to It's capacity and entered into the fullness of worship. The vested choir was specially trained and ren- dered its part beautifully. The church was like . flower garden.
 The offering made by the large cons gregation surpassed all others in the history of the parish. and the sermon was one of the finest ever heard.
 Rev. R. A. Moody held Easter ser- vices at the Methodist Church in Moundviile and preached . splendid discourse.
 The little daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Phil Minor is recovering from . criti- cal Illness.
 Mrs. Beckam Palmer, who has been very i'll. Is slowly getting better.
 Hon. John Rogers of Gainesville, was In Eutaw Easter. He came to be pres ent at, the christening of his nephew. Master Mack Rogers. in the Episcopal Church. s E @
 Frank Grove. of warsaw. came here to attend Easter services at St. steph- en's church.
 E. c. Meredith, Jr.. cashier of the First National Bank, left recently on 8 business trip to Southern Texas.
 William Sears has begun the erection of beautiful. modern residence on the site of his old nome, which burned some time ago.
 Misses Mary Wilson. Estelle Barnes and Mamie Sears came home from col iege for Easter. They will return to- day.
 The electric light plant is now in charge of Breck Barnes. who has put in new machinery, and the people of Eutaw are gratified over the splendid light service they now have.
 A movement fs on foot to build q large brick public school house.
 Hon. Bernard Harwood, of Eutaw. at the request of a host of friends. has just announced as q candidate for the office of Circuit Judge at the next elec- ton.
 Judge sprott. of Livingston. is not going to run again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14

and ssSious consideration for several months.
 Col. A. H Merrill announced the ob- tect of the m,~ting stating that It was at his instant 1t, had been called and placed In nomination the name of R. D. Thomas to preside. Mir. Thomas introduced Mayor c. & McDoweli the first speaker.
 MT McDowen spoke eloquently of Eufauia and It's environments. He said that railroads had been built all around the city and 1t was time Flu faula was considering the matter. He said 1t was not the time for men to talk but money and he believed that Individual effort should be exerted in the question.
 Mir. McDoweu was followed by Hon. E. P. Thomas who made a most able and eloquent appeal on behalf of the enterprise. He asserted that Eufaula was not dead but sleepy and he be- iieved the patriotism of the city would be lifted
 He pointed out that the building of railroad from this city to Abbe- yille would mean direct connection to the Panama Canal Re read a charter which he had prepared and which contemplated a corporation of citizens. The name of the road was designated as the Birmingham. Eu- faula and St. Andrews Bay railroad with but one kind of stock which should be common and restricting power to build between intermediate points.
 Mir. Thomas proposed that the capi- tal stock should be $50.000 and ex- piained as soon as twenty percent had been paid. in ahe charter could be obtained. the stock holders could meet and elect q board of directors and the project would then be on foot.
 Upon the conclusion of his address books of subscriptions were opened and those in attendance were called uponsto subscribe to the capital stock. Responses were made promptly and amid cheers $10.00o was raised in a few minutes.
 Owing to the inclemency of the weather s.and the unavoidable absence of a number of prominent citizens the matter was deferred until later when the subscription list will be further circulated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
PROGRAM OF PYTHIANS
 AT FLORENCE MEETING

Florence. April 1a-(SpeciaD--The committee in charge of the program for the Knights of Pythias copvention to be held in the county court room in Florence May IS and 10. have given out the following program:
 Tuesday, May 1S-0pcning Q .. n.
 Chorus, Knights of Pythias Odes
 Invocation--Rev. Spencer Tunnell Music
 Welcome on behalf of city--Mayor A. F.. Walker.
 Welcome on behalf of the Knights of Pythias-R. T. Simpson. IT.
 Response--Hon. Thomas D. Sanford, Grand Chancellor Knights of Pythias.
 At 4 o'clock the convention will ad- journ and the delegates will be driven over the city.
 Tuesday evening Monte Bello Lodge Will exempiffy the third rank for the visitors. and on Wednesday evening the Grand Lodge officers and repre- sentatives will be rendered a banauet at the new Elk's Home.
 Owing to much stress of business the Grand Lodge has requested that there be but one public meeting ana after Tuesday morning all meetings will be secret.