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The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-01
HOLD ON TO JOBS.

With the coming of spring there
seems to be among our people, as
well as others, disposition to
change localities and work. The
old nomadic spirit rises with the
sap and we must be on the move.
With the very recent lessons of a
severe winter fresh in our minds,
One would imagine there would be
an inclination to hold on to the job.
There is very little if anything
gained to the laborer who moves
about. He gives up certainty for
an uncertainty, together with the
vague hope of easier work and bet
ter wages. Nothing substantial
comes to the man, who moves about
seeking easy work and good pay.
All work is hard and every job has
its unpleasant features. The man
or people who succeed are the ones
who patiently, and honestly un-
dertake to do what is before them,
and then try to save something out
of their perhaps meagre earnings.
Despite the fact that we have had
many of our people out of work
during the past winter, and thai
our people must compete in the in
dustrial market with a constantly
increasing foreign element trained
in the strictest school of economy,
we have held our own fairly well,
and there has been little suffering.
But with spring many are leaving
their work, going to other places.
This disposition should be discour-
aged and our men, and women,
boys and girls, who have work
should stick closer to it and give to
their employer the very best there
is in them. All must realize that
industrially, they are "their
brothers keeper" That if they
do well, they make it possible for
another of the race to find remun-
erative employment. The business
men and people of Denver are max
ing special effort to build up the
city and just now there Is much
work going on. The Chinaman, the
Jap, the Greek and Italian are all
active in the field. They are
trained to work and to "make
time" If we are to hold what we
have we must practice the same.
Make it an imperative rule to be
on time, and render good service,
thereby holding your jobs.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-01
A DENVER COMPOSER.

Elmer Bowman and Chris.
Smith, well known song writers,
have formed a vaudeville act, and
opened Monday at the Bijou Theat-
re, Brooklyn. The act is known
as the Smith-Bowman Trio, Mrs.
Smith being a member.-N. Y. Age.
Elmer Bowman whose name is
mentioned in the above article
spent his boyhood days in Denver,
his mother being Mrs. Dennis
Burns.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-01

AS recognition of the faithful
services rendered the company for
more than half a century, the
Louisville & Nashville Rsilroad
Company has presentd Mr.. Madi-
son White with a gold medal.
Mr.. White is now one of the oldest
employees now with the company
having begun with them on the
eighth day of June, 1857. The
medal which he wears now in to-
ken of the esteem in which he is
held is OF gold and bears on its
face this inscription: Madison
White, SO years in service of L. &
N. Railroad" Mr.. White preferr-
ed this to the annual barbecues
such as was given two years ago.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-01
A LITTLE IMPROVEMENT.

Hunting around among our peo-
pie, one runs up against queer sit
uations. Especially is this true if
one is seeking to secure readers
and subscribers for a journal pub
lished in the interest of the race.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-01
THE PARTY STRAIGHT.

The Colorado Statesman has sew
eral times had something to say
about sticking to the party We have
not urged this because we believe
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-01

There seems to be some Difficult
ty on the part of the State De-
partment in its effort to secure a
complete commission to visit Lii
IBERIA. A full commission is no
sooner announced before we are in
formed of another resignation, the
latest one that of Mr.. William Nor
gan Shuster. Mr.. Shuster came to
the city last week and it is sail
learned for the first time that he
had been given a place on the com
mission. He promptly requested
the State Department to allow him
to resign, stating that he had been
away from America for nine years
in the Philippine service and that
he desired to remain at home
awhile. The commission was to
have sailed on the Goth, but this
unexpected resignation will prob
ably change the plans and delay
the departure. 1t becomes an in
teresting question now who will be
selected to fill the vacancy caused
by Mr.. Shuster's withdrawal. Mr..
Emmett j. Scott, who seems to be
the principal figure in the prelim-
mary work here could throw no
light on the new situation, claim
ing that the States Department has
rule against the giving out in
formation by anyone except desig-
mated officials, and was therefore
not privileged to speak of what will
be the turn of the new situation
or of any of the affairs of the COM
mission.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-01

There are quite number of col
ored men in the city and more ar
irving, who are said to be of the
"big office caliber" and there are
also all manner of rumors afloat
concerning vacancies in the "big"
offices and the probable appoint
ments to be made for these places.
1t is reported that Mr.. Laing Will
liams, of Chicago, a standing can
didate for the office of Register
and Treasurer, has been in the city
for some time. We suppose incog-
nito because there can be found but
few who will even admit of his
presence here. Statements coming
from Chicago are crediting Mr..
Williams with having the indorse-
ment of a host of influential men,
including DR.. Washington, who it
will be remembered supported Mr..
Williams in his Registership fight,
made just before DR.. Vernon was
appointed. 1t is thought, however
DIR. Vernon is so secure now in his
office, that no influence will be
able to dislodge him.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-01
Washington
Letter
BY JAMES cusERT CAMPBELL

BY JAMES cuBERT CAMPBELL
The State Department has given
it out that the Liberian Commission
would be made up of only two
members instead of three. Mr..
Morgan Shuster's place will not be
filled. This leaves Mr.. Scott, and
the white member already men
toned, to complete the work in
tended for this body.
The Emancipation of the Ne
groes in the District of Columbia
was celebrated last Friday. The
whole affair was of the quiet and
most respectable character, the col
ored people, observing the event
by going into their churches where
they listened to addresses, music
and the like. Senator Bradley OF
Kentucky, made the principal adj
dress of the day.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-01

Washington, D. G. April 90
Thorough official investigation
will be made of the reported lynch
ing of William Wright, Negro
and an American citizen, at Liv-
ingstone, Guatemala, on Dec. Is
last. The State Department has
so instructed the American minis
ter at Guatemala. AS the result
of quarrel in which Wright
struck a native on the head with a
lantern, inaicting minor injuries,
a mob attacked Wright, beating
him on the head with a pistol,
pounding him in the chest with
an axe ard cutting him with
machete and finally lynching him.
The State Department is deter.
mined, if the facts be found as re-
ported to Washington, that Guat-
emala must promptly punish the
murderers and remove the officials
responsible for the delay and fail
ure of justice.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-01
RACE NEWS
GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

oarHrREo FROM VARIOUS SOURCES
Prof. W. III. Council, the presi-
dent of Alabama State Normal
School at Normal, Ala, is dead af-
ter a lingering spell of sickness.
Prof. Council was one of the we'll
known educators of the South and
had done much to advance the
progress of his race. He was an
eloquent speaker, hard worker
and in many respects remarkable
man.
Springfield, Ill Only the Ne
groes who suffered at the hands of
the mob of Aug. IA and Is, or
their heirs can recover damages
for death or injury from the city
under the statute relative to mobs,
according to a decision rendered
in the Circuit Court, sustaining
the demurrer of the city in the
cases of nun, ber of whites who
were killed and injured during
the race riots.
Colored girls win class debate
in the junior English class at the
High school in Colorodo Springs,
recently. Resolved, That the
Students of the High School
should be required to study
Latin for at least two years."
the two oolored girls, Miss Cora
Alexander and Miss Eva P
Montgomery, representing the
negative, defeated their white
opponents, Miss Hazel Lombard
and Miss Jessie Dixson, by a
core of 20 to 2. The members
of the class acted as judges.
Sally j. Mccall whose will was
recently filed, bequeathed the An
dover building, in Cincinnati, to
four white trustees for a Negro
industrial school, To the chronic
higher education brethren who are
kicking because sit is a part of the
delicate attempt to reinslave the
Negro to manuel labor" that fam
GUS reply is best: "There is a diff
ference between working and be-
ing worked
p. S. Everhart of Red Oak, Ia,
has through hard work and eco-
nomical management made his
way from a poor newspaper boy
until now he is one of the largest
and most successful music dealers
in Southern Iowa. He has just
had a piano made in Chicago
bearing his name, "The Everhart,"
he also owns several branch mus
ic houses in other towns near Red
Oak. Pearl as he is known is
single young man, credit to the
race, the first instance perhaps in
America where special made
pianos bearing a colored mans
name.
Hot Springs, Ark, Charles F
Hodges, secretary, and w. S.
Gardner, exalted ruler of a local
Negro lodge of Elks, were fined
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-01

Wilmington, Del, April 1S-
Rev. w. E. Greenfield, pastor of
the Silverbrook M. E. church, has
provided an innovation in church
work which is resulting in good at
tendance at his services. He had
received as an excuse that num-
ber of mothers could not attend
church services because they had
no one with whom to leave their
children. The pastor, therefore,
established nursery in the base
ment of his church, and in this he
placed young women to care for
the children, and a number of ar
ticles with which to amuse them.
The plan worked successfully and
the nursury had nearly one hun
dren Children to look after, and
their happy mothers attended the
church services and enjoyed them.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-01

Hot Springs, Ark, Charles F.
Hodges, secretary, and w. S.
Gardner, exalted ruler of local
Negro lodge of Elks, were fined
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
SOCIETY /.
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Mrs, W. Q. Taggart Hostess.

Mrs. W. 0. Taggart entertained at bridge Thursday afternoon in honor
 of Mrs. Ed Rowland, of Memphis. Mrs.
 John Bookhart, of Helena, and Mrs. Sterling CockrilI, of Little Rock. Palms and ferns were artistically placed throughout the house. The first prize, handsome cut glass bowl, Twas won by Mrs. Harry Trulock. The honoree's prize was cut for and won by Mrs. John Bookhart. After the card game delicious two-course luncheon was served. The guests present were Mesdames Sterling Cock Till, of Little Rock; John Bookhart.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
MILD WEATHER
 PROMISED HERE

Weather Forecaster Says, However.
 That ClOudiness May Be Expected.
 The weather today will be extreme ly mild, the cold wave having passed off to eastward with the moving storm center, which has shifted from the north central states to the northVAt- lantic states.
 For the next thirty-six hours the weather will be partly cloudy but generally speaking it will be pleasant and warmer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
Merchants Carnival Tonight,

Merchants Carnival will be given tonight at the Elks Theater for the benefit Of the Ladies Hospital and Benevolent Association. X number of rehearsals have been held and the performers know their parts perfectly. This is most worthy cause and should be literally patronized. The following program will be rendered.
 Merchants display drill.
 Vocal solo, Miss Rosenbergcr.
 Hunting scene.
 Reading, Mrs w. C. Hudson.
 Military drill, fifty little girls.
 Duet, Mrs, r. L. Dilley and Mr. Dan Taylor.
 Marble tabieaux, Miss Fannie Cheek.
 Reading, Miss Eva Hugh Ryland.
 Photographer scene.
 Solo. MT. Ralph Harris.
 Blacksmith scene.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
The Matinee Club.

Mrs. Will Miller delightfully."- enter tained the Matinee Club Thursday af- ternoon at her home, No 317 East Sixth avenue. The house was beauti- fully decorated with red carnations and palms. The guests were greeted at the door by Galbraith Gould. The score cards were hand painted hearts and a small red heart was given for each progression. Five hundred was the game. after which a dainty three course luncheon was served The club prize, cut glass dish, was won by Miss Reva Harris. The guests prize, cut glass violet vase, was captured by Miss lola Philpot, and the scorers prize was won by Miss Bettie Gallagher. The guests present were Misses Emma Hummer, Rosa Custer, Bettie Gallagher, Nell Galla- gher, Fannie Gillespie, Olivia Alexan- der and lola Philpot. and Mesdames o. w. Clark, Clarence Philpot, c. II. Triplett, Jr., F. G. Smart, Guy Lef- lar, Clyde Hellums, George w. List, W. F. Coleman and D. w. Dean. The club members present were Meslames Russell Hollis and Will Taggart and
 Misses Bessie Downs. Reva Harris and
 Emma Dewoody.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
Daughters of King Elect Officers.

The Daughters of the King held a most interesting meeting with Mrs. J. H. Mann Thursday afternoon. After the reports of the various committees, a general discussion followed and the annual election of officers was Held, with the following results: Mrs. w. Carl 'Dallenbaugh was elected direct ress; Mrs. J. w. Martin, vice direct ress Mrs. J. w. Mann, secretary, and Miss Adele Hum, treasurer. The next meeting will be held on Friday, Feb- ruary 26, at 3 o'clock, at Trinity church
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
Miss Walsh's Condition
 Is Alarming

Kansas City, Feb. 11.--In all prob ability Blanche Walsh, the actress, who is confined at the University Hos pital in this city, suffering with se- were attack of stomach trouble, will not be seen on the stage again this season. Physicians at the hospital today reported her condition still alarming.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
PILES! PILES! PILES!

Williams Indian Pile Ointment will cure Blind, Bleedings and Iitching Piles. It absorbs the tumors, allays itching at once, acts as a poultice, gives instant relief. Williams Indian Pile Ointment is prepared for Piles and itching of the private parts. Sold by druggists, mail soc and $1.00. Will liams' Mfg. Co.,, Props, Cleveland, O.. Sold by McCammon & Sons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
Visiting Girls Entertainment.

Mrs. A. F. Dreyfus entertained at whist Thursday afternoon in honor of the visiting ladies. The first prize, an exquisite lace handkerchief, was won by Miss Rose Epstein, of Little Rock. The consolation prize, oox of candy was captured by Miss Belle Hauser, of Newark, N. J. After the game. which proved most interesting a tempting two-course luncheon was served. Those present were Misses Rose Epstein, of Little Rock; Irene Rott of Little Rock; Ayleen Hiiler' of Little Rock; Cecile Levy, Of bas- iron Ia.: Belle Hauser and Rosa Hauser, of Newark, N. J.; Gertie Mey-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
Mrs. Daniels Entertains.

Mrs. q. w. Daniels entertained Wednesday afternoon with a euchre party, complimentary to her guest, Mrs. o. R. Daniels, of Clarksville, Ark. The first prize, a piece of cut glass, was won by Mrs. Joe Mitchell. Mrs. o. R. Daniels, the honoree, was presented with a cut glass vase Ele- gant refreshments were served. Those present were Mesdames O. R. Daniels, of Clarksville, Ark; Virgil McAdams, Walter Denver, Jo Mitchell, c. w.
 List and V. NJ. Harrison, and Misses Fay Scull, Amelia List and Ella Kauf- man. .t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
Mrs. Byrd HonOree.

1MIHe OyIV 1IUHV1Ccs
 The Matrons' 500 Club met yester- day with Mrs. c. C. Byrd. The guest of honr was Mrs. H. s. Byrd of Pine Bluff. The prizes were won by Mrs. William Simpson and Mrs. B. I. Smart and Mrs. H. s. Byrd CPine Bluff) Miss McLoney Kentucky and Miss Smith (Fort smith) were out-of-town guests. Mrs. w. c. Graham will be the next hostess.-Little Rock Gazette.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
Toung Ladies As Escorts

Young Ladies As Escorts
 A dance will be given Tuesday even- ing by a number of young ladies, who will invite their young men friends. The affair will be given at the pala- tial home of MT. and Mrs. w. H. Langford. on West Fifth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
To Compliment Visitors.

Mrs. August Thalheimer will enter tain this afternoon at her home on South Linden street complimentary to the visitors It will be an afternoon at cards.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12

of Helena; Ed Rowland, of Memphis ; \. M Barrow, H. K. Trulock, M. A. Austin. R. E. Lee, Clifton Howell Marion Hutton, of Little Rock; J. w. Withers, R. H. Whitney, of St. Joseph, La. and Millie Haizlip.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
John McAlmont Chapter.

The John McAlmont Chapter, D. A. R., will meet with Mrs. e. H. Bo- finger Saturday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. The members will meet at Mrs. Bolinger's home, on East Sixth avenue
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12

CT, Of Tyler, Texas: Rena Rosenberg, and Jessie Waterman; Mesdames Ed Aronson, s. \. Rosenberg, Max Eisen. kramer and Mo Levine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
Bridge at Mrs. Phillips Home.

Mrs. T. M. Phillips will entertain this afternoon at bridge, in honor of Mrs. R. H. Whitney of St. Joseph, La The guests are requested to be pres ent at 2:15 o'clock, so that the games can strat promptly at 2:30.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
As You Like It Club.

The AS You Like It Club will be entertained Tuesday evening by Miss Lola Mann at her home on Martin avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
The No Name Club,

The No Name Club,
 The No Name Club will be enter tained this afternoon by Mrs. Russell Hollis, at her home at Twelfth avenue and Elm Streets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
Mrs. Elliott To Entertain.

The following invitations will be is sued today: "Mr. and Mrs. J. M. El- liott, at home Friday evening, Febru- ary l9, g o'clock; Miss Geisreiter, Miss Peck and Miss Caldwell; dancing"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12
Bridge Party Postponed.

BfIugt THTCy IVStPVHou' Miss Nettie Grace, who was to have entertained the Junior Bridge yester- day afternoon, has postponed the meeting until Saturday afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-12

Graphic want ads bring results.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-06
HADLEYITES REJOICE
Hear Ho10 One Tramp Found Peace
and Helped Others to Find 1t.

Charlie" Kronenberg staggered into the HadIey
Rescue Mission, at No. 29S Bowery. two years ago
last night, and he listened to Mrs Callahan.
wife of the superintendent, read the Scriptures
determined to stop drinking and TO lead a
better life. Last night he celebrated the second
anniversary of his redemption" he and all his
friends call it. And his friends celebrated 1t with
him. with prayers and songs and rejoicings-
There Mamma Sheehan. with whom Kron-
enberg lived in those days when he was sober
enough to go home and who worried over him
and pleaded with him to brace up
God bless Mamma SheehanI Many hard
knock she stood from In the old days, and
am proud to have her here tonight" declaren
Kronenberg, he sprang to guide the feeble.
white haired old woman to seat on the platform
There were his sisters, whom he hadn't seen Tor
ten years. and there Patrick Mcguire fel-
low worker.
Patsy called out Kronenberg after he had fin
ished telling his story Of the change that came
to him two years ago.
81 will that and gladly" answered Mcguire. in
a melodious brogue from the rear OF the hall. II
because I saw you stopped tie drink, and
stuck your job and read the Bible And you
were different man. Charlie"
Tell them what you had in your hand the first
day told you I a Christian"
Eyes. and many's the time asked you to take
drink and you wouldn't said Mcguire, dodgins
the question.
But what did you have in your hand?"
'I suppose Il the growler." answered his
workmate, shamefacedly.
Then, too. there was Kronenberg's former en-
ployer, who came all the way from Rockaway'
New Jersey. to tell Of the change in his friend
And there letters and kilograms from former
associates in the work at HadIey Mission and from
men Charlie had helped. And there was letter
OF congratulation and good will from his present
employer. John 5. Huyler
1t was the old story he told, OF boyhood In
good home with good surroundings, craving for
liquor and life toward the last spent mostly IN
the gutter. Then. in February two years ago ne
went into Hadley Mission to get cup of coffee ana
a sandwich. and after that, even when drunk ne
haunted the place Finally he found peace
After Charles friends had told him how glad
they were, others whom he had helped began 10
tell of their changed lives. One AN English
prig" who "got so crooked" here that 'even my
crooked friends wouldn't have nothing to do with
me; too crooked for them" He too found
peace" Now he has a good job and a good home.
and Is able TO help others and even TO stand a
touch from some OF his crooked friends when
he thinks it will help them. Another was SELF
confessed forger and thief. who found his 1eio"-
ship with Charlie in the work for the LORD
passing sweet Yet another a BOwery thlef'
who did tine'' for a shooting affray-
Now 1 serve the Lord. and I'm happy, said ne
i've got a home in block where 1 didn't use 10
dare show my face, and my wife is contented' ana
we praise God Do what Charlie and dla' you
fellows in the back rows there. Get next TO Goo'
and He II treat you square
New-York tribune., 1909-06-06
GET MARRIED"-DEPEW.
COnfdeS an Inside Line on Mdtri-
mOny to Young Physicians.

Philadelphia, June 5.-"Get married. was the ad-
vice given by Senator Depew Of New York. 10 the
graduates OF the Medico-ChrurgicaI College at the
commencement exercises here to-day.
Don't marry until you ready: it's wicked TO
ask any young woman unless you support her
and yourself continued Senator Depew. but den I
be nisled by waiting until you get too much
money. 1t is amazing how little you can live on,
and you will have a home.
Don't waste your time, either. You will have
lots OF Il during the next few years. Put IN your
spare time reading in your professional line Pune
tuality is not a gift OF nature but habit which
women cannot attain. II you married you will
have just as much time II you single. If
you know how find It. Your wife will give you
plenty time waiting for her. Don't fret and fumo
during this interim-read. I have known men 70
pick UP a liberal education reading while waiting
for their wives 20 get ready 10 go out
Join political party ANY old party Is better
than no party all Join the party that repre-
sents the major part OF your views. Remember
that the party with the greatest majority Is more
right than the minority party Join militant, we'll
conducted. well managed organization.
Belief IN reform is good. but everything new Is
not reform and every crank is not a reformtr.
Work for reform within your party. Attend the
primaries though 1 doubt whether direct primaries
a always a success