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wooden cylinder. He sees them perform
tricks too difficult for most humans. in the
faces and attitudes of the beasts the al
most human expression of pleasure or
painful anxiety. Yet, how the trainer
managed to make these dumb brutes
understand what he wanted, and how he
sixty times over, and step by step taught
them their acrobatic tricks, are questions
that suggest themselves only to the more
thoughtful
AS a matter of fact, teaching an ele-
plant to perform tricks is simply matter
of teaching gigantic, seemingly awkward
creature of the mind and the friendly in
stincts of a two-year-old child. The mon
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BY A. w. ROLKER

& Bailey elephant trainer. went to Ceylon that the
white man took leaf from the book of the little
brown the other side of the earth and learned
really how to train elephants In that land where
the boast of man is that he is half brother to the
elephant, blocks and tackle were necessary to
train these animals Rarely the ankus or
elephant hook was used Throughout long watches
of the night slept between the fore legs of their
beasts, talked to them and treated them almost as
if they were human creatures, and the animals
learned with astounding rapidity. The identical
tricks trainers took from eight to twelve months
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the most modern,
has been adopted
throughout theland.
In the modern
method of training
elephants the ex-
pert proceeds scien-
tifcally upon the
principle that the
elephant is a crea-
ture of intelligence
second only to him
self and that this
giant, which at one
stroke could wipe
him out of existence,
has really the heart
of a good natured,
simple minded boy,
and is willing and
anxious to Obey.
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NAV and save her
time and troucle.
Again and again
the expert lifts the
foot, which comes
up more and more
promptly, until by
degrees the mere
touch of a nan1 or
a whipstock, a bare
pointing with the
whip, a bare word
of command, or an
almost impercep-.
tible motion with
a lash, is enough
to bring up the
foot and keep it
raised until the cue
is given to lower.
Then, in the same
manner as the left
foot was educated,
SO the right foot
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his instructor has succeeded in explaining him
self Exactly trainer proceeds to train trick
horse the simple trick of raising fore foot at
mand SO the trainer teaches the elephant this trick;
for the sake of uniformity starting always with the
left foot for the foot first broken in is the the
elephant will spring from afterward when sub
sequently taught to rear on his hind legs.
Graspng a fore leg between two hands, the trainer
strains upward. up! Up, judy" he says. and
Sheer grasps an ankle and says g Hoist!" SO the
huge, warty leg big around as beer key, is
raised obediently. For ten or twenty seconds
the trainer may hold hand against the up
lifted foot, signifying that it is to remain sus-
pended; then Down! Down, Judy!" he
says and releases his hold and down comes ~
the ponderous member with its two-inch r.
sole of solid horn, noiseless as the tread n
of kitten. NJ
For that wonderful piece of work N
Judy must have lump of sugar, and M
she raises her trunk and opens her nm H.
mouth so the trainer toss it Nl HHIX
into the triangular shaped little X/XHlNN,n
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puppies He sees them lower their gnarled bony
heads to the ground and cumsy lift hind quarters till
they stand upside down. fat stumplegs in air, like so
many frolicking schoolboys. He sees them as they
stand ends of oak planks they bob up and down.
playing seesaw with every evidence of the delight of
fve-ton babies; they gingerly balance themselves
the top of series of huge wooden bottles or care
fully pose themselves as they walk enormous
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~ LORDS OF THE WILDERNESS
FS[ AND THEIR TRAINERS
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and then the two hind feet are broken in.
Standing in front of leviathan that
weighs from two to five tons and reaches
from three to seven feet above the head of
the trainer, it seems puzzle how the weak
human is going to get it to rear on its hind
feet without using block and tackle to
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naturally timid than this almighty Lord of the Wilder
The ponderous slow moving body may appear
hopelessy awkward; yet within those heavy joints
is the ninbeness of acrobat. To these advantages
add steadness of nerve quick perception of the hope
of reward and the fear of punishment, and natural
craving to be patted and petted, and you have an
idea of the sort of pupil the elephant trainer has be-
fore him.
Time when elephant trainers went at these
overgrown babies hammer and tongs, using the most
primitive methods to try to make them understand
what wanted wasting half the time frightening
the sensitive creatures nearly to DEATH and then
surfing them that it was all right
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ITO the average spectator Who SITS COM
fortably watching the performance of
group of trained elephants. the most
interesting feature in connection with the
show never occurs. He sees before him
gigantic gray mountains of flesh rearing on
hind legs or Waiting at command of puny
human ohedientlY as IL they were so MANY
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hoist it. Nothing is simpler however, be-
cause of the sign language connecting and beast
and the natural willingness and readiness with which
the giant understands. Commanding the elephant
to raise lett foot the keeper now orders to raise
at the time the right, while he reaches hand
and pushes upward against the elephants chin to
indicate direction. Puzzled and perplexed what 20
do in this emergency, the elephant simply shifts from
But with the calm persistence of huntsman
breaking young pointer to charge, the expert
tinues. the elephant trying now this and now that.
mentally cropping to find what is wanted. Forty,
fifty times the trainer may have to repeat his orders,
always pushing upward against the chin in the
first instance before he is encouraged.
The First Upward Spring
THEN light dawns on the elephant and, raising the
left foot from the ground it makes from the right
the slightest sort of tiny upward spring. An inch,
a half-inch, barely unsuccessful attempt is all this
first effort may mean. Then up goes the trunk and
the mouth opens and there is much sugar and petting
and caressing, and trunk is wrapped about the
Never so gradually and carefully the trainer must
now proceed. Standing on hind legs is not so novel
thing for elephants in jungle when delicious green
hangs high; but exercising in this manner in
ent matter Gigantic muscles and sinews, of course,
underlie the thick pebble-hde; but the weight these
compelled to lift is little short of stupendous and
they must gradually be developed to prevent sore
and stiffness, even unusual physical eXertlOn
produces this in human creature.
At first clumsily, then with more and more self as
Surance the elephant both fore feet higher and
higher from the ground, at first rearing only for
few seconds, until by little stages, baby
learns stand alone acquires knack and strength
to balance itself as long as minute or two Oh mind
legs appraised fore legs crooked at the joints like
begging poodle, the towering beast rearS, trunk
curved on high red mouth open and little brown
eyes twnkling between his fore legs the human mite
with outstretched arms, upturned palms lightly
touching the gigantic feet which, were they to come
down in anger could crush even as the foot of boy
might smash the egg of
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Making an Elephant Lie Down


TO teach elephant to lie down at word of COM
L mand for instance, blocks and tackle were fast
ened on beams of the training barn the elephants
head and to sings connected with each of the beasts
four feet and every time the trainer gave the
army of men manned ropes and pulled legs from I'M
der the unfortunate until with thud that shook the
building he would crash to the ground. The stall
heavily Uttered to prevent injury of course but
the startling experience of the mysterious overhead
rigging of the groan and creak of the blocks, and of
the thirty forty keepers that each time produced
the terrifying results, spoiled many fine beast
Trumpeting with fright, the poor creature would
throw it's trunk in wild, vain effort fo- support
staggering, swaying, showing the whites of eyes,
his feet drawn closer and closer together until
he realized he must fall
Painting, he would land in pitiful heap, unable to
understand what had happened what going
to happen to him; and then the trainer would come
with sugar and carrots and try to win back his
favor and make him understand that harm
intended-until next time, when he would
throw him all again. Most of the animals
learned in time what wanted when they
ceived their cues to lie down; but many one,
stung to resentment, quietly bided his time, and
when he saw an opening whipped forth his trunk.
grabbed tormentor about the waist, and hurled
him crashing thirty feet clear to the roof of the
elephant barn.
1t was not until Peter Barlow. former Barnum
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strous bunpy skull,
covered with warty
hide, may seem an
unpromising dome of
wisdom; yet within
the four inches of
bone, which not even
a rifle bullet can
pierce, there is a mar
velously developed
brain which glimpses
forth only through
the tiny twinkling
eyes. In dread feet,
in four-foot tusks,
in the trunk that
squirms ever restless
like a huge python,
are death and de-
struction; yet not
even the deer is more
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-05-29

gave hearty welcome to the members
and visitors. The choir rendered some
choice selections, and there was an
address given by the Rev. Holland
Powell, D. D., pastor Of the Bethany
Baptist church. Letters of inquiry were
read by Church Clerk Peter II. Fisher
and a stirring address was made by
Miss Rebecca ]. Carter, who conducts
the city mission, which is under the con.
troll Of the Woman's American Baptist
Home Mission at Chicago. Miss Carter
said, "Since the opening Of the mission,
March Is, have made 211 family WIS.,
Its, held over 100 religious converse
tions, found large number of back
sliders and one family from the West
Indian islands which had been in the
United States eleven years and had
not attended any church during that
time" An interesting part of the pro
gram was the reading of the annual
report Of the board Of trustees by Sec
retary Graham II. Carter.
The report showed that the total
amount collected from all departments
OF the church for the fiscal year was
$6,543.6G. OF this amount the Sunday
school contributed $713.11 and the dea-
con fund s1,O35.09. After paying all
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-05-29

nav nc VIM nave ~ rcUulIu tne rOa0S
over which the past generations have
come.
Herod is still in Galilee, and 1t will
not be safe to take the young race
back through his territory. Let them
take the Appian way, with all roads
leading to Rome. They must build
squarely upon the constitution which
is an agreement by which 1t binds
itself to each citizen and each citizen
binds himself to 1t in all that docu.
ment implies. The Negro Of the next
generation must know these facts, and
he must contend for the just fulfillment
Of them. His strength Of character.
education, wealth, experience and num-
bers must be used as a unit in the
great battle which Is still to be waged
upon the principles Of justice and
equality before the law. believe that
the Negroes Of the next generation are
going to see brighter day than that
through which we are now passing. II
there be wrong or impatience on the
part Of those who were formerly the
Negro's friends in regard to his final
triumph over the things which have
held him back in the past, let them not
judge harshly. but employ righteous
Judgment, for We see all around US
the manifest power Of natural and In
vulnerable law In every walk Of life.
Columbus, Newton. Watts, Franklin,
Edison. were all imbued with that great
cosmic principle which they knew
could not be successfully gainsaid for
all time. The Negro Of the coming
generation must embody the under
standing Of the conservative Egyptian
Of old; he must taste-yea, imitate-the
eruditlons and axioms Of the Baby
lonians; must look In upon the mys-
teries Of boasted old Delphi and make
the lessons to be learned from their
struggles serve his purpose In his final
struggle to have his title to citizenship
secured. There must be no compro-
mise.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-05-29

Dersnlp To-Day numbers 1,Uyy. Pastor
Dixon enjoys the unique distinction Of
having served successfully this one
church for forty-six years. Although
he is in the seventy-sixth year Of his
age, he is hale and hearty and breaches
with power the plain gospel Of Jesus
Christ, for he says: 81 was not called
to preach politics or to engage in other
business. My mission is to preach the
souls Of men from hell to heaven"
Concord has the largest church and
Sunday school membership of any
church among Afro-Americans in
Brooklyn. The school numbers 563
scholars, including the home depart
meDt. 1t is graded and is doing good
work among the young people and the
children.
Mrs. A. j. Van Keuren, superintend-
ent Of the primary department, has
been member of the school from
little tot She also has the oversight
of the cradle roll and beginners grade
In her department, which are super
intended by Mrs. G. A. Bell. Mr..
Charles j. Crowder, who has been
trustee Of the church for number OF
years, Is also the chairman Of the Sun
day school committee, which under his
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-05-29
WAGE EARNERS' CONFERENCE
Sanitary Condition Of Dormitories For
Hotel HELD to Be Taken Up.

The annual conference of the Con
solidated Colored Cooks, Walters, Bell
men and Porters' association will be
held at Asbury Park, n. j., June 9
and 3. Leading colored hotel wage
earners from all parts Of the United
States will attend and use their efforts
to improve the conditions of colored
hotel employees. The sanitary condi-
tions Of the hotel accommodation for
help and the wage question will be
the main topics. No political issues or
arguments will be allowed.
Among the speakers will be Benja-
min Franklin Graves and Ellwood G.
Haller Of Philadelphia, Arthur L. Pow
ell and T. F. Small Of New York, 9. H.
Thomas Of Hartford, Conn; ]. 7. Che
shire Of Newark, N. j.; M. 81. Whiting
Of Trenton, N. j.; Samuel Nelson of
Wildwood, N. j.; Charles Richardson
Of Cape May, N. j.; Hon. John W. Pat
terson Of Washington, G. Harold Smith
Of Asbury Park and Charles Norton Of
Long Branch. There will also be a
banquet and reception held at the close
Of the conference. -
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-05-29
TO DISCUSS RACE QUESTION.
Speakers Of National Rspvts Strong On
Many Vital Points.


The conference on the race .questioa.
which was announced some time ago
to take place in New York, viii begin
Its sessions In the Charities building -
sembly hall May 30 to last three days.
About thousand invitations have been
sent out. and much speculation as to
the outcome Of the conference In r.
gard to its views and decisions upon
the Negro question is rife. It is said
that the Negroes want decision a. to
whether the United States government
ever intends to obey the constitution
as to what constitutes citizenship In
the United States.
Among those who are TO speak 1t the
conference are Professors Farrand and
Dewey Of Columbia college, New York;
Professor Wilder Of Cornell university.
e. d. Mead Of Boston. Bishop sWaitsss
Of the Zion Methodist church, Mn.
Celia Parker Wooley Of South 'Hadley.
Mass; Leslie Pinckney Hl1. principal
bf the Manassas Industrial school at
Manassas. Va; Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett
sf Chicago, william A. Sinclair Of
Philadelphia, Dr. William Bulklsy.
principal Of public school No. 80, New
Yort; Joseph c. Manning. editor Of the
Southern American. and; Ray Stannard
Baker.
A mass meeting will be held at Coop
er Union on the night Of Memorial
day. Judge Stafford Of the supreme
court Of the District Of Columbia will
preside. and the speaksrs VIII be the
Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones. Clarence Dar.
row, Professor ]. 8. Bassett Of Smith
college, the Rev. J. Milton Waldron Of
Washington and Professor ". q. B.
Du Bois Of Atlanta university.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-05-29

both in and out
Of town, who en-
joyed an excel
lent musical and
literary program
previous to the
collation.. which
was served in
the upper lecture
room in charge
of Deacons Wal
Ter J. Moss and
r. Lincoln Pow
ell and Trustee
Charles ]. Crow
der. The Rev.
William T. Dix
on, D. D., who
has been the sue
cessful pastor of
the church for
forty-six years,
1
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-05-29

the balance of $4,000 with which to
complete payment. The trustees are:
Lewis H. Berry. chairman: Graham
H. Carter, secretary; Thomas P. Nose
ley. treasurer; Charles ]. Crow1er.
chairman of the house committee; r.
L. Williams, collector Of pastors sal
nry; E. l.. Faulcon, collector of mort
gage money; r. D. Mckinney, William
u. Brown and Alfred B. Nash.
WItness-I saw a man wsrn one eye
named Wilkins.
Lawyer-What was the name Of the
other eve?
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-05-29

leadership h a S
done a grea t
work both by
personal help at
the sessions Of
the school and In
raising money to
assist the school
in its special an
niversaries. The
committee gives
a musicale an
nually for t b e
a b We purpose.
The church prop
erty is valued at
$4,000. upo
which $4,000 has
been paid. An
effort Is now be-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-05-29
Steady Advance
In Church. Work.
Annual Reunion Of the Concord Baptist
Church n Brooklyn Important Event.
Pastor Nxon's Notable Career.
Financial Report Encouraging.

The annual reunion Of the Concord
Baptist Church of Christ, Brooklyn,
N. Y, which occurred recently, was
one Of the leading events in the Afro
American church circles of the city.
The auditorium of the church was
filed with members and friends from
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-05-29

current expenses
the treasurer has
a cash balance on
hand in bank Of
$895.05. The sur
plus Of the Sun
d ay sc 90 l
q m o q n S to
$119.3 7 h e
church was or
ganiZed in 1847.
DR.. Dixon was
called to its pas
torate in 1868,
having been H.
censed to preach
by the Abyssinia
Baptist church,
N e " York, in
1859. The mem
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-05-29
the
Next Generation
Must Build Squareb Upon the Constitution.
Il He Fails to Profit by Past Experiences
the Future VIII Deal Treacheroust
BY Hlm-herod Yet h Gallee.
By N. B. DODSON.

By N. B. DODSON.
The history Of the Negro race in the
United States for the past 294 years
furnishes an example of courage, am
bition, long suffering and endurance
on the one hand and self reliance,
hope, stability and marvellous growth
on the other.
Slavery with all Of its cruel and
baneful effects operating upon him for
about 25O years was not sufficient to
crush out his native ambition. Caught
away from the land Of his birth with
out his consent, he humbled himself
to strangers who piled the calling yoke
Of bondage upon him without fear, IA
vor or mercy until forced by the revo-
luton Of time and the bent Of Chris
tian civilization toward human liberty
to loose the key to the bow which
held the yoke which bound him. His
freedom came Of necessity, not by
choice. AS willing subject he obey
ed the laws which he had no voice in
making, but which as freeman he
upholds. And yet he lives and moves
and has his being. He is ready at any
minute to shoulder arms either against
a foreign foe or help to put down In
ternal strife.
The government has declared him to
be free man, but the spirit Of undue
reasoning and high handed monopoly
which dominated the period OF his
bondage has not entirely passed away
Its cunning chicanery still lives In the
hearts Of some Of our countrymen with
its old time intensity. BY nature,
training and environment he is the
most original citizen America has to-
day. He Is more than that-he is the
only native that has looked the white
man squarely In the face for nearly
three centuries without being van
Quished by his piercing eye. The In
dian tribes which the white man found
In American when he came have all re-
ceded to the Everglades, territories and
reservations. The Ch!naman, japanese,
Italian and Jew survive, but are rath
er subdued except when mingling with
their own kind. II they trust the
American 1t is with fear and trem-
bling, but the Negro goes in and out
among all classes and kinds and finds
pasture. His progress In point Of time
and opportunity for development is ac.
knowledged and recorded by history
to be without parallel or precedent.
With his past accomplishments as
stepping stones and guideposts, what
manner of people ought the coming
generation Of Negroes to be In all learn.
ing, business experience, wisdom and
knowledge Of governmental affairs
May the trials, hardships and difficult
ties OF the past re-echo the answer
down the corridors Of time that the
Negro will simply be what he makes
Of himself, nothing more, nothing less.
One thing is only too true-that IL the
coming Negro fails to profit by the
mistakes and blunders which the race
has made In the past, whether In busi.
ness, education or In citizenship, tho
future will deal treacherously by him.
Again, II he fails to make his man.
hood rights secure by seeing to 1t that
every right guaranteed to him under
the constitution is respected by other
races and enforced by due process OF
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-08
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