davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25

ing up the higher degree and on
Friday evening and Saturday
they set up a chapter OF Royal
Arch Masons and a commandry.
The Grand Master and party
were much pleased with their trip
to this section and so expressed
themselves as to the beautifully
city of Helena and the hospitality
extended to them.
They also spoke i'll glowing
terms of the reception accorded
them in Billings and Havre and
the same spirit of hospitality
which they met everywhere.
On the last day of their visit
here F. l.. Clark, H. Saulesbury,
n. Ford, H. Baker and ]. B. Bass
procured open carriages and pro-
vided a drive over the city for the
distinguished visitors SO that they
could see the beautiful homes and
the scenery.
They left Sunday for Portland,
Oregon, where they will give the
higher degrees to quite a large
class, and will return by the way
OF Salt Lake, Cheyenne and Den
yer, where they also have quite a
program of work to do returning
to their home in ST. Joe, about
April 10th.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25
POLITICALLY, WHERE is
THE NEGRO AT?

We have been watching the
Press throughout the country tol
some days to see 1) if Senator
Cullum, Illinois, would himself
rise and refute the charges that
he has gone on record as favor
ing the wholesale disfanchlse-
ment of the Negro citizens in the
South. (2) As to whether Presi-
dent Taft would deny that he Is
wrongly quoted as concurring
with the Senator's views, but the
Associated Press has afforded u
no relief. We have waited III
vain for reiutation from either
Of the distinguished representa-
tiyes of the G. Q. p. and take tor
granted that they must be accur-
ately quoted. That being the case
all we have to say is, words are
inadequate to express our sur
prise and disappointment, es-
ecially when viewed in the light
of what the Negro has suffered
for those very men and the party
since the day OF emancipation
When we think of the oceans OF
blood shed by the Negro and
men-we mean white men-ol
the North to perpetuate the prln-
ciple of the Republican party,
when we think Of all this, and
more. we are astonished beyond
utterance that right now at TINS
particular hour we are wounded
IN I'll house Of our friends, Ia
cerated and thrown overheard
and now into the sea just where
our late lamented leader, Freder-
ick Douglas said we would be Il
v,e ourselves desert the party
now What would Mr.. Douglas
saw were he alive today-can any
- o,,ase7 And what is this sac
rifce on the alter laid, namely
I;sten and think as you read: "To
build up a lily white Republican
Marty" Where is the Negro at:
The reeman
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25
ORGANIZED A CHAPTER

While here, Grand Master
Ricketts, assisted by 7. p. Nah
ammet and Il. d. Butler of St. Joe
organized a chapter of Royal Arch
Masons of about 20 members. The
following officers were appointed
to serve until the lst regular cleo
tion: H. Z. Salisbury, II. P;
M. O. J. Arnett King, Geo. Nj. Lee
Scribe, A. Palmeh, Sec, J. w.
Crump, Treas, J. D. Hart Capt.
Host, J. B. Bass, R. A. c., r.
Wheeler. p. s., P. Keys, NJ. lst v
J. Harrison, NJ. 2nd ", S. Smith
NJ. 3rd V. c. Dinwiddie, Capt OF
Gaurd, Chas. Johnson, Grand.
A Commandry was also set up
and organized with the following
officers: +. l.. Clark, +. c., NJ. Q.
J. Arnett, George Nj. Lee, Scribe,
Jeff Harrison, Capt. Gen'l., 2.
Keys, Royal S. ]. d. Hart. f. ).
of menu, etc. was prepared SO
that each guest would have had
at least a souvenir of the greatest
banquet of them all with such dis
tinguished guests present as on
this occasion it is an almost un-
pardonable error.
But the committee having in
charge the table proposition as
well as decorating committee are
entitled to great credit. And to
Sister A. Green, great credit IS
due as the chef at the Waldroi
Astoria could not excel her on
this occasion.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25

Prof. r. J. Condor, who has
been elected superintendent OF
schools for the city of Providence,
K. l., is a man in every way de
serving of the highest hOnors, and
we are glad to note his success.
He is broad gauged educator
who stands for all the people and
has taken a special interest in the
work of the uplift of the colored
race, we are sorry that he leaves
Helena, but realize that a larger
heId for more good has a greater
call on his services, and the Plain
dealer hopes for his continued
success in his new field.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25
By r. w. Thompson (Freeman)

By R. w. Thompson (Freeman)
The man of any race whose sig
nature is necessary to give value
to the legal tender and bonded Sc
curities Of the greatest govern
ment on earth is bound to ocCuyp
large space in the public eye,
when, however, the man who at
tains that dignity is found to be a
member OF race that but little
over forty years ago was held in
chattle slavery by the very nation
which now honors him with such
trust, his career may be set
down as one Of the marvels pccu-
liar to the worlds most remark
able century. William =. Vernon,
Register Of the United States
Treasury, is the central figure Of a
story that reads like fiction. OF
imposing stature and engaging
| personality, he would attract at
tcntion in any crowd.
Mr.. Vernon was born in Leban-
on, Mo. His parents, Adam and
Margaret Vernon, desired to give
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25
PEACE
PROSPERITYl !
UNION J.!
EDITORIAL

In our issue of Friday, April
lst. we shall endeavor to present
orr views as to the course that
looks best for our people in the
pending pending municipal cam
naign In view of the peculiar
conditions of a total neglect OF
recoonition for the colored contin-
gent in this city, and county
while with nearly 200 votes they
are absolutely the balance OF pow
er in both City and county. 1t is
a matter of serious consideration
of the course to pursue that
would best conserve our status
as citizens and for our own pro-
lection. In our next issue we
shall endeavor to present our side
of the proposition for the con-
sideration of the colored voters
who will vote for Mayor and other
officers on April 4.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25
MRS. BALTIMORE ENTER
TAINS

The ladies Of the social set OF
Billings were delightfully."- enter
tanned Friday afternoon by Mrs.
lanes Baltimore. Those present
we're: Mesrames w. Browning,
c. Browning, Abbott, Reed, Ar
rutt. Sims, Hart, Harrison, Rho
des and Reynolds; Misses Lewis,
and little Josephine Harrison, the
table was tastefully decorated
with Green and natural pinks
sisted Of soup, grape fruit Il La
Mayonaise, Turkey, Creamed po-
tatoes, Pink Ice Cream, Cake,
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25

Our citizens are to be con-
graduated upon the splendid re-
ception which they gave to Grand
Master Ricketts, on his recent
visit to our city, and. while there
were some details which should
not have been overlooked in the
main, everything was highly cred
liable and we believe that the
brand Master as we'll as both Mr..
Mahammit and Butler appreciate
the efforts of the people in the
mountains of the Northwest and
mat they are striving to do their
part in the march of progress for
a struggling race.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25
H. H. GUTHRIE FOR POLICE
JUDGE

The present incumbent, Judge
Henry II. Guthrie OF Helena's 5
police court, is a candidate for re
election. He stands squarly on
his record in that position. If he
has made good he asks the indor-
sement of the citizens for the
second term he has been a resi-
dent here since 81 and has never
held an election office except this
position he has a large following
of all classes who are loyalty Civ
ing him their support re. rc-elec-
tion.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25

All the shafts aimed at DR..
Lanstrum by the Tax Payer will
fall broken at his feet, the Doctor
is one OF the fairest and squarest
men in the whole L. S. who stand
at all times to aid and assist any
one or anything that is deserving.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25
We would like to enquire, wha
is Judge Horn runnin gfor.

The republican convention witt
a rush and hurrah, nominated for
Mayor, last Friday evening the
Hon John Dryburg of the seven
tn ward and Geo. Elmer for City
Treasurer, the Democratic con
vention will meet Monday even
ing and nominate a ticket and the
campaign OF one week will be on
in earnest.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25

The commission form OF Gov
ernment, we believe, is intended
to in large degree to eliminate
politics from municipal affairs, we
thing Helena is about ripe for
such form of government il 1t
was only within the law.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25
BILLINGS NOTES

While here, Grand Master, Nj.
o. Ricketts, set up a Masonic
Lodge of which b. b. Adams was
appointed W. NJ. and l.. Somer-
vile, Sec.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25

The poor colored brother in the
political arena has been so woe
fully ignored for the past four
years in city politics that he is
up in the air just at present with
the balance of power in the pen
ding campaign.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25

John Wendell, the old war
horse Of the First Ward will
make the race again as alderman
from that ward, barring accident.
he looks like a sure winner.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25

of million dollars, in additions to
other donations and collections.
The institution now has l30 acres
.oi land, five large buildings,
faculty OF twenty teachers and
nearly 400 students. There is
now in course of erection upon
the campus a commodious girls
Idomitory, worth over thirty thou
sand dollors 1t will furnish space
for one hundred and fifty young
ladies, and will be a steam-heated,
electric-lighted and thoroughly
modern structure. The institu
tion has its own heating and light
ing plant.
Mr.. Vernon became active in re-
llgious and educational work
among his people, as well as pro-
minent in the political affairs of
Kansas. He rendered valuable as
M, TsssiS... = - z'ss. 80 80
citing State and national campa-
Iigns, and, because of this, in adj
dition to his personal merit,
sterling character and admins
trative experience, he was ap-
pointed Register OF the Treasury
Iby President Roosevelt in 1906.
This responsible position had
previously been held by but two
! Negroes, former Senator B. K.
Bruce and Captain ]. w Lyons.
Co well pleased were the trust
ees Of the Western University
with his work that when he was
appointed Register of the Trea-
Isury he was reelected president
OF that institution, and granted
leave of absence while serving the
United States government at
Washington.
Dignified in bearing, as BELTS
his official standing he is is the
soul OF geniality to all, from the
Imost exalted to the humblest. He
lis, indeed and in truth a man OF
the pcoplc-"everybody's register
lof eycrybody's treasury
1t may be interesting to state
THAT Mr.. Vernon is not only the
Youngest colorcd man who has
attained the position OF Register
# the Treasury, but no man, for
1.-THE past fifty years, has attained
hi, office at such an carly age.
hot yet forty years fage, his ca
Ger promises even greater things
Ifor his race. His struggle from a
,nc-room log cabin through the
university, where he laborcd TO
pay his way up through the front
frank as an educator and church
Header to the highest place held
Ibv the race in America, is an in
ispiring study for the young Negro
who is sometimes disposed TO
view his prospects as through a
Iglass darkly' because OF the
numerous obstacles that confront
Ihm The history of the Negro
Trace will never be complete with
out the story OF this mans rise.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25

The leading citizens of Billings
made it very pleasant for the
Grand Master. Lunchcons, Din
ners and carriage rides, in fact
everything that could be asked.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25

EUery cOLored UOter
must do their full duty
and Register or you con-
not roteon April 4th,
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25
GRAND MASTER RICK
ETTS AND PARTY ROY
ALLY RECEIVED

Master of Missouri and jurisdi-
ction of which the local lodge here
IS a part, has come and gone his
presence here has been of great
benefit to the craft as we'll as to
the citizens who were fortunate
enough to hear him. His address
at the banquet rendered him was
L masterpiece of which everyone
present hung on to the last word
Tor fear they would miss some
thing which this eminent speaker
should say. He was greeted by
an immense gathering which tax
ed the capacity of Elk's Hall at
which place the exercises and
banquet was held. There was,
contrary to expectations of all,
no program to speak of. And
while on an occasion of this kind
it is not strictly ethecal for the
honored guest to do all the en-
tcrtaining, such was his lot which
he done to the entire satisfaction
OF all present.
But the Plaindealer would sug-
gest that another time with such
distinguished guests, there
should be a program consisting
Of your talent. So that the visit
ors shall not form the opinion
that because you have none that
If is a lack of talent and for the
further reason that it is emin-
entity proper and right that the
guests should be entertained and
not put strictly in the role OF en-
tertainer. The splendid paper OF
Mrs. r. ]. Alexander saved the
dav to some extent, and probably
the Grand Master and visitors
thought we were conserving our
other resources for some future
time. Also the two instrumental
solos by Mrs. Clarinda Howard
and Miss Carlotto Ford were
,reditably rendered and enthusias-
ically received.
r. p. Mahmmit the genial edit
or was equal to the occasion and
paid a high compliment to the or
der and citizens at large. AS also
did r. d. Butler OF St. Joe, Mo-,
who was introduced as the man
with many titles. But the crown
ing efforts was the mastery and
eloquent address of Grand Master
DR. NJ. O. Ricketts,, who held the
audience spell bound as the
gospel of race progress and the
things that go to make a race, his
telling points were received with
deafening applause. Our only re-
orct i that we were unable to
procure his address and publish II
Tor our readers.
Alter DIR. Ricketts, address, the
quests and visitors partook OF one
Of the greatest feasts ever prepar-
ed in these parts. 1t is another
regret that no printed program
| was provided fol such an occassI
on that those present miht have
had a souvinir of the grandest at
fair ever given in Helena The
| failure to do so was an untortun
ate error. The table committee a
so the decorating committee are
entitled to stinted praiae for th'
zcellent spread ana beautifcI dec
oratiOns.
VISITS LOCAL LODGE
On the first evening that th'
| ,rand Master was here he palC
an official visit to the local Lodge
al which time he exemplihed tn
| first three degrees, there were two
| candidates for the occasion.
On Friday afternoon he vislte'
officially the order OF the Easter
Star OF which he is also the Roya
| Grand Patron. The sisters mad
i an open meeting Tor all maele
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25

Black Coffee. After spending a
very pleasant evening in social
chat the ladies retired declaring
Mrs. Baltimore To be an ideal
hostess.
with pink and green candies. \
handsome silver candlcbara for
med the ccnterpiece.
The elegant menu which con-
HON. WILLIAM T. VERNON
Register of the United States
Treasury
Man with a Remarkable Career
A Story of Enedavor and Sue
cessful Struggle-Proof That
Unselfish Devotion to Race
| Has It's Reward.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25

Man with a Remarkable Career
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-25

ing positively the dest bargain ever offered in Silk
itg regular 81, so Tafeta, elegant silk beautiful
X, white and coors. Our price. choice at o. 96
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-04-24
keepsakes for Baby.

Then. from underneath the pillow she
drew a small green image of Buddha.
and an old. faded photograph Of farm
In the green hills OF Vermont.
Ell want to give you these 10 keep for
my baby" she whispered The picture
OF the dear old home. where daddy is-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-04-24
ACTRESS WHO HOPES
To Be A BARR|sTER
Will Combine a Serious PrOfes-
sion With the More FrivO-
lous One She Adores.
Special Cabl, to Tho Tribune.

Spccial Cape IN The Tribune
ST PETERSBURG, April 25-Appcar-
ances arc deceptive in tho case of Marie
Ruthovsky, The fashionable audience
that crowded the Great theatcr in tho
Polish capital the other night gave her
an ovation as she appeared rs the prima
bailerina IN THE Lake OF Swans" a bal
let. for which TchaiEovsky wrote the ex-
quisitc music. They saw she was young
very pretty and mistress or her ditncu,
art. she performed tho CXaclirc and
complicated dances OF the princess az
though nothing in the world was easier,
she reused the house Ia enthusiasm by
the grace with which she did the fou-
cites. as the critics call spinning round
ON ono toe an incredible number Of
times. The polish papers. indeed, record
the Tact that she went round thirty mine
times without stopping.
AS She moved across 2 rosy lake in a
fslrN ship. with the beautiful prince and
TschaiEoysky's enchanting music floatod
through the ibeatcr. nobody would have
imagined that the DallerlDa was n girl
with . most serious view OF NE But
anccs in Warsaw was TO make enough
money 10 continue her legal studies at
the University Of ST. Petersburg She
has set her heart on becoming a barrls-
ter UrhappiIy. the Russian senate has
recently decided that a woman cannot be
will make new effort 10 gain a Victory
for her sex and TO become Russias first
woman advocate. II she fails she has
decided 10 enter the medical profession:
and VIII study medicine at the univcr-
sity. She adorcS dancing, and will not
neglect her art, but intends To combine
serious profession with the more frIvo-
lous ono she now adorns.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-04-24
rheumatism

More than nine out of every ten cases
OF rheumatism are simply rheumatism
Of the muscles. due to cold or damp, or
chronic rheumatism. In such cases no
internal treatment ls required. The free
application of Chamberlain s LinimepS
TO give quick relief. Give it a trial and
see for yourself how quickly it relieves
the pain and soreness. The medicines
usually given internally for rheumatism
are poisonous or very strong medicines.
They are worse than useless in cases of
chronic and muscular rheumatism. For
sale by all druggists.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-04-24

OF course and he never questioned me
Did L love him? It is hard TO say, Mr.
Connor. He was tender. and kind and
SeneroGs-and that. you know. is a crca,
deal in Woman's lore-but my baby
Low SinE-l love him more than any
thing that has "var come into my life. .
She stopped 10 take little Low Sing
into her arms.
Once | heard from home mp in Ner-
mont" she continued. The were 90
ing 10 sell tho old farm FOR a mort =
gage of $500. and / asked How Sing tor
the money. and he gave il 10 me with
out question. And poor. old daddy
stil wonders where The money came
from. Did l love How Sing Well. lie
was good to mc-thc only friend / had
in all the world"
And Bill Connor left her rocking TO
and fro. the hot tears dropping on the
yellow cap of the fat. little baby i'm her
arms.
One night in April. weeks later. the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-04-24

that was the beginning. and where wes
happy once-oh, so happy. And Buddha
that was his-t guess that was what
made made How Sing kind and eentle..and so
have the. Buddhist will remind him
or his father--and the picture will-shoV
him where his mamma iived--before--be-
fore-my God. Mr.. Connor--where-be
he was born, Mr.. Connor."
And with great sobbng that shook
the slender form, like a leaf IN the au-
tumn Wind. ,he wearicd head OF the lit
tle whit mother fell heavily back. upon
the pillows.
The doctor coughed slightly and began
putting on his coat. Bill Connor stood
erect and solemn his fat fingers clasped
behind him.
the beating OF ones heart sounded like
a dull pounding down In the cellar of the
old brick building.
The missionary woman began to cant
the lines of hymn. softly. in a. broken,
fearful voice. and This seemed to break
the awful silence that had fallen on
them.
There was no hope after that last
hemorrhage" remarked the young doctor
'l'Il ring up BegatcIli when I 90 out
and he'll look after the rest. Good night
Connor,"
They heard him scratch a match out
side the door and the odor OF cigar
ette came floating back.
The woman from the Mott street rlis-
sion began setting things to rights about
the room. She said she would remain
until the undcrtaker's men came for the
body.
As Connor turned the knob Of The door
he saw the Bible on the floor in the cor
ner. lie glanced at the dead figure OF
the little white mother.
Held tightly In her hands was the green
image OF Buddba and the photograph Of
the old home in the green hills OF Yer-
mont
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-04-24

Ter clinging 10 his fathers blouse. In
slead, he pressed his chubby face against
the window OF the third floor front
watching the thousands of human worms
Scurrying through Pell streGt-yelow
men and yellow women. and white mon
and white women, and children of yellow
and white yellow Little Low Sing
watched the lobbySows go in and out
the passageways and the alleys, and he
could hear the cry OF the llly-bulb man
and the duck egg merchant from the
pavement below
Back in the dark room. with her eyes
fixed on the fat baby ut the window.
kittie West sat weeping as she rocked
10 and fro in her sewing chair. The
green bracelets on her wrists ratified as
she wiped away her tears
Over at Bagatelirs, the Italian under
taker in Mott street. How Sing was W.
ing dead. with the joss sticks burning all
about him. The hatcbct men had killed
hlm TWO days hefore-cut him down
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-04-24

without warning in the rear room OF the
pork shop In Doyer street. How Sing
would never again walk proudly around
me quarter with tho baby I'm green
SILK jacket todding at his side. And
the round-faced How would never again
tell kitt!e West how he loved her. call
her his maid OF the rose cheeks and
his g:l Of the beautiful hair
Another Tong murder" said the po-
lice. and Detective BIZ Connor and n
dozen others secured the dark corners
OF the Three Streets TO find the haIChet
men who had killed How Sing
Connor found the white wife in tho
room in Pell street and he was moi
surprised TO recognize in the weeping
woman the kittie West OF the Rowery
the girl he had seized on the Grand
street pier one night. with the river in
her eve.
II was his really truly wife" She
said, and he was good 10 me. lie never
asked about the old days-and he knew