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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-01-15
DOUGLASS VS.. WASHINGTON.

The Eureka Liter ry Society held a
very splendid meet ng last Tuesday.
The newly elected resident, A. Way
man Ward, was in he chair. An ex-
cellent program wa given by the la
dies under Miss G. Nichols,
An exceptionally ,ood and enthusi.
astic program will be given next
Tuesday under Mr.. ]. n. Walker. A
debate has been scheduled. The
question is "Resol ed. That Freder-
ick Douglass Did lore In His Day
For the Race Than Booker 7. Wash
ington Is Doing" essrs. Buford and
colleague have the affirmative;
Messrs. Walker al 4 Faw have the
negative. Besides the debate, there
will be read pape for house discus
sion. These debate are gotten up to
create interest in I lie society, and in
the work of our lea ling men, and not
to condeinn-every side may lose ac-
cording TO the decis ion of the judges.
Owing to the lengi of the program
the meeting will be lpened at S o'clock
sharp.
New interest see ms to be pervad-
ing the society and work. All are in
vited to attend and bring their
friends.
In the near futur the Y. NJ. c. b.
Boys expect to com at the Spumpkins
in the debate or an oratorical contest.
Watch for the date
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-01-15

But any kind of vic ory should mean
some kind of patrC mage for us. II
any office holder fe lis himself above
giving square dea to any class of
Republicans the pc -ty should bring
him TO time. Col Ired Republicans
constitute only nall part of the
party strength. but ii is reliable and
necessary in close lections. Neither
as a matter of print iple nor of policy
should the party pc init us to be un-
justly treated An We now make
this appeal to Chai man Vickery and
his committee to do something to
counteract the harm done by our loss
of places where o Republican ad.
ministration has su ceeded another
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-01-15

the Republican party won. Yet we
have been eliminated. And what is to
our shame, except for the protests
which have been voiced in these col
umns. little has been said about it.
This fall, when party conventions are
over. the selfseeking politicians will
take advantage of the honest indigna-
ton which ali colored people feel over
this wilful neglect, and will be Offer
ing for sale to Democrats. and dis
gruntled Republican factionists. the
colored vote as their own special, pri-
vate pocket-piece. Between disgust
over these harpies who prey on party
and race alike, and the lack of under
standing Of thc--rcai sentiments of
colored Republicans, there is grave
danger OF our attitude being miscon-
strued by Republican leaders. We
have recited above the attitude that
Mr. Vickery has maintained toward
us and his views will largely color
the county organization. We there
fore feel sure of square deal IL steps
are taken now TO seek betterment
OF our condition through the regular
party machinery. A manly stand upon
our rights as Republicans should win
out. Of course we do not expect a
square deal from Assessor Bartels,
nor men like him. He is the fellow
who was mellow with good intentions
In his first days in office and who
claimed that he was unable TO make
them count because Of Mr.. Vickery's
committee. We do not believe that
any colored person is deceived by him.
Mr.. vickery's committee did not die
deputies and clerks he hired and no
colored clerk or deputy was put on. If
he meant well, why did he not do
something them Pressure may make
him get busy this spring. but good
treatment is powerless to influence
him.
Then there is the district attorney.
Il will be something new for a colored
person to be employed in any capac-
ity in that Office in this county. In
other cities. colored attorneys have
risen to be first assistant and II is not
impossible that MIR. Elliott can make
a place for some colored Republican.
Sheriff Nisbet had warm place in
our heart two years ago for his treat
ment of us, and though he has done
nothing In this term. we still believe
him to be fair-minded and ask that he
do his best to restore to us the repre-
sentation in office which was once
ours.
We speak of these conditions now
when there is possibility of remedy.
Ing them. We have no complaint over
going down to defeat with our party.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-01-15
APPEAL TO REPUBLICAN PARTY
TO RECTIFY WRONGS OF
OFFICE HOLDERS

He who dares TO try. often wins
OF the multitude TO piece out his brain
and daring. And the reverse is also
true. that the man or organization
that viii not Try 10 win out over odds
Is held up TO shame and denied even
wha, is right and would be granted
ordinarily.
So II Is that the Negro race by its
complacency and silent sufferance Of
injustice has lost the moral encour-
agement that Is given the fighter. and
In nothing has he lost II more than
In politics. and no where more than
here In Denver.
A little over three years ago repre-
sentaiions were made TO the Rcpub-
llcan organization OF this country that
the Negro Republicans were not re-
ceiving fair share of the appoint
ments. Al that time Judge Greeley
Whltford was chairman OF the Central
committee. A. X. Vickery. at present
city auditor. was a candidate for
county clerk: Alexander Nisbet for
sheriff. W. ]. Fine for county treas
urer: II. Glrd for county assessor.
They recognized the Justice OF the
demand OF the colorcd voters and for
the first time In the history of Den.
yer four colored persons were en-
ployed in the clerks. sheriff's. treas
r urer's~ and assessors Offices. The
Statesman at that time thanked them
and still feels that their past record
is assurance enough for us that Chair.
man Whitford and the office heads
themselves believe that color is an
accident In politics and that the party
worker is entitled to what he earns
no matter what may be his race. OF
these men. Judge Whitiord is now on
the District Bench and his attitude to-
wards us has not been colored with
prejudice despite what contempo
rary newspaper insinuates. Mr.. Wick
cry Is In the city service and has
maintained his good record by ap.
pointing ]. w. Jackson to an inspec-
torship under him. He is the present
county chairman. Sheriff Nisbet sue.
ceeded himself Mr. Fine was sue,
ceeded by Democrat and Louis +.
Bartels is the present assessor. Mr..
Bartels, with District Attorney Willis
Elliott and Sheriff Nisbet. are the only
brands which the party saved from
the FIRE in the last election.
There was factional difference be
tween Republicans in the last cleo
ton. but as usual the colored vote
went strongly for the regular Repub-
lican ticket 1t was therefore reason
able to expect that no disposition
would be shown TO elii mate colored
ONCE holders, in departments where
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-01-15
CITY LOCALS

The new terrace of Harry Cowell
Is nearing compile ion on Emerson
street,
A change of din RS brought to the
city this week Fra TX Stewart and ],
A. Palmer of Chica o, They have not
been here in some time, being either
in the east or 81 ing west through
Montana
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-01-15

Presiding Elder Prince, of the Pu-
eblo District of the Colorado Confer
ence. is in the city this week on bust
ness.
A E Rose, of Durango, is spending
several days in the city.
Rev. Ward spent few days this
week in Garden City. Kans., where he
went TO be present at the funeral of
Frank Pennington. lifelong friend.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Miller wish
to thank the many friends for their
great kindness and their beautiful
floral offerings at the loss of their
baby. Mildred Margaret. The funeral
occurred Wednesday, Rev Over Off
ciating, and was under charge of Un-
dertaker Lawhorn. Interment was at
Riverside.
James Travick has been spending
several days in Salt Lake City and
reports a pleasant time with excel
lent business prospects in the Nor
mon capital The thrush of railroads
and the growth of the city and busi-
ness industries are rapid now.
Rev. Ward united in marriage We'd
nesday evening Miss Dora Miller and
Mr. George Derry at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. AL. Norris on Twenty-siNth
avenue in the presence of many
friends. The ceremony took place at
s o'clock. the bridal procession COM
ing from upstairs to the parlors. Miss
Over was bridesmaid and c. A. Tasker
was best man. The ring ceremony
was soon over and Mr.. and Mrs. Derry
were overwhelmed with congratula-
tions in a reception rendered them at
the close. AS a special evidence OF
good will host of beautiful and cost
ly presents were given them. They
will be at home at 1873 East Twenty
sixth avenue.
Charles Cannon has gone TO Idaho
Springs to live. Mr.. Cannon used to
make that city his home and his serv-
ices are again sought there by for
mer employer.
The members of Rice Lodge are
awakening and taking on the larger
view of their possibilities. Last week
there assembled 100 men in their
lodge hall and indulged in social
session that set high mark for ali
such events This. coming just after
their very pleasant and successful
New Years ball. has them on tip-toe
for a bright future.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-01-15

Presiding Elder Prince, of the Pu-
eblo District of the Colorado Confer
ence. is in the city this week on bust
ness.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-01-15

A. E. Rose, of Durango, is spending
several days in the city
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-05
EDWARD GILBERT IS DEAD
Prominent Council Bluffs Business
Man succumbs to Attack of
Kidney Trouble.

Edward ]. Gilbert died yesterday morn
Ing at the residence of his sister, Mrs. w.
w. Chapman, $3.50 Scott street, Of kidney
trouble. Mr.. Gilbert had been suffering Sc
verely from the malady for several months,
but for the last week or more was led to
believe that his condition was improving.
Monday evening ne suffered a severe re-
lapse and failed steadily in spite OF med
ical skill until death came at 1880 a. m.
yesterday. Mr.. Gilbert was born in Coun-
Gil Bluffs 45 years ago. and had lived here
all of his life.
He was engaged in the Ice business in
connection with his brother, Andrew, for
many years, forming one of the best known
business firms In the city. Fifteen years
ago they made large investment in Lake
view Park, constructing the big reservoir
on trackage there that remains one of the
attractive features of the park.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-05
New York Girl to Wed Son of
Cuba'S One-Tlme President
Miss Helen D. Browne, as Mrs. Palma
Probably Will Live on Ranch.
SET MARRIAGE FOR AUGUST Is
Prospective bridegroom IL the Sole
Owner of n Big Estate in
the Eastern Part Of
Cuba.

NEW YORK, Aug. A-Hundreds OF
friends OF Mr.. Thomas Estrada Palma.
Cuban ranch owner and son OF the late
president OF Cuba are today congratulating
him upon his coming marriage to pretty
Miss Helen Douglas Browne, a daughter
OF Mr.. Douglas Lester Burman- Browne of
No. 30 West One Hundred and Seventh
street.
The wedding has been set for August Is,
but beyond this the friends OF the happy
couple say they know little OF their plans,
for the simple reason that Mr.. Palma has
not yet himself decided whether or not he
will take his bride to Cuba and make their
future home on his big plantation estate
on the eastern part OF the island.
Miss Browne is 2l years old, a native OF
Mexico. while her prospective husband was
born at Central Valley N. Y, where his
father at one time taught school. This
was some time before the elder Palma be-
came the executive head OF the Cuban re-
public.
Following his leaving office the man who
had steered Cuba through some OF her
troublous times returned 10 this country
with his family
After his fathers death young Mr.. Palma
took up his residence I'm this city al 40 West
Eighty-third street
Il am going to the CAtskills for a Re
days" said MT, Palma tOdGy. we mus
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-05
POLICE STOP TIES BURNING
Prevent weakening of Bridge Across
Indian Creek Just Prior to Pass
ing of Passenger Train.

Two Council Bluffs policemen, Officers
Skipton and GiIlispie, are the authors of an
act that undoubtedly prevented a railroad
wreck. The story came out yesterday
when the Northwestern railway officials
sent the officers an appreciative acknowl-
edgement On Friday night while patrol
ing West Broadway in the vicinity of the
Northwestern tracks they smelled smoke,
and upon investigation found the ties on
the north end of the main line bridge
across Indian Creek burning. Several OF
the ties were aflre, and being thoroughly
dry and somewhat oily were burning
tiercely. Tho officers found pals nearby
and carried water from the creek and ex-
t,nguished the flames Just as they fin
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-05
TAFT PAYS DOCTOR BILLS
OF MAN RUN OVER BY SON
italian LRbOrer is Discharged En-
tirely Recovered from Effects
of Accident.

BEVERLY, Mass, Aug. A-President
Taft had number OF callers at his cot
tage this afternoon. He has not yet begun
to use the executive offices on Lathrop
street, but probably win do so next week.
Asher c. Kinds OF Maine, for years the
parliamentary clerk of the house of rep
resentatives and now the republican nom
inee for congress from the First Maine
district; Senator Warner OF Missouri; Vic
tor Mason OF Passaic, y. J.. who had
charge Of the New York republican head
quarters during the national campaign;
Representative Gillette OF Massachusetts,
General Crozier Of the ordnance depart
ment Of the army and John C. Cobb pres
ident of the National Tariff Commission
association. were visitors of the president
today.
Michael Grigordie, the Italian laborer
who was run down and seriously injured
by Robert Taft several weeks ago, left the
Beverly hospital today entirely recovered
from the accident. All his hospital and
medical bills were paid by the president.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-05
Shock Kills Child
Who Touches Wire
Five-Year-0ld Boy Grasps Live Guy
Strand-Girl Playmate
May Die.

WATERLOO, Ia, Aug. l.-(Special Tele-
m.)-Forest McDougall, aged years,
was instantly killed and Nora Boohower,
aged 8, was probably fatally injured when
the boy grasped a live guy wire in front
of his home and the girl endeavored to
pick up the lifeless body. Wires Of the
Citizens Gas and Electric company be-
came tangled and conveyed a current OF
$500 votes to the guy wire which supported
pole in front of the boys home Nora
is seriously burned and is conscious only
small part of the time. Electricity
jumped from the body to the grass which
was set on fire.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-05
OBSTACLE TO PLAYGROUND
Difficulty of Securing sewer Drain
age in Wny-syphOn system
Proposed.

Much curious. but no unfavorable COM
ment has been made upon Miss Julia Of
ficer's proposed plan for an underground
playground and rest room beneath the sur
face Of Bayllss park. The expenditure of a
sum Of $4,000 or more appeals to many as
quite an undertaking, but no one questions
the desirability Of such an Improvement. A
fatal obstacle, however, appears TO have
been found In the difficulty Of sewerage
and drainage. The bottom OF the underworld
playground would be at least fourteen feet
below the surface Of the park and the deep
est sewer that could be used is only nine
feet below the street grade. Engineers,
however, say that a syphon system &C
centuated by a small pumping plant, could
be ineXpensively maintained and be effici-
ent.
In case her plans cannot be made practl-
cal Miss officer stated yesterday that she
would propose to the park commissioners
another method of adding desirable feature
to the park. She has procured figures upon
the cost Of sinking an artesian well to a
LOO feet depth and stated that she would
contribute $1,000 toward paying for It, Resi-.
dents whose property faces the park ex.
pressed a willingness this summer to con.
tribute at least $3.50 to help pay for such
well. The estimated cost is s. per foot
or 5000. The arteslan we'll at the NIL.
waulee round house which has been throw
ing a six-inch stream OF water forty fee
high for twenty-five years is 124O fee
deep, and the water is almost precisely Of
the same analysis as the famous WaukeshG
springs at Oconamowoo, Wis.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-05
SUPERVISORS Reject
VOTING MACHINES NOW
COuncilmen Consider Cost Price Too
Great for City To Undertake
at Present.

Voters in Pottawattamie county will not
get an opportunity this year to use voting
machines when depositing their ballots
The county Board Of Supervisors definitely
decided yesterday morning to reject the
offers made by the representatives of the
manufacturers OF the machine which has
been on exhibition at the office of Auditor
lnnes for the last month. The decision
not to purchase now was reached after a
conference with the city council Tuesday,
when the aldermen declined the privilege
Of buying and paying for more than one
half Of the machines that would have been
required in the whole county The city
refused for the reason that the sum of
l0,s50, the very least amount necessary to
pay for enough machines to supply the
city voting precincts, was too great an in
vestmont for the present condition Of the
municipal finances.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-05
Council Bluffs
WILL STRAIGHTEN CREE
Big Drainage Ditch Enterprise Under
Investigation.
MOSQUITO IS CROOKED STREAM
Large Canal Proposed to Provide
More Direct Channel and Pre-
vent Overflow of water on
Adjoining Land.

The Board Of County Supervisors yester-
day spent the entire day investigating the
proposition to embark in another gigantic
drainage ditch enterprise the largest and
most costly yet undertaken. 1t is practi-
cally plan to straighten Mosquito creek
from point hear Weston, ten miles east
of Council Bluffs, to the Missouri river,
altogether distance OF more than fifteen
miles. The estimate cost is Sl25, 200, and the
Improvement has been asked for by farmers
whose lands are frequently overlooked by
the stream.
Engineer Mayne has reported favorably
upon the ditch and advised its construc-
ton. The cost 10 announced in his estimate
The proposed ditch is a huge canal twenty
feet vido at the bottom and sixty feet
at the top. At the present time the chan.
mel Of the stream flows course that
somewhat resembles the track made by 9
female bicyclist just learning to ride. Be
tween Council Bluffs and Weston II
crosses the tracks of the Rock Island and
Milwaukee railways many times. which
would be partially eliminated by the new
ditch.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-05
LEADING IOWA CITIZEN
SUDDENLY TAKEN ILL
Senator C. J. A. Ericsson suffers with
Appendicitis After Making Trip
Around World.

BOONE, Ia, Aug. 4-(Special Telegram.)
Senator c. ]. A. Ericsson, who returned
Sunday from a trip around the world,
feeling in the best OF health, was taken
critically ilr Monday evening with appen-
dicitis and operated on this morning. His
condition this afternoon is extremely crit
zeal. HIS daughter, Miss Rena, was sum-
moned from St. Louis. Mr.. Ericsson is
president OF the City bank. donor OF the
Ericsson public library here and state SEN
ator. He bolstered up Augustana college,
Rock Island by his philanthropy and is one
of Iowa's most prominent and wealthy
citizens.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-05
Taft Will Speak
at St. Paul Upon
Conservation
Head of Congress Announces Full
List of Men Who Will Make
Addresses in September.

BALTIMORE, Aug. A-Following the re-
ceipt today of a telegram announcing Pres
ident Tafts acceptance Of an invitation to
speak at the Conservation congress to be
held at st. Paul next month, Bernard N.
Baker of this city, who will preside over
the congress- tonight announced the list
of those, In addition to the president who
win speak at the same, saying that no
personalities will be allowed"
President Taft will speak on the opening
day of the congress September 8. follow
ing special ceremonies In his honor. Tho
subject of his remarks is withheld The
same 10 true of what Colonel Roosevelt
will say in the address which he will make
September 6, and of all the other speakers.
Colonel Roosevelt will be followed by
Governor A. o. Eberhardt OF Minnesota,
and he by Clifford Plnchot. Others sched-
uled to make addresses are Mr. Pinchots
successor in office, Henry S. Graves, United
States Senator j. z. Dollver OF Iowa,
James r, Garfield, James J, Hin, United
States Senator Knute Nelson, Miss Mabel
Boardman, president of the National Red
Cross society; United States Senator Jo-
seph w. Dixon of Montana, William II. Nc
Kenzie of Colorado, Governor w. r.. Stubs
of Kansas, Governor H. S. Hadley of Mis-
souri,, Henry Wallace of Des Moines, United
States Senator A. ]. Beveridge of Indiana
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson. George c.
Pardee, former governor of California; w
C. Simmons of st. Louis Thomas L. Lewis
president of the United Mine Workers oil
America; Judge b. b. Lindsey of Denver
]. B. White of Kansas City and others.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-05
IMPROVE MASONIC TEMPLE
Changes Costing Ten Thousand Dol
ARrs Are Under Way In Lodge
Rooms and Apartments.

improvements and changes that will ag-
gregate in cost between 5000 and $4,000
are under way at the Masonic temple,
confined wholly to the lodge rooms and
apartments used by the various Masonic
orders occupying all Of the third floor of
the building.
The changes include the enlargement of
the lodge room to the dimensions of 40x60
feet, besides the addition Of a hanging
balcony around both sides and one end
sufficiently wide to accommodate two rows
Of large opera chairs, The eighteen foot
ceiling Of the lodge room has been lowered
slightly to permit the construction of a
large central dome rising to the top of
the main building and terminating at the
roof in a large ornamental ventilatlng de-
vice. A metal ceiling Of highly ornamental
design is being constructed to correspond
with the dome, of which it forms a part.
The banquet hall adjoining the lodge
room on the north has been enlarged to
twice its former size and will now be 1Sx
60 feet. Four large archways, provided
with double doors connect with the lodge
hall, and when. required the two rooms
can practically be converted into one.