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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-25

error of their ways.
One OF the notable demonstrations
of a new method of opening bank
occurred in Baltimore. The burglars
rented room in the building next
door. During their leisure they bur
rOwed through the wall and into the
vault. so timing their entry to the La
ter that they arrived" late Saturday
evening and they were well on their
way when the discovery was made on
Monday morning.
Then the vault makers turned 20
making all steel vaults but the ente-
prising craftsman adopted nitro-gly-
cerine. known in the svernacular az
soup" and after the explosion. that
was not heard outside of the room. II
was free to enter.
Vault makers quickly changed their
methods to meet the situation. The
strong boxes were erected in the mic
die of the room. supported either by
the first floor or upon special supports
so that the Waterman could walk all
around or over or under it.
On the one hand it was recognized
that time WAS an important factor
with the craftsman. Given time. eI.-
trance to any vault is possible. but
with electric wires scattered around
the vault and with the latter con
structed with layers of railroad rails
laid in thick cement and with entrance
doors that weigh many tons the
strong boxes of the big banks of the
cities are practically impregnable.s
Therefore. to the less projected
safes of the country banks, stores ana
pOstoffices the present day craftsman
known as ''yeggs," devote their atten-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-25

- HE woman aviator has arrived
" Not. only IL she manifesting
the kecnest interest in this
" new sport. but several new
records in the air have beer
cs,,hIished in which she figured. IN
&C., her mo sst has gone 80 far thai
the creators Of fashions have been
bu~Hy engaged Cor several months IN
designing aviation costumes Tor Van
Nv Fair. and with this done, i Wa
but a natural consequence that shr
shouid make an-escent a.. tie esFiics-
possfhle moment in order 20 nash
mon an admiriue multitude Of cnFf
ouq women the ncwcs; and veirdess
ADDITION to her already buleing ~ard-
robe.
Ever since the first public aviation
meet at Hampstead Plains L. J., 50
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-25

the craftsman is much less
in vogue these days in the larger cit
les of the country. row and then the
report of a safe robbery in some OF
,be minor towns or hamlets Indicates
that there are yet men who have nor
altogether given up hope OF securing
plunder from the depths of strons
boxes.
The most modern method of loOting
a bank vault is to do it by means Or
worthless checks or else become an
officer of the institution and wreck II
al leisure. taking sufficient TO employ
a good lawyer to get of with good
bortion of the i'll gotten spoils-
Be that as il is, the safe maker ana
the safe cracker have been at odds
for the past century and while tie
former may produce what he calls
masterpiece and burgiar-proof the bur-
glar replies by calling science TO his
aid and not infrequently- wins. espe-
eially if the receptacle be compara-
lively small
The original strong boxes were or
wood. bound with iron bands and fas-
tened with great padlocks, but with
fine saws and chisels the burglar
found but little difficulty in getting in
to them. Then came the era OF brick
vaults. the opening being guarded br
huge iron doors. At one time it was
the style to place these vaults so that
they backed up against the main walls
of the building. but too enterprising
burglars showed the vault makers the
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19
COLORADO CHAMPION FEARS
A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN

Lowell, Mass. Nov. 17.-Jack
johnson, champion heavyweight
pugilist of the world, has quit,
temporarily at least. He has met
his match and he is afraid. He
is going home to his nanny in
Chicago and try to recover from
the s.punch" which has shaken
his memory and left him whipped
for the time being.
The punch" came last Satur-
day night at Lawrence, he says
1t was after the show and he was
at the hotel with his wife, when
suddenly every thing went blank.
He made the announcement
here after the performance of the
burlesque company in which he
is in boxing sketch. He thinks
it is nervous prostration, and so
serious. that he was asked has wife
to hide his revolver so he can't
shoot himself. He says he will
quit the show business and will
take the first train for Chicago.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

James l.. Smith, a colored ped
dler at Sistersville is rewarded for
his heroic saving of Francis X.
Hetrick, aged 2, from burning to
death, Oct. 2S, 1900. Breaking
away from mon who tried to re-
strain him, Smith crawled through
door, under blaze of heat and
smoke and occasional flames, and
into the hall of burning cottage
and then entered the living room
which was so dense with smoke
that it could not be entered through
the windows, found the child and
dragging it outside collapsed. He
soon revived. His hands, and
arms and the hack of his head
were burned, disabling him two
days. The child was uninjured.
The Hero Commission awards
Smith a silver medal and 81 900
o purchase a farm.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19
INDUSTRIAL
EDUCATION
And Community growth Receives Boost at Hands of
Mothers League in Columbia Tenn. Children Parade
PRINCIPAL Streets and Patriotic Airs were sung.

children for what they are doing for
self advancement Finally. he said,
1--WE cannot incur a more serious loss
than our loss of faith in each other or
in mankind. Preserve your faith in
man and so act and so live that his
faith in you may also be assured for
the good it may do and the happiness
it may bring to us, in all phases OF hui
man activity"
Hon. A. N. Johnson is a new spirit
in the business life of Tennessee col
ored people. He has a national rep
utatiop as one of the races most sue
cussful business men and the leading
man in the profession of embalming.
He has seen service in the Alabama
political arena, has been a prominent
and influential member of more than
one national Republican convention.
Mr.. Johnson spoke for half an hour on
education, business and industry.
The points emphasized by the speak
ers together may be summed up as fol-
lows:
The inefficient, idle, ignorant Negro
will yield to the temptation and seize
the opportunity to commit crime for
that reason he is a menace to the law
abiding and better element of the
race. Every community should rid it
self of this class.
II should be done by education when
possible, otherwise the best colored
people should join hands with the best
white people and handle the situation
as the case may merit. 1t is better to
, build school houses than jails. The
colored people should provide school
houses for themselves when they can
not get them otherwise.
Representative white people are
showing disposition to help us by
lending their moral influence and CIV
ing their means in order to encourage
us in our efforts for self-advancement'
Agriculture was emphasized as well
as the imperative need of hard and
constant work in behalf of the great
mass of Tennessee Negroes in order
to fit them for the occupation for
which they are naturally and by op-
poruntiy qualified.-West Virginia Ad-
vocate.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

ton stands 30 Democrats to II
Republicans, yet with this Repub-
lican majority, the Republicans
sought to throw the Negro over
board for few promised votes in a
Democratic district. The colored
committee is entitled to much
credit for what they accomplished
under such circumstances yet 1t is
hard to guess what the future leg
islatures will do with the segrega-
ton subject.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19
NEGRO COLLEGE MEN.
Mr.. Booker T. Washington Finds
Them Rather Trying Sometimes.

Mr.. Booker T. Washington Finds
Them Rather Trying Sometimes.
In discussing his own race, Booker
T. Washington says in The World s
Work:
among the most trying ones with
whom | come in contact are the per-
sons who have been educated in books
to the extent that they are able upon
every occasion to quote phrase or
sentiment from Shakespeare, Milton,
Cicero or some other great writer.
"In college they studied problems
and solved them on paper. But these
problems had already been solved by
some one else and all that they had
to do was to learn the answers. They
had never faced any unsolved prob
lens in college and all that they had
learned had not taught them the pa
tience and persistence which alone
solve real problems.
81 remember hearing this fact Illus
trated in a very apt way by colored
minister some years ago. After great
sacrifice and effort he had construct
ed in the South building to be used
for the purpose of sheltering orphans
and aged colored women. After this
minister had succeeded in getting his
building constructed and paid for
young colored man came to inspect 1t
and at once began pointing out the de-
rects in the building.
'The minister listened patiently for
some time and then turning to the
young man he said:
my friend, you have an advantage
over me- Then he paused and looked
at the young man and the young man
looked inquiringly at the minister, who
continued; I am not able to find fault
with any building which you have
constructed
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 1.-The
Alabama Penny Savings Bank, To-
Gated in Montgomery, has, during
the eight months that it has been
in operation, done a business OF
S465, 900, and the business of this
bank is growing every month.
While the outside world hears lit
tie of Montgomery, still progress
is being made. Nineteen TWEEN
tieths of the persons employed as
clerks and letter carriers in the
Montgomery post office are Ne
groes. This does not look as If
they were going backward in re-
gard to political positions.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 9.-The
colored citizens here are still re-
ioicing over the decision of Judge
Thomas j. Morris. by which the
validity of the Fifteenth Amend
ment and the right of the colored
citizens to an untrammeled ballot
were sustained. Just as soon as
the excitement incident to the Con-
yressional elections is over the
Democrats will prepare to take the
case to the United States Supreme
Court for final adjudication. Ac-
cording to Collector of the Port w.
F. Stone, the Republican organi-
zation of this State is prepared to
meet the issue by again arguing
the case in the highest tribunal in
the land. AS Judge Morris has
been seldom reversed, there is ev-
cry probability that the highest
court in the land will sustain his
decision, and thus at last settle
the question of race disfranchise-
ment. This will mean that there
will have to be decided modifica-
ton in the anti-Negro suffrage
laws of the South.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

The highest salary paid an Afro
American is received by the Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Pleni-
potentiary of the United States at
Hayti' whose salary is $4,000 per
annum. A number of government
officials receive from $4,000 to
$4,000 per year. Clerks are paid
from 5000 to 81, 800.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. William
Williams, colored, is in Jail here
today charge with swindling by
"cure" for blindness. His remedy
consisted in driving tack into
the back portion of blind mans
skull, and charging $3.50 for the
operation. Robert Ward, the vic
tim, told the police court judge
that the tack process was not very
painful, but that taking the $3.50
"hurt considerable"
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

Trenton, N. j., Nov. 9.-Simeon
Saunders, farmer for the New
Children's Home Society, is es-
tablishing quite a reputation as a
celery dealer. During the month
of October he sold $1,308 worth
of celery aside from his other du-
ties at the institution, such as
carting, taking care of the COWS,
etc. He has been complimented
on all sides.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19
En- lntlammatory Rheumatism,

Use one pint of tanners OIL one
pint spirits of turpentine, one ounce
of oil of spike, put in stone jug ana
shake together; then add one ounce
of vitriol one drop at a time anu
snake between every drop. Rub tne
infiamed parts at least half an nour'
Bandage warmly with flannel.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

Columbia, Tenn, Nov. 5.-Columbia
is the former seat of Tennessee aris-
+oor.cv The wealth and learning OF
the commonwealth used to be cen
tered here before Nashville became It's
abiding place. But the spirit still hVes
IN Columbia. The white folks nave
it" and "the Negroes too"
The colored people scattered
throughout Tennessee are glad 10
claim Columbia as their home. They
are in the main among the most pros
nerous and intelligent people OF the
state. They are proud. They want TO
keen on growing. This siprit gave
hir+b +o the mothers scholo improve
ment leagues, began at Columbia III
the hope that their influence might De
felt not only here but throughout the
entire state of Tennessee. The good
men and women of the city are at
work as never before and they are
succeeding. They are getting results.
This was evident from the large con-
course of people, young and DID, VINO
ioined in the demonstration for the
cause of education this morning anu
the enthusiasm with which they re-
ceived the speakers and theiy nearly
raciat;on of the wholesome advice
piven throughout the addresses. IL was
also seen in the large amount OF mon
ey contributed.
prof II. L. Keith of Nashville has
been known for long time as an au'
vocate of patriotism being taught Ne
ohoo, children more largely. The
teachers of Columbia and Maury couh
+v agree most heartily with his view
Everv pupil and teacher in the lohs
limo carried an American flag unfurleo
to the breeZes.
This line of march was from the
hieb school through the business se'
zion +o the court house where pro
gram of patriotic airs was rehoeieu
which literally surprised the court
bouse inhabitants as much as II
pleased them.
DIR. T. w. Stephens was master VI
ceremonies. He introduced Mr.. heitn
who delivered a very practical ano
common sense address. He pegah ps
saving. 81 shall not indulge IN line
nbarses and expressions about uh
known things. 1 prefer rather To au
aress Won in the simplest words ano
the plainest sort of manner about 'he
+hines of which you have some knowi
sno and which we have come to EN-
,basize" He was frank IN MS cri'f
o,sm and agreeable in his remarks
,,s,ne the members of the oraniza
.,o, the teachers, citizens and schoo
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

Youngstown, Ohio, November 2
Robert Wonwood Negro, who
came here recently from Chicago,
and now resides just south of the
city. is turning white slowly but
surely. In Chicago he worked in
q fertilizer works, and the effects
Of the fumes ne breathed caused
white blotches to start out On him,
which are spreading over his entire
body. He is in the best of health
and seems happy over the pros
pect of becoming white man. "
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Hall enter
tanned at three course dinner last
Sunday. Those present were:
Rev. F. HI. Wilkins and Mr.. and
Mrs. Mason.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

H. w. Bryant, one of our well
known young men, has returned
after an absence of several weeks
accompanied by an intelligent and
pretty bride to grace his newly
fitted home. Mr.. and Mrs Bry-
ant will be a fine asset to the So
cial circle of our city. Many con-
gratulations to the happy welded
couple.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

The A. M. E. Church will have
a free will offering on Thanksgir-
ing Day, there will also be relig-
ious services and a fine musical
program in the evening.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

Smithfeld, va.-The colored
people have awakened to the i'm
portance of schools. A deal is
about consummated by which a
lot of two acres in the town of
Smithfeld passes into the hands
of colored people, at cost of
$1,000. Money for the first pay
ment has been raised, $3.50, balance
one, two and three years. They
will now proceed to erect school
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

Mrs. VIM. Campbell, one of our
most quiet and peaceful citizens
and lady who stands we'll in
church and religious work, shot
and seriously wounded a Mrs.
Charles Edwards in this city last
Mouday. Jealousy is said to be
the cause. 1t is claimed by Mrs
Campbell, that Mrs. Edwards had
alienated her husbands affections
and had caused them to seperate.
Mrs. Edwards has not made any
statement yet. The preliminary
trial has not been held.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

There are 1887 names of Ne
eroes on the United States pay
roll. The total salaries aggregate
S8, ,255,761 yearly.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

The Y. M. S. club gave a swell
reception last Monday evening at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L.
O. Mason, in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. W. Bryant, the bride and
groom's table was spread for forty
people. A four course lunch was
served and pleasant evening was
spent. \Toasts were made by Rev.
j. W. Rogers, Rev. F. III. Wilkins
and ye humble correspondent.
Fl. Bramlett acted as toastmaster.
Mr.. Bryant is charter men,
Der of the club.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

The Constitutional convention
had taken up the question OF the
seperati schools for Negro children
but upon hearing the long distant
telephoning, that the Negroes of
Albuquerque were desirous OF be-
ing heard before the question was
passed upon, moved to adjourn
from Friday afternoon until Mon
day at 9 p. m. I. o. Mason and
Rev. j. w. Rodgers represented
the colored voters in the committee
at Santa Fe. The result was, the
segregation of races was strangled
in the committee room, although
the educational committee and the
Republicans in their caucus had
endorsed the segregation move
ment. The vote in the conven-
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19
RACE NEWS
GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

building. The colored Education
al Board, of Smithfield and vicin-
ity, is awake and hard at work.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19

T. j. Dunlap left Sunday for
Las Vegas.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-19
ALBUQUERQUE NEWS

Carl Reynolds is quite sick with
typhoid fever.
Graham guardian., 1910-11-25
Tailed Men

An anthropologist, as he seated
himself, lifted the tail of his coat
carefully.
Another story about tailed
men," he began, has just come
out of New Guinea. These men
are said to dwell in the interior.
Their tails are short and stiff, and
their chairs and stools have holes at
the back of the seat, through which
the tail may pass. Furthermore,
the poor fellows carry pointed
slaves wherewith, when they sit
down on the ground. they may bore
a place for their unhandy appenda-
ges to rest in. They can't lie on
their backs, either.
There must exist somewhere
tailed men, for literature and legend
the world over are full of stories of
such people. We know, besides,
from the coccyx, or end of the back
bone, that we once, all of US, had
tails, presumably of the short and
stiff variety.
In the middle ages the cultured
French and Italians believed that
the English were tailed. Bishop
Bale, you know, wrote with quaint
impatience, An Englishman cannot
now travayle in another land, by
way of marchandyse or any other
occupyinge, but it is most contume-
liousely thrown in his teeth that all
English have tales
The thought of tails is instructive
with us. Hence, we wear tails to
our coats. and our women wear
tails, or trains, to their gowns. Till
Stanley found the pigmies, the pig
my legend was discredited. Some
day another Stanley will find, in
Borneo or New Guinea, a race of
nude, brown eannibals, with tails,
and every circus sideshoW will ex-
hibit our tailed brothers to us for a
dime"
Graham guardian., 1910-11-25

ing to lay down at cost some good
variety of seed Il would suggest the
big boil, five-lock storm proof kind)
l feel that they should come to our
assistance and help in every way
they can. Then when we get to-
gether and plant enough to get
some one to put in a cotton gin, the
merchant could depend on a full
payment for their help, by getting
more trade and better credit GUS
toners.
1t Is little early yet to plant,
but let some energetic farmer take
the lead and call a meeting to agree
upon a plan for planting. Every
one realizes that we need a better
and surer cash crop than we have
now, and the truth is we must have
it to improve the country.
Let US hear from someone else on
the subject.
IKE WALPOLE.
Graham guardian., 1910-11-25

This paper is kept on file at t. O. Dakes Ad-
yertising Agency, 779 Market St.. san Francisco,
California where contracts for advertising can
be made with it,
Graham guardian., 1910-11-25

ment to a large number Of people,
which will mean a great deal to our
people.
Cotton raising is one of the great
industries of our country and has
been such for years. 1t is a pro-
duct that meets with a great de-
mand all over the world, gives en-
ployment to thousands of men,
women and children in the fields
and in the factories. What is ac-
complished in raising cotton in Ar
kansas and Texas, can also be Sc
cured here, 1t Is preven beyond a
doubt that the cotton plant can be
grown in this valley, and all that
is needed to start a new farm in
dustry for our valley, that will
bring in large financial returns, is
for our farmers to take hold of the
matter now; study the question
from every stand point; get all the
information possible from cotton
planters in the cotton states, and
also secure the help of the govern.
ment in sending an experienced man
from the agricultural department
to take up the matter of cultivation
of the cotton plant.
There is no doubt that cotton can
| be grown in the Gila valley, also
that fruits and vegetables can now
be added to our farm products.
Our farmers should get to work
earnestly on the proposition of add
ing new crops for cultivation, and
they should try and realize what is
apparent to everyone that comes
here, that success will only come to
the Gila valley when its farmers get
down to real farm work - cultivat.
ing other crops besides alfalfa.