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The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ON AFRICA.

Tuskegee, Ala, December 90
Booker T. Washington, head of the
well known Industrial School for
Negroes. located at this place, has
formulated plans and has recently is
sued invitations for an international
conference at Tuskegee of all per
sons in Europe or America who are
directly or indirectly interested in the
education and improvement of the
Negro peoples of Africa.
The purpose of this conference will
be to bring together not only students
If colonial and racial questions, but
more particularly those who, either as
missionaries, teachers or government
officials, are actually engaged in any
way in practical and constructive
work, which seeks to build up Africa
by educating and improving the char
acter and condition of the native peo-
pies.
This conference will meet at Tus-
kegee about the middle of January,
1912. It's purpose will be to get from
the people who are on the ground a
clearer and more definite notion of
the actual problems involved in the
redemption of the African peoples; to
enable those who are engaged in work
III Africa to see for themselves what
is being done at Tuskegee in the way
oe educating black men, and to en-
able them to decide for themselves
to what extent the methods employed
at the Tuskegee school can be used
to advantage in Africa.
For a number of years past mission
aries from all parts of the world have
been coming in increasing numbers to
visit and study the methods of the
Tuskegee Institute, and it is believed
that this conference will prove well
come opportunity to many others to
do the same. 1t is expected that
permanent organization of "The
Friends of Africa" may be effected as
n result of this conference. which will
aid in organizing, stimulating and di-
recting the work of education and civ
l,ization in the Dark Continent.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
RACE NEWS
GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

of the West Tennessee Confer
ence of the G. NJ. E Church, held
in this city last week, a report was
read showing that $4,000 had
been collected by the conference
during the year, of which S45,OOo
was used for educational purposes.
The conference was presided over
by Bishop Isaac Lane, who has
been a bishop of the Q. nj. +.
Church thirty. eight years, and he
is highly respected by the white
people of the South. Many Of the
representative Negroes of the race
attended the conference and gave
some very good advice to the min
listers in attendance. One of the
most important things done by
the conference was the adoption
of plan to raise, funds to COM
plete a $4,000 Old Folks Home
and Hospital for Negroes in this
city.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
SOME RESULTS.

If would not be possible to coliec'
at this time all facts relative 10 'he
material, moral and spiritual pro-
gress of our people this year we are
so prone to accept the happenings re-
,orted in current dailies and the 1ew
numerically understood events of our
Immediate neighborhood as the net
sum of our peoples advancement. we
nc mass, fail to bring together ALL
tbe achievements from all parts oil the
land and from them draw lessons OF
faith and confidence. The increase
of Negro products going into the gen
eral market has been far beyond our
homes. The many Negro farmers have
been increased this year an hundred
fold The Negro skilled laborer mas
laid more feet of stone wall and built
more houses than in any other year
Tho race has increased its real estate
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31

go at his job in a straightforward and
logical way. The majority of his
hearers need instruction in the funda-
mentals-in first principles. While
there are a few who think that the
message is not suited to them let 1t
be stated that the message, per Sc. Is
not for such. Too long we have neg
lected a class who figure largely in
the worlds estimate of the Negro race
as whole. Doctor Washington is an
educator in these towns no less than
at Tuskegee. He must teach. He
must teach the masses. He does it,
He instructs them in that which they
need most and that which they can
take in best, and in this he shows
great wisdom and has large success.
1t cannot be denied that the race
needs instruction in sobriety, relia-
bility, industry, thrift and the like
cardinal virtues. Instruction in such
fundamentals is necessary and the
race is TO be congratulated in having
a m uebig enough to be content to do
Sob and Who is doing it SO we'll.
Editorial: Southwestern Christian
Advocate, New Orleans.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31

The Appellate Division of the
Supreme Court affirmed a judg-
ment for $1,000 obtained by
George w. Griffin, pullman car
porter, against Daniel M. Brady,
president of brass company and
brother of Anthony N Brady, be-
cause Brady had him arrested in
Montreal in 1906 on a charge of
stealing a pocketbook, of which
charge the porter was acquitted
later. The case was heard before
the Appellate Division for the Sec
ond time. On the first trial the
jury brought In a verdict for $2,-
500, but Supreme Court Justice
Dugro set the verdict aside on the
ground that it was too high. JUS
tice Dugro ruled that in one sense
a colored man was as good as a
white man, for the law says he is,
"but he has not the same amount
of injury under all the circum-
stances that white man would
have" The Appellate Division
ordered new trial because of Jus.
tice Dugro's reasoning in setting
aside the verdict and the second
trial was before Justice Mccall.
Justice Mccall said to the jury:
1t does not make the slightest
difference to US whether one of the
litigants is white and the other
dark. They have equal rights
here and they are each entitled to
exact and even justice, nothing
more and nothing less. 1t is this
jury's verdict of 81 900 that is now
sustained by the Appellate Divi.
sion.-N. Y. Age.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
THE YEAR.

The year 1910 will soon be reco''
lection The history of the yester-
dove will he written and by the pleni'
t,de of our accomplishments VIII we
he measured. The year has been fuli
of history for the Negro. GraduaiiS
becoming merged as common citizeh
of the land, the strange paradox oi
moro intense feeling between the
rooes comes from everywhere. The
outraees committed by and chargeu
nm to Negroes have been more assra-
waiting to public sentiment despite the
fact that they have been fewer Ill
number. The fond hope that accumu'
lated wealth would serve to anchor
40 r,,b,ic sentiment, from surface in
dications has gone glimmering, ana the
,,oces evidences of increasing wealth
among people of our race seem nios'
annarent. there the gnarled fangs OF
race hatred appear. This is the vie"
of the pessimist.
Why not become an optimist ID
these the last days of great
vear and see something positive
" good. The clouds are not So u''i ~
hrt that here and there the bright rim
of the silvery lining can be seen
through the riffs. With the opening
of the year the Negro faced the prop
lens of life better prepared than ever
before in history He had behind MN
fifty wears of achievements in educa-
tion. in wealth, and in morality. Inc
Negro at the beginning oil l9lo n'u
something to stand on, built oy 'he
ebon hands of his ancestors
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31

Henry a. Loveless of Montgom,
cry Alabama, is one of the most
successful undertakers in the state
By his efficiency and reliabiality
he has built up an enviable reputa-
ton in Montgomery. He carries
an up.to date line of goods. His
fine pair of gray Hearse horses
won first prize at the recent State
Fair in that state.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
EDUCATING THE MASSES.
The Most Difficult Problem the Race
in it's Fullest Development, Has
to Solve is the Reaching OF
it's Lowest Element.

The most difficult problem any
race has to face in its fullest develop
ment is the reaching of its lowest ele-
ment. This substrata is mainly
problem because it is removed from
the common influences that make for
if the building of race. The possi-
hilities are there-but they are un-
reached. There has been great prog
ress in the upper classes OF the
Negro, but the immediate task of the
race is the reaching of the unreached
which are a hindrance to the furth-
er progress of the work advanced.
No more successful attempt to
reach the masses of Negroes is known
tc us than the tours of the Southern
states made during the recent years
by DIR. Booker T. Washington. These
are not social jaunts although they
NAV afford pleasure for some, but
they are educational campaigns care
fully and seriously planned. No one
can study for day or two this reach
ing of thousands of Negroes without
being impressed that the movement
is significant, unique and exceedingly
PRACTICAL. On such trips Doctor Wash
ington is accompanied by twenty to
twenty-five men, including prominent
n en- within the state visited ana
number from other states. These
constitute the party who usually trav-
el in special car. This adds empha-
sis to the trip. Dates are made cover
ing from five to ten days, and on
scme days Doctor Washington deliv-
ers two and three set addresses be-
side several brief addresses from the
platform of his car. The visit to many
n town is of more than ordinary sig
nificance. 1t becomes an outstanding
event. sort of holiday. In Reids-
Vile, N. c., recently work was sus-
ended in tobacco factories and the
oolored school children assembled en-
masse to greet Doctor Washington
and strew flowers in his pathway and
later heard his address. Farmers
came in from the country, and the
population from the alleys and cab
ms mingled with the educated and
cultured of the race to see and hear
this man of whom the world has
heard
The masses are actually reached.
Doctor Washington toured North Car
olina from October Goth to November
3rd. This was the seventh state thus
visited. AS an item of great interest
In this connection we give the states
visited and the number who were az
dressed during the recent year. and
in each case the estimates are very
conservative: Oklahoma $4,000; Ten
nessee, 100000; Mississippi, 125,000;
Delaware, $4,000; Arkansas, 10000;
South Carolina, $4,000; North Caro-
lima. 10000. These audiences varied |
in size and were composed of persons |
III all walks of life and the humble
being always in evidence.
When once facing his audience, Doc
tor Washington has the good sense to
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31

Richmond, Ind.-Loreila Bur
den, a colored girl, shout twelve
years old, has been declared the
champion speller in the township.
1t seemed impossible to give the
girl a word which she could not
spell, and she is expected to win
the county match in January and
to be representative of the dis
trict match in February.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31
THE YEARS
REVIEW
TIE c1 os1Nc oE THE YEAR 1910. DESPITE OPPO-
sITION THE NEGRO IS RISING. ARE WE READY
FOR THE MORROW'S BATTLE?

holdings more than before. The spirit
of ACQUISITION grows stronger each
dav and it is in the effort to satisfy
this desire to possess something that
brings our people directly and >ag-
excessively into the current of preJu-
dice. Rumors and reports from east
ern and northern cities where mani
festations of prejudice have been un-
known. brings news of segregation
The vast increase in the number OF
Negro buyers indicates that our peo-
ple have become conscious of the
right fuse of dollar. Despite opposi-
ton the Negro is rising. With the
growing intelligence one notes fewer
criminals, even of the petty class. Ana
one can see the growing class OF high
minded men and women who Will
dominate and divert the future des'
tiny of our people. The moral and
spiritual leaders are better prepared
TO do their work. Hence, the rapid
rise.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31

The African Methodist Episco-
pal Church has always been lead
er in the education of the Negro.
This denomination is at present
supporting twenty schools in which
are two hundred eighty pupils.
The property of these schools is
valued at one million dollars. The
denomination is raising annually
about one hundred fifty thousand
dollars for education.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31

They are raising some extraor.
dinay hogs ir North Carolina. A
recent item from the town of Ba-
hama in that state says that Frank
Copeland, worthy Negro of that
place killed a hog which after it
was dressed tipped the scales at
six hundred and forty paunds and
a small one tnat when dressed
weighed one hundred and ninety
eight pounds. Mr.. Copeland is
not troubled about the high price
of meat or whether or not the Chi
cago packers are going to quit
business.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 20.-At
the twenty-ninth annual session
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31

English Goods in Argentina.
The total sale of English goods in
Argentina averages 500, 100000 an.
nually.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 13.-
Four of the most prominent and
wealthy white men in Alabama
have been convicted of peonage,
and since the United States Su-
preme Court has confirmed the
decision of the lower court, it looks
very much as if these people would
have to spend a period in Jail.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-12-31

The Salvation Army in Harris
bury, Pa, draws the color line.
A disabled colored man, who was
a stranger in the city, was turned
away, with the statement that their
home was for white men alone.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-20

typical chorus group from the most famous chorus OF the
American stage that Heath which has been
sdered beauty dainty agility and well remem
bered from days of the lively Ham Tree"
dainty duo of dancers in of the many costume changes
Mcintyre and Heath Hayt kaleidoscope in the va
rety colorng display I'm Hay will be presented
at opera for the entire week of March 2
Following along familiar lines of mhful impesonaon OF
which Mcintyre and Heath made standard OF
in The Ham Tree the Kaw Erlanger
production Hay which these seen has
similar whrng ung myriad of grsh dancers that have every
where been credited with pressing the dusky stars for first honors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-27

A FTER dinner respondent footman brought
- message to Grodwitz, who thereupon told
me that he was to conduct me to his High
ness who would receive now.
Say, what shall have to dos" asked con
fidentially passed along magnificent
corridor. i've been to levee held by the
King of England but | don't know anything
of Russian court etiquette.
He laughed and shrugged his shoulders
There is no need for you to observe etiquette,
mon ami. Are you not American and Re-
publican' Therefore none will blame you if
you are unceremonious, least OF all our puissant
Grand Duke. Have you not heard that he
himself is a kind of Jacques bonhomme' s'
That means Just peasant doesn't it,
asked obtusely. No, hadn't heard that"
He laughed again. Did the good Mishka
tell YOU nothing?"
why, no; he's the surliest and most silent
fellow I've ever travelled with.
He is discreet, that Mishka." said Grod-
WITT, and drew himself up stiff1y, as the foot
who had preceded us threw open door
and ushered us into the Dukes presence
He was standing before great open fireplace
in which log fire cracked cheerily. and beside
him was the little fat officer | had seen him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-27

the people. The last twenty versts was over an
excellent road. while the streets of the village
where we found our change of horses waiting
and two others beyond, were comparatively
clean and well kept, with sidewalks laid with
wooden blocks. The huts were more weather
tight and comforta ble-outside, at any rate
The land was better cultivated too, and the
muzhiks, though most of them scowled evilly
at us, looked better fed and better clothed than
any we had seen before. They all wore high
boots, sure sign of prosperity. Yesterday
boots were the exception, and most of the
people, both men and women, were shod with
kind of moccasins made of plated grass, and
had their limbs swathed in ragged strips of
cloth kept clumsily in place with grass string.
1t is his DOING Mishka condescended to
explain, " his and my fathers. He gives the
word and the money, and my father and those
under him do the rest. They try to teach these
make the best of their land. 1t is tofurther that
end that all the new gear is coming. They will
have the use of it, these pigs, for nothing
They will not even give thanks. rather will
they turn and bite the hand that helps them
that tries to raise them out Of the mud in which
they wallow!' He spat vigorously. kind
of corollary to his remarks.
As he spoke we were skirting a little pine
wood just beyond the village, and few yards
farther the road wound clear of the trees and
out across an open plain, in the center of which
rose huge square building of gray stone.
crowned with cupola which cleaned red in the
rays of the setting sun.
!" The castlel" Mishka grunted.
:" 1t looks more like prisonl' exclaimed
nvoluntarily. 1t was a grim sinister looking
pile even with the on it.
MISikA did not answer Immediately. There
~ clatter and jingle behind us, and out
of the wood rode company of horsemen, all
in uniform. Two rode ahead of the rest, one
of them the Grand Duke himself
Mishka reined up at the roadside and sat at
the salute. and followed his example.
The Duke did not even glance in direc-
ton as he passed, though he acknowledged our
salute in soldierly fashion.
We wheeled our horses and followed well in
the rear of the imposing escort, whole troop
of cavalry.
You are right Mishka said in husky
growl. which with him represented a whisper.
" 1t is prison. and yonder goes the prisoner
You will do well to remember that in your
dealings with him. Herr Could"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-27
CHAPTER XXXVII.
The Prisoner of Zostrov

THE castle stood within a great quadrangle.
which we entered through massive stone
gateway guarded by two sentries. Two more
were stationed at the top of steep and wide
| marble stairway which led up to the entrance
hall, and the whole place seemed swarming
with soldiers and servants in handsome iverles.
couple of grooms came to hold our horses,
and third took possession of my vallse, con-
tanning chiefly a dress suit and some shirts.
Ny other belongings were coming on in the
wagon.
Mishkas manner underwent a decided
change from the moment we entered the castle
precincts The bluff and often grumpy air of
familiarity was gone, and in its place the
surly Difference with which he had treated me at
first. As neared the end of our journey he
had once more warned me to be on my guard
and to remember that must appear as an utter
stranger to the Duke and all about him, except
Mishka himself
You have never been in Russia before he
repeated, and you speak only few words of
Russian, which have taught YOU on way.
That will matter little, since most here speak
French and German"
He parted from me with deferential salute
after handing to the care of gor-
geously attired functionary, whom | found to
be kind OF ma jordomo or house steward.
This imposing person welcomed me very cour-
teously; and | gathered that | was supposed
to be a new addition to the Grand Dukes suite.
had rather wondered on what footing should
be received here, especially since Mishka' S re-
mark awhile back about the prisoner" But
some one-Lors himself. or Mishka, or both of
them-had planned things perfectly. and am
sure that no one beyond ourselves and the
elder Pavloff. who also in the secret had
the slightest suspicion that was other than
appeared to be.
NV new acquaintance himself conducted me
to the rooms prepared for me.-a spacious bed
room and sitting room. with plain, massive fur
nture, including big bookcase which occupied
the whole of alcove between the great
Russian stove and the outer wall Facing this
was door leading to a smaller dressing and
bathroom. where the lackey who had carried
up my valise in waiting.
This Nicolai will be in attendance on you.
He speaks German" my courteous guide in
formed me in French. /" He will bring you all
you need: you have only to give him orders.
You will dine at the officers mess, and after
dinner his Highness will give you audience
Does Monsieur Pavloff, the land steward.
live in the castle?" asked, thinking it wise to
emphasize my assumed role. Il understand
that I'll have to work with him.
"No; his house is some two versts distant.
But he is often in attendance here, naturally.
Perhaps you will see him tonight if not, with
out doubt you will meet him tomorrow.
Nicolai awaits your orders and your keys
He bowed tremendously and took himself off.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-11-26
To EvsnseIize the Hsathen World.

4 movement has been started in
Boston for the evengelization of tie
heather world. says the Norfolk (VaJ
Journal and Guide More than ST.
100000 has already been contributed
for the cause. The promoters should
begin operations In America or in the
United States. rather. where the
heather rage at times and where mob
law has more license than anywhere
else on the globe.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-11-26

The result of the election so far as
it indicates the political preferences
of the colored people of Denver and
this state is not satisfactory. By that
we do not mean the defeat of any po-
litical party is laid at our door, or the
failure to defeat party or a candidate
is our fault. What we mean is that
on some men and some measures the
whole race was practically agreed,
yet the election returns do not show
that our preferences counted.
1t does not follow, of course, that
we did not vote as we felt. 1t Is
easily possible that white voters off
set our position so that what We have
done does not show on the face of the
returns. But that is just the more
reason why we say the election re-
suits are unsatisfactory. Mr.. Pearce,
the secretary of state, is generally ad-
mitted to have been undeserving of
any colored supporters. He ran bet
ter than many on his ticket Either
colored supporters of democracy fail
ed to scratch him, or there were few
colored democrats; or what is far
more dangerous, his attitude toward
us which cost him our ill-will, won him
a larger measure of support from white
voters.
Then there were candidates whose
past records showed them entirely
worthy of our united support. They
did not show any marked strength
over their running mates. Maybe it
happened that their friendliness to us
cost them their white supporters.
That is the meat in the question.
Is it possible for us to make our sup
port helpful to our friends? Does
our friendship cost them more than
we are able to bring to them? The
campaign is over and without fear of
being charged with political wire-pull
ing, Denver people can discuss this
question. The Statesman suggests
that it be taken up and some plan be
devised whereby our political activi-
ties can be made so effective that he
who rurs may read. In another col
umn we publish letter from DR..
Jones who is fresh from a part in the
campaign, and presents his views on
it. Let this be the beginning of gen.
eral sitting of the matter to the end
that the wisest counsel may prevail.
The question is not partisan. 1t is
racial. The claims of the paid politi-
cal worker and the job seeker are
huge enough to satisfy the most exact
ing on any side of the political fence,
but 40. colored voters in Denver
should hit hard enough to make a
dent tina, can be seen and not rest
upon mere boasts.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-11-26

FREE an upright piano to any
Fraternity, Lodge, School. Re
ligious organization. Labor
Union which furnishes IL
members to this club.
FREE a $3.50 new piano for $50
and little energy.
FREE another piano OF the same
value if.your piano is destroy
ed by fire.
All these extraordinary In.
ducements are given to mem.
bers OF this club only.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-11-26
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The largest three-horse van in the city;
Sl.25 per hour. Furniture and China
packing. Phone Main 4S34, 2lOS Cali
fornia Street.