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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-03-19

ing that to be successful he must be
ready for advancement when the first
opportunity presented itself, he ap-
piled himself to telegraphy and was
in line for an appointment as tele-
graph operator. The chief clerk un-
der whom he worked urged him to
take up stenography, as there was a
great demand for male stenographers
in the service, and he mastered this
study and was promptly given re-.
munerative position for which his
knowledge Of telegraphy, shorthand
and the general routine work of the
Office qualified him. After continuing
in that position for several years he
was appointed stenographer of the le-
gal department. Here he saw large
opportunities for advancement and de-
termined to work his way to the head
of the clerical force if possible. Find
ing that the position of chief clerk Of
the department demanded the quail
fications of an attorney with practical
knowledge Of the law, he entered the
evening class of the St. Paul College
of Law in 1901 and graduated from
that institution in 1904 and in due
course was advanced to the position
of chief clerk. Mr.. Francis is held
in high esteem by the officials Of the
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-03-19
Women Surround LEGISLATORS.

Over 200 very enthusiastic women
from the various women suffrage
organizations Of New York went as
delegates to Albany on Wednesday,
March 0, to be present at the hearing
and urge favorable action on the con-
current resolution now before the judi.
ciary committees of the senate and
assembly which provides for a con
stitutional amendment striking the
word male" from the suffrage clause.
Among the Afro-American women del
egates were Mrs. NJ. C. Lawton and
Mrs. Lydia c. Smith Of Brooklyn.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-03-19
Chief Clerk Was
Once Office Boy
Inspiration For Young Men In the Achieve.
ments of William 7. Francis of Legal
Department of Northern Pacific Rail.
way at St. PauI-Lawyer. PoIitl.
clan and Prominent Citizen.
By MAYMIE c. WILLIAMS.

William 7. Francis of the legal de-
partment of the Northern Pacific Rail
way company is one of the most prom,
inent citizens of st. Paul, MINI.
His rise from the duties of just a
mere office boy to the very responsible
position of trying cases for a large
railroad corporation is a long step,
but shows what determination and
close application to business will do for
one who takes advantage of every op-
pOrtunity to attain success.
After attending the public schools
Of st. Paul, Mr.. Francis entered the
services of the Northern Pacific Rail
way company as an office boy. See
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-03-19
EMINENT NEGRO AUTHORS.
Reasons Why Negroes Should Read
Their Own Literature.

John E. Bruce Grit of Yonkers, n
y, whose book entitled Biography Of
Eminent Negroes" is nearing compile
ton, gives eight reasons why Negroes
should read the literature of their own
race and in the last count says the
best history of a race is written by
the men of that race. No other race
historian will preserve all the tradi-
tiOns and facts relating to another
race as truthfully and accurately as
our own historians. Race pride is the
incentive that spurs all historians to
write of their race and its achieve
ments, and historians Of other races
seldom tell the whole truth about a
race which is striving to equal their
own race.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-03-19
United Colored Democrats Active.

Eighty-seven members of the SIX
teenth assembly district branch of the
United Colored Democracy recently
met at Coney Island, New York, and
elected officers for the ensuing year.
They are the following: Archie B.
Davis, president; Andrew Hubert, vice
president; Walter Stewart, secretary;
Thomas Stokes, treasurer, and o. W.
Fulcher, leader.
Waiting to Hear Something Fall.
We certainly hope all the plums will
not be eaten or rot on the trees be-
fore some of them fall among the loyal
colored Republicans who are waiting
patiently to hear something fall. 1t
is said, "All things come to those that
wait" Then, again, it is said, de
lays are dangerous."-New Rochelle
On. " League Journal.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-03-19


In 1906 he ran as Republican candi-
date for the assembly and received
nearly 10000 votes, which was indeed
splendid showing. considering the
scarcity of Negro voters in st. Paul.
Mr.. Francis is also the attorney for
the various Afro American corpora
tiOns of st. Paul. Besides the very
arduous tasks of his office, he is also
prominent in religious, political, social
and fraternal circles.
His rise from an office boy to the
position of chief clerk in the legal de-
partment of the Northern Pacific Rail
way company should be an inspiration
to any young man and shows that
strict attention to duty, being ready
when opportunity knocks at the door,
always bring to an individual that for
which he labors.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-03-19
Waiting to Hear Something Fall.
Biennial Meeting Of Women's Clubs.

The next biennial meeting of the
National Association Of Colored Won.
ems Clubs will be held in Louisville,
KY, from Sunday, July 10, to Friday,
the 18th, inclusive. Miss Elizabeth c.
Carter, president Of the association, Is
expecting large delegations Of club
workers and visitors to be in attend.
ance.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-03-19
Miss n. COWDEN.
Hair Dressing
PARLORS.

Shampoolng, cutting and curling.
All hair work made to order. Hair
tonics, scalp treatments, msnicuring;
stage wigs for rent for theatrical use
or mask balls. Cheapest switches, so
cents. Goods delivered out OF the city
Phone Champa 1881
1919 21st street. Denver. Colo
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-03-19
We Grew Our Hair
Now Let Us Grow
Yours with

TRADE MARK
Registered |


length, and m temples shoulders
o. all
tiles all conditions
baf places of the head
possible;
achieving OF Is
sell their
to
Hair
RO" box genuine without
NJ.
The Brinkley argus., 1910-05-20

] plan to develop the whole tract next year.
 w. I. Kemp is developing 200 acres of his 533 acre tract this year.
 R. H. Lacker; of Tennessee, IS putting in rice this year, 200 acres of his 500 acre tract of tlne rice land.
 Carleton ane Penrose have pur- chased a 20 horse power Inter national automobile. MT. Pen rose has developed into an ellie ent chaffeur and aided by MT. Carleton and his ever-ready book of rules, has mastered the great problem of manipulating the car.
 Geo. H. PQston is negotiating for a touring car to take the place of his single cylinder Cadillac, which is giving him such good service. MT. Poston will dispose of small car to some one who isn't married.
 I The Hunter Mercantile Co. are planning a large two story concrete block store building, tt
 facilitate the handling of then increased business. The mater ial for same has been purchased
 The building will be 50 feet b5 140 feet.
 Miss Pearl Brinneman IS ont
 of the most enthusiastic of tht candidates for the Big Brlnkle1 Trade Boosting Contest. If sh' will continue along the same
 lines she displayed "Wednesday she will certainly bea winner. Messrs. Carleton and Penros'
 left Wednesday afternoon to
 Augusta, via Cotton Plant, il
The Brinkley argus., 1910-05-20
Clarendon News.

Mrs. N. E. Murphy left Fri day on visit to her sister Tn Lorring, La.
 Bro. and Mrs. Thos. E. Mo Spadden and MT. and Mrs. w. T. Tomlinson, of Brinkley, were in Clarendon Tuesday to attend the installation service.
 Mrs. Lewis, of DeValls Bluff, is visiting Mrs. Judge Thomas.
 Mrs. J. B. May delightfully."- entertained the young people Tuesday evening at her pretty home on Fifth street in honor of Misses Hattie Pearl West.
 F.. A. Sherrill, of Tuscumbia, Ala, is visiting his brother, Walter Sherrill and sister, Mrs. Jim Thomas.
 Miss Gladys Manning arrived Monday on a visit to her sister Mrs. G. H. Mathis.
 D. Sherrill has returned iron Hopkinsville, Ky, where he has been studying for the past sla months, and is now with Foster Thomas Drug Co. l Bro. c. c. Cargill left Monday for Washington, D. C., to atten6 the worlds Sunday School Con vention.
 Geo. P. Reid spent Sunday II Pine Bluff.
The Brinkley argus., 1910-05-20

The Baptist Ladies Aid will give a strawberry supper ln the | Ladies Aid Building Saturday night. May 21st. Ice cream, strawberries and cake will be served,
 Sunday, May 22nd, will be children's day at the Methodist church and Miss May will assist at the entertainment.
 Messrs. Gossage, Cook and Ouisenberry were in Brlnkley Wednesday on business.
 Edward R. Gundlack, of Belle vile. H., who purchased 0oo acres of rice land south of town, during the Winter, is the guest of Geo. H. Poston. MT. Gund- lack will remain here a few weeks, familiarizing himself with the practical part of rice farm inc. with a view to developing I his property next year.
 The Arkansas Rice O., a local organization, capitalized at S60, GOO, are developing this year 500 acres of the their HOG acre tract. 800 acres is already planted, and they plan to develop the entire HOO next year. The following gentlemen are the stockholders: Wm. Penrose, ". ]. Penrose, H. o. Penrose, 5. 5. Carleton, J. w. Burns, Judge T. F. Simmons, w. J. Grubbs, of \ Newport; B. A. Fletcher, of Augusta; o. B. Polk, of the Se- \ curity Bank and Trust Co.,, ot \ Memphis.
 The Wilson & Hunt Bros. Tele- A bone Co. are installing a new central office over the Poston of, flee.
 N. r. Ebersale, of Sedalia Mo, arrived Tuesday and closed 8 deal for 120 acres of goo( Hunter land. The deed waS consumated through Geo. Il x PoSton.
 A special school election fol two directors of the specla school district will be held Sat urday, May 22. Candidates ar W. L. Dawson and M. A. Porter opposing N. s. Monroe and Gar Gable. Considerable interest ]
 being manifested.
 The new brass banl is rapidl.
 coming to the front. They ar
 practicing every night, whicl
 speaks well fer the enthusiasm
 inspired by their splendid leader
 The Hunter Land & Rice Co.
 of Des Moines, Ia., backed D l Des Moines capital, have devel
 oped 400 acres of their 1880 acr
 tract under the personal super
 vision of Fred H. Hunter, an
The Brinkley argus., 1910-05-20

The colored people who were slow, at first to appreciate the opportunity of winning a valua- bic prize without one single cents expenditure on their part, are waking up and number of strong contestants are in the fight, assured of at least, win ming town lot in North Brink ley. i The count Wednesday night showed Esther Stroud in the lead and the others following close behind in the following order.
The Brinkley argus., 1910-05-20
Notice!

Keeyil Mill Go. wants two ol three good families of help tt clear lands. Good price paid fol clearing land by the acre. House; will be furnished to parties doing the clearing.
 Will contract from one to tf7yef hundred acres cleared.
 For further particulars apply to ". T. Riner, Mgr, Brinkley Ark, or J. A. Riner, Foreman Keevill, Ark.
The Brinkley argus., 1910-05-20
For Sale! A Bargain!

. Two story brick furniture store and office building, lot 25Xl4a worth $4000 and S8000.00 stock of furniture. / Located in Arapaho, Custer County, Oklahoma, county seat of Custer County, a Shdvina town of 1900 on two railroads, Free of encumbrance. Fol a quick sale $9000. % cash.
 JOHN s. SEVER,
 Arapaho, Okla.
The Brinkley argus., 1910-05-20

the new car. Mir. Penrose at the wheel, MT. Carleton with his trusty rule book.
 [Later from Bob Lynch, Cot ton Plant: Word from Bayou that Carleton and Penrose are stuck in mud six miles out. They are trying to make town by night, assisted by good strong team.1
The Brinkley argus., 1910-05-20

Mrs I. B. May has q o,,est ssv i Misses Hattie ana West, of Newport. .,;,
 Mrs. R. B. Hardy E E cs.,'
 Married. ]
 MT. D. StovalI, of se9'! R' and Miss Edith Tabor o1 usa .S1nday Ssy, MyiV afternoon; ;.,r IAi s.,s| 'du ding was to have 'a Deen N ss.s N H1 the brides home but ..d %s t|s Unfortunately v11d ua,l procure. s;so.,ssd si cense in Tennessee see nelhsnep' Arkansas, hence the
 plans. ,,, : nonhew d i. MT. Stovall, a 11s nepW1 M Hepd n mer assistant snM chief clerk as';.s 1Ii z C ''1si railroad freight 9..'sJ psoatsI he hears an excellent aa. l among his associates, aaas me of ] sweetest mafe girls and wlll h,R gs n 1"tl not only socially, 1S 1FS'ndssv| s. church work, as an ahe PIhilaI and President of l,,,stsrian st,s s. o'sIs Many oy handsome hal sslggas1l's g,1s1l s'' ! ceived and MT. t99ssssaditurs ssse associates gave the ses Walnut their new home, ne ts oss st hone ' where Ss they will pe z June 1st. z :an9s here q extend con!atulatf1ohhss U ohhssuuines u en long lives ol
 usefulness,
The Brinkley argus., 1910-05-20

F. F. Smith and wife, of cago, are spending a few here. MT. Smith is one oi partners in the large rice p tion of Hopkins, Arnold Smith, who have the e power here at the Rice Mill ed to run their pumps this son.
 Capt. Stearn, of Forrest was over here Tuesday.
 Most of the rice cropis ia ground and the rains of a few days are sufficient to up all seed.
 The rains make the q farmer feel much better a ground was getting most tol to germinate the cotton see| c. E. Rimmer, whois D in 100 acres of rice southea l Wheatley, has 70 acres 1 l J. T. Black, of Brinkley, is ting in a 12-inch well for ]
 Byron Hopkins, capital Illinois, is down here lookiI ter his interests. He IS .! the firm of Hopkins, Arnol Smith, large rice planters.
The Brinkley argus., 1910-05-20
m Sl1Iv ., MTaHyay.

Nctico Is hereby given that the following joint resolution. proposing an amendment fo the State Constitution, was passed oy the General Assembly at it's regular session of l902, and that the same will be submitted 10 the electors of the Stale at the next gen eral election, 10 be held Monday, Septem- har l2. 1910 for adoptien or reiec ion.
The Brinkley argus., 1910-05-20
COLORED PEOPLE WAKE U The Special Prize--A Town Lot Nel Brinkley to Colored Person Gett'nl
 Greatest Number of Coupons

Esther Stroud. York Kinchen. Carrie Gates. Henry Lucas. w. H. Hampton. Richmond Harrell. Theresa Bryan. Bettie Phillips. Carrie L. Wilson. Rev. Wm. Hernton' Mary Gaines.
 Other prominent c0i0reo zens are scheduled to en's the next count.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-12
MAKE YOUR TAX RETURN.
AUDITORS OFFICE,

Oconee County, S. c.,
nocar,o har "A 1O0O

December IA, 1909.
This office will be open to receive
Returns Of Real and Personal Prop
| erty for taxation from the 1st day
Of January, 1910, to the 20th day Of
February following, inclusive.
The Real Estate-Lots and Build
| ings- are to be assessed this year.
| Taxpayers will be careful to list ex-
| actly the number of acres, number of
lots and number of buildings on their
returns, as the assessment made now
will stand for the next four years.
| The Township Assessors are required
| by law to list for all those who fail
| to make their own returns within the
time prescribed. Hence, the difficulty
Of delinquents escaping the SO per
cent penalty, as we'll as the frequency
Of errors resulting from this practice.
| by all means make your own returns
| and thereby save expense and confu-
| sion.
Males between the ages of 81 and
60 years, except those Incapable Of
earning a support from being maim-
ed, or from any other cause, shall be
deemed Taxable Polls.
Return your dogs at the same time
YOU return your real and personal
property.
For the convenience OF taxpayers
the Auditor or his deputies will also
| receive returns at the following times
and places:
Clemson College-f'riday, Jan. ii ,
| 0 a. m. to u m.
Adams Crossing--Friday, Jan. II.
to- p. m.
| Ncwry-Saturday, Jan. IS.
Seneca - Monday and Tuesday,
Jan. 18th and 18th.
Clark's StOre-Wednesday Jan. 10
Salcm--Thursday, Jan. 20.
Little Rivor-Friday, Jan. q.
A. l.. Whitmire 's-Saturday, Jan
uary %.
Tamassce--Monday. Jan. %.
Cherry Hill-Tuesday Jan. %.
Mt. "Wednesday, Jan. 2G.
| Hcnry's Storc--Thursday, Jan. 27.
Cannon's Store-Friday, Jan. 2S.
| Nj. II. Lees SStore-Saturday, Jan
uary 20.
Tugaloo Acadcmy-Monday Jan
uary 81.
Madlson-Tuesday, Feb. /.
Wednesday, Feb. 2.
Returns will be taken at all places
from 10 o'clock in the morning until
3 O'Clock in the afternoon unless 9TH
erwise specified.
r. w. GRUBBS,
Auditor Oconee County, S. G.
December Is, 1909. So
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-12
KILLS THREE, COMMITS SUICIDE
Texan Stays Wife, Son and Daughter
ana Wounds Niece.

Ballinger, Texas, J,Il. 9.-F. b.
Mmbler, a prominent farmer living
In the northern part Of this county,
killed his wife, his six-year-old son
and three-year-old daughter, serious
ly wounded his niece. aged 20, and
ended his own life by cutting his
throat from ear to ear with a pocket
knife, at daylight this morning. KIM
bier had been In bad health for a
couple OF months, but got up at the
usual time this morning and was as
sisting his wife in making the fires.
He stepped out and secured a
hatched, ostensibly to cut kindling.
Returning to the room where his
wife was starting the fire, with the
hatchet In his hand, he said:
wife, we have all got to co." and
split her head open with one blow OF
the hatchet. Going over to the bed
where the children were asleep, he
battered their brains out with the
Ratchet, and going to his niece S
room, he struck her several blows on
the head and arms. BY this time a
was aroused and he and the badly
wounded young woman made their
escape. Returning to the room
where his wife lay unconscious on
the floor. kimbler used pocket
knife to end his own life. Mrs. Kim
bier and the baby lived for five or
six hours, but the siN-year-old boy
was instantly killed. The young wo-
man Is In a serious condition and her
recovery is doubtful. kimbler has
been living In this county for num-
Der OF years, was successful far
mer, county officer in the Farmers
Union and was intelligent and popu-
lar with his neighbOrs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-12
Northern Praise for "DiNie." "
(ChicagO-RecOrd Herald. }

(ChlcaSO-ReCOrd Eerald.)
The chief OF the division Of music
of the library OF Congress has an
nounced that Dixie" Is the first of
American songs in "patriotic popular
ity. Perhaps It's claim will be CON
tested on sectional grounds, but it
had very innocent origin. and it
has given most pleasing evidence Of
the return Of good feeling since the
close OF the war of the rebellion.
Wherever 1t is sung or played in the
Northern States 1t calls forth express
sions OF friendlineSs toward the
South. The applause with which it
is greeted proves beyond doubt that
the old animosities belong completely
to the past and that there is the
strongest desire for new and more
perfect union. 1t appeals to every
generous impulse. and the response
is as cordial as any one could de-
sire.
No other song has quite the same
effect in Il patriotic sense, and aside
from the association it. has all the
elements Of popularity. The lively
air would set any crowd in moti.n
and arouse the enthusiasm OF any
race or nationality. 1t is for every
tribe and every class. But it must
still be heard IN our Southern States
to be heard at its best The true
Southerner sings it with ureuualled
fcrvor. and he alone can instruct the
world In all its possibilities.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-12
The Anderson lntelligcnccr object:
Woman Robbed and Poisoned Man.

Terre Eaute. Ind, Ja" 1O.-W. r.
ncman, who died cari, to-day in his
room at the Plaza Hotel, was poison
ed in Chicago by a woman with
whom he came to Tcrre lIaute on a
train last night. according to the
statement OF Coroner Leavitt. Hell
man left a letter for the chief ofpolice
charging the woman with his muir
der. lie added that she had con-
dinned on her way to New Orleans.
III ilelman's letter he says that
she probably would go to No. 1929
rapport street, New Orleans.
Helman was found by a hotel at
Icndant this morning lying on the
door in his room. lie died soon af-
tcrWardS.
tIclman explained in his written
statement that the woman he charged
With his murder came to him during
IN" holidays and assisted him in his
irwelry store. She left with $500
worth OF icwclry, he said. and he fol-
low"d her to indianapolis and Chi
ra%n. lie found her in Chicago, and
She promised, he said, to- give the
lewclry 10 him If he would return
with her to Tcrrc Ilaute
ficlman, in describing the woman,
$ald Sc had been engaged i'm the
white slave traffic in Chicago. Mem
phiS and other Mississippi river cities.
Called Poison "Sugar."
IN a paragraph in his letter to the
police llclman says:
'Shc tried to poison me in \ rns
taurant. caught her trying to put
something into my coffee, but she
said that she was Just going to put
The sugar In for me. Coming down
on the train she stole between $75
ana $SI from me. aSd when she found
out that | missed it. she admitted
that Sh" h'd it, and said that she
Wonid give II to me when we got to
TcrTc lIautc"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-12
New Forest Chief Talks.
RipplinSS from High Falls.

High Falls, Jan. O.--Special: Miss
Addie Grogan was a recent visitor at
the home of II. w. Grogan.
Johnnie Brucke, OF Pickens, was
a recent visitor to this community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whit Knox were re-
cent visitors at the home of J. A.
Morgan.
T. +. Cannon and son. Walter,
were recent visitors to relatives in
PickenS county.
Joe Grogan Mnd sister, Miss Della
visited at the home of James Grogan,
near Salem, Saturday and Sunday.
Dialas Herd, Of Westminster, Wis
tied his sister, Mrs. Jesse Barker, the
past weekend.
Sloan Mauldin and brother Yer
ner, OF Cross Roads, visited Oscar
Mauldin Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Pierce visited
Mr.. and Mrs. James Knox recently.
r. w. Grogan has his pretty new
residence nearly completed
Rev. j. B. Tramel breaches at our
school house on every first Sunday.
Willie Hawkins and brother James
visited their uncle, Noah Dyar, re-
Gently. G., &C.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-12
Teach the Children to Save Money

1T Is often and truthfully said that
a penny saved is a penny made. The
foundation Of many Of the greatest
fortunes was begun by saving a pen
ny. The habit OF saving is one Of the
best that can be formed. Eevery child
should be taught to save something
every week. The satisfaction of
counting these pennies when the
bank is emptied Is one of the pleas
ures that We never forget; perhaps
every one Of us can remember the
thrill OF Joy We had when we emp
tied the contents Of the bank on the
table and counted and recounted this
mountain Of wealth; how eager we
were to tell our little friends the
amount OF our great fortune, and
raced with them in rcnlling the
bank.
TO bring this pleasure within the
reach of every child and help the
forming OF the pcnny-saving habit,
Scott & Bovine, 400 Pearl Street, New
YORK. the manufacturers Of Scots
Emulsion, are Offering to send to any
address. for 10 cents. a beautiful lit
tie savings bank: each bank contains
Il new good luck penny. Send 10
cents and get one.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-12

Salmon, pike and goldfish are sup
posed never to sleeD.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-12
Death of Maud Blukclcy.

South Union, Jan. Especial:
On January 3, 1910, the angel Of
death visited the home Of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Blakeley and claimed for
its victim little Iva Maud, aged two
years, two months and 20 days. All
that loving hands could do was done
to save her, but all proved futile, for
the One who docth all things for the
best saw fit to take her home. All
who knew little Maud loved her for
h"r kind and gentle disposition. We
cannot understand why she was
taken from us, but we bow in hum
Die submission to the one who said
Suffer little children to come unto
Me, and forbid them not, for Of such
is the kingdom Of heaven TO the
bcrcaVcd parents and relatives we
extend our sincere sympathy. The
remains were laid to rest in the South
lnion cemetery, services being con
Quoted by Rev. j. G. Graham.
ID. II. NJ.