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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-08-05
White Teachers in the Negro Schools.

White Teachers in the Negro Schools.
Editor CoJa1 Chronicle:
Referring to the article copied
from the Baton Rouge Advocate:
Is Prof. Roy the only man, or
young man, who has been guilty
of the crime stated? Have not
some ladies been guilty of this
same offense, teaching negroes?
Why avoid it? Priests, lawyers
and doctors are not the only peo-
pie who are guilty. Are they
afraid to hit the mass meters?
B. BROWN.
Our correspondent calls atten-
ton to a fact that every well in
formed citizen knows, and that
is that a great many white ladies
and gentlemen have taught in
the negro schools, and it has not
been held as reproach to them.
They are among the best families
of the State, many of them hon.
ored fathers and mothers of the
present generation.
Mr.. Brown, however, seems to
be worked up over the matter,
and talks about hitting back at
the mass meters" There is
no need for excitement and fa-
naticism. Let the mass meters
have a monopoly of indignation
charlatanry and intolerance. All
conservative right thinking peo-
pie are going straight ahead and
let the question work itself out,
just as it has heretofore.
There is no question about the
respectable white people of Lou
isiana holding themselves aloof
and apart from the negro, SO far
as social relations are concerned,
but they are not taking any stock
in the agitation of race intoler-
ance in the present campaign.
The discussion that has been
raised over the appointment of
Prof. Roy as president of the
Natchitoches Normal would lead
a stranger to suppose that this is
the first instance in Louisiana in
which a teacher who had taught
in a negro school was afterward
employed to teach in the white
schools. Twenty and twenty-five
years ago white teachers in the
city of New Orleans and at other
points in the State frequently
taught in the negro schools. In
those days it was difficult to get
competent colored teachers on &C.
count of the lack of qualification
among the negroes. The white
teachers avoided teaching in the
negro schools. To overcome the
difficulty of getting white teach.
ers to teach the negroes they
were frequently paid more salary
for teaching in the negro schools
than the same grade teachers re.
ceived in the white schools.
The supernumerary or supply
teachers in the city schools often
accepted these positions. because
they could get unemployment
at good pay, whereas they would
have to wait for a situation in 8
white school at smaller salary.
There are some hundreds OF
white persons in Louisiana, male
and female, who taught in negro
schools, and afterward taught ir
the white schools. If any such
protest occurred over these cases
as has been raised over Roy's ap.
pointment we never heard of it.
These men and women in every
instance where they preserved
their integrity were honored ard
respected for their self-denial
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-08-05

We are authorized to announce
FLEETE p. TILLMAN
"a u candidate for police juror from
ward five. subject to the Democratic
primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-08-05
We are authorized To announce
N. s. ROBER rs

as n enndidate for member of the po-
lice jury from ward six. subject to
the Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-08-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized To announce
w. l.. BLEWSTER
~ ~ candidate for police juror from
ward i've. subject to the Democratic
primary election.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

High Point.--It is now known that
the mangled body of the white man
who was found last week between
High Point and jamestown on the
main line OF the Southern railway
was that OF Ben Loyett. half-witted
man who formerly was an inmate
OF the county home. II Is stated that
the man.had $3.50 in his possession
and that he probably was killed sew
eral hours before he was placed on
the railroad track II appears that a
pocaetknife was found in the dead
mans pocket which he bought or
traded from a party for whom he
was working the previous day. This
knife was the main means OF identi-
tying the mans body. Lovett was
raised on Mr.. Frank Hayworth's
farm. several miles southeast OF
High Point He was also formerly
employed at the Southern Chair
Company OF this city, was unmarried
and aged about SO years. There IA
considerable interest aroused about
the case. and II is stated that arrests
may soon follow.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
Inlportal.t DraInage Convention.

Elizabeth City.The most import
ant meeting that will be held here
this year. will be that OF the North
Carolina Drainage Association, which
will convene In Its fourth annual con-
vention in Elizabeth City November
l5s
This convention Will be one Of In
terest to the entire state and dele
CATIONS from various sections, princi-
pally Of the East, will be present.
The chamber Of commerce OF this
city in cooperation with Dr. Joseph
Hyde Pratt. State Geologist. Is maxi
ing every preparation for the proper
entertainment OF the delegates and
visitors and a most enjoyable, as we'll
as printable session IL assured. The
subject OF drainage Is attracting much
attention throughout the country and
this section has been the mecca just
recently Of number OF prominent
Ohio and other Western planters who
were attracted here largely through
the reports OF the development and
wonderful possibilities to be found in
properly drained lands
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
Tryon ckureh Dedicated.

Tryon.-The beautiful 81. Johns
Catholic church. situated In ST. Jo-
seph's Retreat, VS. consscrated 70
Gods service here Sunday before a
large coneourse al people both catho-
lie and Protestant Right Rev. Bishop
Had Of Belmont ofllciated. assIsled BY
Rev. Father Felix. and a number OF
visiting priests. The exercises. al
though not fully carried out owing to
the inclemency Of the weather. were
very impressive. The bishop deliver
ed a most Interesting sermoD- The
cathedral choir rendered music which
was greatly appreciated. A banquet
was served at Oak Hal to the visiting
clergy By the cifisens OF Tryon and
the members Of the choir we're served
AZ woodIawn after which they re-
paired 10 the hotel. where a sacred
concert was given. The church IL
beautifully located and Is most valu-
able addition 70 the houses Of worship
Of this little mountain city. Visitors
were present from Philadelphia, At
lantic CITY. Wilmington, AsheyiIls and
spartanburg.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
Ice Plant burned.

Lexington. - Fire Wednesday
morning destroyed the plant OF the
Lexington ne aud Fuel Company
The dsmage done Il close 90 $4,000,
feily covered by Insurance. II was
Owned BY Mr. W. T. Grimes. n Il
believed that the Gre was OF incen-
diary origin and up 20 the present
moment there Is no clue to the Iden-
tity OF the man or men responsible
for II. A pack OF cards and many
cigarette stubs were found around
the burned building and II n belIev-
ed that the place was fred BY q gans
Of gamblers The building vas 10
Gated al lonely spot. FAR on the
Travelled streets.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
chason KIIIed b, cen.tabIe.

FayetteyilIe.-R. J chascn. Of
Parton. a brother Of former Chief
OF Police chason. OF this city tvho
ras killed here three years ago By
Tim Walker. a negro blind tiger
vas Wednesday shot and instantly
killed BY Township Constable Al
Pate. after Gibson had inflicted ehft
may prove a fatal wound on the on.
GER. II was the result OF q row be-
tween chason and a youthful lemon
ade vender iust outside the enirance
70 the Fayetteville fair. The lemon.
ade man In the rush OF the home
coming crowds. spilled some lemon
ade on voman's dress. when
chason. who was apparently Intoxi.
Gated, took the matter up and atts.k-
Ing the yender. stabbed him 10 the
back. Constable Pate interviewed 70
save the life Of the younger man and
received the knife III his own throat.
He then fired and killed hIs attscker
almost instantly. Pate was removed
10 the fiIghsmIth hospital, where he
e nov lying IN precarious state.
Thi sis the FIRST fatality that occur.
red IN connection with the Cumber.
land fair IN 80 years, q man heylng
been killed about that number Of
years ago al almost The same spot AZ
Wednesdays tragedy. The coroners
Jury octina upon this case. Just sd.
iourned. rendering the verdict ths,
rhsson came to bis death a. the
hands Of A. u Pate. recommending
tha tthe affair be thoroughly inyes-
tirated.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
Market House Erection.

Raleigh. Raleigh is to vote Octo-
Der 81 on the question 70 whether
the city shall erect a new market on
another specified location Just back
OF the present market. remodel the
present building and re-equip II or
do away with the market entirely.
The first and the last propositions
involve the sale of the present mar
ket and city hall property on Fay
etteville street.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
Robl,crs Get $50.

Lexington.-Tuesday night the
Office OF the Lexington Grocery Com
rany. the leading wholesale grocery
business OF this section. was broken
into and about $50 IN cash stolen
from the cash drawer. The money
was received too late 10 be put Ia
the bank Tuesday evening and was
left in the drawer. None OF the
checks or papers were disturbed,
The company has offered a reward Of
tioo for the arrest and conviction o.
tho guilty parties. A hob0 was ar
rested here on suspicion. but II Il
hardly probable that the crime will
be fastened on him.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

Rsndieman. THE Home Lumber
Company. Of this city. q plant for
the manufacture Of shuttle blocks.
vas burned Monday night about mid
night from unknown causes This
plant vas bought Monday AZ auction
from the creditors Of the old Bank
OF Randleman BY Nr. A. Y. Elliott.
OF this place. The purchase papers,
however. we're not transferred, this
making II loss Of the bank credi.
tors. There we're on hand shuttle
blocks amounting IN value to about
$4,000. The company carried about
81 200 insurance on the blocks but
no Insurance at all On the building
and machInery.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
Hickory Merchant a Bankrupt.

Hick1ry.-Quite a sensation was
sprung in this city Tuesday morning
when il was announced that T. Z.
Fields. one OF Hickory's Oldest mer-
chants. had filed voluntary petition
in bankruptcy The petition shows
the assets TO be nearly $4,000. with
liabilities to the amount of about
SIS. goo. Mr.. Fields is one OF the
oldest merchants in town. having
been doing business here for az
years His failure is attributed TO
his extreme age and TO failing health.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
Bir Catawha Family,

Newton. remarkable family
group displayed by Mr.. r.. n. McRee,
who lives near Newton, shows his
father. Mr.. n. d. McRee. and his ten
stalwart sons who range in age from
43 to is years. Mr.. McRee is s.. In
addition to the ten sons in the group.
there ar four daughters living and one
dead, the family having numbered 10
chilrden The father and sons are
all farmers excepting two, all are
members of the Lutheran church, and
all are simon pure democrats Of the
most straitest sect. And an are thrift
ty, prosperous, well-to-do citizens.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

wadesboro.--Saturday morning
about 1880 O'Clock Miss jamie Cop
pedge, the 20-year-old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Coppedge, COM
mitted suicide by jumping into a we'll.
The young lady had been in bad
health for some time and on her re-
turn from Columbia. where she had
been on visit about two weeks ago,
she contracted melancholia and had
been under the care OF a physician
since that time. She tried one day
last week to take her life by taking
some drug. but the act was discover
ed before any fatal result was accom-
plished. =.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
Michigan Farmer Buys Farm.

New Bern.-one OF the most i'm
portant real estate deals consum-
matsd In Craven county during the
present month was the purchase q
few days ago by Mr.. o. G. Bishop.
of Detroit. Mich, of the Harrison
plantation, a tract Of land located
about four miles from New Bern and
containing 100 acres. Several days
ago Mr.. Bishop came TO New Bern
for the purpose OF looking over the
farms in this section with view OF
starting up a model farm and bring
ing a number OF farmers here from
his state and locating them and let
ting them experiment with the soil.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
Killed by Freight Train.

Rich Square.--A horrible accident
occurred at Kelford Thursday night,
when Gordon Powell. l7-year-old son
OF Mrs. Edgar Powell, lost his life
by being mangled by q northbound
Coast Line freight train The freight
had entered the siding 10 allow the
9 O'Clock passenger train to pass, II
was very dark. and II Is supposed
young Powell attempted to cross
under the freight. His body was
dragged about 100 yards and both
arms. both legs and his head we're
severed from the body, (which was
not found until . o'clock this MORN
ing. The widowed mother is pros
trated with grief.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
Killed b. Automobile.

Thouassille-Funeral services we're
hid Sunday afternoon al Main Street
Methodist church over the remains OF
Mr. JOAN shelley. former citizen Of
ihaz place. but for many years Of Al
ianta. Ca Mr.. Shelley was run over
and KILLED in Atlanta By an au,ouio-
blse Friday.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
To Florida n 4 Wagon.

Kings Mountain. -Messrs. Carl
Mauney, White and Beam, OF Cherry
willie, passed through here Tuesday
on a novel trip TO Miami. Fla. They
are making the trip through the
country in a wagon and expect TO
reach Miami in about four weeks
They expect to go into the trucking
business and raise tomatoes for the
early markets. With them they had
several head OF horses with which
they expect TO work their crop this
winter.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

Salisbury.-Barry Basinger was
lodged in jail in Salisbury Sunday
night charged with operating q
blockade distillery. which was cap
tured in Providence township.
Rowan county. BY Sheriff J. H. Me-
Kenzie and a company Of deputies
during the previous night. The on
GERS we're advised that q illicit whis-
Ike yplant was in operation and made
a raid for the purpose of breaking
IL up.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

Charlotte.--O. P Heath OF Char
Iotfe. one Of the best known cotton
brokers and mill men in the south.
fled a petition In voluntary bank
rnptcy yesterday before Judge Boyd
in the federal court al Salisbury. and
Was adiudged . bankrupt. His liabil-
titles are said 70 be $685. and his
assets less than 100000.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

Winston-Sslem "A judgment has
been signed BY Judge G. c. Lyon
awarding the Office Of the sheriff Of
Forsyth county TO sherin George W.
Flint This case was argued on ex-
ception here before Judge Lyon last
Friday and he. by consent. reserved
his decision In the case. In the judg-
ment Judge Lyon overrules the ex-
ceptions made By both sides. and In
every way confirms the report OF
Capt r. G. Robbins. of Lexington,
the referee In the case. He allows
Captain Robbins. as referee. the sum
OF $500. adjudging half OF this
amount against the defendant. G. w.
Flint. and the other half against the
relator, ID. A. Jones The court costs
are 4djudged against the relstor.
d. A. Jones. thsy aggregate sle7.4o.
Unless an appeal Is taken to the su-
preme court this Judgment ends a
suit that ha: Men followed with
much interess By the people OF
Forsyth county.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
New Farm Demonstrates

winston-Salem. Mr.. Claude A.
Sharp, OF Forsyth county. has been
appointed to succeed MIA. r Yar-
borough who recently resigAed as
demonstrator or farm work for the
county on account OF the press Of
private business. Mr. Sharp Is adj
equipped for the work. He
will have an once at the court house
and issue bulletins on fertilisers, live
stock and other Agricultural matters,
tending to promote the welfare OF
the farmers Of Forsyth county. Mr..
Il. s. Millsaps, OF Statesville, dictrict
agent OF the farmers cooperative
demonstration work. 10 here on bust
ness of the Organization. He Is en-
thusiastic over the work that Is be-
ing done and is getting line reports
from the various counties in his dis
trict. which he is now inspecting
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
End Of Long Political Fight.

Rocky Richard Fountain.
a young attorne yof Edgecombe
county. was elected recorder of
Rocky Mount at special meeting OF
the board OF aldermen Monday night.
NJ. v Barnhill. of this city was
chosen yice-recorder. This ends a
long legal and political battle dated
back to May, 1907. The new official
succeeds TO the position filled by
Mayor Joseph d. Ramsey. who con-
tinues as mayor of the city.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

EhATioile.-Al meeting mere Satu-
day az the Board OF Governors OF the
American Cotton Manufactures As
Sociation Il Sas decided 10 hold the
next annual meeting in Washington.
D. C.. early il April. the date to be
Announced laesr.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
LsxIngiss Rides Fleet Ohieers.

Lexington. Pursuant 90 orders
from the Ada31ni General the. Lex
iurson Rifles Friaay night elected Of
Gryrs czp;. Wade II. Phillips was
Reelected without opposition: Second
Lieut. J. A. I.encrd was elected first
!itateEani- defeating 4 ?. chitty. who
Ma ktia ms place for several years.
!. e Parable Nzs eiected seemed lieu
t4skn.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
sf,rrul plsflllfrlt, sslred.

Asheviils- Deports have been re-
crised bY Rerenus Agent Sans Of the
selzure 81 several disfilleries II this
ssase and virginia. among which was
10 gaiioc steam plan. near Hcnder-
ssnNi and TO Alleit plants IN Greene
csarfy. virginia Ths former was
captured ~ Dep1fy Collector Nitzer
apa ne other ivo BY Deputy Collector
Asbporth and special Employees
weaver aud Pritchard VI arrests
were MADE u either case
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
View Court House Occupied.

Greenville The new handsome
court house is now completed and
occupied There is not a more COM
pleie. comfortable, conveniently ar
ranged court house in the state for
lis size and for the amount OF money
treni in its building.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
Hickory Nlan BADLY Injured.

Hickory. Bolick. who
lives IN East Hickory. bad his arm
80 badly muillafed IN 4 cotton gin
Friday afternoon that Il wa sneces-
sary 20 amputate Il near the shout
der. He was az work In cline's gin
when the machinery became clogsed
and he attempted TO clear II. His
arm was caught and drawn into The
gin and badly mutilafed. The ma
chinery had 70 be torn down before
the unfortunate man could be re-
leased. Dr. shuford was called and
was on the ground BY the time he
was released from the machinery.
Tic was carried 10 the Richard Baker
Hospital, new institution just com
pIeted 10 this city, By DR.. J. a. shu-
ford, where the operation was cue
cessfuIly performed. Ne stood The
operation vel and IL doing nicely
except for the loss Of blood incident
20 the delay IN his release from the
machinery.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

to hold their collective BREATH III y
Stroebel biplane: the highest class
racing that this region has ever seen;
the startling feats OF Japanese
troupe OF acrobats, and wonderful
display OF RRalnes' daylight fireworks
--all free attractions, in addition to
John Robinsons famous circus and
wild west show c'Ten Big Shows
Combined'1. which viii erect its
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
Circus Girl N.uled ~ Lion.

Utica, Miss. Oct. 24-Before tent
FUN OF people here yesterday. Martha
Razer. u years old, circus perform
er. was so badly mailed by a lion
when she entered his cage that she
may die.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

RsielgA-Ths remains q the la
gnersea John 7 Jones. weii known
reoainE contractor Il this city, were
carried today 70 Buckingham. " for
lnfsfmrni teside the remains u bis
~fs ~ has three children with r.
iailrss a. Buckingham. where they
have mass their home for quite .
shiis Mr. Jones left an state Of
yfosatly 81. 900
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
Anasher D~pusy Insurance commis-
s4omef.

Raleigh -F ~ Jordan. Ashsville.
has beeh ADDED 70 the working force
q me state departfnsn. of insurance
a. = depsiy commissioner Of insur-
anoe 70 cooperate with Chief Deputy
Scott II Inspections and other work
IL 81 paris Of the state.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
a.5oo Registered Automobiles In

RGieigh---it Is ar Interesting fact
thar sface JEiy there have been Is
sae1 from the orsce Of the secretary
o. state here over SEQ registrations
To- neu automobiles. running the
anrsber 81 registered machines ID
the state W 70 ) see
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

Charlotte.---Following q dispute
over the question Of fare on South
ern train No. 40, F. W. Johnson,
assistant conductor and collector.
shot and seriously wounded William
wilkins. prominent citizen OF Cow
pens. 5. c. Wilkins was en- route
home and quarreled with the conduc-
tor as 10, the mileage he pulled to
cowpens. finally offering to fight the
conductor II he would get on the
train When Cowpens was reached.
both men alighted at the station,
and. 1t is said. Wilkins Immediately
attacked the conductor. Seeing that
he was getting the worst OF II. John
son drew his revolver and shot VIII
kins the bullet entering above the
heart. Johnson continued his run.
but returned TO Cowpens on No. IS
and surrendered. He Is In Jail
awaiting the result OF his victims
wounds.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
Nem Charters.

Raleigh. The Reliance Cotton
Company. Graham. n. g.. received .
charter Monday with $4,000 capital
authorized aud $4,000 subscribed b.
y. 3. Robertson, J. Harvey White
and j. " pomefoy. for dealing ia
cotton and doing textile business
Other new enterprises are the I'm.
poria Cocoa Cola BottIIng Works.
Wilmington, capital $1,000 author.
ized and 81 500 subscribed by O. ~
Hufaff. w. .. Hutaf and others; and
The Byrum-chsrles Company. Char.
Iotfe. merchants. capital $4,000 AT.
thorized and $500 subscribed BY
w. v. Byfum, w .. Charles and w,
A. short
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

spfing Hops Y. Stevens boz
iafory. and al machinery in the
building. pas totally destroyed By
Are An engine outside the building
was slightly damaged. boiler not
taH4nxed The orlgin Of the FIRE 10
unknosn
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

wadesboro Miss Jane coppedge
committed suicide BY jumping In the
sell At her fathers home on West
avenue. Her death came as a shock
10 her friends and relatives. Al
though she had been in q nervous
condition and very Respondent for
some weeks no one outside Of the
family tnev that her condition was
70 bad. Miss coppedge was about 10
years old and was one Of the pref
tiest young women Of the town and
= general favorite with every one.
She IL daughter Of Mr.. A. W. Cop
pedge. who IL a member Of the old
and prominent families OF wades-
boro.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
NEWS NOTES Of
NORTH CAROLINA
liens Of Interest From All See
lions 81 The Old North State
WeIdon's Police Chief Dead.

Weldon.-W. Y. Gay, chief OF po-
lice of Weldon, died at 8 o'clock
Monday Of paralysis. aged 6S years.