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The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-07-14
SECTIONS REPORT.
The Death of Mrs. Owen.

| The death OF Mrs. Julia l.. Owen. on
Saturday night, July 1st, 1911, at II
O'Clock, was shock to her numer-
GUS friends. Few people knew of her
critical illness, and therefore were not
prepared to receive the sad intelligence
of her demise.
Ten days previous her disease
reached the acute stage and she was
fastened to DR.. Nolan's Sanitarium.
when, for the third time in the last
few years, she submitted to the sur
geon's knife. The operation was sue
cessfully performed, and the concur
ing opinion of the experienced ply
sicians was that she displayed a
bravery and courage that for calm
ness and patience was truly remarka.
BILE and seldom witnessed.
Her recovery was hopeful for week
or more, but the inroads OF wasting
disease soon denoted that dissolution
was inevitable, and her gentle, sweet
spirit was released from it's tenement
OF clay, and went back to the God who
gave it.
The deceased was born in Marietta,
Ga March 4th, 1856, and grew to beau
tiful womanhood in this fair South
land, and as Miss Julia Pilgrim, was
known for her sweet disposition,
courtesy Of manners, and kindness of
heart, winning for her many steadfast
friends, and the esteem OF all within
the circle of her acquaintance.
She was married to MIR Thomas H.
Matthews, in 1874. and the union was
blessed with three sons, William,
Clyde and Eugene, who grew to man
hood in Marietta, married, and now
mourn the loss of devoted and af-
fectionate mother.
Mr. I H. Matthews, a most worthy
citizen, died number of years ago,
and Mrs. Matthews was married to
Mr. George S. Owen, the present Tax
Receiver of Cobb County. Her moth
er, Mrs. K. Pilgrim, and her sister,
Miss Lizzie Pilgrim, also survive her
Mrs. Owen was a devout member of
the Episcopal church and was always
ready to render any service that pro-
NOTED the Masters cause, or alleviated
the sufferings Of humanity. The
purity and unselfshness of her every
act was manifest, and gave her char
acter, not only beautiful, but worthy
OF emulation
Her funeral was held at the Episco,
pal Church on Monday afternoon,
July 3rd, at 4 O'Clock where a large
concourse of sympathizing friends
gathered to pay their last tribute of
respect. Rev. E. S. Doan, the Rector
OF st James, conducted the funeral
services, after which her remains we're
placed at rest in the city cemetery.
The floral contributions of friends
in Atlanta and Marietta we're beautiful
in design and in great profusion
The pall-bearers were Messrs. r. de
7. Lawrence, S. d. Squires, wv
Petty, W. S. N. Neal, F. E. A. Schill-
ing and ]. f. Massey
The sympathy of those who knew
and loved this good and noble woman,
goes out to the bereaved family in this
dark hour of their sorrow and grief.
A FRIEND.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-07-14
CITY MARSHAL,S REPORT.

Marietta. Ca. July 3, 1911
To the Mayor and Council
Gentlemen l make you the following report
for the month of June, 1911:
l have made - cases S3 cases fined s14l so,
cases discharged and 8 cases pending
collected ............ ...............-. Sis. 90
Worked out on sits - IL %
Amount pending .........-.-.......... Ia so
Paid ]. G. Roberta Treasurer SO 90
Paid w, ]. Black. Clerk costs
in 80 cases, $500
! hold Clerks and Treasurers receipts for
above amount
C. II. GooDs0N, c. M.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-07-14

FOR SALE: Seasoned oak
and hickory stove wood. Get a
supply now while we have it
Load of 80 cubic feet delivered
for 81 90. Your delivery 75c.
Phone 90 three calls.
The Brumby Chair Co.
June 02.0n,os
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-07-14
City of Marietta, DR..
To J. c, Roberts, Treasurer 500 so
Street certificates as follows:
CLERKS REPORT.

Marietta, Ca, July s. 1911
To the Mayor and Council:
Gentlemen: make you the following report
for the month of June, 1911.
Collected Street Tax Observation-Disclosures $280 90
Collected Special Tax - ................ 30 90
Collected S. NJ. Bruce graves & vaults 20 90
$3.50 90
Paid J. G. Roberts, Treasurer $3.50
hold Ireasurers receipt for above amount.
W ]. BLACK Clerk.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-07-14

FOR SALE CHEAP-My New Eng.
land upright piano Can be seen at
B. 7. Frey's. Mrs. W. w. Glenn,
1884 E. 9th ST., Los Angeles, Cal.
June l6-6t
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-07-14

We have attractive prices on
some business property, Let us
show it to you. r. E. Butler &
Son, Phone Az.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-07-14
w. ]. BLACK.
" y . DA141NJIN1
CLERK
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.

TO the Honorable Mayor and Council of the
City of Marietta:
Gentlemen
Below you will find my report Of the enroll
ment Of the public schools of our city for the
year ending May 10th, 1911.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-07-14

Every brass band in Georgia will
be invited to come to the fair and
contest for a number of prizes, the
largest of which will be 81 900 for
the best amateur band in The state.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-07-14

46 inch pepperell sheetins at
II cents-Mill End Sale-H. A.
WARD.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-07-14
TREASURER'S REPORT.

INI8NOU NIsN , NETOKI,
To the Mayor and Council of the City of
Marietta,
Marietta, Ca:
Gentlemen: I herewith submit the
following report for the month of June,
1911:
RECEIPTS.
Balance from previous report S 376 IS
June oh, f. H. Clay, Mayor,
Borrowed money! ............-.. I,46I rs
July 3rd, w J. Black, Clerk. $50 90
July grid, { H, Goodson, c. M. 80 90
Total 81 DOR 4,
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-07-14
WHITE SCHOOLS,

W. 4. ~ Mas,
superintendent of Schools.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-10-28
Don't Mention 1t.

Now the Negroes do not ask and are
not expecting political recognition.
There are only three Negroes in the
City of Lexington who have asked me
to use my influence in the event of my
election towards securing their ap-
pcintments to certain positions. Each
one of them wanted to be a janitor
Is that very reprehensible?"
The above is Joke, pure and sim
pie. Think of it, The influence of a
mayor sought to land a janitorship
plum A fair example of the calibre
of the more active leaders Of the
Fusion forces among the colored peo-
pie. We think we can call the names
of those janitor-seekers who would de-
liver 1900 votes for a mere pitance.
One of them is nov out Of employ
ment and # he fails to land this par
ticular place he will most likely re
main out of employment, because he
and work are not the best of friends,
any way. However, for the time-being
he makes a splendid political agitator
whooping them up for the Fusion
slate. He would prefer that the cam
paign continue indefinitely and his
leadership be made permanent, and
the janitorship job, Of course, keep
moving forward with the future.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-10-28
REeIMENTAL APPOINTMENTS.

A report of the recruiting officers
of the New York Provisional Regi-
ment was made at the regiment
headquarters, SO West bath street,
showing that six companies have been
organized. The recruiting stations
are at SO West bath street and the
Young Mems Christian Association,
252 West 53rd street, which are open
every Tuesday and Friday evenings.
Colonel Fillmore announces the fol-
lowing appointments: l. H. Mccoy,
first lieutenant and adjutant; Charles
Cooper, first lieutenant and quarter
master; A. B. de Comathiere, first
lieutenant and commissary; DR.. Gus
Henderson, first lieutenant and as
sistant surgeon; S. r. Juliet, battalion
sergeant-major; E. J. Lockhard, bat
talon quartermaster sergeant; John
Lee, battalion commissary; r. Rit-
feldt James, regimental sergeant-ma-
jor; Joseph Watts, regimental quar-
rmaster-sergeant; M. A. Hart, regi-
mental commissary-ser Alfred
Frye, regimental senior color SER
geant; Herbert A. Payne, regimental
color sergeant.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-10-28
I 9th. Amendment
COLORED CITIZENS OF DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA TO GEL
: EBRATE 46th ANNIVERSARY
OF ITS ADOPTION.

Washington, D. c., Oct 25-The
colored citizens of the District are to
fittingly mark the 46th anniversary of
the adoption of the 18th amendment
to Constitution of the District of
Columbia. The celebration, which is
to be on an elaborate scale, will be
held December Is at the Cosmopolitan
Baptist Church, under the general di-
rection of its energetic pastor, Rev.
Simon p w. Drew. The 18th amend
ment abolishes slavery in the United
States. This is the first time the an
niversary of this, event has ever been
observed here, and the occasion is
attracting widespread attention. The
principal address will be delivered by
ex-senator John B. Henderson. of
Missouri, the author of the 18th
amendment Among those invited to
be present are President w. H. Taft.
Vice-President J. S. Sherman, Speaker
Champ Clark, William Jennings Bry-
an, Booker t. Washington, John G..
Dancy, Henry Lincoln johnson, Re
corder of Deeds; Assistant Attorney
General w H Lewis, Auditor Ralph
w Tyler, Registrar J. G. Napier.
Former Speaker J. G. Cannon, Con
gresham Caleb Powers. Collector
Whitefeld McKinlay, Judge Robert H.
Terrill, all of the local minister's. and
many others of like prominence. Con-
5ributions are being sent from hume r
ous sources, to help defray the ez-
oense of the meeting. Persons desir-
ng to assist can send contribution to
Rev. Simon P. W. Drew. 2014 8thI
treet northwest. Washington. D. C. $
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-10-28
Own Nearly
All Farms
IN WHICH MARSHALL,
TEXAS, IS SITUATED Do
NEGROES
Racial Progress
IN EVIDENCE IN MANY OTHER
COMMUNITIES OF THE SOUTH,
ONE COLORED MAN HAVING
OVER SIXTEEN HUNDRED ACRES
UNDER CULTIVATION is RE-
PORT OF BUSINESS LEAGUE.

In Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Ar
kansas and Kansas are thousands of
Negroes who own farms which are
well stocked and on which they live in
comfort and contentment, just as do
their white neighbors. The oppor-
tunfties for the black man in farming
are more and better in the South than
anywhere else in, or outside of this
country.
For instance: Negro farmers own
nearly all the county in which Mar
shall, Texas, is the county seat. More
over this county has the reputation
of being one of the most fertile in the
State.
The Galveston News (white) recent
" had this to say through its CORE
spondent at BRENNAN, Texas: miles
Motley, a colored farmer who owns
a large Brazos River farm near Chapel
Hill, was in Brennan Thursday, and
when asked how many acres he had
in cultivation, modestly replied, about
six or seven hundred in corn and one
thousand in cotton. Miles is a frugal,
colored man, and has
made his success in life by hard work
and strict attention to business
Mr. Motley, besides owning several
thousand acres of land, controls a
steam gin, store, etc, and otherwise
is making God.
At Mansfield, La, DeSoto Parish,
lives J. t. Henderson, who not only
runs large woodward and is a man
ufacturer of soft drinks, but also, is
a farmer on an extensive scale, own
ing over 900 acres of fertile land and
Is reputed to be worth $175,00
Other colored farmers in the same
are Philip Virgins, who
,aises an abundance of corn, potatoes,
cane and cotton on 500 acres and the
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-10-28
Local, Personal

Rev. E. A Clark and Presiding FL
( der, G. F. David, are in Louisville, at
tending the West Kentucky A. M. E.
Conference.
No colored speakers are being used
! this year. The lilly whites" are in
control, and are well intrenched.
The women of ST. Andrews Church
will hold a bazaar and rummage sale
on the 18th and 18th of November at
st. Andrews kindergarten rooms, 11S
w. Fourth ST., for the benefit of the
Church. The patronage of their friends
are solicited.
Miss Virginia George, of Lawrence
burg, KY, is spending the week with
her school mate, Miss Lula Nicholas,
of jamestown. KY.
Rev Forman, pastor of the Consoli-
dated baptist Church, is conducting
revival services which commenced
last week.
The Criterion Club will give a Halo
ween party at the home of the Presi-
dent, Mr.. Henry Pasker, of New st.
The Baracca Class meets at the
residence of Rev. w. A. Jones, Isl De
weese ST, Friday night, and very
enthusiastic meeting was held.
Mrs. Hanna Walker, and son of Lou
isv1lle, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clay Estill, on Constitution st.
Mrs. Emma Elliott, of 412 Campbell
ST., who has been quite i'll, suffering
with an liberated ankle, is much i'm
proved and is able to be up.
Mr. Harry Seymore, of 726 N. Broad
way who has been quite i'll for the last
month is much improved.
The commission plan, so strongly
recommended by Fusionists and Dem
acrats, is elsewhere in this issue pre-
sented to the colored voter without
argument. Sean it carefully and see
f you could pick the winner.
Mrs. P. D. Robinson beautifully en-
ertained the Whist Club at her resi-
lence on North Upper ST., Friday af-
ernoon. The guests numbered twen-
weight. charming and beautiful attir-
ID ladies' Miss Marguerett luminous
Won the first prize and Miss Jennie
sstill the second After the games
we're over, a delightful menu was
erved. The club will meet the sec
nd Friday in November at the resi-
ence OF Miss Sarah Peay.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-10-28
DiSfranCfaiSement
National Question
AND NOT CONFINED SOLELY TO
THE NEGRO is THE CONTEN-
TON OF j. c. MANNING, SPEAK
ING BEFORE MINISTERIAL AL
LANCE AT BALTIMORE.

Baltimore, Md, Oct. 17.--That dis
reimbursement in the South was &
question for the nation and that it was
not a Negro question was the couten-
ton made by Joseph C. Manning, Of
Birmingham, Ala, in an address yes
terday before the Colored Ministerial
Alliance at Grace Presbyterian church,
Dolphin and Etting streets.
Mr. Manning was formerly rostmas-
ter at Alexander City, Ala, and has
recently delivered a number OF adj
dresses in the North, IN which be de-
clared that the non-off1ceholder white
man of the South was the greatest
sufferer because of DISTINGUISHING
laws.
Answering that the amendment to
the constitution of Alabama disfran-
chising voters was defeated by big
ma iorities in the white counties Of
that State, while the black counties
were reported as giving maiorities for
it. he declared that one day the North
would wake up to the fact th;tt the
Whole country Was CH0 sufferer tHSTS-
by
There were, he said, 100000 men
of voting age in the South. Of these,
2, 100000 were colored, and of the total
there were only 100000 with the
right to vote. He said that there were
100000 white males of voting age in
Alabama and 100000 colored men, and
that the Democrats in the last election
elected their ticket in total vote of
less than rs, 900. Declaring that the
white school children of Alabama only
got an average of six months school
ing in year, while the colored schools
got three months, he maintained that
such conditions would be wiped out
With an untrammeled ballot, which he
.egarded as the bulwark of the nation.
Our friends South" he continued, :
have with so much success pleaded to
eft the South alone that now man +
vhose prestige has been gained
through the disfranchisement of thou
ands of Alabama is said to be an
lspirant for the presidency. Lynch
ngs and other determinations will
Ass away with an aroused public
eminent, and we must see that their
irus does not inoculate the whole
ountry Abraham Lincoln said that
his republic could not exist half slave
nd half free, and we must see that
he conditions that make one white
ian irsthe South count for six men
q the North are eliminated. {
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-10-28

You see upon this stage tonight a
number of Negro men who are among
the leaders of their race in this city
Over and over again have they said
to me and other men who are leaders
in the Fusion movement that they did
not ask or expect for their people po-
litical recognition or official places.
They only ask decent treatment and
the protection of the law"
There is difference of opinion
among Negro political leaders on this
point. Some hold that pledges should
be taken of the candidates prior to
the election, and others that after is
the proper time to apply for recogni-
ton and official positions. The men
referred to by Mr.. Duncan evidently
belong to the latter class. However,
there is one point about which we all
agree, and that is, whether before or
after, the Negros' two thousand votes
are worth something to the candi-
date running for office who is so for
tunate to receive the same.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-10-28

fess that we are unable to see
any inducement so far held out
from either side to justly a
waste of time necessary from
needed employment for any col
ored voter to come out in open
support of any candidate run
ming for Office in the coming
election.
"This is a white mans coun-
try!" Ell? Yes, and this is a
white mans fight for Office. Let's
stand by and look en-, and see it
well done just once. for luck
If either ticket have need OF or
desire the Negro vote, let that
ticket ask for it. Then, and not
until then, viii the Negro vote
be respected and respectable.
The tactless and loose methods
of dealing with the Negro voter
has ever proved a betrayal of
an exceedingly low estimate of
his intelligence and manhood
held by those who thus deal
with him. A seductive grin, a
flattering compliment, a mere
hand-shake are used effectively
to tickle this alleged 'better ele-
ment" of Negroes when there IS
an axe to grind. These prac-
tees and their responses long
continued are being used to
show how far the average men :
Der of the race is vet from pos
sessing the necessary qualifica-
tons emitting him to the sacred
rights and privileges of citizen
ship.
It is pleasant truth that the
gospel of. industry, honestly
preached by DR.. Booker T.
Washington is all right, and has
accomplished great results to The
race. vet it is evident that the
Negroes failure politically is pri-
due to misguiding
vice given from trusted
friends CD political busca-
neers, carpet-baggers, who
came among them with
pledges and promises that
were never intended to be kept.
He failed because he was ignor-
ant of the power and use of his
tool, for the right of franchise,
manipulated, is the
sure and entering wedge to
every good thing within the gift
of this great nation. With it,
others have made their way
without foot of soil, up and up
against and through similar dis
elimination, perhaps less in
tense, to point and positions of
power. and influence upon thel
soil. Yes, the right of franchise
can not be estimated in silver or
gold.
Locally, at this time, great |
opportunity confronts the Negro |
voters. It is a question-can
hey see it? Will they seize it? I
They can determine now and de-
tide this coming election. They
AN also secure a promise of the
recognition, to which, by their
arge vote, they are fairly en-
tiled. Will they do it? Will |
hey save themselves? This may
,e their last and only chance.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-10-28


C.
Trains
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SCOTT, Genera
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-10-28
They Spared Aaaa.

They have seen their schools made
the football of politics and Negro
women tut in as teachers who were
suspected Of being mistresses of white
men,"
The actual work of our schools com.
pares favorably with the best to be
found elsewhere, and we have reasons
to say that the moral tone of our
women teachers is high. There was a
time when such statement as made
by Mr.. Duncan in his Opera House
speech would have had more weight,
but we fear now he is too late; he is
out of date
of the Fusion movement toward the
schools and their known policy? 1t
seems that they have sought to cap
ture and saddle their political strength
solely. They have played the part of
Saul and saved Agag. They have
slain what they thought to be of no
service. Now it is whispered they
have promised not to further disturb
the colored schools if they (the
schools) lay down. Let's see if they
keep this promise.
no Negroes on the Police Force.
Nov let US get back to the question
of Negro domination. 1t is intimated
and possibly believed by some foolish
people that if | am elected as mayor
various Offices, including places on
II { police force, are going to be filed
with Negro appointments. Nobody
believes that. The Negroes themselves
do not want it. We are not going to
have any Negroes on the police force.
There is not a Negro in the city of
Lexington whom you could pay or hire
to be a policeman. His life would
not be safe, and he knows it.
81 could not do more harmful
thing to this community. or a more
injurious act to the colored people
of this city, than to put Negroes on
the police force
Give them trial Arm them with
the law and see if they can do the
work and protect their charges. There
are Negro policemen in Nashville, and
many Southern cities; also in Wash
ington, New York, Indianapolis, Gin
cinnati and other Northern cities.
This is serious matter 1t is a
question of hope. "The miserable hath
no other medicine but only hope -
Shakespeare. 1t is not bread and but
.er sought, but it is a recognition of
he good that is in the race and a
recognition of the rights of citizenship
given by the law of the land. There
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-10-28
NOTHING INIT FOR US.

A Few Extracts from the Opera House
Speech of Mr.. Henry T. Duncan, Jr.,
Candidate for Mayor on the RepubIi-
can Ticket.
The Falls City tribune., 1911-04-28
TELEPHONE 226.

Some enterprising individual
can make a barrel of money and
at the same time do a rel SER
vice, by establishing abus line
between Falls City and the Mis-
souri, Pacific shops. The shop
men have a long, hard walk af-
ter a days work, and would glad
ly avail themselves of theoppor-
tnnity to ride, provided a reason
able charge only is made. Such
a line would not require a large
outlay of capital, and the re
turns would be sure and suffi-
cieut to warrant the investment.
The Falls City tribune., 1911-04-28
A CHICAGO DAYLIGHT ROBBERY
Four Men Entered a JeweIry Store
Knocked Proprietor Down Took
$4,000 and Escaped.

Chicago, April 27.-Diamonds, jew
elry and cash amounting to $50, O00
we're taken from the jewelry store Of
Edward Albert & Son in broad day
light in one of the most sensational
automobile robberles ever perpetrated
in Chicago.
Four men, one of whom was mask
ed, and the others wearing false
boards and mustaches, entered the
store at 1890 o'clock. They ordered
Albert and his son to hold up their
hands and when the old man resisted
knocked him insensible with the butt
of a revolver.
After riGing the showcases and the
money drawer the men leaped into
the automobiles, which had been left
standing in front OF the store, and
escaped.