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The Colorado statesman., 1911-12-30
President ThirkieId Gives Fig
ures in Howard Univer-
sity Report.
THE NEGRO'S GREAT NEED
EDUCATOR SAYS coLoRED MEN
SHOULD BE TAUGHT scIEN-
TIFIC FARMING-85 PER CENT.
OF RACE FOLLOW AGRIcUL-
TURE.

Washington, D. C.-Criticism OF al
at the expense of colored citizens is
made part of the annual report OF
Howard university, forwarded to the
secretary of the interior by President
Thirkield. He pointed out that for
the 250,000 Indians in the United
States the government last year spent
81, ,430 900, while for the 100000
colored persons only 100000 was ap-
propriated.
yet colored teachers in the COM
mon and high sskoSls," the report
continues, ARE expected to meet the
requirements of the state authorities.
To practice medicine the colored man
Is required to pass the same exam
ination before state boards as the
white physicians. So also In other
professions and pursuits provision
must be made for these 100000 OF
our colored citizens, else it will mean
the blind leading the blind and both
falling into the ditch at great cost
to society and the state"
In order to further emphasize the
ment, Doctor Thirkield, in his report
says:
while the Rockefeller fund OF
million dollars is available for the
eradication of the hookworm disease,
yet there is the negro race with tuber-
culosis, typhoid infection and other
diseases wiping out tens of thousands
and lowering the vitality and physical
efficiency Of a race.
"At the same time" he continues,
their condition is positive menace
to the white race. with which 1t is so
! closely bound up. 1t is question OF
national interest. Here is race, null
titudes of whom are still the prey Of
| the voodoo doctors and conjure men
and given to patent nostrums. The
pressing need is for the training OF
men for the instruction of the ignor-
ant and superstitious, men with scien-
| tific knowledge and broad views OF
medicine, men who can put medical
knowledge in simple form before the
masses and through preventive medi-
cine raise the vitality of race that
is being decimated by disease"
duub IudI InC 81 Cde
need of the colored men today is
more practical study in matters Of
agriculture. Nearly So per cent. Of
the population Of 100000, he says,
are engaged in agricultural pursuits.
Yet there is not single school for
colored persons in the United States
where agriculture is a specially.
The report shows that 1872 stu
dents attended the Howard university
during last year. coming from 81
states and II foreign countries.
In describing the need for more
dormitories he says:
There has been no increase In dor
mitory accommodations since the orig
inal buildings were erected, over forty
years ago OF the nearly 1900 stu
dents in attendance, four-fifths of
whom are men. only one in five can
be accommodated in present dormi-
tories.
"One of the pressing needs of the
institution is an assembly hall large
enough to at least seat the student
body. The only assembly hall Of the
university. with 1,5oo students, is the
Rankin Memorial chapel, which was
built especially for religious services,
and seats only 600."
The Colorado statesman., 1911-12-30
INCREASE AT WILeERFoRcE.

Wilberforce, O-There has been a
very large increase of students this
wear at Wilberforce university. The
new dormitory for girls on the college
grounds is now in course of erection;
another has just been completed for
the senior girls on the state side
Professor Finch, who has lately re-
turned from London, where he at.
tended the international Race con
gress as a delegate. addressed the Y
M. c.. A. in their new quarters re-
Gently.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-12-30

people OF that country are preparing
to make the Inauguration of Daniel
Howard as president big occasion
in January. All elements of the
population, even the aboriginoes, will
be represented at the ceremonies. He
Is head of the True Whig party and a
most promising future now looms up
for Liberia"
The Colorado statesman., 1911-12-30
$4,000 MORE FOR TUsKEeEE.

Tuskegee, Ala.-The Tuskegee Nor
NAL and Industrial institute. of which
Booker T. Washington is principal,
has just received a legacy OF $4,000
from the estate of the late Marts
Blanchard of Philadelphia.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-12-30
PRESENTS DEEDS TO CHURCH

WILLIAM w. SMITH, NOTED PHI.
LANTHRoPIsT OF PoUGHkEEP.
Sic, MAKES GIFT TO cOLORED
ENS-DEDICATION ExER.
CIsEs NoTABLE-MR. SMITH is
PRAISED AND is VISiBLY AZ
FECTED.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17
WE REFUND YOUR MONEY
IF YOU KEEP YOUR
FRECKLES.
Try Wilson's Freckle Cream.
1t Is Sold Under an Alb
solute Guarantee.

That the greatest care should be
shown in selecting a cream or lotion
for facial application is generally
known. But TO be able TO purchase q
cream which is absolutely guaranteed
to remove freckies or pimsles and get
your money back from the druggist if
it fails to do so, is something new.
Wilson's Freckle Cream is not only a
splendid toilet cream. but also a harm
less, mild face bleach.
Try a 50-cent jar of Wilson's Freck1s
Cream, and you Will find that your
freckles will perceptibly fade. 4 sec
ond jar will cause them to completely
disappear. Ii it does not do this, your
money will be refunded without argu-
ment by the druggist from whom you
purchase the cream.
II your druggist cannot supply YOU.
send his name and 50 cents to the VIII
son Freckle Cream Company. Charles
ton, S. c., and a full size jar will be
mailed you.
Sold by st. Clair Drug Co, Tupelo.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17
Philosophical Younsster.

The two little girls-six years old
or severe playing housekeeping all
along the garden wall. On some prin-
cfple that no grOwnup could realize
one section OF 1t was the Kitchen. an
other the dining room. another the
sitting room, and SO on. One small
maid was the mistress OF the house
and the other was the servant girl.
Then the big mar came strolling
along with a book in his hand and. all
unconscious. perched himself on the
softest stone in the middle OF that
wall.
"Oh. look how he comes and spoils
our play walled one OF the twain.
mo, indeed" replied Audrey, with
3 happy inspiration. Hes my hus.
band and he's reading In his den. and
he's not to- he disturbed. 80 w
needn't notice him
Ard so the gxase went on.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17


His name vas Augustus Athrobald
Robinson, but In the business house
where he had lately secured q position
AZ Office boy, everybody called him
Jim.
He was very keen or. retaining his
position. 81 when \ caller came In
one day and made a violent complaint
about a letter that had not been post
ed to him Jim listened In terror.
Where's that boy?" cried his en-
ployer in a fury. Here, you imp,
take your coat and hat and get out!
I'm ashamed OF you! Go to the cashier
and get your salary, and don't let me
see you here again, you w%retched lit
tie bungler."
Jim. terrified and almost crying. left
the Office and hurried away.
The mex morning his employer
called at his home and the youth came
to the door.
"You young donkey" exclaimed the
visitor. do you suppose | really
sacked you yesterday? OF purse not!
Come on back to the office and every
time a caller makes a complaint and !
sack you, go around the corner till the
customers gone and then come back"
And that's how Jim started In bust
ness, grew up to be the manager OF
the concern and now has an Office boy
Of his own. whom he sacks regularly
with every complaint that Is made
Tit-Bits.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17
PAPER MADE FROM RAGS
Il 10 Unlikely That Newspapers OF
Today VIII Survive for the
Future Collector.

The scientific historian Of the next
century compiling the annals OF our
own tines, will be confronted with an
insurmouhtable obstacle. He will nat
urally wish to come in imaginative
touch with our daily life, to see us as
We are al work and play. to watch us
on the streets, in the shops, the fac
tories, the theaters. the churches. the
court house. at the polls. We bequeath
him but our intimate and comprehen.
sive view of ourselves-to be found in
The per:sLable f1les OF our daily press.
Seeking the bequest he may find 1t.
but, il not as mere dust, then as ut
,erIy illegible print on cracking vel.
low paper.
The Bible which sold for $50, 00G the
other day may still be read; it is quite
unlikely that one of our " date OF
half it's & will survive for the future
coffee tor. This is because In the man
utaclure Of paper the lowly rag has
been superseded by wood pulp.
1t would be idle to expect the news
papers of today. from sheer sympathy
with the needs Of succeeding genera
tons. to run of a special edition print
ed on durable paper; but 1t was pro
posed in all seriousness some 20 years
ago that this be done. A more feas-
ible plan for the preservation of the
daily record of events would be the
storage of files in some sunlight vault
say in the congressional library at
Washington
There is much talk just now of the
discovery of a new source OF supply
for print paper in the tropics. This is
the bamboo, and it is claimed that its
pulp will probably compensate In full
Tor that of the vanishing spruce. But
it is all one, SO far as longevity OF
fiber is concerned. No wood pulp can
take the place OF fax.
1t is an ironical paradox on our lux
urious times that we are needy be
cause of a lack of rags.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17
Public Works Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the Board Of
Supervisors Of Lee County Miss, will on the
fist Monday. the same being the 4th. day Of
December, 1911, within legal hours. at the
court house door in the city of Tupelo, award
the contracts 10 the lowest responsible bidder,
or bidders, for Blu ildiug the following bridges
in said county, the Board hereby reservins the
right to reject any and all bids, and contractor
or contractors required to execute bond accord
ing to law to be approved by the Board, towit
New bridge across Town creek on Richmond
and Verona Road.
Bridge across Tulip creek on Auburn ane
Gilvo road.
New bridge across Louiese creek on George
Wood road, and new bridge across Tuckalubba
creek on Shannon and Troy road. Ordered in
open court this 9th day of November. 1911.
By order Of the Board, November 8, 1911.
NORBIN JONES, Clerk. 1873
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17
Notice.

To the Banks Of Lee County, Mississippi:
You are hereby notified that at the Regular
January meeting Of the Board of Supervisors
of said county, it is the intention Of the Board
to create a County Depository, under the pro
visions of Chapter 1877 Of the Acts Of the Leg
i~slature Of 1910, and for that purpose the
Board will, on the first Monday Of January,
let a contract with the Bank in said County
which makes the highest and best bid for the
keeping of the funds Of said county for a term
Of one year, beginning January fst, 1912, and
ending January list, 1918. No bids Of less
than two per cent per annum on the average
daily balance kept on deposit in such depos-
itory. Bids should be sealed and filed with
the clerk Of this Board before the first day Of
January, 1912.
B. F. PARKER, President.
NORBIN JONES, Clerk.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17
Misjudsed.

Fragments Of conversation drifted
in from the billiard room. where the
husband and his friends We're enjoy
ing their cigars. II called" said the
husband happily. land when It came
10 d showdown as to who was the
winner why the other fellow simply
didn't have a chance! And SO I
stretched out NJ hands and gathered
ia that which really gave me my
start. think that | did better that
night than any man In our crowd has
ever done. All. what = hand ! held.
I always recall that night with thrills
Of pleasure"
The young wife slipped away, her
face dyed with 4 deep pink. The old
dear, is telling Mr. R.inker how he
cut out Freddy Banker and r1ade N
say Yes. she whispered to- her
sell. Isn't he just per~fec;."-Puck
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17
Thanks to LiffIe
Brother
By Mary Gdlberf

Copyright. 1910. by Associated Literary
Dick Raiston was thoroughly out Of
humor. both with himself and his sur
roundings. He had expected so much
from his vacation this year! How
carefully he had planned his outing tc
bs al Spring Lake at the same time ~
Margaret
He had pictured the bright hours
no would spend with her. steadily
gaining her favor. until there dawned
that perfect day whenNhe dared ask
the important question. Instead OF
this allurtns prospect. he found that
i~nsufferabIe Walter ChaAe paying Mar
garet open court.
Dick gritted his teeth at the
thought OF the times that she had re-
fused his invitations because she had
already accepted Walters. The
thought that he himself was to blame
for not inviting her sooner never
seemed to enter his head.
Tomorrow was his last holiday.
Then he must leave Margaret and 80
back to work. To cave her vas bad
enough. but to leave her to Waiter
Chase-ths thought was maddening.
You look Al ! feel" said a crisp,
young voice at his elbow.
Dick turned quickly, q frown On his
handsome face. He was In no mood
to talk to any one just them. especial
ly to Margaret's young brother.
What's the matter! he demanded
irritably.
I've broken my last fishing rod"
Maurice answered gloomily, land an
empty pocket won't pay for a new
one"
That's hard luck" Dick admitted.
but not enough to make you look
like me. You need only a little money
to make you happy"
And what do you need!" asked
Maurice pointedly.
Dick flushed at the blunt question.
and the boy smiled at his embarrass-
ment.
Needn't think don't know" he
said deliberately. You're afraid that
you stand no show with Margaret"
Z The frank friendliness of the boys
manner quite disarmed resentment.
DO you know" he continued. on
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17

girl, and the pewspapeun. painting for Z
STORY, and that wallis have ears. H
would ket her away first. Then n
would and the man and settle with
him. There must be no tight now. He
took him by the back Of the neck Ant
showed him out of the inner once.
Get out Of here, or I'll have the pc
lice IN two minutes! | know what
you're here for, and ! don't care
He emphasized his words by another
shove and the man. clustering a little
went away"
The doctor is ON bis vacation. and
! had to keep the ONCE" said Ruth
That man came in about a bNl-and-
and-he annoyed me. You say ! cast
bear 1t here, but | cant leave till the
doctor comes back"
For a moment the young fellow. his
heart in his throat. found no word to
say. He vas holding the girls little
warm. trembling hand.
Ruth" he said, Il cant wait here
for you to tell me what on earth 60,
You into a place like this. Eve been
hunting everywhere for you. 10 this
yours? 1t dropped out of the win
dow, and ! came up here. found you
by the merest chance; II makes me
shudder to think | might have gone by,
Have you forgotten me? Do you still
care about me as you did in high
school? Do you?
She had pulled away from him, and
was again twisting the handkerchief
with the little shy motion she had
used in school when hAs talked with
her. She never said much. WHY did
mt you let me know? ;"
You were in college, and ! felt ig-
norant-I didn't know anything. |
wanted to learn to be something by
myself. | spent all my money in bust.
ness c~Ollege-all but about three dol
lars, and this was the only place |
could get in summer. You know you
cant get work In the summer II you
are O experienced"
when are you-Ruth. are you 60.
ing to marry mel"
She shook her head stubbornly.
looking at him in the old child way.
"You-are-tust-sorry-for - me
and ] want you Toto,
I'm sorry for myself-i'm fairly dy-
ing of loneliness-of wanting some
body t. love and-and wanting you to
love! You surely don't know any
thing II you don't know that. silly
girl"
"Well-if you-feel like that about
it." she said slowly.
He stopped and kissed her once very
gently. Then he walked over to q nail
and took down her hat.
Put it on" he said. You don't stay
here another minute. Phone to some
body-the doctors people, anyone, to
look after his disreputable old hole"
He waited for her to obey. Then as
she finished and was with him in the
hall. something of her old self APP.
peared. and 1t made Jerry Casper
laugh with gladness.
'The-obeying seems to be coming
first" she said"
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17

fdentially. I'D bet most anything on
you!"
You really would" Dick responded
quickly. What makes you feel that
way?"
Well" Maurice answered slowly.
She acts sort O. mad at herself tate
ly. Besides. heard her tell father
once that there was nothing In 1t at
ALL"
Nothing In WHAT"
why, in her going with Chase. OF
course"
That's the best news I've heard
tbs SUMMER" Dick exclaimed, grasp
ing the boys hand warmly. Il only
wish you'd told me %sooner!"
Might have if you'd given me a
chance!" laughed the lad. withdrawing
his fingers from the too friendly pres
sure.
After a moments reflection. Maurice
began tentatively: Il s'pose you'd like
to win out with Margaret pretty
well?"
ell, TdlUcT DlCh cAClhiLueu, ulS
| eyes glowing at the thought.
You've always treated me white
Maurice continued. "and now I'm 60
ing to pay up. Besides. it will be great
fun to fool Chase. He certainly Is the
limit"
What do you propose to dol" asked
Dick with dawning interest.
Maurice eyed him sharply.
do you promise. word OF honor, to
do just exactly as | tell you! II you
don't I'll get myself into a scrape.
Maybe | shall, anyway"
Gazing into the lads earnest face,
Dick promised to follow instructions.
He could surely make matters NO
worse than they were. Perhaps"
The boys eager voice interrupted
his thoughts. Tomorrow morning. al
six o'clock-mind you. not a bit later
or therell be other folks therc-you
be on the lake shore. behind that
thicket lear the bathhouse. Ktep
yourself hidden till You hear from me
You'll know what to do then without
being ted
SIX o'c'oek! echoed Dick. WHAT
ycur game
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17
Petition for Pardon.
To His Escellency, Gov. E. +. Noel. Govern

To His Excellency, Gov. E. +. Noel. Governor
Of Mississippi,
We, the undersigned citizens of Mississippi,
respectfully request your Exeellency to grant a
pardon to Judge Brooks, a negro boy who was
convicted Of manslauahter at the February
term 1910. of the Circuit Court Of Lee county,
Mississippi, and sentenced to serve a term OF
20 years in the State penitentiary.
This boy was not quite sixteen years OF ace
when this homicide was committed and his
father who was jointly indicted with him has
since been tried and acquitted. We further
belive that if said prisoner could obtain a par
don now that he would be a better negro than il
he was held longer and that he has suffered
sufficiently for said crime. he having been in
the peniteatiary about II years.
Respectfully Submitted.
32.5t JUDGE BROOKS.
And Others,
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17

~
.rhat's my ahair-until tomorrow
EARNING. VIII syou cnne?'
= guess 10"
-sure!" The boys tons was very
earnest
Sure" the man agreed. wondering
what would come Of the promiae.
"Goodby till them" exclaimed Maui
rise. springtng to bis feet, but you'll
hear from me when the time comes.
and don't you forget IT,"
by the way. Dick" responded cor
daily. Can you get good fishing
tackle at any store here?"
"Sure-if you've got the price"
! Tiff you see that matters are
coming my way In the morning, just
pick out the best fishing outit you
can flnd and let me foot the bill"
"Gee!" exclaimed Maurice. Amt
i glad ! came! I'll tell the cook to
count on fish. beginning tomorrow"
But for his talk with Maurice. Dick
thought that he could never have
borne the miserable evening that fol-
lowed. Margaret seemed unconscious
OF his presence. Chase, looking hand
isoner and better grooned than ever.
exulted In his rivas's discontinue.
Dressing next morning to meet his
early appointment. Dick cursed him
self for his folly.
THAT rascal Maurice IL playing
some trick on mel" he thought
wrathfully. What would the fellows
say II they knew I'd do a fool thing
like this just to humor a boy In his
whim?"
He dropped his collar button. and
that gave him q fresh outlet for his
Ill humor. Then he laughed at the
whole affair and felt more at peace
with himself and the world.
Az he left the house his watch told
him that he would reach the rendeE-
vous almost On the stroke Of six. Tie
concealed himself behind the thicket
and awaited Developments.
Suddenly a boys cry OF terror
sounded on the afr, followed by \
woman's wild shrek. InstinctiveIy
Dick sprang to aid them.
Maurice was far out on the lake,
apparently seized with cramps. Mar
garet. wringing her hands helplessly.
stood on the shore calling for help.
on went Dicks coat and shoes. A
few vigorous strokes took him to the
side Of the sinking boy. There wal
a thrilling scene In the water. then
both we're safe on shore. with Mar
garet lowering over her brother.
Maurice's fiutterng eyelids opened
at last. and he whispered that he'd
soon be all right. Treasured as to the
boys condition. Margaret turned her
grateful eyes 10 his u
How can | ever thank you?" she
exclaimed.
Il don't want your thanks" Dick
answered boldly. Il want<you!"
The rosy flush of dawn seemed re-
fiected in the girls cheeks as she
stood for a moment with downcast
eyes.
This is no sudden desire" Dick
continued earnestly. ut has been the
greatest thing in my world since the
first time | saw you. You remember
that glorious evening""
He vas standing close, beside her
now. his dark eyes seeking hers. AS
she slowly raised her dropping
lashes. Maurice. whom they had both
quite forgotten. sprang up with q
whoop OF delight.
Congratulations" he exclaimed.
I'm on for that fishing tackled"
The color deepened in M~argaret's
cheeks as she drew from Dick. ex-
claiming: Whatever does the boy
mean?"
Never mind hint responded Dick.
regaining his former position. Lets
talk about something more interest
ing. Let lis talk ahout-us!"
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17
PALE CHEEKS OR ROSY ONE.S.

Pale cheeks, muddy complexion. dull
eyes show a poverty Of blood. Blood
inc Liver Pills, will drive the impuri.
ties from the system, and enable your
daily food to supply, new. rich. red
blood and rosy cheeks. Bloodine Pills
cure Liver ills. Pound-K El-
kin Co.. Special Agents.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17
Mother, Doctor, Nurse:
FOR SALE.

Nv Residence corner of Main and
Madison streets. Lot sufficiently large
to admit Of 40 additional cottage facing
on Madison Rear entered from Mad
ison. no running through frnnt. House
almost new with seven large rooms and
other additions. Ser @. II. Cunning
ham or j. r. Cunningham.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17
oreat PrAlAe.

Greet prAlAe.
@Jfm doesn't think much OF me. |
guess"
YES. he does, old man. Just the
other day he told me you were .
brick"
I'm surprised"
He went further than that. He
said you wsrs . regular gold brick
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17
Frisco Lines
e Santa Fe

The establishment of this through
service has provided a short and
most direct route to California,
Arizona and New Mexico.
The route is via the scenic sections
of New Mexico and the Grand
Canyon of Arizona-"the grandese
sight in all America
Established Nov. 18th
Daily through standard
and tourist sleeper service
from St. Louis. Springfield and
Nlonett to California. Through
tourist sleepers Tuesdays and Fri
days from Memphis to California
Standard sleeper ~ day from
Memphis to Sprnr connecting
there with tic :lrou~. service from
81. Louis.
If yon are planning a trip to Cal
i%fornia, consider the advantage OF
this new dirFct QUITE. The Frisco
Agent will give youfull information
la19
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17
SURE SIGN.

HAS Jonesby any standing in the
automobile club?"
"No; the chump's never been ar
rested once since he got his motor
car"
The Tupelo journal., 1911-11-17
Illinois Central R. R.
Efficiently Serves a vast
Territory

by through service to and from the
following cities:
CHICAGO, ILL. OMAHA. NEB-
COUNCIL BLUFF. IOWA. MIN
NEAPOLIS, MINI. ST. PAUL,
MINI. PEORIA, ILL. EVANS
WILLIE, IND. ST. LOUIS. NO. GIN
CINNATl. OHIO. NEW ORLEANS,
LA. MEMPHIS, TENN. HOT
SPRING, ARK. LOUISVILLE. KY
NASHVILLE, TENN. ATLANTA.
GA. JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
Through excursion sleeping car SER
vice between Chicago and between
CINCINNATI
AND THE PACIFIC COAST
Connections at above terminals for the
EAST, SOUTH, WEST, NORTH
Fast and Handsomely equipped steam
heated trains-dining cars Buffet
library cars-Sleeplng cars-Free re-
clining chair cars.
Particulars of agents of the Illinois
Central and connecting lines.
s. G. HATCH. Pass'r. Traffic Mgr,
Chicago.
H. J. PHELPS, Gen'L Pass'r. Agent,
Chicago.