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The Washington bee., 1911-03-18
GRATEFUL CITIZENS.
Thanks to Senator Curtis.
Editor Bee.

Editor Bee:
Please allow me space in your
widely read and newsy paper to en-
phaslZe the splendid services of Sen
atOr Charles Curtis, of Kansas, in be-
half of the Negro during the closing
days OF the session of Congress re-
Gently adjourned.
Under our representative form of
government, so forcefully described
by Abraham Lincoln in his Gettys-
burg speech as "a government of the
people, by the people and for the peo-
ple,' the process of selection for pub
lie trust and service IS a serious and
far-reaching responsibility. That
Americans generally recognize and
appreciate this fact is attested by the
long line of patriotic officers and
statesmen who have devoted the best
of their life and service to the sub
stantial growth and perpetuity of this
great country.
The period between the Revolution
and the civil war disclOses many
names which make illustrious the
pages of our earlier history, while
shining forth with brilliance which
intensihes with the passing of the
years are many others which enrich
the story of American progress from
Emancipation to the present time.
The heroes of this era were men of
brain and determined will; of lofty
ideals and noble purpose; men of such
moral courage as to lead them to
hesitate not to champion the right,
even though their political or pri-
vate fortunes should suffer by the
issue.
The men who are typical of this
class are loved and revered in every
cabin or more pretentious dwelling,
where Negro citizens make their
homes, wherever found in any section
of our broad land.
Negroes can never forget the last
words of the immortal Sumner
Don't let the civil rights bill fall /;
and while the cause Of justice and
human liberty in America cannot
boast another so aggressive a cham
piOn, still it is encouraging TO know
that there yet remain strong men in
public life who have honest cOnvic-
tions, and even though such senti-
ments be not popular, who have the
courage to boldly express them.
Such an instance occurred in the
United States Senate few days ago
when Senator Charles Curtis, of Kan
sas, on the subject of a constitutional
amendment for the election of Sena-
tors by direct vote, spoke with force
and eloquence against the unfair pro-
visions with which it was burdened
and which were aimed directly against
the manhood rights of Negro citizens.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18
River Queen.

Dates are now opened for the sea-
son of 1911 for the River Queen.
Col. Lewis Jefferson, who has al
ways catered to the wishes of the peo-
pie, and Mr. Bensinger, who never
fails to do what he can to please the
citizens, have made extensive i'm
provements to the grounds and places
under their supervision where the
boat will run this summer. There
should be no hesitancy in selecting
your dates for the excursion season.
Now is the time, and the old saying
is, delays are dangerous. Col. Lewis
Jefferson is well prepared to meet all
demands. He has always given the
people of this city frst-class accom-
mediation. He endeavors to please
the people regardless Of expense.
Every park under the supervision of
Col. Jefferson has been improved,
which will make the season of 1911
one of pleasure and satisfaction TO
the patrons of this boat
Apply at the wharf and make your
dates
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18

Senator Curtis said in part: "As one
OF the Senators from the State OF
Kansas, the child of freedom, the
home of old John Brown, the 'ad-
vance agent OF liberty who gave his
life to hasten the conflict which re-
suited In freeing the slaves, | cannot
support the rider or joker placed in
, the resolution by a majority of the
All honor to the Senator for this
bold and noble stand and all honor
to the Negro citizens of Kansas for
their wisdom in voting for this brave
standard bearer of human rights.
The whole Negro race is grateful to
Senator Curtis, and urges it upon their
brothers IN Kansas, even as their re-
l1glous duty, to see to it that he con-
tlnueS to represent them i'm the Sen
ate of the United States, where he
can be an element of protection IN
the preservation of the rights of ter
millions of loyal American citizens.
Senator Curtis takes his place
among the apostles of liberty who
wrought so faithfully in the years
succeeding the civil war
What duty more sublime or heritage
more noble?
In matters locally important to Ne
groes in the District of Columbia this
Senator has stood like a wall OF
adamant in favor of every privilege
or benefit that by right Of citizenship
should adhere 10 black as we'll as
white
In the recent bill appropriating
funds for District schools, a just and
equitable apportionment was had
largely through the firm insistence OF
Senator Curtis.
Long may the American people, es-
pecially the Negro part of it, rejoice
IN the service of Senator Charles
Curtis, of Kansas.
JOHN II. PAINTER.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18
TRUE REFORMERS

There is every reason to believe
that the True Reformers will come
out all right. With such a large
membership, there is no reason for
the organization to fail. If every
city and every assistant or deputy
chief is doing as well as this city
and our deputy are doing, there
is no such word as fail.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18
SPEAKER CLARK.

1t is state d on good authority
that Hon. Champ Clark, the next
Speaker of the Democratic House
of Representatives, will appoint
cOlOred Democrats to places made
vacant by the discharge of cOlOred
Republicans, and that he means to
treat cOlored men as we'll as Re
publicans have treated them, If
not better. The Bee believes that,
If it is left to Mr.. Clark, colored
Democrats will be given consider
alton.
If Hefiin and Sims don't put
their feet into the meshes and
offer a Jim Grow" car measure,
and advise their Democratic col
leagues to act right, the colored
voters throughout the country
may have some confidence In the
Democratic party. The Bee would
advise the cOlOred voters through
out the country to move slowly
and with care. The colored voters
have done enough thus far to
induce the Democratic party to
reciprocate IN some way.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18

The Bee is receiving numerous
compliments because of its bright
and newsy pages. Compared on
any count, regarded from any
angle, The Bee easily leads all
other cOlored would-be newspap-
ers published in Washington. In
fact, The Bee is Incompatible.
It's the peoples newSpaper-nOt
an organ of a faction.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18
MR.. EDWIN BANCROFT
HENDERSON

Those of us who witnessed the
indoor games at Convention Hall
last Saturday night could not but
realize the advance of athletics in
this city. Until six years ago
Washington was as dead In that
line as are many of our other
cities to-day; but at that time the
Board of Education appointed
Mr.. Edwin Bancroft Henderson
a teacher of athletics, the first col
ored man ever appointed in that
department. Since then he has
worked with untiring efforts to
raise the standard of athletics
among our colOred boys, and thus
bring about better men for our
race. He created and established
the l. S. A. A, through which
association he brought about the
annual Outdoor Meet every Both
of May. Through the same asso-
citation he brought about the Bas-
ket Ball series, which occur year
ly. Through his wide correspond
ence he has brought about inter
city games and athletic interests,
and now, this fall, he succeeded
II establishing what is in so many
of our large cities among the
whites, the 2. S. A. L. Those who
have talked with him since his ap-
pOintment in these schools know
that his greatest ambitions were,
first, to have one day an official
handbook in Spalding's Athletic
Library. This he accomplished
last year, and he is now working
on another for this year. Those of
us who saw last years are proud
to own such a book. Second, to
have an Indoor Meet at COnven-
ton Hall, patterned after those
given by Georgetown, George
Washington, and other such uni
versities. He attended them each
winter, noting such good points
as would help him when his meet
came off, and at last he saw his
opportunity, when things seemed
ripe and ready, and he launched
upon the meet what seemed toI
most people a gigantic PROPOSE
ton; but with such staunch work
ers as j. NJ. Saunders, G. S.
WOrmley, A. X. Savoy, W. Ham
ilton and G. G. Wilkinson, it was
sure to succeed. There has been in
the work much that was ''up hiIl,"I
and men of weaker character
would have given up long ago
and been cOntented to let athlet-
les drop back in its same old rut,
but not so with Mr.. Henderson.
We can only say to him: ''Let the
good work 90 on" The Bee is
with you, and so is every other
progressive paper and set of peo-
pie who are for the betterment of
its race.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18

A rumor is current that DR..
Vernon will go on the lecture plat
form, retaining his home and
headquarters here. He ought to be
a great drawing card, being the
matchless orator that he is. The
lecture platform, when it pays, is
far better than officeholding, and
not near so uncertain.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18

The Sage of the Potomac had a
narrow call Tuesday, which might
have resulted fatally. Thanks to
fate, however, he was spared and
saved to continue his interesting
column. 1t came near being the
old story-''Death loves a shining
mark"
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18

One of our contemporaries gets
out its gun, sword and pistol every
time the Recorder of Deeds is crit
icised. This criticism is a bad
thing, but public men can't expect
to be immunes to it, so why throw
a fit!
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18

Another millionaire has shuf-
fed off this mortal coil; but before
he did it, he provided for Tuske-
gee Institute to the extent of sew
eral hundred thousands.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18
JOHN II. PAINTER.
NO LANGSToN PORTRAIT YET.
Little Patriotism of Friends-Report
of Treasurer,
Editor Washington Bee:

Editor Washington Bee:
Dear Sir: Sometime ago some ref
erence was made in your columns to
the efforts made by a few gentlemen
of this city to raise a small fund
tor the purchase of an oil portrait of
the late John Mercer Langston, to
be presented to the library of How
ard University. Partly in reply TO
that reference and partly because the
public, to whom we made the appeal.
are entitled to know the extent of
our success, l am sending you the en-
closed report of the treasurer, Prof
Geo. VIM. Cook, secretary of Howard
University.
1t should here be stated that the
project referred to had its origin in
a private conversation between Prof
Geo. w. Cook and one other of the
hereinafter named contributors, one
evening in the University library,
while they were viewing other por-
traits already in place on the walls
OF the library. 1t was Prof Cooks
suggestion that it would be a fine rec
ognition of Prof Langston's services
to the University, as we'll as of his
v.
to have his portrait in oil placed in
the library along with the late Fred
erick Douglass, Wendell Phillips and
others of that class of Americans.
Shortly afterward a few gentlemen
met together with a view to devising
some plan for getting the portrait.
1t was unanimously decided that an
appeal should be made to the alumni
and friends of the University, and
that each person would be asked to
limit his subscription to one dollar,
the idea being to popularize the
project and quickly complete it. A
small organization was effected, com
mittees appointed, and the literature
required to present the appeal was
ordered printed. This was promptly
done, and the secretary mailed more
than 900 circular letters to persons
whose names were handed to him.
Up to the present time only the fol-
lowing persons have responded, and
nearly in the order named:
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18

In some cases a little learning
is a dangerous thing.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18
Get together.

You can fool some of the people
only once.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18
REGISTER NAPIER.

Mr.. j. &. Napier was sworn in
last Wednesday morning as regis
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18

Total collected to date ...... $II.Oo
Of this amount the following pay
ments have been made:
To Geo. H. DeReef, secretary,
for postage ........ S332
To r. L. PendletOn, for print
ing and furnishing material.
letter heads, receipt blanks
and return envelopes ....... 9.2s
1Otdi '-r''.'sr s.-a..s.. 9Ii.SJ
The persons selected to serve Of
ficially in the organized committee
are the following: Mr. Thomas L.
Jones, president, formerly law part
ner of Mr.. Langston; Mr.. w. Calvin
Chase, chairman executive commit
tee; Prof. Geo. w. Cook, treasurer;
Mr.. Geo. H. DeReef, secretary.
There have been some persistent
and repeated promises, but the ones
who have paid are all named above,
so far as | know
Very respectfully,
HENRY Z. BAKER !,
The Washington bee., 1911-03-18

But speaking about Ben Gaskins.
don't you know this young limb of
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14
Crops Suffering for Rain

Arkadelphia, July 8.--Owing to
the lack of rain the crops near
Arkadelphia will not be as good as
has been expected. Young corn is
still doing very well, but has been
damaged somewhat by the dryness.
Old corn will be practically failure.
Cotton is still in a fourishing condi-
tion and it is reported that a large
yield is expected. Very little dam
age has Deen done by the boil
weevil SO far. Pea crops are very
good, but the hay crop will be cut
short about twO.thirds. A heavy
rain fell in this section of the
country today, out about 10 miles
from this place, but was very light
here. Crops ont several miles from
here are very fine and it is reported
that plenty will be made. Most
farmers in this section of the coun-
try are deyoting their time now to
saving hay.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14

7. /. Simington Of Attica was a
pleasant caller Saturday.
Mrs. ]. j. Johnson of Biggers
was in Pocalontas the latter part Of
last week aud paid the Star Herald
office a pleasant visit.
J. w. Presley q Sons have just
received a carload of the National
woven wire fencing. High standard
quality, strong and durable. Don't
buy wire fencing until you have
seen and learned the special merits OF
this fence. 43-ti
Special tram to Reyno SATURDAY,
July Is, on account OF the big pic
mic at that place. Train will leave
Pocahontas early Saturday morning
and return late in the afternoon,
giving all plenty of time to enjoy
the days festivities.
Mrs. b. F. Bigger was visiting
at Biggers the latter part Of last
week.
II. H. Wayman paid us a pleas
ant call and a dollar on subscription
Saturday.
Mrs. Kate Underhill and child
rem of Jonesboro visited relatives IN
and near Pocahontas last week.
Miss Anna Spinnenweber return
ed Friday from visit to friends at
Jonesboro.
All persons are hereby forbidden
to go upon any Of the lands of the
undersigned, for any purpose, with
first obtaining permission.
Any person found trespasslng on
any of the said lands will be prose-
cuted to the full extent of the law.
l.. s. and S. A. CRAVEN,
42.tf. Water Valley, Ark.
Mrs. b. +. Bowden and step.son,
Frank, were pleasant visitors at the
Star Herald Office Monday morn
ing.
Miss Maggie Johnston went down
to Elnora Sunday where she has
contract to teach the summer term
of school.
All in need of sash and doors will
save money by calling on Spinner
weber & Peters. We buy in car
loads therefore we can sell them
right.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14
Farmers Face Starvation

Oklahoma City, Okla, July S.
Appeals for aid have been received
by the governor from farmers in
Southwestern Oklahoma counties,
who state they are actually on the
verge of starvation as result of
the continued drouth. They say
that they have nothing to feed their
stock and practically nothing to
eat themselves. Comanche county
is considering the proposition of
issuing bonds for road work, so as
to give employment to farmers who
actually need assistance.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14
LOCAL and PERSONAL .
fF=-i=- f<-i= 4, :. r. 4. ; sii-.sf-

Miss Edith Kelley of Minturn
was visiting the Misses Splnnen.
weber the latter part of last week.
A. Nemnich, a well known busi-
ness man of Walnut Ridge, died
last week after an illness of several
weeks duration. He was a mem.
ber of the Knights of Pythias,
WOodmen of the World and several
other secret orders and carried con-
siderable life insurance.
1t is announced that Judge J. d.
d. Doyle of Walnut Ridge may be
candidate for state treasurer in
the next election.
j. r Templeton of Maynard
came down Saturday after h is
daughter, Mrs. f. g. Mock of
Claremore, Okla, who was going
out to Maynard to visit homefolks
and friends.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14

years, 8 months and 26 days. The
deceased had been in declining
health for several years but she bore
her sufferlngs as a christian should.
She had been a faithful member of
the Methodist church since her
childhood. The remains were
taken to Shiloh for interment and
the funeral was conducted by Bro.
j. w. Leroy of Pocahontas.
Her death is a sad loss to her
husband and children and other
relatives and friends who are weep-
ing today and while we miss fer
dear sweet face here we know we
should not grieve for she has only
crossed to the other side where we
all must cross sometime and it
won't be long until we will all make
this transfer and by the help of our
Saviour we can 60 to our darling
mamma and friend where there will
be no more parting. We shonld
all live life for Jesus so that when
the summons comes to depart from
this life we can approach the
grave like one who wraps the
drapery of his couch about him and
lies down to pleasant dreams"
We know that Mrs. Valanding-
hams soul has gone to a paradise
of love and peace and we would say
to the bereaved ones, cease your
weeping for Mrs. Valandlngham's
soul is in the brightest and happiest
of all homes with ber loved ones
who have gone on before.
A FRIEND.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14
Bro. Kent COMING

Charlotte, Ark, July Sd, 1911.
To the Worshipful Master, War.
dens and Brethren of Randolph
Lodge, No. II, F. & A. M.
Brethren: You are hereby no
tlhed that | will visit your lodge,
officially, on Wednesday and Thurs
day, the 10th and 18th days of Aug,
ust, 1911. Please take due notice
and govern yourselves accordingly =.
| am, Fraternally Yours,
w. M. KENT,
d. D. G. M. Second Dist. As 4tp
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14
Miss Alma Spikes took charge of
her school at Swarts Monday.

Miss Alma Spikes took charge of
her school at Swarts Monday.
J. G. Bowers asks US to state to
his friends that he will not be a
candidate for tax assessor in the
coming election.
Miss Annie Malone, who visited
relatives here last week, returned to
her home at Puxico, Mo.
w. A Lilly brought to our office
Monday specimens of some of the
finest plums we have seen this sea.
son. They are of the Yellowstone
variety and were from a tree which
has been bearing only three Tears.
Spinnenweber d Peters have had
a substantial concrete walk placed
in front Of the opera house build
ing which improves the appearance
of everything wonderfully.
All parties wanting a copy of the
law governing the Running Lake
Drainage District may obtain same
by applying to J. J. Lewis, secre
airy, Pocahontas, Ark. 4l-tf
For SALE CHEAp-rrst-clas
walnut bedstead and springs, kitch-
en- safe and cook stove, all in good
condition. Apply to
43.3t. MRS. GEO. T. BLACK
Ed Black is again able to be on
the streets after an illness of ten
days duration. r
Mrs. Maude Kirk of Walnut
Ridge was visiting relatives in Pc.
cahontas the latter part of last
week.
Good buggy and doub harness
for sale cheap. Apply at'the Pal
ace Drug Store. 4O-tf.
! have a nice house to rent. Call
on Mrs. A. A. Park. 43.tf.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14
A Reader Cures His Constipation Try II Free


The editors of Health Hints" and
Questions and Answers" have one
question that is put to them more Of
ten than any other, and which
strangely enough, they find the most
difficult to answer. That is How
can cure my constipation"
DR., Caldwell, an eminent specialist
in diseases of the stomach, liver and
bowels, has looked the whole field
over, has practised the speciality for
forty years and is convinced that the
ingredients contained in what is
called DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
has the best claim to attention from
constipated people.
It's success in the cure of stubborn
constipation has done much to dis
place the use of salts, waters, strong
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14
POCA BOYS WIN
FROM JOHNSON

Saturday afternoon nice little
game of ball was pulled off on the
local diamond between 3 pickup
team of Pocahontas boys, composed
mainly of the "kid" team, and
members of the Johnson team.
The score was II to 2 in favor of
the home boys. Battery for Poca-
hontas, Rowen and Rowen; for tn
visitors, Million and Klrkright.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14
Barbecue at DeBOW

Wiley McCarrOll o f DeBow
was in town Saturday and ask,
ed US to state that he was going to
give an old fashioned barbecue at
that place Saturday, Aug. 9TH
Watch for further announcement in
the Star Herald.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14

cathartics and such things. Syrup
Pepsin, by training the stomach and
bowel muscles to again do their work
naturally, and with its tonic ingredi-
ents strengthening the nerves, brings
about a lasting cure. Among its
strongest supporters are Mr.. John
Graveiine of 9S Milwaukee Ave, De-
troit, Mich, and Mr. ]. A. Vernon of
Oklahoma City. Thousands of Others
of both sexes have written to DR..
Caldwell telling of gratifying results
1t can be obtained of any druggist at
fifty cents and one dollar bottle, or
if you want to try it first a free sam
pie bottle can be obtained by writing
the doctor. -,
Fer the free sample address DR.. w.
B. Caldwell, 402 Caldwell building,
Monticello, III.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14
| Should Say Not

The Corning baseball team went
to Pocahontas Monday and played
the team of that city, being beaten
by the score of 10 to /. Some of
the Corning boys can play ball, but
they didn't put up any kind of a
game a all Monday. Corning
Courier.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14
MANSON DEFEATS
JOHNSON TEAM

In a battle royal played on the
Pocahoutas diamond last Saturday
morning the Manson baseball team
carried off the honors by score of
II to A. They were opposed by
the Johnson boys, and It is said the
game was an interesting one from
start to finish.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14
Gone But Not Forgotten

A few days ago the death angel
took from us Mrs. Nancy A. Val
andingham, wife of w. M. Valand.
ingham. She leaves husband and
four children. Her age was 81
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14
She Needs
No Coaxing

Wherever the sign Of the "Ice
Cream" is, there is the average
girls interest centered. And
who can blame her? What is SO
cooling and delicious this hot
weather as a heaping plate of
our matchless Ice Cream? Old
and young alike find it pleasant
and paIatable. Ours is pure,
fresh made and delicious, and
we have it in all the popular fla
vors. Standard prices. Best
quality.
Palace Drug Store.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14
BIG B Ar BBECoE B |: { l |:
--at---
AttiCa, Saturday, July p

On the above date the undersigned will give odtme
barbecue in the beautiful grove at this place.
We will have many things to entertain and amuse the
people and plenty of everything good to eat and drink
In the matter of entertainment features will have
Grand balloon ascension speaking by prominent orators match
came of baseball in addition which will be music by the
M W. band of PocahontaS These and many other
of entertainment will be had.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14
Prizes to be Given Away

We will give $40 of silverwae to the lady who drives
ten nails into plank in the shortest length of time
Then we will have old mans foot race in which the
winner will be given a valuable present
We have not the space here tell you of the many atac
tons we will have the grounds but invite to come and
see for yourself Invite your neghbor to come along and let
us spend one more day of solid enjoyment together