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The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06
ALL THE "wHITE HOPES" INVITED

New York, April l8-A general
invitation to all pugilistic white
hopes" to gather for tournament
at the National Sporting club of
America, in this city, Friday, May
26, was issued tonight.
The invitation is addressed to all
white men weighing over 19O
pounds and standing six feet high
who aspire to the worlds cham
pion now held by Jack johnson.
1t is hoped by the promoter that
the tournament will bring to light
some. nlan of ability who, with
proper training could take the title
from johnson.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06
NAMED CITY TREASURER

Topeka, Kan, April 25.-John
M. Wright, the present Deputy
County Treasurer, has been chos-
en- City Treasurer of Topeka.
His selection was made last week
at a meeting of the City Commiss-
ion, three Democrats-Mayor j.
B. Billiard and Commissioners p.
Miller and E. W. Stats voting for
him, and two Republicans-Com-
missioners Tandy and Boone, fav-
oring the selection of female ap-
plicant.
Mr. Wright is one of the most
highly respected. Negroes in the
West. He has been in politics
for a number of years and will
soon finish his term as Deputy
County Commissioner of Shawnee
County. For four years he was
County Clerk, and also filled a
term as Deputy County Clerk.
During the recent primaries Mr.
Wright ran on the Republican
ticket for County Treasurer of
Shawnee County and was defeated.
The municipal affairs of Topeka
are conducted under commission
form of government and at the
election on April A, commission
was elected composed of three
Democrates and two Republicans.
Although Mr.. Wright is dyed
in-the-wool Republican the Demo-
Gratis agreed on his selection as
City Treasurer, while the Repub-
licans voted for white female ap-
plicant.
The Democrats say that in
choosing Mr.. Wright they con-
sidered fitness and character and
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

The North Carolina Mutual and
Provident Association is directed
by the most reliable colored men
in the South. They have charac-
ter, brains and business acumen of
the highest order. They enjoy the
confidence and esteem of both
races. Their methods are the
cleanest and their credit is gilt
edged. The official roster is as
follows: John Merrick, president
and founder; A. M. Moore, M. ID.
secretary aud treasurer; Q. q.
Spaulding, vice president and gen
eral manager. Directors: John
Merrick, A. M. Moore, M. D., &C.
Spaulding, E R. Merriok, j. M.
Avery and j. 81. Garner.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06
LOS. ANGELES NEWS.
From Richmond Planet)

Mr.. Whitley, an active member
of the fro-American Counsel.
held conspicuous place by lead
ing the parade on the evening OF
April I7th. 1t seems recently
there has been a great effort made
by the labor union to accept the
Negro. Now as the crisis is about
to come he is anxious to use his
black brother for a convience. We
trust that the Negro men of our
city will not all be led into trap
by our so-called politicians. 1t is
better to walk and be a man than
to ride and be a monkey.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

On boarding a West Adams
Street car a few days ago [ sat in
the front open end of the car and
continued to smoke my cigar. L
occupied seat by an ordinary
looking white man. When he
realized he was sitting by a Negro
he arose from his seat and said (:
"We don't ride with niggers in
Texas" This, of course, embar-
rassed me for few moments, when
suddenly a white woman of about
forty five years of age asked me
to move over, that she might share
the seat with me, and when she
had comfortably seated herself an
other narrow. minded white man
touched the lady on the shoulder
and said, II will exchange seats
with you" Thank you," she said
athis seat is all right" We don't
allow darkies to ride with white
women in my county," he replied" "
The lady then raised her head and
replied gently: Il am well ac-
quainted with the colored people,
and 1 will trurt them further than
l will you"
This was blow to the Texas
friend and he got off the car at
next corner.
Yours truly,
A. d. LACEY.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

Commissioner Joseph Button,
in charge of the Bureau of Insur-
ance, decided last Wednesday to
raise the suspension of the license
of the Grand Fountain, United Or
der of True Reformers, and to per-
NIT that order to do business un-
der the personal supervision of
that department. He will install
his system of bookkeeping and re-
quire a rigid conformity to the
plans laid down by him. This re-
suit was accomplished after weeks
OF persistent labor on the part of
General Counsel j. Thomas New
some. 1t was done, too, in the
face of the fact that the Order was
unable to raise the thirty-seven
thousand dollars in cash as re-
quired by the Bureau of Insur-
ance.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

West Chester, Pa, April "a
There was a strike of colored girls
in the vicinity of KenntI Square,
wherea large number of them are
employed. So far the girls have
won victory and heads of families
have been defeated in their oppo.
sition to the strike. The girls
struck for an advance from So to
81 week and board. A week ago
nearly all the. whites who had been
employed by the families of that
section went to work in a new
snuff mill at an advance of wages,
leaving only the colored girls.
These asked for more money, and
after a meeting the request was
made to their employers. As
consequence many of their en-
ployers have given the advance.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06
DOING
BUSINESS
Report of North Carolina Mutual and PrOvdent Assoca-
tion shows that Concern did Business Amounting
TO $245, ,23s last year, an increase of $25,13S
over the Previous Year.

Durham, N. c., April 25.-An
institution national in character,
and which merits a place in any
discussion of the higher CONNER
cial endeavors of the Negro people
is the North Carolina Mutual and
Proyident Association, with head
quarters at Durham, N. o., the
thriftiest Negro center in the "Old
North State" The article by DIR.
Booker T. Washington in recent
issue of the New York Indepen-
dent, calling attention to the mani
fold attractions of Durham, and
the contrast afforded by the disas-
ters that have befallen number
of unsound racial enterprises
throughout the country, enlpha'
size in no uncertain way the COM
mercial solidity represented by the
North Carolina Mutual and Provi-
dent Association.
To refer to this association In
these columns at this time Is to
nav a tribute to the worth OF men
who afe succeeding because they
are doing business on firm basis
and TO sound note of encourage
ment to the masses, that they may
not oe discouraged by reason of the
failures that have come to other
concerns that neglected to proper
ly safeguard the interests OF their
investors. The abstract of the
Associations report for the year
ending December 81, 1910, dis
closes a volume of business that
should be a source of pride to ev-
ery healthy minded Negro in the
land. and of which the leaders of
the movement have every reason
to be proud.
The books for the year show a
total of business done amounting
to S245, ,239, an increase OF S2o'loo
over the previous year. Inc asso-
iation was organized in 1899, and
the first years business amounted
TO $40. The next year 1t was
ST. .265; Each year the Assocla-
ton has enjoyed a steady and
substantial growth, until the high
water mark in 1911 has been
reached, with evidences that there
is no limit to the possibilities that
the future holds out. With the
enormous sum of 1927 ,o96.53 car
ried forward for the year, as shown
in the report to the Actuary OF the
Insurance Department OF the state
of North Carolina, and an expense
account of S232, ,361 20 paid, there
remains the healthy balance OF
s93, % the associations credit.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

Cambridge, Mass, April 1S.-
Theodore Gable, a Negro student
in Harvard, is looked upon by the
varsity coaches as the most prom
ising of the new material develop
ed this year. He won the 16
pound hammer throw at the an
nual spring meet yesterday, with a
heave of 144 feet and 10 inches,
and is regarded as a sure winner in
all the meets this spring, up to
the intercollegiates, where the
students figure his chances for
first are good.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

The much noted Williams Jubi
lice singers did not appear here as
ADVERTISED, too many other attrac-
tions in the city on the evening of
their engagement, caused their au-
dience to be too small for them to
appear and the money was return.
ed to those present.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

A memorial to Paul Lawrence
Dunbar is to he erected at Tuske-
gee Institute by the school teach
ers of Dayton, Ohio. A committee
composed of Superintendent
Brown, Miss Campbell, Mr.. VIM.
Prinz and Miss Glars Dancer has
been appointed to decide upon
some fitting form of memorial and
plans for raising the necessary
funds.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

Brunswick, Ga, April lS.-Four
thousand dollars, thought to be
part of the $4,000 stolen from a
registered mail pouch between
Tampa and Clearwater, Fla, on
March %, was taken from John
Anderson, arrested yesterday.
Two weeks ago S41S0 was recover
ed in the yard of Fl. H. Horace
of Brookville, Fla. Horece says
he and Anderson found the $40,
600 in stump into which a dog
had chased a rabbit. The stump
is near the home of J. j. Abbott, a
railroad mail clerk, who is now
under bond to await action of the
grand jury.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

Rev. w. II. Prince, the efficient
presiding elder of this district was
a welcome visitor in our city, last
Sunday. He preached interesting
sermons at morning and evening
services at the A. M. E. church,
The Reverand left the following
day for Arizona points.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

Woman's Day in Albuquerque
will be duly observed. The A. M.
E. church has always provided the
citizens with we'll rendered pro-
gram, equal to the occasion.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

Jackson, Miss, A Negro planter
in Mississippi, who does not wish
his name disclosed has just given
to Campbell College, q large Ne
gro institution here, maintained by
the African Methodist Episcopal
Church, large tract of land in
Coahoma County, valued at $1,000,
the income of which is to 90 for
the maintenance of poor, but
worthy students. This is probab-
ly the largest gift made by South
ern Negro for the education of his
people.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

believes in precept and example,
which is very good guide for the
layplan. He is doing much good
in our city in its uplift. The cou-
gregation loves their pastor and
his esteemable wife.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06
RACE NEWS
GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

likely predominate, and the out
come looked unfavorable. But
thanks to conditions, we have
again proven that Negro is not
guilty or proven so, simply be-
cause he is accused by one OF the
white race, and that we may get
Justice at the hands of jury COM
posed of all white men.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

The news of the acquital of Alec
Mann, the Pullman porter (who
was on trial for an indecent as
sault on 13-year-old white girD
was gladly received by many resi-
dents of the Twin Cities. Many
had expressed their belief in his
innocence, but it was case where
passion and prejudice would most
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

Washington, April 25.-A bill
lion dollars is the modest sum that
Elbert Robinson, a Chicago Ne
gro, seeks to collect in the United
States Court of Claims. The gov
ernment is otherwise made defend
ant in a suit he has. brought be-
cause of alleged infringements on
patents on an electrical signal sys-
TEN he alleges were granted to
him. The Negro will argue his
own case.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

The Mt. Olive Baptist church
will Raptise four young converts
next Sunday afternoon at their
edifice. All friends are cordially
invited to be present at these SER
vices.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

Tom Hubbel for twelve years
sheriff of Bernalillo Co., committed
suicide last week, after suffering
for several months with an incur
able case of brights disease. Ev-
cry. citizen in our city mourns the
loss of this good and great man.
He had not an enemy in the city
that he knew of, he was kind and
just to all regardless of race or
creed. His successors will do well
to follow his wise example to
their constituency as he never for.
got to give political patronage to
worthy supporters, we know these
facts to be true as ye humble cor
respondent was the first Negro
that he gave appointment to, as
court bailiff, which he held sue
cessfully for two years. Peace be
to the ashes of Tom Hubbel.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

Rev. B. F. Watson, formerly
noted as the singing preacher,
but more recently secretary of the
church extension of the A. NJ. E..
church, is prominently mentioned
for Bishop.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06
ALBUQUERQUE NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Mathews
are new arrivals from Colorado
Springs.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

ignored the question of political
affiliation.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

Rev. J. w. Rodgers pastor of
the A. M. E. Church of this city
is distinguishing himself as a
christian gentleman, scholar and
deep thinker. He has pleas
ing delivery and his sermons are
always interesting and not one of
us can afford to miss sermon, his
doctrine sound in principle,
teaching every thing that is for the
betterment of his race as he seems
to have a peculiar knowledge of
the needs of his congregation.
Rev. Rodgers has made a high
standard while in our city. as to
Just what the walks and life of a
christian minister should be. He
The Colorado statesman., 1911-05-06

Yours truly,
A. d. LACEY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-12
MERGER AGAIN CHOSEN
 TO LEAD PENN ELEVEN
Great Fullback Unanimous Choice of | Players for Captaincy of Quaker
 Team.

Eugene Leroy Mercer, of Kennett Square, Pa, the All-Amerfca fullback, yesterday afternoon was reelected to the captainsy of the 1912 foot ball team of the University of Pennsyl- vania by the unanimous vote of the players.
 This is the second time that the former George School athlete has been chosen to lead the Red and Blue eleven. The players were photographed by the official camera artist and then they retired to the dressing room. Manager Pete Schel- lens passed around the small yellow name of the man he regarded as best fitted to lead the 1912 team. With out a single exception every player picked Mercer. When his election was announced every player shook his hand and the news was made public.
 Mercer is a junior in the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania and came to Penn from the George School, where he was re- garded as the greatest all-around scholastic athlete known to the ath- letic world. He is twenty-two years old, a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity and popular man with the undergraduates.
 His election means that Penn can- not, at least for another year, adopt the policy of only members of the College Department playing on the Varsity eleven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-12
UMPIRE MULLEN NOT AFRAID OF HUGH DUFFY

The first year of a major league um- pire is strenuous. John Mullen, of Pittsburgh, who debutted-in the Amer fcan in 1911 will bear witness to the fact. The players early tried to dis cover the material the smoky city man was made of. Hugh Duffy, manager Of the White Sox. had his share of arguments with Mullen. Duffy con- fesses he lost every one, yet admits he once got a laugh out of the wran- gle, even though on the wrong end of the decision.
 Late in the season Chicago was play ing St. Louis. The score stood to in favor of the Browns. Near the close of the game the Sox filled the bases with two out. The next bat ter hit g line drive near third Three runners scored and the batter pulled up at second, when to Duffy,s disnay Mullen called the hit a foul
 The ball evidently struck close to the foul line, some 20 feet back of third base. Duffy rushed to where he believed the ball struck and yelled:
 Come here Mullen and look at the foul 1ine.'
 Whats the use wasting time," re- piled Mullen, "bring the line to me.
 It was too much for Duffy and he retreated to the bench.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-12
Harvard To Play
 Vanderbilt Eleven
CRIMSON WILLING TO TAKE ON CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM OF
 SOUTH NEXT SEASON.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 12-The HAr- ward football management Is con9id- ering an application from Coach Mo- Guigan of Vanderbilt University for a game with the Crimson eleven next season. That the Harvard men are proposition to take on the Southern CTS is indicated by the fact that a letter has been indited to Vanderbilt to the effect that a definite decision in regard to the Vanderbilt application will be made ons Dec. 28.
 Should Vanderbilt be taken on by Harvard 1t means that some other Crimson made its arrangement for a contest with Carlisle last season Coach 0en Warner of the Indians was given to understand his team would probably be missing in the 1912 schedule. Whether the, victory of the toward the discard or will make the management reconsider it's ultimatum, is for the future to settle. Last sea- son Vanderbilt offered an emphatic protest, claiming that Warner had practicaly agreed months before to play vanderbilt on the date he subse- Quently contracted for the Indians appearances at Harvard.
 The vanderbilt eleven is easily the championship team of the South
 Princeton comes here on Nov. g. The ninth is the date that will prob ably be assigned to either Vanderbilt or Carlisle
 Dartmouth and the Crimson play on the sixteenth, with Harvard and Yale meeting on the twenty-third at New Haven for their annual contest. There is talk here too that Trinity will find a place on the Crimson schedule, dis placing either Bates or Holy Cross.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-12
HARRY WOLVERT0N SIGNS UP
 TO MANAGE NEW YORK CLUB

Harry Wolverton was last night se- 1ected by President Frank J. Farrell of the Yankees to lead the Hilltop crew in 1912. All day yesterday it was rumored that Wolverton would sure ly succeed Hal Chase. Farrell, how ever, did not see his new manager until after dinner. He had no au- thority to negotiate for his services. as Wolverton had signed to pilot the Oakland Pacific Coast League) club in 1912. Last evening Farrell receiv- ed wire from President E. M. Wal ter, of the Oakland club, accepting the terms for Wolverton's release and authorizing him to talk business with Wolverton.
 It did not take long for the men to get together, and within a few hours Wolverton had, signed up for a term of three years. The figures of his managerial contract are club secret of course Wolverton is an untried major league possibility, so far as the managerial end of the game is con- cerned, but was in his time a star of the first ray as a big league player. In Philadelphia and Washington he shone as an infie1der in the old days. He Jumped to the outlaw Tri-state from Boston and, with raft of other players, was put on the blacklist.
 As playing manager of the Will Transport team of the Tri-State Lea
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-12
SIX DAY RI[E3S MAKE FURIOUS SPRINTS I.i GARDEh
Ryan and Cavanaugh Are Already Killed Off and Calvin and Wiley
 Set Back.
fsnecial from United Press,

New York, Dec. 12-Riding only a few miles behind the record set in 1910 and indulging in frequent and furious sprints, the IA teams left, to- day in the annual six-day race are declared by experts to be in condi- tion to make the event one of the most exciting in history. Although a number of the riders have never par ticipated before in a six-day go in Madison Square Garden, they are showing up well physically. The ri- valry is keen. In one wild sprint, the team of Ryan and Cavanaugh, new corners in the game, was killed off and Calvin and Wiley, old stagers, were set a lap to the rear.
 The score at g a. m.:
 Lorenz and Saldow, 6S4-3; Georget and Brocco, 6S4-3; Lapize and Van Howaert, 6S43; Kramer and Moran, 6S4-3; Fogler and Clark, 6S4-3; Root and Hill 684-3; Palmer and Wells, 6S4-3; Pye and Collins. SS4-3; Halstead and Drobach, 6S4-3; Bedell and Bedell, 6S4-3; Cameron and Magin, 6S4-3; De- Mar and Lawrence 6S4-3: Thomas and Stein, 684-3; Calvin and Wiley, 6S4-2.
 Record, 6S4-9.
 The riders esta ablished a new record during the 34th hour, the 12 leading teams, at 10 o'clock, having ridden 704 miles and 5 laps, with two teams one lap behind. The old record was 702 miles. one lap.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-12

gue Wolverton won several pennants. Through the influence of Frank Far rell the blacklist was raised from Wolverton in the Fall of 1908. Stall- ings had just been appointed manager of the Yankees to succeed Kid Fiber field, and the Yankee owner wished a manager for Newark (Eastern Lea- gue), in which he and 2 George Stall- ings were interested.
 Farrell disposed of the Newark stock to Joe McGinnity and F. c. Smith, but stipulated that Wolverton was to be retained as leader of the Indians. McGinnity and Wolverton could not agree, so the latter threw up his job toward the end of the sea- son of 1909. That season Newark fin ished a good second to John GanzePs Bronchos. The next Spring Wolverton went to Oakland, and in the past two years built up a taiI-end club until this season he finished second in a ripping race. He was right in the fight till the last week.
 Wolverton has a host of friends who, predict a brilliant future for him in his new sphere. He is of an aggres- sive type and a strict discip1inarian. He is a man who will brook no inter ference, and as long as he sticks in New York will be the whole show. In department he greatly resembles Mo Graw, of the Giants. He is of a pep pery, scrappy nature, always ready to fight for his rights on the field.