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The Colorado statesman., 1911-06-24

Slay race in western Europe, CROP
ing its way forward under the con-
ditions and difficulties which L
have described, but constitutes, as
we'll as l am able to define it, the
race problem of Southern Europe,
In many respects the situation
of the Slavs in the Austro-Hun-
garian Empire and in Southern
Europe generally is more like that
of the Negroes in the Southern
States than is true of any other
class or race in Europe. For one
thing, the vast majority of that
race are, like the Negroes an agri-
cultural people. For centuries
they have lived and worked on the
soil, where they have been the SER
wants of the great landowners,
looked down upon by the educated
and higher classes as ian inferior
race" Although they were not
distinguished from the dominate
classes, as the Negro was, by the
color of their skin, they were dis
tinguished by the language they
spoke, and this difference in Ian
guage seems to have been, as far
asmutural understanding, and SYM
pathy are concerned, greater bar
than the fact of color has
been in the case of the white man
and the black man in the South.
There is one respect in which the
situation of the Negro in America
is entirely different from the var
ious nationalities of Austria and
Hungary. The Negro is not COM
pelled to get his education through
the medium of language that is
foreign to other people by whom he
is surrounded. The black man in
the South speaks the same tongue
and processes the same religion as
the white people. He is not seek
ing to set up any separate nation
ality for himself nor to create any
interest for himself which is sepa-
rate from or antagonistic to the
interest of the other people OF the
United States. The Negro is not
seeking to dominate politically, at
the expense of the white popula-
ton, any part of the country which
he inhabits. Although he has suf-
fered wrongs and injustices, he
has not become embittered or ia
natical. Competition with the
white race about him has given the
Negro an ambition to succeed and
made him feel pride in the sue
cesses he has already achieved; but
he is just as proud to be an Amer
ican citizen as he is to be Negro.
He cherished no ambitious that
are opposed to the interests of the
The Colorado statesman., 1911-06-24
DENVER. COLORADO, SATURDAY, JUNE "a 1911

white people, but is anxious to
prove himself help rather than
a hindrance to the success and
prosperity of the other race,
| doubt whether there are many
people in our Southern States who
have considered how much more
difficult the situation in the South
ern States would be if the masses
of the black people spoke a Ian
guage different from the white peo-
pie around them, and particularly
if, at the same time, they cherish
ed political political and social
ambitions that were antagonlstlc
to the interests of the white man.
On the other hand, | doubt
whether the Negro people realize
the advantage which they have in
speaking one of the great world
languages, the language, In fact,
that is more largely used than any
other by the people who are most
advanced in science, in the arts,
and in all that makes the world
better. English is not only a
language, it is the language OF a
people and a race among whom the
hiphesSA are neither afraid nor
ashamed to reach down and lift up
the lowest, and help in their efforts
to reach higher and better life.
In the South of Europe condi-
tions are quite different. The Ian
guages spoken there, SO far from
helping to bring people together,
are the very means by which the
peoples are kept apart. Further
more, the masses of the people of
Austria speak languages which,
until hundred years ago, had al
most no written literature. Up to
the beginning of the last century
the educated people of Hungary
spoke and wrote Latin, and down
to the middle of the century was
still the language of the Court.
Until 184S there were almost no
newspapers, magazines, or books
printed in the language spoken by
the masses of the people.
1t has been said that the written
or literary languages of the Slavic
people have been with one or two
exceptions almost created during
the past hundred years. In fact,
some of the Slavs, although they
have a rich oral literature, still
have, | have been told no written
language of their own.
AS | have considered the COM
plications and difficulties, both
political and economic, which not
merely Austria but Europe has to
face as consequence of the diff
ferent languages spoken by the
different races, | have asked my
self what would probably happen
in our Southern States if, as some
people have suggested, large num-
bers of these foreign peoples were
induced to settle there. greatly
fear that if these people should
come in large numbers and settle
in colonies outside of the cities,
where they would have compare
lively few educational advantages
and where they would be better
able and more disposed to preserve
their native customs and languages
The Colorado statesman., 1911-06-24
RACESAND
POLITICS
THE THIRD ARTICLE in THE SERIES CALLED "THE
MAN FATHEsT DOWN. BY BOOKER WASHINGTON.

The Slavic peoples otherwise di-
vided by language and tradition
are also divided by religion. Peo-
ple speaking the same language,
and sharing in other respects the
same traditions, are frequently
Just as widely separated by differ
ences of religion as they could be
by differences of race. For exam
pie. among the southern Slavs the
majority of the Slovens and the
Croatians are Roman Catholics,
Others are Protestants. On the
other hand, the majority OF the
Serbs. their close neighbors, are
members of the Greek Orthodox
Church, while others are Moham-
medans. So wide is the division
between the Roman Catholic and
the Orthodox Slavs that in some
cases members of the Eastern and
Western branches of the Church,
belonging to the same nationality
wear a different costume in order
to emphasize the differences OF re-
ligion that might otherwise be for
gotten or overlooked.
In Galicia there are not only the
Roman and Orthodox branches OF
the church, but there are also three
or four other branches. One OF
these. the Uniates, which is COM
promise between the two and in
tended to be sort of link between
the Eastern and Western church
es, is now, it is said, just as dis
tinct from both as any of the other
branches of the Church. In this
region. which has been the battle
ground of all the religions in Eu.
rope, religious distinctions play a
much moae important role than
they do elsewhere, because the
masses of the people have not yet
forgotten the bitterness and the
harshness of the early struggles OF
the sects. The result is that re-
lipious differences seem to have
intensified rather than to have
softened the racial animosities.
In spite of the divisions and rlv'
alries which exist, there seems to
be growing up, under the influence
of the struggle against the other
and dominent races in the Empire
and as a result of the political
agitations to which this struggle
has given rise, a sense of common
purpose and interest in the differ
ent branches of the Slavic race
a sort of racial constituencies, as
if is sometimes called, which
seems to be one of the conditions
without which a race that is down
is not able to get the ambition and
the courage to rise.
1t is the presence of this grea'
The Colorado statesman., 1911-06-24

The Farmers and Citizens
Bank, Palestine, Texas, of which
E. M. Griggs is president and H.
L. Price, cashier, scarcely two
years old, is one of the strongest
in the country. OF the SoO,ooO
for which it is capitalized, nearly
$4,000 has been paid in. Last
year, SO we are informed by its
president, the bank handled over
100000 in paper and cash. Fur
thermore, it is said to have more
money ON hand than any of the
other five banks in the state. The
directors have been able to declare
a cash dividend of 10 per cent. for
each year the bank has been in
operation.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-06-24

j. q. Cross is one of the veal
thiest citizens of Brownsville,
Texas, irrespective of race or col
The Colorado statesman., 1911-06-24

"Treemonisha,' an opera in
three acts is the latest contribu-
ton to the musical world by COL
ored composer. Scott Joplin, who
wrote "The Maple Leaf Rag and
other syncopated compositions is
responsible for "Treemonisha,'
words and music, which is being
published by him also, The story
deals with colored waif who was
found under the trees by Ned and
Monisha, and because, and be-
cause of her inclination to play
under the trees she was named
.sTreemonisha." The scene of
the story is laid on plantation in
Arkansas. The book provides for
eleven people in the cast and IA
large chorus. Composer Joplin
characterizes the music as 'strick-
ly Negro" There are twenty sew
en- musical numbers and there are
230 pages to the score of the opera.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-06-24

A number of colored women re-
siding in London have formed a
beneficial social club with the
primary object of bringing about
a closer relationship between the
colored women residing in Eu-
rope, both socially and industrial
ly. The club meets every Sunday
and Wednesday and holds sewing
circles. The officers of the club,
which will be known as the Coro-
nation Syndicate Club, are: Laura
Hampton, president; Mamie King
vice president; Lizzie ID. Avery,
treasurer; Jennie Haston, secre-
tary; and Siren Nevarro, sergeant
at. arms.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-06-24

Xenia. Ohio.-While seated at
the table in Arnett Hall, at Will
berforce University last Monday,
the Rev, E. w. Lee, president of
Morris Brown College, at Atlanta,
Ga, dropped dead from heart
trouble. He was surrounded by a
number of presidents of colleges
of the African Methodist Episco
pal church, who were meeting at
Wilberforce.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-06-24
RACE NEWS
GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

or. He is leading merchant ard
business man of extensive affairs.
He does a great deal of buying in
Galveston. 1t is stated that he
buys from fifty to one hundred car
loads at a time, on the OCCASION
of some of his visits to the city.
Mr.. Cross at one time operated
schooner between Brownsville,
Galveston and New Orleans. He
is native of Mississippi and left
his state when young man, going
to Mexico and finally settling in
Brownsville, where he has been
living for thirty five years. When
this reputable business man,
whose credit is recognized, places
an order for bill of goods with
Messrs Ullman, Stern and krauss
Galveston, it is said that there is
a weeks work ahead for this firms
employees to work upon. Mr..
Cross wealth is said by some to
be close to half million dollars.
DR.. Booker T. Washington in
tends to prosecute Albert Ulrich,
the white ruffian who assaulted
him some weeks ago, despite re-
ports to the contrary. Counsellor
Wilford H. Smith, DR.. Washing
toms personal attorney, says the
case is being pushed as rapidly as
possible. "The public must un-
derstand, declared Counsellor
Smith that the case is primarily
in the hands of the Districe Attor-
ney's office, and is properly the
State of New York versus Ulrich.
The prosecution can be rushed on
ly as fast as the District Attorneys
Office can do So" DIR. Washing
ton was in New York a few days
ago comforting with Counsellor
Smith relative to bringing the case
to trial, and stated at the time that
Ulrich's prosecution would not be
dropped by any means. n. Y. Age
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-31
PHIL OELPH|A FANS
TO HAVE sun. BALL

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 31.-Sunday
phia especially is now quite possible
Plans entered into today between Hor-
ace S. Fogel, president of the Phillies,
and Connie Mack, manager of the Ath-
letics. indicate that they are sure of
their grounds in advertising a Sunday
game between the two teams, which is
one of series OF nine to be PLAYED
this spring between the hillies and the
Athletics at Atlantic City on Sunday,
April 8.
Although the two heads have with
held definite word of such a scheme, it
Is known that the Atlantic City au-
thorities favor Sunday baseball despite
the opposition of the clergy to 1t, and
that plans are being made for major
league contests at Atlantic City
throughout the season.
Horace Fogel, president OF the Phil
lies: Charles Doom, manager. and Con-
ME Mack of the worlds champion Ath-
letics. got together today and arrang-
ed the spring series of games between
the .wo clubs.
According to the present plans the
series will commence March 81 with a
game at Shibe park, and with one ex-
ception the games will alternate after
that The two clubs also agreed upon
umpires for the series. ODay and Con-
molly being selected
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-31
MICHIGAN BOOKS FIVE
BIG GRIO|RON GAMES
FOR NEXT FALL
Nebraska, Cornell, Penn,
Syracuse and Vanderbilt
on Schedule.

Ann Arbor, Mich. Jan. 31.-For the
first time since 1905, the year before
the big reform and consequent break
in western athletics. the Michigan foot
ball team next season will nay eight
games. According to announcement
made by the board of control at it's
have eight gridiron contests, includ-
Nebraska and Syracuse. Vanderbilt
schedule after a break lasting four
Ohio State university as usual furnish
the opening games of the season.
The big surprise of the schedule is
the announcement of a Nebraska game.
There had been a lot of guessing as to
what institution would be booked for
Nov %, the last date of the season, ev-
cry eastern institution from Dartmouth
to Harvard and Princeton having been
named as possible Michigan opponents.
The cornhuskers. however, are named
on the official schedule and the game
will be played in Lincoln Michigan
and Nebraska have not met in foot
ball since 1905, when Michigon won on
Ferry field, 81 to O..
The schedule follows:
Oct. Case at Ann Arbor
Oct. I'm A. c. at Lansing
Oct 21--O. s. II. at Ann Arbor
Oct. 2S-Syracuse at Ann Arbor.
Nov. Vanderbilt at Ann Arbor
Nov 11--Cornell at Ithaca.
Nov 1S-Pennsy1vania at I'm Arbor.
Nov 25-Nebraska at Lincoln, Neb.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-31
CALIFORNIA SENATE
PASSES AnTLBET BILL
Signature of Governor Will
Kill Racing on Coast
Within Is Days.

Sacramento. Cal, Jan. 31.-Without a
word of debate the Walker Dung anti
race track bill passed the assembly
yesterday afternoon by vote of So to
q Assemblyman Young allowed his
measure to die on the file and the as
sembly passed the companion bill by
Senator Walker. This measure stops
racing in California fifteen days after
the measure Is signed by the governor.
This bill amends the Walker-Otis
law passed last session in such man
ner that so-called oral betting will not
be allowed. Trainers of the act say
they feel confident now that pool sell
ing and all sorts of race track gambling
will be abolished within California
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-31
EAST CHICAGO.

Little Arthur Mccoy, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Mccoy, found the brooch
which was lost by Mrs. John Hart
man last week, on the sidewalk In
front of the Hartman home on Beacon
street Mrs. Hartman had advertised
her loss in THE TINES and Arthur. see
ing the notice, Immediately restored
the property to the owner. much to
Mrs. Hartman's JOY.
Skating every night at East Chicago
rink. Specials this week Tuesday prize
box skating, Wednesday basketball.
Friday flve-mile team race. Saturday
masquerade skating 31-2t
Mrs Thomas Williams OF Olcott av-
enue was taken to St Margaret's hos
pital. Hammond. last Thursday. and 1t
Is understood underwent an operation
yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Freeman Fife en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Trice of
Chicago. Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Fischer of
Hammond and Miss Mabel fischer OF
Albion, Ind. last Sunday.
Annie Belish, baby daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Alexander Belish, 4843 Alex
ander avenue. was buried yesterday
afternoon at p. m. from the Hungari-
an Reformed church. in Kennedy ave-
nue.. The baby was born Aug. "a last
and died Saturday at 1 a. m.
The funeral OF Lois Gathering. infant
daughter OF Thos. J. and Mrs. Hilley
of 4S17 Olcott avenue took place yes
terday evening. The baby was born in
Gary Aug. "a. 1910, and died Sunday
morning at 9:45. The remains were
shipped to Joliet at 5:37 yesterday aft
eTnoon.
Rev. Hess. former pastor OF the To-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-31
N fARLAND HELD TO
A DRAW BY BRIIT0N
Stockyards Boxer Catches a
Tartar in Eight Round
Battle.

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 31-Packey
McFarland's debut in this section of the
south was greeted by storm of dis
approval last night when in an eight
round bout with Jack Britton of Chi
cago he failed to gain a knockout or a
decision
Britton. who has been meeting fight
ers of third and fourth class here, had
the crowd with him and at the end
they were bowling for him, but Refe-
rec Hack decided it a draw.
1t was the opening Of the new Armo-
ry Athletic club arena, which has Just
been licensed under the new Tennessee
law legalizing eight round bouts, and
Kisses were frequent, mixed with cat
calls, until the final round. when Nc
Farland let loose with rights and lefts
and showed some of the form he was
thought to possess. Britton, however
fought back, holding his own in the
early rounds and was voted the better
of the sixth round. when he pumped
left jabs to Packey's face in rapid sue
cession to the delight of the natives
who seemed bent on trying to produce
the downfall of the claimant to the
lightweight title.
Mcfarland entered the ring in fine
fettle, according to the opinion of the
majority. Many thought he seemed
drawn too fine, which was advanced
as reason for his poor showing
against Rritton
After the battle he said he woiilt
not try to make low weight in any OF
his fights of the near future. Young
Otto and Kid Farmer challenged the
winner.
Young ChoynskS lost a decision in
eight rounds at Battling Minor
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-31
INDIANA HARBOR.

An oyster supper will be served at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs D. W.
Dupes. 344S Fir street. tonight. The
menu will consist of roast ham or oys-
ter stew, crackers. bread and butter,
celery. cold slaw. apple pie and coffee.
Mrs. Harry Bland, who has been sick
with the grip for over a week, is
somewhat. better.
Skating every night at East Chicago
rink. Specials this week. Tuesday prize
box skating. Wednesday basketball,
Friday f1ve-mile team race, Saturday
masquerade skating. 31-2t
The members OF the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the First Baptist church of In
diana Harbor Will meet at the home Of
Mrs. Saunders. 3415 Grapevine street.
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Saunders will
be assisted in pouring by Mrs. Gardner.
Jake Sax and Nate Levy spent yes
terday in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Dupes entertained
friends from Denver and Colorado
Springs last Saturday.
A baby girl was born yesterday noon
to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Lundquist of Fir
street. Both mother and child are do
ing we'll.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Metho-
"iSe Shoieh will Hioet Win MIS-. Carl
Krfeger in Grapevine street Thursday
afternoon at 2:30. This will be the
regular monthly business meeting. and
Mrs. Krieger will be assisted by Mrs.
Ira Virgins.
Lila, the baby daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. Dave Kepple who has been sick
with bronchial pneumonia for the past
weeks much better.
Mormonism' was the subject dis
cussed at the meeting of the Woman's
club which took place at the home OF
Miss Blanche Hush last night. Paper.
were read by Mrs. James Spittle, Mrs
Enoch Drummond and Mrs. Jas. Gard
ner and Miss Lillian Spitt1e rendered an
instrumental solo, Refreshments were
served. Mrs Frank Orth assisting Mis-
| Hush in entertaining.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-31
NOTRE DAME
NINE AT WORK

Notre Dame, Ind. Jan. 31.-Twenty
for Notre Danes baseball
team appeared today for the opening
practice. A large number IS expected
tomorrow and a cracking good team is
anticipated. Several of the old men
have not appeared. those trying out to-
day being Ryan. Phillips. Quigley and
Connolly. Red" Kelly. who played
with the White Sox during the early
part of last season, Will coach the
team this year. Negotiations are on
for several games with the Cubs to be
played in Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-31
YANKS' HOME
READY JULY "A

New York, Jan. 31.-The building of
the Yankees new ball park will be
started this week, and according to an
ANNOUNCEMENT from headquarters the
opening will be July T. The new plant
is located at Kingsbridge, in the north
ern part of the city, about fifteen miles
from town The main grandstand.
triple-decked, will be of concrete and
steel and will seat about 10000 On
either side will be bleachers for 10000
more.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-31
THOMAS KNOCKS
OUT BILL ROLFE

New Bedford, Mass, Jan. 31.-The
scheduled twelve round fight between
Joe Thomas of California and Billy
Rolfe of Boston was stopped by Refe-
rec Downey in the fifth round and
Thomas declared the winner. The fifth
session had no more than opened when
Thomas waded In and began worrying
his man with short-arm jolts. Rolfe
was trying to clinch when a left jab
practically put him out. The referee
then stopped the bout
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-31

during the fifth and sixth rounds when
nothing but his ability to cover up and
stall saved the former sparring part
ner of Champion Johnson from being
knocked out, for Ross was after him
and on top of him all the time Over
anxiety on the part of Ross to knock
the big colored fellow out prevented
him from accomplishing just this very
thing, for many hard blows started in
the last two rounds passed over the
head of Cotton, who was on the de-
fensive altogether.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-31
BREWER WINS
OVER RUSSELL.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 31.-Harry
Brewer of Kansas City was given the
decision over INK Russell of Philadel-
phia at the close of ten round bout
last night. The decision was not well
received. The fight was an even affair.
In only one round did Brewer seem to
have an advantage, while in another
round Russell led by as large margin.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-31
DRISCOLL STOPS
SPIKE ROBSON

London. Jan. 31.-Jem Driscoll won
from Spike Robson last night in the
seventh round of their scheduled TWEEN
ty round go for the featherweight
championship of England. The bout
was staged by the National Sporting
club. A purse of $1,000 was hung up
in addition to side bet of $4,000 and
a diamond belt presented by Lord Ions
dale. The men entered the ring at 1876
pounds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-31
PLANS LEAGUE FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Dixon, ILL.,, Jan 31.-An effort is be-
ing made to organize baseball league
among the high schools of Dixon, La
Sale, Ottawa. Streator, Mendoza and
Princeton The plans are being formu
lated now and will be forwarded to the
schools named as soon as possible.
such a league is expected to create
much interest among the schools in
this vicinity.