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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-01-12
Money to Lend.

On IMPROVED REAL ESTATE. long me
and easy payments. Can negotiate loans for
A. L. GREEN.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-01-12

and more particularly described in a survey
made under the direction'and by authority
of Gov. N. @. Blanchard under date OF June
commissioners under the provisions of Act
1e1 of 1905 and decisions of the Supreme Court
Of louisiana rendered on the 9th day OF
March A. d. 1911.
President Board Commissioners, Fifth LOUIS
lana Levee District.
N II. LEWIS, Secretary.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-01-12
Estray Sale.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given
that by virtue Of the authority con-
ferred on me by law, 1 will, on
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-01-12
TreSpaSS Notice.

DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, That
+ the sPECAN GROVE, "EDDING-
TOM and 'WEEDLAND'' plantations, II IN
Tensas Parish, are posted against WOOD
CUTTERS, TRAPPERS, HUNTERS and
GENERAL TRESPASSERS. Violators VIII
be prosecuted.
lSieNEDl ELIZABETH L. CLARK.
Newellton, La, Dec. Il, 1911.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-01-12
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT
WRIT OF FIERI FAcIAs.
State Of Louisiana, Parish of Tensai
Tenth District Court.
+. MASSONY & BRO.
ISRAEL KING.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given,
that BY virtue Of a writ Of Fieri Facias
to me directed by the above named
Honorable Court, in the above styled
matter, / will, on
SATURDAY. JANUARY n. A. D. 1912,
offer for sale at the Court House door
in the town Of st. Joseph, in this parish,
between the hours Of ii o'clock q. m
and 4 o'clock p. m to the highest bid
der, for cash, the following described
property situated in this parish, to-
wit:
Seventeen az sacks Of seed cotton
Terms of Sale: Cash.
JOHN HUGHES, Sheriff.
St. Joseph, La, Jan. Z, 1917.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-01-12

On said day of sale, win sell such portions
Of said property as each debtor viii point out,
property, will at once and without further
delay, sell the least quantity Of said property
Of any debtor which any bidder viii buy for
the amount Of taxes, interest and costs due
by said debtor; the sale will be made without
appraisement, for cash, In legal tender mon
ey OF the United States, and the property sold
shall be redeemable at any time for the space
OF one year by paying the price given with
% per cent interest, and costs.
j. v. BEMlSS,
TOwr Tax Collector.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-01-12
TOWN TAX SALE
-0F
IMMOvABLE PROPERTY
TOWN OF ST. JOSEPH
DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS.
TOWN OF ST. JOSEPH
DELINQUENT TAX Debtors.

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Tensas.
ST. JOSEPH, La, January srd, 1917.
DY VIRTUE OF the authority vested IN me
. by the Constitution and laws OF Louis
lana, / will sell at the Office of the Mayor IN
the Town of st. Joseph, La, within the ie-
gal hours OF judicial sales, beginning a. A
o. clock A. M, on
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-01-12
Delinquent Tax List for the Year 100

Delinquent Tax List for the Year 1908
TURNER, w. B.-House and lot in town ol
Sc. Joseph; North and East by lot y,
Louisa Dixon, South by Hancock Street,
and West by lot Of A. shaifer.
Assessment. .... 10000
Rail Road Tax. ...................... 30
sMOTHERS, EMELINE-A part Of Lot "A''
parish land In st. Joseph; Northeast part
50 feet, part on Hancock Street and East
by Beech Street.
Assessment. 49,. 5000
Dat nOad TaV rs
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-01-12

'ity of Louisiana will be true to
themselves at the coming primary
and will roll up a handsome, round
majority for the statesman who has
been one of Louisiana's greatest
friends-Hon. Joseph E. Ransdell
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-02-09
rhleverx at vanderblIt.

The daily papers report that the
students of Nissan Hall, Vanderbilt
University, have of late been missing
clothing, money and other parapher-
MALTA in a way they cannot under
stand. One man is reported to have
said that he saw a Negro in his
room, and it seems that the aim is to
settle this on some Negro. This is
nothing new but the thought we wish
to express is the embarrassing posi-
ton of the porters and walters at
Vanderbilt, all or most of whom are
colored. 1t behooves them to be on
their guard. Every colored man who
is connected in any way with Wander
bit University should convert him
self into a secret detective and aid in
running down the thief, whoever he
may be, that is pilfering things from
the students of the University.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-02-09
JUDGE Hook Passed Up.

We have followed closely the case
of Judge Hook, and several days ago
it seemed that the tide was against
his appointment. President Taft has
played a winning card in this move,
and Negroes in all parts of the coun-
try will at least erase the Kansas
speech mark from his slate.
Our Supreme Court is our highest
tribunal. No man should be appoint
ed to a seat in that august body
whose mind is tainted of prejudice.
Again, every member of the Supreme
Court of the United States should
understand the law and possess the
courage to put construction on it
that will defy criticism for all ages.
1t is apparent that Judge Hook does
not possess these qualities, not solely
on account of his decision in the Okla
homa case, but in other cases that
have come before him. President
Taft is to be commended for the good
Judgment shown in this instance.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-02-09
COMMUNICATION.
Editor Nashville Globe:

Editor Nashville Globe:
l do not know how much good my
sanction will amount to in the en-
dorsement of the course resolved on
by the colored Pythians of Tennes-
see in appealing their case to the SUI
preme court of the United States, but
am glad they are going to do so.
This is not done to pander to Negro
sentiment, for l pander to no one,
but when unfairness is attempted, no
matter against whom, and l can aid
in the cause of right, l shall be heard.
What possible harm can arise from
Negro Pythianism, / am unable to
see. That much good has arisen
from it it clear to every one
who will even casually investigate
the matter. feel a warrant in speak
ing on this subject, for l have myself
been Knight of Pythias for fully 30
years, have always promptly paid my
dues, and may be justified in express
ing my opinion in this connection.
Because of the great good that the
rider has done the colored people |
sincerely hope that the supreme
tribunal of the land will sustain con-
tention of the colored Pythians.
trust also that the ablest counsel will
be employed in presenting this cause
before the supreme court.
Speaking as a Knight, / think
never knew q more baseless conten-
ton than that made by the opposi-
ton to Negro Pythianism and want
those interested to know that there
is at least one white brother, vet
eran in the cause of Pythianism, and
who is totally disinterested, who es-
pouses the side of the co'ored Pyth.
ians in this contention.
1t is somewhat difficult to refrain
from discussion Of the merits Of the
question, and really it is not neces
sary, for not silva Of reason can be
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-02-09

Mr.. Cary b. Lewis, of Chicago, ILL.,,
lis in the city the guest of Meharry
Medical College, of which DR.. G. w.
hubbard is dean. He accompanied
DR.. Dan Williams, of Chicago, who
has very successfully conducted a
weeks clinic at Hubbard Hospital.
He will be here several days to visit
the schools, colleges and various en-
trprises. Mr.. Lewis is connected
with the Illinois Chronicle, Indianap-
oils Freeman, American Press Asso-
citation, and will write special arti-
c.es for these papers and daily pa
per of Chicago. He has been royalty
Entertained.
Mr.. Lewis was made an honorary
member of the Sigma Mu of Meharry
at their meeting this week.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-02-09
The EmaneIpatlon ceIebratIon.

The Emancipation Celebration.
The New York Age, in the issue OF
the LIST, says:
The Nashville Globe thinks that a
uniform day should be determined
upon for the celebration of the pro-
mu' cation of the Emancipation Proc
lamation Why not celebrate it on
and call it Lincoln Day? He was
our Abraham our father in freedom,
if not in citizenship. And the char
acter of the celebration should be
changed to a speechmaking illumina-
ton of the history of the Proclama-
ton and the present condition of the
races affairs, and not be made occa-
sion for rag-tag parades and riotous
eating and drinking.
We have always been Of the opinion
as expressed by the Age, but We real
ize that there are numbers of Negroes
throughout the country who are OF
different opinions, and it is these we
would like to see reconciled. We be-
lieve the Age is right but we are
willing to hear the contention Of the
other fellow.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-02-09

put up in the auditorium until Mr..
Rice took charge of it. Previous to
that time an aisle was all that was
necessary to separate the races. The
same as is in vogue in every theatre
in the city, There never has been
time when theatres have even
put in their peanut galleries any kind
of screens. The aisle has always
been sufficient line of demarcation-
And yet Mr.. Rice feels called upon to
go to dry goods store and buy a
bolt of sheeting and stretch 1t across
the balcony to separate colored peo-
pie from white people. Then, he in
formed a committee of colored gentle
men last Tuesday night that he would
not take it down for thousand dol
lars laid in his hands, We call this
cheap in a man who will go before
the public and ask to be endorsed for
so important a position as State
Treasurer. We do not feel that the
interests of the Negroes of Tennes-
see would be safe in such hands, and
now is the time for the Negro men
in this State to set about to convince
the Democratic voters that this man
would be Objectionable to them as
State Treasurer. He has not that
broadness of conviction and coura-
geousness of heart necessary for
man to possess to handle the finances
of this great State. We do not be-
lieve that he would be elected I'M
der the most favorable circum-
stances; for the Democrats of Ten
nessee are looking for men of strong
calibre to hep carry the flag to vic
tory in 1912. They know that every
man who is put up for Office must be
a courageous man. He must not be
a man who will stoop to low things,
but man who can see the right and
have the courage to do it.
It is also incumbent upon the Ne
groes of Tennessee to pay their poll
taxes now, and when the registration
day comes, register and see that your
neighbor registers, and inquire dill
gently whether or not he has paid
his Doll tax. If he has not, urge
upon him the absolute necessity of
doing so, and then when election
time comes, see to it that he votes,
and if he has paid his own poll tax,
you can feel assured that he will vote
right. The saying that "in time OF
peace prepare for war" applies to
the situation in Tennessee now.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-02-09

assigned to the contrary, but l will
for the present content myself with
that already said in this emphatic
endorsement whereunto l set my
name, B. F. RILEY.
Birmingham, Ala.
might add that / believe many
other white Knights share in my con-
viction, if they could be induced to
be heard.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-02-09

Men are known to be troublesome
when they are alive, but Tom Will
liams is giving more trouble than a
dozen live men, in that the courts
must decide who shall go to the ex-
pense of burying his body-his moth
er or his wife. But the truth of the
matter is, the mother and wife want
to know who shall get the $3.50 of
life insurance.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-02-09
Why Men Should Vote.

from time 10 Llm6 InlHSS happen
that convince men of the Importance
of exercising the franchise privilege,
and Negroes are made to understand
that unless they vote the time will
come when every privilege they have
will be abridged We have never
taken any stock in the bosh preached
to the Negroes that they should not
take any part in voting, and we have
never heard of Negro man with an
ounce of sense who has given such
advice 1t is true that some of our
leading men have advised Negroes to
pay less attention to politics and
more to business. This is concurred
in by the Globe, if we viii lie allowed
TO make a distinction between voting
and p aging politics. AS we under
stand it, the politicians play the game
of politics and the voters decide who
shall hold the Offices. Unfortunately
the Negroes in times past have con-
fused these two questions. They got
IN the habit of laying aside every in
terest except that of seeking some Of
/ fee, and as a consequence lost their
/ grip to an extent on commercial af-
fairs. Ofice-ho,ders in he end be-
come a class of parasites. Very few
politicians have money; for it comes
to them in a lump and they spend it
in the same way. They are flush
bile the campaign lasts and are pau
pers when the campaign is over; but
the voter is that man who is interest
ed in the welfare of the community
and who feels it his duty to help
pass upon the man who shall take the
affairs of the people in charge.
Negroes in Nashville and 'Tennes
see should begin now to prepare fol
the coming elections They cannot
. vote in the Democratic Primaries, but
in the language of Booker Washing
ton, every Negro has his white
man, and in times of distress he cal
7 90 10 that white man and get wha
. he wants" The author of this state
t lment probably had no reference t
q political affairs; yet the truth of /
e Is applicable to all things. Their
I are numbers Of Negroes who have in
t lauence with Democratics who yot
; IN the Primary, and if man enter
d the race for Office in that electio
: That the Negroes of Tennessee feel
II Objectionable to them, it is thei
s duty to tell the voters so, an
o lgive them to understand that the
d cannot expect their support if the
oad their ticket with objectionabl
e characters For example. an il
IT 3cident happened in this city fe
70 1evenings since in which one of tn
!; leading candidates, who has al
n bounced himself for support in tn
il democratic Primary, played CO.
h spicuous part The incident in que
le ton was the concert at the Ryma
n Auditorium Tuesday evening, Febr
,e airy 9Th The gentleman who hi
charge Of the auditorium has a
st nounced himself as candidate fl
pr Treasurer of the State, and is as
rs ing the Democrats to elect him
ID their coming primary. We refer
10 .@r belong Rice, who is manager
ie the Ryman Auditorium.
n We hayc It from reliable sourc
ar that no Greens of any kind we're ev
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-02-09
MISS EATON LOSES BROTHER.

The many friends of Miss Grace
M. Eaton will sorrow with her in the
death of her brother, which occurred
on the morning Of February 2. Mr..
Eaton lived with his sister in her
home on Elberta street, near the No
lensville Pike. The body was taken
to their old home in Wakefield, near
Boston, Mass, for burial. where the
funeral was held Monday last Miss
Eaton will be absent from Nashville
for several days.
The monthly missionary meeting
on Monday evening, February 5, pre-
scented a fine program. Rev. ]. Dav-
export Bushell gave a splendid adj
dress on "The Missionary Spirit" It
was inspiring and helpful and should
have been hard by larger audience,
though the attendance was good.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-02-09

And now report comes that Ne
groes in Georgia have lynched Ne
gro. We presume the boys are whet-
ting up their nerves to take hold Of
some of the Crackers next.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-02-09

Dr. R. F. Boyd was host to
gracefully planned dinner in honor
Of DR., Dan Williams and Mr.. Carey
Lewis, both Of Chicago, Wednesday
February 7th, from Z to p. m. DIR.
Boyd was assisted in receiving and
entertaining his guests by Miss Bes-
sic B. Patton and Mrs. Ida Harlan.
The guest list includes hcnorees, DR..
Dan. Williams, Mr.. Carey Lewis, and
Drs. r. A. Stewart, II. T. Noel, Will
bur Wilson, Carroll and Houser Of
Halona, Ark.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-02-09

as entertainments and social affairs
are concerned, and also to teach them
that some white preachers are not
to be trusted even on their oath.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-12
OPEN NEW SUPPLY HOUSE
Large Accessory and Motor
Apparel Establishment on
PeaChtree.

Johnson Gewinner Company is open
ing the most complete establishment
for automobile supplies in the South at
124 Peachtree and 1885 North Forsyth
streets. Their three stores contain T.,
600 square feet of floor space and will
be divided into four separate depart
ments, covering every possible phase of
the automobile accessory and supply
business.
The PeaChtree store will be the APP
parel and millinery department, carry
ing the latest ideas and models in au-
tomobile apparel, besides a most inter-
estng assortment of novelties, COM
forts and conceptions for the roadster
touring car and limousine. This de-
partment will specialize on chauffeur
livery to meet the desire of owners to
appropriately clothe their chauffeurs.
At s North Forsyth street will be
the supply department A complete
stock of mechanical supplies will be
carried Special effort has been made
to stock automobile hardware such as
caps screws, nuts, taps, dies, etc, in
every known thread and size. The oil
and grease department will also be in
this store. Different cars need differ
ent oils, and their stock consists of
every well known make
The Bosch Magnetic department will
be at So North Forsyth street John
SON. Gewinner Company will represent
the Bosch magnetic in seven Southern
states and will conduct shop espe-
cially equipped with machinery for
making all repairs to Bosch magnetos.
This will be in charge of a Bosch spe-
! Cialist.
Johnson Gewinner Company have es-
! tablished their enterprise and progress
siveness in securing the Bosch magnetic
account. Realizing the need for some
responsible place for magnetic troubles,
| Gewinner went to New York and show
ed the Bosch Magnetic Company, in a
most convincing manner, the necessity
Of a Bosch branch in Atlanta. In ad-
dition to the expert repair department
they will carry a complete stock of all
parts and the different types of Bosch
magnetos.
The door of their So North Forsyth
street store is being widened to admit
cars driven from the street. This viii
also facilitate all kinds of special work
such as putting on speedometers, bump
ers, carburetors, etc
Messrs, Johnson and Gewinner de
serve the approval and patronage o
the automobile public for bringing t.
Atlanta the most complete store of its
kind. The Southern branch of th'
Bosch Magnetic and Bosch service sta
ton will prove Of inestimabe value
and convenience to the large army o
Bosch magnetic users throughout th'
seven Southern states.
j. X Gewinner president and gen
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-12
Here's a Brief SideIight on the
Efforts of Leaders in
City's Behalf. 49,.
Bv PERCY H. WHITING.

without the Atlanta Automobile and
Accessory association there would not
be any automobile show in Atlanta this
wear. Without George w. Hanson there
would not have been any Automobile
and Accessory association. And there
you are.
If it hadn't been for Griffin there
might never have been a George Han
son. and hence no A. A. & A. A. and no
show. But in that tight little Georgia
city, the undeserving butt of Atlanta's
jokes for years, was born some years
ago (but we're not saying how many a
lad whose name was Hanson, name
which was later amplif1ed by his par
ents to George w. Hanson, the wv"
standing it is to be suspected, for
IVA shington."
The history of George Hansons ca
reer reads like that of 10000 really sue
cessful men in the United States today.
He had only ordinary opportunities in
his early days and his life from boy
hood up could be written in one word
WORK.
BY amazing determination Mr.. Han
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-12

It should be understood, however
that as the cost Of an automobile has
gone steadily downward the efficiency
and durability of the machine has dou-
bled and trebled and more. The
thousand dollar machine of today Is SUI
perior in every way to the car that cost
three, four and often five times as
much six or seven years ago
Where prices of standard makes have
not decreased-and perhaps increased
i'm the last few years, it has been due
in every case TO putting more and more
money into the manufacture OF the car
better material more equipment,
finer upholstery. more powerful me-
chanical plants and bigger and better
cars generally.
The great proportion Of cars sold.
naturally, are low and medium priced,
Reduction in cost has been brought
about by manufacturing in tremendous
quantities the standardization Of many
parts. the reduction Of overhead eX-
pcnsc and the cheapening in cost ot
extras such things as magnetos
which the average automobile builder
does not make himself
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-12

Take Nebraska, for example. In
that state there is one motor car to
every As people. In Georgia there is
one to every 175 people; in Alabama
there is one to every $50 people Now,
this proportion is all wrong and does
not in the least represent the CORE
spending ability TO buy automobiles of
the states named. OF course, in the
Southern states, owing to the large ne
gro population, there are not quite the
same possibilities as In some Of the
other states But the difference Is not
material"
We'll, what has all this to do with
the automobile show" asked the out
slider
Just this" said the dealer. 1--WE
who are selling cars here in Atlanta
owe II 10 our factories 70 stir NJ
enough interest so that we can sell the
normal number Of cars IN this state and
the surrounding states We can sell
from twice 20 three times as many
cars AS have already been sold and still
not get machine into the hands OF
half the people in this territory whC
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-12

and who has done most to keep 1t run
ming.
1t happens that Mr.. Hanson is only
indirectly responsible for the holding
of last years show. The idea origi-
mated in the mind of Manager Moore,
of the Velie Company, and he set the
ball rolling, seconded heartily by
George Hanson, In his capacity of pres
dent of the Atlanta Automobile and
Accessory association. And when Mr..
Moore left Atlanta Mr.. Hanson was
named to take his place rs manager OF
the show committee. in which position
he served most acceptably and eff
ciently last year.
This year Mr.. Hanson has turned his
position of show committee chairman
over to Wylie West, but he has re-
manned in active touch and is one OF
the shows most enthusiastic boosters
Frank Long a, Veteran.
The vice president of the A. A. & A.
A. and a man who has had much to do
with the upbuilding of the automobile
trade in Atlanta, Georgia and the entire
Southeast is Frank J. Long. A native
of North Carolina. Mr.. Long has lon8
been connected with the vehicle bust
ness in the South, though at first 1t
was not the motor vehicle. but the
horse drawn vehicle, that attracted Mr.
Longs talents. For years he travelled
the South as the representative of the
Anchor Buggy Company. Of Cincinnati
and later he was president of the At
lanta Buggy Company.
When the automobile industry began
to work its way into the South, Mr.
| Long was one Of the first TO recognize