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The Colorado statesman., 1912-10-12
PROTECT Me-
GRO VOTERS

It's Legislature, placed a blot upon
its escutcheon by adding to its
Constitution iniquitious Amend
ment known as the Grand Father
Clause and the same having been
upheld by the Supreme Court and /,
Whereas, the Democratic Party of
this State has enforced and are
enforcing this Law even in the
face of the fact that said Amend
ment has been declared unconsti-
tutional by the Uuited States Dis
trict Court of both the Eastern
Western Districts, and Whereas,
this law is seeking to deprive the
Negroes of Oklahoma of the right
to vote is violation of the 18th
Amendment to the Constitution of
the United States is therefore per-
nicious. discriminative, unlawful,
unconstitutional. and void.
Therefore, be it Resolved that
we, the colored citizens of the
State of Oklahoma in convention
assembled at Boley this 10Th day
of September, 1912, do by their
Resolutions condemn said Law and
pledged ourselves to resist it and
its enforcement by every legal and
honorable means at our command
or guaranteed us under the laws
of the land.
RESOLVED further:-That
this Convention become a perma-
nent Organization to be known as
the "Civil Rig hts League" and
that its fields of labor shall be
Nation Wide; and that it shall
have for its purpose, to combat all
laws or proposed laws and the en-
forcement of same, tending to dis
criminate against any Citizen on
account of his Race, Color or prev
ious condition in this state or else
where.
RESOLVED further:- That
we pledge our strenuous efforts,
scanty means and sacred honor in
every legal way to stamp out all
laws or parts of laws here or else
where, that seeks to deprive any
American Citizen of the rights
guaranteed him under the Consti-
tuition Of these United States.
RESOLVED further: That
this Organization shall have fer
it's immediate and primary object
the removal of this iniquitious
"Grand Father" clause from the
Constitution of the great Common
wealth in which we reside, either
by legislative enactment or Judic-
ial decree; and that we pledge our
time, talent and money, to the
achievement of this much to be
desired end.
RESOLVED further:-That we
hereby pledge ourselves to the
support of the Constitution of the
United States, and the Constitu-
ton of the various States in which
we may hereafter labor provided
The Colorado statesman., 1912-10-12

Madison White, a Negro, has
been granted a life penson by the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
after having served that company
for more that years. White came
to Chicago recently from Nashville,
Tenn, where he has lived, the ma
tives say, for almosta century.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-10-12

Savannah, Ga, is to have a four
story hotel by and for colored peo-
pie on the European plan. A
lunch counter, buffet service at any
hour and, roof garden will be some
of the features.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-10-12

Houston, Tex, Oct. 1.-Texas
has a Negro town, which will be
known as Roberts, Texas. On
Saturday, September 2S, Roberts
was formerly introduced to the
world; and excursions were run
from adjacent cities. Quite
number of Negro citi zens from
Houston attended the opening.
The principal address was deliver
ed by Prof. E. l.. Slackshear of
Prairie View. There was much
speech making and singing, and
Roberts started off under the most
favorable conditions. The new
town has been named after Ed"
Roberts, a wealthy Negro citizen
who owns the entire townsite.
Surrounding the town are about
fifteen thousand acres, controlled
and cultivated by members of the
race. The Palacios branch of the
Southern Pacific Railroad runs
through the center of the property.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-10-12

A tract covering nine city blocks
in Wilmington, n. c.. valued at
aoout 1000, has been set apart
by an act of congress for a Negro
school. A $4,000 building is to
be erected at once. The tract al
joins the marine hospital.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-10-12

they are not in contravention to
the Constitution of the United
States or inimical to our rights as
people.
RESOLVED further:-That
this League take upon itself the
labor and duty of organizing the
Negro all over the United States
in the interest of his Civil and Po-
litical rights.
RESOLVED further: That we
lend our untiring efforts to bring
everyman or set of men to justice
who attempts or conspires to de-
priye any man of his right OF suf-
frage.
RESOLVED further-That we
endorse the action taken by U. S.
Attorney, General Wickersham, as
indicated in correspondence with
Mr.. @. Dearman (Which was in our
possession) and through the press
in issuing orders to the U. S Dis
trict Attorneys and Commission
ers to institute legal and criminal
proceedings against any parties
conspiring to deprive us of our
God-given rights, and we heartily
commend his courageous stand in
this as well as other instances of
right and justice.
RESOLVED further:-That
we urge upon every Negro in the
State of Oklahoma to go to the
Polls OH Election day in Novem-
ber and vote, and if denied this
right and privilege to Immediately
institute the proper legal proceed.
ings as given him under the laws
governing these United States.
RESOLVED further:-That he
shall have the support of this
League, financially or otherwise,
through its representative, the
Executive Committeeman appoint
ed from each County as provided
for in this meeting and he shall
take the lead in carrying out the
aims and purposes of this section
of these Resolutions; reporting the
same to the executive head of this
Organization.
RESOLVED further:-That
we call upon the liberty. flowing Ne
gro everywhere, but most espec-
tally in the State of Oklahoma to
assist us every way, both financial
ly and otherwise that it is within
their power to achieve success in
this very worthy and necessary
object. This we invite the coop.
Grafton of all Contemporary Or
ganization in this great fight for
Civic righteousness and political
freedom.
Humbly submitted,
E. o. Tyler, chairman; DR..
Isaac w. Young, Sec;
G. E. Corbett, M. A.
Sorrel, j. H Galloway,
Rev. 9. w. Kidd, w. A.
E. Bailey, G. w. F.
Sawner, S. M. Sanders,
DR.. d. w. Bryant and
w. l.. Jones.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-10-12
RACE NEWS
GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

But in order to bring about such Il
change it must be borne in mind
that we must give our political
support to such men as are in fa-
vor of full manhood rights, civil
and political, for all the people re-
ga1dless of race or color.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-10-12
days.

When the people of the United
States make solid stand for law
and order, mob violance and jim
crow misfit accommodations on
railroads and other public convey
ances will come to a speedy end.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-10-12

A Negro life-term convict in
Michigan City prison, Indiana,
was granted leave of the days ab-
sence August 3 to go to his home
in New Albany without guard to
see the last of his sister, who was
dying.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-10-12

Humbly submitted,
E. o, Tyler, chairman; DR..
Isaac w. Young, Sec;
G. E. Corbett, M. A.
Sorrel, j. Fl Galloway,
Rev. G. w. Kidd, w. A.
E. Bailey, G. w. F.
Sawner, S. M. Sanders,
DR.. d. w. Bryant and
w. l.. Jones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
HAY FEVER ILLS
QUICKLY RELIEVED
With a Cleansing, Healing
Antiseptic Cream. Stops
Sneezing Instantly

Many people suppose there is no cure
for Hay Fever, and think, once one has
had an attack, they must suffer every
summer from haying time until frost
comes. Some of the more fortunate
seek relief in cooler climate, but thou
sands suffer at home, and often make
their condition worse by using strong
snuffs, powders and sprays.
There is no need of your being vic
tim of this disease any longer, and you
don't have to run away to escape it
either. Just get fifty cent bottle of
Ely's Cream Balm, place little in the
nostrils, draw the pleasant, aromatic
fumes back into the head, and see how
quickly you will get relief.
1t opens up the air passages almost
instantly, stops the sneezing, running
at the nose and weeping. Furthermore,
it doesn't simply give you temporary
relief, but it heals and strengthens the
sensitive membrane lining of the note
and throat, and restores it to normal,
healthy condition. thus protecting you
against return of the trouble.
All druggists sell and recommend it.
Get bottle to-day. If you are not salts
fled after fair trial, your druggist will
give you back every cent you paid for it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
Sl0S For Nurse Fund

Happy is too tame a word TO de-
scribe the mental attitude of the men,
bers OF the Visiting Nurse association
today. One might well say that they
are in an ecstacy of joy, for yester-
day they cleared sos at their sociable
given az the home of Mrs. James Con-
ner. 7O2 Twentieth street. The object
vas TO raise honey TO pay for coupe
which has been purchased for the use
Of Miss Margaret Giles, the nurse, on
her trips throughout the city to v1sit
suffering humanity who need the care
OF an expert and are unable to pur-
chase Il.
Those who were DESTROYS to aid such
a worthy cause visited the Comes
home yesterday in throngs and the
coffee, cake and ices found ready buy,
ers and generous purchasers. A de.
lightful social afternoon was spent in
the pretty home. which was decorated
with garden flowers and greenery.
The members OF the Visiting Nurse
association are especially grateful tc
the "In His Name" 1.-The Silver Cross
and Helpers" circles OF the kings
Daughters and Miss Bessie Edwall
L S. McCabe & Co. and F. G. Natl
for assistance and services rendered
The public in general is thanked b!
the association for their cooperation
for without II such success as that o
yesterday could not have beer
realized
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
IOWAFARMERB BOY
BOWS TO LIQUOR
Gets on Road for Nursery Con-
Germ and Succumbs to the
Wiles of the Devil.
IN THE CITY LAST NIGHT
Attempts an Alcoholic Solo on Main
Thorouehfare but Is Stopped
by Policeman.

Last night in our large city a green,
country youth, hailing from parts in
western Iowa, who has been on the
road for a nursery concern for some
three weeks past, was the recipient of
cordial greetings from more bartend-
ers than is conducive to sobriety, and
wooed by the sweet melodies which
were waited out upon the Silly night
air from the brightly lighted Harper
cafe, was seized with an overwhelm-
ing impulse to benefit humanity in gen.
eral with a vocal solo, rendered from
soap box conveniently placed on the
pavement in front of the hosiery. A
rude policeman stopped the massacre
before it had gained any appreciate
hecdway, however, and the callow
youth from Iowa is running yet
LOVED OLD SONGS.
Seated in front of the hosiery, the
| lanky knight of the grip discoursed to
group of loungers, the alcoholic
fumes from his nostrils imparting a
rich brown aroma to the surrounding
vicinity.
THAT singing is good, but the gel
don't enunciate her words distinctive
ly," unused the wobbly individual. And
then followed a sad, sweet story of a
life.
81 used to be the leader of the old
church choir back home in Iowa" con-
tinued he of the begonia catalogue
house. when | would get out my
violin and draw my bow across the
strings and sing the good old songs
how the boys used to gather around
l love the good old songs-'Sllvel
Threads Among the Gold The Old
Apple Tree and Old Black Joe.
Them was happy days. / have beer
on the road for the nursery concern
for three weeks. I have a dear OLE
mother to support But, boys, ont
week ago / fell from grace, and
have been on the downward path eve
since (Sobs).
RENDERS SOLO.
Wont you sing something" ven
/ tured someone.
yes, was the prompt reply, an
! mounting the soap box, the catalp
: tree peddler began in voice whic
( resembled the death rattle of a bat
: tub, the sweet refrain
! The twilight gathered swiftly 'roun
Y the Colorado hills,
4 THE dear old mother sat in her arr
4 chair, all alone;
She was thinking of the good oil
n days
4 At this junctuTe, Officer c. Meena
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
KELLY-COCHRANE.

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS ISA-
belle Cochrane and Arthur f. Kelly,
secretary of the grocery firm of John
F. Kelly company of Davenport, took
place as a quiet ceremony of Tuesday
morning at o'clock at the parochial
residence of the Sacred Heart cathe-
dral, Davenport Very Rev. Father
Flanagan. V. G., officiated Attend.
ing the bride was her sister, Miss
Anna Cochrane, and Ralph l.. Kelly
served as his brothers best man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
PRETTY PRENUPTIAL FEAST.

MISS BESSIE LOCKHART ENTER
tanned at pretty prenuptial break
fast at her home. 10S Fifth avenue,
Moline. this morning in honor of Miss
Frances SchOfer. who will be married
Sept. IL to Elwyn Ellison of Rock Is
land. Nine girl friends of Miss Soho
fer were present and sat at the pretti-
ly decorated breakfast table, done in
pink and white, the chosen colors. In
the center of the table was a wicker
basket of geraniums, while hand-paint-
ed place cards done in the color
scheme adorned each place Miss
Schofer's plate was surrounded with
pink satin and before her place were
half dozen haviland plates, presents
| from her friends. Pink shaded candles
| added final touch TO the table decor
atoms. The morning was spent soci-
ally. A number OF prenuptial atten.
lions are planned for Miss Schofer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
FIXED BY BOARD
Boundary Lines for Different
Buildings Show Pupils
Where to Go.

Following are the boundary lines
of the public school buildings. Par
ents of pupils can easily determine
which school their child should be
sent to when the fall term commences
Sept. 8. by looking over the descrip-
ton. Where the term along Twentieth
street" or any other such expression
is used, it means to the middle OF the
street unless it is especially provided
otherwise. The descriptions:
HAWTHORNE SCHOOL-On the
north and west, the Mississippi river.
On the east, the middle of Thirteenth
street, from the river to Sixth avenue
then west along Sixth avenue to
Twelfth street. then south on Twelfth
street to Seventh avenue. On the
south, from the corner of Twelfth
street and Seventh avenue along
Seventh avenue west to its junction
with Sixth avenue and west on Sixth
avenue to the river
Pupils Of all grades living within
the above lines should attend the
| Hawthorne school
| Also, in addition thereto, for pupils
of Seventh and eighth grades, from
the river at Sixteenth street soutl
On Sixteenth street to Sixth avenue
thence west on. Sixth avenue t
Twelfth street, thence south Of
Twelft street to city limits. All pupil
of Seventh and Eighth grades Twin
west of this line should attend tn
Hawthorne school.
GRANT SCHOOL-On the north
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
MANY AT REUNION.

THE ANNUAL REUNION OF THE
Cox family is in full swing at Camp
bells island. Two hundred descend
ants of Joseph and Mary Cox are pres
ent, with old and young, enjoying
themselves to the fullest extent. Bea-
trice cottage, owned by Mr.. Berquist,
has been rented for the use Of some
of the visitors, and others are being
entertained at the homes of members
of the family here and in Moline. Cal.
ifornia and New York and all inter
mediate points have sent their quota
of descendants to the gathering
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT.

EARLE TOWNSEND, THE THIRD
son of Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Town.
send, of Eastern avenue, Davenport,
entertained ii of his young men
friends at stag party Tuesday even
ing, an elaborate course dinner being
served at o'clock A surprise was
sprung on the guests when during the
dinner hour Miss Harriet Townsend
sister of the host, announced hel
brothers engagement to Miss Anna
r. Eckhardt of Oakmount, Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22

Edward Walsh, Miss Grace Wheelan
of Rock Island and Mrs. A Nelson.
Among the out of town guests were
Mrs. W. c. Eastland of Clinton, Miss
Fleming who is the guest of Miss
Carse of Rock Island, and Miss Bray
of Dubuque Many prenuptial atten-
lions are planned for Miss Irene Wit
tenberg, whose approaching marriage
to Emmett Frances Stenger of Chica.
so was announced yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
CLEAR S45.

THE LADIES' ALTAR SOCIETY
of St. Joseph's church cleared S45 as
the result of their afternoon and
evening sociable at the home of Mrs.
J ]. Kinney, 944 Twenty-second street.
Tuesday. The members of the church
we're very generous to their appetites
and the ice cream, cake, coffee and
sandwiches disappeared with marvel
GUS rapidity. The house was decorat-
ed with garden flowers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22

white or sugar beets. Get red beets
and they will be red when they are
cooked. 81 know nothing about
her. (D-I hope you are not foolish
enough 10 believe in dreambooks.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: How do you
serve a buffet supper and what would
you serve? CURIOUS.
A buffet supper is placed on the
table where guests can help them
selves. A maid or two may be on
hand to assist, or the hostess may
appoint assistants from among her
friends. The guests do not sit down
TO the table but select what they
wish and eat standing. or take their
refreshments to some other part of
the room if they choose.
Usually the buffet luncheon consists
Of several kinds of sandwiches, small
cakes or sliced cake, relishes, coffee,
tea or punch.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ID am
/ fifteen years old. 5ft. in. tall and
weigh 105 lbs. Am I too short and
light for my age? (2)-What shall
do TO take blackheads and pimples
off my face? C3)-My hair is ve-y
dry and I must wet it with water
every time l comb it, What shall
do for it? WALTERS.
/ Q-No. (2)-Do like the girls dc
every night battle your face and mech
in hot water and scrub clean with {
good toilet soap; rinse off all the
soap, wipe dry, then massage the ski
with cold cream and finally wipe i
off clean with a soft cloth.
Take exercises that will make yol
perspire well. Drink plenty of waite
and eat lots of fresh vegetables ant
fruits. Chew your food weldon
boil it. Also, take a dose of Epson
salts once a week until your bowel
are in good condition. l know
tastes horrid, but it's mighty good TO
you.
(3D-Wash your hair. When DIR
: put a little vaseline on the tips o
/, your fingers and rub it well into tn
!, scalp. Do this every time after 20
= wash your hair and it will soften tn
: hair beautifully. Don't put water o
= your hair when you comb it. Brus
; it quite a while instead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
IVY CARD CLUB.

THE MEMBERS OF THE IVY
Card club met yesterday afternoon in
Schuetzen park for their regular meet
ing Three tables of 500 were played,
giving prizes to Mrs. H. Tappendorf
OF Rock Island. Mrs. C. F. Knappe of
Davenport, Mrs. H. Gaethje of South
Rock Island and Mrs N. Schroeder OF
Rock Island. Following the play a
three-course luncheon was served
The next meeting will be entertained
III two weeks by Mrs. L. Dresser, 1923
Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
EN1ERrAINs AT CAMP.

MRS. FRED MOGAR ENTERTAIN.
ed a number of Rock Island ladies at
her camp, "Mosie Out" in Sears. Miss
Nellie White of Omaha was an out of
town guest The day was spent very
pleasantly, all of the joys of camp life
being appreciated TO their fullest ex-
tent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
HART en,d
HOME
PROBLEMS
b. MS pLIzAHETE
"GDAT
rs 2LIHAbETE
TECNlPSCN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a girl OF
81 and engaged to a good-looking man
OF %. Some OF my girl friends say II
! marry him will lose their friend
ship. They say am under the con-
troll OF soul kiss" Neither of our
parents object TO our marriage. ]
have not objecteds TO my intended"
kissing after our engagement.
VERY ANXIOUS.
The girls are silly and you are fool
ish to listen to them. Marry the man
II you love him and your parents Ike
him.
You have a perfect right to kiss
when you're engaged, but don't give
him a surfeit of IT, don't know what
soul kiss" is and nobody else does.
Any good, honest, human kiss is good
enough for a good. honest, human girl.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l have a tan
coat that has blue spots on it from a
blue umbrella. How can / remove
them? What will whiten brown arms
and hands?
out part of the stain. II not, try lemon
juice either alone or mixed with table
salt II this doesn't work, I'm afraid
you will have 10 send the coat to a
professional cleaner, or have it dyed
some dark color
To whiten the skin. CRATE one ounce
fresh horseradish root, pour over It one
pint cold buttermilk, let stand -four
hours, then apply.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: O-Car
field corn be canned successfully
(2D-How can beets be cooked fol-
table without bleaching? 81 have
heard tell of an old Mother Shiptor
who lived q long time ago. She wa.
supposed to have sold her soul Il
Satan so she might foretell happen
ings. Did she really exist? (4)-DiC
che write the poems and dreambool
published under her name?
HOMEBODY.
l know only the directions of can
ming sweet corn, but possibly fell
corp could be canned the same way
Cut corn from the cob, pack in glas
jars, fill to the top with cold water
fasten lids on loosely and set Oh
wooden rack in boiler. Fill boie
with cold water up to neck of jars
set on stove and bring to boilin
point and boil four hours Then fasr
en- ids tightly. You can add salt o
not when putting corn in jars. (2)-
Probably YOU have been cooking tn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
GOLDRIM Flour

stepped up, and seizing the vocalist
firmly by the nape of the neck, growI-
ed, Get out you tramp, you can't
sing"
The Iowa boy was last seen going
north towards the river at speed of
26S knots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22

in honor of Miss Martha Jenkins 18th
birthday. The affair was a complete
surprise to Miss Jenkins A very en-
joyable evening was spent in games
and music. Light refreshments were
served. Those present were: The
Misses Maxine Shehan, Myrtle eau
field, Mabel Hamfs. Nina Hamfs, Alma
Behn, Winifred Blythe, Ruth Brandon
burg, Agnes Widerquist, Clare Schaeve,
Maurine Schnert, Mabel Albrandt, La
Vince Fish, Emma Schultz, Olga Anch-
ems, and Martha jenkins. land John
Keelmle. Omer Close, Wallace Houls,
worth, Frank Nelson. Custer Fish
Clarence Frost, George Reed, Walter
/ Braid, Howard Cove, Earl Murphy
Adolph Laveen, Edward Holtzhammer
Anderson Dove, John Roman, Hubert
/ Hamfs, Victor Tomlinson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
MISS euETTNER HOSTESS.

MISS EDNA BUETTNER ENTER
tanned the members of the Kate Hill
Missionary society of the United Pres
byterian church at her home, 522
Twenty-second street, Tuesday even
ing Miss Mabel Moeller was leader
for the meeting. A social evening was
enjoyed following the business meet
ing and program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
GIVES DINNER PARTY,

MISS HARRIET FRAMING GAVE
a dinner party at the Watch Tower
inn Monday evening in honor of her
friend, Miss Dorman, OF Chicago. Miss
Framing and Miss Dorman were enter
tanned last week at the Country club
in Galesburg by DR.. and Mrs. Framing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
ENTERTAINs LADIES' AID.

MRS. J. SCHOFER, 45lS EIGHTH
avenue, entertained the members of
the Ladies' Aid society of the Second
Congregational church in Moline at her
home yesterday afternoon. There
were 20 ladies present. and the after
noon was spent with their embroidery.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess and a social time was enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
INTERESTING MEETING.

THE MEETING OF THE w. c. T. U.
Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
r c. Benson, 1902 Nineteenth street,
was very interesting. THE Child
Wage Garner" was discussed in two
papers by DR.. Emily Wright and Miss
Minnie Martin. Mrs. w. G. Oglevee
was in charge of the program. Miss
Robb entertained with a vocal solo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-22
PICNIC IN LONG VIEW.

THIRTY MEMBERS OF THE
broadway Young Peop:e's association
enjoyed a picnic in Long View park
Tuesday evening. taking with them
baskets containing dainty picnic
lunches. The evening was spent so
cially with games.