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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09
All Eyes Turned on Five Points

The eyes of Denver are turned to-
ward Five Points today with an in
terest in the very unusual spectacle
of colored man seeking to be elect
ed as precinct committeeman in the
primaries today over white oppon.
ent. 1t happens that this precinct
known as One in Ward Five, contains
larger number of colored Republi-
cans than white, so that it is possible
for the colored people to have a com.
mitteeman if they wish. If they do
not have one it will be said that it Is
because they did not wish one. The
colored candidate is the editor of this
PAPER, C. A. Franklin. This is the
first time that he has ever run in an
election and even though the office
sought is one that has no salary, and
mighty little fame attached, he is
frank to admit that politics is some
thing like war, la General Sherman
While he announced in the outset that
his candidacy was simply to put the
colored voter on the map, he has found
that there are the same old obstacles
of colored persons willing to do the
bidding of white politicians, even TO
the detriment of themselves and theiI
race. But after all it is struggle that
makes victory sweet. In the next
issue of this paper We will relate first
hand the besetments that hinder the
proper and equitable treatment OF
colored citizens by political parties
There is every reason why the aver
age voter should know what the meth
DDS used by the politicians are to
thwart his will, and in the case OF
colored voters. it is the more needed
since it is usually he who has moth
ing and loses even that which he
hath"
The editor realizes that he is can.
didate for a Carnegie medal in riskins
his life in the game of politics. but
some one has to break the ice in Den
yer to restore us to semblance of
proper participation in government.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09
DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY. MARCH 9. 1912

un.n the white missionaries landed
there. He spent six years with the
missionaries and then went back to
work among his own people.
Il grew up, as most Zulu boys do,
watching my fathers herds until l be-
came large boy and began to join in
sports such as hunting, playing at war
and idling away all of the time
Cele studied for two years in South
African missionary school and finished
the blue Zulu spelling. book.
He further pursued his studies and,
through his uncle. Rev. John l.. DUDE,
came TO America. At the Slater school
in Winston-Salem, n. C., he came in
touch with two Hampton teachers. He
concluded that Hampton's training
was just what he needed for his work
in Zululand-
Realizing that his people needed to
know how to build good wagons, Cele
took wheelwrighting and special work
in blacksmithing in the Hampton In
stitute Trade school, Cele plans to re-
turn TO the forgotten children of South
Africa and carry them the blessings
which be has received at the Hampton
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09
eLENwoop SPRINGS, COLO.

Mrs. Ella Ellis has gone to Alabama
on a visit to relatives.
MIR. Walter Mason professed reli-
gion last Wednesday evening in the
PRAYER meeting and Joined the Baptist
church. Rev. Russell has now three
candidates for baptism.
MIR. and Mrs. Kenny entertained a
few friends with dinner party last
week.
Rev. FAINT will hold services next
sunday at the A. NJ. E. church.
Deacon" William Jones is out
among his friends once more.
The Ladies' Aid meets this week
with Mrs. Carson.
.'rayer meetings this week: Baptist,
at the church. Methodist. 72S Winter
avenue. Everybody invited.
The Sabbath school attendance is
improving every Sunday. Come and
see for yourself.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09
HUMAN
TREATMENT
! REFUSED

| medltatcn on Jncse cunoltlons wnen
1t affected the town commercially,
which | was interested in. and con-
cludcd that the Negro must be n neces
sity. and the report went into the firm
| represented that the Negroes had
been bauished and no one to pick the
cotton" was the cause OF business be-
ing partially suspended. A boy of six
teen asked me II the "niggers' went TO
school with the whites in the north.
When hearing that they did he be-
came rebellious. but was somewhat
convinced OF the erroneousness OF 1t
when asked him II he did not sleep
with his old black nanny and love to
do II and If he slept with her in bed
lie could surely live in n schoolroom
with two or three black children or
exist outside In a playing ground.
y traveller whom | was seated with
going To Duncan. Okla. spoke of Ne
gro lawyer I'm Oklahoma City as being
the "whitestr man in principles they
had to deal with In their business or
profession Later Mt Comanche. Okla.
man came Into the store where l WAS
TO purchase clothing for his children.
He declared most Smphatically That he
was either going 10 move where col
orcd people We're permitted TO live SO
lie could get help or he would be com
PEELED 10 break up his home. as he had
IN Invalid wife and was compelled TO
20 home from business to do house
work
Going from Chickasba to Hobart.
Okla | observed thnt while there vns
the most rigid classification OF color
existing ywhere-separate cars.
waiting rooms. toilet rooms for Ne
sroes filthy. repusive, half civilized
Indians In savage carb came on the
train at every station and We're seated
In coaches with the white people. |
pointed this out TO others on the train.
Some Of them admitted they would
much prefer 10 he seated with clean
Negro than with nm Indian.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09
MARCH CRISIS MAGAZINE.
Fsatu red by Many Faets-Piilsbury on
Fourteenth Amendment.

Next to the strikinGly beautiful head
of colored girl on the cover of the
March Crisis. the most striking feature
of this number is the article by the
Hon Albert L. Pillsbury. former at
torney general OF Massachusetts. Mr..
Pfiisbury contends that under the
fourteenth amendment there is clear
federal remedy for lynching. and he
outlines bin calculated TO meet this
national disgrace
The latest statistics on Negro Amer
ican population are given, and the men
Of the month include j. Rosamond
John. the gifted composer; the late
Bishop Gaines and the young colored
high school student who was a recent
prize winner. The strong editorials at
tack the divine right of white men
to ruin colored girls without penalty
and explain what optimism among
colored people may come 10 mean in
the way OF pessimism. Mr.. Oswald
Garrison Willard contributes n strong
letter TO u southerner on lynching.
The National association announces
the plcasantest and most encouraging
piece of news which the Crisis ever
had 10 recount. For some time ii has
been apparent that If the association
was TO do farreaching constructive
work. If 1t hoped TO attack the larger
phases of segregation. lawlessness or
disfranchisemcnt II must have a fund
at its disposal Such fund should be
called fund for legal redress, and its
money should be appropriated under
the direction of the board of directors
and the associations attorney. Mr.
Julius Eoseuwald of Chicago started
this fund on Feb. l by Il Sift of s.. COO
Shortly aftcrward Mr.. Samuel Feis
of Philadelphia augmented it by gift
of $500, This splendid beginning will
make 1t possible for the association
during the present year to carry on n
much greater mass Of important work
than before, always provided that it
increases 'Hadily in members.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09
LA JUNTA NEWS.

Death. the grim reaper has again
entered our midst and taken one of
the most promising young men. Ches.
ter Tyler. The sunny disposition and
honorable conduct of the young man
will be sadly missed, but we bow in
humble submission to the will of Him
who doeth all things well.
The funeral was held Saturday af.
ternoon, Rev. Bond officiating. Miss
Beatrice Childs of Denver, sister of
the young man. Rev. Anderson of
Rocky Ford and number of other
Rocky Ford friends were among those
present,
Rev. X. p. Bond was called to Las
Vegas. n NJ, Monday to conduct the
funeral of Mr., Jefferson. n brother-in,
law of Mrs. John Marshall.
Mrs. James Scott is indisposed this
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09
3. p. JOHNSON DEAD OF HEART
FAILURE.

The community received one of the
shocks Monday which come from time
to time, when Burwell P. johnson, an
old citizen, apparently in perfect
health, was called from labor to re-
ward by heart failure just before leav-
ing home in the morning for his work
in the state capitol He was stricken
and died at once. The funeral was
held on Wednesday from the home,
with Rev. Ward officiating. The home
was filled with friends and the casket
was buried beneath floral offerings.
Among those present were Governor
Shafroth, Mr.. Burwell, after whose
family Mr.. Johnson was named, and
other state house employees. The Ma
sons of Rocky Mountain lodge offici-
ated in fraternal capacity. acting on
behalf of an Ell Paso lodge of which
he is a member A short service OF
song, scripture reading and addresses
of Eulogy by Rev Ward of whose
church he was a member. by Govern
or Shafroth, for whom he worked. and
by Mr.. Burwell, with whom he was a
child, preceded the last farewell by
friends and family. Interment was at
Riverside. A widow. two boys and
one girl are bereft, besides her rela-
tives, who knew and appreciated his
worth and his relatives in Texas.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09

week as the result of a fall Sunday
morning.
Mrs. Mary Burts, daughter of Mrs
Ramsey, is suffering from an attack
of pneumonia.
Mrs. Cushenberry, who has been
quite i'll, is very much better.
Mr. Chas. Lenex spent Sunday in
Denver
Mr. Johnson of Glenwood is again
in La Junta We welcome him here,
although we fear his frequent visits
mean the loss of one of our best
young ladies'.
Mrs. Renda OF Wichita is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Cushenberry.
Mrs. Richardson of Wichita is visit
ing in La Junta.
SIS. Geo. Steele was in from her
ranch Friday. The amount of moist
ure this winter gives promise of
good crop and they are looking for
ward to a prosperous season this sum-
mer.
Hubbard Chapel
Rev. Smothers preached Sunday
night at the request of some of the
non-Christians. His sermon was con-
yincing and inspiring and several
souh came up for prayer.
In spite of the bad weather, good
number of scholars attended the sun
day school and also number OF Visit
ors The song service was especially
enioyed by the little ones. The sun
day sshool has commenced planning
foys fxer Easter program
The leap year social. with Mrs.
Winchester as leader. was a granu
success and all the gentlemen are
hopius to hear of another in the near
future. A neat little sum was raised
for the church.
The literary program for next Tues
dav seems to be of great interest as
everybody expresses a desire to be
present.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09

Detroit. Mich.-Mrs. +. NJ. Hether-
ing story OF her experience on her first
"Trip south:
Being a white woman of the north TO
the extent that ! was never south until
recently, my business required my
presence in the little town Of Caddo.
in southern Oklahoma. | was greatly
surprised Mt many things. In the first
place. after leaving Kansas City en-
route ! noticed classification OF color
began and continued. Being much In
terested in both home and foreign mis-
sion work. / became very observnn'
and began Investigating conditions
along racial lines.
Later rs we reached McAlester and
got of for breakfast | was attracted
by n fine stone structure. Upon invcs-
tigating | was informed that II was
the state prison. where there were
Ito prisoners. half white. the remain
ing half Negro and Mexican When
the train moved out | became engaged
In conversation with lady who was
seated with me and lived in Durant,
okla She related recent incident
that had happened In Durant, an out
rage committed upon a white woman
and the lynching OF n colored man.
This aroused the boiling blood of south
crn prejudice.
Some white men. commonly called
Night Riders. placed bomb under
Negroes house, and while waiting in
eager delight to see the explosion of
the house occupied by family of Ne
groes the Negro himself came out and
shot the white man OF his horse. The
law protected the Negro in saving his
own life and property so again the
whites were enraged and proceeded to
bnnish all the Negroes from both Du-
rant and Caddo. This was in Septem-
Der. 1911.
The cotton was ready for picking.
but while some OF the white people of
Caddo tried to protect the Negroes
whoa they had employed in their
fields shots were continually fired
sAlong them while at work. and they
were compelled to 20. leaving some Of
their crops as oicy stood or accepting
such n pnltry sum as might be Of
fercd them. mere pittancc for their
seasons work. BUSINESS was duh with
the merchants whom | called upon.
The reason for this was attributed to
the fact that u fit of race prejudice had
arisen and the Negroes. numbering 300
in town of i.2o0 inha bitants, were
banishcd - in southern phraseology.
"they had driven all the old niggcrs
ofr''-conscquently there was no one to
pick the cotton.
This was kecnly felt by the mer
chants. hotel keepers and housewives.
No business for the merchants, no help
for the hotels. and housewives were
obliged to do their own work. Boys in
knee pants waited upon the tables in
hotels and we waited upon ourselves
most of the time Remember, this was
chiefly done by the illitcrate white pco-
pie. ! was criticised for calling the
black people Negroes" The people
said TO me: Don't be so polite. They
are simply old niggers here in the
soutlS You can call them Negroes in
the north, where you consider them on
I'm equal with the white people"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09
AMBITION OF N. @. CELE.
Hampton's Zulu Student Prepares For
Return to "Fatherland."

At the Brooklyn meeting held under
the auspices of the Armstrong associa-
ton. in the interest of Hampton insti-
,utc. on Thursday evening. Feb. 20,
Madikanc Quandiyane Celc. Zulu
student who finished the wheelwright-
Ing trade at Hampton institute In May.
1911. told briefly the interesting story
of his life in South Africa and Amert-
ca "My father he said. was n
governor under the king of the Zulus
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09
HE WON'T LIMP NOW.

No more limping for Tom Moore Of
Cochran, Ga. Il had bad sore on
my instep that nothing seemed to
help till l used Bucklen's Arnica
Salve." he writes, but this wonder
full healer soon cured me-" Heals old
running sores, ulcers, boils. burns.
cuts, bruises. eczema or piles. Try
1t. Only 90 cents. at all druggists.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09
DENVER
PERSONAL
MENTION
Social News and Personal Mention
Continued on Pages Four,
Five and Eight

lectures on The Book OF Common
Prayer"
The Easter confirmation class is be-
ing prepared. Candidates and intend
ing candidates are requested to meet
the priest for instruction in the vestry
at $50 every Sunday evening
class of adults will resume the
Sacrament of Holy Baptism on Sun
day morning at the IL o'clock service.
cordial invitation is extended to
all TO attend these services.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE.

On last Friday evening, despite the
inclement weather. the Odd Fellows
of all branches here in this city, three
lodges and two households, assem-
bled in Shorter church where there
was a celebration of the anniversary
of the birth of Peter ogden. All the
speakers were present as outlined on
the programs. Their addresses COW
cred the many phases of Odd Fellow
ship, its history, its purposes. the de-
tails of the branches. The audience
was not what it would have been had
good weather prevailed. But it was
entirely responsive to the efforts of
the order to put its best foot foremost.
Another year this Odd Fellows re-
union will be established as one of
the best efforts at union yet under
taken by any secret society.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09

The y. NJ. C. A. will meet Sunday
afternoon at 8 O'Clock at Zion Baptist
church Every young man in Denver
should be in this organization and get
in line for the great work that is be-
ing promoted All are invited to be-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09
TRUTH ABOUT THE
PROBLEM SOUTH
Vivid Account Of vile Race Pref
udice Told by Eyewitness,

Mrs. r. N. Hstherinston Of Detroit
Public Convsyaness En- Route on
Missionary Tour to Caddo. Okla.
Sharply Criticised by Whites.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09


j. n Walker has been numbered
among the sick.
By virtue of the opinions expressed
by the stockholders in it, the directors
of the Mutual laundry are considering
q sale, lease or some other such dis
position of its machinery and fixtures.
Attorney Lewis is representing them
Mrs, Lille T.. Dickerson of $3.50
Clarkson has had the misfortune 10
break her arm.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Clark are the
parents of baby girl born last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hawkins, OF
24lS California. have a fine baby girl
born last week.
Robert Wright. who has been here
for his health. and his family went
home to Tuscaloosa. Ala, Monday.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09

Detroit. Mich.-Mrs. +. NJ. Hether-
ington OF this city relates the follow
ing story OF her experience on her ftrst
e~ls
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. William Clark are the
parents of baby girl born last week.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-09

j. n. Walker has been numbered
among the sick
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-02-09

there were present, either in person or by proxy, and voting, 174,10S Shares of the Stock of said Corpora ton, and that 3OO,OOO Shares -consti- tuted all of the Stock of said Corpora ton issued and outstanding.
 We do further specify that at said Special Meeting of the Stockholders of said shannon Copper Company, 174,1OS votes were cast in favor of the following Amendment to the Charter of Incorporation of the Shan non Copper Company, being all the votes represented in person, or by proxy, and voting; to-wit:
 RESOLVED, That the Charter of Incorporation of the Company be amended by increasing the authorized Capital Stock by adding thereto 30,- 900 shares of the Par Value of 5000 each from $3,OOO,OOO.OO to $3,3vO.- OOO.OO
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-02-09
Notice to Creditors.

In the Probate Court of the County of Greenlee, Territory of Arizona. In the matter of the Estate of J. C. Day, deceased.
 Notice is Hereoy Given, By the un- dersigned Admini niStr.itor of tie Estate of J. C. Day deceGsed. to the cre'ii- tors of, and all persons hav1ng claims against the. said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within ten months after the first pub lication of this notice, to the Admiui- strator of said estate at his place of business: to-wit: his dwelling house. in Clifton, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate in the County of Greenlee.
 Dated this 11th day of January, 1912.
 c. B. TYLER,
 Administrator
 (First Pub. Jan. IS. 1912) At.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-02-09
Stockholders Notice.

Notice is hereby given of special stockholders meeting of the s. J. Ha- gan Co.,, corporation, for the purpose of increasing the capital stock of the corporation, amending the name oi the corporation and transacting any and all other business that may law fully come before the meeting. Meet ing will be held at the office of the corporation in North Clifton on Feb ruary 27th, 1912 at p. m.
 R. w. HAGAN, Sec.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-02-09
IN THE PROBATE COURT, COUNTY OF GREENLEE, TERRITORY
 OF ARIZONA

VT Sht&OINHs
 In the matter of the Estate of John D. Garnett.
 Notice fPrivate Sale of Real Estate. Notice is hereby given. That in pursuance of an order of the Probate Court of the County of Green1ee, Ter ritory of Arizona, made on the 30th day of January A. D. 1912, in the mat ter of the estate of John D. Garnett, deceased, the undersigned, admins trator of the estate of said deceased, will sell at private sale, in one parcel to the highest bidder upon the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned, subject to confirmation, by the said Probate Court, on or after the 18th day of February 1912, all the right, tit le, interest and estate of the said John Garnett deceased, at the timeof his death, in and to the real property hereinafter described, and all the right, title and interest that the said estate mas by operation of law or oth- erwise acquired, other than, or in ad- dition to that of said deceased at the time of his death in and to, all that certain lot, pie or parcel of land situate lying and being in the town of Clifton, County of Greenlee, Terri tory of Arizona, more particularly de- scribed as follows, viz: Lot Number Ten 00) in Block Number Nine (9) of Hills New Addition to the town of Clifton, as laid down and designated no the map or plat of said addition, now of record and on file in the office of the County Recorder of Graham County, Territory of Arizona. Terms and Conditions of Sale. Cash in gold coin of thee United States; ten (1O) per cent of the pur- chase money to be paid at the time of sale, and balance on confirmation of sale.
 All bids or offers must be in writ ing, and may be left at the residence of the administrator of said estate, in Hills Addition to Clifton, or may be delivered to said administrator per sonally in Clifton, County of Greenlee Arizona, or may be filed in the office of the clerk of this court, at any time after the first publication of this mo- tice and before the making of said sale.-
 Dated this the 31st day of January, A. D. 1912
 l. B. ENGLISH,
 Administrator of the estate of John
 D. Garnett, deceased.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-02-09
Prohafe NofIce

In the Probate Court of the County of Greenlee, Territory of Arizona In the Matter of the Estate of Mar garet Carmichael, deceased.
 Notice to Creditors.
 Notice is Hereby Given, By the un- dersigned Administrator of the Estate of Margaret Carmichael deceased, 'to the creditors of, and all persons hay ing claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within four months after the first publication of this notice, to the administrator at his place of business Clifton, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the busi- ness of said estate in the County of Greenlee.
 NORMAN CARMICHAEL
 Administrator Dated this 5th day of January 1912.
 (First Pub. Jan. 5, 1912)
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-02-09

In the Probate Court, of the County of Greenlee, Territory of Arizona In the Matter of the Estate of A. D. Mclean, Deceased.
 Order to Show Cause
 It Appearing to This Court, by the petition of c. H. Mclean, administra- tor of the estate of A. D. Mclean, de- ceased; that it is necessary to sell the interest of said decedent in and to certain mining property described in said petition, for the reasons therein set forth:
 It is Therefore Ordered by This Court: That all persons interested in the estate of said deceased, appear before the said Probate Court, on Sat urday the 24th day of February, A ID. 1912, at the hour of 10 O. lock A. M of said day, at the court room of said Court, in the court house, in Clifton, County of Greenlee, Territory of Ari- zona, to show cause why an order should not be granted to said admin strator to sell the whole or as much of the said mining property as shall be necessary, and that a copy of this order be published four successive weeks in the Copper Era, a newspaper printed and published in the said town of Clifton, County of Greenlee, Territory of Arizona, once in each week.
 Dated this the 13rd day of January, A. D.. 1912
 THEO. SHIRLEY
 Judge of the Probate Court.
 (First Pub. Jan 26, 1912) At.