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Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-11-30
DR.. WASHINGTON en- CRIME.
Chicago Daily Connects White Men
With Vice In Black Belt.

Speaking editorially of Dr. Booker
T. Washington charge to the colored
people of Chicago in a recent address,
an influential Chicago daily paper says;
When DR.. Washington asserts that
the Negro community in Chicago must
be held responsible for the vice and
crime in its own midst he is arousing
on the side of law and order forces
which are welcome. But it is on an
assumption which is scarcely tenable,
however useful it may be.
That is to say. while it is very use
full thing to have Mr.. Washington
preaching free will and full responsi-
blity to the colored people. it would be
very great mistake for the white
community to regard this as the last
word on the subject. for it is not true
in any sense whatever that the colored
community is wholly and entirely re-
sponsible for the vice and crime which
appear now and then in its midst
For one thing. Il good deal of the
vice in the "colored belt" is white
mans vice. thrust there by the au-
thorities against the protest of the
colorcd people. But the thing runs
deeper than that Vice and crime are
in large measure the result of idleness,
of irregular employment and even of
regular employment that is underpaid
and exhaustive.
1t would be fatuous for the white
community to deny its responsibility
in very large measure for the eco
nomic conditions under which thou
sands of Negro men and women strug-
gle right here in Chicago. Trade unions
close their doors to colored men. and
the vast majority of employments are
closed absolutely to them.
But these are disagreed Bile truths.
and we all shirk them when we can.
If Dr. Washington rather encourages
us to shirk them by putting the en-
phasis where he does. there is another
great leader of the colored people who
does not
Professor W. e. B. Du Bois in his
books and his journal. the Crisis,
holds up courageously. month In and
month out. the other side-our side
of the picture. Forcefully and yet with
quiet reserve which is granted to
few polemicists DR.. Du Bois thrusts
home upon the conscience of the Amer
lean people the consciousness that the
colorcd problem cannot be solved by
the colored man alone.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-11-30
DURANGO NEWS.

Durango is enjoying warm sun
shiny weather.
Rev. Q. d. Lowell Up. E), spent
several days in our city and preached
several excellent sermons which were
much appreciated by all.
Mrs. John Edwards of Edgwater is
the house guest of Mrs. Joe Garrett
and Mrs. Mack Wright.
Mrs. Chas. Wright entertained at
cards last week. Dainty refreshments
were served. The guests were Mr..
and Mrs. ]. N Garrett. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Wright and
Mrs. John Edwards.
The members of the A. M. e..
church are preparing for a large
Thanksgiving dinner in the LaPlata
Bank building.
Mr.. Joe Garrett entertained Satur-
day night in honor of Mrs. John Ed
ward, several course luncheon being
served. The guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Wright, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl.
d. Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. Mack Wright,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross and Mrs. John Ed
wards honor guest.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-11-30
EFFORT TO PUSH WORK OF
FREEDMEN'S AID SOCIETY
Methodist Church Will Observe 1918 as
Jubilee Year.

In all the history OF Methodism as it
concerns the Freedmen's Aid society
never have we had such an opportunity
as is before us in 1913. The society ex-
lists for the colored peop.e alone. and.
therefore. II Is the colored mans oppor-
tunity in Methodism. says the South
western Christian Advocate.
The general conference in Minneapo-
lis without dissenting vote and with
an enthusiasm that was significant of
it. purpose and Of a victory possible,
passed strong resolutions in which 1t
indorsed the recommendation of the
board OF managers. the general COM
mittee and the board of bishops that
the year 1918 be observed as the semi
centennial jubilee of the glorious act of
emancipation; ti!at the church year be
kept free for religious and patriotic
celebration of this momentous occur
renee and that special offerings be
made in connection with this anniver-
sary celebration for the support. en-
dOwment and more perfect equipment
of the Freedmen's Aid schools.
In the appeal to the church the gen
eral conference sent out this word
The work of the Freedmens Aid so
ciety is fundamental to the whole pro-
gram of missions and evangelical ton
in the south The entire life Of the
race must be baptized with the spirit
of education and religion.
ITO this end the unendowed and mea-
gerly equipped schools of the society
should receive jubilee offerings to the
amount Of at least half million dol
lars. The need of teachers. scientific
apparatus. equipment and buildings Is
now imperative We now lag when we
should lead. our colored members will
give one dollar in five"
Let it he distinctly understood.
therefore. that the great legislative
body Of worldwide Methodism regards
the semicentennial of emancipation a
distinct event. milestone in Ameri-
can history Certainly no church or
set of people had more to do with
emancipating the slaves. nor has done
more to educate and bring them up in
these fifty years, than Methodism.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-11-30
COLORAOO-THE IDEAL vACA
TION STATE.

No other state offers such wonder
full climatic advantages-such re-
markable scenic attractions. as Colo
rado-the Centennial State. Dry. cool
clear air, blue skies and sunshine
make living out of doors a pleasure.
One may enjoy every conceivable out
door amusement, and IL he be an
angler, the best of trout fishing
awaits him.
Numerous short excursions to
mountains, lakes and resorts may be
made, among which are the 'cele-
brated trips through Clear Greek
canon to the world-famed Georgetown
Loop, up picturesque Platte canon.
the trip to Cloudland via the Switzer-
land Trail OF America, Colorado
Springs, Manitou and Pixies Peak,
the Short Line trip to Cripple Creek.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-11-30
THE COLORADO G. SOUTHERN R>

reaches all the famous and most In
teresting localities. fully described in
the following new and handsomely II.
lustrated publications. All Colorado
& Southern trains arrive and depart
from Denver Union depot.
Copies of these publications on re-
quest: Picturesque Colorado (4c
postage), Pixies Peak Region. Out
Doors, Trouting, Hotels and Resorts.
One Day Excursions, Far-Famed
Georgetown Loop, System Time Card
Folder.
T. r. FISHER,
General Passenger Agent Colorado C
Southern Railway, Denver, Colo.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-11-30
FLAGGED TRAIN WITH SHIRT.

Tearing his shirt from his back an
Ohio man tagged a train and saved II
from wreck, but II. T. Aston, Ra-
leigh, \. c., once prevented a wreck
with Electric Bitters. Il was in ter
rible pl light when began to use
and the congregation of Scott's and
them he writes; my stomach. head.
back and kidneys were all badly af-
fected and my liver was in bad condi-
tion. but four bottles of Electric Bit
ters made me feel like new man.
A trial will convince you o ftheir
matchless merit for any stomach.
liver or kidney trouble. Price so
cents at all druggists
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-11-30
CLEVELAND ALIENS PLUCK.
Well Known Newspaper Man Defends
Rights of Colored Sailors.

Cleveland c. Allen. the well known
newspaper correspondent has received
letter from the navy department in
answer to his inquiry why colored sail
ors were barred from the naval parade
recently held in New York. The con
tents of the letter Is as follows:
My Dear Sir-With reference to your
letter of Oct. %. permit me to say that at
the presidents direction the matter was
taken up with the secretary OF the navy.
who advises that the department is not
aware of any discrimination having been
shown. 1t Is customary in selecting men
for the battalions in land parades to
choose men from the gun and deck divi-
sion, in which, 1t happens. there com
paratiVely few colored men.
The barring Of colored sailors from
the parade created much discussion
throughout the city among the cOlored
people. The letter will explnin in part
why they were left out Of ti,c parade.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-11-30
DENVER & RIO GRANDE TO ELEC-
TRlFY ITS MOUNTAIN LINES.
First Transcontinental Line to Utilize
Electricity in Train Operations.

First Transcontinental Line to Utilize
Electricity in Train Operations.
Denver, Nov. 1S.-Vice President
Brown, of the Denver & Rio Grande
railroad, on his return from New York
City yesterday announced that the
first steps in electrifying the Denver
& Rio Grande system are to be taken
at once. The first unit to be electri-
fed will be from Helper, Utah. to
Salt Lake City, LA miles. The sec
ond unit will be over Tennessee Pass
the great Continental Divide in Colo
rado, and will involve the electrifica-
ton of the line from Salida to Min
turn, Colorado, a distance of 81 miles.
The Utah work will be commenced
early in 1913. and it is hoped that it
will be completed by the time the
new per cent detour line over Sol
dier Summit is finished, in July of
that year.
The Utah Utilities Company is to
furnish the power for the Utah lines,
and the Central Colorado Power Com
pany will probably furnish the elec-
tricity for the Colorado lines.
The improvements to be undertake
en- by the Denver & Rio Grande, the
Central Colorado Power, and the Utah
Utilities Company will aggregate be
tween twenty and twenty-five million
dollars. most of which will be eXpend-
ed during 1918 and 1914.
Other units in addition to the two
mentioned will be added from time to
time. and eventually the entire sys-
TEN will be operated by electricity,
generated by the great power in the
torrents now coursing down the
mountain sides and which is only
waiting to be harnessed.
This transition from steam to cleo
trio power is by far the most import
ant improvement plan yet announced
by the new management of the Den
yer G. Rio Grande.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-11-30

Don't be without music. High clas!
music furnished for all occasions
Prices reasonable, satisfaction guar
anteed F. A Buell., violinist. Phon,
South 2419
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-11-30
CONSUMPTION

Chicago, Ill.
was a lunger, suffering for long
time. A benefited friend endorsed
Bates Twentieth Century Wonder
Tea. | took several packages of the
tea and have not been troubled with
my lungs since. That was several
years ago, not being troubled with
colds as | was heretofore. l most
gladly recommend the Twentieth
Century Wonder Tea to all lung suf-
ferers.
MRS SADIE STEPHENS,
2945 So. State st.
Sold by J. J. Bates. manufacture,
29l0 Glenarm place, Denver, Colo.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-11-30

The Cosmopolitan Tailoring Com
pany will do your cleaning, pressing
and repairing as it should be done.
Call Main 1928. 1916 Arapahoe street
Grimes and Mccain.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-11-30
ONLY A FIRE HERO,

But the crowd cbeered, as, with
burned hands, he held up small
round box Fellows" he shouted,
this Bucklen's Arnica Salve / hold.
has everything beat for burns. "
Right. also for boils, ulcers, sores,
pimples, eczema. cuts. spralns.
bruises. Surest pile cure. 1t subdues
inflammation. kills pain. Only 20
cents at all druggists.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-11-30
JOIN

the company of good men who are
trying to lay the foundation for things
of benefit to our race. One of the
best movements in this direction is
the organization of colored Elks.
Local Lodge Of this city desiring to
increase its membership, have re-
duced it's initiation fee from $1,000 to
$4.75 for period of IS days, ending
Jan. list, 1912. The
invite all male persons Of good moral
character, between the ages of 21 and
so, to take advantage Of this opportu-
nifty.
MOUNTAIN LODGE NO. 80, l. 3. P.
o. E. of w.
JOHN w. LEVEL,
Exalted Ruler.
LLOYD HALL,
Secretary.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-11-30
Denver News

The fit is perfect, SO say all the
ladies who call upon Miss Beatrice
Lewis, the corsetiere. Phone her,
York 6616, or call on her at 2S39 Gil
pin street. All prices and styles to
suit the figure.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-12-07

Sheriff Sale.
Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Par
ish of Grant, Louisiana.
C. w. LaCroix VS.. r. p Blackburn,
ct ais.
No. 2S40.
By virtue of writ of seizure and
sale issued out of the Honorable 18th
Judicial District Court in the above
numbered and entitled suit, and to me
directed, have seized and will offer
for sale at the principal front door of
the court house in Colfax, La, between
the hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, JAN. A, 1918.
the following described property, seized
as the property of the defendant, to-
wit:
Lots Nos. and IL, of block No. %
of Teal's Acmevile addition to the
town of Colfax.
Terms of sale, cash, subject to APP
praisement-
A. B. PERKINS,
Sheriff of Grant Parish.
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VOL. XXxvII
IN MEMORIAM.

Montgomery, La, Nov. 70, 1912.
To the memory of J. w. Ethridge,
born near Greenville, Ala, Oct. IL,
1852. died Nov. 8, 1912
Wesley" as all of his old friends
called him, lived in and near this place
forty years, and was a leader in near
ly every public enterprise of the town
or community. In every good work he
was one that never quit until it was
accomplished He was a successful
business man, and by his thrift and ipX
dustry he acquired considerable mean$
but the unseen came with the ravage
Of the boil weevil and the panic of 1907,
when he lost heavily, and had to begin
life anew. He was fast regalning his
losses, when he cast his lot with the
good people of Elton, La, and soon af-
ter he had finished his home there, and
his family had joined him in their new
home. God took him to himself.
We learn that as he was loved by his
old friends of Montgomery, he had
taken hold on the affections of new
friends at Elton. The comforting part
of the news of his sudden death, is that
God came for him at the ''Sweet hour
of prayer" which revealed the truth,
that GAS he lived so he died" 1t had
long since been the desire of his life,
ard burden of his prayers, that when
Jesus came to receive him unto Him
self he would find him at his post in
Masters service.
HELEN Keller, in speaking of the la
borer, beautifully said. with their
hands they have builded great cities,
and they cannot be sure of roof over
their heads" In material sense this
is true, but with the redeemed of God,
it is not true Paul said, For we
know, that il our earthly house of this
tabernacle were dissolved, we have a
building of God, not made with hands,
eternal in the heavens" This was one
of his favorite passages of Scripture,
and | have often heard him quote it,
and with all of the hope of the Christ
ian faith, he claimed this promise, and
| am sure that it is his heritage, be-
cause it is the reward of all of the
faithful. Again know it is true, be-
cause | know his life For years have
been his co-laborer in the Masters work
and found hero in the quiet hour,
ready to do, to suffer. to toll, when no
human eye could see that would bring
worldly praise; and on the other hand,
to think to give, to pray, and deny him
self nearly all of the social functions OF
life, just to be prepared to help some
body. / thank God that our town has
bis example and influence that will con-
tinue to live and bless men after he is
gone.
David said, "And he shall bring forth
thy righteousness as the light, and thy
judgment as the monday"
For the comfort of my friends who
are sorely bereaved | will offer the fol-
lowing lines that gave me comfort wher
/ was left so lonesome:
A precious one from us has gone.
A voice we loved Is stied.
A place Is vacant in our home
Which never be filed.
God in bis wisdom recalled
The boon his love had given.
And though the body snmbers here.
The soul is safe In Heaven.
JNo. |. MCCAIN.
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Official Proceedings of Grant,,.Parish
Police Jury.

Colfax, La, Nov. %, 1912.
The police jury of Grant parish met
in called session at the court house In
Colfax.
r. w. Richardson, President, and
members VIM. LaCroix, o. c. Watson,
II. d. Preuett and r. M. Dunn were
present.
The president stated the object of
the called session to be for the purpose
/, of determining the location of the mod
Eel road from Colfax to Montgomery,
and invited the Highway Engineers,
tpresent to explain the relative advan-
ltages and disadvantages of the two
lroutes which have been surveyed. Mr..
Nv. 4. Atkinson, State Highway Engi-
yneer, addressed the police jury and ur-
Sged the adoption of the route through
Sthe hills in preference to the route
Ethrough the low lands.
On motion the route through the hills
was adopted.
Mr.. Preuett stated that for the repair
| work on the roads in his ward, he needs
in connection with the steel drags now
in use, two slips. On motion Mr.. Preu-
EFT was authorized to purchase the slips.
| A discussion of the affairs of the par
ish road camp developed the fact that
the management of the same is unsatis-
factory. 1t was therefore ordered that
the services of Mr.. S. w. Johnston,
superintendent of the parish road camp,
be dispensed with from and after the
Both of the current month Of Novem-
| Der.
On motion, duly seconded, Mr.. J. p.
Lewis was appointed superintendent of
the parish road camp from and after
December l, 1912, at salary of seven
| ty-five dollars per month.
On motion the sheriff was requested
and authorized to have the necessary
repairs made on the heater in the Jail.
On motion the president was author
lied to execute such notes as may be
required by the Bank of Colfax, in or
der to pay off the amounts coming due
from time to time for contract work
now being done on the model roads
from Verda no Montgomery, and from
Montgomery TO Colfax.
The police jury then adjourned.
r. w. RICHARDSON,
| r. S. CAMERON, President.
Clerk.
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Bankrupt Sale.
In the matter of Clinton Mercanti
Company, Bankrupt.

In the matter of Clinton Mercantile
Company, Bankrupt.
No. 849 in Bankruptcy.
In the United States District Court fer
the Western District of Louisiana.
By virtue of an order of Hon. George
S. Taylor, Referee in Bankruptcy, to
me directed in the above entitled mat
ter, will offer for sale at the principal
front door of the court house in the
town of Colfax, La. at IL o. CLOCK, noon,
on
SATURDAY, Dec. q, 1912,
the following real estate Of said bank
rupt, to-wit:
The south half of the northeast quar-
ter, the north half of the southeast
quarter, and southwest quarter of the
southeast quarter of section ri, town.
ship 6 north, range east, La Meridian.
Terms of sale, cash for not less than
three-fourths of it's appraised value.
H. NJ BRENNAN,
Trustee.
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Sheriff Sale.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish o
Grant, State of Louisiana.

Sheriff Sale.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish of
Grant, State of Louisiana.
Bank of Colfax VS.. A. w. Lewis.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of a writ of seizure and sale issued out
of the Honorable 18th Judicial District
Court in the above entitled suit, and to
me directed, have seized and will offer
for sale at the principal front door of
the court house in Colfax, La, between
the hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, JAN. a, 1918,
the following described property, seiz-
ed as the property of defendant, to-wit:
Lot No. 10 of the Acmeville addition
to the town of Colfax, together with
all Improvements thereon situated.
Terms of sale cash, subject to APP
praisement.
Colfax,. La, Nov. 80, 1912.
A. B. PERKINS,
Sheriff of Grant Parish, La.
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Constable Sale.


Second Justice Court, Ward Two, Par
ish of Grant, Louisiana.
Buckner Bros. vs. Robert and Elizabeth
Tademy.
Notice is hereby given that by vir-
tue of writ of fieri facias issued out
of the End Justice Court of Ward Two,
Grant Parish, Louisiana, in the above
entitled suit and to me directed, | have
seized and will offer for sale at Buck
ner Bros. store, near Hadnot, La, in
ward two, between legal hours, on
SATURDAY, DEC. Ia, 1912,
the following described property, seized
as the property of the defendant, to-
wit:
! red GRUMPY horn cow.
l dun COW.
2 black calves and l white calf.
/ black stallion.
Terms of sale, cash, subject to APP
praisement.
This Nov. 20, 1912.
w. E. PREUETT,
Constable.
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The Secret Terror.

The haunting fear of sickness and
heldlessness is the secret terror of the
working man. Health is his capital.
Kidney diseases sap mans strength
and Vitality. They lessen his earning
capacity. Foley Kidney Pills bring
back health and strength by healing the
disease. They are the medicine made
for kidney and bladder troubles. the
genuine are in the yellaw package.
Refuse any substitute. ]. w. Duncan
Co., Ltd. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-12-07

They Always Help Elderly People.

Foley Kidney Pills give just the help
elderly people need to tone and strength
en- their kidneys and bladder and regu-
late their action. John McMasters,
Streator, ILL.,, says: Il feel better and
stronger than | have for many years,
and Foley Kidney Pills did it." j. W..
Duncan Co, Ltd.-Adv.
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Notice to Woodmen.

nzM@ The regular meeting
e.7zS.sza of Valley Camp No. l44
EWoEcM3 Woodmen of the World
will be held at their
hall on Tuesday night, Dec. 10, 1912, al
which time officers for the ensuing year
are to be. elected. All members will
take due notice of the date and be or
hand. Other matters of importance
will come before the Camp at this meet
ing and full attendance is urged.
By order of the Camp.
WIN. LACROIX, C. C..
E. S. MURRELL, Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-12-07

You will find that druggists every
where speak we'll of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy. They know from long
experience in the sale of it that in cases
of coughs and colds it can always be
depended upon and that it is pleasant
and safe to take. For sale by all deal
-ssrrg-SAdv.
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Famous Stage Beauties

look with horror on skin eruptions,
blotches, sores or pimples. They dom
have them, nor will any one, who uses
Bucklen's Ardica Salve 1t glorifies the
face Eczema or salt rheum vanish be-
fore it. 1t cures sore lips, chapped
hands, chiblains; heals burns, cuts and
bruises. Unequaled for piles. Only
25c at Dixie Pharmacy Adv.
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Notice to Trespassers.

Notice is hereby given to hunters and
all trespassers to keep off the Bynum
Plantation property. Violators of this
notice will be prosecuted to the full ex-
tent of the law.
This November z, 1912.
n9-5t* w. j. VINSON.
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For Rent.

The Nashland plantation below Col
fax, 2Ola acres, less about Is acres
caved in the river. See j.. V. Carna-
han, Colfax, La, for particulars.