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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-04
BONITA THEATRE
Refined Photop1ays
ADJUSTMENTS
EIIte Theatre Tomerro.s.

With a program that VIII be frst
class one In every respect the Elite
theatre, Pensa cOla's most popular
moving picture theatre, will open its
doors to the public again tomorrow.
The pictures win be Of the most clean
and attractive kind while the music
promises to be a rare treat indeed. A
splendid orchestra, consisting Of eight
pieces, VIII render classical and popu-
lar selections under the leadership Of
Prof. Henry Seel- Mr.. Elmer Jerome,
the South's most popular lyric tenor.
will render vocal selections. He is a
singer Of rare ability and wherever he
has appeared before the public he has
met with great success.
There can be no doubt but that the
Elite viii continue to be an important
factor IN Pensacola's choice Of whole
some amusement Needless to say, the
management have given special atten-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-04
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BETTER THAN her HAIR
HERPICIDE.

as good" but Herpicide IS the genuine
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Newbro's Herpicide in SOC. and $1.00
sizes is sold by all dealers who guar
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you are not satisfied your money will
be refunded.
Recommended and applications made
by the best BARRIERS and hair dressers.
Send 10c. in postage for sample and
booklet to The Herpictde Co., Dept
R, Detroit, Mich. D'Almeberte's Phar-
macy, special agent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-04

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that is soft, glossy and fluffy, al
ways looks younger than she is.
Herpfcide makes the hair beautiful
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so attractive and always indicates a
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scalp free from dandruff and the hair
from falling out.
There are remedies said to be Just
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-04


of New York and Representative
Stanley of Kentucky, at the sottor1
Senator Reed Snloot OF Utah anG
Senator Gardner OF Maine.
Wa.shin gtor, Aug. 3.-Did yor ever
attend n Decoration Day celebration
and see the local politicians rise up On
the platform and deliver themselves
of long and fervid oratory? Did you
ever notice that they are always
dressed in the dignifled and sober
Prince Albert coat? No matter how
hot the day. none Of them would ever
think Of rising to speak unless he
were attiTed in this emblem of Ameri-
can craftsmanship.
After the local dignitaries had
their say and the chairman rose to
Introduce the most important of them
ell the representative in congress
from the district or one of the United
States senator's, were you not i'm
pressed by his distinguished appear
ance? Could you imagine him going
about in shirt sleeves, with vest I'M
buttoned and a handkerchief tied
about his neck? No! A thousand
times, No! You could not. But they
do and the accompanying photo
graphs taken in their offices in Wash
ington show incontrovertible proof.
One day the papers print an in
terview with some one of the leaders
that congress will adjourn early in
August. The story arouses hope in
many hearts. A few days after they
print another interview with some
other man just as prominent who
says that there WIN be no adjourn
ment until the middle of September.
So its goes. Meanwhile 1t is hard
to get together a quorum of the
faithful to transact business. The
other day when an important bill was
up before the house there were not
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-04
.IOWAN WANTS
INFORMATION
WRITES TO SECURE COPIES OF
THE JOURNALS WASHINGTON
COUNTY EDITIoN-Is INTER
EsTED IN FLORIDA, AND THE
BAY COUNTRY PARTICULARLY.
ELMER JEROME,

The following letter from far-on
Iowa is self explanatory:
Nodaway, Iowa, July 81, 1919
Pub. Pensacola Journal
Gentlemen: I notice in the Lynn
Haven Tribune that you were prepar-
ing to issue a number containing a
write-up of that place and the bay
country. l am sending a dime for
copies Of that issue, as have property
at Lynn Haven and want TO learn all
I can about the place.
Yours,
E J. ORR.
The Journals Washington county
edition will be out next Sunday and
Mr. Orr will assuredIy receive some
copies of it. These editions are of
great value to Florida and The jour
nal is glad 10 be able TO perform the
service.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-04

take care Of them. but have your re-
ceptacle of such size and weight that
the one driver can handle IL. One man
caC lift three bushels Of ordinary
MIXED garbage, but it Is a question
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-04

ton to the comfort Of their patrons
Several hundred new ard comfortable
seats have been installed and the ven
tilation of the theatre is so perfect
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-04

Many favorable comments have been
made on the care that was given the
teams doing street excavating during
the recent hot spell. The owner is to
be congratulated on his method and
seeing that his orders were enforced.
No doubt 1t saved him money as well
as comfort for the dumb animals. A
common straw hat with ear holes cut
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-04

zens living on the paved streets would
like Pensacola to have a law of this
kind. The motorists must be deaf or
they believe the people living along
the streets deaf as no people could en-
dure such a racket as we now have
without a protest.
Cara for Dumb EruteS
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-14
Historical Facts
,ab0ut the Race
for Scrapbook

mesh but that he hath also without par.
tialiiy afforded us all with the same fac
ultles and that. however variable we may
he In society or religion. however dIversi-
fed in situation or color, We are all OF the
same family and stand IN fhe same reia-
ton to him.
Sir II these are the sentiments OF which
you are fully persuaded hope you can
not but acknowledge that II il the indis-
pensable duty ot those who maintain for
themselves the rights Of human nature
and who profess tie obligations OF Chris
tianl;y to extend their power and infiu-
ence to the relief Of every part OF the hu-
man race
Sir 1 freely and most cheerfuuy ac-
knowledge that / am OF the African race
and in that color which is natural 10 them
Of the deepest dvc. and 70 ls under sense
of the most profound gratitude To the Su-
prene Ruler OF the universe that / now
confess to you that am not under that
state OF tyrRunical thraldpm and inhu-
man captivity to which many Of my
brethren are doomed. but that have
abundantly tasted OF the fruitiou OF the
blessings which proceed from free and un-
equaied liberty with which you are IA
vored and which. ! hope you willingly al
sow.- you have received from the ifnmcdl-
ate hand OF that Being from whom pro
ceedeth every good and perfect Gift.
Sir suffer me to recall to your mind
that time in which tho arms and tyranny
Of the British crown we're snerted with
every powerful effort In order to reduce
you 10 a state OF servitude. Look back.
entreat you the variety OF dangers to
which you were exposed. Reflect on that
time in which every human aid appeared
unavailable and In which even hope and
fortitude wore the aspect Of Inability to
your miraculous ana providenOal preser-
walton You cannot but acknowledge that
the present freedom and tranquility
which you enjoy you have mercifully re
ecived and tina; it Is the peculiar blessings
Of heaven.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-14

gainsayers without fear or favor. But
by honesty and fixed purpose to be a
helper In the uplift of his race Mr..
Smith has won public favor, and the
Star still shines above the dark clouds,
giving hope and inspiration to the race.
Charles sumner Smith is native OF
Petersburg. Va. After completing the
public school course he entered the
Peabody high school, Of which he is
graduate. His first newspaper expert
ence was gained while connected with
the Virginia Lancet.
He Is veteran of the Spanish
American war and gained official rec
ognition as a volunteer yellow fever
nurse When asked to what forces he
contributed his success Mr.. Smith re-
piled, "Heeding the good advice OF my
parents, first, and, second. in business,
TO the advantages of the plate service
OF the American Press Association and
especially the feature known as the
Afro-American page, of which service
have the exclusive use in Minneap-
oils"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-14
MADAM OeNEAl RECON-
MENOS HER SUCCESSOR.

For eight years Madam DeNeal did
resident work among the select So
ciety people of Denver. in manicuring.
facial and scalp treatment and hair
growing. Within the last two years
she has extended her labors until she
has many colored patrons as well.
Her success has been great and the
large sale of her hair preparation has
been the consequence. Now she is
preparing to go west. In a few days
she enters upon tour of the north
west which will embrace Missoula,
Montana, Spokane, Seattle and Van
couver. To look after her patrons she
has had associated with her for some
time Mrs. Ida Cox Holley of 1887
Ogden street. And it is to her care
that Madam DeNeal now leaves her
customers, recommending Mrs. Hol
ley in the highest as a capable, pains
taking. scientific exponent of the
treatments and methods she has found
good. Mrs. Holley will sell hair grow
er. will give treatments for the scalp,
will give facial treatments, will look
after the needs of ladies in general
respecting hair. She can be found at
1887 ogden street. Phone York 1925.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-14
FIVE CENTS A Cory
Denver News
Especially of
the Churches

will be under the auspices of the citi-
zens of Denver. The proceeds will be
directed to Miss Susie Hall who leaves
for Howard University on the 25th.
The Erudite among the young people
will be the performers
Tickets for the Byron Troubadours
are being readily sold. The latest
reports from Scholtz Drug Co., 10th
and Curtis, as well as KnightC Camp
bells are to the effect that an over
flowing house will grace the Trouba-
dours. Nearly all the parquet tickets
have been bought up. A limited num-
ber is still on hand. Box accommo-
dations from now on can be obtained
at these places. Our coiored patrons
are advised for the last time to Sc
cure the seats in time.
Souvenir programs containing a
short history of the Peoples Church
with cuts of nearly all the partici-
pants of the program. including the
Troubadours. pastor, auxi1iaries, etc,
etc, will be on hand every night next
week. Come prepared to get one.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-14
EventtuI Career Of Attorney
SaWneT In Oklahoma
ORGANIZED COTTON MARKET.
Brief Account of tho Achievements Of
Practice Of Law and the Mercantile
Business-Au.hority on Relation OF
Soil to Crop Production.

Among the many men of prominence
from the far southwest who attended
the annual meeting of the National
Negro Business league recently held In
Chicago was Attorney G. w. F. Saw
ner of Chandler. Okla. He is known
quite widely as one OF the pioneers Of
the early history and development of
the state. He Is thorough race leader
and n man OF excellent business pro
clivities.
Shortly after Oklahoma was admit
ted into the union of states Mr.. Sawner
took up permanent residence In Guth-
rie. II was not long after settling there
before he put into practice what he had
long held rs a strong lever for racial
advancement, namely, cooperation In
business. With this resolve in view the
law firm OF Irvine. Saddler & SawNer
was formed.
This was the first law firm of colored
American attorneys in Guthrie, and
possibly the first in the new state
Through the wise counsel OF these three
lawyers the way soon opened for other
men of the profession to gain recogni-
ton in the courts OF the state. So that
at the present time men who have
made their way to the front in the legal
profession cite the fact that to the old
firm of Twine. Saddler & Sawner is
due the credit for doing real pioneer
work.
After practicing law for n few years
Mr.. Sawner turned his attention to
fAI hn cyof N 10
crop of the country Mt that time. Hav-
ing had experience previously in his
home state. Texas, and by careful
study of conditions in n new section
and new soil. he became an expert.
and for nearly twenty years in the
state he has been an authority on all
matters affecting the crop and the sta
pie.
During the time which he has been
in the business he has handled an i'm
mense amount of the staple and has n
standing In the market equal to that
of any man in the state. In localities
where the colored people have estab-
lished settlements of their own he has
been the first buyer to establish mar
ket for them.
He is the first man OF our race TO
buy cotton upon his own responsibility
in the state. Mr.. Sawner is now
resident of Chandler. Okla. where he
owns valuable city and farm property
aside from an elegant home. He Is
perhaps the only Afro American who
has been In touch with the English
market. he having sold cotton from
Boley to the Liverpool market at one
time with consignment Of $4,000, n
check for which he received solely
nron his reputation rs 4 man OF honest
business methods.
Mr.. Sawner still engages in the prnc-
uce of law, but devotes most Of his
time to buying cotton. He is also
prominent in the politics of the state
and is n leader in the political affairs
Of the county In which he lives.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-14
BEN BANNEKER BELIEVED
IN ONENESS OF MANKIND.
Pioneer Advocate of Human Rights
Not Ashamed of His Race.

The following letter. written by Ben
Banncker to Thomas jefferson. is self
explanatory and shows how the great
heart OF the one time country boy who
won fame ms n scientist longcd for the
freedom OF the people OF his race in
America:
Maryland, Baltimore County.
Near Ellicotts Lower Mills. Aug. 10, 179l.
Thomas jefferson. Secretary OF State:
Sir-I am fully sensible OF the greatness
of that freedom which ! now take with
you tho present occasion. n liberty
which scemcd to me scarcely allowable
when / reflected on that distinguished and
dignincd station in which you stand and
tho almost general prejudice and prepos-
session which is prevalent in tho world
against those of my complexion.
Sir, l hope l may safely admit In con-
sequence OF the report which hath reach
cd mo that you are n man fur less inncx-
ible In sentiments OF this nature than
many others: that you arc measurably
friendly and well disposed toward us. and
that you arc ready and willing to lend
your aid and assistance to our relief from
those many distressed and numerous ca
iamities to which we arc reduced.
Now, sir, II this In founded in truth j
apprchcnd you will readily embrace ovcry
opportunity to eradicate that train of alb
surd and false ideas and opinions which
no generally prevails with respect to us
and that your sentiments are concurrent
with mine which are that one universal
Father hath given being to us all and
that he hath not only made us NIL OF ono
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-14

company.
They have toured the world, and
Just as they made big hit when here
before. so they have everywhere. 1t
is a stroke Of enterprise on the part
of Rev. HAZEL to have secured such
company and to have secured the
Auditorium for the place. He de-
serves good patronage. Besides
their public appearance the citizens
will be privileged to meet them in
person at a reception planned at the
church. Their comings and goings
are entirely in the hands Of Rev.
Hazell and he means to make them
enjoy their stay here as we'll AZ to
make Denver profit most By their
presence.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-14
ZION RALLY A SUCCESS.

Zion Church, on Sunday night, ac-
quilted itself nobly in its rally raising
$1,000 with some returns yet to be
received. The closing of the rally
was amid much enthusiasm. The
membership made sacrifices as great
or greater than in any year before
to overcome the hard conditions and
the result was most gratifying to the
officers and pastor as well, as pleasing
to themselves. In the limited time
before he was leaving the city, Rev.
over in the evening service heard
from the several companies, applaud
ed the hard work done and rewarded
the leading captain, Luther Walton.
who raised over sl00, by giving him
cash price of $50.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-14
LOTT CAREY CONVENTION
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING.
Reports at Recent Session Show Good
Results For Year.

Portsmouth Nn.-The annual session
OF the Lott Carey Foreign Mission
Baptist convention. held here recently.
revealed the fact that the association
is doing most important work In
the moral. spiritual and educational
uplift of the people in Africa.
Reports submitted showed that the
convention has collected and received
in pledges $1,000 for the work the
fiscal year.
Rev. and Mrs w II. Thomas, who
have been engaged in missionary and
educational work In West Africa. told
an interesting story of the work and
conditions there. \ committee was
appointed to confer with leading rail-
way officials in regard to providing
better accommodations on trains In
the south. A plan for cooperation be
tween the convention and the New
England Baptist convention was
agreed upon,
Mrs l. A. Hope. who has been presi-
dent uf the women's auxiliary for the
past five years, retired. and Mrs. J. II.
Randolph of Washington was elected
In her stead The next session will
be held at the First Baptist church,
Washing ion, in August. 1913.
The officers of the convention are:
Professor C. S. Brown, Winston-Sa
lem. n. c.. president: Rev. w. J. How
ard. Washington; Rev. II. l.. Barco.
Virginia. vice presidents; Rev. j. III.
Hughes. Norfolk. Va. treasurer: a. w.
Pegucs. Raleigh, N. c., recording secre-
tary; Rev. w. NJ. Alexander. Balti-
more. corresponding secretary; Rev.
w. T. Johnson. Richmond. Va. presi-
dent of the executive board. and Mel
son Williams. Richmond. Va, secre-
tary to the board
The officers OF the women's auxiliary
are: Mrs, ]. II. Randolph, Washing
ton, president: Mrs, ], Il. Blackwell.
South Richmond. Va. treasurer; Mrs.
A. l.. McGuinn. Baltimore. correspond
ing secretary: Miss NJ. IL. Wilson.
Keysville. Va. recording secretary;
Mrs. +. G. Shepherd. Keysvllle. Va.
chairman OF the board Of managers
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-14

The coming to this city of the Byron
Troubadours is always an event in
musical and theatrical circles. They
have formerly appeared here on the
Orpheum circuit. This time they come
under the auspices of the Peoples
Presbyterian Church as part of the
churchs celebration of its entry into
it's improved home. The exercises
which continue several days will have
no feature more popular than the
Byrons whom the press. daily and
weekly, has delighted to praise in
highest terms. The troupe is adept
on many Observation-Disclosures. from
bone, trap drums. orchestra bells.
harp. mandolin. mandola, guitar, uka-
lei, cello contra bass, tenor alto and
soprano saxophones. violin and byron.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-14
THE PEOPLES
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

e. 23rd Ave. and Washington St.
Sermon topics, Sunday, Sept Is
II a. m, "A Reflex Action" 5 p. m,
Getting the Most from Prayer"-C.
f. Society; $50 p. m, why We
Fail"
Program next week-Wednesday
night, The Secret Orders of the City :;
Thursday night, Woman's Missionary
Society, Deaconesses, Guild; Friday
night, Sabbath School, Christian En-.
deavor: Saturday night, Compliment
tary Recital to Miss Susie Hall; Sun
day, Anniversary; Monday and Tues
day, Troubadours' Recital.
The fraternities that will be repre-
sented are the Masons, by Mr.. Wm.
Sprague, on the Mission of Mason
ry;" Eastern Star, by Mrs. Corinne
O'Bryant and Mrs. Quinn; Odd Eel
lows and Household of Ruth, by Ex-
Grand Chancellor Dr. Westbrook and
Grand Chancellor Chester Franklin of
the Jurisdiction OF Colorado; United
Brotherhood of Friendship and True
Reformers, by Appointee OF f. NJ.
Jones; Sisters of Mysterious Tens, by
T. r. Jones. The members of all
these orders will turn out in full force
at o'clock Wednesday. The Azalia
Hackley Club, under the efficient lead
ership of Mr.. A. A. Waller, will fur
nish the music with instrumentals and
solos from the ladies of the orders.
Every nights performances will be
of high order for a small admission
of 10 cents per adult and cents for
children. Refreshments will be
served. The crowd will be large. Let
everybody join to make it a success.
We specially enjoin on all to attend
the Saturday nights program which
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-14

u1ation is small. it took courage 10 un-
dertake to run a newspaper single
handed. Unlike the Apostle Paul. who
desired TO be all things to all men, Mr..
Smith has been all things to himself.
editor, compositor, proofreader. sub
scripdon agent advertising agent. Of
fee boy and general manager.
he tells thrilling story of his struG-
giles to give our people clean. read
able, progressive weekly paper in Min
neapolis. The motto adopted by Mr..
Smith for the Star is. Free Voice of
the Press" Under this banner he has
fought the battles of the public against
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-14
OLDEST PROPERTY OWNER.
Richard Allen First Holder In Pennsyl-
syIvania-Other Historical Data.

Richard Allen First Holder In Pennsyl-
syIvania-Other Historical Data.
Phlladelpbla.-W When the first colored
people owned property in the state Of
Pennsylvania Is not definitely known.
The records show that William Penn
in his will. made In lTol. beIueathed
100 acres OF land TO one OF his slaves
whom he called "old sam" But there
is no record of this land ever being
transferred TO Sam.
Ninety years later. however. on Oct
10. 1871. property was purchased
from Mark and Mary wilcox OF Phila-
delphia by Richard Allen and Flora.
his wife. on Oct. l3. 1874. this prop
erty was sold TO the African Methodist
Episcopal church. which is possibly
the oldest property holder among the
coiored people in Pennsylvania
In isDG. in tho minutes Of tho con
vention of the Society for the Promo
ton OF the Abolition OF Slavery. eighty
nine Negroes are reported as pro
prietors OF houses. the average Of
which is said to be in the neighbor-
hood OF 500 In lC2i the assessed
value OF personal property owned by
Negroes was Sli2.jGi. with n market
value estimated TO be S2Sl .lG3.
Eleven years later, in 1892. the color
cd people sent memorial to the Penn
sylvnnia legisla aturc against an effort
to disfranchlsc them. and in this me-
mortal they state that they pay taxes
on property TO the amount OF $500
and that their property, personal and
real. has a market value OF something
like 100000.
In ls49 Edward Needles. very
prominent ant-slavery worker. re-
ported In his book on The Condition
of Colored People" that there were
315 Negro property owners in the city
OF Philadelphia having real estate and
personal property valued at $3.50. .SsG,
and seven years later the same author
enlarged upon his book. giving new in
formation.
This latter report showed that So
1862 was paid in taxes and that the
value OF their real estate and personal
property was S2.GS5. .6e3 In his study
of the Philadelphia Negro. published
about 1899. DR.. w. +. Burghardt Du-
bois estimated that there was some
thing like 100000 worth OF property
owned by colored people.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-14
The Press and Business Enterprises.

Tho Press and Business enterprises
That the best OF feeling should exist
between the press, business concerns,
secret and social society is self evil
dent. Each should be a promoter of
the others interest, for therein lies
mutua! benefit The National Negro
Press association at its recent annual
meeting voiced its sentiments In this
direction by adopting strong resolu-
tions calling for closer union between
commercial enterprises and newspapers
as essential to greater industrial
progress.