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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-03

that partook of the general license
Not all the officers or all the men
of the little military establishment
betook themselves to hilarities and
vices; but enough of them did to give
to the military occupation an i'll re-
pute, the stain of which has hardly
been removed by subsequent good
services on the part of the army. BY
all reports, avarice, whiskey, and lust
were the dominating influences of
Alaskan life at Sitka and elsewhere,
The leftover Russians, released from
the feudalistlc supervision to which
they were accustomed, gave vent to
their passions, and the incoming
American adventurers Joined in a
lively race. Sitka took on the char
acter Of an American boom town. A
city charter was enacted, streets were
laid out, and, as usual where specu.
lation, license and scoundrelism pitch
their tents, generous provision was
made in theory for education" IRE,
ligion," and all the amenities which
look well on a boom chart. Nobody
planned TO do anything in a produc
tive way. The whole scheme was de-
signed to make something out of some
body else.
!
1t was at an early stage of this ert
in the year 1S69-while the countr!
was still under, military possession
that Secretary Seward paid his his
toric visit to Sitka. This visit is not
able incidentally for its sentimenta
interest, but chiefly for an address
presumed to have been given at 1
dinner on board a warship in Sitki
harbor This address in noble phrases
lays down principles and declares
prophecies which have become fixeC
in our patriotic literature Curiousl,
enough, as | have been told by JudgC
Currey, ex-Chief Justice of the Su
preme Court Of California, and still
at the great age of ninety-eight, il
mental and bodily health, Secretar!
Seward never delivered this address
at all. Seward told me at San Fran
cisco, upon his return from Alaska,
says Judge Currey, that there hat
been little banquet on shipboard
and that he and others had exchanged
some after dinner pleasantries. Thc
setting being right, and having time
on his hands, the secretary sat dowl
in his cabin, and in the course Of thu
next few days worked out the classi,
utterance which goes by the name o
the 'Sitka address,
Lives of greet men oft remind III
that the devices of the polite fake
are not limited TO quacks and frauds
Indeed, without the aid which polit,
fiction has rendered more than onct
to American statesmen, we should b,
without some Of the most notable anC
indeed the noblest expressions of DO
litical philosophy.
After a lapse Of forty-five years w
can afford to smile at the higglinl
of the more foresighted statesmen
who brought about the acquisition O
Alaska, and at the little faith of thosc
who opposed For when we balance
the account, we find that more thar
$3.50, 100000 of concrete wealth has
already been exported from this ter
ritOry, aDDrOyimatelv fiftv times its
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-03
Inside History Of Alaska
in the February "Ceutury''

The February Century" contains
noteworthy addition to that maga-
zines "After-the-War series. 1t is
entitled Alaska as a Territory Of the
United States, but its author, Alfred
Holman, editor of the San Francisco
"Argonaut," might have called it a
secret history Of that territory; for,
in addition TO a very candid review
Of Russia's motives in selling Alaska,
and an equally frank and explicit
statement of American shortcomings
in Alaskan management, Mr.. Holman
reviews the present Alaskan situation
with the utmost openness, and does
not hesitate to call by name the fin
anciers and statesmen who have been
and are concerned.
The "After-the-War series, as Is
now well known, is a successor to
"The Centurys" famous Civil-War Sc
rles, and deals with great events Of
American progress occurring since the
close Of the great conflict. American
editors of note have contributed, and
will contribute, several articles in the
series, and in every case the writer
was participant in, or personally
observed, the great event he describes.
The failure of Russia in America,
says, Mr., Holman, was due primarily
to the inadequacy Of the individual
Russian to subdue virgin world. The
fact is emphasized by comparison of
the promyshlenik (roving fur hunter)
with the American pioneer, the man
who at a later time established the
dominion Of civilized ideas and US
ages over the Western American
world. The promyshlenik, If not a
serf, was a retainer, a man in whom
subordinatbon was bred in the bone.
Hardihood, patience, industry, loyal
ty-these he had; but he lacked the
prowess of Independent manhood. the
breeding and training in initiative and
individual self-control, the spirit and
hope of the man who hopes and plans
for himself. He lacked, too, the in
spiration-most potent of all the
forces in civilized life-of domestic
surroundings and domestic ties. The
American pioneer brought wife and
children with him; the promyschenik,
when he sailed from his native shores,
left behind him that which in the
civilized sense might have made him
man.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-03

argument. Russia and the United
States stood upon a friendly footing,
and Russia had nothing to fear in
yielding Alaska to the United States.
On the other hand, she had much to
gain through bridling the imperial
spirit of her hated rival.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-03

Russia's retirement from the Amer
lean continent emphasized the humil-
iating truth that in the competitions
of empire she was no match for Eng
land, Her ambition in the direction
of Constantinople and the Mediter-
ranean had been baffled in the Crimea,
and although the war between Eng
land and France had left the posture
OF affairs nominally as before. there
had been imposed upon her a deep
seated hatred and an embittered sense
OF resentment England came out of
the Crimea relatively stronger than
before! she might sail the seven seas
undisturbed by any protest Russia
could make. England might
take possession of a country so re-
mote and indefensible as Alaska. A
single shot any day through Baranof
Castle would have turned the trick
The prize was tempting, and Russia
knew 1t.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-03

The average yearly balance of trade
to be charged to the credit account of
Alaska is about fourteen million dol
lars In round numbers, in the pres
ent state Of production, Alaska has
for a period Of years been annuolly
exporting about five times its pur-
chase price. The ultimate wealth of
Alaska is beyond calculation; the only
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-03

Plainly every day of continued Rus
sian possession Of Alaska was a day
of hazard, BY what course could the
Interest of Russia best be served
through its abandonment? Obviously
the best chance of battling British
ambition on the American continent,
and her hopes in the Pacific Ocean,
was to enlarge the territorial strength
and ambition Of the United States.
Here we have the secret the whole
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-03

Hardly had the Stars and Stripes
been raised above Baranof Castle
when there began a veritable car
nival Of eXtravagances, extending over
two full decades. Government there
was none except within the narrow
jurisdiction Of Sitka and even
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

that are mingling with the leading com
mercial characters OF the community.
There is a tendency on the part of
the Afro American of this section to
encourage and substantially support
commendabIe racial movements. \
striking evidence of this fact is re.eal-
ed by the large and successful bust
ness OF Messrs. Il. Kelly Bryant and
W. a. Bryant. two hustling brothers
who are doing more retail business in
their respective lines than any other
firm in the city.
Mr. II. Kelly Bryant is the manager
of this business. which gives employ
ment to ten men and two young wom-
en-. Two delivery wagons are kept
constantly on the so. Kelly Bryant
has travelled throughout the western
sections of this country with view of
finding in what section the race is
making the most progress. He finally
decided that the south afforded the
largest opportunity. all things being
equal. for commercial development.
He returned to Rocky Mount and be
gan preparation for n business career.
which within n few years has been
productive of very satisfactory results.
Mr.. Bryant is not only n progressive
business man. but n student of books
as well. He gives his spare time TO
reading business law. that he may he
the better prepared to protect his inter
ests along legal lines.
Mr.. w. A. Bryant up to the time he
entered the business was fireman on
the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. He
is regarded as man of high ideals
and thrifty habits. He has saved his
earnings and invested in good real
estate and has given the young men OF
this locality the right kind of example.
He is judicious. unassuming and pos
sesscd OF a keen business acumen. The
Messrs. Bryant conduct two branch
stores, and their credit is good. They
are recognized by the commercial agen-
cies of this section in n manner which
reflects much credit upon their integ
rity as business men. In all matters
OF racial uplift they may be counted
upon 70 do their duty fully.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
INDEPENDENT POLITICAL
LEAGUE MAKES PROTEST.
Files Petition Against Race Sssresa-
ton With President Wilson.

Washington.-A delegation of colored
citizens representing the National In
dependent Political league bearing n
protest and petition directed against
race segregation in the government
service recently visited the president
and had an audience with him. The
petition bore about 10000 signatures
from thirty eight states. mostly color
ed people. about equally divided be-
tween the south and the north. The
delegation was introduced by Con
gresham Thatcher of Massachusetts.
The delegation was composed of w.
Monroe Trotter of Boston. Rev. DR..
Byron Gunner of Hillburn. \. Y. pres
ideut OF the league: DIR. William 4. Sin
clair of Philadelphia. w. Maurice Spen-
Ger of Delaware. Thomas Walker of
District of Columbia, +. III. NJ. Murray
OF Virginia and Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett
OF Chicago.
w Monroe Trot.er editor of the
Boston Guardian. was spokesman. He
made an extended statement and gave
instances of discrimination which had
been discovered and insisted that these
Were calculated to "humiliate and de
grade our race and bring it into scorn
and contempt and that it was all the
worse since it is being done under au-
thority of the national government
The president was impressed by the
protest and commented on its strength
and stated that 1t was deserving OF
and should receive careful considera-
tion.
The delegation said that the presi-
dent seemed at first inclined to doubt
if the matters complained OF had any
official sanction. But he was handed
- copy of an order issued by the audi
tor for the interior department which
explicitly ordered separation on ac-
count of color in lavatories. Other or
ders OF similar import which had been
Issued IN other bureaus We're embodied
in the matter left with the president.
That this petition of the Independent
Political league. which is an organiza-
ton OF colored citizens who supported
Wilson, really accomplished something
is evidenced by the starting of an In
ouiry by President Wilson. The Wash
ington Post OF Nov. . published the
following news item along this line:
PRESIDENT Wilson. in response to a
petition signed by 10000 persons, most
ly Negroes OF the north and south. has
instituted ar Investigation to deter
mine whether Negro employees in gov
ernment departments are being segre-
gated. Representatives Andrew ]. Fe-
tiers and Thomas c. Thatcher Demo-
Gratis, and John ]. Rogers of MasSa-
chuSetts have interested themselves In
the protest. and 1t was through their
intcrcession that the committee was
given hearing by the president. The
protest was made in the name of the
National independent Political league
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
NOTICE TO CITIZENS.

Wanted. agents, either sex, for our
new book. Life Lines of Success"
for colored Americans. Just off the
press; ready for delivery Oct. so, 1918.
Written and published for the future
advancement of rising race. in COM
memoration of the remarkable accom-
plishments of the past. containing
over 500 large pages, including 60
FULL PAGE PHOTOGRAPHIC PIC
TURES Free descriptive circular, or
send 25 cents for canvassing outfit at
once: the first choice of territory.
Big money quickly made in selling
this book The only NEGRO publish
ing firm allowing better terms than
all others. Write for our terms. Ad-
dress Howard, Chandler & Co, 64S4
Vincennes Ave, Chicago, Ill.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
Tenth Annixer.ary of Woman. Clubs.

The tenth anniversary of the Pennsyl-
Pania Federation of Colored Women's
Clubs was duly observed Monday even
Ing. Nov. 10. The exercises. which
were of n high order. were held In the
auditorium OF Grace Memorial Presby-
terian church in Pittsburgh. The lit
erary program was in charge OF Mrs.
l.. S. Lee. The organization is in a
fourishing condition. and each club
connected with the federation has
some special line of work to interest
its members. Churches In the various
communities. charitable institutions.
private homes and individuals have
been the recipients of the generous hos
pitality OF these clubwomen.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
BIG 4
IMPERIAL
CLUB
Extends an invitation to one and
all to attend their Saturday and
Tuesday Afternoon and Evening
Dancing at Eureka Hall.
F. BRANF0RD. A. BRANCH Msr..
JUVENILE DELINQUENTS.
Investigation by Chicago Protective
Agency Reveals Startling Facts.

Investigation by a Chicago Protective
Agency Reveals Startling Facts.
Answering the pointed question,
How far is the door of opportunity
shut TO the colored people:" Mrs.
Louise de Koven Bowen. president of
the Juvenile Protective association in
Chicago, says: Startled by the discov-
cry that one-eighth of the girls and
young women confined in the jails of
Chicago in Il year were colored. the
association has sought to find out the
reason for such large number of col
ored delinquents.
The cause is found in the following
statement, according to Mrs. Bowen
Good home environment is often de-
MED the coIored people. for they find
it difficult to move into desirable parts
of the city. Colored young people be-
come discouraged in efforts TO secure
education. for employers who use col
ored persons at all place and keep
them usually in menial labor.
The chance for skilled work and o
good job is small. OF the colored men
in Chicago II per cent work in saloons
and poo rooms. The virtue of colored
girls is placed in jeopardy. for EN-
ploymcnt agencies openly send them
to work az maids in unsafe houses
where white girls are not sent, the
agency fearing charges of pandering If
they are forced into prostitution.
Opportunities for play and amuse-
ment are meager. OF fifteen small
parks and Fairgrounds only two are
utilized by colored children. They
avoid the others because of friction
with white children.
But the most cruel injustice is done
in '.suspectinc' Negroes of crime and
railroading them to prison on tlimsy
evidence. The association has found
flagrant instances-one in which Ne
gro boy was frightened, cuffed and
kicked into confessing rape. He was
sentenced to fourteen years. The asso-
citation found indisputable proof that
the boy was innocent
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

Rocky Mount, n. c. This city is
quite a railroad anter, and thousands
of people are given employment by the
shops of the Atlantic Coast Line rail-
road. In these shops may be found
hundreds of Americans, drawing
good pay. and the entire community is
a scene of activity. The efficient Afro
American artisan is kept busy. there
being a number of successful contrac-
tors among them.
The population of this city is increas-
ing surprisingly, and among the new
comers will be found an appreciable
group Of progressive Afro Americans
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
SAVED HIS FOOT.

H D. Ely. of Bantam, O., suffered
from horrible ulcer on his foot for
four years. Doctor odvised amputa-
ton. but he refused and reluctantly
tried Bucklem's Arnica Salye as last
resort. He then wrote: Il used your
salve and my foot was soon complete
ly cured" Best remedy for burns.
cuts. bruises and eczema. Get a box
today. Only CSC. All druggists or by
mail II. e. BuckIen & Co., Philadel-
phia or st. Louis.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
Now Book BY Mis-. Mary w. ovinston.

Hazel" is the title of an extremely
interesting book written by Miss Mary
Willie Ovington of Brooklyn. The
book Is the first OF its kind written
by white woman for children of the
colored race. Its ideals are high. and n
spirit OF uplift, hope and inspiration
pervndes every page. The book Is pub
lished by the National Association For
the Advancement OF Colelud People,
New York.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
Coal and Wood
Express
2425 WASHINGTON STREET
A coNsuMPrlvE COUGH.

A cough that bothers you continuity
is one of the danger signals which
warns of consumption. DR.. Kings
New Discovery stop the cough. loosen
the chest, Danish fever and let you
sleep peacefully. The first dose checks
the symptoms and gives prompt re-
lief. Mrs. A. F. MertZ, of Glen Ellyn
Iowa, writes: "Dr. Kings New Dis
covery cured stubborn cough after
six weeks doctoring failed TO help.
Try it, as 1t will do the same for you
Best medicine for coughs, colds
throat and lung troubles. Money pack
IL 1t fails. Price soc and $1.0o. All
druggists, by mail. II. e. BuckIln 4
Co. PhjIadelphia or st. Louis.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
Christmas Stocks Are Com
plete. Buy Your Pres
ents Earlv.
Daily
Christmas Hint
Odd Little Last Minute
OferinGs

There is always friend or two who
at the Inst minute have not been sup
piled with Christmas offering. This
person does not occupy prominent
place on ones list Still something
must be provided in the shape of a
present
For woman the little need;ecase
Illustrated Will be Just the thing you
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

can make for the hurry up gift. As
you see, It Is a surbonnet affair. The
hood section Is separated in the middle
Of the front, and on the inside nre
leaves of white flannel for the needles.
The bonnet pictured is of yellow satin
dotted with black. and the puffed
crown and hood are Of yellow silk.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
hAIR SPECIALISTS.

HAIR SPECIALISTS.
Pope-TurnDo-3l00 Pine st, ST. Louis
Nine NJ. J., Johnson-6Sl Shawmut
Ave, Boston.
The Leader-210S Larimer.
~ s. Ramiah, 2439 Ogden St.
1Mme. r. d. Perkins 1880 ". 35th Av.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

BARBER SHOPS.
Carrie & Carrie-1S31 Arapahoe.
! The Jewell-1022 18th St
o. X. Shop-1s54 Arapahoe.
Elite-1223 18th St.
The Star-2232 Larimer.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
GROCERIES AND MARKETS

Walter East-23oo Larimer.
VS.. Wren. cath Ave. and Washing
toh'St
Kapian Bros. 23l5 Arapahoe street
o. w. Glenn a Bro. .2131 Welton ST
Kozy Korner goth Ave. a. Ogden st
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
Business Directory

"A merchant succeed expand his business and
his ideas The necessary compliments to each
other and should go hand in hand consequently the
Progressive and Practical man of affairs of this
age is continually the watch for
ideas and unexplored territories for the
introduction of his commodities.
All merchants and business whose "ad appears this
directory your patronage Give it to them and
say you saw their ''ad' in The Denver Star. 1t
courages them to advertise N our race papers
Those who don't advertise for your bust
ness either don't care for or feel that
they will get it without sol citation.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
CAFES.

OklahOfna .....-...- -iol Neis"a 49,
Montreal-19l6 Arapahoe.
Holmes-2l21 Arapanoe.
Sunshine-l325 21st St
Barnes-2741 Welton.
Fuyiya-l221 20th st.
Keystone-1S5T Champa st.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

COAL, FEED AND EXPRESS.
Anderson-2239 Washington.
AlonEo Brown. 245l Larimer ST.
w. o. Simonds. 202s ,hampa St
Carter-24l5 Washington.
The Little Cottage Coal Co,
1il7 22nd St.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
CENTlST.
T. Z. McClain-2s02 Welton.
DRUG STOR e s,

DRUG STORES.
White Swan-27th and Wclion, Baxter
Bldg.
Chnmpa Pharmacy-2oth & Champa-
Elite DruS1Sore. .2lst & Arapahoe
Atlas Drug So........270l Welton
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

BIRDS.
Sullivan Bird g. Seed Store-534 18th
St
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
CONFECTiONERS.

CONFECTIONERS.
The Maceo-27l5 Welton-
Rice < Rice-2632 Welton.
Harrison Jacobs. 721 26th Ave.
Julian's-2i55 Larimer st.
Laura Seawright. 255l Clarkson St
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
LIVELY BUSINESS
IN ROCKY MOUNT
Chances For Success In a
Ao1tn Carolina Town.
EVIDENCES OF PROGRESS.

Brief Account Of Part Played by Afro
Americans In Thrifty Industrial
Center Reasons Why r. Kelly
Bryant Finally Decided to Make His
Permanent Home In the South.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

HARNESS SHOP.
Geo. w. Steffan-To9 +. 26th Ave.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

A F. Hassebroeh, Dealer in Bicycles.
Tl5 Goth ST.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
MIScELLANEoUS BUSINESS.
Bargain Flower Store, 235 18th st.

AUTOMOBILE SERVICE.
Oliver Hardwick. stand 27th and Wei
ton St. Phones Champa 1852, York
2070.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.

S. A. Huff-313 Kittredge Bldg.
P. E. Spratlin-Good Block.
Justiana Ford-2335 Arapahoe.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
iMciID A N(E

INSURANCE.
Union Health & Accident Co.-Central
Natl. Bank Bldg
Western Life & Accident Co.-Gas &
Electric Bldg.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
PLUM BERS.

NJ. C. Bradley, 6091A 9th ST.
Five Points Plumbing Co.-713 z.
26th Ave.
]. F. Danifer-3360 Larimer st.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

FURNITURE AND REPAIRING.
]. II. Biggins--1417 r. 24th Ave.
New York Furniture-224s Welton-
The welton Street Fur. Co.-262l
Welton.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
LOANS AND REAL ESTATE.

Colored American-913 21st st.
A. ]. Arfsten-2945 Larimer.
Patrick & Langston, 2430 Ogden st.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
HALLS FOR RENT.

HNCEA FUN NCNIs
Eureka-2235 Arapahoe.
Fern-271l Welton.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

FURPiERS.
Youman, 422-2t 18th street.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

BICYCLES
|. Abovitz. 2204 Champa st.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

HNHDWNNE.
Five Points II. Co.-2643 Welton.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

EVE SPECIALISTS.
svfsert Bros.-l550 California
The Denver star., 1913-11-22
CARPEN1E {

]. NJ. Nickerson, 2zIS Champa street
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

POOL AND elLLlARDs.
Metropolitan-1S0S Arapahce.
Bon Ton-191S20 Arapahoe st.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

LIGHT AND FIXTURES.
Decher g. Co, 1882 Curtis st.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

LIQUORS.
Zang Il. Co.-Phons uaIllp S95.
Capitol Brewing Co.. phone Champa
356.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

oRTHoPEDiC APPLIANCES.
Nm. Jones-S08 14th st.
The Denver star., 1913-11-22

SHOE REPAIRING.
Sew Way-1s57 Champa.
Walter Gamblers. 1923 18th street.