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The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
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Our foreparents, though slaves, en-
tered into the festivities of the festive
season and got about as much enjoy
ment out of it as did the master.
The principal amusement was sing
ing. patting and dancing, and all to
the accompaniment of the banjo, the
king of instruments in the hands of
the negro. And this is natural
enough, since the banjo is said to be
the invention of the negro. The re-
hearsal of this achievement in the
verse of one Of the dialcc. poets will
fittingly close this sketch
The invention is said to have taken
place while the ark was floating about
on the world of water. Says our poet:
de ark she kept a-sailing an sailing;
De lion got his dander up, and like
to broke de palm;
De sarpints hissed; the painters yelled;
till, whut wild all de fussin',
You couldn't hardly heah de mate
a-bossing an a-cussin'
Now, Ham. de only niger whut wuz
runnln on de packet,
Got lonesome in de barber shop, an
couldn't stan de racket;
An so, for to amuse himself, he
steamed some wood and bent it,
An soon he had a banjo made-de
fust dat was invented.
He wet de leather, stretched 1t on;
made springs and screws and
aprin;
very long and taprin';
He took some tin and twisted him
thimble for to ring it;
An den de mighty question riz: How
was he gwine to string it?
De possum had as fine a tail as dis
dat rs a-singing,
De hairs so long and thick and strong
jest fit fur banjo stringin';
Dat niger shaved 'em off as short as
wash-day dinner graces;
An sorted OBJ em by de size, from
little Els to bases.
He strung her, tuned her, struck a
jig-'twas "Nebber Mind de
Wedder,"
She SCUM like forty-lebben bands a.
playing all together.
Some went to pattin' some to dancin'
Noah called de figgers,
And Ham he sot and knocked de tune.
de happies' OBJ niggers.
Now sence dat time-it's mighty
strange-dar's not de slightest
showin'
OBJ any ha'r at all upon de 'possum's
tail a-growing;
An curtis. too, dat nigger's ways: his
people nebber los 'em,
Fur whar you fin de nigger-dar's de
banjo and de possum!"
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
Finds Husband Welded to Another

Trinidad.-After four years of
drudgery in Italy, during which time
she saved sufficient money to come
here and join her husband, Mrs. S.
Cascarelli learned upon her arrival
that her husband, Mike Cascarelli, Of
Segundo, was living with another
woman, who says she married him IL
this city July 16, 1910. AS a result,
wife No. / had her husband arrested
on a charge of bigamy.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
Man Killed in Runaway.

Grand Junction.-F. j. Held, a Pla-
teau valley rancher living south OF
Molina, was killed in a runaway In
which the load of hay upon which he
was riding crashed down an embank-
ment on the public road half mile
east of Palisade.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
MlIIlken Bank Building Burns.

Milliken.-One man, two women and
girl barely escaped being burned
alive when fire destroyed the bank
building, a two-story brick structure
located in the heart of the business
section, causing loss CT $4,000.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
Will Buy Water Riuhts,

Fort Lupton.-Plans for the pur-
chase of the water rights of the j..
Thomas ditch, valued at 100000, were
made at the annual meeting of the
Fulton Ditch Company. 1t is expecte l
that the deal will be completed Feb
ruary 15.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08


to the lot of Tuskegee Institute
through the influence of DR.. Washing
ton adds still another star to the in
creasing popularity of the famous
school of which he is founder and
principal. The efforts of the distin-
guished Tuskegan are being abun'
dainty rewarded by the beneficences
of friends and well-wishers who have
watched his upward career. There
are noble men and women throughout
the land who have done wonderful
service in behalf of race upbuilding,
but no single individual has ever
wrought SO nightly in promoting the
progress of people. Despite many
drawbacks which have hampered the
march of the negro, he has been won
derfully led along the line of mate
rial development to a degree of accom-
plishments as tend to arrest the at
tention of mankind. Great plans
have been mapped out and many de-
vices spoken of by means of which
the problems which confront us might
be readily solved, but study of the
situation will reveal the fact that only
a few of them have been brought
into effective execution. The wizard
of Tuskegee has placed into success
ful operation a machinery, for human
elevation, SO vast in its magnitude
and far-reaching IN its usefulness, as
almost to revolutionize the education
al system of the country at large and
WELD powerful influence upon those
of other parts of the world. Criti-
cisms severe in their utterances have
been plentifully launched against the
work which he created, but despite
their severity and the flaws imputed
to the operation of the system, moth
ing to supersede it has ever been pro-
duced and exhibited to the gaze of
man. Booker T. Washington is the
man of the hour. This is a practical
age in which we live. Theorists may
launch their speculations, but unless
deeds support their theories, nothing
can be accomplished in pursuit of race
salvation. Idle dreams build fanciful
castles and people them with happy
souls, but when the bubble bursts the
hollow cavity reveals nothing save the
presence of air. The practical doer
husband his forces, hurls them
{gainst obstacles which obstruct his
passage, and removing them from his
pathway, erect a monument of eternal
glory to himself and great usefulness
to his fellowman. Doctor Washington
has built such a structure. He has
dedicated to posterity an imperishable
name; and after his departure will
leave on record and in existence the
most stupendous example of human
skill.
The recent donation of 100000 for
number of years proves the faith of
those who seek to encourage the work
and tighten the financial burdens of
that heroic man whom trials and tribu-
lations could not overthrow in his ef-
forts to make good his life's career.
We honor the brave and true. We rev.
erence the earnest performer of noble
acts, and when time shall have pro
duced more Washingtons to lead the
race to development along various
lines, the future will open opportuni-
ties.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08

Our people should get little more
of this worlds goods. Poverty is no
sure and certain sign of religion or
any of its attributes. Religion is in
tended to make people happy. The
man, therefore. who gets a decent por-
ton of this worlds goods will realize
some of heaven here and now.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
Richard Wallace, Rancher, Stabbed

Cripple Creek, Colo.-Richard Wal
lace, about sixty-five years old, a
rancher, and pioneer of Teller coun'
ty, living five miles south of Edlowe,
half way between Divide and Wood
land Park, on the Colorado Midland
railroad, was found dead with two
knife wounds in the heart.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08

We may talk of the best means of
doing good, but after all, the great
est difficulty lies in doing it in the
proper spirit; speaking the truth in
love, in meekness instructing those
who oppose themselves, with the
meekness and gentleness of Christ.
Many anxious sinners have been
known to drop the subject of religion
in consequence of a speaker address
ing them in an angry tone.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
Band of Elk Goes Through Steamboat

Steamboat Springs.-A band Of
about thirty elk. driven down from the
mountains because of cold. crossed
through Steamboat Springs to reach
food and water.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
seIdomridse Urges City Ownership

Colorado Springs. - Congressman
elect H. H. Seldomridge, in a public
address, went on record for municipal
ownership of the electric light and
| street railway systems in Colorado
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
COST OF The PRIMARY
STATE PAID TOTAL OF $176.427. .04
FOR SEPTEMBER ELECTION.
Figures Compiled by Secretary of
State Pearce Submitted to Gov
ernor Ammons.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

western Newspaper Union News Service
Denver.-It cost total of $176,-
427.04 to hold the primary election
September 10th. The cost to Denver
was $25,504. Secretary of State Pearce
submitted to Governor Ammons \
statement showing the cost by coun-
ties as follows:
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08

More wholesome advice than the fol-
lowing has never before been com
pressed in so small a space. We COM
mend it to young men-we mean the
working ones-everywhere.
Know your work-and do it.
Don't waste time-employ it.
Dream-but don't sleep.
Don't watch the boss-watch your
self.
Don't stand still-keep moving up.
Move up-then get your hand on
the next rung above.
Keep ahead of your job-not behind
It,
Rest to recuperate-not to slack
up.
Believe in yourself-then the boss
will believe in you.
Be honest with yourself-then you
will be honest with the boss.
Work by the job-not by the clock.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
Coal Miner Stabbed by Roommate

Steamboat Springs.-Jack Barnes.
employed at the Junction mine, OAK
Crek, is at the point of death from
stab wounds inflicted by John Law
renee.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08

During the recent hurricane in the
West Indies a young Jamaican boy
and his pet dog were blown one hun
dred miles out to sea and landed on
a small island, from which they were
rescued recently by the crew of a
passing ship. Both dog and boy were
hungry, but otherwise were none the
worse for their unexampled expert
ence Both had certainly been NOV
ing some"
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08

North Carolina should be given the
blue ribbon-she has not had a lynch
ing for go years. The example she has
furnished should be followed by her
sister states throughout the southland.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08

For keeping food or dishes warm a
Pennsylvania man has patented a
cabinet to be fastened on top of a
steam or hot water radiator
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08

Even the community that needs
shaking up would draw the line at an
earthquake.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08

The enemies of DR.. Booker T. Wash
ington may hound him as much as
they please, but he is getting the
money just the same For five years
a special gift of 100000 is to be given
him for his work at Tuskegee. More
over, Mr.. Washington pleads the cause
of his people in an earnest, conserva-
tive, helpful manner, for which he
should be applauded.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08

Negro churches are supporting 200
home missionaries. and 100 mission
ary stations, and contributing $4,000
annually for foreign mission work.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08

About the only time we believe in
dreams is when they come true.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08

Let the negro learn to do and act
for himself and not depend entirely on
others. We must show an impulse OF
commercial activity and endeavor to
excite a spirit of industry among our
selves and with enterprising genius
raise our standard to the highest rank
among commercial nations.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08

There are negroes in Kansas City
who openly boast of their Indifference
towards the business efforts of their
own race, the drug stores, grocery
stores, shoe stores and theaters, yet
these same people expect the sym
pathy and support of the race In all
their own enterprises. They never
stop to consider how weak anG grow
cling they are. They never pause
to think how utterly despicable they
are even in the eyes of those to whom
they cater in preference to their own
race. Shame on the knocker.-Kan-
sas City Sun. The "knocker" and his
kind will eventually discover that the
negro who snubs the enterprises of
his own race is cutting the limb on
which he sits. But the most hopeful
sign about this business Is that think
ing people everywhere are taking no.
tice. All have their eyes on the
"knocker" and his brother who vigor-
ously supports race efforts with his
mouth only.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
WEEKS EVENTS
COLORADO
'estern Newspaper Union news Service.
DATES FOR COMING EVENTS.

February. 12-Dairy Day at Johnstown.
Feb. 1S-20-Colorado Retail Hardware
and Implement Association at Pu-
eblo.
March 3-s-Twelfth Annual Automobile
Show at Denver.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08

The old bachelor says girl after
a mans own heart is usually after
some other fellows.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
Notice Of Hearing OF Application
To Purchase School Land,
Administrator.
State Of Kansas, County Of Bart

State Of Kansas, County of Barton
SS::-
To Whom 1t May Concern
Notice is hereby given that Sam
uel E. Adams, with a view of pur.
chasing the same as school land,
has made settlement upon the fol.
lowing described land, to-wit:
Island land in the bed Of the Ar.
kansas river, lying adjacent to Lots
6 and 7, 3S-19.13, and to Lots 5, 6,
7 and s, 34-19-13, containing 12S acres
more or less.
Any and all claimants and any and
all persons claiming any interest in
such lands or any part thereof, must
file with the county clerk, their pro-
test and objections TO the said I'll.
ing and purchase Of the said Sam
uel E. Adams as aforesaid, on or be-
fore the 25th dayof August, 1913, or
all such objections and protests will
be considered as waived.
Done a. Great Bend, Barton. Coun-
ty, Kansas this 25th day of July,
A. D 1913.
c. F. YoUNKN,
County Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
YES TAYLOR MAKES farm LOANS
Public Sale.

Auctioneer Joe Sprinkler informs
us that he has been engaged to CRY
a big public sale for VIM. Riede, al
his home 8 miles north and l mile
west Of Red Wing, tomorrow, Aug
Ind, at which time he will sell to
The highest bidder 8 head Of extra
good mares and horses, 3 good milk
COWS and 3 calves, and a fun line
OF forming machinery. Mr.. Sprink-
er has already booked a .nQmber Of
big farm sales for this fall, and II
You are figuring ON disposiug of any
property by this method It will pay
You to arrange for him to cry your
sale, as he has a wide acquaintance
over all parts of the county, speaks
both English and German, and has
a recod Of over thirty years success
ful work in this line in this part Of
the state. You can arrange fir sale
dates by addressing Mr.. Sprinkler at
EllinwoOd, or addressing the Demo
crat office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

poned necessity to move cattle ON &C.
count Of dryness, improved the out
look for Kansas and Oklahoma corn,
and almost insured the Missouri and
Iowa crops. Normal marketing Of cat.
tie win rule for a time. Hog re-
ceipts are moderate, though hanger
than a year ago. Prices hover In
the neigbborhood Of SO and dealers
can see nothing that will cause de-
chnes. Packers needs are urgent,
and the East is rayenous for fresh
pork. Land demands will be greater
than usual this fail, with extremely
light stocks in packing houses Just
now. Receipts 5000 here today, mar
ket strong, top $9.O5, bulk $50 to
800. Sheep and lambs advanced 40
to IS cents last week, and commits
sion men sap prices will stay up.
Lambs are lower today, tops SIS.
and ewes sell around $50. Nevada
wethers brought $5.25 last week.
]. A. RICKART,
Market Correspondent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

First published in the Barton Counr
ty Democrat July %, 1913.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Administrator.
State of Kansas, Barton County,
SS:-
In the matter Of the estate OF
George Adam Cell, late Of Barton
County, Kansas.
Notice Of Appointment.
Notice is hereby given, that on the
22nd day Of July, A. D., 1913, the
undersigned was, by the Probate
Court of Barton County, Kansas, du
ly appointed and qualified as Admin
isrator Of the estate of George Adam
Cell, late of Barton County, deceas
ed. All parties interested in said es
tate will take notice and govern them
selves accordingly.
WILHELMINE GEL,
Administrator.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

State Of Kansas, Barton County, SIS.
In the Probate Court in and for said
county.
In the Matter Of the Estate OF Aaron
s. Bryant, deceased.
Creditors and all other persons in
terested in the aforesaid estate, are
hereby notified that at the regular
August term of the Probate Court in
and for said County, to be held in
the Probate Court room in Great
Bend, and County Of Barton, State of
Kansas; on the 9th day Of August,
A. D. 1913, shall apply to the said
Court for a full and final settlement
Of said estate, and at such time appli-
cation will be made for am order Of
the Court finding and adjudging who
were the heirs of said deceased.
LAURA B. BRYANT,
Executrix
Of the estate Of Aaron S. Bryant, de-
ceased.
Dated July 8, 1913.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

First Published in the Barton Coun.
ty Democrat July II, 1913.
Notice OF Final Settlement.
State Of Kansas, Barton County,
SS::-
In the Probate Court in and for said
County.
In the matter of the estate of Con-
rad Becker, Deceased:
Creditors and all other persons in
terested in the aforesaid estate are
hereby notified that at the regular
August term of the Probate Court in
and for said County to be held in the
Probate Court room in Great Bend,
and County Of Barton, State Of Kan
sas; on the 9th day Of August, A. D.,
1913, l shall apply to the said Court
for a full and final settlement of said
estate, and at such time application
will be made for an order Of the
Court finding and adjudging who
were the heirs of said deceased.
KATHERINE BECKER,
Executrix of the estate of Conrad
Becker, deceased.
Dated July 9, 1913.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

HuIHiIHSuaboT,
State Of Kansas, Barton County
IS:
In the matter of the estate Of An
ma Omacht, late Of Barton County
Kansas.
Notice Of Appointment.
Notice is hereby given that ON the
18th day Of July, A. D., 1913, the I'M
dersigned was, by the Probate Court
Of Barton County, Kansas, duly APP.
pointed and qualified as Administra-
tor of the estate of Anna 0macht
late of Barton County, deceased
All parties interested in said estate
will take notice and govern them
selves accordingly.
w. H. DODGE, Administrator
First published in the Barton Coun
ty Democrat August l, 1913.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

First Published in the Barton Coun-
ty Democrat, July II, 1879
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Administrator.

State Of Kansas, Barton County,
IS:
In the matter Of the estate Of JOS
eph Brown, late Of Barton County,
Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

ceipts today $4,000, market strong,
except fed steers which are barely
steady. Quarantine cattle are 10 to
20 higher today, stOckers and feed
ers uneVenly higher. Best Green
wood County grass steers are as
high today as any time last week at
$3.50 to $S.25, hight steers from that
section and Westerns from the Brook
vile district are selling at $40 to
7.45. Prime Missouri grass and corn
steers today $3.50 to $685.. Old
Mexico steers gTazed in Eastern Col
orado brought $5.O5, COWS s4.S5 and
a car Of 11S pound calves $500. Quar-.
antine receipts only AZ cans todaw,
steers at $500 to $685.. Stock steers
run from s5.25 to 1915, feeders 81
to $50. Additional showers around
the circle last two days have post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
Notice Of Appointment.

Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of July, A. D., 1913, the
undersigned was, by the Probate
Court OF Barton County, Kansas, duly
appointed and qualified as Admins.
traitor of the estate Of Joseph Brown,
late Of Barton County, deceased. All
parties interested in said estate will
take notice and govern themselves &C
cordingly.
ia. RUDE. Administrator.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

First Published in the Barton COun-
ty Democrat July Is, 1879
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
State Of Kansas, Barton County, SIS.
In the Probate Court in and for said
County.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Ante
Soeken, Deceased.
Creditors and all other persons in.
terested in the aforesaid estate, are
hereby notified that at the regular
August term of the Probate Court IN
and for said County, to be held in
the Probate Court room in Great
Bend, and County Of Barton, State Of
Kansas; on the 18th day of August,
A. D. 1913, l shall apply to the said
Court for a full and final settlement
Of said estate, and at such time apph
cation will be made for an order Of
the Court finding and adtudging who
were the heirs Of said deceased.
soEKO soEKEN,
Administrator
of the estate Of Ante Soeken, de.
ceased.
Dated July II, 1913.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
NOTICE FOR BIDS.

Office Of the County Clerk, Great
Bend, Kansas, July 10th, 1913.
State of Kansas, Barton County,
S.
Notice is Hereby given that the
Board Of County Commissioners Of
county and state aforesaid will re-
ceive bids at the office of the county
clerk, Great Bend, Kansas, on Tues
day, August 5th, 1913, at 1900 NJ,
for the following bridge work, towit:
1St-Removing and replacing the
concrete floor on two sections of the
Drew bridge between sections fifteen
and sixteen, Twp. IS, Range II.
2nd-Placing the concrete floor on
the Vierthaler bridge between sec.
tons twenty-three and twentysix, in
Twp. Is, Range II.
3rd-Building abuttments and erect
ing bridge across Cow creek on the
section line running north and south
between sections twenty-five and
twenty-six, Twp. IS, Range II.
The said work to be done accord
ing to the plans and specifications
now on file in the office Of the coun-
ty clerk.
The Board will also receive bids
for building abuttments for bridges
across the Little Cheyenne creek as
follows:
The bridge between section two
and section eleven, Twp. 10, Range
II. .
The bridge between sections ten
and eleven, Twp. 10, Range II.
The said abuttments to be erected
according to the plans and specified
tons on file in the office Of the
county clerk.
The Board will also receive bids
for the repairing of the Schneck
bridge on the section hne west of
1913, and repairing the Caraway
bridge on the section line east of
1888.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids. Each bid
must be accompanied with a check of
fifty dollars.
Done under my hand and the seal
Of said County this 10th day of July,
1913. c. F. YOUNKIN.
County Clerk
First published in the official coun-
ty paper July II, 1918.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
G. w. Koontz was a business Wis
itor from Dartmouth Saturday.
First Published in the Barton Coun.
ty Democrat. July Is, 1881
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

State Of Kansas,
To Elizabeth McClelland, II. single
and II married, her unknown hus.
band, Elizabeth Fear, II single, and
II married her unknown husband,
Minnie Cary Wilson, II single, and
II married her unknown husband,
and Roda Margaret Wilson, If sin.
gle, and II married her unknown
husband, II living, II dead their un-
known heirs, executors, administra-
tors, devisees, and assigns.
You will take due notice that you
have been sued in the District Court
Of Barton County, State of Kansas,
in which Anton Fielder is Plaintiff
and you and each Of you are Defend
ants in an action to quiet title ON the
Lot No. 9, in Blk. No. IA Of the
City of Ellinwood, County Of Barton,
State Of Kansas, and unless you an
swer on or before September End,
1913, said petition shall be taken as
true and judgment shall be given
against each and all Of you quieting
the title in the above described prop
erty or premises.
R. J. McMULLEN,
ATTEST: Atty. for Plaintiff.
SAM KELLAM,
Clerk Of the District Court.
SEAL
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
c. F. YOUNKE,

First published in the Barton Coun.
ty Democrat July %, 1913.