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The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-04

The right of 5000 Cherokee
freedmen to participate in the dis
tribution of lands and funds be.
longing to the Cherokee Indian
nation was sustained. December
2OSby Judge Anderson, Of the
District of Columbia Supreme
Court. The court sustained the
governments demurrer to a suit of
the Keetoowah Society to restrain
the Secretary of the Interior from
permitting the freedmen to par
ticipate in the property. The suit
was dismissed. The freedmen
claim that their share in the prop
erty runs anywhere from $5,0OO,-
600 to S50,00O,00O. The Keetoo-
wah Society is composed of full.
blood Cherokee Indians in Okla
homa. The freedmen are the de-
scendapts of slaves of the Chero-
KEGS and of mixed Negro blood.
The court, in dismissing the suit,
held that the freedmen were clear
ly entitled to equal rights with the
native Cherokees.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-04

The Scullin. Gallagher Steel
Foundry, of st. Louis, Missouri,
one of the largest steele plants in
the world, employs several thous-
and colored men in its shops.
Negroes are to be found working
in all but three of its departments
and lack of experience and train
ing is the sole reason. The wages
paid Negroes run from S1.75 to
$500 per day. Not few Negroes
have learned the trade in this foun-
dry and are now foremen of theil
departments.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-04

Dearfeld, Colorado, is the scene
of Negro colony in the West. 1t
is located west of the Missouri
River and North of the Mason and
Dixon Line, 10 miles northeast of
Denver. Twenty six colored fam
lilies are settled on government
land. Most of them have already
been here long enough to own the
soil they till. They have 5000
acres under their control. In 1911
they had but two habiteble houses.
Now they have fourteen. In the
same year there were but 200 acres
fenced now there are 300. In
1911 they had $50 acres broken
and in cultivation, this year 500
acres are under cultivation. The
land is especially adopted to the
cultivation of beets. The settle
ment is crying for tradesmen.
They are especially in need of
blacksmiths, cobblers and saddle
makers.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-04
PAYS THE
RACE A HIGH
TRIBUTE

whose greatest longing, whose first
ambition was to be like white folk.
They did not realize that, abolish
ing slavery had not removed the
barrier of race and color; nor had
they awakened to the possibilities
of separate race development.
They were often foolishly initiative
sometimes Extensively assuming.
1 remember their crowded Sunday
afternoon dress promenades ON
Connecticut avenue, though inno-
cent enough, were the subject of
much humorous comment. There
is nothing of that kind now.
with all their fanlts, I loved
the colored folk then, as | do now.
The elemental quality in their
nature appeals to me. They had
then, as now, low voices, ease of
manner, and ingratiating kindness.
Those Years in Washington were
inseparately associated with Maria
the faithful nurse, her mother, a
typical nanny, John, the waiter
at the boarding house, with his
wide, good natured smile; Margar-
ct the cook, with her marvellous
wisdons'and judgement.
Returning to Washington after
an absence of twenty years, we
find great change. The colored
people no longer appear to weigh
on the conscience or the conscien
siousness of their white brethren.
Very little thoug hit seems to be
given to the race question, either
public or personally.
"Colored folk are presumed to
settle their own problems and car
ry their own burden. And it
seems to me it can be fairly said
to their credit, they have not shirk-
ed, nor finched, nor failed. They
constitute one.thlrd of the popula-
ton of Washington. They per-
form nearly all of the manual la
Dor of the city. They are wage
earners. They receive and spend
great deal of money. 1t is inter-
esting to not the effect of their
purchasing power on the trade.
Quite lately was in one of the
best shoe stores in Washington,
where a young colored woman was
being waited on very coufteously.
A friend who accompanied me re-
marked that there were always
colored people buying shoes in
that store. This led me to observe
that when the customer came to
the desk to pay the bill, the clerk
told her he would make memoir
anbum of the number of the shoes
she had just purchased, SO she
could get them again if they pleas.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-04
DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY. JANUARY 4 1913.

ed her evidently taking pains to
hold her trade.
SIN Washingt on there is much
complaint of the service of the
colored people, and very little said
in appreciation of it. When l
hear employers finding nothing but
fault, wonder what Washington
would do without the colored help.
When women dondemn the whole
race-as women are wont to do
because of their hard experiences
with servants, | think how much
more fortunate households are
here where there is always some
help available, than in many parts
of the country where there is none
at all to be had. While the color
ed help does often lack reliability
much of it is very good. Married
women stay in service, and this
lends stable element that is un-
usual.
sour offhand average judgment
of the Negroes is apt to be
thoughtlessly uncharitable. No
allowance is made for their handi-
cap, their disadvantages in oppor-
tunitv and environment There
map be class that warrants the
charge of shiftlessness, but against
that it should be remembered that
there is class of very wealthy
and prosperous Negroes. More
significant than either than either
of these extremes is the very not
able tendency of the working peo-
pie to save end to buy homes.
''If you observe the children out
at play as you pass the colored
school, you cannot but be Impress
ed with the neatness and taste of
their dress, and their bright and
attractive faces. In these times
of high cost of living, you wonder
how it is done. l happen to know
how one mother gets up early ev-
cry morning, gives her children a
good breakfast, and gets each one
ready for school, before beginning
her day of service.
"Colored children are interest
ing, and often beautiful. Educa-
tion and refinement are changing
the expression and features of the
Negro. They have naturally good
physique, good poise, and good
manners. AS | observe them on
the street, in the cars, and in our
homes, L wonder if, considering all
the circumstances, their is class
of people more deserving of word
of appreciation than the colored
folk of Washington.
LAS a generalization, 1 would
say that they consciously or intu-
itively recognize the color barrier;
that they accept their place at the
foot of the economic ladder; that
they are availing themselves of the
opportunity to develop as a sepa-
rate race. They have their own
standards to emulate, and natur-
ally follow the line of least resis-
tance. AS they learn from exper-
ience the shortest road to advance
ment and achievement they care
less to initiate white people, or to
be allied with them socially.
"As children suddenly coming
to maturity are sobered by the re-
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-04

Mr.. Jesse Washington, a whole
sale and retail grocer of Marlin,
Texas, is an example of the up to-
date Negro business man. Mr..
Washington was formally scho d
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-04


22.- In an article written for her
husbands weekly newspaper, Mrs.
Belle Case LaFollette, wife of
United States Senator Robert NJ
La Toilette, has the following to
say on "Colored Folk of Washing
ton"
"In these days of research and
statistics one fears to venture an
opinion not based on exact know
ledge. Recently a fine type OF
New England woman, who remem-
bers the war as part of her girl
mood experience, was asking me
about the colored people of Wash
ington. When 1 had given her
my impressions she urged me to
put them in writing. The theme
interests me and is one upon which
my mind often dwells, and yet L
can only speak OF it from my own
personal viewpoint. The race
question was very much more in
evidence then than row. The
status of the Negro was still po-
litical issue. Often the rights and
wrongs of black folks became the
subject of heated discussion in
Congress.
"There were two or three colored
Representatives from the Black
Belt of the South. The Blair Bill
providing nationel aid to education,
was debated almost together as af-
fecting our obligations to the col
ored race. At that time the citi-
zens of Washington were also very
quick to take sides on the race
question. There were always
those to denounce and those to de-
fend the darkies, those who said
niggers, and those said Negroes,
with equal emphasis. 1t is signif-
cant that today nearly every one
says colored quite unconsciously'
At that time whatever their view
point on the Negro problem, white
folks assumed it was up to the su-
perior race to solve it. Not even
their strongest champions consid-
cred the possibility of black set
thing it for themselves. Quite
naturally the Negroes took little
thought of their obligation. Only
a generation from slavery, they
were but beginning to adjust them
selves to new conditions.
"There were among them many
of the old type whose habits, man
ners, traditions, and examples were
wholesome. They were the
strongest influence for good upon
the new generation, Mho wele, for
the most part, inexperienced, little
educated, and undisciplined
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-11
MEETS WIFE AFTER
40 YEARS.; REMARKED
Husband Writes Son and Tells Him to
Bring His Mother Along and
He Does.

VALPARAISO. Ind, July 11.-Em-
NETT Campbell. Il years old. a resi-
dent of this city. Wednesday night
for the first time met his wife. from
whom he was divorced more than 40
years ago. They were remarked
Thursday.
They were first married here in
1869. Three years later they were
divorced Campbell went to Cali
fornia and the woman to Ohio with
her parents Campbell married in
California. He returned with the sec
Ond wife TO this city and two years
ago she died. A son. Walter Camp
bell. was born to him by the first
marriage. Campbell had not seen
his son since the child was two years
old Only two weeks ago Campbell
received a letter from Walter Camp
bell. who asked for permission to
come here TO visit him.
Come along and bring your moth
err" was the fathers answer to the
letter and the marriage followed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-11
SMOOT RAISES
TARIFF QUESTION
Claims That One Provision of
Bill Will Repeal a Portion of
the Canadian Reciprocity
Measure.

WASHINGTON. July 1f.-That the
provision Of the Underwood Simmons
t1rif bill levying a duty OF u per
cent ad valorem on print paper
valued at more than . IL cents a
pound and not more than four cents
a pound. may repeal a portion Of the
Canadian reciprocity act Of 1911. is
contended in the analysis OF the meas
ure prepared under direction of Sen.
SmOOt republican member OF the
finance committee. If it does not Op-
crate to repeal the law, it is contended
that there Will be two rates in con-
troversy on this grade of paper
Besides the duty Of u per cent.
ad valorem the democratic bill would
impose a countervailing tax in retail
iation for export license fee or other
charges imposed by a foreign coun-
try.
An interesting point 10 consider"
the SmoOt analysis sets forth. lis the
effect of the enactment of this para
graph on the portion of the Canadian
reciprocity act which admits to entry
free Of duty paper imported from
Canada valued at not more than four
cents per pound.
Difference i'm Measures.
With respect TO printing paper
valued at more than ID cents and
rot more than cents per pound. il is
manifest that there is a complete re-
pugnance between the two statutes.
for by the terms Of one, the act OF
1911, il is free OF duty, and by the
terms Of the tariff bill. it is subject to
a duty of Il per cent ad valorem.
Nor can the two statutes be con-
strued as 10 stand together. Under
such circumstances the rule of law
IS that the statute of later date must
prevail over the earlier statute, as
being the fastest expression Of the
legislative bill and that consequently
the earlier statute stands repealed by
implication"
Republican leaders will make
point Of this on the floor Of the sem
ate
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-11
Recovered From
Severe Lung Trouble

Plenty OF fresh air and good food are
necessary 10 persons suffering from lung
trouble but something more is needed 70
bring about fun health. Eckman'S Alter
ative is medicine for throat and lung
troubles. and 50 many reports have been
received showing that it brought about
good results in a number OF cases which
were declared hopeless. that all sufferers
who are not benehting otherwise should
AT least investigate what IL has done for
others. Investigate this case:
Madison Lake. MINI.
Gentlemen In December. 1908; March.
1909. and September. 1909. / WAS taken
with hemorrhages Of the lungs which con-
nned me several weeks, each time 70 my
bed. Ny doctor advised me 20 go West.
In November / STARTED for Denver.
Colo After my arrival ] met Michael
BrOdy who. upon hearing Of my condi-
ton. urged me 10 take EckmaD's Altera
tive. In about two months began TO feel
better. / kept on taking the medicine
and improved fast In March. 1910. | re-
turned home / think | am entirely well.
have a good appetite and sleep we'll When
I left Denver my weight was $50 pounds.
now weight TO. my normal weight.
thank God aud your Alternative for my
health"
,AfndaviO PAUL l.. FASSNACHT.
Above abbreviated; more on requeSt-l
Eckman's Alternative has been proven by
many years test 10 be- most efhcaciouS
In cases OF severe Throat and Lung AZ
fectlons Bronchitis Bronchial Asthma
stubborn Colds and in upbuilding the
system Does not contain narcotics, poi
sons OF habit-formlng drugs. For sale by
thas Coonley 4 Co. Woods 4 Striebel
aud other leading druggists. Write the
Eckman Laboratory. Philadelphia Pa, for
booklet telling Of recoveries and addition
al evidence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-11
THREE MEN AFTER
F0GARTY'S PLACE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July IL
Three applicants have announced them
selves TO succeed r. ]. Fogarty, who
recently rendered his resignation as
warden of the Indiana state prison at
Michigan City, according TO an an
nouncement today by NJ. +. Foley,
secretary Of the prison board. The
candidates are: r. G. Houston of
Frankfort a former candidate for the
place and now a state bank examiner;
John s. Pernett, state agent of the
Indiana reformatory and said TO have
the endorsement of ID. c. Peyton,
superintendent of the reformatory.
and w. j. Cassidy chief Of detectives
OF South Bend and a former candi-
date for the place.
Peter J. Kruger Of South Bend, now
a candidate for internal revenue col
lector also may get into the race.
il is rumOred.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-11
TEN THOUSAND ELKS
IN MONSTER PARADE
"HOId Your Girls, Fort Wayne
is Coming" is Startling Ban
ner Displayed by the indiana
Lodge.

ROCHESTER,. y. Y, July 11.-Ten
thousand Elks, it is estimated. par
ticipated in a parade Thursday in con-
nection with the 18th reunion OF the
grand lodge. They came from every
city OF size in this country. from
Juneau. Alaska and Honolulu. Even
Manila had a lone representative.
who rode in an automobile. The pa
rade was led by Grand Esquire W. S.
Mccormick.
The mother lodge from New York
carried banner Organized Feb. TO-
1868"
Fort Wayne made a burlesque of its
part in the procession. a banner
reading, Hold your girls Fort Wayne
is coming. was carried by one in the
front rank. and following him march
ed Roman Centurions, Greek slaves
and a sprinkling OF sultans and
pashas.
The parade and water carnival that
attracted about 1900 persons 10
Genesee Valley park Thursday were
features Of the fourth day of the con-
ventiOn. Business sessions were held in
the morning, afternoon and evening
While few delegates were going over
the business Of the afternoon the uni
formed patrols of many lodges were
competing for prizes in drill at the
park.
At the afternoon business session,
several changes were made in the con-
stitution and bylaws of the order.
They were not made public. AT the
conclusion Of the night session, the
officers elected Tuesday were installed
by Past Grand Exalted Ruler Rush l..
Holland of Colorado Springs. There
is no other business to come before
the convention. Friday will be given
over to enter alnment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-11
RAILROAD is BLAMED

WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE in
terstate commerce commissions report
New Haven & Hartford passenger
train wrecked at Stamford. Conn, on
June II, holds that the railroad was
negligent in placing Engineer Dough-
erty in charge Of the derailed train
when he was inexperienced and I'M
instructed"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-11
TRIBUNAL GETS APPEAL
GouId-DeCastellane Case to Come Up
Once More.

ROME. July 1.-THE Segnatura
tribunal, the supreme tribunal of the
Curia Romano, has admitted the APP
peal OF the attorney representing
Anna Gould, now the duchess de Tai
leyrand. and Mgr. Parillo. defender of
the matrimonial bond. against the
decision of the ROta tribunal, annul-
ling the marriage of Count Boni de
Castellane and Miss Gould.
The Segnatura tribunal, however,
has made no announcement Of its
decision.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-11
Children's 10c
School Hose

Boys and Girls School
Hose, fast black ribbed;
AL sizes Sale E11
price .......... V2N
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-11

Made OF best quality seer
sucker stripe Einghams
and plain color cham
brays. En- brOidered and
tailored fiOunce. D.
Sale price ... OOC
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-11

TERRE HAUTE.-Judge Fortune
overruled a motion Of the state for
n hearing OF the case of Emil Ehr-
man. accused of the murder OF Rob-
ert Wade. Ehrman is out on $4,000
bail and will go to Florida 10 recover
hishealth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-11

MARQUETTE. Mich.-"Black Bart
Holzhay. one of the most notorious
bandits in Michigan. was released af-
ter spending 4 years behind the bars
here on a life sentence. a quarter
of a century ago his record of crime
In Michigan rivalled Jesse James.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-10-25
How to Control Cotton Boil Worm.

The Department Of Agriculture has
recently received numerous inquiries
about injury by the cotton boil worm,
especially in the eastern part of the
belt. In many cases this insect has
been confused with the boil Weevil,
and several erroneous reports about
the occurrence of that pest in new
regions have thus become prevalent.
The boil worm is the larva Of a
moth, and is only very distantIy re-
lated to the Weevil, which belongs
to the large natural group Of beetles,
The worm when first Matched is very
tiny, but grows rapidly, becoming
finally a little over an inch long, and
greenish Or broWnish in color. The
weeVil grub is white and found only
within the cotton square or boil. It
never exceeds one-half inch in length
In the case of the current out
break the injury began SO late in the
season that little can be done to pro-
tect the present crop. Nevertheless,
a farmer can insure the crop OF
the coming season against in
jury by the pest with comparatively
little trouble and expense. The ac-
ton that, should be taken wherever
injury has occurred this year is to
pick the cotton as quickly as posi-.
BILE and Immediately thereafter to
ploW and harrow the fields. This
work will result in the destruction OF
the immature stages Of the worm,
which have passed just beneath the
surface of the soil. In addition to
the effect in destroying the insect,
the p1owing and narrowing of the
fields will have very great value In
the way Of preparing for the crop OF
the following season.
Methods of control of the boil
worm which are applicable in differ,
ent seasons of the year are described
in Farmers Bulletin 290
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-10-25
LIVE. STOCK DEPART Nj ENT.


Jersey bull over 8 years old-F'irst
prize, G. w. SentelI, Bunkie. SIS.
Senior Jersey yearling bull First
prize. ]. SUPPLIES Sons, Bayou Gonla,
SIS.
Junior Jersey yearling bull-Ftlrst
prize, j. Supplies Sons. Bayou Goula,
S..
Cow over 3 years old-First prize,
Frank e. Sims. Donaldsonville, S.;
second prize, w. D. Park, Donaldson
vile, ribbon.
Junior yearIing Holstein buli-First
prize, Joe Riyet, DonaldsonviI1e, SIS.
Best bull, beef eatf1e-First prize,
G. w. sente1I, Bunkie, $3.50.
Best Hereford bu1l-First prize, G.
w. sente1l, Bunkfe, $5.
| Best COW any age or breed, milked
on ground-First prize, Walter Lem
ann, DonaldsonVil1e, $3.50.
Best ram any breed-First prize
n. C. Wilson, Barton, 81.
Best eve any breed First prize
II. G. Wilson, Barton. 81.
Best male colt. under 8 years
kome bred-First prize, John F
j Trgxillo, Belle Alliance, s5.
i Best female colt. under years
home bred-First prize, Henry .. Du
pre-, Belle Rose, S.; second prize
Robt. Leblanc Belle Rose, ribbon.
j Best pair homegrown horses, an
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-10-25
C|TY'S FINANCES REVIEWED.
Condition OF Municipal Treasury Set Forth in De.
tai1--Statement of Floating and Bonded Indebt-
edness--First Report of Light and
Water Commission--Budget
for Current Six Months

At a regular meeting of the COM
mission council on the 9th instant,
the following report of the city audi
/ tor was read:
Donaldsonville, La, Sept. /, 1913.
To the Honorable Mayor and Com
mission Council, DonaldsonVille,
| = La
Gentlemen: beg leave to sub
NIT the following reports for the quar-
ter ending August 81, to-wit:
Schedule "a" statement of re-
ceipts and disbursements, general
fund.
Schedule 3d." statement Of re-
ceipts and disbursements, bond re-
demption fund
Schedule &C." statement of ex-
penditures for the quarter ending
August 81.
/ Schedule 3D." statement Of float
| ing and bonded Indebtedness at this
date.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-10-25
Locks Will Come.

The question of building locks in
Bayou Lafourehe at Donaldsonville
will have to be decided by the two
1evee boards, as the people Of the
parishes interested are worked up to
the point of wanting the locks built
or the dam removed. Opinion differs
in this parish, but there is no doubt
the dammmg of the bayou was one
of the hardest blows this town
ever received. ed.-Thibodaux CONNER
ciaI-Journal.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-10-25

nR. j. d. HANSON, PHYSICIAN. Of
ice and residence: Lessard street,
hetween Nichols avenue and lberville
street. Telephone Sd.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-10-25
PHYSICIANS

n Il. SIMS, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
fLe Office in Houmas street, between
iharyilIe street and Crescent Place. Tele-
ohone 80.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-10-25

tAR. Z. II. HANSON, PHYSICIAN Of
Ace: Lessard street. between Nichols
avenue and 0pelousas streets. Phone 240.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-10-25

The freshet in southwest Louisl-
ana and southeast Texas has subsidized
after creating big damage to crops.
Rice suffered severely and estimates
Of the loss go as high as 20 per cent
Of the total yield
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-10-25
PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, ETC.

#n KLINE, corner Crescent Place and
10 Hournas street, dealer in dry goods, |
actions. boots and shoes, groceries, pro-
gisions. corn, oats and bran. Phone 1872
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-10-25
No. SiX-Sixty-SiX

8 ha . prescription prepared especially
N MALARIA or cSIlLs 4 FEVER.
've or sIx doses viii break any case. and
s .aken then as tonic the Fever will moi
gu. a,a It acts on the liver better than
esA.oa'et and does not aripe or s;ckcn. 2sc