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The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-13

ground that he was Insane. which
he is, and not competent TO make
a deed or contract. Rich white oil
companies are now in possession of
his lands worth many millions,
having secured them from him for
a mere song because he was too un
balanced in mind to know what he
was doing when he signed them
away. The decision given in the
case was that she is a man of un-
sound mind, but capable of some
understanding" This queer de-
cision legalizes the robbery of this
old Negr, and gives to the soulless
white individuals and corporations
which secured his lands under
deeds and contracts which he as
an insane man sighed.
Oklahoma has many bright Ne
gro men and women, some brilliant
and strong attorneys, but they
cannot become guardians Of the
Negro minors who posse IS rich oil,
coal and farming lands because nc
bond they could get would be ac-
cepfed by the courts, and because
sit is so arranged" they cannot Sc
cure proper bond.
Sarah Rector, the little Negro
girl whose income approximates
100000 per annum, has white
guardian, and her parents are ig-
norant, so ignorant they have no
conception whatever of the amount
of her income and no inclination
to insist upon a good education
and beftting comforts for her, SC
little Sarah easily becomes the
prey of white men. If the ''grand
/ father" clause is found unconstitu-
tiopal in this state and the Negro
secures his franchise back again
the robbery of Negroes by un-
principled whites will be estopred
and perhaps some of the disposed
riches of Negro minors will be re-
turned to them by due process of
law. Millions upon millions have
been actually stolen from Negro
freedmen of this state-taken from
them by fraud.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-13

has just arrived is bound to please
and satisfy them,
Other firms, as groceries, wines and
liquors, tailoring establishments, meat
markets, etc, advertised in this paper
are making every effort to put the best
of the seasons goods on the market
and again the Colorado Statesman
would emphasize that you and your
relatives give them your patronage
whether large or small. 1t is there
fore very advisable that you do your
shopping now so as to get in your or
ders before the rush. Tempus fugit
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-13
SUFFERED GREAT LOSS
FROM RECENT FIRE

Hot Springs, Ark, Nov. 22.-
The recent fire here wrought great
destruction. 1t burnt an area of
about a mile mile in length and
two blocks in width. All of the
colored business places were COM
pletely destroyed People are now
doing business under tents. 1t is
certainly strange sight to see.
Saloons, barber shops, dry goods
stores, grocery stores and restau-
rants all are being conducted nm
der teuts. The district has the ap-
pearance of a city after hard
fought battle, with lis ruins and
tents. j. G. Bobs, a colored con-
tractor, was the first man to build
house in the fire district. He
has at present under construction
FIVE buildings, three stories high,
two for white people and three
for colored. He hires only color
ed labor. Ore white contractor
came here from New Orleans with
few white bricklayers with the
intention of hiring more here.
When he got here he saw the col
ored. masons doing such good work
he decided to have colored help,
and employed them. The white
men kicked. He told them that
they could either work or else quite.
Property lost by colored people
by the fire; Valentines cafe build
ing, $4,000; K. of P. bathhouse,
$4,000; Chitten Hotel, $4,000;
Baltimore Hotel. SIS, 900; Vistoes
Chapel, A. M. E, SS,OC0; Moore
block, $4,000; DR.. Wade Sanator-
ium, $4,000; Daniel Soles Hotel,
$1,000; Episcopal Church, S., 1000;
John Shawa house, So, ,0C0; Mrs. j.
Grants house, $4,000; Mr.. A. Sew
els house, $1,000; DR. Phipps Of
fee, DR.. Surtin's DIR. Torrence's
office, DR.. Walkers office, DR.. Bry-
ants office and other properties.
1 am told by DIR. Wade that the
fire loss is more than $4,000.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-13
NEGRO. CATHOLICS
DEDICATE NEW CHUCH

st. Louis, Mo, Dec. 2-On Sun
day, November %, FIVE thousand
persons witnessed the dedication
of the new home of st. Elizabeth's
Catholic Church, 2721 Pine street.
The building was the old Walsh
mansion. Exercises were held at
3 p. M, following a parade from
the old church at Fourteenth and
Gay streets, led by John j. Harris,
assisted by David Bardeaux and
Frank jasmine. The parade was
escorted by divisions of the Cath
olic knights of America,
Knights of Columbus and
members of the ST. Vincent
de Paul Society, under F. G. Ker-
sting, A. l.. uennem berg and
j. j. Boegeman. Archbishop
Glennon, who conducted the cere-
monies, was the principal speak
.er. s, sala f.is "
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-13

Bradshaw's Hosiery and Har-
berdashery Stores 1443-47 Stout
ST., must also be reckoned with,
as from their readiness and willing
ness to please their customers,
they adhere to them, and for their
special benefit, the management in
their Xmas importations made
such bargains as to meet the pocA-
et- t-bCods of their patrons. AS
they are the owners of the stores
building they can certainly sell at
cheaper rates that the average
dealer. Give them trial.
Those who intend sending Xmas
presents to their friends, las we'll
as bubbles and their wiver) would
be doing themselves an injustice
if they didn't see Carson's Crock
cry Stores at Fifteenth and Stout
where they will find a large supply
of exclusive Chinaware and Other
articles to select from at very mod
est prices. 1t is a well established
fact that Carsons lead-all Others
follow in this line.
The old reliable firm of Stark.
Jewellery Co., beckons you to tax,
a peep at their show window, II.
Sixteenth St, and you are bount
to go inside so many and great arr
the attractions. Everything solC
with a guarantee and the varieC
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-13

assortment to select from will surely
prove that this firm stands second tc
none.
The Columbine Music Company that
has stood the test for years in Offering
to the public pianos, orchestra and
band Instruments, have not only i'm
proved their frontage by the latest
show windows, but have added large
reduced prices to meet the Xmas
trade. Here's golden opportunity
for our musicians.
The Elite Drug Store, at the corner
of 21st and Arapahoe, with it's choice
assortment of drugs, toilet articles,
ETC., invites you to come and view
their latest and improved goods for
the season. The Atlas Drug Co., with
its two stores at Five Points and 26th
and Welton, have on hand supply
for the Christmas trade that is worth
while seeing.
The White Swan Drug Co., with
three good stores, noted for quality
and low prices of goods, have made a
choice selection of articles for their
Christmas trade. Don't miss seeing
them
The Champa Pharmacy, Twentieth
and Champa, has only to remind its
patrons that the usual care will be
taken of them in their holiday shop
ping and the new line of stock that
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-13
Religious Unity in India.

1t is pointed out as an instance Of
moslem liberation in India that in one
of the Oudh districts Christian
congregation worships every Sunday
in a church erected at the expense of
a fine old Mahomedian Taluqdar. the
late Jung Bahadur of Nanpara. in
memory Of his friend and skikkar
comrade Colonel Maynard. for many
years district superintendent OF police
In that district,
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-13

in prices and the class of goods,
also special decorations must not
be overlooked, as the motto of the
firm You're right-it's ,Joslin's-A
better Xmas Gift for Iess'' is en-.
dorsed by the public.
The Denver Dry Goods Co., one of
the leading firms of the West, with
their noble army of courteous clerks
to satisfy the most particular as well
as the general purchaser, have re-
solved to demonstrate once more their
patrons by having the latest designs,
from toys to dresses and all other
Christmas requirements in their late
arrival of stock The management de-
sires that the public give them the
first glance before going elsewhere,
when they will be more satisfied after
inspection than they can attempt to
inform them.
The May Co., with its largest
assortment of Gents furnishings
have added special Xmas line of
goods to suit the tastes of gentle
men of fashion, at the same time
not forgetting the less well-to do
in providing some valuable articles
at low prices for the season.
With the staff of genial clerks
and every opportunity afforded
patrons to make their choices
roaring business is expected.
Perrin Bros, Sixteenth st ,oppo-
site Post Office, the famous Novel
ty Special Stores, where the latest
styles in gloves, hosiery, neckwear,
umbrellas, etc, are at specially low
prices TO meet the Xmas buyers.
See the Vestibule for new line of
goods, which must delight you.
New York Ribbon Store, Six
teenth and Alapahoe, with its up
to-date stock offers special in
ducements to it's patrons and
promise them some of the latest
creations in their line.
Lyman's Millinery Store, oppo-
site Daniels and Fisher, is offer
ing special line of hats and furs
at prices SO reasonable that no
one should miss a purchase for
Xmas.
Cottrell Clothing Co., with its
three big stores invite the public
to have look at their stock, spec. !
tally at the Main Stone, 621 Six
teenth st. where every attention is
given to gentlemen in their outfit
ting Department. No pains have
been spared to have new line of
goods for the seasons trade and
patrons will feel proud of having
in at Cottrells on account
of the bargains they will get.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-13

Last Saturday evening at the an
nual meeting of the st. Georges
Club, the members, in recognition
of his twenty years service among
them, presented Harry T. Burleigh
with a solid gold Tiffany watch,
inscribed "The Brotherhood of
Men to Harry T. Bnrleigh as a
Token of Esteem from His Fellow
Members of st. George Club, No
vember 30, 1913" The rector,
the Rev. Karl Reiland, in present
ing the token to Mr.. Burleigh, said
that he felt it great privilege to
be asked to present the watch to
the recipient while alive, being SO
much better than waiting until one
has gone to show our appreciation
by wreath of fowers.-N. Y. Age.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-13
NEGROES ROBBED OUT
OF MILLION

Muskogee, Okla, Nov. 2S.-In
no state in the Union have Negro
es been robbed, actually robbed
WITH aapunity and openly as in
this state, and today white men
are worth millions who built up
their fortunes by thievery. Prac-
tically all the rich oil fields in this
state were originally the property
of Negroes. When the restrictions
preventing the sale of Freedmen's S
lands was removed by Congress in
1908, it was the signal for whole
sale robbery of these Freedmen S
lands, and the white guardians of
Negro minors sold their guardian
wards lands for a mere pittance
and in turn shared in the fortunes
made from oil found OH the lands
Sold
Sarah Rector, the little Negro
girl just out from Muskogee, whose
income from her oil lands amounts
to more than thousand dollars a
day, lives in a little log shack, and
wears the cheapest kind of clothes,
and is given but meager educa-
ton by her white guardian, who
doles out for her support but few
dollars each month. Today her
income, with but perhaps a third
of her land developed, amounts to,
81 ,030 per day from oil product
alone. This is increased by the
money being loaned out at good
rate of interest, making her in
come nearly 100000 per annum.
The white guardian receives 2 per
cent fee for handling her property,
and the little Negro girl, although
rich as Croesus, lives in a log
shanty, has but the commonest
fare and lily made cloths. If she
were white child her guardian
would see that she lived in a man.
ner betitting her income and was
receiving the best education. Her
riches only serve to enrich whites;
only serve to enable whites to live
in poverty, or next door to poverty.
Only this week decision was
handed down in the courts of this
state in the case of Adam Doyle,
an old Negro ninety years old, who
is insane, and whose lands, worth
many millions for the oil on them,
were disposed of, which practically
and clearly robbed him. His pres
ent guardian brought suit to re-
cover his valuable lands on the
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-13
Hints To
Christmas
Shoppers

The well known adage, AFTER a
Storm comes a calm" can be very
well applied to the restoration OF
trade and our Christmas shopping,
etc, after the experiences of a snow
storm, which lasted for thirty-s six
hours, the same almost unpreced.
ented and unparalleled in the history
of this city. While there might
have been some interference with
the usual exterior decorations Of
the stores for Christmas, yet every
effort is being put forward BY the
management of the different firms
to live up to their reputation in
making the finest display in the
show windows, as well as other at
tractive features that will charm
and magnetic their patrons by the
tasteful arrangement of their stock
and decorations.
Owing to our limited space we
cannot elaborate on all the places
of business, but we endeavor to
offer some comment on a few OF our
old. tried and true firms which have
always given entire satisfaction to
the public, and We beg to impress
on our subscribers the benefits
they will derive in patronizing mer.
chants who advertise in this paper.
First comes the Daniels d Fisher
Stores Co of nearly half CEN
tury's reputation in its catering to
the people of not only the city, but
this and other states, and who have
endeared themselves to their pat
rons as to win their highest esteem
and confidence. This firm always
has some thing new and improved
in its decorations and Christmas
goods which they offer at prices
within the reach of all.
In the large show windows at
the corner of sixteenth and
Lawrence is to be seen, an ex-
hibit of Noah's Ark with the ami.
mails entering in pairs-the same
presenting a grand spectacle and
reminding us of the terrible catas-
trophe in those days. There is
also representation of the Moi
fat Tunnel with the various little
towns along the route lit with
electricity showing the Wonderful
developments that will take place
as soon. as the tunnel is an estab-
lished fact. These among numer.
GUS other attractions will provide
ample delight to the sightseeing
population, and the variety of new
goods for the special Xmas trade
will more than satisfy the general
purchaser.
Joslin's another old timer who
is always determined to be in the
race when it comes on competition
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-29

Now, may / marry Elizabeth"
.tWhere are you?" groaned Lord
Masterton under his breath.
"Pll tell you later, lord. Listen!
May have Elizabeth"
you've got me, anyway" mutter-
ed the unhappy lord chancellor. eyes,
my lord. Pray continue. You were
remarking that the passage of the
tramps' feeding act meant ruin-Go
on, Mr.. JONES'
my name is Jones. come from
Fairfield, Neb., and belong to the
Presbyterian church. don't use
liquor or chew, and am a member
OF, the Knights of Pythias. My salary
is $4,000, not pounds. get raise
at Christmas love your ward. Give
her to me, or Tll-IH wreck the Brit
ish Constitution"
God bless you both,' murmured
Lord Masterton. "But tell me where
you are.
'In the woolsack," Mr.. Lionel
Jones answered.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-29
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Belgrade. - Montenegrin army
bombarding all sides of Scutari fort
ress on order of King Nicholas.
Washington.-JuIia Lathrop, Chi
cago,. will be reappointed chief of
children's bureau, Dept. of Labor,
despite bitter opposition. \
PhiIadeIphia.-James Mecrea, 65,
dead. Former president Pennsyl-
vania railroad.
Eondon.-Number of American
women will seek release of Zelie
Emerson, American girl suffragette,
who is serving two months sentence.
Hammond, Ind-Body of man
washed ashore on Lake Michigan be-
lieved to be M. Kish, Budapest news
paper man. May have been thrown
from train.
New York.-Justice Henry Bliss
choff, N. Y state supreme court,
killed by History plunge down ele-
vator shaft.
Champaign, IlI.-James Stephen
son, 5, has not spoken word since
mothers death week ago. q
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-29

SOuIn 6end,' lno.-kdlpn tuieLii
%, shot and killed by Mrs. A. DOM,
minick, mother of his sweetheart,
Rosie, IL. n
Urbana. IIL-Members of IegisIa-
ture visited University of Illinois and
praised students.
BeIgrade.-1,0o0 Servians killed
and about 5000 wounded in attempt
ed storming of Adrianople.
Minneapolis.-Clinton n. Smith
found guilty of numbering Mrs.
lamar Hascam. Life sentence.
Freeport, III.-Mrs. Fred Nuemann
tried to start fire with kerosene. DiedN
few hours later.
SeattIe.-54 Gloucester fisherman,
brought here from Boston to man
New England Fish Company halibut
steamers, refused to. work when they
found they were to be used as strike
breakers. -
Louisville, III.-EmiI A. CaIiteaux,
farmer, Clay City, shot and killed two
sons, ages Is and IL, and himself.
Unity, Sask.-Mrs. John Hender-
son, 60, and her daughter, Vinetta,
30, UuIuCu W uCdlu LII HIc LudI u6-
stroyed home.
Champaign, Ill. - Ben Brown,
arson suspect, arrested by F. ]. Nor
ganridge, acting fire marshal.
Memphis, Tenn.-SaIHe Fisher,
well-known musical comedy actress,
married to Arthur ]. Houghton, the
atrical manager.
ST. Louis.-Mrs. Lillian HandIan
Lemp will receive 100000 alimony
and custody of her son, w. ]. Lemp,
Ill, son of millionaire president of
Lemp Brewing Co., by decision of
state supreme court.
Leavenworth, Kas.-W. w. Mont
gomery, Pittsburgh, former cashier
Allegheny bank, sentenced to Is
years for juggling funds, left prison
on pardon granted by Taft.
Yankee (boastine of American
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-29

Yankee (boasting of American
heat) Its so hot it burns the wings
off the flies. Pat-That's nothing to
Ireland. We have to feed hens on
ice cream to keep them from laying
boiled eggs. ~., ~ 1+s>
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-06-19
Wedding Bells

On Wednesday evening, June II, al
8 O'Clock, Mr.. Earl +. Jones and Miss
Mamie Sallee were united in matri.
mony at the home of the groom's
mother, seven miles southeast Of
Malta. The house was filled with
guests at the hour set for the cere-
mony, which was performed accord
ing to the beautiful ritual of the NJ. e.
church by Rev. r. Il. Cookingham.
Flowers and evergreen decorated the
corner OF the room where the couple
stood to take their VOWS, and after
the service all the wedding company
sat down to the tables which were
laden with a rich supply of good
things.
The bride and groom left immedi-
ately for the East. where they expect
to visit for several weeks.
Both are well and favorably known
i'll their neighborhood and at Malta,
and their many friends will wish
them much JOY and happiness on life's
journey.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-06-19
Sunday School Picnic.

lhe Sunday School of the NJ. E.
church will hold heir picnic this year
on Saturday, the 2sth of June at
laylor.s Park, one mile west of Malta,
on the banks of Milk river.
Everybody is invited to come and
enjoy the day with the children.
a programe Of games and sports is
oelng prepared and prizes will be
given. Ice cream, lemonade. and a
big dinner will be enjoyed by all free.
Every mother will bring a basket
OF lunch and all will be spread to-
gether for dinner on the lawn.
Remember the date and surely
come. Wagons to carry the little
ones.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-06-19
Council Meeting.

At the adjourned meeting of the
city council Saturday night The waite,
works and sewerage system was taken
up, the details worked out, and the
ordinance for bonding the city given
its final reading. Elsewhere in this
issue will be seen the proclamation
by the Mayor and he Notice of Elec-
ton. lhe question Of allowing the
telephone company TO put up poles
on the three principal avenues was
discussed, and it was decided to not
allow them put up on these streets.
and those already up on Front street
are to be removed. The main lead
across town will 90 up Seventh street
to the Catholic church, then east to
the he" reclamation building. and
thence north across the tracks.
We are Of the opinion that the
council acted wisely in this matter.
as string of telephone or electric
light poles along The streets are any,
thing but ornamental.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-06-19
Lost.

On the road between Malta an.
Zortman, Friday, June l3, 1918, th,
following described property:
Two automobiles.
One Malta orchestra.
One Dollie Pierson.
One Short Barber.
One Long Editor.
One Ex-ball Player.
Liberal reward for the return o
any of the above to Malta on or be.
fore Sunday, June 18th. 1918.
Anxious Friends and Relatives.
The above was all wrong, and post.
ed without just cause, as none of the
parties were lost or strayed, but by
wagon road to Zortman the distance
is SIS miles, and something can go
wrong with an automobile IS times
to every mile, and in going the round
trip twice as many things can hap
pen. They all happened. When it
comes to downright cussedness an
auto has balky horse or mule cheat
ed everyway. One can get some
satisfaction out of balky animal but
we failed to see any of the party get
anything that looked like satisfaction
out Of the machines.
Dollie Pierson and the orchestra
left here early Friday morning and
made good time as far as Phillips
lane, where they spent two delight
ful hours in mudhole, at the Hog
ranch the second machine passed
them and mile or so the second
was passed by Pierson. The
next thing happening was the Pier
son machine refusing to take oil ac-
to directions, and all hands
offering prescriptions. Joe Sklower
was tIiS SulCl IIICIllCIIlC man untlI
td Ludwig caught up the second
.ime. who, after considerable coax
ng, got the thing to swallow a little.
md about that time it was discovered
hat one of the back tires had gone
anne. After this it was continual
ound OF pleasure, and about dark the
pulled into Zortman weak
md crippled, in time to see the cele-
ration all over.
The return trip was made by one
uto (part way) by stage, on foot, and
nished up with teams-one from
.ortman and one borrowed from the
Phillips ranch. 1t was a delightful
rip and made on freighters time.
'riday never was lucky day, and
'hen it falls on the 18th of the
1onth in 1918, and Ed White is in
ne bunch, the best thing to. do is
tay at home.