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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-10

THE New Jersey elections
have served as an enlight-
ening message from the
people to their representatives.
Public opinion has sounded an
advance note of the great or
chestral American spirit that is to
be rendered with the full chorus
in November.
IF any man attempts to haul
down the American flag, shoot
him on the spot" said Governor
Dix.
IF any party attempts to sur
render American sovereignty in
that mightiest material achieve
ment-the Panama Canal-turn
il ont of office"
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30
MODERN GOOD SAMARITAN.
Gratitude Of an Ex-slave to Former
Owner For Favors Received.

Gratitude Of an Ex-sIavs to Former
Owner For Favors Received.
The following story from Youths
Companion is only one Of many simi-
lar occurrences which took place after
the freedom of the slaves. It says:
A wealthy slave owner of the cotton
belt entered the southern army, fought
bravely and brilliantly and died in
one Of the closing battles Of the civil
war. His widow was left penniless,
with large plantations incumbered
with mortgages and a hundred or
more emancipated slaves who had
ceased to be her property.
Her business affairs were misman.
aged by agents and lawyers, and she
lost one plantation after another. Her
health failed. and in her old age she
became wholly dependent upon one OF
her former slaves. who was grateful
to her for having given him a start
after the war. Learning from expert
ence that she could not manage her
plantations successfully she had re-
warded the fidelity of a small group of
emancipated slaves by deciding over to
them outright small farms. One man
received in this way farm of twenty
six acres with a cabin.
He prospered from the outset. He
made a living out Of his ground and
saved every year little money. In
the course Of a few years he bought
another farm and doubled his re-
sources. Other purchases followed un-
erable wealth. He did not forget his
old plantation mistress in his prosper
ity. When she had lost all her prop
erty and there was no other friend to
take care Of her in her old age he res
cued her from destitution. He became
her most faithful friend.
Both are still living. On the first day
of every month this ex-slave farmer
draws a check for 500 and sends it to
the aged lady whose slave he was in his
boyhOod. At first she was unwilling
to become his pensioner. but he press
ed help upon her with tears in his
eyes, telling her that he would never
have got on in the world II she had
not generously aided him by giving
him the first farm. .<
His bounty Is now her only resource
and no millionaire in the land is hap
pier than he is when "pay day" comes
around and he can send his check to
! his kind hearted 'old missis."
Many others whom she befriended
after the war have been either improv-
ident or ungrateful. but one at least
had the energy and thrift required for
making him a we'll to do farmer and
the heart to take compassion on
friendless and unfortunate woman who
had once been kind to him.
This is a true story, which illustrates
the tender feeling sometimes existing
between the Negro and his former
master and the gratitude which good
treatment may inspire even in a de
spised race.
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30
BENEFACT0R OF HUMANITY.
How tho School Founded by General
8. c. Armstrong Has Grown.

How tho School Founded by General
8. c. Armstrong Has Grown.
General Samuel Armstrong began a
school with two teachers and fifteen
students Of varying ages In planta-
ton house and army barracks at
Hampton. Va, forty-fve years ago.
Following a brilliant war record and
the administration of large territory
at the close of the war, General Arm
strong chose to give his life to train
ing leaders for the colored race.
I'VE are here not merely to make
students, but men and women; to
build up character and 6t teachers and
leaders," be said. For twenty-fve
years be worked unsparingly and un-
ceasingly until the old mansion house
where Hampton institute began was
surrounded by shops. dormitories, reel
tation halls; until he saw the Hamp-
ton idea. carried by his students and
teachers. taking firm root throughout
the south-at Tuskegee, at Calhoun. at
Mount Meigs and In many other
places.
With shattered health, exhausted
from years of pleading for Hampton.
worn out before his time. Mr.. Arm
strong literally gave his life for an
idea Of education and human training
when he died at ffty-four twenty
years ago. The $50 buildings. the
1000 acres Of land. the course in ff-
teen trades. in teaching and home
making. in business and farming and
the 800 students training for leader.
ship are the physical growth Of Hamp-
ton.
Eight thousand men and women
have gone out from Hampton to the
south and west. trained In teaching,
trained in home building, trained in
the trades. In taking their places In
Industrial schools In the south and In
hundreds Of communities, this army
Of workers has helped to decrease the
illiteracy Of the Negro from approx.
mately 100 to 304 per cent
Hampton today has become the
headquarters Of an army OF uplift.
The class which graduates this year
will take positions at strategic points
In leading the effort for better schools.
better farming and industrial train
Ing Girls. skillful as teachers and
grounded I'm home arts and home in
dustries. will 60 from Hampton to
supervise the colored schools Of whole
counties in the southern states. In
Virginia alone there are eighteen wo.
men graduates Of Hampton who are
directing the instruction Of colored
children in every rural school In eight
cen counties.
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30
Brilliant Educator Complies
Masterpieces Of EIOquenca.
WHAT THE WORK CONTAINS
Important Speeches and Addresses OF
Many of the Most Prominent Men OF
the colored Race Selected and Pub-
lished For the First Time In Book
Form.
BY GEORGE FRANCIS KIN,


Wilmington, Del Afro Americans
have often been inspired by the el0-
quence of orators Of other races, but
the native eloquence of the people
with whom they are identified and for
whom the peculiar exigencies Of their
struggling race have been a source of
inspiration has not been conserved
heretofore for the youth of the race.
Mrs. Paul Laurence Dunbar, the
widow of the greatest Negro poet the
world has produced, has for year
been gathering masterpieces Of eio-
quence Of the most prominent colored
people Of the world. 1t would not
have been possible to have selected
any one who had the eminent quail.
iflcations for this great task who
would have been able to render this
service for the race as Mrs. Dunbar
has done. ..... -.. .
She came to this work qualified by
years Of study and experience equaled
by few members Of our race Consid-
cred as she is--an English scholar un-
surpassed by any in the race and with
few competitors in the other race-she
has performed Il service in literary pro
ductions that will forever make her
name honored and illustrious in racial
annals. The book contains fifty
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30
Sergeant Briee's Honorable Record.

Sergeant Briee's Honorable Record.
Twenty-Five years Of honorable serv-
ice as an enlisted soldier in the United
States army is the record Of Sergeant
William q. Brice Of the Twenty-fourth
Infantry, who has retired from active
duty and returned to his home In In
dianapolis. Ind. Sergeant Brice has
seen service at the front and is thor.
oughly conversant with the ins and
outs Of military warfare. The race to
which he belongs and the country to
which he has given the best efforts OF
his life should feel proud Of his admir-
able record and grateful for his un
selfish devotion to the flag Of our com
mon country.
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30

speeches dating from 1918 to 1913, rep
resentative of the best that the Negro
has done in oratory.
1t gives to the rising generation
among us the opportunity Of having
at once reference book, library and
q historical work In one volume.
Among the features Of this most won.
derful publication is the renowned At
lanta speech that made Booker T.
Washington famous; the speech Of
Henry Highland Garnett, the first man
of our race ever invited to preach In
the United States house Of represent
atives.
The Frederick Douglass famous
speech, What Is the Fourth Of July
to the Negro" an estimate Of Tous-
saint DOuverture, by James McCune
Smith. the first Negro pharmacist in
the country, that ranks with Wendell
Phillips famous eulogy Of Toussaint;
John NJ Langston's defiance Of the
fugitive slave law In Ohio. delivered
In 1850, the speech Of which the Bos'
ton Transcript said at the time.
Years hence the younger generations
Of the Negro will read this speech and
be proud that 1t was delivered by q
Negro" Judge George L. Ruffin's ia
nous eulogy on Crispus Attucks. a
speech that should be learned by every
Negro boy and girl.
The book Is carefully edited. well
printed and thoroughly indexed and
can properly be termed the aristocracy
of Negro literature. No one who sees
this book can feel other than proud
that during the iftieth anniversary
year Of our freedom the race has pro-
duced a Mrs. Dunbar, whose greatness
and literary excellence can dedicate to
the youth Of the race book Of such
pre-eminent merit.
Mrs. Dunbar Is graduate of Straight
university. She specialized in English
and in literature at Columbia univer.
sity. the University Of Pennsylvania
and Cornell university. She occupies
the position Of teacher OF English AT
Howard high school. this city. and So
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30
LIVELY INTEREST IS SHOWN
IN WORK OF WOMEN'S CLUBS.
Empire State Federation to Hold An.
nuaI Meeting In Brooklyn.

The sixth annual meeting of the EN-
pire State Federation Of Women's
Clubs will be held in Brooklyn at the
Concord Baptist church on Duffield
street the early part Of July. The or
ganization will be the guest of the
combined clubs Of Brooklyn under the
auspices Of the Dorcas Home Mission
ary society, Of which Mrs. Alice W.
Seay Is president
Arrangements for the entertainment
Of delegates and visitors are already
under advisement. The federation has
membership of 1000 women. For
about two years before the death of
Harriet Tubman Of underground rail.
road fame. which occurred in the
spring of 1913, the federation contri-
bsted literally to Aunt Harriet's
support. One of the main features OF
work to which the organization now
directs its attention Is the raising Of
funds and other necessary material
for the erection Of home for delin-
quent girls. which will he located In
New York
The officers Of the Empire State fed
GRAFTON are as follows: Mrs. Mary B
Talbert. Buffalo. president; Mrs. Char
lotte Dett. Niagara Falls, vice presi.
dent: Miss Elizabeth A. Mickens, Yon-
kers. recording corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. Addie Jackson, Tarrytown.
financial secretary: Mrs. Charlotte
Bell, Governors island. chairman Of
executive committee: Mrs. Martha
Robinson of Manhattan, treasurer:
Mrs NJ. G.. Lawton. Brooklyn. organ.
izer.
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30

Encouragement For 81. Phillips Church.
The archdeaconry Of the Protestant
Episcopal church In Brooklyn Is CO.
operating with the st. Philips Protes-
tant Episcopal church In raising funds
Tor the completion Of the latter's new
church ediflce. which was started sew
eral years ago. Rector N. Peterson
Boyd is doing a great work Of uplift
among his parishioners and has their
confidence and hearty support in his
efforts to build suitable house Of
worship.
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS
TO MEET IN BEAUMONT, TEX.
Largest Religious Organization Of its
Kind Among Afro Americana.

Nashville, Tenn.-At meeting Of
the executive board Of the Sunday
school congress Of the national Bap-
tist convention held here Jan. 13
Beaumont, Tex, was selected for the
next annual session to be held in June.
This action was taken after careful
canvass Of invitations from various Sec
tions Of the country. including such
convention centers as Chicago, Allan
tic City, N. j.: st. Louis. Kansas City.
Mo-; Cincinnati. Binghamton, N. T.;
Memphis. Tenn; Lincoln. Neb., and
Beaumont. Tex.
The congress Is one Of the most i'm
portant gatherings Of Sunday school
people In the country. 1t is attended
by noted Sunday school workers and
prominent men and women from all
parts Of the United States. The next
session will be an important one be-
cause of the work outlined by the COM
mittee, and 1t Is expected that there
will be at least 10000 Sunday school
workers In attendance.
Secretary Henry A. Boyd. In refer
ring to the selection of Beaumont,
said that the contest had been lively
since the last session. but had narrow
ed down to Memphis and Beaumont.
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30
Anniversary Of Lincoln and Douglass

Anniversary Of Lincoln and Douglass.
The birthdays Of Abraham Lincoln
and of Frederick Douglass occur In
February. Arrangements for suitable
celebrate In honor Of the great work
for human freedom accomplished by
these two famous Americans are al
ready under way in many parts Of
the country Such anniversary meet.
tjAgs should serve to inspire and re,
kindle in the breast Of every Afro
american determination to make full
use Of the opportunities which he has
as a direct result of the fearless stand
taken by Lincoln and Douglass for
human freedom.
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30
THE EAGLESVILLE SCHOOL
Sad Condition Of Pennsylvania In
dustrial Institution Made Public.

Sad Condition Of . Pennsylvania In.
dustrial Institution Made Public.
The report Of the agents of the Pub
lie Charities association Of Phila lel-
phia on existing conditions at the
Eaglesville Industrial School For Col
ored Children at Norristown, Pa, re-
Gently made public shows that the
institution Is sadly in need of proper
management The report says, among
other things, that about half the win
dows In the building are without
panes, that the walls are dirty, that
the rooms are frequently cold and
that one of the children stated that
on occasions they slept behind the
furnace in the cellar.
As to the bedding, the report says
that no sheets were found and that
the pillowcases were filthy. As to
the care of the children, the investi-
gators reported that apparently they
received none In reference to meals.
It is said that the children dine twice
a day-breakfast. consisting primarily
Of mush, and the afternoon meal, con-
sisting Of vegetables. The investiga-
tors say they were told by Anderson "a
colored man employed about the place.
that occasionally he threw In some
dough with the food. as 1t made the
beans 60 further"
The children are ragged in the ex-
treme, and several Of them are with
out shoes and stockings. Anderson
states that about half Of the children
are without sufficient clothes and that
practically none Of them has any ex-
ira supply. The place Is filthy, ram
shackle and must be absolutely demor-
aliZing to the twenty-six children that
are at present quartered there. In
several Of the rooms the floors are lit
tered with dirt. There are no rugs.
The investigators appended to this re-
port an extract from the forty second
annual report of the state board Of
charities, which they say Is remarka-
BILE In view Of the conditions at the
place at the present time. This ex-
tract points out that the condition Of
the beds and blankets Is due to lack
Of funds and not to neglect or care
lessness. "The institution Is doing a
good work." the extract says. The in
vestigators also append to their re-
port what they declare remarkable
recommendation Of the state board OF
charities that the institution should
receive an appropriation.
The statement Of the board sets
forth that maintenance Of the place
for 1913-14 would cost 5000 and ST..
600 would be needed for fencing the
farm and farm implements. The state
ment Of the state board Of charities
continues: "As the institution requests
but $2,5OO a year. we see no reason
why this should not be granted. We
therefore recommend $500 year, or
$1,000 for two years, or as much there.
Of as may be necessary for mainte,
nance"
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30

and had money In the treasury.
Roger Baldwin, secretary of the City
club Of st. Louis. made an excellent
speech, telling Of the successful 6ght
against segregation In that city.
Among other good things he said: 'No
segregated people can ever hope for
Justice. 1t is absolutely impossible un-
der such conditions"
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30

. D. o. Davis to Reside In New Mexico.
Lieutenant Benjamin 0. Davis. who
has served In the United States army
in various capacities as an official. has
decided to make his future home I'M
Hochita. N. M. Lieutenant and Mrs. |
Davis spent the holidays with theirE
friends In Washington.
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30

Pittsburgh Church Has Big Bible Class.
" One of the many interesting fea-
lures of uplift work carried on at the
Ebenezer Baptist church in Pittsburgh
is the weekly Bible class. which num-
bers nearly 800. John s. Morton is the
Instructor. Miss Mabel Younger secre-
tary. and Mrs. Anna johnson is the
treasurer.
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30
Not Payina For Holes.

eyes, sir.' said the druggist. I'VE
have all sorts of porous plasters. What
sort do you want?'
"Well-er-which kind has the fewest
holes In it?" asked Stinjay. II want
to get my moneys worth
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30

Always 10 II faith in someone or
ssnsthins that inspires us to lift our
wsrk above the commonplace.
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30

creditable is her work that those whom
she has taught reflect great credit on
her and the faculty Of which she is
distinguished member.
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30
BY RALPH w. TYLER.

SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR.
The Twin City star., 1914-01-30
SP|NCARN MAKES
STRONG PROTEST
Oenounces Race Segregation
at Meeting In Chicago.
PLEADS FOR EQUAL JUSTICE

Stalwart Defender Of Human Rights In
Lincoln Center Speech Says Fight
Against Color Prejudice Has Just Be-
sun-Avsrs That LineoIn's Unfinished
Task Shall Be Completed.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-20

late hour last night Connell stated that under no circumstances would he salute the flag. So the fight is on, weather permitting.
 The Yale team has not lived up to expectations in it's carly games. In the five games already played, the Bulldog emerged triumphant in two contests. Three games were lost, one to Pennsylvania and two to University of Virginia. However, Captain Blos- som is not worrying over his teams chances as he is positive that the present nucleus is of championship calibre.
 The New Haven team has favorably impressed it's manager in the practice games to date. The boys have found their batting eyes and are also field ing brilliantly. Angerweir, Chancey, Schuyler and Claude Barr. will be the new forces in the lineup this after noon. Angerweir. according to Con-
New Britain herald., 1914-04-20
WILL HIT PLAYERS
 IN THEIR PURSES
That's the Way the League Magnates Intend to Get Back
 to Jumpers.

New York, April 20.-From the most authentic sources it was learnea yesterday that organized baseball's latest move for financial restitution from the Federal league is aimed pri- Dlarily at the players who deserted to the outlaws. Tn the suits of James E. Caffney and William F. Baker for damages to the amount of s25,000 each of the deserting players was named as joint and several defendants.
 In case the National league mag mates win court decisions over their contemporaries such players as Seaton and Quinn--who are virtually under contract-will have to stand their shares of the assessments. Their salaries will be subject to attachment. And there is no more effective way of bounding Fl player than through his pocketbook.
 In the meantime the National com mission is considering the request of the International league and the American Association magnates who suffered heavy losses through the de- scrtions of signed players to be per. mitted to file a number Of damage suits against the Federal league pro- moters. Ii is generally understood that these big minor leagues will be instructed to go the limit. In which case the independents are very likely to have their hands full in the law courts before another month rolls round.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-20
N'CRAW AND MACK GET . BAD START FOR FLAGS
Giants and Athletics Fail to Show
 \ Chlup.oushp Form.

s New York, April 20.-The Giants soon will have the reputation of being poor starters. Last year they had a troublesome time finding their stride, and this year they haven't done any thing but be outplayed by the oppos- ing clubs. The last two springs have been in big contrast to 1912. when the Giants were off to a flying start and had an enormous lead before the sea- son was half over. They came near playing themselves out that year by midsummer, for they hit fearful slump and before they got their sec- Ond wind came near losing their lead. Better a slow start, as now, and more in reserve later on than a burst of success early to be followed by d collapse, a collapse which would be fatal to any team without the in- herent strength of the Giants the last three years.
 We don't know what is the matter with the Giants just now except that they aren't winning and are tied with the Bostons in the number of games they haven't won. In one battle the hitting wasn't adequate, in another there was poor fielding with insuf- ficient hitting, in the third Mathewson was cuffed hard; but why these things were thus We are not of sufficient depth of baseball erudition to know Sufficient to the day are the apparent reasons. and as only three games have been lost and there are 151 more to play, with such assets as McGraw, Matty, Tesreau, Marquard. Demaree, Merkle, Doyle, Fletcher, Burns, Mur- ray and the rest still on deck, We are not worrying at all over the first weeks developments.
 The Giants reached Baltimore in splendid condition. They had lin- other team and had more good weather. Maybe the fact that they haven't got used to the different they have met have had has been a temporary handicap. Almost any thing may be attributed to the wealth CT. Several managers have declared, apropos of the early season weather bugaboo, that after this they'll favor staying south until the last moment. Perhaps that is better in the long run, but three teams which in the first week showed fast and victorious Baseball and which did a lot of ante- season playing in cold and variable northern climes are the New York Americans, Phillies and Brooklyns.
 On the other hand, the Athletics had the same experience and haven't won a game The Athletics haven't been hitting as we'll as the Giants. They are playing like a team which hasn't opened out yet because of be- ing slow in reaching condition, as if they weren't as far along as the other teams There haven't been the slight est symptoms that the reverses of the Giants and Athletics are due to any new organic weakness.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-20

nell will prove the backstop sensation O. the league
 Yale will have the advantage of several weeks of practice and is fa- vored to win. The New Haven team has been working out but eight days and may not reach its real form for possibly two weeks.
 Last years series was won by the Yale nine chiefly through the wonder fui batting of Johnnie Reilly. Reilly is considered the premier third base man in the college world today. He will hold down third base again today end New Haven will have to keep him down.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-20
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Pirates Hammer the Reds.

Cincinnati, April 20.-Before a crowd of 10000 fans Pittsburg de- feated Cincinnati yesterday by a score of 9 to 3 in a listless game lasting moro than two hours. The locals ney- CT had look in. The slants of Ben- ton and Adams, who replaced the sRube in the sixth, were hammered at will by the slugging rovers.
 Mixed in with hard cIouting of the Buccaneers were costly errors by the Reds. Benton pitched good ball un- til the fourth, when an error, three consecutive bases on balls and a scratch hit single by Cooper sent in three runs. Wagner's excellent work at short and Mowrey's batting for two doubles and a single were fea- lures of the game.
 The score:
 r. h. @. Pittsburg s..1O0s s10o3 31-9 13 2 Cincinnati 70 0 0 o 1 I 0 O--3 3
 Batteries-Cooper. McQuillan and Gibson; Adams, Benton, Clarke and Gonzales.