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The Southern indicator. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1903-1925, 1914-06-06
RACE RELATIONS DISCUSSED
At MEMPHIS.

From (Benedict) College Journa
Memphis, Tenn, May 7, The
CO. operation of the races for the
purpose of bettering conditions
in the South, as discussed by
Bishop Theodore D. Bratton, of
Jackson, Miss, and Booker T.
Washington, attracted large
crowds at the afternoon session
of the Southern Sociological con-
gress here to-day,
Bishop Bratton pointed out the
necessity of race cooperation in
church work as a contributory
factor in laying the foundation
for the solution of the race prob
lem.
''The first point of cooperation
for the two races, in this" he
said, lis the example of a solid
religious faith and justice; the
second is the points of contact in
their churches and schools and
sharing with them the benefits
of our great public school system.
But above all is to live the Cos
pel."
The Bishop took to task ex
tremists of both races.
Following the address of Bish-
Bratton, former Gov. Mann, who
occupied seat on the platform,
called on R. R. Motion, a leading
Negro Of Virginia, to lead the
colored portion of the audience
in singing "Climb, Climb Up
Higher, and Down OH the
Suwanee River,' brought rounds
of applause.
Booker Washington discussing
race cooperation in securing law
and order, pointed to the socio-
logical congress as the best
means of bringing the two races
to better understanding of each
other, as we'll as the needs and
aspirations of the Negro. His
subject was "How can the Ne
gro in the South do his part in
using this Congress to bring a.
bout better conditions He
said:
"We can use this organization
to spread an influence among ou1
people for the prevention OF
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crime. In spite of all that may
be said, in palliation, there is too
much crime committed by our
people in all parts Of the country.
We should let the world under
stand we are not going ITO hide
crime because it is committed
by black people. "
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God made, owe something to So
cicty. We arc not here Just to stay
until we die. God made us for
something. We can best serve the
end for which we were created bv
doing that which we are best pre-
pared to do.
| believe that we can better
teach our people the habits Of i'll
duStrv and honesty Oh the farm.
There arc no tricks to be learned
nor practiccd on the farm.
There arc hundreds Of Negro
farmers who arc making good.
What they arc doing others can do.
Why remain in crowded tenement
houses i'll cities, half starvc, suffer
from contagious diseases. and III a
place where employment is hard to
get. when in the rural districts la
Dor is wanted and needed and must
be had if material progress con-
tinucso
In the South the people arc walk
ing up truck farming and cattle
raising. The South is now the
garden spo, of the country. pco-
pie from other sections arc coming.
here finding fortunes i'll our unim-
proved land.
The United States Government
is spending thousands of dollars
every year to eradicate the cattle
tick and boil wccvil. We must not
let the opportunity slip now. TO
be sure. town property will en-
hancc in value or dcprcciatc as the
town builds up or goes down. In
the country, property enhances in
proportion rs we build up our in
dividual property.
\ man in town builds a city home
for six thousand dollars. y man in
the country buys farm for three
thousand dollars. The man III the
city can elo nothing will, his home
but live in it, In case he loses out
the home becomes worthless prop
crtv. The man in the country in
vests Just half the amount-thrcc
thousand dollars-has room for
stock. for chickens. at the same
time makes a good living.
If you will pardon me for per-
sonal reference, I own both city and
country property. Taking into con-
sideration. insurance and taxes,
country property is the cheapest
you can buy.
ask my friends to leave the
towns and cities. come to the coun-
try and help lis clear the woods
and make things go.
Butler General.
The Southern indicator. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1903-1925, 1914-06-06
WHY THE NEERO SHOULD
STICK TO THE FARM.
Read Before the Last Race Con-
Held in Columbia-A Splen-
did Paper.

1t is unfair, | claim, to ask an
unpopular set of men TO speak on
an unpopular subject the last day
Of the Conference.
1t is to be remembered that most
Of Our young men want to take TIP
some trade or profession or to go
to town to live easy. therefore you
can't expect us to entertain the
people.
We like to follow the white peo-
pie, dress fine every day and ride
around. We never stop to think
that the white people had our help
more than two centuries before we
began the life that has counted for
something.
The Negro is, by nature, adapted
to agriculture. We were pre-
pared for this work OH the banks
Of the Nile. When the cultured
white people of Virginia stood in
need Of farm labor 4 band Of Ne
groes were imported which were
used in the cultivation Of tobacco.
The white people could not work,
the Indians would not, SO it was
left for the people Of our father
land to contribute the muscle neces-
sary for the agricultural advance
ment Of the United States.
For more than two centuries the
majority Of us spent our time on
the farm under the strict super
vision Of white farmers, who had
been we'll educated. 1t was in this
capacity we learned the art and
habit Of industry, SO that when we
became emancipatcd we had some
idea of farming from a business
point of view, as we'll as an idea of
cultivating the soil.
I know of no business or trade
which the Negro had been SO we'll
prepared to make his way in life
as free man. l say it without
), any just fear Of contradiction that
sl1e reason why we, as race, have
been so much more successful as
farmers is due to the training we
received at the hand Of intelligent
masters.
1t is claimed that we spend
every year $6o,ooo,ooo for medi-
cine and advice from practicing
physicians This could be greatly
reduced if we would go where we
could live in healthier atmos-
pllere. The condition of the masses
in towns and cities is far from that
which is conducive to long life.
Poorly built houses in unhealthy
places. eating poor and half pre-
pared food will shorten the life Of
any race. nation or individual.
Statistics show that farmers live
longer than any other people. Not
witllstanding, farm properly con-
Quoted requires business judgment,
there is less risk. less worry, more
ot,t-of-door exercise where we can
breathe more pure air and eat more
pure food.
1t was not till the Negro began
to enter the skilled trades and pro-
fcssions that he became a victim OF
consumption. AS long as. he
STAYED in the air he was healthy.
The need of a practicing physician
was seldom felt. A race spending
two hundred years in one life and
changing to another could expect
no less.
It takes time to become skilled
in any trade or learned in any pro-
fession, or perfect in any business,
The vast number of Inventions
that have facilitated lnuustry,
thoughts that have mouled senti-
ment, the men who with brain held
the masses in their hands, were not
the efforts Of day.
This being free country, every
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stronger intellectually, stronger
financially, with the law Of the
country at his back. Our Success
must be along uncontcsted lines.
While the records show that the
Negro is gaining in other occupa-
tons, only goes to show that the
trained Negro is gaining ground,
but not to the point to insure sta
bic success.
There arc 2,143,l70 Negroes cn-
gagged in agricultural pursuits or
Fl and 7-lo per cent. Of all persons
is by no means displcasing.
There seems to be all unrest Of
leaving the farm and going to
town to live by wits, but it seems
the interest is greater among white
than among Negroes. From 1900
to 1910, the increase Of white farm
crs was 9 1-1O per cent, that Of
the Negro was 10 per cent. The
Negro farm labor decreased MI
merically, while the Negro farm
crs increased. This is due to tho
fact that farm work is deprecated.
the masses Of colorcd people are
rladc to feel that it is more honor
able to move to town and follow
some trade and hall starvc.
The poor white man has neither
the money or the brain to control
Negro labor. Some leading white
politicians arousing race hatred,
make the poor white man feel llu-
inflated working in the fields with
Negroes. The welI-to-do white
man will not do manual work. at
the same time prefers to live in
town where lie can educate his
children. The poor white man
finds employment in cotton facto-
rics. This leaves the farm to the
Negro and the mule. Here is Il
chance to buy land and live unno-
lcstcd.
Our white friends are grieving
over the race problem. Let us buy
farm land. cultivate it intclligentlv
and let Our white friends talk poll
tics and look dignitied. Sell linn
all that he needs, in short, let lis
produce while he consumes. This
will solve the problem.
There arc in the South several
millions of acres of uninproved
land which the Negro can buy and
cultivate successfully, which, if we
wait a few years, will be owned by
some one else.
The newspapers and the railroads
arc advertising the South in for
eign countries with the hope Of
bringing people of foreign birth,
foreign ideas, people who are i'll lit
tie or no sympathy with conditions
in this country. for the sole pur-
pose Of maintaining white suprc-
macy.
In case this country is ovcrrun
with these ignorant people the
question that ought to concern lis
is: where will we stand?
We arc practically dcbarrcd
from white labor unions. hence the
unimproved land is Our place.
Notwithstanding there is little OF
no induccment to the unthinkine
young Negro, the Negro must take
that as his lot and thank God it is
no worse.
The National House of Repre-.
sentatives seems to be unfavOrablt
to the progress of Negro agricul'
ture, and in no State do we get al
the encouragement necessary TO,
intelligent farming among Ne,
groes. But this is in no way due
to the white people of character anf
ability. Anything done to discour.
age the Negro in his progress on.
ward is the work Of the politician
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sentatives seems to be unfavorable
to the progress of Negro agricul-
ture, and in no State do we get all
the encouragement necessary for
intelligent farming among Ne
groes. But this is in no way due
to the white people of character and
ability. Anything done to discour
age the Negro in his progress on
ward is the work Of the politician
whose stock is in arousing the hat
red of the poor, ignorant white
people against colored people.
Let it ever be remembered that
the white people who have stood
for progress among their own race
have extended a helping hand to
the Negro struggling, the Negro
who wanted to rise. There are
hundreds of farmers here and else
where whose success has opened
the way for Negroes to stick to the
farm, and whose career stands as
possibilities. They owe their Sue
cess to the kindly advice and 6nan-
cial help Of their white friends.
But we must not let any of these
prove barriers in Our way. To be
sure, we must go the faster.
We must bear in mind that we
are no longer slaves, but free men,
walking and thinking as other peo-
pie.
We. like the other people whom
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CORNELLHASPLAYED MORE MINUTES THAN
 ANY EASTERN TEAM
Comparative Records of Colleges In East and Middle West In Washington and Lee Makes Largest Number of Scores to Date Her Goal Lines Being Crossed Only Once

New onterestns obtained by anal middle this Cornell played the greatest number of minutes
 
 of @ minutes duration POS scored and M players Michigan 22o points, but both the and outra the
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FIGHTING SPIRIT OF MANDY HASNOT THE
 LEAST DIMINISHED

number of dopesters, Vandy still has chance to lay claim to portion of the honors. or at least to tie up mat ters in an awfully nasty knot. Provided the Commodores are able to administer a drubbing to the lads of Mike Dona- hue, and also provided Sewanee can smear the same kind of stuff on the University of Tennessee next Saturday. Vandy will still have a clean sweep at her time -honored rivals, the Sewanee Tigers, on Turkey day. And 1t is not at all impossible or improbable that such may yet be the outcome of the races for s. l. A. A. honors. The fact that Tennessee has faced only one big team this season, from which contest they emerged somewhat the worse for wear, must be taken into consideration, and likewise the strength of the Se- vance brigade which comprises num- Der of last years stars and ten prep school captains. And while consider ations are the order of the day, It might be we'll for Auburn supporters to remember Vandys reversal in form last season when she startled the Auburn ties out of their wits and completely upset all dope in the contest on Rick wood field. A similar performance this season is entirely possible, though the Commodores are determined to wipe out old scores and settle up with Dona- hue's squad for past offense by walk : ing off with the decision, instead of a near-victory as in 1913.
 During the last three games the most startling revelation to Nashville foot ball fans was the phenomenal playing of "Pud" Reyer who has been mem Der of the varsity squad for tho past two years but who has never. shown much class until the present season. "Pud" is the wonder of the age and since he rfound himself' several weeks ago, has been putting up one of the best exhibitions of defensive work seen on Dudley field since the memorable days of old when Tom Brown and Buddy" Morgan reigned supreme in the Commodore line. In all probability Reyer will start at guard next Sat urday and it's a safe bet that he will give the Auburn forwards all they are looking for.
 "Yunk" Chester. former captain Of the Commodore track team and also star end of the gold and black aggre- gation for the past two seasons has been playing in excellent form of late and his booting hoof is expected to come in for its share of the work Snt- urday. Chester is one of the best flank men in the south and his bunting has featured more than one contest this year.
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Auburn. November b. -(Special.)-Coach Donahue and his assistants began work Monday afternoon putting the Auburn
 "Tigers'' on edge for the first time this
 sea son. It Is expected that the team
 will be going at it's top speed when van de rbilt Is met next Saturday at Redwood
 Field in Birmingham. Although Van
 derbilt lost to Tennessee last Saturday,
 the game on November IA probably will
 settle the s. I. A. A. championship, as
 if will give direct line on the rela-
 tive merits of the Tennessee and Auburn
 teams through comparison of their work
 against Vanderbilt. If Auburn is defeat
 ed by Vandy the championship probably
 will be Tennessee's.
 The vanderbilt-Auburn game will be the football classic of the south. It IS expected that tremendous crowd will witness Auburn's effort to retain the s. I. A. A. championship. From all over the state alumni from both institutions and men from other colleges will gather in Birmingham. McGugin of Vanderbilt and Donahue or Auburn will this week especially prepare for this game. Already reservations are being made for box parties at the game. and dinner parties arranged for after the game. There will be class reunions, and friends will meet again for N.e first time since graduation.
 The championship of the s. 1. A. A. includes tho states of South Carolina,
 Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi Louisiana,
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s8 In aggregate scoring thc> University of Virginia Is we'll up among the lead- ing teams. having g total of 2S8 points for seven games, alI of which have been won except the contest with Yale. when the southern eleven was defeated 21 to 0.
 Other teams that have crossed the dou- tic century mark are Dartmouth, PTS; Washington and Jefferson, PAP; Syracuse, 202; Tufts, 204; Michigan, 220; Cornell, 205; North Carolina, 25s; Washington and Lee, e299. The last named eleven has scored the largest total to date but the scores made against Swarthmore and George E town would appear to indicate that this was due in part to the weakness of op- 5 ponents earlier in the season.
 The southerners, however, have the dis tinction of being one of the very few elevens that have won every game s played. Virginia Polytechnic institute was the only one to cross the Washington and Lee goal line this fall. ir Middle West Plays We'll
 In the middle west Chicago, Illinois and Wisconsin all have staved off defeat. =.Chicago's goal line has not been crossed i. but the team was held to a scoreless tie by wisconsin, whereas Illinois has won all her games by double figure scores, al- though scored on by Minnesota.
 From the standpoint of individual SCOT irg, Mayer of Virginia, leads with 1s %touchdowns, with Maulbetsch of Michi- gan and Ghee of Dartmouth. at his heels with II each. Barrett and Schuler, both of Cornell. come with 10 apiece. Hughitt 7 Michigans star quarterback, easily leads ! the field in goals kicked from touch downs, having + goals and four field 2 goals totalling S9 points.
 The Records
 < The records showing scores, minutes ! rlayed, players in games, touchdowns goals and field goals in the order named are:
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Finishing Touches on Auburn Team
ORGANIZED BALL IS
 INDORSED BY ASSN

Omaha, November 1o.-The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues will continue to unequivocally support organized baseball. A resolution to that effect was adopted at the first meeting of the association today.
 During today there were many meet ings. President August Hermann and Ban R. Johnson of the national commits sion joined Governor Tenor here today. After the conference Johnson confirmed the statement that Charles weeghman has been given an option on the Chicago Nationals and that the option had been extended to next week
 Johnson will return to Chicago tonight and meet weeghman Thursday to com plete the transaction.
 After the convention took up business routine. a resolution was presented pledg- ing the National Association of Profes- sional Baseball Leagues to organize firmer pledges. The resolution proclaimed the unsatisfactory condition existing in organized baseball during the last year.
 It cited certain players had been in. duced to disregard their obligations to
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INTEREST IN T|GER-
 TENNESSEE GAME

Chattanooga, November 10.--(Special.) The largest crowd in the history of foot ball in Chattanooga is expected to wft- ness the Tennessee -Sewanee fracas at An drews field here Saturday. Three special trains are to be run from Knoxville to bring the Vol team and about 15O0 of It's supporters, while a fourth special from Sewanee will bring the Tigers and the entire citizenship of the mountain.
 In spite of the fact that Tennessee trounced Vanderbilt last Saturday for the first time in history even money pre- vails upon the Tigers to take the Vols measure. The showing of the Purple against Alabama Saturday has aroused her supporters to wild pitch of enthusi- asm. The shop windows have been deco rated by alumni organizations Of the rival institutions and the dope is rampant Both the Vols and the Tigers have strong followings here.
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SAlso scored by opponents safeties.s
 The leading scores for some of the more rrominent colleges are as follows:
 Virginia-Touchdowns Mayer, 13; goals, Barker, 20; field goals, O.
 Dartmouth-Touchdow Ghee Il; goals. Pudrith, IS; field goals, O.
 Washington and Jefferson-Touchdowns Fleming, 6; goals, Fleming, 12; field goals, Patterson, g.
 Michigan-Touchdown Maulbetsch, il; goals, Hughitt, 22; field goals, Splawn, ,. Cornell-Touchdowns Barrett, 10: goals, Barrett, 17; field goals. Barrett, 1.
 Pittsburg-Touchdowns Hastings, 5; goals. Fry, g; field goals, Hastings, ?.
 1llinois-Touchdowns, Pogue. 5: goals, Macomber, r: field goals. Macomber, 4. Yale-Touchdowns, Legore, 6; goals, Le- gore, 15; field goais.-0
 Army-Touchdowns, Hodgson, s; goals, Benedict, H. field goals, O.
 Harvard-Touchdowns Brickley, s; goals, HardwiclS, 9; field goals Mahan, 2.
 Navy-Touchdowns Miles, 4; goals Blodgett, Il; field goals. O.
 Minnesota-Touchdowns, Solon, 6; goals solon, T; field goals, Solon, 2.
 Wisconsin--Touchdowns Jeruze, q goals, Bellows, II; field goals, Bellows, l. Chicago-Touchdowns Russell, 1; goals Schafer, G. field goals, O.
 Pennsylvania-Touch Merrill, 9 goals, Saelbach, 4; field goals, Mat thews, 2.
 Princeton-Touchdown Ames, 8; goals Law, 8; field goals, Law, 3.
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PREPARE FOR THE
 A. AND M.-TULANE

Jackson, Miss. November 1o.-(Special.) Tulane and the A. and M college foot ball teams will meet on the state fair grounds in this city next Saturday, and Jackson is making arrangements to give the contestants a cordial reception, every body appreciating the fact that this game will be one of the best of the season. Both teams have a great many friends in this city and their stay will be a pleas ant one.
 W. D. Chadwick, athletic director of the A. and M. college, was here today com pleting arrangements for the big game. and his announcement that the contest would be held on the Jackson grounds was received with expressions of satis- faction on all sides.
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Tuscaloosa, November 1o.-(Special) Another Alabama team upset the oope here this afternoon when the Crihison
 freshmen crushed the Marion aggregation by the decisive score of Al to O. Things looked rather doubtful for the freshmen during the first quarter, but picked up in the second and before the wnisue blew for the end of the half the fresn- men had registered a total of % points An intercepted forward pass by Devere and a plung by this same young gentle man netted two more touchdowns' one Ill the third quarter and one in the fourth Captain Roberts and Wingo featured for the visitors, while Cullom, Rogers ana
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MUCH INTEREST IN S'WANEE- TENNESSEE B ATTLE SATURDAY

contract baseball" which has raised 1 question in tho public mind as 10 th4 honesty and integrity of ball players as whole.
 It concludes by saying;
 Resolved that we, the representatives os organized baseball in the minor leagues at this. first session of our four teenth annual meeting, most emphaticaly and unequlvocally reafflrm our allegiance to organized baseball as the ideal con- dition for the future prosperity Of the great national game"
 A roll call was demanded and thers was not single vote recorded against the resolution.
 The meeting then adjourned until after. noon.
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Offer Referred to Grubb

The matter of the offer of composition made by the Four Oaks Distilling com pany, recently placed in bankruptcy, was referred yesterday to Judge W. l. Grubb by the referee in bankruptclxy, Judge F. H. Dryer, without recommendation. The offer was made to pay the unsecured creditors 25 per cent. Judge Grubb will pass on the matter on his return from Gadsden.
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CRIMSON FRESHMEN
 BEAT MARION TEAM

Deyere did the best work for the fresh- men. The lineup:
 Marion-Garrett, left end; Craig, left tackle ouarles, left guard; Turner, cen ter; F. Bell, right guard; Tabor, right tackle Bailey, right end; Wingo, quar- terback; Roberts, left halfback; Page, fullback; Streit, right halfback
 Freshmen-Cullom, right end: Sam Ford, left tackle; Wilson and Rowe, left guard; Hovater, center; Mayner, right guard; Rogers, right tackle; Lathem, right end Leach. ouarterback Devere and Cleve- land, left halfback; Brannon, fullbacki Burnett and Carter right halfback.
 Summary: Touchdowns. Devere 3, Leach 2, Burnett. Goals after touch downs, Collum 5. Referee, Pratt. Umpire, Graves. Linesman, Joplin.