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The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27
HOmemakerS' Club for Ne
gro Girls.

The results accomplished by the
homemakers' clubs for Negro girls
in Alabama are both tangible and
intangible. Eleven agents travel.
ed 1924 miles in making their
weekly rounds; they held 1913
meetings, demonstrations and lee
lures; they visited 1923 homes in
the course of their work in garden
ing, domestic science, and SANTA
ton, and at these demonstration
meetings 1912 jaIs of fruit or veg
etables were put up. There are
many intangible results which can
not be estimated. AT the close of
the season a small exhibit of the
best work was sent from each
county for exhibition at the state
fair held at Montgomery. This
filled an attractive booth in the
Negro building. A large number
of representative white and color.
ed people were interested visitors,
and the agent in charge explained
to the the purposes and plans of
the clubs. A plantation owner in
Wilcox county was so impressed
that he offered ten acres of land if
this work could be carried on in a
demonstration school in his com-
munity next year. Another plan
ter, visiting the Negro Building,
registered his name on leaving and
left five dollars in the hands of the
superintendent o: the building to
be used sin the uplift of the Ne,
gro race"
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27

a prisoner and swing his body to
limb and riddle him with bullets.
"When the mob in this county
overpowered your sheriff on the
night of January IA, 1915, and
took from your Jail one man, a boy
and two girls and lynched them
without judge or jury and for an
offense that was not punishable
by death, in the eyes of the human
and divine law, they committed
the crime of murder, and under
the provisions of the criminal code
of the state of Georgia of 1910,
nothing less can be made of such
offenses.
'You have the power to summons
any witness in the state of Georgia
to come before you and you have
ample time during the present
term of court to omake due investi-
cation of this objectionable crime,
aud it is your sworn duty as hon
est and coscientious jurors to fer
ret out the perpetrators of that
shamful episode, if you can do so,
and if the evidence authorizes it,
it is your duty to return resent.
ments against any person or per-
sons that were present that night
aiding and abetting in placing on
the pages of Georgia history blot
that time will not efface for many
years to come"
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27

ST. Louis, Mo, Feb. 19.-Much
interest was excited in the United
States Circuit Court of Appeals
when Turner w. Bell, a former
slave. appeared as attorney in a
case heard before that court in the
Federal Building, Few in the
audience knew that Bell was a
noted lawyer who has appeared be-
fore every United States Judge in
the Central District in many FAM
Gus trials. He has been a practic-
ing attorney in twenty eight pears,
and his hobby is special cases.
During 1914 he filed sixty-one ap-
peals in United States courts. He
was successful in forty one of them
and in only two of them were his
clients Negroes.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27
ADVANCE OF THE
NEGRO RACE

This is a great day in the his
tory of the Negro Face in this
country. We stand but little over
half a century from slavery. Then
we were three million strong. To-
day we number ten millions. Fif-
ty two years ago the Negro had
just ceased to be property. Now
he owns property worth over $780,.
100000. At the close of the Civil
War fewer than FIVE out of every
hundred Negroes could read and
write. We have over thirty thous
and teachers of our own race, in
cluding many college graduates.
There are said to be more than FIVE
hundred schools devoted to secon-
Diary and higher education among
us. Eight years ago there were
36,770 Negro chuches in this coun-
try with more than three and half
million communicates. The Ne
gro is making commendable pro-
gress in business. He is gaining
confidence in his own abilities gen.
orally, and he is securing the con-
fidence and respect of his white
neighbors in the South. The
gain in the last respect has been
especially marked in the last five
years.-Southern Workman.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27
NEGROES GAINING
IN TRADES

1t is very significant fact that
the census of 1910 shows, contrary
to what was apparently indicated
by the census of 1910, that the Ne
gro is making marked gains in the
trades. In 1900 there were S6, ,534
Negroes reported as being in the
brilding and hand trades. The
report recently issued gives 22S,-
141 Negroes in these trades. This
is an increase for the decade of
201 GOT, or 235 per cent. Carpen-
try was one of the trades in which
the Negro appeared to be losing
ground. In 1900 there were re-.
ported 21,1l4, or 1900 less. In
1910 there were 29,O39 Negro car
penters working in the building
trades. In addition to these there
were 2192 other Negro carpenters
who We're returned as doing car
penty work in connection with fac
tories, mines, railroads, etc. Sim
liar increases are shown for the de-
cade, 1900 1910, for the other
trades and industries in which the
Negro was thought to be losing
ground Southern Workman.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27

Atlanta. GA, Feb. 16.-Segrega-
ton in Atlanta has been declared
unconstitutional by the Supreme
Court of Georgia, in passing upon
an ordinance passed by the city
council TO segregate the residences
of white and Negro persons. TIE
ordinance designated certain city
blocks for the residence of whites,
certain ones for Negroes, and 9TH
ers where both races might live.
The court, in its decision, said that
to prohibit members of the two
races from living in the same city
block was 'to deny the inherent
right of person to acquire, enjoy
or dispose of property, and for
these reasons is violative of the
due process clause of the federal
and state constitutions"
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27
Independence Heights. a subur

Independence Heights, suburb
addition to the city of Houston
has been incorporated and now
has a Negro Mayor and two Negro
Commissioners. This marks new
era in affairs of the colored citi.
zens of Houston and will be watch
ed with much interest by both rae
es to see how well they shall honor
the trust that has been put in
them, Mr. G. .. Burgess is the
Mayor, and starts on his official
duty in great cheer and an un-
shaken confidence in the future.
We hope for his success, and the
prosperity of Independence
which we are sure will
follow if the 600 Negroes who
make up the population of the COM
muuity will corporate with him.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27

New Orleans. the colored
people of Louisiana are again 60
ing to make an effort to secure
control Of the Republican party in
this State is forecasted by the re-
cord payment of poll taxes made
by them in 1914. TO enable them
to vote at the Presidential election
in 1916, they must have paid their
1914 poll tax, and here in New
Orleans alone over 5000 Negroes
paid the required tax. In every
parish of the State the colored men
paid their poll taxes in large num-
bers. In one parish in the south
western part of the State they
paid more poll taxes than the
whites. Politically this record
payment of colored poll taxes has
great significance. Republicans
say that it means that the colored
people are preparing to grab the
Republican organization in Louis
lana, just as they controlled it
years ago. Since the Progressive
party's birth here, there has been
no Republican party adherents
among the whites joining the new
political affiliation.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27
A GREAT
DECISION

We, the race, have conceded
something very much to the racial
condition. We know that stand
ing as we do in the beginning as
one of the extremes of the race
type; and knowing the pronounced
anti racial view of all men, Of all
times, it is impossible for us to
wholly escape the usual pronounce
ment that have fallen to the races
that were found wanting But
there are scme things, the things
that approach the fundamentals
that cannot be surrendered with
out danger of permanent hurt.
We can in time recover the ballot.
1t does not matter greatly it we do
not patronize the best hotels con-
Quoted by others. We can patron
ize hotels just as good by ourselves.
We can in time, according to prom
ises, enjoy first class facilities in
railway coaches, on steamboats,
and in theaters. Other things
which hinder for the time can be
overcome.
We could not, however, over
come the result of the laws that
denied the inherent right of per-
son to acquire, enjoy or dispose OF
property" as set forth by the court
theoretically, we are not citizens
when denied single right enjoy
ed in common. Owing to our COM
plex racial situation we have waived
much. But when we are ousted
from our homes for any cause
whatsoever beyond failure to meet
the demands for keeping them we
are not citizens in any sense. So
journers, denizens-is the most
that can be said of such a condi-
ton.
We have grinned and borne the
segregation business, almost fear
full to speak of it, knowing it to be
such a monstrous civil iniquity.
1t staggered our faith in man as a
worlds redeeming agency as we
are taught by Christians and NOR
alists 1t is nothing short of the
emaculation of the citizen. Fear
full, but owing to the shame, the
deep humility that follows
Ashamed of the pretenses of white
men, that there could be any kind
of men who would boldly slug 9TH
er men, of that citizenship which
is the heritage of all.
1t is needless to say that the
Negroes of the country feel very
grateful to that Georgia court.
Considering the source, the cir
cumstances, the times and all,
nothing of more Importance and
hope to the race has happened
since the famous decision of Abra-
ham Lincoln Freeman,
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27

Oklahoma City, Okla, Feb. l6,
1t is probable that an effort will
be made in the State Legislature
to amend the Jim Crow law SO as
to make it comply with the require
ments of the decision of the United
States Supreme Court. Bills will
be presented this week, it is
thought. Speaker A. McCrory is
quoted as saying that he will per
sonally see to the presentation of
this proposed legislation, if neces-
sary.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 17.-For
the first time in twenty-five years
a native East African was natural
lied in this city, when papers were
granted to Frederick Gibson. Glib
son was we'll posted on the require
ments and answered all questions
with an exceptional degree Of ac-
curacy.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27
Most Ancient of ripples.

beverages was made from mares milk,
set aside and allowed to ferment. The
drink still is the favorite tipple of the
Tartar.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27

Baltimore, Md Feb 17.-W hen
Martin Hopewell, 80 years old.
died in the Maryland General Hos
pital on Saturday, a case which
has attracted the attention of all
the doctors of the city was finished.
1t is declared by the nurse who at
tended him that the old man had
not closed his eyes in sleep since
November 27 when he entered the
hospital with fractured leg.
Hopewell was known in Port De-
post as the man who never slept,
as it is said he was suffering from
a disease that prevented sleep.
For years no one has been able to
discover that he has closed his
eyes in sleep He did not lie down
but either sat in his chair near the
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27

Ashburn, Ga, Feb. 16.-One
white man is dead and two are
seriously wounded as a result of
their attempt to take the law III
their own hands and punish Ne
gro, Jim Turner, a tenant of Wes-
ley Mcdonald, and with whom
Mcdonald had had some trouble.
Wesley Mcdonald, his brother,
Preston Mcdonald, and Frank
DAVIS, the white men, went to
Turner's home about IL o'clock
Saturday night with the intention
of whipping him. AS they ap-
preached the house Turner open
ed fire, and when white people of
the neighborhood reached the
scene Wesley Mcdonald was dead
and his brother and Davis lay
wounded, nearly at the door of the
house. The whites surrounded
the house and riddled it with bull
lets, but Turner had escaped
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27
Read WITH a Purpose.

Reading without purpose is saunter-
ing, not exercise. More is got from
one book on which the thought settles
for definite end in knowledge than
from libra: les skinned over by a
wandering eye.-Edward Bulwer.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27

The Georgia Supreme Court,
February II, held unconstitutional
an ordinance passed by the Atlanta
City council to segregate the resi-
dences of white and Negro persons.
The court said that to prohibit
members of the two races from liv-
ing in the same city block was "to
deny the Inherent right of person
to acquire, enjoy or dispose of
property, and for these reasons is
violative of the due process clause
of the Federal aud state conslitu-
ton"
The inclination will be to re-
joice exceedingly over this little
piece of intelligence which is so
big with importance and promise
1t comes from such an unusual
source that we are safe in saying
that the colored people everywhere
will see in it a sign of what the fu-
ture may bring.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-02-27
RACE NEWS
GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

side of the bed or moved around in
the room.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-28
Sterling-Marshall

Somerset County people will be in
terested in the following wedding
clipped from the Somerville (Mass)
Journal
A pretty wedding took place Tues
day afternoon at 5 o'clock, at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. F. l, Spinney,
897 Broadway, when Mrs. Spinney's
sister. Miss Rachel Marshall, was
united in marriage to Elmer Living
ston Sterling. Rev. John Taylor,
of the Congregational Church OF Ar
lington, performed the impressive
double ring service.
The bride and groom entered the
parlor preceded by the ringbearer
Rachel Spinney, namesake of the
bride. The bride wore white crepe
de chine, with duchess lace, and car
ried bride roses. Little Rachel
Spinney wore white wolfe over pink
with pink trimmings. After the
ceremony dainty refreshments were
served.
Mrs Sterling was born in North
Arson, Maine, and is the daughter of
Columbus Marshall a well-known
manufacturer of Oakland, Maine. She
was educated at Arson Academy,
Westbrook Seminary and Colby Col
lege. She is member of Alpha
Epsilon Chapter of Delta Delta Delta
and Chi Gamma Theta. For the
past four years Mrs Sterling has
been employed in the auditing depart
ment of the John Hancock Life In
surance Company of Boston.
Mr.. Sterling is also native of
Maine. and son of Frank H. Sterl-
ing of Augusta. secretary of the Board
of State Assessors He received his
education at Hebron Academy and
Mt Hermon. He is member of the
Masonic Lodge of Bingham, Maine
and also of the Knights of Forest.
Mr. Sterling is with the Massachu
sets Automobile Club of Boston, be-
ing manager of the supply depart
ment
Guests from out of town were Mr..
and Mrs. D. M Marshall of Oakland;
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Sterling and
daughter of Caratunk; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Sterling of Jackman; Miss
Kathleen Sterling of Augusta, Maine;
Miss Marjorie Palmer OF Melrose and
Miss Ada Cole of Marblehead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sterling left soon af
ter the ceremony for a trip through
the Berkshires, and upon their re-
turn viii reside at 1877 Broadway
West Someryille.
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BINGHAM


The Century Club held their first
meeting of the year at the home OF
Mrs. Florence Owens on Friday az
ternoon, Oct. %. The program con-
sisted of the Presidents greeting;
roll call and response with sugges-
tions for identifying our village;
and reports of the standing commit
tees. During the afternoon the
ladies enjoyed two cornet solos by
Miss Geraldine Baker accompanied
by her sister Miss Christine Baker
and two vocal solos by Miss Mildred
Miller. After the meeting the ladies
we're invited into the dining room.
where they we're served delicious tea
by the directors. The next meeting
will be at the home of Mrs. Nancy
Wbipple on Friday, Nov. 5th. The
subject will be South America. Two
very instructive papers are promised
and enjoyable music will be furnish
ed for the occasion.
w. B. Goodrich & Son have very
desirable office rooms to let over
their store. 4w42
Bingham Grange held regular
meeting Saturday Oct. 90 The
Worthy Lecturer presented a very
interesting program consisting of
quotations, readings, recitations and
several selections on the Amberola.
The Harvest Feast and Children's
day will be Oct. 80. A dinner will
be served at noon and the entertain
ment in the afternoon will be fur
nished by the young folks and the
children.
Elizabeth Ryan announces the
opening of her dancing class at Hun
newell's Bingham, Me-, Nov. 4. Terms
of IL lessons $500. Private les
sons $1O0 an hour. Mrs. Ryan is a
pupil of the Maurice School of So
cety Dancing and the Chalif Normal
School of Aesthetic Classical and So
cial Dancing of New York City.
Ernest Gilman Is numbered among
the lucky ones of the season as he
shot fine buck deer Saturday, Oct
20.
Mrs Florence Owens and Mrs. Will
Goodrich started Tuesday for Bidde-
ford where they will attend the Maine
Federation of Womtn's Clubs.
Mrs. Thomas Millette of Gorham is
visiting friends here this week.
Miss Lila Dove is to attend the
State School Convention at Bangor,
Thursday and Friday.
Several parties from here intend to
see Bob OFT Musical Comedy Co at
Skowhegan next Mon. Tues. and Wed.
A FIVE act drama Coast Folks"
will be presented in Kennebec Hall
by the Senior Class of Bingham High
School Friday night, Oct. End.
The Church Circle will meet at the
home of Mrs. Charles Ball, Wednes-
day. Oct 81.
Master Karl Wood of Rockland Is
paying his uncle Dr. p. A. Wood of
Bingham short visit.
We have just put in stock the new
books from Zane Grey, Gilbert Park
err Rex Beach, Holman Day. Chas.
Clark Mum, Winston Churchill and
many other popular authors. Sent
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The News of Somersets Busy Towns

by mail on order. E. w. Moore,
Bingham.
James O'Brien and his family from
Moxie were calling on Mr.. and Mrs.
Patrick Murphy last Monday.
Mrs. Maurice Chase has returned
from several weeks spent with rela-
tives in Pittsfield.
E. Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Whipple were
calling on friends in Scion Sunday.
The friends of Mrs. Emma Pierce
are glad to learn that she Is recoy-
ering from the serious operation
which she underwent at Somerset
Hospital.
Mrs. Mamie Armstrong passed
away last Friday evening at the home
of her sister Mrs. Lottie Sterling.
Several weeks ago she was brought
here with hopes that she might gain
but she has steadily failed. Her
sister Mrs. Sterling has nursed her
with the tenderest care and devotion.
The remains were taken to the home
in Caratunk on Monday and funeral
services were held at that place.
Forrest Gilman sold fancy pair of
Hereford steers Monday. Oct rs, to
Mr. Furbush of Pennington.
Mrs. Della c. Brown and Mrs. Imo-
gene Merrill left Bingham station last
Saturday noon. They were Joined
by Mrs. w j. Lannigan of Waterville
and the party left Boston Monday
morning ON a trip to the Pacific
Coast They plan to spend the most
of the winter there and on their re-
turn they will visit Miss Belle Clark
who Is located in Corpus Christi,
Texas.
F. w. Preble and wife and son
Robert started Monday for North
Whitefield.
Full, stock of Fisk Tires guaranteed
for 1000 miles at lower prices than
last year; also Goodyear Tires guar
anteed for $500 miles, Briggs Gar
age Company, Bingham. tits
Mr.. and Mrs Arlie Dinsmore took
a ride to Pittsfield in their Ford
last Sunday. They called on friends
in that town also in Canaan and
Skowhegan.
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SOMERSET

Mason Luce has bought farm near
Athens to which he has moved.
Geo. Chapman of North New Port
land is painting for Clark Luce this
week.
John Abbott has moved his family
to North New Portland, where he
will live while driving stage to Dead
River.
Mrs. Kate Clark of South Poland
visited friends and relatives In town
recently.
Merle Berry of N. New Portland
has resumed her work for Mrs. Mar
garet Pease after few weeks vaca-
ton.
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NORTH ANSON

Mrs. Cora Standish who has been
here with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Donley during the summer has
returned to California.
The many friends of Mrs. E. c. An
drews will be pleased to learn that
she Is gradually recovering from in
juries received from her recent ac-
cident.
Herbert Mitchell was at home from
the woods for few days and return
ed to his work Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry G.. Burr OF Au-
burn were guests Of Alfred Berry and
family over Sunday.
Quite number from this village
have attended The Birth of Nation
at Waterville during the past week.
Adelbert Perry and family took an
auto ride to Skowhegan Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Ingham, Mrs. Marcella
Davis and Mrs. Webster Williams of
Waterville are guests of their brother
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SOUTH CANAAN

Mr.. and Mrs Albert Watson and
son Norman of Skowhegan were
guests of friends In this vicinity re-
Gently
DR.. Salley, V. s. was called to Les
lie Buzzells Sunday.
Columbus Lewis of Oakland and
Lee Stewart of Clinton were calling
on friends Sunday. Mr.. Lewis was
a former resident of this section but
had not been in the place for rs
years. He found many changes and
only a few of his former friends to
greet them.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Burrill and his
mother Mrs Helen L. Burrill of Hart
land, made an auto trip to South
Canaan Monday. Mrs. Burrill Sr
remained for a few days visit with
her brother and wife Mr. and Mrs.
Abel Written in her childhood 8
home. Mrs Burrill is 81 and Mr..
Written is nearing his 18th birthday,
and both are quite well with the ex-
ception of rheumatism
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CONCORD

Little Kenneth Robinson Is on the
sick list but Is somewhat better at
this writing.
Orville Jeffreys was in town Satur-
day buying hay for the Great North
ern Co.
Harry Hilton is pressing hay in
town but had to hang up Monday for
want of wire.
Mile Berry spent Monday and
Tuesday with her parents at North
New Portland
A few deer have been shot in town
this season but not so many as usual
at this time