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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-11-03
BRITTON & KOONTZ BANK
MISS sELAH W. 'BR1rroN, EFT Al. ''''

0UBLIC NOTICE ia hereby given that by
virtue OF writ Of Fieri Facias to me d.
rected by the above Honorable Court, in the
above styled matter, have seized and will.
SATURDAY the 4th Day 81 NOVEMBER.
offer for sale at the Court House. in the Town
OF st: Joseph. in this parish and State, be-
between the hours II O'Clock q. m. and
o'clock P: m; the following described
| State Of Louisiana, and seized in the above
styled and numbered suit, to.wft:
| An undivided one-eighth interest IN and to
| the West Point plantation, being the south
east quarter Of section n. all OF section "a
said section lying south Of Bayou Shackle-
snackieford the west % SaIf 81 the nerthGest
ct ssSsn 81 as sSps he Of
half OF the southeast quarter and the west
half Of northwest quarter, and southeast
quarter Of southwest quarter section d IN, Is; All
of the west half Of northwest quarter OF Sec
ton which lies west Of shackleford Bayou &,
and the north half Of the east half OF the
northwest quarter of section 8, township 10,
range II east, aggregating 400 acres of land,
The Dunbar Tract: Being all of sections II
ali Of section Is lying south and east Of MN
Bayou, township IA, range IL east; also the
east half of the east half of section II, town
ship IA. runge II east. aggregating 1910 acres
of land. more or less.
An undivided one fourth interest in and to
the Mutt Tract: being Lot No. Of the original
Evergreen plantation, "a set aside to Mrs.
Julia A. Mutt In certain Act Of Partition.
| dated January 10th, 1870. recorded In Deed
Book Oh" page 14s, and being that portion
of section 1e, township IL, range Is east, ex-
cept that portion owned by Dan Morris, and
containing In the aggregate 400 acres Of land /,
more or less.
An undivided 18th interest in and to wild
lands, being the northwest quarter Of section
IA, the northeast quarter Of section Is, the
west half of the northeast quarter Of section
| 10 and east half of section 3, township 10,
range east, and comprising ?0e acres of land
more or less, and being the same land con-
veyed by Sheriff to c. G. Britton and Mary
Koontz, recorded in Deed Book .'K," page
3O2. on July 18th, 1888.
| An undivided one-eighth interest In and to
| part of the Richland Plantation, being all
Of sections and 8, In township Is north, range
IL east, and comprising 354 acres of land. more
or less. together with all the buildings and
improvements thereon.
| Terms of Sale: Cash.
| JOHN HUGHES, sheriff.
&C. Joseph, L., September =, tc1os
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-11-03
ELECTRICAL SPECIALITY SEARCH LIGHT

wish to that hold the agency light
manufactured by the Fsburg Electrical Specially Co.,
used of the latest model which
Interstate 30 h. pThs light the kind and
clever continuance and useful Che chauffeur turned
direction and detached
connection awaits
under the novel feature of this light which
sessed other light
eheco which enables the driver behind
angle desired have sold several these lights Joseph
and Tensss parish will be
may be interested Will keep several lights hand for immediate
delivery Referring wish that the Inter-
state is of the thoroughly all
possessing advantages that
to mention Should
seen this car be will glad talk with him.
CIR. DARDEN, Agent
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04

lean history, is the one also that is
richest in opportunity, of all the
trying periods of our National life.
The decade Immediately preceding
the Civil War, being the period in
which the clash of contending
opinions was most violent and un-
yielding, is perhaps the most in
teresting of the century.
About the cause OF Freedom for
the slaves, within the shadow of
which all else was hopelessly OBJ
scured, there was gathered the best
material of the age, the flower of
the highest culture and patriotism
in the land.
Men of refined and lofty ideals
battled against wrong and injus-
tice with all their strength and
reaped their reward in the final ov-
erthrow of the system, whose in.
fuence was baneful alike to hu.
manity and a common country.
These were indeed men fashion
ed in heroic mold, whose noble
championing of the most oppress
ed of mankind has given to history
the brightest Of its many COLDER
pages and enriched with the names
of Garrison, Sumner and Phillips
the ernblazoned scroll of the worlds
immortals.
Among all of these. without con
sideration or distinction of race
Frederick Douglass stands easily
foremost; a stalwart figure of heroic
stature, an unfinching and irresis
tible personality.
The lessons of his life arc many
and must ever prove an inspiration
and benediction to the generations
of his people yet to come.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04
REACHERS AND POLITICSP

We have repeatedly called at
tention to preachers dabbling in
politics and still they continue to
do so. Certain preachers going
about rendering their services for
small amounts to candidates are
bringing the race in bad repute
and it should be stopped. They
can't consistently offer their SER
vices to candidates without their
motives being impunsed. We had
our attention called to a prominent
local minister, holding promi-
nent local minister holding prom.
inent charge that offered his SER
vices and those of his "200"? men,
bers for the sum of $1,000. That's
pretty cheap "Rey." and you hav-
en't done the race any good by the
offer. - East Tennessee News.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04
HIGH SCHOOL BOY
WINS PRIZE

For the most excellent speciment
of craftsmanship done by a stu.
dent in vocational schools, shown
in an exhibit at the National Arts
club, East 18th street, under the
auspices of the National Society
of Craftsmen, the Hardinge prize
of $40 was awarded to Hannibal
Lloyd Davis 80 West l33d street,
who graduated from Stuyvesant
high school at the end of the mid.
winter term. February l. Young
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04

read the story of the Republic, for
in their naked grandeur, with no
descriptive phrase, they must re-
main SO long us the Nation endures
the unchallenged symbols of Inde-
pendence, Union and Freedom.
The stalwart figure of Frederick
Douglass stands in the foremost
rank Of the many noble men of
America, who have lived aud died
and contributed by thought and
deed to the everlasting glory of
the Republic. He would have
been noble in any country and any
age, but was conspicuously so by
reason of the times in which he
lived. AT whatever stage of his
| career we may choose to view him,
the intelligent mind experiences a
serse of elevation, a moral looking
up, that is both pleasure and in
spiration.
The half.fed, bare foot boy with
cheerful spirit, teaching himself to
read and write with indomitable
courage aud strong will, is no less
admirable than the forceful man,
indifferent to bodily harm, defiant
of the mob and eloquently employ
ing his remarkable talents for the
oppressed of mankind The hard
ships endured; the opposition met
and disposed Of: the difficulties ov-
ercome; the accomplishment of
seeming impossibilities; the
heights won with honor and Kept
with distinction, are all part of
the remarkable life. story of Frede-
rick Douglass.
or the many engaging attributes
of this great character, perhaps the
most striking was the unquestion-
ing belief in the integrity of his
manhood and its rights. This too,
that in all circumstances and
whenever possible he extende d the
protection and benefit OF bis infiu-
ence to even the most humble of
his people and to the very end was
foremost in advocacy of the largest
civic privilege and the 'ofoadest
human rights.
No compromise" was so plainly
photographed on his leonine brow
that wrong, injustice and the
thousand meannesses which fasten
themselves to human character,
were hastily thrust out of sight at
his approach.
Could the influences that aided
the cause of Emancipation be ac-
curately estimated, double meas
ure of credit would probably be ac-
corded Frederick Douglass. This
too, without in any sense withhold
ing just acknowledg gment to all
others.
The most crucial epoch of Amer
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04

The Missoui Supreme Conrt has
handed down decision in the
Turpin. Powers contest for the Of
fee of constable in the Fourth dis
trict "a colored man, proprietor
of the Booker T. Washington
Theatre, was the first and ouly Ne
gro to hold an elective office in the
state of Missouri He was elected
constable in 1910 and was the Re-
publican candidate for reelection
in November, 1914 Powers, "A
white Democrat, received the cleo
tion certificate. A contest was in
stituted by Turpin, who was de-
clared elected in circuit court de-
cision IN August, 1915. The case
was taken to the Supreme Court
by powers, and the decision rem
Gered sustains the ruling of the
lower court that Turpin was entitled
to the office. He will assume the
duties in few days and receive
pay for the entire term of four
years. He will appoint two colored
deputies.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04

Washington, Feb. 20.-The
House Committee on Judiciary
has before it bill introduced by
Representative Sisson, of Mississ-
ippi, declaring that the Fourteenth
and Fifteenth Amendments to the
Constitution were ratified without
due authority and should therefore
be repealed. This Mississippi Con-
gresham in his measures raises
the old question as to the legality
of the vote by which these amend
ments were made part of the or
ganic law of this country. He
holds, as have many Southern
statesman for 40 years, that Article
5 of the Constitution was violated
when the two amendments were
declared adopted. The objection
to the amendments on the part of
the Southerners, of course, arises
out of the fact that they give the
Negro the right to vote. The de-
cision of the United States Su.
preme Court multiplying the grand
father clause" of various State con.
stitutions has resulted in the re-
newed effort to repeal the amend
ments to the Federal Constitution.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04
TUskEGEE's NEW HEAD.

tfrom the Atlanta ConStitution.)
1t is as fortunate for Tuskegee In
stitute and it's future as it is crafty
ing to those who are really interested
in the work it is doing for the Ne
gro Race, that the man chosen to sue
ceed the late Booker T. Washington
as head of it believes, as he did, that
the best friends Of the Negro are the
intelligent and broadminded white
people of the South.
Major Robert r. Moton-he gained
his title through actual service with
the Hampton Institute Cadets-the
new Principal of Tuskegee, is full
blooded Negro, thorough Black, and
he is proud of the fact.
He comes to Tuskegee from Hamp-
ton Institute where he served under
| Dr.Ss Ftissell the white principal of
the Institute, and an educator of ma
tional distinction.
While somewhat widely separated
in their respective fields, Major Mo
ton and Booker Washington We're
! friends and associates to the extent
at least that the former acquired an
understanding of the ideals and aims
both stated and shown a determine
ton to carry them out. There is
every indication that he is not only
capable, but possesses those qualities
and characteristics which will haye as
cess of the institution than capacity
much if not more to do with the sue
cess of the Institute than capacity.
Speaking of his selection, George
Gordon Battle, a well-known New
York lawyer and Democrat and for
mer Assistant District Attorney, says,
in letter to the New York Evening
Post:
AS a man of Southern birth, who
is deeply interested in the future of
the Negro in the South. l am much
gratified at the selection of Major
Robert r. Motion to take charge OF
the Tuskegee Institute as the sue
cessor of the lamented Booker r.
Washington. Booker 7, Wash
ington was nowhere more highly es-
teemed and respected than among the
white people of his community.
Undoubtedly he has done more than
any man of either race TO inspire
hope of an ultimate and happy solu-
ton of this great problem (the Ne
gro problem) Major Motions views
are all formed along the lines of his
great preceptor and hope and be-
lieye that he will be equal to the task
of carrying forward work which has
been so nobly begun. and that Tuske-
Manassas Industrial School and other
like institutions through the South,
will continue to be, not only cen
ters OF education and improvement
for the colored race, but also growing
and continuing sources of that mutual
goodwill and respect which will en-
able the two races to pursue their
separate, but friendly and honorable,
destinies.'
Mr.. Battles statement lis a clean
and accurate expression of that sen
timent among the white people>of the
South which has proven helpful to the |
advancement of the Negro Race, par
ticularly along those lines which will
be most useful to its members.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04
Washington,
Lincoln Douglass
FEBRUARY's GIFT TO THE NATION, BY JONATHAN
COVER.
COVER

The month of February is pre-
eminently the birth month ofgreat
Americans. The rank and title to
first and second place is conceded,
with no dissent worthy of notice,
respectively to Washington, the
Founder and to Lincoln, the Say
ior of the Republic; To Washing
ton, the Patriot and toLircoln, the
Protector.
{ The former laid broad and deep
the foundations of the Republic;
the latter gave the Nation a new
birth and started it afresh on its
upward way, that the torch of en-
lightenmept might dissolve the
gloom in which the minds of men
were shrouded
Their fame is just; their place in
history secure and their names
will long endure an inspiration and
priceless legacy for the generations
that will fill the ranks of the Amer
leans of today
But what name shall we place
beside these peerless ones? Who
may claim SO great a distinction?
The field is large indeed and the
contenders, many and worthy, are
fully qualified by lineage, tradition
and, accomplish ment, The best
blood of the proud and lordly Sax
on, Pilgrim too and sturdy Hngue-
not has coursed and tingled in their
veins for meny centuries.
Generation has We'd with gener-
alton in an exciting dash, that each
might conquer some wilderness
unexplored; achieve some higher
notch of place and power or COLI
troll some larger sphere of useful
ness and honor.
To complete the triumvlrate OF
the First, Three Americans, not
one of these pioud and distinguish
ed Sons may justly aspire. The
one we nominate claims no ances-
trai tree, for he came forth from
among the lowliest aid most des-
pised of mankind and for him the
commouest attributes OF humanity
we're denied. He took his chance
with plantation stock to supply the
bare neces sites of his daily needs
and on and on, thru want and suf-
fering and scorn relentless, he
forced his way, self taught in
books and morals.
onward and ever upward he
pressed his way along the crowded
path that leads to fame and gained
the table lands of place and power
where the Nations great held sway.
Thus it is, that in the space re-
served to complete the galaxy OF
Americas best and noblest, we
write the name of Douglass.
In this splendid alliance we may
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04
RACE NEWS
GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

Baltimore, Md.-Jt is generally
believed that the DILL for "Jim
Grow" cars in Baltimore, iutro.
duced in the State Legislature a
few months ago, will fail of pass
age. tits regarded as bell-ring-
er, and, as there is no seeming
favorable sentiment for such a law,
its passage is doubtful.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04

San Antonio. The justice ruled
that the train was an interstate
carrier and the State had no juris-
diction over the passengers; also,
that the State failed to show
whether there were cars with sepa-
rate compartments for Negroes,
which is all that the law requires.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04

Austin, Tex Chief Justice Key
of the Court of Civil Appeals. has
handed down an opinion deciding
against the State in its suit against
the Galveston. Harrisburg and San
Antonio railroad, charged with vio-
lating the States JIM crow law by
allowing four Negroes to ride in a
sleeping car from Los Angeles to
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04
BOBBY Bird a Coward.

The BOBBY. Bahama bird. is so
spiritless that when attacked by other
birds it does not fight, but gives up
the fish it has caught without re-
sistance.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04

Washington, D, C.-Richard
Wells, a Negro, who lives at 1888
O street, and VINO was born in
Prince Georges County, Maryland
in 1896. enjoys the distinction of
being the only man alive who wait
ed on President Lincoln when he
headed the nation. Wells was
Lincoln's coachman. He served
in the Civil War on the side of
the Union, and when he returned
to Washingtonehe was given en-
ployment by Lincoln. Wells served
many of the foreign legations in
Washington and was known for
years as 1.-The dean of the diploma
tic door tenders having served
the Mexican Legation twenty-four
years in that capacity
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04

Davis exhibited a design forged
from wrought iron, a branch of oak
leaves and acorns. New York Age.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04

Scion S. Chivis, recently of the
Coast Guard Service, has been pro
NOTED by order of Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo and transferred
to the appointment division at an
increased salary. Mr.. Chivis, who
is from Arkansas, is the ninth col
ored man TO be promoted in the
treasury department since the op-
ening of the new year.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04

Maj. K. R. Motion, principal
elect of Tuskegee Institute, accom-
panied by Mrs. Motion, sailed
Thursday sof this week on the
steamer Tivives of the United
Fruit Company for Kingston, ia.
maica, where he will take much
needed rest. The new head of
Tuskegee expects to return to New
York about the middle of March
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-03-04

New Castle, Pa Andrew Wells,
17l7 Pennsylvania avenue, has
been appointed on the police force
in this city. He is the first Negro
to receive an appointment as po-
liceman. He was endorsed for the
position by many of the most prom
inent people of the city of both
races.
The Washington times., 1916-07-19
WOMAN'S PARTY IS
ACTIVE IN WEST
Campaign Organizers in Twelve
States Have Already Been
Appointed.

State chairman, who will have charge
Of the Presidential campaign for the
national woman's party already have
been appointed in the twelve Western
states where women vote for President,
II was announced at headquarters of
the Congressional Union today.
The campaign organizers also have
been selected, II Is stated. and much
Of the other work preparatory to the
opening of the national election con-
test has been arranged. In each Of the
twelve States there will be two man.
ayers for the Woman's party In charge
OF the political situation. One will re-
main at central headquarters, while the
other will travel about the State maxi
Ing arrangements for local meetings
and for the speakers who will take the
Upon the decision reached BY the
Woman's party conference at Colorado
Springs August 10 to u. when It will be
determined definitely how the party
Will aligh itself in the Presidential cleo
ton contest. will depend the exact char
acter Of the work to be done by the
various women State campaign man.
ayers. The action or announced policy
OF one or more OF the existing national
parties will determine whether the
Womens party will cast Its political lot
with the Republicans or some other
party or run an Independent ticket.
IL was pointed out at the national
headquarters Of the woman's part,
here today that. inasmuch as the
The Washington times., 1916-07-19
DECISION IN CASTRO
CASE IS OVERRULED
Secretary Of Labor Explains Rea-
sons for His Action.

Secretary of Labor Wilson has over
ruled the decision Of the immigration
board of inquiry which ordered the de-
portation OF Cipriano Castro. former
president of yenezueia, as an undesir~
able citizen,
Under Secretary Wilson's ruling Gao
tro and his wife will be given full free
dom Of action so long as they desire
to stay in the United States. and will
be admitted to Porto Rico. their object
I've point without protest.
Secretary Wilson explained his actioa
IN overruling the board and In revisinoI
the position taken by the department.
on Castro's former visit by pointing
out that the Venezuelan this time denied
complitity in the murder Of General
Paroles. a political opponent. while
Castro. when excluded four years ago.
refused to answed any questions refer
ring to that crime.
The Washington times., 1916-07-19

One-cent letter postage 10 to be put
in effect II plans Of the Postoffice De-
partment. as outlined by Postmaster
General Burleson today. in an address
to the National Association of Post
masters, are realised.
The plans depend on two ''ifs." The
first is the raising Of postage rates on
second class mail matter.
This one was received with faint ap-
plause and scattering Kisses.
The second "if'' related to keeping
down useless extravaganza for political
purposes or effect.
Mr.. Burieson declared that the Post
office Department was fully satisfied
with the postoffice appropriations bill
as 1t related to railroad mail nay. The
steps taken were sc 70 the complete Psa salts us
speaker. Now the Government will
only have to pay for service that II
SYou are giving the American people
Postmaster General declared. and the
reason is that you have caught the
spirit Of the policy controlling the pre5'
ent administration OF this department
1t was announced that postal efncienc,
was to be dominant in this Administra:
tion. and II has. The business man ant
the farmer Of the American nation are
entitled to good postoi, service-becaust
they pay for II.
Service Gets Big Sum.
THE conference report was passed
yesterday by the Senate, makinf an ap
preparation for the upkeep Of this de
partment Of 1922. 9O6.57s The people pa,
for good service, and they are en-
titled to the worth Of their money u
our hands.
Every postmaster in the unitet
States. II he keeps tep. will see 20 j
that every efficient postal method, ev
cry time and labor saving device. shai
be promptly resorted to and adopted.
II don't went you to be hard on tn
employees. but want the employe while
on duty to be thcrouhgly alive. II u
your duty to see that he Is. want M
expense spared to promote public Ell
fic,ency. I soy to you, Spend II!
But that doesn't mean that you ar
to be extraxagant Economy follow
efficiency as q close second under thi
administration. Who is there VIII
will say that unnecessary post office
should not be closed? What officia
of this department will tell me tina
useless employees should not b
The Washington times., 1916-07-19
Government OF D. {.
AGAIN UP IN SENATE
Works Proposes Federal Con-
troll as Amendment to Ap-
preparation Bill.

Senator Works has proposed as an
amendment to the District appropriation
bill the measure which he introduced
come months ago to abolish the gov
eminent OF the District Of Columbia. and
turn its affairs over to the Federal Gov
eminent.
The proposed amendment stands nc
chance OF adoption. In the opinion OF
leading Senators. However. Senator
Works will discuss It In connection with
the District bill. and It will afford ar
interesting theme OF debate.