The broad ax., 1916-04-22
Charles E. Stump Visits
Many of the Leading
Educational Institu-
tions for Colored People
Throughout the State
of Florida


to do with, it was Florida, and then
I think the devil has stepped in and
put in his claim here too, because it
is SO full of prejudice of race, preju-
dice that is LIKE can't say what,
but it is my aim to strive to live down
here while I am here and get along
with all mankind.
Thousands of wealthy people of
America come to Florida every year,
and we meet and talk with them at q
distance. That is when we pass
around the streets we see here and
there some great big man and we are
told who he is and about his millions,
and we speak to him in our mind and
congratulate him upon his wonderful
progress, upon what he has done for
his world. But there are some Of them
who come down in private cars,
screened in, and they do not allow You
to even look at them. They are carried
away on their private boats, and car
ried out in the water and thus you
are toted away or they are toted away.
But it has not all been prejudice, or
if it has our people have grown under
it, because we have some people that
are as rich as cream down here in Flo
rida. Rich in material things, rich in
grace, rich in thought, rich in love,
rich in service to mankind. I have
seen them as I have gone from place
to place.
It strikes me that I was in Jackson
vile, when I wrote to you the last
time, and you will find me far from
there now. I am now in this part Of
the state. I had been with some of
the big men of this world. I
was with one of the great edu-
eators of the race, and of the age,
Prof. N. W. Collier, president Of the
Florida Baptist college. He is getting
things in good shape in this part of
the world, and it is always a source
of pleasure to look at him. I think I
told you about 8. A. Blocker, who has
devoted her life to the service of the
race.
Rev. John E. Ford, is pastor of the
leading church in the town, and his
people just love him. He has not got
ten hold Of the big head, and I hope
he will, never. DR.. Ford, is an old
Chicago boy, am told, and since that
is true the people will be delighted to
know that he is doing well. He has
the leading church in Florida, if not
in the whole south. To see the build
ing you would never think that it be-
longed to our people. It is strictly a
business church, and they do business
right up to the now. Ford is among
our first men to come out from the
University of Chicago, and he has
taken time to win his place. He has
done some real good work since he
left school.
Speaking of good work, I am re.
minded that God would require US all
to do good work, but it seems that
some men can do better than others,
and such is the position of DR.. Ford.
had the pleasure of meeting his Sis
ter, Mrs. Hunter, who has spent the
winter in town, keeping house for her
brother, and he has enjoyed it so very
much. She enjoys basking in the
Florida sunshine taking in the air that
all the other rich people are taking in.
From Jacksonville, I went to st.
Augustine, Fla, and was the guest of
Rev. R. B. Brooks, D. D., who is pastor
of the A. NJ. E. church, and one of the
leading men in the state. He is a
man who has made his place in this
world, and am real proud Of him,
because he has made his way. DR..
Brooks has the whole state behind him
for the position of bishop in the Afri-
can Methodist Episcopal church, and
he has many friends outside Of the
state. That will give a strong team,
Revs. W. A. Fountain, Of Georgia and
DR.. R. B. Brooks, of Florida. A fine
team, I am told.
st. Augustine, is one Of the great
places, and I am told it is the oldest
city in the United States. Well it
looks new, believe me. It is one of
the newest looking old things have
ever seen. Even the old slave market,
which stands right in front Of the post
Office, looks new. As stood there and
looked at that fine place, I was re-
minded Of the past. A relic Of slav-
cry. I saw the wonderful progress
made, the learned preacher, D. R. B.
Brooks, and then I thought Of what
happened back yonder. "The Lord
hath done great things for US, whereof
we are glad"
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