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The Colorado statesman., 1923-03-24
Faithful Negroes in
Slavery Get Pension
In South Carolina

Columbia, S. C.-Faithful Negroes
who stood by their masters during the
Civil War today were voted pensions
by the South Carolina Legislature. The
House this afternoon passed the John
stone bill providing such pensions,
which already had passed the Senate
by vote of 81 to "a. The bill pro-
vides that slaves who served the state
and their masters in the Confederate
army during the war shall be granted
pensions under virtually the same con-
dltions as those now paid to Confed-
crate veterans.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-03-24
Two Hundred Dele
gates From Twenty
Cities at Negro Con-
ferences in Louis
vile.

Two hundred or more of the lead
ing Negro city pastors of the Meth
odist Episcopal church will gather in
Louisville, Ky, from May 8 to 13 to
discuss the problem facing the church
and the race in Northern and South
ern cities and to arrive at means of
their solution. The conference will be
held under the auspices of the Bureau
of Negro Work, Board of Home Mis-
sions and Church Extension, Methodist
Episcopal church. DR.. w. A. c.
Hughes, director of the bureau, will
preside. DR.. 1. Garland Penn Jr. will
be conference host.
The conference will make special
study of the movement of Negroes
from South to North, noticeable dur
ing and since the World War. 1t will
consider the results of this migration
upon Southern agriculture, Southern
cities and upon the cities and indus
tries which the Negroes are entering
in the North The trend of large num-
bers of Negroes away from the rural
sections into Southern cities, with the
new problems of congestion, public
health housing, church crowding and
school crowding, will also be consid-
cred. AT least one session will be de-
voted to consideration of Negro
health in urban centers, and those
health problems connected with the
moving of thousands of people to
more northerly climate,
The four-day program now being ar
ranged by DIR. Hughes includes some
of the leading men of the Negro race,
both inside and outside the church.
Bishop Robert L. Jones of New Or
leans, the first Negro bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal church, will have
a prominent part on the program.
About twenty of the largest cities in
the country will be represented by
delegates.
This is the second conference of Ne
gro city pastors to be held by the Bu-
reau of Negro Work. The first was
held last year in Atlanta, Ga, where
for the first time in the history of
Methodism religious leaders of both
North and South met to discuss their
particular city and racial problems.
Some valuable plans were projected at
the Atlanta meeting and have been in
the process of being carried out since
that time. They include: The Organi-
zation of "city missionary societies. in
all cities having three or more Negro
Methodist churches, for the purpose of
helping the weaker parishes; the use
of church buildings seven days in the
week as social and educational as well
as religious centers the adoption of
programs of recreation, health and
lectures, class instruction
in Industrial arts and kindred subjects.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-03-24
Tut-Ankh-Amen's Tomb, Recently un-
earthed an Ethiopian.

Tut ut-Ankh-Amen Pharaoh of the
18th dynasty of Egypt, who lived
about 3,4O0 years ago, and said to have
been contemporary of Moses, ms
tomb was recently unearthed in
Egypt by the Earl of Carnavon. his
great civilization and culture nave
marveled the scientists of our modern
civilization. The learning of his day,
the works of art, the priceless treas
ures, which have been perfectly pre-
served through centuries, are among
the greatest yet to be unearthed. Lit
tie, if not any. mention has been said
that this great king was black Ne
gro Pharaoh of Egypt. To my sur
prise a photograph of Tut-Ankh-
Amen's resemblance, was published in
the New York Times on Sunday, Feb
ruary IL. 1923. with many treasures
unearthed. Upon close examination
The Colorado statesman., 1923-03-24
BY Reverdy c. Ransom Jr., A. B.,
B. D., Oceanport, NJ. J.

HU ISTORICALLY speaking, Egypt is
lin the Oldest born of time, the moth
~ er of all subsequent civilizations,
the longest lived among the nations of
the earth, the teacher of art, philoso-
ply and religion, before Rome, Greece
or the Anglo-Saxon civilization existed.
The ancient name of Egypt is Kfmet
or KEN, root means, black, denoting
the soil, or color of the ancient Egyp-
tians. The Hebrew is AIirazim. The
Greek or modern name is Aiguptos
or Egypt. The language, hieroglyphics
and customs of Egypt are different
from that of other races, and are of
Coptic, or Ethiopian, in origin. The
ancient Egyptians themselves claimed
their origin in Punt of Ethiopia, and
their religion and gods were all Su-
danese. Pinder, the ancient historic,
admits they We're black and with sable
limbs Even Prichard, the worlds
great ethnologist, admits and says:
''They were like Negroes" The white
man has tried to rob us of Egypt and
keep us in ignorance, because she is
the mother of his modern civilization.
The Sphinx of Czech, the worlds
greatest monument and tomb, has the
face of black Pharaoh, which has
stood silent on the desert sands for
centuries, to tell the world not to be
a mystery of our great civilization.
Go today to the museums and see
ha- an1 nDint-
ings of Egypt preserved through. the
ages if they are not Ethiopians. Go to
the University of Pennsylvania, see
Rahotep with his heavy features Ne
feret with the nose and lips of a Zulu
Ahmes and Nerpertain all of the
blonde races
There are 700 years of known his
tory of the valley of the Nile, during
which three great dynasties reigned.
The first 1000 years, the second 2,40o
years, the third 1,500 years. Think of
the durations of these civilizations
and compare them to the transitory
kingdoms of today. Negroes must re-
search, investigate, explore and tell
the world the truth of their past his
tory. That when the white man was
a savage living in caves in England
and dancing before his gods of fire
and stones, painting himself with blue
mud, we were singing to our priests,
and praying to our gods in EGYPT ana
had a form of beauty and sense OF
music he had not obtained.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-03-24
$500, 900 Left COlOred
Girl By White
Father
A Peculiar Case Noted in
West Virginia
BY j. G. eiImer.

Charleston, w. Va, March 12.-
Legal proceedings to set aside the will
of Roman Pickens, anticipated since it
was probated, have been instituted by
John E., his brother, and a hitter
fight is in prospect for the large es-
tate left by the decedent to his daugh-
ter, "outside the law
Pickens, once sheriff of this-Kana-
wha-county and picturesque figure,
died in December last bequeathing his
estate to Garnet Pickens, locally
known and generally accepted as his
daughter by colored woman, long a
domestic in his household.
Entire Estate Given.
The will gave the entire estate, ap-
praised ut 100000, to Miss Garnet,
with directions that she treat with
love and affection" the lawful widow,
Mary f. Pickens (white), who holds
legal rights during her lifetime. 1t
also directed that she well and COM
fortably provide for Cora, the ser
want" during her life.
Much commons advice was con-
veyed to the heiress, beautiful young
woman who has since reached her
majority, by the document. 1t directs
her to consult with experienced busi-
ness men in all business affairs, eau
tions her never to sign or indorse any
notes, and warns her that she will be
the object of the schemes of designing
persons. The beneficiary is also com
manded not to sell any of the real es-
tate until she reaches the age of 30
years, as the real property, located in
this city and in the farming sections
of this and neghboring counties, rap
idly is increasing in value.
White Executor Named.
H. T. Brightwell, city treasurer and
vice president of local trust com
pany, of which Pickens was director,
was named executor by the will and
other prominent officials of the same
institution were appointed appraisers
by the court.
Miss Pickens has had little or no
association with other members OF
her lace than her mother, with whom
she lived in the home of her father on
a farm ut Tornado, about IS miles up
Coal river in white farming settle
ment. There being no colored school
and her father being averse or too
"cose" to send her away she, those
who know her intimately say, has had
the advantage only of what little edu-
cation her parents and an occasional
tutor could give her.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-03-24
BILL is
PASSED BY N. j. HOUSE

Trenton. n. 1.-THE State House OF
Representatives has acted favorapiy
on the anti-lynching bill introduced by
Assemblyman Randolph, and framed
similar to the laws of Ohio and Illi-
nois.
The bill was passed at the night ses-
sion of the House on March 5, and
goes to the Senate for consideration.
, 1923-05-01

to abolish capital punishment Of ION.
victs in this state.
, 1923-05-01
PAINFUL RHEUMATIC
sWELLINGs DISAPPEAR
Discovrrcr Tells Druggists Not to
Take a Cent Of Anyone's Money
Unless Allenrhu Completely Ban
fishes All Rheumatic Pains and
Twinges.

Mr.. James II. Allen. of Rochester.
N. Y. suffered for years with rheu-
matism. Many times this terrible dis
ease left him helpless and unable to
work.
He finally decided. after years Of
ceaseless study. that no one can be
FREQ from rheumatism until tho
accumulated impurities. commonly
called uric acid deposits. were dis
solved in the joints and muscles and
expelled from the body.
With this idea in mind he consulted
physicians. made experiments and
finally compounded a prescription
that quickly and completely banished
every sign any symptom of rheu-
matism from his system.
He freely gave his discovery. which
he called ALLENRHU, OF others who
took It. with what might be called
marvellous success. After years OF
urging he decided TO let sufferers
everywhere know about his discovery
through the newspapers. He has
therefore instructed druggists every
where to dispense ALLENRHU with
the understanding that IL the first
pint bottle does not show the way
TO complete recovery he will gladly
return your money without comment.
All druggists can supply you.-Ad-
vertisement-
, 1923-05-01
LON CHANEY CLOSES At
IRIS THEATER TODAY

Lon Clancy. who gives two marvel
ouly contrasting characterizations in
Goldwyn's thrilling melodrama. "a
Blind Bargain at tho Iris theater
for the last times today. is a native of
Colorado Springs. He started his
theatrical career in his native city by
acting as assistant property man at
rs cents a night. with his brother he
later hired a theater and became a
producer. presenting the Gilbert and
Sullivan operas. He was then with
Kolb and Dill in slapstick. His first
film efforts were in slapstick with
Universal. but with his acting in
1.-THE Miracle Man" he demonstrated
that he is one OF the most skilful
and popular of character actors on
the screen. He likes parts in which
he can make up to look differently
from any other role he has ever play
ed He has been seen in three Gold
wyn pictures before the present film.
'The Penalty" Ace Of Hearts" and
with Betty Compson in For Those
We Love-
, 1923-05-01
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS
Be Better Looking-Take
Olive Tablets

II your skin is yellow-complexion
pallid-tongue oated-appetite poor
you have a bad taste in your mouth
a lazy, no-good feeling-you should
take Olive Tablets.
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DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act on
the liver and bowels like calomel-yet
have no dangerous after effects.
They start the bile and overcome CON
stipation. Take one or two nightly and
note the pleasing results. Millions OF
boxes are sold annually at l5c and Soc.
, 1923-05-01

his fidelity of purpose or his earn
correctly and justly.
MY closest friendship with Judge
Riner was brought about through our
mutual work in the Masonic order.
We were both initiated in 1885 and
IN January 8. 1887. John Alden
Riner was raised to the sublime de-
gree OF n Master Mason. Shortly
afterwards he received all the de-
grees of bot the York and Scottish
Rites. He loved Masonry end was
always intensely loyal to our fra
ternity and proud of his associates.
His just and upright life added lus-
tire to our order and doubtless much
of his steadfast. honorable career was
due to Masonic influence and reflec-
ton. His studious mind delved deep
in Masonic mysteries. Our great
antiquity ascending into the sphere
appealed to his Imagination. He
gloried in an association with hu-
man sympathies and charitable or
CARNATIONS. He rejoiced that the
Craft allied itself with social order
and great institutions and above all
stood ever loyal and true to tho con-
stitution OF our beloved America
Judge Riner's birth. education
and environment all combined to
mako him one of the most intense
and loyal Americans I have ever
known. He believed in law and
order. and his life work and ex-
ample stimulated in others a great
desire for Justice and equality among
all mankind. 1 recall hat in the
fall of 1900 I attended the Consistory
Riner. as Master Of Kadosh. con-
Quoted the funeral service for n very
dear brother. The impression left
on my mind. as 1 listened to Judge
Riner's calm. confident. convincing
word of hope, faith and consolation.
will abide with mo always; and 1 am
sure that many men have felt the
same uplifting. inspiring influence
from Brother Riner's gracious pres
ence and exalted example. The great
loving heart of the man, his genial
manners, his gentle ways and his
unfailing love for his fellowman was
an Inspiration; and no one came in
contact with him without feeling the
influence of a pure, generous, loyal
soul. During my six years resi-
dence in Cheyenne. I spent many
happy hours in companlonship with
Judge Riner and. without his living
presence, this Masonic Temple will
never seem the same to me. Many
Many Brother Masons from far off
sections of our state always looked
forward to the Joy and pleasure OF
seeing Judge Riner. when they at
tended a Consistory reunion.
I'VE will no more see the winning
smile. OF receive the acts of kindly
, 1923-05-01

sympatahy. but the memory OF It all
will remain with US and make us
feel thankful thai we knew one
whose impulses through life prompt
ed his conduct toward others to the
end tina he might contribute to their
happiness.
Brother Riner gloried In the
great outdoors. The west appealed
to him. the broad prairies and rug.
ged mountains seemed to stir his
courageous SOU. He was kind to
animals, fond of athletic sports and
to my ranch are among the happiest
recollectiohs OF my life and on coca
sions his quiet irresistible humor
made all the world look bright n
fair.
Judge Riner's homo life was nj
Of the most Ideal that It has ever
been my good fortune to be init
mately acquainted with. It was a
home where virtue. family affection,
cheerfulness. honor and obedience
ruled. Children grew up about him
and his wife of his youth in an at
mosphere of love and mutual consid-
Grafton. It was one of those homes
which, Ulutlilllclg iuulIiphcd dIiAolb
a people. are the safe foundations of
just n free self-government and
sure guarantees OF the future in a
republic. Friends loved to visit that
home OF hospitality and cheer, where
kindness and ready sympathy mover
failed them. No trouble of another
was ever too great or too small to
command his attention. and his pa
tience under such demands was
never worn out. Always by his side
stood his beloved wife ready to aid
and assist with n sympathetic COM
p~rehension. which seemed to antici-
pate every need. and his children
brought mutual Joy and understand
ing.
"In closing my short tribute of re-
spect and affection to the memory of
n beloved friend and Brother Mason.
! can only emphasize the fact that
the life and death of Judge John A.
Riner set an example well worthy Of
emulation by all men.
"On my last visit to his home dur
ing his life time. he told me without
the slightest semblance of e or
doubt that the end was very near
and that he was ready; n on my
, 1923-05-01
FRED J. WRIGHT JR. is
EXPECTED TO STAR FOR
u. IN GOLF TITLE PLAY

NEW YORK. May 1.-By The
Associated Press).-Fred ]. Wright,
Jr.. of Los Angeles. who held the
Massachusetts Junior and amateur
golf Championships when n menu
Der of the A1bermarle club at New
ton. Mass. spranC at information
al prominence in 1921 when, as a
member of the United States team
invading England, he was the last
American survivor in the British
amateur tournament. His showing
then has prompted confidence that.
he will be heard from again this
season, when. with other Ameri-
cans now abroad for international
play. he takes his second crack at
the British title, besides helping
to defend the Walker cur.
In the 1921 title contest in Eng
land. Wright forced steadily
through the field while such noted
teammates as Francis Ouimet,
Bobby Jones. Guilford and Chick
Evans fell by the wayside.
Wright has made his home In
Los Angeles since early in 1922
and ranked high in various e c
tional and state tournaments on
the coast. He was a semi-finalist
in the state amateur tournament.
losing to Jack Neville. the cham
pion. who also is with this years
invading forces. In the last south
ern California open championship.
, 1923-05-01

quiry Into the offIcs Of County Judge
B. =. willis. of Leon county. charged
with entering into a collusion with
former Sheriff j. r. Jones in connec-
ton with leasing of prisoners to the
Putnam Lumber company. Announce
ment has been mad that the federal
government has taken a hand in the
Florida convict flogg1ng affairs by
proposing a federal jury investigation.
Indications today point to the hard
est fight OF the present session when
the senate today considers a measure
, 1923-05-01

Try Tribun. classlned for Results.
, 1923-05-01

final visit to that home. when for
the last time 1 gazed upon his dead
face and saw written there a look OF
dignity and peace-that peace of soul
that passeth all understanding
felt that n great and noble man with
work well done had passed on fear
lessly to meet his God. rejoicing in
his final dying moments hat at last
the opportunity had come when he
could Join the loved ones who had
gone before"
, 1923-05-01

Wright led the amateur contingent
with a card of 300. eight strokes be-
hind Eddie Loos. the winner. He
and Neville were the only anna
teurs to defeat Walter Hagen and
Joe Kirkwood. professional stars.
during the Pacific Coast tour of
the latter pair early this year.
wright's brilliant playing while
still in his teens attracted atten-
ton before he removed to Los
Angeles.
, 1923-05-01
GAS TAX BILL
IN COLORADO
SIGNED TODAY

DENVER, Colo. May 1@0ovcrnor
Sweet yesterday aligned the gasoline
tax bill. increasing the tax on gaso-
line to Q cents a gallon. Funds from
the gasoline tax will be used in i'm
proving Colorado roads.
, 1923-05-01
Prison Probe
In Florida To
Reopen Tuesday

TALLAHASSEE. Fla. April TO-
The joint legislative committee Will
reconvene tomorrow to reopen its in
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
Negro Migration
FOrebOdes Ill To
South, Says SOlOn

Washington, D. c., June 6-Declar-
ing that the Negro population is leav-
ing South Carolina rapidly and that in
his opinion many more were going to
leave, Senator Dial of that state said
today:
"While many people think that this
is to the advantage of the Southland
it may be in the long run-yet serious
consequences will result to many land
owners in the very near future. Some
may say that we will get the white
population to take the place of the Ne
grO-and this is to be hOped-but it
can not be done at once"
The senator. who has been investi-
eating the possibility of securing for
eign labor to replace the migrants,
had a long interview with the Swedish
and Norwegian ministers. These gem
tlemen Informed him, he said, that
many of their countrymen had come to
America, but that they usually sought
the middle West, as it had n climate
similar to their native country. He
said in effect that they We're splendid
agriculturists but hardly interested in
| growing cotton. The senator advises
| southern farmers to grow more diver
sified products and make cotton sur
plus crop. Such n possibility, he sug-
gests, is long way off.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
Frank Statement By
DIR. Du BOis Mars
The Solemnity of the Me-
mortal Exercises at New
York City; Others Died
of Broken Heart, Said
General Sladen
Col. Roosevelt Also Speaks

New York, May 2S.-The solemnity
of the occasion was marred when the
made by DIR. w. E. B. Du
Bois somewhat excited Brigadier Cen
eral Fred Winchester Sladen, Com
mandant of the United States Military
Academy, West Point, New York, who
was present to deliver an eulogistic
address over the remains of the late
Colonel Charles Young, United States
Army. DR.. Du Bois had remarked
that Colonel Young died of broken
heart as a result of the treatment he
sreceived by officials of the War De
partment. Gen. Sladen, who claimed
to be friend of Col. Young, and who
by the way was a classmate of his,
took, of course, a less sentimental
view. For a time heated words pass
ed between the two men, the head of
the Military Academy laying aside his
prepared grafton to defend the mill
tary arm of the Government against
this assusation. Among other things,
Gen. Sladen said, "There were others
who died of broken heart because
the War Department saw fit to retire
them on account of their physical con-
dition." He concluded his remarks by
saying 81 make this point to show that
Young was not singled out specially"
Other speakers at the meeting were
Civil Service Commissioner Motion,
who advised Negroes to fight for
their rights and privileges, and Col.
Theodore Roosevelt, Assistant Secre-
tary of the Navy, who eulogized Col.
Young, declaring that his father had
planned to place Col. Young at the
head of a Negro regiment which he
had hoped to organize during the
World War.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
Shuttle Along Hero
Signs Contract for
100000 Yearly to
Star for Film Corp.
To Split Salary With Man
ager-Will Be Seen in
Full Length Production

Chicago, June 6.-The Southern Film
Company of Chicago, which has been
experimenting with one-reel Negro
comedies peopled by all colored casts,
will presently plunge on a full length
production. The Valentino of this
company is none other than Noble Sis
sic, hero and librettist of SHUTTLE
Along" at the Forest Theater. For
him will be builded production big
with laughter on his return from
Europe in the fall. Sissle yesterday
signed a contract with the president
of the film company. Sissle was asked
what salary he would want. He hadn't
believed all he had read about the for
tune of Douglas Fairbanks and VIM.
S. Hart, and suffered:
81 think / ought to have TIT"
"How," interrupted the president,
"would two thousand week do, to be
split by yourself and your manager,
Mr.. Al Mayer?"
"Just what 1 was saying" was Sis
sle's inspired response, and he wrote
his name on the contract.