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The Colorado statesman., 1923-01-20
ATTACKED BY LARGE FLORIDA MOB,
BLACK men THROW UP RUDE FORT,
FIGHT FOR HOMES and FAMILIES
Crowd Howls Blood of Man Accused of Attack-Mur
der Burning, Rape and Pillage-Shoot
Old Men and Women.

Rosewood, Fla, Jan. 12.-Eighteen
white men and four Negroes are
known to be dead and many others
wounded in a savage mob battle that
has ragged here since the evening of
Jan. D. following an attempt by mob
of lawless whites to take the law into
their hands in the case of a colored
man accused of attacking a white
woman
Hearing that the accused man, Jesse
Hunter, was in hiding in the village
of Rosewood, whites from the neigh
boring towns invaded the. Negro sec
ton and attempted a house to house
search. They were met with hail of
bullets at the first house they came TO.
The inmates, recognizing the belliger-
ency and lawless composition of the
howling mob did not wait to ask for
an explanation of their visit. They
opened fire and prepared to sell their
lives dearly.
Two whites were killed outright at
the first shower of lead. Four others
were wounded ,one probably fatally,
and the whites retreated to await rem
forcementS
At this point Negroes from other
houses came to the aid of their be-
sieged brothers, and n rude barricade
was thrown up, and loop holes made
for rifle fire Negro ex-soldiers put
their knowledge and experience gained
in France to use and an effective de
Tense was soon organized.
The whites, reinforced, came back
600 strong, and a battle royal devel-
oped. In spite of their reinforcements
the whites were persistently beaten
back by the little determined band
within the rude improvised fort. Rob
bed of their prey the mob set itself to
the safer task of destroying the unde-
Tended Negro residences and the vii
lage church and lodge buildings.
Finally, their ammunition almost eN-
hausted. the little band decided to en-
ulate the action of the Guards at Ca
hill" and, with dubbed muskets, made
a rush through the besieging forces
and breaking through, sought the ref
The vacated house revealed the bod
les of two victims of the mob, one be-
ing that of an old woman.
Another colored woman, apparently
40 years of age, was shot and killed
on the same day not far from here.
At Bronson, a few miles from here,
a colored man was found on the road
way, his body riddled by bullets. On
a lonely road another colored victim,
a farmer, was found strung to the limb
of a tree. Two Negro women were at
tackled and raped between Rosewood
and Sumner. An older cOlored wom-
an was severely maltreated on the
same stretch of road and forced to
submit herself to sexual degradation.
After the Negroes had exhausted
their ammunition and had escaped to
the woods, the whites entered the Ne
gro section and set fire to the houses.
This was Systematically done, one
house being burned at time. When
the authorities made inquiries to as
The Colorado statesman., 1923-01-20

III
"cruel, bloody, unprincipled, trea-
- sonable organization" Father
Organ of st. Leos Church, one of
Denver's oldest Catholic priests, in a
scathing address delivered at the
"Open Forum meeting at Grace
Church, Sunday afternoon, accused 1t
of attempting to rob eighteen and
half million Catholics, and other mil
lions of Jews and Negroes, of their lib
erty and constitutional rights
"These opinions are not merely my
personal convictions" said Father
O'Ryan. "for six months 1 have been
studying and investigating, and L have
scores of magazine articles and other
writings by authentic men on the SUB
ject which bear me out.
"The very name of the Klan is sim
lister. 1t dates back to that band OF
men, organized after the Civil War
and necessary, perhaps, at first-which
degenerated from a feared, protecting
Influence into a terror that stalked at
night abroad the land. 1t was only
after action had been taken by federal
Judges and by President Grant, him
self, that they were controlled"
Quotes Protestant Writer.
Sherwood Eddy, noted Protestant
writer, who recently investigated con-
ditions in Georgia and the South was
quoted as saying, 1.-THE Ku KluX klan
is an ignorant, disreputable, contempt
ible band, organized against the Cath
olic, the Negro and the Jew. Their
leaders are men without principle,
cheap politicians, radicals, and no min
lister connected with them is in good
standing in his church.
"They attempt to usurp the powers
of the government, and by intimida-
ton and spreading false propaganda to
gain their own ends. Their member
shin presents none of the sturdy citi-
zens of the community, and anyone
with $40 to purchase their 'nightshirt'
can join
"In their oath they swear allegiance
only to their leaders, given the names
of Imperial Wizard HKleagle,' ORA
gon' and other tomfool appellations,
and promise Internationally to be al
ways ready to follow the edicts and
mandates of their mysterious leaders.
They swear to give an unquestioned
allegiance to unknown men that no
man could or ought to give to anyone
but his God" declared the Father.
Cross Termed Supreme Blasphemy."
Their fiery cross is the supreme
blasphemy The cross to Christians is
the emblem of pity and infinite love !;
they degrade it into call for plotting,
treason and murder. The menace of
the khan is so great that it was neces-
sary to call a meeting of governors of
different states to seek method of
combating it.
Controlling the last election in Ore
gon they succeeded in passing law
which will, in 1926, abolish parochial
Catholic schools in that state. Presi-
dent Butler of Columbia University, in
commenting on this situation, declared
that children are the wards of the
parents and not the state, and their
education should be under the super
vision of parents in so far as the Sc
lection of schools is concerned
Citing the fact that the South har-
bored the greatest ignorance and illit-
eracy in the United States, Father
The Colorado statesman., 1923-01-20

certain the guilty persons no one could
burnings.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-23
DON'T WAIT
Take Advantage of n POcahOntas Citi.
zen's Experience.

Take Advantage of a POcahOntas Citi,
zcn's Experience.
v'hea The back begins TO ache
Dn't wait until baclache becomes
chronic;
TN l.Gaey troubles develop;
TIL urinary troubles destroy nights
rest.
Profit by a Pocahontas citizens ex-
perience.
Mrs A. NJ. Mclaughlin, says: a
duh soreness i'm my back took all my
ambition and | didn't feel at all well.
Many days | had to take il easy
was so worn out. That dull, bearing
down pain certainly made me feel
miserable. \ member Of the family
tried them. Doan's rid me of the lame
had used Doan's Kidney Pills and ]
back and made me feel like myself
again.
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs Mclaughlin had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, y. Y.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-23
a TONIC

Groves Tasteless chill Tonic restores
Energy and Vitality by Purifying and
Enriching the Blood. When you feel its
strengthening. invieorating effect, see how
Il brings color to the cheeks and how
It improves the appetite, you will then
appreciate its true tonic value.
Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is simply
Iron and Quinine suspended in syrup. So
pleasant even children like it. The blood
needs QUININE to Purify 1t and IRON to
Enrich it. Destroys Malarial germs and
Grip germs by its Strengthening, Invigor
ptine Effect 60c.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-23

Rusty nail wounds, fostering sores,
burns and scalds heal rapidly when
Liquid Borozone is applied. 1t is
both antiseptic and healing. Price,
SOC, zoe and $1.20. Sold by Palace
Drug Store.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-23

If you want to buy or sell real es-
tate, write S. @. Dowell, Walnut
Ridge Arkansas. Also agent for Iron
Mountain Railroad lands. 6-52t.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-23
COTTON FARMS

40 acres, "a mile from Reyno, 40
and so acres in Black River bottoms,
3 hill land farms; all at bargain.
20 II. +. ]. Baltz.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-23
piles Cured in o ioI4 Days

Druggists refund money Il PAZ0 OINTMENT fails
TO cure Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Instantly relieves Itching Piles. and you
eau Get restful sleep after first application. 60c
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-01

the question of next years cotton crop.
1t is foregone conclusion that a large
acreage will be planted, weather permit
ting. At % and 80 cents pound
every incentive will be provided to put
in as many acres of cotton as possible.
But in many sections there will be less
labor available than was the case last
spring. Higher wages obtainable in in
dustrial centers have drawn laborers
from Southern rural communities, q
movement frequently commented upon OF
late.
Since 100000 bales at 25 cents
brings to the South a return of $780,
000,0 900, or more than 100000 bale
crop at 10 cents a pound the amount
of money returned will permit the pur-
chase of more fertilizers than has been
used the past few years.
Boil Weevil Overshadows All.
But overshadowing all, is the boil
weevil. Weather conditions which pro-
duce vegetation appear to increase this
pest. Hot. dry weather, reducing weevil
activities also reduces the yield, as in
Texas and Oklahoma this season. II is
not surprising, therefore, that the
course of 1923 is regarded as likely to
prove as momentous as anything oc-
curing the past season and failure to
produce a liberal crop would create n
situation not equalled since the Civil
War stopped the spindles OF the world.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-01

states to do business in Texas with Tex.
as business. These areinstitutiOns that
come only after careful investigations
and conclude that it is a safe bet in
Texas. Hundreds of letters are read
from these concerns, expressing the be-
lief that Texas is the place for q sound
business concern to operate. These con-
Germs as rule are sound. Unsound
concerns do not come to this state
through the state department as a rule.
Dividends Are Declared.
Another special indication of the
prosperity of the incorporated CONNER
cial interest of Texas is the fact that
during 1922 the corporations of Texas
have declared more stock dividends than
any five previous years. What is this
evidence of? That the stockholders did
not particularly need a cash dividend
and wanted larger investment in the
business that was 50 successful. Capt.
tai does not mind paying taxes for
they simply pass it on to the con.
sumer.
Texas corporations have declared per-
hsps over a hundred million dollars in
stock dividends during 1922, and when
it is remembered that in order TO de-
clare stock dividend the corporation
must have actual sound property values
to justify, We must conclude that Tex
as corporations as a rule are in fine
condition. OF course, there are few
that have not weathered the storm, but
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-01

as a rule there was some special .
son such as would have broken 4
others If practiced. We must rel
Der that high financing and high
ing ereeps into corporate managens
the same as other forms Of businessef7
Few Fail to Pay Taxes. 81
The list of forfeited corporations 81
failure to pay taxes was less July =
last, than any year in many and til
is a good showing, for when coiI
poration gets ~down and out. aboal
the first thing il does Is 10 let its right
TO do business be forfeited. Perhaps dur
ing 1922, $50 Texas corporations hay
dissolved and 5000 been created.
What the Future Holds
During 1923 there win be mol
charters filed than in 1922. Tbe4
will be more foreign corporations 5;
permits than in 1923. There will d
more capital seeking investment in Tel
as than any year since 1914. Thef
predictions are made with full knowI
edge of prospects of a new constitu
ton which Texas needs, and basd upoi
the belief that foreign capital il look
ing to the adoption of such new con
stitution as an aid to themselves. Their
can be no doubt but that il Texas vii
give foreign capital a chance it woult
come to Texas and do in a manufactur
ing way what ii has done for New Eng
land,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-01
Texas Corporations Gain
An Increased Business, Good Dividends, and Healthy
Outlook Mark 1922

that have been organized under the laws
of Texas.
Many New Concerns Here.
These being the conditions of the Tex
as corporation laws, business that is
carried on and survives Hereunder is
100 per cent in the credit world and
speaks well for the business in which
the corporation is engaged. The bust
ness integrity of Texas in corporate
form has very greatly increased dur.
irg 1922. and it is clear to those in
touch with the situation that it will
continue to increase in 1923 as never
before. The receipts of the office Of
the secretary of state. from new char
ers filed. with no special oil strike,
during 1922, is above normal. Per
haps a dozen small foreign concerns
have surrendered their permits during
the year, while perhaps $50 new for
eign corporations, capital not operat-
ing in Texas heretofore, have obtained
permits to do business in Texas. These
bring millions Of capital from other
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-01
BY c. W. PAYNE.
Chief Clerk Department of State,

No better indication of the financial
condition of the state from the view.
point of business activity may be found
than in the office OF the secretary Of
the state.
In this department concerns are in
corporated under the laws of the state
of Texas and foreign corporations are
granted permits to do business in
Texas.
Texas corporation laws are recog-
nized throughout the United States as
stringent, and yet they are the safety
valves they should be for the investor
as we'll as the purchaser Of corporate
stock. They are not haven of refuge
for the scOundrel who would take
money away from widows and children
under a declaration Of trust or So
called limited partnership agreement.
There are many sound partnerships, but
there are few unsound corporations
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-01
Rains Flooded the Fields.

But from the early days Of April. ma
ture seemed determined TO put every
conceivable obstacle in the way of the
planter. Heavy rains set in. partiCu-
larly in the Southwest. Winter mois-
ture had been deficient so that, once
started. the downpour kept up day after
day. In the three months Of April,
May and June, 1870 inches of rain fell
in Texas. the greatest fall ever rec
orded in that state.
Tens of thousands Of acres were
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-01

"OiIu DtflCiCntg ANhstss
As consumption of all kinds. last sea-
son, exceeded 10000, 900 bales, there is
thus a world deficiency which must be
supplied by drawing upon reserves for
the second successive season. In view
Of the fact that reserve stocks of Ameri-
can cotton were reduced from :9.OO0.-
600 bales in August 1921, TO 100000
bales in August 1922, it is not difficult
10 understand the seriousness Of tie
outlook facing the cotton trade.
1t is row estimated that even Gith
less cotton consumed this year than
last. particularly in Germany and the
Far East. there will remain barely y
100000 bales Of American cotton in all
positions on August /. with nearly two
months consumption to be met before
another crop can be gathered.
This indicates how crucial becomes
Evening star., 1923-05-17
D. C. kLAN LEADER
SUED FOR DIVORCE
Wife Accuses Samuel F. Poindexter
of Lacking Interest in Her
Welfare.

Samuel F. PoindeXter. described as
the head of the local Ku klux Klan.
is named as defendant in a suit for
maintenance filed today in the Dis
trict Supreme Court by his wife. Edith
j. Poindexter. She charges he has
never provided for her support or
displayed the slightest interest in her.
Mrs. Poindexter tells the court she
fears her husband intends to leave
Washington. as he has forwarded his
resignation to the headquarters of
the Khan in Atlanta. Ca, and has de-
clared he would not be here much
longer.
The wife says her husband receives
a salary of $50 a week as the head of
the local branch of the order and
also gets a commission for securing
new members for the organization.
from the latter source averaging
s40O per month. They were married
September "a, 1919, and have no chill
dren.
She asserts he has failed to sup
port her and January IS last. desert
ed and abandoned her without just
cause. Mrs. PoindeXter asks that her
husband be required to give bond not
to leave Washington until her petit
tion can be heard by the court.
Attorneys John c. Foster and I. Q. II.
Award appear for the wife.
Evening star., 1923-05-17
RALPH LEE GAIT
DIES; ILL 3 WEEKS
Grain Merchant Was Member Of
Old Washington
Family.

Ralph Lee Gait local grain mer-
chant and a native OF Washington,
died at his holne in the Burlington
Hotel early today following an ILL
ness Of three weeks. He was in his
siSty-second year.
Mr.. Gait was a member of an old
Washington family. long identified
with civic interests. and was the
son Of William NJ. Gait. who estab-
lished the business of William NJ.
Gait & Co. here many years ago. Mr..
Gait resided in Washington during
his entire life and was identified
with many local organizations.
He was a member of the f. p. O.
ElRs; The New Jerusalem Lodge. r
A. "A. n; Columbia Chapter. De Mo-
lay Commandcry. Knights Templar;
Almas Temple. Mystic Shrine: the
Washington Board of Trade, the City
Club. the Grain Dealers National
Association and the Old Colony Club.
Mr.. Gait was educated at the Ches-
ter Military Academy. Chester. Pa.
He is survived by his wife. Mrs.
Rae Sagan Gait. and son, Ralph
Lee Calf. jr.; three sisters and a
brother, Mrs. Edith Gait Mish and
Mrs. c. Wallace w. Hanger of this
city. Mrs. Charles e. Richardson and
William NJ Gait of Cincinnati.
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced at a later date.
Evening star., 1923-05-17
From Ye.terd.y's $40 Edition Of The Star.
COHEN APPOINTED
!. IN FACE OF SENATE
Made New Orleans Con-
troIIer Despite Recent Re-
lection in Congress.

Walter l.. Cohen, New Orleans negro
republican leader, whose nomination
as controller of customs for the New
Orleans district was rejected during
the recent session Of Congress. has
been given a recess appointment for
the Office by President Harding
Cohen's nomination aroused the ire
of the Louisiana delegation in Con-
sress. and the Presidents action to-
day brought sharp criticism from the
two senators from the state. Senator
Broussard declared that so far as
precedents are concerned. never be-
fore has President gone to such an
extreme
1T was thought" he said, that
after the Senate had rejected Cohen
the President would consider the mat
ter closed and not persist in forcing
him upon our people"
Senator Ransdell said Cohens ap-
pointnent was slap in the face of
the Senate"
White House officials said ample
precedents exist for appointment of
persons rejected by the Senate. and
that the action of the President was
entirely proper. 1t was added, how
ever, that recess appointees invaria-
bly, heretofore had served without
pay.
Evening star., 1923-05-17
PARSONS PUTS OUT
CANADIAN GOLFER
Lyon, Last Years Winner at
Chevy Chase Out; Dunphy
First Round Winner.

Georgia s. Lyon. Canadian VET
eran, winner Of the tournament last
year, waes defeated today in the first
round of the Chevy Chase Club invi-
tation gokf tournament. Lyon lost
to Donald Harsons of Chevy Chase on
the seventeenth green. Albert r. Nc
kenzie of Columbia, runner-up in the
Indian Springs tourney last week.
was defeated on the final hole by
c. H. Williams of Philadelphia.
Other first si:tteen results follow:
Roland Mckenzie, defeated John w.
Brawner. and 4 N. B. Stevinson de-
feated G. a. FuIle,. and .; w. r.
Tuckerman defeated 3. Il. Hart. and
/; c. ]. Dunphy def. ated George p.
Lynde, and 4; w. e McCallum de-
feated A. II. Haughey, and 4; Sam
Second flight results: II. G. Smithy
defeated a. p. V. Burr l up: A. l.
Hawse defeated H. K. Coxnweil. and
4; John II. Clapp defeated L. A. Snead.
and 4: r. P. Davidson defeated G.
l.. Robinson. and .; MorVkn Thomp-
son defeated c. z. Courtney, and j;
Bruce L. Taylor defeated r. B. Pyle,
and L: A. L. Christman de1eated J.
T. Harris, and 3: Dwight Pa rtridee
defeated G. w. Lamountin, sN1d 6.
Third fight results: A. c. Moses
defeated 3. s. Simmons. ard ,:
Horace Green won from Reeve LAWS
Harold Z. Doyle by default; e. w.
Freeman won from G. s. Watts.
and ); J. l. Power defeated HAIRY
Coultson 6 and ).
Evening star., 1923-05-17
President Speaks at Unpeiling
Of Alexander Hamilton Tablet

peals of the District of Columbia. on
behalf Of the Alexander Hamilton Me-
mortal Association, as it's president, and
on behalf of the Alexander Hamilton
memorial commission, as one of its
members. 1t was due to the energy OF
the first-named group that the funds
were raised by popular subscription
which made possible this bronze me-
mortal, and to the last-named body that
the plans were executed.
One of the interesting features of the
occasion will be the pulling of the strings
to unveil the statue by Miss Eleanor e.
Hamilton of this city, a great-great-
granddaughter of Hamilton. Two other
descendants are to participate. Rev.
Edgar A. Hamilton of Baltimore, Md,
great-grandson. will pronounce the In
vocation and Rev. Edgar L. Hamilton
Of AnSon, Ind. a great-grandson, Will
pronounce the benediction.
Cutters Fire Salute.
Two United States coast guard cut
ters, the Apache and the Manning.
are anchored in the Potomac. just off
from the Lincoln Memorial, and they
will fire a salute at the moment of
the unveiling. A detachment OF coast
guards from these cutters are on
hand at the scene of the ceremonies
to participate.
AT intervals during the ceremonies
music will be furnished by the United
States Marine Band. under the lead
rship of Lieut.. w. II. Santleman. di-
rector.
The statue is the work of James e
Fraser. New York sculptor.
Evening star., 1923-05-17

Impressive ceremonies are being
held this afternoon to mark the for
mad dedication of the handsome
bronze statue Of Alexander Hamilton.
on the broad south terrace Of the
United States Treasury Department.
building.
Many prominent persons. including
President Harding. who Is to make
the principal address: high officials
and descendants Of the first Secre-
tary of the Treasury and the author
of Americas fiscal system, are gath
cred to take part in the exercises.
Besides the specially invited guests
there are On hand hundreds OF Treas-
ury Department employees who nave
been given a half holiday.
President to Accept Gift.
The address of the chief executive
is to be in the form Of a formal ac-
ceptance on behalf of the American
people Of this memorial, the gift of
the Alexander Hamilton Memorial AS
sociation. Also the Presidents re-
marks will bear testimony of his high
appreciation of the close adviser of
George Washington and revolution
ary hero Since boyhood the Presi-
dent has been an ardent admirer OF
Hamilton.
Andrew W Mellon. Secretary of the
Treasury, viii preside and the formal
Josiah Van Orsdel, of the Court of Ap-
Evening star., 1923-05-17
PLAN U. s.-TURKISH PACT.
Preliminary Steps Taken for Com
mercial Treaty.

By the Associated Press
LAUSANNE, May 1I.-Preliminary
steps have been taken by representa-
tivea of the United States and Tur-
key for the negotiation Of a treaty
Of amity and commerce between these
two countries. No negotiations have
been actually started. according to
Joseph c. Grew. head of the American
delegation, but it Is understood there
has been a general conversation COW
ering the scope of the special treaty
which both countries desire to frame.
so as to define exactly mutual rela-
tions. and particularly to arrange for
the resumption of regular diplomatic
relations.
Such treaty presumably would
provide for American recognition of
the Angora government.
The American delegation will greatly
benefit in the negotiation Of a treaty
with Turkey by their presence at the
Lausanne debates. as many of the
questions discussed, especially relating
to foreigners, are certain to arise in the
Turco- american negotiations.