The Gazette

THE TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR. NO. 14. FREY Copyright 1907 by C. D. Frey. SENATOR JOSEPH BENSON FORAKER, Savior of "The Black Battalion," and Our Race's Only Outspoken Friend in Congress, Whom Roosevel, Taft and Burton Seek to Eliminate from Public Life. ati, O.—The statement made in certain Cleveland dailies newspapers to the effect that Senator Foraker has written certain individuals in that city, or will write letters calling american republicans to vote for Burton, are campaign lies, emple. No one should be misled by them; for their purse that even a fool can see what it is—to mislead our Cleveland, into the support of Roosevelt's and Taft's ally, an Burton, the republican candidate for mayor of Cleve- W. B. D. FIRST SERGEANT MINGO SANDERS. The non-commissioned officer of "The Black Battallion" who risked his life in three wars for this country's honor and safety, serving TWENTY-SIX YEARS, with many medals for gallantry, and not even a reprimand against him in all those years of service, whom every army man believes innocent, sent out into the world an old man, branded by President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft with disgrace without trial, whom those of us, supporting Senator Foraker, are contending shall, with his comrades, be reinstalled. SERGEANT SANDERS HELPED SAVE ROOSEVELT AND HIS "ROUGH RIDERS'" LIVES IN CUBA. Do not vote for Candidate Burton, Roosevelt's and Taft's ally and co-worker in the effort to eliminate from public life Senator Foraker, the savior of "The Black Battallion," and our only outspoken friend in congress. BE MEN! In Union There Is Strength. GAZ 14. CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1907. COMPANY B TWENTY-FIFTH INFANTRY. COMPANY C TWENTY-FIFTH INFANTRY. time is drawing near when the Roosevelt, Taft and Burton's "Brownville Victims" forces, represented by Taft, Burton, Daugherty and others, will either win or lose the means of defeating the grandest and greatest man in public life today and our loyal friend, Senator Dick W. Waite? Are you going to take in this affair? Are you going to be loyal to your race and are you to Senator Foraker, or are you going to act the traitor? There are only two paths. One leads to self-esteem and the respect of your fellow man; the other, to disgrace and self-damnation. If you are undecided, let me ask some questions and recite some facts which may aid you in coming to a conclusion favorable to the cause for which I plead—the defeat of Mr. Foraker's enemies. First: Mr. Roosevelt is not the friend, or a friend of the Afro-American. He is not the friend of any party, any people. He is a vain, egotistical, ambivalent man who would cuddle any one who could hit him and crush any one who would not think as he thinks and act as he dictates will be crushed, if he can influence political thurs. to do to utter one word in our behalf on the floor of the house or secure a single first-class appointment of a representative member of our race. Yet, 4,000 Afro-American voters are in Cleveland, nearly all of whom are in the wards which comprise Mr. Burton's district, the Twenty-first. Nearly every public man, says that the president urged Mr. Burton to contend for the mayoralty of the avowed purpose of using Cuyahoga county's delegates from the city of Cleveland, in the next state convention to aid Mr. Taft and humiliate Mr. Foraker, and that county's votes in the 1908-9 state assembly to help defeat the latter. The only Afro-Americans who are not aware of these facts are the deaf, dumb and blind. Fourth: When the president tried to "soft-soap" the Afro-Americans of Ohio, and the country, by making an appointment of a man, made his first selection in the town, from his son-in-law's district. Did he impatient him? No! Why? His son-in-law did not think his seat in congress Alabama, and moved to Washington, D. C., in 1872, where he received a common school education, and attended Howard university. He entered the service of the government in 1882, resigning in 1904. Mr. Ferguson has been actively engaged in politics since gaining a legal residence in the Thirteenth congressional district of New York. He did political work for Senators Quay and Hanna, and had the honor to serve the Hon. Joseph Benson Foraker in the Brownville affair, by going to Texas seeking evidence as to the guilty parties. The results showed conclusively that the shooting up of the town was done by others than the members of the Twenty-fifth infantry. Mr. Ferguson estimates the investigation's personal cash cost to Senator Foraker at $1,000 at least. This was caused by several trips to Texas in search of witnesses; care of his wife; and they were unable to return, after testimony to their homes in Brownville, Texas, and that vicinity, and in various other perfectly legitimate ways. Mr. Ferguson's splendid letters in recent issues of the Gazette have attracted wide- Mr. Wesley Fountain and Mr. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Price the midnight train for Phil and Bristol, the bride travel tailored suit of blue chiffon and hat to match. They will in Bridgeman J. The bride will go wawgued in black milk. Mrs. J. L. Seelig of Clevela bride's sister, wore white lace and appliqué and velvet lace. Mri r Mounce, of Oberlin, was in Irish brown silk and white and Miss Sophia Ball wore rose brocaded voile and cream. Hamilton, O.-The condition J. C. Dickerson, of Muskegon who has been dangerously in home of her parents, Rev. A Jno. Dickerson, of this city, improved. B. F. Calilman, of ville, Mrs. A. H. Dickerson, of Dickerson, of Carville, and relative J. C. Dickerson, of Springs, Mrs. R. G. Walker, of Springs, Mrs. Nannie Rector of Midnight Sunday at her bedside. GAZETTE. it. He is not a loyal republican. Don't he send Mr. Taft into your state, just on the eve of the election two years ago to defeat the republican ticket? Are not the tools he used then, now asking the aid of that defeated party to aid in crushing Senators Foraker and Dick? Are you willing to aid such a damnable scheme? On that defeated ticket, you are not the same effort as Mr. Taft, Mr. Burton and others stop to consider that? NO! Had every Afro-American in Ohio been on the ticket, the same effort would have been made; the same result accomplished. The object then was to wrest the state from control of our friends; the object NOW is the same. Are you willing to aid the foes who would crush you? No Afro-American is fit, or worthy, to look his loved ones in the face; fit or worthy of office, because politistic who would aid such a cause. Second: It is of public record that Mr. Burton and Mr. Daugherty have threatened to eliminate from public life Senators Foraker and Dick, the best friends we have in congress. Are you fools enough to aid them? If you do, they will, in turn, crush you and you will deserve it. Third: In all of Mr. Burton's service in congress he has the first time E BLACK Taft and Burto to utter one word in our behalf on the floor of the house or secure a single first-class appointment of a representative member of our race. Yet, 4,000 Afro-American men are in Cleveland, nearly all of whom are in the wards which comprise Mr. Burton's district, the Twenty-first. Nearly every newspaper, and nearly every public man, says that the president urged Mr. Burton to contend for the mayoralty for the avowed purpose of using Cuyahoga county's delegates from the city of Cleveland, in the next state convention to aid Mr. Taft andimate Mr. Fowler, and that county's votes in the 1908-9 state assembly to help defeat the latter. The only Afro-Americans who are not aware of these facts are the deaf, dumb and blind. Fourth: When the president tried to "soft-soap" the Afro-Americans of Ohio, and the country, by making an appointment of a colored man, he made the first selection. I am told, from his son-in-law's district, Did he appoint him? No. Why? His son-in-law did not think his seat in congress Continued on Second Page. WILLIAM T. FERGUSON. The above is an excellent portrait of The Gazette's Washington correspondent, Mr. Ferguson, who was born twenty-six miles from Montgomery. BATTALION Alabama, and moved to Washington, D. C., in 1872, where he received a common school education, and attended Howard university. He entered the service of the government in 1882, resigning in 1904. Mr. Ferguson has been actively engaged in politics since gaining a legal residence in the Thirteenth congressional district of New York in 1883. He did political work for Senators Quay and Hanna, and had the honor to serve the Hon. Joseph Benson Foraker in the Brownsville affair, by going to Texas seeking evidence as to the guilty parties. The results showed conclusively that the shooting up of the town was done by others than the members of the Twenty-fifth infantry. Mr. Ferguson estimates the investigation's personal cash cost to Senator Foraker at $1,000 at least. This was caused by several trips to Texas in search of witnesses; care of those dependent, when they were unable to return, after testifying to their homes in Brownsville, Texas and that vicinity; and in various other perfectly legitimate ways. Mr. Ferguson's splendid letters in recent issues of The Gazette have attracted wide SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS. spread attention, and very much favorable comment and praise from all sections of the country. He is doing a great race work-Editor. "BUCKEYES PIERCE-BALL WEDDING. London, Canada.—A very pretty wedding was solemnized in the B. M. E. church on Wednesday, October 16, when Minnie E., second daughter of Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Ball, was married to Harold G. wife of Bridgeton, N. J. husband of Robert, and bride's father, her brother, Rev. R. P. Ball, of Jersey City, giving her P. away. The bride was attired in white silk poplin over white silk trimmed with baby Irish lace and carried bride's roses. Her vell, the gift of the best man, was fastened with a coronet of lion's skin. Miss Ball the maid of honour was owning a net and carried pink carnations. The bride's nephew, Frederick C. Seelig, of Cleveland, acted as best man. Miss Sophia Ball, the bride's sister, played the march. A reception was held at the bride's parents and a dainty supper was served. The presents were numerous and costly, consisting of a large bouquet of flowers, the groom's present took the form of a substantial check. The ushers were TWENTY-FIFTH INFANTRY. TWENTY-FIFTH INFANTRY. TWENTY-FIFTH INFANTRY. lle Victims" Mr. Wesley Fountain and Mr. Leroy Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Price left on the midnight train for Philadelphia and Bristol, the bride traveling in a tailored suit of blue chiffon broadcloth, with hat to match. They will reside in Bridgton N.J. The mother was gowned in black silk and net, Mrs. J. L. Seelig, of Cleveland, the bride's sister, wore white silk with applique and venetian lace. Mrs. Harriet Mounce, of Oberlin, was gowned in Irish brown silk and white silk net, and Miss Sophia Ball wore crushed rose brocaded volle and cream silk. Hamilton, O.—The condition of Dr. J. C. Dickerson, of Muskogee, I. T., who has been dangerously ill at the home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Jno. Dickerson, of this city, is much improved. B. F. Caliman, of Zanesville, Mrs. A. H. Dickerson and Ethel Dickerson, of Circleville, and Dr. E. S. Dickerson, Cairo, Ill., relatives of Dr. J. C. Dickerson, who were called here by best wishes, have returned home, Mrs. R. G. Walker of Springfield, and Mrs. Nannie Rector, of Middletown, spent Sunday at her bedside. "BUCKEYES" Letters from Many Ohio Towns Sent by OUROW WRITERS Kenton.—Rev. J. W. Lewis is still quite ill.—Mrs. Amanda Nelson is condescending.—Rev. Willie Nelson returned Monday to work.—Mr. W. W. Jones spent the week at home—John Ball was in Lima Sunday.—Ella Johnson is ill.—Tell your friends and acquaintances to read The Gazette. Mansfield.—Rev. Grimes visited Mrs. Thomas Wilson this week.—Miss Margaret Shelton of Charleston, W. Va., will locate here.—Mr. and Mrs. Centerfield have opened a restaurant on Fourth street.—Rev. Thomas spoke at Mitchell chapel Sunday evening in interest of the Old People's Home of the University of Colorado.—Excelsior Springs, Mo., was entertained at tea Sunday by the Misses Grant and Pleasants. Lorain.—Edward L. Foot, of Boston, is visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. Foot.—Mrs. Minnie Brooks has returned from Findlay.—Mrs. Bertha Redmon has returned from Cleveland and is improving—Harry and Jesse Jackson were called to Braddock, Pa. last week by their sister. Eskridge Jackson's death.—Mrs. Bertha Redmon's home.—Mrs. Nettle Williams and daughter have moved to Oberlin. Akron.—Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, a fine daughter.—Mrs. William Peler is convalescing—Sunday will be rally day at Zion church. Rev. Wheeler, pastor.—All persons having local news will please send, hand or mail it to Mrs. Julia A. Smith, local representative, 448 Livingstone street. The editor of The Gazette's lecture on "The Black Battalion" Tuesday evening at Zion church attracted a crowded house. All were thoroughly pleased and greatly surprised. Rah! for Fora. McIntyre. Mrs. Mary E. Adkins and Maud Peterson dined with Mrs. M. W. Toney Wednesday evening. The latter also dined with Mrs. George Freeman Thursday evening. Mrs. Josiah—and two children, of Smithfield, were here from Thursday until Sunday. Sabina West is on her vacation. Florence West and Inez Smith have moved to, to her Sherman Smith Field. Rev. D. D. Lewis and family were here Sunday. Also Rev. Veney and daughter. The latter visited the former in the afternoon. Hillsboro. The people here are delighted with the stand Hon. Harry C. Smith has taken in championing the cause of that gallant man, Hon. J. B. Foraker, who was born here, and Mr. James Carnell has interested in that great statesman. They also command the stand Revs. Bailey and Prince took for the right and just—Mr. Sam Graves' mother, Mr. Charles Young, Mrs. Jane Myers and Mr. James Carnell are ill—Rev. Mail is convalescing—Mr. James Camper fell last week was serious. Mr. Abraham Pearl and Miss Ethed Rollins were married last week. Correspondents must mall all letters for publication on Monday of each week, and always place their names and that of their city and town on the outside of the wrapper about returned copies. Unless this is done proper credit cannot be given you. Advertisements, lists of names, wedding invitations, obituary notices, speeches, resolution letters, briefs for relatives must be paid for at the rate of ten cents a line, six words to a line. Our rates for display advertisements will be sent on application. Send postal note and not stamps during the warm weather. Steubenville. — Quarterly meeting was held Sunday at Quinn church; Rev. Dr. Bundy, P. E., attended. Rev. J. S. Jackson, the pastor, is doing nicely thus far. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Mertler and family, am. M. Mrs. McCullough were called to Pittsburgh by their sister, Mrs. Calvin White's death. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Guy were there last Sunday. —Wyman, C. H. Cuffman and Anna Andrews were rarrived last week by Rev. Foreman. The W. C. T. U. convened here last week. There were over four hundred delegates, fifteen of whom was said to be the most successful in the state. Mrs. John Matthews attended the exposition at Pittsburg last week. —Col. S. S. Clements still remains ill. Troy. —Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Clayton celebrated their anniversary Thursday afternoon and evening. About sixty houses was beautifully decorated with plants and flowers. —Mr. and Mrs. Rob Elam Continued on Second Page. ASTO CAMPAIGN LIES! SENATOR FORAKER HAS NOT WRITTEN LETTERS TO ANY- ONE URGING OUR PEOPLE TO SUPPORT THEODORE BURTON DO NOT BE MISLED — —______ THE GAZETTE PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, a (IN ADVANCE) a. ee aoe Member Onto Lesatatare, | its tie "7 i900 to IE a ae EASES ¢ StoUNCD ASKER A THE GAZETTE Ie the cidest, and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the Interest of Afro-Americans, published In the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will Immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWSIEST AND BEST in the country. ~ For President ‘Senor. B Foraker It now transpires that the three trus- tees, two deacons and two members of Antioch Baptist church, who last week issued a statement to the effest that that church's male members of voting age were for Burton, were not authorided to do so, and do ot even speak for those whose names were signed to the statement, as several of them told Rev. Dr. H.C. Bailey, the pastor of the church, that they were misled into’ signing the statement by a trustee of the church, It is hardly necessary to add that the great major- it} of the members of Antioch Baptist church are not only favorable to the pastor, but endorse his manly stand in the interest of the race and Senator Foraker against Candidate Burton. ‘This same is true in the case of Rev. Dr. B. J. Prince, of Shiloh Baptist church, four trustees of which under- took té speak for it in the dafly papers the past week. If anything, a larger preponderance of the membership of Shiloh church are supporting, and strongly, too, their pastor, Rev. Dr. Prince, who, with the exception only of Dr. Bailey, s possibly the most out- spoken minister in the city against the candidacy of Mr. Burton. Last fall it required a mass meeting tn Antioch Baptist church, led by its pastor, the editor of The Gazette and others, to stop the Cleveland Leader and the Cleveland News from daily referring to our people as “niggers,” “coons,” “darkies,” “blackbirds,” “mokes” and “dingies.” Now these disreputable sheets come forward, ‘oth posing as friends of the race, and, with duplicity worthy of such a con- ‘temptible course, are trying to beguile the loyal Afro-Americans of Cleveland into the support of Roosevelt and ‘Taft's candidate for mayor on the re- publican ticket. If anything more was needed to convince the intelligent Joyal members of the race in this com- munity of the contemptibleness of the conduct of the local republican cam- paign {t seems to us that this ts all ‘that Is necessary. Then, too, the lying statements, as well as the al- Jeged communications which a number of persons claim to have received from Senator Foraker requesting Afro Americans to vote for Burton, ought to be enough to drive every Afro American voter of this community from the support of that individual. Watch out for more eleventh hour ‘campaign les of this nature and DO NOT VOTE FOR BURTON. Congressman Burton in all of his 15 years in the lower house at Washing ton never rose to his feet to utter one word in defense of our people when they were slandered, villified and abused by southern representatives and in all that time has not cast a single vote in our favor on any impor tant measure; has not offered any bill ‘or resolution of any consequence in ‘the race's interest, and has never se cured a first-class appointment for any representative Afro-American of this community. To the Italians one night recently, when addressing them, he spoke of having brought @ lad from Ttaly, secured him a place in Washing: ton and looked after his promotion, un til now he was holding a valuable clert cal position ‘there in the government service. ‘This much he has not done for the Afro-Americans of his district, practically all of whom have continued to vote for him almost to a man, year after year, throughout his long career fn congress. Now he tells us he is secking to ald President Roosevelt and Becretary Taft in eliminating from public life Senator Foraker, our only ‘outspoken friend in congress, where the has sat so long without ever rising to his feet to do us any good whatever. For the life of us we cannot see how ‘sensible members of the race under ‘existing conditions and circumstances ‘ean possibly vote for Candidate Bur- ton on election day—next Tuesday. ‘We wish at this time, for the last ume, during this campaign, to call attention THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, U., SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 2, 1907. ZA LZ = ZEA ijtz#e: i” A Le Gey saa WHE OES, Wh: ge Xi De | Yyyfy Ese aa) 7) “iy J ni ne A Cay | : Yff aes he ae) es tip \ : ij fj ei ON eagl i (ee ay ty Yj id eerie Ee thy Z Yy WYy ff, (egy Nee BL ay tH Y Yi Yi ~~ SS bee Gy IG Uf Uy t =) VEZ} YY = LLY fp Yj a LLL ly Ys HU ES a\\ 2a SSS ae =: ba 2g LEZ SS Ss EA em ce —— Se Se seks) = yy = ‘o. gee. .820.. = eo oe pop e. ets eg eee Onpyright, 1907, by Harper & Rrothers. “DISCHARGED WITHOUT HONOR” to the fact that throughout it, Mr.| candidate for mayer. Do not be fooled| velt and Secretary Distranchisement | REASONS WHY WE & Burton has never denied that he told | by any of the campaign lies that are | Taft, who asked him to become Cleve- VOTE FOR CANI Revs, Drs, Batley and McElroy and | and will be circulated during these last | land's republican candidate for mayor, BURTON. the editor of. The Gazette that he was | few days of the campaign. The claim| that will give renewed encourage a opposed to Senator Foraker's re-ele-| that Senator Foraker has written any| ment to our people throughout the (Continued from ¥ tion to the United States senate. Also| one in this city a communication urg-| entire country. They are pleading | that he has steadfastly refrained from |ing them to vote for Burton is a lie | with us to do this duty; they are pray- | Merited, any such rews saying anything whatever in his own| cut out of whole cloth. We would not|ing for us—that we have the good | 4, is, white constitu defense, and’has not even mentioned | be surprised in the face of the many | sense, courage, manhood and RACE | pronis semstt int tow, ‘the eenator’s name. Therefore, what-| disreputable things done already with | LOYALTY/td'Wte against Burton and |The little son-in-law is ever others than Mr. Burton may have |a view to promoting Candidate Bur-|in defense of our. great and good ne esac cea sald or will say in his defense, is not| ton’s interests among our people, if friend and only outspoken defender in | t 2 fair exchange? Will worthy of attention and ought not to| that of forgery was not added to the | congress, SENATOR FORAKER, and | half in our benali? Wit be credited for a single moment. DO| number and Senator Foraker's name thus in the interest of the entire race, |for any measure the ra NOT VOTE FOR BURTON, Roosevelt | appended to some alleged communtca-| Let us, this time, be MEN, brave and | Here in this twentieth c and Tatts candidate. ton from im along the line of the| true, and sbow to the whole world |CRAnE® ould be ke, — —amapeed one to which we have already called| that we have at last arrived at that |e for a taliow candie. BURTON INSULTED FORAKER! | attention. (on't be misied, hood-| point in our progress where we not|ing to swap a friend for Some five or six weeks ago, Sen- ator Foraker, in an interview, very magnanimously offered to assist Can- @ldate Burton in any way he could, Dut the republican candidate for mayor grossly insulted Senator For- aker for his kindness in making the offer referred to, by not only refus. ing to accept it, but by totally ig: noring the same, failing to recognize it in any way—y telegram, letter or in the newspapers. This, of course, Decause he has announced his deter- mination to assist President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft to ellminate Sen- ator Foraker from public life. It Sen- ator Foraker helped Burton in this campaign, the latter could not con- sistently oppose the former's reelec- tion to the U. 8. senate in 1908. That is why Candidate Burton refuses to accept the senator's very kind offer to help him, and it is also proof of what Mr. Burton has said, and that is, that he is not only unalterably opposed to the senator's reelection, but if elect: ed mayor, he will use the great power of that office to help defeat the sen- ator. What more can any one want to establish the fact of Burton's com- pact with President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft to eliminate Senator Foraker from public life and thus re- move from the halls of congress the only friend the race has there who will speak and plead for us on the floor of that august body even when the Brownsville matter is under dis cussion. Did not Roosevelt and Taft ask Burton to become the local repub- Mean candidate for mayor? Knowing this, we fall to see how any loyal member of the race éan vote for him. If they do, they are just as surely vot ing to kill, politically, our only out spoken friend in congress. Of that they can rest absolutely assured. IN. GRATITUDE of that Kind is the bas. ‘est of crimes. DO NOT VOTE FOR BURTON! ELEVENTH HOUR LIES. ‘Twothirds of the names of Afro Americans published in Tuesday morning's Leader as officers and ush- cere of the meeting held at Germania (Acme) hall the same evening were uused without the permission of the persons named and in spite of the fact that they were opposed to Candidate Burton, and will scratch his name from the ticket on Tuesday next. ‘Rev. R. W. Bagnall informed the edi- tor of The Gazette Tuesday morning that his name was used without his permission. These are some of the dispicable efforts that are being used to line up our people for Senator For- aker’s bitter enemy, the republican candidate for mayer. Do not be fooled by any of the campaign lies that are and will be circulated during these last few days of the campaign. The claim that Senator Foraker has written any one in this city a communication urg- ing them to vote for Burton is a lie cut out of whole cloth. We would not be surprised in the face of the many Uisreputable things done already with a view to promoting Candidate Bur- ton's interests among our people, if that of forgery was not added to the number and Senator Foraker's name appended to some alleged communica- tion from him along the line of the one to which we have already called attention. Don’t be misled, hood- winked or fooled into voting for Bur- ton ‘or Tom Flemming or Gus. Hir- stius. Scratch their names from the ticket, because if elected they would be positive detriments to the race. ‘This we have made clear in a num- ber of other communications in this ‘paper. Above all things be loyal race men, and do not vote for Burton. The Cleveland Leader published on Tues- day morning what purported to be a letter from Senator Foraker. Do not pay any attention to that alleged com- munication fof reasons stated. It is not worthy of serious consideration. It had neither date nor signature, both of which would have been gladly pub- Ushed, if they were available and the letter was genuine, Don’t fail to do ‘your duty and scratch Burton’s name from the ticket on Tuesday next. OUR DUTY. “Shot up” was the report from Fred- erick, Md., the other day, and it turned out ‘that the outrage could not be charged against the Negro soldiers. ‘The white soldiers of the Third artil- lery and the Thirteenth cavalry were this time the wretches. If the in- dividual culprits are not discovered will a battalion or two be discharged without hcaor?—springfleld Republi- can, No, indeed! They are white; those at Brownsville, Tex., were BLACK, and some of them helped to save Roosevelt's and his “Rough Riders’” lives in Cuba during the Spanish- American war. That made no differ- ence, however. They were “dis- charged withont honor,” without even the semblance of a trial, abused and villified by Roosevelt and Taft, and persecuted ever since by them, al- though their innocence of the crime charged has since been established be- yond all question or doubt, and the race relieved of the terrible charge of being a criminal one. For all of this we are indebted to one GRAND MAN, a true friend of the race—SENATOR JOSEPH BENSON FORAKER! On election day, next Tuesday, not one loyal and intelligent Afro-American ought to vote for Candidate Burton be- cause he has announced his intention, if elected mayor of Cleveland, to use all of the great power of that office to help defeat the senator's re-election to the U. S. senate. He is our only outspoken friend there and when he leaves it, there will be no more for obvious reasons. It is therefore a matter of vital importance to us that we do all tn our power to continue him a member of the U. S. senate, Burton's signal defeat on Tuesday next will do more to HELP accom- plish this than any other one thing Just at this time and it will be a re. buke to President Brownsville Roose- velt and Secretary Disfranchisement Taft, who asked him to become Cleve land's republican candidate for mayor, that will give renewed encourage ment to our people throughout the entire country. They are pleading with us to do this duty; they are pray: ing for us—that we have the good sense, courage, manhood and RACE LOYALTY! td'Wte against Burton and in defense of our. great and good friend and only outspoken defender in congress, SENATOR FORAKER, and thus in the interest of the entire race, Let us, this time, be MEN, brave and true, and show to the whole world that we have at last arrived at that point in our progress where we not only say so, but really do hold racial interests as paramount to party or personal interests and partisan de mands. DO NOT VOTE FOR BUR. TON! WHAT FORAKER AND THE GREAT BROWNSVILLE PROTEST HAS ACCOMPLISHED TO DATE. Much praise is being accorded Presi- dent Roosevelt Just now by that ele- ment of the colored American press who are either politically indebted to the president or are blindly influenced by Prof. Booker 'T. Washington (prob- ‘ably because of the reason that the latter's indorsement must be secured by the place hunters if they can hope for success in thelr respective cap: vasses), and some no doubt actuated from disinterested motives other than the general goog, but all of these are praising the president because of “what he has done for the race” by way of recognition. We are firmly of the opinion that whatever recognition the ‘president has accorded colored Americans during the past year has been the result of our protest in re the dishonorable discharge of: the Black Battalion and the unhappy as- persions and threats against the race in the president's last message to the congress. It must be remembered ‘that it was the boast of the adminis- tration as far back as the “Booker Ws dinner” that | President Roontvelt had appointed. fewer Ne groes to office in the south than any other president, and this record has been maintained since that time. The ‘Negro appointments made by the pres- ident since then have been slightly conspicuous and mighty few in num- ber. At the time the president handed out his infamous order discharging the troops, Negro appointments had ceased almost entirely, Register Ver- hon's having been the last and only one for many months. But since Senator Foraker of Ohio took up the black man’s burden the president has appointed Mr. Tyler Auditor for the navy, Captain Ander on has been promoted to the rank of Major in the United States army, both of whom are from Ohio. A company of Negro cavalrymen have been sta- tloned at West Point and now the Negro troops who have been denied the regular rotation of service in east ern forts in the past are now being as- Signed to a post in New York for the first time in the history of the black enlistments. A whole regiment goes to quarters near Oswego, N. Y. Be- sides this the administration has sent Out Secretary Taft to discourse upon the Negro problem in a manner cal culated to appease the wrath of col ored Americans, but who in fact, In his attempt to manipulate words to suit both the Negro and his enemies, /Gnually: succecds’ ta making «Dad situation worse. Tt'seems quite plain from the fore going that whatever deference has been paid colored Americans since “Brownsville” has been the result of Senator Foraker's activity and the mee’ Negro protest—Detroit In- former. REASONS WHY WE SHOULD NOT VOTE FOR CANDIDATE BURTON. (Continued from Page 1.) merited any such reward and then again his white constituents objected and the president bowed to the Negro: phobia spasm of his little son-in-law. ‘The ttle son-in-law is slated to be the successor of Senator Foraker, Is it a fair exchange? Will the little son- inlaw ever utter one word in your be half, in our behalf? Will he ever vote for any measure the race advocates? Here in this twentieth century the ex- change would be like swapping an electric light, in splendid working or. der, for a taliow candie, Are you will ing to swap a friend for a foe? Any man who, directly or indirectly, aids the president's forces in Ohio is doing an act that he will live to regret. Fifth: Who are the candidates on the Burton ticket? Are they loyal republicans? Have they supported the the republican candidates for mayor in the three preceding campaigns? It they are the first, and have done the second, then, I say, vote for them, BUT DO NOT VOTE FOR BURTON. Scratch him! In criminal law you are Justified in killing a man who {s in the ‘act of murdering another. In polities you are justified in doing the same thing. Mr. Burton is trying to murder our friend, politically. Kill him with the well-directed alm of your Votes. By so doing you will get in the habit of killing your political enemies, If a man kicks you and you don't re- sent it, he will kick you again, but harder. If you don’t resent that, the next time he will kick the life out of you. But if you kick back, and as hard as you can, he will not want any more of you, or else he will be very careful in his next attack, Neither God nor man loves a coward. An in- telligent Afro-American who will sup- port Mr. Burton is a moral coward and ts being influenced to do so. Don't let him in your home. Don't let him in your confidence. Avoid him as a Christian has to avoid the devil. He has a contagious disease, and if you are not strong and healthy, he will in fect you, and you will suffer and per- haps die, politically. Finally, dear friend, by being loyal to Senator Foraker the Afro-Ameri- eas of Ohio, and especially Cleve land, have {t’ within their power to erect a monument, the like of which is not excelled by any raco—a monument to fame. A monument like that which the Afro-American soldier has built and to which we and our children, and the honest men of all races, point ‘with pride. Is an office for one or two men of greater concern than the integrity of a race? Banish the thought and banish the promoters of such a thought. With the unswerving loy: alty of 99 per cent of the Afro-Amert can voters to the leadership of Sen: ator Foraker, his captains and leuten. ‘ants, the republican party will pause and ‘think seriously, ere they follow pell-mell, our sinister friend (2) Pres ident Roosevelt and his band of Hes slans. Friends, be diligent. You know the ‘voters. See them. Warn . the young voter of the seriousness of his first step, and ask God to put {t inte his heart to do his duty and refuse tc vote for Burton. WM. T. FERGUSON. Bradford, Pa., Locals. Quarterly meeting Sunday —The Sil- ver Link Social club met at Mrs Wright's Thursday evening. Lunch was served. Mrs. J. W. Logan was guest of honor—Club No. 1 held their first social Friday. It was a success —Jerome Collins and Clyde Logan dined with Mrs. Moulson recently — Mrs. Gooderel, of Friendship, was here en route to Fittsville—Mrs. Kean and Mrs. Matthews’ bables, Mesdames Wright and Myers are ill—Mrs. Mil dred Williams, of Olean, died in Cleve land and was brought here for burial Mrs. Clemons and Mrs. Pharmer and Miss Holiday, of Olean. attended the funeral—Mrs. Lee, of Kittanning, vis ited Mr, and Mrs. Logan a few days MASS MEETING ---ON--- SaturdayEvening,Wlov.2, 07 At 8 O’Clock Sharp SPEAR ERS: Rev. Dr. B. J. Prince And Other Rev. Dr. H.C. Bailey Clergymen Hon, Harry C. Smith, witiciveranatencct “THE BLACK BATTALION,” Or The Brownsville, Tex., Riot, Good Music Ladies Welcomed BE ON TIME TO GET A SEAT. NO ADMISSION CHARGED Did Vou Ever Hear of an OfferLike This mem mermrmes §=USEFUL AND BEAUTIFUL eres ee ae ; Pepi receasers | i i i Br elt de wo | ( oy ¢' sere eee a’ a Ae sec. 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Mrs. Frances Christian and children and Leola Mason are there visiting —Mrs. Susan West and daughter, Reba, are visiting In Massillon.—Adah Jackson was in Uhrichsville Sunday.—Mr. and Mrs, Bennie Tyler were in Mt. Pleas ant Sunday—Carrie White is visiting in Pittsburg —Mre. Elia Wallace and Mrs, Henrietta Smith attended the W. C. T: U. convention at Steubenville last week. —Charles Mason was in Pittsburg recently.—Earl West spent Sunday in Massillon—Mrs. Sarah Christian was tendered a surprise party Saturday—Mrs, B.S. Lee and children are visiting Mrs. Robinson, of Massillon—Mr. Alex. West and grand. son spent Sunday in Uhrichsville, guests of his daughter. Cambridge.—Mrs, Pickett and Mrs Wm, Qualls ‘are convalescing —Mace- donia chureh has improved its looks by putting down a concrete pavement. Other improvements will be made in the near future—Mrs, Geo. Henderson entertained the “Jolly Eight | Club” ‘Tuesday evening in honor of Messrs. Singer and Jackson, of Wheeling. Mrs. Daniel Pinkett entertained in thel honor Wednesday evening—Mr. and Mrs. Loggins’ infant son, Eugene, and Mrs. James Ransom are ill.—Stewart Betts visited his brother, Fred, a few days this week —Mr. Campbell Brown injured the index finger of his right hand this week—Born, to Mr. and Mrs, Strawder, a fhe boy.—Mr, Wm. Ransom has returned from Detroit and fs working at the sheet mill—The lo cal W. C. T. U. (white) met the A M. E. and Macedonia churches at the former, Sunday, and perfected an or ganization Bellefontaine—The Second Baptis! church J. M.S. met at Georgia Ker sey's Friday afternoon and complete¢ arrangements for a Hallowe'en social at Mr. and Mrs, E. 8. Jackson's —Mr and Mrs. Harvey Burns’ two-year-olé son died Friday morning. They have the sympathy of the eommunity—Rey Robinson, of Barnesville, has taken charge of the Second Baptist church —Mrs. Sealy Kersey ts in Belle Cen ter—The People’s band boys gave 1 masquerade ball, Hallowe'en—Mrs James Maline, of Chicago, has re turned home, accompanied by hei granddaughter, Hattle Dempsy—Mr and Mrs. Allie Newsome haye a fine son—Grace church Is well pleased with {ts new pastor, Rey. Toney. He is an able preacher and teacher,— ‘The J. M. M.S, met at Mabel Burgie’s Thursday—Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Stew art's daughter, Roberta, left for the south to teach’ school, Springfield.—W. E. Reed was badls burned by molten iron at the Wickmiar Piano Plate Co. last week.—Miss Flor ence Riggs has returned —The centra Y. M. C. A. is preparing for their fal festival, November 13—Floyd E Jones, twelve years old, ran away from home last week.—Winslow and Law rence Ross were arrested lust weeh on a military warrant, charged witt ‘fasting to come to drill—Mrs, Ada ‘Jones entertained the Wednesday aft ‘ernoon club last weex. A good pro: gram. —North street church celebrated fie 65th anniversary last | Tuesday ‘q@vening. An interesting program Was rendered—Mr. and Mrs, Wa. Robin fon entertained at dinner last week. — ie Arnhue baaoon and Mex Mary Maxey were married and Mrs Laura Jackson’ buried, last week—Mrs. Marshali Jackson was elected delegate from Wiley church to the Mareh con ference at Cincinnatl-—-Mr, Henry, Lee den’s sister, whom he has nol ‘sixty years, is his guest—The K.P. | are preparing to purchase & fine build- ing on E. Main street. "Ganten.—Mrs, Rose McCaskey and ‘daughter, Hattie, of Cleveland, are vis- iting Mrs, L. Kane—Born, the 24th, to “Mr. and Mrs, N. L. Snipes, a daughter. —Mrs. Smith, of Strausberg, Pa, who has deen visiting her sister, Mrs. G- P, Titus, has returned home.—Mr. and Mrs. M.'I. Pemberton entertained Mr. and Mrs, Titus and son, James, and Mrs. Smith, Friday eveniog—Mr, and Mrs, W. R, Smallwood were in Cleve- land Saturday and Sunday.—Mrs. Julia Brown left for Coshocton to visit her mother, who is ill—Mr. and Mrs. J. P- Davis attended baptizing at Alliance Sunday—St. Paul's church, under the leadership of Rev. H. F, Fox, are put- ting forth great efforts to have a par- sonage on the ehurch lot. The mem- bers have purchased two houses and sheds for $450, paying $200 down, To ket them on ‘the lot will cost $235, making a total of $685 to be raised by the trustees, A $60 subscription was taken Sunday evening, All who wish to contribute should see Rev. H. F. Fox—Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown's son and daughter are il—Mrs. Alice Wilkerson is convalescing. Smithfield.—Mesdames F. H. Harris, Anna Randall, Malinda Purl and Etta Harris entertained in honor of Htev. Dr. Bundy, P. E., last week—Mes- dames Jane and Lizele Smith were here recently.—Mrs. Mariah Bigsby was the guest of her son, D. W. Bigs- by, last week—Mrs, Henry Smith en- tertained Mr. and Mré, Josiah Smith at dinner Sunday—Mrs. Alice Wash- ington visited her sister, Mrs. Lizzie West, and M. B. Veney Saturday and Sunday.—Fred Carter and Chas. Bigs- by were in Steubenville Sunday.—Mrs, J. M. Veney accompanied: her father to Meintyre—C. W. Parks, of Winter. ville, was here Monday.—W. M. M. festival Saturday night at the A. M, E, chureh.—The J. M. held its regular monthly meeting Stinday afternoon. An interesting program will be ren- dered at the next meeting, November 10.—Rey. Randall preached ably Sun- day.—Rev. W. H. Veney assisted Rev. D. D._Lewis with his communion ser. vice Sunday afternoon at MeIntyre— French and Charlie Thompson, D. Fitzgerald and Henry Logan attended the K. P. lodge meeting in Steuben- ville Friday night—Mrs, Stant Smith has moved to Weilsburg.—Rev. Lewis has purchased property’ on Tanner. ae Miss Mabel Fox, of 2782 Ambler road, died October 24; funeral October 26, from the house, Rev. W. L. Nate mann, of Calvary church, oficiating. Interment, Woodland cemetery. Lewis A. Hill, of 2819 Central avenue, died October 26; funeral the 28th, from Mt. Haven Baptist church, Rev. F, D- Dan. drdge officating. Interment, Wood: land’ cemetery. W. W. Gee,” funeral director, ———$———— PIANO TEACHER, Mr. Nicholas Davis, LESSONS 25 CENTS. 26 Park Place, Pine Avenue, $, E, CLEVELAND. 0. Notice to Subscribers.—Subscribers not receiving The Gazette regularly should notify us at once. We desire every copy delivered promptly. We advise our patrons to carefully examine The Gazette's advertisements before making purchases. Business men who advertise in this paper should have the patronage of Afro-Americans. The fact that they advertise is assurance that they want it. Local reading notices (advertisements) ten cents a line (six words in a line). Cleveland, Saturday, Nov. 2, 1907. PURCHASE "THE GAZETTE" AT Pushah's News Store, Cuyahoga Bldg. Open Sunday. De Hoff's News Depot, No. 581 Central Ave. near cor. Sterling Ave. Open Sunday. C. C. Johnson, 3315 Central Ave. S. E. F. Valentine's Grocery Store, No. 366 Central Ave. between Perry and Harmon Sts. J. S. Hall's Jewelry Store, No. 3121 E Central Ave. S. E. FOR RENT—One large front room and alcove; four nice light windows. Gas, bath and furnace. Mrs. J. F. Chafin, 8002 Lucia avenue. For Rent—Lower half of house at 9012 Blaine avenue S. E.; four rooms, two closets and a large pantry; $10 a month. Race mass meeting at Woodlift hall this Saturday evening. Mrs. Luc Johnson, who moved here recently from Duluth, is now located at 2316 E. 31st street. J. B. Mealey, of Washington, D. C. and Miss Anna B. Chives called on the Gazette Wednesday. Mr. Ralph Doctor and Mr. Tarver visited Milwaukee and Chicago last week. Lunch from 11:30 a. m. to 2 p. m., 20 cents. Dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 p. m. Z ch. dining room, No. 12 Hickox street (up stairs). Rev. G. A. Slissle's political somersault places him in the same emburassing position occupied by Rev. W. T. Maxwell. "Boodle" cut "a wide swath" in Tuesday evening's meeting at Germania hall. It drew like molasses does flies in the summer time. Rev. M. F. A. Easton, financial agent of the department of education of the A. M. F. E. Zlon church, lectured at Woolfloh church Tuesday evening. Be sure and meet the race mass meeting this Saturday evening at Woolfloh hall. You will hear such speeches as you have never before heard in a local political campaign. Mrs. Rosa T. Johnson, of West Virginia, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Neal Finley, left Wednesday for Columbus, where she will visit another sister. The editor of The Gazette lectured to a large audience in Akron Tuesday evening under the auspices of the eminent of the A. M. E. Zion church there. Mrs. Edwina Seelig will return home Saturday from London, Ont., where she went to attend the marriage of a sister. An account of the wedding will be found elsewhere in The Gazette. Do not vote for Tom Fleming and Gus. Hirstius, both candidates for the council, because both have long ago forfeited any right they may have had to the support of loyal Afro-Americans. Rev. J. M. Gilmere, D. D., presiding over the western district of the North Ohio conference, was at home for a few days the past week. He is in the best of health and reports his work as being prosperous. William N. Alexander, steward of the steamer "John W. Gates," has with him his nephew, Harry T. Williams (as second cook) and Charles R. Dobbins, of this city. Their run is from Duluth to Chicago until the close of the navigation. Afro-American voters of New Haven, Conn., defeated the republican candidate for mayor there recently because he was endorsed by Roosevelt and Taft of "Brownville" shame, just as Candidate Burton is. Let us show that RACE LOYALY on next Tuesday. Rev, and Mrs, Demby (formerly Miss Nettie Ricks, of this city, and while here one of our first young ladies) who have been located for the past four years at Key West, Fla., have moved to Memphis, Tenn. Father Demby has a fine charge and will do excellent work there also. There is a registered letter at the postoffice for Mr. Harry Bradley, and he should call for it at once. Any person knowing him will render his service by calling his attention to this as soon as possible. It was sent from Kingston, Ky., by Mrs. Pamie Coleman in care of the editor of The Gazette. At Woodliff hall on Monday evening, Geo. W. Johnson, on invitation, set forth in a forceful and convincing manner many excellent reasons why no loyal Afro-American should vote for Candidate Burton on Tuesday next, and was well received to the chagrin of the new president. The reply to the new president. No one even attempted to reply to his well-grounded statement and argument. Wallace A. Bolden, well and favorably known because of his long residence in the city, a native of Xenla, was killed in Buffalo the first of the week while crossing railroad tracks—crushed between two cars. His wife has the sympathy of a large circle of friends. Beside her, a resident of other city, one in Chicago, other relatives at Xenla, and a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn his demise. Mr. Frank Porter, aged thirty-five years, died at Lakeside hospital, October 27th; funeral services from Boyd & Dean's undertaking establishment, October 30th at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. I. A. Collins. Interment in Woodland cemetery. Mrs. Kitty Wheaty, aged fifty-one years, died at Lakeside hospital, October 30th; funeral services at Cory Chapel, October 20th at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. G. A. Sialle. Interment in Woodland cemetery. Boyd & Dean, undertakers. From the last issue of the New York Age, we know that henceforth it is to be the organ of Mr. Roosevelt. We are sorry for Bro. Moore, who was taken upon his shoulders. Its former editor was assigned to the work; he found it so nauseous, that after a few trials he gave up the work in disgust, and we fear Bro. Moore will fare no better. The Afro-American votes can be counted. The Theodore Roosevelt or Wm. H. Taft—Philadelphia Weekly Tribune. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1967. Do not fail to attend the RACE MASS MEETING AT WOODLIFF HALL SATURDAY EVENING and hear Reve. Prince and Bailey and hear Gazette explain their position against the catechism mayor, of Congressman Burton. There will be good music, and a special invitation to attend is extended the ladies as well as all loyal Afro-Americans in the city. The meeting will begin at 8 p. m., and if you wish a seat it will be necessary for you to be on time. John T. Wilson, who was sent to the board of elections with J. Clarence Brown's petition, containing nearly double the number of signatures necessary under the law to secure him a place on the ticket on Tuesday next as an independent republican candidate for the council in the Twelfth District, by a notary public in The Gazette named October 18, 1907, and took it to the board of elections rooms, where he scratched his name from it, thus invalidating the petition. He said nothing about what he had done. The fact that the petition was thus invalidated was not learned until after it was too late to repair the damage he had done, when he board made the announcement, that he had been rejected. "Boss" Bill Crawford and Hirstus grinned with satisfaction, etc. Do not vote for the latter. Afro-American voters of the Twelfth ward. A. J. Hirstus, councilman from the Twelfth ward, has placed himself on record as a man who encourages race prejudice when in the council, by the following act: On April 9, 1906, an ordinance was introduced in the city of Hirstus, the apportionment office 000 for the opening of dead end streets in the city. On July 24, 1906, Hirstus introduced resolution No. 5,268, providing for the opening of E 25th street, formerly North place, a dead end street. By opening it up, a through thoroughfare from Cedar to Hirstus, at the request of white citizens residing on Cedar avenue, introduced a rescinding ordinance after his original ordinance, No. 7,393 had passed—on March 25, 1907. The rescinding ordinance was introduced because it was claimed that our people from Central avenue and vicinity would end up in the thoroughfare, if made, and cause the white residents inconvenience and harm by so doing. The above act of Hirstus, who solicits our vote, can be verified by the council files. Hirstus has a petition purporting to have been signed by residents of that vicinity, and the petition has ever been filed, either in the city or with the board of Public Service, as is the custom in such cases. DO NOT VOTE for HIRSTUS! An exchange takes upon itself the privilege of questioning the attitude of Hon. Harry C. Smith, editor of The Cleveland Gazette, in the contest for the mayoralty of the noted Forest City. As is well known; the present incumbent, Hon. Tom L. Johnson, a high-minded and liberal democrat, has for his opponent Congressman Burton, an American and an answered enemy of any aspirant for the senatorial tala now worn by Hon. Joseph Benson Foraker, the noblest, grandest and greatest white man in public life today. Anyone who knows Harry C. Smith should never consider him as wavering in real loyalty, and can readily see that his disinclination to support Burton is owing to his great loyalty to Senator Foraker. Smith knows if Burton is wrong in his views of Cleveland, Senator Foraker's political fate is sealed. Again, with Burton as mayor of Cleveland, there will be no republican who will occupy the eminent position in Ohio republican politics that he (Foraker) will. With such motives actuating him, Smith should receive commendation rather than condemnation or criticism for his refusal to throw his forces in behalf of Burton in the presidential appellation will sound the political depth and public career of Joseph Benson Foraker, the colored man's best friend. —Martinsburg (W. Va.) Pioneer Press. In view of the fact that there are many men employed by the city in the garbage collection department, it might be of interest to our readers to know what has been done to improve the conditions and provide suitable conveniences for them since the work of this department. When in the department from the contractor there was no suitable room for the men to occupy during their leisure hours. The city therefore erected a building and installed therein ninety metal lockers, one for each man. These lockers afford a place for them to keep their财物 there, and the same for the same before going out on a route. A shower bath and several wash trays have also been put in, so that they can wash before going home in the evening. Under the contract system, whenever a car of oats or hay was unloaded, the men were obliged to remain after completing their day's work to help unload the same. This work was greatly inconvenienced the men. An elevator has been installed, and now whenever grain is to be unloaded, men do this work during the day, and the collectors are not required to remain after working hours. A place is also being installed to wash and clean chargers, and there was a man to do this work relieving drivers and collectors of this burden. The pay of the men has also been increased, so that the regular collectors now receive two dollars per day. J. CLARENCE BROWN TO HIS FRIENDS. Cleveland, O., Oct. 28, 1907. Dear Friends: That you may know how my petition became invalidated, I write you the true cause. I intrusted it to the chairman of my committee, John T. Wilson, who made due effort to have me done the public, Hon. Harry C. Smith, editor of The Gazette, on Oct. 18, 1907. The same day at 12 o'clock, he presented it to the board of elections to file, and then and there erased his own name, which made the petition invalid. 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CLEMENS HOTEL and MINERAL BATH HOUSE EUROPEAN PLAN Phone 245 MEALS 50c UP Accommodation of Colored People in the future for their health and is the only Hotel and Mineral Bath a Colored Man at any of the health Mt. Clemens, Mich. HINSON, Prop. & Sandusky g Co. an Trust Building, BREWERY BREWERY HOENIX BREWERY AR BREWERY SCHLATHER BREWERY LORAIN BREWERY Lorain, Ohio. Phones [Bell West 113 Cuy., Cent. 3933] 3 4 ASTO CAMPAIGN LIES! SENATOR FORAKER HAS NOT WRITTEN LETTERS TO ANY- ONE URGING OUR PEOPLE TO SUPPORT THEODORE BURTON DO NOT BE MISLED REV. DR. BAILEY'S LATEST BROADSIDE AGAINST BURTON. FORAKER, HUGHES AND THE PRESIDENT. It takes no political sage to see that Governor Hughes of New York is in a winning way. Rarely, or never in the history of American politics has a statesman risen so rapidly and so large a proportion of sheer worth and ability as has the present governor. He has refused to take nothing since he took his seat, save to attend to the duties of his office. He has refused time after time to step aside to take advantage of a political condition, the taking of which would have been an added power to him. He has refused his chances for future political reeferment. Today Mr. Hughes is the strongest individual in or out of the republican party in New York. He is bigger than his party. He is his party's savior. This no man who reads as he runs, and reads with his Roosevelt understands these representations perfectly well, and he also understands, if the stars are true, then Mr. Hughes will be endorsed by the next republican state convention for the republican nomination for the presidency. Taft could not carry Parsons's district in a contest with the governor. Senator Foraker! The senator has grown in the eyes of the country since the adjournment of congress. His speeches have attracted wide and highly favorable attention, and stumps him a statesman of courage of great repute. He has felt that the country has felt free to name him not only the ablest statesman in the republican party, but the highest type of a statesman seen in the United States senate within a decade. It now seems that the friends of Foraker and the friend of the statesmen are each other's other. The other seems that these two men have pooled their fortunes or will pool them at the very moment of import. If Ohio is lost to Taft (and we shall have the first indication of the result in the outcome of the Cleveland election) for Foraker and dominate the Ohio delegation to the next republican convention. With Hughes, the favorite son of New York, and Senator Foraker, the leading son of Ohio, who can tell what will be the outcome of that convention? Who will dare be called the teamster? Can the president beat his own state and the state of Ohio? Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate. It was not so long ago, only a few years, that Tom Fleming openly supported Hubbell, the democratic candidate for the council in ward 12, and openly consorted politically with Mayor Tom's democratic cohorts. For this and other things he was exasperated. Afro-American Republican club, of which the editor The Gazette was president. Then, again, Tom bolted the nomination of the Afro-American candidate for the legislature on the republican ticket, two years ago this fall. Now he is asking republicans to vote for him. Just a little inconsistent and queer, to say the least, isn't it? Add to this the fact that "Boss" Crawford dictated the nomination. The test of our leading men and our ministers, and remember his unfitness for the position. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1907. STICK TO FORAKER. The Chicago Tribune has been taking a poll of the country on the coming presidential nomination. On the ballot was placed the names of Taft, Knox, Cannon and Fairbanks. The ballot was sent to supposedly republican editors, legislators, national and state lawmakers and party workers. A majority of the candidates Taft as their first choice for the republican nomination. Hughes followed as a close second. When it is remembered that Taft is trying out under the personal supervision and directions of the president, this will not be surprising. The wonder is that Roosevelt coat-tails, should receive so many votes from every quarter of the country as a first choice. Another thing that surprises is the number of ballots Senator Foraker received as a first choice, in spite of the fact that he is being hounded by the administration and was kept in the background by the Tribune. His name was not placed on the ballot and the fact that he is trouble to mention him brought his name to own volition. Most of these votes came from the south. Many of them came from Negroes, as the Tribune is so careful to point out. It might also have been pointed out that six of the eleven votes Taft received from Georgia came from democrats and not Republicans. We are engaged in boosting a man we commonly lignite a great many facts, that is, The Tribune does. The truth is the Negroes form what republican party there is in the south. There are a few white men who are republicans for a reason and then for revenue only. The present office-holding Republican south is not republican. They are Republicanocrats. Their vote does not reflect the republican sentiment of the section. Our advice to the colored people both north and south is to stick by Foraker. He is not a hypocrite, but a real friend of the race. He will appreciate our attitude if we stick to him. It will encourage our real friends. Ohio Negroes should see to it that the blacks in that state. His triumph in Ohio will help the running and then Foraker will have as good a chance for the presidency as anybody. The eye of the nation is on Ohio. Foraker is fighting singlehanded all the influence the administration can bring to bear in that state. If he wins, it is bound to give him the greatest kind of national Can black people be depended upon? We believe they will not discourage their real friends. If now they don't resent the way they have been treated within the last few years by the administration, we don't know when they will again have a chance to resent things. Don't be deceived because Roosevelt gave our Negro a meal once he was gone. Do. Sell your not worthful face for a mess of pottage.—Chicago (Ill.) "The Voice" (Magazine.) ASTO CAMPAIGN LIES! SENATOR FORAKER HAS NOT WRITTEN LETTERS TO ANY- ONE URGING OUR PEOPLE TO SUPPORT THEODORE BURTON DO NOT BE MISLED Birmingham, Ala.—Jefferson county, after one of the hottest campaigns in its history, has gone dry by a majority of about 1,500. The city of Birmingham gave a majority of 320 against prohibition. The fea- tion of prohibition was the presence of thousands of women and children at the polls. Olean, N. Y., News Rev, Coffey and Rev, Styles, P. E., held quarterly meeting at Friendship last week. Fannie Jackson was taken in as a full member, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Clemons' baby was christened. —Rev Styles left for Buffalo Mon, July. --Master Fly Snowden has diphtheria. --Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Barnes' little daughter is ill. --Mesdames Lester Clemons, I. J. Palmer and Miss Miranda Holiday attended Mildred Williams' funeral at Bradford. She died on April 16, Miss Peterson were here last week. Amy M. and Sophia Gooderel, Wert Centre. --Ethel and Beulah Marshall entertained the sewing school at a five o'clock dinner. --The church ladies gave an oyster supper Wednesday at Rev. Coffey's for Rev. Styles.-Mr. Howard Moore was here from Port St. Lucie. --Groebel is building an addition to his house. --Frank Peterson, of Andover, returned from Philadelphia, where he buried his cousin, Warren Peterson. TAKE THEM OUT Or Feed Them Food They Can Study On. When a student begins to break down from lack of the right kind of food, there are only two things to do; either take him out of school or feed him properly on food that will rebuild the brain and nerve cells. That food is Grape-Nuts. A boy writes from Jamestown, N. Y., saying: "A short time ago I got into a bad condition from overstudy, but Mother having heard about Grape-Nuts food began to feed me on it. It satisfied my hunger better than any other food, and the results were marvelous. I got fleshy like a good fellow. My usual morning headaches disappeared, and I found I could study for long period without feeling the effects of it. "My face was pale and thin, but is now round and has considerable color. After I had been using Grape-Nuts for about two months I felt like a new boy altogether. I have gained greatly in strength as well as flesh, and it is a pleasure to study now that I am not bothered with my head. I passed all of my examinations with a reasonably good percentage, extra good in some of them, and it is Grape-Nuts that has saved me from a year's delay in entering college. "Father and mother have both been improved by the use of Grape-Nuts. Mother was troubled with sleepless nights and got very thin, and looked cared worn. She has gained her normal strength and looks, and sleeps well nights." "There's a Reason." Read "The Road to Wellville" in pkgs. THE CANADIAN CROPS THREE-QUARTERS OF THE AVER AGE YIELD IS REPORTED THE FARMERS DO NOT LOSE Increased Prices for Grain More Than Compensates Them for the Decrease in Quantity-Reports from Crop Experts. Most of the states of the union felt the unusually severe winter of 1906,7 and the effects of the succeeding late spring were everywhere apparent. Corn was planted two and sometimes three times, the winter wheat suffered and generally there was a nervous feeling as the retarded growth was in evidence. From the Dakotas to Texas the feeling of dread existed and the fears were entertained that the crop of corn, wheat, oats and barley would be a distinct failure. How far this was the case is best left to those who passed through the experience. Naturally the same conditions were prevalent through the province of Mani- The proceeds of this field of w sufficient to pay out of the one crop the which it was grown. 1 The proceeds of this field of wheat, grown in western Canada, were sufficient to pay out of the one crop the price of every acre of land upon which it was grown. toba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, in western Canada, and with from 250,000 to 300,000 farmers there from the United States a large degree of interest was manifest in almost every state of the union, for every state has some representative there. This interest was a nervous one and caused considerable indecision on the part of friends and others intending to follow. Those interested in injuring the country circulated stories of ruin and disaster, but the effect was lost, as it had been long enough in the limelight to prove its high standing amongst the agricultural sections of the continent. The heavy strain placed upon it was not too great; it has shown that the faith placed in it has been warranted, and of an admittedly unfavorable season should not be allowed to stay, sight at a time when returns from agricultural activity in the west are anxiously awaited. These figures do not take account of the lower grades, of than one third of these contained milling, which would remunerate the farmer at the rate of 83¢ per bushel on the basis of considerable indecision in the closing figures. The balance consists of stuff which would show great "spreads" "The approximate value of the two days' receipts of wheat, however, would be more than 400,000 calculating the capital required to plant the film imitating the cost of freight and handling. As many of the modern cars contain more than 1,000 bushels and the freight rate to Fort William is less than 15 per cent of the most, the estimate now coming forward, the minimum $400,000 is low. The circulation of $200 The above is the reproduction of a photograph of the home of a recent settler from Germany, who has been settled in Saskatchewan, western Canada, for two years. It is this year producing undoubted evidence that in agricultural possibilities and resources it stands among the first of food producers. A late spring delayed seeding from the usual early April period until late in May, and in many cases well on into June. And with what result? It is a little early to tell the result, but that there will be a three-quarter crop is almost absolutely certain. The yield of wheat in 1906 was 95,000,000 bushels; 1907 it will be between 70,000,000 and 80,000,000. It could not be expected that June-sown grain would mature and ripen in any country. The May-sown ripened, and this is the feature that has proved western Canada's superiority as a grain-growing country. It demonstrates that the length of sunshine is so great that the growing and ripening season, although shorter in number of days than in parts farther south, in hours is as great or greater. A correspondent of the Toronto Globe, THE CROPS IN ALBERTA. Advices from one who is in close touch with the crop and commercial conditions in Alberta, Western Canada, in the most southerly 150 miles of the province, state that the fall wheat crop is phenomenal, threshing from 30 to 60 bushels per acre and grading Nos. 1 and 2 northern. The price realized is 75 to 85 cents per bushel. The balance of Alberta north to Edmonton and east to Lloydminster has mostly spring crop. It is largely a dairy, beef and pork raising country. The excessive rains in late August and early September delayed ripening of the crop on the heaviest soil, and consequently was considerably damaged on the arrival of fall frosts. On lighter soil the crop was fair to good. On the soil between Calgary and Edmonton spring wheat was seriously damaged, but will produce a large quantity of low-grade milling and feed; early-sown oats are excellent feed quality, but late-sown are seriously damaged and a small proportion will be fed in the straw. --- meat, grown in western Canada, were the price of every acre of land upon of an admittedly unfavorable season should not be allowed to sink out of sight at a time when returns from agrifoliation and westward are being anxiously awaited. These conditions take account of the lower grades, of which there were 131 cars. More than one-third of the contained milling wheat, which would remain on the ground, the rate of 3c per bushel on the basis of to-day's closing figures. The balance of to-day's stuff which would show great "spreads" is still Sublimity of Forgiveness. George Sand: To forgive a fault in another is more sublime than to be faultless one's self. On the Canadian Northern, from a point 40 miles east of Edmonton to Lloydminster, oats and barley are generally excellent; wheat is somewhat damaged and there is some loss of late-sown oats and barley. South of High river there is an enormous crop. From High river to Edmonton and from Edmonton to Lloydminster there is an average crop of over 50 per cent of last year and the price is from 50 to 100 per cent, higher than last year. The root crop is excellent and the live stock is in splendid condition. At the time of writing it is difficult to determine even approximately the quantity of wheat that Central Canada will market this year. The threshers' returns will tell the story. Opinions of experts may well be taken in the meantime. Frank O. Fowler, secretary of the grain exchange, Winnipeg, wires: "Expect 70,000,000 bushels wheat, 40,000,000 bushels of it good milling. The crop will realize more money than last year; wheat and barley are 30c, and fax 26c higher. --- BACK GAVE OUT. 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This kind of attempt is surely not without interest, but it must be acknowledged that its results are very uncertain. We are far from knowing all species, and there is yet a delightful prospect ahead for those who love systematic zoology and for zoologists who bestow mutual honors by giving each other's names to some animal hitherto unknown. As Nurmann remarked to a recent meeting of naturalists at the museum, to which he presented his "Catalogues Mammalium," the species of rodents known in 1880 were only 970 in number; now they are 1,900. The number has thus, at least, doubled in 27 years. The number of living species of this creature now known is about 1,500, divided among 160 genera. This family is the most numerous of the class of mammalia—Wissen fur Alle. BABY IN TERRIBLE STATE. Awful Humor Eating Away Face—Body a Mass of Sores—Cuticura Cures in Two Weeks. "My little daughter broke out all over her body with a humor, and we used everything recommended, but without results. I called in three doctors, but she continued to grow worse. Her body was a mass of sores, and her little face was being eaten away. Her ears looked as if they would drop off. Neighbors advised me to get Cuticura Soap and Ointment, and before I had used half of the cake of Soap and box of Ointment the sores had all healed, and my little one's face and body were as clear as a new-born babes. I would not be without it again if it cost five dollars, instead of seventy-five cents. Mrs. George J. Steese, 701 Coburn St., Akron, O., Aug. 30, 1905." Ranchman's Novel Courtship. Louis L. Kramer came all the way from Yuma, Cal., to marry a girl he had never seen. The bride was Miss Flora Weise, a pretty young woman of Tazewell county. The groom wrote to his aunt here, Mrs. Patterson, to put him in communication with a girl who would make him a good wife, as he was lonely on his ranch in Colorado. Mrs. Patterson recommended Miss Weise, a neighbor's daughter, and correspondence was begun. The girl was taken with the romance of the affair and when photographs were exchanged and proved satisfactory a proposal quickly followed. An acceptance was written and then Kramer came east to claim his bride. The marriage was celebrated the day after his arrival and the couple departed immediately afterward for Yuma—Denver News. Not Discharged. An old Antebellum negro in a small southern town was arrested and brought before the village magistrate for drunkenness. He asked for a lawyer who had helped him out of scrapes before, and the magistrate sent for the attorney. The young man came into the little office, where the usual crowd of spectators had gathered, and asked the old negro: "Well, William, what are you charged with this time?" Sadly the ancient dark replied: "Boss, It's charged wid whisky!"—Harper's Weekly. Important to Mothers. Examines carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it. 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We cultivate land of non-resident owners on shares LANDERS & CO. 487 Broadway. New York. PARKER'S HARDWARE Cleans and beautiful the tint Promotes a luxurious growth. Suiting hair with a soft, shiny color. Hair to its Youthful Color. Covering hair with a soft, shiny color. $20 and $1.00 at Drugs. PATENTS Watson G. Coleman, Patent Attorney Free forms at http://www.patent.com Free device Her Recipe. these Little Fits. They also relieve dislike from Dyspepsia, the acidity in Eating. A perfect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, and Taste in the Mouth, Taste in the Mouth, Taste in the Mouth, Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER. BY GRAF PETTARD BUSS BOUNTY THEGAZETTE By appointment on the 12th of September, a committee of citizens, namely, Rev. Dr. H. C. Bailey, Rev. W. M. McElroy and Hon. Harry C. Smith (Rev. Dr. B. J. Prince and Rev. G. A. Sleslbe being unavoidably absent, one out of the city and the other with a prior engagement in the city), called upon Hon. Theodore E. Burton at his offices in the Society for Savings building, submitted to him the following communication: COLORED VOTERS' QUERIES TO CANDIDATE THEODORE E. BURTON. Having knowledge of the late Brownsville affair, of the discharged colored soldiers by the president of the United States, and the one lone man in public life that came to their rescue, Senator J. B. Foraker, we stand pledged to him for anything in the gift of the nation. We are aware that the president and Secretary Taft are working to eliminate the senator from public life. We also have knowledge that Congressman Burton stands for what the president and secretary stand for. Therefore, we wish to ask the nominee: 1. If he is in league with the president and Secretary Taft to eliminate the senator from public life, because of his manifest interest in the colored soldiers? 2. IF ELECTED, WILL YOU WORK TO SUPPORT THE SENATOR FOR RE-ELECTION TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE, OR WORK TO DEFEAT HIM? We feel that a crisis is upon our people throughout this country, and Senator Foraker is the only spokesman we have in the national congress; and a sense of gratitude will not allow us to support an enemy of our greatest political friend. We respectfully submit these questions to Mr. Burton before we can promise any aid in electing him as mayor of this city. REV. DR. CHAS. BUNDY, P. E.REV. DR. J. M. GHLMERE, P. E. REV. DR. H. C. BAILEY, HQN. HARRY C. SMITH, REV. DR. B. J. PRINCE, REV. IRA A. COLLINS, REV. G. A. SISSLE, REV. E. D. DANDRIDGE, REV. W. T. MAXWELL, REV. W. M. McELROY, REV. J. S. JACKSON, REV. J. H. HOLLEY, In reply Mr. Burton said to the committee that he refused to make any promises or statements relative to his future political action. Since, he has said on different occasions that he was opposed to the re-election to the United States senate of Joseph Benson Foraker, and that his opposition to him began prior to the Brownsville affair. In response to Mr. Burton's statement to the committee, members thereof said to him that the loyal Afro-Americans of this community could not and would not support any republican for the mayoralty of the city of Cleveland who favored the elimination of Senator Foraker from public life, and that while we, the members of the committee, in common with nearly all of the Afro-American voters of this community, were not only willing but anxious to support him (Mr. Burton), provided he, as mayor, would not at least oppose the re-election to the United States senate of Mr. Foraker, we could not possibly do so with him (Mr. Burton) maintaining a position inimical to the senator's re-election. Mr. Burton then suggested and promised to put in writing the substance of what he had said to us, and mail it to the chairman of the committee, Rev. Dr. H. C. Bailey, whose address he took. Up to date (nearly a month having elapsed) he has signally failed to keep his promise, voluntarily made. In view of the above facts, especially the all-important one which makes clear Mr. Burton's intention, if elected mayor of the city of Cleveland, to oppose the re-election to the United States senate of Mr. Foraker, and also the fact that the senior senator from Ohio is the only outspoken friend of the race in congress, where it is of the utmost importance that we have some one to speak for us when our interests are assailed, we feel justified in appealing to all loyal Afro-American voters of this community, to at least refrain from voting for Mr. Burton on election day in November next. In doing this, we are endeavoring, to the best of our knowledge and ability, to conserve the interests of the race, locally and generally, placing them above party and personal interests. There is one splendid feature of the present Burton campaign for mayor and that is the one that will compete local Afro-American voters to show how much real MANHOOD there is underneath their praise of Senator Foraker and their loudly spoken words of gratitude for the great good he has done the race and greater sacrifices he has made in doing the same in the Brownsville matter, in and out of congress. There is do dodging the issue this time! You are either for Burton or Foraker in this fight! You cannot be for both! Candidate Burton says he is opposed to Senator Foraker's re-election to the U. S. Senate and was opposed to him before the Brownsville affair. If you do not believe this, ASK BURTON and he will tell you so, as he has told others of the race here in Cleveland. You cannot vote for Burton unless you wish to help kill, politically, our good friend, Senator Foraker. There are nearly 4,000 Afro-American voters in Cleveland and more than half of them are the average, or above it, in intelligence. Candidate Burton admits that he is unalterably opposed to Senator Foraker's re-election to the United States senate. Isn't that enough? M. SENATOR JOSEPH B. FORAKER. H. C. BAILEY, B. J. PRINCE, M. D., WM. McELROY, GEO. A. SISSLE, H. C. SMITH, THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1907. GREATGOD REV. B. J. PRINCE. WHAT GEORGE A. MYERS (From the Cleveland Press, in previous articles in the Proof, backed up by the sworn test secretary Rodway, of Chairman Bums of money are being spent to deand to support in their news and congressman Burton. It has further these articles was furnished by the article deals with another phasecampaign in the interest of the Concont shows that the men who are be not stop even at attempting to destroy low fare competition and turconcon for 20 years at the Concontarticle are backed up by the signpost, and by the documentaryeally understand the statements of P is necessary to state that there explored voters of Cleveland against adacy. In previous articles in the Press it has been shown by documentary proof, backed up by the sworn testimony of newspaper publishers and of Secretary Rodway, of Chairman Baker's campaign committee, that large sums of money are being spent to debauch the weekly newspapers of Cleveland to support in their news and editorial columns the candidacy of Congressman Burton. It has further been proved that the material for these articles was furnished by the Concon publicity department. This article deals with another phase of Congressman Burton's "moneyless" campaign in the interest of the Concon against Mayor Tom and 3-cent fare. It shows that the men who are behind Congressman Burton's candidacy do not stop even at attempting to debauch the ministry, in their efforts to destroy low fare competition and turn the streets of this city over to the Concon for 20 years at the Concon's own terms. The facts stated in this article are backed up by the signed statements of two ministers of the Gospel, and by the documents of the Rev. B. J. Prince and H. C. Bailey, it is necessary to state that there is considerable disreaction among the colored voters of Cleveland against Congressman Burton's mayoralty candidacy. OPENLY OPPOSE HIM. Many of the colored ministers azette, the weekly colored newspaper x-member of the legislature, and of Ohio, are openly opposing Congress Rev. Prince and Rev. Bailey. I baptist church in E. 30th street, and baptist church in Central avenue. colored ministers of the city, as well kly colored newspaper edited by Hon legislature, and one of the leading ly opposing Congressman Burton. Amc and Rev. Balley. Rev. Prince is the pa E. 30th street, and Rev. Balley is the pa Central avenue. Many of the colored ministers of the city, as well as The Cleveland Gazette, the weekly colored newspaper edited by Hon. Harry C. Smith, ex-member of the legislature, and one of the leading colored republicans of Ohio, are openly opposing Congressman Burton. Among these ministers are Rev. Prince, the pastor of the Shiloh Baptist church in E. 30th street, and Rev. Bailey, the pastor of the Antoch Baptist church in Central avenue. CONCON MUCH CONCERNED. This disaffection among the colonies has given Congressman Burton's canon concern. There are about 3,500 colonies campaign they could be counted upon to reepublican candidates. Geo. Aarber shop, is being relied upon on contoon to line up the colored voters. ion among the colored voters is so lessman Burton's campaign committee and we are about 3,500 colored voters in Clevel candidates. Geo. A. Myers, proprietor being relied upon by the republican the colored voters for Congressman E This disaffection among the colored voters is so widespread that it has given Congressman Burton's campaign committee and the Concon much concern. There are about 3,500 colored voters in Cleveland and up to this campaign they could be counted upon, with very few exceptions, to support Republican candidates. The Concon's Hollenbeck barber shop, is being relied upon by the republican managers and the Concon to line up the colored voters for Congressman Burton. BAKER AND MYERS WRITE. In the statements of Rev. Prince about letters received from Chathr executive committee, and from Mye nem." The letter from Myers to PENTIAL." Both the letter from reproduction in connection with this members of Rev. Prince and Rev. Bailey, which received from Chairman Baker, of Congress, and from Myers, asking Rev. Prince from Myers to Prince is marked "S" to the letter from Baker and the letter connection with this article. In the statements of Rev. Prince and Rev. Bailey, which follow, they tell about letters received from Chairman Baker, of Congressman Burton's executive committee, and from Myers, asking Rev. Prince to "call and see them." The letter from Myers to Prince is marked "STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL." Both the letter from Baker and the letter from Myers are reproduced in connection with this article. "BETTER TAKE THE MONEY!" In the statements Rev. Prince to the letter from Myers to Prince, of business, how he took them in them that he was authorized by Ch SOULD GET BY AGREING NOT BURTON. In urging them to take away, Myers told them "THAT COL AID FOR THEIR MINISTERIAL PROBABLY NEED THE MONEY B NOT F According to the statements, My ake and other members of the auxiliary to line up Prince the backbone of the opposition towers of the city. According to the Myers a few hours after the interv can party nor any of its friends tatter, that he never yet sold him STATEMENT Both Rev. Prince and Rev. Burton's candidacy for mayor. The BY REV. ents Rev. Prince and Rev. Bellay tell Myers to Prince, they went to see M he took them into his private room, authorized by Chairman Baker to see YAD BETTER TAKE THE MONEY AGREEING NOT TO WORK AGAINS! giving them to take the money. Rev. Prim them "THAT COLORED PASTORS ARM MISTERIAL DUTIES, AND THAT THE MONEY BEFORE THE WINTE In the statements Rev. Prince and Rev. Bailey tell how, in response to the letter from Myers to Prince, they went to see Myers at his place of business, how he took them into his private room, and after telling them that he was authorized by Chairman Baker to speak for Baker, told them that "THEY HAD BETTER TAKE THE MONEY, WHICH THEY COULD GET BY AGREEING NOT TO WORK AGAINST CONGRESSMAN BURTON." In urging them to take the money, Rev. Prince and Rev. Bailey say, Myers told them "THAT COLORED PASTORS ARE VERY POORLY PAID FOR THEIR MINISTERIAL DUTTES, AND THAT THEY WOULD PROBABLY NEED THE MONEY BEFORE THE WINTER WAS OVER." NOT FOR SALE. the statements, Myers said to Prince and members of the republican committee Prince and Bailey, as they thought by a tie of the opposition to Mr. Burton anon. According to the statement of Rev. Ivers after the interview telling him that any of its friends had enough money to never yet sold himself and was not will STATEMENTS IN FULL. Prince and Rev. Bailey are still oppose by mayor. Their statements in full BY REV. B. J. PRINCE. According to the statements, Myers said to Prince and Bailey that Mr. Baker and other members of the republican committee were particularly anxious to line up Prince and Bailey, as they thought by doing so they could break the backbone of the opposition to Mr. Burton among the colored miners of the republican committee according to the statement of Rev. Prince he wrote to Myers a few hours ago. According to the statement of the republican party nor any of its friends had enough money to buy him in this matter, that he never yet sold himself and was not willing to do so now. STATEMENTS IN FULL Both Rev. Prince and Rev. Bailey are still opposed to Congressman Burton's candidacy for mayor. Their statements in full are as follows: Pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church. On the morning of October Baker, of the republican execu on him at his office at my conv (Continued) morning of October 5 I received a letter from the republican executive committee, asking office at my convenience. On the after (Continued on page 4.) On the morning of October 5 I received a letter from Chairman Babak Babaeh to commend me, asking me to call on him at his office at my conference. An Attempt to Debauch OURMINISTRY Even Our Clergymen Are Not Immune from Attempted Pollution in the Burton Campaign Against Senator Joseph B. Foraker. SAID TO REV. B. J. PRINCE [Press, Oct. 23, 1907.] It has it has been shown by documentary memoir of newspaper publishers and of over's campaign committee, that large bouch the weekly newspapers of Cleve- editorial columns the candidacy of or been proved that the material for Concon publicity department. This congressman Burton's "moneyless on against Mayor Tom and 3-cent face- ing Congressman Burton's candidacy bouch the ministry, in their efforts to in the streets of this city over to the own terms. The facts stated in this statements of two ministers of the evidence which accompanies this. Inv. B. J. Prince and Rev. H. C. Bailey, is considerable disfaction among the congressman Burton's mayoralty can- of the city, as well as The Cleveland paper edited by Hon. Harry C. Smith, one of the leading colored republicans man Burton. Among these ministers rev. Prince is the pastor of the Shiloh rev. Bailey is the pastor of the Antioch H CONCERNED. forced voters is so widespread that it assign committee and the Concon much reded voters in Cleveland and up to this with very few exceptions, to support Myers, proprietor of the Hollenden by the republican managers and the for Congressman Burton. MYERS WRITE. had Rev. Bailey, which follow, they tell an Baker, of Congressman Burton's asking Rev. Prince to "call and see prince is marked "STRICTLY CONFI- maker and the letter from Myers are article. and Rev. Bailey tell how, in response they went to see Myers at his place his private room, and after telling Sirman Baker to speak for Baker, told TAKE THE MONEY, WHICH THEY TO WORK AGAINST CONGRESSMAN the money, Rev. Prince and Rev. Bailey NED PASTORS ARE VERY POORLY UTIES, AND THAT THEY WOULD FORE THE WINTER WAS OVER." MR SALE. Mr. sailed to Prince and Bailey that Mr. publican committee were particularly as they thought by doing so they could to Britain among the colored miners to Britain, Prince he wrote to nelling him that neither the repub- ad enough money to buy him in this if and was not willing to do so now. IN FULL. they are still opposed to Congressman statements in full are as follows: J. PRINCE. I received a letter from Chairman we committee, asking me to call science. On the afternoon of Octo- on page 4.) The Hollender REV. H. C. BAILEY. To the Afro-American Voters of Clever land, to Stand by Senator Foraker. We, my dear people, are now merging into a sad condition of affairs in this country, and must heed the appeal from millions of our oppressed people in the southland and all sections of this country, asking their brethren in the north, east, west and central states to use the only weapon they have to dethrone any and every man the president mentions for office. Candidate Burton has been sent to Cleveland by President Roosevelt to bring all republicans into line, in order that if elected he may be the lead candidate in the next state republican convention that convenes in 1908, to deliver Senator Foraker of the right of either being endorsed for the presidency or being sent to the senate, respectively. My people, you can stop this now if you will go to the ballot box in November and cast your ballot against Mr. Roosevelt's candidate (Burton). This is really a great struggle for mankind rights for the struggle. We are so-called Negro men and "leaders who are not so good to support a thing or an administration will damn your race for all time to come. They are paid to tell you that you are too far from the national fight to mention this thing, when really President Roosevelt plainly says in his letter that is why Mr. Burton must run, because either Foraker or Taft must be before the state convention and the general assembly recessed to for president or senator. Or my people, you can go down, let us go down together as men who can feel that we have done our part to help in this glorious fight to keep Senator Foraker where he can continue to do our people the most good. How dare any Negro tell us that Burton's election does not mean Foraker's defeat when Roosevelt and Cardiate Burton, their bosses, say that is what it does mean? So, before you vote. It is either death or life and the Negro race, or Foraker's life and the salvation of our race. DO NOT VOTE FOR BURTON! CANDIDATE BURTON SAYS HE IS OPPOSED TO SENATOR FORAKER'S RE-ELECTION AND IF ELECTED MAYOR OF CLEVELAND WILL HELP TO ELIMINATE HIM. An Afro-American who can vote for Burton with these facts staring him in the face can do more than we can, to say the least. Every week you fall to get a copy of The Gazette you will miss something you ought to know and will wish you knew. Please remember this. SALLOW CHURCH RODWAY, Secretary MEMBERS B. T. MILLER CHRIS E. PRINTEN JOHN E. PRICE A. N. RODWAY PARKS ANTIOCH CHURCH. ANTIQUE SOURCE. A. THE EVER-POPULAR BLOUSE It is in coloring, rather than in contour, that the changes which Fashion has ordained for the coming season are to be noted, and while the general outline and scheme of our garments are those with which we have become pleasantly familiar during the past few months, everything will be transformed in effect by striking and manifold contrasts of color. No longer is it to be our aim to show the one chosen shade in practically every detail of our costume from hat to shoes—on the contrary, the more colors are cleverly combined on gown and headgear the more cleverly will the up-to-datness of the wearer and the skill of the maker be proclaimed, and, indeed, much skill is invariably demanded if the result is to be altogether successful, while discretion will occasionally be the better part of—fashion—when a choice has to be made. Peacock blue is one of the colorings which will be very much to the fore, and it certainly looks wonderfully well in the chiffon velvet (or velveteen) which is to be a much favored fabric, while the deepest and richest shades of purple, and plum and wine red, promise to bring a welcome brightness in dull days and months, and there are also available for choice many charmingly soft tones of leafgreen and brown, the beautiful (though not always becoming) china- 13 An Autumn Gown. mon shadings also making appeal to many. Strips seem to pattern every fabric with impartiality, and in the matter of trimmings, braidings and embroidery many-colored as Joseph's coat, are equally ubiquitous, the garment which they do not jointly adorn be somewhat difficult of discovery. Not that you are likely to display any anxiety for such a discovery, seeing that the effect of the said trimmings is most admirable and decorative— Women's National Council German women have a national council composed of 200 societies and 100,000 members. They are trying to have the word persons in the electoral statutes construed to embrace women, as it naturally should, in state and municipal elections. While there is no immediate prospect for woman's enfranchisement in Germany the demand for it grows stronger every year. Austria is severely handicapped by its eight different languages, which prevent concerted action. Nevertheless the Austrian women have a council with a membership of 13,000, all working for woman's enfranchisement. The question has been debated in the lower house and postponed for the time being. Owing to the fact that men in Austria have obtained universal suffrage, and that the socialists have a majority 'in parliament, hopes are entertained for a woman's enfranchisement law. Hungary has a national council of 70 associations, which have done amazing work for woman's suffrage. Italy has one of 60 federated indeed, you have every reason to be well pleased with the Fashion program which has been arranged for the coming season, and whose authentic details you may study in these pages, for the most widely different tastes (and figures!) have been carefully provided for, and in spite of the extra elaboration of detail and rumors of increased cost for everything, you will find nothing to alarm you in the matter of prices. The kimono we still have with us, and though its potent influence will probably wane with the season as regards our gowns, it will be long. I should say, before we are willing to disregard its many special advantages when applied to theater coats and wraps generally, while, then, it is to be noted that the sleeve of elbow length—or rather, shortness—can now be discarded by all those who may prefer the more protective and becoming sleeve, whose career continues to the wrist, and whose claims to renewed favor are at last being recognized. Houses are of universal interest and women are constantly needing to add to their supply of these most convenient garments. In our large illustration above we display a variety of patterns, from which helpful suggestions may be obtained for the making of these garments. The special features of fashion which vary from those of the fall and winter season of 1906 are the skirts and the sleeves, both having become considerably smaller. The ordinary tailor-made man's sleeve is prominently adopted on the long coat, while the skirts invariably fit closely round the hips, and boast their little fulness in the center of the back. The short skirt and the long skirt are alike in evidence, and since each may most successfully play a different part, there is no reason that the charms of both should not be recognized impartially. Although there is much talk of making velvet dresses with the short skirts and long coats, I would hold that, as a general rule, the long skirt looks far better in velvet. Velveten, however, may have a success as a short skirt, and besides these checked and striped velvetenes of which I have already spoken, I have met some with blurred spots upon their surface, and others with a pattern of some conventional design in fine black. The tunic swathed round the figure is the latest novelty for evening wear, though it is, of course, but a revival, like all good novelties. It is made of crepe de chine, and dragged round so that it fits quite tightly over its lining, while it is bordered with a thick silk fringe, and it rests on a brocaded or embroidered petticoat. Numerous are the tweeds in stripes, and the most successful rival to the strip is the costume which consists of a checked skirt and a plain coat, such checked skirt being constantly made of velveten, while the coat is invariably of cloth. Then there are some checked tweeds strapped with cloth, and you may also find the perpetually attractive plain-faced cloth trimmed with strappings of velvet, as well as with those silk braid bindings which are almost ubiquitous. societies. Russia has a union for women's rights, and woman suffrage has found place in the nation. Extreme in Advertising "A new method of advertising has been discovered," says a Mannheim paper, "by a Bavarian manufacturing concern. On cards deeply bordered with black it has sent the following notice to business houses in Germany: 'Honored Sir: The board of directors of our company has instructed me to notify our esteemed patrons in Baden that we mourn with them on the occasion of the passing away of their beloved prince, his royal highness the Grand Duke Frederick. In complying with the wish of the directors, I must congratulate our fatherland on having been the cradle of so noble a regent. Accept the assurance of our sincere regard. X. Y., Manager." The latest circular and price list of the concern were sent with the unique card, and the paper in which the advertising trick was noticed says: "This may be clever, from the business man's standpoint, but, as we see it, it is brutal."