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The men who fail to condemn these lynchings, and yet clamor about what has been done in the Philippines, are indeed guilty of neglecting the beam in their own eye while taunting their brother about the mote in his. Understand me. These lynchings afford us no excuse for failure to stop cruelty in the Philippines. Every effort is being made, and will be made, to minimize the chances of cruelty occurring. "But keep in mind that these cruelties in the Philippines have been wholly exceptional, and have been shamelessly exaggerated. We deeply and bitterly regret that any such cruelties should have been committed, no matter how rarely; no matter under what provocation, by American troops. But they afford far less justification for a general condemnation of our army than these lynchings afford for the condemnation of the communities in which they have taken place. In each case it is well to condemn the deed, and it is well also to refrain from including both guilty and innocent in the same sweeping condemnation In every community there are people who commit acts of well-nigh inconceivable horror and baseness If we fix our eyes only upon these individuals and upon their acts, and if we forget the far more numerous citizens of upright and honest life and VOL. 1. ```markdown ``` CHINA MATTINGS HEYWOOD'S GO-CARTS THE NEW AGE. Every housekeeper knows this make of Rugs, because they are handsome in design and coloring and rich in quality. We show them in pretty Oriental, floral and conventional effects, in the best of tints. Size 36 x 72 inches. IRISH POINT CURTAINS About seventy-five pairs at these special prices. 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Yet this is exactly the attitude which has been taken by too many men with reference to our army in the Philippines; and it is an attitude both absurd and cruelly unjust. WALCOTT WINS. London, June 25.—Joe Walcott, the colored pugillist, won his fight from Tommy West of Brooklyn for the welter weight championship on points. This contest was a disappointment to the spectators at the National Sporting club, as it lacked the vigor which had characterized the previous meeting of these two men. Walcott fought for the body and did a deal of effective work; he was quicker in his movements than his opponent, and West was in poor plight before the conclusion of the second round. After this round he improved and landed some severe jabs Walcott's mouth. The two men were repeatedly in holds, and the referee was compelled to separate them. In the latter stages of the fight West fought gamely, but to no purpose. The Negro was tiring him out and was trying for a chance to get in a finishing punch. This opening never came, the bout lasting fifteen rounds, and at the end Walcott was declared an easy winner on points. The betting started at 5 to 4 on Walcott. The attendance for this fight was small. It was decided last night that the English 'varsity men should meet the Harvard and Yale boxers on July 1. BUTTE, MONTANA, FRIDAY. JUNE 28, 1902. His Influence and Position in America --A Series of Weekly Articles In the progressive evolution and expansion of the American republic we have had many difficult problems vitally affecting our body politic. Today we are living in an age of problem, an era which presents to us for their solution some questions of the gravest importance to the perpetuity of our institutions and the prosperity of our domain. We have the trust problem, the labor problem, problems in sociology, and many others. Left to us as an heritage of the slavery and secession problems, we have the race problem, which instead of diminishing with the increase of the years since it first became foisted upon the nation by the landing of the first cargo of slaves at Jamestown, V., in 1619—it has become more diversified and complex in its aspects and graver in its importance. It has been proven in the last ten years by eminent authorities that the Negro is multiplying in such vast numbers that it is only a question of a few years before he will greatly outnumber the white men in the South. It has likewise been proven that he is dying out and that together with the process of amalgamation, gradually the race identity will become extinct. Statistics have been produced showing that relatively he is our greatest criminal—conflicting statistics show him to be proportionately our most law abiding citizen—his mental capacity, the influence of heredity upon successive generations, in fact, every phase of life, as applicable to the Negro, has taken up a great part of the press and platform of our country, but these minor questions are merely little ripples upon the ocean of the great problem itself. The first slaves were brought to this country in 1619—landed at James town, Va., and the first cargo consisted of fourteen. So profitable did they prove that immediately afterwards they were brought over in large numbers. The Negro when first brought to America, had to undergo as complete a transition as ever fell to the lot of man. They were brought from the hottest equatorial climate under the sun to a climate whose winters are oft times of almost Arctic severity, to serve under alien task masters. They had to accustom themselves to clothing, food and institutions of which they had not the least conception. Rarely does history record a parallel case of so sudden a complete transition of a race and one that adapted themselves so readily to circumstances and environment. They tilled the fields, worked in the cotton gins, the sugar mills, on the plantation and in the home. They became the active and passive necessary industrial and agricultural forces in the development of the Southland—they still today hold intrenched that commanding position. The progress of the South largely depends upon the progress of the Negro. Partly owing tothe exigencies of war and partly because the immortal Lincoln was moved by the spirit of the Declaration of Independence, he officially sang the song of liberty to over 3,000,000 slaves. Today the Negro population of the country consists of about 10,000,000—the large majority of whom are still in the South. The Negro problem specifically consists of two things. How to make this vast number of our civic body self reliant and self supporting and intelligent, and to bring about a proper relation between them and the white citizens among whom they live. In dealing or thinking of the Negro problem two things should always be kept in mind. One, that entirely unlike the other inhabitants of America he did not come to this country voluntarily to avail himself of liberality of constitutional government or religious freedom, but was compelled to leave his own native land and by sheer brutal physical force was compelled to become an integral part of this country. Second, that the Negro came from a tropical country where nature luxuriantly and abundantly provided for him and that the centuries of the slave system—when he was merely chattel property, when he was considered merely as an animal of labor—every view of him was from the standpoint of his utility under his masters, when every effort was made to stifle any thinking force which might be inherently latent, when others thought for him, that centuries of a system of this kind developed both by the powerful levers of heredity and environment characteristics and traits which axiomatically under natural laws have become hereditary and will have a ten- deny to recur through generations. Now, as the laws of society as applied to the recognition of races fixes its standard not upon individual types, but upon the condition and standing of the masses of the race to which each individual belongs, today let us take a brief analysis of the condition of the Negro after thirty-seven years of freedom. The Negro emerged from the slave system mere chattel property—the relation between himself and his former master was greatly strained—was one of emmity each to the other—the ex slave was in a helpless, passive condition, he was like a ship without a rudder or ballast—entirely at the mercy of unscrupulous politicians, carpetbaggers and promoters. All over the South the Negro awakening to the inspiration of his new conditions, a free man, in the log cabin quarters before the big home niplace the families gathered to wonder over and discuss the new, delightful condition of affairs—his confidence in the government which had made him free was something pathetic, visions of "forty acres and a nule" donated by congress to each one a soothing dream from which he awoke to realize that he, like every human factor in our universe must henceforth depend upon his own resources and take an active part in the great struggle for existence and the survival of the fittest, in the history of his country. Congress, in the wisdom of the greatest brain of that era, whether wisely or unwisely, has been a matter of great discussion, made him a citizen. As a civic factor today the masses have been disfranchised by Southern legislatures until as far as the great masses are concerned its voting force is almost negatory. The large majority of the colored population of the country are still upon the plantations of the South, working the farms upon the mortgage system. Immediately after the war the ex-slave having no resources, some migrated in all directions, the majority mortgaged the next year's crop to their former masters for seed, clothing and food upon which to subsist until the gathering of the crops—the ex-master charging them about 1000 per cent upon his investment and about 500 per cent upon the provisions purchased at the plantation store—in the face of these obstacles, what have the masses accomplished? It shall be the purpose of these series of articles upon the Negro problem to each week treat its various phases—the Negro in politics, business, industry and agriculture, commencing next week with the Negro of the Plantation. COLORED TRAINED NURSES Class of Two Graduated by the Provident Hospital. St. Louis, Mo., June 27.—The training department of Provident Hospitala1 graduated its second class of trained nurses last night. The exercises were held at St. Paul's A. M. E. church, Lefflingwell and Lawton avenues. Rev. C. M. Davis, dean of Christ church cathedral, delivered the address of the evening, in which he presented the religious beauties of a life devoted to service of the sick and poor. Prof. David E. Gordon, president of the hospital, delivered his annual address, in which he reported that the total receipts of the institution, which is conducted by colored physicians and nurses, and dependent for its support upon the charity of the public, during the last year had been $2,978.36. Of this amount $1,650.25 had been paid by patients and the remaining $1,328.11 represented donations and the profits of entertainments given under the auspices of the ladies' auxiliary and the young ladies' hospital aids, of which there are two. One hundred and twenty-seven patients have been treated during the year. Dr. W. P. Curtis delivered the charge to the surges, and President Gordon presented the diplomas. The programme was enlivened by the singing of a soprano solo by Miss Lou Mosley; a cornet solo by Mr. W. A. Wilkinson, and a piano solo by Mr. Lorenzo Harris. The graduates were Misses Carrie E. Miller of Mississippi and Lambda C. Vanderberg of Illinois. Robert Charles of New Orleans, John Doe of Tuscaloosa and William Richardson of Atlanta—they had Winchester and they knew how to shoot them. And the tribe of them is increasing, as a logical result of the brutal manner in which Southern officers of the law approach and treat alleged black criminals. We admire a game man, whether he be saint or sinner, and so do the rest of mankind. And a coward and sneak—who does not despise him? Men's Furnishings NETTLETON Men's Straw Hats Special styles in straw hats for men's wear. Ready today. 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Importers ars the LEADERS. poor, the sumptuous their wants supplied d satisfaction at our nds all that is good cannot be beaten. respectfully solicited. hy & Co. Butte, Montana all visitors who come will find many of the iced things you are ind more than your Friday and Saturday ```markdown ``` No. 5. 2 THE NEW AGE published weekly by the New Age Publishing Company, office, 220 South Idaho street. Duncan, Smith & Dorsey, editors. Subscription price, $2.00 a year. Six months, $1.10. Three months, 60 cents, invariably in advance. Telephone 862-B. Application made for entry at the postoffice at Butte as second-class matter. FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 1902. Candidates for the legislature will soon be making their initial bows to the public in a short while. The Negro should concentrate in every locality where he has power in order to make his power felt. In Billings, in the last campaign, the concentrated efforts of the colored voters sent Chaplain Stull to the legislature. They were but a handful, but were concentrated—the same thing could be true of other counties. Robert F. Baptist, an ex-slave from Virginia, has donated $1,000 to Professor Booker T. Washington for the endowment of a scholarship in industrial arts at his school, Tuskegee, Ala. Mr. Baptist is employed by General Carpenter of New York as a coachman at his summer home near Galway, N. Y. Surely we are rising. This is allike both a great example of what a man can do by thrift and economy, and is illustrative of the remarkable progress of the Negro since slavery. In issuing a call for a convention of the representative colored men of the state to meet at some central point, we are gratified at the few responses we have received to our suggestion. Let us awaken from the lethargic state in which we have been repining, to a consciousness of our own power and usefulness. One active, "alive" man is equal in force and power to a dozen "dead" ones—and it is the active, the man who believes in his own power and exercises it—who leaves his imprint in history, or an influence upon the community in which he lives. A representative, united convention of the colored men of the state formed in a league would be a tremendous power. The Freeman Inquiry Commission bill should receive the sanction of congress and become a law. If there is one subject which vitally concerns our whole country which a commission could profitably investigate it is the Negro's status in our country. We have yet to see a representative commission suggested by any of the colored press of the country. We believe such a commission, should the bill receive legislative indorsement, should represent the colored people of the entire country, and the representative men who live among them, and that the president should turn down the coterie of politicians who hang around Washington, some of them claiming to be race leaders but who live miles away from the constituents whom they claim to lead, and moreover which constituents have no voting strength in a presidential contest. We believe at least two men of the commission should come from the West—one from the coast, say Hon. T. B. Maston of San Francisco, and one from the Middle West. THE POLITICAL POWER OF THE NEGRO IN MONTANA. There is one inherent weakness of the Negro which in this 20th century marks an era of his great progression, which should be eliminated, and that is the lack of confidence, the lack of feeling of power within ourselves. It is a surprising fact that few of the statistical politicians of our country realize or seriously comprehend and consider, and that is that the Negro in a close presidential contest in our country can absolutely dictate the politics of our nation—i.e., determine the election of president. The Negro voters hold the balance of power in Indiana, Maryland, West Virginia, Illinois and a few other states which we might mention. Why is it, then, the question naturally occurs that the Negro does not receive more recognition as commensurate with his power? The answer, in our opinion, is due to two things, first, the lace of the feeling of power of confidence in his own strength; second, because of the internal jealousies, the dissensions which operate against the Negro's acting as an organized unit—a power. In Dakota it is rather untidy, yet a serious phase of politics—i.e., to watch the manipulations of the political conventions in those states—each the democratic or populist and republicans want to hold their conventions each later than the other, because if one nominates a Norwegian or Scandinavian for governor or any other state office, the other conventions will have to do likewise, because the Scandinavians have great self-pride and will vote regardless of the ticket for their race man. They have the power of concentrating in their own interests. This fact was vividly illustrated a few years ago in the state of South Dakota, when Andy Lee was nominated by the populists and an American nominated against him, all of the rest of the remainder of the republic can ticket was elected by big majorities, in the thousands, and he was elected on the opposing ticket by a large plurality. The same thing occurred in Minnesota with ohn Lind, so in those states it has become a political axiom that if one party nominates a Scandinavian for office, the other must do likewise if he wishes to stand any chance for success. Suppose the colored voters of Indiana or West Virginia were the same way, suppose all of the Negro voters instead of wanting to be leaders would unitedly support thise or some who had an opportunity to force to the front, instead of their power being nullified by internal jealousies and dissensions. In our own state, the treasure state of Montana, the colored voters in a close contest or almost in any year can come very near determining the result of the political contests of this state. Concentrated absolutely as a unit they can absolutely dictate to either party to which they throw their support to the extent that in the distribution of the patronage of the offices they will be remunerated. Segregated, split up into little factions, each led by their factional warrior, we will continue to plough the same old furrow and receive recognition from no source. The intelligent colored voters of this state, scattered all over the state, should look to the importance of our own political power. Let us concentrate our strength, and instead of being given a few janitorships here and there in the legislature, the intelligent colored men of the state, acting as a unit can demand and receive something higher. It shall be the purpose of the New Age, while we are not here by any means for a purely political purpose, yet as the higher type of citizenship finds its expression in the interest of every legal voter's expression of the regard which he manifests in the welfare of his municipality and his state, to awaken the colored voters of this state to the realization of the fact that as a unit we can be a most potent factor in the political affairs of this state, in the distribution of the patronage, and we are going to endeavor to concentrate the efforts of our people and our resources. Are you with us? MANY TEACHERS FAIL. Alleged Fraud in Examinations at Little Rock. Little Rock, Ark., June 27.—There were fifty applicants for teachers' licenses at the quarterly examinations, held this week by County Examiner C. L. Sampson, and he reports that at least one-half of them will fail. The examinations have been more rigid than ordinary, and an element of dishonesty seems to have entered into the examinations on the part of some of the colored teachers. Examiner Sampson said: "I had suspicions that an effort was being made to secure the questions in advance, and therefore set a trap for the dishonest parties. The first day I gave out the questions on mental arithmetic, history, geography and spelling, reserving practical arithmetic and grammar for the last day, to see what foundation there was for the report that questions were out. By examining the answers that evening I found beyond any doubt that some of the colored teachers had secured the questions in advance. I substituted a simple set of questions in arithmetic and grammar from sets used five years ago, which changed the result very materially with a large number who had handed in excellent papers on mental arithmetic. I have since been reliably informed that the questions were offered for sale as high as $50, but have no knowledge that any were sold. I know where the leak is, but do not know what will be done yet." NEGROES URGED TO GET MONEY Black Race Said to Have a Majority in Heaven, Earth and Hel. Morrilltown, Ark., June 27.—The Negro Baptist State Sunday-school convention had a busy time today. Rev. J. L. Vanpelt resigned the position of vice president of the convention and was elected missionary for the state convention, and Rev. E. W. Merchant was recommended as one of the Sunday-school missionaries. Rev. William Brackham, of Nashville, Tenn., addressed the convention today, saying that the Negro Baptists of the United States were stronger than all the other religious organizations combined. "We have a majority in three worlds," he said; "heaven, earth and hell," and declared that the man who claimed to be called to preach and would not study would find his church empty and hell full of sinners. Dr. J. R. Bennett, of Hot Springs, addressed the convention, urging his people to get money as well as religion. He is one of the most popular Negro preachers in the state. THE NEW AGE. NEWS FROM OGDEN. (Special to the New Age.) Ogden, Utah, June 27.—The last witness in the Thompson murder case was examined yesterday. Mr. I. Harper's statement seemed to be the only one that could stand after the cross-examination. The decision will be rendered on the 23d inst. Miss Crosswhite, of Kansas City, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Lewis, of Ogden, is spending a few days in Pocatello. Elder Harper, who has charge of the mission in Ogden, got up a reception last week. All of Ogden's best people were out. He had good success. Charles Woods left the city for Omaha this week. The decision in the Thompson murder case was rendered today and Thompson was acquitted. Rev. J. W. Washington was in the city Tuesday in the interest of Mrs. Julia Rüssell, the mother of George McGee, the murdered man. He succeeded in raising money to send her home to Indianapolis, and she left Tuesday night. POCATELLO ITEMS. (Special to the New Age.) Pocatello, Idaho, June 27—Mr. L. N. Owley took up a nice claim the day the Fort Hall reservation was thrown open. The people of Pocatello wish Mr. Owley success. Mrs. Sarah Mason of Ogden stopped in the city last Tuesday. She was en route to Dillon, Mont. Mr. C. Turrentine and a party of the Oregon Short Line dining car men spent one day last week at Mink creek fishing. They caught several nice trout and report a delightful time. Mr. Joseph Jones, formerly of Butte, is in the city and expects to make Pocatello his home. Mr. Rogers left for Butte last Monday. Mr. Charles H. Wagner will furnish news for the New Age and will do all he can in the interest of the paper. Miss Crosswhite, of Ogden, is visiting Mrs. Pearson. The Afro-American Lincoln club wishes the New Age success. Mr. Charles H. Wagner, formerly of Butte, is doing quite well in Pocatello and sends best regards to all friends. Miss E. McGee, of Ogden, expects to make Pocatello her future home. Mr. E. D. Washington, of Salt Lake City, visited the club last Monday in the interest of the New Age. He secured Mr. Owley's subscription and also an advertisement, for which he takes pleasure in thanking the gentlemen in the name of the New Age. Mr. T. A. Wyatt, who has been employed for some time in the Oregon Short Line train service, hurt his foot the other day between here and Huntington. He is able to be around on crutches. ANACONDA NOTES (Special to the New Age). Rev. Jenison, the Baptist Mission minister, and Woodson were married in Anaconda last week. DRIVEN FROM OKLAHOMA. Wichita, Kan., June 27.—In a fight between a mob of 250 white men and all seven Negroes late Friday night at Shawnee, Okla., three of the Negroes were fatally injured. All of the Negro population were driven from Shawnee, and two women and their children, mere babies in arms, were killed. The women were beaten to death. Their names could not be learned. Shawnee is wild with excitement today and the Negroes are said to be arming and will return. In an interview John Bussey, one of the mob leaders, said: "We cannot have Negroes here any longer, as they have tried to run this town too long. There was a time not long ago when these Negroes simply did run things. "When we ordered them to leave last week, many of them obeyed. These seven whom we attacked are the meanest of the crowd and had to be dealt with accordingly. I am sorry we had to hurt them so badly. The murder of the women and children was not done by us, but by some of their own trifers, but of course it will be blamed on us." A WOMAN EVANGELIST. St. Louis, Mo. June 27.-Mrs. Lena Mason, a well known evangelist from Colorado, will conduct a special service this afternoon at 3 o'clock under the auspices of the colored W. C. T. U. at the old Union M. E. church, Eleventh and Locust streets. (Special to the New Age.) Salt Lake, Utah, June 27.—The High Marine Lodge, No. 12, A. F. & A. M., had their annual sermon preached at St. Mark's school house last Sunday afternoon. Revs. McIntyre and Washington officiated. They had their public installation and banquet at 62 1-2 Richard street June 24. Mr. W. H. Barker installed the officers. Mr. W? D. Powell, W. M., No. 160 South Third West. The St. Mark's Lodge, A. F. & A. M., had their annual sermon last Sunday night. A magnificent annual address was rendered by Mr. H. H. Voss. The collections were good, both in the afternoon and evening. Queen Esther Chapter, No. 12, O. E. S., was organized in June, 1895. They have a membership of 18. While the chapter has not made very rapid progress in the past, we hope that under the rule of the new officers that a greater interest will be aroused and this chapter will be raised to the top of the standard. The officers elect are as follows: Mrs. W. H. Barker, W. M. Mrs. P. H. Roberson, A. M. Mrs. M. Steele, Cond. Mrs. E. Phelps, A. C. Mrs. C. Britton, Sec. Mrs. S. Blanchard, Treas. The following ladies fill the points of the star: Mesdames W. M. Roberson, A. C. Calaway, A. Britman, M. Edwards, B. Seals. The regular meetings are the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month, at the Masonic Hall, on Franklin avenue. Mrs. Mattie Stead spent last Sunday at Costella Spring. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Washington entertained Bro. E. D. Washington at luncheon last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Green, of Quincy, Ill., are very much impressed with the city and are thinking of locating. "Opportunities are the voice of God." Calvary Baptist church, 472 East Second South street, Rev. J. W. Washington, pastor; residence, 474 East Second South; telephone, 1356-H. Preaching every Sunday at 11:15 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school at 2 p. m. Alexander Dumas Literary Society, every Wednesday evening. Prayer meeting, Thursday evening. Everybody welcome to attend the services. Bring your friends. The grand reception Monday after new church will be conducted at 3:30 p. m., Sunday, June 29, by Rev. Bruce Kenney, the general missionary. In the evening there will be a sacred concert and sermon by the pastor. The grand reception Monday afternoon promises to be out of the ordinary. Host and hostess, Rev. J. W. Washington, Mesdames Cordella Washington, W. Green, Fasha, Jarrett, S. Blanchard, Ervine, Beauford and Gladden, from 1 to 5 p. m. Reception committee, Mesdames Brown, W. L. Johnson, Roberson, Barker, Hough. Monday evening, June 30, from 7:30 to 10:30 p. m.—Host and Hostess, Rev. J. Washington, Mesdames C. Washington, McSwine, Stallsworth, Spears, E. Washington, Britt and Perkins. Reception committee, Mesdames Atkinson, Stone, E. Smith, Thomas, Mrs. O. Thurman will have charge of the fruit punch, assisted by Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Emma Jackson. The Misses Edith Williams, Anna Howell and Jennie Washington will act as waitresses. The quartette that will furnish music for the evening is composed of the sweet voices of Mrs. W. H. Barker, Mrs. William Roberson, Mrs. S. Blanchard, Mrs. E. D. Washington and Mr. William Roberson. At the last meeting of the Ministerial Association it was decided that they would not hold a meeting until July 7, when a banquet in honor of the local clergymen will be given by the Calvary Baptist church in their new chapel at 472 East Second South street. After the banquet there will be a business meeting of the association, after which recess will be taken for the summer months.—Salt Lake Tribune, June 24. The above reflects much credit upon the pastor of Calvary Baptist church. This is the first piece of property purchased by the colored Baptist people in the state of Utah. Mr. William Dalliss, of Quincy, Ill., expects his wife to join him by the last of July. --- Church News. Everything the Best --- --- Everything the Cheapest But Only for Cash SYMONS SYMONS MONS SYMONS The Greater Store 68 to 80 West K A Dream of Morri Confectionery and Parlor The Best Ice Cream, Candy and Cake in the City. Our store has been entirely refu- proved machinery and facilities for turn- goods in the quickest time and at the b OFFICERS 80 West Park Dream of Bea Morris's Sectionery and Ice Parlor. Ice Cream, Candy and The City. 62 store has been entirely refurnished and minery and facilities for turning out the quickest time and at the best prices in West Park Street am of Beauty Morris's ery and Ice Cream Parlor. Candy and 62 W. Park en entirely refurnished and the most im- facilities for turning out the highest class me and at the best prices in the state. 68 to 80 West Park Street Confectionery and Ice Cream Parlor. Our store has been entirely refurnished and the most improved machinery and facilities for turning out the highest class goods in the quickest time and at the best prices in the state. L. N. OWSLEY ..... President C. P. TURRENTINE ..... Vice Pres. T. A. WYATT ..... Secretary JOHN PEARSON ..... Treasurer Afro=American Lincoln Club HRADQUARTERS: 130 SECOND AVENUE Docatello, 3dabo DIRECTORS—Chas. Hill, Geo. Lewis, Jas Watson, Wm. Simms, John Holland. THE GREAT ATLANTIC TEA CO. JOHN SCOVIL, Proprietor Teas Direct from the Garden to the Tea Pot NO MIDDLEMEN'S PROFIT 63 W. Broadway Phone 888 A Butte, Montana Crescent C Milk, Cream and Butter and Ranch Wholesale and F Uptown Store: 61 W. Broadway. Telephone 65. Crescent Creamery , Cream and Ice C Butter and Ranch Eggs. Wholesale and Retail. store: 61 W. Broadway. Telephone 65. Depot: 401 Teleph ent Creamery am and Ice Cream and Ranch Eggs. Wholesale and Retail. Broadway. Depot: 401 S. Wyoming Telephone 548. Crescent Creamery Montana Steam Laundry 45 to 55 W. Mercury Telephone 81 Our facilities for handling fine work are the very best. All orders called for and promptly delivered. J. FAGAN BOOT AND SHOE REPAIRING SHOP Repairing Neatly done. I especially solicit the patronage of the colored people. All work guaranteed. 438 SOUTH ARIZONA ST. ```markdown ``` 4 Renovation Sale Was ever such an array of first grade of men's and boys' clothing and furnishings offered under price before? You'll say "no" the moment you clap your eyes on the bewildering display here. From one-third to one-half less than regular prices is the great offer. And the cause of this all, we have to make extensive alterations here—the dust will be flying and everything in a turmoil for weeks—bricklayers, carpenters, painters, etc. will reign here. Sale starts today at 9 a. m. sharp. $100.000 Stock Offered Under Price No introduction necessary to the grade we always show—generations have been wearing 'em, giving general satisfaction. $30.00 Suits This Sale $19.15 25.00 Suits This Sale 14.35 20.00 Suits This Sale 12.35 18.00 Suits This Sale 11.00 15.00 Suits This Sale 9.85 12.50 Suits This Sale 8.15 Above gives you just a schedule of the great reductions—our word for it that they are better at the display price than any other stores. Gans & Klein The Most Reliable Clothiers. 120 N. Main St. W. H. BLACK Ice Cream and Confectionery BUTTE 60 W. Park St. Only Exclusive Costuming House in Montana. Madame Robinson's COSTUMING EMPORIUM NORTH OSTANZE STREET 105 WEST GRANITE STREET. MASQUERADE COSTUMES, WIGS, MASKS, ETC. Ball, Theatrical and Street Dresses For Sale or Rent: LADIES—Spanish Princess, Queen of Night, Gypsy Queen, Topsy, Carmen- cita, Daughter of Regiment, Sorceress, Japanese, Tamborine, Polish Costume. ELLIS PAINT GO. 17 East Quartz Wall Paper, Paint and Glass Contracting Painters and Paperhangers PHOTOGRAPHS AND KODAK WORK FLASH LIGHT WORK AND PHOTO BUTTONS. 221 South Arizona Street. PHONE 845-B BUTTE MONTANA Standard Ladies' Tailoring We have now on display a large and choice collection of Fabrics and Fashion Plates of the latest Spring and Summer styles. We shall be pleased to have you call on us. We can guarantee up-to-date styles. Every garment made to measure. High grade work and prices low by comparison. SUITS FROM $15.00 TO $75.00. We Furnish Our Own Goods. Yours Truly. Standard Ladies' Tailoring Co. 129 WEST BROADWAY. BUTTE MONTANA LOCAL NOTES Mr. William Nicolls will leave Saturday for Seattle. Mrs. Nelson was on the sick list this week. Mr. Norman, from Anaconda, was in the city this week. Mrs. M. E. Davis has just had a telephone put in her residence on South Arizona street. Mrs. Austin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Allen, arrived in the city last Sunday from Denver. She will visit her parents for a few weeks. Mr. Spriggs and Mr. Fletcher have moved their quarters from Mercury street to No. 9 West Porphyry street, at the elegant quarters of Miss Bently. Mrs. Pryor, formerly of Anaconda, who has been visiting Mrs. J. A. Williams, will leave next week for Colorado, to reside permanently. Colonel McKay, of St. Paul, was in the city last Thursday. Mr. McKay is full of information and we are always glad to meet him. Rev. C. C. X. Laws and wife, Mrs. Lewis and E. H. Johnson were the guests for dinner of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wilson, 220 Mercury street. Mr. William Webb, of St. Paul, is again on his run. He showed up in Butte Friday after three weeks' illness. We are glad to see our esteemed friend out again. The New Age is the paper of Montana. Help us to make it by your patronage the best colored paper of the Middle West. Patronage builds up a newspaper. Every colored home in the state should have the New Age in it. Patronize home industry. Don't depend upon your neighbor's paper, but subscribe yourself. We call attention to an article in our last issue stating that Mrs. Wilds, Mrs. ohnson and Mrs. Kelly went to Anaconda to a dance last week. They went to Anaconda, however, but did not go over for the purpose of attending a dance. It was merely a visit, purely social. Mr. R. C. Logan will resign his position and will leave on the 10th of July for Chicago to join the Georgia Minstrels. Mr. Logan is the celebrated bass singer and has won many medals in Australia and this country. Mrs. Jones and daughter, Miss Anna, will leave Saturday for Pocatello, Idaho, to join their husband and father, who went down last week to the opening of Fort Hall reservation. We are sorry to lose such pleasant people from our midst. Mr. H. D. Fagan received a letter from Rev. Cushionburry of Washington, D. C. He wishes to be remembered to all of his friends in Butte Rev. Cushionburry was pastor here for three years and is known throughout the state as a great church builder. Miss S. P. Rhodes, the evangelist, preached at the Methodist church last Sunday evening. Her subject for the occasion was selected from the Revelations, 16 chapter, 17 verses. The church was filled to standing room and everyone enjoyed the services and the able discourse. A party consisting of Miss Fannie Bynum Scott and Miss Smith, of Butte, with Mr. W. H. Spriggs and J. Fletcher, of Chicago, attended the road races at the Gentlemen's Driving Park. After the races were witnessed the party went for a drive in and around the city, taking in the places of interest. Mr. Charles Lee, of Pueblo, Colo., has returned to Butte to reside permanently. Mr. Lee left over a year ago for Pueblo, at which place he has resided since he left Butte. He expects his family to join him in a few days. We are glad to have Mr. Lee with us again. Mrs. H. E. Fletcher is now taking a vacation since the Grand Opera House has closed. We hope to see her at the same post again when the house opens again on the 20th of August with Garden's minstrels. The charity ball given at La Ford's Dancing Academy Thursday evening by the committee for the benefit of the Methodist church was one of the grandest affairs of the season. About seventy-five couple were present, and all reported a delightful time. Many new and fancy gowns were worn by the ladies, which made the event worthy of attraction. Mrs. Parsons is to be congratulated for the ease and pleasant manner in which she conducted the affairs of the evening. THE NEW AGE. Mrs. Grace Brown, of Anaconda, came over to the ball last Thursday evening. Mr. Freeman has returned to Butte again. He states that he intends to reside here permanently. Mrs. Simpson and two sons, Gamas and Edward, arrived in the city Wednesday evening from Helena. She is stopping with her sister, Mrs. W. E. Scott on East Silver street. Mrs. R. Lawrence received a nice box of roses from Mrs. J. W. Crump, of Helena. Mrs. Will Lewis and Miss Ella Bently are delighted over having Mr. and Mrs. R. Lawrence move in the same building with them, No. 9 West Porphy street. Mr. Thomas E. and Mrs. Josephine I. Jacobs went to Anaconda Sunday and spent the day in the Smelter City. A lovely dinner was served to the party at the Garrone Cafe. Mrs. J. Wilds and her brother, Mr. H. Goodbar left Thursday morning for Salt Lake, being called by the death of their mother, who died Wednesday evening. The New Age extends sympathy in their sad bereavement. OLD FOLKS' CONCERT. There will be an oid folks' concert in the near future, under the auspices of Bethel Baptist church. The time will be designated in our next issue. Mr. Charles Davis is manager and he has promised to spare no pains in making it a success. We are glad to note that Mr. Sam Horn is out again and recovering rapidly. Some of our leading citizens have just discovered wonderful recuperative power in the air out toward the race track. The organization of a whist club would prove a social treat during the quiet evenings of the summer. Mr. A. Scott Webb is beaming all over with political smiles lately. We think there is something doing in his direction. Mr. Sam Harden, the genial secretary and treasurer of the Hawthorne Social Club, is on the sick list this week. It is said that the pace will tell. Any one going out of town and never coming back, who wishes to borrow some money a short time before train time will be readily accommodated by calling on Mr. Chris Dorsey. It's his latest hobby, so we understand. Mr. Shepard Merchant and Mr. A. S. Webb are adjourning to the flats every afternoon and practicing pistol and rifle shooting. Both so far can pull the trigger accurately every time without changing color or blushing. We call the attention of the judge of the kangaroo court to investigate the charge of one of the society swells for openly caressing a maid after the ball. Subpoena Mr. Warmside as witness. Col. James Collins, valet to Mr. C. W. Clark; Mr. A. Scott Webb, valet to Mr. W. A. Clark, and Mr. Chris Dorsey, valet to Mr. F. A. Heinze, will all go over to the Capital City on the 2d. It is said the temperature has already begun to materially go upward in the Capital City. We are pleased to see our esteemed book and pool makers doing business in the same old stand. It is to be remembered that Smith & Jacobs have made books on the Butte races for every season for five years. We learn that they are doing well so far this season. Any information or advice how to place your money, just give them a call. Our genial friends, Mr. Bob Laurence and Col. Bill Goodwin, went fishing last Sunday. Both enjoyed throwing in the lines, sleeping and eating. It is said the fish supply did not suffer materially. Col. Bill joined the Baptist forces by slipping into the creek and taking an accidental plunge in the cold creek waters. Bob's biggest catch of the day was fishing out. Mr. Harvey Holmes' place was again raided by the police force, and several were given a forced ride in the horse automobile. It is privately doped around that one or two of our leading lights who were in on business broke all running records, both amateur and professional. It is to be regretted for the sake of athletic sport that official timers were not on hand, as Duffy's recent world's record was undoubtedly smashed. THE DOPE BOOK is rumored a syndicate will take over the club and run it. Lonnie Clayton, one of the most experienced jockeys of the country, who is riding in Butte this year for H. I. Wilson, is displaying some of the old time form which made him one of the most famous jockeys of the turf. Lonnie has not been out of the money so far, and the talent has begun to recognize that when he is on a horse there will be something doing. Our best tip on the races is to play nothing but his mounts—straight and place—during the meeting. Mr. Thomas Amos and Mrs. Jacobs were over last Sunday from Butte and spent the afternoon with Mrs. Mack. Mrs. R. L. Mason arrived in the city this week from Pocatello. She is at Mrs. Lucas' on idaho street. Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Slocum attended the horse sale at the race track yesterday. We understand they played quite heavy and came home all smiles. We guess they must to landed a winner. Mrs. Lee Beell was on the sick list last week. We are glad to know that she is able to attend to business again. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bell entertained Mr. James Collins and Mrs. Slocum at a whisty party this week. Mrs. Lee Philips was out to the races last Thursday. We did not learn whether she purchased any of the thoroughbreds or not. ARKANSAS NEGRO BAPTISTS. Morrilltown, Ark., June 27.—The twenty-second annual session of the Negro Baptist State Sunday-school convention opened this morning with over 200 delegates. The following officers were elected: E. S. Sandfur, Gordon, president; L. J. Van Pelt, Fort Smith, vice president; Mrs. Pauline W. Green, Little Rock, recording secretary; S. A. Mosey, Pine Bluff, cor responding secretary; M. F. E. Morris Helena, treasurer; D. J. Crawford Camden, missionary. GEORGE R. KOESTER, LYNCHER. The Washington correspondent of the Charleston News and Courier says it is conceded that George R. Koester cannot be confirmed by the senate to be collector of internal revenue for South Carolina. Mr. Edmund H. Deas, chairman of the republican state committee, of South Carolina, is given the credit for tying up the Koester nomination in the senate. The correspondent says, however, that "The president is disposed to stand by Koester, notwithstanding the failure of the senate to confirm him." We do not believe it. The senate's failure to confirm Koester's nomination will be due to his lynching record, and if the senate refuses for that reason to confirm him the president will we believe, allow him to drop back into the obscurity out of which he was, unfortunately, dragged. With Hair He Cut from King Edward's Head in 1859. Washington Correspondence St. Louis Post Dispatch. Louis Butler, an aged Negro, who for many years was a barber on steamboats on Chesapeake bay and the Potomac river, sailed for England this week on the St. Louis. He carried with him a package of the hair of King Edward. He hopes to get an audience with the king In 1859, when the Prine of Wales was in this country, he came to Washington by the boat on which Butler was the barber. An hour or two before reaching Washington, when strolling about the boat, the then prince noticed the barber shop. He saw that it was clean, neat and that the barber was an intelligent Negro. He thought he would have his hair trimmed and stepped into the barber shop, and, after a short talk with the barber, had a hair cut and a shampoo. After this hair had been cut Butler, the barber carefully took all the hair from the floor and from the apron and placed it in a large envelope. The king asked him what he did that for. "Well," said Butler, "the hair is my perquisite, and some day you'll be king of England, and I would like to keep it." The Prince of Wales made no objection but said: "I'd like to see this hair when I become king and compare it with the hair I then have." Butler has lived since that day in the hope that he would be able to show King Edward his own hair. He has carefully preserved it, and has saved all the money he could. A few years ago he grew so old that he could work no longer on the boat and retired. The officials of the steamboat GOES TO ENGLAND. knew his great ambition and took steps some time ago to raise a purse for the old man to go to England with the hair. He started this week. He is 75 years old, but he says that some way, perhaps, he can get to see the king, recall the circumstance and present him with the hair. He has an idea that the king may do something for him. The Exodus Literary Society closed last Tuesday evening for the season. Col. C. Fisk Jones had charge of the following programme: Mr. John A. White, recitation on Childhood, which received hearty applause. Mr. E. J. Brown with his celebrated bottle performance. Mrs. Ennis Bell, the worthy Treasurer, made an excellent address and recited a poem. Miss Minnie Smith, paper on the race problem, which was appropriate. Miss Minnie is an expert. Miss Gladys Brown, recitation. Miss Brown recited with her usual gracefulness. Mrs. C. P. Smith, reading from Paul Lawrence Dunbar, "The Party," one of the celebrated poems that gained him such world-wide reputation. Every one knows of the famous colored poet and his poems are always appreciated. This one was received with great enthusiasm and applause. Mr. Chris Dorsey being a visitor, was called upon and made an impromptu address upon the benefits of literary societies. The remarks were well put and called forth hearty applause. Mrs. Lucas recited "The Barefoot Boy" in her usual pleasing style. Smith & Mattingly's HIGH CLASS SUMMER Shirts In All the New Fabrics of the Sea son Now on Sale. Smith & Mattingly The Hatters and Furnishers 117 NORTH MAIN. State Savings Bank John A. Creighton..... President G. W. Stapleton..... Vice President T. M. Hodgens..... Cashier J. O. Hodgens..... Assistant Cashier R. B. Nuckolls..... Assistant Cashier Under state supervision and jurisdiction. Interest paid on deposits. Sells exchange available in all the principal cities of the United States and Europe. Collections promptly attended to. Directors: J. A. Creighton, Omaha; G. W. Stapleton, A. H. Barret, E. D. Levitt, S. V. Kemper, T. M. Hodgens, J. O. Hodgens. DALY BANK & TRUST CO. OF BUTTE CAPITAL $100,000.00. John D. Ryan.....President John R. Toole.....Vice President C. C. Swinborne.....Cashier R. A. Kunkel.....Assistant Cashier SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY Under state supervision. Five per cent interest, payable quarterly, paid on deposits. Money to Loan on Real Estate uild re- coat F. AUG. HEINZE, - President CHAS. R. LEONARD, - Vice Pres. A. B. CLEMENTS, - Cashier The Finest Equipped Cigar Store West of New York. I. A. Heilbronner The Leading Tobacconist. 23 East Broadway, Butte, Mont. Goods delivered all over the state Free of Charge. Reed Gab & Transfer Co. QUICKEST AND BEST. Easy Money To be had at BOARD OF TRADE LOAN OFFICE, Mose Linz, 20 S. Main St. Also bargains in unredeemed Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry. Adolph Wetzstein & Co. Fine Liquors and Gigars A Specialty 116 North Main Street, Butte. Dr. A. D. Galbraith Dentist Offices—304 and 305, Goldberg Block, Butte, Montana. HIGH GRADE Merchants' Tailoring Co. Cleaning and Repairing 110 South Main St. M. MORRIS, - - - Proprietor Hawthorne Social Club Just refitted with all social conveniences for pleasant evenings. A new Brunswick-Balke pool table just put in. Earl Dunne ..... President Jim Jefferson ..... Vice President Sam Harden.Secretary and Treasurer Visitors in the city are invited to drop in. Needmore Social Club Leading Colored Social Club in the State. Harvey Holmes ..... President Lonnie Clayton ..... Vice President M. L. Fisher.Secretary and Treasurer L. Holmes ..... General Manager Visitors Are Cordially Invited. Oxford Market Mendelsohn & Bailey, Props, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Family Groceries Dried and Smoked Meats. Fish and Game in Season. Phone: 682-M. 46 W. Park St.