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"HERE SHALL THE PRESS, THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS MAINTAIN, UNAWED BY INFLUENCE AND UNBRIBED BY GAIN." The ESTABLISHED 1882. The Negro And The White Man The greatest danger to the Negro in America is the potentiality of his race for individual advancement which not only makes of black competition a menace, but evokes also the unreasoning racial hatred of semi-civilized white persons. The Negro has met every requirement exacted of him since he came into freedom. The white South be queathed him a legacy of ignorance after his two hundred and fifty years of unrequited labor, and when by the arbitriment of arms and from political necessity he came into manhood and citizenship, the white South under whose guiding and restraining influence he had been for two and a half centuries a pupil, sneered at his ignorance and protested against his right to citizenship, because as it alleged, of his unfitness to exercise this high privilege. In the stress of war, when the life of this nation hung in the balance, and when treason, like a noisome pestilence hung like a pall over this nation, when its half-hearted and lukewarm friends dallied, and doubted whether this nation could redeem the pledges which Lincoln had given it, and when white men hesitated to come to its defence. Mr Lincoln called on the Negro, to help keep the jewel of liberty in the diadem of the nation, and 160,000 of them rallied around the flag which had been and still is in a measure, the emblem of their stripes, and saved the nation from ignominious defeat and disgrace. The records have not been destroyed. The Negro in that crucial hour of this nation's history helped to make this nation, and the Union perpetual. When he had done his work, and without solicitation on his part the grateful and justice loving white men of that period voluntarily bestowed upon him the great badge of citizenship—the ballot. And in the spirit of Henry at Agin court give him this pledge: "For he today that shed his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile This day shall gentle his condition." This is the meaning and the spirit of the immortal amendments XIII, XIV, and XVth, which the democratic South has been vainly seeking to nullify since their ratification and adoption by the people of the United States despite the fact that but for their incorporation into the Federal Constitution no white man at the South who fought against the Union, would now be a citizen of the United States. And yet these men who fought to destroy the Union of States are perniciously active in a campaign secret and open to deny to men who fought for its preservation, (and won) the rights of citizenship. The Negro went to school after the war closed and get some education, he sent his children to school, and college, he acquired property, he engaged in business, he entered the learned professions, and made a commendable and praiseworthy effort to make himself fit to be a citizen of this mighty Republic which his loyalty, and fidelity, his courage and herolism had materially aided in making a tangible fact. He demonstrated to the whole world, that with Department of Archives, Char W. Va. only half a man's chance he could ise superior to a condition which he did not create, and his advancement along all lines, since Lincoln's Proclamation of Freedom, proves that his progress is "the romance of history." The doubters and critics sneered at him because he strove to excel and charged him with a desire for social equality because he sought to improve his mind, wear good clothes, live in a decent house and to be a MAN. Those who have read a Fool's Errand by Albion W. Tourgee will remember the reign of terror which he pictures in that book, which sweeps through all of the old slave states soon after the war. How Northern whites who came to the South to do for the Negroes what their now critical ex-masters failed or were afraid or were mentally incapable of doing—give them an education—were ostracised socially, assassinated occasionally and anathematized as radicals and nigger lovers. Next followed the burning of Negro homes, Negro schools and churches and the whipping and lynching of Negro teachers and clergymen who were active in the work of uplifting their race. This is all recorded history and there are many men still living who can remember the harrowing stories that came up from the South almost daily of outrages upon white men and black men in that section whose only crime was that they were engaged in the landable work of preparing the Negroes for the duties of citizenship — helping them to make the Bible and the spelling book the aceptres of national power. So we see that the Negro has been pursued for one cause or another from 1865 down to the present day by white men who realize as their acts and utterances too plainly discover that his greatest danger—bandicap,—in the struggle in which he is engaged to elevate himself, to secure economic equality, to be a real man, and a useful citizen, is his potentiality for individual advancement, which makes him a competitor and a menace to the white race. Mr. Washington is trying to minimize the danger and to soften prejudice against his race by appeal to the good hearts and the good consciences of the best class of the dominant race. But can be? Dr. DuBois on the other hand assumes the defensive and looks the Devil of American caste prejudice in the eye and tells him he is a Devil and ought to be destroyed, and this attitude which Dr. DuBois has assumed is in my view the correct one. Its very unpopularity commands my respect and admiration and I do not fear to say so frankly and without disparagement of Dr. Washington's efforts to find a way out. Dr. Washington is a man of peace, a non resistant—but peace secured at the sacrifice of a right eminent, will not be of long duration. Dr. DuBois, for whom I hold no brief, is aware as must be every intelligent Negro who has read the history of America, that the claim of the American Negro to political, civil, and economic equality is based upon as solid a foundation as that of the white man, that he has won the right to possess and enjoy these blessings and all the benefits which they give; that he has no more right to beg for what is his own than the white man who always demands A Correct View Of This Life If I could again live my past life I would give my heart to God in childhood. By the grace of God I would stand for all that is good, and against all that is wrong. I'd with all my soul resist every evil temptation and inclination, and allow my thoughts to dwell only on that which is of God and good. I would spend every day in service to God and humanity. I would, without a murmur, so submit and consecrate myself to God that his will would be done in me, and through me, and for me at all times. I would resist all doubts and fear, and trust in him at all times. I would seek for the humble best place at Jesus' feet, and try to attain the highest degree of purity, of love, and of spiritual graces attainable in this life. I would endeavor to live such a life that all men could see that I was a child of God, and I would do all in my power to lead my fellow man to Jesus my Lord. I would endeavor to make the very best use of my time, talents, means, and opportunities. Then I am sure, I should be successful, sat jiefed and happy. But I can not live my past life over. The past is forever behind me. I can not call back a single day. But I can begin now and make the very best use of my future life. I will, and I now take my stand for with dignity what is his, and gets it, when he is in earnest. The white man has admitted the validity of the Negro's claim to the rights and privilege which Dr. DuBois is now demanding for him. The right to life, liberty, and the puritan of happiness is the right aminent. These demand economic equality as the first step, to the enjoyment of all the other rights which are bound to follow the bestowal of this fundamental right and which will eliminate from future discussion the socalled color or race problem. When governments are first established, the status of the units which create them, are first ascertained and defined, they are citizens or subjects to whom certain powers are delegated and on whom certain rights are conferred, they create the government, make the laws and enforce them. All public utilities, railroads, telegraphs, telephones, banks, schools, churches, factories, mining concessions, etc., etc., are subsidiary, and derive their right to exist from the government established and created by citizens through delegates by them chosen to write, ratify and adopt the constitution and the law by which the people consent to be governed. Citizenship therefore is a high privilege for any man to enjoy and it is a right to which every free man is entitled in a free Republic. No man said Mr. Lincoln has a right to govern another without that other's consent. And this is just where the shoe pinches the American Negro. He is not a mendicant; he is a man and he is demanding a man's chance because he has earned the right to it. VOL. 30. NO. 2 Anecdotal Literature BY W. G. What the 4th of July is to us, the 14th of the same month is to the French. The soldiers that came to assist our people in the revolutionary struggle, returned to their country with an intense love for liberty. Smarting under oppression by Kings and Nobles, the French raised a storm that swept from their beautiful land all stress of foulalism. The Bastile was a strong fortress and prison, in the gloomy and mysterious cells of which many victims of arbitrary power were confined for some political offence. On the 24th of July 1789 the people of Paris rose in their might, and, after a fierce and bloody struggle, got possession of and destroyed this last stronghold of foul-drain and tyranny in France. The key of the Bastile was sent to General Washington then in the zeal of his time. The key of the Bastile was sent to General Washington then in the zeal of his fame. The anniversary of the destruction of this hideous prison is celebrated joyfully by the French people. An absent minded astronomer was scanning the heavens one night, and was puzzled by a phonemal brightness for which he tried in vain to account. For hours he sat studying till daylight arrived. After awhile he stumbled to bed, telling himself sleepily that if he remained out of bed longer, he would miss his night's rest. A physiologist came upon a hard workfag Irishman toiling, barcheaded, in the street. "Don't you know," said the physiologist "that to work in the hot sun without a hat is bad for your brain." "D'ye think?" asked the Irishman that Oid be on this job if I had enny brains?" "A Martinet," said Gen. F. D. Grant, at a memorial day, is generally a fool. They tell a story of a martinet, a captain of the civil war. He got orders from headquarters that his men were to change their undershirts. "But captain," said a sergeant to whom this order was communicated "the men have only one undershirt each." The captain frowned. Then he said, "No matter. Military commands must be obeyed. Let the men change undershirts with each other." If I have nature faked' said the Rev. Wm. J. Long, 'I have done so unceremoniously. My knowledge and not my veracity has been at fault. You know any one may nature fake through ignorance. One day I was addressing some schoolboys on the subject of bees, and turning to a bright looking little chap, I said: "With what part of the body does a bee buzz, Jacob? Jacob answered confidently, but ignorantly launching a tremendous nature fake—'It's buzzum. Su?'" God and the right. I will live every day for his glory and in his service. I will do all within my power for the cause of God and the elevation of men. I will be careful and proverbal and spiritual'; and, keeping my heart full of the grace of God, I will let my light so shine that others may be constrained and encouraged to live far him. I will have all there is in the grace of God for me, and be satisfied with nothing less than the fulness of his love and knowledge that His will is being perfectly done in all my life — W. J. Henry. BALTIMORE & OHIO SAFE GUARDS ITS MEN IN SHOPS The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has taken a progressive step in thoroughly modern railroad management through the precautionary methods this big truck line system has adopted in its shops looking to the safety and protection of its employees. Several months ago the Baltimore and Ohio placed extensive orders for new machinery of latest design, much of it being for use in heavy locomotive constructive and other shop work of similar character, and practically all the machinery is now in use. With the installation of the new machines, improved methods of safeguarding the men employed to operate them were adopted, after careful study by the road's motive power experts and an inspection of several large manufacturing plants. Most of the new machinery, which is electrically driven, has been installed in the Mount Chard Shops, Baltimore, the largest on the Baltimore and Ohio System. Exposed parts of the machinery that would in any way jeopardize the safety of the mechanics have been protected so that it is almost impossible for the men to come in bodily contact with them. Guard rails have been built to inclose the belting used for propelling the machines, while exposed gears have been encased under metal covers. Notices have been posted on these guard rails surrounding the machines that it is against the shop rules for employees to oil, adjust or repair tools while running and that this rule will be strictly enforced. In addition to this the large cranes, which are likewise electrically driven and used for transporting heavy material from place to place in the shops, have been equipped with gongs as a protection to others employed about the shops. All elevator shafts have been protected by guard rails and automatic drop gates, thus eliminating the possibility of the men stepping through and suffering personal injury. The foremen of the various shops have been instructed to keep aisles free from obstructions of all kinds, to protect the men moving about from place to place carrying material. These methods for the protection of men from injury are being carried out to a greater or less extent at all the shops of the system; in fact, it is a general progressive step throughout all departments of the Baltimore and Ohio. Bridges are being equipped with safety platforms for the protection of men working on the track. Wanted—Honeeet Virginia girlle (colored), for good homes. Address Mrs. C. Murphy, 1718 Union Ave Altoona, Pa. NO. 2 BY W. G. DESTRUCTION OF THE EASTILE. A STAR IN THE SUN. NEVER FAILING WIT. * * A MARTINET. JUVENILE NATURE FAKER AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE MORAL, RELIGIOUS AND FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN I. Rates of Subscription: 1 year.....$1,50: 6 months.....75c. 3 months.....40c Pay for all advertisements is due in advance unless advertising is run by yearly contract, in which case the ad- vertiser pays every three months. Advertising 1 inch one time 75c. Standing.....50c. J. R. Cofford, Editor & Proprietor Drawer 869, and Soil Phone, 60K Martinsburg, W. Va. SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1910 It is a well established principle of law, that whatever is not expressly allowed is prohibited. Set? How easy to give courtesy to all, and impose slavery on none—rich rewarded follow both. Richmond, Kansas City and several other places have got the segregation ideas business into their heads, but these cities might as well get it into their minds that whatever they do to humiliate the Negro will in turn and in time humiliate them and theirs. Too many Negroes going through life grumbling and sighing because they are not white. The manger of Bethelhem is no more grateful for having cradled a King, then is the editor for the color of his skin and the kink of his hair—to live and die a man is his chief business in life. Hon. John J. Hetzel, the well known banker and wholesale merchant, is as busy as a beaver these days, and is putting in some good work for the No. License League. The battle is waxing warm, and each side is making big claims, but one thing is certain, there is no man in this city who has done more against the saloon than Mr. Hetzel. The United States expends three hundred and twenty nine thousand, four hundred and twenty dollars a year to provide a palace with all the pomp and splendor of a potentate, for our "300 pound president," and will not give the old soldiers, who faced the enemy and fought like demons to maintain the government, three hundred dollars a year to exist on. Shame on such a government! Stephen Buddy, who has been in the employ of the New York Central Lines for twenty seven years, as private carman, resigned recently, owning property in Philadelphia, Jersey City and New York City that is said to be worth one hundred and forty thousand dollars. This gentleman is an example for Pullman and train porters and other Negroes holding good positions with the railroad companies. Now that John Mitchell, Jr., the celebrated editor of the Richmond Planet has finished his narrative of his trip to and from the Pacific Coast it is but fitting for us to state that it is one of the finest stories we have over bad the pleasure of reading. Aside from its great literary worth, "Editor Mitchell's Long Journey", will be the means of waking up many sleeping Negroes and showing them the great possibilities before them, when they resolve to throw aside the foolishness which thousands are incident to, and work and continue to work, so that they may, in a large manner imitate the most excellent example set them by our foremost editor, who also enjoys the distinction of being a banker, and the only one of Negro origin belonging to or ever affiliating with the American Bankers' Association. Think over this lone Negro's prominence and progress young Negroes everywhere, and let his success be an incentive to you do as The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is doing some mighty good work in the interest of the race these days. It is a great organization, has great men behind it, and is destined to improve conditions everywhere and in all professions for black men and women. Mr. George W. Fossett, who has been ticket clerk at the Baltimore and Ohio Station in Harper's Ferry for 20 odd years, is now the Agent at that place, having been appointed to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr. George R. Marquette. Mr. Fossett's promotion is a deserved one, and causes many of his friends to rejoice with him in his good fortune. Hon. John T. McGraw, one of the most noted and finest Democrats in West Virginia, and Grafton's leading citizen, was one of the principal speakers at the annual St. Patrick's day celebration and banquet in Baltimore on yesterday evening. Col. McGraw responded to the toast of "Ireland", and to say that he handled his subject in a masterly manner is to state the exact truth. In conclusion, Baltimore's recognition of Col. McGraw's great ability as a speaker shows that his popularity is unbounded. The sending of one fourth of the men composing the American Army to the Mexican border, is fine business-for the soldier boys—but the views of the members of the Sixty-Second Congress may not concur with those entertained by the men who are responsible for this almost unprecedented military movement. Anyway, it is quite probable that the metropolitan dailies will contain some mighty interesting reading anent this great mobilization of American soldiers, shortly after the convening of Congress in April. Secretary of War Dickinson, in his speech to the Southern Commercial Congress, in Atlanta, Ga., makes himself as ridiculous, if not as unscrupulous as Rev. Thomas Dixon, Jr., in our estimation. The Negroes helped to make this country what it is and to speak of deporting them is absurd to say the least, and Dickinson and all of his narrow minded ilk will be rotten in hades before it can be accomplished. If Mr. Dickinson ever reads the Bible we would like to have him turn to the book of Acts and read the 34 and 35th verses of the 10th chapter. Mr. Robert E. Clay, of Bristol, Tennessee, has been in Martinsburg during the entire week and has been making some rattling good speeches against the whiskey evil. He has made many friends while here, and they will have fond remembrances of him when he has gone. As a speaker, Mr. Clay is grave, pathetic and humorous by turns, and has the happy faculty of getting and keeping the attention of his hearers. Mr. Clay has been engaged in temperance agitation for a number of years, and therefore is no novice in the work which he came here to do, and which he did well Messis, William H. Lewis, of Massachusetts and J. C. Napier, of Tennessee, have both been highly honored by President Taft. The former was named as Assistant Attorney General of the United States and the latter as Register of the United States Treasury. So far, so good, but neither gentleman was confirmed by the United States Senate. This makes it incumbent upon them to relinquish their high positions, or serve without pay until the Senate meets again and confirms or rejects their nominations. Some people are unkind enough to intimate that Mr. Taft forcesaw just such a condition as has ensued when he appointed the two colored men above named, but we will bide our time and withhold judgment until the end of the affair [Picture of a man in a suit, holding a book]. MR. ROPENTH. CLAY, OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE Mrs R. J Crawford Dead Not only the husband and all at home, but the entire town of E kine, most sadly mourns the loss of a woman so loved and liked as was Mrs. Crawford. In conduct, patience, duty and loving kindness, she was the embodiment of a wife and mother; in the church she filled a woman's (when deceived the dearest name on earth) piece, for Christ like behavior, charity, veracity, charisety,—seasoning her whole life's work with a sincere spirit of the good Samaritan. Dead? No! Such women never die. Her gentle emiles, soft and loving whispers to her loved ones in that home, will never be forgotten but felt and seen in dreams. 'His house she entered, there to be a light. Singing within when all without was night; A guarding angel o'er his life presiding. Doubling his pleasures and his cares dividing. Winning him back, when mingling in the throng. From a vain world, we love, alas too long. To fireside happiness and hours of ease. Blest with that charm, the certainty to please. And of her eyes read his, her gentle mind. To all his wishes, all his thoughts inclined, Still subject—ever on the watch to borrow, Mirth of his mirth and sorrow of his sorrow." Such a wifely woman was Mrs. R J. Crawford. To the shame of the white Protestant ministers, not a single one was present at the recent hearing given those who oppose and those who favor the segregation ordinance which Richmond, Virginia, proposes to impose upon her Negro citizens. While, as we said above, Protestants were not represented by a presacher, Catholics were, and that ably. The man who was there in defense of the great Catholic Church, and the Negroes, is the Rev. Father Hannigan, one of the most scholarly and best priests in the whole South. Fitness, and not color, governs this priestly nobleman in his attitude towards his fellow man, and once enlisted in a just cause, his superior is hard to find. The Hannigan class of men are responsible for the eminent place which the Catholic Church holds in the eyes of the world, and so long as its affairs are shaped by his kind of men, just that long will the Catholic Church continue to hold undisputed away throughout the confines of civilization. The total of City and State License Tax is paid by our People to the Saloon, amounting to $20,744,45, the Saloon Ke per collecting it from the People who patronize his Bar—and this added to $150,000 for drink paid by the Patrons of the Bar is too much Money thrown away.—Advt. FORCED TO LEAVE HOME Every year a large number of poor suffiers, whose lungs are sore and racked with coughs, are urged to go to another climate. But this is costly and not always sure. There's a better way. Let Dr. King's New Discovery cure you at home. "It cured me of lung trouble," writes W. R. Nelson, of Calamine, Ark, "when all else failed and I gained 47 pounds in weight. It surely the king of all cough and lung cures." Thousands owe their lives and health to it. It's positively guaranteed for Coughs, Colds, L'Grippe, Asthma, Group—all Throat and Lung troubles, 50c & $1.00. Trial bottle free at all Druggists. The Martinsburg Saloons pay into the City Treasury $4744.45 for Licenses. This equals just 44 and 05-100 cents per inhabitant for the privilege of destroying our Men, our Boys and our Homes. Does it pay? Advt. Over $12,000 in Prizes in the NEW-YORK TRIBUNE'S Great Proverb Contest JUST STARTING You may enter contest at any time during next two months. If not a reader of The Tribune order it from your local dealer. By mail two months $1.40. New-York Tribune NEW YORK CITY. The state license tax of $1000.00 for each saloon does not benefit our City one dollar, as it all goes into the State Treasury and never comes back.—Advt. BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD. Corrected to November 27th, 1910. Trains leave Martinsburg as follow WEST BOUND No 55 Daily at 11.18 a.m for Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Louisville and St. Louis. Connects for Romney except Sunday and at Grafton for Wheeling daily. No. 55 Daily at 11.18 a.m for Grafton, Pittsburg and Chicago. No 5 Daily, at 3.27 p.m for Grafton, Pittsburg, and Chicago. No. 7 Daily 7.37 p m for Wheeling, Columbus and Chicago. No. 1 Daily at 6.16 p m for Cincinnati, Louisville and St. Louis. No 3 Daily at 2.10 a m for Cincinnati Louisville and St Louis. For Cumberland and way Stations, No 39.5.44 p. m. No. 9 Daily at 11.28 p m. for Pittsburg No 15 Daily except Sunday at 6.30 a m or Cumberland and intermediate stations. Connects for Berkeley Springs. EAST BOUND. No 10 Daily except Sunday at 12,15 p.m for Frederick, Baltimore and all inter- mediate stations via old line. No 18 Lally except Sunday at 6,30 p.m for Washington and Baltimore and all inter- mediate stations, Connects for Frederick. C. W. BASSETT, Gen. Pass Agent. Baltimore Md. R. S. 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Connected with new Freedmen's Hospital, costing half million dollars. Clinical facilities not surpassed in America. Post-graduate School and Polycinic. Edward A. Bailoch, M. D., Dean, 5th and W. Streets N. W. W. C. McNeill, M. D., Secretary, 901 R St., N. W. THE SCHOOL OF LAW. Faculty of eight. Courses of three years, giving a thorough knowledge of theory and practice of law. Occupies own building opposite the court house. Benjamin F. Leighton, LL.B., Dean, 420 5th street N. W. or catalogue and special information Entered in Post Office at Martinsburg W. Va., as Second Class Matter Mrs. Victoria Kente, of Hagerstown, was the over-Sunday guest of her sister, Mrs. Christena Smith. Mrs. Louise Toler and daughter Stella, have returned from McKeesport, Pa., where they were in attendance upon the former's sick sister Mrs. Mary Hunter attended the Fox-Johnson nuptials at Johnson-town on Wednesday evening, and says everything was carried off in the most approved manner. For cleaning, dying and pressing clothes, Mr. C. E. Cordner has one of the best outfits and does the finest guaranteed work of any one in the state. Place of business, Winchester, Ave., P. O 609.—Both Phones. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tucker died Tuesday, following an illness of only a few days. He was one of a pair of a twins, and being quite a bright little fellow, he will be greatly missed by his parents and others. Mr. H. S. Krumbine, State Forest Warden of Maryland, was a pleasant caller upon the Pioneer Press this week. As an expert forester and agriculturist Mr. Krumbine is hard to beat, and he has many friends here who are always glad to see him. Rev. Samuel M. Beane, pastor of Mount Zion Methodist Episcopal Church, was tendered a big reception by the members and friends of Mt Zion on Thursday night. He is now closing up his year's work which has been very successful, and will preach his farewell sermon on Sunday night. A DREADFUL SIGHT to H. J. 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My Dear Mr. Hetzel:— I very much regret that I cannot accept your kind invitation for Thursday evening of this week to be present at the Business Men's Meeting. As you know, I sincerely hope that you will win out in your fight at Martinsburg against the saloon. The progressive sentiment of this country is demanding more and more that the saloon must be abolished in the interest of the home, and nothing would give me greater pleasure than to see that your fight had been won at Martinsburg. There can certainly be no reason advanced or good argument given why the saloon should stay, but a great many reasons with which every one is familiar why it should go, and I certainly hope that when the votes are counted in the election at Martinsburg it will be found that you have banished the saloon from your midst. 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