The Statesman
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C. A. FRANKLIN Eoitoh.
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THE PROBLEM OF EMPLOYMENT.
No discussion of the “race problem"
strikes at the root of the matter that
does not deal largely with the problem
of employment. Race prejudice Is
only a method whereby white workmen
keep down the competition of colored
men. It has no existence where whites
do not compete. The growing popula
tion, the increasing ability of the Ne
gro artisan argue for greater prejudice
and at the same time by kind Provi
dence furnish the remedy because the
commercial spirit loses sight of color
and all else but results the keener com
petition is.
Therefore it is the part of good
sense for the Negro to meet condi
tions by fitting himself for greater
usefulness. Herein lies our hope.
Mental bias is not done away with at
the will of the individual. Years must
elapse under the most favorable con
ditions for It to disappear. Argument
and reason persuade the intelligence.
Even in this country the law, which Is
the sum total of common sense, rec
ognizes that all men are equal. But
to make this law living fact, requires
time. So while there should be no let
ting up on the necessity of a proper
understanding between the races, the
advantage of proper training of our
own people should bo enforced the
more. Denver has many places open
to Negroes for employment. With new
arrivals continually, the opportunities
remain. At the same time we have a
largo unemployed class. This is the
weakness of our Industrial position.
We can not avail ourselves of such
places as are open for we have no ade
quate intelligence bureau and our lack
.of organization makes us powerless to
make new places, (langs of Negroes
could he employed In the great enter
prises of the state If we could give
the promoters the assurance that the
supply of men would be kept up.
Race prejudice Is dead when we are
so Incorporated in the working mil
lions that our labor is not distinctive
In Its product, and when we can sup
ply all the help needed tn given enter
prises. We have tried politics, educa
tion and money to bring about the re
sults. It Is. possible to so combine our
aspirations after all three that we will
fit into this nation better by making
our aim the ideal worker in the va
rious activities of brain and hand.
The recent debate in Congress, In
which the race question came up in
THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO.
reference to the rate bill, has set Ne
groes to wondering what next. The
race press has been strongly agitated
over the apparent willingness of north
ern senators to acquiesce in the dis
crimination practiced in the South in
‘‘Jim Crow" cars. The Foraker amend
ment, which only demanded that per
sons paying equal money should have
equal accommodations, is practically
an indorsement of the South’s treat
ment of Negroes, for the letter of the
law in discriminating states it as posi
tive on that point and is disregarded
with impunity and the national statute
would fare no better in the hands ot
the Supreme Court which*, permits
present conditions. On the whole, the
brother in blaek is waking up to the
fact that his salvation rests more in
his own hands and that he is foolish to
expect white senators to do for him
what he has not the brain and courage
to demand for himself.
Piercing a Thick Hide.
“No, it's my treat," Insisted Nurltch,
“I kin afford it better'n you fellers
kin. I guess you don’t know how
much I'm worth, do you."
"Well, no,” replied the quiet string
er, “I don't know your exact weight,
cm da I know the current market
frtte of pork.”
Medal for American Painted.
The Jury of the Interi atlonal art
«*hibltlon In Vienna has conferred a
sold medal on the American painter,
T. J. Shannon.
CHEYENNE, WYO.
Dr. J. W. Baker of Boise, Idaho,
spent a few days in the city last week.
While here he conducted services at
the Second Baptist Church.
Mr. Frank Gaskin has been quite se
riously sick, but at this writing is con
valescing.
Rev. James H. Hubbard of Denver,
presiding elder of this district, held
quarterly meeting at the A. M. E.
Church last Sunday. The services
throughout the day were fairly well at
tended and the reverend gentleman
preached two very able sermons.
Mr. George Woodside of Oakland,
California, passed through the city last
Sunday, en route to his home at Law
rence, Kansas, where ids father is se
riously sick. He stopped over for a
few f hours and visited his old friend, T.
E. Gray.
One of the most pleasant and sue
A word about coffee
Six and Seven M & J 25c lb.
4i lbs $1
The price seems small anil is small, but the quali
tv is there. Our Six and Seven M & J beyond
doubt, is by far the best for the money ever offerred
in Denver. All our customers recommend it to
their friends as being equal to any 35c coffee sold
elsewhere. It will pay you to buy this coffee for
we guarantee it. You may return it if not satis
factory and we will refund your money.
HEALTHFUL TEA
Hop Tea 60c, 75c, $ I lb.
It is a delicious and pure blend of Indian and Cey
lon Teas with the addition of finest English bops.
It soothes the nerves, aids digestion, stimulates
the appetite and prevents sleeplessness. Pro
nounced by the medical profession to be far more
wholesome than any other tea. It tastes like
English Breakfast. Sold in one |«und cans and
one-half pound lead packages only.
ORDER BY MAIL
f
cessful meetings of tho Afro-American
Woman’s Club was held at the resi
dence of Mrs. Mary Baker. A full at
tendance of the membership was pres
ent and all united In voting Mrs. Baker
a* charming hostess. The table decora
tions were tastily arranged and the
club colors were much In evidence. A
pyramid of American Beauty roses,
battenburg laces and dainty china
ware presented a scene of beauty and
enchantment.
The stork has visited the home of
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Edwards and on
last Sunday evening a bouncing baby
boy made its arrival. Mother and son
are getting along nicely and the elation
of Mr. Edwards is of such a nature
that he is walking in midair.
The baccalaureate sermon to the
190 C graduating class of the Cheyenne
high school was delivered by Rev.
Frank L. Moore of the First Congrega
tional Church Sunday morning at the
First Baptist church. The large audi
torium of the church was crowded with
friends of the class, among whom were
many representative families of tho
race, particularly interested by the fact
that Miss Lena Hopkins is the only
colored graduate in this year's class.
The Young Men's Social Club ten
dered a very hwcll reception to their
friends at A. O. U. W. hall Tuesday
evening, May 22d. A large number of
the elite of the city responded to their
invitations and the evening was one of
merriment and enjoyment. Nabel's or
chestra furnished music, and punch
and a well-prepared collation were
served by the members of the club.
NO CUT RATE
BUT REAL BARGAINS at the
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19th & Arapahoe Sts.
High grade cigars, 5c brand
7 for 25c
Hydrogen Peroxide 25c size
bottle 15c
Shinola outfit with 10c box
polish 26c
Delicious Ice Cream Soda and
Nut Sundaes, all flavors
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