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EXPOSITION AS OBJECT LESSON Progress Made In Plans For Holding Big Celebration. OUTLINE OF LEADING PARTS. Committee on Plan and Scope of Semi centennial of Freedom to Be Held In Philadelphia In 1913 Issues State ment Forecasting Pertinent Features of Extensive Program. By WHITTIER H. WRIGHT. Philadelphia.—The committee having charge of plana for the proposed cele bration in 1913 of the semicentennial of the freedom of the colored race in the United States is making commend able progress. The colored people of Pennsylvania are taking a lively inter est in the work as it is being outlined by members of the committee. The mechanical, trades and manu facturing departments will reflect the skill and efficiency of the race along these special lines. It is proposed to build a house, construct an engine, paint a picture and serve a dinner, all in the presence of those who come. A great concert with smaller recitals will show the progress of Negro music. It is hoped to have a chorus of S,(XX* voices to sing daily only the Negro melodies, while the drama will L>e rep resented by a play entitled “Fifty Years of Freedom," by a Negro author. Congresses of Negro business and pro fessional men. such as the National Ne gro Medical association. National Negro Bankers’ association. National Negro Press association. National Negro Bap tist convention and National Negro Re ligious congress, will be held. What will be the civic benefit of the exposition? The exposition, which has been planned, will not only encourage and inspire the colored people, but It will be a lasting civic and national ben efit in that it will help to allay preju dice, for it will inspire a higher respect on the part of the community at large for the colored population when it sees assembled in one place the prod ucts of its handiwork. The white people of the country know too little of the good work of the Negro. It will encourage the more despond ent ones of the race to renewed efforts. It will show them opportunities that they have overlooked, and it will open up opportunities for them to make themselves better workmen. Too many Negroes are discouraged because of the still existent race prejudice which they must face. Where shall this exposition be held? It seems fitting that an exposition should be held in the state of Pennsyl vania and in the city of Philadelphia for many reasons. Pennsylvania is by tradition the state most favorably dis posed to the colored race. Here there existed the mildest form of slavery, which, indeed, compared with the con ditions farther south could hardly be called slavery at all. Here was uttered the first protest against slavery in this country. In 1088 by the German Friends. Here the first society for the abolition of slavery was organized and is still in existence. The illustrious Benjamin Franklin was its first pres ident Here the first law for the gradual abolition of slavery was passed. Here the first anti-slavery meeting was held. In this state the underground railroad had its beginning. Many of the most illustrious names of Pennsylvania his tory devoted themselves to the advance of the colored people of this state, from William Penn to Rudolph Blanken burg, including Francis Daniel, Pasto rious, Benjamin Franklin, Dr. Benja min Rush, Bishop William White, Wil liam Severn, Joseph Clark, Lucretla Mott, Thaddeus Stevens. Indeed Pennsylvania is rich in Negro history. The first schools for higher training of colored people, the first ex periment of colored churches, was be gun, and the first independent colored churches came into existence within the bounds of the state of Pennsylva nia. Indeed the first record of prop erty holding among colored people is in this state, while there are some of the largest businesses operated by these people. Here are found the largest secret orders, the oldest news papers and mngazlnes. Pennsylvania has the largest colored population north of Mason and Dix on’s line, and in proportion to this population its colored people have made a greater advance possibly than the colored population of any other state. The city of Philadelphia and vicinity includes one of the largest communities of colored people to be found anywhere in the world. If there is any place, therefore, in which the progress of the race can be shown to advantage it is in the city of Philadelphia. And if there is any city in the Union which should give an ap propriation to the colored people to do this It is the city of Philadelphia. Col ored Philadelphians are known to have taken part in the Revolutionary war. and ns far back ns 1793 the records show that the bravery of colored men under most distressing circumstances elicited the highest praise and com mendation from one of Philadelphia's mayors. And in the war of 1812 It was a Philadelphia battalion which volunteered its service for the protec tion of this city. And from that day to this signal service has been done by the colored population. WOMEN HOLD CONVENTION. Missionary Auxiliary to Baptist State Convention Held In Brooklyn. The eleventh annual meeting of the woman’s missionary convention, auxil iary to the colored Baptist state con vention of New York, was held in Brooklyn on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 30-31, and was largely attended. There were delegates from most of the churches in Greater New York and from many in other parts of the state. The sessions of the convention were presided over by the president, Mrs. D. I). Richardson. The reports from the various organi zations of which the convention is com posed showed an increase in the vol ume of work done over that of the pre vious year. The president’s annual address was fraught with many help ful suggestions and timely information concerning the work of the convention in rendering assistance to many needy persons as well as its tinaucial gifts to missions and education. The annual sermon to the auxiliary was preached by the Rev. T. J. King of Yonkers. X. V The Rev. Mr. King urged the women to continue their work of faith and labor of love, assuring them of the hearty co-opera tion of the main body in their efforts to better the condition of our people along spiritual and material lines. It is said that this meeting of the conven tion was the best in many respects of any since its inception. MANY SIDED LIFE OF PRESIDING ELDER MIXON. Founder of Payne University Active In Recent Political Campaign. Selma. Ala.—One of the most promi nent ministers in tlie south is the Rev. \V. 11. Mixon. I>. 1).. presiding elder of the Huntsville (Ala.) district of the A. M. E. church. He has been most ac tive in the affairs of his church and has been a delegate to every general conference since ISSB and is one of the four founders of I’ayne university, this city, one of the best schools in the de nomination. lie was one of the dele gates to the ecumenical conference in London a few years ago. Dr. Mixon after receiving a prelim inary training in the county schools entered Selma university, where he re ceived an academic and theological training. He is prominent in fraternal orders, having served as deputy grand BKV. DIC. W. li. MIXON. I master of the Masons of Alabama, su preme master of the Independent Or der of Brothers and Sisters Consola tion, grand director of the Knights of Pythias and grand auditor and grand director of the Odd Fellows. lie was a delegate to the recent bi ennial movable committee of Odd Fel lows and placed Grand Master Ed ward 11. Morris of Chicago in nomina tion for re-election, thus shattering the •buncos of any other candidate for the |X)sition at that time. lie was one of the delegates thrown out by the Taft forces at the recent Republican national convention and delivered the opening prayer when Itoosevelt adherents formed the Pro gressive party at the Congress hotel. Chicago. He was most active in the Progressive campaign, having deliver ed addresses all over the middle At lantic and New England states. Dr. Mixon is in great demand as a platform speaker and is the author of ! “A History of the A. M. E. Church In ; Alabama." He Is also the editor of | the Selma News. Dr. Mixon is already being asked by many of his friends to run for the bishopric four years hence. Teachers' Association to Meet Nov. 29. President .1. E. Mason of the North east District Teachers’ association of Oklahoma is working assiduously for the coming meeting of the organiza tion, which is to be held In Wagoner, Okla.. on Frid»y and Saturday, Nov. 2i) and 30. The association extends throughout the counties of the old Creek and Cherokee nations. Promi nent educators, chiefly those in Okla homa. will take part In the program. Miss A. Bryant is secretary of the as sociation. The sessions of the con vention will be held In the courthouse Rt Wagoner. The Functions of Higher Education. “I have no patience with unwarrant ed attacks upon industrial education or higher education.” says Dr. George Edmund Haynes, professor of soda! scleneo at Fisk university, “but I do advocate that every man shall have ac cess to such education as will develop Ids highest powers. The function of higher education is to develop the j ow er of thought and emotion of tlie tal ented lenders of our civilization.” THE STATESMAN- ICE CREAM The Five Points Creamery Makes the Best Cream in the City, and Retails it at $1.25 per gallon. Special Rates to Organizations and Churches. Phone us, we will deliver promptly 817 E. 26th AVE. PHONE MAIN 4396 THE NAME OF THAT GOOD GIN IS EL BART MADE IN UNITED STATES Why Send East, When Denver Can Supply Your Wants? COLORADO BADGE AND NOVELTY COMPANY Manufacturers of Badges, Banners, Flags, Lodge Supplies, Buttons, Seals, Rubber Stamps, Steel Stamps, Society Pins, Metal Checks, Metal Signs, Door and Bell Plates, Advertising and Jewelry Novelties. Phone 6360 1752 CHAMPA ST., DENVER The Pearl Barber Shop, located at 929 Twenty-first street, Is one of the most complete and up-to-date ton sorial parlors in the West. The pro prietor, Harry Jones, needs no recom mendation to the public. His years of service in this line of work speak louder than anything wo might say in his behalf. Everything sanitary. Call and give us a trial. I HOLD UP THE HANDS OF THE RACE’S I I STAUNCHEST DEFENDERS I | THE RACE PRESS I ■ BY SUBSCRIBING FOR I I “The Statesman” I I Published at 926 19th Street, DENVER, COLO. I I PHONE MAIN 7905 I I Read the record of the progress of the 9 I Race all over the country, together I I with the happenings of the cities of I I the Rocky Mountain States :::::::: I I THE FIRESIDE COMPANION OF THE I I PEOPLE OF THE GREAT WEST I I A Splendid Advertising Medium I I Sample Copies Sent on Request I I Hustling Agents wanted everywhere. I I Address C. A. FRANKLIN, Editor I I NO BETTER GIFT TO A FRIEND ONLY FIFTY CENTS FOR THREE MONTHS I 2 I. M. THO M AS MOVING AND STORAGE. The largest three-horse van In the city; $1.25 per hour. Furniture and china packing. Phone Main 4834. 2541 WELTON STREETJ ARTHUR JACKSON’S ORCHESTRA Rehearsals Tuesday and Friday Nights, Public cordially invited Phone Main 5300, Call for E. Caldwell Rear 2746 Arapahoe Street PHONE YORK 3597 WEBSTER’S ORCHESTRA (COLORED) MUSIC FURNISHED FOR ALL OCCASIONS EMMETT WEBSTER, Manager S' POMADE FOR THE HAIR 52 ° m We wish to advise our friends and customers that we 3 *** hare a full line of Toilet Preparations. Perfumes. Mani- J> qj cure Supplies. Brushes of every description. Toilet O g* Soaps, Cutlery, etc. M 5 The Denver Barbers Supply Co. | t** 1527 Glenarni Street j h U Formerly at 1008 18th St. , S q n < Phone Main 7221 Denver, Colo. g. O i a. POMADE FOR THE HAIR » SEEING IS BELIEVING Tne finest and largest stock of Ladies and Gents' slightly used clothing In the West. Theatrical Gowns, Evening Gowns. Fine Full Dress Suits for rent. We buy and sell good clotMng only. Also traveling men's samjVet, new, at wholesale prices. A. E. LEONARD PROPRIETOR. 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