Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 October 1908 — Page 2

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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

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SATURDAY OCT. 3. 1908,

TIME FOR REFLECTION With the election just four weeks from next Tuesday, the time for sober thought and sound reflection is at hand. We are being confronted daily with the issues of the campaign, with its multifarious discussions, and every citizen of this grand country must by this time have full knowledge of the party platforms and the party candidates. So we repeat, that the time for sober thought is at hand. And again, as usual the Negro question is injected into the campaign, purely for campaign purposes, it would seem. For if there be those politicians and race leaders who feel to advise that the Negro should support the Democratic ticket, such advice is given without sober thought and good judge ment The democratic party promises the Negro nothing in return for his suffrage, It makes no platform pledges concerning his franchise rights which are denied in the Southland, right at this minute. It give him no encouragement even as an humble citizen of this great country. But even if Mr. Bryan’s party platform is silent, his party’s record stands as on open book and tells the story of lynchings, burning, peonage, disfranchisement, anti-educational laws and a closed door to a race of people whose chief sin is a black skin, and in the face of such a record, could there be found one who would conscienciously sup. port the democratic party. We doubt if the Brownsville case warrants any such conclusions, for what the colored man to gain by defeating the only party that ever befriended him, for a party that has always been his sworn enemy and persecutor, and is the same today as yesterday. What principle is to be established by voting the democratic ticket for one such offense, when the democratic party has been guilty not of one, but of thousands of even great er crimes? And while Mr. Bryan is willing that the Negro might be fooled into voting for him, on the other hand, the democratic south is just as bitter against the Negro as is evidenced by the following from the Jacksonville (Miss.) News, concerning the Negro vote, which we publish in full elsewhere in this issue. Says the News in summing up the votes of the Negro in the Northern states: It is thus apparent that the negro votes are so distributed in the North ern states that they cannot hold, or control, the balance of power in a Presidential election, taking as a basis for this conclusion the vote in the three Presidential elections for 1896, 1900 and 1904. These statistical figures show very clearly and unquestionably that, giving the solid negro vote of the Northern states to Mr, Bryan, he would still be far short of an election. And this must prove a gratifying view for the Southern white men, who stand in vincibly for white political supremacy, and who cannot complate with any toleration the idea of the Northern negroes holding the balance of power in a Presidential election, in which they will control and decide the destiny and policy of the nation between two national political parties. Such a state of affairs would be bad for the country, and would prove a calamity to the South Nobody appraciates more accurately and intelligently than the Southern men the significance of and .sad consequences of such an event. If Mr. Bryan is elected, it will be by the white voters of the United States, and not by lugging the negro back into politics. The Daily News has heretofore said, and here reiterates, that the white Democrats of the South would rather sustain another defeat than to see Mr. Bryan elected if his victory carries with it a pledge to extend political recognition to the negro and accord to him office-hold-rivileges.

SENATOR FORAKER. Senator Ppraker is again before the American people pleading for somebody. In his characteristic way he “muddies the oil” by asking, “What does he mean? Does anybody imagine that the President is unable to see that he is rubbing a sore he should have brought a plaster? Does he imagine, or can anybody suppose, that the Republican colored voters of this country can be brought to the support of Judge Taft by parading in these closing days of the campaign Judge Taft’s belittling of their chief grievance by mentioning it as ‘an incidentantal matter’ which has been seized upon and magnified, using in this without scurple a blind race prejudice,’ and then adding the charge that all this is done only to embarrass the Administration of President Roosevelt? and we are constrained to ask of the Senator, “What does he Mean?” Does he imagine that the colored brother does not know that the United States senatorship is the stake being played for and not Brownsville? and that the Negro judges his friends by their unselfish acts and devotion, rather than by word of mouth.

Jesse Overstreet In the present campatfrn. one question of vitsl interest to the Negio voters should be the proper selection of representatives to the Natio al House of Congress, in this, the 7th Congreasioual district of Indiana,the Negrois happy and deservedly cared for ih the person of Hon. Jesse Overstreet as Congressman who has repesented this district in Congress for 14 years. His length of service and his varions appointment on important committees, has rendered hie presence available, not only to the Negro voters of this state and country, but to all citizens desiring effective administration in tne haMs of Congress Mr. Overstreet

Allen G. Simms Allen C. Simms, chief clerk in th. city controller’s (ffice. is one of tb* well known colored politicians of Ma rion county. To say that he stands well with the political leaders of the Republican party would be putting it mildly, for Wr. Sitnca* posseses the knack of ’‘delivering the goods.” and t >at is the one thing essential not onljC in politics but in every vocation in life'

THE NEW LOCAL OPTION LAW. The local option law enacted by the special session of the legislature provides that whenever a petition has been signed and filed with the county auditor praying for the Board of Com missioners of any county for the jJhivi lege of determining by ballot whether the sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage shall be prohibited within the limits of such county, such Board of Commissioners, at its next regular session, shall order a special election election to be held at the usual places for holding general elections. The ballots in special election shall be in the following form: [YES] Shall the sale of intoxicating [ NO ] liquors as a beverage be pro - hibited? All votes marked with a cross in the square containing the word “yes” shall be counted in favor of prohbiting the sale of intoxing liquors as a beverage, and all votes marked with a cross in the square containing the word “no” shall be counted opposed to prohibiting such sale. Whenever an election has been held under the provisions of this act, no subsequent election shall be held thereunder until the expiration of at least two years from the last preceding election.

Upon investigation the Recorder finds that the colored vote, almost to a unite, is in favor of the Republican county, Congressional and State tickets, and this is a natural conclusion for the open door of political opportunity, in Indiana is the gift of the Republican party. There is a fear that a Democratic governor and a democratic legislature would lose but little time in passing disfranchisement laws in Indiana for political supremacy, for Mr, Kern publicly admits the large Negro vote always defeats the demoratic party. Even the most rabid of the “Brownsville sympathizers” know that the best interests and the best government of the people is secured at the hands of the Republicans. Not only in Marion county, but in many other Indiana counties is the colored vote rewarded with political office, which would not be under democratic rule.

Congressman Jesse Overstreet is a member of the Monetary Commia sion and also a member of the Postal Commission, two of the largest and important affairs of Congress, and enjoying a distinction as a member of these commissions that is not enjoyed by any other member i>f Congress which illustrates his wc r h to Congress, his district and the country at large. 1 he Recorder is glad to espouse »he cause of suen a man of ability and integrity and feels certain that the Negro voters will do iheir part iu reelecting him

Edward Robinson

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Most Popular and Efficient Treasurer Marion County ever Elected The Recordu takes pleasure in presenting to its rnsny read’-rs the can d-dacy of Mr. Edward J. Robison, the present incumbent, for his re-elec tion to the Trea>>urerBbip of this county. Mr. R bison has escaped the scutin’zing eye of all opponents and enemies relaiive to '‘graft” during his present term, for the exoressed reason that he b s conducted the office in an honest, business like manner and has given the taxpayers an honest and conscientious account of their taxes. The books of this office are open to all taxpapers. and anv one eWe desiring

For Congress, JESSE OVERSTREET. For Judge Circuit Court, HENRY CLAY ALLLEN. For Prosecuting Attorney HARRY O. CHAMBERLIN. ' For Judge Superior Court, Room 4, LAWSON M. HARVEY. For Judge Superior Court, Room 5, CHARLES T. HANNA. For Judge Probate Court, MERLE N. A. WALKER. For Judge Juvenile Court, GEORGE W. STUBBS. For State Senators, WM. E. ENGLISH, JAMES T. LAYMAN, ALFRED F. POTTS. For Representatives, JAMES A. ALLISON, THOMAS A. DAILY, JOHN F. ENGELKE, RUSSELL B. HARRISON, W. D. HEADRICK, JAMES M. OGDEN, FRANK C. OLIVE, SAMUEL K. RUICK, For Treasurer EDWARD L ROBINSON. For Sheriff, JOSEPH L. HOGUE. For Coroner, , GUSTAV A. PETERSDORF. For Surveyor, HENRY W. KLAUSMANN. For Commissioner Second District, JOHN R. ALLEN. For Commissioner Third District, AI/VY JAY.

Miss Mable Reno, daughter of Mr* and Mr*. Jno Reno, of *17 W. 25th street, left for Chicago. 111., with her aunt, Mrs. M. M. Pickinpack, where ♦ he will stay for six months, and will, lake np the trade 0/ dress making.

County Treasurer Edward Robinson

to investigate them Mr. Robison courts investigation of the books in this office, and also of his conduct in charge of the same. It is very pleasing to known that this office is being conducted in a manner above the reproach of the most suspecting, as well as the small taxpayer and for such Mr Robison deserves the credit for doing his duty as Treasurer. His re election should appeal to all desiring such an administration. / _________________ Last Week for Moving. Saturday of this week wnl be the last day of grace upon which any one who desires to vote at the coming elec tion election can change his residence and t*till retain h-is right of suffrage. The law requires that a voter must be a resident of his precinct for at least thirty days before the date of election and those voters who desire to move will have to do Saturday, Oct. 3 it he desires to retain his vote.

For Allen. •

To the Editor of the Recorder. Sir—Why sbonld not Henry C. Allen who is now judge of the Marion Circuit Court, be retained in that position during another term? I defy any man to give a reasonable answer to

this question.

Wealth has been arrayed against poverty, the high against the low, the black against the white, yet on all such occasions he has without bias or prejudice administeted justice and equity to the best of Lis ability. Such men as Judge Allen are of the character that the people, regardless of politics, should select to represent

them in public offices.

Mr Wm. Pickens insignificant effort recently to injure Judge Allen is Dot worthy of notice A lawyer Bug gested ibe probable motive in view. In the case of Shtel vs Sbliiz Brewery Co before Judge Allen. Mr. Pickens attorned for defendant. He was de

feated by by Capt. Ratter.

He came to this city whtu quite a lad. and attended the city schools, liter on be entered the Bryant & Strat ton Business college, wher** be finished that course. For eight years he was shipping clerk at Fahnley & McCrea’s Millinery store and his first entry into political offi< e was a clerkship under County Treasurer ^ m H. Schmidt, and for four years County Treasurer Armin Koebne retained Mr. Simms in his same place during his term in office, and be also served a year and a half under Treasurer O P. Ensley, when he resigned tosccept a clerkship in the office of County Auditor < y Clark. When Mayor Bookwalter was chosen as the chief executive of the city, one of the first selections in making up his official family was that of Mr. Simmons, whose position is one requinnga large amount of tact and dicretion as well as the ability. A*> chief clerk Vir. Simms is in charge of the bond department of the city, and the report of the city controller for 1907, shows that municipal herdalone to the amount of $341 387 83 were issued. It is common knuwl. edge that A C. Simms is one of ’fabest posted men on bonds in (he city, and his services are in demand bv business men every day. Mr. Simms lives at 1314 N. Capita' Avenue. He is also a trustee in Bethel A. M E. Church aod for years h.s served as secretry of 1 he Fidelity Saving and Loan Association, a race institution. Ho ii the ex-treasur< r of th-- Sumner League, and a directei in the colored Pytnian Castle Hall Association of this city. Mr. Simms receives a saD^v of $100.C0 pet month, as deputy clerk, v bict is the largest amount p*'d any Negro now bolding political office.

CHURCH NOTES. Freemont Free Baptist church, 2124 Martindale avevue— Services: Sundayschool 9:30 a. m.; preaching 10:45 m* and 7:30p m ; prayer meeting Tuesday evening; communion, fourth Sunday in each month. You are invited to attend our meetings. Rev. Jos. Anderson, pastor: Mrs. Emma Turner, cl’k

Fir^t Baptist church. North Indiana polie, Rev. F F Young, pastor. Sunday school at 9 a. m. V Jones, super intendent. Attandance 45 Collection 8501“, given to Rev, Farmer on suit. Sunday was an overflow of the spirit and attendance. Preaching during the day by Rev. R der, Rev. R B. Rcb erts and pastor. Collection $15 46 One addition. Our church is doing well $110 00 in the treasury. Winter coal in and paid for. We will paint our church and start our bell to ringing, and soon celebrate the anniversary of the church.

The Young Peoples South Side chor al will meet at 540 Jones street, Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock. Allens Chapel:—10:45 a. m. General class, with a short talk, 8 p. m. preach ing; Sunday school at 2 p. m.; C. E at 7 p. m., strangers all welcome, Geo.C. Sampson, pastor. Preaching at Waymon chapel tomor row at 10:45 a. m. and 8 p m. by Mrs. Mary Wilson, Evangelist: Rev. Geo. C. Sampson. Oversight. Y. M. C* A. Notes. The activities of the fall and winter seasons were started last Sunday with a swing; the Bible rally was a success, and the gymnasium class started on Monday night with a great deal of life and what is noprd to be the best season of all. All men who are interested in atnelitic* should join this this class each member receives a medical ex amination and a record is kept of his physicial condition. These classes meet on eack Monday and Friday evening at eight o’clock; come up and see the men at play. The Tuesday night Bible class that started for the season on last Tuesday night bids fair to become one of the most popular clubs in ^xistance around the association today. Life Problems is the name of the course, subject tomorrow, “The choosing of a Lite work.” No fee, no collection, Rev. D. F. White, instructor. The McColl Bible class had twentyfive men out Uet Sunday morning, come out at eight o’clock tomorrow

morning.

The Board of Director* were caller in a special session on learning of th. the death of Mr. Chadwell, and resolutions presented by D*’* ®* T J * Hummons were adopted, alao a floral em blem of the Association was sent t«. the bouse. The GenM Sec’y represent-

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New Phone 3227 Lady Attendatn G. W. Frierson & Co UNDERTAKERS 632 Indiana Ave Between Calif ornia & West sts Polite sendee Prompt attention Flowers and Chairs Prices below Competition Calls answered day and night

©bttuaue Y. M. C. A Resolutions Resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors in special sessions Sept. 25. 1908. Whereas, the late George M. Chadwell, a member of this body hi»s been remuVed from our midst by death: Resolved: That by his death we have lost a valuable "member, whose wise councils, extensive inf< rmaticn and courteous manner had won our esteem and admiration: Resolved; That the sympathy of this organization be extended to the Widow and Family of our deceased telluW member, commiting them in this hour of their bereavement to the kindlv consolation of Him who doe h all things well: Resolved; That a copy of these resolutions, signed by the President and Secretary of this body be sent to the vi idow of the George M Cbad«ell: Resolved; That these resolutions be spread on the minutes of ibe Board of Directors of the Colored Y. M. c. A. and a copy be sent to the Recoroer tor publication.

Recital at Simpson A. M. Chapel. Prof. James E. >*cGirt, the famous poet and editor of McGirt’s Magazine, is in the city, and will give a poetic and dramatic recital at Simpson Chap el A. M. E. Church, Thursday night, Oct 8ch. Prof. McGirt is declared *0 be the greatest living poet of the colored race.

The Womahs’ Club will meet at Mrs Blache Cook's, 641 Ft. Wayne Avenue, Monday afternoon.

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Who is the most popular minister?

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Office Honrs: Sunday 10 to 11 a. m. 2 to 4 p. m. 2 ” 4 n- m. 7 ” 8 p, m. 7 “ 8 p. m. DR SUMNER A. FURNISS, Offu 132 West New York Street Residence. 824 N. West St. Office Telephones. Main 286 New 286, Residence Phenes, Maiu928. New 286.

New Phone 5403

2 to 4 p.ra

Office H^urfe;

8 to 10 a. m. 7 to 8 p. m.

A. H. WILSON. M. D.. Physician & Surgeon Office a ad .Residence, W. Vermont street

C. M. C. WILLIS Kutner-al Director S p e ci al Ladies* Robes Full Dress Gents Robes and Suits. Slippers and all necessary furnishings Hacks for all Occasion, Chairs and Tables for wedding parties Lady Attendant. Luella E. Hibbitts Old aod New Phones, 1173. 536 Indiana Avenue

New Phone £575 W. E. BROY-’N, M. D. Office, 345 Indiana Ave. Residence: 1109 N. Senate Ave Office Hours* *o !0a. m. 1 to 3 p. m, aud 7 to 8. p. m.

New Phone 2680; Old 1329 Woodruff Dr C. R. ATKINS Office and Residence Office Hours: S to 10 a. m. 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p. m, Sunday 1 to 3 p. m. 1330 Roosevelt Avenue.

If my serv.ces please you, tell others, if not tell me. Office hours. hew telephone 2964 S^o 10 A, M. 2 to 3 p. m. 7 TOS F. M. DR H. W- ARMISTEAD, Residence. 1114 Cornell Ave. OFFICE. 1203 East 13th Street OFFICE HOURS: TELEPHONES: 8 to 10 a. m. New 5667 2 to 4 p. m. Old M in 4162 7 to ? a. m. DR JOHN IV. NORREL Office and Residence S.HO Sknatk Avkntjk. N.

W. R. WHITE BRUTUS OWENS Boys’ Excljagge 429 Igdiaoa Ave Fine Cigars, Liquors, Wines Buffet and Mexican Chili Parlor Open All Night Give Us a Call Headquarters for the Elks Phones: 3058 New Old Main 4694 Shelton & Willis (licensed) Funeral Directors, And Embalmers 418 Indiana Ave Carriages, Flowers, Chairs, Tables furnished for funerals, parties and receptions. Carriage for Hire At All Times, Lady attendant. Da.r or Night.

New PnotCK 4386.

Office Hours:

Sundays:

10 tc 12 a. m.

11 a. m. to 1 p-.m.

3 to 5 p. m.

7 to 8 p. m.

7 to 8 p. m.

DR. CHARLES

BURRIS,

Office, 1351^ N. Senate iVvenue.

Residence, 51o Agnes Street.

New Telephone -7092 Office Hours: 8 to 10 a. m. 2 to 4 p, m and 7 to 8 p. m. A. J. King, M. E). Office and Residence 924 W 25th Street

Phones; New 1914; Old Maiu 2015 Dr. Joseph H. Ward 435)4 INDIANA AVE Office J 8 to 10 a. m 1 to 3 p. m. Hours | 6 to 8 p. m. Old Phoae North 2361 Dr J Otway Puryear. Office 2424 Northwestern Ave

Residence 2116 Winter Ave'

Office Hours. 9 to 10 a. m, 3 to 4 p. m. 9 to 8 p, m. Dr. Wm R. Cotty. Office & Residence, 681 W. St. Clair St Telephones: New 3448 Old Main 2363; Dr, Henry L. Hummons Office Hours: 8 to 10 a. m. 2 to 4 p, m and 6 to 8 p. m.

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