The Gazette
Saturday, April 17, 1915
Cleveland, Ohio
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VAST CROWD GATHERED BEFORE THE HUGE TOWER OF JEWELS. ARE YOU GOING TO VISIT THE HUGE EXPOSITION!
President Charles C. Moore Making the Official Opening Day Address at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition Feb. 20 Crowds on the Fun Zone at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition
VAST crowds throng The Zone, the amusement and concessions section of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition at San Francisco. The Dayton Flood is shown on the left, the Chinese Village and Toyland Grown Up on the right. The Exposition is breaking all world's attendance records.
AST crowds throng The Zone. the amusement and concessions section of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition at Sun Francisco. The Dayton Flood is shown on the left, the Chinese Village and Toyland Grown Up on the right. The Exposition is breaking all world's attendance records.
LA MAYORA DE MADRID
A sixty page book illustrated in colors and dealing with the Panama canal, the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco and California will be sent free of charge to any address by addressing the Manager, the Bureau of Publications, Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco.
The Avenue of Commonwealths at the Wonderful Panama-Pacific Exposition
ON the Avenue of Commonwealths at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Crowds passing before the beautiful New York State building, which is one of the finest of the state buildings at the huge Exposition in San Francisco.
Opening Day at Panama-Pacific Exposition Broke All Exposition Attendance Records
ALL attendance records for expositions were broken at the opening of the Panamu-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco on Feb. 20. Vast crowds thronged the grounds when President Wilson pressed the button in Washington, and each day since the attendance has been enormous. The huge buildings and beautiful thoroughfares lummed with activity and have continued to do so. The Exposition has already demonstrated at this early date that it will be a great success in every way.
From Left to Right Are Shown the Palace of Education, Palace of Liberal Arts and Tower of Jewels.
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Exposition at San Francisco
CITY AT THE GOLDEN GATE.
VISIT THE HUGE EXPOSITION!
Since the opening day the Exposition grounds through the Scott street entrance to the grand stand. At the time this photograph was taken Lincoln Beachey, aviator, had just appeared above the horizon in his flying machine, and the throng was awaiting Mr. Beachey's approach to circle the huge Tower of Jewels.
The Fun Zone at the Pacific International Exposition
The amusement and concessions section of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. The Dayton Flood is shown on the left, the Chinese Village and Toyland. The Exposition is breaking all world's attendance records.
Fountain of Energy When President Wilson Opened the Panama Pacific Exposition
THE Fountain of Energy when the water was released by President Wilson pressing a button at Washington on the opening day of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition at San Francisco. This fountain is the work of A. Stirling Calder and is between the Tower of Jewels and the main entrance at Scott street.
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RESERVE
CLERK
AND
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
IN UNION
THRUSTS MEMORY
HATFIELD GIVES RACE SQUARE DEAL
LEGISLATURE BACKS HIM.
State School at Institute Ably Managed by Professor Byrd Priflerman Raised to College Rank on Chief Executive's Recommendation — Commencement Begins May 26.
By N. BARNETT BODSON.
Much interest has been aroused in educational circles among our people throughout the United States by the fact that the West Virginia Colored institute has been raised from a secondary school to college rank. President Byrd Priflerman, of this institution, has been the recipient of letters of congratulation from many of the leading Negro educators in all sections of the country.
On Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1915, both houses of the West Virginia legislature passed a bill without a dissenting vote, changing the name of the institution to the West Virginia Collegiate institute and authorizing it to do college work and also extension work. Too much credit cannot be given Governor
BYRD PHILLERMAN.
H. D. Hartfield, who recommended to the legislature in his annual message that such a clique be made
The governor is very thoroughly interested in Negro education and has taken advantage of every opportunity to demonstrate this interest. The movement among the colored people of the state to have this college established was led by Professor J. W. Scott, principal of the Doughous school, Huntington, W. Va.. It is highly creditable to the race in the state that it was for one time almost unanimous in the effort and plans for this college course. The school is just completing a new dinghall, which will have a seating capacity of 500. It is a three story brick building and thoroughly fireproof. When completed it will be the finest school dinghall to be found in the state of West Virginia. The state board of control, of which the Hon. James S. Lakin is the president, deserves much commendation for the impartial manner in which it has managed the financial affairs of this institution. The board has thoroughly demonstrated that it is highly in favor of the Negro youth of the state having the very best facilities for education.
The summer school at this institution will begin on Monday, June 14, and continue for six weeks. Some of the ablest speakers in the country have been secured to direct the work of the summer school session, which from the very beginning of this special opportunity afforded teachers to better equip themselves for their chosen work has been a popular success. It is already drawn upon the teachers in the city and country schools of the state that since the West Virginia Colored Institute has been raised to college rank they should bestir themselves to make the pupils in the schools which they reach more proficient in their studies. The idea is also gaining in public favor that these urban and rural schools should fit pupils to enter the West Virginia Collegiate Institute.
Professor Byrd Prillerman has won his spurs as an educator upon merit. He has been prominent in the work of education in West Virginia for a good many years, and by his loyalty, to the institution of which he is the honored head he has won a wide reputation as a constructive genius in bringing things to pass for the advancement of his race. He is one of the officials and strong promoters of the Land Grant college movement, of which his fellow educators have seen fit to make him the presiding officer. The raising of his school at Institute, W. Va., to college rank is at once a high recognition of his ability and service on the part of Governor Hatfield.
Unguish interest will be manifested in the commencement festivities at the new collegiate institute this year, and as an indication of this fact the United States commissioner of education, the Hon. P. P. Claxton, has already been engaged to deliver the address to the graduation class. Commencement Week will begin on Wednesday, May 20.
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Member Ohio Legislature: 1894
to 1896; 1896 to 1898; 1900 to 1902
THE GAZETTE Ie the oldest, anc
has the largest bona fide circulation
double that of any newspaper in the
Interest of Afro-Americans, publishec
in the state of Ohio, and comparisor
with any will immediately establist
ite rank as one of the NEWSIEST
AND BEST in the country.
10,000,000 Afro-Americans.
180,000 in Ohio.
20,000 in’ Cleveland.
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1915.
Good politics is necessary to th
patting ‘66 Siddbanlions,
The issue between the Cox commis:
sioners and Gov. Willis is, “Can a gov-
emmor govern?” They will soon find
out that the present governor can and
will.
The “Open Door” to China, secured
by Secretary John Hay is being closed
in Secretary Bryan's face by the Jap-
anese, while he holds aloft the dove
of peace. :
‘Tho Pittsburg (Pa.) Courier is mak-
ing a tremendous fight for the pas-
nage of a civil rights’ bill by the As-
sembly of Pennsylvania and we sin-
cerely hope it wins. It pays to sup-
port our race papers.
A readjustment of the lines of the
‘congressional districts is not worth the
trouble at this time... At the next elec-
tion we all will vote for congressmen
who we think can bring Good Busi-
nega and Democratic congressmen are
thought to have brought bad business.
One of the neatest, cleanest and
nowelest of our race exchanges is tho
Washington (D. C.) Sun, which en-
tered its second year of publication,
recently. Dr. Julia P. H, Coleman, its
editor, will please accept our tardy
congratulations and sincerest wishes
for even greater success in the fu.
tase:
We have revised our views on that
Johnson-Willard fight and will doubt
lesa have something more to say anent
it, in our next issue. There are sev:
eral important things in connection
with the fight that seem to have es.
caped the attention of the daily press,
or, possibly, are being purposely ix
nored,
_—_—_
Evangelist “Billy” Sunday bas
“white American religion." He can-
not be forced to a discussion of any
phase of the race question, it seems.
‘The result is our papers, headed by
the Christian Recorder, are “panning”
the “great evangelist” unmercifully.
Keep it up, brethren; he certainly
needs it.
We are in hearty sympathy with
Eaitor Young, of the Norfolk (Va.)
Journal & Guide, in bis earnest pro-
test to the daily newspapers of that
city as a result of their jnsulting ref-
erences to the members of our race
there. We also endorse Editor Fran-
eis of the San Francisco (Cal.) West-
ern Outlook's fight on a proposed
“Negro Day” at the Panama-Pacific
Exposition, Keep it up, brethren!
You are right, Let others of the race
press do likewise whenever the occa-
sion requires such action.
“The Birth of a Nation,” the vicious
photo-play, founded on Tom Dixon's
infamous book and play, “The Clans
man,” has landed in Chicago and our
people there have a battle on their
hands exactly similar to the one, in
New York City for several weeks
and llke the one ended, last week,
here in this state, against a similar
photo-play. We trost both New York
and Mlinols will have the success,
‘and soon too, we of Ohio have had,
thus far. If those states only had gov-
ernors Hike our own Frank B. Willis,
success would be assured.
We want our people of Cleveland
and of the state of Ohio, particularly,
and those of the entire country, too, to
thoroughly appreciate, as we do, the
prompt, energetic and very effective
assistance rendered, last week and
the week previous, by our local Min.
isters’ Alliance, in the successful ef.
fort to rid Cleveland and Ohio of that
miserable photo-play, Gentlemen, you
“did yourselves proud” and are en:
titled to unstinted praise. When we
work together so energetically, har
moniously and persistently, success
‘invariably crowns our efforts.
_
Like too many others, Mayor
Mitchel of N, Y. City, has failed to
Keep his presiection promise to treat
‘our people fairly {n the distribution
‘of Jobe. This explajns why the Afro-
‘American Tammany (democratic) or.
fanizatton of -that city has been so
Strong for many yours. “Waee the
Beals Cliy” haa s Cocipcranios ise.
Pe rie kro aneionetned ma
Tal oetions, and’ good ‘ones’ too,
Sen Brahe oiker cty ta ths Sounter
Rae eae ooatess tia gor parce
(ihe Ropanlicsn) of YG, ules
Pete ceae the are ul cot
ae test tne eS coms oe
sands of Afro-American voters in that
city.
The hearing before the U. S. Com-
ieilepat ee Noman Beltane
Washington, D. C., has brought to
light some startling facts concerning
the Pullman porter and porter life,
‘that ought to help this underpaid and
much abused employe. That the Puil-
man Co. depends upon “tips” to make
Bye eater wort ot iat por
Moras inaow ing “Aire” fo sock
Seer sie ca ene oats corr
Siscatioacte tne tack The wana 'oan
not fail to be helpful to the porters
ine: Wi gee, wad ioe Some Yaake
Bae tae Solis tre’ acer’ cate
Metis vats \Ganiaarss Guals
sion’s attention to the “tip-pay" phase
ee ine potions’ Wo gad undowbtsdl
Pent te bell aiolimng’ ae ies
ae te Washington, D. C
That Miserable Photo-Play
jtatere From the Governor and Mayor
Received Too Late For Publi-
| cation, Last Week.
State of Ohio
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Columbus.
‘April 8, 1915,
Hon. Harry €, Smith, Editor Gatette,
Cleveland, Obio.
Dear Friend:—Upon receipt of your
wire, I replied at once. No doubt infor-
mation has reached you before this
time as to the action of the State
Board of Film Censors. AS SOON AS
1 HEARD FROM YOU J GOT IN
TOUCH WITH THE PRESIDENT OF
THE BOARD. Upon further consider-
ation the Board adopted a resolution
rescinding the certificate whlch had
‘been issued for the very objectionable
film, “The Nigger”. Notification was
sent to the Fox Film Corporation at
Cleveland, Cincinnati and New York.
Also the authorities at Cleveland were
notified.
‘Trusting this prompt action met
with your approval, I am
Yours very truly,
Frank B, Willis.
Columbus, O., April 9, 1915,
Hon. Harry C, Smith, Editor, Gazette,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Dear Friend:—Ere this you have
learned of the action of the Ohio
Board of Censors relative to the ob-
Jectionable film manufactured by Wm.
Fox and submitted by the Fox Film
Corporation. 1 took this matter up
promptly and sincerely trust that the
action had meets with your entire ap:
proval. The Censor Board wired the
Pleveland authorities forthwith as to
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GOV, FRANK 8. WILLIS
their action in rescinding their_ap
proval of the film. The Board of Cen
Bors acted promptly and revoked the
permission given the Fox Film Corpo
ration to exhibit this film at any point
in Ohio, ‘This resolution was spread
upon the minutes of tie Board and
a copy was sent to the New York
Cleveland and Cincinnatl offices of the
Fox Film Corporation
Trusting this meets with your ep
proval, Tam
Very truly your friend,
Frank B, Wills,
‘Gene op thie MAYOR
FT ae ace aa tet a
Hon. Harry C, Smith, Editor, Gazette,
Cle
My Dear Nir. Smith:—Your letter of
April Ist requires probably no answer
now since the State Board of Censors
has withdrawn its approval of the fim
play therein discussed and perform.
Ances of the play have been discon:
tinued by the police
Yours. very truly,
‘Newton D. Baker,
| Mayor.
PRAISE OUR MINISTERS’ ALLL
‘ANCE, TOO.
Cleveland, 0, April 12. 1916
Hon, Harry. C. Smith, Editor, Ga-
zette, Dear Friend:—Permit mie to
State at this writing, that I have read
with keen interest in the columns of
"The Gazette,” of the death blow you
deat one of the most pernicious
photodramas, called "The Nigger.”
Your victory merits unstinted praise.
We are really glad that we have, one
among us who holds that distinctive
position; to protest earnestly and et
fectively against injustice heaped up-
on a great race. We pray God that
‘we might have many’ more such men
of your strength and forsight even in
our city
Yam sincerely yours,
| George ©. Sutton
GIRL VICTIM OF CRIMINAL AS:
‘SAULT.
She is Attacked and Dragged Into the
Woods by Four White Brutes.
Scotland Neck, N. C.—Miss Reby A.
‘Smith, a young woman of the race, of
unquestioned character and reputation,
was the victim, Mar. 20, of one of the
proet fiendish and infernal crimes that
‘ever occurred in this community. Miss
Smith was returning home and was
pout thro tte trom the ets. when
fhe war attacked_by four white men,
tho overpowered hier and were about
fo commit eriminal assault upon her
when they were frightened off by an
fsppronchitng cart. "No arrests have
rene
THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O. SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1915.
| SPRINGFIELD.—Harry Stone and
F Hl |chaties White of Dayton, spent Sun TWO Bi
= ited their cousins, Mr. and | Mrs,
WRITTEN BY “THE OLD RELIA.| Pleretand, vinited ner aunt sen,
BLE” GAZETTE'S CORRE. Warner, of Refert’s pike.—Miss’ Eliza. Ss
: SPONDENTS beth Hill entertained the Bachelor | i
eeeets el comet ie tesa The Linc
Leon Linden went to Fredonia, N. Y.,) League |
‘recently, to attend his brother-in-law,
THROUGHOUT THE STATE score stents truierinien, League
Week—Church, Personal, Social, Tucker's death. jars. Lydia ‘Black of | THE WIL
Lodge, Literary and Mu- Mechaniesburg, Mrs. allee Mites and
Slee. Merciagen, |rrucker of Xenfa and Samet Wilker. The, Editor of «
Deaths, Etc. \son of Washington ('. H., were called ne gue
OBERLIN.—Wm Warren and Harry
Harris were Cleveland visitors, last
Week.—Mr. Wm. Bowman of Kenton,
was in town, last week, attending, bis
nephew, Elsa Mosby's funeral. The
remains were brought from Cleveland.
—Miss Phyllis Gayters has returned
from Wilberforce College.—“Cy" Gay:
ters, who is working in Sandusky, was
home, Easter.—Miss Sarah Brown and
W. T. Watson of Toledo, were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. 8. A. Torrence, East:
er—John Brooks, who has been study-
ing “in the Cleveland Embalming
school, is home for a short visit—
“Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Thomas’ infant
‘daughter died, April 7, Bronchitis.—
|Byron B. Johntson of Cleveland, spent
Sunday at home—Easter services at
both churches were good,
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| SANDUSKY.—Mrs. Mary Jones re-
turned, Friday, from Akron, where she
attended Mrs. R. H. Jones’ {uneral.—
‘Mr. B. Brown was buried, last Tues-
day, under the Odd Fellows’ auspices.
Rey. Geo. D. Smith officlated, assisted
by Rev. J. D, Singleton of the A. M. E.
church of which Mr. Brown was a
member for thirty —_years.—Both
churches and S, 8. wore well attended.
—The real opening of a $300 rally
campaign will begin at the Second
Baptist church, Sunday, and close,
June 6.—Mrs. A. Dodd went to Cincin:
hati, this week, to attend the Baptist
gate ‘8. S. and M, Board.—The A. M.
E. church is doing well. Rev. J. D.
Singleton, pastor, and the members
fare working hard. Mr. Albert Wil
ams was baptized into the church,
‘Sunday —Mrs. M, Ely is still in the
hospital “Mrs, David Walton and Mrs.
Henry ‘Richard are convalescing.—
Mr. A. Sutton has purchased an auto.
—The Lyceum will give an entertain:
‘ment, Friday.
SMITHFIELO—Those who attended
the funeral of the late Rev. W. J
Johnson of Cadiz, were Mesdames E.
Powell, J. M. Davis, U. Hargrave, H.
Harris'and Mary Harris; Messrs. Ed.
West, jr, and Jos, Beall —Little Edith
Beall is recovering, Pheumonia.—Rev.
Chas. Ford, former pastor at’ Mctn-
tyre, now at Mansfield, has been quite
iilMr, Emmet Beall’ of Barnesville,
is visiting his parents—Mr. Rdward
Smith of Meintyre, and Rev. Chas.
Green have returned from district con:
ference, in Mt. Vernon. The former
‘also visitied bis daughter at Wilber:
foree—The W. M. M. 8. gave a sue
‘cessful entertainment, last Tuesday
Jevening, at, the chureh.—Revs. D. D
Lewis and J. W. Munts preached ably
‘Sunday, at the A.M. church in the
absence of the pastor, Rev. R. B, Lowe
“Mr. and Mrs. F. Singer of Fernwood,
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wan.
‘Parks, Saturday and Sunday.—Mr. and
‘Mrs, W. Steward, Mr. Ross Faithful,
‘of Flushing, and Mr. Fred, Faithful of
‘Harrisville, were here, ' recently.—
‘Mr. Fred Carter, Miss Minnie Beal
‘and Mrs, Chas. Smith were in Stew:
| benville, recently.
LEBANON.—Rev. Peter Everett
preached his farewell sermon, Sun.
day, and will leave for Lansing, Mich.
this week.—Mr. and Mrs. Le Roy Tur-
ner of Cincinnati, are here visiting.
Misses Georgie Belle and Marie Mur-
phy entertained, last week, in honor
‘of Mr: and Mrs, Turner: the Misses
Margaret Ramsey, Anna and Lulu
Morgan; Messrs. Wallace Turner and
Leonard Stockton. Miss Anna Morgan
returned from a week's visit in Piqua.
—Misa Elizabeth Williams spent Sun-
day in Cin'ti—Miss Lula Morgan re-
turned from Marion,—Mrs. Homer Vi-
yens of Middletown, was here, Sun:
day.—Miss Maud Tibbles is very il
Mumps—Mrs. Thos. Pitts entertained
at dinner, Sunday, Mrs. Viven and Mrs,
E. Grimes.—Born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Castleman, a boy: to Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest. Jones, a girl.—Rev. D. C. Ross
and family have moved to Cin'ti—
Miss Ruth Campbell fs home from Co:
lumbus for a two weeks’ visit,—Mr.
and Mrs. Gonie Thomas and Mrs. Wim.
Taylor of Dayton, visited relatives
here, last week.—Mrs. Henry Chase
has returned to Walnut ‘Hills after a
short visit with relatives here.
| YOUNGSTOWN.—J. H. Bobson, Ar
chie Thomas, Gus Green and J. Me-
honey attended the Elks’ banquet in
‘New Castle, Pa., Thursday, and had a
fine time—Mrs, Bessie Franklin en-
tertained, Wednesday, from 2 to 4 p.
‘m, in honor of her guest, Mise M, Gib-
‘son of Reading, Pa, and Miss Sadie
Finney. Decorations were in blue and
white, and covers were laid for 12.
Games and music. Mrs. M. Woodson
Tendered a number of selections.Geo,
Rideout was the guest of Thos. Greene.
Jn, in Columbus, a few days—Mrs,
Edward Jones entertained, Monday
‘afternoon, in honor of Mrs. M. Buck
of Buffaio. Lunch was served —A
number of New Castle people were in
‘the city, Sunday|—Mrs. A. E. Louis:
‘count of Keystone, W. Va. spent two
weeks here with her daughter, Mrs.
John Ogborn.—A number attended the
‘Chas. Mosely birthday party at War-
ren, April 7, and bad a fine time—
Miss Mand Alexander and Mrs. John
Reynolds spent Easter in Salem with
Mr, and Mrs. J. Alexander.—Jesse B.
Harris of E. Liverpool, is the guest
of Mrs. Mary Black Geo Lee was the
guest of Prank Hall and John Holmes,
Sunday and Monday. He was en route
from Jamestown, N. ¥., to Spokane
‘Wash.
SPRINGFIELD.—Harry Stone and
Charles White of Daston, spent Sun
day here—Mrs. Chester Nelson and
son have returned from Sidney. Rev
and Mrs. J. J. Brooks of Detroit, vis
ited their cousins, Mr. and “Mrs.
Charles Holland, Miss Lillian Jones
of Cleveland, visited her aunt,” Mra.
Warner, of Kefert's pike. —Mias’ Eliza:
beth Hill entertained: the Bachelor
Girls’ Sewing club. -Refreshments.—
Leon Linden went to Fredonia, N. Y.,
recently, to attend his brother-in-law,
John Honey's funeral Mrs. Anna
‘Sanford of Cincinnatt and Mrs, Mar
garet. Engrane. of Cleveland, were
called here by their uncle, ' Prank
Tucker's death. \Mes. Lydia inck
Mechanicsburg, Mrs. Alice Miles and
[Charles Tucker of Cincinnati, John
‘Tucker of Xenia and Samuel Wilker
‘son of Washington ©. H., were called
‘here by their brother, Frank Tucker’
‘death—-Mrs. W. H. Barnes of Ripley
is visiting her daughter, Mrs, Ernest
“Bell.—Mrs, Issa Jackson spent Sunda}
“at Columbus, the guest of Mrs. Whe
“erea.—The Loend! elub met, ‘Thursda
afternoon, at Miss Mattie Armstrong's
—Mrs, Charles Evans of Dayton, is vis
iting her mother, Mrs, Mary Adams.-
“Miss Levada Green Is seriously Il:
| Elmer Spyglass and father will leave
May 1, for Frankfort, Germany. H
| was called here a few weeks ago bs
Sus others: death!
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DOINGS
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THE
RACE
A Cuban syndicate purchased Cuban
rights on Willard Johnson fight pie:
‘tures for $10,000
Councilman Harry S. Cummings of
Baltimore, M@., has been renominated
and Geo. W. MeMechen has been nomi
nated in the 1th ward of that city,
Both republicans.
Several Afro-American employes of
the Hotel Brighton, Atlantic City, N.
J., were included in Frederick Helms:
lay's will leaving $200,000 to qlder em-
ployes. He was proprietor of the
hotel
Shelton Stevens, an ambitious boy
from Oberlin, Ohio, received his di-
‘ploma last week Wednesday evening
from the New York Trade School, one
‘of the largest trade institutions in this
‘country. Stevens was the only stud:
‘ent of the race among the large stud-
ent body of over 1,800 from every
section of the country. He received
his diploma as a graduate plumber.
An Afro-American was lected to
the Council in Chicago, last week
“Tuesday, for the first time in the his.
‘tory of that city. Oscar De Priest,
{former county commissioner, is well
qualified in every way for the post
‘tion. Major Robt. R. Jackson 1s. our
representative in the Illinois Legis
lature, Chicago has had several Afro
American County Commissioners—
years ago, before the advent of its
‘jimcrow” ¥. M. C. A
|__ Other race papers come and go while
“the old reliable” Gazette remains with
you. There 1s no race publication in
this part of the country that compares
‘at all favorably with It, in circulation
‘or otherwise. You can easily satisty
yourself as to this. if you are inter
‘ested. Subscribe for and advertise in
The Gazette it you want the BEST.
__1.W. Allston, a prominent Philadel
‘phia business man and philanthropist,
‘says he will give Rey. Alexander Wil
“banks, evangelist, $5,000 for _ his
church, Variek Institutional Temple.
‘Zon A. ME. church, that city, and
pay for the repairs to the roof, the
jpainting and renovating, new carpet
Jand everything necessary to make it
/“the finest and richest colored church
in the world;” also that he will give
the church a dollar for every dolla
Hit raises up to $25,000. Mr. Allston
had already given $150 in the morn
ling collection and $85 at night. ‘The
total for the day's table contribution
was $370.
| “The Coldstream Guards, a “crack”
English regiment, at the front, now
numbers amiong its roll of non-com
missioned officers James Sitm, a Ja
maican Negro, who was in France
when the war broke out and joined
the French Foreign Legion. In_ the
first engagement, on the Alsace fron:
tier, he was wounded and sent to the
military hospital, While there he ex.
pressed a wish to Join Kitchener's
‘new army and his wish was granted
[by Lord Kitchener, himselt
Howard Drew, the wonderful sprin
ter, will again compete in the annual
University of Pennsylvania relay race,
at Philadelphia, April 23 and 24. He
will be accompanied by Kelly, the
hurdler. Both are students at_ the
University of Southern California.
‘Drew and Kelly plan to remain in the
‘Mast until May 1. Drew wants to
‘meet Loomis, of Chicago, and Myer,
of New York, in a series of sprint
races.
Films of Jess Willard’s victory over
Jack Johnson will not be allowed to
enter New York port, U. S. Dist. Atty.
Marshall declared today. He doubt:
ed if the films could be brought in at
‘any port, because of the federal law
‘prohibiting Importation or interstate
‘transportation of prize fight movies.
GOOGINS LEFT $200,000.
Veteran Mall-Carrier Sianally Honored
—That Miserable Photo-Play, Driv-
en Out of Ohio, Now in
Pennsylvania.
Pittsburg, Pa.—The will of Lemuel
Googins, one of the most widely known
residents of this city, who died re-
cently, fled for probate, last week
Wednesday, disposed of an estate said
to be worth about $200,000. It be-
queaths $1,000 to our “Masonic Home”
to furnish’ two rooms in memory of
the lute Florence Googins, a daughter.
‘Ata meeting of the Pittsburg branch
of the National Association of Letter
Carriers, held, April 3rd, John W. An-
derson was presented a handsome
pair of gold stars in recognition of his
‘thirty-five years’ service as a letter.
carrier. Col. Anderson has several
times been honored by the members
of this association—four times he has
been their delegate to the National
Convention of Letter-Carriers, and a
few years ago he was given a costly
Morris chair.
That miserable photo-play, chased
‘out of Ohio; is here and we have that
battle on our hands. The South is
certainly “bulling” the northern “mar-
ket” with “The Birth of a Nation",
“The Nigger” and other vicious at-
tacks on the race. We must fight
‘back:
TWO BILLS
DANGEROUS!
The Lincoln Republican
League Shows Appreci-
ation of Gov. Willis
“THE WILLIAM FARNUM ”
The Editor of “The Gazette” Addresses
The League and a State Senate
Committee—Ralph W.. Tyler
artncin s4acentimeter
Gune"—Live State
‘Capital News—
“'Noomdy.”
lantins gn Wate meta:
bills pending In the Ohio General As-
sembly that are regarded as unjust to
the race, in their present form, Our
people throughout the State are urged
‘to write their members in the General
Assembly urging that the bills be
‘amended, Ono is the Platt-Ellis bill,
which has already passed the Honse,
and is now in the Senate. Under the
provisions of this bill it Is possible
that every Afro-American ehiropodist
barber who gives facemassage, and
every other masseuer of color ina’ bath
house may be driven out of thelr pro-
fession and work. The other bill ix
the Wickline bill, which amends the
election laws, Under this bill, which
is now up in the Senate, every voter
who registers, must state his race
connectiou—white or Negro. Our men
cannot see why this shonld be re-
anired of them when they are Amerl-
ean eftizens, and when there is no pro-
vision in the bill to require one to
state whether he is a Jew, German,
Irish, Pole or what-not. If the bill
should pass in its present form Ohio
will perhaps be the first state to te:
quire Its freeborn citizens to state
their color before having the right to
vote, Afro-American voters in the
sinte are urged to write their state
Senators at once protesting against
the word “color” (or “Negro”) in the
Wickline bM. Gov, Willis has. sent
word to tie Senate to amend the bill,
striking out the word “color” or “Ne:
gro”. Support him, with your letters
to your state senators and representa-
tives, at once,
The Lincoln Republican club has
endorsed several local Afro-Americans
to the Republican County organization
for minor state positions. Following
the example of the county organiza
tion, the Republican County Central
Committee. no one was endorsed for
positions above minor positions. John
Jackson, who is an applicant for trus-
tee of Wilberforce University, is well
endorsed and very hopeful. | Nahum
(Noomdy") D, Brascher, erstwhile of
Springfield and Cleveland, joined the
club, attended ONE meeting’and asked
for an endorsement to a minor posi-
tion under the State Charities board.
He was voted this endorsement, but
the committee in charge did not’ turn
_in his name to the Republican County
Central committee, because he failed
to be present at but one meeting, It
is rumored that at the next meeting
the endorsement will be withdrawn.
‘The club is opposed to giving the en-
dorsement, anyhow. {€ Is composed of
some of our best and strongest men
in this city, and Dr, W. J. Woodlin ts
president, ‘It has ‘a membership. of
200. A committee has been appointed
to secure permanent headquarters,
furnished complete, and the club pro:
poses that each member take at Teast!
one share of stock at $10 per, to pro-
vide funds for equipment.
At its meeting, Monday evening, in
the Harrison building, the club, was
treated to a stirting address by Hon.
Harry C, Smith, editor of The Gazette,
who was escorted to the chibrooms by
a committee of which Mr. Bowman
was chairman. A rising vote of
thanks, which was unanimous, was
given the speaker. During the course
of his speech, the editor told in glow-
ing words of the very important part
Gov. Frank B. Willis has played and
is playing in the race's several fights
in and out of the State Assembly, re-
ferring at length to his very prompt
and splendid action in securing the
withdrawal of the State Board of Film
|Censors’ approval of that vicious, mob-
inciting photo-play, “The Nigger”,
thus barring it from’the state of Ohio:
and his refusal to permit the approval
of the same miserable play, with few
more eliminations, and under the new
title, “The William Farnum”, He
proved to his eager listeners | how
thoroughly the governor was inter-
ested in-us by telling them also of
his position on the Wiekline bill, and
the Platt-Bilis bill GH. B. No. 220) that
secks to put the chiropodists and
(bath-house) masseuers of the race out
of the business in Ohio, and stop our
barbers from massaging.
Tuesday morning, Wilbur N. King,
Esq,, of this city, and the Hon. Harry
C, Sinith of Cleveland, former member
of the Legislature, appeared before the
Ohio Senate committee on Public
Health which has this bill in hand.
it_was an open meeting of the com-
mittee and was attended by about 200
‘persons of many professions, and
others, from all parts of the ‘state.
‘There’ were many speakers and
Messrs. Smith and King who repre-
sented the race and who were among
the first to be recognized by the
chairman, Dr, Gallagher,.were as lib-
erally applauded as any of the other
speakers, Others of the race in qt-
tendance upon this committee meet-
ing, who are aggressively active in
their opposition to. the miserable
Platt-Ellis bill were: Ralph W. Tyler,
who has charge of the fight on the
bill in this section of the state: At-
torney Robert B. Barcus and H. C.
Ford, two powers in the work; and
Attomney. Moses Jones of Dayton,
Geo, A. Myers of Cleveland, proprietor
of the Hollenden House barber shop,
who is in charge, In northern Ohio, had
done and is still doing some of the
most effective work against the bill
and came in for no sinqll measure of
merited praise, Tuesday morning, trom
all of our race-members in attendance
fon the committee's open meeting.
‘They—Tyler and Myers—showed that
they intended to beat the bill, if it
were possible when they rushed into
the breach with those fWwo “‘42-centi-
meter guns”, King and Smith. And
they “fired some”, too, believe me,
‘Tuesday morning. Present indications
are that the Dill will not pass if our
ten interested will only keep up the
fight until the vote on it is taken.
Our chiropodists, masseuers and bar-
bers of Ohio must hasten to the as-
sistance of Tyler and Myers, as the
time is so very short.
| On the suggestion of the Hon. Har-
ry C. Smith, Monday evening, the fol-
Jowing resolutions were adopted, unan-
|Imously and enthusiastically, too:
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The Governor Thanked and Praised!
Whereas, the Honorable Governor
Frank 1. Willis has cavsed to be
stopped that miserable and abominable
photo-play, which attempted to. show
in the Standard theater of Cleveland
and other cities of Ohio; and has
cheekmated the move of the promoters
to exhibit other plays, damaging and
degrading to our race: we, the mem
bers of the Lincoln Republican League
of Ohio, do hereby thank him for all
he has done and is doing for us, and
heartily endorse the broad. manly,
Christian and humanitarian spirit, 80
splendidly manifested by him.
‘And further, be it resolved that a
copy of these resolutions be spread
pon our records, and a copy be sent
‘our Honorable Governor, The Cleve:
land Gazette and the Crisis
Signed: D. R. Williams, Homer G.
Cox, $. M. Huffman, Ralph W. Tyler,
H, ¢. Ford, J. H. Wroute,
‘The editor of The Gazette returned
to Cleveland, Tuesday afternoon. He
wan a guest of the Letchferd Hotel, E.
4th St.
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Cleveland
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Mrs. Etta Clark Harris is visiting
her brother in Memphis, Tenn.
The remains or Wm. Bowman were
taken to Kenton, for interment, last
week.
Byron B. Johnson spent Sunday, at
home, in Oberlin. John Brooks is
there visiting.
Rev. W. J. Johnson, D. D., of Cadiz,
former pastor of St. John's church,
died recently.
Miss Mary G. Evans, the evangelist
left, last week Thursday, for Pittsburg
where she is conducting a revival.
Mrs. Willa Patterson Smith of Canton, was in the city, the first of the week, visiting relatives; and called on The Gazette.
Thieves, Tuesday, stole clothing from a wash-line in the yard of Clara Overton, 3335 Central Ave., and carried away the line, too.
The marriage of Mrs. Mamie Willis and Mr. Wm. Hawkins was postponed temporarily. It was to have taken place, last week Wednesday evening.
Geo. C. Sutton was appointed a school enumerator, the first of the week. More of our idle young men and women should have filed applications for appointments.
Nella Nellie Hansbury, E. 39th St., was delighted with a visit from her nieces, the Misses Flora Hayes, Lillie Hynes and Martha Smith of Wheeling, W. Va., the first of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and Mr. Steve Freeman and daughter of Painesville, spent, Easter Sunday, in the city, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McIntire and other friends.
Mr. Willie Arlege of Chicago, who visited her sister, Mrs. Josephine Givens, E. 37th St., last week, has returned home accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Mattie Huston, who is sick.
Our advertisers want your trade. Those who do not ask for it in The Gazette or the company little, if at a glance. Therefore, we urge our readers and all of our friends to patronize those who ask for your trade in this paper.
The Independent Gleaning club, No. 4, Mrs. Lizzie McIntire, president, gave a successful supper in St. John's Sunday Monday evening. A neat sum was realized, towards the new parsonage fund.
Mrs. W. T. Anderson joined the major here, the first of the week, coming from Washington, D. C. They are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Myers, and are thinking of leaving Wilberforce and locating here or in Chicago, Chaplain Anderson was pastor of St John's A. M. E. church, years ago, and studied medicine here prior to that time. He paid The Gazette several pleasant visits, last week.
In the hour of trouble and distress call Slaughter Bros., funeral directors. They are members of the race and are equipped to give you the best funeral service in the city and at moderate prices. For $75 they can give a complete first-class funeral which includes a beautiful cloth-covered casket with name-plate and six silver handles, embalming, burial-robe, door-wreath, our side-box, hearse, three carrings and all professional services. The institution, in 1923, 3923 Central Ave. and their casket-display rooms are open to the public every day. Bell phone, Rosedale, 2770. See advertisement elsewhere in this paper.—Adv.
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A second large class was read into
full membership at Cory M. E. church,
Sunday. The pastor, left, Monday, for
conference in Chicago.
There is only one way to get our race's news, local and general, and that is by taking "the old and reliable" Gazette, every week.
B. K. Smith, 6411 Hawthorne Av., big-hearted, gave an unfortunate, work driving team, and hasn't seen the unfortunate, or team since.
The sister of Mr. Robt. L. Porter, 1684 E. 81st St., died in Kansas City, last week. His brother, E. J. Porter, of Chicago, visited him, recently.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Redd of Broadway, have the sympathy of many friends in the recent loss of a sister. She was buried, last Saturday from E. F. Boyd's funeral parlors.
Misses Dazalia Underwood, Hester O. Brown, Airly Payne, and Mrs. Anna Smith have returned to the city after a successful concert tour of the New England States and part of New York state.
Mrs. J. Burnides has received an invitation to attend an informal dinner given by her sister, Mrs. Jos. Nutal of Peru, Ind., in honor of her husband. Mrs. Nuttal is a native Cleveland.
Rev. J. L. Thompson, P. E., Cleveland district of the C. M. E. church, will preach at 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, at Lane Memorial church. Rev. C. H. Young of St. James A. M. e. church will preach at 3 p. m.
Dean Abbott of Trinity Cathedral preached an eloquent sermon at St. Andrew's Episcopal church, Sunday evening. The music, a repetition of that used Easter, was a credit. A net confirmation class is being formed by the rector.
Mr. John M. Anderson, attorney and real-estate operator, in the Superior Bldg., has sold through his assistant, Mr. Jay W. Noble, a modern house on E. 38th St. See Mr. Anderson for a square deal. He is known, among both colors, as a reliable dealer. Adv
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The editor of The Gazette acknowledges the receipt of an invitation from the officers and members of St. Paul's A. M. E. church, St. Louis, Mo., to attend the celebration, April 23, of the review of the "Footprints of a Black Man", a new book by their pastor, Dr. W. Sampam Brooks.
The many friends of Mrs. Crazetta Gordon, formerly of this city, will be alarmed to hear of her continued illness in Sandusky, where she has been spending the past few months with her son, Mr. Dwight Gor and wife, Her daughter, Mrs. Teresa Dunnill, was called to her bedside.
Mrs. Jennie Conrad. 3635 Central Ave., was found sitting on the steps of the Alley club restaurant, E. 3rd St., alley, near Euclid Ave., Monday afternoon, by Patrolman Dineen. She had just given birth to a child. The officer called an ambulance to which she was able to walk, and was taken to Huron Rd. hospital. Mother and baby are doing well.
One cannot hate his inferiors. Always, where one hates, the object of his hatred is his superior. One can have contempt for his inferiors, or a sort of contemptuous pity, but hate applies only to those above. It looks up. So when you hear a man express hate for another you are sure to find the fact that the latter has nips his own inferiority and the others superiority. — Western Recorder
The editor of The Gazette acknowledges the receipt of an invitation to attend the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Magnus L. Robinson, of Washington, D. C., April 29. Mr. Robinson, a 33d degree mason, is editor of the Industrial Advocate and Record of Washington, D. C., and past potente, senior past imperial reverberator of Imperial Council, A. E. A. O. N, Mystic Shrine, Mecca Temple, No. 10.
Mrs. Carrie Clifford of Washington, D. C., will speak at Mt. Zion Cong. church, Monday evening, April 26, under the auspices of the Du Bois Literary club. She will be the guest of Mrs. Della Eubanks of Lakewood, while here. Mrs. Anna Hearn was hostess for the club at its meeting, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. M. Rodgers was made a member of the program committee. The guests on this occasion were Mrs. M. Wilhelm one of the club's honorary members; T. R. Harris and J. W. Wills and son. The club will meet, April 21, at Mrs.
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The editor of The Gazette spent Monday and Tuesday, in Columbus. He called on Gov. Frank B. Willis, Monday afternoon, conferring with him on several bills pending in the Legislature of prime interest to those of the race in Ohio; addressed the Lincoln Republican league, Monday evening, and appeared before a State Senate committee, Tuesday morning, in position to the Joint Bill (H.L.B. No. 290), which is intended to crush out our chirpologists and prevent our barbers and others from massaging, etc. Those interested, locally, had better get in touch, at once, with Geo. A. Myers, proprietor of the Hollenberg House barber shop, who is in charge of our folk's interests, in this section of the state.
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Cleared Nearly $1,000
"The crisis learned $949—nearly $1,000 in 1914. It has no printing office. The editor and his force have nothing to do with the mechanical work on the paper. They pay somebody else $1,008.92 for that. Still, the editor tells us that 'the present organization of the Crisis includes five offices, covering 1300 feet of floor space. " * " * " The force consists of an editor, business manager, a shipping clerk, a bookkeeper, and three other clerks and stenographers. The Crisis editor does an incoordination with his own clipping, abstracting and condensing, write his letters with pen and ink, read proof and do the odd jobs of an office boy. No, he is paid to think, and to write, so as to make others think. He pays $4000 to others to do the other work."
Johnson Did Not Train
Sam McVey, who was one of Jack's assistants in his recent fight in Havana, Cuba, says: "Jack never did train like a man who was getting ready for a hard fight. He didn't do any road work. He just took a walk every day. His gymnasium stuff didn't amount to anything. He started out all right when he landed there but after the first week he wasn't so brisk. I think something happened. I wouldn't have thought so much about it if the five rounds had been twenty-five rounds, but I says to him one day, 'Jack, forty-five rounds is a long ways from home, man,' and he just looked at me and says, 'You think so? but he didn't do any different.'
Johnson Not in Condition.
Johnson.
Without taking anything from Willard's history there are few who be lieve he would have had the slightest chance with Johnson a few years back. It was a battle of one lone black man against the whole world, so to speak Fat. ill conditioned, harassed by authems from the people in the crowd and with age obviously against him throughout, he nevertheless fought along with marvelous craft against his crude but amazingly powerful young opponents, Havana, Cuba, Correspondent of The Cincinnati (O.) Enquirer
Chaplain Scott to Leave Army.
Spokane, Wash.—Captain Oscar J. W. Scott of Washington, who for three years was chaplain of the Twenty-fifth infantry, when that organization was stationed at Fort George Wright, has been granted permission by the army to leave the department, according to word received here. Captain Scott, who was a first lieutenant while stationed here, was recently promoted to the rank of captain. He is now with the Twenty-fifth infantry and has bark racks, Hawaii. He will leave the islands for San Francisco in May.
Women Punished: Men Go Free. Norfolk, Va.—Chara Carter and Annie Scott were each fined $100 and sent to jail for ninety days, and Katie Strickland was fined $25 and costs and sent to jail for thirty days by Justice Arnold in the Police Court, last week Thursday morning. The women, members of the race were charged with entering disreputable houses in company with young white men. "Serves them right."
War Booms Home Brewing.
The new beer tax in England has had the effect of reviving the obsolete art of home brewing in the country districts. If home brewing becomes widespread, one of the main sources to whica Lloyd George has been looking to raise funds for the war will be cut off. The brewing industry will suffer. Ale can be brewed at home at 1½ cents a pint, or 1½ cents cheaper than it can be bought at a public bar. Small householders paying less than $50 a year in taxes are allowed to brew for home use free from any excise tax. Empty casks are bought up to store the home brews, and brewing coppers are lent among neighbors.
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HOMES NEEDED FOR COLORED CHILDREN.
"In these little faces, pinched with cold and hunger look, Lest ye miss Him. In these wistful eyes and on these mouths, united with mother kisses, His precious image lies."
The Ohio Board of State Charities is looking for good Christian homes in colored families for a number of bright colored boys. Among them are three little fellows who have been transferred by the Ohio Board of Administration. They are waiting for some one to give them a "square head" and a hard and checkered experience—the father is brutal and their mother neglectful. After the father threatened to kill the mother, the judge of the Juvenile Court of the County sent them to the Boys' Industrial School at Lancaster. They were not committed as delinquent or as incorrigible boys, but there was no Children's Home in the County, the children resided, and the judge did not know what else do with them.
The Board of Administration, which has the control of state institutions, is maintaining a Bureau of Juvenile research to make a special physical and psychological study of children who are committed to the Industrial schools. A great many of the children in these schools have been infected from cold, hunger and abuse and have become delinquent because of childhood neglect. Many of these children who have later become delinquent would have responded to the kind and sympathetic treatment of a humane person. The Ohio Board of State Charities has organized a Children's Welfare department with among many other agencies in seeking to protect neglected and defenseless children. One of its duties is to seek homes in suitable families for children who are placed in its care by juvenile judges or by the Ohio Board of Administration. This is the reason why these three homeless boys are now in Columbus, under the care of the new juvenile justice system, to take a personal interest in them.
The Children's Welfare department is undertaking to create a sentiment throughout Ohio which will restore to homeless children the rights of which they have been unjustly robbed through no/fault of their own. It believes that normal children should not be homeless and should be placed in situations—that such treatment is likely to be expensive and dwarfs their individuality. God has given to them a great longing for individual care and parental love. Those who know most of institutional life can tell something of this unspeakable reality. This department has already been able to place a number of these bright and promising children with some of Ohio's best people.
The department is making a special effort to know that the children are in proper physical condition before they are placed in a home by the school. They are placed in physical and psychological examination, then they are placed on trial. They are not bound or indentured but must be provided with suitable social and religious advantages and trained to become useful citizens. If the placement is not satisfactory they are returned to the Board at any time.
A little homeless colored boy, who had been in trouble and who had no one who was very much interested in him, had been placed in an institution. The institution was well marshaled and cared for, and were kind, judicious and sympathetic—and everything was done to make the life just as normal as circumstances would permit, but something was lacking. He said to one of the persons connected with the Children's Welfare department, "I wish you would get me a home pretty soon because it is sad here. That statement used something of the meaning of a safety and homeless boy for family life. Any person interested in providing a home for one of these children is requested to communicate with the Ohio Board of State Charities, Children's Welfare Department. 1010 Hartman Bldg., Columbus, Ohio. A representative of the Board will call once family upon the placement of a child.
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London, England.—With the evident object of damaging the ship yards on the Tyne a Zeppelin airship raided the Northumberland coast of England Wednesday night.
The giant dirigible first appeared over Blyth about 8 o'clock and dropped eight bombs. Then it vlisted Bedlington, where several more bombs were dropped. Veering to the southward, the towns of Seatonburn, Cramlington and Wallsend were bombarded.
The night was exceptionally dark and not a breath of air was stirring, immediately the alarm was given and all northeast coast towns were ordered to extinguish lights.
Britain's newest dreadnaughts are in process of construction along the Tyne and night shifts were at work when the alarm was raised. Every precaution was taken at once by the authorities. All lights were put out, the men dismissed and the yards closed.
The nearest the air raider got to New Castle, the center of the great shipyards, was Wallsend. This is a town of 20,000.
Reports received in London state that practically no damage was done in any of the towns visited. One house in Wallsend was struck, the missile passing through the roof and bringing down the ceiling in a bedroom in which a sick woman was lying. She escaped injury.
The struggle for the last of the Car pathian passes remaining in the hands of the Germanic allies still holds the center of the land war stage.
After a 12-hour battle the Russians have captured another section of the mountain barrier between Galicia and Hungary.
A dispatch from Leemberg, Galicia, tells of a Russian attack on the Austrian forces at Mexoloborz, in the East Beskids. The Austrians were forced to give ground, and it is said the main mountain crest in this region, considered impregnable, has passed to the hands of the Russians. This battle was an incident in a struggle of unusual severity now in progress along a front of more than 100 miles, from Bartfeld, northern Hungary, to Stry, easter Galicia. Petrograd reports both sides are attacking simultaneously and that the losses are heavy. Each side is making claims of success. The Austrians assert the Muscovite invaders have been held in check since March 20, but an official statement from Petrograd declares fighting is in progress more than 14 miles to the south of Dukla pass, which would indicate 'a considerable Russian advance in the direction of the Hungarian plains.
The Teutonic forces still hold Uzekse pass and continue their ceaseless counter attacks, but Wednesday night the Russians announced the capture of three more heights within four or five miles of that vital gateway.
Reider Enters Drydock
Newport News, Va. — Permission to enter drydock was given Commander Thierfelder of the German raider Kronprinz Wilhelm by United States officials here. A survey of the repairs necessary to the ship will be made. Later the state department is expected to give formal authorization for any repairs that may be necessary. Commander Thierfelder, aroused by reports that he had been ordered to intern his ship, renewed his declaration that he intends to put to sea again.
Babe Strangles Self
Akron, O.-Coroner E. S. Lyons pronounced as accidental the death of the one-year-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Brown, Barberon, who strangled himself while his mother was in police court testifying against her husband, who was charged with beating her.
Tuesday morning Mrs. Brown tied the child in his high chair and left her five-year-old son Roy to watch the infant. The child slipped through the fastenings and they caught about his neck. His mother found the body.
AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS
There died in Montgomery a short time ago a Scotchman who did a noble work in the education of the Negro race in Alabama, and his passing has made a vacancy that will not be easy to fill. His name was W. B. Paterson; his fame was purely local, for he did not make the big noise, and because he was a white man conducting a Negro school he did not get the notoriety that has been such a factor in the upbuilding of the noted Negro educators of the South.
Professor Paterson drifted in Alabama about 1870, looking for work. He was homeless and friendless, afflicted with an incurable deafness that made social intercourse an impossibility with him. He had tramped from New York to Omaha and then back East looking for work, but could find none. By trade he was a gardener. His forehears before him had been gardeners on the estate of a Scotch Laird Albemarle, or some such name, and he had learned their trade. He got a job at Marion, on a plantation, digging ditches and doing ordinary farm work along with the Negroes, and this proximity taught him the exact condition of the Negro's intelligence and educational advancement. Out of it came a Negro school that grew until it became a state normal with a large patronage. The plantation owner for whom he worked took a fancy to him and helped him on with the first school, and with this encouragement he built up an establishment that was too large for Marion. The Scotch gardener had his eye on the state capital, and he made his plans to move his school there.
When it became known in Montgomery that a white man was going to move Negro school to that city, a mass meeting of the citizens was held and speeches were made, as Professor Paterson often afterward said, "they almost tarred and feathered him." This latter was in a figurative sense only. Nothing daunted, the schoolmaster moved his school to Montgomery, and went quietly about his business. He conducted an orderly institution; he taught the Negroes domestic science, manual training, trades, the dignity of labor, the value of keeping in the place the white people of the South said the Negro must keep. There was no social equality of the races there, and never in the more than forty years of the life of the school under Professor Paterson was there so much as an infirmation that he taught such or practiced it. The Negroes had great and grave reverence for him, that was almost patriarchal in its simplicity.
Montgomery quieted down after the school was settled, and in a few years began to look upon it as an asset and on Professor Paterson as a public benefactor. Year by year he increased the membership of his school, and in order to make it self-sustaining and to make it possible for the students to pay their way through, he placed them in the homes of Montgomery as servants, fixing the school hours so that they could do their domestic work and carry on their studies too. His training made itself felt for the servants in Montgomery, and they were in demand. Montgomery is now full of them, and they all command high wages because they can earn them. That in itself is tribute enough for the school and for the memory of this good man.
Of the thousands that went through this school, some were found to pos-
Christ church, Providence, was the first effort of the late Rev. Dr. Crummell, following his ordination in St. Paul's church, Boston, in 1842. He soon relinquished it. Rev. Mr. Stokes, ordained by Bishop Whittington, in St. James' church, Baltimore, in 1843 organized St. Luke's church. New Haven, the following June. In a year or so, having been priested by the bishop of Connecticut, Mr. Stokes yielded to his old friend, whom he had known in Baltimore, Bishop Henshaw, and moved to Providence. About 1850 he went to Africa as a missionary. The Providence church was left without a pastor, and it seems to have gradually gone out of existence. What became of the money from the sale of the church we do not know.
During all our experience, we have never known any two white priests more devoted to the welfare of the colored people, than the late Calibraht B. Perry and Robert H. Paine. If I mistake not, both of them were natives of Rhode Island. Here is a splendid opportunity for the friends of Messrs. Perry, Paine and Crummell
Honduras, in Central America, reports a quiet and prosperous period for the year 1912-13. Actual receipts exceeded expenditures by $103,000. There were no political disturbances of any character. It is about as large as the state of Pennsylvania.
In a London museum is a clock which indicates on the main dial the Greenwich time, and on eight smaller ones the time in as many large cities in the world. The clock also tells the date and has a barometer attached.
The markings on a graduated measuring glass invented in Germany are made along a zigzag line instead of a vertical one and, having wider spaces between, are said to be read more accurately.
There is a plant growing on mountains in Central Europe that develops enough heat to push its flower stalks through snow and produce blossoms.
Considering the way they have been ground down, the people of this country get along pretty well.
THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1915
sees intelligence and scholarship enough for higher training, and they were given it, and today they fill places of responsibility as teachers and principals and superintendents of Negro public schools in the large cities of Alabama and neighboring states.—Mobile Register.
About two years ago St. Augustine's mission among the colored people of Providence, R. L. was initiated, writes a correspondent of The Living Church. From a recent account in a church paper, I note the following: "The church building used for the services is rented property, and is likely to be sold at any moment."
The purpose of this article is to point out that as early as 1843 there was a parish of colored people in Providence, "Christ church;" that the parish having gone out of existence, the money for freeing the church building from debt having been raised in England by a colored priest, and turned over to the diocesan authorities in trust, it seems to me that in this emergency the diocesan authorities should welcome the opportunity for making restitution. Here is an extract from the Episcopal address of Bishop Henshaw, in 1849, which throws light upon the matter:
"At the time of the meeting of the last annual convention, Rev Eli W Stokes, rector of Christ church in this city, was absent, in Europe, for the purpose of soliciting funds to liquidate the debt by which that parish has been embarrassed ever since their house of worship was erected. In consequence of a certificate required by the laws of England, furnished by me, he was received with great kindness by the archbishops, bishops and clergy of our mother church; and I am happy to inform you that his mission was crowned with entire success, and the liberal contributions which he received in that distant land have enabled the gentlemen holding the properly in trust to make a satisfactory settlement with the mortgagees. The congregation is now free from debt, and our colored brethren have wisely made over their corporate property to the 'board of commissioners for church building' with a view of security against embarrassment and incumbrance for the time to come. The Christian generosity with which our English brethren answered the appeal made to them in behalf of that teeble parish has been duly acknowledged in a letter addressed by me to his grace the archbishop of Canterbury, and through him to the church over which he worthy presides."
District Commissioner Louis Brownlow and Charles E. Nesbit, superintendent of insurance of the district, were speakers at a meeting in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church, under the auspices of the trustees and Men's club of the church, relates the Washington Star.
The commissioner spoke of the value of vocational training, and declared that improvement in living conditions is responsible for a reduction in the mortality rate of the colored population of Washington.
Mr. Nesbit urged the men's clubs of colored churches to take an interest in insurance matters, with the object of protecting members of their race against the practices of unscrupulous companies.
to honor them in making this church at Providence, for colored people, all that it ought to be, and a fitting memorial to these pioneer laborers among the colored people.
Alexander Crummell was the first black man to be ordained to the ministry of the church on the soil of New England. Christ church, Providence, was the first parish of colored persons ever organized in the territory of New England. And it was the very first colored church, anywhere in the United States, to be received into union with a diocesan convention. Three colored men sat as deputies from that parish at the diocesan convention which met in St. Stephen's church, Providence, in June, 1843.—George F. Bragg, Jr., in the Living Church.
One of the poorest imitations is that given by the woman who is trying to simulate indifference to the fact that she wasn't invited to the party.
There is no particular reason for it, but the effeminate man is always called "Lizzie."
To prevent shoe laces from becoming untied a New York inventor has patented small metal clasps to be fastened to the tops of shoes to hold their ends.
The Italian city of Milan has changed from gas street lighting to electricity, generating its current by Alpine waterfalls, nearly one hundred miles away.
If you wish to wring an expression of contempt from a man, refer casually to the woman who jilted him.
Jamaica produces a great variety of hardwood trees. Lists of its timbers, classified according to the suitability of the timbers (113 in all), have been printed in a bulletin issued by the department of agriculture.
Two bridges in a city of India are supported on large metal tanks, which float on the water and accommodate themselves to the rise and fall.
When a man is unusually courteous to a woman, that is an indication she is not his wife.
WILLIAM HALE THOMPSON.
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William Hale Thompson has been elected mayor of Chicago by a plurality of nearly 140,000 votes. He is a Republican and a prominent real estate dealer.
TEUTON SEA RAIDER IS NOW IN U.S. PORT
Kronprinz Wilhelm, Crow Facing Starvation
Seeks Sanctuary at Newport News.
SHIP SCOURGE SWEPT. BUNKERS EMPTY
Former North German Lloyd Liner Had Been at Sea 255 Days, During Which Time She Sank Fifteen Merchantmen.
Newport News, Va. — The last of Germany's sea raiders, the Kronprinz Wilhelm, scourge swept, her crew facing starvation, her bunkers empty, barred from New York harbor by the perpetual guard of British cruisers, sought sanctuary here Sunday.
Commander Thierfeldt, on his arrival in port, explained that his ship was badly in need of repairs. Her bottom, he said, was foul and the boilers needed overhauling. He stated that he would request permission to have the repairs made here. The sinking of the Norwegian sailing ship Samantha, the only neutral vessel sent down by the Kronprinz, was almost a duplication of the sinking of the American bark William P. Frye by the Frinz Eitel, her sister raider. Asked why he sank the Norwegian vessel, Commander Thierfeldt said: "She was carrying contraband of war. She had a cargo of wheat which I believed was intended for the use of the British army and navy."
The auxiliary cruiser had been at sea 253 days, during which time she sank 15 merchantmen. Twelve of these were British, two French and one Norwegian. Her last victims were the British royal mail steamship Tamar and British steamer Coleby. The appearance of the Kronprinz Wilhelm just one day after the interment of the Prinz Eltz Friedier created great surprise. When last heard from the Kronprinz was in the South Atlantic, She had been reported sunk half a dozen times. The big liner, 613 feet in steam, a 1,700 tons displacement, steamed majestically up the Hampstead Roads early in the morning and was directed to an anchorage of the plant of the Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. by the U. S. submarine G.I.
Collector of Customs Norman R. Hamilton immediately boarded the vessel and held an extensive conference with Commander Thierfeldt. During the conference Lieut. Ford, attached to Admiral Fletcher's staff, came alongside in a launch from the Wyoming and joined the conference. Later reporters were invited aboard by Commander Thierfeldt. He said he was too tired to talk, but directed that members of his staff show the visitors over the ship.
Commander Thierfeldt, however, gave a brief but graphic description of his voyage to Dr. Hal McCafferty, United States quarantine 'officer at Old Point.
"We were chased by British cruisers three times," said Commander Thierfeldt, "but were fortunate enough to escape each time, although some of the escapes were too close for comfort.
"Since leaving New York 255 days ago we have touched at no port. For weeks we were forced to eat rice to live, and that is responsible for the 66 cases of illness aboard. The men are suffering from beriberi.
"After a while, though, we captured and sank a French steamer and got provisions and stores which lasted us a long time. Among them were 10,000 bags of coffee."
Gives All to Church.
Milton, Pa. — A leading society woman here has given up her entire fortune to the Presbyterian church. Deeply impressed by the word picture drawn by an evangelist of the position of the rich young ruler who declined to accept Christ's ultimatum to forsake all and follow him, she made her way to the home of the Rev. B. J. Brinkman and placed in his hands bonds to the value of more than $50,000. She told the preacher of her determination to give up all for Christ. The woman's name is withheld.
Arguments Prove Fatal
Piqua, O.—Arguments resulted in the death of two persons and the fatal wounding of another in this vicinity. Lon Roberts shot and killed William Williams at Conover and then fired a bullet into his own brain, dying instantly. Both were farmers.
In a dispute over money here, Giles Joiner, colored, shot and fatally wounded another negro. Joiner escaped, but his brother John, who is said to have been involved in the dispute, was arrested. The Joiners live in Columbus.
LACE FOR THE NECK
NEW STYLES ARE EFFECTIVE IN THE EXTREME.
Aside From This Dainty Touch, All Lace Gowns Are Coming Back into Favor—Something About the New Costume.
The tight bodice, with the square decolletage in front and elbow sleeves, has been introduced into afternoon and evening frocks, and it has a touch of fine lace with a blue velvet bow to give softness to the neck. It allows many women a chance to appear their best in the evening, for it lends dignity, whereas the sleeveless bodice with the jeweled shoulder straps or the mist of illusion floating over the upper part of the body was not in keeping with certain figures of characters.
Another pictorial fashion which has been exploited by both Beer and Callot, and therefore will be extensively taken up, is the use of old and new lace frocks. It has been a long time since all-lace gowns were in the first fashion, although they never quite went out. This summer they will be revived with enthusiasm. It is not as strange that they should be introduced in a season of great lace-making depression as we thought when the first report of it came, for all the fabric places were limited this year in Europe, and large and rich houses in which fine materials are stored thought it wise to use what they had, trusting to the future to give them a wider variety of choice.
Splendid old lace flounces are used for skirts, beneath which there are placed finely shaded satin flowers. The revival of real lace has suggested the festooning of draperies on both the skirt and bodice, and flowers of silver gauze are used.
Along with such gowns as Irlandise and Kitchener and Joffre has come a martial manner among the more versatile women. They walk with shoulders back, instead of a collapsed chest. They step along in a spirited way instead of sliding about. They are clean-cut and well put together. War is be that this feature in the new way of dressing will do more to change the figure and the prevailing idea underlying clothes than anything else. War is in the air and it is, therefore, bound to be reflected in some way in women's apparel. Possibly the reflection will be in braid
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Model of White Serge Embroidered in Blue Soutache. Blouse of White Tulle Embroidered in Blue.
and buttons, in khaki coats and leather belts, but in a more upright carriage and less artificiality in a more direct outlook on everything, therefore on the way one dresses.
But leaping from philosophy to detail, there was never such a fashion for patent leather as now. It has been brought out in dark blue, an absolute innovation. Belts, collar and cuffs, hems to street suits, pockets and many other accessories are fashioned of it.
Khaki colored serge and gabardine are in favor, more so than the khaki itself. Short jackets that have huge pockets above and below the belt, fastened over with a pointed flap and a brass button, are made by all the tailors. And as for military buttons, there is no end to them. Many have some kind of insignia on them, though of course, the proper one, used by the allied armies, is not permitted.
Lace-Trimmed Hats
Laces play an interesting part on the picturesque big hats for spring.
PETTICOAT BACK IN FAVOR
Garment is Now Made More Than Ordinarily Attractive, and Seems to Be Here to Stay.
As the breezes blow the full skirts in all directions one cannot fail to notice the return of the petticoat. So glad are petticoats to be favored once again that they are doing their best to please their wearers.
A very pretty petticoat of white crepe de chine is trimmed with the old-fashioned puffing between two rows of lace insertion. The bottom of the skirt falls in ripples.
The increased width of the outer skirt naturally calls for a wide underskirt. It is for this reason that manufacturers have placed a dust ruffle of lining on many new petticoats, the ruffle being necessary to hold out the full flounce of the petticoat.
The vivid greens, reds and blues that were once so popular are out of favor this season. In their place the colors that bid fair to be most in demand are tan, gray, taupe; wistaria, dark blue, dark green, rose and brown.
DAINTY MODEL FOR SPRING
Embodies All the Latest Effects That Have Come Into Recent Popularity.
The picture shows one of the daintiest of spring models. Spring weather has brought out the latest productions of the Parisian and "made in America" fashion originators. After a walk in the New York shopping district, one could not help but think that a fashion show in which thousands of
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dainty manikins were participating was taking place on the avenue. The suit shown is of the favorite fawn-colored cavat cloth with the popular circular skirt. The jacket is three-quarter length pointed on the sides. A fawn-colored suede belt and a slightly standing collar complete the suit. The tam o' shanter hat is of white corduroy velvet with two tassels on the side. The shoes are laced on the side and a little rosette at the top of the lacing sets off the white kid tops.
BLOUSES MATCH BEIGE SUITS
Garments That Will Readily Be Seen to Have Many Points of Advantage.
To match the beige-colored suits are offered pongee silk blouses built on tailored lines with high, turn-over collar and rolling cuffs. The fronts of such blouses are usually box-plaited and fastened with ivory buttons in ball shape. The excellent point about these models, aside from their matching quality, is that they launder very easily.
To add variety to the line, there are pongee waists trimmed with dyed laces; and still others that are hand embroidered in floss the color of the blouse material. Like many other waists of the period, certain of the models have the convertible collar, acceptable for either cool weather or warm weather wear.
The trilled blouse is back again. It is made of cotton volle, of georgette crepe or of striped fillet marquisette. Its salient feature is the one-side jabot, which is usually edged with lace. When there is a yoke it is apt to show a scalloped edge, sometimes piped with a contrasting color.
A lot of gold and soutache braiding is being tried out on blouses that start out to be plain and then seem to undergo a change and finish by being a semidress model. It is known that Paris is quite mad on the subject of braid trimming; and this, of course, means an adoption of the same on this side of the Atlantic. American women have never been very partial to glittering ornamentation, particularly in connection with daytime attire. It may be, however, that the lure of gold as presented by French artists will prove more tempting this season than in times gone by. Both shadow and heavy laces enter into the composition of recent blouses. There is nothing startlingly new about this, since laces of these types have been used off and on for many seasons.
The Side of the Skirt.
At the sides of the skirts the greatest changes have taken place. Gathers, plains, circular insets and even pockets are introduced.
The combination of black and white is also strong.
New Towels.
Some of the newest Turkish towels have an initial quite four or five inches long, worked in French knots at the left of the towel above the border, instead of in the center, as is usually done. For a man's use towels worked with these large letters are very good looking.
Among the newest designs for small guest towels is one of a fine damask of a very small pattern without a woven border. The latter is hemstitched on and consists of an inch-wide hem of colored linen, pink of blue.
The initial may be embroidered in white on the hem or worked on the towel itself in a color to correspond with the hem.
New Tunics.
Sometimes the tunic is cut short in front and so long in back that it completely hides the foundation skirt, its extremely short in the back. In the front the foundation skirt of child on shows for three or four inches.
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BELLS
HOW DID HE KNOW THE SIZE?
Happy Thought Comes to Assistance of Young Man Who Wished to Purchase Jeweled Belt.
A man who had recently become engaged to a charming young girl chanced to be in a fashionable shop when his eye caught a glimpse of a jeweled belt that seemed to him an acceptable gift for his fiancee. He asked a clerk to place an assortment of the belts on the counter.
"Ladies' belt?" queried the polite salesman. "Certainly, sir; what size?" The young man blushed. "Really," he stammered. "I don't know." And he gazed about him helplessly for a moment or so. Finally a happy thought appeared to strike him. "Can't you let me have a yardstick for a moment?" he asked. The yardstick being forthcoming, he placed it along the inside of his arm from shoulder to wrist. Then, looking up at the clerk, he exclaimed triumphantly. "Twenty inches."—Philadelphia Ledger.
Not in His Line.
Manager (or intelligence ones)—
What kind of a place would you like?
Cook Lady—Oh, a place where I can
have anything I want, with but little
to do and no one to boss me.
Manager—You have strayed into the
wrong place. This is an employment
office, not a matrimonial agency.
"Can I see the manager?" asked the caller.
"Why, he's just been called to the telephone," replied the assistant.
"Will he be long?"
"His wife said she just wanted to speak to him for a minute. I guess he'll be back in an hour."
Reason for Speed
Rankin—Beanbrough has bought himself a $5,000 racing car. Phyle—But he couldn't afford one worth half that amount. Rankin—That's why he bought it. He wants something that can go fast enough to keep away from the collectors—Puck.
Hadn't Noticed.
First Gurgle—Did you notice that good-looking fellow who sat right back of us at the Orpheum?
Second Gurgle—Oh, the handsome chap with the red necktie and tan suit, who wore his hair pompadour?
No. Why?"—Nebraska Awgwan.
To the Point.
Her Father—Young man, I must ask your object in coming here so often? Young Man—I love your daughter, sir. She is adorable, a queen. Her Father—Then, I take it, your object is to become her subject. Very well, she's yours.
Wangs—What are Brown's chances
In the coming election?
Bangs—Very slight. He hasn't any-
thing back of him.
Wangs—He's got a family tree.
Bangs—Yes, but his opposition has
the plum tree.
A Proof.
"Animals cannot reason."
"Did you ever try to argue with a
bulldog?"
"Of course not."
"Then try it. He soon catches on,
and you'll find him quite capable of
holding his own."
College Life.
"Yes, some of us fellows keep house
at the fraternity home."
"Don't you hate to wash dishes?"
"We don't have to. We have plenty
of candidates for the fraternity, and
dishwashing is great as an initiation
stunt."
Too Risky
"Why didn't you employ that beautiful stenographer?"
"Didn't care to take the risk. She was sure to break a lot of hearts in the office, and then I's pose I'd be held under the employers' liability law."
Realistic Drama
The Ghost—I could a male unfold to you whose slightest word would make each particular hair stand on end. Hamlet—Useless labor, old chap; my hair's naturally pumadour.