The Gazette

THIRTY FIFTH YEAR: NO.1. What Our People Are Doing Each Week—Church, Personal, Social, Lodge, Literary and Musical—Marriages, Deaths, Etc. IN UNION WE IS STRONGER FINDLAY — A social will be given at Mrs. Williams' by Zion Baptist church young people. Also a besset meeting at Ival. park. Sunday—Miss Donna Williams has gone to Chicago to visit her mother and other relatives. —The union picnic, Aug. 9, of all our churches was joined by our Fosteria people. COLLEGE HILL — Rev. Puckner of the C. M. E. chapel filled his regi- lar appointment here, Sunday evening. —Rex. Jackson of Newport, Ky., will address the missionary society, Wednesday evening.—Mrs. Margaret Lea leaves, Friday, to visit relatives in Goorgetown' and Decatur.—Rceo. E. Williams and daughters are visiting her parents in Greenfield.—Read The Gazette and keep in touch with the doings of the race. --- CADIZ—Mr. Virgil Blanchard of Cleveland is visiting his wife—Miss Hattie B. Lucas has returned from a visit in Piqua, Newark and Coshocton—Miss Willa Graves of Brown Summit, N.C. will spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. Robert Pettress—Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Lee and children and Mrs. Susan West have returned from a visit in Massillon, guests of Mrs. Charles Robinson—Two of our young men, Henry White and George Miller, were the teachers and the headmistress this week—Miss Heloise Ballard is visiting in Cleveland. YOJNGSTOWN—Jean Kelley died Monday after a long illness—Buckeye lodge will meet, Aug. 16. Mrs. Margaret Carter, of Berryville, Vn. was called here and will take home her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Ramsey, who was operated on—Will Saidmers, who was bitten by his dog, will be healed at home instead of leaving the city—Mrs. John Lee underwent an operation at the hospital Sunday. The lion feet by the St. Martin Mission daughters at Miss Luca Lucas, Saturday evening was a success—Order the old reliable Gazette. Ladies, he sure to call attention to its "Woman Feature," page its fashions. *** SEKITAN—An old fashioned basket-meteting at the First Baptist church Aug 14. Rev J. T. Highbaugh, age 14 the noted evangelist, will preach at 2 p. m. The public is invited. Silvester offering during the day—the funeral of Mrs. Terrell, the pastor of the Methodist church—Mrs. H. Pillow and son, Samuel proprietor of Sekitan's cash grocery store. are visiting relatives in Cleveland—Mr. and Mrs. E. Nailan and son, Clarence, returned Thursday, from a pleasant visit with relatives in Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Florence Palmer and daughter Irene, left Sunday for an early social gathering. After social gatherings during the week. Miss Hattie Ellis and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Parkers were the entertainers. Lunchon was served—Several of our young men have enlisted. **'** NEWARK—Newark was well represented at Buckeye Lake, last Thursday—Miss Etta Shackleford spent Monday in Columbus visiting her brother John, who is a volunteer—Dorothy five year old daughter of Mrs. Cordella Whittington; died of whooping cough Saturday. Funeral services at the residence, Tuesday, Rev. G. L. Hicks officiating—An interesting program was rendered at Trinity A. M. E. church Papers by Mrs. T. L. Craig, Mrs. E. M. Jones and Miss Bula Rossin; address by Mr. John Blackwell, representative of Gurry institute, Urbana—Mrs. Wina Gray was brought home last Saturday from Columbus where she stayed in Winfry and grandson, Leroy of Lorain, are visiting at the parsonage—Mr. Edwin Chatt of Columbus, spouse a couple of days with his mother, Mrs. Lily Chatt—Mrs Mary Jones gave a dinner party Sunday, in honor of her husband's fourth anniversary—Mrs. Mary Jones and Mrs. Bessie Potez have returned from Detroit and report a pleasant THE GAZETTE time.—Mr. and Mrs. Carl Holdis are at Mrs. Biddle parents.—M. and Mrs. Berry Matthews, of Williams n. W. Va. are visiting Mrs. Pesce. Please—Read The Gazette and get the news. HILLSBORO — Miss Addie Stribling and Mrs. Parker Johnson of Dayton visited here. Last week—Frat, tough and sister entertained. Friday evening, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Powell.—Mr. Charlie Johnson of Dayton is here visiting—Roberta, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hanceck, died Monday.—Mrs. Nellie Williams and daughters. Ruth and Aileen spent from Friday to Monday with Mr. and Mrs. John Williams. Jr. entertained Mr. and Mrs. Lang Young and Prof. S. G. Hough. Sunday.—Mr. Fred Jenkins of Lina spent from Tuesday to Saturday here with his sister. Mrs. J. J. Burr.—Mrs Sylvia Warner of Columbus arrived Monday to visit her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Greene.—Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Gregston entertained at dinner. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Fairfax, Mrs. Nellie Williams and daughter of College Hill. Mrs. J. J. Barr and daughter—Robert Smith of Loveland is sick at Mrs. on St. East St.—Mr. Small of Mrs. Haring the Johnson.—Mr. Mrs. Richard Craig entertained at dinner. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Powell. They returned to Cillichellen. Monday. Mrs. Joe Willis spent Thursday with Mrs. J. J. Barr, and attended the county fair.—Mrs. Ella Johnson is visiting in Cleveland. LANCASTER — Quite a number from here enjoyed the picnic at Buckeye lake last Thursday—Misses Agnes Randall and Lola Anderson have gone to Cleveland for a two weeks' visit with relatives—Misses Edward and Delbert Claire are local agents of The Gazette. Two live workers behind a live work—The remains of Master Frank Jemone Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith, were interred, Thursday in Forest Rose cemetery. He was moved along using the Thames follow path carriage quarches to the wealthiest citizens in town many of whom remembered bin with floral tributes—Mrs. Anna James is confessing. Our people here are becoming regular readers of The Gazette. As one citizen said, "a little learning is a dangerous thing"; so we have decided to read The Gazette and make our knowledge much something. The Buckeye lake last Thursday—Mr. Wm. Allen has gone to Cleveland to work in a steel mill. He has become quite an efficient moulder and will move his family there this fall.—Wes Herbert Tihs and four children of Portsmouth are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith—Mrs. Susie and Edna Carter, Edith Howell and Mr. Alexe Lewis were among those who visited Buckeye lake last Thursday—Mrs. Pearl Anderson and Miss Fern Brown, are writing their sister in Charleston, W. Va.—To be correctly informed on all matters relating to the race, read the old relicable Gazette. STILL DEBATING THE QUESTION Washington, D. C.—The War Department is debating just what shall be done with Afro-Americans selected for army service. They and whites will be sent to the front. This is carrying southern prejudice to the very limit. OPENS A NEW STORE Tulsa, Okla.—T. J. Elliott, who conducts one of the largest stores for men and boys and ladies ready-to-wear paraphernalia, has opened a branch store. Telphone with stock of $12,000 with S. D. Hooker in charge. ESTABLISHED AUGUST 25,1883 And Issued Every Week on Time Since CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1917. GETTING RESULTS FROM THE FARM State Agricultural Agent For North Carolina Tells of Improved Condition Among Tillers of the Soil—Five Rates of Seven Prizes For Corn Were On by Boys. By GEORGE F. KING. Greenboro, N. C. — The past two years have witnessed an unprecedented of success among a large majority of our people who are engaged in farming. The man who is considered to be hereby responsible for this stimulating and promoted stile of the Negro agrichurchists is a modest, unassuming, but exceptionally well-qualified character. He is a graduate of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College For Negroes, in this city. He was born and partly raised in twenty years from a railroad, yet he trained on wide reputation as a corn expert. In order to prepare himself for his inspiring career fifteen years ago John D. Wray entered the State Narmal school, at Franklin, N. C. and finished the presented course. He later entered and graduated with honors from the A. and T. college this city. While assistant manager of the Tuskegee. PROFESSOR JOHN D. WRAY. gee institute farm he bequeathed unto the corn growers of the country two prolific breeds of corn and elicited much comment from the daily papers of Alabama for his splendid work. He resigned his position at Tuskegee to accept the chair of agronomy, agricultural engineering and the superintendency of the farm at the A. and T. college. He made the best record ever made in this department. Because of his earnest fitness he was offered the directorship of the agricultural department at Lincoln Ridge, where he built and equipped the best lavatory in Kentucky, for Afro-Americans and established two experiment stations. He also set a fitting example for the farmers in that state by diversifying crops and raising bumper crops. Several years ago he accepted the position as state agent for the Negro Boys and Girls' clubs for North Carolina, and this is where he has largely helped to revolutionize agricultural methods among our farmers. He has done more for rural uplift of our people in North Carolina than any other Afro-American engaged in agricultural work in this state. Little more than two years ago the agricultural work among Negro boys and girls in this state was not in evidence, but Professor Wray has brought things to pass. The Country Gentleman in a recent edition interestingly noted the work he is doing. The daily papers of the state have also emphasized the work which he is directing. In his report Professor Wray in part says: The boys have grown 12.91% bushels of corn. With this complete report averages forty-seven bushels per acre and produces about 100 bushels per acre. The general average for Nexos bushels of the state is 553 bushels per acre. Twenty-two girl with 11 boys received 24.16 ear crop chickens. Valued at the present market price, they are worth about $20. THEY ARE SLAVE They are savages who will not choose Hate, coercion and abuse Rather than in spiteance snake From their helpless the needs must their They are slaves who do not speak For the colonist and the world They save who dare not die In light with two or three James Russell Lowe SHOT TRYING TO SHUT THE BLACK The first meeting of the committee just begun by President James Hartford of the Cleveland Welfare Federation, to study problems made in Cleveland by the recent rise of proximity 4,100 Acres from the Cleveland Welfare Farm to the Hollie Bosso Farm. The committee of which E. H. Baker is chairman is compled of representative people of both races. Philmore J. Huber of the city welfare department announced that 60 persons of the men in the workplace at Correctional are Negroes and that 140 white city sixteen Negroes. The annual proportion of Negroes in the workplace before the migration began was about 10 percent. He said. This was mounted rapidly in the last year it was brought out that the cause of the increase in the number of Negroes in the workplace because Negro migrants are ignorant of the city's customs, laws and ordinances. A state committee was appointed to into this matter, as well as into that of petitions surrounding newly arrived Negro girls. This committee is composed of Judge A. Henry, chairman; Mrs. Thomas W. Hening, Lamar T. Tennan, Michael Goldsan and Alexander H. Martin. Another sub committee was appointed to study housing conditions and health problems. This committee consists of A. C. Hills, chairman; George A. Meyer, Stanley McMicken, A. Warren and Miss Haelain. Stanley McMicken, secretary of the Cleveland Real Estate Board, reiterated that there are 10,000 houses renting at $5 and under, needed at the present time for both Negro and white residents, and that giving to labor difficulties and the high price of building materials, very little has been received this situation. He stated that a partial situation could be in improving both Negro and white people in the city, and that this free housing for those who get afforded to buy. It was asserted that unless something is before the cold weather, the housing or them will become acne. The full committee, printed here for the time, is as follows: E. H. Barr- der, chairman; Charles E. Wright, Lamer Croman, Mico T. Lopes, W. H. Wili- son, Sara McMisa, R. H. Hispeth, N. T. W. Miss Lailer Mountain, S. T. W. Fewell, Smith, A. F. Forte, Alexander Martin, Clap- hart, Chesnutt, Dr. C. E. Briggs, R. W. Wilson, George M. Myers, R. W. Rum- ney, Michael Goldsmith, Dr. Paul Seth- ton, John E. A. Henry, and Rev. Mary Simons, David P. Dean. Last Saturday. The Dean Doder report gives above details of the crisis with the expe- timent of the officer of the office of a member of the com- munity. Mr. Hather evidently needs the infor- mation given in our editorial page on picture "The Davis Administration." Reel it and call your prior to it. Strange that the American members and the courage to tell their st present the TRUTH. NATIONAL RACE CONGRESS Denton, Texas, Aug. 2, 1917. Editor Gazette. Dear Friend. Some words of encouragement may not be welcome in the struggles which you and your oppressed race are compelled to undergo on the part of the white man who should give you a helping hand instead of attempting to pull you out of the oppression. The chiefs are beginning to break and sunshine will soon be there. A number of your paper date June 30 informs readers that Dr. Pyd suggests a "National Racist Congress," God always knows the good results which would follow. By all means urge it on. Let Americans know your strength and intellectuality. The better classes of whites second the motion. This is your country as well as mine. So move in it, act in it, express yourself in it. As long as you are true to God and country no power can close your mouth. HALL "GOT HIS MAN"? Malden, Moe. Clarkes Postwaste (white) and Sam Hall, foreman of a clearing gang, were killed in a running light at Riseo, New Madrid county, seven miles east of Malden, July 22. When a crowd of white brutes undertook to run Negroes out of town, Hall was running when shot, down it is said, and as he fell he shot and killed Postwaste. The Negroes were employed by neighboring landowners and had gone to town to make purchases. U. S. MINISTER TO BELGIUM WHITLOCK October 18, 1912 To Whom it May Convey the heart of Mrs.lara H. Jones, the healer of this letter, is known as a woman of character, whose industry and integrity have won for her a position in this city, in which she commands the respect of many good citizens. BRAND WHITLOCK. Mayor. See advertisement elsewhere in this paper—Ady. National Grand Organizer For the New England League For Suffrage Rights of Colored Americans—To Held Meeting In Washington In December. Boston. At the memorable annual meeting of the New England League For Suffrage Rights of Colored Americans, recently held in Boston, a national colored liberary conference was organized. Federals from many sections of the country were present. The object of the conference was to deliberate on the new phase of race prejudice and color segregation. It lasted one day, ending with a great public meeting in Farnsworth hall at night. Addresses were made by able men. After profound consideration the above named conference unanimously voted to call a great race congress at Washington next December, when the United States congress will be in session. We believe that this is the time for all branches and factions of the race to unite and solidify their forces in our fight for equal chance and fair play in the American body politic and to press the first claim of colored American citizens of the United States of America to share in the world democracy, to fight under the flag of this credible and to take positive measures to secure from the government guarantee of abolition of disfranchisement and all past disiminutions, civil, political and military. Our race rejoices at the fact that the conferences were humiliated and spitting throughout. The following named officers were chosen unannounced: Rev. Johnson W. Hill of Boston, president; first vice president, Rev. A. C. Powell, New York; second vice president, Rev. L. B. Wattes, Worcester, Mass.; third vice president, Rev. S. B. Crockett, New Jersey; recording secretary, Rev. M. F. Sydes, Rhode Island; assistant, Mrs. M. Cravath Simpson, Massachusetts; corresponding secretary, Rev. D. K.ugh; assistant, Miss Dessie, Smith Hampton, Virginia; treasure, Mrs. S. J. Allen, Massachusetts; grand organizer, Professor Allen W. Whalley of Boston. The organization appeals to all educational institutions, churches, secret organizations and societies of all kinds to arrange to send competent race loving delegates to the congress. The grand organizer needs all to arrange public meetings, at which he will be pleased to attend and give all necessary information. Communications should be addressed to Allen W, Whaley, grand organizer, 34 Cornhill, Boston. ASK ONLY EVEN JUSTICE. Negrbes Who Paraded In New York Uphold by New York World. "The silent protest" parade of 8,000 Negroes in Fifth avenue was characterized by perfect ordinariness except for the possible offensiveness of some of their banners," said an editorial in the New York World. "It was impressive beyond the measure of most parade as being a public demonstration by a race against depression by another race under a demurray. It was thus a human document of a different kind from the customary processes of white marchers, whether strikers, Socialists or suffraistas. "What occurs on Fifth avenue is seen not alone by the city, but by the whole country, and the sight of these thousands of men, women and children of color marching silently for sympathy cannot fail to give their organized appeal for justice the widest possible publicity. "To that extent the parade was a conspicuous success. What it will accomplish in securing a remedy for the treatment complained of is another question. Will it curb human passion in industrial centers or modify prejudice? At least it should induce the people of the United States to take thought seriously of the conditions which have actuated this public demonstration by Negroes and to influence public sentiment in behalf of ever justice to the race. "Negroes cannot be the 'old wholly blameless for race riots' nor are they entirely guillotine of provoking the discrimination from which they suffer. But they are mostly industrial, sober and patriotic. The trouble makers among them are notoriously few, and the height of the injustice toward them is in holding the race responsible for the acts of the individual. That is a test the white race does not apply to itself, and the best way to improve the relations of 'be the two races is to cease to apply it to the Negro." THE NINTH OHIO DISBANDED! Dispatches to The Daily Newspapers Purposely Misleading—The Ninth Ohio Batallion Not to Go South to Ohio Camp etc, etc. Last evening Cleveland Press quoted would be an end to the "free roses" the same army officer with saying Illinois galette-Times (daily.) Read Page 2 also THE NINTH OHIO Col. Young Should Not Where It Dispatches to The Daily No leading—The Ninth OH Go South to Ohio Special to The Garette C. Linnish is "O. Recent dispatches to the only newspapers of the country or on Washington announce that 'Lieut. Charles' is coming, Tenth U. S. Cavalry, who has been examined for physical disability for the funeral by the department of disability, by the direction of the President has been placed on the retiree list, the retirement dating from June 22, 1917, the date on which he would have been promoted to the grade of colonel by reason of seniority." This half explains the effort made by the daily newspapers, particularly of Ohio to place the blame for the disruption of the projected Ninth Ohio regiment amounted cavalry upon Lieut. Col. Cavalry, who was stationed in the department to the day, June 22, 1917, on which he would have automatically become a colonel in the regular army service, explains itself, to the intelligent and thoughtful of the race. Add to his the fact that the War Department of Washington, D. C. and the democratic state government of Ohio, which of course, includes the Adjutant General's office of the state, in hearty sympathy with the National Guard, now "has a federal with have not shown willingness to have an Afro-American colonel (with officers and men) the projected Ninth regiment of unmanned cavalry) in the camp at Montgomery, Ala., and the whole matter is perfectly clear. Col. young had a perfect right to select his unit, but was only exercising the right which other commanders exercise. Look, which apparently had its origin in this city and was undoubtedly looked upon with favor at Washington, and which was exploited in the newspapers of this state, particularly and the country in general last week, to make Col. young the "goat," blaming him for the disruption of the Ninth Ohio regiment of unmanned cavalry. The impairment of officers ought not to be severe and ought not mislead our people. The animus of the whole thing is clear. Some of car people, however, have been misled by these newspaper reports into blaming Col. Young. They should not be guilty of credit and easily misled. About nine hundred men had the regiment disrupted by unlawful action, including the original Ninth Ohio Battalion, at 600 men (4 companies, infantry) which is announced will NOT be sent to the Ohio military training camp at Montgomery, Ala. More evidence of the real reason for the disruption of the projected Ninth Ohio regiment! Throughly disgusted, Lieut. Col. e OPEN LETTERS Cleveland, O., Aug. 3, 1917 Charles Young, headquarters North Ohio Regiment, Numbers, Ohio. My Dear Colonel—Day before yesterday's and yesterday's papers carried from Washington announcement that Col. Geo. M. Melver, acting of the Militia Bureau at Washington, D.C., had said that the "inattention will not be a part of the Division and assignment into which it will be assigned to service along with Colored troops from other states; that it is possible that the Battalion will service with Colored organizations in the new national army; that plans for organizing the Pattonation into a regiment have been dropped and that even the present North Battalion will not go with Ohio troops for training at Montgomery, Ala." What, if any, truth is there in the foregoing daily newspaper dispatches from Washington? I sincerely hope you will write to the time to write Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, a former mayor of this city and personal acquaintance of mine, to that effect, urging him to use his influence to stop such harmful color-line statements being given to the public press by persons connected with the War Department of our country. It is not only aggravatingly insulting and a shame but amounts to an outrage upon the patriotism and loyalty of Afro-Americans. As I said to you in conversation at Columbus on hasask Tuskegee. If there is interest that can be to promote their interests and those of the North Ohio Regiment, feel free to call upon me at any time, and I will gladly and willingly do all in my power to promote your interests. Yours for the race HARRY C. SMITH Cleveland, O., Aug. 4, 1917 Hon. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War Washington, D. C. Friend Baker—In Aug. 1, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Col. George M. Melv, acting chief of the militia bureau, is quoted in a Washington press dispatch to the Cleveland Plain Dealer with having said that the Ninth Ohio Battalion which has been expanded into regiment of the 100th Infantry, is prepared on shore on the war department at Washington, will not be a part of the Ohio National Guard division and will not be expanded into a regiment. Also that "the Ohio Battalion will be assigned to service along with Colored troops from other states," and that "he was unable to give the definite assignment to Fortress New York," and that the Battalion will see service with colored organizations in the new country. IN UNION SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS OHIO DISBANDED! Not Be Blamed---Place It It Belongs. Newspapers Purposely Mish- Ohio Batallion Not to Ohio Camp etc, etc. Young took this papers and left this city for his home at Wilberforce, the later part of last week, apparently this his active career in the army, regular service or militia. Our people of Ohio and the country at large feel keenly his mistreatment of recent months and weeks, and should not forget the fact that the Adjutant General Ohio, some weeks ago expressed his will to keep him in the regiment for Ohio, providing its staff officers would be white. Before leaving here Col. Young's only comment was: "I recommended the best men available for officers of the Ninth regiment; men I believe best fitted for the positions." Young was appointed to West Point from Ohio (and not from Kentucky) graduating in 1899. He is the only member of the race to ever reach the grade of Colonel in the United States army. Chaplain Allensworth (deceased) was retired with the rank of Colonel. Young has served most acceptably in the Philippines, Haiti, Santo Domingo, Africa, Mexico and this country, and as military instructor at Wilberforce University. The Ohio branch of the Council of National Defense, at the direction of Gov. Cox, are investigating the influx into this state of southern Afro-Americans, studying particularly the health conditions in several cities. This subject has been discussed in investigative articles already. Mr. Will Davis and Miss Grace Carr were married, Monday, by Rev. C. W. Haskell. The twentieth annual session of the Ohio Grand Lodge, G. U. O. F. was held last week at the hall at Garfield Ave. and Long St. Despite war conditions the attendance was large. Most of the officers were wounded. The captain, R. K. Runk assisted in the festivities. At Niel Park the Patriarchic held its prize drill. Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Edith Alice Jones, daughter of the late Wilbur B. Jones, to Attorney Clarence A. Jones, Los Angeles, Cal. Both are graduates of college. The captain, R. K. Runk, has been teaching in our baltimore high school. The wedding will be early in September. Mrs. Charles H. Jackson, of St. Paul, formerly of Columbus, is visiting Mrs. Wm. Smith, N. Garfield Ave., and Mrs. C. M. Jones, W. Poplar Ave., and Mrs. E. Stallone, Mays of Springfield, is visiting his mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Heskell, N. Garfield Ave. Mrs. Jennie Sales, of Roanoke Va., is visiting Mrs. Wm. Smith, N. Garfield Ave., and also her son, Mr. Jackson Sales. Mrs. plans for organizing the regiment Columbus, Ohio have been dropped and that even the present Ninth Battalion (now a regiment) will not go with training for training at Montgomery Ala. I am writing you for definite information as to the press the day the council is misrepresented as has been called. Such statements to the public press are working hard to dispel the misinformation, guiding people on the pacifism and loyalty of the Afro-American which, I fear, will not be properly realized by those most interested* until both are most needed, next year, and for several years following it. As you are doubtless aware, there has already been far too much material to draw aggravatingly insisting to Afro-Americans and visibly injuring to our country's cause. The failure, possibly the near future, will show so plainly, unless there is an immediate discontinuance of such public statements as quoted above, that it will be apparent to all intelligent and loyal Americans, and helping that Col. Melvier nor any other person in authority, has given or will give utterance to such statements as the above, I am, "The "races riots" that are reported from several sections of the country must be sterilized "repressed by the proper authorities. If they are not, they will extend, and expand until a situation exists that terrorizes the law-binding and presents a problem of great difficulty to the peace powers. While the prosecution for the outlaws is in some cases not apparent, there are infiltrations that the disturbances are to traced to resentment by Negroes of what they regard as a slight put upon them by the military authorities. Many Negroes have offered their services to the government and have been rejected; while in the regulations for registrations under the draft law, provision for the resentment of whites. No, announcement has been made of the policy of the government in regard to military service by Negroes, though it is inconceivable that this section of our citizenship shall not be made use of to the benefit of the country in war. That we cannot have mixed regiments probably will be admitted as readily by Negroes as it will be maintained by whites, but it does seem there should be no discrimination against the patriotic on account of color. If the military authorities would settle upon a policy in this connection and wear themselves in some way the services of the ardent loyalist Negroes would be out of order, a rebel would be out of end. (c) "The races riots"—borne from Times (p. 122). JEJITA The GAZETTE PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... .50 Subscribers are requested to remit by postoffice money order or registered letter Entered at the postoffice in Cleveland, Ohio, as second-class mail matter. Address all communications to HARRY C. SMITH Editor and proprietor, THE GAZETTE. Blackstone Building, Cleveland, O. Member Ohio Legislature; 1894 to 1896; 1896 to 1898; 1900 to 1902 THE GAZETTE is the oldest, and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the interest of Afro-Americans, published in the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWS-EST and BEST in the country. 10,000,000 Afro-Americanus. 240,000 in Ohio. 28,000 in Cleveland. SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1917 X X X X X X X X X X X X X DARE TO DO YOUR DUTY "Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it."-Abraham Lincoln. X X X X X X X X X X X X PREJUDICE "Any prejudice whatever will be insurmountable if those who do not share in it themselves truckle to it and, latter it and accept it as law of nature."-John Sturge MIL. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X PROTEST AGAINST WRONG. To submit in silence when we should protest makes cowards out of men. The human race has climbed on Protest. Had no voice been raised against injustice, ignorance and lust, the inquisition yet would serve the law and policies because our last dispute. The few who dare must speak and speak again to right the wrongs of many.—Kila Wheeler Wilcox. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X THE MAN WHO DARES. X "I honor the man who in X X the conscientious discharge of X X his duty dares to stand alone; X X the world, with ignorant, in X X tolerant judgment, may con- X X denn, the countenances of X X relatives may be averted, and X X the hearts of friends grow X X cold, but the sense of duty X X done shall be sweeter than X X the applause of the world, X X the countenances of relatives X X or the hearts of friends."— X X Charles Sumner. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Over two thousand claims have been filed against the city of East St. Louis, ill. by our people as a result of that recent massacre. First New York city protest parade (noted elsewhere in this paper) was far greater and much more potent than many of our people realize. We are sure our readers have not only noticed but appreciate the steady improvement in the old reliable Gazette in recent weeks. It shall continue, too. Wonder what President Thomas Woodrow Wilson thinks of the treatment of Col. Charles Young now? In a letter under date July 9, '17, he wrote Principal R. R. Moton of Tuskegee, Ala., that "there is no possible ground in that case for the fear that he (Col. Young) is in any way being discriminated against and that you may be sure that he will be treated as another officer would be in similar circumstances. I know that is the disposition of the authorities of the War Department, and it is certainly my own purpose." COL. CHARLES YOUNG Our people should not be misled by the stories sent out from Columbus, last week, to the daily newspapers of the state. Col. Charles Young is no more responsible for the disruption of the Ninth Ohio regiment than "the man in the moon." In naming the officers of the regiment he was clearly within his rights and was doing the proper thing. The "hubbub" created by said newspaper stories as a result of his appointments was only for the purpose of "covering" those really to blame and saddling upon his shoulders the responsibility for an act he was an is in nowise responsible for. The treatment he and the rest of the regiment have received accounted to an outrage and is being keenly felt by all of our people, the country over, particularly here in the state of Ohio. OUR THIRTY-FIFTH YEAR With this issue "The Old Reliable" Gazette enters upon its thirty-fifth year, having been published every week on time since Aug 25, 1883. A remarkable record for any publication! From the very beginning, it has been edited and managed by the writer who can hardly realize that so long a time "in the saddle" has elapsed. The Gazette's successful efforts to wipe out the remnants of Ohio's "Black Laws," years ago; to secure the enactment of Ohio's Civil Rights and Anti-Lynching laws, are well known to our people, particularly those in Ohio. What it has done, in hundreds of other instances to help, defend and encourage our people is also well known. One has only to recall the successful fight, led by The Gazette a few years ago, to kill the Ohio Assembly's infamous anti-marriage bill and to bar from Ohio the infamous film, "The Birth of a Nation," to appreciate the full force of the preceding sentence. Personal interests have always been subordinated in The Gazette to those of our people. Its call to Afro-Americans, in season and out, is never to accept anything in treatment, less than that due to all citizens, without reference to race or color. When it comes to our citizen rights, here in the north, we have always been unalterably opposed to a "doctrine of surrender" or conciiliary policy, and shall continue to be so. The Gazette believes in demanding for our people, in this section of the country, and continuing to fight for unil secured, ALL that is due all American citizens under the law. THIS IS OUR SLOGAN! The Gazette's firm adherence to principle, through all these years, is its best recommendation for greater support. To our faithful following—thousands of readers in all parts of the country, from ocean to ocean, and from the great lakes to the gulf—we have only expressions of sincere appreciation. Ursue your friends and acquaintances is to surrender for The Gazette and materially to double our citizenship by the first time the year. a conversation by the first person you have done in the thank you, and again ass t a thorough appreciation. HARRY ( For the first time in Cleveland's history the number of Negro prisoners at Warrensville exceeds the whites. Welfare Director Beman said Thursday to a local newspaper reporter. "Of the 696 prisoners 360 are Negroes," said Beman. "This ratio is alarming when it is considered the total number of Negroes in the city forms but a small percentage of the city's population. The influx from the south has caused and may increase this high percentage." Once more do we call the attention of Director Beman to the fact that the Maschke-Davis administration is wholly responsible for this condition. From one end of the country to the other, Cleveland is now known as a "wide-open" city with the result that we have drawn heavily on the gambling and criminal class of every large city in the country. Detroit, which has been "house-cleaning" in Recent months, has unloaded upon Cleveland a majority of its criminal males and females. The result of all this is noted in the foregoing. Cleveland is at the lowest moral elb in its entire history as a city. As far as our people are concerned, some of the blame rests on our local Ministers' Alliance which seems to fear to demand in public meetings from Mayor Davis the cleaning up of ward 11 and the rest of the city; it is in such sad need of. In this way only will we of ward 11 get it to, say nothing of the rest of the city. Director Sprosty's notorious order No. 73 prevents any aggressive and other action on the part of the police, with the result that gambling hells, "bauty" houses, "speak-casies," buffet flats, dope joints, etc., etc. have multiplied something fearful in ward 11 and throughout the city, with a corresponding increase in the number of their patrons and inmates. M altogether it amounts to an outrage which Cleveland's ministers, black and white, as well as its population in general do not seem to realize or have any real conception of. Will anything wake them? We sincerely hope so, and prior to election day in November THE NORTH'S "DIRTY PAW." "Let the North keep her dirty paw out of it and the South will seize the race problem." This country will no longer be deceived by its intracratic nature of "Letting the South alone." The react is, the South has had its way too much and too long for the nations good. One "savoyard," writing in a southern paper tummates against the enter of a New York race paper because he dared show how white and colored children go to and from school together under the eye of the law, without friction. This is too much "social equality" for the southern "red neck." The editor need not be alarmed nor abashed at the froiling of this "small creature." Let him continue to demand a square deal and behind it will be the good will of twelve million Negroes. The time is ripe to clean up the south by outsting bigotedocracy and installing true democracy. The Negro no longer concedes the right of southern white men to rule but demands that he also have a hand in it. Constitutional submarines that destroyed Negro liberties must be exterminated. Negro liberties are rule even themselves. President Wilson is embarrassed more by the foolish sectionalism of his party than by German spies. The North is being squeezed to death by the sojourners in congress who are directing the affairs of this administration. So nasty has been its policy of discriminating against the North in heavy taxation, etc., till the North is aroused as never before over the unjust and defiant attitude of the South. If the North had listened to the story of the Negro long ago, it would have been spared this crucifixion by their southern brethren. The task before the American people is plain. The entire government of the nation must be wrested from the hands of southerners. The ballot must be placed in the hands of colored men upon the same basis as white men. Class legislation must be wiped off the statutes of southern states. "Jim-crowism" in all things must be outlawed when it itches the rights of any race. God is allowing this nation to see what extent it has gone unjust, so that now it is appalled. The arch enemy of the race, Ben Tillman, of S. C. says taking northern soldiers to the South to be trained will cause them to agree with the south in its attitude toward our people. This we believe is a libel upon the intelligence and fair-mindedness of our northern soldiery. They doubtless will return with a loathing for such men as Tillman who can complacently brutalize another man for no other reason than he desires to exult him. The North will not "keep its paw out" of this southern hot-led of violence, but will at the first opportunity clean up the nasty hole. (Rev.) Wim. A. BYRD. CONGRESS RIOT PROBE For East St. Louis Massacre - Sher man Resolution to Provide Washington, D. C.—A congressional joint committee will investigate the E. St. Louis, Ill. massacre of July 2, 1977. This will be provided for by Senator Sherman's resolution and a house of representatives resolution. A vigilance committee of 200 East St. Louis citizens fully armed has been organized to supplement and assist the police in the suppression of any future rioting, and the committee is preparing to act quickly in enforcement of order. Representative Rodenberg led the fight for the resolution in the house rules committee last Friday, "The plain unvarnished truth," said Mr. Rodenberg, "is that civil government in East St. Louis collapsed and the ferocity, brutality and viciousness of the mob that committed the outrages beggars description. The police department joined the rioters and helped to shoot Negrews. I am told the colonel in charge of the militia took no steps to handle the situation. A man in whose word I have confidence told me of a person who had been shot by a militiaman. Maurice Joyce, who I think will be the next federal judge of that district, told me that Negro started toward a group of eight militiamen for protection, that they pointed their bayonets at him and he fled back to the mob, which shot and killed him, and Joyce himself had a narrow escape. The police department of Rodenberg said the East St. Louis affair was both racial and economical, but that there was not a scintilla of evidence to justify the charge that Negrews were imported into the city and colonized for political purposes. Halle Queen, an Afro-American Red Cross worker, said the Red Cross was willing to give important evidence as to the names of mobsleaders. Bishop Ross, Professors Kelly Miller and G. W. Cook of Howard university, and others were present at the committee meeting. DOINGS OF THE RACE James Arthur Jackson has been made librarian of the Supreme Court of West Virginia. Ladies, our fashion page is the latest and best—up to date! Tell your friends and acquaintances about it, please. Ex-Congressman George H. White has been named assistant city solicitor to succeed the late Hon. Harry W. Bass, in Philadelphia, James Arthur Dorssey, of Pittsburgh, has been appointed physical director at Washington Park. Howard A. Fisher, the only Afro-American member of the Board of Education of Darby Township, Philadelphia, has been elected treasurer. The porters on the Canadian Pacific have been given an increase in pay to meet the high cost of living. They were represented by R. M. De Freitus, Montreal; C. A. Jackson, Toronto, and Andrew Jackson, Winnipeg. Webster Thornton, living at Point Peter, about 30 miles from Athens, Ga., recently sold fifty bales of cotton at twenty-six cents a pound. He owns and manages a farm of 500 acres of rich Georgia land and is well liked by both races in his sect. He is the contrary all of the 25th U. S. Infantry, except three companies is with Gen. Pershing in France. The 10th Cavalry is also said to be there. THEY'LL BE BEGGING THIS. THEM NEXT LEAR Dallas. Tex.-Eight Negroes who walked from Longview to Dallas-124 miles—to enlist in the army were keenly disappointed the other day when told at a local recruiting station that all Negro regiments are recruited to full strength and that no Negroes are being taken. After pleading in vain that he be permitted to join the army anyway, they said they would walk back to Longview. Replying to a question by a recruiting other as to whether he had ever suffered from disease, the leader said he was in "puffee" health and had never had "nothin" "cept a smile." He and his comrades looked the part, all being strong, hasky young men and none the worse for their long "tike." CORRESPONDENTS WANTED. The old reliable Gazette desires an active agent and correspondent in every city and town in Ohio and neighboring states having a number of Afro-American residents. Only a little time on Fridays or Saturdays is required. We are especially desirous of hearing from persons in the following named cities: Springfield, Dayton, Plaqua, Mt. Vernon, East Liverpool, Akron, Lima, O., and other places, particularly in Ohio, where we have none. Write to the editor of The Gazette, Blackstone building, Cleveland, O., and terms will oblige us greatly by sending at once the addresses of persons in the cities named and others in the state, to whom we can write relative to the matter. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., AUGUST, 11, 1917. 1910 BY TRIP CALL Parker & Mass DAY OR NIC TOURING CARS BY TRIP CALL FOR Parker & Mason's Auto DAY OR NIGHT SERVIC TOURING CARS LIMOU Garage—2712 Central Ave. FOR AUTO REPAIR, STARTER SERVICE, CARS WASHED AND POLISHED, APPLY TO W. F. HAR- RIS. ELMER E. ROBINSON, Mgr. CLEY "What's in a name?"—EVERYT BINSON, Mgr. CLEY 's in a name?"—EVERYT "What's in a name?"—EVERYTHING! 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Pillow and son, Sammel, Of Sekitan, are here visiting’ relatives | Miss Ina Leach was called to Spring: field, Monday, by the death of a broth cer-in-lavy The annual excursion and basket pienie given by St. Andren’s church to Put-in-Bay will be held, Monday JAug, 20, 1917. Pare $i.25- Adv, | James B, Jackson, E, 3lst St. vis ited hhicago and Springiield, Tit last ‘The Smith Studio requests that all persons holding coupons present them on or before Aug. 15, 1917. Adv. Mrs, Henrietta. Mason ahd children are visiting relatives in Harpers erty and “Baltimore. Ladies, our fashion page is the latest and best—up to date! Tell your Triends and acquaintances about it, please The engagement of Clinton Fowler, jand Miss Madeline Hunton of Detroit has. been announced, Mr. John Fairfax motored to Char- dea and Painesyille, Sunday There is only one way to get the real race news and that is to take “the old reliable” Gazette, Mrs. J. H. Neville and niece, little Miss Dorothy LaForce of Geneva, and Mrs, Thomas Jacksen of Anniston, Ma, were guests of Mr. and Mrs, Phil Den: nic, E, 90th St. the past_ week. You should take PURO” HERRS, the great blood purifier and xystem ‘cleanser. On sale only vat Brown Drug Cos 9742 Ceatral Ave., cor. E. eh St.—Adv. Mesdames Mary E. LaSantee, Luli Reiifroe, Mattie Carroll, Addie Lewis, [Messrs James Bowen and George Bu: chanan are the delegates elected to at- tend the annual convention of the U. B. Fi and §. M, T. at Lockland, Aug. 15. Out advertisers want your trade Phoze who do uot ask for it in ‘The Gavotte certainly care little, If at all for it. Therefore, we urge our read- ers and all our friends to patronize those who ask for your trade in this paver: CM and Mrs. John Wallard, spent (heir honeymoon, 48 guests of his. sis- ter, Mfrs, Wa, Smith of Oil City, Pa BEST FOR THR BLOOD Puro Herbs. Sold only at Brown Drug Co. cor. E. 28th St. and Central Ave.” ‘Ady. Virgil Blanchard is visiting his. wite in Cadiz Miss Heloise Ballard of Cadiz, is vis- ing her brother and wife and. Mrs John Ballard, THIS 1S TO BE THE BIG EVENT OF THE SUMMER SEASON: ‘The annual excursion and basket plenic given by St. Andrews’ chureh to Put- in-Ray, Mondey, Aug. 20th, 1917. Pare $1.25.--Adv. PSits, Clanche T, Richantson, who vise jited her nieces Mrs. Katie Russell, E Sih St. aweek. left Monday night’ for Ni, city to spend a week or ten days. “Tne Garris again has nice clean ‘offices, Come in and pay your subserip- tions, plesse, if yo owe, and oblige us: Especially those who live in the East End, Misses Agnes Randall and Lola An- derson of Lancaster are here on a two weeks’ visit with relatives. ‘Luna Park does not seem toe sible to draw color-lines enough to keep the Cleveland Association of Colored Men and some other Negroes away from it does it? Mr. Wim. Allen. of Lancaster, tas se- caged employment tere and his family will join him here this fall. Mr_and Mrs. Paris Oglesby, Ezekel and Harrison Oglesby and Mir, and Mrs, Wm, Webster motored to’ Ober- jin, Sunday. When mean landlords seek to take adyantaye of you, come to The Gazette coffite aml sce the editor. Tell your friends this, = Mr, and Mrs, Rio. Seott of Aetna Ra, returned on the Sth from their va- cation. spent in Elizabeth, _ Pittsbarg and other! Pennsylvania cities and towns. George Manson is. spending his va- cation. at Atlantic City and other east- fern resorts Mrs. Dallas Terrell of E. 82nd St who has been visiting her mother in Chicago. has returned home. . Mr. James Sinith, clerk in the city post office, is spending his two weeks" vacation in the “Windy City.” Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cook,” E20 St., have as their guest a nephew, Mon- roe Cook, of Glendale, Ky. | Their davghter, Miss Magaie, will arrive from RE ee ee ee eee, THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, 0.. AUGUST, 11, 1917. Fee ae AEM Coe kee Yhaghed) at, “White City." last Satur- day, wete without funds even to get hack to the ‘city. They were not paid hy the government, About 100. were from Youngstown We pay 10 million dollars each year to the support of our spiritual welfare iui-not one dollar for war earthly. de- velopment, yet We are® taight that we anyst live good before we can dhe safe The Gazelle acknowledges the receipt of a copy of “Making a Median and Mystery, of Goodness,” by W. E. Stan ‘ton of Painesville. Tits interesting work has heen entered and registered in the Library of Congress at Wash- ington, D.C. Mr. Landon O'Neal has. added an- other fine car, a Lozier, to bis taxi ser- vice. This is the result. of increased business demands. Congratulations ! Mr. O'Neal. He is. especially fortu- imate in another of his assistants—Mrs. O'Neal. Adv Now Mayor Davis says the city should buy-a coal mine. A few months ago the mayor declared the city should buy the street railway lines, issuing for the purpose $35,000,000 bonds. Also the mayor wants the city to own subways, The mayor opposed miinicipal owner: ship. in his campaign, and as late as ‘April 20 this vear made speeches. against ‘municipal ownership. The mayor's ad- pocaey of both sides of the question is puzzling the politicians. World War and’ Democracy: Pree ‘dont from Political Slavery in the United States” #8 the subject of a pam- phlet written by the Hon Jos, C. Man- ning, 214 W. 34th St. N.Y. city, for- mer mémber of the Alabama. legisla- ‘ture, avdife-long, Republican and friend of the race. He tells the whole truth jand withholds no trath. dt is a publi- cation” every Afro-American home ‘shovll contain. The Gacette has a few copies (a half dozen) which can he se- |cured-at 25 cents each: 1} ("the ‘Heipine Mand Charity elub or. “ganized: recently by Mrs. George H | Randolish of Shitoh Baptist church, as- sisted HY ladies of other churches, bas \alteady” raised $30.98, assisting tive per- sons in-need. “The fiith, John W. Ken- ney. who has heen sick in Lakeside hos- jpital with double pneumonia, was fur- wished transportation and other neces- sities by the club and sent to his home Staunton, Va. Walter Jones, who lef Charity hosnital almest ‘recovered from wounds inflicted in. a’shooting “spree,” is to be given assistance to his home in Birntingham. Ala. Officers of the club Mrs. Randoiph, president: Mrs. Maud Mortay, secretary; Mrs. Gertie Parker assisant secretary; Mrs. C. E, Cole, | treasurer, | Dr. J.C. Clark of Memphis, was called |e) the bedside of his father, Rev, G, V) | Clark, who ts still very il at the hos- | pital, ‘The remains of Rey. Sissle must have turned over in the grave, Monday, when the newppastar 6f Cory M. E. church was making an address at the alleged emancipation celebration being held in color-line Laria park. It was. in Cory ‘church, and led by Rev. Sissle, several [years ago. that & public pass, meeting is protést against the ehlor-line Lune park “emancipation celebration” — was ieid-by the Ministers’ Alliance and_ouy ‘people of this community, and which members of the Cleveland Association of Colored Men attended in a body and ined iw Bea SOTA a. uate te close of the protest meetix ‘The mem- ier and ofhcers of Ha church, who ‘revere the memory of the most "poptt Har minister it has ever had, are un- donbtedly praying for their new. pas- tor whd evidently did not know the situation. They should have explained it to him in time. As ustal “a pipe burst.” necessitating the closing of the bathing fool at the park Monday. This has happened every time our people have gone there with that “celebration,” Not only this, but they were exploited jin the dance hall, skating rink and elsewhere in the park as usual, and still the Cleveland. Association of Colored Men presists in tolling the unsuspect- ‘ing, ignorant and those with little or no seli and race respect to that _ place. Good “Lord, have merey and. forgive them! Ht willbe dificult for us to do ‘so.’ Brig, Gea, C. X. Zimmerman, mat ager of the park, announced in Monday ‘morning's papers that. the pool would be ready for use Tuesday. The Gazette has for years refised all adlvertise- ments for Luna park affairs and shall contimte to do so just as long as the color-liné is drawn there, The attend- ance was smaller this year, than usual GOOD. NOTICES Real estate is a serious business, It ought to be handlel by people who know values, abstracts, deeds and mortgages: A lot of fakers have rushed into the business to eatch the stranger, 1 advise all to deal with people who have a. repatation for honesty and fair dealing, S. E. Woods. 3704 Cnetral Ave. Ohio State phone, Central 4600 K. Pree advice. —Adv. WE GAZETTE BIRTHDAY And Thoughts 1t Beings to te Mind of a. Former Clerelawier What “The Old Retia- ble” Means to Him. Las Crusces, N. M., July 25, ‘17, My. Dear. Friend Congratulations to The Gasette onvits birthday—more than a third of a century. May. this be" but the ‘beginning of a tong hte Thirty-five years is a long look ahead but, of, such # short view backward. Fer twererive of these Thirty-five years The Gaelte has heen part and Parcel of my very. being. Iv has somne Of the aspects of sleep—hard to do without long, impossible to do. without altogether: “1 have traveled much and among strange peoples; I have crossed barren: plains and have lived in popt- lows cities but The Gazette has. been ow constant companion, bringing news of my friends atid. acquaintances. and keeping me in touch with home. Bu: for The Gasette this world would be a wilderness. indeed to, me. because there would be no place f could gall home. Afhough) 1° have tivat in splices long enough. to become a voter yet none of them fave the. tics Which tind me Cleveland. And those ties have ever been held intact by The Gazette. Dur- ing a Week | an es of re papers and hundreds of rs, hut al Qoxetier do. not bring the “mews” that T'ind within the four pages of The Gazette. A letter from home is _of more interest tome than the morning Leader: and. the information that. the Hon, John P. Green. is in Cleveland and active in St. Andrew's. Episcopal chiureh jis of more importance. 10. me than. tHe" whereabouts OF the Austria Hangatian | qoveementeeAnds the eo: {is enon Paard ie minke bentitye the Exemptign Hoard is more gratify- ing than the knowledge of the namie of the successor to’ Gen. Goethals. The Gazette gives the news that 1 want and therefore has what is called in news- paper parlance “scoops” and the Spunch.” And who does not feel bet- ter, stronger, prouder, after reading The Gazette's editorials, and the ar- ticks by Rev, Wm. A. fivrd, Rev. Carl W. Haskell and its other contributors? Today 1 am moved in my soul as | sel- dont am over the untimely and sad end- ing of my friend and boyhood com- panion, as teported in The Gazette. 1 never knew a more tender-hearted dare- devil than was W. Seott Brown, Jr. In school, on the playground; in life he was energetic, resourceful and daring to the limit. “And yet he was exceed- ingly sensative to the slightest kind- ness or neglect. | cite this fact at this time beeavse The Gazette is, as always, my informer of facts most vital to me. And | also believe that had I sent those letters for publication, which T have had in mind for a long ‘time, that the re- connt of our school and college days ‘worth have lessened the tension. in that noble and sensative mind to such an extent that this tragedy would have been avoided. For as | look back this is the logical ending of that’ series of events which one with more sagacity than I possess might easily have fore- seen and perhaps prevented, for 1 was his confidant for years both in Cleve- land) and Muskogee. But let us “Judee no.” Now, friend Harry, 1am about to ‘hombard vou with letters, 1 shall say iwhat 1 think and if 1 should say what does not please just say: "Oh, he hasn't juny, sense,” and let it go at that. If 1 praise myself, most people will take it with a grain of salt and say: “Well, no one else will praise him, so, he has to \do it himself." While if 1 censtre my- iself, the same parties will say: "It mast tiona few friends of former times sich he drue, because he says it himself.” However let noone fear for | shall not needlessly or feedlessly give offense. U shall only try to surprise you by the things you might think | had forgotten. So. when | get around to it, Lwould men- as Charley Hackley, Warren Cossey. Mrs, Hattie, Fairfax, Fred Sampson: Mrs. Grace Tucker Burke, fohn Blaine. \Mrs. Kittie Skeene Mitchell, Miss El Meander, Robert C'Hootie”) Lawson, Mr. JohnH, Kellogg, | Carroll” Seott [Robert Wendell Phillins, “Mrs. Nori Redford Scott. Mrs, Belle Smoot, E W,, Sellers and others. As "ever. your proctastinatine’ friend. WILT FDAIN. SMITH THE COLORED A. AND M. FAIR ASSOCIATION i (Incorporated) Will Hold tts ANNUAL FAIR AUGUST 28, 29, 30, 31 AND SEPTEMBER 1, 1917. At Lexington, Ky The oldest and best exhibition of the kind in the country. High class racing program and unexcelied free attractions: Reduced rates on all railroads and traction lines. Foy information of any kind call on, wire or write, A. L. HARDEN, Secretary r. 4. WHSON, President. 135 North Mill St, Lexington, Ky. Midget Chile Parlor and Lunch Room GENUINE MEXICAN CHILE}. COME ONCE and you will be a REGULAR PATRON . QUICK SERVICE 8959 CENTRAL AVE, TONY, PARA, Prop. Cuyahoga, Central 5727 Rigienr | ‘ 3 2 512 Edward Doctor’s Dining Room ) 3035. Central Avenue | Wm. Brack,Prop. Frank Doctor, Manager | James Mabel, Chef ali Prospect 1095<I Jel. 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Hatton ee cons Paina, ‘ is eee TEREMNEY. : ° ° The Speaking Likeness SMITH’S name insures this on all PHOTOS. Make no mistake in the Choice for QUALITY, Style and Satisfaction. .............. e 4 e m Smith Studio . 4207 Central Avenue gRoredale 5023 Both Phones Central, 8247-1 . ° ee ee ge CEE i Ae Ty arama So lseenelt mr er ee | ee en ee <5 So eee Re ee oA ee : a J dibs ee 4 a oe o ? Boles ole : a eet ave ne | " 1867 HOWARD UNIVERSETY 1917 Stephen Me Newman, A. May DL Da President, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCI- ENCHS—A. B. and B, S, Courses, TRACHERS' COLLEGE —A. B. and B.S. Courses in Education. SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCIENCES—B, 8. Courses in Engineering. Home’ Beonomies, Manual Arts, CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC: Mus. B, Courses, ACADEMY “Two Preparatory Cour- ses; Classical, Scientific. COMMERCIAL COLLEGE —Secre- tarial Courses, Accounting Course, General Course. LIBRARY TRAINING CLASS. PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY B.D. Courses, Diploma Course. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE—M. D. Courses in Medicine, D. D. 8. Cour- ses in Dentistry. Phar. D. Courses in Pharmacy. ot NM Fe. 99 “The E ladio’ foes Eh aoe W. W. MASSENGALE, Proprietor Ideal Rooms for Gentlemen All Modern Improvements PHONE SERVICE Central 4191-L. CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF LAW—LL. B. Courses. For catalogue, address Howard Unie versity, Washington, D. C.—Adv. HENRY L. THOMAS ttlorney and Counselor at Law 312 Superior Building Cleveland, 0. Phong, Bell Main 805. ,.. Cent, 2251;8 ROBERT FISHER Attorney and Counselor at Lave 29 American Trust Building Cleveland, Ohio Tel. Central 1400-\W. Patronize The Gazette Advertisers THE GAZETTE ENTERS IT'S 35th YEAR AUGUST 11, '17 WORKING AMONG VICTIMS OF MOB National Association Pushes Case Against Lynchers. Representatives of Legal and Publicity Departments of Militant Organization Make Personal Investigation of the East St. Louis Horror—Knights of Pythias Contribute $100. When the first troubles in East St. Louis became public late in May the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People recognized that this was something of the utmost importance. East St. Louis is one of the great centers whither the migration of at least a quarter of a million Negroes has set. It was therefore of great importance to understand any troubles that might arise and to ward them off if possible. The statement of the association on the East St. Louis riot says: "Before, however, our representative could get to East St. Louis the terrible riot of July 2 had taken place. A hundred or more Negroes were killed, scores of homes and property destroyed and 6,000 refugees crossed the bridge into St. Louis. The St. Louis branch of the N. A. A. C. P. immediately began relief work. Our members, prominent in professions and in business, for nearly ten days gave almost their entire time to the succor of the victims. A mass meeting was called and a special finance committee appointed. Contributions came from as far as Kansas City and Chicago, and some $400 or $500 was immediately collected. The association also worked in conjunction with the white Red Cross. "I immediate steps were taken to prepare legal cases against the city and county. The legal committee of the association held open doors, and hundreds of declarations of losses were received by Attorney Phillips. Dr. W P. Curtis and others gave much time to the wounds of the victims. From the national office Dr. Du Bois was sent to make a thorough study of the situation and Miss Martha Grunewing to inquire into the attitude of the employers and labor unions. "Dr. Du Bois organized a force of twenty-five volunteers workers and five paid workers. Chancellor Lloyd of the Knights of Pythias kindly donated the parlor of the Pythian hall, and Dr. Curtis donated an office on Market street. Clerks were installed and the stories of nearly 200 victims carefully taken down. Detailed statistics covering 1,500 of the refugees were also compiled. Visits were made to the various sections of East St. Louis and to the colored settlements near by. "Several meetings of the executive committee of the branch were held and one mass meeting of citizens which overflowed the beautiful Presbyterian church on Pine street. Every effort was made to co-operate with churches and other organizations, with notable success. We also got in touch with leading white citizens like ex-Secretary Nagel and C. M. Hubbard and Miss Pulliam of the Red Cross. "The Chicago branch contributed $200 to the relief funds and, also, under Judge Brown, is preparing to give legal aid to the prosecution of the county and city. It will be remembered that Illinois has two statutes which bear upon this not-first an "act to indemnify the owners of property for damages caused by mobs and riots," passed in 1887, and the other an "act to suppress mob violence," approved in 1905. The association, through its national office, the Chicago and St. Louis branches, proposes to leave no stone unturned to bring to justice the guilty perpetrators of the East St. Louis outrage. "The St. Louis branch is still active, the investigations of the national office are proceeding, and the Washington branch is pushing the resolutions for investigation introduced by Congressmen Dyer and Dallinger and Senator Sherman. All members and friends of the race are urged to write to their congressmen demanding passage of these resolutions, which are H. J. Res. 118. H. J. Res. 124 and S. Con. Res. 10. "Detailed stories of the truth about East St. Louis will appear shortly in various magazines and in the Crisis. Persons who are convinced by our experience in East St. Louis and elsewhere that a national fighting body of this sort is absolutely indispensable are urged to join the association and to contribute to our anti-lynching and anti-mob violence fund. A check for $100 has been received from the Knights of Pythias of the jurisdiction of Illinois, and other contributions have been sent by various organizations and individuals. Literature and information may be had by writing to James W. Johnson, acting secretary, room 518, 70 Fifth avenue, New York." Pennsylvania Knights Meet July 23. The annual convention and state encampment of the Knights of Pythias of Pennsylvania was opened at Pittsburgh on Monday, July 23. The uniform rank had made big preparations for the part it was to take in the public drills and social functions. Grand Chancellor B. G. Collier had kept in close touch with the local committee of arrangements in completing the details for entertaining the thousands of delegates and visitors who attended the sessions of the convention. THE FILM OF "THE MASTER OF THE WEST" BY JOHN H. HARRIS, WITH A FILM BY JOHN H. HARRIS, AND A FILM BY JOHN H. HARRIS. Advance Fall Model of Blouse A light in the natty uniform she is wearing, for where is the feminine soul who doesn't revel in dressing the part? Here is a costume severe enough to answer all demands made upon it by the sterner duties of a new life we are entering upon, and yet a costume with much real beauty to appeal to the eye. It is developed in a khaki-kool, in what is known as the U. S. A. khaki color, the exact shade of the uniforms of the regulars, and gives as good service as material intended for the Advance Fall M ONE of the new fall waist shows how dark crepe de chines and poplins are to be adapted to complete the new three piece suits. Pipings accentuate the clever cut of the front, while a bobbed peplum and a white plique ascot add distinctive notes. The prettiest gingham frocks are those in simple style. Too much trimming spoils a gingham costume, and any attempt at drapery is sure to be clumsy. Gathered or plaited gingham bodices should not be cut as full as bodices of volle or mull, though the lines should be roomy and easy in effect. A good model of green and white checked gingham has a skirt gathered slightly at the belt. Two wide bias bands of the gingham are placed close together above and below the knee, and above are square hip pockets, also cut from the bias. A wide bins belt divides skirt and waist, the latter having plats instead of gathers at the shoulder line. AZETTE THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., AUGUST, 11, 1917. There is a skirt wide enough for comfort and narrow enough for style. The closely buttoned, well pocketed soldier jacket takes on the lines of the cape in the back, but only when the fancy dictates, for it is so cleverly adjusted at the neck in the back that the cape appendage may be added or forgotten. The cap is a frank concession to feminine vanity, for, although made of the khaki-kool, it is built on lines tending to be becoming rather than military. ANNA MAY. Model of Blouse The front of the waist is cut out in a deep square, and in this is set a chemisette of fine lawn and lace, a broad collar and cuffs of the lace finishing the waist. For a practical field costume we suggest a khaki or denim skirt and not too thin cotton or pongee bouse. For very heavy work a pair of bloomer overalls to be worn with a blouse, the trousers full and gathered in at the knee. A Russian bouse without a collar is better than a smock, as the latter catches the wind and blows up when one bends over. A blowing sailor collar is also a nuisance, besides being too hot. A brimmed panama or light straw of some sort will shade the collarless neck. A charming novelty is of flowered or fruited jersey, simple of design, but exquisite of coloring. ANNA MAY. A (1) IF not quite late fall, at least a mid-season's hat is this jaustiest of black straw turbans so picturesquely mounted with paradise feathers. The chie encircles with the fastidious placement of these rich trimmings. Kaslimir embroidery is a novelty that is bound to find favor simply because it is so unusual. It is a rather coarse embroidery worked on linen, but it gives the effect of fine stitching. The patterns are of the conventional sort that we gibly call oriental. The colors are very often crude and vivid, yet withal attractive. Table covers and other articles for the cottage or Corselets Are VERY stunning effects are obtained by use of two tones of tussore. Here we have tan and flag blue combined, the dark tone being used to strap the fetching corselet and the side panels of the skirt. The flat neck is also thrice banded in graduated widths. Smart sports coats, untrimmed, are made of Italian green, old blue, white In the development of the latest peplum blouses sashes play an important part. Cotton net has been added to the list of popular fabrics for blouses of this type, and a dainty peplum blouse of fine white cotton net recently noted was finished about the bottom with hand run tucks, the upper part being embroidered in a sketchy design with heavy, soft cotton thread. The blouse was loosely caught in at the waist with a sash of soft taffeta ribbon in color. ANNA MAY. Quite the Fad or yellow serge mouffonne or peau de chameau. They are ample in form, with generous collars, cuffs and pockets, after the fashion of sports coats. On one of these coats, in yellow, is a fitted removable muffler collar of yellow tissue, which may be replaced at will by one of dull blue or black, in which case a blue or a black hat is worn with it. ANNA MAY. THE WEEKLY PRESS La Jerz Makes the Smartest Bath Togs A SINCE Lanvin designed it we philosophically accept that this skirt and blouse of navy serge lattice-worked with dark red are as hand-some as the gay parasol will not permit us actually to see. What a parasol for beach girls! For wear with dimity and voile frocks on homey afternoons there are broad collars and cuffs of fine linen lawn, so sheer that the colored strip or crossbar on the material of the frock shows through. Very narrow pin trucks La Jerz Makes the Photo by American Press Association. OVER black silk tights is worn this one piece, almost a coat effect in its trigness, of maroon colored lightweight wool jersey. But the picturesqueness lies in the bath cloak of smoke gray jersey faced back with maroon shantung bordered with white. All three colors appear in the tasseled belt. Chemises with triangular tops that result in a V-shaped neck are growing more popular. Their wearers declare that this style obviates the necessity for draw ribbons, and they also re- AUGUS' are run in collar and cuffs to within an inch of the edge, and the edge is finished only with a tiny flat hem. Such a collar comes well over the armholes of the bodice and meets in a V at the front and under the collar, emerging through the tucks at either side of the V, and the ribbon ends fall loosely. The black ribbon shows through the collar and adds a smart note of contrast to the costume. Children's frocks are much embroidered. ANNA MAY.