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FRESH OHIO NEWS Written by 'The Old Reliable' Gazette's Correspondents Throughout the State What Our People Are Doing Each Week—Church, Personal, Social, Lodge, Literary and Musical—Marriages, Deaths, Etc. IN UNION IS STRENGTH. THIRTY-FIFTH YEAR. NO. 4. FRESH OHIO Written by 'The Old Reliable' G Throughout th What Our People Are Doing Personal, Social, Lodge, cal→Marriages,D LORAIN—The marriage of Miss Wilhelmina Jackson to Robert L. Step- toe of Pittsburgh was solemnized at the bride's parents here, Aug. 23. The bride is a graduate of the Oberlin Con- servatory of Music. The wedding was a local society event. HILLSBORO—Miss Grace Gance of Columbus returned home, Saturday, from a week's visit here with her mother—Rev H. C. Pierce, of Richmond, Ind, held quarterly meeting at Wesleyan church, Sunday.—Mr. Ben Williamson is sick—Miss Mamie Hicks left, Monday, to visit her father in South Salem.—Mr. Charles Point of Wilberforce was Mrs. Mary Donaldson's guest, Saturday and Sunday.—Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Blanton visited Columbus, Westerville and Springfield, and Mrs. Cora Jones in Dayton, this week.—Richard Burns, James Captain, Peter Kilgour, Clifford Lamb, Harry Carter and Mrs. Stella Gales attended the Boston fair, last week.—Mr. Ed. Jones returned Sunday from a three weeks' visit in Mich. Ind, and Ky. CADIZ—Mr. and Mrs. McNab and Dr. Moore of Zanesville were guests of Mrs. Fleming Williams.—The West Freeman-Smith reunion brought a large crowd, Saturday—Miss Grace, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Wallace, died Monday afternoon. Funeral, Wednesday, from the A. M. E. church, Rev O. W. Childs officiating. The family has the sympathy of a host of friends. Mrs. Myrtle Freeman and Mrs. Mose Johnson of Cleveland, and relatives from Pittsburgh and Steubenville, were in attendance.—Miss Rachel Smith and mother of Canton were callers.—Mrs. Ida Bowles of Oberlin is the guest of Mrs. Parthena Johnson.—Mr. and Mrs. Ira G. Wallace of Lorain were called here by Miss Grace Wallace's death. --- CORRESPONDENTS must mail all letters for publication at their main postoffice sufficiently early on Monday (or Sunday) of each week to have them reach The Gazette office on Tuesday morning, and always write also, their names, and always city or town on the outside of the wrapper about returned copies. Unless this latter is done, proper credit cannot be given you. Lists of names, wedding presents, etc. obituary notices, speeches, resolutions, poetry, inquiries for relatives and advertisements of all kinds, including items announcing entertainments to be held in the near future, must be paid for in advance at the rate of ten cents a line six words to a line. Our rates for display advertisements will be sent on application. SANDUSKY—Deacon S. Wallace of the Second Baptist church was able to attend, Sunday. He has been ill a long time. McWilliams of Toledo preached Rev. Day宴 the Church and, S. attendance was good—Rev. Buny, P. E., was at Neal St. A. M. E. church on special business, Monday night—Mr. and Mrs. Teasell have moved to Parish St.—Rev. McWilliams was the guest of Mr. Charles Gilkerson, last week, and was entertained Sunday, by J. R. Davis. The union picnic at Linwood Park, the 22d ult., was a success. Oberlin, Norwalk, and Lorain also well represented. Revs. Washington and Smith complimented the crowd on its good behavior and the officers of the Second Baptist church, who managed the affair. Herbert Wallace, third year dental student, is home for a few days—Harry and Arthur Alexander, B. Y. P. U., pres. and organist, respectively, were at their posts, Sunday. Also Miss B. Thompson, sec. Communion, Sunday—Cedar Point will close Monday. Ladies, members and friends will hold their last outing Monday. Bring your haskets for the one o'clock car for Rye Beach. Take The Gaseite. The more you read it, the better you will like it. The paper is in the front rank of race papers. Rev. Geo D. Smith, agent. SMITHFIELD—The stewards' rally, Sunday, was a success. The Baptist minister from Mr. Pleasant preached the afternoon and Rev. Adkins in the evening. Many from McIntyre and Cadiz attended. Mrs. Chas. Toney of Boston visited Mrs. Homer Harris, Monday. Mrs. Wm. Mackey of Dayton is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Jas. Beall. Mrs. J. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. S. Freeman, Lillian Bell John and T. Smith, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. E. H. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. D. Christain, and others attended the Smith-West-Freeman family reunion at Cadiz, Saturday. J. W. McClendon and Gilmore Cross of Detroit have located here: Miss Jean Jones and Mrs. J. M. Davis accompanied Mrs. E. Jones to Steub, Monday. She was en route to Cleveland. Also Mrs. Chas. Severs, Mrs. E. and Miss Jean Jones of Wheeling are guests of Mrs. M. E. Veney. Mrs. Mary Beall-Scevers of Milwaukee, spent the week-end with her parents. Mrs. M. Burgess of Columbus is the guest of Mrs. Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Guy of Steub. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings, Mrs. Reed and Dr. Chas. Hargrave of Pittsburgh, visited Mr. and Mrs. Hargrave, Sunday.—Mrs. M. Brown of Brownsville, Pa., is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. Powell. E. H. Harris and daughter, Nellie, spent Wednesday in Steub.—Mrs. B. L. Powell was Mrs. R. Veneys guest, last week. Mrs. Ed. West is visiting her brother and family in Columbus. --- THE GAZETTE MARIETTA—Mr. Jno. Scott was in Parkersburg on business—Mrs. Blanche Hawk is convalescing—Mr. Harry Curtis is here visiting—Mr. Elmer Pinkert was here, last week—Miss Dorse Montgomery is here visiting relatives—Quite a number attended the Barlow picnic, one of the best ever had in that section—Mr. Ambrose Barnett was in town, last week—Miss Lucy Dunaway is recovering from a recent operation in Parkersburg for appendicitis—Mr. Clifford is here on business and is stopping at the Mr. Tom Fletchers'. He is to be a mail clerk on Pennsylvania trains between Marietta and Cleveland—Misses Virginia and Hortense Davis are visiting in Pittsburgh—Mrs. Elizabeth Carter is visiting Mrs. Wm. W. Cook in Ashland—Mrs. Williams of Parkersburg, visited her daughter, here, Sunday—Rev. Briggs delivered a sermon, Sunday afternoon, at St. Paul's Mission. Sunday evening Attorney Williams will deliver an address and Mrs. Scott will sing, "For All Eternity"—Mr. and Mrs. John Scott of Rathbone Place entertained, Monday from 7 to 10 p.m., in honor of Mrs. P. J. Scott's birthday. NEWARK—Mrs. Jas. F. Peterson is visiting Miss George Monday—Rev. L. W. White was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. G. L. Hicks. Mrs. Sarah Winfrey, grandson, Leroy, and Miss Clara Stevens, guests of Rev. and Mrs. G. L. Hicks, have returned to Lorain. Mrs. Lacy Shackleford, visited her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Boyd, in Lima. Mr. Jas. Stanley has rheumatism. Rev. Chas H. Young, of St. James A. M. C. church, Cleveland, held the fourth and last quarterly conference at Trinity A. M. e church, Saturday evening, and preach, ed an able sermon, Sunday morning, Seven people joined. He found the work in a healthy and active condition.—Miss Monday is visiting Georgetown, Ky.—Harry and Chas, Toney, Wm. Cunningham, Kenith Black T. L. Craig, Frank B. Norman and Rev. G. E. Hicks report a fine time at the F. & A. M. grand lodge meet in Cincinnati last week. Our young people gave a visit at Zanesville, Thursday a big success. Care is visiting relatives in Columbus, Mt. Emma Williams of Pioua, pres of the N. O. conference W. M. M. s. branch, lectured at Trinity A. M. E. church Tuesday evening. Miss Zanola, daughter of Rev. W. P. Myers of Bellefontaine, is here visiting. Wm. Riggs of Dayton is visiting his mother—Mrs. Garrett of Cowington, Ky., is here visiting. Rev. Chas. C. Martin is spending the week in Chillicothe. IS THIS TRUE? One Can Hardly Believe It—We Hope So. Nevertheless. Washington, D. C.—Through the intercession of A. B. Cosey, Esq., of New Jersey, President Thomas Woodrow Wilson sent word, Aug. 13, to the committee of the recent Silent Protest Parade in New York that he would hear their protest on the 14th, in the afternoon. The same committee failed to see the President two weeks ago. At the appointed hour the committee, composed of Rev. F. A. Cullen, chairman; A. B. Cosey, Madame C. J. Walker and Rev. C. D. Martin, spokesman; for the debate was ushered into the White House by the governor, in the mingence of lynch law was discussed for fifteen minutes. The President was courteous and patient and spoke at length, with great feeling. He was justly indignant, together with all other good Americans, he said, at the wrongs perpetrated against the race, and that no man's heart was more full of sympathy at its sufferings than he. "I will do all in my power," he continued, "to prevent the recurrence of similar offences to the Memphis outrage and the St. Louis massacre, outrages against law, order and humanity. What human being would not be shocked by this? What human being from my position as President, my feelings as man revolt at these inhuman acts against my fellow citizens." In closing the President again assured the committee that everything that the Federal Government could do under the existing law would be done. FOR THE RACE AND THE GAZETTE Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, H. T. July 9, 1917. Editor Gazette, Dear Sir:—I have always been pleased with the Gazette. It is a valuable paper and I assure you that I am one of the humble who will stand by it in the right. I now sign the "Protest Petition" to the President and U. S. Senate committee. It is a pleasure for me to do so, and every thinking Afro-American should be glad to sign one. In my opinion the time has now come that our men must, in the right way, speak for themselves and then others will help, too. May The Gazette ever prosper, and I am always a good friend. Anything that I can do to good people let me know. I may be sent far off any time, but the letter will get to me. Sincerely. Private WELLINGTON H. LAMPLEY, Machine Gun Co., 25th Reg. U. S. A. ESTABLISHED AUGUST 25,1883 And Issued Every Week on Time Since Medical Association to Meet In Philadelphia. PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED Excessive Death Rate and Susceptibility to Tuberculosis, Pellagra and Other Diseases Must Be Combated by Physicians—Dentists and Pharmacists to Participate. Philadelphia.—One of the greatest organizations in this country for real practical work and helpfulness to the human family is the National Medical association, which meets in this city at the Y. M. C. A., 1724 Christian street, Aug. 28 to 30, inclusive. At the last annual meeting Memphis, Teen, was selected for the 1917 session, but for good reasons and at the request of the Bloff City Medical society it was changed to Philadelphia. Everything is ready for the reception of the members from all parts of the country who are planning to attend the meeting. There has been a deal of enthusiasm manifested by the Philadelphia physicians, who join heartily in the effort to make this the greatest session ever held. The officers of the National association have expressed special thanks to the Philadelphia Academy of Medicine and allied societies and to the Northeastern Medical association for the whole hearted manner in which they have undertaken the preparation for entertaining the association. Dr. D. W. Byrd of Norfolk, Va., president of the association, says that this is to be an important session, as every phase of the health of the race will be discussed and much time will be spent on the question of tuberculosis. There will be present at 600 physicians, dentists and pharmacists. There is no question about it, the problem of the excessive death rate in the United States among the members of the race is up to the physicians of the race. It is reported that 225,000 died last year, 60,000 infants under two years of age. Nearly 50,000 died of tuberculosis. Death rate from disease of the heart, lungs and kidney is appalling, and this will have special attention by some of the most eminent physicians in the country. It is estimated that 450,000 Negroes in the south are sick all the time at an annual cost of $50,000,000, and of this number 112,000 of them are workers, and they lose in earning $450,000,000. It is declared by those who have made a close study of conditions and who will be present at this session that 45 per cent of the deaths is preventable and that 600,000 of our present population will die of tuberculosis unless the death rate is gradually decreased. Another thing which is taking away a large number of the race is pellagra, Dr. H, M. Green of Knoxville, Tenn., who is at the head of a commission appointed to look into the cause of this disease, is an expert. He has made a special study of the disease in Italy, Austria and other European countries, and his report will reveal some valuable information. The National Medical association is co-operating with the National Negro Business league in the preventive measures, especially in the observation of national Negro health week. This week was observed last April, and special prizes were offered to communities and individuals making the best showing in matter of cleanup. The prizes were awarded at the meeting of the National Negro Business league held at Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 15 to 17. Dr. Richard Grant of Colorado, specialist on diseases of the lungs, will attend the Philadelphia meeting and furnish information. He has had advantage in the study, because Colorado and particularly Colorado Springs and Pike's peak region has long been noted for its advantages as a place of residence for those unfortunate suffering with respiratory diseases, especially pulmonary tuberculosis. The one factor most essential to the arrest and cure of tuberculosis is high, dry, sunshiny, cold climate. This will be shown in the address of Dr. Grant. This will in the whole be a life saving meeting and should be encouraged. The officers of the national association are D. W. Byrd, M. D., president; J. C. Johnson, D. D. S., Birmingham, vice president; A. G. Wallace, Ph. G. Okmuglee, second vice president; W. G. Alexander, M. D., Orange, N. J. general secretary; L. E. Bailer, M. D. Kansas City, Mo., assistant secretary; J. R. Levy, M. D., Florence, S. C. treasurer; A. A. Marquees, D. D. S. Helena, Ark., dental secretary; W. H. Huff, Ph. G., Chicago, pharmaceutical secretary; G. E. Cannon, M. D., Jersey City, chairman; E. T. Belsaw, D. D. S. Mobile, Ala., secretary; A. M. Curtis, M. D., Washington; C. V. Roman, M. D., Nashville, Tenn.; A. M. Brown, M. D., Birmingham, Ala.; A. W. Williams, M. D., Chicago; M. D. Gordon, M. D., Los Angeles, Cal.; J. A. McFall, Ph. D., Charleston, S. C.; W. H. Higgins, M. D., Providence, R. I., members of the executive committee. Collier Heads Pennsylvania Pythians. Members of the order of Knights of Pythias of Pennsylvania are generally pleased with the re-election of B. G. Collier as grand chancellor. Dr. James Fowler and T. A. Wilson were elected vice chancellor and grand keeper of records and seals respectively. records and seals respectively. COVERS RACE EVERYWHERE. Program of Lott Carey Convention Filled With Important Matters. Richmond, Va.—The twenty-first annual session of the Lott Carey Baptist foreign mission convention will be held at Ebenezer Baptist church, this city, from Aug. 20 to Sept. 2, inclusive. Baptist ministers and laymen from a number of states are expected to be in attendance. The Rev. Dr. W. H. Stoke will be the entertaining pastor. Besides considering the work being done in Liberia, the newly established educational and missionary work in Haiti will also come up for discussion. The annual address of the president, Dr. C. S. Brown of Winton, N. C., is expected to be a feature of the session. The report of the work in Haiti will be made by Dr. Brown and Dr. A. M. Moore of Raleigh, N. C., who have visited that field. The woman's auxiliary, a most helpful agency of the convention, will also hold its annual meeting at the same time. The report of the faithful corresponding secretary, the Rev. Dr. W. M. REV. B. E. W. M. ALEXANDER. Alexander of Baltimore, will embrace all of the convention's financial and other work during the past year. In view of the entrance of the United States into the world war, the great migration of the Negro from the south and the race riots in the north, the report of the committee on state of the country is expected to be an interesting document. The present officers of the convention are: Dr. C. S. Brown, president; the Revs. W. J. Howard, O. S. Simms, R. T. Reid, D. S. Dammans, C. H. Johnson, W. M. Moss and J. A. Whitted, vice presidents; Dr. W. A. Werges, Raleigh, N. C., financial secretary; the Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander, corresponding secretary; the Rev. J. H. Hughes, treasurer; the Rev. G. E. Reid, Chairman, Va. statistician; the Rev. A. Graham, Phoebus, Va. auditor; W. L. Johnson, chairman of the executive board, and Nelson Williams, Richmond, Va. secretary. Mrs. J. H. Randolph of Washington is head of the woman's auxiliary, and Mrs. Anna McGuinn of Baltimore is the corresponding secretary. HELP FOR THE CHILDREN. Mothers, Babies and Older Girls Being Sent to Summer Camps. The eleventh annual report, just issued, of the Negro fresh air condition, 131 East sixty-fifth street, New York, tells of the struggle during the poliomyelitis epidemic last summer to keep Negro children in good physical condition and to get as many as possible of them away from the city. There were no day excursions last summer, and thirty-seven small boys who had been examined and were ready to go were stopped because of the infantile paralysis, but eleven girls from six to twelve years of age went to Deposit, N. Y., for four weeks, their board and fare being paid by the Tribune fresh air fund. Twenty-two persons of sixteen years and over spent two weeks each at St. David's home, White Plains, N. Y., one adult spent one week in the country, financed by the Association For Improving the Condition of the Poor; two others spent two weeks, their expenses being paid by Martners' temple, and ten others were given a week by the Association For the Blind. Two hundred visits were made through the summer by Miss Henrietta B. French, visitor. At the end of the summer $200 not needed for board money was put into the slowly growing house fund. This summer mothers and babies are at Elmsford, and a camp is in preparation for the older girls at Palisades park during August. The Tribune fresh air fund and the Verona camp for boys will care for their usual groups. If the committee can obtain $3,000 by next year there is a prospect that it can get a house of its own. It already has one in prospect; $300 will cover administrative expenses for this summer. All other gifts will go into the house fund. Texas Colored Men Are Eager to Fight. While members of the colored race are being constantly shot down by mobs of white men in different sections of the country, the remarkable fact of eight stalwart colored men walking 124 miles to enlist in the army is recorded. The men referred to walked from Longview to Dallas, Tex., and upon their arrival they were told that all the regiments for colored men were filled and that no more colored men are being taken. Thus we have another fine exhibition of the colored man's loyalty to his native country at a most trying period of racial life under the Stars and Stripes. Teacher-Students at Hampton From Many States. ABLE FACULTY IN CHARGE Attendance of Hundreds of Ambitious Men and Women at Summer School of Popular Institution is Evidence of Its Widespread Influence—List of Who's Who Among Them. BY WILLIAM ANTHONY AERY. The Hampton institute summer school has attracted strong men and women who are doing constructive, educational and community work in fifteen states and the District of Columbia. The enrollment has reached 427 (men, 74; women, 553). The significant and widespread enrollment of this enrollment is shown in the following distribution by states: Alabama, 23; Arkansas, 15; District of Columbia, 1; Florida, 4; Georgia, 31; Kentucky, 26; Louisiana, 14; Maryland, 16; Mississippi, 14; North Carolina, 80; Ohio, 1; Pennsylvania, 2; South Carolina, 10; Tennessee, 15; Virginia, 150; West Virginia, 16. The general education board of New York has assisted 123 students in education (fifty men and seventy-three women) in reaching the Hampton summer school. The numbers from the different states are as follows: Alabama, 15; Arkansas, 15; Georgia, 15; Kentucky, 15; Louisiana, 14; Mississippi, 13; North Carolina, 11; Tennessee, 15; Virginia, 10. Leaders In Training School Work. Approximately one-third of this number is engaged in county training school work, which Dr. James Hardy Dilhard, president of the James and Shater boards, refers to as "one of the most important forward looking movements in education;" one-third in county industrial supervision work and one-third in institutional management work. Dr. George P. Phenix, vice principal of Hampton institute, who is the director of the summer school, counts it as particularly significant that there are at Hampton sixty-nine principals of schools, sixty-six supervisors, thirty-nine special teachers and nineteen matrons. Carroll R. Reed, superintendent of schools, Amherst, Mass., is giving for school principals a course in school administration, in which he is discussing from the modern point of view in education the problems of the elementary school. Work of Misses Tourtellot and Lyford. The course in hygiene includes such topics as health and heredity, hygiene of the home, hygiene of adolescence, physical and mental hygiene of dress, school hygiene, contagious diseases, emergencies and first aid. The institutional management course discusses such problems as the relation of home economies to food questions in dormitories, what constitutes a well chosen ration, cost of feeding, problem of marketing, problem of storage, kitchen equipment and labor saving devices, sanitation in the kitchen, disposal of garbage, kitchen gardens, working schedules, accounting and keeping of records, table equipment and service, sanitation of dwellings and surroundings, equipment of rooms, laundry management and problem of discipline. Enrollment of Who's Who at Hampton. The enrollment in some of the courses has been unusually large—for example, agriculture, arithmetic and arithmetic methods, chair caning, civies and community work, cooking, institutional management, manual training, physical training, principles of teaching, school administration and sewing. A complete "Who's Who" of the Hamilton institute summer school would fill several columns. Here are some of those who are attending: Mrs. Rachel L. Berry, Galneus VA, industrial supervisor of Prince William county; William Claudius Chance, Parmalee, N. C., principal and founder of the industrial training school; Alexander Dickerson Venture Center, Dickerson Way county training school, Blackstone, Va.; Clarence Dillard, Jr., Whiteline, N. C., principal county training school; Rev. Jarvis R. Falson, Wadesboro, N. C., principal training school. Mrs. J. Brookhaven, Augusta, Ga., county industrial supervisor; Rev. Major T. J. Howard, Brookhaven, Miss., district superintendent M. E. church; Mrs. Lavinia B. Hudgins, Mathews county, Va., supervising industrial teacher; Jefferson G. Ish, Jr. Little Rock, Ark., president of the school district, Henry Allen Laine, College Hill, Ky., rural school county supervisor; Richard H. Lee, Marion, Ala., county supervisor, Miss Arminta McNell, National Training School for Women and Girls, Washington; Mrs. Mattie Holmes Malone, Chapman, N.C., Camden County, Clinton, N. C., Sampson county training school; Miss Willie A. Nichols, Halifax, N. C., county supervising industrial teacher; Mrs. Mary E. Taylor, Winchester, Ky., rural school supervisor of Clark, N. C., Tim L. Timberlake, Pembroke, Ky., principal of county teachers' training school. Miss Ada B. Veal, Hope, Ark., county industrial supervisor; Miss Cannila Weems, Spelman seminary, Atlanta, Ga., extension teacher and supervisor of rural county school county; Miss Georgia Washington, principal of People's village school, Mount Meigs, Ala. UNITED STATES MEMORIAL OF EDITOR JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Hon. Harry C. Smith is having a hard time of it in leading his people along the avenues of consistency. They insist upon breaking away and in compromising him and others in the fight for equality before and behind the law and in insisting upon all of the rights and privileges guaranteed by the laws of the State of Ohio and those of the United States of America. In his ably edited journal, The Cleveland (O.) Gazette, he indulges in the following caustic comment: "If ever there was a case of 'selling a birthright for a mess of pottage', our people of Cleveland were given a striking illustration of it on Monday last at Luna Park, this city. In the face of the fact that their wives, sisters, and brothers, as well as themselves, are grossly discriminated against—denied their civil rights—in that place of amusement every day in the year that it is open, because our people will not go into the courts, use our Ohio civil lines break down the color lines drawn there, the Cleveland Association of Colored Men, an organization with a membership that boasts of average intelligence and some self and race respect, for the fourth or fifth time inveigled thousands of local Afro-Americans and a number from nearby cities and towns into attending, on Monday last at that park, its annual money-making scheme, advertised as an "emancipation celebration." This, too, in the face of protest after protest from the manly and womanly of our people of this community, extending over a period of four or five years. "On every day of the year that Luna Park is open, it is a notorious fact that the roller skating rink, dance hall and bathing pool are closed to our people, except on the days (two annually) the Cleveland Association of Colored Men and the Cleveland Caterers' Association (colored men) use it. Even on those days the bathing pool is closed to the Negroes who so far forget themselves and their civil rights as to visit the park. "More than this, they are taken unfair advantage of in various other ways, such as being overcharged by charging of the time allotted them for a fee in the roller skating rink and the dance hall, and in various other places at the park. The management reaps a golden harvest from the Negroes visiting the park on the two "Negro" days each year, only an insignificantly small part of which ever reaches the treasurers of the two race organizations named. In plain words, twice a year, led by the Cleveland Association of Colored Men and the Caterers' Association, Negroes are inveigled into paying that park management, in hard-earned and much-needed dollars, a great big golden royalty of $100,000 per privilege in the place every day in the year it is open, thus holding them up to the ridicule and contempt of the manly and womany of other classes or races of people in this community. "Is it any wonder that prejudice increases so rapidly and that public places of amusement, entertainment and accommodation are so rapidly multiplying in which our people are being denied their rights and privileges, when our own will make it more profitable for them to so mistreat and insult us than to accord us what we are so clearly entitled to under the law as men and women—citizens! And if the decent and self-respecting Afro-Americans of this community, with the proper manhood and womanhood, are to continue to sit supinely by and see this sort of thing go on from year to year, as it has been for the past four or five years, how much longer will it take for the 'doctrine of surrender' and personal or organization gain Negroes, like those in the two organizations named who persist in attracting our people to colorline Luna park to be relieved of their hard earnings; we repeat, how much longer will it take to reduce the Afro-Americans to the level of their brothers and sisters in the meanest locality in the far South, as far as their civil rights and privileges in public places are concerned? "It is high time an effort was again being made to show both organizations and all such—organizations and men of the race—that the desire for personal or organization gain must not be cultivated at such tremendous sacrifice of self and race respect, manhood and womanhood civil rights and privileges. It is important that the race in this community that will reach out and beyond the men and women of today on down to the children who are the men and women of tomorrow. God knows we ought to make conditions better for them if not for ourselves. IN UNION IS STRENGTH SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS M. "We should not tolerate any more such reprehensible acts as these Luna Park affairs, because they are unquestionably slowly but surely making living conditions in this community infinitely worse and subjecting us all to ridicule and contempt most of us are not entitled to." This takes place in Ohio. In the Southland, these conditions would not obtain for the reason that colored people would put up the money and establish their own park, under their own management and the profits from the same would all go into their own pockets. But the Hon. Harry C. Smith is battling for the rights of his people on rostrum with his voice and pen and these short-sighted people are assailing the rights of themselves and their own people on another, and in a manner that is more impressive, for actions speak louder than words. We sympathize with the distinguished Ohioan in his embarrassment, but this is one of the rewards that great leaders, who have spen practically all of their useful lives in hostility to their people, receive. Under intelligent racial leadership this species of race prejudice could be nullified and broken down, but short-sighted leaders who value filthy luce more than they do great principles insist upon doing the very things that will keep them and their children and their children's children in the background. Still, let The Gazette and its patriotic editor cry aloud and spare not. Beneficial results must necessarily follow and God will must all things right in his own time.—Richmond (Va.) Planet; John Mitchell, Jr. editor WILL BE COURTMARTIALED! Texas "Crackers" Won't "Try" Our Soldier Boys—Folled This Time. Again. Houston, Tex.-Maj. Gen. Bell, who arrived here, Saturday, from San Antonio, to investigate the "riot" charges against our soldiers of the 24th U. S. infantry, stated that they would be courtmartialed. All of the regiment, including those who participated in the "affray" of last week Thursday night, resulting in the death of 17 and the wounding of 22 whites, entrained Saturday for Columbus, N. M. The removal followed orders from the southern department headquarters. John H. Crocker, Harris Co.'s prosecuting attorney, has filed 17 murder charges against each of the 34 soldiers who were placed in the county jail, last Friday. Houston was still under martial law, Saturday, but street cars are run up and down the lines. Nearly of our business houses all closed. Last Friday were opened the following day. The mass meeting of citizens, called for Saturday evening to demand the immediate return for civil trial and punishment of the alleged "rioters," was called off on order of Colonel Hulen (in command), this city being under martial law as a result of the "affray." The local "crackers" got the worst of this one just like they did at Brownsville and are just as "sore" over it as those there were. STRONG COMMENDATION Miss Lydia M. Chapman, 546 Woodland Ave., Toledo, O. says, "To me there is no other hair tonic, used by the beauty specialists, that can compare with Madame C. H. Jones' Invigorator and Grower. Learning of Madame C. H. Jones' wonderful hair tonic, I procured a supply and soon after I began using it, I noticed improvement. The itching of the scalp is all that the Invigorator works like a charm, I highly recommend it to all." TAKEN TO EL PASO El Paso.—A battalion guard was sent from here, Tuesday noon, to Columbus, N. M., to bring the 130 troops, held for "rioting" in Houston, to the barracks here. The men are expected to arrive Wednesday morning. They will be held here until the courtmartial. THE EIGHTH ILLINOIS REGIMENT Houston, Tex.—More Afro-American troops are to be sent here, despite the trouble of last week. Maj Gen. Bell Jr. said Monday. The Eighth Illinois Infantry is being sent here. "I can control them, if the 'crackers' here will let them alone, and there will be no further trouble, the General said. A mass meeting, Saturday night, of 3000 citizens, "demanded" of War Secretary Baker that the soldiers who got the best of them be returned for trial. Rich, isn't it? 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-TEST AND BEST in the country. 10,000,000 Afro-Americans. 240,000 in Ohio. 20,000 in Cleveland. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1917 H. Josephus Daniels, secretary of the navy, would only push the real war like he does his personal wars, more would be accomplished for the good of the country. Those Texas "crackers" are certainly "sore clear thru" because they were not allowed to "railroad" those thirty-four Afro-American soldiers to their death, or "trumped up" charges. They must be jealous of those East St. Louis, Ill., lynch-murderers. A Dayton man on the state payroll goes home every Saturday and returns to Columbus every Monday. Nothing wrong about this, but in the interest of economy, his personal economy he is trying to get the state to pay his railroad fare for his visits home. Don't worry over Col. Charles Young's treatment. Before this "world war" is over, he will be needed and USED by this government of ours. And what is more, it will be mighty glad to get him, too. Mark this prediction. The "sensitive" Southereners are very eager to get all the training camps located in their section, for this means millions of Government and other money flowing in. But they gag at having Afro-Americans trained there. Too bad, isn't it? U. S. Supreme Court long ago decided that lynching was a matter for the various states to handle and therefore Congress cannot legislate against the evil. Some one should remind Prof. Kelly Miller, of Washington, D. C., of this fact. Failing in the effort, some months ago, to make it appear that southern Afro-Americans were "flirting" with Germans, and were traitors, many states in that section rejected nearly all Afro-Americans drafted. Virginia rejected 95 per cent of them. This helps one to understand the south's strenuous and continued opposition to the Afro-American soldier. Yes, they "come and go"—fifteen of them (race newspapers) have, right here in Cleveland alone, since the advent of "the old reliable" Gazette thirty-five years ago. How many in the state of Ohio, outside of Cleveland? "Too numerous to mention." We do not remember how many. And there will be more, no doubt, principally because they are not loyal and true to our people. Thank you, Mr. Thompson, for the kindly notice of the Gazette republished elsewhere in this paper. Early in July white soldiers in camp at Roanoke, Va., shot and killed several Afro-Americans who were endeavoring to protect colored women, and also a young girl of the race and her brother who was trying to save her from the white libertines. This we are told by a reputable and intelligent young lady of this city who was visiting in that city at the time. Not one word of this have we seen in the daily press of the country. How different it is when the conditions are reversed. As The Gazette said in its issue of last week, the selection of color-line Luna park, for the place in which to hold the Elks' convention, is an insult not only to our people of this city but also to the Elks who assembled here, this week. Strange that local members of that organization, who are responsible for the selection of a meeting place, should show so little self and race respect and so little manhood. To the everlasting credit of some of the members of the local lodge be it said they opposed the selection of that park, as a meeting place, to the very last. The great majority of our best people of this community refused to go to it, too, as usual. GOOD1 The world has not yet been made safe for Democracy, but the war has been made reasonably safe for the Democracy of the Southern states. Senator Lodge has submitted a table to the Senate showing under the military quotas, Connecticut has to put into the army, 150 recruits for every 10,000 of population, while Mississippi only has to put in 84, and most of them will probably prove to be Negroes. The mean quota for twelve of the Southern states is 97, while for twelve Northern states the mean quota is 120. There is no use to protest against it. The South is in the saddle and it seems to know what the saddle is for. The Republican policy of preparedness has been vindicated by the irresistible march of events. The compelling necessity of war made its adoption by the administration inescapable. In course of time the war will end. The stern march of events will again and immediately vindicate the Republican party. The need of a tariff of protection will be instantly felt. But no matter how great the necessity, can the Democratic party be imagined accepting the policy of the protective tariff? The nation should begin to prepare in time. The first step is to elect as many protective tariff representatives and senators as possible in 1918. brutes whether in offices' or citizens' garb. The taking away of the colored troops from Houston does not change things. It is up to the government to have Houston know that it must respect the soldiers of our country. Because these men are colored, is no reason why they should be mistreated. Let the day come as soon as it may when colored people will be ready to die for their rights as men and citizens and to protect their women and children. The South cannot longer ride in its chariot of violence, stained with the blood of innocent colored people. What has stunned the South, is the number of dead whites that paid the penalty of southern lawlessness. This will have a beneficial effect. We shall watch with concern the outcome of Houston's tragedy. HOWARD UNIVERSITY WILL OPEN Washington, D. C., August 16, 1917. Editor Gazette. Enfor Gazette, Dear Friend: — We have been informed that there is a rumor going about the country that Howard University will not open for school work in September. You will greatly oblige by telling all of your patrons that the advertisement in your paper is true and bona fide. Howard University will open in September as usual: Professional Departments, October 1, 1917; all other departments, Sept. 19, 1917; registration days, Sept. 17 and 18. Yours very truly, GEO; WM. COOK, Secretary. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, OHIO, SEPTEMBER 1, 1917. THE HON. A. H. GRIMKE Boston, Mass.—That our people should seek to get a firm hold in the industries, while the white south is debating with itself whether or not to let the Afro-American light in France, was the advice given by Hon. Archibald Grimke, historian and ex-U. S. diplomat, speaking at a mass meeting in Cambridge, recently. After the audience had sung "America," Mr. Grimke declared: "This is no land of liberty, such as you have just suggested in that hymn. It is not a fair land to our race. In spite of the East St. Louis massacre, they say that America is fair and free! Why, they speak of German barbarianism in Europe. How about the American barbarianism here? If, after 300 years of suffering and oppression in this country, you believe that it is free achieving the beliefing. You are believing lest!" The speaker vigorously attacked what he alleged was the partisity shown in the draft and in the enlistments for foreign service. He eulogized the attainments of the black race on the field of battle and continuing, said: "Why, this government, in keeping our troops on this side for guarding bridges and public buildings, is cutting off its best fighting stock in America! I say this without partiality. It is a fact. If Belgium had not cut the hands from the blacks in the Congo those same hands would have saved Belgium from the Germans." He continued by stating that the law of eternal justice would one day vindicate the black man, but he feared terrible times were coming before that law. He suggested that men to hang back until the government calls for their help in the war. He suggested that in event of the call not coming, then there would be a hardy race of young black people to perpetuate their species while the whites would only have a war-ripped stock. "Go into the industries," urged the Hon. Mr. Grimke, "and firmly get a grip there. Then, you have got that grip, never relinquish it!" WHITE SOLDIERS FACE TRIAL East St. Louis, Ill.-The war department has notified Attorney General Brundage to begin proceedings against six members of the Third Illinois artillery, who are charged in warrants with complicity in the massacre here July 1 and 2. "I honor the man who in the consecutions discharge of his duty dares to stand alone; the world, with ignorant, intolerant judgment, may condemn, the countenances of relatives may be averted, and the hearts of friends grow cold, but the sense of duty done shall be sweeter than the applause of the world, the countenances of relatives or the hearts of friends."— Charles Summer. X 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. "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."—Abrham Lincoln, X X X X X X X X X X X 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 destroys of hearing from persons in the following named cities: Springfield, Dayton, Piqua, 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. WEEKLY NEWS DOINGS OF THE RACE Major R. R. Jackson of the 8th Illinois regiment has been retired. Patterson H. Carter has been appointed as street inspector of Philadelphia. Perry W. Howard, of Mississippi, has just elected a member of the Republican National committee. He is our only national committeeman. There were eight of our men among the 100 chefs and cooks recruited in Philadelphia, last month, and sent to Camp Meade, Admiral, Md., to teach the soldiers how to cook. The chefs are paid $125 and cooks $90 a month. Jewels valued at more than $5,000 left by Mrs. Philip D. Armour, of Chicago, on a Chicago and Northwestern train, were returned to the owner, Aug. 16, by the porter. Ladies, call your friends' attention to our fashion page (4). It is the latest and best right up to date. NOW is the time to subscribe for the old reliable Gazette. The War Department has approved the suggestion of Major General Leonard Wood, U. S. A., commanding the Southeastern Department, that an area of from 120 to 150 acres be set aside at each entanglement for the intensive cultivation of vegetables by troops who are "especially fitted" for that work. It is believed that this will help to solve the race problem at the various camps. With impressive services, a monument to the late Bishop Alexander Walters was unveiled in Cypress Hills Cemetery, N. Y. City, Aug. 1. We have our suspicions as to the race held by the colored brother who does not read and pay for at least one Negro newspaper. There is a way to get hold of the really creditable deeds of our people, and without this knowledge there can be no genuine race pride.—R. W. Thompson, Washington, D. C. Lieut. Chas, Garvin, of Cleveland, O., who as a member of a white hospital contingent made up here for immediate service in France, was sent to do preparatory work in the War College at Washington, D. C., has been transferred to the Medical Section at Ft Des Moines, Iowa. The transfer was made because he is an Afro-American. Lawrence Scanlon, of Cedarhurst, L. L., an Afro-American, known as "Red" Scanlon, had one of the narrowest escapes on record when his machine get-away from a height of 500 feet and crashed down of an army bakery at Averd, the French training camp for aviators. He was not injured. The War Department* has detached the colored company of the Sixth Mass regiment of which it has been a part for 40 years. The South is certainly "in the saddle" at Washington. Wesley Enolds, 83 years old, of Alabama, and his sister, Matilda Webster, 77 years old, residing in Baltimore, Md., have been united there after a separation of 63 years. They were torn apart during the slavery days at their home in Dorchester County, Md., 63 years old. The aged brother intends to reside with her. It is also the old sister had not heard a word of each other until four weeks ago, when the former decided to search for her. Aug. 11th was the 35th birthday of The Gazette, published by Hon. Harry C. Smith in Cleveland. It is a well earned witness in The Gazette, hold the confidence of its readers for 35 years. It is the wish of the Arrow that The Gazette may have many more birthdays—Murphysboro (Ill.) Arrow, Rev. W. A. Jackson, editor. Perhaps no agency has done more in the uplift of the race and in securing the recognition of their civil and political rights than has the race papers. One of the most persistent and influential of our papers in this direction has been "The Gazette" of Cleveland, O, which entered upon its thirty-fifth year with its last issue. Hon. Harry C. Smith, who has been its editor from the beginning, is still in the harness and is just as earnest and faithful as ever in contending for what he believes is right and best. We tender him our warmest congratulations upon the good he has done and our best wishes that he may have an even more generous support, a larger income and a greater opportunity for accomplishing the best things for which he labors and waits—Louisville (Kv.) American Baptist, Wm. H. Steward, editor. The esteemed Cleveland Gazette, edited by the Ever-On-The-Job Harry C. Smith, one of the race's most dependable champions, is out in a brand new dress and looks as chipper as a bride in her nuptial gown. Journals of the race in Cleveland come and go, but the *Gazette*, like Tennyson's famous "Brook," goes on forever. Be the issue what it may, Harry C. Smith approaches it with an eye single to the welfare of his people, as he sees it, and he always has the courage to stand up for his convictions. Journals of *The Gazette* type bolster up our interest in the future of American life in the realm of the "Fourth Estate." R. W. Thompson, Washington, D. C. Correspondent, in the Indianapolis Freeman and the Houston (Tex.) Freeman. Your copy of The Gazette after reading it, but give it to a friend or an acquaintance who might subscribe after reading a copy of the paper. Editor HE LIVES IN SOULS HE INFLUENCED Dr. Moton and Others Tell at Hampton's Services How Late Head of Institute Strove to Serve Others—His Was truly a Career of Accomplishment and Victory. By WILLIAM ANTHONY AERY. Hampton, Véh - Hollis Burke Frissell, beloved principal of Hampton Institute for nearly twenty-five years, and Samuel Chapman Armstrong, his soldierly predecessor, now rest side by side, as once they loyally worked by day and by night to give all men, regardless of class or race, a new conception of education, "education for life." The funeral service, simple and impressive, which was held Wednesday, Aug. 8, in the Hampton Institute Memorial church and in the small school cemetery, in memory of the life and work of Dr. Frissell, brought together on the lower peninsula of Virginia hundreds upon hundreds of thoughtful white and colored people, who paid tribute to one of America's leading statesmen-educators. Dr. Moton's Tribute. Dr. Robert R. Moton, Hampton a former commander, present principal of Tuskegee institute, delivered a forceful address on Dr. Frissell's service to the nation. Dr. Moton said: "This life which has gone out from us so recently is today manifesting itself in the acts and thoughts of other lives, of black men and red men and men of the white race also. I have never known and you have never known a more patient, a more simple, a more earnest, a more unselfish, a more Christlike character than Dr. Frissell. He was able, as no man I have ever known, to hide himself absolutely behind the great cause for which he worked. He thought nothing about himself, but he thought always of how he could serve. "The keynote of Dr. Frissell's life was the note of service to one's race, one's country, one's God. It was not narrowed down to one or two races, but it included the human race—mankind wherever there was a chance to serve. Dr. Frissell's memory will always be revered by the millions of Negroes whom he helped and by millions of white people, north and south, through whom he served and by thousands of Indians for whom he worked. Life of Victory. "We should thank God for the great victory which is Dr. Frissell's and which is ours—the victory over prejudice, over selfishness, over littleness, the victory of patience, of simplicity, of life and of service. May those who are privileged to work for Hampton always be controlled, whether as trustees, teachers, students, graduates or friends, by this spirit of unselfish service to our fellow men." Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones, specialist in the education of racial groups in the United States bureau of education, Washington, D. C., formerly associate chapain at Hampton institute, read the prayer which Dr. Frissell himself offered less than two years ago at the funeral service of Dr. Booker T. Washington. "Thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory"—with these words Dr. Frissell opened the service held in memory of Hampton's most distinguished graduate. These words were repeated again and again as an expression of Dr. Frissell's victorious life. Favorite Hymns. The Hampton school sang with rare feeling two Negro religious folk songs—"Swing Low, Sweet Charlot," and "My Lord, What a Morning"-which were dear to the heart of Hampton's principal. The Rev. Laurence Fenninger read appropriate selections from the Scriptures, and the Rev. Herbert B. Turner offered the closing prayer at the church service. Scores of floral pieces covered the casket-mute witnesses of the affection of white and colored people. The flowers were carried from the church to the cemetery by Hampton graduates. The funeral procession was headed by the well trained Hampton institute band. Then followed the Hampton cadets, the girl students, the funeral car, the flower bearers, officers of Battery D, Virginia field artillery and hundreds of Dr. Frissell's friends from far and near. The service at the grave included the commitment of the body by the Rev. Herbert R. Turner, prayer by the Rev. Laurence Fenninger and the singing of "My Faith Looks Up to Thee." "Taps" was sounded by Hampton's bandmaster, and again the battalion moved to the quickened step of martial music. Six Fowlers in Fifteenth Regiment. Mr. Benjamin Fowler, a well known resident of Glen Cove, N. Y., is receiving many congratulations because of the fact that his six sons have each enlisted in the town company of the Fifteenth regiment, N. Y. N. G. Their names are George, Richard, Barto John, Benjamin and Howard Fowler. The boys were given a hearty sendoff by their parents and neighbors on leaving for the front. Daily Thought. 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Address A. T. S., Box opp, 480d Cliffwood Ave., Zanesville, O. WANTED—A young lady to sell the latest literary sensation, "The Problem". Call or address F. Grant Glimore, care The Gazette, Blackstone Bldg., Cleveland, Q. WANTED—A position by a young lady who is capable of doing typewriting, taking short-hand notes, and has had considerable bookkeeping and penmanship training. A graduate of Oberlin Business college. Address 505 North St., Elyria, O. FOR SALE: —Modern two family house, 10 rooms—Nr. East 105 car line —Very reasonable. Easy terms We have a single house, a bargain on the easiest terms. For genuine bargains in moderate priced homes and on easiest terms, see Veres. Bros. 10302 Buckeye Rd. CLUB NOTICE—The Working Men's Social and Literary club meets every Friday evening, for business and gives a dance, every Monday night, at their hall, 3103 Scovill Ave. H. P. Williams, pres, 3040 Central Ave. L. V Orton, sec, 2667 E. 40th St. A. G. Lyons, treas, 2364 E. 31st St. Milton Watkins, chairman, 2524 E. 30th St. Charles Roe, E. 33d St., an old resident of this city, is quite ill. Al Turner left, Sunday, for Washington, D. C., called by the death of his father. Collector of The Gazette spent Monday in connection with the Bundy extradition matter. W. H. Wheeler, "the old reliable," has moved his barber shop to 2005 Central Ave. near E. 20th St—Ady. Madame Emma French of Toledo, is visiting Mrs. Mollie De Brawn of Cedar Ave. F. Grant Gilmore of Punxsutawney, Pa. author of "The Problem," is the guest of Madame M. W. Hilton of E. 30th St. The editor of *The Gazette* is indebted to the Ohio agricultural department for a couple of press passes to the state fair held in Columbus, this year. Mr. Andrew McSpadden of the East End leaves today for Chathan, Ont., to spend a ten day vacation at his old home. Miss Teresa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Johnson of E. 37th St. and aunt, Mrs. S. Payne of the same street, returned last week from a 15 days' visit with relatives in Chicago. There were about 700 men in line and 300 men, women and children in line, Mrs. S. Payne a parade. Tuesday noon. The made a good show. Mrs. Myrtle Freeman and Mrs. Mose Johnson of E. 30th St., attended a relative's funeral in Cadiz, last week, Wednesday. Mrs. S. E. Woods and children. S. E. Jr., Edith V. and baby William Roosevelt, are visiting relatives in Sabina, Ogden and Wilmington. Among the many callers at The Gazette office, this week, was Editor Charles Summer Smith of the Minneapolis (Milwaukee). "Tiny City Star" was the week from Youngstown where this book was from Youngstown and Mrs. Richard D. Lynch, long time friends of the editor of The Gazette. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Williams and Mrs. Millard Case are on a visit to Detroit, Chicago and St. Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Dovie Foster spent Sunday at Niagara Falls, having a most enjoyable trip by boat. Miss Margaret Reise of Meadville, Pa., is the guest of Miss Byrdie Reed of E. 130th St. The latter gave a birthday party to Mrs. Margaret Langton and Quaker, of Detroit. Mr. Bazell of Chicago, were the out-of-town guests present. The hostess was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Do you really want to purchase a home or invest in real estate? Well, six properties, ranging in price from $2,000 to $6,800, have been listed at The Gazette office. Here is your opportunity. Take advantage of it. First come, first served. Payments arranged to suit. Do not fail to read carefully the article under the portrait of Editor John Mitchell Jr., on page 1 of this paper. Then call your friend's attention to it. Identify the Gazette is indebted to A. L. Harden, secretary, for a press pass to the Lexington, Ky., A. & M. Fair, which closes today. Claude Revels, of Columbus, visited Miss Roberta James, E. 101st St., last week. Miss James returned, last week, from a summer's vacation visit with her grandmother in the mountains near Salem, Va. When en route home she motored from Columbus to Washington C. H. to see her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Oatmeal. --- Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Thompson of Hough Ave., have purchased a fine home on Earl Ave St. John's W. M. M. M. S. was entertained by Mrs. A. Bragg and daughter. Mrs. Mildreth Jants, on the W. G. Marshall estate, Northfield. The society will meet at Mrs. Nancy Hollingsworth's, 2189 E. 36th St. Sept. 10. The Women's Council will meet, Tuesday evening, at 4809 Cedar Ave. The newly elected officers of the W. M. M. S. are: Mrs. Elia White, our beloved president, who had served so faithfully for 18 years, was elected the worthy honorary president; Mrs. Marie Perkins, pres.; Mrs. Margaret Anderson, vice pres.; Mrs. Estella Merritt, treas.; Mrs. J. F. Meeks, chaplain; Mrs. Mildreth Jants, sec.; our most uniring secretary, Mrs. Gussie Dean, cor. secv. Local exemption boards, Wednesday, were puzzled whether to send Afro-Americans to the Chillicothe cantonment. Sept. 19, when the second group of 40 percent of the first quota entrains, C. H. A. Palmer, clerk of Board No. 15, said he would ask Gov. Cox for instructions. Board members estimate about 8 per cent of the men to be certified for the first quota are Afro-Americans. This means there will be 720 in the county quota of 9128 only instructions so far received have been given to the first group, the first group of 5 per cent scheduled to leave for Chillicothe, Sept. 8. This order was received Tuesday by Palmer from George C. Gephart of the judge advocate general's office at Columbus. Many are enrolled in local boards Nos. 9 and 14. Of 1900 men examined by board No. 14, 157 are Afro-Americans. Board No. 9 estimates 10 per cent of its registrants are members of the race. It has examined 400. Local boards Wednesday were preparing lists of men to be sent to Chillicothe Sept. 8. Columbus officials have asked this first group to be made up of cooks and former army men. Board No. 15 was the first to be sent to Chillicothe Sept. 8. The Gaetze goes to press too early on Thursday to make it possible for us to give a better account of the Elks great national meet in this city, this week. Assistant Police Prosecutor Fred Arvine is to quit the police prosecutor's office. He told Law Director Fitzgerald. Wednesday afternoon, he would tender a formal resignation later in the week to take effect. Saturday. He will practice law with Thomas Brinseman. Arvine was appointed to the police prosecutor's office following the ousting of Police Prosecutor Marco, a year ago. He was appointed by Davis administration for before Marce was appointed. This is the second time it has been vacant. Now will they give it to us? We shall see. Grand Chaplain Rev. Riley Woodward, of Portsmouth, Va., delivered the annual sermon, at the opening of the eighteenth convention of the Independent Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, in Cory M. E. church, Sunday evening. About 5,000 members and friends of the order attended this week's convention. Monday evening there was a public reception at First M. E. church (white). In the absence of Mayor Davis, who "side stepped" it by taking the usual "vacation" when colored people want to use him, Benevolent Bay delivered the address of welcome. Grand Exalted Ruter W. Scott responded. Grand Lodge sessions opened, Tuesday, in Gray's armory. The annual parade of the grand and subordinate lodges was held, Tuesday noon, Central Ave., from E. 20th to E. 55th St., was decorated. Tuesday afternoon was spent at color-line Luna Park, where a program of sports was carried out. Prizes were awarded winners of contests. The annual smoker was held, Wednesday evening, at Gray's armory. Delegates went on a sightseeing trip. Thursday. The local executive committee is composed of James H. Starkey, chair; Charles S. Smith, treas; P. Fleming, sec.; Harriet M. Harris Green DeBraniel, Mrs. Madie Horns. Hundreds of our best people refused to go to color-line Luna Park, as usual, and deserve praise for maintaining the proper stand. Many local Elks were bitterly opposed to the selection of the place and they, too, deserve unstinted praise for speaking out against it. Mayor Harry L. Davis has gone on another vacation. He's to be gone 10 days. He took his first 10 days' vacation with the Cleveland ball team, in the south early in March. Harry's second vacation prevented his attendance at Council meeting. Monday night, when the ordinance authorizing him to appoint a subway commission under state law came up for consideration. Then, too, the "Colored Elles" met here this week, and Harry was scheduled to deliver a speech at the county's sewer catchbasis caused a flood on Central avenue between E. 40th and E. 49th st. Saturday, and at other points along Central avenue. Residents complained that cellars were flooded and sidewalks and crosswalks were blocked because the catch-basis did not carry off the rain. J. M. Hach, 4318 Central Ave., said the catch-basis at E. 40th st. has not been open for two years, in spite of complaints sent to the City Hall. If the Davis administration would give Supt. Jas. H. Starck a "free rein," and proper and sufficient help, these causes of complaint would be removed. But it won't. Then, that would Ave. street car service God Lard! Isn't it something fearful? And they are asking our votes for Mayor Davis and Fleming, this fall! Has Ward 11 a councilman? It needs one as badly as the city needs a mayor. There is only one way to get the real race news and that is to take "the old reliable" Gazette. BEST FOR THE BLOOD—Puro Herbs. Sold only at Brown Drug Co. cor. E. 28th St. and Central Ave.—Adv. 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Send your full name, Birthdate and 25 cents THE D. P. M. SYSTEM, 15 E. Woodbridge Street, Detroit, Mich. Please rewrite The Gazette Attorney and Counselor at Law 312 Superior Building Cleveland, O. Phone, Bell Main 806. Cent. 2251-R ROBERT C. FISHER Attorney and Counselor at Law Tel. Central 1400-W. NOTICE. Real estate is a serious business. It ought to be handled by people who know values, abstracts, deeds and mortgages. A lot of fakers have rushed into the business to catch the stranger. I advise all to deal with people who have a reputation for honesty and fair dealing. S. E. Woods, 3704 Cnetral Ave. Ohio State phone, Central 4600 K. Free advice. —Adv. THE COLORED A. AND M. FAIR ASSOCIATION (Incorporated) Will Hold Its 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 unexcelled free attractions. Reduced rates on all railroads and traction lines. 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Suits Pressed, 30 Cents 2738 Central Avenue Cleveland, Ohio THE GAZETTE ENTERED IT'S 35th YEAR AUGUST 11, '17 THE FASHION WEEK RUST brown serge gives this practical gown combined with satin of a matching color. A surplus cape and cascade of serge bound with the satin and trimmed with buttons down the skirt are the distinctive fea- Flappers Are So L centrated hip drape identified by two perky little tassels and a beaded stomacher fashions this afternoon trock for young maidens. Cream toned georgette crape softens the neck lines and affords a vestee, and the sleeves are of blue crape. Despite the fact that the long vamp has been just accepted here the short vamp is all the rage in Paris. Gray suede shoes are considered the best of THE GA taste, and the heel may be either Cuban or Louis style and of medium rather than exaggerated height. Street shoes will be of the exaggerated height rather than low, as it was predicted they would be. Cherry, rose, brick red or geranium mingled with gray are favored combinations of gray and red. THE GAZETTE, CLEYELAND, OHIO, SEPTEMBER 1, 1917. THE FASHION WEEK ```markdown ``` cant factor of this likeable ensemble. This is one of the luxurious big coats that completely envelop the wearer, and the great collar and cuffs of skunk are in keeping with the general air of "bigness." It is a prime favorite with Elisabeth Risdon, who can't help but smile about it. Nowadays a woman thinks of the garment Jersey Sport Co OR all outdoor life and sports still forese leads the favorite matter als. Here we have the grand opera star, Frieda Hempet, enjoying her silk sweater, raspberry toast, which is further beautified by a collar of white fox, bails of which adorn the ends of the long the strings that hold the collar on her shoulders. So popular has foulard become that thrown over the back of her chair and acting as a frame to her figure quite as much as she does of it when worn, and the frame must be effective. There will be no question of the effect with a lining similar to the one in the photograph. Over a background of brown pasley willow is scattered great, exquisitely shaded pink roses, appealing largely to women through their beauty and effectiveness. ANNA MAY. hts . Are the Thing materials cleaner to be used in combination with it. An afternoon frock recently shown was made of dotted foulard, plain foulard and organdie. The combination proved very satisfactory. The foulard of blue ground and white satin dots should have a white muslin underblouse, embroidered. ANNA MAY. 2014 Mary FOR sport and lingering hot days is this Russian blouse of white crepe de chine uniquely trimmed. The scallops of cherry tafta are hem-stitched on, while a silk tassel depends from a cherry patch on the left side. Ball buttons are the only trimming. Youthful Lines, Tho IT is always a problem for stout women not to look undigified and fussy in evening gowns. Here we have a surplice softened with black tulle about the shoulders, while a richly beaded apron front over the skirt of black satin gives an ornate effect without adding to fussiness. While embroidered georgette blouses th YEAR ways to trim bags and hats and frocks The prices of velvet, felt and silk will soar this fall, and it is predicted that hats will be made entirely of feathers Ostrich, gourab, pheasant and bird o paradise are in the lead. Pockets continue to be interesting. ANNA MAY. ough Matronly Dimensions are not new, there is a new note in the material used to make the embroidery. A thin zephyr wool is used for cross stitching, and very effective it is on that thin material. Poiret is showing sleeves that are draped, which is a striking characteristic of this couturier's new fall models. ANNA MAY. AUGUS Dr. Belsaw of Mobile, Ala., Champions Cause of Medical Men. Mobile, Ala.-Perhaps one of the ablest defenses ever put forward by any member of an organization for the betrayment of the race to which he belongs was that which was offered recently by Dr. E. T. Belsaw, a dentist, of this city with regard to the National Medical association. Dr. Belsaw in a conversation said: The statement was made to me a few days ago, as it is frequently made by thoughtless people of all races, that the Negro doctors and dentists never pursue their studies any longer after they graduate and as a result they are not the equals of the white men in the same professions. I took the speaker to task and swamped him with the following argument: In the first place, every progressive Negro surgeon, physician, dentist or pharmacist subscribes for one or more scientific journals of his specific branch of the profession, and in this way he keeps abreast of all new thought and all advanced theories. In the second place, a liberal proportion of the Negro professional men do postgraduate study in the leading medical and dental institutions and hospitals both in America and in Europe. And in the third place the Negro doctors have their local medical associations, they have their state medical associations, they have their tristate medical associations, and, towering above all of these, they have their National Medical association, which is composed of the leading surgeons, the most progressive physicians, the most advanced dentists and the most scientific pharmacists in the country. Attendance upon a session of the National association is equivalent to a postgraduate course of study in many institutions. The class of papers that are read at these papers and the facts brought out in the discussions are sufficient to prepare a man to cope with any situation met with in the practice of his profession. In fact, he becomes the equal of any medical man anywhere. And the surgical operations, both general and oral, that are performed at the National Medical association meetings are of the highest type, requiring rare skill and experience, and are demonstrated by Negro surgeons who have the preparation and experience and technique second to no class of surgeons in America. FRIENDS UNTIL TESTED. They Love the "Colored Brother," but Not at Close Range. In a recent letter Savoyard writes to the New York World: Replying to something that I wrote about the status of the Negro, north and south, C. C. Alleyne complains of what he thinks are hardships visited on the Negroes at the south, such as jimcrow cars and triumphantly affirms: "The south thinks it is glorious for the Negro to be a laborer and infamous for him to be a man." That means that it is better for the Negro to go north and be murdered than remain south, where he is denied social equality. That is all it means. Now, let us see about the social equality enjoyed by the Negro at the north. The Western Reserve of Ohio is the offspring of Connecticut and of "blue law" Connecticut at that. For seventy years this section was represented in the national house of representatives by Elisha Whittlesey, Joshua R. Gldings, James A. Garfield and Ezra B. Taylor, all of whom preached the absolute equality of all races and proclaimed the nobility of the Negro. Ben Wade also was from the Western Reserve. Summit county is in the Western Reserve, and Akron is its capital. A year or two ago some well to do Negroes of that town bought houses in the aristocratic precincts and fixed to occupy the same. Then the devil was to pay. A mob gathered—not of the lower order, not of the criminal classes, not of the vulgar herd, but the Four Hundred, the clergy, the bench, the bar, the magnates of the Rialto and the princes of the counting house. They assembled in town meeting and served notice on those Negroes to stay in the Negroes' place. There was rioting—as I recollect, bloodshed. Be that as it may, the Negro did not invade that section. He remained in his jimcrow corner. According to your northern hypocrite, it is awful for the Negro to travel in a jimcrow car at the south, but perfectly lovely for him to live in a jimcrow house at the north. Cant, thy name is the professional northern Nrover lover. There is not in all the north a single constitutency that would not sooner be represented in congress by a convict than by such a Negro as Frederick Douglass or Booker Washington. Thomas C. Jarrott Dies In Brooklyn. The recent death of Thomas C. Jarrott of Brooklyn removes from the community one of its best known citizens. Mr. Jarrott was a native of Petersburg, Va. He became a resident of the north shortly after the war. With a few other southern men he founded the Southern Beneficial league, reputed to be the largest and wealthiest mutual benefit organization among the colored people of New York. Mr. Jarrott was the league's first president and was sixty-eight years of age when he died. Prayer as Weapon Against Lynching. Through the national and state federations of women's clubs and other organizations composed of women prayer meetings are being held to influence legislation against the lynching of colored people. Our people believe in the efficacy of prayer.