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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. 6. FRESH OHIO Written by 'The Old Reliable' O Throughout the What Our People Are Doing Personal, Social, Lodge, cal—Marriages, L CADIZ—Mrs. Hattie Douglass and Mr. Lennie Howard of Akron, are the guests of Mrs. Ola Brown.—Miss Cora Lucas of Martins Ferry, visited Miss Georgia West.—Wm. Leander Blue, Clarence Johnson and Herman Carter are our boys who will soon leave for the army cantonment at Chillicothe. Rev. O. W. Childers will leave Sept. 18 for conference at Springfield—Mrs. Carrie Smith of Pittsburg and Mrs. Sledge of Steubenburg are visiting Mrs. Thomas Mason—Tell your friends to order The Gazette. ```markdown ``` 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 that of their 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 — Temperance day at the Second Baptist church and S. S. was a success. Mr. Jas, French, Mr. Jas, Davis and the pastor gave excellent talks. The school is doing fine—Mrs. J. T. Pulition has been quite ill—Mrs. Maud Pryor of Youngstown, visited her cousin, Wm. H. Alexander and family, last week. Come again when you can stay longer—Mrs. G. D. Smith is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Addie Lewis of Cleveland; her cousin, Miss Farlice of Cincinnati, and Rev. J. H. Meadows, state missionaries—Mr. Jas, Carolina. Site lost her husband here, some time ago—A number of our people are still coming to Sandusky from the south—the schools are open. See to it that your child is clean and neat and attends. Parents must make sacrifices to keep their children in school. Rev The Gazette. Rev. G. D. Smith, agent. FINDLAY—Zion Baptist church hasket-metting at Byal Park. Members will go to Toldeo, Sunday. Electric lights have been installed in the courent.—Rev. and Mrs. Gordon spent a day here.—Mrs. Alfred Galliford was operated on, Sunday, at the hospital.—Mrs. Cora Robinson has gone to Cleveland to visit.—Mr. Oliver Lee of Delaware was here, recently.—Rev. and Mrs. Burton spent Labor day here.—Mrs. Iva Wiley spent her vacation with an aunt in Fostoria.—Mr. Elmer Harger was drafted at Anna. Mrs. Cora Adams has returned from a two weeks' stay in the hospital. She was operated on.—Mr. Edward Williams is in Akron. A celebration here, the 22nd. Speaking match, dancing, games, etc. Rev. Mitch of Linden Hill. Adams, manager.—Miss Maure Harp n and mother will spend their vacation in Cleveland.—The Hancock fair is on.—Mrs. Galliford's nephew is at her bedside. ```markdown ``` YOUNGSTOWN—Mrs. A. M. Clayton and son, Herbert, left Wednesday, for a two months' visit with relatives in Floyd, Va.—Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Holmes and niece, Miss A. Miller, spent a week in Cleveland. The two ladies also visited Detroit, Buffalo and Niagara Falls—Mrs. Emma Taylor and son, Woodson, spent two weeks in Cleveland with her sister, Mrs. Richards.on—Mr. and Mrs. Matt Barber of Pittsburgh were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Banks.—Mr. John Moore is convalescing—Mrs. Calvin Bannister remains the same. St. Augustine E. Mission has paid the last dollar on its property. Ladies will give a farewell reception Sept. 17, for the soldiers who will leave Sept. 19. Those who wish to donate can send things to the church, Mrs. Dervin Holmes, or to Mr. Geo. Woods.—Rev J. M. Gilmere, pastor Oak Hill avenue A. M. E. church, will preach his farewell sermon Sunday evening. He has done good work here and the church will undoubtedly be crowded. *** SMITHFIELD—Mrs. Griffin spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Williams—Mrs. Julia Davis entertained the Y. M. L. and M. crochet clubs, Friday afternoon—Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Binns spent Sunday and Monday in Steubenville—Mr. Dave Freeman was here Saturday and Sunday. Also Earl Smith of Steubenville—Mrs. Ed. West has returned from a visit in Columbus. Miss Verna West of McIntyre has entered high school here—Mesdames Georgia Beall and Wm. Wilson visited in Barnesville, last week—Mr. and Mrs. Haze Harris and children and Homer Harris motored to Harrisville, Sunday, in the former's new car. Misses Alice and Nellie Harris visited their sister, Mrs. Johnson in Wheeling, Saturday and Sunday. Ed. Wet, Jr., was agreeably surprised, last Tuesday evening, his natal day. Many young people were present and he received many useful presents—Messrs, E. and E. J. Smith, S. West, I. Toney and R. Smith of McIntyre were here, last week. Mr. Asby Jeffries of Wheeling was Mrs. M. E. Veney's guest, last week—Mr. and Mrs. Homer and J. H. Harris, I. Carter, J. Smith, R. Hargrave and others attended the Wheeling fair, Thursday. THE GAZETTE HILLSBORO—Arnold Jones, Milton Easter, Lawrence Taylor, Oscar Rickman of Washington C. H., spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cole—Miss Ella Hardin, Donald Higharden, Technor and Charles Ames, Mrs. Belle Hardin spent Sunday in Cincinnati and Covington, Rev. J. J. Burr has returned from Collinwood—Mr. Ben Williamson is not much better. Mr. Wm Pope of Columbus visited Mr. and Mrs. James Blanton, Sunday—Mr. and Mrs. Chrystal and son of Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, spent Labor day here with Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Gregston—Mr. Fred Williams and son, Russell of Collinwood, are visiting his family here—Rev. Orr preached at the A. M. E. church, Sunday afternoon—Rev. J. M. Rose attended the conference at Columbus, this week—Chifford Zimmerman and Ruth Trimble' were married, last Thursday night by Rev. Ross—L. D. and Charles Taylor of Columbus spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. school opened, Prof. S. G. Hoover, Misses Claris Smith, Florence Burns and Mary E. Williams, teachers; Miss Romaine Donaldson, teacher of domestic science They have a goodly enrollment of pupils. We with dear old Lincoln, pupils and teachers greater success this year—Miss Alice Johnson visited in Cincinnati, this week. TO WORK, NOT FIGHT No Negroes in the Next Draft Houston Riot Policeman Indicted — To Courtmartial 156 Soldiers — Separate Units, Ete. Columbus, O.—Gov. Cox received word from the national draft headquarters at Washington, D. C., ordering that no Negroes be included in the 40 per cent of Ohio's draft quota which will be sent to Camp Shriman, Chili-cothe, Sept. 19. El Paso, Tex.-The 150 members of the 24th U. S. infantry under charges of shooting up Houston, Tex., are to be tried by court-martial in El Paso. The probe into the Houston rioting was completed, Sept. 7, by Inspector General J. L. Chamberlain, who left for San Antonio to compile the data he has gathered. Houston, Tex.-Lee Sparks, the Houston police officer whose alleged assault on Sergeant Baltimore, trooper of the 24th infantry, is said to have preceded the riot of August 23 in which seventeen persons were killed and twenty-two wounded, was indicted, Sept. 8, by the Harris county grand jury in two charges. They are assault on Baltimore and murder in connection with the death of Wallace Williams, who was shot following the riot. Washington, D. C.-Negro selected men are not to be trained with the whites at the sixteen national army cantonments. This ammunition was necessary. War Eaker, Monday. They will not be called in the first increment of the draft army. Their call for training will be postponed until the end of the draft. A regiment of 2,400 Negro stevedores for foreign service has been authorized by the War Department to meet the demand for experienced men to handle war supplies for the American expeditionary force in France. Recruiting officers, especially those in the southern seaport cities, have been instructed to seek men for the regiment. An effort is being made to get exemption draft for Negroes of draft age who prefer hard work behind the lines to duty in the trenches. The army also seeks Negro cooks and will give good pay to even inexperienced men if they have capacity and are willing to learn. Negro troops of the national army will be organized in separate units, as is done in the regular army, and as far as possible will be trained in the states where they are raised. Negro drafts will be mobilized at their station and will be postponed to allow officers at the camp to arrange for the organization of these separate units. Both white and Negro men of the selective forces will be given an opportunity to volunteer battalions for service on the line of communication, their work being military but not combatant. There will also be, however, Negro fighting regiments of the national army as there are of the regulars and the national guard. Of the 687,000 men called for as the first increment of the national army it is estimated that approximately 70,000 will be Negroes. BUNDY EXTRACTION CASE POSTPONED INDEFINITELY Columbus, O.—Gov. Jas, M. Cox has postponed the Bundy extradition case indefinitely—The 87th annual (district) conference of the A. M. E. Church opened, Wednesday, at St. Paul's church and promises to be an interesting gathering. Bishop C. T. Shafer is presiding—Roscoe C. Simmons, of Louisville, Ky., will speak here, Sept. 21. Rev. J. W. Carter, pastor of Bethany Baptist church, had a mass meeting at his church, Tuesday evening. Important matters including problems due to southern immigration were discussed at the church. Most Estes are visiting in Virginia, Washington, D. C, and N. Y. city—Prof. S. G. Hough of Hillsboro, is the guest of Miss Ruth Stewart. ESTABLISHED AUGUST 25,1883 And Issued Every Week on Time Since GAMBLING HOUSE SPEAK EASY CRAP SHOOTERS HALL HARRY IS A GOOD BOY. STARLIGHTS PLACE SPROSTY MAYOR HARRY DAVIS LAVERY Courtesy, The Cleveland Daily Press From the Cleveland Daily Press. Hon. Harry C. Smith, editor of *The Jazette* and former member of the Ohio legislature, was the first witness at (last week) Friday afternoon's session of the Council committee investigation of City Hall middling into police department affairs. Mr. Smith said he is a Republican and lives at 2222 E. 30th St. He testified: THAT conditions regarding vice, immorality, gambling, speakeasies, and crime in the vicinity of Central Ave., are worse now than they had ever been in the 52 years he has lived in the neighborhood. THAT numerous complaints made by him and other citizens to the police and city officials had no effect, and he believed police were not permitted to set to suppress gambling and vice. THAT open boasts were made on Central Ave., that gambling houses in that neighborhood are open with protection. Mr. Smith's Testimony Under questioning of Attorney A. A. Benedesch for the committee, Mr. Smith testified: "There has been an increase in immorality of 50 per cent in the last year and a half. Speakasies, disorderly fats and a gambling den are in full operation. The biggest gambling den ever beard of in the district is running. The best way to describe conditions is that they are rotten to the core. Conditions have degenerated terribly in that vicinity in the last year and a half. They are so bad as regards illegal resorts that many of us who own our own homes would like to move away. Before the big gambling den was opened in the last year, it was bragged up and down Central Ave, that it had protection. Poor Negroes from the south are fleeced in this place. The gambling den that they claim has protection is so crowded at times that men can't find room around the tables. We can't get anything done, though we've been trying to and have been complaining about conditions there for a year and more. W. S. FITZGERALD, ESQ. I have complained to the chief and police of the Third and Fourth precincts. I have sent copies of my paper telling of conditions to practically all officials from the mayor down, but nothing is done. Many other reputable citizens also have complained. "I Don't Blame Police" "I don't blame the police for these conditions. If they were permitted to act they would clean up and materially improve them. I am saying that the police are not permitted to do what they are entirely willing to do and could do. The influx of Negroes from the south has merely added to the numbers of these places. If we had proper protection from the city administration conditions could be remedied. The hands of the police seem tied. Conditions between Scovill and Central avenues, along E. 30th, E. 31st, E. 33rd, E. 37th, E. 38th and other streets are worse than I have ever known them to be. Once I saw a poor Negro from the south who had been fleeced in the big gambling den appealing to a policeman. The latter told him to go home and forget it. That policeman would have been glad to act, but knew what he would get if he did. "Do you know 'Starlight' Boyd?" asked Benech. "Yes, I do. He runs a saloon in that neighborhood. I am sorry to say he is "ROTTEN TO THE CORE" a Republican in politics. It is common talk that he acted as bondman for unfortunate arrests in that neighborhood." Boyd Stands for Davis Boyd, Negro politician, some time ago said he war in favor of the re-elec- HON. HARRY C. SMITH tion of Mayor Davis, adding: "Harry is a good boy." Law Director FitzGerald, representing the administration, in cross-examining Mr. Smith, tried to break down his testimony regarding vice conditions in the Central Ave district by questioning him about his being a member of the campaign committee of Hugh E Taylor, Republican candidate for mayor. "I am not saying these things for any effect in campaigns. I am trying to get the condition in Ward 11 improved," Mr. Smith retorted to FitzGerald. "Oh, we're not afraid of anything you say having an effect upon the campaign," said FitzGerald. "You will find out before the fall is over or not less than you have any effect or not less than Jack Mr. Smith." "You opposed Tom Fleming for council, didn't you?" shouted FitzGerald. "Yes, I did," replied Mr. Smith, "and I will again." Asked for names and addresses of speakeasies, disorderly houses and gambling dens Smith said: "Safer Sprosty can give you the addresses of these places. I am not fighting INDIVIDUALS but I am fighting CONDITIONS. The third and fourth precinct police stations can also furnish you the names and addresses you desire. You can be there when there wasgt gambling around Central Ave?" FitzGerald cried to Mr. Smith. "Yes, and that was long before you came to Cleveland," he answered. Monday's Press Starlight Boyd has signed 23 police court bail bonds since Jan 1. They aggregate $9003. Thirteen were for prisoners caught in a vice raid May 24. Two were for women who were sent to the workhouse by Muny Judge Cull and paroled the next day by Welfare Director Beman. **Woman's Bond Forfeited** Another of his bonds was for a woman arrested on suspicion who failed to appear for trial. The bond was for $500. No suit to collect it has been started, though the bond was forfeited and sent to Law Director FitzGerald for collection Aug. 2. "I turned the bond over to the finance department for collection," says FitzGerald. Attorney J. W. De Cumbe, now handling collections in that department, said Boyd has promised to produce the woman. De Cumbe said he didn't know when this bond will be paid or when suit will be started. A similar situation exists in regard to a forfeited bond it was for a man arrested in April 8 as a suspicious person who failed to appear in court. This bond also is for $500. Since Jan 1, Flemings and his wife have signed 34 bail bonds aggregating $9900. Another bond signed by Boyd and declared forfeited was that for Mack McCullough, 1024 Summer Ave., for $200. The charge against McCullough was assault and battery. The bond was turned over to County Prosecutor Doerfer July 10 for collection. In this case Doerfer began suit at once against Boyd for the full amount. Bonds in state cases are handled by the county prosecutor. Only five of the 23 persons whose bonds Boyd signed this year received workhouse sentences that were put into execution, and of these five two were released within 24 hours. Six others for whom Boyd was bondsmass drew suspended sentences, three cases were nolled and two are pending, four cases were nolled and two bonds were signed by Fleming or his wife were discharged. The cases of four were nolled. Tuesday's Press Cyril B. Kelly, 2181 E. 83th St., employed by the American Shipbuilding Co. stated he was one of a number of citizens who recently signed a petition asking for more adequate police protection in the Central Ave. district. Witness declared his aunt was recently held up, that he had been pushed off the sidewalk by Negroes congregated in Central Ave., that he had seen many crap games on the street in broad daylight and that people were being forced out of the neighborhood. "I often see men on the streets that I am afraid of," he declared. Moved From Neighborhood Charles Sutton, attorney, 2309 E. 95th St., stated he lived in Central Ave. ten years before removing to his present address because of conditions in that neighborhood. Attorney Sutton testified he recently brought suit against the Douglass club, Central Ave., for the recovery of $45 a woman said her husband had lost while gambling in the club. "The woman had two small children," witness said. "I met an official of the club in 'Starlight' Boyd's saloon. Boyd told the official not to pay anything, but I settled eventually for $25." Attorney Sutton also testified that he thought Harry Smith would make a rich better character representative than Congressman Fleming and declared Attorney Fleming told him he got $50 from a woman for obtaining money for her. The lawyer also said, according to witness, that he sat on the parole board when the case was heard. "Why didn't you report the gambling at the Douglass club to the police?" asked Director FitzGerald. "I didn't think it any part of my duty," witness replied. Morris Spain, 2211 E. 38th St, pecker for the General Electric Co., said he also signed the petition asking for police protection. "I signed because of the number of holdups, burglaries and night shooting that goes on there," he testified. Rev. Silas C. Harris, 2183 E. 46th St, pastor of Zion church, E. 40th St, said he had received complaints of gambling and immorality in the Central Ave district. "There is much obscene language especially in front of the barrooms, and I have seen gambling going on in the streets" witness stated. "Opposes Boyd License." Rev. Mr. Harris said he opposed the renewal of Starlight Boyd's license and that of another saloon proprietor in that district before the county commissioners last fall. A. E. Maska, parole officer, stated that the parole board consisted of Public Welfare Director Beman, Beman, Burns of the Warrensville correction farm, and himself. "Does the council committee on charities and correction ever attend the meetings of the parole board?" Attorney Benesch asked. "I have never seen any of the members there," witness answered. "Does anyone else sit in?" "Whoever the director asks to take part in the discussion." "New Form in Use" "New form letter notifying the judges who sentence prisoners that the application for a prisoner's parole will be considered at a certain meeting?" "Yes, they are being sent regularly now." "Since when?" "Two or three weeks ago. I never had such a blank before." "He's FC Fleming ever sat on the nardock board." "He has been asked by Director Beman to sit in." "At meetings which he attended were applications by colored prisoners considered?" "They were." Subscribe Now! FROM A TRUE FRIEND OF THE RACE Lima, O., Sept. 10, 1917. Editor Gazette, Dear Sir—The outbreak at Youngstown and Chester is but the repetition of the East St. Louis tragedy on a smaller scale. I deeply regret to say that I fear others will follow. The pretext that Negroes were insolent is very firmly. I do not believe it. I wish to say that I have been a champion of the rights of Colored people for years. I am now too old for active work, but I have been using the pen wherever I could find a medium for my articles. The Ohio State Journal and the New York Evening Post have accepted them readily. I have written to many leaders of your Prairie town on yourself on the subject, because I deploy myself to done your people and hang my head in shame at the atrocity of so-called Americans. We denounce the Turks for their barbarous treatment of the Armenians, but many white editors have no words of censure for the perpetrators of barbarities in their own states, nor sympathy for the victims. I regret to say that my efforts to elicit any word from ministers, professors and editors of color have been thus far in vain. No replies that would give me adequate information of local movements or ideas as to the course to pursue. What I have done is not for glory, emolence, or any sinister purpose. I am past the age when men are stirred by ambition, but I am for justice and right for every citizen. We cannot make the world safe for democracy until we make democracy safe for the individual citizen. There can be no democracy without justice, and no justice without law. I frankly say to the white men who have the ability and willingness to speak for the race to which we are going, should not be turned down. There are too few such. I have been at times so discouraged that I felt like giving up. I may not always have suggested the right thing to do, but I think I am entitled to an expression of opinion thereon. With sincere regard I am, Very truly yours, N. C. A. RAYHOUSER, P. S.—Chester is the town in which they burned a Negro to death one Sunday evening a few years ago. SHOWED SELF AND RACE RESPECT Elyria, O, Sept. 7, 1917 Editor Gazette, Dear Sir;—I am writing to tell you that two highly respected ladies of means, Mrs. Jennie Piles and Mrs. Allie DeJornette, of Kentucky, who were visiting here, and myself, were insulted by a Cleveland auto touring company's man. After ascertaining the fare of a sight-seeing tour he proceeded to assist us into the front car where all but two passengers were colored. These two he had the nerve to take from the front car and put into the rear car, where there were no colored people. I still remained on the sidewalk and asked him why he did this. He replied that they were his own people and would soon get off. I said to him, "Do you think we are fools?" And said to my guests; "Come, get out of that car. I will not be jim-crowed here in this city, in a free state and in the very face of a Civil Rights law. I will not tolerate this outrage. We will take an East Cleveland car and 'sight-see' for ourselves." So we did. Four or five colored men got out of the car. Some were strangers to me, but I admire their gallantry and exhibition of race loyalty and respect. Others, of course, stayed in the car. Dear Editor Smith, I have not forgotten what a hard fight you made for the passage of your Ohio "Civil Rights" bill, still a law. You can depend on me to help hold up your arms as long as life lasts. Very respectfully yours, FANNIE BLACKBURN LEWIS, A lover of my race and their rights. GREEN-MARTIN Chicago, Ill—Mrs. S. W. Greene and son, A. C., of Toledo, were in the city Sunday. It is reported that Mr. Greene and Miss Pearl Martin, of Osage, Iowa, are to be married next month. IN UNION IT IS STRENGTH NGLE COPY FIVE CENTS MAKING GOOD IN NEW FIELD Fine Record of Dr. W. W. Car- ter of Jacksonville, Fla. POPULAR WITH THE MASSES Central Baptist Church Congregation Warmly Supporting Work of Its Able Young Minister—Will Soon Liquidate Debt on Church Edifice and Will Then Erect a New Parsonage. Jacksonville, Fla.—A whole week was spent by the officers and members of the Central Baptist church of this city, one of the most aggressive organizations in the state, in installing the newly elected pastor, the Rev W. W. Carter, who comes here from Georgetown, S. C. He is considered one of the best preachers of the Baptist denomination in this section of the country. The Rev Dr. Carter was born in Allendale, S. C. He received his early education in the public schools of his native home. Having finished the public school in Allendale, he felt the necessity of a college education. His parents were unable to send him to college, but he decided that he could REV. DR. W. W. CARTER. make it himself, so to work he went, earnining his way through college. It was at the age of sixteen when he felt the divine inspiration to preach, and this made it all the more necessary that he should prepare himself. It was during his college work that he was called to pastor the Nazareth Baptist church in Columbia, and this enabled him to meet his expenses during the last four years of his college work. He made many friends, who were ever ready to encourage him in his efforts. The Rev. Dr. Carter graduated from Benedict college about 1907, and after his graduation he was called to St. Paul's Baptist church in Winsboro, which was a much larger church than his former charge. Remaining there five years, he was called to the Baptist church in Georgetown, succeeding the Rev. Dr. G. W. Rafford, who was a great preacher. During his stay in Georgetown he paid off all the indebtedness of the church, erected a parsonage costing $2,000, which was paid for, and then raised $3,000 for a new building, which was left on hand. It was on account of his health and the advice of the doctor that he left Georgetown. He was soon called to the Central Baptist church in Jacksonville, where he has commenced a successful pastorate. The Central Baptist church is an aggressive church, and some of the best people of the city can be found among the members—men of thought, business men, professional men, workingmen and women. It is the home of the people, and the pastor is a preacher of the people. Eloquent and scholarly are his sermons, yet full of the spirit, and it is this in him that is attracting large numbers to the church at every service. It will not be long before he will have the church free from debt, and he will then erect a new parsonage. He believes that every church should own a home for its preacher and is teaching his people to buy homes for themselves also. Among the speakers during the installation services were the Rev. J. E. Ford of Bethel Institutional Baptist church, Jacksonville; Rev. R. Kemp, D. D., of Charleston, S. C.; Rev. H. C. Williams of Day Spring Baptist church, Jacksonville; W. M. Smith, D. D., of St. Luke's Baptist church; Rev. G. A. Davis of St. Paul's Baptist church, Rev. I. S. Hudson of Harmony Baptist church, Rev. W. T. Cowan of Shiloh Baptist church, Rev. W. S. Brown of the Second Baptist church, Mrs. Nellie Whitted, Miss Kutorah Smith and Miss Pearl White. Regiment of Stevedores to Be Formed. It is reported that the war department has authorized a regiment of 2,400 stevedores, to be composed of colored men, to handle war supplies for the American troops in France. The need of a large number of cooks for the army is also reported, but the majority of colored men eligible for war duty prefer to face the enemy at the front with gun in hand rather than stand behind the lines. The Negro race is patriotic and delights to fight the enemies of its country. (In Marriage) One Year $1.50 Six Months 1.00 Three Months .50 Subscribers are reserved. Subscribers are requested to remit by postoffice money order or registered letter Entered at the postoffice in Cleveland, Ohio, as second-class mail matter Blackstone Building, Cleveland, O. Member Ohio Legislature: 1894 to 1896; 1886 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- IEST AND BEST in the country. 10,000,000 Afro-Americans. 210,000 in Ohio. 20,000 in Cleveland. The Gazette is indebted to the Cleveland Daily Press for the excellent cartoon on our first page. Next to refusing extradition in the Dr. Leroy N. Bundy case, is Gov. James M. Cox's decision to postpone indefinitely further consideration of the matter. The Wilson administration, and that includes the War Department of course, has gone to wabbling again on the colored soldier question. It does not seem able to "stand pat" much more than a week on any phase of it. As The Gazette has repeatedly stated Hugh F. Taylor, candidate for mayor is a life-long active Republican; a successful business man and a friend of the race. Vote for him in November and work for his candidacy from now until then. That is the way to elect him. His chances of success are just as good as those of any other candidate. Let us "pull together and land him!" South Carolina by its senators and governor protests to Secretary of War Baker against sending our soldiers to the South Carolina cantonment. If the soldiers are sent against their protest, they insist they must ride in "jim-crow" cars. We are at a loss to understand the South Carolina cantingent. This is the first instance we have seen where the south has been reluctant to have northern money spent in it. It will be interesting to see what Secretary Baker will do. What he ought to do is to tell the South Carolinians that a man who is willing to go anywhere to fight for his country is certainly good enough to go anywhere in it AS every citizen should. If they still insist they will not have our soldiers, it might be a good plan not to let them have any—and spend the U. S. money elsewhere—in the North. JUST CRITICISM. The fact is that criticism is the only defense the people have from blundering. There should have no criticism of the national administration except where just, necessary and only from a patriotic motive. But there should always be criticism when it is demanded by justice, necessity, and is guided by patriotic motives. REPUBLICANS COMPLIMENTED That the Republican party has risen to its opportunity in the war is now generally admitted. Its patriotism can never be questioned. A recent tribute to its high motive was paid by Senator J. Hamilton Lewis, the Democratic whip of the Senate, when in speaking of the labors of the Finance Committee of the Senate (Republican members as well as Democrats) in the consideration of the vastest tax law the world has ever known, he said: "Mr President, this committee, as has been observed by marty Senators, went about their work without any partisan chart. They sought to accomplish the result without any stimulus of political opposition or political advantage. To the work of all this committee there must go, of course, a high degree of appreciation and an unstated expression of approval for their patriotism." The Republican party has maintained its highest ideals. How easy and how politically profitable it would have been, with the Democratic congress, sore, inharmonious and disorganized, to have played politics instead of displaying patriotism! WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT? WILL OUR MINISTRY LEAD? The influx from the south into the north is creating a condition that thoughtful people are watching with concern. The great number of our men and women, recently from the South, appearing in the north, will create friction. To obviate this friction it is unwise to segregate them in any one district of a community or city. These people who have been without law, cowed by white brutality but running riot in the blood of each other, will create a condition that will make our hearts ache if intelligent and firm steps are not taken at once. To allow these people to become the prey of the professional gambler, the dupe of the pimp, the tool of the slave-trafficker and the politician, means ruin. Gambling dens must be closed up. A police that is fair, kind and firm must give these new recruits to our civilization a clean place to live in. The clergy must give them a gospel of righteousness, void of barbarage and cant. Clergymen should write and make it difficult for dens of vice to exist. Streets should be made safe for our women of probity and virtue to use at any time they desire. The scarlet woman, scattering her deadly virus, should be made to go. Idlers and loafers should be put to work, while drunks and inebriates confined to asylums. There must not be any disposition on the part of clergymen to compromise with expediencies and wrongs. Every movement to uphilize, civilize, evangelize and educate the race in the north should be encouraged by the clergy. Time-servers in the pulpit are also dangerous. Ignorant men in the pulpit are also dangerous. Emotional fanatics that produce emotional frenzies and animalism should be eliminated from our pulpits. Any man becoming the pastor of our people should be the peer of any preachers in the community. Let us have more real men and preachers and less "doctors of Divinity," unearned. Give the people what is necessary for them to have in this life. Teach them how to life, to be intelligent citizens, respectable everywhere, courteous and quiet on the street cars and not loud on the streets. We must have a people whose public conduct will aid us, not hinder. The clergy by a firm and dignified stand can do much in this way of improvement. (REV.) Wm A. BYRD. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, OHIO, SEPTEMBER 15, 1917. WORK OF ABLE YOUNG LEADER Success of Professor Jesse O. Thomas as Educator. EXAMPLE OF TRUE ANBITION Principal of the Vourkees Normal School Met and Mastered Many Difficulties While In Pursuit of an Education—Was Once Field Agent For the Tuskegee Institute. Denmark, S. C.—The institutions of this country have given to the race many able men, and some of them have entered the various professions, such as lawyer, doctor, dentist, while others have sought the schoolroom, feeling that it was their calling, and in this they are making good. They are making the world know that they live in the shaping of the lives of the youth of today. In this number is to be found Professor Jesse O. Thomas, principal of Vourkees Normal and Industrial school of this city. Professor Thomas was born at Summit, Miss., and got his foundation for an education in the public schools in the town where he was born. It was in youth that his ability as a leader was demonstrated among the boys, and during their play days he was often selected as the professor of the school. After completing the grammar grade he went to work with his father on the plantation. His first job from home was at a sawmill, getting 90 cents a day. It was while working in the mill that he heard of Booker T. Washing- ```markdown ``` PROFESSOR J. O. THOMAS. ton and Tuskegee institute, and it came to him that if a boy could get there, whether he had money enough or not, he would be given an opportunity to work his way through school if he was industrious. He reached the institution as green as you could find a young man. He was a full grown man. He went before Professor Houston, who looked at this young man and then without examination assigned him to a preparatory class. This proved to be too high for him, but he told them if they would give him a few weeks he would pull himself up to the class. This was granted him, and it was soon discovered that he had not only worked himself up to the class, but was actually in the lead. At the close of school his first year he got a job in Birmingham working in the blast furnaces, which was too much for him, for he was so anxious to save money to get some more education and finish at Tuskegee that he did not eat sufficient food, and this resulted in chronic indigestion, which kept him out of school a whole year. It was after spending a year out of school trying to regain his health that he went to Tuskegee in the summer, and in the three months in the summer he made up the whole year's work. It had never occurred to him that it was a disgrace to be poor, especially when in pursuit of an education. He often found it necessary to borrow the clothes of his roommate to keep up a good appearance. Near the time of his graduation he was back in his board bill and was notified that unless his board was paid it would be necessary for him to stay out of school. It was then that his roommate suggested that he write to a man in New York who would perhaps help him out. In response to a letter sent to New York came a check for $50, which was a loan. He graduated and, having attracted the attention of Mr. Washington during his school life by the delivery of an address, was selected as field agent for Tuskegee, which position he held for four years, receiving high commendation from Dr. Washington. He was said to be the most successful field agent that was on the road for Tuskegee Institute. He resigned the position one year ago to accept the principalship of Voiceshe Normal and industrial school, which is a little Tuskegee within itself. The school was founded by Miss Elizabeth Wright, and at her death it was presided over by Professor Martin A. Menafee, the treasurer, who is still with the school. For Polishing Furniture. For Polishing Furniture. The polish generally used on mission furniture is the dull wax finish. If, instead of applying only wax, alternate coats of boiled linenseed oil and wax are used, a polish will be obtained which is brighter and more durable than the ordinary finish. LISTEN! Found At Last! DROPSY MEDICINE I also sell a KIDNEY POWDER for the Kidneys and Urinary Organs, when the Kidneys are not acting as they should. This is a Great Powder. A trial is all I ask. PRICE $1. The drink for you and everyone is this popular non-intoxicating beverage. Wherever Bevera has been placed on sale it has met with instant approval. It is the drink that satisfies every taste and thirst. Young and old, people of all ages, relish this healthful, appetizing drink. Patronize The Gazette Advertisers TBE YOUNG AFRO-AMERICAN Editor Gracie, Dear Friend Smith: —The awful riot and massacre in E. St. Louis, IL, bring home more and more to the mind of the Afro-American the question of his future in the U. S. —the land of his birth. You must realize the situation is daily becoming worse. Constantly I meet and talk with scores of young Afro-Americans, in their twenties, who should be most enthusiastic over life and I am struck with their dissatisfaction and deep unrest present conditions in this country. They are great and potential patriots, but patriotism and the desire to serve their country is surely being driven from their minds. And so they are not only the most enthusiastic of the E. St. Louis riot brings forbly back to mind your great editorial of some weeks back. "Get a U. S. Army Kiot Gun." A grand and timely warning it was and is, but "what kind of a country" is it that makes such a warning necessary. Nowadays the young Afro-American who desires to marry, raise a family, buy a home and become a more useful and worthy citizen of the republic of America, thinks deeply and hesitates long before he takes that most important step. And hesitating, thousands of the flower of young Afro-Americans manhood becomes a social disorder. Oh, American racial prejudice, segregation, Jim Crowism! and synch law! What crimes are laid at your door? And so, deep as I love and admire you, my dear Mr. Smith, for what you have so long stood for and are, I must dissent from you on one very important subject, and I think, I represent the correct attitude of hundreds of your younger admirers and friends, and that subject is your criticisms of DuBois. The man, being human, undoubtedly makes mistakes, but you must admit that for many, many years he has stood steadfast and upright, the "only" correct way, for the human and social rights of the Afro-American. In the past year the ascendency of Booker T. Washington were few and his voice did not carry far, he faltered not in his preachment of true manhood rights for the Afro-American. True to his gospel, he attracted the admiration and esteem of the younger Afro-American and they believed in his honorable interestedness in the cause of Afro-American progress. Yours for a better day. ALLEN H. DORSEY. CORRESPONDENTS WANTED. The old reliable Gazette destroys 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. THE COMBINED NORMAL & IN-INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT AT WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY OFFERS YOU OPPORTUNI TIES NOT AVAILABLE AT ANY OTHER STATE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF OHIO ACCREDITED COURSES THE DEPARTMENT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COURSES: COMMERCIAL PREPARATORY MILITARY STATE NORMAL and Vocational Courses in AGRICULTURE HOUSEHOLD ARTS BLACKSMITHING PLUMBING CARPENTRY PRINTING ENGINEERING SHOEMAKING The next term opens Tuesday, September 18th, 1917. For catalog and detailed information, address W. S. SCAEROROUGH President, or W. A. JOGNER, Superintendent. 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Where to Purchase The Gazette Where to Purchase The Gazette NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers not receiving The Gazette regularly should notify us at once. We desire every copy delivered promptly. Send or bring locals and all business matters to The Gazette's office, suite 2, Blackstone Bldg. If you wish to see the editor call there, please. We advise our readers to carefully examine The Gazette's advertisements before making purchases. Business men who advertise in this paper should have the patronage of our people. The fact that they advertise is assurance that they want it. All matters for publication in current issues of The Gazette must be in the office by 4 p. m., WEDNESDAY of that week, at the latest. J. S. Hall's 3121 Central Ave. J. E. BRANHAM'S 4219 Central Ave. *ERNEST P. JACKSON'S 3969 Central Ave. *MACK'S PARLOY *OPEN NOTICE TO Subscribers not receiving The us at once. We desire every copy Send or bring locals and all office, suite 2, Blackstone Bldg. there, please. 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We suppose there's nothing less profitable than indulging in vain regrets, but still we often wonder in our melancholy way how much we'd be worth now if we had never spilled any gasoline on the garage floor, our clothing, and our person.—Ohio State Journal. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, OHIO, SEPTEMBER 15, 1917 CLEVELAND Social and Personal CLEVELAND Social and Personal FOR RENT—Furnished room; 2305 E. 80th St. FOR SALE—Six room house, near E. 152nd and St. Clair Ave., center of Collinwood, fine residential section. Call Voth, Eddy 5455-J. WANTED—A clerical position by a young lady of intelligence and experience. Address A. T. S., Box opp. 870 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, O. WANTED—A position by a young lady who is capable of doing typewriting, taking short-hand notes, and who has had considerable bookkeeping and penmanship training. A graduate of Oberlin Business college. Address 508 North St., Elyria, O. FOR SALE!--Modern two family house, 10 rooms--N. 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. FOR SALE - Terms arranged to suit purchaser; 7 room house and lot, 3032 E. 82nd St., $3100; 8 room house and lot, 3036 E. 82nd St., $3000; 10 room house and lot, 2902 E. 83rd St., $4200; Ten-family house and lot, 2908 E. 83rd St., $800; 6 room house and lot, 3065 W. 83rd St., $2150; 4 room house and lot, 8218 Gill Ave., $2000. Apply at The Gazette office. W. O. Ryder visited in Chicago, last week. Mrs. J. H. Carroll of Columbus, left last Saturday, for home. Mrs. F. C. Taylor will leave today to visit her sister, Mrs. C. H. Peebles, in Pittsburgh. Miss Lucie Flemings of E. 49th St., left Monday for Walden University, Newville. The Old Folks' Home association will meet, Sept. 28, to hear annual reports. Election of officers in October. Mrs. Henry Blake and little daughter have returned from Dayton, where they visited Mr. Blake's parents. Mrs. Martha Foster and daughter, Mrs. E. Taylor of Chicago, are guests of Fred W. Foster, E. 29th St. Rev. C.'G. Fishback has returned from Atlanta, where he attended the National Baptist association. Mrs. Jas. Phillips and Mrs. M. Allen of Pittsburgh, were guests of Mrs. Mildred Wise, of E. 49th st., last week. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Offer of Pine Ave, will leave, Monday, for a two weeks visit with relatives in Michigan. Lucius Riley, E. 40th St., is in the city hospital with a bullet wound in his abdomen, shot by an unknown woman. Mrs. Edna Ball Parker and children Norman and "Bee" E. 71st St. are visiting Mrs. Harriet Lounce in Oberlin. Rev. R. W. Bagnall of Detroit was in the city, this week. He is a former rector of St. Andrews E. church, this city. Howard, son of Mr. Geo. Fields, of Dunlap Ave, left last week to resume his studies in Tuskegee, Ala., N. & L. Institute. Miss Roberta James, E. 101st St, gave a delightful party. Sunday, in honor of her cousin, Mr. Charles Davis of Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Susie Stanley Johnson had as guests, recently, her niece, Miss Frances Laneston, and Miss Catherine Quaker, of Detroit. Mrs. Eunia Taylor and son, Woodson, of Youngstown, visited her sister. Mrs. Richardson of this city, for two weeks, recently. Leroy Elmer Hill should send his address immediately to M. Harper, 213 N. Blanchard St., Findlay, O., and learn something of value to him. Mrs. F. O. Pridgeon, E. 85th St. entertained at dinner in honor of Mrs. Joseph H. Carroll of Columbus, the guest of Mrs. B. M. Shook E. 74th St., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Holmes and niece, of Youngstown, snent a week in the city, recently. The ladies also visited Detroit, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Misses Georgia and Cora Fields, of Elinore Ave. gave an enjoyable party, last week, in honor of their guests. Attorney and Mrs. William Stanton of Pittsburgh. Dr. Wm. A. Byrd of Rochester, N. Y. was entertained at dinner, recently, by the editor of The Gazette, at Mr. and Mrs. Murray's cosy restaurant, 2324 E. 37th St. Mr. Wm. McNaughton left for New York last week to spend his vacation. Mrs. Julia Anderson Bardine and daughter, Mrs. Edna Gregory and children, former residents of this city, have returned to Washington, D. C., from their summer home at Vermilion. Our people cannot lack homes in this city in anything like the proportion complained of for many months or some of them would be purchasing the properties advertised in The Gazette each week. Rev. J. S. Jackson, A. H. Lewis, secretary of St. John's stewards' board, leave the first of the week to attend the North Ohio A. M. E. conference. The latter was elected by the district conference as a lay delegate. Miss Geneva Haehson, E. 43d St, were married, Monday evening. Fellow employees of the C. A. C. presented the couple with a beautiful set of dishes. Mr. Cole has been drafted. Mr. and Mrs. William Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Jones, Mrs. William Clemens and Robert Price of Toledo, were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coram of Lakewood and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Dennie, Elks' week. Nicholas Johnson, accompanied by John Jenkins, Baltimore, Md., visited his cousin, James Offer, Elks' week, among those who entertained in their honor were Mestes Mamie Reddix, Rev. E. A. White, former pastor of Cory M. E. church, and family have returned to Walden University, Nashville. They spent their vacation here. Mrs. Jennie Clark Davis, and daughter, Miss Helen, of Columbus, are guests of Mrs. Mary Taylor, E. 29th St. They contemplate remaining here. Mrs. Davis was a former resident of Cleveland. Mrs. Maud Arnold of Quincy Ave., is having a delightful trip, visiting Detroit, Chicago, Tacoma, Oakland, San Francisco and Los Angeles where she will spend several weeks with her sister. Our Presbyterians of the city will hold their first service at Mt. Zion Cong. church, E. 31st St., near Central Ave. Sunday, at 3 p. m. Every Presbyterian of color in the city and all friends, of both races, are asked to be present. Rey, H. W. Cooper, A. M. of Macon, Ga., will speak. A cordial welcome to all. Marriage is not a "lottery," but a game, which requires more science than chess, more concentration than whist, more camouflage than war, more endurance than golf, and more nerve than poker—Helen Rowland ("Bachelor Girl") in the Cleveland News. Continuing, she also said: "The trouble with lots of marriages is that a man appears to consider that a wife is "bought and paid for" on her wedding day, whereas she is only "leased" to be paid for in daily installments of kindness and tenderness for the next ninety-nine years." Dr. John P. Turner of Washington D. C., and David M. Turner, of Philadelphia, sons of the late Bishop H. M. Turner of Georgia, called on The Gazette's editor, last week, Thursday morning. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Perkins of 73rd street, Wednesday and Thursday. Rev. Thomas H. Jackson, dean of Payne Theological Seminary, Wilberforce, preached ably, as usual, at St John's A. M. E. church, Sunday. He was pastor of St John's, many years ago. The S. S. officers and teachers gave a banquet, Monday evening. A baby rally will be held at St James A. M. E. church, Sunday, at 3:30 p. m. Mrs. Inez Fairfax will talk on Child Welfare. Miss Addie Turner and E. F. Harper will sing. Mrs. Eunice Evans will play. Come and bring your baby. Everybody invited. A card from Philip Taylor, a former resident of this city and Akron, announces his return to St. Catherines, Ont., from Toronto, Can. He writes: "This is to let you know that I am still in the land of the living. I hope you are also O. K. in every way." Thanks to the theater, Woodland near E. 30th St. is a campground, and well-directed "movie" house, with the lites and best pictures. Its management is excellent. We urge our readers to patronize that theater because they will always receive the very best treatment and be welcome. Prof. George M. Sampson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Sampson, of E. 30th St., has resigned the principalship of our high school at Xenia, to accept the principalship of the new Stanton High school in Jacksonville, Fla. will have thirty-two teachers and 1,600 students to charge. His departure from Xenia is set to be by the Xenia board of education, recording to the daily papers of that city, which praise him for his splendid record as principal. Pending a decision by Gov. Jas M. Cox on extradition proceedings to force the return of Dr. Leroy N. Bundy to East St. Louis, Ill., to stand trial on a first degree murder charge as a result of riots there, some weeks ago, habeas corpus proceedings, instituted in common pleas courts here were dismissed, Monday. Attorney J. J. Sullivan, who represents Bundy, said an adverse decision by Gov. Cox would result in a renewal of habeas corpus proceedings. Bundy is still in the county jail here. An effort is being made to get him out on bail. He was arrested several weeks ago. An alleged announcement, in last Sunday's Leader, that segregation was to be inaugurated in the local public schools has "stirred up" our people greatly. It is just possible that there is "nothing to the report," but should there be there is Hon. Harry C. Smith's Ohio Civil Rights law to fall back upon to put up a fight that will wipe out segregation. But our people must FIGHT (in the courts) and promptly, too, and not TALK only. Better leadership than characterized the last "Birth of a Nation" fight will also be necessary. Wm. C. Humburtic of Zanesville, C. Corinia of Columbus and Louia V. Jones were guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Jones, E. 101st St, over Sunday, leaving for Akron, Monday, where they have a ten days engagement with the Parker Players of Columbus. Misses Dorothy and Helen Lee of Boston, have gone to Toledo, after spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Jones. They are friends of their son, Loua, a student of the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, who played recently Monday evening, sentencing St. Margaret's E. Church, greatly pleasing the congregation. He was assisted by Mr. Chester West of that city, a very promising young 'cello player. James A. Smith, age 63, one of our old residents, and for 26 years an employee (and clerk) of the central postoffice, died, Sept. 12, after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Rogers' undertaking parlor. The re- mains were taken to Baltimore, Md, where he was born, Dec. 18, 1854, and lived for years. Besides a wife, five sisters and a host of friends mourn his loss. Mr. Smith was a member of the Excelsior Reed and Cornet Band for many years, the best organization of the kind Cleveland - Afro-Americans have ever had. It went out of existence, some years ago. Mrs. Smith and his sisters have the earnest sympathy of the community. Albert McFarland, 16, son of Detective Arthur McFarland, is at Charity hospital with a wound in his abdomen received when he intercepted a bullet from a policewoman's revolver on Central Park. He was tended for a man who had escaped from the officer when the latter was arresting him. The law may not live resting him. The boy may not live. Patrolman Byrd of the third precinct attempted to arrest two men for an alleged lifiham game, when a third man struck the policeman on the back of the head. Byrd turned to grapple with his assistant, who fled, followed by the two rifles. Byrd fired and one of the rifles, struck McFarland. Another bullet hit one of the fugitives. Police of the third precinct later arrested Sam Wilson, 23, of 3015 Orange Ave, with a bullet wound in his right arm. He is charged with assault and battery. Police and detectives, last Saturday, were searching the city for a Negro gunman wearing a gray cap, who, Friday night, shot John Mikus (white), fifty, 2244 Hazen Ave, near the Erie roadhouse in E. 55th St, near Sweeney Ave. Mikus is dying in St. Alexis hospital. He was an oiler, and the gunman approached him and asked him the time. As Mikus drew out his watch he fired, the bullet entering below the heart. Detectives are unable to assign a reason for the shooting except robbery. And still the Davis administration refuses to allow the police to "clean up" the city! Here is some more: Detectives, Thursday, were quizzing a Negro in connection with the death of a woman, believed to be Bessie Brown, thirty-five, found stabbed in Erie St, near E. Ninth St, early in the morning. Sam Wilson, 3015 Orange Ave, one of the prisoners arrested when the McFarland boy was shot, was struck in the arm by a bullet. He appeared before Judge Keough, Tuesday morning, and was fired $200 and sentenced to serve 20 days in the work house. Bud Turner, 2112 Central Ave, will be tried, Sept. 11. Both were charged with assault and on Patrolman Byrd who was thus sent to the police for defense of his own life. Two separate investigations, one by detectives and one by uniformed police, are being conducted into the shooting. The youth ran from a motion picture theater at that address as Byrd struggled with the two prisoners and was struck by a stray bullet from the officer's pistol. Rev. Chas. Bundy returned, last week, from Mt. Pleasant and announced improvement in the health of his mother, the Ladies, call your friend's attention to our fashion page (4). It is the latest and best and right up to date. NOW is the time to subscribe for the old reliable Gazette. Do you really want to purchase a home or invest in real estate? Well, six properties, ranging in price from $2,000 to $8,000, have been listed at The Gazette office. Here is your opportunity. Take advantage of it. First come, first served. Payments arranged to that. $100 "Birth-of-a-Nation" fund still remains in the committee treasurer's hands. Rev. J. S. Jackson's two motions (at Antioch and St. John's church meetings) have not disturbed in the least, it seems. Some one should take up this matter, in a proper way, at once, and dispose of that money. It should he put to some good use, and not allowed to longer remain in any one's possession. Either this, or return it to the contributors. Charley Hackley was one of the latter, and should "get husy." Will the colored man who witnessed an accident on Saturday, August 1th, this year, at E. 40th and Eulid Ave., when an automobile ran a man down an seriously injured him, write Box 4: The Gazette or call as soon as possible. Pass this word along, please. —Ady. 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. When mean landlords seek to take advantage of you, come to The Gazette office and see the editor. Tell your friends this. You should take PURO HERBS, the great blood purifier and system cleansor. On sale only at Brown Drug Co. 2742 Central Ave., cor. E. 28th St.—Adv. The Gazette again has nice clean offices. Come in and pay your subscriptions, please, if you owe, and oblige us: Especially those who live in the East End. NOTICE The fall term of Wilberforce University, will begin Tuesday, Sept. 18th. Registration of students in all departments will take place, Monday, the 17th. All who are expecting to attend are requested to be present at least two days before the session begins. Shorter Hall, the old historic college building, has been remodeled and rehabilitated, so as to make it a desirable and comfortable home for those who may room there. Many improvements along all lines for the comfort and convenience of students have been made since last year. W. S. SCARBOROUGH, President. HOWARD UNIVERSITY WILL PEN Washington, D. C., August 16, 1917. Editor Carlette Editor Gassette Dear Friend; — We have been informed that there is a rumor 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. Howat University is open in the departments using us. Professionals in departments, October 1, 1917; all other departments, Sept. 19, 1917; registration days, Sept. 17 and 18. Yours very truly, GEO. WM. COOK Secretary. Midget Chile Parlor and Lunch Room GENUINE MEXICAN CHILE! 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W. MASSENGALE, Proprietor Ideal Rooms for Gentlemen All Modern Improvements PHONE SERVICE Central 2492-L CLEVELAND Rosedale 5028 Central, 8247-K BY HOUR J. H. COX Prospect 1095-J Cox Dry Cleaning Company Cox Dry Cleaning Company The Clothing Hospital Repairing, Pressing, Cleaning, Etc. on short order. Suits Pressed, 30 Cents 2738 Central Avenue Cleveland, Ohio THE GAZETTE ENTERED IT'S 35th YEAR AUGUST 11, '17 GRAND REUNION OF GRADUATES Hampton Alumni Association Observes Anniversary. REID ELECTED PRESIDENT Fourteenth Triennial Gathering Brings Together Members of Classes Covering Period of More Than Forty-five Years—Dr. Lattimore Delivers Fine Address. The death of Dr. Hollis B. Frissell gives added significance to the recent fourteenth triennial reunion of the graduates of Hampton institute. Fred D. Wheelock, Hampton, '88, offers the following statement concerning the successful reunion: "Some doubt was held as to whether it would be wise to hold a reunion this year on account of the unsettled condition of affairs. In view, however, of the coming celebration next year of the fiftieth anniversary of Hampton, the executive com- [Name] MAJOR WASHINGTON. mittee decided it would be most fitting to hold the reunion, which was called together by William M. Reid, 78. "Every class from 1871 to 1917 was represented. A more earnest and thoughtful gathering of men and women it would be hard to find. After a thorough review of the work of the Hampton Alumni association by the president and an outline of what remained to be done the following committees were appointed: Resolutions, nominations and memorials. "Dr. John T. Lattimore, a dentist of Hampton, Va., made a stirring address on 'Hampton's Ideals.' It was a gem indeed, expressing in choice and heartfelt language the loyalty of the sons and daughters to their alma mater and giving also a brief resume as gathered from the mottees of all the classes of the ideals which governed the men and women who have gone out from the school. That intangible something known as the 'Hampton spirit' was beautifully referred to and called forth a hearty response. At the close of Dr. Lattimore's address discussions followed. Two elements were present—the conservatives and the progressives. "The progressives, headed by the younger members, were for an enlargement of the functions of the association and were anxious to make themselves felt for good along some definite lines. This awakening is a very good sign of the times and shows that there has been some thinking done. There is no reason in the world why a thousand and more of educated men and women should not by co-operation be able to bring some things to pass which they desire. "One of the pressing questions before the association is the completion of the permanent scholarship. The president called for funds for this purpose, and the response was quite generous. The was on hand $1,430 toward the $2,500. At the close of the session the amount on hand was a little over $1,900. It is intended by next April to have the entire sum in hand. The following chapters responded: Norfolk and Portsmouth, $100; Hampton and Newport News, $80; New York, $25. Chicago, Boston and Washington were not heard from at this time. "Only a few changes in the executive committee were made by the committee on nominations. The officers remain as heretofore: President, William M. Reid, '97, Portsmouth, Va.; vice president, Caspar M. Titus, '98, Norfolk, Va.; recording secretary, Don A. Davis, '09, Hampton Institute, Va.; financial secretary, Allen W. Washington, '01, Hampton Institute, Va.; corresponding secretary, Miss Calista Shepard, '09, Norfolk, Va. "One hundred and sixty were present at the banquet over which Toastmaster Allen Washington presided. "Professor W. T. B. Williams read a very touching letter from Dr. Frissell, expressing his regret at not being able to be with us, also one from Miss Sherman and Sydney D. Frissell. "During the evening a poem, 'Memories of Hampton,' by Mrs. Marie Stevens, '80, was sung to the tune of 'American.' Professor R. Nathaniel Dett, teacher of music, rendered an original selection from his suit, 'In the Bottoms,' which was greatly appreciated. Thus ended a long to be remembered occasion, fraught with much interest and enthusiasm." What the National Organization Is Doing For Real Betters? Mrs. Hallie B. Igwell, for years Big Sister worker of the National Urban league at New York and recommended by its officers to the position of assistant visiting teacher at Public School No. 89, has received an appointment for the next school year as visiting teacher of Public School No. 119 by the Public Education association. In addition to the appointment of Charles C. Allison as parole officer for the city of New York word has been received that James H. Hubert, secretary of the Brooklyn Urban league, is also appointed as parole officer, having stood twelfth on the list of 385 candidates. Mr. Hubert did not accept the appointment, electing to remain in his present position. The day nursery o.1. Columbus hill, for establishment of which the league and other organizations have been working during the past three months, will be operated at the Henletta day school. Through the league's efforts another colored Travelers' Aid worker will be stationed at the Pennsylvania railroad station. New York, within a short time. This is in line of the league's efforts throughout the country to secure aid and direction for the Negro migrants from the south. Already there are three, such workers in Philadelphia. one in Chicago, one in New York and one in Norfolk, Va. As a result of the recent trip of the executive secretary, E. K. Jones, to the west, branch organizations of the league are in process of formation at Terre Haute, Ind., and at Cleveland, O., and efforts are being made to strengthen the movements in Louisville, Ky., and St. Louis. From March to the middle of June the league has placed 737 workers, not including 523 men who have been sent for work to the Connecticut tobacco farms. FAVORS HIGHER EDUCATION. Views of Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones on Qualified Race Leadership. Washington—Adequate college and university education for colored people is urged by Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones of the United States bureau of education, department of the interior, in the two volume report on "Negro Education," just issued by the department, which says: "If college education is of value to any group surely it is to those who are to be the leaders of the colored people. Only a broad minded leadership with a thorough grasp of human development can understand the peculiar difficulties resulting from the close proximity of such widely varying races as the black and the white people of the southern states. "The race must have physicians of real skill and the spirit of service to lead against the insanitary conditions that are not only threatening the group itself, but also its white neighbors. It must have religious teachers who can relate religion to the morals of the individual and to the common activities of the community. "It must have teachers of secondary schools who have had a college education in the great modern sciences and in the historical development of civilization." Dr. Jones points out that despite high ideals and notable enthusiasm on the part of the race and its benefactors, most of the colored institutions calling themselves colleges are poorly equipped and ineffectively organized and administered. Only a few institutions at present have the student body, equipment and teaching force of a genuine college, but a number of institutions do some work of college grade. The location of two or more colleges for Negroes in Selma, Ala.; Little Rock, Ark., Atlanta, Ga.; New Orleans, La.; Holly Springs, Miss., is recommended. CAUSE OF RACE MIGRATION. Lynching and Bad Politics Responsible For Great Exodus, Says Manning. In a stirring address delivered at the Salem Methodist Episcopal church, New York, recently, Joseph C. Manning, a former member of the Alabama legislature, aroused great enthusiasm by giving first hand facts about conditions in the south as they relate to the colored people. Mr. Manning is a southern white man who believes in fair play and equal justice to all citizens of this country without regard to race or color, and he practices the doctrine which he preaches. He predicted that before Jan. 1, 1918, one-half of the $8,000,000 colored people who reside in the south will leave for new homes in the north and west. "There is no real democracy in Alabama," he said. "The trouble is the attitude of the south toward the Negro, and this is a condition that had its origin in politics. The Negro is being treated as he was before the war. The dominating political element in the south has lynched the constitution of the United States, the same as it has lynched colored men in Alabama. Tails with the barbarous practice of intimidating the Negro, is responsible for the exodus." Methodists Meet at Attleboro, Mass. The annual conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church for 1918 will be held at Attleboro, Mass, beginning on Monday, Aug. 26. The New England district conference of the said church in its session at Danbury, Conn., Sept. 1 reported its work is being in a very flourishing condition. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, OHIO, SEPTEMBER 15, 1917. Upward Climb of Mrs. Madeline Har- ington, In a New York Concourse New York in a New York Concern. New York—in the midst of race prejudice and close competition in business it is encouraging to note the progress which many young men and women of the race are making as employees in large business concerns in this city. The attitude of fairness on the part of the owners of such establishments toward capable members of the race in their employ should inspire a larger number of young men and women to make due preparation for whatever occupations they desire to follow. As an evidence of the above statements we call attention to Mrs. Madeline Harper Jetter, who for the past eight years has held the position of slupper trimmer and art designer in the women's department of a large city shoe store. The various creations of women's footwear for street and social purposes of the most an- M. MRS. MADELINE H. JETTER. proved styles are designed by Mrs. Jetter, who is held in high favor by her firm. Mrs. Jetter is a woman of decided genius and talent and has won her present distinction by sheer ambition and ability. When she entered the firm eight years ago her position was only that of the ordinary, but her talent was soon discovered by her employer, and it was not long before she received her promotion. She has worked her way up practically single handed and therefore deserves much credit for the admirable record she has made. Mrs. Jetter is a native of Blackstone, Va. Her mother, however, removed to Northbury, Mass., when Mrs. Jetter was but a child. She received her early education in the public school at Northbury and later entered Nickerson college, at Willimantic, Conn., where she took the commercial course. It was while attending this school that she met the late Dr. Booker T. Washington, upon whose advice she entered Avery college, at Alleghey, Pa., where she took a thorough course in dressmaking. She finished her work at this school in 1906 and came to this city, where she found work in a tailoring establishment. In 1908 she married Samuel Jetter. These two young people have worked together with the one idea of making a success in life. Besides her work as art designer, she is gifted in many other directions, being an accomplished musician and dressmaker. Mrs. Jetter is a fine example of what is possible for a well educated young woman with the proper push and energy to attain in life, and her life should furnish inspiration to the aspiring young womanhood of the race. She has done much to open up better economic and industrial possibilities for other young women, and the credit she is reflecting on herself and her race in her present position is proof of her ability to make good. LOYAL IN PEACE AND WAR. What a Northern Paper Says About the Colored American. Commenting editorially on the protest of the colored citizens of New York against lynching the Newark (N J.) Ledger in part says: "The Negro has had ample cause for bitter complaint not alone because of the East St. Louis outrage, but also because of other outrages of which he has been a victim as a result of race prejudice. "The American Negro has seldom been found hacking in courage and patriotism when called upon to serve the country. He is not found today among the disloyal, but, on the contrary, is ready and anxious to do his share to save for the world the freedom won for him by the Union armies fifty-five years ago. "Despite many handicaps and drawbacks the Negro has steadily advanced from the lowly position he occupied before the civil war. There are exceptions, of course. There are the lawbreakers and the shiftless, but that is not a good reason for condemning the colored race as a whole and subjecting the innocent and law abiding colored man to outrage. "The colored man has a place and an important place in our cosmopolitan population, and he is entitled to fair play and to all the encouragement and aid that can be given to him." Uncle Sam Getting Down to Business. The colored troops of the national army, will be trained at the sixteenantonments with the white troops, so I is said. One regiment of colored soldiers will go with each of the sixteenantonments for war duty in Europe. North Carolina State Board to Conduct Vigorous Health Campaign. To teach North Carolina colored people how to live free from disease and more in accord with the science of sanitation in their communities is the object of a new piece of health work which the state board of health is now planning to start. The plans in detail will soon be complete, and the work will start in one or more counties this month. While the state board of health will have full direction of the work, intelligent men and women of the colored race who know their people and communities will be the agents. They will organize community health leagues and will instruct the members as to the kind and manner of work the league is expected to do. The main plan of the work is to organize the health league in connection with some other live organization in the community, perhaps the church or the school, and to interest the whole community as far as possible, particularly the leading men and women, in the object of the league. The state board of health will furnish various methods of giving health information and otherwise creating interest, including magic lantern pictures, health exhibits, lantern slides and lectures and free health literature. The agent or organizer will furnish programs for the regular meetings of the league. Reports of the work will be made to the state board of health. The Rev. James E. Holder of Kinston has been selected as one of the agents for this new work. He has had two or more years' experience in health and community uplift work among his people, and his services have been appreciated by both races in the communities he has served. Health work among the colored race is said to be good seed sown in good ground. In the past few years much progress in health work by Negroes has been noted in the state, particularly that of a number of Negro health clubs. The race is alive to the important task of reducing its abnormally high death rate. CONFERENCES ON EDUCATION Personnel of Great Meeting Held at Washington Aug. 30-31. Professor Byrd Prillerman, president of the West Virginia Collegiate Institute, received the following communication from the Hon. P. P. Claxton, United States commissioner of education, the early part of August: My Dear Mr. Prillerman - You are cordially invited to attend a conference on Negro education to be held in Washington, Aug. 30 and 31. The conference is to be held at the education of Negroes in the United States and especially the recommendations made in the report on Negro education, which has been prepared by the bureau of education in co-operation with the Philsbs-Slokas fund. The two volumes of the report have been mailed to you. The following groups: State superintendents of southern states, state supervarsors of Negro schools, Southern university race commission, representatives of church boards and educational funds, representatives of fifteen important education associations, representatives of Negro land grant schools and representatives of donors to Negro schools. The more important subjects discussed will be: The improvement and increase of elementary schools, the need for secondary schools and teacher training, the importance of industrial and agricultural training, the need for professional education, co-operation of private agencies and corporate agencies among themselves and with public agencies. The meetings will be held in the auditorium of the new interior department building, whose entrance is on P street, between Nineteenth streets, N. W. The first session will open at 10 a. m. Thursday, Aug. 23. BIG MEETING IN NEW YORK. Propitious Outlook For Equal Rights League Convention, Sept. 12-20 The fact that representatives from more than fifteen states have indicated their intention of attending the annual meeting of the National Equal Rights league to be held at Mother Zion church, New York, from Sept. 14 to 20, inclusive, is evidence of the wide spread interest which our people are taking in movements for race welfare. Those in authority in nation, state and municipalities, sworn to enforce the law, should be told of their shortcomings. We all live under the same flag (and we honor it) and are subject to the same laws. Therefore as citizens the colored people ask for fair play. The league will deal with questions of law enforcement and not law by lynching. CARLTON'S NEW BUILDING. Cornestone Laid For Branch of the Brooklyn Y. M. C. A. The cornerstone of the new $200,000 building for the Carlton avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian association in Brooklyn was held on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 9. at 3 o'clock. E. H. Wilson, chairman of the branch, presided. Addresses were delivered by E. P. Lyon, president of the Brooklyn Y. M. C. A.; Dr. J. E. Moorland, international secretary, and other noted men. The stone was placed in position by George Foster Peabody, donor of the first building used by the Carlton avenue branch. Among the articles placed in the cornerstone was a group picture of the present committee of management. Rutus M. Meroney is the efficient secretary of the branch. Sunday Schools Meet at Jamaica, N. Y The quarterly meeting of the New York state Sunday school convention was held at the Shiloh Baptist church Jamalca, N. Y., on Thursday, Sept. 6 The object of holding these quarterly meetings is to arouse greater interest among the various schools for rendering more effective Christian service. Furs Are a Real Luxury Wartimes THE FASHION WEEKLY Black and White Hats For Fall THE NEW YORKER HERE we have a gorgeous full length coat of Persian lamb, double fronted, bell sleeved and cape collared, not to mention the three huge for buttons that close the handsome garment. The upitting brim of the velvet hat is a grateful change from mushrooms. Look for hats of plush in combination with silk or satin for early fall use. Straw motifs on veils are the latest notion, for since hats have abandoned straw as a salient feature veils have evidently taken it up so that it may still have a place in millinery. A big square veil with a delicate vine pat- Black and White RATHER unique is this crown made of white taffeta disks set so as to give the effect of senles. Two jet pins apparently attach this novel crown to the broad, graceful brim of black velvet, with the dip over the face. ```markdown ``` There is a heavy sport ribbon, with a ground of threads of mercerized linen and with a design run in with silk threads in bright colors. The design is in the form of geometrical figures, so made that the colored threads are carried along first on one side, then on the other, of the ribbon, so that there is neither a right nor a wrong side. The simplest of these designs is a series of pyramids, with the point first at one border, then at the other, of the ribbon. Autumn footwear is to be limited to seven inches. Take a tapeline and measure your new walking boots from the place where the heel joins the sole to the extreme top of the buttoned cloth upper. If the measurement is th YEAR ```markdown ``` Luxury Wartimes tern and narrow border is decorated in the center with large poppies made of fine straw braid appliqued to the veil's mesh. 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As my hair is now in as good condition as it ever was, I will be a pleasure to answer all questions regarding your wonderful remembrance. I will need your ointment to all sufferers. You may use this letter as best suited for you. MISM EMMA COOPER BRYANT 1867 HOWARD UNIVERSITY 1917 Stephen M. Newman, A. M., D. D. President. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES—A. B. and B. S. Courses. TEACHERS' COLLEGE—A. B. and B. S. Courses in Education. SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCIENCES—B. S. Courses in Engineering. Home Economics, Manual Arts. CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC: Mus. B. Courses. ACADEMY—Two Preparatory Courses; Classical, Scientific. COMMERCIAL COLLEGE—Secretarial 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. S. Courses in Dentistry, Phar. D. Courses in Pharmacy. SCHOOL OF LAW—LL. B. Courses. For catalogue, address Howard University, Washington, D. C.—Adv. GET MARRIED. Read my answer and advice on the Divorce-Proof Marriage Question. Let me tell you who to marry to live successful and happy. Send your full name, Birthdate and 25 cents. THE D. P. M. SYSTEM. 15 E. Wood- bridge Street, Detroit, Mich. Please mention The Gazette. HENRY L. THOMAS 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 219 American Trust Building Cleveland, Ohio Tel. Central 1400-W. NOTICE. 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. A nice all to deal with people who have a reputation for honesty and fair dealing. S. E. Woods, 3704 Cnetral Ohio State phone, Central Free advice. X "Let us have faith that right X X makes might, and in that X X faith let us to the end dare X X to do our duty as we under- X stand it."—Abraham Lincoln. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X T 11, '17