The Gazette

SENATORS LODGE & WILLIAMS JOIN HANDS AGAINST OUR WOMEN OF THE SOUTH! THIRTY-SIXTH-YEAR No. 17. SENATO AGAI TELLS BEAUTIES U. S. PARKS OFFER IN UNION IS STRENGTH FEDERAL OFFICIAL POINTS OUT AMERICA HAS OLDEST SIGHTS IN WORLD Says $500,000,000 is Spent Annually For Travel Abroad. There are in the United States the oldest living things on earth, the deepest canyons in the world, the highest waterfalls, the finest glaciers within easy reach of tourist travel, the finest mountain climate, ruined cities of a lost race, the greatest trees on earth; all of this in a country with a population in excess of 100,000,000, a large proportion of which spends its time abroad in search of mountain scenery. Think of it, canyons over a mile deep, waterfalls a half mile high, peaks from the summit of which can be seen land three miles below and giant trees that were 5,000 years old when Christ was born, all in a country the people of which spend annually $250,000,000 in foreign lands to view similar but inferior scenery. Many people have asked, "Why does not our government do more work in the national parks?" Others and always those who have not seen them, ask, "Why should the government be asked to spend money on the national parks when there are so many other important things needed?" Between these two factions with opposite views, the government has most successfully sailed a neutral course. Congress has appropriated a comparatively small sum each year which has sufficed to oil the troubled waters that were, constantly agitated by the storms of protest on the part of those who know and love our national parks, which sums were at the same time not of sufficient magnitude to seriously antagonize those who wished more money appropriated for rivers and harbors. There were several contributing factors which have served to make the continuation of this condition possible some of which are lack of appreciation of the importance of scenery as a factor in the country's economic development, the tremendous volume of work in the charge of cabinet officers, particularly the secretary of the interior, rendering it impossible for him to give park matters his fuller attention, lack of a definite policy in the administration of the parks, and ignorance on the part of the public as to the magnificence and glory of our scenic reservations. Perhaps the most potent of these is the first mentioned. Over $500,000,000 leave this country annually in the form of tourist money spent abroad. Switzerland alone secures a revenue of $250,000,000 annually from the sale of her scenery, a large portion of which comes from the United States. It is true that not all of the $500,000,000 spent abroad by Americans is for scenery alone, but a very considerable portion is, and the possibility of retaining some of this has arisen the interest of many in the question of the advisability of systematically developing our national parks with an eye to diverting at least some of the European travel to home channels. Primarily, the national parks are maintained for all the people and it was found that if even a small fraction of them were ever to see the parks, three things were essential, namely, accommodations, transportation and publicity. It was obvious that people would not travel to the parks unless they were informed of the attractions to be found in them. Up to the present time the concessions for the operation of hotels, camps, stage lines, etc., in the parks have, with a few exceptions, been granted under yearly permits. As the secretary was not in a position to carefully investigate the qualifications of an applicant to operate a particular concession, it was not deemed safe to grant a permit for more than one year; nor has there been any officer in the department qualified to design the structure to select a location that, in the light of growth and needs, would be assured of any degree of permanence. Before a long term lease for a hotel for instance, could be granted, it was necessary that a thorough study of conditions be made and a plan submitted to which all improvements should adhere. This fact had been related by former secretary James and resulted in short term leases thus enabling the department to make finance when necessary. As it became necessary to devise a plan by which long term leases could be granted to the right man and to plan the work and improvements in the parks as that permanence would be assured. There are in our national parks in humerable details that are crying for immediate attention, but any at- THE GAZETTE "IN THE SADDLE" IS THE SOUTH! THE VOTE ON THE WOMAN SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT PROVES IT AGAIN RATHER THAN GIVE THE BALLOT TO OUR WOMEN IN THAT SECTION, SOUTHERN DEMOCRATS DEFEAT IT WE MUST FIGHT! Editor Gazette, Dear Sir: A careful analysis of the vote cast against woman suffrage in the U. S. senate, recently, shows that a very dangerous alliance was made. The vote shows, first, that southern democrats; are a unit against woman suffrage because they are opposed to colored women voting. Second, that certain Republican senators are willing to vote white women to keep alive the old reactionary Republican conservatism. When Senator Lodge joined hands with John Sharp Williams of Mississippi to defeat woman suffrage upon the basis set forth by John Sharp Williams, it is generally supposed Senator. Lodge agreed with Mr. Williams, that he would not insist upon the Negro having the right to vote even in this time when blood is flowing like water. It is a sad omen for democracy in the U. S. when senators deliberately vote to the Negro of the right to vote and say who will govern him while the President of the nation is seeking to lead the world to adopt democracy under the lead of America. The Negroes of this country accept the grievances it by southern Democrats and their Republican allies. The fight to have established once for all the suffrage of colored citizens upon the same basis as that of the white is now on and on. The Republican party will have to define itself on this issue. Mr. Will Hays must speak to the colored people of this nation. Does the Republican party intend to play the hypocrite and permit the colored race to live in a democracy in which they have no voice? Answer now! The Democratic party, which is a southern party must be defeated at all hazards. The impudent and insolent insult to the Nation, to refuse contact as a war measure the president of the Nation will be arbitrarily. For a ESTABLISHED AUGUST 25,1883 And Issued Every Week on Time Since CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1918 tical birth of a people whose hands are red with the blood of colored men and women and to cover their infamy and shame they deserve the national halls of Congress to again spread this lie. These men do not deserve the respect of white women who at this time are doing so much to keep alive the fires of patriotism in America. Remember we are going to fight! The fight will continue until the political southern and northern "Hun" is put out of business. Rev. Wm. A Byrd. Rockford, Ill.—We are all very much pleased as a result of the arrival of our highest ranking U.S. Army officer, Colonel Charles Young, and proud to say that this detachment of 274 men from the famous 24th U.S. Infantry saw service in Mexico during the punitive expedition of 1916 COL. CHARLES YOUNG and 1917 with this real Afro-American leader who now should be a major general. I hope the day, will come when I can speak my mind. Military orders forbid now. Comrades why not subscribe and read our greatest Afro-American journeyman of the Old West: Gattie Thirty-six years old and delivers the goods every week. Geo. W. McFen. OSWALD GARRISON VILLARD. International parliament, disarmament, free trade and better representation for women and labor in world affairs were advocated by Oswald Garrison Villard, editor of Nation and treasurer of the N.A.A. A.C.P., in an address on "The Four Cardinal Principles - of Reconstruction" before the City Club at the Hollenden Hotel, Saturday Evening. Mr. Villard urged that there be a woman at the peace table, and that labor (how about colored Americans?) —Editor) be given a new deal in reconstruction. The speaker suggested the right to manufacture munitions, and he urged against the request of Secretary Daniels for a $600,000,000 appropriation for naval extension. At Cory M. E. church, Sunday afternoon, at a meeting held under the unspices of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Editor Villard said: "In reconstruction days many customs applying to the treatment of colored people will be changed. The colored people are willing to die for their country they should receive from that country all the privileges given their white brothers." — When you want the best, music for a party, dance, reception or for any other occasion call Rosedale 787 J and engage Roy Smith's premier orchestra and you will be thoroughly pleased and satisfied. See his advertisement elsewhere in this paper.—(Advt.) PORO COLLAGE PENDLETON AVE. ST. FERDINAND AVE. PORO COLLAGE BUILDING St. Louis, Mo.—If there is one thing more than another—of race importance—"The Old Reliable" Gazette delights in doing it to chronicle a fact noticing the success of our people in business. there is one of the most notable in the history of our people in this country. The above portrait is that of a $250,000 structure, 442 feet by 157 feet, three stories, mezzanine floor, basement and roof garden. Fireproof and steam-heated throughout, ninety-five, dormitories and office rooms, ladies' parlors, emergency hos- BOINGS OF THE RACE Frederick Madison, Roberts was on last Tuesday week, elected to help represent the Los Angeles district in the California Assembly. Prof. Charles W. Reynolds of Springfield, for several years principal of the schools at Lovejoy, Ill., is now the building secretary of Y. M. C. A. 150 at Camp Taylor, near Louisville, Ky. Assemblyman E. A. Johnson of New York City was defeated at the recent election. It is said the Guardians of Liberty, an anti-Catholic organization, defeated Harry E. Davis of Cleveland. E. F. Patterson, former well-known lawyer of Muskogee, Okla., has won a promotion from captain to major on the battlefields of France. He has been appointed judge advocate to the 122nd Division, American Expeditionary Forces. A 25 per cent. dividend has been declared for the depositors of the defunct True performers' Savings bank, Va. Va. 578,000 to be divided among members of the order. The bank closed its doors in 1910. The head-rig movement launched by Prof. W. E. B. Dubois, who recently asked us to "close ranks and forget our grievances," to celebrate and make immortal our induction into slavery, may have merit, but the Independent cannot see it—Atlanta (Ga.) Independent. Prof. Stewart, of Liberia, formerly of New York City, now sojourning in England, has been registering protests against the use of the word, Negro, without the capital "N." He will find ultimately that the solution of the trouble will be the elimination and disuse of the word, Negro, and the substitution therefor the term, African, Afro-American or citizen of color. Since we have had the World War, it seems that American nationalities and races of people in this country—Richmond (Na.) Planet. Perhaps never before, since the days of reconstruction, have there been as many as three colored representatives in the lower house of a state legislature. The election in West Virginia is remarkable, not only for this fact, but for the fact, also, that in none of the counties which elected these three men is there a majority of Negro voters—Baltimore (Md.) Afro-American. Ohio's legislature had three Afro-American members more than thirty years ago and the majority of this paper was one of the three. Less than 10 per cent. of the voters in the county of each Ohio Afro-American member were members of our race. In Cuyahoga (Cleveland) county, less than 5 per cent. HON. HARRY C. SMITH, editor of The Cleveland (Olio) Gazette, in his issue of the 9th instant, by the mere insertion of two short parenthesis in our estimate of Ralph W. Tyler, 2nd instant, apparently makes us say things that were not in our mind. But all the fault for it is clearly ours in PORO COLLAGE BUILDING inportal rooms, latest model ice and refrigerating plant with circulating ice—water, local and long distance telephones in each room, every room an outside room due to two spacious steam, laundry steam, electric passenger and freight elevators, auditorium, pneumatic carriers, thirty-one private rooms for shampooing, hairdressing and massaging, manicure and chirropody. This splendid building is to be formally opened here with demonstrations of various kinds to last one of making it perfectly clear about what, and for what objects we suspected Tyler of hollowering. We will do that now. We suspected Tyler of hollowering for sympathy and money for our unfortunate soldiers of the ill-starred twenty-fourth infantry and their dependents, not from a single emotion of sympathy with them or their misfortunes, but only as his best means of inducing somebody to hire him to stop hollowering, or failing that he to hollow for something else. And we suspected he attained his objective in it. Therefore we, in bona fide good faith, offered to wager dollars to dourchains our suspicions were well founded. GET THE IDEA!—Waxahachie (Texas) Meddler. AGREED! LEIET. EUROPE IN LONDON. week, but more now. Each one of the race Amon for Sunrise the Horse The Gaia Ohio Ohio's Lynchin OUR Two of —Greece Someful raid, of the 33 American Metropole Vouching. The ment laud began at the guinea Pine friend hind So sup made tha The 369th Infantry Band's Music Des- lights Britishers. London, England.—American soldiers stationed here on Saturday afternoon, behind Lieut. Europe's soldier band of forty pieces, the most popular American musical organization on this side of the Atlantic ocean. The parade halted in front of Buckingham palace, where it disbanded. The band then proceeded to the parade grounds, where it gave a fine concert, lasting an hour. Thousands of persons listened to the music. Later the band played for a British brass band control. It was brought here from "somewhere in France" for this "American Day Celebration" of the signing of the armistice—so celebrated has the band of the "old 15th N. Y. Reg." become as a result of its wonderfully fine playing in France during the war. DORSEY-HARDIMAN NUPTIALS. DORSEY-HARDIMAN NUPTIALS. Columbus, B.-An event of interest to Columbus people, and those of other Ohio cities, where she has lived, was the marriage here. Nov. 9, of Miss Viola Dorsey, for some years a popular teacher before that a teacher in Lincoln High school, E. St. Louis, Ill., and Mr. Alfred Hardiman, a progressive young man of Detroit. Mrs. Hardiman is the daughter of Mrs. Isabelle Dorsey and the late Rev. C. W. Dorsey, for many years an A. M. E. pastor in various Ohio cities, and the sister of Allen H., of Cleveland, and Corporal George H. Dorsey his sister. The latter gave his sister before an assemblage of about twenty intimate friends. The happy couple were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents and left on a late train, Nov. 9, for Detroit, their future home. Don't Get "Chesty." U. S. Admiral Sims in a recent address to American soldiers and sailors who had just entrained in London, England, said: "Bitt don't you chaps get to sticking out your chests and going around thinking America is doing it all. I want to tell you here and now that what is being done by this tiny little island is wonderful. The British fleet is protecting us and supporting us and getting us to the front." Those words are very true words and are very pertinent just now. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for their helpful sympathy and beautiful floral offerings. Also to Rev. C. G. Fishback for consulting words, and to William Willis for the daisy Daisy for the music rendered at the time of my bereavement in the loss of my dear mother. MISS VIRGINIA WILSON, 5813 Central Ave. week, beginning, Nov. 24, Sunday, to tomorrow, and lasting until Dec. 1, '18. Each evening's program will feature some of the best orators and artists of the race. Among those expected in the city for Sunday and possibly Monday, is the Hon. Harry C. Smith, editor of The Gazette, thrice a member of the Ohio Legislature, and "father" of Ohio's Civil Rights law and Anti-Lynching law. OUR OHIO BOYS' BATTLES. Two of Their Great Fights in France — Great Work of the Old "8th Illinois" Regiment. Somewhere in France.—A successful raid, planned by one of the majors of the 370th Inf. (old 8th Illinois Afro-American regiment), whose home is at Metropolis, Ill., was made in the Vouchan sector, and with great daring. The motor battery of the regiment laid down a barrage fire which began at 4 a. m. For fifteen minutes the gunners kept up the fire, and then a French company went out behind the barrage to make the raid. So surprising and so quickly was it made that but three of our soldiers RALPH W. TYLER were wounded slightly, and but eight of the French, while the German's casualty toll was eleven killed, three wounded and the remainder captured. Stories of the fight in the Argonne Forest, and the splendid endurance and valiant fighting of our soldiers continue to come in. It is reported that a company of the old Ninth Ohio Battalion, under command of its captain from Dayton, O., laid in an open field all night, awaiting orders to go into action, while the company of 28 shells and 88 machine gun fire at them. But even in the face of such a murderous fire, the line stood firm. Andersen Lee and William Chenault, of Dayton, were killed. Hill 304, which the French so valiantly held, and which suffered such a fierce bombardment from the Germans that there is not a single foot of it but what is plowed up by shells, and whose sides, even today, are literally covered with the corpses of French soldiers, was later as valiantly held by our soldiers, who fought with all the heroism and endurance the Germans had of the enemy, cronienced. Under their own captain (from Dayton O.) with the odds greatly against them, they fought bravely and well, firm in the belief, it was not theirs to reason why but that it was theirs 'to do and die' and, like the patriots they 'were' they did DO, and this war's history will so record. Ralph W. Tyler. Rev. L. H. Brown, D. D., ex-pastor of Chestnut St. A. M. E. church, Louisville, Ky., a church he bought in 1907 for $20,000 and pastored for nine consecutive years with great success, and ex-presiding elder of the Louisville district, having served out a term of six years, was at the recent Kentucky and Ohio annual C. M. E. conference, held at Dayton, assigned to the position of Dr. Dr. Brown is leader of his conference, has led delegations, to four general conferences, has often been spoken of for higher honors and comes to Cleveland highly recommended. It is generally predicted that he will have success in his present charge. Dr. Brown preached last Sunday, at 11 a.m., and at 3 p. m., to large congregations, which he will preach, Sunday, 11 a.m., and at 7:30 p. m. The public is cordially invited to attend the services. IN UNION IT IS STRONGER SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS HANDS UTH! "MARRYING PARSON" DEAD HE HAD HOTEL BUILT ON LINE OF TWO STATES TO AID SWEETHEARTS WED 5142 COUPLES IN 25 YEARS Married Couples on Street Cars, In Buggies and on the Berder Line Bristol, Tenn.—The Rev. Alfred Harrison Burroughs, the "Marrying Parson" of Bristol is dead at the age of 83 years. The Rev. Mr. Burroughs resigned from the active ministry 25 years ago to establish what was probably the most famous marrying mocea in the United States. He built and equipped a hotel for the exclusive use of runaway couples—probably the only hostelry of its kind in existence. At the time of his death he had performed the marriage ceremony for 5142 couples. He was called "Parson" Burroughs and was known over four states in particular and throughout the United States in general as the "Marrying Parson." The majority of the couples who came to him were from states where the laws prohibited the marriage of persons under 21 without parental consent. "Parson" Burroughs believed that the wishes and consent of the contracting parties was all that is necessary to make a marriage and so he did not bother much about the legal aspect of the case except in so far as to remain within the laws of the state in which he resided. He had devoted himself to this unique occupation for a full quarter of a century. His Gretna Green has long since become of world renown. Some years ago the Ministerial Association of Bristol memorialized the Tennessee Legislature to put a stop to the hundreds of "hasty and indecent marriages" performed annually at the Bristol mecca. Every room in his elopers' hotel, is a bridal chamber. It is situated squarely upon the dividing line, between Virginia and Tennessee. The strategic location of the house, one half of which lies in one state and the other half in a neighboring state, is at once apparent for the execution of the purposes for which it was built. Elopers from one state had only to cross the hall to be within the jurisdiction of the adjoining state. The hotel is also within a short distance from the West Virginia, Kentucky and North Carolina lines. "Parson" Burroughs performed marriages under ever conceivable circumstance—in a racing carriage thru the streets at night with an irate mother in full pursuit; with the couple standing in the middle of a moving street car, the tracks on which it was running lying in different states, with hands clasped across the boundary into the bridgeroom in one state, and his bride in another. He had been the friend-of love lorn lads and lasses long enough to marry the children of the couples who first came to him. He went to his death believing that he had the world's record for the number of people united in marriage by a single individual. Matrimony for revenue only as interpreted by "Parson" Burroughs, proved a lucrative vocation when compared to the average salaries paid to ministers of the Gospel. He had amassed considerable competence out of his unusual calling. So general became his fame that not infrequently he was called upon by from one to four couples at one time—one ceremony and one blessing answering for all. Only recently he was called upon to marry five couples with a single ceremony. He had barely concluded this service when two more pairs of young people were ushered into the reception rooms, requesting the immediate services of the man who had earned the title of "strenuous uniter of young lives." The marriages performed by Parson Burroughs have included many romantie and unusual affairs. It frequently happened that: the bride was a girl of 16 or 17 while the bridegroom was a widower of from 40 to 60. Sometimes the reverse was the case, the bridegroom being a mere youth, while the bride numbered silver threads among the gold or black or brown. Irate fathers have been known to follow their fleeing daughters over frozen snows and across mountains, sometimes to capture and take them back, but more frequently to learn that the couple had arrived at the mecca ahead of him. "I have been criticized," said this old preacher shortly before his death, "for marrying so many young clerpers. I believe as a rule those who came here and get married in opposition to SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In Advance) One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... 50 Subscribers are requested to remit by postoffice money order or reg- istered letter Entered at the postoffice in Cleveland, Ohio, as second-class mail matter. (City, Central B.C.) 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. 300,000 in Ohio. 25,000 in Cleveland. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1918. Because the possibility of our having direct representation at the world peace conference seems so remote is no reason why we should not put forth every effort possible under the circumstances to get it. Our very best men only should be delegated to handle this matter. It is of such great importance to the entire race. Wonder who killed all those white people at Winston-Salem, N. C., Sunday night, when the mob tried to lynch an Afro-American prisoner and failed. The dispatches to the daily papers of Monday and since failed to disclose this very interesting part of the most unfortunate affair. To Senator Poindexter, of Washington, belongs the credit for promptly, courageously and vigorously asserting on the floor of the Senate the determination of the people of the country not to stand for any more parleying with barbarism. He spoke the sentiments not only of the Republicans, but of the entire people, with the exception of an inconsiderable few would-be statesmen who echo every sentiment that emanates from the White House. Poindexter has a son in the service and he does not want his son to feel the humiliation of an inglorious compromise. WHERE IS THAT HUNDRED? For the benefit of the N. Y. Amsterdam News and other race papers The Gazette desires again to say that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people had no part whatever in the successful efforts (of three years ago and in September of this year) to drive the infamous photoplay, "The Birth of a Nation," from Ohio. It "staged" the fight against the film, last year, which was such an inglorious failure and cost our people of Ohio many hundreds of hard-earned dollars. The Gazette led the fight of three years ago, and made the fight of this year practically "single-handed and alone," and in both contests "paid the bills." No mass meetings of our or any other people were called and asked to contribute "toward the expense" incurred in either instance; nor have we ever received a nickle, less or more, from any person or organization desirous of helping us to bear the financial burdens of both (successful) contests, nor did, nor do we ask or ever expect to receive such assistance. Nearly one hundred dollars were left after the unsuccessful N. A. A. C. P. fight, last year. What has become of it? It ought to be given to St. James A. M. E. and Mt. Zion Baptist churches, two of our worthy religious institutions in the East End (Cleveland.) FUNNY BUSINESS. The Fort/Wayne News comments on the fact that the factories in England are making 2,500,000 uniforms for the United States army, stating, "we were not aware, before the imparting of this information, that the factories of the United States were too busy to take a contract of this sort. Indeed, we doubt very seriously whether the managers of our factories knew it." A correspondent of the New York Journal of Commerce, imparting the information that Government requirements have assumed such proportions that there seems little, if any, likelihood of the War Industries Board releasing wool for civilian use, says: "From present indications when stocks of wool now on hand for civilian manufacture are exhausted, the mills will either have to take Government contracts to maintain operation or close down, but it is not believed that Government orders can keep all mills occupied." Meanwhile, with this situation staring America in the face, our war junta goes ahead and unloads contracts in Great Britain for millions of dollars worth of uniforms, which if let here would insure a lengthy period of productive industry to our own mills and mill operands. And the mills of Great Britain have about all they can attend to in clothing the British soldiery. If our War Industries Board has undertaken a sympathetic plan to wreck our northern and New England wool clothing mills with a view to turning the entire industry over to Great Britain so that, under a continuing free trade policy England will have a grasp on our market firmer than she had in the years before the Civil War, the board is certainly showing its ability to put the plan into the most effective execution. An extension of such a policy as this, and with the free trade of tomorrow standing guard over the industrial wreckage of today, the South would at length realize its long desire to sell its raw material to England, taking payment in British manufactures produced at 50 per cent of the American wage and absolutely dominating the American market. This is a removal of economic barriers with a vengeance. SOUTHERNISM. By Rev. Wm. A. Byrd. This country has permitted the South to "adjourn" the constitution of the Federal Government and initiate such policies and governments as the white southern autocracy desired. The cry of southernism has been, "let us alone and we shall govern the south for the interest of the white race". To do this it was necessary to enact anti-Negro laws. Every southern state adopted such methods as it pleased—to take away from colored citizens their right to vote. Every colored man was removed from the jury box in order that no barrier would stand between a colored person and the penitentiary. A system of abuse and misrepresentation, inaugurated by such men, Cole Blease, Senator James K. Vardaman, Congressman Hardwick, Senator Hoke Smith and many others, was sent the world over. Any man that desired political office could be most sure of it, when he rode over the country and denounced the colored race. To make the race least formidable, another policy, of depriving it of education, was rigidly maintained and, where a sham was held forth, only the most incompetent and worthless class was chosen to teach. These were admonished to teach absolute inferiority of the colored race to the white and also to insist that every Negro be satisfied with what any southern state on community gave him. Those men and women who would not be made slaves were lied upon, lynched, mobbed and murdered without redress. That the country would not protest against such, the propaganda of bringing the other portions of the country to see the Negro from the point of view of the southerner was most assiduously pushed forward. By the methods mentioned, with the aid of subsidized Colored Industrial Schools and their principals, the entitle nation felt that the South was right in its policy toward the colored people. To degrade the race was only one element of southernism. The ordinary white man of the south, too had to be eliminated. He was sent to the sand hills of the country while Negroes were given the choice lands to cultivate, for southernism could rob and impoverish Negroes without legal interference but in robbing poor whites, trouble often arose. This brought about hostility between black and white, laborers and farmers. These white men were allowed to murder a colored man whenever they chose and, nine times out of ten, escaped punishment. The autocracy allowed the ordinary man to run wild and do as he pleased, if he voted as it dictated, or did not vote at all. At the present time, the entire South is ruled by less than thirty per cent of its voters. The South knows that it represents in government, not the entire people but an oligarchy which steals its seats in the national government by every imaginable method. By robbing the colored people of the south of their votes, the south robbed the nation of a civilized standard among the nations of the world. Under southernism, democracy in the south has given way to anarchy, mob violence and lynching. Justice no longer has a foothold on southern soil, Human life is not as sacred as the hide of a mule. Under this damnable load of savage barbarism this country is seeking to enthrone democracy, as the government of the world. Russia and Turkey do not suffer much in comparison with the southern portion of America. The south alone is not responsible for this sad plight of America. THE NATION IS! Politicians of all parties winked at this evil and now we are to lead the world to freedom, the stench of our Democratic south turns the stomach of the world. This state of affairs came about because the policy of this nation was, "America, as a white man's country alone." Those who did not subscribe to this, ignominiously acquiesced in it by keeping their shuts shut. We cannot fail in this war. We must lead the way to liberty. To be successful, we must sweep our own house. Real democracy must be enthroned all over America and be maintained with an iron hand, if we would convince the world that it is worth while. Southernism which represents the ability of the white race in the south to rule with no other race considered, is a dismal failure. Under it, our nation has descended to the ranks of barbarism and our government as a nation has been rendered impotent to pro THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, OHIO, NOVEMBER 23, 1918 tect its own. If we would conquer others, let us first conquer ourselves. The south must be made to respect the 'constitution of the nation. The south must be made a safe place to live in just as the north is. No American must suffer any legalized wrong in any portion of this country. No American can be allowed to lord over any other American. All must be on equality before the law! The flag must be as powerful in one state as in another. Any portion of this country which ignores the national law, must be forced to keep it. Our going to the aid of Belgium, means some other nations will come to the aid of oppressed races in America, if we do not enthrone law all over the continent. Southernism as a government policy has undone us before the world. We must undo southernism! This undoing must begin NOW! HOW TO BRUSH TEETH Doctor Says People Clean Their Tooth Wrong Way According to Dr. Joseph Head of Philadelphia, who is both physician and dentist, we have all been brushing our teeth the wrong way. In a paper read before the American Association of Immunologists in Washington and published with numerous illustrations in the Medical record he told why, and then described just how teeth ought to be brushed. An "immunologist," it should be said, is one who studies how to make the human body immune to certain diseases. Autoinoculation is one of the most approved methods. It is based upon some well demonstrated facts. A colony of bacteria resting on a certain tissue may overpower it that it no longer able to make the typhoid fever. The first step, of course, is the removal of the masses of bacteria. A big tooth brush rubbed up and down upon the teeth will not do it, as the bristles are so long that they bend too much to produce proper friction. According to Dr. Head the tooth brush should not be over one and a half inches long and have bristles not more than one quarter inch long. Gas and Coal. Eighteen thousand to 20,000 feet of natural gas equal a ton of coal for heating and cooking purposes. A plow that digs peanuts and shakes them from the vines has been patented by a Missouri inventor. FACTS * * * People who Advertise Can sell Goods. * * * People who sell Goods Can make Money. * * * People who make Money can advertise goods. * * * The Best Advertising Medium is "The Old Reliable" GAZETTE. REMARKS ABOUT ADVERTISING While it is true that occasional advertising will bring extra business, it is equally true that constant, persistent advertising will keep business growing during "dull days." The merchant who considers riches a burden should never advertise. His store may be like a summer resort in January. Do YOU advertise? The merchant who never advertises may be like a summer condition may imagine he is wise, but his competitors have no desire to disturb his imagination. It's a good time to "get awake." Going After the Multitude Printing enters largely into the success or non-success of almost every business in these days of rapid progress. We could mention successful businesses without number which have been built up entirely by the free use of printer's ink. The returns for such advertising have been in proportion to the outlay. Printed matter has revolutionized the world; it is large, the necessities of the people are great. The man who advertises will supply their wants. "Any prejudice whatever will be insurmountable if those who do not share in it themselves truckle to it and flatter it and accept it is a law of nature."—John Stuart Mill. PROTEST AGAINST WRONG. To submit in silence when we should protest makes cowards out of men. The human race has climbed on Protest. Had no voice been raised against injustice, ignorance and lust, the inquisition yet would serve the law, and gallotones decide our least enemies in our war, care, must speak and speak to right the wrongs of many.—Ella Wheeler Wilcox. "I honor the man who in the conscientious discharge of his duty dares to stand alone; the world, with ignorant, in-tolerant 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 Sumner. WRITTEN BY THE OLD RELIABLE' GAZETTE'S CORRES- PONDENTS THROUGH- OUT THE STATE What Our People Are Doing Each Week—Church, Personal, Social, Lodge, Literary and Musical—Marriages, Deaths, Ete. ```markdown ``` Next Thursday is a holiday— Thanksgiving! Mail your letters on SUNDAY or they will arrive to late for use in our next issue sue, which will go to press early Wednesday.—Editor. CADIZ.—Mrs. Gretchen West has returned to Pittsburgh.—Mrs. Lucy Doubt continues seriously ill.—Edward Freeman of Massillon is here visiting relatives.—Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. Nancy Duling were visitors in the old town.—Ulman Stadet, well known drayton, has premature. The schools are closed again. The "flu." The churches have been closed for seven Sundays.—Nell Missle Glenn of Dunbar school is critically ill at home in Marysville. Mrs. Hattie Brooks taught, last week. There is much sickness here. SANDUSKY.—The outlook for the churches this winter, is excellent. Two joined the Baptist church, Sunday, and the attendance is very good.—The return of our soldier boys is being anxiously awaited and we are greatly pleased that the war is over with victory perched high on our banners. Everybody should thank and give thanks to Thanksgiving Day at 10:30 a.m. m. there will be services at the Second Baptist church—The sick are convalescing.—Now let more of our people here take "The Old Reliable" Gazette. CORRESPONDENTS must mail all letters for publication at their main postoffice sufficiently 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, 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 20 cents a line, six words to a line. Our rates for display advertisements will be sent on application. YOUNGSTOWN…All the churches had services, Sunday…Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Harrison, Mrs. Josephine Coleman and Policeman house are convalescent…Mrs. Eliza Moon died, Thursday. A daughter, Mrs. Mary P. Mason, and other relatives survive her. Geo. Ridcont has been appointed district deputy of the Elks for Ohio.—Miss Armetta-Williams has returned from the Lincoln Hospital trained nurse department.\nNew York City…Albert Stewart and Mary K. Carr have kicked off a Sharon car…Mrs. Walter Mills died, Nov. 7. A husband, three daughters here, parents and two brothers in Cleveland, survive her.—Paul Jackson and Jack Russell of Canton visited relatives here, last week.—Last week's Gazette was a great paper. FINDLAY.—Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones entertained Mr. John Nelson of Fostoria, at dinner, Sunday.—Mr. Overall Guliford has returned to Detroit after a short visit with his mother.—Mrs. Charles Adams entertained at dinner, Friday, Mrs. Willie Hocking and Mrs. Frank Jones.—Mr. and Mrs. Alpha O. Glasseo are rejoicing over Mrs. Frank Jones.—Mr. and Mrs. Williams entertained at dinner, Sunday, Mrs. Willie Hockings and Mrs. O. P. Ray.—Rev. M. L. Lewis of Middletown and Dr. L. W. White of Rendville visited with here, last week.—Mrs. Hattie Williams entertained the Helping Hand society at a six o'clock dinner. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. field spent here last week.—Our people here appreciate "The Old Reliable" Gasette. HILLSBORO—Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Day visited Mr. James Bryant and sister at Full Creek, last Sunday.—Mr. Saul Jarrison of Cincinnati was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Waters. Sunday.—Mrs. Annie Larter who died. Nov. 15, was born Dec. 25, 1848. She leaves four children and eleven grand children to mourn their loss. Funeral service conducted by Rev. J. J. Burr, Sunday, at her daughter, Mrs. Thomas, Eugene Newby and Thomas Gilmore of Dayton attended the funeral.—Mrs. Clara Evans has returned from Dayton.—Deacon C. R. Mrs. Clara Evans is host. Mrs. Gertrude Christy visited Mrs. Mary C. Ellis in Cincinnati, recently.—Ethel Belle, Cleona Carlisle, Burnice Hudson and Anita Burr visited Miss Ada Williams, Thursday.—Church services, Sunday, and the schools opened, Monday. WELLSVILLE. — Mrs. McKeever and Mrs. Austin spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Pickins. — Mrs. Jas. Manley is spending the week in Cadiz, hunting rabbits. — Mrs. L. Gaines spent the week-end in Pittsburgh with her husband who came home with her. They are visiting her brother, Mr. Holmes. — Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Richardson, daughter and mother of Mrs. L. Gaines. — Monday evening. — Mr. Eimer Spires and T. P. Richardson were in Pittsburgh, Tuesday. — Mr. and Mrs. Huff were called to Elwood City by her cousin's death. — Mrs. Jones of Salem visited her sister, Mrs. Clem Lee. — Mrs. Lena Brown is visiting in Delaware and at Camp Sherman. — Rev. M. M. Lewis and Allen Lyons left for Middletown. The former is pastor of the A. M. E. church there. Mrs. Lena Brown is imam of the "Flu." — Mrs. M. Brown visited her mother in Steubenville. — Mr. and Mrs. Ira Brown have the "Flu." — The Second Baptist church was filled to hear Rev. I. R. Hall, Sunday. — J. B. Akward and Mrs. John Fields are confined. — Mrs. John Earley had acute indigestion. — Mrs. Jackson is improving. — Mrs. John Earley has private James Jackson and Charles Lucas are home on a furlough, from Camp Sherman. — Mr. Walter Steward is ill. — Mrs. Myrtle Earley is much better. — Mrs. Tyson has sent her boy to the Red Cross to be sent to her husband, James Tyson. Don't wait until your cold develops Spanish Influenza or pneumonia. Kill it quick. HILLS CASCARA QUININE BROMIDE Standard cold remedy for 20 years—in tablet form—safe, sure, no opiates—breaks up a cold in 24 hours—relieves grip in 3 days. Money back in 18 days. Requires you have a Reefer with Mr. Hill's picture. All Drug Stores. Office Phones: Main 2912; Central 1424-R Residence, 614 E. 107th St. Phone, Eddy 2318-J JOHN P. 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We goura oven sane dniterea eon: Send or bring locals and all business matters to The Gazette's offire, 214-215 Blackstone Bldg. If you wish to see the editor call there, please, fvalaiivioo our readers to Garstuliy axanine Phe WnseHes ad- varlisemiats pe‘ore. niin yarciiess Busivees men qo adver: tise in this paper should have the patronage of our people, The faet that they advertise is assurance that they want it. Ali matters for publication in current issues of The Gazette must be in the office by 4 p. m., WEDNESDAY of that week, at the favor The Ohto State Telephone THE GAZETTE, Harry C. Smith: “Cuyahoga”, Central 513-K Classified Advertising .*. Department .*. FOR RENT.—Six-room house, $20. 8201 Preble Ave. Take Kinsman car. FOR RENT.—Five nice rooms, up- stairs in a two-family house, at 2417 E. 82d St. Apply at 215 Blackstone Bidg., or call Central 513 K. FOR RENT.—Five-room cottage at 2267 BE. 27th St. near Central Ave. Also a cosy five-room brick cottage at Bio. be Bet ‘Ste ear’ Quincy Ave Available Dec. 1, 1918. Apply at 214- 215 Blackstone Bldg., W. 3d St., near Superior Ave. Call’ Central 513 K. PROSPERITY. Means more to the colored man to- day then ever before, If he ever ex pects to find a place in the social and civi! affairs of life, today is the time to begin and Cleveland is the place. Your future and your family’s future is in your hands. It is up to you te lay the foundation of that future and there is no easier way or better plan buiid your home. Cleveland is grow ing and prices advancing. There are ninety-six lots for sale now nea’ Miles Ave., (and threo-cent fare) for $350 per lot; $35 down and balance $5 per morth. Lots 40 by 163 or 40 By Boo tan wittacrer buy ote. ee Fe en eee can or zee Wm. Simmons, Stop 5, A, B. C. Line, or call Union 1058 W for ap- pointment, Liberty bonds accepted. CLEVELAND Social and Personal Attorney Charles 5. Sutton spent Wednesday in Akron on business and lunched with, Attorney “Ted” Green. When you think of Christmas you can find a nice line at John S. Hail’: feweler and optometrist, 2121 Con tral Ave, Central 8846, W.—Advt. Mrs. Cora E. Cary of Nashville is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hattie Pope and Charles W. Crawford, E. 43d St. The C. M. E, church has purchased for Lane Memorial church. this city, the (church) property at Cedar Ave and E. 46th St., for $50,000. Five nice rooms to rent at 2417 EF. 82d St., upstairs. Call Central 513 K. Be sure to read our for rent and for sale advertisements at the tof of these columns. Go to the Brownell Drug Co., near the corner of Central Ave. and E. 14th St., when you want the best in every way and everything. Try it and ‘be _convinced.—Advt. Marshall Smith, an old resident, died last week. A widow survives him and has the sympathy of many friends. ‘There is a letter at The Gazette of- fice for James Mealey, former resi- dent of E. 33d St. Tell him, if you know him. Mr, Neal Finley, who died Novy. 8, was buried, Nov. 20, in Woodland cemetery. A wife, three sisters, two children . and two brothers survive him. Barksdale’s Dancing Academy, EVERY Thursday evening. Come and have a good time—10550 Euclid Ave. —Advt. Mrs. Wm. H. Gray of 2261 E. 101st St, has Mrs. Annie Jackson, of Bing- hampton, N. Y., as her guest. She expects to leave after. Thanksgiving to visit in Tiffin and Pittsburg. Chester Gillespie has been pro- ‘moted to sergeatn major of the 2d Bat., 6th Pioneer Reg., Camp Sher- man, and is to be warmly congratu- lated on his rapid and deserved rise in the army. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Thompson's daughter, Mrs. alee Mills, of Youngstown, died recéntly. A hus- band, three daughters, and two bro- thers here, also mourn her demise. Barksdale’s beginners’ class meets, Monday, Nov. 18. Come and learn to dance. This is your last chance to en- ter this class. We teach the French ‘one-step, Nov. 21.—Advt. mieneett O. E. Belles of the Main theater, Paul oe of the Erie thea- ter and Maurice Bolasny of the Tem- ple theater are men who know how to appreciote their patrons. They show it in their treatment of them in every possible way. Good! Maurice Bolasny, manager of the Temple Theater, promptly cut out ob- objectional parts of a film being shown in his theater, one evening, last week. ‘The editor of The Gazette happened “to be present” and can Lees wines ne fact. Good for Took and” Watch for our MAS- QUERADE, Dee. 5, "18. Four prizes for the gentlemen and four for the ladies, at Barksdale’s Dancing Acad- emy, 10550 Euclid Ave-—Advt. Mrs. C. O. Ree ee Oberlin is visiting her daughter, Mrs, Lottie R. Green, 614 E. 107th St. She is one of the oldest and most highly Teapert ea residents of that tle colege actiuring to bee gat wallet PT ing agai . F. Levine, wes cafe in E. 4th St., for refusal of serviee, Monday. Mr. Kane had oe: treatment in the place, last Saturday, but not alone. Rumor has it that Herbert Harris, E. 40th St., has alo been successful, through his attorney, in securing the return of a part or all of the “stock money” ($50) he paid (as a tenant) THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, OHIO, NOVEMBER 23, 1918. o the Realty, Housing & Investment company to attend the grand peacc “demonstration and thanksgiving dane- ing party, ‘Thanksgiving evening, a Druid’s hall. Raymond Smith's’ or chestra, Admission, foe. Respect: fully, Men’s Club.—Advt. Owing to next Thursday being ‘Thanksgiving, a holiday, all matter for publication in The Gazette of next week must be in our office by 4 p.m. TUESDAY. — Please remember. ‘thi ag the paper will be sent to pres Wednesday morning, a day eatlie! than usual. Mr. Joseph Stowers, of W. 41st St. who died, Nov. 6, was an old anc highly respected citizen, a successful contractor. Funeral, Nov. 8, from the residence. A wife, son’ and two daughters, one living at Redford, Mich., survite him'and have the sym. pathy of many friends, Interment in Lakeview cemetery. J.W. Yeager, 2801 E, 34th St., one of our oldest. ‘residents, highly re spected by_all who know him, has een very ill for a month. His bro- ther, L. 5. Yeager, of Coshocton, and his Son and wife, Mr. and Mrs.” Wil kin Yeager of Ravenna, who are visit: ing him, are guests of his long-time friends, Mr. and Mrs, R. H. Scott 9116 Actna Rd, Mr. Yeager has a gon in the New National (U. S.) army in France. Our local Seventh Day Adventist revently purchased the building owned and occupied by the Jewish National Institute located at 2564 E. 46th St. for $5,000, Besides a main auditorium. seating about 225 comfortably, ther: is another large room for othor meet- ings, and a nice kindergarten room. Over the church is a suite of seven rooms which will be used for a par sonage. Services will be held every Sabbath (Saturday). Sabbath School, 9:30 a, mz Sermon, 11 a. m.; Sunday preaching at 8 p.m. prayer meeting, Wednesday evening’ and Bible class ‘Thursday at 8 p.m. HL. A. Rossin, pastor, We invite qur friends and their company to attend the grand peace demonstration and thanksgiving danc- ing party, Thanksgiving evening, al Druid's ball, Raymond Smith's’ oy- chestra, Admission, Bbc. Respect- fully, Men's Club—Advt Herbert, Myers, publicity manager of the Caterer’ Association, an- nounces that the ladies are cordially invited to the annual ladies’ day re ception of the organization, Nov. 26. 4 to 9 p.m, He says this promises fo be the social event of the year; that the entertainment committee has prepared a rare musical treat and will serve a real supper in the true caterers’ style; that the ladies are urged to come early and enjoy the hospitality of one of our finest clubs. Sumday, opens the regular lyceum (lecture) course of the Association and at the usual hour—t p.m. Among the carly speakers is Former U. S. Judge Wm. Day. Bayliss, ‘one of “Star's ten-dollar ministerial(?) triplets” has been re- yoved from the pastorate of Lane Memorial C. M. E. church, this eity, by his bishops and sent to Louisville. Ky., as insisted upon by “The Old Re- liable” Gazette, for many months. ‘This was done, last week, at Dayton where the Keniueky and Ohio confer- ence of the C. M. E, chureh was in session. We felt sure Bishop Phillips, an old newspaperman, would see to it that Bayliss was “let out” just as soon as possible after he learned the facts, and we have not been disap- pointed, for it was only a few wecks ago that our good friend, the bishop, met his colleagues in annual session hore in this city. Bailey and Crable? They, too, must go! Bayliss’ successor comes highly recommended. All we have to say to him is to beware of the baneful influence of several of the members of our spineless local Min~ isters’ Alliance, Revs. 0. W. Chil- ders and B. K, Smith are good men— Christian Teaders of their churches, So are the new ministers, as far as we know, with possibly one exception. The brick cottage at 2419 E. 82d St, will be available for rent on Dee. 1, 1918. Five nico rooms, large cel- lan, ete, Apply, 214-215 Blackstone Bldg., or call Central 518 K. Yes, you can see the rooms now. In response to a call from the of- fice of the Surgeon General of the War Department. for trained teachers of arts “and crafts”, a free course of instruction to men ‘and women who wish to fit themselves to become sol- diers’ aids is offered in Cleveland. ‘This reconstruction work with the wounded and disabled soldiers will be taught in a course to begin, Nov, 18, given by the Cleveland Chapter of the Red Cross in co-operation with the Cleveland School of Art and Wes- tern Reserve University. Five even- ings a week and seventy hours of field work in local hospitals or selected in- stitutions complete the course which will be given only to those who pledge whole or part time service in recon- struction work, either as a govern- ment aid, head’ aid or supervisor, or by special arrangement as an assistant in local work among the disabled. ee jracture and color design, clay mod- elling nod patioy, baaketry, toelicing chair-caning tush-seating, weav- ing, rug-making and dyeing, clemen- tary woodwork, toy-making and wood- earving. metal work and jewelry and mechanical drawing. In ‘addition to this practical training, the aids will be required to take one or two addi- tional technical course. Work in medi- cal and academic hospital ethies and military procedure, with Grace E. Al- ' East 55th St., Near Central Ave. MAURICE BOLASNY, Manager. Friday, Nov. 22. Tuesday and Wednesday, JEWEL, CARMEN in “Lawless Nov. 26-27. | Saturday, Noy. 23. “GREAT LOVE.” “Brass Bul- WM. S. HART in “Selfish Yates.” jets," No. 9. ! Charles Chaplin Comedy. “A Sai: Fight for Millions,” No. 12. Thursday, Nov. 28. Sunday and Monday, Nov. 24-25. ETHEL CLAYTON in “A Soul “CAILLAUX CASE.” All-Star ZS os sabarpas Cast. Mack Sennett Comedy, Without Windows." “Hands | Mutt and Jeff. War News. Up.” No. 6 : lison’of Lakeside Training School for Nurses as instructor; physical veeon- struction, insurance and pensions taught by W. TF. Shaw, chairman of the Federal Commission for Recon- structive Educational work: hygiene and sanitation taught by Dr. G. KE. Harmon of the Medical School, Wes- tern Reserve University; psychology, Professor H. Austin Aikins, of Wes- tern Reserve University, instructor; and methods of teaching English to foreigners, with Huldah Cook, of Western Reserve University as in- structor. All classes of this course which ends February 21, will be held at the Cleveland School of Art. BEST FOR THE BLOOD — Puro Herbs. Sold only at Brown Drug Co., cor E, 28th St. and Central Ave.— Adv. ‘The entertainment given by the young ladies of Mt. Zion Cong. church Soldiers’ Aid Society, of which Miss Inez M. Richardson is president, Tuesday evening, was a success from 2 financial viewpoint. Judge Vickery and Director Lamar T. Beman, the speakers, were very satisfactory, the latier Yepresenting the mayor, who ‘yas absent as usual when scheduled to speak to our people and the Ital- ans, The latter roasted him unmer- cifully recently ina daily paper for a similar disappointment. Nothing it “Seems would make some of our spine- less local “Negroes” resent any mis- Ltreatinent visited upon them by the inayor, who may not know any bet ter, ‘That does not excuse him, how lever, if true. The pastor of the chuteh, a Rev, Mr, Merchant, 2 youn man, very youthful in appearance ‘who’ came to the city some. month jago, during the course of his remarks following the speakers, lamented the | fact that there were now no “zo-for ward men” competent to lead in th | present readjustment period, as it the days of Bruce and Booker ‘T | Warhington, and stated that it, wa: imposible to find two men of th race in Cleveland, during the reeen! campaipn, optle and willing: te serve on the dry committee, This cre ated much surprise on the part of inany present, Some wondered whery Counetiman ‘Tom Fleming was. He is a leading member of Mt, Zion Con- gregational chureh, it is Said. Ten" he capable and wasn't he willing’? A\ the conclusion of the young minister | remarks, which by the way certain; showed his extreme “youth” as far a a knowledge of race men and some phases of racial maiters are con: Corned, Ex-Senater John P. Green who happened to be in the audienes and being recognized by the chairman Of the evening, challenged the youny [man’s statements in a powerful five “minute speech that was most oppor: tune. Mr. Green said, in substance that the country was full of “go-for ward” Afro-Americans who only need an opportunity aud encouragement te make the needs and just dues of ou) people known; that, as a matter oi fact, the Afro-American laymen of ‘thie its ane Keeping pace sith the times quite as well if not better than the colored ministry of Cleveland. In this connection, Mr. Green referred to the fact that, recently, when an effort was made’ to close’ a certain aloon in Central Ave., it deyeloped in the evidence that several of the min- isters (and others) who had signed the petition to. close the saloon, had aveepted ten d6blars each from. the saloonkeeper, (whose legal represent- ative was a superimtendent gf Mt. Zion Congregational Sunday School) after signing the petition! He also cited the fact that when Co, D, 9th Bat., O. N. G., now in France, were encamped at” “White City,” near Cleveland, and on invitation were marched into Cory M. E. church, they were shocked to hear ‘the minister say to them, in effect, that our men were not obligated 10 yo abroad to fight because of the inhuman treat- ment of our people in the southland, and that their bones would lie bleach- ing white on the soil of France with ou: any, recompense for the great sac rifiee. ‘The Senator stigmatized such conduct and language as highly dis- ereditable and unpatriotic and lauded to the skies our soldiers of this great Republic who, with their blood and life, have made “a place in the sun” for all colored Americans, You should take PURO HERBS, the great blood purifier and system cleanser. On sale only at the Brown Drug Co., 2742 Central Ave., cor. E. 28th St—Adv. Send The Gazette to our soldior boys at home and overseas. They, too, will appreciate copies of it, The C. M. Alliance, Mrs, Belle Smoot, sup’t., has purchased a place of worship in EB. 88th St. Mrs. James Rogers went to Paris, Ky., recently, to attend the funeral of a relative. Mrs. Hayes, mother of Mrs. Dan. Fairfax, died recently. Mrs. "Carlotta Thomas Freeman, wife of Harry L. Freeman, composer and music teacher, formerly of Cleve- land, but now of New York City, is one of the prominent members of the Lafayette Stock Players of New York, pie the past ten weeks at the Avenue Theater in Chicago. They are reputed to be the greatest Afro- American. ae eee ‘The editor of The Gazette received a telegram from Prof. A. E. Malone, Tuesday, inviting him to St. Louis to spend next week, the guest of Prof. and Mrs. Malone. They are at the head of Poro College. See picture of their new building on page one of this Paper. ‘The Ministers’ Alliance elected offi- cers, last week. P. O'Connell, pres.; ©. Crable, viee-pres.; Rev. I. K. Mer chant, sec.; Rev. 0. W. Childers, treas.; J. 8. Jackson, Major W.T. An- derson and J. Wilson, a committee to formulate plans to assist our people during reconstruction. Also they took q CDE ATTACKS NERVES Blean’s Linimont scotecza the congestion and felieves paia A titite, apotied wittont rutbing, wil yruetate immediately and reat aud Roots tie nerves, “Sloan's Lisimant fo very effective in Keep_a big bottle always on hand for family use. Druggists everywhere. rah ee eis Re Fe hi BP TE ea ae ence we dene hohe 9 hampton, N. Y., as her guest, She ex- peets to leave ‘after ‘Thankssiving. to visit in Tiffin and Pittsburg. Judge S. E. Kramer will speak at the evening service, Sunday evening, at Mt, Zion Cong. church. ‘The’ Optimistic elub’s next meeting gt Mes Lulu odds, 2358 Marton Ave, Mrs. Grace Willis Thompson, of Earle Ave,, entertained at dinner, last week ‘Thursday, Mrs. Grace Brown Jordan, formerly of Cleveland, but how of Erie, Pa, Her daughters were also guests. ‘Communion services at Cory M. E church, Sunday morning. Rev. M. K Skelton, dist. sup’t., will preach, Miss ‘Anna Verse, B. 40d St., enter. tained at dinner, lait week, Mos. B,J Hawkins and Mi, 1. Gale of Phitaiel- phia: Mr. and Mis. Curry and Mr. and Mrs. L. Turner of Memphis; Miss Mattie Laws of this city’ and’J, D. Mitchell of Detroit, Poo. demonstra- tors. They spent ‘this week in De- troit, Mis, Cora Robinson King, of Bakersfield, Cal., spent last wel th Massillon with her cousins, Miss Mary Bowman, and Miss Jenni Wilson, She is at MY. Wm, MeIntive's, E. 85th St. c. Warren Mansbary, Cyril Dan- Aridge and Russell Seotl were guests at a dinner party given by Mn, and Mrs. Austin, B. 49th St., in honor of Miss Beatrice Stewart. Marshall Smith, 3612 Contral Ave. was buried from St. John’s A. M. F. chureh, Bureka Lodge, B. and” A.M. in charge. Hy was an old member of both orwanizations. Prank J. 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NET $5.00 All orders sent direct to the “THE GAZETTE” ‘The Blackstone Bldg., Cleveland, 6. GAZETTE 4 as $e biactstone Bide willhave the personal direction 68“ SvaaNy 9, Aca EN Sess mealies eaa «Gr “Notes of a Busy Life”. BY J. B. FORAKER Net $5.00 for whieh I enclose__.__ a ee ee aE Dilan? LSA eae he eee ae Subscribe Now! FOURTEEN SPECIFIC ARTICLES AS A BASIS OF DEMOCRACY AT HOME Don't Throw Away 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 It WHAT DOES THE NEGRO WANT OR EXPECT? WHAT DOES THE NEGRO WANT OR EXPECT? A QUESTION ASKED RECENTLY AT A VERY IMPORTANT MEETING IN NEW YORK AND ANSWERED BY DR. JOHN R. HAWKINS OF WASHINGTON, D. C. The General War-Time Commission of the Federal Council of Churches of America, has created a committee on "The Welfare of Negro Troops." At the meeting of this committee in New York, Monday, Nov. 5, 1918, very interesting reports were made by those who have been delegated to make a survey of the conditions existing in and around the camps where our troops are quarantined; and plans were discussed for extending the survey—even to France. Several important questions pertaining to the work of our troops and their treatment, were frankly discussed; and a sub-committee was appointed to report the work of this committee to the proper authorities of the War Department. most degrading and humiliating treatment imaginable. The privileges of sleeping cars and dining cars are thrown open to white passengers, but persistently denied to colored passengers. Under the system of first and second class fares, a better distinction could be made and less friction and bad feeling engendered. IV. Discontinuance of Unjust Discriminatory Regulations and Segregation in the Various Departments of the Government. In a republic like ours, a premium should be placed on efficiency and faithfulness to duty. This is not the case with us; as this rule or principle is ignored when it comes to coloree persons serving in the various governmental departments. They are subjected to humiliating conditions and discriminations; denied the benefit One of the most important features of the meeting was presented in the form of a general statement, sent to the committee by a representative of one of the important agencies in connection with war activities. This representative thought it well to call the attention of the committee to certain matters bearing on the relationship between the white and colored races in certain sections; and to get some expression as to what is best to be done in the interest of all concerned. The author of the statement—that man, whose name was wielded—set the FIRST: That there was a manifest feeling of unrest among both white and colored people in his district—a thickly populated section of one of the southern states. SECOND: That there seemed to be a growing feeling of mistrust toward the white people, on the part of the colored people. THIRD: That the white people were keenly interested to know as to what the colored people were thinking about; and somewhat disturbed over the fact that there was a seeming disposition on the part of the colored people to keep the whites "in the dark" as to their thoughts. FOURTH: That Negro preachers and speakers were encouraging their people to take a new treatment of things under the application of the principles of DEMOCRACY. It was generally admitted that this particular statement was a fair summary of the situation or conditions existing very generally throughout the South; and the matter assumed definite shape in the form of the question of the land of the article WHAT DOES THE NEGRO WANT OR EXPECT. THE ANSWER. I cannot, and do not claim the authority to speak for the twelve millions, or more, Negroes in America; but as one of them, I beg to submit the following in answer to the above question. For the sake of convenience and directness let us follow the style of President Wilson and reduce our reasoning to what may be termed FOURTEEN (14) SPECIFIC ARTICLES AS A BASIS OF DEMOCRACY AT HOME. I. Universal Suffrage. The Negro wants the right to vote and the privilege of exercising that right in casting his ballot, because he knows this to be one of the fundamental rights of the citizens of a republic; and that any set of people who are denied the privilege of exercising this right will be rendered effaceful in helping shape civic affairies in the community, or country of which they are a part. Let the South be fair and apply the standard of elective franchise to white and colored alike, and the first step will be taken towards removing the Negro's feeling of mistrust. H. Better Educational Facilities in the South for Negroes. The Negro wants this because he recognizes education as the lever by which he can empower and capable of receiving it, is anxious for it, and needs it to help make him a better citizen. He meets every requirement in the way of taxation for the establishment and maintenance of all classes of institutions. To give to the white youths the privileges and advantages of these institutions and deny them to colored youths, naturally makes the Negro dissatisfied. When the South provides the same class of technical, high school, college, university, and, too, military training out of state funds for colored youths, as is done for the whites, then another barrier to our progress will be imposed, and the mutual feeling of helpfulness established. III. The Abolishment of the So-called "Jim-Crow" Car System. Nothing has served to estrange the races in the South and create feeling of bitterness so much as the iniquitous "jim-crow" cars. Even though the states call for separate but equal accommodations for white and colored passengers"; there is not a road in the South that lives up to the law. No difference in the number of tickets; but all kinds of unfair and unjust differences are made as to accommodations and treatment. Negro passengers are often subjected to the most degrading and humiliating treatment imaginable. The privileges of sleeping cars and dining cars are thrown open to white passengers, but persistently denied to colored passengers. Under the system of first and second class fares, a better distinction could be made and less friction and bad feeling engendered. IV. Discontinuance of Unjust Discriminatory Regulations and Segregation in the Various Depart- In a republic like ours, a premium should be placed on efficiency and faithfulness to duty. This is not the case with us; as this rule or principle is ignored when it comes to colored persons serving in the various governmental departments. They are subjected to humiliating conditions and discriminations; denied the benefits of promotion in line of efficient service. They have been refused assignment to work even after passing the required civil service examination, certified to and sent on for appointment, with the highest rating on the eligible list. In many cases, colored persons have been notified of appointment and, on written or telegraphic orders, come to Washington and reported for duty at a given salary named; and on appearing at said department or bureau, have been turned away with the filmsy excuse that "some mistake had been made somewhere." The Negroes for warranted instructing such acts as a breach of trust; the abrogation of a contract; or at least the violation of the code of ethics and a gentleman's agreement. And the result is an impairment of faith in the sense of honor and fairness on the part of the offenders. V. The Same Military Training for Colored Youths as for White. While we do not believe in anything like Prussian militarism, we do believe in preparedness against invasion and oppression from hostile enemies. This makes it necessary to maintain our army and navy. This means military training of a certain and well regulated standard provided for and given in government institutions, or under the direction of the government. This should be applied to white and colored youths alike. Because of the nature of youths are denied admittance to war and naval colleges. A most singular method of reasoning—deny one the opportunity of a special training to fit him for certain duties and then charge him with being incapable of performance. But prejudice never stops to reason. VI. The Removal of an Imaginary Dead Line in Recognition of Fitness for Promotion in Military and Naval Service and Naval Service. It is not fair to the spirit of valor and patriotism to refuse or withhold promotions to higher ranks from colored soldiers who have shown their valor on the battle field, stood every test and proven their ability to train, lead and command others, by strict adherence to the rule of obedience and faithfulness to duty. VII. Removal of Peonage System in the South. the South. In certain sections of the South, colored people are subjected to labor conditions very little removed from slavery. Advantage is taken of them and hardships are imposed to the point of painting. They are in many cases powerless, prevent such or defend themselves against it; and they feel that their only deliverance is to leave the South. This is against the natural tendency and wishes of many who love their native heath and the memories of loved ones. VIII. An Economic Wage Scale to be Applied to White and Colored Alike. The Negro's record as a good workman is generally conceded. He is willing and anxious to engage in all kinds of labor, both skilled and unskilled. But there is too much difference made in the scale of wages applied to colored persons as compared with the wages paid to white persons performing the same class of work. The cost of living is just as high for one as for the other and a proper recognition of this fact and an economic wage scale that has no color line will go a long way in helping to dignify labor. IX. Better Housing Conditions for Colored Employees in Industrial Plants One of the things that contributes to the spirit of restlessness and dissatisfaction among Negroes is, the utter disregard of the necessity of encouraging better home life for the laboring classes. This is particularly true of those who live in what is known as "quarters" on large plantations. The day has passed for the shack or one room shanty. The people want homes provided with some degree of comfort, convenience and, too, beauty. They are being taught the virtue of these things; to have aspirations for them and the withholding of them simply makes them feel that there is no use—no hope. X. Better Section of our Cities and Towns. It is a common complaint that in too many cases, the municipal authorities say very little attention to hav- THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, CHIO, NOVEMBER 23, 1918 ing proper sanitary facilities in sections where the majority of the residents are colored people; thus fostering troubles and public nuisances, which could be averted if more reasonable consideration were shown for the interests of all the people. XI. Reforms in the Penal Institutions of the South We do not condone crime nor do we ask that it be winked at or excused, but we do expect a fair and impartial administration of the law. In too many cases young colored boys and too, young girls, whose first offence is some petty misdemeanor, are sent to prison for long terms and placed with hardened criminals under such conditions, who are not in a humane form. While for like offences, white youths are placed in some well regulated reformatory and given a chance to outlive the mistake and become useful citizens. In matters of this kind white and colored should be treated alike, both from a humane standpoint and as a matter of justice. XII. A Fair and Impartial Trial by Jury Instead of Lynching. No people are safe in a community where mob-violence is tolerated. Violators of law should be punished, but by due process of law. The lynching spirit has become so strong in some sections that it borders on a demand for law order and decency. Innocent people are often the victims of the mob; and the peace and well-being of the entire community is seriously affected thereby. XIII. Recognition of the Negro's Right and Fitness to Sit on Juries. The jury system is one of fundamental principles of our government and the privilege to exercise this right should be extended to capable citizens without regard to race relationship. XIV. Fair Play. Just as the Negro has been among the first to give his best, his all on the altar of his country in every struggle for the defense of its flag. ```markdown ``` If You Want To Be Comfortable This Winter Don't try to change nace into a gas ling gas ring so he wants and expects equal opportunity to serve in the development of his country and the full enjoyment of the fruits thereof. This he regards as but a proper, liberal and reasonable interpretation of what is guaranteed to him by the constitution under which he lives and to uphold which he sacriously dedicates his all. In submitting the above, I do not know how well I have interpreted the feeling of the Negroes of this country and shall be interested to have comment and criticism from any source whatever. Of one thing I am assured: It is a hopeful sign when a white man speaking for his people will admit that there is an anxiety to know what can be done to better the existing and bring about better feeling between them. I tried to give a frank and plain answer. The time is ripe for a free and open conference between the races. Let us get together and settle our differences and settle them right. Let every Negro organization get together and find some common platform as the basis on which we can stand and feel safe and justified in our claims as American citizens. In this spirit the above fourteen articles are submitted. John H. Hawkins, Financial Sec. M, E, Church, 1541 143 st. N, W., Washington,D.C. LET POTATOES FIGHT They Save Wheat. When you eat potatoes dont eat Bread U.S. FOOD ADMINISTRATION —Buy War Savings Stamps— ge your coal fur- furnace by instal- s or gas burners RED + CROSS CHRISTMAS ROLL AND YOUR NAME IS N'T THERE! WANTED! EVERYBODY TO HELP CARRY CHRISTMAS CHEER "OVER THERE" RED + CROSS CHRISTMAS BAG BEST, IT IS TABLE D'HOTE FROM NOW ON THE ALLIED RESTAURANT WHAT CAN I HAVE THAT'S SPECIAL? THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THE ITALIAN PEOPLE THE DECADEN PEOPLE U. S. PODC AGRICULTURE flap-jacks en'lasses "I SOLOMONLY SWARE THAT I WONT EAT NO MORE ICE CREEM WHAT'S MAID WITH SUGER NOR NO MORE CANDY WHAT'S MAID WITH SUGER. HONEST AN TROO- CROSS MY HART. AMEN! 5 CENT CONES FRESH BAKED SUGAR COOKIES. ME TOO! SANDY AN HEROIC SACRIFICE. thoot-thoot t Ohoo. U. S. Food Administration. Arter de wise o' owl spit on de bait he say, sez ee—"U grieve for sprize you all wid a mess er fishes 'cause you alls mus' save de meat en eat sumpin' else instil en jes git out dat o' game bag en make it work, too," sez ce. Den he kotch a big fish and sez ee—"tit thoot—Lamb sit-toot," sez ce. When he say dat he means dat when you alls make riz biscuits jes don't make 'em—use corn meal ter save wheat flour for de sojers. King er de Roos' The Pinch Hitter It was tightening of the American belt that made this hit possible. The game is won if we keep it up.