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LOUISIANA "LILY-WHITES" ROUTED OHIO HELPS TO DO THE JOB! "LILY--WHITES UNHORSED" NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN RUD K. HYNICKA'S GREAT WORK THE HON. WALTER L. COHEN LED THE ATTACK AND WON FOR "THE BLACK AND TANS"—RAH! FOR LOUISIANA REPUBLICANS 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 16 STRENGTH THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR. LOUISI “LILY--WHITE NATIONAL COMMITTEE GREAT THE HON. WALTER L. C. AND WON FOR “THE B FOR LOUISIANA REPU New Orleans, La.—The old line Republicans, familiarly known as the "Black and Tans," won out before the Republican National Committee in Chicago, recently, and secured the seating of their man, Emile Kuntz (white) as national committeeman from Louisiana, over the "illy-white" whose candidate was F. C. Labit. The well known colored Republican leader, appointed the side of the old lines, which suited in the unanimous seating of Kuntz, Clarence S. Hebert, chairman of the "illy-white" state committee, presented the argument for them. This result had been awaited by Louisiana Republicans with keen interest, because, under signed agreement, it is to end the factional battles in this state. It was agreed, on suggestion of the "illy-white," that whoever won before the national committee should be recognized in Louisiana in the future. Under this agreement the "illy-white" will cease to exist, and it is "good riddance," etc. too. In his address before the committee, Cohen charged that a large number of the "illy-white" had registered as Democrat, and how small the white Republican vote in Louisiana was. He submitted data proving his statements. One prominent member of the committee suggested a compromise, which Mr. Cohen refused. Last June, C. H. Stratton, representing Chairman Hays of the national committee, visited this state and attempted to reconcile the differences between the two factions. The old liners submitted two propositions—one for the calling of a primary election to recognize the state committee and the respective congressional committees. The other was for the officers of the state committee and the congressional district committees the difference between Neither of these propositions were deemed white," who submitted a proposition that the respective state committees of both factions select a member of the national committee to succeed Major Arman Roman and the seating of the member would carry with it the recognition of the state central committee and the respective congressional committees of the faction with which the scaled member would be identified. Both sides pledged themselves to abide by the decision of the national committee and also pledged that they will not participate in any contested delegation to the next Republican national convention. This agreement was signed by C. S. Hebert, A. C. Carpenter, Victory L. Boagm, the Hcbert Republican state central committee, and by D. A. Lines, M. D. (chairman), Emile Muntz, Walter L. Cohen, B. V. Baranco, for the Lines Republican state central committee. Incidentally, the final result also means that a large per cent. of the "lily-whitees" in this state will return to the Democratic party, from which most of them came several years ago. They will not affiliate with the old FRESH OH Written by 'The Old Reliable Throughout What Our People Are Doing Personal, Social, Lodgical—Marriage FINDLAY.—Mr. Frank Jones visited his mother in Lima, Sunday.—Mr. and Mrs. Hansberger spent Sunday with her aunt.—Mrs. Allen of Toledo is visiting Mrs. Susa Woods.—Mrs. Cora Adams was called to Columbus by her mother's serious illness.—Be sure to tell your friends and acquaintances to order a copy of The Gazette from the local agent. EAST LIVERPOOL—Rev. I. R. Hall, pastor of the Second Baptist church, preached a fine sermon, Sunday morning. After services, Rev. Paul Archie baptized six convents. A good work is being done. B. Y. P. U. every Sunday at 6 p. m.—Rev. C. M. Hogans, of Sheridan Ave. A. M. E. church, will start a revival soon. The church is taking on new life. Friendship class of the S. B. church met at Mrs. Alexander's, and the Progressive class at Mrs. Butler Williams', in Wellsville. Tuesday—Mrs. Claudia Dorsey attended Mr. Hanna's funeral in 'Steubenville.' Call your friends' attention to The Gazette, please. CADIZ—Mrs. Rufus Smith of McIntyre visited her mother, Mrs. Lizzie THE GAZETTE line Republicans, which embraces both whites and blacks, on account of the latter. The Editor Gets In It. At the request of his long time friend, the Hon. Walter L. Cohen, just prior to the recent meeting of the Republican National Committee in Chicago, the editor of The Gazette wrote National Committeeman (for Ohio) Rud. K. Hymick of Cincinnati fully and frankly-taint" fight in Lil-wish-black-and-tan" fight in Lil-wish-iana, urging him to do all in his power to eliminate the former, this time. The following two letters tell the result and give loyal Ohio Afro-Republicans new cause for admiration for that sterling friend of the race, Rud. K. Hynicka: Mr. Cohen's Letter. New Orleans, La., Jan. 17, '19. Hon. Harry C. Smith. Editor, The Gazette. Cleveland, Ohio. My Dear Harry: "We have met the enemy and he is ours!" I certainly appreciate your efforts in our behalf as Mr. Hynicka was certainly a friend of ours, and being a member of the sub-committee made him more important and helpful to us. Herein please find inclosed Mr. Hynicka's letter which you requested to be thanked. Thanking you for your aid and assistance, and assuring you that I shall reciprocate at the proper time, I am. Yours very truly, WALTER L. COHEN, Sec., Repub. State Central Committee of Louisiana. Mr. Hynicka's Letter. Cincinnati, O., Dec. 30, '18. Hon. Harry C. Smith, Editor, The Gazette, Cleveland, Ohio. My Dear Sir: I have yours of the 26th inst. relative to the Louisiana situation. While I am not closely familiar with the matter I am inclined to believe that you are right when you suggest "a complete cleaning up." I have no hesitancy in saying that I am uncompromisingly against any plan of elimination of any loyal Republican, regardless of creed, sect or color, in any state—north or south, east or west. What we want, if such a thing has is a united party, if such a thing is at all in the cloth. I happen to know that Mr. Hays our chairman, has been making some investigations in the Louisiana situation and that he is earnestly working to bring about a solution, of the problems confronting us there that will mean even handed justice to everybody. I remember you when in the Ohio legislature, years ago, and recall distinctly your attitude toward, and friendly, cordial relations with, our Cincinnati friends. Yours very truly. HYNICKA, Republican National Committeeman for Ohio. OHIO NEWS 'e' Gazette's Correspondents at the State ing Each Week—Church, e, Literary and Musi- s, Deaths, Etc. West, the past week.—Rev. D. E. Skel- ton will preach at St James' A. M. E. church. Friday evening—Miss Isabel Lucas has gone to Florida, as a com- panion of Mrs. Dale of Akron.—Miss Myrtle Ramsey died, Saturday, after a lingering illness. She was buried, Monday afternoon, from her sister, Mrs. Ola Brown's. Rev. Chas. H. Young officiating. The family have the sympathy of many friends. The A. M. E. Sabbath school is increasing in attendance, 102 being present Sunday. Rev. Young officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Spencer Lawson at Scio, Saturday. KENTON.—Rev J. D. Jackson, one of our thorough race men and a successful pastor wherever he has officiated in many parts of the country for many years, is in the midst of a great revival in his church here. Up to a few days ago, there had been about 25 converts and two reclaimed. Dr. Jackson is a recent transfer here from the Baltimore Conference, and our people of this city have received him with open arms. All feel that Kenton Afro-Americans will "go over the top," this year, under his superb leadership. ESTABLISHED AUGUST 25,1883 And Issued Every Week on Time Since CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1919 DR. JOSEPH L. JOHNSON The New U. S. Minister to Liberia, Who Sails for Africa, This Month. Columbus, O.—Dr. J. L. Johnson of this city was appointed minister to Liberia, Africa, several months ago, to succeed Minister J. L. Curtis, of New York city, who was one of sev- Former Minister J. L. Curtis, eral of our people, ministers to Liberia, to die "in the harness," being unable to stand the climate of that country. Dr. Johnson is in excellent health and has no fear as to the outcome of his residence at Monrovia, the capital of Liberia. He sails for Africa, this month. SANDUSKY.—The churches and S. S. were well attended. Sunday.—Rev. G. D. Smith and wife are improving.—"Mother" Tanner is sick at Mrs. Lizzie Davis!" The local agent of the Gazette, Rev. Geo. D. Smith, has been a steady reader of it for 20 years and has often realized how great a help to our people it would be if they would but take its advice. Some of our people seem to prefer to read and talk about members of the race in any other town but their own. Why more of them do not hold up their own sons, their own paper, especially when it is difficult to understand and instruct. Very helpful to all—is a problem for some one to solve. The Gazette is good for our children, our homes and for all race purposes that are good. Let us all subscribe for it and enable it to become even stronger, better and more interesting. GALLIPOLIS.—Misses Ella Scott and Ida Turner remain quite ill.—Rev. I. V. Bryant, of Huntington, W. Va., and Rev. O. P. Wright of Ironton attended Mrs. Ellen Palmer's funeral. Rev. Bryant officiated.—Rev. C. C. Hart of Paint Creek Baptist church made quite an interesting address on "Race Prejudice" to a crowded church, Sunday evening. He made the people understand what our part in the world war meant and what we should do after it is all over. It was certainly an excellent discourse.—Miss Linda Scott, a clerk in the War Risk Ins. Dept. at Washington, D. C., after a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott, left Saturday for that city—Mrs. Evelyn Hill and daughter, Arnetta, delightfully entertained a few friends at Mr. and Mrs. John Higgins' son, respectively, Ball and Lilly Palmer, Mrs. Marie Ball and Lilly Palmer of E. Liverpool were called here by the death of their grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Palmer,—Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Howell of N.W. Wa., spent Sunday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Carter—Mr. Minnis Davis, who was with the motor car detachment at Camp Greenleaf. Ga. is home, having been honorably discharged.—Give the local agent your order for a copy of The Gazette, every week. YOUNGSTOWN. — Miss Evans, evangelist, Indianapolis, has been preaching for the Oak Hill Ave. A. M. E. revival and the church has been crowded each evening. She is to be here two weeks more.—Miss Anna Hughes, pres. of our State F. of W. C., gave a very pleasing recital at the "Mum" club. She was the guest of the executive committee meeting, held at the "Center." Wednesday evening, was well attended.—The moving picture performance, started by the C. C. club girls, Miss Moseley, director, afforded so much pleasure that the C. S. society has taken charge of it, thus making it possible to give regular weekly shows at the B. T. W. Settlement house—Richard Nixon, age 70, a native and old citizen, died Wednesday after a short illness. He had just returned from a visit in Tennessee. A wife, son, daughter and a large number of friends and friends survive him.—The first of three Covenant lodge, F. and A. M. Friday evening in Progress hall, was largely attended. Next one in March.—Mrs. Mary L. Scales is sick.—M. C. Hutchins left for Hot Springs, Ark. Tuesday. WELLSVILLE. — Little Virginia Early is in Pittsburgh visiting an aunt, — Mrs. Owen Calaway was taken to the hospital. Typhoid fever. She is improving slowly, — Mr. J. Robinson visited in Pittsburgh, last week. — Mrs Lucille Henderson. The Gazette's local representative, has been ill for two weeks. — Mrs. J. Bassett left for Monongalia City, Pa., to attend her mother, Mrs. Payer, who is ill. Miss Clara left, Friday, to join her mother, — Jas, Manley, Jr., visited in Pittsburgh, recently, — Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Henderson and family have returned from a four days' visit with her parents, Mr. and T. P. Richardson, recently, — Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Turner have returned from a visit with relatives in Jacksonville, Pa. Mr. Wm, Upright is able to be out. — Mrs. Clem Lee and Miss Garnet Spires were week and end visitors in Pittsburgh, — Mrs. Havel Bash, left, Tuesday, to join her husband in Cannonbury, Pa. — Mr. A. Huff is improving slowly. — Rev. J. H. Mason of Lee's Chapel preached a splendid sermon, Sunday morning. The attendance was good. Revival services started. Tuesday evening, and will continue several weeks. Great interest in them is being shown. — S. S. class No. 4 met at their teacher, Miss Ella Payne's Sunday afternoon. — The First pastor, church, Rev. W. B. Woodson, pastor, church, reviving services, Sunday, the beginning of revival. The Literary society has been reorganized and new officers elected. The debate, Monday evening, was on "Which is the More Important—Woman or a Dollar?" — Mr. and Mrs. Harber are visiting in the south. Give the local area your order for The Gazette—tell your friends. HILLSBORO)—Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones entertained Mr. Bradley Dent at dinner, Sunday—Mrs. Lang Young was called to Dayton, last week, by the serious illness of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Clarence Hough. Mrs. Jesse Bullard is improving slowly.—Prof. and Mrs. Rose spent Saturday and Sunday at Waverley.—Mr. and Mrs. Clark Neuman of Lyndon spent last Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Neuman returned home with them after a visit with the Jones family.—Jane Yalkin visited in Cincinnati. Mrs. Charles, R. Day was notified last week that "grandpa" again—a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Day of Dayton, last Tuesday night.—Mrs. Wm. Young of Cleveland visited her mother here, last week.—The B. Y. P. U. rendered a good program, Sunday evening; Master Roy Speech, captain.—Rev. J. J. Burr preached Sunday at the Baptist church—Deacon Young is not much better.—Mrs. Hannah Pleasant is still confined to her bed.—Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Holland entertained Mrs. Ananda Thompson at dinner. Sunday—Friends here re-entered the death of Rev. E. F. Boston, last week was formerly a resident of Georgetown but has been teaching in Augusta, Ky., for two years.—Mr. Toye Williams has gone to Worthington, where he has secured employment.—Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vaughn of Port Huron, Mich., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Vaughn.—Charles Nelson has gone to Cleveland.—Ms. Edith Tarver of Detroit is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Louisa Young.—Rev Ewing of Cincinnati preached the first Sunday. Miss Lowler is visiting Cincinnati.—Hon. J. J. Rollins of New Vienna was in town, Saturday.—Miss Mollie Tatum entertained, Monday evening, at a 6 o'clock dinner in honor of her brother, William's birthday.—Rother Bolden is improving. RIOT VICTIM GETS JUDGMENT St. Louis, Mo.—Mrs. Carrie Redmond-Williams, Madison, Ill., was awarded a judgment of $2,000 against the E. St. Louis and Suburban Railway Co., Jan. 16, '19. The charges grew out of an assault upon Mrs. Hon. Edward D. Green. Williams on one of the company's cars during the riot of July 2, 1917. There are a number of cases filed against the company. This judgment was rendered under the Illinois Anti-Lynching law, passed some years ago, by the Hon. Edward D. Green of Chicago when a member of the legislature was arrested by the Hon. Harry C. Smith of Ohio Anti-Lynching law. Ohio and Illinois are the only two states in the Union to have effective anti-lynching laws. MOORFIELD STOREY, ESQ. trodden Colored people that Apparently Trying to "Ride a Horse Both Ways at The same Time"—Pertinent Statements by Cardinal O'Connel and by Speaker Champ Clark. Boston, Mass.—Cardinal O'Connel wrote to the convention of the Jewish Ministers' Associations in New York: "It is indeed only natural that all peoples who have been suffering from tyranny and persecution, should look to the peace conference as a beacon for the support of justice and the prosecution of evil." Speaker Clark of the National House of Representatives, wrote to this same Jewish convention: "I think the persecution of the Jews is the most idiotic and malicious performance known in the history of the human race. The conference at Versailles ought to see to it that they get a fair deal in the world. Personally, I am exceeding the fond of the Jews." Now we ask, in all earnestness where there should be no trifling, in all fairness in controversy, where there should be no controversy, in all concern where there should be no indifference, what does it mean to us down MUCH ARTISTIC WORK Of Our Soldiers at Camp Grant on Exhibition. Rockford, Ill.—An exhibit of work done by our men of the development battalions in the workshop and classroom conducted by Educational Secretary J. W. Hayes at “Y” No. 5, is a feature of the camp and city. After being on exhibition at the “Y” the display was moved to the show window of L. Armstrong and & Son’s clothing store, where Rockford people can see it. “Exhibit A” of the collection is a model of a seven-room house made by Corporal Warren of Company B, 4th battalion, a 23-year-old soldier from Tennessee. It is a replica of the home on his father’s farm near Memphis, where he is renting rugs and carpets made of wall paper. Storage batteries in the attic provide current for eight electric lights in the house, the wiring being done by Script. Bugler Hamilton Payne, whose home is in Kansas City. An army chest made by the battle is to be presented to the battalion chapels. Sgt. S. Gil of Louisiana has specimens of clever wood carving done with a pen knife and also a frame full of handsome calling card specimens of his penmanship. Good work in sign painting is exhibited. Prohibited. Public curiosity the curious specimens of the chains carved out of “exemption sticks” once carried by men of the battalion, and which been golded and silvered to look like metal. Private Lote Hearen to turn Louisiana is the genius who turned these discarded canes into works of art. He also has a model of an airship on exhibition. Serving trays are now made out of wooden boxes with wall paper patterns protected by glass. Artistic is shown in a statue of liberty carved in wood. A battalion, a Chicago boy. Private A. E. Foreman of Youngstown, O., has some attractive water color cut out of posters and signs. He is also making “Y” 5 souvenir cards for distribution at the exhibition. A gratifying item in connection with the exhibit is a gift of $75 presented to the “Y” 5 educational department by one of the chapains at the suggestion of Col. Charles Young, commander of the development battalions. It is the residue of a sum of money given the organization to men of the education and help our men of the battalions back to civil life better prepared for the battles of peace than when they entered the army. F. E. Miller and A. L. Lyles of Fisk University, on the stage 15 years, and the writer, were fraternizing a bit, recently. More of them and the Knight & Dixie Co., in our next letter.-Oh! you Douglass Hotel Co. Read their advertisement elsewhere in this paper. The boys continue to rally to my support but we will all have to hustle to get 500 new subscribers by March 15, but it is just what we are going to do. My comrades are with me, many being very enthusiastic for "The Old Reliable"—the soldiers trodden Colored people that a noted Roman Catholic Prelate in our own country and the Speaker of the most numerous branch of our national legislature declare in writing for publication that at the world peace conference, at Versailles, Jews everywhere should be guaranteed relief from injustice. How can any Colored American, unlearned or learned, look his kin, or look God in the face and say democracy for Colored persons, no legitimate place at Versailles? As for Moorfield Store, Esq., honored head of the National Association for Advancement of Colored People, he went to two meetings of the Boston Branch of the National Equal Rights League and positively endorsed the movement of the League's World Democracy Congress to send race delegates to the seat of the world peace conference. He declared that—Whether these Colored delegates are willing to the seat of the world peace conference, they have will be felt. At the second meeting Mr. Storey declared that these delegates might be refused passports. But "the attempt to send them shall be made and for the Colored race to fail to make the attempt to send them would be COWARDICE." TRUE friend. Copies of the paper can be purchased every week at the Douglas Hotel, 510 Elm St., this city. Do not delay, comrades, but subscribe at once. See R. C. Andrews or the local representative, Geo. W. McEwen. THE "24TH" AND "25TH" CLASH. Soldiers' Football Teams Contest for the Championship of the Nogales, Ariz.—The recent game between the football teams of the 24th and 25th Inf., was a hot one. The 24th came from Columbus, New Mex., for the occasion, and a large and enthusiastic crowd witnessed the two hours' battle for the championship of this section of the country. Score 11-10. In the evening the 10th Cavalry and 25th Infantry gave a reception in the M. Y. C. A. building in honor of the visitors and there were dancing, music and refreshments, the music being furnished by the 25th Inf. orchestra of 18 pieces—Sergt. (Bugler) W. B. Brown, H. Q. Co. 25th Inf., returned recently from a furough during which he visited a sister in Cleveland, O. H. Geo. W. Praieau, a former Giant, has returned from a visit in two west and sends his best regards to his old friend, the editor. WHITES TAKE ADVANTAGE O: Hon, Harry C. Smith's Ohio Anti-Lynching Law - Sue for $10,000. Fremont, O. — The John Henry Willey lynching case will come up for trial in common pleas court, Feb. 17. Arrangements are now being made for the trial, and the plaintiff will be selected from among Huron county citizens. Mrs. Olive Willey, the widow and administratrix of the estate, is seeking to recover $5,000 each from Sandusky and Wood counties for the alleged lynching of her husband, John Henry Willey. The petition charges Mr. Willey was lynched by an angry mob composed of citizens from the two counties. His body was found hanging from a tree in a woods near Bradham several years ago. The defendants claim he committed suicide. All are "white" people. Robert R. Church's Speech. Chicago, Ill.—Robert R. Church, of Memphis, who is a member of the Republican State Central Committee of Tennessee, in an address delivered before the National Committee said among other things he desires to see every man south who had the qualifications necessary to be placed in the U. S. army to able to vote. He does not favor reduction of southern representation in congress because that would still mean disfranchisement. He said that our men were disfranchised because they are Republicans, and that if the Democrats were in the place of the Republicans they would show the people a thing or two. The address made a fine impression and he is regarded as one of the real leaders of the south. IN UNION IT IS STRENGTH SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS Dr. R. R. Moton's Mission Abroad WHAT THREE WELL KNOWN AFRO-AMERICAN WRITERS THINK OF IT. What He Went For Made Clear at Las—The South Fears Our Returning Overseas Soldiers Will Not Meekly Submit to its Outrages Insults, Humiliation, Segregation, Eic. Editor N. Y. Globe: I wish to enter a protest against the action of Dr. Moton, in France at the instance of the administration to advise the Negro troops over there to behave themselves like gentlemen and thus leave a good impression upon the people of France. Dr. Moton will find that this part of his mission to France is unnecessary. The Negroes in the army in France have given their commander no cause for complaint on this score. The French people and French newswaves have spoken in high praise of their conduct. It is a gratitudous insult to the character of those men to end Dr. Moton or any Negro to France to teach them good morals. Dr. Moton is quoted as saying that the Africans are incapable of self-government. If he means the Africans in Africa, along the gold coast, the west coast, Basutoland, Barotse land, etc., I can tell him that he is grossly mistaken, and that he is libelling the character of these intelligent blacks who have for years demonstrated their ability for self-government along native lines. Dr. Moton is hardly the man to pass judgment on the capacity of the African blacks for self-government. He does not know any more about Africa and the Africans, nor as much, as the American delegates who are relying on him to advise them on this subject. JOHN E. BRUCE. New York, Jan. 6. Dr. Bryd Wields the "Big Stick". The above clipping speaks for itself. However, it presents to the thinking Negro world a serious situation. Major Moton is over in France at the instance of the Wilson administration. He was chosen to go because he accepts the attitude of the south toward the Negro in this country and is willing to be used to help keep the spirit of cringing-alive in the breast of colored people everywhere. As a tool in the hands of the present administration Major Moton, the reason of his connection with Tuskegee and the successor to the late Booker T. Wade, the audience wherever he speaks and what he says carries weight with it. America's attitude toward the black people, as shown by the present administration, is causing concern in France. The denunciation by the administration of lynching and lynchers is a sop for foreign consumption during the war and a "lip phrase" to soothe people. Beyond this denunciation, nothing has been done. Before the brutal horde of southern barbarians, circumstances of the present administration of lynching and lynchers of the Democratic party this year was nothing more than words. Lynching of colored people took on renewed activity. Major Moton lives in Alabama, where they do not allow his wife, so said with his approval, to ride in a Pullman car. Major Moton prefers to bow to southern viciousness and brutality rather than take his stand with liberty-loving people and denounce the fiends for their inhumanity. He is a very dangerous man in France at this time so far as the cause of Negro liberty everywhere is his. Of逮猖 himself and his advice to soldiers, the pick of the American army, the punishment as well as a crime against democracy. Moton, as a man, may represent the southern bosses, but he does not represent the black soldier nor the black patriot anywhere. Any attempt on his part to give color to the position the south holds now in seeking to have France treat Negroes as does the south, will be resented here with vengeance. Trucklers to southern lawlessness, as shown in its attitude toward Negroes, will be driven out of business. The black people of this country do not approve of the treatment them by the present administration of lynching and lynchers, phatically the assassin disarmment shown our boys in the war. We rebel against the assumption of superiority on the part of blood thirsty southerners, who enforce this "superiority" by acts the like only canimbals of heckeningism show. We spurn their sickly talk about "mammys" and while doing so planning to assassinate "mammys" sons and daughters. We have nothing but contempt for a people who will use the courts and law of the land to deny the most loyal and frugal portion of America's citizenry their constitutional rights. democracy as their resistance to the administrative administration. We are sick at heart and tire of hearing about "self-determination of all people in matters of government" all of which in America more than nine millions of people are denied their right to even live decently. We look with disgust upon a people that forces a race to be ignorant by denying it civilizing influences and then use their ignorance as a justification of their refusal to permit them a part in government. Under the conditions named above, Major Moton lives and runs a school that is destroying the real manhood of the American Negro. His libel against Africa is in keeping with his betrayal of Negro America. Moton cannot lead Continued on Page Two. The GAZETTE PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY One rear ..... $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 Cleve- land, Ohio, as second-class mail matter. (Cuy. Central 513-K) Blackstone Building, Cleveland, O. Member Ohio Legislature; 1894 to 1896; 1896 to 1898; 1900 to 1902 THE GAZETTE is the oldest, and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the interest of Afro-Americans, published in the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWS-EST AND BEST in the country. 10,000,000 Afro-Americans. 300,000 in Ohio. 25,000 in Cleveland. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1919. Now comes the N. Y. Daily Sun and calls it "The League of Notions." As we look over Europe, peace seems to be about what Gen. Sherman said war was. Mr. Burleson orders his telephone rates enforced, regardless of state governments. State sovereignty must, indeed, be a dead issue (until a Republican President is elected). The idea seems to be to make the world safe for democracy except in America and Russia. Only France seems to have the mental fiber to see things as they are—and are apt to be. Governor Beckman of Rhode Island says the north is tired of paying ninety per cent. of the taxes and having it spent by the southern ten per cent. of the country. In the parlance of the day—"he said a mouthful." Marshall Foch, when he turned our soldiers into the difficult Argonne forest, said to Pershing: "Your men have the devil's own punch. They will get away with all that. Go to it." Foch seems to speak the American language in its most natural idiom. The editor of The Gazette is indebted to President W. S. Scanborough of Wilberforce University for a neatly printed copy of his address at the fifty-sixth opening of the institution, Sept. 17, '18. It reviews the university's splendid World War activities in a very interesting manner. Chairman Will H. Hays opened the recent meeting of the Republican National Committee at Chicago with prayer. Now we want to ask you as man to man what chance has the Democratic party got when the Republican National Committee Chairman can make a prayer in public? None a-tall. None a-tall. There are six thousand American soldiers in Russia fighting the Bolshevik amidst the rigors of the Arctic winter. If they are to be overcome by the Bolshevik they are too many. If they are to overcome the Bolshevik, they are too few. Is this to be another period of "watchful waiting" to patriotic American hearts? Our birthday anniversary, Jan. 28, 1919, was made especially and exceptionally pleasing and satisfactory because many of our long-time friends in Cleveland and throughout the country, sent us numerous cards, many very pretty and some expensive; most encouraging letters, numerous gifts and some valuable presents. To all we send heartfelt thanks and say it is very encouraging indeed. Governor Harding of Iowa speaks for the north and the west when he says of the south controlling the government: "This is too big and too great a country to be ruled by one corner of it." The northern Democracy is but the annex (tail) to southern Democracy and it has been very much demonstrated during the past few years that the tail never wags the dog. We see in the papers that the words, "God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform," are the opening words of a poem by Cowper. By Jinks we always thought it was the explanation of why the Democrats were ever permitted to carry an election. Now we've got to look around for a new reason, and reasons why the Democratic party should ever be entrusted with power are mighty small potatoes and few in the hill. Tuesday afternoon, the editor of The Gazette went into the W. B. Davis Co.'s store in Euclid Ave., and was delighted to see two of our young lady employees of that leading establishment conspicuously placed. On inquiry we were told that Robert Parker, the Davis Co. engineer for a number of years, had succeeded in having employed there elevator, bundle and stock girls of color. We congratulate the Davis Co., Mr. Parker and the young ladies. It is really refreshing as well as encouraging. Tom Marshall is really making a good acting president. Notwithstanding the absence of the president beyond seas, Deity still seems to reign and the government at Washington goes on very well. The people were not enthusiastic about the president's going. Neither do they seem to be much concerned about his returning. The little Indiana lawyer is not imbued with any perceptible desire to be always breaking precedents, nor does he have the typewriter habit in excess. The interregnum is not without its compensations. One of the most interesting hour and a half's visits the editor of The Gazette has had in years was afforded when Rev. R. W. Patton, a native Virginian and a special representative of the Board of Missions of the Protestant Episcopal church, in charge of its educational work among our people in the south, called, last Saturday afternoon. Dr. Patton was just from a dinner at the Union club, Euclid Ave., arranged for him in the interest of his life work by Mr. Wm. G. Mather and Mr. Samuel Mather, two of the oldest and first citizens of wealth and position in this community, good friends of our people. We found Dr. Patton, in many respects, far in advance of many northern white friends active in various fields helpful to our people. PITIABLE PUBLICITY. What is the American policy in Russia? Senator Johnson, of California, in a recent debate, wanted the following questions answered: "What possible objection can there be," he asked, "to the government saying why we're there, what it intends to do, and what it expects to accomplish? Why is it that the government cannot tell us why we're there, what we intend to do and what we propose to accomplish?" There is one reason why these things cannot be done, although it does not seem to have occurred to Mr. Johnson. It would set a new precedent for the administration to take either the senate or the people into its confidence. More senators and subjects must not complain because they are placed upon a diet of pitiful publicity. DILATORY SERVICE. Here is the way the government does some of its work now. On January first it 't was given out in Washington that "the Treasury's War Risk Purchase today announced it had mailed all allotment and allowance checks to soldiers' and sailors' dependents covering October pay, due in December." Unable to keep up with the work it has, with soldiers' dependents awaiting belated checks, the government seeks to annex powers and controls in every direction. But the advocate of government ownership refuses to accept facts and conditions like the one set forth. He insists that theory shall alone be considered and fact and experience must be set aside. The public will find it difficult, however, to set aside its experience with railroad rates, freight and service, since the government took control, just as soldiers' relatives and dependents will be unable to understand why government service is so dilatory and unsatisfactory. A LETTER FROM AN EYE- WITNESS. Newport News. Va.-Sergeant James G. Ellis, of the old 15th N. Y. Regiment, now the 369th Infantry, left France November 11, and twelve days later arrived in this port aboard the Rothadam. He informs me that from the front line trenches he and his comrades, both white and colored, had been together through the French and American hospitals and aboard ship, but as soon as he set foot aboard a ferry HERE, in an AMERICAN port, a southerner attempted to "jim-crow" him by telling him to go in a different direction to that which his comrades were going. When he asked him what he meant, he was informed "nigger" and "go up stairs." When he asked us, Sergt Ellis out with his 45 Colt and told him if he repeated that he would plaster him up side of the wall. And his comrades, both white and colored, urged him to do it. Had it not been for a colored minister, who was aboard the ferry, there certainly would have been another "cracker" gone to "the happy hunting ground." Sergt. Ellis was wounded three times "overthreat," and gassed three times. He is decorated on both arms and shoulders. U. S. Supreme Court Says This is Impossible. Cincinnati, O.. Jan. 24—Resolutions asking the U. S. senate and the house to pass a federal law for the suppression of lynching were drafted by the board of managers of the伯州教会 Southern Society church. The society has twenty-one educational institutions in the south the hot-bed of crime and lynch law. Indicted on Murder Charge. Indicted on Murder Charge. Ashtabula, O.—An indictment of first degree murder was returned by the grand jury, last week Thursday, against Henry G. McMiller, who is charged with murder of George Chaiton, Oct. 17 last. Black Fitzsimmons, local heavy-weight boxer, is training at Porter Root's gymnasium for several bouts he has in view. Fire has received an offer to bove Cleve Hawkins, the "Capacino Wolf." J. R. Pace, Barberton Hawkins has boxed Sam Leroyd, Joe Jeannette and other well known performers. So has "Fitz." THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, OHIO, FEBRUARY 1, 1919. DOINGS OF THE RACE Miss Hallie Q. Brown of Wilberforce, O., has been appointed by Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, president of the N. A. C. W., to represent the women of our race at the World's Peace Conference. Some day there will arise a Negro with sufficient caliber of brain and heart to interpret Negro music in symphony, sonata, oratario and opera that will rival the productions of Beethoven, Hayden, Handel and Verdi.—S. W. Christian Advocate. On the Chicago, which arrived, last week, there was the 8414th pioneer infantry, made up of seventeen white officers and 314 colored men; casual companies Nos. 15, 17 and 18, comprising six officers and 370 men, and twenty-five casual officers and men. Dr. Rodriguez Alves, president of Brazil, died Jan. 16. 19'. His parents are said to have been of Ethiopian origin. President Alves, scholar, orator and statesman, had served six years as governor of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and was largely educated in France. There were 62 lynchings in 1918. This is 24 more than the previous year. Four of this number were white. Five of those put to death were women. One-fourth of the total lynch were accused of rape, the rest of making "unwise remarks" and such crimes. These figures give every American something to think about. In a recent chat with Jockey Todd Sloan (white) in Paris, France, one night, we talked of Isaac Murphy, the horse that won the race races he won. Tod told me that Isaac had given him his first lessons in raceriding and that all his later success as a jockey was due to them. He put Murphy down as the greatest jockey that ever lived. In a recent visit to the coast I paid a visit to Lucky Baldwin's Santa Anita ranch. Oh, what a lovely place it is. And out on the long lawn there stands a life-sized statue of Isaac Murphy and saddle in hand, and looking just as he did when he rode Lucky's great colt, Emperor of Norfolk—Sam, Langford. LOOKOUT GRAFTER! An Ohio Law is After You—Job- Selling Dangerous Now. Columbus, O.—Charles E. Hall, super- visor, Negro economics for Ohio calls attention particularly to the following: To prevent job selling by foremen, assistant foremen, "straw bosses" and "go between," a very comprehensive bill was enacted by the last General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Whoever violates any provision of the act shall be fined for the first offense not less than $100 nor more than $500 and the costs of prosecution; and for the second or any subsequent offense not less than $200 nor more than $1,000 and the costs of prosecution. The new law includes the acceptance of fees, gifts or gratuities or premises not less than $200 to make a gift under the agreement or with the understanding that the grafter will undertake to secure or assist in securing work for the applicant, or with the understanding that he will advance or undertake to secure or assist in securing an advance in pay or prevent or undertake to prevent or assist in preventing the discharge or reduction in pay or position of the worker in the employ of the company. Continued From Page One. in America, and in France he is misrepresenting the black race everywhere—according to the Associated Press. (Rev.) Wm. A. Byrd. Dr. Moton Returns to U. S. Dr. Moton Returns to C. S. In order to be present at the famous annual Tuskogee Farmers' Conference, which is a big event in the southland, Dr. R. R. Moton, who has just returned from France on a special mission to visit aviation extended by American diplomats to remain in Paris and participate further in the preliminary and formal deliberations of the Peace Conference. It is understood, however, that he has been officially asked to return to France in connection with the Peace Conference as early as possible. During his stay in the French capital Dr. Moton's advice with reference to the disposition of Germany's African colonies and other matters affecting the darker races was eagerly sought by noted Americans and French. He was in consultation on several occasions with Col. E. M. House, President Wilson's close personal friend and the American Commission. It was because of the excellent impression made by the head of Tuskogee Institute on the various diplomats that the request was made for him to remain and serve as an accredited representative of the U.S. government. In his talks to the colored soldiers Dr. Moton assured them of a warm welcome upon their return to the United States and told them that colored and white people would enthusiastically receive them in all sections. The men were advised to come back home as heroes should whether they be white or black—in a manly, yet modest and unassuming manner. He stressed the importance of the colored soldier properly deporting himself, declaring that his conduct would have much to do with the establishment of friendlier relations between the at east south of the Mason and Dixon line. Dr. Moton went to France at the special request of President Wilson and Secretary Jake. Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones of the U. S. Bureau of Education: Lester A. Walton, managing editor of The Age; Clyde R. Miller of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and Nathan Hunt were members of the Moton party (in France)—Lester A. Walton, in New York Age, Jan. 25, '19. 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C.P. regards the strike against colored swimmers by their white fellow workmen in Memphis, Tenn., as a serious exhibition of race intolerance and urges that no decision sustaining white workmen in their refusal to permit colored men the same rights as themselves be sustained by the federal government. Our information is that railroad administration investigations and mediators did not confer with representatives of colored swimmers. Order No. 27, issued by the McAdoo provided same wage conditions for colored as for white. We strongly urge that this proper and just order be maintained. Colored men tell us that they fear attempt to deprive them of their rights and that they must reject your attention to that railroad brotherhoods by constitutional provision deny to colored men the right to join their unions, an American denial of industrial brotherhood which should be warrant for examining with care all contentions made on their behalf against men whom they have barred from their ranks. 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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. The Ohio State Telephone THE GAZETTE, Harry C. Smith: "Cuyahoga", Central 513-K Classified Advertising ... Department ... FOR RENT.—Large comfortably furnished front room, suitable for two gentlemen; in a quiet family; conveniences. Inquire at 2180 E. 103d St. WANTED.—Stenographer.—A good one whose time, each week, is not wholly employed; one who lives with her folk, address, Box R, Blackstone Bldg., City. FOR RENT.—Five nice rooms, upstairs, at 2147 E. 82d St., near Quincy Ave. Call, 513 K, or call at The Gate office, 214-254 Blackstone Bldg W. 3d St., near and north of Superior Ave. Now that peace is rehearsing factor in Europe, peace should be our aim at home and there is no better way to have peace than to be free from landlords and know that the roof under which you live is your own. There is no peace like the peace and quietude of a home that is wholly and completely free of opportunity to have that kind of peace. Why be pestered by high rents and collectors when by a small monthly saving you can be free and independent? Call at once on C. C. Cade, 2403 E. 40th St., Suite 1, for information as to the ninety large lots on monthly installments. Lots are 40x10x8 handy to schools, parks and car lines. Remember, you will never have a chance like this again in Cleveland. So investigate at once! CLEVELAND Social and Personal There is a letter at The Gazette office for Mrs. Nora Craig. Send her word if you know her, reader. Mrs. Wm. Young visited her mother in Hillsboro, last week, and Charles Nelson of that city has located here. Do not fail to read our advertisements—ALL of them. It will pay you to do so. There is a letter at The Gazette office for Chef Will N. Alexander Tell him if you know and see him. There will be no dancing at the New York Syncaped Orchestra's concert, so we are informed. BEST FOR THE BLOOD — Puro Herbs. Sold only at Brown Drug Co. cor E. 28th St. and Central Ave.—Adv. Justus J. Evans, who styles himself an "archbishop," is in the city stirring up the Ministers' Alliance and other preachers. The Charles Henderson who killed the man at Central Ave, and E. 20th St., couple of weeks ago, is not Charles ("Chuck") Henderson who lives at 294 Cedar Ave. The Gazette's libel suits against Chas. H. Crabble, Ormond A. Forte and the Western Newspaper Union, for $10,000 damages, will be reached in the courts before long. The demand for "The Old Reliable" Gazette grows, each week. When you want the local and general news of the race, it is absolutely necessary to get a copy of it. The Gazette would call the attention of our play-writers and others to the advertisement of Frank E. Dixon, elsewhere in this paper. It is their opportunity! The Playhouse, 2239 E. 38th St., wives at the soldiers, sailors and the fraternity to its reading rooms and game rooms between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p. m. 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. Five nice rooms for rent, up stairs, at 2417 E. 82d St. Phone 513- K or call at The Gazette office, 214 and 215 Blackstone Blade. W. 3d St. near Superior Ave. Take Scovill-Quincy car to E. 82d St. Be sure to read E. B. Young's advertisement, elsewhere in this paper. Have race pride and patronize HIM—a member of the race—when you wish auto or taxi service. Call, Central 1910 R.—Adv. George Slaughter returned, last week, from "overseas" and is at Camp Upton, N. Y., preparatory to coming home, so his brother, Undertaker Howard Slaughter informs The Gazette. Theodore Roosevelt was a great figure in American life, but was not a GREAT MAN! He proved this when he failed to return to the army that "discharged without honor Black Battalion," after it was proven innocent of the crime charged against it. Rev. B. K. Smith closed a successful revival at East Mt. Zion Baptist church, Jan. 18. His brother, Rev. L. T. Smith, Roanoke, Va., conducted them. He will probably locate here and is stopping with his sister, Mrs. Alice Gossett. Forty have been added to the church since the revival. Ralph Hawkins, Mrs Mamie Artis, Claudia Forma, Charles Rickman and Robert Goodwin were in the city, last Thursday. They had furnished music for a ball at the famous Bailey Dancing Academie at Alliance. While there they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Moore, sister of Mrs. W. T. Blue, at an elaborate five-course dinner. J. S. Hall's 3121 Central Ave. J. E. BRANHAM'S 4219 Central Ave. *EI JACKSON'S. 4401 Central Ave. *PHILLIP LURIE, 3051 Central Ave. PEACE. --- *DR. WEAVER'S 3315 Central Ave. *MRS. BESSIE KITZMILLER'S 3943 Central Ave. JACKSON'S Central Ave. W. T. GRANT, 3512 Central Ave. *BEN'S CONFECTIONERY Cor. Central Ave. and E. 39th St. SUNDAYS. SUBSCRIBERS The Gazette regularly should notify by delivered promptly. business matters to The Gazette's If you wish to see the editor call frequently examine The Gazette's ad- chases. Business men who adver- the patronage of our people. The france that they want it. in current issues of The Gazette WEDNESDAY of that week, at the A grand prize masquerade and dancing carnival will be given by the men's club, Friday evening, Feb. 14, 1919 (St. Valentine night) at Drudl's hall, Superior Ave., opposite The Hollenden hotel, Mr. Raymond Smith's orchestra. Admission, fifty-five cents.—Adv. The Central Shirt Shop has all the men's furnishings any sane member of the race could wish for. It has the best, too, at the lowest prices. There is absolutely no excuse for spending our money with others for such things while the affable George J. Tate is at 2822 Central Ave. Be Loyal! We have been assured by those in a position to speak authoritatively that the infamous photoplay, "The Birth of a Nation," will again be out of the state in "ten days or two weeks." If it appears in your city or town, reader, please notify us promptly. An exchange says: "Emmett Scott gives sentiment of the race to Roosevelt's widow." He did nothing of the kind! There are thousands of members of this race of ours who have not forgotten "The Black Battalion" and our great and good friend, Senator Joseph Benson Foraker. No have you forgotten that we both, Time-serving truckling, Negroes will please "take note." In a letter to his wife, Mrs. Rebe Doctor Taylor, Howard C. Taylor, Jr., First C. Pt. Co. H. 372d Reg. R. I. U. S. S. P. 179, A. E. F., wrote Dec. 30, at Jusampst, France, that the "last drive (before the armistice) was a living hell, and that his unit "was on the road." We are now in the Vosges mountain; waiting to be sent home. Wilbur Hall (Old St.) sends regards." It is said Bailey of Antioch Baptist church spoke on "Reminiscences of Roosevelt" at a recent Sunday evening's service. We should like to hear him and Crable talk on "Reminiscences of Starlight's Ten Dollars." He said that he "tainted Tens"; there were three of them—that is three "ministers" who admitted on the stand, under oath that they (Bayliss, Bailey and Crable) had accepted $10 each from "Starlight". Boyd after they had signed Jackson's petition to the Cuyahoga County Board of Liquor License commissioners, requesting them to refuse that a renewal of his saloon license. In our opinion, the signs of Negro progress were never so unfavorable as they are today. The Negroes are enjoying better opportunities by far than they had heretofore. They are throwing them away. There can be no real freedom without economic freedom. The Negroes have been earning and are still earning, when they work, tremendous wages. They are flinging their money to the birds. The white employer stands by and watches their childlike prodigality with a kind of grim satisfaction, knowing that when the Negro's three hundred or five hundred or thousand dollars are returned to work. Every day of idleness is a loss to the man and to the community of $2.50 or more—Columbia (S. C.) State (daily). The mid-winter meetings of Christion Alliance branch, No. 2, at its tabernacle, were a great success, among the speakers being Dr. Chas. Morris of Norfolk, Va., and Dr. Mason (white), missionary to Congo, Africa. The meetings closed, Sunday evening. At the dedication of the tabernacle the ceremony was impressive. Most of the founders of branch No. 2 were participants. Mr. McCutcheon led in the dedication, and Ms. Mason and Mesdames Hall and Brown rendered quartet selections. Miss Carrie Merriweather, returned missionary, delivered an able address. Remarks were made by Mrs. Pat Stevens, Mrs. Sadie Turner, Mrs. Frances Hampton, Mr. and Mrs. James Burgess, Messrs. Burdell, Bolden, Harris, Conner and Miss Emma Tolbert, Mrs. Cora Brock read a paper on "Unity Essential to work," and Mrs. Katie Biden from work, and Mrs. Saysaye by Mrs. Nova Owens and Mr. Gillespie. A duet was rendered by Alfred Berry, one of the founders, and daughter, Miss Martha. Cleveland city officials, not county court officials, collect forfeited bonds in misdemeanor cases. In 1918, the 54 forfeited bonds were for a total of $24,300, and the entire amount collected was $555.10. Tom Fleming, city councilman, signed 59 bonds in seven months for a total of $18,000. He got off easy, too, on two bonds he signed, one for $300, the other for $200. After the bonds were forfeited and judgment in full was rendered against him, each was settled for $25. J. Walter Wills was sued on a forfeited bond of $300. Dec. 15, 1917, judgment was rendered for the full amount. Later the judgment was vacated and on June 25, 1918, there was a new judgment for Fleming. Fleming was lawyer for Wills. Wills was sued for a forfeited bond for $500. Judgment for the full amount was granted. Later this judgment was vacated, and a final judgment was rendered by consent, for $25. The next mayor of Cleveland will be a Democrat and Fleming. Wills and other "bondsmen" will have to settle and on a far different basis, too. The outlook, therefore, is anything but "rosy" for "the Davis administration bondsmen." First-class Engineman John Johnson, son-in-law of Mfs. Susie Huggins, of Central Ave., is home on a fifteen-day furlough. He wears service stripes and medals galore for long and good service, for bravery, etc. Mr. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, OHIO, FEBRUARY 1, 1919. Johnson has spent 19 years in the U.S. navy and came home on one of the finest destroyers this country has, the "Wadsworth," to which he was transferred in July of last year. He left Brest, France, Dec. 31, and landed in this country on Jan. 8. When the "Wakiya" was sunk as the result of a collision, May 22, '18, he was aboard her and says he "took the water through the hole jammed in her side." Mr. Johnson says that that was the fastest-thinking movement he has ever had, and we believe him. As assistant to the chief engineer, he had 15 men (white) under him on the "Wadsworth." He was promoted to his present rank on Oct. 1, '18, and spent 18 months abroad (two gold service stripes) in the World War, the boats he served on doing patrol duty about the shores of England, Ireland and France. He has several fine letters of commendation from his superior officers and six service, campaign and good conduct medals. He also says that the English soldiers and people did not treat our soldiers and sailors good deal, colored, right, good deal, jailed, colored, right, old-feeling (between the two countries) being the cause of this. Accompanied by Mr. Charles Weaver, of Central Ave., he paid The Gazette sanctum an exceptionally interesting and please visit, Monday afternoon. Come again, gentlemen. FACTS * * * People who advertise Can sell Goods. * * * People who sell Goods Can make Money. * * * People who make Money can advertise goods. * * * The first annual meeting of our local Welfare Association, in Shiloh Baptist church, Thursday evening, was well attended. William R. Conners, executive secretary of the Association, read a resume of his report of the work last year. It showed that 5,193 persons called to the office for service of some kind and that 1,532 applied for employment of which 1,307 were placed. Thirty-one new openings were made, 17 for men and 14 for women. To urge to greater efficiency meetings were held in various industrial plants. Surveys and investigations relate to the conditions, needs of the community, and the Association assisted in the operation and parable-oversight of 32 persons and 604 were given aid and advice about housing conditions. Of these latter, 452 cases came to the office, mainly newcomers. Several groups were organized into House Economics Clubs. The immediate work before the Association now is the establishment of a community center for men (white and colored) in the neighborhood of E. 40th St. and Central Ave.—the helping of the men to secure employment who are out of work because of the closing down of the munition factories. The following officers and trustees were elected: A. H. Martin, pres.; R. J. Frackelton, treas.; Hazel S. Mountain, see. Trustees: F. Q. Blanchard, Chas. W. Chessutti, Blue. H. Paul L. Foiss, Dr. O. Taylor, W. Paul L. Foiss, Dr. O. Taylor, on the needs of the work were delivered by Sherman C. Kingsley and Rev. G. C. Fishback. Inspiring and instructive addresses were delivered by Rev. M. H. Lichliter, of Epworth Memorial church, and Mr. Harold Kingsley, of N. Y. City, assistant moderator of the National Council of the Congregational Church. MAIN THEATRE Scovill & E. 25th St. O. E. Belles, Manager. THE MAN WHO DARES. PROTEST AGAINST WEONG. ce, ignor- nquisition law, and our least who dare, cake again of many, cox. Man. Tuesday, Feb. 4. WM. DESMOND in "Love's Pay Day." Also PEARL WHITE in "Lightning Raider." No. 5. Wednesday, Feb. 5. SESSUE HAYAKAWA in "Honor of His House." Also EDDIE POLO in "Lure of the Circus," No. 6. Mighty Mean Man. The most famous man in the state is the turning farmer who sharpened all his stumps in his place so that his horses could not sit down to rest. TEMPLE THEATRE n St., Near Central Ave. THE TEMPLE THEATRE East 55th St., Near Central Ave. MAURICE BOLASNY. Manager. VIRGINIA PEARSON in "Buchanan's Wife." Fatty Arbuckle Comedy. Saturday, Feb. 1. EARL WILLIAMS in "Diplomatic Mission." Charlie Chaplin Comedy, "Iron Test." No. 7. Sunday, Feb. 2. CHARLES RAY in "His Own Home Town." Mack Sennett Comedy, Mutt and Jeff, War News. THEATRE ERIE THEATRE PAUL APPLE, Manager WOODLAND AVE. and E. 31st STREET CHARLIE CHAPLIN THE LATEST CHARLIE CHAPLIN COMEDY. The Erie is the Only Evening Show in the Entire City to Pay the Price to Show the Latest Charlie Chaplin Comedy for an Entire Week's Run. OTHER PICTURES CHANGED DAILY. SUNDAY, JAN. 26, AND ALL WEEK. "I honor the man who in the conscientious discharge of his duty dares to stand alone; the world, with ignorant, inoleant 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. 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 disloyed the disloyed. The few who disloyed must speak and speak again to right the wrongs of many. —Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Mighty Mean Man. Friday, Jan. 31. 7 ACHES AND PAINS QUICKLY RELIEVED You'll find Sloan's Liniment softens the severe rheumatic ache Put it on freely. Don't rub it in Just let it penetrate naturally. What a sense of soothing relief soon follows! External aches, stiffness, soreness, cramped muscles, strained sinews back "cricks"—those ailments can't fight off the relieving qualities of Sloan's Liniment. Clean, convenient, economical. Ask any druggist for it. Sloan's Liniment Kills Pain 50c, 60c and $1.20 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 company considers richest a burden should never advertise. His store may be like a summer resort in January. Do YOU advertise? The merchant who never advertises under any circumstance or condition may imagine he is wise, but his competitors have no desire to disturb his imagination. It's a good time to "get awake." Subscribe Now! Friday, Jan. 31. Return Engagement of CHAS. CHAPLIN in "Shoulder Arms." Also MRS. CHAS. CHAPLIN in "Borrowed Clothes." Saturday, Feb. 1. EVELYN NESBIT THAW in "The Woman Who Gave" in Seven Parts. Sunday, Feb. 2. TOM MIX in "Fame and Fortune." Also "Brass Bullet." No. 15. Monday, Feb. 3. DORIS KENYON in "The Inn of the Blue Moon." Also Laurence Semon Comedy. Thursday, Feb. 6. JUNILA HANSON in "The Sea Flower." Also "The Iron Test." No. 8. tuesday, Feb. 3. EVELYN L. ESBITT in "I want to Forget." Saturday, Feb. 5. CECL DL MILLE, "We Can't Have Everything." Big V Comedy. Thursday, Feb. 6. CARLYLE BLACKWELL "Love in a Hurry." PEARL WHITE in "Lightning Raider." 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JOSEPH BENSON FORAKER “ABusyLife” The Most Important Autobiography In Years Mr Foraker has given us his experience in the Union Army on the Bench, as Governor of Ohio and in the Senate of the United States. Political and public events of great importance and incidentally many national characters are dealt with in the most enlightening manner. The work will prove of special interest to all students of political history whether they are public officials or only public spirited Americans, interested in the preservation of our institutions. 2 VOLS. NET $5.00 All orders sent direct to the "THE GAZETTE" Blackstone Bldg., Cleveland, O. will have the personal direction of its Editor TEAR OFF HERE The GAZETTE Blackstone Bldg. CLEVELAND, O. Please send me ___ eop ___ "Notes of a Busy Life" BY J. B. FORAKER Net $5.00 for which I enclose ___ Name ___ Address ___ 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 "LEST WE FORGET"! COLLOPED SHOOTERS MIDNIGHT ASSASSINS THE SQUARE DEAL DOOR OF SHORE TAFT DRAGGED INNOCENT COLORED SOLDIERS BY THE NECK TO ROOSEVELT WHO KICKED THEM IN. THE VETERAN SERGEANT MINGO SANDERS W. A. ROPER ONE OF ROOSEVELT AND TAFT'S VICTIMS THE PEACE CONFERENCE AND THE AMERICAN NEGRO. It is amusing to hear well-meaning people insist that America's attitude toward colored people is a "domestic issue" and not one for the Peace Table. In this they are sadly mistaken. We heard the speech of Secretary J. W. Johnson, of the N. A. A. C. P., at Carnegie Hall, N.Y. City, Jan. 6, 1919. THE ONE Sergeant Mingo Sanders served in the west against the Indians, many, many years ago; served in the south, the Philippines and in Cuba, where he was one of the soldiers who saved Col. Theodore Roosevelt and his regiment of "Rough Riders" during the Spanish-American War. When Senator Joseph Benson Foraker made his first trip to Ohio from Washington, he sent Col. Theodore Roosevelt for "The Black Battalion" which President Roosevelt termed "an academic discussion," the senator sent for the editor of The Gazette and in Don't Throw It to a Frien and we approve of all he said save the contention that the American Negro must not look to the Peace Table for relief but must get it at Washington, D. C. He makes the same mistake that men of a different temper from him make. The Peace Table will attempt to arrange a program of world government that will meet conditions everywhere. When the principles of this world government are violated, this League of Nations, will seek to VETERAN SERGEANT OF ROOSEVELT his office at Cincinnati told him, among other things, how he, the senator, when in Washington, had asked Major Penrose, the battalion's commander at Ft. Brown. Brownsville, Tex., if he, the major, had ever heard of any soldier in the army of any country of the world who had served twenty-five years and had a perfectly clean army record, and Major Penrose answered, the officer upon whom told him that Sergent Mungo Sanders held such a record. Twenty-five years' service without a "black mark" of any kind is undoubt- w Away You and or an Acq THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, OHIO, FEBRUARY 1, 1919 compel the guilty nation to retract and carry out the provisions, or suffer the heavy hand of a united world against it. The attitude of nations toward their colonies must be determined in accordance to the provisions of this league. The attitude of every nation towards its citizenry, whether that nation be a democracy or a monarchy, must accord with the decisions of this Peace Table. If then America is able, under the present T MINGO SANDERS DURES EXETER IN THE BEST TIME INFARLY SAVVY AND SOLID AND TAFT'S VIC edly THE record, and Sergeant Mingo Sanders and over one hundred and sixty other innocent members of "The Black Battalion," many of whom had served nearly as long as he had and were in Cuba with him when Roosevelt and his "Rough Riders" were saved from death, were kicked out of the army, "discharged without honor," by President Roosevelt with the aid of the Army's Special Taft. When their innocence of the charges preferred against them was established beyond all question or doubt by the U. S. senate committee ur Copy of uaintance w A letter, written by Senator Joseph Benson Foraker, to the editor of The Gazette not long before his death, is POSITIVE proof that "no meeting and explanations brought them (Foraker and Roosevelt) together," and "the pipe of peace" was not made "made Roosevelt never 'made the amende honorable' in the case of our great and good friend, Senator Foraker, 'The Black Battalion' or our people, he harmed so greatly, irreparably. Theodore Roosevelt, as we said in our last issue, was a great benefactor of our people, but was NOT a GREAT MAN! He proved this beyond all question or doubt when he failed to return to the army that "discharged without honor Black Battalion" after it was PROVEN INNOCENT of the crime charged against it. [Picture of a man in profile]. Administration, to have the Powers concede that her problem of treating her peoples whether in the U. S. proper or her dependencies, is a domestic problem to be solved by America alone, it will be equally fair for every Power to ask the same thing. If so, the colonies of Belgium, Germany and other nations cannot be touched, for they are a part of the domestic province of the nation to whom they may belong. If this is upheld at the Peace Table, this war has been fought in vain and our supreme sacrifices are vain. The Peace Table, if it would be effective in giving self-determina- CTIMS that investigated the matter, with the invaluable aid and assistance of our great and good friend. Senator Joseph Benson Foraker, neither Roosevelt nor Taft were great men enough to do their clear DUTY and reinstate "The Black Battalion" in the army that many might be placed in tired list with pay, something they had earned by long and faithful service to the Army. Neither Roosevelt nor Taft ever changed their attitude toward the men. Someone has well said that the basest of all crimes is INGRATITUDE! Harry C. Smith THE GAZ WHO Might Su OUR NEW HOME PORO COLLEGE PENDLETON AVE. ST. FERDINAND AVE. Dept. A—10 Poro Corner tion in government to all peoples, must take into consideration every country where a problem of disturbing conditions exist. Not only must small nations, living under their own autonomy, be protected from the powerful and brutal nations but peoples within different nations that have been made to suffer so that every law of justice has been violated, every right of life, liberty and happiness destroyed and every right to say who shall govern them or what the government shall be is denied, must also be protected from the element of the Irish question, so far as Great Britain is concerned, must be settled on lines laid down, and Great Britain must follow those lines or the nations of the world will settle it for her. The same is true with America! The Negro problem in America is as distressing as that of the Irish in Great Britain. It is the volcano of America that is angrily smoldering and, if not settled, will erupt to the dismay and destruction of the world. America as now governs this as a purely domestic problem. The question justly. The danger to the Negro lies in the fact that the southern point of view, will be put forward at the peace table and not the point of view of the real square American. The old fight of state rights versus federal control will assert itself when we (by ourselves) attempt to settle this as a purely domestic problem. The south is now asking that it be left to settle this problem which, if done, means degradation and barbarism for both races. The constitution as interpreted prevents the federal government from interposing for the protection of any American citizen within a state even if that state itself destroys him. The unfair balance that the south holds in the government by the means of degradation in the electoral college as well in the congress gives it as dominating influence. As in the days of slavery so will it be, if this matter is settled domestically an appeal to arms will be hard. It is better for the nations of the world to take a fair treatment in America as well as in Germany. Delegates to the Peace Conference should be informed of America's attitude toward the Negro as well as toward other darker races. The south, which is governing America, is as damnable autocracy as ever Germany. As its autocracy as ever Germany is as revolting as was that of King Leopold toward the African colonies of Belgium. Every suffering people of the world is seeking to have its problem seen and solved or the lines of solution laid down at this Peace Conference. Why the Negro should refrain from having his considered along with the others, to me is incredible. Not only should the problem be considered there before the representatives of the world but at home a vigorous and effective propaganda should be inaugurated to carry out the essence of a real democracy here. Bring influence to bear at Verden, where the Negro in America and fix for him as well as other people a safe home and the right to self-determination in government. The wisest men we have should go to France. This is very necessary since America, which is such a culprit in this matter of ill-treating her peoples, is trying to lead there. (Rev.) Wm. A. Byrd. Persons in the vicinity of E. 39th St. and Central Ave., can get copies of The Gazette at Ben's Confectionary stone on that corner. Those in the vicinity of E. 31st St. and Central Ave., can get them at Phillip Lurie's news-store, near the northwest corner of the two streets named. DARE TO DO YOUR DUTY "Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it." - Abraham Lincoln. Tame Your Wild Dollars Dollars are like wild hors s—they can run away like the wind, they aren't actually yours until you halter and tame them, and they'll not work for you until they are tamed. In this world a thing belongs to the man or the woman who can keep it. By that test, how many of the dollars you get in your alary check or your envelope act ally belong to you? And how many of those dollars are you putting to work for you? ★ ★ ★ ★ and hold dollars in you are working but ever expect to go at goes by without clar. le sens your clair habit. And a habi but off your star. Fool yourself no lo your elf. start this bank or a Trial Co your own. You er—or as much more account every pa If you can't tame and hold dollars and put them to work for you when you are working and earning good money, how do you ever expect to get on in the world? Every pay day that goes by without adding something to your tamed dollars, le sens your chance of prosperity. Money saving is a habit. And a habit must be started and stick to. Put off your star, and you'll never get there. Delay no longer. Pool yourself no longer. Be earnest and honest with your elf. tart this next very pay day. Go to a Savings Bank or a Trust Company, and star a savings account of your own. You can open an account with a dollar—or as much more as you like. Then add to that savings account every pay day. ★ ★ ★ ★ the only way, to give to success in money and women have themselves in success they have done. B best time to start is ent issued by the S Companies of Clu the Federal, Re posit your savings w know that your pay for you when Copyright 1919, Chas. W. Me That's the way, the only way, to give yourself a fair start on the road to success in money. It's he way thousands of men and women have made themselves prosperous, put themselves in successful business. You can do as well as they have done. But you've got to start. And the best time to start is right now. Advertisement issued by the Savings Banks and Trust Companies of Cleveland, and approved by the Federal Reserve Bank. "You can deposit your savings with the banks in Cleveland and know that your money will be safe and ready for you when you need it." Clara—"I don't know what to make of your brother. For three months after we met, he did nothing but write poetry to me." Dora—"Has he stopped that?" "Yes. Since then he has made me some nice presents, but he has even stopped that." "H'm! Let—me—see. I have it. The household pages of our newspapers have been clipped terribly of late. No doubt he is making a collection of cooking recipes. He's in earnest." 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. ng it, b g a Co CORRESPONDENTS WANTED The old reliable Gazette desires an active agent and correspondent in every city and town in Ohio and neighboring states having a number of Afro-American residents. Only a little time on Fridays or Saturdays is required. We are especially desirous of hearing from per-ons in the following named cities: Springfield, Dayton, 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 be sent promptly. Our readers 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. He—"You have a very bad cold." She—"Yes; and I am glad of it." He—"Why, pray?" She—"Because I'm too hoarse to scream if you should attempt to kiss me." Pressing Invitation.