New York Age

Husband Finds Man in Pajamas in Wife's Apartment, Kills Through Door Col. Hayward NamedFor Gov.ByLt.SissleofOld15thN.Y. Wouldbe Lynchers Had Believed Current Report That Sheriff Would Not Resist Effort to Break Into Jail After Negro Prisoner, But They Know Better Now. Lufkin, Texas.—One white man is dead, three others wounded, one seriously, following the attempt of a mob to break into the Angelina-County jail on Wednesday night, February 27, with the intention of wreaking summary vengeance on Booker T. Williams, a Negro, held on a charge of murder. Officers repulsed the mob, firing after the jail door had been attacked with a railroad rail damnating the jail, follow the head, and the wounding of White Watts, led Sheriff R. B. Watts to send state troops to the jail. The governor immediate Company C, 143rd district of Nacogdoches, to do so. Also known as McKillan, with killing Andy Suller, commissary clerk, at the saw about five miles from Lufkin, Suller refused to admit Williams, which he was about to close. Was current here that Sheriff and his deputies would offer only resistance to the mob, and the was made after this report had saved refuge. But the officers staged behind the favored windows, with the mob to leash and wheed an attempt made against the door with the railroad rail fired pumblank into the trunk with deadly effect. Rangers were also assisted by a diverger to assist the militanen that provided the rescue that pro- vided the trial, which is scheduled to be without delay. PHI BETA SIGMA FRAT SETS PRECEDENT IN HOWARD SOCIAL LIFE Holds Annual Ball in New $201,000 Dining Hall on University Campus With Faculty Approval. Boston D. C. Alpha Chapter of the Sigma Fraternity set a social Howard University on Fri- fing, February 29, by holding a ball in the new $201,000 Uni- dining hall. to lend the proper dignity of academic air to a fraternity affair the given under the shadow of university. The university heads overdid the idea and offered fur- al advance the plan. The idea of fraternity affairs away from the side aside the fact that such or- her were born in the colleges the most part fostered there. in order to maintain this bond from Phi Beta Sigma and her gathered beneath the roof of the dining hall and danced to the Smith's Imperial Band until Venetian Decorations. one of the decorations was Venetian garden Ferns, its kinds of green plants, white paper paper (the frater and numerous hammers which were so arranged as to the desired effect) an immense spotlight pro- pelled a rambow set large blue and white re- lights played upon the gay mellow as moonlight. Upon wall was set the fraternity pin gold background in which were the white frsteded electric bulbs giving an exact duplication of itself. All the lights were ex- tended intervals to allow the elec- tric blaze forth in all its beauty enough. 500 balloons filled dorless and harmless gas, a (Continued on Second Page) Ask Reconsideration of Senate Vote on Walter Cohen for Federal Post Louis D. C.—Senator. Ship Minnesota has filed a motion in ratification of the rejection of Walter I. Cohen as chief of Customs for the Jeans. The nomination was re- elected weeks ago by a solid in- ference审结 by a few Republicans. Direct Goodge has announced that Joe will be continued in office * branding that the two Louisiana have twice defeated his cousin MISS THELNA E. BERLACK N.Y. WORLD PRIZE FOR NEWS ITEM SELECTION Colored Girl Is Awarded Cash Prizes of $70 for Selection--Most Important News Item of the Month. For several months the New York World has been conducting a news story contest among the high school students of Greater New York. The contestants select the most important piece of news of the week and write a short article giving the reason for their choice. First, second and third prizes in cash are awarded for the best selections. In the contest ending Saturday, March I, Thelma E Berlack, 17 years (Continued on Second Page) PEDDLER OF SNAKES DENIED BEING BEAT BY POLICE OFFICER James Dixon is a colored man who peddles imitation snakes to the theater-giving folks down town in the white light district. That is, he peddles when the police are not making him "move on." The other night he was near the Hotel Astor when Policeman Goldstein saw him and gave the move "order" a half hour before and a few minutes later, the cop saw Dixon again dangling his after-theatre crowds. Goldstein turned back and placed Dixon under arrest. In the meantime, H Anomhia, a Greek, was seen selling volets right in front of the Hotel Astor, so Goldstein collared the flower vendor also. With two on his hands the policeman was unable to manage both, and Dixon was relishing a night in the theater, wrenched away and set on a hotah journey through 40th street toward 40th avenue. Policeman Kelly heard Goldstein's whistle and gave chase, and Policeman Sullivan, not knowing what all the excitement was about, fired several shots into the air. Kelly caught Dixon right in front of the Lamb's Club and several of the clubites became dignificant at what they declared was unnecessary brutality on part of the cop in making the arrest. The Lamba without delay went to the 47th street police station and entered strenuous protest against the policeman for his alleged brutality but who, there surprise when Officer Goldstein arrived with his two prisoners to have Dixon declare that he has not been but that all of the policemen in his station were his friends. Although bystanders were sure that three shots had been fired and that a night stick had been used with vigor Dixon denial of having been beaten rendered their efforts futile. Dinner to Col. Hayward at Waldorf-Astoria Featured By Old 15th Regiment Band Distinguished Citizens Unite in Tribute to Popular Federal District Attorney and Lieut. Sissle, In Song; Launches Gubernatorial Campaign for Former Commander of Famous Negro Regiment. More than sixteen hundred of the most distinguished men and women of New York assembled in the great ball room of the Waldorf-Astoria on Tuesday evening, March 6, and witnessed what probably was the formal inauguration of Colonel Willia mHayward's campaign for election as Governor of New York. The most dramatic feature of the evening was the unheralded appearance of the band and field music of the 360th Regiment, (the Old 15th N. Y.) which was commanded by Col. Hayward during the World War, and which won undying interest under its leadership as "The Hellfighter" Lot by Lieut. Eugene Milkell, bandmaster of the Old 15th under the late Jim Europe, the Negro musicians, sixty strong, marched into the ballroom immediately after dinner had been concluded. $1,006 NET AMOUNT TO MOTHER ZION CH. FROM STAR BENEFIT Performance by Sissle and Playing "Auld lang syne" as they came in the band formed a hollow rectangle in the centre of the room and switched to one of the stirring marches of France. Then came a stirring moment. Lieut. Noble Sisle, whose voice had rang out in song on many an occasion when his companions needed its soothing influence, came in and mounted a band and sang with splendid effect, the band was a favorite of all the soldiers of the Allies. Globe Launches Campaign. After singing the verse and chorus in French, Lieut. Sissle switched to English and repeated the chorus, but instead of the words of the composition he sang the following parody Dear old Bill, dear old Bill. All your comrades are pulling for you. You saw you go through shot and shell. For you did your best and did it well Dear old Bill, our hearts you thrill With your spirit of loyalty Wish you be happy and happy of dreams If New York loves her sons of democracy. Dear old Bill, our next Governor you'll be And the crowd burst into wild archaic claim as he finished. This burst of applause was only approximated at another stage of the evening's exercises and that was when former Governor Charles S. Whitman one of the speakers paid a glowing tribute to the worst derful record of brave achievement at the 15th which was recruited while Whitman was Governor and whose colors were presented by him from the Unim League Club ballroom. Stands for Law Enforcement Col Hayward, in his response made no reference to his implied candidacy for Governor, but emphasized his stand for law enforcement and declared that no man or woman could put selfish interest above the law. He said that a law officer found it necessary frequently to choose between the violation of his path of office and the disruption of friendship, but that the importance to be amended or repealed by orderly processes of legislation, but, my friends no man or woman in America is too goal or too important to be compelled, if necessary to obey all the laws put on the statute books by the orderly processes of a free government. Col Hayward was given a tremendous ovation, with three roaring cheers when he rose to speak. The toastmaster was Philip J. Fitzing, collector of the New York State Court of Appeals, Judge Frederick K. Crane of the State Court of Appeals, Judge Henry W. Rogers of the Federal Court, Connecticut, and Congressman Ogden L. Mills. Some of Those Presents Among those present were every Federal Judge in New York many of the State and County Court Judges and members of the New York Bar Samuel S Koenig, New York County Republican Chairman and Mrs Koenig, David B Costuma, Republican leader 19th A D and Mrs Costuma Charles W Anderson, Collector of Internal Revenue 3rd New York district attorney Mr and Mrs Jewen Kurtz attorney Mrs and Mrs Murtha Assistant S Attorney James C Thomas and Mrs Thomas A B Humphrey Fred Moore Dr F P Roberts Mrs Sadie Warren Counselor and Mrs Herman Hoffman Dr Charles H Roberts former Alderman, 19th A D Judge Morris Koenig and Mrs Koenig Richard I Warner, Frank K Bowers Collector of Internal Revenue Joseph De Bragga, Queens Republican leader former Senator Am W Hinkle Gov Mitchell H Jackke Brook Collector leader I Lennon H White Henry W Lafaye Lt Col David L Esperance and Mrs L Esperance and Lirie Col Seth B McInton $1,006 NET AMOUNT TO MOTHER ZION CH. FROM STAR BENEFIT Performance by Sissle and Blake and New "Shuffle Along" Co. Is Big Financial Success. On Sunday morning, March 2, Sissle and Blake presented Mother A M. E. Zion Church, the Rev. James W. Brown pastor, a check for $1,006.75, net proceeds from the benefit given at New Stake Church on Birthday Day for Sissle and Blake and the new Sissleille Along Company for benefit of the Chimes Fund of the new Mother Zion Church. In addition to generous thanks to Messrs Sissle and Blake and their company, the committee in charge of the affair wishes to thank "Happy" Rhone, through the kindness of his mother Mrs Norwood, and Mrs Ella Rogers for 10,000 circulars, also M Lockkart for signs, Mr Swan, Mr Fenderson and all others who helped to make the affair a success. The large est number of tickets were sold by "Extravaganza Girls" Mrs Daisy (Olbs), Mrs Dora Hobbs and Miss Ella Rogers. The committee in charge of the affair was Fred R. Moore, chairman, Mme Leah K Walker, the Progressive Club, and the Extravaganza Girls ELEVATOR OPERATOR USED PISTOL WHEN CALLED AT THREE A.M. Non-Tipping Guest Was Uphraided, Altercation Followed, and Ended With Bullet in Man's Stomach Frank Capel colored elevator operator in the Landisert an apartment house at 245 West 51st street, is in the Tombys charged with assault, as a result of shooting Charles Brennan, a young white man of 102 West 51st street who was a guest at an all night party in one of the apartments of the building in Wednesday evening. Brennan was found in the lobby on the first floor about 1 a.m. Thursday with two bullets in his abdomen, and rushed to Roosevelt Hospital, where an operation was performed to save his life. The only story obtained is to the effect that Brennan left his friend's apartment about 4 o'clock to go off to a delicatessen for refreshments. When he called the elevator Capel is alleged to have complained at being called at that hour, and not being impaired. A quater ensured, and when the lobby was reached, it is reported, the two men engaged in a scuffle. Freed Chester, a guest in another apartment heard the move and ran out to see what caused it and then joined in to help Brennan fight the colored man. When it became two, to one Capel is said to have perked up and rushed to the desk of the telephone switchboard where he proceeded a revolver. Two feet Brennan and a blow from the hilt of the gun on Chester's head laid him low. Capel pushed to the elevator and ascended to the ninth floor, where it is said he was found hiding in the bathroom of an apartment occupied by two men, who declined to give him away and who were taken in custody, also on the charge of shielding Capel from arrest. Findnig Man In Pajamas In His Home, Shields Shoots Through Door, Kills Him Burt Adams, Well-Known Actor, Is Victim—Had Been In Party Night Before With Shields' Wife and Spent Rest of Night in Shields' Apartment—Improper Relations Denied by Mrs. Shields. Burt Adams, 28, a well-known vaudeville actor, was shot and killed by Eugene Shields, 36, in Shield's apartment at 432 St. Nicholas avenue about 9 a.m. Thursday Col WILLIAM HAYWARD U. S. District Attorney, Southern District, N. Y. Guest of Honor at Dinner tendered by Federal. Official Associates at Waldorf-Astoria. BUILDING COMMITTEE AT WORK ON PLANS FOR Y GIRLS' DORMITORY The City Board of the Y W. C. A has named a committee to get together plans for the building of the new girl's dormitory which is to be erected on the three lots recently acquired adjoining the West 137th street branch, Harlem. Ruth Logan Roberts (Mrs. E. P.) is the chairman, and associated with her are Mrs. W. R. Worsiter, Mrs. Francis McNeill Baron, Mrs. Emma S. Ransom, and a fifth member to be selected. The new dormitory is to take the place of the residence house formerly constructed in 2004. Mrs. Worsiter will hold the H. Aolph Ruthiel Lowry formal purposes, that building having been acquired during the recent war emergency and never having been suitable for dormitory purposes. Mrs Roberts and the committee plans to begin immediately on the task of seiting up plans for the new building in order that it might be available at the earliest possible moment. Findnig Man In His Home, S Through Burt Adams, Well-Known A In Party Night Before W Rest of Night in Shi Relations Denied by Mrs Burt Adams, 28, a well-shot and killed by Eugene S ment at 432 St. Nicholas ave STOLEN SHIRTS MAKE STATION HOUSE LOOK LIKE A HABERDASHERY Traffic Officer Carter Assisted in Apprehension of Men Bearing Bundles, Leaving Subway. The suspension of Patterson Simone at the 38th Procter was aroused on Friday morning February 29 by men who came out of the subway station at 155th street and Lenox avenue with several large packages. The officers questioned them and was told that the packages* contained old shirts which had been bought from a laundry down town. This explanation only increased the suspicion of the officer who ordered one of the packages and it was found to contain new shirts. With the assistance of Traffic Police man Carter, the men were arrested and taken to the 155th street police station. They gave their names as Andrew Harris 40 of 209 West 141st street, and Henry Francis 23 of 199 West 141st street. The shirts were spread out enables and made the police station look like a haltered shader. After inquiries by the Police Department it was found that Kaplan Brothers shirtmakers at 205 Fifth Avenue had been missing shirts for some time. Ralph Shapoe of the Kaplan brothers failed the shirts at the police station but had been valued at $500. Further questioning by the police caused Harris and Francis to admit that they bought the shirts from a man in the streets of Broadway and 21st street. They are being held without bail on a charge of receiving stolen goods. Ministers of New York Pass Resolution Approving Work of The Age Against Hootch A Contrast of Sinister Significance Is the Qulescent Attitude of Certain Pastors Who Fail to Take Action Against Menacing Conditions in Their Church Neighborhoods. AGE REPRESENTATIVE IS UNWITTINGLY GIVEN OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW AT FIRST HAND CONDUCTING OF RAID BY FEDERAL AGENTS Poison Hootch Kills Seventh Avenue Janitor Last Week Drawing of Color Line at Connie's Inn Draws Attention of Negro Patrons—Hootch Hounds Invasion of 136th Street Arouses Residential Section. MINISTERS ADOPT RESOLUTIONS. The Inter-Denominational Ministers Association of Greater New York and vicinity views with pleasure the many efforts of Fred R. Moore, editor of The New York Age, to clean up the "Hootch" conditions in Harlem, and congratulates Mr. Moore upon the signs of victory that are now manifesting themselves. The Association begs to assure Mr. Moore that the Clergy is solidly behind him and stands ready to respond to any call he may make upon the Association. UNANIMOUSLY-ADOPTED by the Association at its regular meeting. Monday, March 3, 1924. The above resolution furnishes an interesting development in that it is the unanimous action of a group of ministers of all denominations, pastors of churches in New York City and its immediate environs. It places the clergy of the city on record as endorsing the campaign of The Age for cleaning up this community so far as hootch and dope selling, gambling, prostitution and other social evils Shields a manager of the Lafayette Cafe 113d street and Seventh avenue, returned to his apartment unexpectedly and saw Adams walking down the hall clad in pajamas. He immediately opened fire upon Adams, who ran into a room and barred the door. Six shots were fired, two of which took effect. One of the shots which took effect was fired through the door and struck Adams in the abdomen. Shields then threw the revolver down and went to the apartment of William (Tip) Harte at 410 St. Nicholas avenue, where he was later found hiding under a bed by Detectives MacFarland and Butler. Mrs Shields rushed from the apartment and phoned the 135th street police station informing the police of the murder. Dr. Leute of Harlem Hospital was also summoned and found Adams in a dying condition. But before he shed he asumed Shields of the crime and denied any wrongdoing with Mrs Shields. Mrs Shields and Lula Gomez his sister who witnessed the shooting, stated that they had gone out to a party on the night before with Mr. and Mrs Clarence Robinson who was the vaudee-partner of Adams. They returned Adams to the apartment of Adams and aguaged a spare room in their apartment for the night. She denied any improper association with the man and added that she and her husband had not lived together for some time. The dead man is survived by his wife of 50 years Nicholas avenue, and a mother and father in Indianapolis. His funeral was held privately from the funeral parlor of Granville O Paris on Saturday afternoon March 1, and the body was shipped to Indianapolis for burial. Shields who is a brother of Assam human Henry Shields, is being held without bail on a charge of homicide. are concerned. This is the same organization which was addressed on Monday, February 4. By Editor Moore, at which time he charged that ministers of the city were charged and had been muzzled by boot-legging interests; the charge being based on the fact that many of the ministers had refused to give voice to condemnary opinions with regard to the debating and injurious activities of the hootch sellers in, Harlem. ```markdown ``` A Sinister Phase A significant almost sinister, phase of the booth situation as regards Harlem's ministers is the silence of several pastors in the immediate virginity of certain notorious resorts. Two or three churches are located contiguous to one of these places—Connex Inn which is operated in the basement of the Lafayette building at 113st street and Seventh avenue in New York City. The church that during the hours just after midnight the neighborhood is infested with large groups of underwater habitats who make Connex Inn their rendezvous and that these groups are characterized by the most unseemly behaviour. Intoxicated women and hostooser men—almost all of whom are white are in evidence both physically and vocally, their actions being of a disgraceful nature and their utterances vile and obscene. This neighborhood take no action against this condition furnishes group for questions by many who are familiar with the neighborhood. Connie Draws Color Line Colored pleasure seekers of the cabaret type are putting on a big holler" because they claim the managers of Connie Imm are discriminating against Negro patrons. Their only chance to gain entrance to the place is by applying in the early evening when there is little air and the patrons are fairly turned away on the plea that the place is filled, but whites coming along later are admitted without delay. The latest report in regard to the color discrimination is based on an alleged difference that is being made with the entertainers. Rumor has it that the producers of the Revue which is given nightly had employed a female completion girl. The management said to have told the producers that these girls must be gotten rid of and "high yellow" employed, as their color would be more in harmony with that of the white guests and not produce such contrasts when in close proximity as to grouse criticism on part of casual outsiders who might be present. Connie Imm was again and one of the waters was placed under arrest, but the place continues operating at full capacity. Poison Hootch Kills Man That patronizing the bouchon holes of Harlem is a dangerous proposition that shows last week when a Savoyard took an ardour, left the scene of his duo Harlem Hootch Hounds Continue Operations Honest Enforcement Is Still Needed Prohibition Agents continue to make "bluff" raids in Harlem, but they take care only to call on the little fellows, leaving Loui, Hyman, Moe, Connie, Chief, Goldgraben, and the other big fellows alone. Why is this the case? Harlem is flooded with poison hootch, but the Prohibition Agents can't find any—THEY SAY! Alleged bootlegging joints are located, under various camouflages, at the following addresses He and went to a neighborhood booth to buy for a drink. He got the drink but returned to work. He in a short while he was stricken down, and on a hurry pally was rushed to Harlem Hospital. The doctors quickly diagnosed the case of alcoholic poisoning and examined every resource of medical care to save the man. Their efforts were of no avail, for death soon claimed to victim. The man was buried Saturday. the meantime police officers have arrived to the Special Service Division have been making an effort to show commissioner Enlight that his recent calling of them for seeming neglect of news had taken effect. Detective Service Wm. Hooke of the office of Chief Inspector Samuel G. Belton, who is in charge of the Special Service Division of 250 plain clothes officers, came up to Harlem and attempted to raid Hyman's boothchery at 582 Lenox avenue. He was accompanied by Detective Thomas Luffs. When the two men entered Hyman's place, about twenty patrons promptly jumped behind the bar and succeeded in destroying every bottle of hoochin in the place, so the officers could get no evidence. Then, to cap the climax, as Houk and Lillis were leaving, one of the customers, alleged to have been Thomas Johnson of 229 Edgcombe avenue, waited in the dark hallway and tipped to put Houk out of business by kicking him in the face. A fight ensued, but Johnson was taken into custody on a charge of felonious assault. Houk went to Harlem Hospital and had his face fixed up before he could return to duty. Four members of the Special Service Dyfionian raided N. R. Goldgraben's booth parlor at 573 Lenox avenue and applauded the cashier and bartender, the latter a Negro, John Williams of 47 West 129th street Present at Raid. A member of The Age staff was able for a short while, to take part in a Leenox avenue raid. Federal agents raided 488 Lenox avenue on Saturday night. There were eight or ten men in the group and when they entered the place and made their way to the back room a reporter unobtrusively followed. The officers found no evidence of hooth in the business part of the establishment and several of them were ready to leave. One or two, more realous, discovered an iron door leading to the rear which was fastened. They rattled and rapped for a few minutes and were about to give it up as a fruitless job when evidently the custodian on the other side of the door mistook the signal or else became curious to find out what was going on. Whatever the reason, the door was unfastened from the inside, and as it awaigned open the officers, whether they wanted to do so or not, had to make their way inside. Wooden pails were to be seen, each one filled with colorless liquids that were promptly gauged as "ALKIE," which seemed to be the code name used by the officers to indicate alcohol. There were also a number of cases filled with half-pint bottles of various colored liquids, and other cases were on the floor, each containing smaller flasks, supposed to be the half of a half pint which is greatly in demand by the individual drinkers, or the customers who come in couples. Empty tin containers, apparently of about a 5-gallon capacity, were also at hand, and the officers proceeded to fill some of these from the wooden pails, while others began taking out the cases containing bottles and flasks of liquids. The boss's son was put under arrest as the "goat." Mistaken for Police. The reporter stood quietly at one side, an interested observer, and when one of the officers, all of whom were extremely youthful in appearance, became doubtful as to who he might be, and asked for information, he was satisfied when shown a glimpse of the police card carried by the newspaper man, bearing at its head the inscription, "POLICE DEPARTMENT," and seemed to assume that he was connected with that body. Another curious officer, later, also noticed the stranger and his inquiry was answered by the first officer, who said the reporter was with the Police Department Finally, however, one of the officers who had been busy running back and forth holding several secret conferences with the proprietor of the place, came in the back room and saw the reporter. He immediately ordered him to leave, demanding to know what he was doing there, and telling the reporter that he had no business in there. Discretion advised avoiding an argument and indicated the possibility of rough treatment if any resistance on staying was made, and the reporter rejoined the friends with whom he had been conversing when the raid was begun. They were very much relieved at his appearance without having suffered and injury. Invading 136th Street Block. Residents on 130th street between Lenox and Seventh aviaries are up in arms at the invasion of that block by the hootch hounds. Hyman Dietzel, who has been operating a quick limch counter at 523 Lenox avenue as a cam mufflage to one of the biggest hootch business on that thoroughfare, has taken over 101 a West 130th street, heretofore exclusively used for residential purposes, and put in a full fledged bar room. He had moved the features from the Lenox avenue place, and installed them in 101st, where business was opened up last week. Patrons of the Lenox avenue place are copfronted with a large sign, announcing the removal, and the attendants carry a supply of small business cards in their pockets which are handed to customers over the rough counter which has been left to take care of the trade that still comes to that place. People who live on 105th street, who have been uninterested in the hooch situation because it was on Lenox and Soventhi avenues, are now indignant because the hooch hounds have come into their block and are protecting mightily. Just what steps the yare planning to take remain to be disclosed. In the meantime, the hootch hounds are not so bold and open in their operations. Some of these places take the precaution of not admitting any one with whom they are not familiar. Others have their stock cached in some other place than the room in which the customers gather and each order is given to some unseen helper who mysteriously fills the same with the required liquor. Some of the places supposed to have been closed by padlock injunctions, which process enjoins the premises from any use whatsoever for the period of the injunction, are cleaned out so far as the hootch business is concerned but are opened for other purposes. Just what the situation is as regards these places remains somewhat of a mystery. Say Redding Did Not Mention Dent's Name Relatives of the into Detective Sergeant Wesley Redding, the first Negro to attain that rank in the New York Police Department, inform The Age that the statement contained in last weeks' issue, in the account of Redding's sickness and death, with reference to the Herbert Dent case, were not founded in fact. Information is to the effect that Redding died peacefully while sleeping, and his death came as a shock to the nurses at the hospital, the end coming at 5 o'clock in the morning when there was no one in the ward with him. It is declared definitely and positively that there was no evidence of brooding over the Dent case nor did he call the name of Dent or any name similar. The statement in The Age was based on information from an alleged friend who claimed to have visited Redding at the sanitarium, prior to his death. PHI BETA SIGMA FRAT SETS PRECEDENT IN HOWARD SOCIAL LIFE (Continued from First Page) late French invention, were let loose simultaneously, which floated amicably throughout the hall the remainder of the evening. Serpentine and confetti thrown hither and thither amidst the flood of lights and shower of baloons gave a splendid appearance of the Venetians gardens of old. The beautiful gowns blended perfectly with the soft yellow, lights of many hues that danced merely upon them as the dancers swayed lightly as with fantastic toes. The whole thing made one think he was dancing in a land of fairies and dream Rrefreshments from Orient. Caterers served punch from the Orient to keep the Vgretians fresh of body and light of foot. During intermission three photographers "boomed" away with a flashlight picture, catching everyone smiling and by surprise, ice cream a la Sigma, and Alpha daintrere were served and dancing was resumed until one-thirty. Proud were we to have with us our National President, Professor John W Woodhouss of Baltimore, Brother A J. Taylor of Washington, our national secretary, too joined us in our hour of mirth. Our honorary brothers present were Doctors Thos W Turner, Edw P Davis, and M T Walker Professors M T. Lochard T Montgomery, Gregory, G. Smith Wormley and Rev J M Pace, the latter paying his respects as a veteran Sigma man. The honor guests included Dr F. I Parks dea of men of Howard University Prof. am Mrs G E. Burch, Mrs J M Pace Mr and Mrs Chas A Jones, Ms Mabel E. Locks of Baltimore Sgt an Mrs D E. Smith, Mrs G Smith Wormley, Mrs Thos W Turner and Mrs M T Walker. Fraternity Officers as Guests The presidents of Alpha Phi Alpha Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Mu, Cussp and Crown, and Tau Delta Sigma Fraternities and of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta Zeta Phi Beta, Epsilon Sigma Iota and Rho Phi Phi Sororities were our special guests. Among the out of town guests were Misses Fitta Burwell Fleacher Miss Elaine Dean, and Murphy of Baltimore Miss Essie M Jones of Winston Salem N C, Miss Valeria F (Caldwell of Philadelphia, Miss Juanta Sansom of New York, and Miss Talmadge Henderson of Pittsburgh Pluko WHITE HAIR DRESSING BLACK, MELLOW, WHITE Makes The Hair Grow Long, Soft and Glossy. Keeps it Dandruff. Believes it helps Scalp Will not cause the hair to become Brittle or break off. FULLY GUARANTEED (ACTUAL SIZE) 40¢ Pluko HAIR DRESSING Delightfully Perfumed Pluko HAIR DRESSING FORMERLY PLOUGHS Is a delightfully perfumed dressing for the hair. 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Jiggeta, Howard Jiggeta, and Merril Hale of Lambda Chapter, Union University; H. Sebastian Moore and G. Summer Blackwell of Los Angeles; and Docto J. E. Fennell and T. Bailey of Philadelphia. The local guests were Mrs. J. O. Harra, Mrs. R. E. Cannady, Mrs. F. A. Hurt, Missa Endora Johnson, Nancy Davila, Lillian Weaver, Heaven Sparks Gladys Oden, Mpha O. Hayes, L. K Johnson, J. Willmann, Hattie M, Johnson, Pearl H, Johnson, Colleen Brooks, Mae Stuart, Elizabeth Roberson, Felicia White, M. Hawks, Gertrude Busha, Hoeffman, Florence Saunders, Elizabeth Turner, G. Taylor, Helen Coombs, Peggy Pletcher, Arlone Rasper, Bettie Hosley, Ambia Hawks, M. Sillas, Hutchins, Alberta Adams, S. Evelyn Lewis, Bernice Brashear, Mamie Nehlinger, Ruth Duxoq, Edith Henderson, Virginia Ruffa, Erma Brown, Mildred Davis, Eugenia Jackson, Effen Jackson, Stella Shilpley, Talmar Brooks, M. E. Parkk, Mabel Bullock, Mae E. Harper, Ruth A. Sutton, Lucinda Jennings, Clara Sergeant, M. Asher, Rubie Banks, Althea Weaver, Myra L. Smith, Mae Thorne, Marie White, Charlotte White, E Warner and J Towen. The men were John Jones, J E. Moore, George E. Banks, Wm, Striplin, Matthew R Hadley, Harold W. Gray, Henry L Dixon, J E. Roberts, Richard Montenier, J. H. Wilson and L T montgomery. The brothers present were W. I Pryor, Oliver Wilson, E. C Thompson, Homer L. Bryant, George Blakeley, Chas W. Williams, George W Jacobs, Plynn L. Cornish, Frank Williams, G. L Eggleston, J. T. Chambers, Wm. H Malloy, Herbert M. Embden, Raymond E Contee, Leo P. Wilson, Arthur Brady, P. E. Jimson, W. S. Gibson, Perry R Renifoe, Chas M. Jenkins, Allan J. Moore, W. E. Pannell, D. K. Plynrd, S. R. Higgins, J. O. Harris, Joseph Dodson, A. W. Scott, A. G. Daly, W. A Mount, Calvin E Johnson, J. M. Press, R. E. Cannady, Maceo Brown Haywood Johnson, Welford Jackson, J. M. Adams, Wm B. Edell, Wilbur Webb, R. C Jones, Utlysses Thompson, P. A. Hunt, F. M. Davis, T. O. Spaulding, N. E. Bastack, B. H. 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World Prize For News Item Selection (Continued from First Page) of age, of 202 West 143rd street, who is a senior at the Roosevelt High School, won both the first prize for the week of $20 and the monthly bonus prize of $50. Her prize winning article was on the proposed Child Labor amendment to the Constitution and the judges made the comment; "It shows the greatest breadth and depth of thought" When informed Sunday morning by a World reporter that she had won this coveted prizes, Miss Berlack could hardly refrain from crying with joy. She said the money came just in time as she was about to quit school because of a lack of funds. Now she will be able to complete her course in May and expects to take a course in accounting at New York University. She was born in Florida but came to New York about five years ago. During the past three years she has been an honor student at Roosevelt High School and has made one of the most perfect records of any student in the public schools of the City of New York. Amid waves of applause from her fellow students in the auditorium of the Roosevelt High School on Monday, Miss Berlack was presented with a check for If You Wish to Increase Your Earnings This Is of Special Interest to You PORO COLLEGE or a nearby PORO AGENT will teach you quickly. As our Representative, your full or spare time pays handsome profits. Thousands are enjoying prosperity through PORO. What Others Are Doing You Can Do! the donations made by his father Siffert for the World. He told her that their article had been chosen from a field of 1800 entries. The Proposed Child That the boys and girls of the United States shall have equal opportunities in all parts of the country, begins what seems to me to be the biggest news item of the week. This proposed amendment, if passed, will help to conserve the rising generation of America. Such a conservation of humanity means: 1. Higher standards of living for the average family, physically, mentally and financially. 2. Economic, industrial and social advancement for the country at large. 3. America as a protector of its young minds in the making. 4. The practical application of the theories of science, education, and logic, in that we love and protect our future citizens. The New York problem of child labor is sometimes overlooked because of the equitable educational system here. Horrors, however, face us as we think of the hundreds of children working in tenement houses, straining their eyes, stunting their growth, and probably spreading disease through the garments they work on. 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At 1 p. m. the entire crowd marched to the dining hall, led by the institute band. At the afternoon session Agent Jenkins presented Dr. R. R. Roberts, a trustee of the institute, who introduced Dr. R. S. Wilkinson, president of the State College, and district agent for the Extension Service for Negroes in South Carolina. Dr. Wilkinson delivered a strong, forceful and interesting address. "I have been coming here since the day Miss Wright planted the seed which has brought forth this great product," said he. "Since that time, I have worked side by side with others in the cage. In all these years I have never enjoyed a better conference; it seems to be growing each year. I can remember when the struggle was great to get just ten people here. Today you have come in great numbers. 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Our forefathers had through slavery, they had to live the war that followed, they live toll, poverty and woe in the d and we must live through our ties, thereby gaining expert knowledge. We must have p strength and patience and endure we are to overcome. "If you are going to be farm in the right way. Old time methods have passed. Agricul dities have changed, and we them with up-to-date plans New Rochelle, N. Y. - A large group of New Rochelle people visited York last week to see "Rumin W. Among them were: Prof and Mr F. Minton, Mr. and Mrs Hair, Mr and Mrs, J. H. Harper, Mr and M L. Lewis, A. Francis, R. and H ley, F. Holder and Miss Mildred chester. We are sorry a little mistake item concerning the wedding of Theissle Kees occurred in last week New York Age. The bride entered the arm of her uncle and benefactor Dennis Keese of New York City we gave her away and not an uncle from New Haven. 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CO. 27 Tatnall St. Atlanta, Ga New Rochelle, N. Y. BEAUTIFUL HAIR ```markdown ``` Saturday, March 8, 1824. Mrs. George Seward and Narah Ross of New York the week end guest of Mr. H. Porter of 24 Wood Whist Club met at the Mrs. S. H. Bailey last ladies entertained their tuesday, March 4. Red Women's Republican called meeting on Friday January 29, at the new club stage place, Mrs. J. Wes- was in charge. The club is d strides in membership of having all the wo- orks join. Annual sermon of the Sun- 21, I. B. P. O. E. of at the Messiah Baptist Sunday, February 24, by the committee consisted The committee Mrs. Marie B. Howard, chairman, Gertrude Wallace, Alice A. and L. McNellie. The order at 8:15, followed by a short impromptu program. The sermon by Kev. Smith, P. E.R. Mrs. guests were present, who led in the program. Officers in the ruler are Frances Kearney, Lady ruler, Henrietta Hargis, vice ruler, Kuth Freeman, chap- bray, financial secret- rator, Bowser, treasurer; Lady ruler, escort; Emily Carr, congrer and Harriet Rogers, gate- keeper trustees are Janet Hardy, Victoria Crooke, and Lucy Riddick. The women were present in large Saturday evening at the high turf met one of the the season, the kahway, N. J. From the ligers made a clean ending of the first 13-2 in favor of the second half towards legs became lax, allow- ents the opportunity to The final score was the Tigers. The graduation of the eighth class of Women's Red Cross Aids under the peace at the Memorial A. M. E. Commemoration Saturday evening, March 11 M. Water M Taussig, wife of this city, who is in the work, spoke to the received a donation from the Harry Spotsey on behalf of the Moore lawyer on behalf of the Harry Spotsey gave a companion by Miss M. Sidney Taylor, the class, gave a recita-tion of the women of the women of the women of the women of their new knowl- speaker of the evening Moore, editor of The Age, who spoke emphatic- avable opportunity for women and also on the need for New York City. It spent and enjoy- graduates were. Mrs. M. Daisy Jackson, Mrs. M. Mathilda Spotsey, Mrs. Mary Briggs, Mrs. Jane Mort- ama Nabors, Mrs. Ernes- lamer and Miss Gertrude Laum : Foughkeepsie and his visiting her son of Wood place, the growth of the city wide organized from 15 Irving place. It can be had hailey, Yonkers 4398, evening February 28, All Bailey attended on League Reception in the New Star was presented not having been for the past forty at Church choir impanment, assist- ment, rendered a Holy City," by evening, February direction of S. Lance director, and Rev. he taking part in it terror, Miss Clarisa Mrs. Frances Lafayette Smith, the Smith, contralto, leader of the or- church was filled to a success, finan- was called home to have his father is able to be out attack of grippie and wife are visiting in Washington, D the Messiah Church they attended. The they over-crowded, and under consideration making the Sunday ranger Poughkeepsie, N. Y. N. Rex I. Allen from an stack of pneu- tated services at the Sunday for the weeks from church Sunday a kite, fell on the ice of her hip and Thomas Rey- tory on business the ear made a big hit week They were House Crannol improving slowly look of rheumatism M. Zion Church and past have been ten de, they present a of the Central Bap Cinton Corners, con- sider at the Elbezer Sunday. They have herbert Dayne, and are solo. low were in this city the past week on business. Mrs. Georgia Smith, the directress of the C. C. C. Center, is in Chicago on business. The Market T, 57 Market street, is a place of great progress. They have a full staff of first class colored help; and recently catered to the Junior prom at Vaasar. It was one of the largest affairs held in this city in some time. Much credit is due James F. Perry who had chitung and Chef Eugena Smith. The proprietress takes the leading colored papers for her help. James F. Perry spent Washington's birthday. In Washington, D. C., and New York. Having important business in this city, Cleave Hawkins and family did not leave this city for the West until the latter part of the past week. On his return from the West the latter part of May, he will go to Tannersville; and if everything is satisfactory, he will sign up contracts for a trainer and make this city his home. Mr. and Mrs. Ely Allen are conducting an up-to-date laundry in Pershing avenue. A very touching memorial service was held at the C. C. C. Center Wednesday evening in honor of the late Mrs. Allen. Rev. McNeal, the presiding elder, Mrs. McNeal his wife, and Rev. W. J. Ellis of the Bethel Baptist Church of Cornwall Landing, N. Y., were among the speakers of the evening. There were several from Clinton Corners at the service. Rochester, N. Y. Rochester, N. Y—Mr. and Mrs. George Washington and daughter, of 29 Favor street, left last week for Baltimore, Md. A surprise birthday party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Dubouls for Mr. Dubouls. A delightful lunch was served. L. T. Johnson left last week for New Jersey where he will make his future home. Nathaniel Myrick who was called to North Carolina last week has returned. J. W. Viney of Merretta street left last week for Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Charles Greenfield of Favor street left last week for Cleveland, Ohio. Barber Hodge of Atlantic City is visiting his mother, Mrs. Hodge of Favor street. Mrs. Hodge is known as the candy maker. Miss M. Nelson of 244 Caledonia avenue gave a Matinee Theatre party last Thursday. The party includes Mrs. J. J. Jones and Mrs. C. T. Lunsford. A surprise birthday party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G Mines in honor of their daughter, Mrs Marshall Tinker. Mrs. Tinker received many presents. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis of Caledonia avenue spent the weekend in Le Roy, N. Y. Samuel Ashton of Newark, N. J. was in the city Sunday. Jack J. Jones. Strother Herndon; Wm. Stockton, left this week for California. They will be gone 4 weeks. Miss Viola Day of Ithaca is visiting her mother, Mrs. Estella Day of Pryor street. Mrs. Marion Dennis of Ithaca, N.Y., is visiting her sister. Mrs. Wilmont Thomas of Adams street The Monday Club drew a large crowd last Thursday evening when they gave there Cabaret and Dance at Imperial Hall. Mrs J. S Herndon is spending the weekend in Ridgeway, Penn., as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Morris. Mrs Johnson of Geneva, N.Y. was the guest of Mrs William Woodson last week. Mrs Adelaide Tucker of Buffalo has returned home after spending several days here as the guest of Mr and Mrs H Harden. Mrs H Harden is able to be up after a recent illness. Mrs Margaret Lynch who has spent the past several months in Boston and New York has returned to the city. Chief Jackson won the billboard match staged between Himself and Walter Davrs, by the score of 1.00 to 7.86. Miss May Black 148 Bronson avenue, gave a birthday party last Tuesday evening. She was the recipient of many beautiful presents. Miss Cobbs of Philadelphia, Pa., is visiting Mr and Mrs Edward Diggs of Meledy Street. William Jones of Ridgeway, Pa. is spending a few days with his friends in the city. "Dr Stork" is still alive He made his stop last at Mr and Mrs A L. Smith of 12 Favor street, mother and son are doing fur Prof C W Rodgers who has been in our city for a week or , left today for Philadelphia Pa Mr and Mrs W Watson entertained the Mohawk Whist Club last week First prize won by H Harden, consolation prize won by Mr Murray. Honor guests were Mr and Mrs Wm. Green Mr and Mrs Gale of Avon N Y. IPAX LIES YOU LIKE LORISY The La Guardia. A remedy for unlucky lips. If you are afflicted with ulcers, unlucky lips that make you ashamed when you are on the street in company, get this product made from and be satisfied. LIPAX makes them thin. LIPAX makes them attractive. A proper preparation, easily applied. Price $15.00. AMD MFG. CO. 4908 Central Av, Cleveland, O entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr. A. W. Peterson and his equista Miss Kalb of Philadelphia. Mrs. F. Freeman of Industrial street has returned home after spending several weeks in New York and Atlantic City. Corona. N. Y. Corona, N, Y. On Sunday morning at the Corona Congregational Church, Rev. G. W. Hinton, preached to a large and appreciative audience in his series of evangelistic sermons. Each Sunday new members are added to the church. The services in the evening were interesting. Thex were in charge of the W. C. T. U. The Sunday-school is largely attended, and we are getting a large number of new scholars. The Christian Endeavor is doing a wonderful work. The attendance each Sunday is large and the meetings are interesting. Last Sunday there was a Pew Rally. The new pews were dedicated, Rev. A. C. Garner preaching the sermon to a full house. On March 21 an entertainment will be given by the Women's Exchange of Corona at the church. Plainfield. N. J. News, memorials and advertising headquarters of The New York Age, 828 Plainfield avenue Greatings. Advertising in The New York Age reshuffles, moves, invests and creates jobs in the country, try it and see what results may be achieved. News items for the column must be signed and will be received up to 3 p.m. on the Sunday before publication. Plainfield, N. J. - The Twig Club entertained last Thursday afternoon, February 28, at the new headquarters of the 4th Street Branch Y. M. C. A. The program included an interesting lecture by the Rev. J. P. W. Collier of Rahway and a fine collation. Mrs. Lelia Golden of West 2nd street, who has been very sick, is somewhat improved. Little Edwin Cuff of East 3rd street gave a musicale for his society of Littie Pilgrims, of the Court of Calanthe at his home Thursday evening, February 28. A splendid time was had by the youngsters present and a prize of $250 in gold was awarded to the one selling the largest amount of tickets. This prize was won by Little Miss Mary Walker, a second prize of a baseball and bat was won by Hayward Booker Young Lidwin Cuff, who was chairman of the committee of arrangements, is proud of the success of the affair. The reception and dance by the Mohawk Lodge of Elks at Saengerbund Hall on Thursday evening, February 28, was an overwhelming success. The attendance was large and the music by Allie Maiden's Jazztimes was of the gilt edge quality which cannot be beaten. Long may we hear the kind of music furnished by our favorite Allie! Mrs J W. Brown and Miss Anna Garrett of Boston were the guests last week of their brother and his family, Fletcher Garrett of East 3rd street. Mr. Alice Edgar and John Reed of East 3rd street were married on February 23, at the parsonage of Bethel Chapel, the Rev. E. W. Coberth officiating. Mrs. A. S. Venable of West 3rd street and little granddaughter, Frances, have returned from a pleasant visit of three weeks with her sister in Baltimore. A Leap Year dinner was given at the home of Miss Martha Walker on West 2nd street, Thursday evening; February 28 The affair was in the interest of Calvary Baptist Church. A similar affair was given by Mrs Lee Booker's Club at the Y. Liberty and West 2nd streets, on the same evening Mrs C Perry of Plainfield avenue, who has been all for two weeks, is Mrs C Perry of Plainfield avenue, who has been all for two weeks, is not much improved Thomas Carter of West 3rd street who is very sick in the hospital, is a little improved Miss Mildred Anderson of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. was the weekend and Sunday guest of Miss Gladys Stearns of Spooner avenue. Some of our basketball stars are much pleased whenever she favors Plainfield with a visit. "Little Red Ridinghood," what pleased you so much last Sunday? You were all smiles as we came in close touch with you. It was nothing new to you as you have a smile that won't wear off. The remains of A W Brown, one of Plainfield's pioneer barbers, were buried on Saturday February 23, after funeral services at Bethel Chapel with the Rev E. W Coberth officiating. 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Standard Life Insurance Company Abstract from the Annual Report filed with and approved by the Insurance Department of the State of Georgia for year ending December 31, 1923. | | Increase | | :--- | :--- | | Gross Assets | $ 2,753,842.47 | $682,571.81 | | Ttotal Liabilities | 2,253,249.97 | 415,257.80 | | Surplus to Policyholders | 401,786.36 | 197,338.85 | Total Income 1,741,621.69 563,599.32 Payments to Policyholders 219,925.84 69,458.38 Since Organization the Company has paid to Policyholders and Beneficiaries $861,870.92 This substantial increase made during the year just closed, is the result of conservative management which has always characterized this institution. Here you are brought face to face with facts which have been carefully scrutinized by exacting Examiners from the Insurance Department of the State of Georgia. Standard Life ideals, principles and practices have been established in the hearts of our people and will be maintained. Its policy for supremacy in Service will be continued as it builds Solidly and Soundly for an insuring public. HEMAN E. PERRY, President W H KING, Vice President J A ROBINSON, Vice President R E. JONES, Vice President T. J. FERGUSON, Treasurer ent. Mr. Brown was beloved throughout Plainfield and will be much missed, especially by his loving niece, Mrs. Lelah Clark of West 3rd street. The Rev D. W Hoggard, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, preacher an inspiring sermon Sunday morning, March 2 His text was from Hebrews 13:8, subject, "The Unchristable God." The church was as unfit to its capacity. Rev FaFther Fitzpatrick, priest at St Marks Church, is often seen in the West Fid in his beautiful Buick coupe We compliment the Father Rev Lee of Philadelphia filled the pulpit at Shiloh Baptist Church all day Sunday, March 2. Religious services were conducted at the 4th Street Branch Y on Sunday afternoon Evangelistic services have been conducted at the Pentecostal Mission. Mrs L' Lloyd, pastor, during the past week by Elder Young of Philadelphia. Now, friends and members of the Plainfield Branch N A A C P, we have neglected our Branch every time it has been before the public. Let's have one real meeting on the third Monday evening of this month at Shiloh Baptist Church, the date is March 17, please do not forget it, and talk it up among your friends. The Rev D W Hoggard preached a wonderful sermon Sunday evening, March 2 His subject was, "Express from Presumptu ville to Salvation Station." There was no standing room to be had in the church Mrs Maude Greene and little son Ralph, Jr, spent the weekend of February 23 with her husband Ralph Green, Sr. at Springfield College, Springfield, Mass IN MEMORIAM In memory of a loving father and faithful husband, John B. Alston who Beautiful Girl Reveals Secret Once my hair was anything but long and eliky soft as it is now, and my complexion was sallow, and there were often unsightly pimples on my face. 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AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write For Particulars IN MEMORIA J departed this life March 3, 1921 You have left us but we have not forgotten you Each day your loving spirit seems to linger with us May that Guardian Angel direct us in that narrow path We trust to meet you Father, on that bright and happy shore, where we shall part no more. (Signed) VIRGINIA ALSTON, Wife; MARGARET ALSTON Daughtt Trenton. N. J. Trenton, N J—The Tennis Club, of which T Edward Kinney is president, gave a costume ball at Elks Hall on Friday night, February 29 A prize was given for the most unique costume and this brought a spirited contest Among those taking part were Mrs Lena Binn, Mrs Elizabeth Vanhaler, Miss Andrades Lindsay, Mrs Lillian Bryant, Mrs L H Hageman, Miss Lotte Hargett and Mrs Mary Canard, Miss Lotte Hargett as "Dollie Dimpies was awarded the prize Special mention was given Miss Madeline Worthy, who represented "Poco- WHERE IS BEAUTY MADE? 100 Steps from the Subway; 100 Steps from 135th Street Crosstown cars; 800 Feet East of 7th Avenue; 20 Steps from Lenox Avenue UPTOWN, IN THE VERY HEART OF HARLEM 135th STREET CROSSTOWN CARS SUBWAY STATION SUBWAY STATION Mme. C.J. WALKER'S BEAUTY SALON The management invites you. Come see where beauty is made Open 9 to 6 Special Appointments any time Phone Bradhurst 0678 MME C.J.WALKERS BEAUTY SALON 110 WEST 136th St 136th STREET OFFICERS C. C CATER, Medical Director D D JONES, Secretary D D SHACKLEFORD, Auditor JNO R PINKETT, Director of Agencies AARON DAY, Assistant Director of Agencies hontas," but did not enter the contest Edward Leonard as the "Sheik" was very good. Among the out-of-town people who were present were. Dr. and Mrs. Robinson, Dr. and Mrs. Sampson, Dr. and Mrs. Parks, Dr. and Mrs. Mossell, Dr. Hayes, Coungellor Burrell, Miss Kearney, Miss Henry and Mr. Robinson all of Asbury Park; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Granger, Mr. and Mrs. Williams and Mr Urquhart of Bordentown. Mrs. Florence Austin is chairman of the pie and cake sale for benefit of St Paul's Church on March 8 and 15 From the list of contributions the affair seems destined to success Dr and Mrs Lloyd M Granger of Bellevue avenue have issued cards for their at home on Saturday, March 8, from eight to 10 p'clock Mrs. C H Marrion of Messina, N Mrs. C. H Marrion of Messina, N. N. is visiting in New York Another class was started at the Trenton School of Designing on last Wednesday Mrs Agnes L Kemp, principal This class includes Mrs F Taylor of New York, Mrs Anna Groves of Trenton, Mrs T. B Daily of Altoona, and Mrs. P. B. Daniels of Virginia The Bachelor-Benedict Club, M. T. Gibbs president, is arranging to give a liberal contribution toward the McKinley Hospital drive for $200,000. This hospital does not discriminate and is worthy of the assistance of our race. An interesting mass meeting was held Thursday evening, March 28, at St Monicas Church, the Rev. A. E. Jensen, rector. The meeting was a protest against the continual segregation of our race in housing, theatres, etc. Spirited addresses were made by Rev Jensen Attorney's Queen and Johnson. M T Gibbs and Dr J L. Gibbs, who also presided. The meeting was under the auspices of the Trenton Branch of the N A A C. P., of whit Dr Gibbs is president and Attorney Robert Queen is secretary Mr and Mrs. Howard Lewis, local teachers, were the recipients of marked social attention while visiting in Baltimore recently. Several parties and dinners were given in their honor. They spent the weekend in Stamford as guests of Mr Lewis' family. --- The case of a drunken policeman who shot up a Harlem cafe last week, seriously wounding one man and hitting another in the arm, calls for a rigid and searching investigation. The fact that the officer concerned was a member of the special service division of plainclothes men, formed by Commissioner Enright to regulate the enforcement of the provisions against the sale of liquor, only aggravates his offence. It is to be expected that out of the thousands of men on the New York police force, some individuals will fail to measure up to the requirements of their calling. But the selection of a man addicted to drinking sprees for the delicate duty of prohibition enforcement was a serious misfit. The attempt of some of the daily papers to cover up the misconduct of this officer by distorting the facts of the case by printing stories to the effect that he was attacked without warning by five or six Negroes who were in the place, is contradicted by the testimony of the eye witnesses of the affair. The facts that the drunken officer was put under arrest after the shooting, and it is said, suspended from duty, shows that the police of the 38th Precinct, where the affair occurred, were aware of the actual status of the case. It is also to be noted that the victim of the shooting, although on what may be his death bed, was closely guarded by uniformed officers. The ends of justice demand that the incidents leading up to this apparently unprovoked shooting be probed to the bottom. There should be no difficulty in following the movements of the special service man and his companion, who disappeared after the shooting. The places where they filled up on booze can be ascertained and their movements traced until they made their last notous entry into the cafe where the officer ran amuck. The fact can readily be obtained and put on record, so that no alibi can be pleaded. Commissioner Enright had already expressed his dissatisfaction with the results of the efforts put forth by this recently constituted special division. Immediate and rigid investigation of this one case will show some of the reasons why the division has not succeeded better in its task. An official verification of the facts so far brought out in this case will show that men addicted to drink are not fit for police duty. Let Commissioner Enright investigate at once. ADVICE TO 125TH ST MERCHANTS. Can the Harlem Board of Commerce and its President, Mr. Koch promote the business, civic and moral development of the community by completely ignoring thousands of Negroes? Is there to be a "White Harlem" and a "colored Harlem"? Is the program of the Harlem Board of Commerce in its "go getter" campaign to be participated in by all the people or a chosen few? Is it to be conducted along exclusive lines? Although the Harlem Board of Commerce is made up of Jews and other groups which have been forced to quail from the cup of race premise at no time has the organization maintained a friendly attitude toward the Negroes of the community. The boards efforts have been more detrimentally continued to retarding the Negro progress than in giving him a better hand. Keeping the Negro in a protected realm here one of its chief aims. Have we not has tailed dismally. This Ku Kux attitude has been taken although Harlem Negroes spend enormous sums daily with Mr. Koch and other merchants on 125th Street. If the Harlem Board of Commerce really wants to get anywhere. The Age makes the suggestion that it cooperate with a large and influential group in the community which by all means must be considered in the equation if the results desired by the board are to be attained. Here is some more Brisbane logic. The radical Laborites demand that India get Home Rule, the right to govern herself. Theritically it is sound. But of India was not able to govern herself for five thousand years before England took charge *** how would she now govern herself? There is no doubt about Mr. Hearst's editor being a fundamentalist. We can now appreciate his strange psychology on the Negro question. Because the Negro was in bondage one-hundred years ago he is not ready to take on the mantle of full citizenship and ehjoy equal civic and political rights today. This is the same editor, however, who poses as the Moses of the foreign-born element, thousands of whom cannot speak the English language, are unfamiliar with our customs and will never become assimilated. SENATORIAL LYNCHERS BALKED. The action taken by the United States Senate last Saturday, in voting for the appointment of a committee of five of its members for the investigation of the activities of Attorney General Daugherty, showed that the wouldbe lynchers of the characters of cabinet officers had been balked of their prey. Instead of being able to force the Attorney General out of office without trial or even a hearing, an investigation of the Department of Justice is to be held along lines of authorized procedure. This halt to the lynching fever that swept over the upper house of Congress and vented its rage in an ineffective attack upon Secretary Denby, was largely due to the rebuke administered by President Coolidge and the determined front presented by the Attorney General himself. With undaunted courage Mr. Daugherty refused to retreat under fire and invited the fullest investigation of his office. His attitude was the only one consistent for a conscientious official, relying for vindication upon his record. The easier way of resigning in the face of fire would have suited the politicians better, with the hope and belief that it would relieve the administration of embarrassment. It is creditable alike to President Coolidge and Mr. Daugherty that they did not adopt the easier way, but decided to face the issue boldly. The case of Secretary Denby differed somewhat from that of the Attorney General is that he was allowed to retire without the stigma of malfeasance in office. His greatest offence was rated a mistake of judgment or neglect to fully comprehend the importance of the step he took in acting upon the oil leases. At all events, we have no tears to shed upon Mr. Denby's departure. His judgment never rated high in our esteem, after we read his gushing eulogy upon Nathan Bedford Forrest, the butcher of Fort Pillow, as his ideal of the American soldier. But enough of Denby. Mr. Daugherty deserves respect as a courageous defender of his good name and his record in the Department of Justice. He will have the opportunity he sought to meet his accusers before the Senate Committee and to refute their charges. The committee consists of Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa, chairman; Senators Moses of New Hampshire and Jones of Washington. Republicans, Senators Ashurst of Arizona and Wheeler of Montana, Democrats This movement toward orderly investigation instead of frenzied moral lynching is a welcome symptom of returning sanity in the Senate KANSAS EDITOR ON THE KLAN. KANSAS EDITOR ON THE KLAN. Some months ago we took occasion to reprint the observations of an acute North Carolina editor as to the appeal that the Ku Klux Klan made to an inferior order of intellect, and the consequent sway exerted upon this class of followers by unscrupulous leaders. The first step was to lead the recruits into some form of lawlessness, which would render them the helpless instruments of the heads of the order in their plans of graft or devilry. Some months ago we took occasion to reprint the observations of an acute North Carolina editor as to the appeal that the Ku Klux Klan made to an inferior order of intellect, and the consequent sway exerted upon this class of followers by unscrupulous leaders. The first step was to lead the recruits into some form of lawlessness, which would render them the helpless instruments of the heads of the order in their plans of craft or devilry. A well known Kansas editor, Wm. Allen White seems to have reached about the same conclusion regarding the Klan. In his talk before the Writers Club of Columbia University he predicted that the present political sensations to be followed in all probability by a stirring national campaign this next autumn will reduce the Klan to a thing of very small proportions. His argument was that the Klan was composed of fourth rate intellects which were certain to be swept away by political excitement from the toolkith theories of the order. He said further according to the New York Herald A well known Kansas editor, Wm Allen White seems to have reached about the same conclusion regarding the Klan. In his talk before the Writers Club of Columbia University he predicted that the present political sensations to be followed in all probability by a stirring national campaign this next autumn will reduce the Klan to a thing of very small proportions. His argument was that the Klan was composed of fourth rate intellects which were certain to be swept away by political excitement from the toolish theories of the order. He said further according to the New York Herald "These fourth rate intellects remind me of the cries in Canada's stories who lacking anything to hold them steady, flopped from one side to the other with every motion of the ship. They flop to the Klan to Billy Sundaysum, or something of the klian bit when the ship steades down they may orient themselves properly and take hold of something more constructive and useful as citizens. Mr White told of the bloodshed was waged between his Empria Gaette and the Klan He poked them first and ignored them. Neither method had the slightest effect. The Klan then boycotted the Gaette without causing it the loss of a subscriber—a note of advertising he said. But I made a mistake in making fun of them and made a mistake in ignoring them," said Mr White. The person was to handle them is to allow them to sit a space in which to put forth their impulses in the grossest terms. Then they would in themselves with their own credibility. It may be that Mr. White is correct in locating the widest publicity possible for the Ku Klux impossibilities, but it may easily that the order of intellect that makes the man possible will thrive and multiply on a diet. The lower the order of intel- It may be that Mr. White is correct in advocating the widest publicity possible for the Ku Klux impossibilities, but it may easily be that the order of intellect that makes the Klan possible will thrive and multiply on such a diet. The lower the order of intel- lect the greater resistance it may display in the poison of its own credulity. The order of intellect fascinated by the Klan appeal must be taught first to look for higher things. Here's another problem for the educators of the country. AN UNUSUAL REPUBLICAN The debate over the Mellon tax reduction plan in the House of Representatives last week brought to light some varieties of present day Republicanism, which held little resemblance to the original brand of faith. The Democrats at least were consistent in that they flatly opposed the administration bill on purely partisan grounds. The final result of the debate was the adoption of the compromise measure offered by Representative Longsworth, a sufficient number of the dissenting Republicans voting with the organization to bring about its passage. The debate over the Mellon tax reduction plan in the House of Representatives last week brought to light some varieties of present day Republicanism, which held little resemblance to the original brand of faith. The Democrats at least were consistent in that they flatly opposed the administration bill on purely partisan grounds. The final result of the debate was the adoption of the compromise measure offered by Representative Longsworth, a sufficient number of the dissenting Republicans voting with the organization to bring about its passage. The lack of backbone among the Republicans in Congress, as diagnosed by Mr. Munsey's organ, The New York Herald, together with the tendency to stray after strange gods and desert basic party principles, has brought Republican rule to a perilous state of uncertainty. Among the members of the House from New York State, who have been held responsible for this state of affairs was Representative Hamilton Fish, whose position has been counted as radical in many respects. But Mr Fish consistently voted for the original Mellon plan and finally for the Longsworth compromise to remove all question concerning his regularity on party measures, the member from up the state defined his position as follows: The lack of backbone among the Republicans in Congress, as diagnosed by Mr. Munsey's organ, The New York Herald, together with the tendency to stray after strange gods and desert basic party principles, has brought Republican rule to a perilous state of uncertainty. Among the members of the House from New York State, who have been held responsible for this state of affairs was Representative Hamilton Fish, whose position has been counted as radical in many respects. But Mr Fish consistently voted for the original Mellon plan and finally for the Longsworth compromise To remove all question concerning his regularity on party measures, the member from up the state defined his position as follows: "I am a Republican of the old school and still have faith in the principles on which the Republican party was founded. I believe in the immortal creed enunciated by Abraham Lincoln of a Government of the people, by the people, for the people. "I have to plead guilty to seeking to oppose any and all legislation that conflicts with these musty and half forgotten principles. I was instrumental in having the rules of the House changed in order that a majority of a substantial number of members of the House could force the committees to report legislation that was desired in the interest of the public, instead of permitting them to chloroform bills with impunity. I also voted to change the Underwood rule to permit a majority of the House to amend revenue legislation the same as in the Senate. "I am neither a conservative nor a radical, but just a plain Republican who believes in the original principles of the Republican party, and one who has an abiding faith in the popular Government I have voted for and supported all the big party issues as set forth in our national platform, such as the tariff bill, ship subsidy, repeal of excess profit tax, and for the pending revenue legislation practically as reported by the Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee." This kind of Republicanism has become so rare that a public profession of it by a live Congressman is as refreshing as it is surprising. And yet when the record of representative Fish is recalled as an officer in the "Fighting Fifteenth" in the World War, the element of surprise vanishes. His attitude on race relations was indicated by a recent letter to President Coolidge, recommending clemency for the Negro soldiers now in prison at Fort Leavenworth for alged complicity in the Houston riot. What is needed at the present time are more plain Republicans who believe in the original principles of the party and who have the courage to act up to their belief, the fact that such an avowal as that made Representative Fish causes him to be missed as "an unusual Republican" shows the straits to which the party is reduced. This kind of Republicanism has become so rare that a public profession of it by a five Congressman is as refreshing as it is surprising. And yet when the record of Representative Fish is recalled as an officer of the "Fighting Fifteenth" in the World War, the element of surprise vanishes. His attitude on race relations was indicated by his recent letter to President Coolidge, recommending clemency for the Negro soldiers now in prison at Fort Leavenworth for alleged complicity in the Houston riot What is needed at the present time are more plain Republicans who believe in the original principles of the party and who have the courage to act up to their belief. The fact that such an avowal as that made by Representative Fish causes him to be classed as "an unusual Republican" shows the straits to which the party is reduced. CHARGES AGAINST BISHOPS. A news letter dated at Nashville, Tenn., published in the Indianapolis Ledger, prefected that either of two things must happen at the next general conference called May in Louisville, Ky. It specified that either some way must be found of regulating and restricting the power of bishops charged with offenses in the church, or the whole denomination will be split from top bottom." A news letter dated at Nashville, Tenn. published in the Indianapolis Ledger, predicted that either of two things must happen at the next general conference called for May in Louisville, Ky. It specified that "either some way must be found of regulating and restricting the power of bishops charged with offenses in the church, or the whole denomination will be split from top to bottom." The denomination referred to is evidently the African Methodist Episcopal Church, charges of misconduct against several members of the board of bishops having been preferred within the past few years, without securing a hearing or investigation. In the present instance, the charges were preferred by a general officer of the church in an open meeting of the Tennessee conference and published in an official organ of the denomination. Ira T Bryant, secretary of the Sunday School Union, in the Young Allenite, accused this bishop of drunkenness and stealing certain moneys collected from ministers and laymen. Then we find the bishop assigned to South Africa accusing the bishop in charge of missionary affairs with being a "deserter and slacker." These charges publicly made by one church official against another are not edifying to the general public nor conducive of respect for the church. On the contrary they tend to lower its dignity and destroy its usuliness. There should be a proper tribunal provided for the hearing and determination of such charges and the removal of those officials who have proved unworthy. The laundering of ecclesiastical linen in public is an unsavory spectacle but it is the inevitable outcome of the failure of the church to do its duty. Let the Board of Bishops and the general conference meet the emergency with discretion and courage Comments By The Age Editors On Sayings Of Other Editors The latest news of the Mechanics Savings Bank账, as reported in the Richmond Planet, read as follows: Counsel and financiers are now engaged in perfecting plans for the rehabilitating and reopening of the Mechanics Savings Bank. The reading citizens are taking active interest in the movement to safeguard and protect the savings of the thrifty colored people of this community. The proceeds from the sale of the Strand Theatre will provide sufficient money to make it unnecessary to borrow any money to pay the cash allowance of twenty per cent, as provided in the valuers. The colored folks are still praying. The power of prayer will be fully vindicated in the eyes of all Richmond people, when this bank reopens for business. In an editorial headed "Are You a Voter?" the Boston Chronicle made this political review: There was a time when the colored people of Massachusetts were represented by men of their own race in the Governor's Council, the General Court and the Boston City Council. There was a time when colored men had some influence in party councils and when young men and women of the race were found holding positions of trust and honor. Those days have passed. Not only is there no member of the race filling an elective position but the "powers that be" are now asking that a man be a college graduate before he is deemed worthy of a janitor's job. This result is attributed to the failure of the colored people to realize the importance of the right to vote Tax dodging and the church influence which deprecates voting as worldly are also charged with responsibility for this indifference The Chronicle claims that there are at least 16,000 colored persons in Massachusetts who are eligible to vote Senator Lodge was reelected by less than 10,000 votes, so even this number is not to be slighted The Buffalo American which occasionally exhibits Democratic tendencies, recently said We should like to know upon what grounds Walter L. Cohen who was nominated as comptroller of customs of New Orleans should be obnoxious to Senators Ransdell and Broussard, of that state. Mr Cohen has filled numerous positions of trust under the government and found absolutely honest and trustworthy A gentleman in every respect. A man of wealth and culture A good citizen and above all a patriotic American And the only thing we can base our opinion for this opposition at a distance is, that he is a colored man, which we condemn his party for refusing to confirm the nomination over such a protest. Two Republican Senators were reported as voting against the nomination of Mr. Cohen, together with the solid majority of thirty-five Democrats, including Senator Copeland of New York: How about condemning the Democrats, as well? The approbrious epithet of "scofflaw" applied to the "weirs," has evoked the rejoinder of "spfgthigot" as descriptive of the dry contingent. In the meantime booze and hoot continue to flow unrestrained In his report to the Board of Bushops, Editor W J Walls of the Star of Zion official organ of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church voiced some of the limitations that beset the religious editor. Among other things he said, No inventive, red hooped man can settle in contentment to select data and write for a paper which he knows is doomed to a limitation that defeats his every ideal for its presentation appearance, growth and larger service We are coming near to the close of the quadrennium with a subscription list that is a disgrace to the church and to all the officers concerned with the paper. As the law stands and as the situation is nobody is responsible. I am constantly asked why The Star is not self supporting why the subscription list does not grow faster why we do not increase the number of pages and why we do not change the style from the secular style to the magazine like the Universal Church journal term. I answer these injuries that the editor has not the right to change increase the pages or the subscription list. He is confined wholly to the literary. He cannot even control the date of its issuance. The law does not prescribe any specific duties to him or the manager. It merely says that the manager controls the business and the editor all literary matter except the advertisements which belong to the business department. The editor's ultimatum is to change the law and the Star will grow. Despair his limitations. Editor Wall's has given the Star a strong editorial page. In reviewing the great work performed by much schools during the past fifty years in the South the United American Fred Stenner of Charlotte NC cited the better progress being made for Negro education in the States as putting the church to the test it said. For instance the States most cases are now paying larger salaries to teachers than the Church's pay. By doing the services of the best trained teachers are usually secured. While as a true case is the case we are glad to say that many of our teachers choose where they feel they can render the greater service regardless of the small salaries received. There are two ways to teach the present condition at the high school may be improved. First, to liberal support, these schools on the part of the democrats and whose purpose they are created second by eliminating some of the elementary parochial schools, especially when they date the public school, by applying the money will upgrade these schools. If the elementary grades to the work of secondary schools and colleges, thus taking a possible enlarged the equipment of such schools, lengthen their terms, and increase the The Age Readers' Forum salaries of teachers: While these changes proposed would undoubtedly increase the value of these schools; the need for their existence still exists. The Petersburg Weekly Review stated that intense interest is being shown in the fight between the "Lilywhite" Republicans and the regular party members in that city. The latest developments were recounted as follows: Since the throwing out of the white delegates at both the State and district conventions, the colored voters seem determined to press the fight until lilywhitelism is crushed out of existence in the city and state. P W Harris was elected city chairman and it was decided to put the matter squarely up to the Republican National Committee to recog- Pres. Coolidge's Ideals. Editor THE NEW YORK AGE I did not intend that you should publish any part of my personal opinion to you regarding President Coolidge, but since you deemed it fitting to do so and, moreover, comment upon the same, I assure you that I am perfectly willing to stand by my guns. Coolidge, of course, has been serving as President too short a time for any same person to pass absolute judgment upon his administration, and that, too, when he has been considerably handcapped and embarrassed in trying to unangle the rassality of the two former Administrations bequeathed to him. There is a book which, perhaps, you've seend and read, entitled, "Have Faith in Massachusetts," of which Calvin Coolidge is the author Likewise do I say to you Have Faith in Calvin Coolidge. For the proof of the pudding is the chewing of the string." You can already see and hear, if you've eyes to see and ears to hear, that he is going to do that which no other President has ever had the moral courage to do in behalf of the race, in the face of the prejudice of southern sentiment against the political rights of the Negro namely, give Cohen another recess appointment, and that, too, notwithstanding Cohen was twice defeated in the Senate for confirmation. In 1921, at the 100th anniversary of Amherst College, Calvin Coolidge, present as the honored guest, being Vice-President of the United States, among other things, said in his address before the alumni and visitors upon that momentous occasion. "Not all public men have had the advantage and accomplishments of those who are entitled to be called public men have everywhere and at all times been almost entirely under the influence, directly and indirectly, of the ideals which come from institutions of higher learning." "Calvin Coolidge, being a son of 'Old Amherst,' will not be untrue to her ideals, to wit, that right and justice be accorded to every one as he merits it, regardless of race or color. You may think me too enthusiastic for Coolidge, but the "Song," of Old Amhcrist" are loyal to one another, and furthermore, that is just the reason why Calvin Coolidge is today where he is Bro. Moore, when I started to write you this letter. I didn't intend to express myself so fully, but now that I have done so, let it be. (Signed CHAS H. MOORE. Greensboro, N. C.) "If I Had You Down in Texas!" (By JESSE O THOMAS) A few nights ago, leaving New York City at 11:30 over the New York Central enroute to Rochester, passengers in one of the Pullman cars were awakened by a controversy between another passenger and a Pullman porter. Some misunderstanding arise in connection with the handling of the passenger's baggage. The other passengers' attention was attracted to this discord by the loud speaking of the fellow passenger, who explained to the porter at the top of his voice, "shut up!" If I had you down in Texas, I would swing you to a cumb cut off your ears and take them for a souvenir. Without any further discussion it is clear to the reader as to the race and naturality of the passenger in question, as well as the geographic boundary of his birthplace. The Atlanta Constitution of February 21, chronicles one of the most peculiar and horrible murders that have ever been committed in any civilized community and id espere as it seems to be a sequel to a criminal escape covering a period of a year. A young man by the name of Frank McDowell, claiming to be directed by some invisible spirit and actuated by some dyne impulse at the command of a Jehovah's killer his father and mother while they settled on February 19, exerted one year from the day that two sisters were buried in death on their bed at Decatur Square. An uniting chart was made to connect the maid of Negro land with the wife of the third degree and of which testify that he husband set this room on fire that burned to death these girls. If this had occurred in many parts of the State it would not be surprising of the husband of this charged cook would not have been in Texas" Young McDowell beher of the two infortunate girls, now confesses that it was he instead of the discharged maid who planned the destruction of his sisters for the same spiritual reason that he murdered his mother and father while they slept at St. Peterburg Church, which place they moved shortly after the death of the girls. It now appears through the testimony of one of the legal emplied in at least the last, the great one of Negras, as well as among others from the relatives of the emplied in at least the last, many generals at the time that Frank knew nothing about the following, he didn't have two sisters. I wonder what Frank would do if he had a Negro "down in Texas"? I wonder if this mother left Frank was born ever saw a Negro down in Texas? I wonder if Frank grandfather met the father or grandmother, or either the father or mother, at the fence ever had a Negro down in Texas? In other nice him as such, thus sealing a of the illlywhites, who even a- failure to be regarded as Resi- at the district and state persist in trying to maintain organization. The statement the press by a local illlywhite the effect that they wanted as party, was also sent to the Nai- mittee for its enlightenment the true state of affairs in politics. The net result of the movement in Virginia politics been to alienate the bulk of and deprive the Republicans of representative they had in Congo aure, ex-Congressman Slem- in in the office of Secretary to dent, but his case has not he party any. words, I am afraid that some of the people who have Negroes "down in Texas" do not realize what influence they have on their children even down in third or fourth generation, in the presence of twisting or warping their mental selves so that they become mentally praved and shirthy for blood. Psychologists might give some interesting information on this question as to the effect it may have on our children where we have a Negro "down in Texas." An important as it is to the Negroes who are the victims, it is of very much importance to the white people, their victims and their children to have Negro "Down in Texas" Albert C. Copeland Controlled By South. Editor THE NEW YORK ACE: Commenting on the negative vote of Senator Copeland in the Cohen case you say that Negroes who cast the ballots for him "have a right to feel that they have been deceived." They were deceived by no other ones than themselves. No one was deceived who was qualified to vote intelligent. The simple facts were and are The directing force of the Democratic Party to the South; in the Senate and House the Democratic caucuses are dominated by the southern representatives, at least so far as the rights of the Negro are involved; it was certain in advance that when the party whip was cracked by the southern majority of the party, Copeland, Edwards, Bruce, et al., would meekly obey. That is what I told Negro campaigners for Copeland would be the outcome if they succeeded in alerting him. They laughed at me. Now they have received the first installment of what they invited. Will the lesson incite them to make a serious study of fundamental party condition? EDWIN C. WALKER 211 West 138th St., New York City STATION H-E-A-L-T-H By Dr. B. S. HERBEN Of the New York Tuberculosis Association "There's Nothing the Matter With Me!" The man who is half sick never has anything the matter with him, but the man who is "all" sick has everything the matter with him! Everything! All the diseases he ever heard of have swooped down upon him or are about to gobble him up—and every one steps lively when Dad is sick! I have nothing to say about the man who is really and entirely sick. He is flat on his back, his family is "waiting on him hand and foot," and his doctor is bossing the job. I think every one will be just as patient and sympathetic and kind as an angel, for everybody is sorry when Dad is sick. But when Dad is half sick, I'm more sorry for the rest of the family, for he is usually ya bit difficult to please and—well—to put it honestly, he's cranky as the deuce" and won't do anything he ought to do. If you suggest that he see a do and get something for that cold he growls, "What's the idea? There's nothing the matter with me" But he coughs and sneezes and can sleep nights, and he will not eat because his throat is sore, or he can taste the food You know all these signs Man You know it is true! You have a picture that you are about as please as the spring housecleaning Why don't you do something ab common colds They may be dangerous You underline your resist by losing rest and throwing poison to your blood and by not eating early Colds for the above reason times stir up some germ that is away inside of you, waiting chance A pneumonia germ may thus as an opportunity to get you' or the dormant germ of time may wake up and start things to you. The New York Tuberculosis Association, Inc. is doing the follow work (1) It maintains an Informa- Service, where advice is given curing prevention and treatment tuberculosis (2) It has a Model Wobe- where men consaluescing from coliosis are trained and returned active industrial life (3) It projects children by mea- of Nutrition Classes, Health Care Open Air Camps, and the Like (4) It provides Health Inc. (4) It provides Health tion for industrial workers. (5) It provides a Health for giving lectures distributing rature, and so on. (6) It has a Hospital Service (7) It has a Poster and Service for quickly and effec reach factory workers with lessons. (8) Also a Placement ser security positions for those who been thrown out of emp vier tuberculous. THE STAGE "The Gold Front Stores" Is Big Disappointment To Big Audience of Dramatic Lovers Distinguished Audience, Both Races Represented, Is Disgusted at Race Play Presented at Ethiopian Art Theatre Company, Directed by Raymond O'Neill, With Fine Cast Headed by Abbie Mitchell. (By WILLIAM E. CLARK) worst is being presented at the Lafayette stores," which opened to a distinguished au- tumn March 3, wholly without merit. The many phase of Negro life, although Raymo- n the Theatre Co, which sponsored the play, led high-class drama on Negro life. It was a boost that such prominent people as Harry T. Burleigh, Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Austin, Jennie Club, and others well known in the co- mpany. After the second act it was a most d many stayed simply out of respect to strove heroically to make something out of to work. Such an accomplished actress as Abbie Mint- he was about an ignorant and shiftless color of a grocery store and had many lovers, on A promoter (Gus Smith) comes a the establishment that by entering a partner h improved and he, the new partner, will which happens to be the manicurist (Edna every and a crude burlesque of "Othello" he play to run until near twelve o'clock of the material and the poor us eto whi he neither understands Negro life nor t at the Lafayette for the week of March "Going White," by Miller and Lyles, the PORT COMMEN By WILLIAM E. CLARK Now Has Field Himself For Stag The Firpo-Will Populations Have Halted Wills- by Lew Raymond Syndicate, W for the Fight—Rickard Now W promoter. between rival promoters for the privi- ties, bout has narrowed down to one promis- es this fight it will not take place this so demanded that the Lew Raymond Sy- nch fighter for the bout on July 19, post a man bank before he signed the final paper and their negotiations were called off in the daily press that James Johnston ance, and also manager of several w bout at the Yankee Stadium. But the Commission forbid a manager to promi- ffer will be given consideration is left alone in the field and his offer of will have to be accepted if the bout is probably be held at Boyle's Thirty Acre from Firpo to the New York World wills and does not wish a return bout w champion. If he does meet Wills he bout with Dempsey and the champion w to retirement. Harry Wills, who has been the victim of ears, must get a real fight in 1924 or his Unless he is a superman he will no has passed his thirty-fifth birthday, which League Announce 1924 Baseball So Drama at its worst is being presented at the Lafayette Theatre this week. "The Gold Front Stores," which opened to a distinguished audience of both races on Monday night, March 3, is wholly without merit. The story is hokum and does not represent any phase of Negro life, although Raymond O'Neill, director of the Ethiouian Art Theatre Co., which sponsored the play, led many people to believe that it was a high-class drama on Negro life. It was on the strength of Mr. O'Neill's personal boost that such prominent people as Dr. John Haynes Holmes, Bert Levy, Harry T. Burleigh, Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. James Weldon Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Austin, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Nail, the Debutante Club, and others well known in the community, came out to witness the opening. After the second act it was a most disappointed audience and while some left many stayed simply out of respect to the members of the cast, some of whom strove heroically to make something out of the poor material with which they had to work. But not even such an accomplished actress as Abbie Mitchell could put the piece over. Its theme was about an ignorant and shiftless colored man (J. "Happy" Holmes) who owned a grocery store and had many lovers, one of whom was his cook (Abbie Mitchell). A promoter (Gus Smith) comes along and convinces the proprietor of the establishment that by entering a partnership with him, the business can be much improved and he, the new partner, will help him marry the girl of his choice, which happens to be the manicurist (Edna Thomas). A lot of absurd petty threery and a crude burlesque of "Othello" is worked in, but these only caused the play to run until near twelve o'clock and did not add to its enjoyment. By the selection of the material and the poor us eto which it was put, Mr O'Neill showed that he neither understands Negro life nor the proper handling of a colored cast. The attraction at the Lafayette for the week of March 10 will be another drama on racial life, "Going White," by Miller and Lyles, the stars and authors of "Rumun' Wild." SPORT COMMENT By WILLIAM E. CLARK Rickard Now Has Field To Himself For Staging The Firpo-Wills Bout Impossible Stipulations Have Halted Wills-Firpo Battle Proposed by Lew Raymond Syndicate, Which Offered $500,000 for the Fight—Rickard Now Without Opposition as Promoter. The competition between rival promoters for the privilege of staging the proposed Firpo-Wills bout has narrowed down to one promoter, Tex Rickard, and unless he promotes this fight it will not take place this summer. Last week Firpo demanded that the Lew Raymond Syndicate, which had offered $250,000 to each fighter for the bout on July 19, post a forfeit of $50,000 with a South American bank before he signed the final papers. This the syndicate refused to do and their negotiations were called off. It has been stated in the daily press that James Johnston, president of the National Sports Alliance, and also manager of several well known fighters, is seeking to promote this bout at the Yankee Stadium. But the laws of the New York State Athletic Commission forbid a manager to promote fights and it is unlikely that his offer will be given consideration So Tex Rickard is left alone in the field and his offer of $150,000 to Wills and $200,000 to Firpole will have to be accepted if the bout is to be staged this summer. It will probably be held at Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, if held at all. A recent dispatch from Firpole to the New York World states that he is anxious to meet Wills and does not wish a return bout with Dempsey unless he defeats the colored champion. If he does meet Wills he probably won't be able to get a return bout with Dempsey and the champion will have to either fight Wills or go into retirement. In the meantime, Harry Wills, who has been the victim of racial prejudice for the past four years, must get a real fight in 1924 or his long layoff will prove disastrous for him. Unless he is a superman he will not be able to keep up his speed after he has passed his thirty-fifth birthday, which is not so far away Eastern League Announces 1924 Baseball Schedule le of the Mutual Association of Eastern even out by the Commissioners of that do not prevent the teams from playing more ally agreed that the first ten games shall call into consideration the parks that have and the fact that there are two traveling unequal in the number of games played for each league member. Meetings will be the purpose of arranging for the postponed rise from time to time as follows. Bacharach Giants—meet Brook May 10, single game on July 28, 20 and The 1924 schedule of the Mutual Association of Eastern Colored Baseball Club is currently given out by the Commissioners of that organization shows that each club will have an average of seventy games. The schedule does not prevent the teams from playing more than the scheduled games, but it is mutually agreed that the first ten games shall count in the official league averages. Taking into consideration the parks that have been established for a number of years and the fact that there are two traveling clubs in the circuit, the schedule is unequal in the number of games played at each park, but with a balanced total for each league member. Meetings will be held periodically during the season for the purpose of arranging for the postponed games and other matters which may arise from time to time. The schedule is as follows. Bacharach Giants—meet Brooklyn Royal Giants in double header on May 30, single game on July 28, 29 and 30 a double header August 1 and games on September 2, 3 and 4. They meet the Lincoln Giants May 25, two games on June 9, 10 and 11 on a double header on July 13 and two games on September 8, 9 and 10. They meet the Cuban Stars June 21, 24 and 25, July 21, 22, 21 August 19 and 20 and September 16 and 16. They play the Baltimore Black Sox on April 26 and 27 June 14, July 14, 15 and 16 and September 27, 28 and 29, the Washington Potomacs play them on May 1, 2 and 14 June 14, 29 and 30, July 1, August 17 and 18 and September 7. The Harrisburg Giants will be played on May 21 and 22, June 18 and 19, July 4, 5 and 6 and August 24 and 25; and Hilldale will be played on May 24 June 1, 2, 3 July 19 August 1, 4 and 5 and September 11 and 11. The Brooklyn Royal Giants play the Lincoln Giants May 25, 9 and 10 and 31, July 13 and September 8, 9, 10. They play the Cuban Stars July 4 and August 14 and 15, the Baltimore Black Sox on May 11, June 15, July 13 August 1 and September 1, Washington Potomacs on May 16, 17 and 18, August 4, 5 and 6 and September 23, 24 and 25. Harrisburg Giants on May 8, 9 and 10 June 12, 11 and 14, July 14, 15 and 16. Hilldale on May 1 and 1 June, 21, July 10, 12 and 11 August 2, 28 and 30 and October 4. The Lincoln Giants play the Cuban Stars on May 11 June 1 July 27 August 27 and September 28, on each date double headers will be played. They play the Baltimore Black Sox on June 3 and 4, August 31 September 2 3 11 and 13 and the Washington Potomacs on May 18, June 22 September 1 14 15 and 16. Hattiesburg Giants on April 27 May 1 2 3 and 10 and September 7 Hildale will be played on May 4, June 4, 7 14 and 15 July 4 and 5 August 4. The Cuban Stars play the Baltimore Black Sox May 18 June 29 August 24 and September 20, 21 and 22; they meet the Washington Potomacs on April 24; 25 and 26 and August 1, 2, 3, 29, 30 and 31; the Harrisburg Giants on June 30, July 1, 2, 30 and 31, August 25, 26 and 27 and September 23 and 24; and Hilldate on May 15, 17, 30, 31, June 26, 28 and August 9, 21 and 23. Baltimore Black Sox will play the Harrisburg Giants on June 4, 5, 8 and 29, July 11, and 12 and August 10 and 17; the Washington Potomacs on May 4, 30 and 31, June 1, 7, aid 21, July 4 and 6 and August 9; Hilldate on May 25, June 19, 22, July 17, 20, 24 and 26. "Roseanne" With Colored Cast at Shubert-Riviera Opening Monday, March 10 "Roseanne," the play on Negro life in Georgia which attracted so much attention at the Greenwich Village Theatre early this season, has been resurged with an all colored cast, headed by Chas. S. Gilpin and Rose McClendon, and will be presented at Shubert Riviera Theatre 97th street and Broadway, next week, beginning Monday, March 10. The show opened in Pittsburgh two weeks ago, and made such a big hit that it was held over for an additional week. In addition to Mr. Gilpin and Mrs. McClendon, the cast includes Evelyn Ellis, Margaret Hubbard Brown, Lloyd Gibbs, Arthur Game, Lillian Brown, G. Edward Brown, Louis Schooler, Marian Laventore, Minnie Johnson, Bessie Whitman and Louise Latimer, and the Pan American Four. THEATRICAL JOTTINGS By BOB SLATER Jim and Jack are at Greenfield, Mass. Williams and Taylor are at the Palace Theatre, New Haven, Conn. Dilly Cumby with Record Breakers, at Miners Theatre, Newark, N J. Nintrrel Morris is playing out of the Keith office, Boston, Mass. Thompson and Covan are at Connie's Inn, New York City. Florence Mills at the Plantation, New York City. Glenn and Jenkins are at the Palace Theatre, New York City. The Dixie Four are at the Royal Theatre, New York City. Moss and Frye are at the Grand Theatre, Grand Rapids, Mich. Carter and Cordish are at the Lyric Theatre, Hamilton, Ont. Naomie and Her Boys are at the Empire Theatre, Lawrence, Mass. Clifford and Bailey are at the Grand Opera House, Philadelphia, Pa. Tommy Carter is at the Keystone Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. Malina and Dade are at Proctors, Yonkers, N. Y. Shuffle Along Four are at the Palace Theatre, Waterbury, Conn. Dotson is at the Orpheum Theatre, Kansas City, Mo. Tabor and Green are at the Orpheum Theatre, Portland, Ore. Three Eddies are at Lowe's Lincoln Square Theatre, New York City. Bill Robinson is at the Palace Theatre, Milwaukee, WI. Foxworth and Francis are at Lowe's Montreal, Canada. Expedition Four are at the Liberty Liberty Theatre, Warren Ohio McKissie and Halliday are at the Hoyt Theatre, Long Beach Cal Harris and Holly are at the Lyric Theatre, Indianapolis Ind Syncoprote Seven are at Irwin's Theatre, Carbondale, Pa Roseanne with Chas S. Gillpin and Company is at the Pitt Theatre, Pitts burgh, Pa Howard and Brown Cook and Smith Morton and Brown Daisey Pizzarro Bartington Carter, Al Young and Gero Myrick are with 7.11 Review Richard Webb joined the Bolles of Pleasure Bathing Beauties Montreal Que Mrs Marie Harris Mitchell of Mitchell and Harris was operated on at the Book Washington banaritum on February 93 The Musical Spellers are at Proctor's 54th Street Theatre, New York City Wintred and Brown are at Lowe's Greely Square Theater, New York City. Tiney Russell, formerly of the team Flynn and Russell, died Saturday, March 1, at the Presbyterian Hospital AT THE LINCOLN THEATRE The Paramount pictureurization of the novel, "West of the Water Tower," was shown for the first time with unusually artistic results at the Lincoln Theatre last night. Glenn Hunter is the star supported by Ernest Torrence May M. A. Cox, George Lawitt and Zasu Pitts. All the characters of a small western town are in West of the Water Tower. Aside from the roles portrayed by the principal players, other clever characters drawn are the town VOCAL STUDIO 105 W. 130th St., New York City PITT EMINENCE CHURCH Saturdays at 2 P.M. Home Studio; Metropolitan Building Orange, N.J. Phone Orange 7844 Miss G. Anna Holland 68 EDGECOOM AVEUUE Lorner 130th Street New York City INSTITUTE FOR VOILOE and PIANO Day and Night Classes Lessons given by appointment. Will also call or come to home 2nd Floor Feb 16 10m The Harlem School of Plano and Vocal Culture THE HARLEM SINGING SOCIETY Training in Light-sing Quartet and Chorus Evening Wednesday Evening at 7:18 p.m. 45 WEST 130th STREET HARVEY BAKER, Instruc Ladies Join Now The female band now being constructed by Harry and Laura Pimpin DON'T walk we build from the ground up. Re- gionally we build in Harry and Laura Grammar School Recital 131 West 136th St. N. V. C. PUTNAM THEATRE NOW THE SUPREME THEATRE 966-972 Fulton St., Opp. Putnam Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Box office open daily from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. UNDER ENTIRELY NEW MANAGEMENT All Star Basketball Attraction COMMONWEALTH CASINO 185th Street and Madison Avenue Sunday Night, March 9 Peekskill Five of Peekskill, N. Y. First Game Starts at 9 P. M GENERAL ADMISSION $1 00, Including War Tax COMMONWEALTH FIVE WON FROM CLIPTON TEAM IN FAST GAME The Commonwealth Big Five closed the weekend by defeating the Clifton Five, 32-23, at Commonwealth Casino on Sunday night, March 2. On Monday night, February 25, they defeated the Panther Five in Philadelphia, 32-21, and on Friday night they were defeated in Glens Falls by the Knights of Columbus team of that city, 40-28. In the return game with the Clifton team on Sunday night, the local team took an early lead and held it throughout the game. Fial, Jenkins and Hubbard were in great form and played exceptionally well. Jenkins was the high point scorer for his team with eleven points. Smolick was unable to star for the Clifton team as he did in the previous game. The lineup and summary of the game was as follows "dandy," Cod Dugan, proprietor of the pool hall, the commission merchant, the girls from the "Happy Hottentot" burlesque show and the village drunk Putnam Theatre, Brooklyn, Re-Opened as the Supreme Theatre Under New Leseses Brooklyn amusement lovers are again afforded an opportunity to enjoy the best type of vaudville performances under racial auspices with the reopening of the Putnam Theatre, 966-72 Fulton street, opposite Putnam avenue, near Grand avenue station of the Fulton street "L." This spacious theatre has been overhauled and renovated by the new, less seas, Jones Gresham and David Lark and it is their intention to cater in every way to the best element of the race Objectionable features will be studiously avoided both on the stage and in the audience, and they intend to make it a family house in every sense of the word The opening was on Wednesday night, March 5, and the bill provided for this occasion was of unusual merit. And this standard, according to the management, will be maintained. They purpose also to show high-class photo films, but this feature is temporarily delayed because th e workmen have not finished restoring the operator's booth. It will be ready shortly and announcements of the moving picture program will be duly announced. The name of the house has been changed and will be known as the Supreme Theatre. The feature of its operation, according to the manager's announcement, will be the presentation of the best colored shows now before the public. This theater was timely operated by Summer H. Lark now Assistant District Attorney of Kings County, afterwards being taken over by the Quality Amusement Co. of which H. C. Brown of Philadelphia was the head. Other interests succeeded Mr. Brown but the house has been closed for a long time. The new lessees, Jones Gresham and David Lark have no connection with any previous management and declare their intention to make it the unecca of colored Brooklynites. clia 1; Clifton; Gluck 3, McGee 2, Smolick 2 and Reynolds 1. Four goals—Commonwealth; Jenkins 5, and Hubbard 3; Clifton; Smolick 2, Reynolds 2, Gluck 2 and McGee 1. Referee, John Curley. Scholastic Five Loses First Game of Season to Cumberland Five, 35:23 The Scholastic Five, which has been playing the preliminary games at Commonwealth Casino for several months, lost their first game on Sunday night March 2. Their opponents were the Cumberland Five, who won a 35-23 victory. The Cumberland team showed up exceptionally well and completely outplayed the former invincible Scholastic The winning team is composed of the fotolwing: C. Hazel, King, Lane, Stevens, Rube and Holmes. "HELLFIGHTERS" 5 TURN TABLES ON RED CAPS IN SECOND GAME In the return game between the Grand Centrel Red Caps and the 15th "Hellfighters" at Commonwealth Casino on February 24, the soldiers surprised the fans by winning an overwhelming victory. Sautch, Louis Garcia, Harold Jenkins, Cliff Perry and Johnny Hopkins are proving a strong combination and outclassed their opponents all the way. At the end of the first half the score was 7-11 in the "Hellfighters" favor, and the final score was 36-19. A good road schedule has been arranged for the soldier team, including games in Middleton, N.Y. New Rochelle, Atlantic City, Hackensack, Philadelphia and Harnsburg They also hope to play the Commonwealth and Renaissance Fives before the season closes. RATNER WON TAINTED VERDICT FROM LARRY ESTRIDGE ON MARCH 1 Larry Estridge former amateur middleweight champion lost his fourth fight out of fifty four, when he met Augie Ratner in the star twelve round bout at the Commonwealth Club Saturday night, March 1. The fight was witnessed by a tremendous crowd and many of the fans believed that Estridge had won. The decision met with the peers of most of the fans and most of them felt that Estridge should have at least been given a draw. Estridge attacked Ratner with much vigor and won the early rounds easily. In the third round he cut Ratner's eye with a right swing and rocked him with a valley left backs. In the fourth Ratner caught Estridge with a blow below the bight, but the referee took no cognizance of it and ordered Estridge to continue. But Estridge was warned for an unintentional low blow in the next round and it appeared that the referee was partial Broadway at 62nd Street MATINEE EVERY SATURDAY GEORGE WHITE presents MILLER AND LYLES IN RUNNIN' WILD MIDNIGHT SHOW THURSDAY SEATS SELLING 8 WEEKS AHEAD E-OPENING THE SUPREME THEATRE Opp. Putnam Ave. N. N. Y. t, March 5, 1924 Colored Shows LETICS They fought furiously for the next five rounds with Estridge forcing the fight, but Ramer delivered cleaner punches. In the last round they slugged away, with Ramer getting slightly the better of the round. The weights were, Estridge 155½ pounds and Ramer 160½. In the four round preliminary bout Ivan Hawes made his debut and was given a poor decision against Sammy Schacht. The judges declared Schacht the winner, although Hawes was the more aggressive. Tuskegee's Base Schedule for Hardest T Tuskegee, Ala.—bott has announced a ball schedule for the March 21-22, Clark keege; March 28-29, funtry at Camp Be Tiger Flowers Won By Wide Margin in Fight With Battling Gahee Akron, Ohio.—Tiger Flowers of Atlanta, Ga., defeated Battling Gage of Youngstown, Ohio, by a wide margin in the star 12-round bout at the Barberton Arena her on February 25. Flowers showed unusual bursts of speed and was clearly superior to his opponent Tiger Flowers has engagements with Jamaica Kid at Springfield, Ohio, Alex Gibbons at Atlanta, Ga., and Jeff, Smith SECOND SUCCESSFUL WEEK OF THE WEEK OF 7-11 GARLAND HOWARD SAM COOK SPEEDY SMITH BARRINGTON CARTER Featuring MALCROW DALEY PIZZARO LERoy MONTON KITTY BROWN AL YOUNG And a Big, Fast Moving Beauty Clerue of Pretty Girls Thursday, Friday, ERNEST TORRE "WEST ON Monday, "P A vivid story Thursday, Friday, "MAR DAZZLING: DIFF Coming Soon— "MAN GLORIA W Presented Exclusively at the SHUBERT - 97th Street and Matinee Thursday and Saturday ONE WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY "RISE YE FALL AND The Season's Greatest Southern Com "ROSEA With that Distinguishable CHARLES S (of Emperor Jo AND 25 - ALL STAR COLLECTION NOTICE The scene in the church spirituals will thrill you through." —Burns Ma Seats can be secured in any office or by Phone. Thursday Mat. 25c to $1.00; Saturday Evenings 50c to $1.50 LAFAYETTE 7th Ave. at 132nd St. ONE WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY Matinee: Tuesday, The Midnite Sho Ethiopian Art GOING W SUCCESSFUL OF 4 OF 7-11 HOWARD BENEDY BRITHN CANTEN BROWN MONTON BROWN BOUND YOUNG Tass Moving tours of Pretty Ita THURSDAY, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (THE KERNEST TORRENCE, GLEN HUNTER) IN A TENSE DRAMA OF YOUNGULF LOVE and MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY "WEST OF THE WATER" A tense drama of youthful love and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday "PLEASURE MASTER" A vivid story of the Age of Jazz Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday "Mas Murray in 'FASHION' DAZZLING: DIFFERENT; DARING: The Coming Soon—JOHN GILBERT in QA "MANY PICKFORD in ROSSE GLORIA SWARSON IN THE HUMAN ENTED Exclusively at the LINGOLN T SHUBERT - RIVIERA 97th Street and Broadway Free Thursday and Saturday Evening E WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY EVENING, MAR "RISE YE FAITHFUL" AND SEE The Season's Greatest Sensational Southern Comedy Drama ROSEANNA With that Distinguished Colored Art CHARLES S. GILPIN (of Emperor Jones Fame) AND ALL STAR COLORED CAST NOTICE The scene in the church and the singing virtuals will thrill you and make you through." —Burns Mantle N. Y. Daily N It can be secured in any part of the Theatre or by Phone. Day Mat. 25c to $1.00; Saturday Mat. 35c gifts 50c to $1.50 Sat. Eve'g 75c FAYETTE THEATRE 13th Ave. at 132nd St. Tel. Morn. 10 ONE WEEK ONLY BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 10 mee: Tuesday, Thursday, Sat Midnite Show Friday Ethiopian Art Player Presents DING WHITE SECOND SUCCESS UL WEEK OF THE BIG 4 OF 7-11 GARLAND HOWARD SAM COOK SPEEDY BRITT BARRINGTON CANTEN FEATURING MIE BROWN DAISY PIZZARO LEYDY MORTON KATY BROWN AL YOUNG And a Big, Fast Moving Beauty Clerus of Pretty Girls Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (TIME Week) ERNEST TORRENCE, GLEN HUNTER, MAY MOAVOY GIRL "WEST OF THE WATER TOWER" A tense drama of youthful love and what it led to Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Next Week "PLEASURE MAD" A vivid story of The Age of Jazztime & Divorce Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday—Next Week -Mae Martyn in "FASHION ROAD" DAZZLING: DIFFERENT; DARING: Thea Fashion Ros Coming Soon—JOHN GILBERT in CAMEO KIRBY "MARY PIICKFORD in MOSBITE" GLORIA SWARSON IN THE HUMMING BIRD Presented Exclusively at the LINGOLN THEATRE The Season's Greatest Sensational Rural Southern Comedy Drama The scene in the church and the singing of the spirituals will thrill you and make you "Come Through." Seats can be secured in any part of the Theatre at Box Office or by Phone. Thursday Mat. 25c to $1.00; Saturday Mat. 35c to $1.00 Evenings 50c to $1.50 Sat. Eve'g 75c to $2.00 ONE WEEK ONLY BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 10th Matinee: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Midnite Show Friday Ethiopian Art Players Presents GOING WHITE By MILLER & LYLES The most amazing Racial Drama ever staged CAST INCLUDES Abbie Mitchell T. Happy Holmes Jack Carter Theresa Brooks Richard Ha Bobie Mitchell Edna Thorn Happy Holmes Gus Smith Jack Carter Dora Dean heresa Brooks Reginald H Richard Harrison Abbie Mitchell Edna Thomas T. Happy Holmes Gus Smith Jack Carter Dora Dean Theresa Brooks Reginald Holt Richard Harrison Saturday, March 8, 1924. Tuskegee's Baseball Schedule for 1924 Is Hardest Team Has Hac Tuskegee, Ala—Coach Cree bott has announced the following ball schedule for the coming March 21-22, Clark University at Tuskegee; March 28-29, Twenty-four fancy at Camp Benning, April Alabama State Normal at Mon cry; April 7-8, Twenty-four at Tuskegee; April 11-12, S. C College at Tuskegee; April 18-19 Ladega College at Tuskegee, Ap 20, Alabama State Normal at Tus gee; April 28-29, Morehouse at Tuskegee; May 2-3, Talladega College at Talladega, May 9-10, M house College at Atlanta, May Clark University at Atlanta. The schedule this year is one hardest ever faced by Tuskegee the team has a number of veterans last season and is confident of Thirty-two candidates answer; first call to practice on March 1 OF THE WATER TOWER" of youthful love and what it led to Tuesday, Wednesday Next Week LEASURE MAD" Day of The Age of Jazztime & Divorce Friday, Saturday, Sunday—Next Week MARTY in "FASHION ROAD" REFERENT; DARING; That's Fashion Row JOHN GILBERT in OAMZO KINBY MAY PICKFORD in MOSRITA." WARSON IN THE HUMMING BIRD the LINCOLN THEATRE - RIVIERA Ed Broadway Saturday Evenings 8:15 SUNDAY EVENING, MARCH 10 "FAITHFUL" SEE Most Sensational Rural Comedy Drama "ANNNA'" Named Colored Artist S. G. LPIN (ones Fame) COLORED CAST - 25 CE and the singing of the and make you "Come antle N. Y. Daily News. part of the Theatre at Box Saturday Mat. 35c to $1.00 Sat. Eve'g 75c to $2.00 THEATRE Tel. Worn. 1811 PARK ONLY SUN, MARCH 10th Thursday, Saturday Friday Art Players WHITE Edna Thomas Gus Smith Dora Dean Reginald Holt arrison --- A large audience of pleasure-loving New Yorkers forget the anticipated joy of the seductive dances and eat in thrilled worship of a new song bird of the race who charmed and enthrilled at the New Star Casino on Friday evening, December 29, at the annual pre-lenten recital and dance of Walter M. Hunter. Marguerite B. Avery, soprano, a pail of the maestro, Harry A. Willamay, the singer, and even those who knew of her, promise were surprised at the taste of her development. She has a voice possessing dramatic power and a flexibility that perrella that of a coloratura, with a depth and richness in its lower register the deep throughness of a contralto. Coupled with this natural equipment, under the wise and careful guidance of that most excellent teacher, Mr. Willahah, Miss Avery has won to unusual truth control, making for excellent phrasing, evidenced in the taxing requirements of the difficult area from Meyerberer's "Huguenots," the "Nobil Signor" seldom found on the programs of appranos of today because of its demands upon the singer's technical equipment. This was the first number on her program, and it evinced commendable self-confidence to essay so hard a task without preliminary working up of her voices to its rarified altitude. Miss Avery's voice has another unimaginal quality—evenness throughout its entire range. Lower, middle or upper register, there was the same smooth flowing tess quality to which was coupled an absolute fidelity to pitch, a perit, alas it is which so many fine voices are lacking. This was especially noticeable, though it was more than in any other division of the scale, when Miss Avery was taking the braurora passages of the "Hugugotota" aria and in her final number, Bendecta "The Wren." Especially beautiful were the voice-finite dialogues in the latter, the instrumental passages being played on the piano with delicacy and rigidity of touch by the accompanist (her teacher, Mr. Williams, was at the pianist all of her numbers). As though to contrast her ability in song interpretation, Miss Avery's second group was made up of compositions of an entirely different style. The beautiful and personally sad "Connats-tu le pays?" (Knowest thou the land?) from Ambrose Thomas's opera, "Mignon," was sung with exquisite delicacy and pathot. Songs my Mother taught me," by Dvorak, was another heart-reaching and heart-stirring number. LaForge's "Song of the Open," of a different type, was given with beauty and freedom of imagery. To each of her three groups, the audience demanded and received additional pabulum. She sang Scott's "Wind's in the Sea" Penso) by Toosti, and "Love, I have won you," by Ronald, respectively. Indentally, it should be remarked that her singing of "Penso" was one of highlights of the evening, and it should also be noted that Mr Williams was immitely a pupil of the composer, the great Tosti, and so was in position to impress Miss Avery the composer's own idea of interpretation of the beautiful songs. Added to her vocal equipment, Miss Avery has a most pleasing personality, a charming manner and an impressive stage presence. With determination and a success spurring her on, this young singer will take her place in the front rank of musical endeavor. He teacher, Harry A Williams, must be given credit for the development of his new soprano, and he is to be felicitated that the work he is doing has been splendidly exemplified. The other assisting artist was Gerrington Kerr, the brilliant young violinist from Panama. He played three groups, each of them calculated to test his virtuosity and interpretative ability. He again established his right to be considered as one of the worthest of our young artists. His main fault, if it considered a fault is that he feeds his audience on too rich a musical diet. The weightiness of his numbers keeps his hearers at a high tension of concentration. It might be suggested that there are some lighter, but equally mertorontous numbers which could be sandwiched in between the heavier groups, giving his voice a chance to sit back and enjoy the pure beauty of melody while he shows ample ability to produce. M.Kerr with his sister, Miss Constance Kerr, playing sympathetically in accompaniments, gave the "Legende" ("Caprice" No. 1), "Duet for One Violin, (Dont)," "Caprice Basque" (Sarsate); and "Duet irubay)"—substituted for programed "African Dance, No. 4" by the virtuoso favor, the music of which was inadvertently left at home)—and "Duet Tarantelle" ("Wieniowski"). I de Toro was accompanist for Mr Hunter, and Mr de Toro was urge of the excellent orchestra which dispensed dance music for the didiotiation of the audience until 2.30 a.m. I king was in charge of the ushers, Arthur Hargave, Roger S. Bregnald king, M Luther Perkins and Milford Brown Alec Cornelius urge of the box office. The audience was splendidly representative, very box and loge being occupied by gay and handsomely dressed one of the men accompanying them wearing formal attire MUSIC NOTES New York Artists Give Lecture-Recital on Negro Music at Wash. School Moore Mundy, pianist, Hill Brooklyn, and Miss ann soprano, of Manhatt- a a number of seasons giving joint lecture-recitals folk music under auspice New York Board of Edu- cation in Washington, D. C. Birthday, Tuesday, Feb- lain appeared before a large audience at the Dun- School's exegesis of the wart- ies of Negro music were entertaining and the vocal Miss Brown assisted in carrying the music's the cultured and appreci- ance Hazel Harrison, Pianist, At Institute, West Va. Harrison of Chicago, perhaps known woman pianist of the white standing as an artist lines or limitations, play grain of music at the West Institute, Institute, W of classic severity Ac tivate from President John with a notable occasion auditorium of the Insti tuted to its capacity standing bringing the order of the making of Mr Harrison's play excellence on the performance in three words. It is President Davis. And Mr Harrison's ability ample can be given to the statement 1924 Brings a Real Mansize Job to the Leaders of Musical Combinations of Singers and Players in New York. It was DEAD-EASY to be a LEADER of SINGERS and PLAYERS prior to the 20th Century, the MUSICAL COMPANY which the FLO RADIOR EXETTEE of LORDA DRA developed was materally the same as the MUSICAL COMEDY in which the BLACK PATTIE TROU RADIORS developed Then WILLIAMS and WALKER came along and this goes to change. By the time JIM EUROPI SYNCO PATATED the WORLD'S WAR into a successful termination for the Allies, the old line leaders of SINGERS and PLAYERS had a heavy serious problem on their hands. So now we're trying to build up MUSICAL COMBINATIONS and develop LEADERS to meet the situation. We must not only give the SINGER or PLAYER the laws of SUCESSFUL MUSICIAL COMBINATIONS, but we must give him that INSIGHT into HUMAN PARTNERSHIP which is the reason for ORGANIZING and without which COMBINATION takes place. Unless we give out SINGERS and PLAYERS that insight into COMBINATIONS will continue to be a force and LEADERS can only give the SINGER or PLAYER that insight into the great PARTNERSHIP to bring a PARTNER himself. The SINGER or PLAYER must be decent and give the right kind of Young Soprano, whose singing created a furer at Hunter's Pre-Lenten Recital. spect to the LEADER and when disciplined he must make himself a pleasant companion instead of a stubborn, disturbing element of discord and discontent. All should keep an open mind, and a generous heart, but in ensemble the PLAYER or SINGER must give due the LEADER in these HIGH-TENSION times. LEADERS, mark you if you want CO-OPERATION you'll have to give UNDERSTANDING — UNDERSTANDING of the conditions prevailing in 1924 and not UNDERSTANDING in the year of 1893. "LEADERS don't flatter yourself that that SINGER or PLAYER will respect your opinions and spare your feelings merely because you are the head of the COMBINATION LEADERS YOULL WIN RESPONSE AND CONSIDERATION IN YOUR COMBINATION AS YOU MERIT THEM PLAY THE GAME FAIRLY, AND WIN THE MOST VITAL AND INSPIRING COMPANIONSHIP THAT HAS EVER EXISTED BETWEEN LEADER AND COMBINATION. PULLMAN PORTER NEWS By JAKEB H. HOQANB The Pullman Company ahs recently made known that an increase of 8 percent, will be paid its porters. Many of the porters attach much significance to this statement. In fact many of them are of the opinion that the granting of an increase in wage, at this particular time, just on the eve of the conference which is to be held between the management of the Pullman Company and representatives of the porters to discuss rules and working conditions, was an adroit move on the part of the company to forestall any increase in wage. For a reason, as one of the porters acridly remarked, 'No matter what the company does for us, no matter how earnest it may be in its efforts for our betterment—there always seems to be a hidden monkey in the wood pile' "Whether this opinion and feeling is the result of fertile imagination or whether based on facts, we do not know: but we do know that this opinion and feeling is held by a good many of the porters. Furthermore, we know that, despite very little increase, when one considers the high cost of living today On the other hand, although we do not wish to be called 'handkerchief heads' (this is a term applied by the porters to those porters who are inclined to view a question from two angles) there is another side to this wage increase. It must be remembered that wage increases have been made only in abnormal times, such as a war period, and then rarely more than 8 or 10 per cent at any one time. Furthermore than this, it would be well for the porters to hear in mind that the latest report of the Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded a drop of 3-6 per cent, in wages during the month of January, and while we are not taking sides with the Pullman Company, yet there are two sides to every question. We are right or wrong, the following editorial, which appeared in the New York Herald of February 22, 1924, under the caption, "Georges Pay Is Raised" is about a true analysis of his wage question and the porters. "The Pullman Company announced that it has raised the wages of its porters 8 per cent. It is a well deserved increase; it would be better if it were larger. The cost is estimated at somewhat in excess of $1,000,000 a year but as this will be divided among 8,000 to 10,000 porters it is not likely to bring affluence. It is not obvious of course that the wages of Pullman porters do not comprise the total incomes. In fact in a large number of cases the porters wage is undoubtedly a minor part of his income. The Pullman company pays part the tips of the traveling public pay the rest. It is not perhaps the ideal arrangement. In 1915 then berthet T. Lincoln was called to testify before the Federal Commission in Industrial Relations the following year was put to the test with Walsh. Four porters get £250 a month. They are supposed to supplement their pay by getting tips from the public. Might I put it this way? answered the witness. We know they get tips When the chairman suggested that a man might be unable to retain his self respect living under a system where he is forced to get grauvates in order to earn a bwage wage. Mr. Wilhelm repeated that the bwage were paid without regard to the amount of wages an dthat if higher wages were paid they would continue to get the tips just the same. But he admitted I do not think the arrangement is nice at all. And when he was asked Are not the stockholders of the Pullman Company's real tip takers' he answered with a smile. Really that is. And yet condemn the system as you do is probably true that the store and its stores prefer that you shoer your shoes, brush your coat, gather your bags and call you sir will continue to garner tips no matter what the Pullman company does not do. Do not draw attention to a data that from the store he beaten wages pay has been received. $20,000 DRIVE FOR DAYTONA INSTITUTE Dayton, Fl.—On February 20 and 22 a great conference of the presidents and principals of the schools supported by the Board of Education for Negroes of the Methodist Episcopal Church North, was held at the Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute, Among those present were J. J. Mullowney of Mehary; T. Keath Heath, superintendent of Goodrich Hospital, New Orleans; R. N. Brooks of Sam Huston College, Texas; J. B. F. Snow, Haven Institute, Meridian, Miss; M. S. Davage, Built College, Holly Springs, Miss; J. B. Randolph, Chathi University, Orangeburg, S. C.; Frank Trigg, Bennett College, Greenbosato, N. C.; J. O Spencer, Morgan College, Baltimore; T. R. Davis, W.lden University, Nathyville; J. W. Simmons, Clark University, Atlanta; J. M. Cox, Phillander Smith College, Little Rock; J. T. Klah, Princess Ann, Annapolis; J. M. Walters, Cameron Theological Seminary, Atlanta; Mary McLeod Benthune, Daytona Normal and Industrial University, Cincinnati Securities, Garland Penn University, Cincinnati; M. G. Mcelden, New Orleans University, R. B. Hayes, George R. Smith College, Sedalia, J. J. B. Hill, Morta Town, Tenn, M W. Degan, Wiley University, Marshall, Tex.; and J. L. Seaton, general educational secretary of all these schools. The teachers and students of Daytona Institute are working hard for the annual rally on March 14. On Sunday, March 16, the twentieth anniversary of the institute will be celebrated. The board of trustees and advisory board are putting on a $20,000 drive to raise funds for the school. Hyacinth Club Gives Its Fifth Annual Ball One of the most enjoyable social affairs of the season was the fifth annual reception and ball of the Hyacinth Club at the Renaissance Casino, Thursday night, February 28. The affair was formal and was attended by many people of social prominence from Harlem and New Jersey Music for the occasion was furnished by Green's Orchestra. The members of the Hyacinth Club are Mr and Mrs Joseph Sweney, Mr and Mrs J H Hogans, Mr and Mrs T Rutledge, Mr and Mrs M W Minsa, Mr and Mrs Grant, Mr and Mrs Jon Wren, Mr and Mrs Mifasse Bertha Sawyer and J H Ready, Mrs H Agatha Jackson Dr and Mrs Edward E Best, Mr and Mrs M R Finger, Mr and Mrs T Torres Colon, Mr and Mrs J E Willis, Miss Mame Cherry, Mrs Mabel L Whitman, Dr Arthur M Payne and J H Lee Surprise Birthday Party For New Rochelle Matron New Rochelle, N. Y—The Misses Marie and Bella Ella Davis of 89 Horton avenue, gave a birthday surprise party to their mother, Mrs. Hattie Davis, on Monday evening, February 18, 1924. But with all the surprise Meqir Davis, known to her intimate friends as “Big Chief,” refused to let her daughters or her friends know the year in which she appeared on the door step of Mother Russell. Some thirty-five friends met at the home of Dr. and Mrs McClendon and marched over to the Davis house. So well had the plans been laid to surprise “Big Chief,” she was not even asked to leave her palatial home to return and find the party waiting to welcome her. But some one who was not a member of the party liked “Big Chief” like all good mothers, loved her kitchen and that, was her updose. The door was left unlocked and the whole party, led by Dr McTendon, quiesfully fled into the house going straight to the kitchen. The surprise was complete "Big Chief" was caught in the kitchen with a torn apron all nicely but the apron was still there. She just returned from the wedding of Miss Keys. She lost her voice she creed - she laughed - she arose - she sat down - and for a while the doctor's presence was much needed. It was twenty minutes before she came to herself, and all she could say was, "You folks sit down." The ladies had prepared all necessary refreshments. The men presented her with a beautiful percolator. There were games and some very excellent music. The playing of Miss Marie and the singing of Miss Fila Davis was indeed charming. All present had a most enjoyable time. The complete surprise of Big Chief and her apprecieation came to her heart affectionately after the meeting to herself gladdened the hearts of all present. Lynn. Mass. Res. I. M. McCoy was the speaker at the W. M. McCoy a. 500 he was doing one of the most prominent ministers of the W. M. Church in chambersburg and carriage died at his home in Chambersburg at 2:50 p. m. Monday. Ms. is survived by a wife nine seven children. John McKearand is all at his home in Chapel avenue. Mrs. Susan wersion of New York is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph White announces the birth of a son, Lewis P. White. The second anniversary banquet and entertainment held by the J. Frank Wheaton Lodge No. 312, of Carlisle held at the club house Wednesday night, was a gratifying success. Holmes, chairman of the social session, was hostmaster, others on the committee were William Young, Samuel Dickson-David Burton, Bujah Jackson, Thomas Spes, William Jonason, James Boswell and William Brown, Jr. After the opening ode by the lodge, Thomas Wilson entered prayer. Music was turned by Philip Mackey, Thomas Sipe, and W. L. Gray. Addresses were delivered by W. Taylor, K. Henderson and James Bato of Harrisburg, Arthur Gouen, Samuel Kelley, William Brown, Jr., Edward Thompson and G. Holmes, Carlisle, the latter oldest member of the lodge. The menu included olives, pickles, roast chicken, gubet gravy, apple jelly, mashed potatoes, candied yams, trench peas, club cheese, mino crackers, Demo ice cream, assorted cakes, coffee cigars and cigars. Worcester, Mass. Worcester, Mass. Mayor O'Hara, not being able to attend the Emancipation exercise held two weeks ago, on account of many previous engagements, was able represented by his private secretary, Lunenner. T. H. Du Boise was held last week, Rev. C. Van Huren obstructed. Burial in Hope Cemetery, the left seven children. In the future the Age will be handled by C. C. Cosby, 17 Thomas street. Mr Charles Brown or Palmen street, attended the funeral of her nephew, Detective Sergeant Wesley Kuddon, in New York. King David Lodge of Mason's engr. chamber, funner at Mason Mattie Storm, hander at Mason Mattie Storm. A large number was present. The Lonesome Four, a quartet which is causing some notice, are reheating for their coming out event at W. Speed home under the tutoring of its able leader Dr. Benners. Nelson Harmon is to join on his return from Canada. Cards are out for the coming marriage of Miss Hattie E. Ward, daughter of Mrs M. W. Wilson to L. A. putter of New York. The Harmony Boy's Orchestra was well received at the B. P. L. L. service at John Street Baptist Church last week. The concert under the management of Mrs Grace Johnson Brown was a success and musical treat. Newark, N. J. Newark N J Sunday, March 2 was an ideal day at 13th Avenue Press byrarian Church. The weather was all that could be wished and members and friends of the church turned out in unusually large numbers for the communion service. The service preliminary to the communion consisted of a soul stirring prayer and praise service conducted by Dr. Ellerson in his characteristic way. At the evening service the pastor delivered an instructive sermon on the 'Source of Real Happiness,' based on the The Beatitudes, Matthew 5, 12. Dr. Ellerson pointed out the fact that Jesus wants people to be happy, why so many people are unhappy because they seek happiness from the wrong source the real source of true happiness is from within rather from without, it consists in doing things worthwhile in life, in hungering and thriving after right-ness rather than after the things of the world. The man who was during the day was well up to the high street of the services. Everybody was happy. The financial offering for the day was $104 All is in readiness for the Presbyteries wide Evangelistic Campaign beginning March 11 in which this church is participating. Dr Chas S. Freeman pastor of the First African Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, will be the preacher for this occasion. A chair of fifty voices has been organized for the revival meetings. Ms Kush Keid musical directress of the church is training the big choir Dr. and Mrs Fillerson and little Arthur is the dinner guests at the Reha Tea Rooms on bank street recently. Mrs Emma jackson and Miss Wilhelmma Waltom were at the services last Sunday both having just recovered from recent illnesses. The pastor is taking communion to a large number of sick and shut ins' this week. The dinner have been active all over the dinner room for the new weeks. Results were felt at the services last Sunday. The evangelistic campaign will be formally opened Sunday March 9 when Dr Fillerson pastor, will preach a special service in Casting on the Sucker. Dr Freeman will attend on Monday of July. Princeton, N. J. Dunliffe N. 4 Lather Monroe Lawrence rector of the Church of Bury Nation at Dundee J. 1 was the guest Monday and Tuesday of Mr. and Peter Brownley 10 Wetherspur street Dunliffe N. 4 — Church of God in Christ services were held at Douglass Hall in Wetherspur street Sunday learning was at 8 p.m by Fidder A. Walker, pastor Mrs. Franky Whiting of 99 Leigh avenue spent few days in New York last week as the guest of her unit While she attended the Colonial Theatre where Joan Wild is now leaving Mrs. Victoria Stiles of 100 Leigh avenue spent few days in New York Ray Chow at the Colonial Museum at 100 Leigh for a day in a fine garden The Lily of Valley Cemetery where Mrs. Eliza Categarey at 28 Green street is the president held a success in meeting Wednesday evening John UNITY BOSQUET OF PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY Reverse every Sunday at 10 am and 11 am in classes every evening at 10 am Healing in mind and body and after taught and simulated learned and practiced learn and Art and Music Mr Arthur I. Beecher, beth 185 Dr. W. M. Lucas of Abuja, Park who spent a week in Princeton, has returned to his home. Dread Kichardson of Canton, N.J., was the week end guest of Miss Emma Evans of Bognam University of Bognam Hope Baptist Church held its annual banquet on Thursday, February 15. Fifty-five persons attended. S. Smith was pastor-master and Mrs. Eliza Gregory was chairman of banquet. Mrs. C. D. Pannell is president of the club. Rev. A. S. George in Pasfort Sunday was a sunny and cheerful day and services were well attended at First Baptist Church. She also preached a forceful sermon close of service and entertained the church. The dedicated of the Sunday-school were glad to see our Superintendent, S. Smith, our affec several days illness. February 29, Dean Kelley Killeer of Howard University gave a talk and interacting lecture at the Baptist University as a speaker of the Lilly of Valley Club. Willie Gregory of Henderson, N. C., is the guest of his brother, J. T. Gregory, and other relatives of Green street. Lawrence Nutter of 146 John street is now in Mercer Hospital, Trenton, Mrs. Eather Barkley of Manhattan Mrs. Eather Barkley of daughter and son, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Grinnell, Mrs. Grinnell has returned from St. Francis Hospital where she underwent a serious operation. Mrs. Elza Jones of 2316 Stewart street, Philadelphia, has returned home after spending the weekend here as guest of relatives and at the bedside of a niece. We are sorry to hear of the illness of Solomon Harris in Rahway Hospital. Elizabeth. N. J. Elizabeth, N. J.—Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Jones of 1057 William street, were remarked at a reception at their home Saturday evening in honor of their twentieth wedding anniversary. Guests were present from Montclair, Asbury Park, Petersburg, Va. and Brooklyn. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Swan, Mrs. and Mrs. M. Bingham, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kaynor, Mr. and Mrs. John Turner, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Burrell, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Chattman and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Brown, Edward Brown, Miss Velo Brown, Mr. and Mrs O. Green, Mr. and Mrs. I. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs J. Porter, Mr. and Mrs. C. Clayborn, Mr. and Mrs. C. Hick, Mr. and Mrs J. Mitchell, Mrs. M. Strickland, Mr. and Mrs W. Poster, Mr. and Mrs S. Foster, Mr. and Mrs J. Petter, Mr. and Mrs William Bebourn, Mr. and Mrs Samuel W. Poster, Mrs. and Mrs O. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs D. Tucker, Mrs. Josephine B. Williams, Mr. and Mrs Major Peterson, Mr. and Mrs, Solomon Brown, Mr. and Mrs J. S. Henderson, Miss Clair Johnson, G. H Thomas T. Jones, Mrs. J. W. Corbett, Mr. and Mrs. Madison Brown, Edward Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Holmer, Mr. and Mrs Joseph Bradshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Langhorne, Rev. L. Johnson, Mrs. E. Ellis, Miss Battle and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jones, the funeral setter of the estate of Mrs. J. Johnsouk Copeland of 331 West Grand street, were held at Union Baptist Church, Monday, February 25. Rev. L. C. Hudle officiated Troop, No. 11, Boy Scouts of America, participated in the Pagetac of Progress" parade last Monday night, James Becton in command Miss Marguerite, daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Turner of 333 North Broad street, has been confined to her bed for three weeks with bronchial pneumonia. Alexander Sinclair of Hampton, Va., has been visiting Mrs. Ross of Westfield, also Miss Ella Sinclair of Elizabeth The musical gave at Union Baptist Church last Friday evening by Miss Mabelle Holmes, lyric soprano, was a very delightful affair Miss Holmes rendered her selections in a very cappable manner and was enclosed repeatedly by the large audience that nearly filled the church. Assisting Miss Holmes were Mr. Lall, bartonum, of Newark and Miss Anna Hawkes, puying the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Richard Holmes of 19 Grove street, and a teacher in the Continental No. 3 School Mary Mary Carter of Stamford, Conn, who came to Elizabeth to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs John Bess of 121 Rector street, last December, has been allied to the past two months. She is now able to leave her room, and expresses to return to her home in Connetch to attend a short James Johnson of 121 Rector street, has gone to his home in Stumper S Street this mother. The reception at Mr Treman A M Church is his pastor and wife Rev. and Mrs B Franklin Wright, was a civil affairs officer. The program as follows addresses Presiding Elder, Ivan Van Hudeh of the New Brunswick Institute, Rev W. W. Olliver, Dr. D. Brown and Ivan the speaking was made brief from Chicago, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The com PHILIP A. PAYTON Jr. Co. 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Budley, president of the college, also preside of the union. In addition to the regular success of the union, the group objected to the writing project new life into the school so that the 'organization will be kept in every section of the state and aid our farmers to the extent that they will become more thrifty and in the meantime contribute to the economic progress and welfare of the state. Among the different subjects discussed at this meeting was the very vital one of how to prevent and eliminate the ravages of the boll weevil. Prominent speakers and experts along agricultural lines came from Washington, D. C. and Raleigh, to give their advice and instruction and to lend their aid in the success of the meeting. The A. I. College boys presented Laudigh Ministries Tuesday night, February 25. The tertialment consisted of jokes, snappy scenes, jazzy music, pretty girls, etc., and was enjoyed by those present. Joseph T. Caldwell, one of Greenboro's old and most respected, citizens, died at his home here Thursday after a protracted sickness. He had worked at his trade as a plasterer for over 30 years and was widely known for the integrity of his work as well as the sterling worth of his character. He leaves a widow, son and daughter, with a heart of friends to mourn his death. His memorial ceremonies were held at St. James Presbyterian Church Sunday p. m., the 2nd instant, of which he had been a member for over 40 years. The Rev B. Y. Smith, the pastor, officiating. Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins Brown Moses, left last week on an itinerary to several cities in the East, in the interest of the Palmer Memorial Institute at Sedalia, of which she is principal. Prof George E. Davis, Charlotte, N. C. state agent of the Juli, Rosenwald school house building movement, was in the city a few hours one day last week, while enroute to the Eastern part of the state. George F. King, editor The Rural Messenger. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. stop over a few hours enroute to New York, Saturday night the Ist. Also A. A. Thomas of the printing department at Tuskegee, enroute, to Wilmington, N.C., to visit his mother, who also wishes to purchase copies of The New Age, he will find them on sale every Friday, and Drug store, 101 Fayetteville street, and at Whitfield's Tailoring establishment, Sugg's Building. East Market street. Asbury Park. N. J. Asbury Park, N J —The news of the death of Nanny N. E. Young, an author of Mrs. Gerald M. Williams, at Isabelle N. Y. has just redied this city. Mrs Young died February 22, after an illness of six days. The Miles Freeda Mays and Florence Hackley of Derby, Conn., were guests at the "Clef" on Washington's Birthday. If the "Fireside Debating Club" keeps up its good work, somebody will have to put on more cool Mrs Anna Polite of Syllan avenue is on the sick list cards are out for the celebration of theidding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Freedaw Wm H Trump made a quick trip to his former residence in New Rochelle, N. Y. last Monday. It is reported that the President of our lycme, Mr Brooks has been quite sick for the last two weeks. The sudden death of Rev H. H Whidbee, a long resident of Asbury Park, while visiting relatives and friends in Elizabeth City, N C. came as a shock to his relatives and friends **$ Spring St.**, Trezzer, N. J. on all sides is and is meeting popular favor day or week Banquets with real service be depended on. **DAVE'S TREAS ROOM** Mart Jim Undertaker S. S. DADE, has MORTUARY CHAPEL with seating capacity of 200. He is dependable and can furnish caskets to suit most any purse. Residence. 4 Wilson St. 1620 km Frenton, N.J. 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