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NEGRO SOLDIERS GIVEN FINE OPPORTUNITY Famous Tenth Cavalry Saves The Day At Nogales Arizona VOL. 1. NO. 27 NEGRO Famous THE FAMOUS T REPULSES ME Famous Warriors of San Juan Hill Fame Participate in Driving Back Mexicans in Recent Skirmish on Border NOGALES, Ariz., Sept. 18.—In the recent disturbances here, it became necessary to press the famous 10th United States Cavalry, colored, into service. These colored boys repulsed the Mexicans, who sought to play havoc with American citizens in this city on that Tuesday afternoon, when they fired upon American sentries in their attempt to illegally pass a peon across the border. Captain J. D. Hungerford and Corporal Barney Lotz were killed and several wounded. The Mexicans suffered a loss above the century mark, so deadly was the aim of the black troopers. The firing lasted about one and one-half hours and when the black cavalrymen got too hot for the Mexicans, they beat a hasty retreat and were pursued across the line by the Americans. It will be remembered that this organization, the 10th Cavalry, saved Colonel Theodore Rosevelt and his Rough Riders at San Juan hill during the Spanish-American war, and won the day for the Stars and Stripes. It is not generally known that our boys of the 10th Cavalry played such an important part in saving the day for the Americans at Nogales, nevertheless, it is true. WIDOW OF FAMOUS NEGRO POET WILL ENGAGE IN WAR WORK Mrs. Alice Dunbar Nelson has recently been appointed field representative of the Women's Committee, Council of National Defence. She is leaving Washington to make a preliminary survey of the war work which is being done among the colored women by the various state divisions of the Women's Committee and to assist them in perfecting any organization they may have in hand. In a number of states these auxillaries are already in existence. Mrs. Nelson comes to this work from Wilmington, Delaware, where she is the head of the English department of the Howard high school, which has given her leave of absence for a year in order to do war work among the colored women of the country. She is well known as a club woman, having served for several years as secretary of the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, and is intimately in touch with the women of the country who are interested in or actively identified with philanthropic movements or public service organizations. Mrs. Nelson is the widow of the late Paul Laurence Dunbar, the poet whose productions are familiar to every household in the land, and who first sprang into fame through his verses under the caption of "Lyrics of Lowly Life." Mrs. Nelson is an author of note, having written a volume of very creditable poems and some short stories of Louisiana life, and compiled a collection of best orations by Negro leaders. She is also a newspaper and magazine writer of recognized ability and far reaching influence. RACE OFFICERS RELEASED FROM DUTY AT "PIKE" Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 18.—All colored commissioned officers at the Central Officers' Training Camp at Camp Pike near here, it is reported, have been released from duty. No reason has been given for the change. It is said some of those relieved from duty at Camp Pike's training school have been assigned to non-combatant organizations. DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR GOVERNOR MAKES STATEMENT TO PUBLIC Until I have an opportunity to personally acknowledge the congratulations and good wishes that have been reaching me, I am taking the liberty of the press to express the gratitude I feel to the voters of the state for the honor they have conferred upon me. Everyone who has followed my campaign—and the results justify me in believing there are quite a number—must know that I have a very keen sense of the responsibility that has been placed upon me. My one plea to the people has been that it is absolutely vital for every citizen to take a keen personal interest in politics or government. By nominating me, I believe e people have signified that they are absolutely alive to their personal responsibility and believe that to the extent of my power and ability I will represent all the people. That above all I shall try to accomplish and believe I have so conducted my primary campaign that it will be possible for every voter to give me whole-hearted support entirely regardless of previous affiliations. At least that has been my aim, and reinforced by success I shall even more firmly—if that is possible—insist that the campaign for the general election be conducted in accordance with the traditions worthy of our party and with malice to none. I find no ill feeling in my heart for either of my opponents nor any of their supporters and I will use every effort within my power to create harmony in the party and establish a better understanding between capital and labor. We can then with united and intense action more quickly win the war. I have never claimed a greater loyalty than that possessed by any tried and true American, but I do claim that at this time we can best show our loyalty by our undivided support of the democracy of President Wilson. And on that democracy I stand, and ask for the support as the candidate of an undivided democracy in Arizona. I shall have more to say later, but today find it impossible to say more than "Thank you." FRED T. COLTER COLORED WOMAN WINS PRIZE GIVEN BY U. S. STEEL CORPORATION New York, N. Y., Sept. 18.—Lucile Derringer, 18 years old, has won the prIZE given by the United States turning in the greatest number of Steel Corporation for the employee turning in the greatest number of shells in their factories during the month of July. Miss Derringer is a race woman who formerly was a school teacher, but quit the profession to take the place of a man called to the colors. During the month she won the prize the girl drew a salary of $182.75. THE WAR SPIRIT OF THE NEGRO The war spirit of the Southern negro had ample demonstration in Charlotte yesterday morning in the enthusiastic farewell given by the colored population to the outgoing recruits from Camp Greene. As the enlisted men marched through the streets they were accompanied by cheering throngs of colored women, men and children, carrying flags and filling the air with shoutings of patriotism. It was a scene that proved the negro's recognition of his responsibility in the war, and the cheering crowds that attended the recruits through the streets gave ample evidence to the loyalty of the colored people to their country at war.—Charlotte Observer. ARIZONA'S GREATEST WEEKLY PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1918 BLACK AMERICANS SHOULD RISE TO DUTY SAYS WM. TROTTER An Appeal to Colored America to Rise To Duty and to An Extraordinary Opportunity Every race in our American makeup which suffered from race prejudice has internal organizations on a wide scale to combat and break down discrimination in public matters. Every such group presents a protest through that race backed by an organization of that race, which the public will find combat discrimination, retaliate and work against those who are prejudiced against them. This independen self-reliance compels respect. When Moorfield Storey, member of the race which made itself free and independent, being interested that our race should get its rights, was inspired to send word to the Colored Liberty Congress—"Who would be free himself must strike the blow"—he was acting on the knowledge that no proscribed race has ever gotten a permanent grip on equality and citizenship until that race showed to the oppressor that it had developed the ability to make a fight, until the dominant race saw that it had created an internal organization for its rights and could conduct a fight through its own generalship. If others helped they did so under the leadership of the race, or they acted as Allies. The deciding point has been that the peo- (Continued on page 4) NUMBER OF COLORED IN COUNTRY'S SERVICE Washington, D. C., Sept. $^{18}$.—There are at present 186,000 Colored soldiers in military service, out of the 900,000 Colored men of military age who are available. These soldiers are being led to a considerable extent by men of their own race, there being 650 Colored commissioned officers in the service. There are also 225 Colored doctors, veterinarians and dentists and several hundred veteran non-comissioned officers from the regular army. Twenty thousand young Colored men have volunteered, several thousand of them in the national guard divisions. Seven thousand Colored soldiers in the regular army are men of ripe military experience. Many of them were in Mexico with Pershing. INSURES BILL FOR $25,000 CARMEL, N. Y., Sept. 18.—Paul T. Brady of Patterson, Putnam County, N. Y., announced today that a $25,000 life insurance policy had been taken out on his $75,000 pedigree Holstein bull, Mighty Monarch. The animal is already covered by heavy fire insurance. Mr. Brady, who is vice president of the Westinghouse Electric Company, tried to insure the bull for its full value, but $25,000 was the limit of risk the company would assume. For this Mr. Brady will have to pay 8 per cent premium or about $2,000 a year. Mr. Brady has declined to exhibit Mighty Monarch at several cattle shows which have sought the bull's presence as a drawing card, fearing lest the animal might come to harm in transit. 20,000 YOUNG MEN FOR VOCATION AL TRAINING The first set of young Colored men of draft age are undergoing vocational training at fifteen of the leading schools of the country, the number being roughly estimated at 4000. It is expected that within the next few months the number of Colored men to be given this training will amount to fully 200,000. This opportunity to learn useful trades not only gives young Colored men exceptional qualifications leading to advancement in the army, but will afford them a lucrative livelihood after the war is over. COLORED TROOPS KEEP GERMANS ON THE RUN "If German Line Does Not Fall Back We Wan't to See What's Holding 'Em There," Says One of Our Brave Troopers WITH THE AMERICAN TROOPS IN FRANCE—Both the 92nd and 93rd (Colored) divisions of troops were given strict orders to slow down last Tuesday night and in conformity with Marshal Foch's settled policy of not wasting the lives of his troops when time is working so powerfully on the side of the allies, the black troops have come to a halt for a brief session. The halt was made near the Aisne, where the "Black Devils" had repulsed minor attacks, advancing slightly near Bray, where French and Colored American soldiers had penetrated the outskirts of the town. South of the Villers-Bretenneux-Chaulnes, Colored troops destroyed the railway so that the Germans were unable to move a long trainload of high explosives and were compelled to leave it behind. On the north side of the Vesle River, where a brigade of Colored troops were holding the line, the enemy made a slight attack, but were turned back repeatedly by the use of the bayonet. So often were these attacks made during the night that nearly all of the 93rd division was ordered to that end of the line. Early Tuesday morning it was discovered that there were many farm houses near the line that were well stocked with provisions, and a large amount of poultry and live stock, which places the hungry Huns were desperately fighting for. Before noon America's "Black Devils" had the starving Germans beaten back several miles from their farm houses and were preparing for a big feast to celebrate their continued victory. During the afternoon while the order to "slow down" was in vogue the Colored troopers of both divisions sang songs of American origin in rag time with now and then a patriotic air or a jubilee melody of the South, as they "dined" on hot fowl and French wine. 14 STATES BAR GERMAN Fourteen states have abolised the teaching of the German language in schools and the campaign to abolish German is under good headway in sixteen other states, according to a report made public yesterday by the American Defense, Society. "Many cities in the sixteen States", the report says, "have already thrown German out of their schools, but the state itself has not taken decisive action. The honor roll of States which have abolished German entirely reads. Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and West Virginia. "The cities which have thrown German out of the schools are New York City, Philadelphia, Penn; Washington, D. C., Seattle, Wash.; Louisville, Ky.; Portland, Ore.; Jersey City, N. J.; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Des Mines, Iowa; Elizabeth, N. J.; Passaic, N. J.; Tacoma, Wash; Bayonne, N. J.; Wheeling, W. Va.; Mount Vernon, N. Y.; Pawling, N. Y.; Alton, Ill.; Champaign, Ill.; Charleroi, Penn.; Eugene, Ore.; St. Mary's, Penn.; Cliffside Park, N. J.; Quakertown, Penn.; and Glen Cove, L. J. "The States which now have under consideration the abolishing of the teaching of German are Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri New Jersel, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin." DR. JOS. L. JOHNSON IS NEW LIBRARIAN MINISTER Washington, D. C.-Dr. Joseph L. Johnson of Columbus, O., who was for some years special examiner in the U. S. Pension Bureau, and who also practiced medicine in this city, has been appointed Minister Resident and Consul-General to Liberia. TRIBUNE COLORED SOLDIERS GIVE SONG FESTIVAL AT CAMP MEADE, MD. Camp Meade, Md., Sept. 18. — An entertainment unique in this country, and one that has attracted nationwide attention, was held here on the night of August 20, when the 10,000 Colored draffees of this cantonment gave an "Evening of Negro Plantation Melodies and Spirituals." The entertainment was directed by Max Weinstein, leader of music among the Colored soldiers of this country. Mr. Weinstein was formerly song leader of the Ninety-second division, Colored, which has gone over seas, and which had two regiments stationed at this camp, the 351 Field Artillery and the 363th Infantry. BARNUM WAS RIGHT; THERE'S ONE BORN EVERY FEW MINUTES Old Penny, Matching Game Costs K. C. Business Man $90.00 Chicago, Ill., Sept. 18.—Less than twenty-four hours after William A. Carey of 4328 BcGee street, Kansas City, arrived in Chicago he was forced to admit that Barnum was right—there's one born every minute. Mr. Carey came to Chicago Saturday night to transact some busness—he is a business man—and to see the War exposition. Early yesterday he stepped from the Auditorium hotel out into the sunshine of Boul, Mich. He walked along to the corner, where he stopped at a convenient spot to gaze skyward at the airplanes overhead. Mr. Carey gazed aloft a while. When he came back to earth he found a couple of affable boulevardiers alongside. They too, apparently had been deeply interested in the dips and dives and the spins of the birdmen. The strangers smiled at Mr. Carey with the utmost good humor. More Thrills "Some stunts," said one of them, amiably. "You bet," allowed Mr. Carey; "it certainly is trilling." The strangers spoke of the weather, of the city, of many things. Mr. Carey waxed more friendly. He told them who he was. The kind strangers offered to show him about. "Come over and see our $5,000,000 pier," one of them suggested. "Don't care if I do," said Mr. Carey, and they walked along. When they arrived at the end of the municipal pier one of the strangers suggested they have a little diversion. "Let's match some pennies," he said, "just for amusement." A Lotta Dough Mr. Carey was willing and the game started. After a while one of the strangers became interested in a boat far out in the lake for a moment. The other took this opportunity to whisper to Mr. Carey: "This bird's got a lotta dough," he confided. "Let's take him." Mr. Carey smiled and nodded his approval. The game became bigger, the stakes were raised, and strangely, in spite of the efforts of the "friendly" stranger and Mr. Carey, the one with a "lotta dough" kept winning. He won consistently flip after flip and soon Mr. Carey was broke—he was $90 in the game. Just as he was about to declare his financial embarrassment one of the strangers whispered excitedly, "Jiggers. Here comes a cop." They Never Came Back The strangers quickly arranged to meet Mr. Carey at the inland end of the pier. They separated. Mr. Carey sauntered away and lost himself in a crowd. He wandered to the meeting place and waited there for an hour. When the stranger did not appear he inquired his way to the detective bureau. He was shown the pictures of several well known confidence men. He identified the pictures of two as those of the amiable strangers. ONE BLACK SOLDIER ROUTS TWENTY HUNS Lincoln Eyre, with an American Negro contingent on the French front, tells how Sergt. William Butler, of New York routed 20 Germans recently. The following is an extract from Eyre's article, published in the New York World. Wins Cross of War "Butler's exploit, for which he received the croix de guerre, rivals the performance of Henry Johnson and Needham Roberts, privates in the same regiment, the first report of which was cabled to the World last May. It is additional proof of the fighting qualities of our Negro soldiers. "The engagement in which Butler played so splendid a role took place in the early morning of Aug. 18 in the regimental sector near Maisons de Champagne, northeast of Stemenhould. Following a sharp artillery preparation the enemy had launched a strong raiding party, which, cutting in from two sides, managed, with the aid of a cage barrage, to isolate four of our front line combat posts. In one of them, Lieut. G. R. Jones, stepping over to light a starshell, was "jumped" by five boches. He and four of his men were dragged out of the trench and shoved toward the German lines, along a disused communication trench in No Man's land. On the way the raiders, with their prisoners ahead of them, passed within fifty yards of a little advanced post in which Butler crouched with two privates. "Don't fire. Butler!" Lieutenant Jones cried. "Not yet, but soon," the sergeant sang out. Germans Confused "The Germans were so flustered by this colloquy, which seemed to them to indicate an ambuscade, that they wheeled about towards Butler's hiding place. Lieutenant Jones immediately signalled his four men to follow him and clambored up the side of the trench. As the five started back toward the American lines the lieutenant cried 'Now let 'em have it, sergeant.' "Butler shrieked his warning to the 'bush Germans' and stumbled through the darkness to a point from which he could enfilade the trench they were in, and cut loose with his automatic. The boches 'made up a train' as the Negro troops say, and without loss of time they skedaddled homeward at top speed, leaving their officers wounded and four privates killed in the trench. "Butler chased them to within their own wire, and doubtless slew some more with his hand grenades. He rambled all over the sector in search of gray-green prey, returning to the combat post only when he was completely exhausted." COLLEAGUE REMEMBERS Washington, Sept. 18.—William Pitt Kellogg, one time governor of and United State senator from Louisiana during the reconstruction period, who died last week leaving an estate of one million dollars, remembered ex-Governor P. B. S. Pinchback in his will. The two, one white and one Colored, were big, dominating figures in Louisiana politics when the Republican party was in control there. COLORED LIEUTENANT New York, N. Y., Sept. 18.—It was a Negro lieutenant, attached to an American regiment, who figured out accurately just how far from Paris, France, was the big gun which has been bombarding that city for a distance of 72 miles. He measured the inclination of two holes where the shell went through two nearby walls, and the rest was only a question of mathematics. 5 CENTS A COPY; $2 A YEAR UNITY Arizona A BENEFACTOR IN HIS SERVICE Camp Travis, Texas, Sept. 18—The color line plays no part at all in the efforts made by the United States to train, equip and make suitable for the supreme effort against the Germans the men responding to the call to colors under the selective draft act. White men or colored, they are equally well provided for, notwithstanding some arguments made by German sympathizers. Never before in his lifetime has the Negro had such opportunities accorded him as he has at the present time in the service of the United States. No more must he keep up a continual scramble for such employment as will afford bread and meat and clothes for himself and family, to the absolute annulment of any chances to better himself. As a soldier in the great armies of the country the black race has an opportunity long desired but never possible before. At Camp Travis, for instance, the Negro soldier has opportunities of schooling, of training along mechanical lines, of training along hundreds of other lines of work that will better fit him when the war is over to take his place in the world. Thousands of Negroes have gone from Camp Travis in engineering units or stevedore companies or in fighting branches. In every instance they have been able to accomplish much. Especially in the work of fighting men, they have called forth the praisef of General Pershing and of the French and English military officials. Aside from his work at drill, with his rifle on his shoulder, or in his studies in the camp bakeries or cooking schools, or in the mechanical repair shops or constructing bridges and roads according to the most approved methods, there also is plenty of pleasure for the Negro soldier. Schools are open for his study of English, for reading and writing. Thousands of library books are at his disposal. The Y. M. C. A. has a branch open to the Negro where he has the benefit of everything the Y. M. C. A. can give him for good. Entertainments of a literary and athletic nature are provided by the commissions on these various activities. Recently at Camp Travis there was organized a Negro band of more than fifty musicians that is developing into one of the finest of its kind in the country. A Negro minstrel show displayed such talent that it was invited to perform at neighboring camps and the money thus acquired will be used in the purchase and erection of a Negro dance hall near the camp. At certain intervals great field meets are held with cash prizes for clog dancing, jigging, for boxing, wrestling, leap frog, racing, etc. Then there is competitive athletic drill, as well as military drill. These are but a few of the advantages offered the Negro of today. Added to this is the fact that in the Government service the soldier as a private receives $30 per month, with his clothes, bedding, a place to sleep and three good meals per day. Medical attention is also provided when necessary. The Negro in Uncle Sam's army has an opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and in every way to make him a better citizen. Baltimore, Md., Sept. 18. — The Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis are still segregating, on locals, the race out of here. The locals usually carry a traitor into which Colored passengers are inducted. Now and then there are Colored passengers who refuse to be segregated in absence of any law enforcing segregation on transportation lines between here and Washington. An altercation ensued last week between a conductor and Editor John Murphy, of the Baltimore Afro-American, when the venerable editor refused to be "jim-crowed." PAGE TWO THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE Arizona's Greatest Weekly Phoenix, Arizona Published Every Saturday by the Tribune Publishing Company Address all Communications to the PHOENIX TRIBUNE P. O. Box 1052, Phoenix, Arizona ed as Second-Class Matter June 22, 1918, at the Postoffice at Phi Arizona, under Act of March 3, 1879 Entered as Second-Class Matter June 22, 1918, at the Postoffice at Phoenix Arizona, under Act of March 3, 1879 Business Office, 923 East Jefferson Street V Editor.....Hel Subscription Rates—In Advance Us Managing Editor.....A. R. Smith Contributing Editor.....Helen Harper Vance One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... 1.25 Three Months ..... .65 Member National Negro Press Association Advertising Rates on Application Matter for Publication MUST be in our Office by Wednesday event as we go to press on Thursday Advertising Rates on Application All Matter for Publication MUST be in our Office by Wednesday evening as we go to press on Thursday SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1918 he can hide his true character. Wherever w No one can hide his true character. Wherever we go, we are on exhibition. COMMON SENSE A RARE QUALITY nature's priceless gifts to mankind, is the "Common Sense." It comprehends, according to the sound judgment of mankind when reflective product without bias from any selfish interests, to hear the expression "Why I never thought to exercise Common Sense. It is a qualification to be utilized to the full of its practical growth, in need of careful training, it may bear fruit at all seasons. Committed, which when properly directed is the one and his kind successfully through the perplexity to the development of Common Sense, ability to grasp situations; (2) Ability to conceive perception; (4) Exercise of the reasoning power; (6) Calmness; (7) Self-control, etc. This to reap the reward of a fine and exalted sense which sees things as they are and none. For knowledge, like the thirst for wealth, incipient Lee has told us: "Knowledge without method it is waste; without kindness it is far worth." But, Dean Farrar added: "With common method it is power; with charity beneficence and peace. One of Nature's priceless gifts to mankind, is the quality popularly designated as "Common Sense." It comprehends, according to the modern point of view, the sound judgment of mankind when reflecting upon problems of truth and conduct without bias from any selfish interests. How often we hear the expression "Why I never thought of that!" WHY? Because we failed to exercise Common Sense. It is a quality that must be developed if it is to be utilized to the full of its practical value. It is as a plant of delicate growth, in need of careful training and continued watching so that it may bear fruit at all seasons. Common Sense is that genius of mankind, which when properly directed is the one attribute that will carry man and his kind successfully through the perplexities of life. Indispensable to the development of Common Sense, are such qualifications—(1) Ability to grasp situations; (2) Ability to concentrate the mind; (3) Keenness of perception; (4) Exercise of the reasoning powers; (5) Power of approximation; (6) Calmness; (7) Self-control, etc. These qualifications will enable one to reap the reward of a fine and exalted sense, and of a practical common sense which sees things as they are and does things as they should be done. The desire for knowledge, like the thirst for wealth, increases by acquisition, but as Bishop Lee has told us: "Knowledge without common sense is folly; without method it is waste; without kindness it is fanaticism; without religion it is death." But, Dean Farrar added: "With common sense, it is wisdom; with method it is power; with charity beneficence; with religion it is virtue, life and peace. "DEMOCRACY" AN ABUSED TERM Democracy mean, if it doesn't mean fair prince in the race of life, for all men, without a condition of servitude? While members ee "somewhere" in France, fighting, bleeding, reign the world over, everywhere, for ever other members of this same race, are over every bit, to speed on the victory—we are by the majority of the "good white folks"—nated and a thousand other ways, deprivl What does Democracy mean, if it doesn't mean fair play, equal rights and an equal chance in the race of life, for all men, without regard to race, color or previous condition of servitude? While members of our race by the thousands are "somewhere" in France, fighting, bleeding and dying that Democracy may reign the world over, everywhere, for every race alike, and while millions of other members of this same race, are over here, sacrificing and doing their every bit, to speed on the victory—we are still despised and persecuted by the majority of the "good white folks"—Jim crowed, segregated, discriminated and a thousand other ways, deprived of the rights and privileges due us as American citizens.—Pray tell us! Is this the meaning of Democracy? Barred, because of color from equal accommodation and Jim crowed on our government-owned railroads, segregated in our government owned plants, ship yards, etc—but, undaunted, still hopeful, we will continue to fight with all of our might and strength, watch and pray, with that same unequal patience and fortitude that characterized our fore-fathers and pay with our money, blood and life the cost, that our government will triumph and "Old Glory" will still wave, believing some day, a true Democracy will be perpetuated and the Old Flag—the glorious insignia of American Freedom and Liberty will mean to us, the sable sons of Africa, what it now means to the white man—this will be Democracy—Exchange. BaylessBargains It Pays to Pay Cash SOAP Buy soap while you can buy at these prices as we will be compelled to advance the price of all soaps in the next few days. The spud market is higher but we can sell you this week Extra Fancy Spuds per 100.....$3.50 Extra Fancy Spuds, 13 lbs. for.....50c Extra Fancy Spuds, 6 pounds for.....25c Fancy Sweet Spuds, 4 lbs.....25c Hill Country Sorghum, large cans.....$1.00 Send us your cotton camp supply orders. We specialize on mail orders and ship anywhere. THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE—ALWAYS IMPROVING SOCIETY AND LOCAL NEWS On last Friday afternoon and evening a splendid program and dance occupied the attention of nearly all the school children in Phoenix and quite a few parents. East Lake park was the scene of this brilliant affair. Patriotic music, patriotic songs and patriotic speeches were the features of the evening. A four-minute speech by a little five year-old girl brought forth thunderous applause. Miss Helen Peterson, who represented Columbia, played her part well. Robert Fambrough, Ben James and the other children whose names are unknown to the reporter, deserve special mention. All in all, the affair was a grand success and too much praise cannot be given the children who took part in the play. Dedication and Jubilee— Sunday, September 29nd, will be gala day at the C. M. E. church. They will formally dedicate their church and have a Hallejuiah time generally. Everybody is not only invited, but requested to be present. Charity Club— On next Monday evening, Sept. 25, there will be a meeting of the Charity club at the residence of Mrs. L. Wiggins, 1038 E. Moreland street. All members are requested to be present as business of importance will be transacted. Conference Convenes Wednesday—California C. M. E. Conference will open at the C. M. E. church, corner seventh and Jefferson streets, on next Wednesday morning, Sept. 25, Bishop C. H. Phillips, D. D., presiding. Tolleson Visitor—Mr. F. C. Cleveland, prosperous rancher living near Tolleson, was in the city this week on business. He stated that he would have an important an nouncement to make to the public soon. Watch the Tribune for this unique announcement. Mrs. E. L. Clayton, who owns a magnificent home at 1122 East Washington street, has rented the entire premises to a wealthy family and take en apartments at 607 East Jefferson street. Reception to Preachers— On next Tuesday evening, Sept. 24, a reception will be tendered the visiting preachers at the C. M. E. church. A splendid literary and musical program will be rendered and you are cordially invited to come. Admission free. A silver offering will be taken after the reception. Who Will Help? Beginning Saturday, Sept. 21, the delegates and representatives will be coming to Phoenix to attend the Annual Conference. We want the citizens of Phoenix to open their homes to these delegates and help us care for them. Any one having a spare room, where he can accommodate one or more delegates will please phone Rev. Caldwell. Phone No. 4930. Residence at 112 S. Seventh street. Buy Liberty Bonds— Get ready to buy Liberty Bonds. Buy till it hurts and then buy one more for good measure. September 28 is the day we start the ball to rolling. Don't be a slacker. Show. Uncle Sam that you are a real sport. Bet the limit. To Tucson— Mrs. C. C. Simmons, of 1129 East Washington street, left this week for Tucson, where she will join her husband. To Los Angeles— Mr. Ennis Bell, custodian of the City Hall building, left this week for a short vacation on the coast. Mrs. Bell has been sojourning in Los Angeles the past month. Mr. Bell will join her in the coast city. They will return to Phoenix about October 1. Sad Accident— Last Friday evening, while motoring out North Central avenue, Mrs. Z. Hobbs fell from the machine to the pavement and sustained a fracture of the skull. She died on the operating table at the Deaconess hospital. The machine in which she was riding was driven by W. E. Ross. The body will be shipped to Houston, Texas for burial. Mr. T. T. Turner, brother of the deceased, will accompany the body to the Texas city. Mrs. Hobbs was well and favorably known in this city and she has a host of friends who will mourn her loss. She was a member of several secret organizations. Among them were the Court of Calanthans and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten. Three sisters, a brother, one daughter, and a grand daughter survive her. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved relatives in this, their sad hour. Returned from Coast— Mr. Alfred Groves, the popular driver of that big Cadillac Eight, returned this week from a pleasant vacation on the coast. Prescott Visitor— Mrs. Dora Rose and children of Prescott are visiting Mrs. Allen Smith at 21 East Madison street. Mrs. Rose is the Prescott representative for the Tribune and during her two weeks' sojourn in Phoenix the Prescott column will be looked after by Mrs. Paris Tabron. Serve Big Dinner— Mesdames R. Kendricks, Rachael Farrish, and Frank Turner served one hundred and fifty guests at a swell dinner party given by the Woman's club on last Tuesday. The dinner was served at the club building, corner of First avenue and Bennett lane. Something New— The students of the High school have chosen a reporter who will gather interesting items from the Kindergarten, Douglas and the High schools each week. These items will appear in a special column in the Tribune every week. Watch for the school news. See what your child is doing. Ben James, Jr., is the reporter. A Sumptuous Repast- Sunday, Sept. 15th, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mack, who reside on their ranch a few miles from this city, entertained several of the teachers of Douglas school at an elaborate chicken dinner. Chicken was the piece de resistance, but there were all kinds of trimmings which go to complete a regular dinner of this kind. After enjoying the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Mack, which included besides the regular dinner, a trip around this beautiful ranch and another feast in the afternoon, the guests came back to town declaring their host and hostess magnificent entertainers. The teachers who enjoyed this treat were—P. Landry, principal of Douglas school, Mesdames E. L. Clayton and Annie Marooney, grade teachers in Douglas school. Convalescent— Mrs. L. Gray, 113 S. Sixth street, who has been indlsposed the past month, is slightly improving. Rev. Herring Improving— It is gratifying to report the condition of Rev. Herring, pastor of Tanner chapel A. M. E. church, as greatly improved. He also wishes to thank the many loyal friends who are continually showing kindness toward him. Home from Galveston— Mrs. Annie Butler, who has been visiting her relatives In Galveston, Texas, the past three months returned to Phoenix last week. Return from Coast— Mrs. Sylvia Ladner returned this week from a pleasant vacation spent on the coast. Mrs. B. Smith returned last week after a pleasant vacation spent in Prescott. She is staying at 21 East Madison street. Back from Texas- Mrs. Sofrania Jordon has returned to Phoenix after an extended visit in Dallas and other Texas cities. She is at her home on 625 North 1st ave. Race Papers Fast Sellers— Mr. J. W. Snell, proprietor of the Fish House at 27 South Second st., and incidentally the agent for all race papers of any consequence, says that he never saw anything sell as rapidly as the race papers he has on his stand. Fifty copies of the Chicago Defender hardly last a day. Ten copies of the Dallas Express were sold before he could untie the bundle. The New York Age, the Crisis and other periodicals sell almost as rapidly. We like to see our people buy race literature. It's a good sign. Some people say they do not believe in "signs," but I believe in that kind. Keep it up. Mr. Van Doing Fine— Friends of Mr. Willie Van will be pleased to learn that he is getting along as well as could be expected under the circumstances. He is feeling fine. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH—Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. All are welcome to these services. Rev. C. A. Gilmore, pastor. C. M. E. CHURCH—Sunday school, 10 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Epworth League, 7 p. m. A cordial welcome is extended to all. Rev. A. C. Caldwell, pastor. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCHSunday school, 10 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m. Everybody come. Rev. J. H. Jones, pastor. A. M. E. CHURCH—Sunday school, 10 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Everybody welcome to these services. R. H. Herring, pastor. NINTH CAVALRY NOW IN RUSSIA Pittsburgh, Pa. Sept. 18.—It is reported that the Ninth Cavalry Colored Troopers, who were stationed on the Philippine Islands, have been sent to Vladivostok, Russia. This shows the value of these men for strategic purposes, as they have shown it in the Boxer uprising on the island and in other guerilla warfare. DOUGLAS, ARIZONA Rev. Edw. Jones, Representative Our people are continually coming West. They are leaving the southern states. We are very glad to welcome Mrs. Mattie Willhite, mother of Mrs. Janu- ary. Mrs. January and husband came here some time ago, and purchased a home on seventeenth street. After learning of the wonderful opportunities here, Mrs. Willhite decided to make this her home also. She comes from Kyle, Texas. Mrs. Williams, mother of Mrs. Wm. Garrett, arrived this week from Gadeson, Ala. She brought her two grand children with her and we hope they have come to stay. Mrs. Huff, her daughter and grandson are here from El Paso, Texas. They are looking for a location. Mr. Kelo from Globe, is in our city. He was joined here by his family who have been visiting in California. Public schools in Douglas opened last Monday. The colored school will be under the supervision of Miss Ida Coleman and Prof. W. J. Bryant. Prof. Bryant in principal. We hope he and his teachers will push things to the front. Prof. Bryant is a man in whom the Race may well take pride. He holds, besides his teacher's certificate, a medical diploma entitling him to practice that profession. He practiced medicine for some time in his home town, Hot Springs, Ark. He was also a member and trustee of Roanoke Baptist church, one of the largest Negro churches in the South. He has made a wonderful record as a teacher here in Douglas, and we are proud of him. On last Sunday evening, a record crowd was at the Baptist church. Rev. T. C. Cook, pastor of the C. M. E. church, preached the evening sermon at the Baptist church. The congregation was anxiously waiting to hear him. He chose as his text the 32nd chapter of Deut., 11th verse; "As the eagle stirs her nest, so shall God stir his people." Everyone who heard him was greatly benefitted and all went home rejoicing. The collection was $15.00. Mrs. Katie Gross, whose heart is broken over the loss of her little niece has the sympathy of every reader of the Tribune. Rev. T. C. Cook of the C. M. E. church, will preach his last sermon before annual conference on next Sunday night. Everybody go out and hear Rev. Cook. Conference convenes in Phoenix, Wednesday morning, Sept. 25th. BAPTIST CHURCH—Sunday school 10 a. m. Divine services and preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Home Mission Society 5 p. m. Everybody welcome to these services. Edward Jones, pastor. * SEEN AND HEARD * IN PRESCOTT One of the most delightful social affairs of the season was the luncheon given by Mrs. Lucy Delaney, 256 N. Cortez, in honor of her out of town guests. A sumptuous repast was served. Those present were Mrs. Kittie Robinson of Phoenix, Mrs. Sprigg and Mrs. John Suddoth. On last Tuesday, Mrs. Allen Smith, C. P., assisted by Mrs. Mary E. Scott, Past C. P., set up the Pride of Arizona Tabernacle No. 10. Ten ladies were initiated into the order. On last Thursday evening, Mrs. Mary Carter entertained a number of her friends at a delightful dinner party. Patriotic speeches were the chief features of the evening. Mrs. Thomas E. Hines, 322 S. Alarcon St., entertained a few friends at a delightful luncheon last week. The invited guests were—Mrs. S. H. Hill, Mrs. W. D. Alexander, Mrs. L. Mendies, Samuel Hill, Jr., and little Verse James Moore. Music was furnished by little Verse on the piano, accompanied by Mrs. Alexander with the mandolin. This entertainment was the event of the season. AJO. ARIZONA Rev. Major Jones, Representative. The soldiers of the 25th Infantry rendered a musical program at the Green Lee Baptist church Wednesday evening, after which the ladies served cake and cream and all seemed to enjoy themselves. Ajo is blessed to have such manly men as compose the 25th Infantry stationed here. God is sending more good people here to help make Ajo a city. Every one who comes here finds work and that is what our people need. Uncle Sam has said that we must work or fight and that means for all who cannot go to war, to help support those who go. In order to support our boys at the front, we must have money to buy War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds and Ajo, Arizona, is the place to get the money. It's here. Mrs. Beulah Green and three children are new arrivals in Ajo. They are from Austin, Texas. Mrs. Green sent her three children to Sunday school the first thing Sunday morning. Mrs. Green is a faithful church worker and is certainly welcome to Ajo. She says this is the place that she has long wanted to come; where she can feel free. We hope more such citizens as Mrs. Green will come here. 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Indent Market At the Lowest Prices ALL PARTS OF THE CITY 310 East Washington St. Bank of Arizona Established 1881 ARIZONA Furnishings at the Right and on the level TO THE FURNITURE CO. Phone: 1666 ing through the city on their way to some Atlantic port, learned of its presence. Joined by whites, they threatened to break the large plate glass window, but finally contented themselves with tearing the sign to shreds. GO TO THE Phone 1666 TO OUR PATRONS AND THE PUBLIC Several months ago we, the Electrical Contractors in this city, signed an agreement with Local No. 640, Electrical Workers. This agreement provided that at a time when three of five other crafts received an advance in the daily wage scale that we would grant a like advance. We were given 30 days' notice to grant this concession, which expired Saturday, September 14th. Commencing Monday, Sept. 16th, the charges for electrical work per hour will be at the rate of $1.50 per hour and time and one-half for overtime until 9 p. m. and double time for Sundays and holidays. BERTRAM ELECTRIC CO. F. C. Hoeppner, Secretary, Treasurer NEW STATE ELECTRIC SUPPLY & FIXTURE CO., F. H. Ensign, President. turday, September 21, 1918 Archie Lewis, Representative Miss Lillibelle Jones of Los Angeles drived in Ray last week. She has accepted a position with Superintendent and Mrs. Smith of the Ray Con. Miss Inez Stewart went to Phoenix st Sunday to spend a few days visit- ing her mother. The representative for the Tribune received a letter from John Burton, so is now in training at Camp Lewis washington. He writes that he will ave Camp Lewis soon and will in- rm us when he reaches his destina- on. J. J. McDonald and son Bert went a hunting trip last Monday. They ame back loaded down with game hunting is very good around here this me of the year. Mrs. A. Smith has been on the sick past the past week. Little Martha Louise Lewis, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lewis, celebrated her first anniversary last Monday, Sept. 16. Mrs. A. Buford has purchased a fine organ and her daughters are now taking lessons. Mr. Wm. P. Crump, the popular commission merchant of Phoenix was Ray visitor the first part of the week. Mr. Crump came to look after the Ray branch of his business. Six hundred and sixty-seven men registered in Ray for the new draft and there were eight colored lads in the bunch. In Sonora town, about half a mile from Ray, where only Mexicans live, there were fifteen hundred and thirty to register. ```markdown ``` BISBEE, ARIZONA (Miss Myrtle Threat, Representative) Mrs. R. L. Bibens of Ft. Hauchucu spent a day here on business. Mr. Wesley Smith and Dr. Lattimore of Hospital Department in Ft. Hauchucu, spent several days in Bisbee. They attended the circus and motored to Naco in the evening in company with Misses Threat, Grice and Walker. They returned to the Fort on Sunday. They were favorably impressed wit our city. Lieutenant Ford, formerly Sergeant Ford of M. G. Troop 10th Cavalry, spent several days in Bisbee soon after he had received his commission. Mrs. Pearl Brown was a passenger to Tucson on last Sunday. She expects to remain indefinitely. Mrs. C. Brown and daughter Thela, left this week for Ajo, where they will make their future home. They were Old residents of Bisbee and they will be sadly missed. Mr. Geo. Wilson spent a few days in Fort Huachuca and we believe he was very favorably impressed with the city, for he left Sunday morning to make it his home. He has accepted a position as messenger in the quartermaster department. Corporal Woods, of Fort Huachuca, was a business visitor in Bisbee last week. Corporal Streeter of troop "M" stationed in Naco, was in the city making arrangements for the burial of "rs. McChellan, who died very suddenly in Naco Friday night. Death came as a blow to her many friends in Arizona. She was only ill about an hour. Her husband is in service "over there". The body was sent to Fort Huachuca for burial on last Monday morning. About fourteen non-commissioned officers have been commissioned the last week. They are being sent into the National army. Among them are—Sergeant John Ford, Sergeant Major Ben Preston and Sergeant Bennett. They have the rank of second lieutenant. The other names will be published later. Miss. Jonie B. Davis, who has been spending a few weeks in Bisbee, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. R. J. Walker, returned to her home in Dallas, Tex. Saturday morning to accept a position as secretary of Hon. C. E. W. Day. Mr. A. R. Ross, an old veteran of the civil war and well respected citizen of Bisbee, was quietly married to Mrs. Jackson of Texas on last Wednesday. Those present were, Mesdames Lizzie Brown, Emma Hearne, Robt. J. Walker, Deware, Plus, Pedit, Battece, Rayford, Pearl Brown, Thornton, Elam, S. C. Rhoads and Mrs. Washington. Messrs Deware, f. W. Johnson, Walter Anderson, Washington and Maxwell; Misses Reynolds, Mamie Jackson, Wharton, Brown, Grice, Burdette, Walker and Threat. Miss Lillian Grice leaves Wednes day morning for Bishop College, Marshall, Texas, to resume her studies. A new Baptist church has been organized in Miami. Miss Doris Boswell of Dallas, Texas, has arrived in Miami for the purpose of teaching in the public school here. Miss Lewis Lindell has entered upon her duties as teacher in the public schools at Globe. The Baptist Sunday school enjoyed a large attendance on last Sunday morning. C. F. Watkins, the superintendent, extends an invitation to all to attend the Sunday school. This district felt the absence of its ministers on last Sunday. The Baptist minister had gone to the N. B. Convention at St. Louis, and the Methodist minister had gone to the annual conference in Denver, Colo. It was erroneously stated in our last issue that Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Kidd had gone East to live. They are located in Winslow where Mr. Kidd has accepted a government position. Mr. and Mrs. Primmer, Mr. Jas. Rob THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE—ALWAYS IMPROVING erts and Mrs. S. M. Watkins of Globe were the guests on last Sunday of Mrs. W. F. Watkins of Miami. YUMA, ARIZONA Mrs. E. E. Rainwater, Representative. BRILLIANT SOCIAL. FUNCTION GIVEN BY YUMA NEGROES The dance given on the 11th inst. by Company "B" 25th Infantry, was a brilliant success. The affair was given at the City Auditorium, which of course, afforded a wonderful attendance. Regular dancing music was rendered by Mrs. Rainwater at the piano, accompanied by violin and drum played by soldiers. The Indian band also rendered a few choice selections. It was a pleasing opportunity for the city to turn out in full and really show what everybody thinks of Uncle Sam's boys. The evening passed altogether too rapidly. Ladies were dressed in their most beautiful gowns and this of itself, afforded a splendid spectacle. The occasional strains of melodious music gave all a fill of joy and happiness. The outstanding feature of this affair was the wonderful attendance by all nationalities. The Colored soldiers deported themselves in such a manner as would reflect credit upon their noble calling. Sergeant Jenkins reported $50.00 given to the Red Cross as the results of the dance. The Colored women of Yuma and Somerton are doing great Red Cross work. A big after dinner dance was the popular feature of the night of Sept. 12, at Eagle Hall. These ladies certainly deserve credit for their noble work along patriotic lines. High school opened Monday morning, September 16. The department of Phoenix Union High school which has been allotted the colored students opened with fourteen pupils in attendance. Four mothers were present as visitors. After the mothers had met and been introduced to the new teacher, Mr. Stuart, we were invited to the Assembly where a patriotic program was being rendered. All the students like Mr. Stuart very much, and we are getting down to real, hard study. Tuesday morning, with the permission of Mr. Stuart, a literary and dramatic club was organized by the students. The name of the organization will be the Excelsior Literary club. The purpose of the club is to form a library and foster good literature. Every Friday afternoon after classes, a short program will be rendered by members of the club. The parents and friends are urged to attend these programs and thus encourage the children in their work. The following students are enrolled as members: Lois Peterson, Gladys Coleman, Helen Peterson, Mayme Lindell, Odella Mullen, L. Ada Walker, William Clay, Jr.; Jesse Williams, Ben James, Jr., Earl Brown, Robert Fambrough and Lewis Rosser. From the above list of students, the following were chosen as officers of the Excelsior Literary club: Jesse Williams, president; Helen Peterson, vice-president; L. Ada Walker, secretary; William Clay, treasurer; Earl Johnson, class poet; Ben James, class paper reporter; Lois Peterson, Robert Fambrough, Lewis Rosser and Gladys Coleman, committee on bylaws and constitution. The enrollment this year is larger by far than any previous year and with the capable assistance of our congenial teacher, we intend to make this a banner year for the colored students at Phoenix Union High school. Kindergarten Opens The Parent Teachers Association was successful in securing a Kindergarten school for the little children of the race. Mrs. Phoebe Gardiner, who taught these little children last year, was again selected to preside over their destinies. A more capable instructor could not have been chosen for this specific purpose. Thirty, hale and hearty youngsters are now enrolled, with prospects of as many more by Christmas. Mrs. Gardiner says she can already feel the need of an assistant. A separate school room has been provided for the little children and they will have a playground all to themselves. This is a decided advantage over last year's arrangements when the little fellows were obliged to mingle with their elders on the school campus. Douglas School Opens— Monday morning, September 16th Douglas school opened with an enrollment of 111 students. The attendance this year bids fair to exceed all previous records. A competent corps of instructors has been chosen to perform the pleasant task of shaping the destinies of our young hopefuls. The staff of teachers and grades assigned to each is as follows: Principal, P Landry, seventh and eighth grades; Mrs. E. L. Clayton, fifth and sixth grades; Miss Mabel M. RoBinson third and fourth grades; Mrs. Annie Marooney, first and second grades. We predict a successful school year for these teachers, because they all are competent and well qualified. Editor of the Phoenix Tribune: Dear Sir: I hope you will allow me space in your valuable paper to rem ind the colored citizens of Arizona of their neglect of certain duties which they owe to themseLVes and to their ```markdown ``` posterity. This message is directed to the tax-payers, voters and parents residing in the State of Arizona. Let us as American citizens, awake to our sense of duty. Look around you at present conditions, and ask yourself these questions: Am I making any progress, or taking any steps to better the conditions for the children of my race who reside in my community? Am I going to sit contented and with arms folded, face the same conditions this school year that have stared me in the face for the past five years? As president of the Parent Teacher's Association of Douglas scool which position I have filled for the past two years I feel it my duty to call attention to the many branches we are neglecting. Since we have segregated schools, let us help create jobs for our boys and girls. The law says: "They shall segregate pupils of the African race from pupils of the white race and to that end are empowered to provide ALL ACCOMODATIONS made necessary by such segregation." Does that law read that where there are two or three African children, they shall have a white teacher to instruct them? No. But the idea seems to prevail that such money is TOO EASY for our people and unless we come together and DEMAND a strict enforcement of this segregation law, we will be denied the privilege of having members of our race teach our children. We who live in the capital city, where laws are made and changed every day, should help our brother, who resides in a different part of the state, to get what is properly due him, while we help ourselves. In some parts of this state, our children are being taught in unfit rooms; poorly ventilated and absolutely unsanitary. We must DEMAND a school building with ample accommodations and a large play ground. If the School Board will not give us the required building, we won't give up, but shall take an appeal to higher authority. The time to force our demands, is now. With the state election less than two months off, let every voter who wants to better conditions for our school children, interview the candidate he intends to support and ask him what will he do for our children and their school conditions, if he be elected to office. I say, MAKE HIM LIE, or make him help in the battle. Why can't we citizens of Phoenix get together in a mass meeting and elect a committee on education and see what we can do this year? Visit Douglas school and see the promising group of boys and girls with four teachers this term who are preparing them for the Union High school. Visit the Union High school and you will find fourteen bright, healthy students enrolled with more to come later. If general appearance and ambition would carry them to the top rung of the ladder, they would need no help; but it will not. They need training—thorough and instructive. Consequently, it is up to us to get them what is rightfully theirs. The Kindergarten has a good enrollment of children from five to six years of age, who are being trained for the graded school by a teacher who has specialized in that line of work. The girls wil be taught sewing and cooking at Douglas school this year. We have succeeded in getting a few more things this year for the children than we did last year and yet there are many things needed still. If we will only take time and find out exactly what we want, and go after it in the PROPER WAY, we'll get it. I am not A QUITTER. Will you enlist in this battle for better school conditions for the COLORED CHILD in the State of Arizona? Yours truly, MRS. JESSIE JAMES, Pres. Douglas P. T. A. 719 E. Jefferson St. Phoenix, Arizona. Attendance Nearly 2,000 Higher Than Any Previous Meeting—Adjourned to Meet Next Year At Newark, N. J. ST. LOUIS, Mo., Sept. 17.—The National Baptist Convention closed at the Coliseum Monday night and all but a few of the delegates and visitors have left the city. The local committee has given out the statement that nearly 2,000 more persons were in attendance this year than at any previous meeting. Harmony prevailed throughout the sessions. There was very little social entertaining. Nothing but strictly business seemed to be the rule—a condition probably influenced by the seriousness of war times. The largest crowd that attended the convention was on Friday night when Roscoe Conkling Simmons spoke. On Sunday, in addition to the Coliseum services, several prominent ministers preached in the various churches throughout the city and Rev. C. J. Walker spoke in a large tent. Old Fashion Home Cooking Give Us a Trial J. W. SNELL, Prop: 27 S. 2nd St. The Publishing Department of the church reported the amount of business done for the year at $116,000; Foreign Mission Board, $20,000; Home Mission Board, $20,000; different auxiliaries from $5,000 to $10,000. The collections taken up during the convention amounted to $15,000. The 1919 convention will be held at Newark, N. J. THANK KIND PRESCOTT FOLKS With prayer and thanksgiving and with the assistance of Mrs. Mary E. Scott, past C. P., and Mrs. O. G. Howard, acting as conductor, we set up the Pride of Arizona tabernacle in Prescott. I wish to thank Rev. Pollette again, for the open doors of his church and home to me while in the city. I wish also to thank the Thumb Butte lodge for their kindness in renting us their hall. All who took a part in Tabor are delighted with the order. Yours for Crist and Tabor, MRS. HATTIE B. SMITH, 21 East Madison, Phoenix, Ariz. LETTER FROM "OVER THERE" The following letter was received by Mrs. Hattie Terry, 355 W. Sherman street, from her brother, who is in France. "Dear Sister and B:—Having a little spare time, I thought I would write you a few lines. I am well and hope this will find you the same. This is a nice country and the people are very friendly, but I would rather be back in the States where I can understand what is said to me. I have passed up some very pretty girls just because I could not talk their language. They tell me if I stay here three months I will learn to speak the language. Times are no better yet. I could tell you a lot of things were I permitted. There are certainly some nice gardens here. Do not forget to write me because I am across the pond. Do you have plenty to do? If not, you should join the army at once. Excuse this short letter and write soon. Your brother, Pvt. Sylvester Brown, Co. D. 317 Supply Train A. P. O. 766 Moble, A. E. F. FIVE NEGROES HANGED SAN ANTONIO, Tex., Sept. 17.—Five negroes, whose sentences to death were pronounced by court martial which tried them for participation in the Houston riot and whose sentences were approved by President Wilson, were hanged at Fort Sam Houston at daybreak this morning. No civilians were allowed to witness the executions, which were carried through with great secrecy. Those who paid the death penalty were all members of Company 1 of the 24th infantry. They are: Privates Babe Collier, Thomas McDonald, Joseph Smith, James Robinson and Albert D. Wright. The men were convicted at a court martial conducted in October, 1917, of which Brig. Gen. George K. Hunter was president. Ten other members of the 24th who were sentenced to be hanged by the court martial were granted a commutation of sentence to life imprisonment by President Wilson. They were taken to Fort Leavenworth prison this morning to begin serving their sentences. They are members of Companies I, K, and M of the 24th infantry. Put Your Starting Battery Problem Up to Us We have the solution. Ask us about our free testing service—it's insurance against many battery troubles. J. S. REIF Successor to White Electrical Engineering Co. 305 N. Central Ave. Phone 4473. PHOENIX. ARIZONA Los Angeles Grocery 601 E. Washington St. STAPLE AND FANCY GRO- CERIES AT REASONABLE PRICES SEO. HURST. Prop. Phone 174 Fish House Fried Fish atall Hours REGULAR DINNER EVERY DAY Special Chicken Dinner on Sunday BLANTON BARBERS' SUPPLY We Resharpen Safety Blades, Grind and Hone Razors 208 W. 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ELLA M. BROWN, Deputy Organizer. 1033 E. Jefferson Street EVERYTHING . MUSICAL PHOENIX . ARIZONA. REDEWILL MUSIC CO. 222-224 WWASH ST. The Firm That Made Arizona Musical Established in Phoenix in 1881 BARBER WANTED For Shop at Fort Whipple Barracks Apply L. J. HARRIS, Box 446, Prescott, Ariz. Keys Fitted and Duplicated CAPITOL CITY CYCLE CO. LETIS R. TEMPLIN, Manager Everything for the Bicycle 25-27 E. Adams St., Tel. 6-5-8 PHOENIX ::: ARIZONA IT SURE IS DELICIOUS Donofrio's Pure Ice Cream Vanilla Strawberry Chocolate Order Your Brick Ice Cream early Deliveries. 10:30 A. M., 11:30 A. M., 2:30 P. M., 5:30 P. M. PHONE 4301 WHEN IN TUCSON VISIT THE DELMONICA 196 W. Congress Street Vey How You Can He a2 What to Save & What to Use BICYCLES Bicycle Tires Bicycle Sundries Everything For the Wheel KING BROTHERS PAGE FOUR Booker T. Washington in his “Black Belt Diamonds” has wisely said: “Cast down your bucket where you are. Cast it down in making friends, in every honorable way, of the people of all races by whom you are surrounded. Cast it down in agriculture, mechanies, in commerce, in domestic service, and in the professions.” So today In thir world crisis we have the opportunity to help save this, our country, and the civilized world. ‘Three times each day every Ameri- can man, woman and child has oppor- tunity to be of direct, practical help to the men on the battle front. SAVE SUGAR. Two pounds per person per month is the American hon or ration. Try to use less than that, thus there will be just that ,much more for canning and preserving. Save sugar so that the fighting forces may have all the sugar they need as well as for our associates to have a little also. Their ration is less than we get here. SAVE BEEF. Food for fighting men. In, buying beef we are asked to use the meat of the smaller animals; by- products and trimmings; hearts, ton- gues, livers. We have enough in- creased supply of pork this summer to permit its use, so that we can ship more beef over there. SAVE WHEAT. Keep on saving, though the harvest is great. It is the plan to have large stores of wheat here and in Europe. Without Ameri- A NEGRO HISTORY FOR NEGRO SCHOOLS Every Negro school in this country should have a history of the Negro race in its curriculum. The average Negro pupil knows little or nothing about his own race. He spends his time recounting the’achievements and exploits of the Anglo-Saxon and other Taces reciting page after page of their marvelous contributions to the world’s civilization. But when asked to tell something their gwn race has contributed they grow astonishingly dumb, Now there is a reason for this, and perhaps it is not altogethér the fault of the pupils. Thex have mas- tered what was put before them, and that is all to be expected of them. Furthermore, the histories that are Placed into the hands of the average Pupil contain little or nothing.,of, the achievements of the Negro. In,,fact, what they do contain is more or less of a very uncomplimentary nature, rather than that of merit. Hence, the Negro child gets the tmpression that his race has contributed but very lit- tle to world enlightenment. In other words, to set before the Negro child only what the white man has achieved is setting false ideals before him. He can admire them, it is true; but it takes nothing more nor Iess than the deeds of black men and women to stir the breast of the Negro pupil to high- er ideals and nobler things. ‘The white man does not place Ne- groes before is children as examples from which ideals may be drawn. As to whether this is right or not, I am not prepared to say; but I do know that it is mighty sensible. And, so, the Negro should profit by the exam- ple set by the white man, and set up his own race as the highest possible ideal that can be placed before bis children. No race, nation or people can be- ‘come truly great without ideals. And ideals can be best seen in one’s own ‘kind. When a white child reads the history and sees the portrait of George Washington, his chest _ instantly swells, and he is filled with a deter- ise wheat saved from the last harvest the war would have been lost. | USE VEGETABLES. Use local veg- etables as much as possible, thus con- seis not only meat and wheat, but transportation and labor. Don't use canned vegetables now, while fresh are in segson. Use ere. Take advantage of ‘the naidFaljeugar in fruits, Get your ‘sugar and can as much frut and ecg as possible. Dried fruits such as raisins, dates and figs have ‘much sugar in them. Use honey and ‘sorghum and corn syrup in the place jot eugar. USE MILK. Always give the chil ‘dren plenty of milk, milk products and eggs. Use cottage cheese and butter milk. . WASTE NOTHING. Even the little ‘tots can do much to conserve food by earning the lesson taught by tnis littlespoem: I must not throw upon the floor ‘The crust I cannot ear— “ ‘For many little hungry ones Would think it quite a treat. “My parents labor very hard ‘To get me wolesome food— ‘Then I must never waste a bit ‘That would do others good. e ‘et wilful waste makes woeful want And I may live to say, ‘Oh, how I wish I had the bread | Tat once 1 throw away. minations to perform some of the very same noble deeds that Washington did. And why shouldn't he? Is he not a member of the same race? And are not the pages of history filled with the splendid achievements and the no- ble deeds of his race? Now let the Negro child read the same sketeh and view the same portrait. Is it possi- ble for him to have the same feeling as that of the white child? However much he may admire the greatness of Washington, however pleasing the his- torical sketch of his life may be, i! does not and cannot have the same effect as upon the white child. But now place before the Negro child the historical sketch or Toussaint L’Ou- verture or Booker T. Washington, and instantly his face lights up and he, too, has a vision of greatness. ‘The point we wish to make plain is this: While it is necessary that the pupil should be well vérsed in the his- tory of all races and peoples, It 1s more necessary that he should know his own race and its accomplishments, if he would inspire, if he would take a peep into the realms of greatness. Therefore a supplemrentary study of Negro history should be taught in con- nection with the text im all Negro schools. Let the Negro child know that the great pyramids of Egypt, the marvel of all ages, the work of Negro ingen- uity. Let him know that it was the (Negro that gave the world its first ex ample of Democratic government as enunciated by Jethro, the priest of Midian; and of Hannibal, the Cartha- genian, one of the greatest military strategists that ever lived; and num- erous other luminaries whose names are associated with the earliest civil- ization of the world’s history. These are the things that appeal to the Ne gro child and urge him onward to higher and nobler ideals and give him a determination to overcome the most insurmountable difficulties, and in the final analysis, a realization of the dream of a well-rounded and complete manhood. THR PHOENIX TRIBUNE—ALWAYS IMPROVING es A TRIBUTE leat FOR NATIONAL | Sr AMERICAN MEETING ' To the Colored Soldiers who will soc~ | Fea distinguish themselves at the battle | National Equal Rights League Invites Biggest front in France by D. 8. Marshall, Colored Race to Assemble in Chi-| Principal, Interstate Academy, Hel-|* cago, Sept. 17.19, to Get Race Or- ena, Ark. | ieehe ie ie, ae tiete ann, ob. Shan All hail! Ye dusky sons of Ham, Who've heard the call advance, Who go to train for service grand, On the battle fields of France. Whene're the bugle calls obey, Let the stars apd stripes advance; Bring back rich laurels for your rac~ From the battle fields of France. Sustain the actions of your sires, Where're they had a chance; Repeat the stunts of San Juan, On the battle field of France, Be strong, be brave, be quick, be true, Fear neither sword nor lance; Dumfound the Huns with dart and dash, When you meet on the fields of France, . Confuse the wiry Teutons ‘till, Their bullets fly askance; Let the arts of Tou Saint be revivea, When they fight on the fields of France, Push every bout for all you are worth, The “Righteous Cause” enhance; Meet every fray with smile and song Spread joy, on the field of France, If clouds grow dark when “Over There,” . To our Heavenly Father glance; He'll shift the winds, dispel the clouds, From the gloomy fields of France. Drive every German across his line. Though they be thick as ants; Bloodsoak the field of “The Father land,” Like the crimson field of France. Raze Kultur Castles to the ground "Till the Kaiser falls in trance; Let fame and shell take home te * them, All they have done in France, When victory’s won and task well done Return with shout and dance; All hearts and arms will welcome you Home from the shores of France, —From The Union Review. BLEASE AND VARDAMAN The election of \James K. Var daman and Cole Blease as candidates for the United States senate by the Democratic voters of Mississippi and South Carolina, respectively, is _sus- ‘ceptible of various interpretations. ‘The primary credit for these results is of course due to President Wilson, for his courageous expression of the opinion that the election of either one of them would be undesirable, on the ground of their opposing iils war pout- ‘cies. As the chief political stock in trade of both candidates was based on the ‘policy of “Keeping the Negro down”, their rejection would argue that even Southern voters are finding more im- portant issues than race domination One of the arguments advanced in Vatdaman’s interest, as set forth in a little sheet called the Issue and pup: lished at Jackson, Miss, was as fol- lows: ‘Then the race question is sure to loom up large, if it does not overshadow all other questions, Already the Negro leaders are / speaking and demanding the aboli- tion of “Jim crow" cars. They are demanding the ballot, and the privilege of sitting upon the jur- fes. If there is government own- ership, they will demand their share of these jobs. In the settlement of this ques- tion, which affects the South vital- ly, we will need a strong and cour- / ageous man; a man who can speak with knowledge upon the question. It will require statesmanship and ability of the highest order. Even his colleague in the Senate, the inimitable John Sharp Williams, when asked what he thought of the result, is reported to have replied, “De mortuis nil nisi bonum, and { don’t know any good.” As for Cole Blease, he was a young- ‘er and if possible coarser'type of the late Senator Tillman, to whom Senator Williams’ apt obituary would also ap- ply. - 2 | The United States Senate cannot fail to rank higher as a legislative body for the absence of these two defeated candidates from its memb rship.—N, 'Y. Age. FAILS TO REMOVE HIS HAT Manager Knocks Down Employee and Then Hands Him “Blue Envelope.” Miami, Okla—Because an employee of the Riverside park here would not take off his hat when the band played “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Man- ager A. H. De Vaux knocked the of- fending lid off the man’s head, after he had asked him three times to re- ‘move it. As the man stooped over to Dick up the hat, Mr. DeVaux gave him ‘a right upercut to the jaw and he took ‘the count. He also received a “blue envelope.” CALL FOR NATIONAL COLORED AMERICAN MEETING National Equal Rights League Invites Colored Race to Assemble in Chi- cago, Sept. 17.19, to Get Race Or- @anized for Possession of Full and equal Demecratic Righte—An Un- precedented Opportunity ‘To Colored Americans: ‘The year 1918 Is a time unusual and unprecedented( in the history of Amer- ‘cams of Afriean descent. Not only are they taking part for their country in an European war for democracy, en within two months two National Colored gatherings c; entirely differ- jent make-up have laid before the gov- ‘ernment of the United States the pro- scriptions of our race. The Confer- ence of Colored Editors and others was called together by the War De- partment, to which it made complam., ‘The National Colored Liberty Zon- gress was called bya national rac committee to hold a people's eonven- tion. From both meetings good is re- sulting, Expressed in plain uncompromising English, our just grievances were brought squarely before the House of Representatives, and before the Amer- ican people, by said Liberty Congress, and were made a prominent and per- manent part of the Congressional Ree- ords. (June 29, 1978). Tt seems providentally fortunate therefore, that this noteworthy. achievement on the part of the Lib- erty Congress is to be so soon follow- ed by the Eleventh Annual Conven- tion of the National Equal Rights League, to be held in September, in ‘the city of Chicago. Therefore, by the authority vested in me as President of the National Equal Rights League, I do hereby is- sue this eall for the Eleventh Annus: Convention of said League to convene ie ‘Tuesday, Wednesaay and Thurs- day of Sept.-17th, 18th, and 19th, in the city of Chicago, TI. Fellow comrades of the National Equal Rights League, and others, 1 cannot even begin to express how ur- gently important it is that our people ‘in all sections of the country shoud ‘give prompt and earnest heed to this eal, By means of the great werld-war all ‘nations and races are being tried, as ‘it were, by fire; their real worth and stamina are being severely tested, and none more so than that of Colored Americans; and we must not allow jourselves to be found wanting. BYRON GUNNER, President Nat'l Equal Rights League. GREATEST CHANCE MAN EVER HAD Can Help Himself, His Boy and His Country by Buying Liberty hénds Ry EDWARD BOK. Editor of the Ladies’ Home Journal. Bach time a new Liberty loan is an- ‘nounced we should hail it with pleas- jure. For years we have used the Phrase “as good as a government bond” as indicating the safest invest- ment possible, but before the war 1 was impossible for the average in- vestor to secure a goverrfinent bond. Periodically an issue was made, but it was so quickly subscribed for by the bankers that the small investor had little chance. Now we all have £ chance, and a chance at all that we can afford to buy. It will, of course, be argued by some when the fourth Liberty loan is an- nounced that they haye not as yet paid for the third loan bonds for which they subscribed, ‘That may be true, but that is no reason why we should fail to subscribe again. Before the fifth loan can be issued we will have paid for the third loan bonds and be- gun paying for the fourth loan bonds that we subscribed for. ‘Thus if we go on we will have a distinct part in each loan, have each month put aside a sum for the best- investment on earth, have acquired the steady habit of saving, and when the last loan is announced and we shall have taken part of that and paid for it, we shall find ourselves in possession of a col- lection of bonds that will make us proud of the share we took in the war and have a comfortable “nest egg” in ‘ies Berean. _ WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID | American Colored troops in France are making a name for thepselves. “1 am very proud of my men,” says Col. Wm. Hayward, commander of a New York regiment of Colored troops They are clean, brave men, fearing nothing, daring everything.” General Foch says of them: “They are very strong and stouthearted—and very rash.” More recently the whole 369th regiment have won the French war cross, says the N. ¥. Evening World Just as earlier in the war, the Ger- man soldiers dubbed the Alpine chas- seurs “The Blue Devils,” because of the color of their uniforms ang ther fearlessness and jferocity to combat, the same enemy |now have come to speak of the Negro troops sent over from this country las “America’s Black TOPEKA INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE Biggest and Best Agricultural and Industrial Schcol West of Mississippi River ~ FOR COLORED STUDENTS STEAM HEAT, ELECTRIC LIGHTS, EVERY MODERN CONVENIENCE Strong Faculty selected from ten of-the best Schools, Colleges and Universities throughout the country. High Moral and Education Stan- dards Will Be Maintained. s NINE COURSES OFFERED 1. Academic 5. Automobile Repair & Operation 2. Agricultural 6. Tailoring 3. Woodwork * 7. Domestic Arts 4. Tronwork 8. Domestic Science ; 9: Musie OPENS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1918 For further information write’ G. R. BRIDGEFORTH, Principal, Topeka, Kan. Where Tom Campbell Stands To the people of Arizona: FIRST DUTY TO WIN WAR ‘There is no issue but the war. The one duty of every American is to win the war. Political parties have but one duty, which is to win the war. This is not the President's war, it is not Congress’ war, but it is a war waged by the people of the United States for the welfare and safety of America and for the civilized world. We as a nation are pledged to put the war through to the hilt without flinching, until we win the peace of overwhelmingly victory. In the words of President Wilson, we must use “force, force to the utmost, foreg without stint of limit, the righteous and triumphant force which shall make right the law of the -world and cast every selfich dominion down in the world. This is our pattie cry.” I stand by the President and suport him in his purpose to win the war at all costs. ‘ SUPPORT OUR MEN IN ARMS ‘The patriotic duty of every man and woman to our country and its allies demands an uninterrupted operation of our industries during the war, and to necessity which now exists and which will exist throughout the war, for maximum industry that we as a nation may give our fullest support to our men in arms on land and sea, If differences arise be- tween employer and employe, causing the weakening + our industrial army in this great war, the outcome of which is no less dependent upon the might of our united .abor at home than upon the valor of our sons ‘on the seas and battlefields, the logical method of adjustment of these differences is that.of arbitration. ‘The Federal Government has provided the means for carrying out arbitration in this state, and this method therefore, should have our fullest support and honest co-operation, . : OUR GREAT RESPONSIBILITY ‘he respons tlle welch ce>ets. none Uolt capil and labor at this time ig greater than at any other time in the history of the nation, I am not in sympathy with the strike breeder and agitator who Devils,” because of the color of their skins and their bravery in the face of fire. f No greater compliment could be paid our Colored soldiers than for the enemy to so express his respect for their fighting ability ana his dread of facing them with cold sieel. It will be remembered that when the first of our Negro troeps were landed in France the Prussian mili- tary authorities ridiculed any sugges- tion that the black recryits from the cotton fields and shops of “the South would prove formidable antagonists on the field of battle. But the “folks at home” had ample confidence in the Colored boys—in their willingness and ability to fight and in their bray- ery. That confidence was supported by history of which the Germans ap- parently were ignorant; and once the Negroes were put on the firing line and given an opportunity to “display their wares,” our confidence in them was proven abundantly justified. And now “America’s biack devils” is the Gerinan’s ¢hiactertzation of ‘the boys at whom they at first /seoffed! | The Negro has borne thus far, and is bearing, his part in this war splen- didly, with credit, to ‘his race and in a way that is gratifying all. round— except to the Hun!—Atlanta Constt ‘tution, August 19, 1918. BLACK AMERICANS (Continued from page 1) ple who were in power realized that ‘the people proscribed resented the |diserimination deeply enough to fight ‘it themsélves, not needing to be put ‘up to doing so by members of the dominant race! and realized also that the prascribed race had developed ee | i —_—_—<&£ i —@§ ____ ‘There is no issue but the war. The people of the United States are waging this war. | 1 stand by the President. The logical’ method of adjust- |] | ing labor differences is arbitra- tion. ‘ | 1am not in sympathy with the strike breeder and agitator. 1 am not in sympathy with the profiteer. ! 1 detest the I. W. W. and their | doctrines, i ‘ Thomas ©. Campbell\on ahnou dacy for governor gave out the foll of patriotic principles:~ |B} To the people of Arizona: FIRST DUTY TO WIN | ‘There is no issue but the war. |i every American is to win the war. ployer who seizes upon such conditions as confront us today to disrupt the organization of his employes or to profiteer. Both are guilty of criminally hamper- ing the nation in the prosecution of the war. FOR ORGANIZED. LABOR I believe in organized labor, but not in the organi zation which permits domination by narrow, unpa- triotic, selfish leadership which exploits labor for the furtherance of selfish ends at the expense of pro- duction. The highest efficiency must prevail for the greatest national good in this war period, in which strikes and losses in output growing out of dissatis- faction are more deplorable than in any previous time in our history. ENEMIES AT HOME In the same spirit of loyalty I detest the I. W. W. and their doctrine as well as all others who ridicule patriotism and openly or covertly defy the National Government and lend themselves to the spreading of propaganda of enemy countries. They are no less enemies of the American people than the Germans in the trenches and every loyal Arizonian, regardless of political affiliation, is in honor and loyalty bound to assist in stamping them out forever. There must be no eatering to traitors, We should have on our sta- tute books stringent laws for the punishment as felons, of all purveyors of enemy propaganda, and advocates of.sabotage on our farms and ranges, in our mines, upon our railroads, or in any of our indus: tries, whether through intimidation by word of mouth or actual deed of violence or through sympathy. At a time when the country needs the labor of every citizens, we should have upon our statute books a stringent law requiring every able-bodied man to be at work at- some useful calling. AMERICANISM FIRST ‘With the winning of the war, the greatest duty of the hour, we at home should devote ourselves to the promotion of industrial efficiency to the utmost, to running down and stamping out the enemy within our gates and to crushing his ally, the I. W. W. This we owe to those who are offering itself to save us at home from the mailed fist. Respectfully yours, THOMAS E. CAMPBELL. CAMPBELL VICTORY LEAGUE—Drawer F, Tucson ‘sufficient strength to be able to con- duet an organized campaign for equal rights. When the oppressors see that a great race really reels dfscrimina- tion, withopt having to be spurred up, and that it has the spirit and ‘ability to make an organized resistance, the oppressors begin to fear and respect and to pay heed to their protest, The cooperation of friends whe have all their own rights ts helpful. Philanthropists, are bgpeficial as al- lies. Combinations of philanthropists ne the. oppressed doa great deal of good. The apothegm “Who would be free himself must strike the blow,” however, requires. absolutely that, whatever other aids there may be, self-made and self-condueted race or ganization against’ proscription must exist. In the words of another member of the dominant race, Richard W. Hale, ene of counsel in the John Johnsoa extradition case, the way to “get jus- tee irrespective of race” is for Co.- Jered Americans: in contending for rights to learn to “stand on their own ee Having a racia) organization for ru- cial protection does not mean oppasi- tion to any other form of organiza- tion. ‘The world finds room for vari- ous réligions, civic or fraternal organ. ‘izations. So do persons belong to ‘more than one social, civic or frater- nal organizations, Persons denied justice have a community of interest, @ peculiar interest, have their own fate at stake which makes it logical ‘to have an internal self-protecting body anyway. Its absence means lack of self-reliance, means dependenc. upon the more. fortunate, means ‘sv {eriority to other classes 6r races. The seitorganizea fight is therefore india- pensable to standing and respect. | ‘The race that cin speak for itself as Organized stands higher and will 2 “Saturday, September 21, 191 AL INSTITUTE West of Mississippi River ~ i JERN CONVENIENCE ‘hools, Colleges and and Education Stan- ) j : Repair & Operation \rts science 10, 1918 Principal, Topeka, Kan. ‘be heard with more respect. Now if a most remarkable time in this spect. Every weaker race or ¢ ‘has a chance for redress in the ne| order to come frém a gigantic worl war for democracy. It is the ont great chance for redress in the n ‘order to come from a gigantic work war for democracy. It is the om great chance for our race, now ‘th ‘most proscribed. Every other weak race or class can show a selfor ized representative body to deat i it lgoking dut for itself independently ‘through its own appointed delegation /Shall we be the one exception? | It is up to us now. Hence the Nat ‘tional Equal Rights League gives tht race the chance to get ready to re Fen itself as a radically matu ‘group in the negotiations incident t this world war. The League invite and urges colored people in ever community to organize an Equal ‘Rights Democracy League or commit. tee to send a delegate to the Bleventh ‘Sowa Meeting of the League in Chi, cago September 17-19, where the par: fampuat issue will be the national or- ‘ganizing of Colored Americans to en- force their claims to world-democ- racy. It is the only way for our race to get on a par with the many? other ‘races which have come to our country. It is the only way for our race to be in a position to negotiate for terms at the Council Table of the Nations. We must as a race, begin to get into shape fat once, As the summer of 1918 ig ‘closing let us gird up our loins and ‘get ready to sue for a “place in the sun.” Bring back the days of Eliot, Sat Garnett, Langston and Doug- lass for the great opportunity! s Yours with a message growing out of 20 years of work, thought, experl- este asc eearine ee respect for my race. | WILLIAM MONRO TROTTER. |