Phoenix Tribune
Saturday, October 19, 1918
Phoenix, Arizona
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ARIZONA PEOPLE ARE PROGRESSIVE
PHOENIX
TEXAS NEGROES AMONG LEADING MEN OF THE RACE IN EVERYTHING THAT IS ENTERPRISING, PROGRESSIVE. UPLIFTING
Note. The following article, clipped from the Houston Observer, a race paper published at Houston, Texas, gives one a fair idea of what Texas has produced. Many of our readers hall from this grand old state, and the article below will cause a feeling of bride to rise in their chests. We believe this an excellent opportunity and the proper time to inform our readers of the fact that the editor of The Tribune is a Texan and a product of Tillotson College at Austin.
The article follows:
Senator Sherman's recent tirade upon the administration in general and the part Texans are playing in particular was very amusing, if not interesting, and while the Observer cannot condemn or agree with everything the solon uttered on the floor of congress, it does know that not only are white Texans making their presence felt at Washington, but former colored Texans are cutting big swaths of ice throughout the country, from the nation's capital down.
Holds Big Position
Perhaps the biggest position ever held by a race man in the history of the race in this country is now occupied by a Texas offspring, Dr. Emmett Jay Scott, a Houston boy, former newspaper man in this city, and product of Wily University, Marshall who has been drafted to serve as assistant secretary of war in the cabinet of President Wilson during the war. Mr. Scott is an honor to his native state and is doing the race and nation incalculable good.
Publisher
In the publishing business it remained for a Texas, Dr. R. H. Boyd, to lead all the other denominations of the race in the printing and publishing industry, and today the National Baptist Publishing House, Nashville, Tenn., of which he is the distinguished and proficient head, ranks as the greatest plant of its kind among our people in the world. It affords decent and profitable employment to many race men and women and produces literature for the Baptist denomination. It stands as a monument to the brains and possibilities of the black Americans.
Soldier
It was a Texan, Colonel Franklin A. Denison, who hails from San Antonio, who had the distinction of being the only member of the black race to lead a regiment of colored soldiers to the battlefields of France from America. In civil life he was honored with some of the highest positions in the state of Illinois, being assistant attorney general of that state at the outbreak of the present conflict. As a lawyer, he stands shoulder to shoulder with the leading barristers of the Prairie state, and as a military expert and leader it has long since been conceded that he "knew his stuff and could peel his onion without getting any juice in his eyes."
Minister
In the ministerial realm, Texas has given the North a pastor for the largest church of that section, membership considered, which is the Olivet Baptist church, Chicago, Ill., and the shepherd of that flock is the Reverend Lacy Kirk Williams, former pastor of Mount Gilead Baptist church, Fort Worth, and a product of Bishop College, Marshall, Texas. As a pulpiteer, Dr. Williams has no superior in the American pulpit, and was often called the "pulpit Demosthenes of Tex as."
Expert Y. M. C. A. Man
In the Young Men's Christian Association work, Texas has given the country one of her most noble and manly sons in the person of Professor John Brown Watson, himself a Bishop College product. He is an expert in Y. M. C. A. work and is city field secretary with headquarters in Atlanta, Ga.
Teacher
In the educational realm, Texas can point with pride to Prof. J. R. E. Lee, the eminent and efficient principal of the Lincoln High School, Kansas City, Mo., and formerly dean of the academic department of Tuskegee Institute. Professor Lee was the first collegiate graduate of Bishop College
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NEGRO SOLDIERS MARCH IN LIBERTY LOAN PARADE HELD AT YUMA ARIZ.
YUMA, Ariz., Oct. 14—In a campaign among the colored citizens here Yuma has brought up the rear in the Fourth Liberty Loan drive. The monster parade, which was the culmination of this drive, was marked for its simplicity and unsurpassed by its grandeur. No patriotic demonstration in the history of Arizona has anything like equaled it. Every unit of strength for democracy was represented except the Colored Red Cross. Why was this? Our boys of the Twenty-fifth were there and at their best. Everybody who witnessed the parade had to "take off their hats" to these boys. In marching they presented a perfect front. Every movement, was as uniformly carried out as the rising and setting of the sun. Some one in the crowd said: "We have to give to them; they are there." Mr. Felix McCrory is making a good baggage master at the S. P. depot. This is the type of man we want the public to view. His downright honesty, integrity and ability are responsible for this success.
"Tis said that; "Every dog has his day"; well, we know one that had his. Mr. Johnson's popular barber, Mr. N. M. Staten, bought a bull terrier pup for $10, and before the pup even got settled down in his new home, his master sold him for $35. That's SOME profit, Mr. Staten. Keep it up. It beats barbering.
Mr. A. J. Tullus, a prominent young business man of Somerton was a visitor in Yuma Friday. He was en route to Los Angeles, where he will purchase stock for his new fish market, which will be located in Somerton.
Mrs. Alex Hogan is improving her property by building a beautiful porch to her home. The Tribune representative has been invited out this afternoon for the purpose of giving it the "once over."
Mr. E. E. Rainwater expects his brother, Dr. W. E. Rainwater, on a visit to Yuma and Phoenix next Sunday and Monday. The doctor's son has been in Yuma six weeks for the benefit of his health. His improvement has been wonderful.
Messrs. Felix McCrory, Booster and Locket went on a big fishing trip last Wednesday. They made it hot for minnows.
A very speedy recovery visited Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wilson, who were out riding Sunday.
Mr. Tom McCrory is the healthiest man in the city. His motto is: "Always up and going."
Mrs. E. T. Johnson, who was afflicted with Spanish influenza, has fully recovered.
Mrs. White will entertain the ladies of the Red Cross on Thursday.
Mr. Potts of Somerton is reported ill. He is suffering with Spanish influenza.
Mr. Harry Nelson of Tucson was a visitor in Yuma Saturday.
Mr. Ollie Brown was a Sunday visitor to Somerton.
Mrs. Shelton is entertaining a party of friends tonight at her home on Maiden Lane. A grand time is anticipated.
Mrs. Ella Lynn says the Tribune is a splendid paper and the whole family enjoys reading it.
Master Walter Turner is doing some extra work delivering groceries, and he is making good. We know why he is so punctual. It's on account of the Tin Lizzy he drives.
Mr. and Mrs. Stafford are at home to their friends on Madison avenue.
TUCSON
A number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hayes surprised Mrs. Hayes on her birthday last Thursday evening, October 10 An enjoyable time was had by all present. Refreshments were served and the guests departed at a late hour.
ARIZONA'S GREATEST WEEKLY
BUY BONDS
BUY BONDS
(To be sung in the tune, "America")
My country, 'tis of Thee!
Buy Bonds of Liberty;
Of these we sing.
Bonds make the Kaiser cry,
Bonds keep our country 'live,
Buy them or say good-bye,
Buy bonds, buy bonds!
If you can't fight in France,
Or help the boys advance,
Send them your aid,
Help them with all your might,
Help them who for you fight,
Buy bonds for our allies,
Buy bonds, buy bonds!
These bonds that we've got
Will send us over the top
At Kaiser Bill.
Buy bonds until they make
Your great big bank roll shake;
Buy bonds of Liberty,
Buy bonds, buy bonds!
When these black boys have gone
Over across the pond.
To win or die.
Help them, don't cry or sigh,
Buy bonds that they might thrive;
Buy bonds, don't tell a lie,
Buy bonds, buy bonds!
COLORED TROOPS TAKE PART IN STORMING METZ FORTRESS
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE. — The First Separate Company (coldred), the only organization of colored men in the Maryland National Guard, is a part of the first field army under American command and is with the men of that army who are assembled in Lorraine, threatening the great German fortress of Metz.
It is one of the companies of the 372d infantry of the 92d division, commanded by Major General C. C. Ballou. The 92d is one of the divisions of the Fourth Army Corps. The whole division is made up of colored troops.
The colored men, who in the summer of 1916, were marching back and forth in the neighborhood of their armory on Biddle street, near Linden avenue, are therefore doing just as much, are just as ready to make sacrifices as their white comrades of the First, Fourth and Fifth regiments, Battery A, and all the other old Maryland National Guard commands.
The First Separate company, colored, left Baltimore somewhat in advance of the other Maryland Guard commands in the summer of 1914 and went to Pittsburg. I stayed there for several weeks and then moved to a camp in Virginia, and from the Virginia camp to Anniston. For a time the company was in the remount station. Then it was taken into the 372d in a body, being among the last to leave Anniston and to be absorbed into the 92d division at the port of embarkation.
Captain William R. Spencer, a colored man, who organized the company in the 80s and who had commended since then, did not go over with his men, although he made determined efforts to do so. He was disqualified because of physical disability. There are about 250 men in the company.
WHAT'S THE IDEA?
WASHINGTON.—After being told at the ordnance department that his plans for a great explosive were the best the department had seen, and that he should start to work on them immediately at whatever salary he desired, Harry Keelan, a chemist, employed b ya large New York munition firm, next day received a telegram from the war department saying that his services could not be used.
Mr. Keelan came to Washington a week ago at the recommendation of his firm. His explosive, as set forth in their letter to the department of ordnance, was said to be twice as deadly as any now employed by the United States government.
The Aetna Explosives company has employed Mr. Keelan to work out his plans for their own plant. He is a Harvard graduate and one of the best known colored chemists of the country.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, Saturday, October 19, 1918
WAR SOMETIMES PROVE BLESSING IN DISGUISE SAYS FLORIDA EDITOR
(Note:—The following article is from the pen of E. J. Moore, contributing editor of the Tampa Bulletin, a race paper published at Tampa, Florida. Mr. Moore is one of the brainiest Negroes in the newspaper fraternity and his writings command the attention of all right thinking men and women. Following is the article:)
War is sometimes called a necessary evil. But, whether necessary or unnecessary, it is undoubtedly an evil. Even in the case of an individual it is often necessary to fight in order to defend one's self or to retain one's self-respect. And so too, with nations, it is often necessary to resort to arms in order that certain principles be maintained, and that right and justice may prevail. Thus we see that it is sometimes absolutely impossible to avoid war, however much we may dislike it.
But we started out to discuss whether or not good can come out of such an evil. Let us see. The result
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SOCIAL HAPPENINGS IN BISBEE ARIZONA
By Myrtle Threat
Mrs. Charles Holston has returned to Bisbee and taken up work he left off at the Copper Queen store.
Mrs. Howard Brown spent a few days here with her husband before he left for Norfolk, Va., to work in the shipyards. She returned to Phoenix this week.
Mrs. J. H. Rouse of Douglas is visiting in the city. She will remain several days.
Mrs. Elizabeth L. Glynn of Fort Huachuca is here for an indefinite stay.
Mr. A. R. Ross, one of our oldest citizens, who recently took unto himself a bride, is confined to his home with a severe case of influenza.
Mrs. J. Elam, who has been confined with influenza, is much improved at this time.
Mrs. Corinne Francewari is another victim of the influenza. The disease is spreading rapidly among the colored people here, but we are glad it is no worse than it is.
The following men have been called to report for examination on next Tuesday: C. C. Collins, John Matlow, Will Taylor, Roy M. Jones, Harry Richardson.
A number of men from Douglas are here to report for examination. The streets are beginning to look very much like the days of old.
Jessie Mae McCually is rapidly recovering from a recent illness.
TRIBUNE
HUN PAPERS ROMP ON MOB VIOLENCE IN UNITED STATES
THE HAGUE.—For some time the German press has been laying particular stress upon the exaggerating stories intended to give the impression that Germans are being lynched in America. The same reports are published, republished, quoted and requoted in order to give the impression that lynching Germans is indulged in as a daily sport in America.
The Munich Neueste Nachrichten says that at the Berne prisoner conference the German representatives will have the opportunity of bringing up the question of Praeger, who was lynched, remarking questions were asked of the foreign office representative at the last session of the Reichstag on this case. It calls attention to the cases of Consuls Bopp and Shack of San Francisco, which, it says, should be made the subject of an interpellation in the Reichstag. The paper says that the German delegates should bring up the whole question at the conference and be able to assure better, treatment for Germans in America.
The Kolnische Volkszeitung publishes a long article headed "President Wilson, Judge Lynch, Mister Mob." The article asserts that formerly American writers alleged that the crime of lynching existed only in the black belt, but now, the paper declares, lynch law belongs to the approved rites of "culture" in the United States.
"The most horrible scenes of human bestiality which can be recorded," it goes on, "are quite natural for the Yankee. * * * He no longer gets excited over a lynching and is only ashamed when foreigners call attention to this 'people's culture.'"
It is always asserted, the paper proceeds, that mobs and the scum of the people are responsible for the lynchings.
"Every American who uses the word mob in this sense," it adds, "lies, be-
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INTERESTING NEWS DIRECT FROM PARIS
By Wm. Stevenson, Overseas Corres-
pondent of National Negro Press Association
At the ship we were met by several
Y. M. C. A. men with a truck and
taken immediately to the hotel the
"Y" runs for the accommodation of its
workers.
After visiting several places of interest and having dinner at the excellent Y. M. C. A. cafe, we retired for the evening.
At the depot the next morning the leader of our party took a group of pictures of the workers. Shortly after all of us boarded a train for Paris.
All along the road we saw unmistakable signs of war. Women were working in the fields, acting as porters at the depots, pushing immense trucks of luggage and on the train serving as conductors and waiters. At every station Red Cross nurses came through the train collecting funds, and at one place we saw a train-load of wounded French soldiers—a vivid reminder of war.
A little after eight o'clock we arrived in Paris, the great city of which we had heard so much and knew so little. It was dark except for a few street lights. The stillness which existed was almost uncanny. Crowds of people stood about the depot, including many Y. M. C. A. workers. Immediately an autobus was filled with members of our party and driven hurriedly across the River Rivoli. After we had unloaded our baggage, which consisted of almost every kind of luggage and which we had packed under and over us, we entered the hotel and immediately sat down to dinner. There we were met by some of the officials of the Y. M. C. A., who made us welcome and wished us good luck in our new and perilous field of labor.
At eleven o'clock we retired, worn
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COLORED PEOPLE IN GILA COUNTY ARIZ. MAKE WONDERFUL PROGRESS DURING PAST TWENTY FIVE YEARS
SOLUTION OF NEGRO PROBLEM LIES IN PROPER USE OF BALLOT
By E. S. Newell
TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 14. — The church-going people are at a loss as to what to do with themselves since the epidemic has caused all places of public meeting to be closed. The members of the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. and all members in general are asking their pastor how long it will be before they are privileged to go about their church work again. We will say for their benefit that just as soon as the government lifts the ban on public meetings, Mt. Calvary Baptist church will fling wide her doors and bid everyone welcome.
Mrs. Maggie Turner has been quite ill the past week, but is much improved at this writing. She was visited by the pastor of the Baptist church who, with the husband and sister, Mrs. I.B. Watson, knelt in prayer and invoked the blessing of Almighty God upon the sick woman.
We are indeed pleased to report the condition of Mrs. Li zzie White as greatly improved over that of last week.
Due to the active and efficient work of Senior Warden J. A. C. Jones, Secretary E. A. Barron, Treasurer Carl A. Hardy, and through the loyal co-operation of West Temple lodge, No. 425, F. & A. M., this lodge was enabled to report in full the first installment of relief and endowment funds. This action places West Temple in class A-1.
My version of Exodus, fourth chapter, second verse, which reads thus, "What is that in thy hand?" is given below:
Jehovah was determined to have Moses convinced that it was the voice of God speaking through the burning bush. The same God that spoke to Moses is now speaking to the American Negro. "What is that in thy hand?" is the question that is being asked. I contend that we hold in our hand the solution of our own problem, and now is the time for us to solve it. We stand with the ballot in one hand and are privileged to vote. The Negro is truly American, and on going to the polls should cast his ballot for the principles which stand for Democracy and Americanism. Should sentiment or partisan politics determine the Negro vote in the coming campaign? I take the authority to answer. No., a thousand times NO! While the Negro has nothing to boast of from the standpoint of a party, yet he is confronted with the problem of choosing between two great political parties—Democrat and Republican. There still remain three other spokes in the political wheel. We should be men, manly men, and never permit ourselves to be bought and pulled around by crafty politicians, for the sake of a job, or a few paltry dollars. If the Fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States means anything, it means that we are full-fledged Americans, and as such I shall call upon every member of the race not to pollute or barter that privilege which is the dearest possession of an American, in fact, the one thing that makes you an American and that is the right of franchise—the ballot. In politics and in all great questions that arise, the Negro should demand nothing more than the same rights and privileges that are granted to other Americans, and he should be satisfied with nothing less. Again, you are asked: "What is that in thy hand?" I say you have the pay envelope in your hand, and a mighty factor it is when properly used. If the Negro, with the wages he is now earning, would save his money judiciously, make wise and safe investments in improved property and buy and read more Negro papers and other race lit-
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5 CENTS A COPY; $2 A-YEAR
SSIVE
IN GILA COUNTY
DERFUL PROGRESS
WENTY FIVE YEARS
A Report of Conditions as They Exist
Among the Colored People in
Southern Arizona.
By Alvin Booth.
GLOBE, Arizona, Oct. 17.—The progress made by the colored people of Gila county, Arizona, during the past twenty-five years has been phenomenal. At present there are upwards of two hundred and fifty colored men in this county, 50 per cent of whom are married and have families. The majority of these men own their own homes. Their holdings are mostly town realty and they are worth from $3,000 to $20,000 in their own right.
Good Schools and Churches
For the most part, the colored population of Gila county are a sober and industrious people, commanding the respect of all business men. At present we have two churches, Baptist and Methodist, with regular, paid ministers for each. The church edifices are valued at $800 each and are good, substantial frame buildings. We also have a Masonic lodge which meets twice each month, and in addition to this is the Progressive club. These organizations have a membership of about twenty each and are in a flourishing condition. There is a county schoolhouse, given over directly to the colored children, under the supervision of the county school superintendent. The teacher is a colored lady and highly cultured, a graduate of Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn.
Industrial Pursuits
There is one high class billiard and club room in Miami, owned and managed by members of the race. Messrs. Coleman and White are the gentlemen who own this enterprise. The others of the male population are employed as drivers of delivery wagons, porters and employees of the mines and railroads in various capacities. A few of the more wealthy members have reached that station in life where they can speculate in real estate and the buying and selling of stocks, mining property, etc. The past six or seven years our people have given an Emancipation picnic on the 19th of June of each year. These picnics have always been enlivened by an interesting program, consisting of eloquent addresses and other literary endeavor. Ball games, foot races and many other sports are indulged in at these gatherings. An account of this celebration is always given considerable space in our leading home papers. These picnics have been attended by our white brothers from all over the county, and they have been made welcome in every sense.
Politics
Politically, the majority of the colored people are inclined to the Republican party. There are some who are Democrats.
Wages Good
I wish particularly to call attention to the superior advantages which Arizona, and especially this county, offer the colored laborer. This is a good field for the industrious black man. Wages range from $5.15 to $6.00 per day of eight hours for common labor. Living expenses are low, costing on an average of $1.00 per day. Families can live much cheaper. While Arizona is note dfor high rents, good homes may be secured at a reasonable rent. I wish to say that women find ready employment here. God cooks are paid a salary of $45 to $50 a month, and in most instances a room is furnished. I also can truthfully say that a colored man has the same privileges as his white brother, provided he has the is noted for high rents, good homes terest in public enterprises. He is given an equal opportunity of increasing his worldly holdings with others engaged in the same business. Again, I wish to say that, in my opinion, Arizona presents a splendid field for the means, to buy in on stocks or an industrious, economical and respectable. From my past experiences in this county I can say that this class will receive a cordial welcome and be ac-
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‘The race of mankind would perish did they cease to aid each other.
‘We cannot exist without mutual help. All therefore that need aid
“have a right to ask it from their fellow-men; and no one who has the
power of granting can refuse it without guilt—Sir ‘Walter Scott.
NO BLACK MEN NEED APPLY
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that this advertisement was not an aj
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machinists, blacksmiths, etc., to volur
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thus: “UNCLE SAM NEEDS YOU",
were experienced Auto Mechanics, 1
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Responding nobly, patriotically and
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Replying to a page advertisement, which appeared recently in the Gazelte
and Republican, our colored boys were chagrined, not to say disappointed,
when they were told that this advertisement was not an appeal to black men.
‘The advertisement referred to called for 20,500 mechanics, carpenters, truck
drivers, office men, machinists, blacksmiths, etc., to volunteer their services
for immediate induction in the Motor Transport Corps. The headline of this
advertisement read thus: “UNCLE SAM NEEDS YOU", and it went on to
say that MEN who were experienced Auto Mechanics, Truck Drivers, etc.,
should apply at once to Recruiting Headquarters in the Chamber of Com-
merce, and enlist. Responding nobly, patriotically and heroically to this
call of the government for MEN, our black boys were met with this state-
ment: “No units for black men have as yet been formed, and we have no
orders to enlist them. However, should a government call be made to enlist
black men for this branch of service, you will be notified.”
We recite the above, not as a reflection upon the government or the
manner in which it is being run, for it is our candid belief that in time our
black Mechanics, Auto Drivers, ete., will be called for induction in the Motor
‘Transport Corps;"but we recite it in order to impress forcibly upon our read:
ere—especially those of our race—the fact that a general advertisement in.
viling the PUBLIC to come to a meeting or place, does not always imply that
black faces are welcome, We hope our people will learn a lesson from this
‘and not be so quick to believe that every appeal to the public includes them.
Nobody advertises in a Negro newspaper that does not want the patron
age of colored people. Every one who does advertise in a Negro newspaper
certainly wants your trade. Their advertisements which appear in that
paper are intended to influence, persuade, or personally invite the reader
If you trade with our advertisers, then you KNOW you are right.
TAKE DUE NOTICE
- Owing to the increased circulation of the Tribune, requiring extra time
for press work and mailing, we ask that our patrons bring their church
notices, club notes and other news to our office not later than Wednesday.
All out of town correspondence must be in our office by Wednesday, noon.
‘The government needs all available men, and we are obliged to work
with a small office force, therefore we ask your co-operation in our effort to
aid the government,
TRUTH OFTEN TOLD IN A JOKE
Even the little Negro weekly newspaper in Phoenix was patronized
by the profiteers in the Liberty Loan Campaign. We are glad of it.
We think that little weekly is a splendid representative of its patrons.
—Dunbar’s Weekly.
‘The above compliment paid the Phoenix Tribune by Dunbar’s Weekly, one
te cle Dikels Clreclated Seiensis te the: While State cf Atlicdh. avite
Even the little Negro weekly newspaper in Phoenix was patronized
by the profiteers in the Liberty Loan Campaign. We are glad of it.
We think that little weekly is a splendid representative of its patrons.
—Dunbar’s Weekly.
‘The above compliment paid the Phoenix Tribune by Dunbar's Weekly, one
of the most widely circulated journals in the whole State of Arizona, aptly
expresses the mission we are trying to fulfill. Our limited knowledge tells
us the writer was filled with irony when he wrote the last two sentences in
that paragraph; however, we shall make the most of it.
“Splendid representative of its patrons”. That is exactly what we are
trying to make the Phoenix Tribune, and believe we are succeeding. People
don’t read the Tribune because they love its editor, but they read it for its
interesting and inspiring news, cclan editorials, that are free from political
bias and for the benefits they receive from its advertising columns. We
trust our patrons keep their thoughts and tongues as free from vilification
and abuse, from sarcasm and ridicule, from everything objectionable, as we
keep the columns of the Tribune. If they do, and we have every reason to
believe they should, then the Phoenix Tribune is truly a “splendid repre-
sentative of its patrons.”
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Our Exchange says: “A colored man in Columbus, Ga, has invented a
bomb that shoots one thousand times before it explodes. Well, that is shoot-
ing some, and it is some kind of a bomb; but to save our lives, we can't see
the need of its exploding at all after shooting a thousand times. What or
who will be there for it to explode on after it has done all of that shooting?
Influenza Spanish is all the rage. Have you had a taste of it?
| _ Nothing to do but work, is the position in which the editor finds himself
from Monday morning till Saturday night. No, indeed, 1 am not looking for
sympathy; if 1 were, I'd consult Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.
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INTERESTING NEWS | maining in the darkened lobby of the] the world a syst
. (Continued from page 1) hotel until it was declared off. government which hi
(Our, Having traveled almost continu-
ously for twelve days. The next
morning we reported to headquarters
and, incidentally, saw some of the
city of Paris.
| At seven o'clock in the evening,
accompanied by three other “Y” men,
I had dinner at the restaurant of the
Y. M.C. A.
We had just left the dining room
and were congratulating ourselves
upon our safe arrival in France
whep, suddenly, we heard a shrill
noise. Chills ran through my body.
What could this thing be? We
stopped. At each other we looked in
amazement. We could do nothing
else. People were running hither and
thither. We heard voices but ¢ould
see no one. Finally, looking down,
we saw in the cellars the people we
had heard. Then we knew; we were
positive an air raid was on, for we
had read in the newspapers, as all
‘the world has, that when the Germans
atack London and Paris from the air
‘the people flee to their cellars, the
safest place to go at such a time.
The noise we had heard was the siren
whistle and was mounted on one of
‘the many automobiles which run
‘swiftly through the city notifying the
populace when the Germans are about
to make a raid. It was the signal to
“take to cover.” Every Frenchman
knows what it means and obeys, and
now every American knows and has
learned to obey the warning.
In a few moments we heard the
booming of guns, hundreds of them,
it seemed. These constituted the
barage which the French put up’
around the city to prevent the enemy
oe coming in with his Gothas.
Most of the few lights we had seen
were now extinguished. Every now
and then we heard reports, different
in sound than all the others. These
were made by the bombs dropped by
German airmen.
‘The streets now resented an even
|more dreary scene than before. Ex-
‘cept for Red Cross ambulances and
Y. M. C. A. conveyances, without
lights and running speedily, all traf-
fic had ceased; every one had obeyed
| the warning to ‘take to cover.”
| As I stood at the door of the hotel
beg! up an automobile stopped at
the curb. Out of it stepped a Y. M.
lc, A. man with a metal hat on, the
jfirst of its kind I had seen. He had
{Just returned from the front. I talked
| with him a few moments and he
told me of how the shells had dropped
all around his dugout while he was
serving soldiers within, The half
can never be told-of-the great serv:
ice the men and women of the Red
Triangle are rendering voluntarily.
I have mentioned the fact that 1
stood at the door of the hotel@and
looked up. I would not do it now
during a raid, for I have learned pet
ter. All I saw that night was two o1
three flares, said to have been sig.
nals dropped by French aviators. One
day I saw three Frenct machines
but in each instance I could barely;
make out a small spot about as large
as my hand, which glistened in the
sunlight as it darted here and there
in search of the enemy.
In about an hour we heard the sig
nal announcing the end of the raid
jThe Germans had been driven from
lite city by the master airmen of Pa
ris. Immediately the people came
|tro meellars and other places of com
|parative safety and retired. Onec
|more they were safe.
| As I passed the hotel clerk’s desk
on the way to my room, he requested
that I “put the lights out as soon a:
possible.” As the elevator ascende¢
I kept thinking of his request—“put
out the lights as soon as possible.’
While I knew that the Y. M. C. A
had cabled my family that 1 had ar
rived safely, still I was anxious tc
write them a letter. However, |
promptly obeyed the request, retired
jana was soon asleep. One does not
lie awake long in a French bed. They
are provided with plenty of covers
including a small curious feather
comfort and are high and large, re
sembling very much the kind your
grandparents slept in. 1 had been
Jasleep about half an hour when, sud
domly, 1 was, awakened by the same
shrill noise. For a few moments I
tay there trying to decide whether or
not I should get up. However, it
did not take me long to reach a de-
‘eliiob; tor dot. Sats aid 1 heat the pes.
‘maining in the darkened lobby of the
‘hotel until it was declared off.
| On the fifth day the people were
very much puazled at the discharge
of shells every twenty minutes. ‘They
were puizaled because the French avi-
ators were ufiable to locate any Ger-
man machines. That day, in com-
pany with two friends, 1 visited the
great Luxembourg Gardens. It was
there we learned that the despicable
Huns were attacking the city from
the front, about seventy miles away,
with @ long-range gun. I know these
shells fell every twenty minutes for,
like many, other persons, I timed
them. However, the people continu-
ed to go about attending to their
business and enjoying themselves.
Their spirit is not broken, and it
wil not be for they are fighting for
the ideals they have so long cherished
At one place I saw an amusing piece
of verse, printed in English, which
ran as follows:
“Here's to the Kaiser, the Limberger
cheese,
May the smell in his head go down
to his knees;
May he break his d—m neck on the
Hindenburg line,
And go to h—I croaking the ‘Watch
on the Rhine.”
‘The Kaiser's effort, by way of air
raids, to spread terrorism has only
resulted in strengthening the French
People’s determination to win.
Strange to say that on the day the
Germans began to bombard the city
I saw more of Paris than on any
other day. ‘This was not my fault,
however. My time was growing
short and I wanted to see as much
of the city as possible.
Among other things I saw the won-
derful Column Vendome which was
erected to the memory of Napoleon.
It is said to have been constructed
out of the cannon captured by Na-
poleon, and on it are many figures
depicting the wars of the world. J
also visited the beautiful Tuileries
Gardens, the site upon which I was
told, one of the kings of France
lived. ‘These gardens are located
across the street from the hotel
where I stopped. One of the shells
from the big gun fell there. No one
‘was hurt, but there was a large hole
in the ground, and a wall which i
‘struck was partly demolished. While
these attacks occur almost every day
they have not deterred the people in
their effort to save their city from
the brutal Huns. The men are fight
ing as never before and while they
fight, their women, a courageous lot
are doing a great part of their work
Such a nation cannot, will not, giv
up. It cannot lose, for its cause i
Just. It did not begin the war; th
enemy must give up or fight unti
defeated, as surely it will be if i
continues the conflict.
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| IN UNITED STATES
(Continued from page 1)
cause he knows that all classes of so-
ciety, without exception, including
men and women, partake.”
Quite recently in Brookhaven, Miss,
the paper sets forth, a colored man
was, lynched by 20,000 persons, and
many Jandowners from Lincoln, drove
in during the night in order to “enjoy
the crime.”
That paper also refers to’ Praeger
and declares that afler energetic ac-
tion by the German government,
Washington gave the press the tip to
discourage lynching. It scoffs at Wil-
son’s message regarding crime com-
mitted by the Germany army, saying
he lives in a glass house and should
not throw stones,
(Articles of this kind generally ap-
pear prior to and to excuse what the
Germans call “neprisals,” otherwise
Hun brutality.)
donee TO
erature, patronize all worthy and re-
spectable enterprises among our peo-
ple, occupy less seats in the white
man’s playhouses, give more time and
attention to his individual affairs, Je-
hovah will enable him to solve many
of the problems of Jimérowism, segre-
gation and discrimination with which
he is now confronted. What is that in
thy hand? ‘The great power of evolu-
tion ,if properly used. We ean be
levers to do great lifting in America.
May the God that Knoweth all things,
the God that doeth all things well,
grant that in sume way the Negroes
become united. Then, and not untit
then, will the American Negro be a
mighty power for gooa.
pear ane
(Continued from Page One.)
of the Pelopponnesian war, which be-
gan about 431 B. ©. and lasted 21
Years, was that Sparta became the
Breates! power of Greece. But Athens
sank itno a second-rate state. Yet.
Athens soon became the Mecca of lit-
erature, art and philosophy. And as
@ result the human rave has been
blessed with Socrates, Plato and the
severi sages gof antiquity. ‘The three
Punic wars, in which Rome engaged,
finally ushered im thf great Roman
mpire, which, despite its faults, gave
() e ®
I declare that Uncle Sam shall not go to his knees to beg you to
buy his bonds. That is no position for a fighting man. But if
you have the money to buy, and do not buy, I will make this No
Man’s Land for you!
J will judge you not by an allegiance expressed in mere
words.
I will judge you not by your mad cheers as our boys march away
to whatever Fate may have in store for them. :
I will judge you not by the warmth of the tears you shed over the
lists of the dead and the injured that come to us from time to
time.
I will judge you not by your uncovered head and solemn mien
as our maimed in battle return to our shores for loving care.
Bu as wise as I am just, I will judge you by the material aid
you give to the fighting men who are facing death that you
may live and move and have your being in a world made safe.
I warn you—don’t talk patriotism over here, unless your money
. is talking victory Over There. . :
As I Judge, All Men
Stand or Fall
to the world a system of laws and
government which have been adopted
in some form-by almost every civilized
country in the world, Julius Caesar
was @ product of this age. He was one
of the greatest generals the world has
ever known, but he was almost equally
great in other ways. As a statesman
‘he was preeminent in his time; as an
orator he was second only to Cicero;
that he was a masterly historian is
shown by his “Commentaries on the
Gallic and Civil Wars.”
‘Thé Norman conquest, which was
determined by the battle of Hastings
(1066) was regarded as one of the
decisive battles of the world’s history
The effect of this upon Anglo-Saxon
civiligation is one of the outstanding
features of that age.
‘The Saracens, in their three cru-
sades to the east and Holy Land, left
their stamp upon the world’s civiliza-
tion, It is from them that we re-
ceived our mode of notation, called
Arabic figures, and the terms “alge-
bra,” “alcohol,” ‘alchemy,” “zenith;”
ete. all of which are Arabic and at-
test the influénce of that remarkable
people on the science of the Middle
Ages.
The French revolution, diabolical
s it was, prepared the way for a bet-
ter and wiser France. It seems that
in every age of the world’s history
esome warrior will be produced to
cope with the conditions, however
precarious they may be. The first
fifteen’ years of the nineteenth cen-
tury im Europe yield us the history of
@ man, rather than of a continent.
France was the cefter of Europe;
Napoleon, the Corsican, was the cen-
ter of France. All the affairs of all
‘the nations seemed to gather around
this genius of war. He was respected,
feared, hated; he had risen with the
suddenness of a thundercloud on a
clear horizon, and flashed the light-
nings of victory in the dazzled eyes
ct the nations, All the events of thé
‘period were concentrated into one
great event, and the mame of that
made possible the greatest country
event was Napoleon. He seemed in-
carnate war, organized destruction;
sword in hand he dominated the na-
tions, an@ victory sat on his banners
with folded wings. He was, in a full
sense, the man of destiny, and Europa
was his prey. But Napoleon has left
his imprint that shall withstand the
ravages of time.
The Declaration of ~ Independence,
one of the greatest literary documents
in the annals of history, is a product
of the Revolutionary “war which has
in the world today; and is doing more
for the perpetuation of world democ-
raey than all the other allied countries
combined. And this is a product of
war. ‘The Emancipation Proclamation
Saturday, October 19, 1918
stands today as the greatest document
in the history of this country, and
the name of Abraham Lincoln has be-
come immortalized and will live while,
marble and bronze shal lendure. But
it took four yetirs of cruel war to
liberate the nearly four million slaves,
We are now engaged in the greatest
and bleodiest conflict in the history of
the world. And while we are giving
the flower of our manhood for this
noble cause, it is also true that much
good has come out of it, not only to!
this nation ‘in general, but to the
Negro race in particular. It is un-
necessary to enumerate the many,
seemingly small blessings that have
already come to the Negro as a direct
cause of the war, but suffice it to
say that, robbed of all its horrors and
holocaust of ‘blood, we see in it “Our
Second Emancipation.”
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and as an educator has few equals in
this country.
Insurance Man
In insurance, the Lone Star state has given to America the leading light and guiding genius of the intricacies of that branch of business, and today the Standard Life Insurance Company, Atlanta, Ga., attests this fact and the success of the concern is largely attributable to Hon. Herman Perry, who saw the light of day in this city.
Physician
The medical profession in the Central west has been forced to look to Texas for thoroughly trained and well versed disciples of Aesculapius, and Dr. J. E. Perry, Kansas City, Mo., was instrumental in launching one of the best equipped hospitals for the race in that part of the country. Now Chicago has seized Dr. B. R. Bluitt of Dallas, who hereafter will be associated with the famous and noted surgeon, Dr. Daniel Williams of the Windy City.
Pathologist
The first colored man to occupy the position of instructor in pathology at Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C., was a Texan, Dr. J. G. Osborns, acting principal of Prairie View State Normal and one of the leading scientists of the day, who for several years was dean of the science department of Bishop College, his alma mater.
Bishop
The only colored prelate in the Methodist Episcopal church, North, to attain the bishopric office, Bishop I. B. Scott, has the made-in-Texas stamp upon him and he is one of the most remarkable men of his church.
Lawyer
In the legal profession, Attorney Wilfred H. Smith, New York City, who claims, Galveston as his starting ground and who was more instrumental in placing black men on the juries in Texas than all the other legal lights combined—ranks with the best lawyers that the east possesses and has made an enviable reputation in the Empire State.
Prohibitionist
One of the most vigorous and determined opponents of the reign of John Barleycorn in this country is Mrs. E. E. Peterson, Texarkana, who has given her life in an earnest endeavor to forever eradicate that hideous and hefarious monster from our domain, and her name is known wherever the cause of a dry America has been proclaimed.
On the Stage
In the theatrical world one only has to behold or read of S. H. Dudley, who rose into fame and prominence in the original Smart Set Co., and who is now a magnate and promoter. As a laugh producer he has few equals and no superiors and will be remembered as long as minstrelsy is in the reminiscences of mankind. Others included in the theatrical galaxy of noted stage celebrities are Robert (Bob) Cole, Harry Fiddler and Comedian Skinner, to say nothing of others who have risen to heights on the legitimate stage.
Intellectual Giant
Our list would be far from complete were we to omit the noted author, orator, philosopher and lecturer, Dr. Sutton E. Griggs, Memphis, Tenn., who has long since been recognized, regarded and rated as one of the most prolific and profound speakers on the American platform. Dr. Griggs is a very deep thinker and has written some books that have materially assisted in bringing about a better understanding between the two races in the South. He has often been misunderstood and maligned, but his efforts for his race and for mankind shall forever stand as an imperishable monument to his humanitarian and utilitarian service. Texas, Bishop College and the black race feel proud of this distinguished intellectual Titan.
Political
In the political arena, the Hon. Norris Wright Cuney stands out as one of the most astute and brilliant politicians in the history of the republic, and he was a commanding figure not only in the Texas G. O. P., but in the national ranks. The political freedom that the race enjoys in Galveston today is the result of Cuney's great and untiring efforts on behalf of the race. He was against lily-whiteism in all its forms and was an uncompromising enemy of all forces that tended to block and retard the onward march of the party of Lincoln and Grant.
Evangelist
In the evangelical field, the late Rev. 1. Tolliver looms up as one of the most successful revivalists and gospel preachers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and his onslaughts against the bulwarks of Satan made great inroads into the ranks of the satanic forces and many souls were added to the cause of King Immanuel. Though his eyes are closed in placid slumber, yet his work still goes on and all America revives his sainted memory.
Composer
In music, Prof. William A. Roseborough stands as one of the greatest
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Baseball Manager
Now it is a Texan, Dr. Willis J. King, who hails from the precinct near Calvert, who has shown the sporting world that Texas not only produces great and noted players of the national pastime, but that this state also develops men capable of managing and directing the best semi-professional team in America. The American Giants of Chicago, who have a monopoly on the semi-pro-championship gonfalon this year, are living testimonials of his managerial ability and baseball astuteness. They have a habit of putting the kibosh on all the best white and colored, as well as mixed aggregations of the north and east, and then weep for other teams to vanquish from the baseball map
Jack Johnson
The greatest heavyweight pugilist of all time, the man who caused the sporting fraternity to spend sleepless nights and wearisome and weary days trying to sort out a bevy of hopeless
hate hopes" to remove the world's championship crown from his dark dome; that fighter who feared no man in the ring, even if he did lose all his fights out of the roped arena; that mauler whose ebony-hued fist haunts Jim Jeffries to this late date; that pugilist of many and varied eccentricities and idiosyncrasies, the original and only John Arthur (Jack) Johnson, is a Texas product and, while we do not agree with or subscribe to all that Jack did in civil and domestic life, it does not dispute the fact that he was one of the greatest and gamest fighters that ever donned the gloves and the entire race feels proud of his pugilistic attainments and accomplishments.
G. O. S.
In many other lines Texans are proving their metal in different parts of the country, and even on the battlefields of France, for it is a grand old state and consequently its products will inherit some of those good and great qualities and characteristics.
The Lone Star state is a bright, glaring and flaring planet in the great twinkle, little star!
Colored Citizens--Your Attention!
PROGRESS IS THE WATCHWORD—THE THING YOUR RACE HAS CROWDED FORWARD WITH OVER THERE, TO THEIR GLORY AND THE BETTERMENT OF WORLD CONDITIONS.
ALONG WITH ALL OTHER GOOD CITIZENS, THE MAKING OF PROGRESS AND BETTERMENT FOR ALL. THERE FORE IT IS YOUR OBLIGATION TO TAKE INTELLIGENT, RIGHT THINKING PART IN LEGISLATION UNDER WHICH YOUR RISING RACE MUST WORK AND HELP UPBUILD STATE AND NATION.
FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION, IS RIGHT, FAIR, NEEDED LEGISLATION. IT PROTECTS ALL; IT MEANS A BETTER, MORE PROSPEROUS STATE; IT MEANS PROGRESS. YOUR WATCHWORD.
AND YOU WILL DO THE RIGHT THING, THE THING THAT WILL ADVANCE YOU IN ESTEEM; THE THING THAT WILL HELP YOU AND HELP ALL.
INFORMATION BUREAU, ARIZONA WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION LAW—Folsom Moore, President; J. E. Curry, Secretary, Directors; W. P. Mahoney, State Senator Mohave County, Oatman, Arizona; Andrew Kim ball, Chairman Board of Trade, Thatcher, Arizona; R. A. Nickerson, Manager Saginaw-Manistee Lumber Company, Williams, Arizona; John L. Donnelly, ex-President Arizona State Federation of Labor, Phoenix, Arizona; G. M. Colvocoreshes, General Manager Consolidated Arizona Smelting Company, Humboldt, Arizona; J. E. Curry, Secretary Arizona Chapter American Mining Congress, Bisbee, Arizona; Folsom Moore, Tucson Typographical Union, Tucson, Arizona.
COLORED PEOPLE
(Continued from page 1)
corded every right of an American citizen.
Ideal Climate
Arizona is noted for its wonderful climate. A good term, in fact, the only one that truly expresses the climatic conditions in this state, is IDEAL—never too hot nor too cold. While the thermometer reaches above the 100 mark in many parts of Arizona, the heat is never oppressive. The light atmosphere and the absence of humidity make these conditions possible.
Governor Hunt Praised
Before closing, I wish to state for those whom I represent that we appreciate the kindly feeling which exists between white and black people of the state. Many Caucasians here have extended personal courtesies to us, and we unhesitatingly thank them. No complaint has ever been made in any community where we conduct ourselves as good moral men and women. We also thank our white brothers for the many contributions which have never failed to be given when asked for. It is with considerable pride that I refer to the fact that I was chosen as one of the men to represent the colored population of Arizona at the Emancipation convention at Philadelphia during the month of September, 1913. My appointment was made by Governor Geo. W. P. Hunt, with whom I am personally acquainted. I have been employed by the Old Dominion Commercial Company while the governor was the head of that concern, and through him I have been able to secure holdings in the stock of that company. This establishment is the largest mercantile concern in Gila county and among the largest in the state of Arizona.
Large Property Owners
Large Property Owners
For the benefit of the reader I give below the names and amounts that some of the colored people in Gila count yare worth. This list, representing upward of $64,000, is by no means complete, but space forbids me to give a perfect list of all property owners in this county. Following is the list:
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Amendment 100 on the Ballot
Vote and Work for 100
We heard of a fellow claiming exemption on the ground that his wife and mother were dependent upon him for support, as he had to bring the clothes for them every Monday for the washing.
The deaf man said that he heard that there was a great up-stir in the neighborhood, and the blind man said he could see through the whole business.
WOMAN'S HAND CAUGHT
(By Dora Rose)
PRESCOTT, Ariz., Oct. 15.—Mrs. Hattie Collins, an employee of the Head Hotel in the laundry department, suffered a very painful accident Monday, when her hand was caught in the wringer and mashed quite severely. She wore a ring upon a finger of the hand that was caught in the wringer and it was ground into the flesh. Fortunately, no bones were broken. Mrs. Collins was alone at the time and managed to extricate her hand unaided. The bruised member has been skilfully treated by a physician, and no serious results are anticipated. Mrs. Collins is doing nicely at this time.
Mrs. M. Mitchell has returned to Prescott after a pleasant stay in San Francisco, Cal.
Messrs. Tabron, Young and Cannon went on a bunting trip last Tuesday, returning late in the evening.
It is reported here that Rev. J. H. Williams of Gallup, N. M., is seriously ill. He is suffering with influenza.
The Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society held its weekly meeting at the residence of Mrs. John Jordan. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows. Mrs. Harvey, president; Mrs. Massey, vice-president; Mrs. Jordan, secretary. The rewere given a vote of thanks for the tiring president and secretary, Mesdames Pollette and Tull, respectively.
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| Rev. Herring Still Improving—The
|many friends of Rev. R. H. Herring
| will be pleased to learn that he is im:
[proving as rapidly as it is possible
‘for a case of that kind to improve
|He Is able to not only walk around in
jthe house and yard on his crutches,
jbut has sufficient strength to sit ai
the dining table.
Christmas Bazaar—All Federated
clubs are hereby requested to begin
lyreparation for a Christmas baasar
ito be held during the week of Dec. 15.
[Mrs, Jessie James, chairman of Ways
jand Means committee.
Mrs, Fields Indisposed—Mrs, Renlah
Fields, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, W.
le Clay, 719 East Jefferson street,
was confined several days last week
lwith an attack of influenza, She is
{now able to go about as usual.
| Making Hay—Mr. A. C. Council and
lwife, who run a dairy farm about one
[mile cast of town, are not saying
Imuch these days, but they are simply
“making hay” while the sun is shin:
ing. When asked by a reporter for
the Tribune if there was anything he
wished to say to the people in regard
to how he has made such a wonderful
success the few gears he has been on
lihte farm, Mr. Gounell replted: “Not
{a word, ‘Doc’, but you may say that
|we expect lo have some mighty nice
sweet corn for the markét soon, and
we also have one big watermelon, the
only one on the farm, that will be ripe
lin a day or so. If anybody is willing
to pay us our price, we will sell that
melon.” Mr. Council didn't state the
price at which he held this relic of
leummer, but wa imagine hell ex
Jchange it for 2 Liberty Bond, Make
jhim an offer.
Walter Harris Passed Away—Tues
day evening, about 11 soa Na
|M. Harris, an employee of the city
breathed his last. Mr. Harris came
|to Phoenix some time ago from Den
|ver, Colo., for the benefit of his health.
[He was connected with the fire de
[partment in Denver, and before com
jing to Denver was a prominent figure
lin Chicago politics, running at one
time for alderman from the Second
Ward on the Republican ticket. Mr.
Harris had been failing rapidly the
past three months and his death,
which resulted from a severe hemorr.
hage, was not altogether unexpected.
He has relatives in Denver, who have
been notitied of his death, and no
funeral “arrangements will be made
until they are heard from. Mr. Har
ris was assistant chairman of the Col
cred Liberty Loan Committee, work
ing faithfully up to a few days ago
when he was forced to take to his
bed. Mr. Paul Green, the chairman
of this Loan Committee, regrets the
loss of such an able assistant, but will
continue (o push the Loan drive with
the hope of putting the colored people
on record as 100 per cent loyal. It
was the cherished wish of Mr. Harris
that every colored person in Phoenix
Place himself on record as being a
purehaser ef a bond of the Fourth
Liberty Loan, .
Notice to Bond Buyers—The com:
|mittee in charge of the affairs decid.
ed that it would be impossible to give
& correct list of bond buyers this
Week, so have postponed the date of
;Publication until, next week, The
names will positively appear in our
next issue,
Colorado Visitore—Mr. and Mrs.
Shannon of Pueblo, Colo., arrived in
Phoenix Tuesday morning, ‘They
jeame overland in their big tonring
car, and expect to spend the winter in
Phoenix. Mr. Shannon is an employ@e
of the Federal building in Pueblo and
has lived in that city for a ‘number of
years. Dr. A. B. Terrell, a Texas
physician and a relative of Prof. P.
Landry of this city, lias opened » tem.
Porary office in Pueblo and is staying
at the Shannons’ residence while they
visit in Phoenix. Dr. Terrell’s mother
fand his wife are with him. ‘The Shan-
nons are staying at the residence of
ar. and Mrs. Richard Rosser, 519 E.
Jefferson street,
Suffered Painful Accident—While
working at the Arizona Iron Foundry,
Mr. R. Henshaw, an employee of this
concern, suffered a very painful acci-
dent. In carrying 4 bucket of brass,
he lost his step, and the excessive
weight of the brass caused him to
Sprain his back. He was attended by
Dr. Hackett and is now able to be
THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE—ALWAYS IMPROVING
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Baptist churches and doing general
‘missionary work In New Mexico the
past few weeks. He reports the gen-
eral conditions among our people in
that state as favorable, but nothing
like as favorable as they are here in
Arizona, After resting a few days,
Dr Bell will journey to Bisbee, Dows-
fis and other cities in the southern
part of the state.
Home From Jerome—sMrs. Clara
Anderson, % South ‘Tenth street, re-
turned Jast weelr from several months’
vacation spent in Jerome.
S. M. T’s Notice—Mrs. Fila M.
Brown, deputy organizer of this or-
ganization, has moved from 1023 East
Jefferson street to 409 East Van Bu-
ren street,
To Wiley University—Mr. Ralph
Green, youngest son of Mr, and Mrs,
Nelson Green, 416 East Madison
street, and a former employee of the
Busy Drug store, left last week for
Marshall, Texas, 10 re-enter Wiley
University and complete his college
training. He is one of our colored
boys who has taken advantage of the
opportunity offered by the govern-
ment to pay for the training of young
draftees, May suecess attend your
efforts, Ralph, and may you be an
honor to your parents and a eredit to
the race. We bid you God-speed.
Nice, Cosy Rooms for Rent—Right
in town. Apply 201 E. Van Buren. Ad.
Wedding Belis Ring-—Monday afier-
noon, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
W. W. Washington, 1618 East Jeffer-
son street, Miss Mary Conner, a sister
of Mrs. Washington, .vas married to
Mr. Thomas M. Hawkins of Ft. Hua.
chuea, Atiz, The wedding was a quiet
affair, only a few intimate friends and
relatives were present. ‘The bride is
one of our popular society ladies, hav-
ing lived here for the past three years
and moved in the best society. The
groom is a member of Troop “F”, U.S.
‘Tenth Cavalry, and is stationed at Ft.
Hauchuca, Mr. Hawkins returned to
the Fort Tuesday and his bride will
follow in a few days, ‘The Tribune
wishes them all that is good, and
trusts they will experience only
smooth sailing upon the beautiful sea
of Matrimony.
Chicago Visitor—Mrs. F. H. Alex-
ander, of Chicago, is visiting Mrs. O.
G. Howard, 726 West Grant street.
Mrs. Alexander stopped off a few days
in Ash Fork to visit friends, arriving
in Phoenix Wednesday morning. She
is favorably impressed with the city
and may prolong her stay indefinitely,
Tabernacle Club—The members of
Tabernacle clubs Nos. 1 and 2 are
hereby notified that there will be no
more private meetings of these clubs.
The last meeting, held at the. resi-
dence of Mrs. Ida Moore, will be the
closing one for the season. Mrs. Ida
Moore, president; Mrs. Lillian Essex,
secretary.
Purchase Town Property—Mr. and
Mrs. Robert McConnell, who owned an
excellent ranch home just south of
the city, have sold that property and
purchased a very desirable piece of
‘own property on the corner of ‘East
Jefferson and Park streets. The new
home purchased by the MeConnells
consists of two 50x200-foot lots, with
a three-room portable house on one
and a dandy five-room cottage, that
also has a large screen sleeping porch,
on the other. They will occupy three
rooms in the cottage and let the oth-
ers for rental purposes. This is one
of the choicest pieces of property on
Bast Jefferson street and Mr. and
Mrs, McConnell showed rare judg-
ment in the selection of this desirable
corner for their permanent ‘home.
Mrs, Jenkins Convalescent—Mrs.
Ardmore Jenkins, who has been quite
iil the past week, is reported much
improved.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Oct. 14.—Mrs.
Walter Davis returned home last week
after a brief visit in Los Angeles.
Mr. E. J. Boyer and family, who
have been confined with an attack of
Spanish influenza, are reported much
improved,
The families of Messrs. T. W. Gar-
risom and C. J. Fuller are suffering
with an attack of Spanish influenza.
‘Those whose names belong on the
honor roll for having bought bonds of
the Fourth Liberty Loan are: Mesrs.
Walter and J. A. Davis and Thomas
W. Garson,
Sunday was a quiet day in Flag-
staff. All churches were closed and
there was no place to go.
Sa ee
155 CASES SPANISH
("" INFLUENZA IN RAY
RAY, Ariz, Oct. 14.—There seems
to be no let up in the spread of Span-
ish influenza here in Ray. New cases
are reported daily. Up to date 155
cases have been reported.
Mose Davis has been placed in Class
1-A of the new draft, He has been or-
dered to report at Florence. on the
19th for examination. Mose says he
thought all the time General Pershing
needed him “over there” to help it
his army.
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pene Oay Whist and other social
‘games were indulged in, then some
‘ice cream and cake (redl cake) were
served. Every one present enjoyed
the affair, .Just as ail were about to
depart for home, the ladies of the
‘party caught Abe and gave him such
a whipping as his. mother never did.
Abe says he was hardly able to go to
work next day, Mr. Buford was the
recipient of many beautiful presents.
Mrs. J. A. Lewis left last Sunday
for Phoenix to visit fiends. She will
spend several weeks in the capital city
before returning to Ray.
Joe Rolling, a healin secker who has
been in Ray for the past seven or
eight months, left this week for Yuma,
where he will spend the winter,
Through the efforts of Judge Miller,
$43 was raiscd as a little gift for Mr,
Rolling.
For the first time in the last seven
months there was no Sunday sehool
held in Ray on the Sabbath. This was
oceasioned by the general ban that
has been placed on public gatherings.
Our new literature has arrived, and if
all goes well, there will be Sunday
school next Sunday.
Mr. Lewis Hudson, who was recent-
ly discharged from the army on ac-
count of rheumatism, is confined to
his home with an attack of this mal-
‘ady.
WHAT THE PEOPLE IN
DOUGLAS ARE BOA
DOUGLAS, Ariz, Oct. 14.—We are
pleased to ‘report the condition of
Mrs .Al Strickland, who sustained a
serious accident a few days ago, as
much improved.
Miss Annie Jackson, a former resi-
dent of California, is now in Douglas
and Is staying at the home of her
brother, Mr. Neal Jackson, Mr. Jack-
son is an employe of the E. P. & S. W.
Railway company in the dining ear
service between Douglas and Tucson.
He owns a nice home and also an
apartment on Seventh street, His
sister will have charge of the man-
agement of the apartment. She is
one of the enthusiastic readers of the
‘Tribune.
Mrs. Theo Radeford, a sister of Mrs.
W. B. Bolden and Mrs .MeAlister, re-
turned to her home in Kansas City
after a short visit with friends and
relatives in this city. We were de-
lighted to have you visit our city,
‘Mrs .Radeford. Come again.
"Among the many new customers to
‘start reading the Tribune this week
were Mrs. G. C. Burkes, Mrs. Tiffs
and Mrs .Williams
Mrs. J. M. Longstreet, who came
here recently from El Paso, Texas, is
‘very ill at lidt home on Sixteenth
street, “Mrs. Lee, who lives on Seven.
ieonth treet is quite ill, Let us not
tagget to visit the sick and administer
‘them.
If the influenza remain as quiet the
next seven days as it has during the
last week, we shall be able to attend
‘church services on the fourth Sunday
‘n this month.
Rey. Grant E. Girby, pastor of the
A. M. E. church, is going to erect a
new parsonage. Get busy, everybody,
and let’s help the reverend do this
work, for it is much needed.
- Mrs, James Weathly, who owns a
magnificent home.on Sixteenth street,
has been suffering from a severe cold
and headache the past week. Yester.
day, when her pastoP called, she was
feeling much better.
Mr. Nesby, a son of Mrs January,
who came here for the benefit of his
health, is slowly improving. He has
our best wishes for a full and speedy
recovery. f
SDILUn S MALL
Magdalena, N. M., Oct. 12, 1918.
Editor Phoenix Tribune:
You will find enclosed six months’
subscription to the Tribune. I hope
to receive the paper regularly each
week. Yours truly,
MRS. FRANK MENDOZA.
Florence, Ariz., Oct. 5, 1918.
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