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VOLUME 1, NO. 51.
COLORED SOLDIERS SEGREGATED ON THE TRANSPORT OLYMPIA
"Y" Secretary Makes Charge—Negro Officers Confirm His Statements
Boston.—Colored officers of the 365th Infantry, a colored draft regiment, arrived in Boston on the Olympic yesterday. They charged that they were made the victims of a "Jim Crow" order aboard the ship.
The charges were presented by Jas. G. Wiley, a colored secretary of the Y. M. C. A. and were substantiated by Negro officers.
The charges state:
"Colored officers of the 365th Infantry, 317th Sanitary Train, 367th Infantry and 350th Field Artillery have been grossly insulted by being grouped together, irrespective of rank, in a separate dining room-or more properly, in the tearoom on board H. M. S. Olympic; while white shave tail lieutenants and white captains and field officers of the same organization, together with nurses of enlisted men's rank, Y. M. C. A. secretaries and field clerks are seated in main dining room with passengers
"The demand of colored officers for fair play and their letters to General Gearhardt resulted in his dodging the issue by saying that the colored officers got the same service as in the main dining room. This paradox on democracy has aroused the greatest feeling of indignation among the officers, some of whom wear Croix de Guerre.
"Does the American nation propose to stand for this insult to her officers who have fought so nobly? Twelve million Negroes want to know, and the world wants to know now, if the United States means to stand behind those principles which President Wilson has so well proposed at the peace conference in regard to equality of treatment and opportunity.
"General Gerhardt and Colonel George McMaster, of the 365th, are both Southerners of the old school, with all its old traditions.
"Feeling among the officers is aggravated by the fact that the regimental flag and colors of the Three Hundred and Sixty-fifth Infantry were salvaged and lost. It is known that this is the result of negligence and lack of regard for a flag that was astonishing, to put it mildly.
"The officers so humiliated feel that not only their personal valor and honor has been insulted, but that the uniform and rank of the United States army has been degraded and they do not intend to let it go by unchallenged."
EDITOR OF TRIBUNE HONORED BY NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASS'N
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Fourth Avenue, North Nashville,
Tenn.
March 8, 1919.
Mr. A. R. Smith, Phoenix, Ariz.
Dear Sir:—You were not able to get
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A HINT TO THE PEOPLE
A brave mind is always impregnable; resolution lies more in the head than in the veins, and a just sense of honor, and of infamy of duty and of religion will carry us further than all the force of mechanism.
To believe a business impossible is the way to make it so. How many possible projects have miscarried through despondency and been strangled in the birth by a cowardly imagination. It is better to meet danger than to wait for it. A ship on a lee shore stands out to sea in a storm to escape shipwreck.
The hopelessness of any one accomplishing anything with pluck is illustrated by an old East Indian fable — A mouse that dwelled near the
SHALL THE MOB OR THE COURT EXECUTE LAWS?
"A Striking Coincidence"
Before passing sentence on 17 men convicted in court at Dobson, the other day, for participation in the lynch riot at Winston-Salem last fall. Judge B. F. Long made a statement of which the following is part:
"The question is whether the mob shall execute the laws of North Carolina, or whether the court will execute the laws of North Carolina, whether the mob shall be allowed to try, convict and execute prisoners, or the court. As I have stated before, this particular mob tried and convicted a man that the woman who was assaulted said was innocent, and they would have executed him all right if they had been allowed to go on; hence you see the recklessness of the mob and the danger of the mob and the necessity of suppressing mob violence in North Carolina. It may be said that the best thing to do is to impose a mild sentence; I had an experience once with a mob; the grand jury nor the jury could find the man or men who actually slew three Negroes. Men broke into jail, took out the Negroes and slew them while the court was in the time, but it was done at night and nobody could identify the men, but the grand jury did discover the man who led the mob into the jail and helped break down the door and took out the victims and delivered them to the mob; and he was convicted and put in the penitentiary for 15 years, under my sentence, and there was not another mob in North Carolina that ever assembled or ever executed anybody while that man remained in the penitentiary; but within three months after he was pardoned, there was another mob assembled and executed' a man.
"I only mention this to show to any man who has got a mind to think and a soul to save and any respect whatever for the laws of the land that the court cannot afford to let this matter pass without imposing adequate punishment; otherwise, there will be another mob assembled in Winston-Salem or somewhere else in North Carolina. I regret exceedingly that the burden is put upon me to try this case, and, indeed, to impose any sentence whatever on these men, but I can't help it."
It is a striking coincidence, at the least, to which his honor refers. Certain it is that if at least one member of the average mob guilty of violence were put behind the bars for a season, there would not be any more lynch law in that particular vicinity for a long while—except, indeed, under the extremest provocation involving racial feeling, if at all.—The Greenwood Daily News.
abode of a great magician was kept in such constant distress by its fear of a cat, the magician taking pity on it turned it into a cat itself. Immediately it began to suffer from its fear of a dog, so the magician turned it into a dog. Then it began to suffer from fear of a tiger, and the magician turned it into a tiger; then he began to suffer from its fear of huntsmen, and the magician in disgust said, "Be mouse again. As you have only the heart of a mouse it is impossible to help you by giving you the body of a nobler animal." And the poor creature again became a mouse.
It is the same with mouse-hearted people. They may be clothed with the powers and placed in the position of a brave people, but he will always act like a mouse, and public opinion is usually like that of the great magician that finally says to such a people, "Go back to your obscurity again; you have only the heart of a mouse, and it is useless to try to make a lion out of you."
My only appeal to you is to be men and stand in the place of men. D. C. ROLE.
DIES AT AGE OF 121
Wichita, Kan.—The death of Mrs.
Mary Henderson occurred here last
week, at the age of 121 years. She was
born in 1798 in the state of Virginia
and served through six generations of
the white family to which she belonged
as a slave.
Before you "take the bull by the
horns," be sure he is dead.
A cheerful disposition covers a multitude of sins.
ARIZONA'S GREATEST WEEKLY PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1919.
FIRST Y.W.C.A. FOR COLORED WOMEN
New York.—The first building ever erected by the Y. W. C. A. for the exclusive use of colored women, is now in course of erection at 137-139 W. 137th street. It is a five story, fireproof building of concrete and steel, occupying a plot 50x100 feet. It will cost about $125,000 and will be completed by May 1.st.
In the basement will be a cafeteria, kitchen and heating plant. On the first floor, reading and reception rooms, an auditorium, a club room and the executive offices. On the next floor will be an employment bureau, and class rooms and laboratories where commercial subjects, sewing, and domestic sciences will be taught. On the third floor will be a gymnasium with lockers and dressers, and on the floor above the swimming pool which will have its base on the third floor and will be 20x50 feet in size. The top floor will be devoted to galleries surrounding the swimming pool and "gym."
CAPITALIZE THE WORD NEGRO
Kansas City, Mo—Dt: Burris A. Jenkins, the new editor of the Kansas City Post, one of the largest dailies in the west, has issued an order to the effect that the term "Negro" shall be capitalized throughout the columns of the Post.
A committee, headed by Mr. Nelson Crews, the well known editor of the Kansas City Sun, waited upon Dr Jenkins when he assumed the editorship of the Post, requesting that he capitalize the word "Negro." Dr. Jenkins received the committee courteously, listened to their plea and at once issued the order.
CHICAGO LEADS IN COLORED POPULATION
Negroes of the South, Deprived of Their Rights, Seek Justice and Freedom in Western City
Chicago — (Special) —Chicago, the second largest city in the nation, leads all others in Negro population, according to the latest and best information obtainable. Statistics gathered since the beginning of the migration more than two years ago, place the Negro population of the "Windy City" at 150,000. The section on the South Side formerly known as the "Black Belt" has spread in so man ydirections that the belt has increased in size until it is now a coat. Section after section of the big city where white families formerly lived have been turned over to Negro residents because of the great demand for homes. Many of these places run up in value to thousands of dollars, but members of the Race are living in them and keeping them in many respects, in much better condition than their former white occupants. However, there has in too many instances been a disproportionate increase of rentals, and this matter is receiving the attention of civic workers.
Demand for labor, high wages and the awakening of the Negro through travels induced by the war, together with southern discrimination and lynchings, are among the causes of the tremendous influx. While the labor conditions now are greatly affected by the war adjustment problems, there is every reason to believe that 1919 will see another big migration as soon as industrial questions are easier.
T. Arnold Hill, secretary of the Chicago Urban League, said recently: "There have been few labor troubles because the majority of the men employed are unionized. This probably has prevented troubles which otherwise might have risen.
"There have been some conflicts when Negro families established themselves, but no real racial trouble.
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In declaring we need the biggest navy in the world Secretary Daniels has evidently forgotten the good old American doctrine that one Yankee ship could take care of two of any other kind.
Secretary Baker says the government doesn't pay its help enough, but without becoming too personal it may be said that some of 'em get a lot more than they are worth.
CRIME WAVE IS REPORTED IN NORTH
Cleveland, O.—There has been much discussion here over the report of the increase in crime in northern cities, due to the migration from the south. While the southern states still lead in Negro population there is a marked increase in crime conditions. The figures for most of the Northern cities show an increase as follows: Cleveland from 7.8 to 16.5; St. Louis from 14.5 to 20.8; Chicago 10.0 to 11.0; Pittsburg from 5.8 to 9.6; and Philadelphia from 4.9 to 6.7. Frederick L. Hoffman of the Prudential Life, who tabulates these figures, explains as follows: "The heavy migration of Negro laborers to Northern communities brought into the central urban centers particularly the ver yelement which continues to contribute so large a share to the homicide record of Southern communities."
Relation of the Negro To the Selective Draft
Report of Provost Marshal General to Secretary of War Tells Authoritatively of the Patriotism, Valor and Cheerful Service of Colored Americans Called to Defend The Flag. The Labors of Special Assistant Scott Commended
Washington, D. C.—The following extract from the official report of the Provost Marshal General of the United States army to the secretary of war, gives a highly interesting and informing story of the part played by the colored soldiers who were called to the defense of the flag of this nation through the operation of the selective draft law:
"The part that has been played by the Negro in the great world drama upon which the curtain is now about to fall is but another proof of the complete unity of the various elements that go to make up this great nation. Passing through the sad and rigorous experience of slavery; ushered into a sphere of civil and political activity where he was to match his endeavors with those of his former masters still embittered by defeat; gradually working his way toward the achievement of success that would enable both him and the world to justify his new life of freedom; surrounded for over half a century of his new life by the specter of that slavedom through which he had for centuries past laboriously toiled; met continuously by the prejudice born of tradition; still the slave, to a large extent, of superstition fed by ignorance—in the light of this history, some doubt was felt and expressed, by the best friends of the Negro, when the call came for a draft upon the man-power of the nation, whether he would possess sufficient stamina to measure up to the full duty of citizenship, and would give to the Stars and Stripes, that had guaranteed for him the same liberty now sought for all nations and all races, the response that was its due. And, on the part of many of the leaders of the Negro race, there was apprehension that the sense of fair play and fair dealing, which is so essentially an American characteristic, would not, nay could not, in a country of such diversified views, with sectional feeling still slumbering but not dead, be meted out to the members of the colored race.
"How groundless such fears, how ill considered such doubts, may be seen from the statistical record of the draft with relation to the Negro. His race furnished its quota, and uncomplainingly, yes cheerfully. History, indeed, will be unable to record the fulness of his spirit in the war, for the reason that opportunities for enlistment were not opened to him to the same extent as to the whites. But enough can be gathered from the records to show that he was filled with the same feeling of patriotism, the same martial spirit, that fired his white fellow citizen in the cause for world freedom.
"As a general rule, he was fair in his dealings with draft officials; and in the majority of cases, having the assistance of his white employers, he was able to present fairly such claims for deferment or discharge as he may have had, for the consideration of the various draft boards. In consequence, there appears to have been no racial
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POINTS OUT DANGER PENNSYLVANIA TOWN OF RACE SUICIDE DEPORTS BLACK PEOPLE
There are so many different ways of committing race suicide until I hardly know which point to start with. However, I will first discuss the ignorance of caring for children. The people of ancient days did not believe in doctors as we do now. They believed in using teas and herbs, but now they are laid aside and the modern preparations are taking their places; but if the ancient preparations were used more there would not be as much race suicide.
Parents of today are not as strict on their children as parents were years ago. The children are caring for themselves instead. They dress as they like, in low neck, low shoes and go out during winter days without sufficient wraps and underclothes. On rainy days and cold days they ride cars without hats and wear silk stockings all the winter. This accounts for our young people dying so fast of tuberculosis. There are some parents who care more for their poodle dog than they do their children. They will see that he is washed and his hair combed every day, and also see that he stays in the house at nights out of the cold while their children are parading the streets to moving picture shows.
Eating
Some people train themselves to eat certain kinds of food, instead of eating all foods that contain starch and minerals in order to help make up the bones, nails and hair, etc., and not that food which has a tendency to tear down one's body by being too rich. That is why some people die of acute indigestion. We should train ourselves to eat ahy palatable food.
Drinking and smoking have ruined a great number of our race. They drink and smoke to the extreme and similarly become internally injured and the next thing is death.
Ventilation is another danger of race suicide. The majority of our people sleep without the proper ventilation, inhale stagnant air from inmates, whether sick or well, and the germs spread, thus committing suicide for the want of ventilation.
Last but not least, one of the most important of all is the birthing of children. If you notice the statistics of births you will find that there are more babies born into the homes of whites than colored. Why? Because they have learned the modern preventative and are saying they don't want any children. What is a home without a child? One writer has said the greatest sin one can commit is to not have any.
From whence cometh the leaders of tomorrow, if the society women do not care to be mothers? We are looking to the intelligent part of our race for leaders, and not to the ignorant part where all the babies are born.
The Bible says "Thou shalt not kill." Or, in other words, shalt not commit suicide. The taking of harmful teas or other foul means to which one resorts during the stage of embryo is double murder. It is murder upon the individual and it is murdering a soul that might have been the means of making the world better for having lived in it. Let us not go to our graves as one who has committed double murder, but as one that has done our part in helping to remedy the danger of race suicide.
Daily Papers Discuss Treatment of Blacks
Daily Papers Discuss Treatment of Blacks
Philadelphia, Pa.—There is much discussion going on here in various daily newspapers concerning the proper treatment of Negroes. The daily newspapers are freer with their space on matters affecting the Negro than they have ever been before. Much of the writing is good and there must be some beneficial results. The Philadelphia Public Ledger contained a long letter recently from R. F. Mintz, a private in the Medical department at Camp Humphrey's, Va. The writer, "a southern soldier by both blood and birthright," as he proudly proclaims really makes a serious effort to defend "jim crowism." His letter was inspired by an editorial in The Public Ledger entitled: "No Jim Crow Trenches in France."
Coatsville, Pa.—Coatsville has started to deport Negroes brought to the steel town during the war labor shortage, it was learned yesterday. Police are rushing the men out of town afoot and penniless, in many instances and telling them to "head south and stay away."
The first drive in this direction was started on Tuesday, and according to public announcements made by the police, others are to follow. Thirty Negroes were taken to the Cain bridge, on the outskirts of Coatsville to the south, and driven out of town.
The roundup was made on South First avenue, where the Negroes congregate in poolrooms and cigar stores, under the direction of Constable A. S. Jackson and state police, who have been stationed in Coatesville for some weeks. More than fifty men were rounded up.
Every man was then asked to produce his employees' check showing that he was a worker. Men who were unable to produce said checks were put into the "southbound gang," as the cops called it. Under guard of foot police and the mounted state constabulary they were escorted away.
The police say that since the steel mills have been curtailing production with the signing of the armistice, crime has been on the increase in Coatesville. Hundreds of Negroes have been loafing around the town, and every night large numbers apply at the city hall for lodgings. The number of "free lodgers" who either couldn't find work or didn't want to work, became so large that the local authorities started to line them up every morning and order them out of town. In some instances cops were detailed to see that these orders were obeyed; but, according to the police, the Negroes invariably returned. It has been announced that the state and Coatesville police will make frequent raids and that all men who cannot show that they are residents of the town or employed will be driven out.
Negroes were imported to Coatesville in large numbers while the steel plants were running night and day on war orders. Even with the large gangs brought in it was impossible for the plants to get enough men. Employment agents were sent to various southern recruiting points and transportation was provided for the workers.
Negroes in Coatesville said yesterday that the Lukens Steel Company had laid off very few men, but hundreds have been discharged from the Midville plants. Some of the men say they cannot find work and that they have no funds to go elsewhere to seek it.
The worst example of crime Coatesville has known was the robbery on Tuesday night of the American Express office, for the fourth time in three weeks. Thieves ripped open at their leisure every package stored in the place and got away with several hundred dollars' worth of valuables.
It is true that a great crime wave is in progress in this section of the country since the signing of the armistice. The most daring things to be found anywhere are operating, with few arrests among the professionals; but when they are caught they are nearly always white.
Negroes are few among the thugs' Yet Negroes are being driven out of Coatesville because of crime. While the war was in operation labor agents were begging Negroes to come to Coatesville and other towns to work. But since the signing of the armistice and the closing of many steel plants, they are through with the Negro.
Think of it, 100 per cent American city herding Negroes like cattle, when no direct charge of crime is charged to them. In Coatesville and other towns bums are allowed to hang around unmolested; but if a Negro is thrown out of work through the closing of contracts, he is classed as an undesirable. And we are making the world a decent place to live in.
Why don't they make the United States a decent place for the Negro to live in before dictating to Europe about "democracy"?
A few years ago a Negro was lynched at Coatesville, and again they are going the downward path.
Until you've learned that there are two sides to every story and not merely to some stories, you haven't learned very much.
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WOULD BAR ALL RACE PUBLICATIONS
Somerville, Tenn.—White people of this city have issued an order that no "Colored newspapers" must be circulated in the town, but that every "darkey", the petition reads, must read the Falcon, a local white paper edited by a Confederate veteran. The whites stated that this step was being done in order to keep the "nigger from getting beside himself, and to keep him in his place."
Since the invasion made in this city by newspapers of our race, people have been leaving by the wholesale seeking better opportunity and development in northern cities. The edict was issued against the newspapers when white men were forced, because of the lack of help, to plow the fields.
Somerville is the county seat of Fayette county. There are 25,000 of our people residing in this section and only 7,000 whites. Our people furnished five soldiers to one white soldier from this district to the National Army in the fight for democracy.
APPOINTED TO POSITION OF STATE AUDITOR
Denver, Colo. — Elbert Robinson, popularly known and highly respected citizen graduate of East Denver high and Denver university, received an appointment last Monday to the state auditor's department. Mr. Robinson, of our deserving young men, is a Denverite with a pleasing and attractive personality, and his educational accomplishments backed up by the environment in which he moves will, we hope, help to establish that prestige on his chief that may tend to open up other positions for our people.
Sends Fifteen White Men to Prison For Attempted Lynching
Winston-Salem, N. C.—Fifteen of the sixteen men tried for breaking into the city jail November 17th and attempting to seize Russell High, colored, who had attacked a white woman, were found guilty today by a jury in the Surry County Court, and sentenced to terms ranging from fourteen months to six years on the county roads.
COMMITTE THANKS THE NEWSPAPERS FOR PART TAKEN IN BIG DRIVE
March 1, 1919
Phoenix Tribune, City.
Gentlemen: The campaign for funds for the relief of the Near East has closed, and in the face of most adverse conditions, Arizona has made a creditable showing and raised approximately $110,000. While much of the credit is due to the small army of volunteer workers which we were able to get to go out and solicit funds, their efforts would have been in vain if it had not been that the way was paved by the newspapers of the state, and the support which the campaign has received from the newspapers has been the most gratifying thing which we have encountered.
The shortness of the time for our preparation made the newspapers even more necessary, and they responded to the call as they have all through the war, and we cannot tell how much we appreciate their support:
Without the hearty co-operation which you have given, the campaign would have been an utter failure and the columns of publicity matter and advertising which the newspapers have so graciously given were of inestimable value.
Not alone for this campaign, but for all the campaigns of the war, we wish to state that their success can be attributed to advertising, and we sincerely hope that your readers and advertisers will appreciate this fact and give you the support which you deserve, to practically balance the national account.
Again thanking you, we are, sincerely yours,
CHAS. F. WILLIS,
State Director.
D. GOLDBERG,
State Chairman.
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Local News
Ms. King—
In Peterson and her four
teen are reported down with
The children are: Helen,
and Ben, Jr. They are
need after by friends and
and are receiving fair at
Mrs. W. C. Hackett, 729 West Sher-
man. A delightful meeting was held
and all spent a pleasant afternoon.
Dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess and after a few pleasant
hours spent in conversation and laugh-
ter, the meeting adjourned to meet
next Monday with Mrs. Chas. Ward,
1033 East Jefferson street.
Kings Entertain-
Sunday, March 9, Mr. and Mrs. W.
H. King, 808 South Montezuma avenue,
entertained with a three course dinner.
The house was beautifully decorated with American beauty roses and ferns. Those to enjoy the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. King were: Mr. Joe Brown of New York, Mr. M. D. Brown of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Annie Clemons and Mrs. Estell Barnes.
Improving their Property
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McClendon, 733 West Buchanan street are making some substantial improvements, on their property. A new roof and a new front porch are being added. This adds to the general appearance of the place and is quite an improvement.
Remodeling Their Home
Mr. John Cook and father are having some improvements made on their home at 723 East Jefferson street. An entirely new roof has been added and other minor improvements that enhance the value of their desirable corner property.
BIG FIGHT IN KANSAS AGAINST
THE JIM CROW SCHOOLS
Topeka, Kan.—A big fight is on in the Kansas legislature, where a bill has been introduced to establish segregated schools in cities and towns of the second class. The negroes of Kansas are bitterly opposed to the measure as untimely and undemocratic, and are fighting it with a big lobby.
The Chevrolet Motor company of Flint, Mich., employs four colored foremen: Harry Nelson, Thomas Kelly, Lovell Roueland and S. J. Smith.
Do you remember those chilly days a year ago when the experts consoled us by saying that we wouldn't have any coal at all this winter?
As long as you think you are fooling your intimates about yourself you may be happy in your ignorance, but you're not fooling them.
If Bolshevikism prevails to the extent of making everybody wear whiskers it's going to ruin the silk shirt business.
The latest style in woman's skirts is designed to give some of our proud beauties an inverted churn effect.
A soft answer makes 'em think you're easy.
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Influenza Is King—
Mrs. Ben Peterson and her four elder children are reported down with influenza. The children are: Helen, Olga, Lois and Ben, Jr. They are being looked after by friends and neighbors and are receiving fair attention.
Mr. Jim Lewis, Mrs. Jim Lewis, Miss Rena Moore and Mr. Owens, all of 1419 East Jefferson street, are reported down with an attack of flu. Neighbors and friends are administering to their needs and they are getting along very well.
Mr. Ben James, 10 North Eleventh street, is reported on the sick list. Her illness is said to be a mild form of flu.
Mrs. D. W. Young, 1232 East Madison street, is confined to her home suffering with a severe case of pneumonia. Mrs. J. A. Johnson, 34 North Eleventh street, is confined to her home with an attack of la grippe. Mrs. L. Gray, 113 South Sixth street, is convalescing from a recent illness. Rev. Bell Visits Florence—
Tuesday, Rev. J. B. Bell, missionary for Arizona and New Mexico, paid a short visit to Florence. He was shown all through the penitentiary and conversed with the colored boys confined in that institution. The boys told Rev. Bell they liked the new law segregating them from other inmates at the tables. They said their new warden was a fine man and all changes made at the "pen" had bettered the conditions for the inmates. Rev. Bell was taken through the kitchen and dining room and he says everything was clean and sanitary. The boys presented Rev. Bell with a group picture of the condemned men who had been sentenced to hang at the prison. Among the group are the pictures of two colored boys who were later reprieved. After resting a few days and visiting his family, Dr. Bell will leave for southern Arizona and points in New Mexico.
Machine Gun Company, 24th Infantry, stationed at Columbus, N. M., presented William Glass of this city with a beautiful gold watch as a token of the high esteem in which he is held by the company. Captain Glass was First Sergeant of M. G. Co., 24th Inf., and after 30 years of faithful service was honorably retired on November 10th, 1918. He came here with his wife on a visit to his old soldier friend, Frank Smith, at 119 West Jackson street, and after a time, decided to make this his home. He is an employee at the state house and resides at 119 West Jackson street. The token from the 24th was received only a few days ago.
S. I. A. C.—
The ladies of the Self Improvement Art club met Monday afternoon with
Mrs. L. A. Walker, Cor. Sec'y,
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Mrs. Katie Moore III—
Mrs. Katie More, 1419 East Jefferson street, an aunt of Miss Rena Moore, is reported on the sick list. She came here recently from Kansas City and is staying at the residence of her niece.
Off to Los Angeles—
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Carter, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Varnes, 1225 East Madison street, left Sunday for Los Angeles, California. After a short visit in the coast city the Carters will return to Phoenix.
Off for Tucson and El Paso—
Mrs. Jennie Tillman, an evangelist of the Holiness church, who has been staying at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. I. McPinion, 313 South 11th avenue, left this week for Tucson and El Paso, where she will engage in evangelistic work.
Covenant Meeting—
Rev. C. A. Gilmore of the Second Baptist church, announces an old fashioned covenant meeting to be held at his church, corner 5th street and Jefferson, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Everybody invited to this meeting and the men folks have a double invitation. Charity Club—
Ladies of the Charity club met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. A. Stewart, 238 West Jackson street. After enjoying a pleasant afternoon the meeting adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. Lynn Carter, 714 West Grant street. This meeting will be a very important one and all members are requested to attend. Y M P Club—
The Young Matrons' Pleasure Club met Friday, March 7, with Mrs. Myrtle Vaughn, 30 East Monroe street. The members of this club are planning to entertain a few of their friends at an early date. Mrs. Vaughn served light refreshments to the ladies and all present spent a delightful hour. The meeting adjourned to meet Friday, March 21 with Mrs. Pearl Burney, 744 West Grant street.
The revival services which have been going on at the A. M. E. church the past two weeks will close Sunday night. Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, who has been in charge of these meetings, deserves much praise for earnest, sincere work among us. We are pleased to say her work has been a complete success. She was ably assisted by the pastor, Rev. R. H. Herring, throughout the meeting and no small amount of praise is due him also.
Ladies of the Progressive Art Club met with Mrs. O. G. Howard, 726 W. Grant street. All members enjoyed the sewing lesson and the meeting proved very interesting and instructive. The ladies of this club are pleased to have Mrs. Roy Lucas with them again. Mrs. Clarence Hamilton, 1713 E. Jeferson street, was present as a visitor and permitted her name to be enrolled as a member. She will prove a great help to the club in its work as she is an experienced club woman. Crocheting will be a feature of the next meeting. Baptist Revival
Revival meetings which began at the Second Baptist church Sunday night are being well attended and many are coming forward for prayer. Twelve have been taken into the church since Sunday. Three of these are candidates for baptism and the others formerly were members of the church. Rev. E. M. Clemens of Fort Worth, Texas, is in charge of the meeting and with the able assistance of the pastor, Dr. C. A. Gilmore, he is bringing things to pass. The revival will continue all this week and if the proper spirit is manifested the meetings will continue a few nights longer.
Miss Anita White, 1119 East Adams street writes as follows:
"I have been receiving the Tribune every week since my return to Los Angeles, and find that I am at a loss as to the news of Arizona, unless I receive this messenger.
After reading the paper each week I have been sending it to France to a friend whom I found has enjoyed the reading and says the Tribune has been the Sunshine of his Life over there."
Perhaps some of Sergeant Charles C. Lewis' friends would be pleased to learn that his return from France was safe. He arrived at New York on February 28, 1919 and claims that nothing in France impressed him sufficiently for him to remain and that France holds nothing dear to him.
The following poem of his will enable the readers to know just how proud he is to be back in the good old U. S. A. The poem follows:
I am one of the boys who have been fighting over there.
I have been fighting for more than a year;
I am tired looking at the Madamoi-
selles,
I want to be on Broadway with the
swells.
Where there's ragtime all the time.
Where the bright lights shine,
And there's ragtime all the time.
I am glad to be back home again;
Not only me—but a million of men
Are mighty glad to be home again.
I know that we too, are proud to welf-
come Sergeant Lewis home again.
Respectfully,
Miss Juanita White.
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Rev. Bentley Here—
The Rev. L. B. Bentley of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is again in our midst and will assist the minister and evangelist at the Second Baptist church with their revival meeting.
For Men Only—
Ladies are requested to read the next item and leave this one for the men. Don't read any further now. Men of Phoenix, you are requested to stay away from the A. M. E. church corner 2nd and Jefferson streets Sunday afternoon.
At 3 o'clock in theafternoon Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, noted evangelist, will deliver an address to women only. All ladies from 14 years of age, to 99 are requested to be present and hear this lecture. No men will be allowed about the premises. Now did you ladies pass over this item? Oh, you didn't, eh? Well, inasmuch as you read the article go to the meeting.
Coterie Club—
The ladies of the Coterie club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. N. W. Bradley, 339 West Harrison street. All members were present and the following visitors, Mesdames Carmichael, Lott, and Matthey White. Dainty refreshments were served and all enjoyed the repast. Last week the report of the meeting did not appear in these columns and we desire to say that it was a special meeting and there were present the following visitors: Mesdames Park, an aunt of Mrs. C. W. Hackett, Mrs. Hackett, Sr., Lyles, King, Smith and Matthew White. The next meeting will be with Mrs. J. A. Green, 447 West Grant street.
A. C. Council Passes Away
Friends of A. C. Council will be grieved to learn of his sad demise which occurred at the family residence 1207 East Jefferson street, Monday evening at 10:30 o'clock. He was run down by an automobile on December 28th, 1918 and suffered a fracture of the skull and a dislocated spine. For a time after the accident it was believed he would recover. He suffered a relapse and for the past twelve weeks his life has hung by a thread. Faithful friends and a skilled physician did all in their power to save him and the tender loving care given him constantly by his beloved sister, Mrs. Della King, and by his ever faithful wife, was the means of prolonging his life many days on this earth. Never has greater loyalty and devotion been shown than that displayed by his wife and sister. Night after night they sat at his side ready to respond to his smallest wish.
He was a member of the Knights of Tabor, an active member and officer of the C. M. E. church. He has resided in Phoenix over 14 years and numbered his friends by the score. A. C. Council was born in Marshall, Tex., about 50 years ago and grew to manhood in his native state. During his fourteen years' residence in this city he has been active in all matters pertaining to the uplift of the race and was a tireless worker for the cause of humanity. He leaves the following relatives to mourn his passing: a wife, Gertrude Council, a brother in Longview, Texas. Alonzo Council, another brother in Marshall, Texas, Elbert Jamison, a sister in Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. Stella Bowden, another sister in Phoenix who was with him at the end, Mrs. Della King, an aunt in Corsicana, Texas, Mrs. Matilda Faddis. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, March 14 from the C. M. E. church. The Knights of Tabor will have charge of the funeral. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved relatives in this their sad hour.
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J.D. W. Stewart of Prescott was in
"the city a few days last week.
Mi Benen Passes—
Rey. Jack Ransom of Salt Lake
‘City, Utah, who came to Phoenix sev-
‘eral months ago for the benefit of his
health, died Friday morning at 103
‘Went Jackson street. He was afflict:
ed with tuberculosis.
‘They Always Come Back—
» Wim. Mabry, former representative
for the Tribune at Florence, Arizona,
‘as returned to Phoenix after an ab-
sence of several months, He says
‘that nothing could induce him to leave
this city again.
‘An Expetced Arrival—
Mrs, Alice Jordan of Los Angeles,
California, now visiting relatives in
Somerville, Ga., is expected in Phoe
nix soon, where she will be the guest
of her sister, Mrs, Lottie Greenwood,
109 West Jackson street.
Visiting Her Son—
Mrs. A. J. Marchman of Bisbee is
_ visiting her son, F.G. Gilbreath, 519
South Third avenue. She is favor
ably impressed with the eity and has
decided to prolong her stay indefin-
' itely, i
Home From California—
‘Mr, and Mrs, George Murry, 918 B
Jefferson street, have returned from
& short visit to southern Arizona and
points in Californit. Mrs. Murry has
Deen on the sick list the past few
days but is now convalescent.
Worthy Donation—
‘The Fair Ladies’ Tabernacle donat’
ed $5.00 toward the support of Mrs.
Chas. P. Arnold and children tast
week. The donation was a fitting clt-
max to the wagon load of provisions
given Mrs. Arnold by the Progressive
club a few days prior to this. Who.r
next?
Deceased Relative—
Mrs. A. Morrison, who resides on
South Ninth avenue, received word
last week of the death of her sister,
Mrs, Amy Griffin of San Antonio, Tex
as. Mrs. Griffin had been a sufferer
from asthma for a number of years
and her whole physical condition wa
impaired to such an extent that she
‘was unable to successfully combat the
last attack.
Suffered Fracture of Skuli—
George Mullen, 519 Fast Jefferson
street and one of the members of
Clay's orchestra, suffered a fractured
skull last Saturday, March 1, when a
missle, sent flying through the air by
an explosion, struck him on the head.
He was employed at the garage of the
Maricopa creamery at the time of the
accident, He was taken to St, Jos
eph’s hospital and given medical at
tention and is now resting easily at
the above institution.
Expresses Her Thanks—
Mrs, Chas. P. Arnold, 1705 Jackson
street, takes this means of thanking
the members of the Progressive club
and also the members of the Fair La.
dies’ Tabernacle for their acceptable
donations of provisions and money.
When interviewed by # Tribune re
porter, Mrs. Arnoid said: “I just don’t
know how to express my thanks for
the thoughtfullness and kindness of
the people towards me and my family.
I seem to be living jn a different world |
‘The people are xl! so good to me, ti!)
it seems like a dream cad I sometimes
wonder ff 1 am my real self or some
one else.”
Amusement Park Agsured—
Roy Lucas, the enterprising, hus
ting young man who proposes to give
the colored people of Phoenix a real,
up-todate amusement park, is bringing
things to pass. He has let the contract
for the construction of a pavillion and
the carpenters are already on the job.
He has purchased an ee
soda fountain, a player plano and one
Iundred and one little accesories
that go to complete a resort of this,
kind, After spending in the neighbor
hood of $1,500 for fixtures, improve:
menis, ete, be hopes to be able to.
throw open the gates of this wonderful.
park about April 15. It will be a sec:
‘ond Riverside Park, and just think.
any person of Africen descent, who
knows how to be orderly, is weleome
to Irvine Park. Watch for the open
ing announcement.
ee ne Dar Oe en ee ek
~The revival meetings at the A. MB.
‘church continue and jarge crowds are
attending these meetings nightly. Mrs.
Mary E. Wilson, the noted evangelist,
is doing splendid work and her efforts
are being rewarded by a number of
additions to the church,
Oklahoman Passes Away—
Hon. Moses Jones, an attorney of
Boley, Oklahoma, who came to this.
city several weeks ago for the benefit
‘of his health, passed away on Friday
‘morning, March 7, at the residence of
‘Mr. A. C. Curry on West Sherman
street.
Influenza te Upon Us—
/ Judging from: the number of blue
cards displayed throughout the city,
the flu is again with us. The southern
section of the city is literally coverea
with quarantine cards and a number
of deaths have been reported. Won-
der why they don’t say something
about this in the big daily papers. it's
news. It may not be good news, but
it is news just the same. Better jack
‘up your reporters and have them make
“full” reports.
The March Crisis Here—
J. W. Snell, of newspaper fame,,an-
‘nounces the arrival of the March Cri-
‘sis, He says that the Chicago Defend-
er and the Crisis are his two best
bets and it is hard to keep enough of
the copies to supply his trade. Besides
these two leaders you will find the
Dallas Express, Kansas City Sun, The
Freeman, the HalfCentury Magazino,
New York Age and in fact any paper
you want at 27 South 2nd street. Get
a fish sandwich while there and you'll
be sure to come back for another,
Night Schoo! Opens—
‘The school authorities elected Mrs.
Emma L. Clayton to teach the night
school for colored people. Monday
night, March 10th, was the opening
night and about 14 people gave in their
names. It requires 16 students to
entitle us to a night sebool and it be-
hooves you to come out and enro!l
your name if you want this night
school. The classes will meet Mon.
day, Wednesday and Friday nights of
each week. The administration has
installed a big incandescent light in
the study room and you are assured
of a well lighted place in which to
do your studying. Don’t fail to come
out and enroll your name with the
night teacher, if you want to brush
away a few cobwebs from your brain.
Carpenter and Builder
J. H, Carter of Jerome is 2 recent
arrival in Phoenix. He is a first class
carpenter and builder and is seeking
a location in Phoenix. He bas had
wide experience in the building line,
as he spent several months with big
contractors like T, B. Stewart of this
city and a number of others. He pro-
Doses to give the cored people of the
valley a chance to have houses built
like they want them and not as the
contractor says, Mr. Carter carries
some fine letters of recommendation
from Arizona people and he asks only
a-chance to prove himself. He is
staying at the residence of Mr. Allen
Smith, 21 East Madison, phone 2617.
If you want to bulld anything from a
sereen sleeping porch to a $5,000 man-
sion, consult Mr. Carter.
A Co-Operative Grocery—
W. B, Hudspeth, 1242 FE, Jetferson
street, a recent arrival from Houston,
Texas, announces his Intention of or
ganizing % co-operative grocery con-
cern. He has had considerable exper
fence in the commercial world and was.
quite successful in Texas and other
places. He was forced to come to this
city on account of his health and now
that he is here and feeling so well, he
says that he cannot refrain from en-
tering into business. He will be at the
league mecting Monday night, March
17, at Douglas school and explain his
proposition. He says that if the peo-
ple don't care to take hold of a propa-
sition of this kind, he s going to
launeh out alone, Comeout Monday
night and hear what he has to say. Mr.
Hudspeth has been in Phoenix only
three months and has purchased @
modern 8room brick residence, eor-
ner Mth and East Jefferson streets.
He says that Phoenix certainly looks
THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE—ALWAYS IMPROVING
GRATITUDE
Note: Mrs. J. P. Watson, general
solicitor for the Lincoln home at Pueb-
lo, Colorado, was in the state last
month in the interest of the home and
the following letter tells how well she
sueceeded.
Lincoln Home for Colored Folks and
Neglected Children, 2713 and 2715
Grand Avenue, Phone 2280-M.
Pueblo, Colo., March 6, 1919.
To the Editor of the Tribune,
Phoenix, Arizona.
Dear Sir:—The board of directors
of the Lincoln home, wigh to thank the
following organizations in Arizona for
their financial assistance given us
through our solicitor, Mrs. J. P. Wat-
son:
‘Mass meeting Second Methodist
ehureh, Phoenix nn $45.55
Penecostal Mission, Phoenix........ 15..25
Parent and Teachers’ associa-
ton, PHORMIX ne cteenmncnne 860
A. M, B. chureh, Phoenix.........5..75
Phoenix Protective league... 10.45
Soldiers of the Twenty-Fifth In-
fantry, Nogales. conn 885.45
Soldiers of the Tenth Cavalry of
Pt. Huachuca ee BIO. 3T
We are trying to meet the growing
demand for homes for neglected chil-
dren and old folks, by enlarging our
present building. The above amount
will greatly assist us in this effort.
Again thanking you, one and ell, I am
Gratefully Yours,
M. O. Seymour, Treasurer,
Lincoln Home.
R lation of the Negro
(Continued from Page 1)
diserimination made in the determina-
tion of his claims. Indeed, the pro-
portion of claims granted to claims
filled by members of the Negro race
compare favorably with the proportion
of claims granted to members of the
white race.
“That the men of the colored race
were as ready to serve as their white
neighbors is amply proved by the re-
ports from the local boards. A Penn-
sylvania board, remarking upon the
eagerness of its colored registrants to
be inducted, illustrated this by the
action. of one registrant, who, upon
earning that his employer had had
him placed upon the Emergency Fleet
Ust, quit his job. Another registrant,
who was believed by the board to be
above draft age, insisted that he was
not, and, in stating that he was not
married, explained that he “wanted
only one war at a time.”
“The following descriptions from Ok-
laboma and Arkansas boards are typi-
cal, the first serving to perpetuate one
of the best epigrams of the war:
Equal Consideration
“We tried’to treat ‘the Negroes with,
exactly the same consideration as was
shown the whites. We had the same
speakers to address them. The Roary
‘Club presented them with small silk
flags, as they did the whites. The band
turned out to escort them to the train.
And the Negroes went to camp with
as cheerful a spirit as did the white
man. One of them when asked if he
were going to France, said, “No, sir,
T’se not gwine to France, I’'se gwine
‘through France.”
“In dealing with the Negroes, the
southern boards gained a richness of
experience that is without parallel,
No other class of citizens was more
Joyal to the government, or more ready
to answer the country’s call. The
only blot upon their military record
‘Was the great number of delinquents
‘among the more ignorant; but in the
majority of cases this was traced to
an ignorance of the regulations, or to
the withholding of mail by the land-
lord (often himself an aristocratic
slacker) in order to retain the man’s
labor.
“On October 1, 1917, in order that
there might be no (festion of the
full protection of the rights of the
Negroes, and that thorough examina-
tion might be made into ell matters
affecting their relation to the war, and
jis many agencies, there wes an-
nounced the appointment of Emmett
J. Scott as special assistant to the
secretary of war, Haying been for
18 years confidential secretary to the
late Booker T. Washington, and being
at the time of his appointment secre-
tary of the Tuskegee Normal and In-
dustrial Institute for Negroes, he was
peculiarly fitted to render yore
advice to the war department with
respect to the colored people of the
various states, to look after all mat-
ters affecting the interests of the Ne-
gro selectives and enlisted men, and
to Inquire into the treatment accorded
them by the various officials con-
nected with the war department. In
the position occupled by the, the spe-
cial aesistant to the secretary of war
was thus enabled to obtain a proper
perspective both of the attitude of
selective draft officials to the Negro,
and of the Negro to the war, and es-
pecially to the draft, As the represen.
tative of his nace, bis expressions,
therefore, have great weight In a
memorandum address to this office, on
the subject of the relation of the Negro
to the war and especially to the draft,
‘on December 12, 1918, Mr, Scott wrote:
Eager to Accept Terms:
“The attitude of the Negro to the
war, and to the draft, was
‘one of complete acceptance of the
‘Gratt, in fact, of an eagerness to ac-
cept its terms. There was a deop
resentment in manly quarters ‘that he
‘ene. eat: ‘ae volunteer, ae
ee ea ee ee
closed to colored men. One of the
brightest chapters in the whole his.
(tory of the war is the Negro’s eager
| acceptance of the draft and his aplen-
did willingness to fight. His only
resentment was due to the limited ex-
tent to which he was allowed to join
a participate in combatant or “fight-
|ing” units. The number of colored
'draftees accepted for milgary duty,
|and the comparatively small number
|of exemptions, as compared with the
j total number of white and colored men
‘called and drafted, presents an inter-
| esting study and reflects much credit
upon this racial group.”
“Many influences. were brought to
| bear upon the negro to evade his duty
|to the government. Some effort in
certain sections of the country was
made to induce them not to register.
‘That the attempt to spread German
Propagenda was a miserable failure
may be seen from the statement of
the chief of the burean of investiga-
tion of the department of justice to
the United States senate committee:
| “Phe negroes didn’t take to these
stories, however, ao they were too
oval Money spent in the ‘south for
propaganda was thrown away,
How Morale Was Promoted
“Then, too, these evil influences
were more than offset by the various
publicity and ‘promotion of moarle’
measures carried on through the of-
fice of the special assistant to the sec-
retary of war and his assistants. Cor-
eee was kept up with influen-
tial negroes all over the country. Let-
‘ters, circulars and news items for-the
‘purpose of effecting and encouraging
the continued loyalty of the negro citi-
zens were regularly issued to the va-
rious papers comprising both the
white and negro press,
“A special committee of 100 colored
speakers was appointed to deliver
public patriotic addresses all over the
country, under the ‘auspices of the
committee on public information, stat-
ing the war aims of the government
and seeking to keep unbroken the
spirit of loyalty of colored American,
citizens. /
“A special conference of negro od-
itors was called to meet in Washing:
‘ton in June, 1918, under the auspices
of the committee on public informa-
tion, in order to gather and dissem-
inate the thought and public opinion
= the various leaders of the negro
race. Such has been only a part of
‘the work of the department of the
special assistant to the secretary of
war in the record of the marshaling of
the man power of the American na-
tion.
“The appreciation of this represent:
ative of the colored race for the co-
‘operation shown by the selective serv.
ice administration, especially as it af
fected members of the colored race, In
‘reference {o occasional complaints re-
ceived, will appear from the following
‘extract from a memorandum written
‘to this office on September 12 by the
‘special assistant to the secretary of
war:
Mr, Scott Tells of Draft Fairness
“Throughout my tenure here I haye
‘keenly appreciated the prompt and
‘cordial co-operation of the provost
marshal general's office with that par
ticular section of the office of the sec-
retary of war especially referred to
herein. ‘The provost marshal gener:
al’s office ‘has carefully investigatéd
and has furnished full and complete
reports in each and every complaint
or case referred to it for attention,
involving discrimination, race preju-
dice, erroneous classification of
draftees, ete. and has rectified these
complaints whenever it was found,
upon investigation, that there was just
ground for the same. specially in
the matter of applying and carrying
out the selective service regulations.
the provost marshal genoral’s office
has kept a watehful eye upon certain
loca} exemption boards which seemed
disinclined to treat negro draftees on
the same basis as other Americans
subject to the draft law. It is an
actual fact that in a number of in-
stances, where flagrant - violations
have occurred in the application of
the draft law to negro men in certain
sections of the country, local exemp-
tion boards have been removed bodily
and new boards have been appdinted
to supplant In several instances
these boards Sif appointed: hays: bees
ordered by the provost marshal gen-
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| AJO |
Mrs. Beulah Graham and childrer
left Saturday evening for Austin, Tex
as where they will make their future
home. Ajo will miss the children very
much in Sunday school and we trust
they will return to good old Ajo some
aay,
Charlie Williams of Los Angeles
California, is in the city. He is an ac
tive church member and we are glad
to have him with us.
Mr. and Mrs. George Brown were
busy entertaining visitors last Sunday
afternoon, who came to watch their
ineubator hatch little chickens. Every:
one said it was the first they had
ever seen. The Browns have one hun:
dred eggs in the incubator and they
are hatching. out nicely.
EL PASO
Sunday school and church services
at Mount Zion Baptist church were
‘well attended last Sunday. The eleven
o'clock sermon was quite interesting.
Subject: “Rebuke Not an Elder.” Bro.
M. D. Ware spoke in theafternoon
Subject: “Why I am a Baptist.” Broth.
er Ware is a strong Baptist and was
Tecently granted a license to preach.
After listening to this wonderful dis
course, Mt. Zion believes this brother
‘was called cf God to preach. the serip-
ture,
Sunday evening pastor Green chose
as his text, Joshua third chapter, 4th
yerse. He was evidently filled with
the Holy Ghost for his discourse was
marvelous. Collection $15.00.
On the second Sunday Reverend
John R. Jackson, the “money king,”
went over the top with his rally by
raising $1,000. The Second Baptist
church is now out of debt.
Rev. 8. G. Gill, pastor of Shiloh Bap-
tist church, the “mogul,” who is brave,
true and courageous, raised $800.50 in
his rally last Sunday.
The Rio Grande district association
will hold executive board meeting in
conjunction with the Ladies’ Auxiliary
on March 19th at Mount Zion Baptist
church, We look forward to a grand
‘session.
Mrs. B. B. Flemers, president of the
B. Y. P. U. of the Shiloh Baptist
church, is bringing that organization
to the front, She is one of Shiloh’s
Most aggressive members.
Mrs. B. Porter was present at the
services Sunday morning and Sunday
evening. She may not be able to at
tend all services, but she is surely
around here.
Mrs. L. A. Turner, although a little
Lost $125
:
In His Soap Box
“Bank”
In a half-filled soap box S. L. Bur-
| Angeles, hid $125. One day Burris
went to a rear room to get some-
thing for a customer. When he
returned both the customer and
the money had disappeared.
_ Safety for money is found only in
a good bank. This strong institu-
tion solicits your business—and
will pay you interest.
The
Phoenix Savings
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LARGE SHIPMENT OF
Bicycles
If you are in the market
for a bicycle, you will
make a great mistake if
you do not see these
wheels at once, or before
buying.
Phone 1365 110 E. HERS
ill, was in attendance at a‘l services
‘Sunday.
Mesdames H. D. Jack-on, 1. Wil
lams, F. Ellison, 0, H. Mathis, have
decided to live in the trenches for Mt.
Zion.
Deacons T. W. Williams, L. A. Tur
ner and H. Jackson went ont Sunday
afternoon locking for church slackers,
‘They suceeded in rounding up two
would-be slackers.
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Mr. Roy Embree of Los Angeles,
Cal, arrived in Chandler yesterday.
Sr Embree reports times very hard
around Los Angeles,
| Quite a number of race men are find.
ing employment at the Hindu colony,
seven miles southeast of Chandler.
; Mr, and Mrs. Jack Gray of Chandler
were given a delightful surprise party
ea Monday night by Mrs. Fuller of
San Marcos, *
| ‘Mr. W. T. Martin, one of our pros.
‘perous farmers in this section, is very
Jubiliant these days over the fact that
‘his two brothers, of Newark, N. J., and
their families are visiting him, It is
generally believed that the brothers
and their families will locate in. the
Chandler district,
Cotton picking is about over and ev.
erybody is very busy these windy days
Setting ready for the next crop. _Al-
though cotton did not bring as much
‘as last year, there will be a greater
acreage than last year.
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The following visitors from Naco
were In Bisbee last week: Messrs. Ed-
ward Greer, John McKinney, Eddie G.
Jones, H. A. Yarbray, Ed. Walker, Mr.
Blocker, Sergeant L. B, Jordan and
Captain B. J. Seott,
Mr. ahd Mrs, A. Hussel, Mrs, Janie
Washington and Miss E, McHenry
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John
White of Warren last week. ‘They re-
port an enjoyable visit.
Mr. Barkley, Ug S. army retired, is
a new arrival in Bisbee, He was a
member of the 10th Cavalry and since
his retirement has decided to make
this his home. Welcome to our city
Mr. Barkley,
Rey. Wimberley was a visitor tn our
city last Sunday. He conducted ser.
vices here Sunday evening,
Chaplain Seott and wife and Mrs.
Peat Lewis of Fort Huachuca motored
to Bisbee last week.
Miss Grace Hudson and father were
business visitors in the city last week.
They came over from Naco.
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RAY
The Tribune reporter of this city
R in receipt of a letter from Charle:
Alexander, editor and publisher of the
Citizens’ Advocate, the leading colored
newspaper of the Pacifie coast, pub-
lished at 132 Broadway, Los Angeles,
Cal., offering him the position of agent
and representative for the Advocate in
this section. My personal affairs are
such as will not permit me to accept
this handsome offer at this time.
B. B. Moore took a party of freinds
on a joy ride to Sonora town last
Thursday evening, where they enjoyed
S supper of the choicest Mexican
dishes and several cold bottles of near
‘beer. Those who accompanied Mr.
Moore say he is a very generous host.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Buford and family
and the McKelvey family moved to
Sunny Side last Saturday,
Frank Smith is moving his pool hall
over to Sunny Side,
Mrs, L. H. Harris is suffering from
@ severe toothache at this writing.
Mose Davis has cast his hat into
the ring end says he will be a candi.
date for mayor of Sunny Side in oppo:
sition to Reuben Reed. Mose is some
politician and it is predicted that he
will poll all the women votes of the
camp.
Lonnie Harris has announced his
candidacy for the position of chief of
police of Sunny Side. Since he has
no opposition his election is assured.
He says that in the event of his elec-
tion he will immediately declare war
on all the bootleggers- and any one
caught with booze in his possession
will have it taken from him and de-
stroyed. Lonnie is some little booze
destroyer, believe us,
'W. P. Crump, produce and commis.
sion merchant of Phoenix and Ray, has
worked up such a big business in this
section that most of his time is spent
in Ray. Mr, Crump is one of the lead.
ing men of the race in Arizona and
we are proud of him,
Over two thousand people have left
Ray in the past three months. ‘The
camp is fast assuming its pre-war pos-
ition. , t
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Rev. R. B, Lewis visited Winslow
on! Wednesday returning to this city
on Thursday.
A church supper was given by the
members of the First Baptist church
last Thursday evening and all the col.
cored people of the city attended the
affair, It proved very successful
from a finaneial standpoint and all
enjoyed the feast. 2
Rev. Lewis, partor of the Baptist
chureh preached a strong sermon on
last Sunday, His text was taken from
the seventh verse of the thirty-ninth
Psalm. All present enjoyed his dis
course,
Mrs. Conner was on the sick list
last week but is now convalescent.
A light snow storm swept over Flag
staff last Monday. ‘
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Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Simpson ar-
rived in Winslow Sunday after a very
pleasant visit in Los Angeles, Cal.
Mrs, J. Burkhardt left Friday for
Phoenix, where she will visit her
mother and friends.
Joe Burkhardt was the guest of Mr.
end Mrs. C. E. Bloice on last Sun-
day. He says that it is not very pleac-
ant to be a batehelor.
Mr. and Mrs. A, Lucas entertained
at 6 o'clock dinner last Sunday. Ther
guests were Messrs. Boatwright and
Creel.
Miss Willie Wilson has been on the
sick list, but is now able to be out
again.
The good people of Winslow are all
in favor of the Phoenix Protective
league and will scon become members.
GLOBE--MIAMI
The night services at the Baptist
church were featured with an old
fachioned speaking meeting. ©. F
Watkins is some jubilee singer, The
morning services were well attended
and the Missionary society is progress.
ing nicely. Mrs. S. M. Watkins taught
the Bible lesson in the Mission Mon.
day night, She did so well the presi-
dent appointed her to teach again
Monday, the 24th.
Mrs. M. C, Doval made a business
trip to El Paso this week.
- Rey. Wm. Young and Rev. R. Au-
‘gusto, the supply for the A. M. E.
church, cleared $43 from the stereop:
tican lecture.
Mrs. O. King is still on the sick
list, She is improving, however, and
hopes to be out soon.
Jesse Swett is again with us and
his many friends are glad to see him.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Coleman have
returned from Los Angeles, Cal.
‘The Missionary society of the Bap.
tist church has planned a big ‘chicken
dinner for the near future.
Rey. W. M. Young, pastor of St.
John’s Baptist church, is asking for
$7, and says he must have it. ‘This
money is for missionary work.
€. €. Steward is making good as a
deacon.
Miss Gladys Summers was at Sun-
day school last Sunday and says that
she expects to come every Sunday.
We hope all the young folks will take
an interest in the Sunday school.
‘Mrs, W. M. Young, who has always
believed that Christmas came but once
‘a year, had this belief shattered. She
received one of the most beautiful
presents imaginable last week from
Mrs, Pauline Miller.
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Local News
Grace Baptist Church—
Sunday school at 9:45 a, m.; preach:
ing at 11 a, m. and 8 p. m. Everybody
invited. J. H. Jones, minister.
°. M. E. Church—
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.; preach
ing at 11 a. m. and § p. m. Epworth
League at 7 p,m. All are invited. A.
| ©. Caldwell, pastor.
Smith Family Ili—
Mrs. Allen Smith, 21 East Madison
street, her daughter, Cora, and son.
Howlett, are confined to their home
with influenza, *
Protective League Meet—
‘The Phoenix Protective League wi!
meet Monday night at § o'clock at the
‘Douglas school. Everybody invited
Everybody welcome. ‘
The Brick, Church—
"Evangelist meeting will be held at
‘the church, corner of Fifst street and
Madison at 3 p. m, Rev. W. R. Bur-
goss, evangelist. You are invited to
attend this meeting. %
Charity Ball—
| The ladies of the Charity club will
give an entertainment and ball at
Crump’s Hal!, 11th and Jefferson Sts.
Monday evening, March 17. A regular
St. Patrick's ball, You'll miss it if you
mss it.
‘Expression of Gratitude— f.
Mrs. I. F, Silvers, 1427 Bast Jefferson
street, desires to thank all who were
so kind to her mother, Mrs. Stroter,
‘during her recent fitness, She wishes
especially to thank the Coterie club
CLASSIFIED ADS
and its president, Mrs. R. S. Stearns,
for their great deeds of kindness.
Good Paying Business for Sale—
A first class restaurant clearing $75
weekly is for sale to some enterpris-
ing colored man. $250 cash takes it
and places you in possession of a good
paying restaurant business, Poor
health forces present owner to sell.
Investigate. Write “Restaurant” care
Phoenix Tribune, Phoenix, Arizona.—
Ady.
A Correction—
In theeague advertisement. last
week there was a slight error in the
price for dues, The entrance fee is
50 cents and the monthly dues are 25
cents, making a total of $2.25 for the
‘Year's dues instead of $6.50 as stated,
All who sent in their $6.50 will be giv-
ena refund pf $3.25. The figures are
correct now, so if you want to be-
come a member of the league send in
your*remittance today.
Celebrate 48th Anniversary—
A brilliant birthday party was given
by Mr. and Mrs, Frank Smith, 119 W.
Jackson street, February 28, in honor
of the 48th anniversary of Capt. Wil-
liam Glass, A sumptuous repast was
served and all enjoyed the affair.
Among those present were: Capt. and
Mrs. Glass, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown,
Mr, and Mrs, Webster Davis, Mr. and
Mrs. Smith. Cards and music were
the fegtures of the evening, the host
Mr. Frank Smith, carrying away the
honors in the card games, At a late
hour the guests departed wishing Capt.
Glass many hapy returns of the day
and an endless chain of anniversaries.
Mrs. J. A. Green indieposed—
Aes we go to press the report reach-
es us that Mrs. J. A. Green and son,
John T., jr. are ill with lagrippe.
Y uma-Somerton
/__Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Caton, Mr. and
Mrs. P. Snowden, William Thomas
Rainwater, motored to Yuma Sunday
‘and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. BE.
E. Rainwater,
Mr. Caton informs us that 18 new
families of colored people have moved
to Somerton in the last year. The
majority of them came from Okla-
homa.
Corporal Thompson and several prt
vates are on 15 days’ furlough from
‘Nogales and are being highly enter-
tained,
Mrs, Martha Chisom was hostess at
‘a swell dinner party Sunday. She was
assisted by Mrs. Roberta Ellis, After
‘dinner a pleasant game of whist was
‘indulged in, Corporal Thompson and
Mrs. Chisom carried away the honors
in the whist game. The losers fur
nished the price to a movie and we
enjoyed a good show. All of us re.
member Corporal Thompson. He if
was who made that grand speech at
Somerton in September when the
ladies of the Red Cross entertained.
The Reese brothers’ show made
quite a hit in Yuma, Somerton and
Gadsen,
Our sympathy goes out to Mrs.
John Willis, who takes up all her time
baking from two to three pies daily
for Mr. Willis. No wonder he weighs
176 pounds.
Mr, Gibson of the 25th infantry, sta-
tioned at Nogales, is on a 15 days’
furlough and is visiting his wife, Mrs.
Alberta Gibson.
Privates Bateman and Morris, two
of the 18 soldiers now stationed on
the border line at Andiade, Cal., were
Yuma visitors Tuesday.
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CARPENTRY AND REPAIR WORK
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built-in cupboards, ete. Phone 4155.
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WANTED—20 Poland China pigs,
from six weeks to two months of age.
‘Will buy less if you have not the 20,
Write to N. Yeager, box 724, Winslow,
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MESA
This is Gala week in Mesa. The
Gem City is overcrowded with out-
oftown people. The Wortham shows
brought in a number of strange faces.
Next in importance is the great chau-
tauqua with its lively group of speak-
ers and entertainers. This week is
truly a week of merriment in the Gem
City.
Great throngs of people may be seen
everywhere and the enterprising mer-
chants of Mesa are reaping a harvest
of dollars. The big sale is on at the
Lesuer-Spilebury store. Prices have
‘been slaughtered at this establish-
‘ment and the greatest reduétion sale
‘ever witnessed in. Mesa is now on,
ee cause for this great sale is the
fact that Spilsbury quits business and
on offering his entire stock of $85,000
worth of merchandise at greatly re-
duced prices. See the free baby show
Saturday, March 15. A prize will be
given for the most perfect baby. Re-
member the name—Lesuer-Spilsbury
company, Mesa’s leading store for de-
pendable merchandise. ’
Sunday was red letter day at Mt:
Calvary Baptist church. All officers
and scholars of the Sunday school were
present and we had ten visitors. Five
members were added to the Sunday
school roll. Preaching in the after-
noon by Rev. J. M. Robertson.
H. P. Scott and son, Master Robert
Scott, of Ajo, formerly of San Diego,
Cal. and an intimate friend of 8. L.
Daniels of this city, have purchased
the tent house of Ike Darret and are
now residing on East Newell street.
Tom Richardson, one of the reliable
“employes of the Mesa Bgyptian cotton
gin, had the misfortune of stripping
a bolt and two pieces of steel flew
into his left eye. After receiving skill
ful surgical attention he is on the
| road {o)""Wellville.”
Messrs. Brown and Harris have
leased a 20-acre tract of land two
miles southeast of Mesa and will put
in long staple cotton,
| ‘The officers and members of Mt.
‘Calvary Baptist mission have accepted
the resignation of Rev. C. A. Gilmpre
and decided not to call a minister un-
tl all the present obligations of the
‘church have been liquidated.
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tried to introduce for Negro labor.
CLOSING OUT SALE
Of Excellent Used Motor Cars
After closing out the Nash and Pack.
ard lines in orderto accommodate our
business on Dodge Brothers Motor
Cars we find we have many used cars
that came to us through these agen-
cies which we now wish to close out.
| In offering you the used cars ad.
Yertised on this page we do so feeling
‘the prices they are arranged at are 0
attractive we will at least induce you
to look. Prices really mean nothing
—the cers must be seen to be appre-
ciated. Examine the list of automo-
Diles advertised here and from the
description ascertain if the car you
have so desired is not here,
We offer here our entire stock of
used Dodge Brothers cars during this
closing out sale. They are offered to
you as being in good condition and
priced fairly. Used Dodge Brothers
‘Motor Cars are always excellent value,
‘Tourists often have the experience of
buying a used Dodge Motor Car, driv-
ing it several months, and then selling
it for as much as they paid for it. We
are offering you an opportunity to
buy a good used Dodge car at a fair
price. Why not buy it?
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Sees Losee Dros. fouring Cav........9760
1137 Dodge Bros. Touring Car.....$875
1139 Dodge Bros. Touring Car-......$850
1188 Dodge Bros, Touring Car.....$650
1068 Dodge Bros. ‘Touring Car.....$625
1086 Dodge Bros. Touring Car....$700
1143) Dodge Bros. Roadster.........$750
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Central Avenue and Madison Street
Cal this number—Telephone 4321
Wesel! Dodge Brothers Motor Cars
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Phone 734 Phoenix
The Danglers
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36 E. Madison Street
March 15, 1919.
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Contractor and Builder
OFFICE and PLANING MILL
409 South 3rd Street. Phone 1309