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An Advertisement in the Tribune is a Direct Personal Appeal to the Colored People ROUSING WELCOME GIVEN OUR RETURNED SOLDIERS PHOENIX MAYOR OF CHICAGO OWES HIS RE-ELECTION TO THE COLORED VOTERS OF THE SECOND WARD VOLUME II. NO. 5 ROUSING MAYOR OF CHICAGO RE-ELECTION TO VOTERS OF (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, April 22. — The Negro voters of Chicago, more than 50,000 in number, have been acclaimed by the democratic leaders as the one con- tributing factor in the re-election of Mayor William Hale Thompson as mayor. This fact was also atted by all of the daily papers, both in their news stories and editorially. Mayor Thompson was elected, according to present figures, by about 18,000 votes, and more than 11,000 votes plurality, was given him in the Second ward, said by the Chicago Tribune to be "the greatest Colored ward in the world." To this ward must be added the pluralities in the Third and Fourteenth wards, where thousands of Negro voters also live and it is easy to be seen that Mayor Thompson owes his political success to the Negro voters of Chicago. Every daily newspaper in Chicago opposed the mayor. The last days of the campaign were embittered by personalities, and many rampant white partisan opponents of the mayor publicly denounced his "friendship for the Negro," which the mayor just as publicly acclaimed everywhere he had an opportunity, because, he declared in a specially prepared statement for The Associated Negro Press, following the election: "I have given fair representation to the Colored people of Chicago because as republicans they have helped nominate and elect me, and, secondly, as American citizens they are entitled to their quota of representation in governmental affairs. "They contributed their quota to the armed forces of the nation and performed valiant service for their country. From the records at hand, it cannot be denied that they discharged their duties of American soldiers with as great a degree of bravery and heroism as any other element in the American armies. "The history of the Colored race in America is a record of fealty and devotion to our country, and in this election they have again demonstrated that they may be relied upon to act intelligently. They have allied themselves with those forces that stand for the highest development of our country and the greatest protection to its people. ```markdown ``` "I have maintained and still insist that the man who so nobly upheld the majesty of our government on foreign battlefields ought not to be deprived of participation in the government which he would give his life to preserve. He has earned his right to cast a ballot anywhere that an American citizen may vote under the Stars and Stripes. "I stand for the constitution of our country, the constitution of our state and the laws enacted under them. I believe in the Declaration of Independence. I am for America and American citizens first, last and all the time, without any distinction of race, creed or color." The election proves that the Negro of Chicago will not sell out, and that he believes in standing by his friends, declared Major R. R. Jackson, to the Associated Negro Press. "Chicago achievements give heart to the Negroes throughout the nation," he continued, "and we are in a position to accomplish great things if we pull together." BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—To commemorate the living and the dead who were heroes in the great world war from Jefferson county, the directors of the Civic Association went on record in favor of erecting a Liberty building in Alabama in which the names of all men in the service shall be engraved on its walls and in which the community gatherings will take place. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—For the first time in the history of Philadelphia, a colored common councilman, Richard A. Cooper, is a member of the finance committee of that body MISSISSIPPI JURY AQUITS BLACK MAN OF MURDER CHARGE OF WHITE MAN JACKSON, Miss., April 23.—A Mississippi jury, composed entirely of white men, has found a Negro not guilty of the murder of a white man. The defense was sustained that the killing was done in self-defense, and the defendant a man of high moral character in the community. Speaking of the event editorially, the Montgomery (Ala.) Times (white) says: "Character is the first requisite to full and adequate protection under the law, and whenever a Negro is able to get the approval and endorsement of the white people of a community, he is assured of fair treatment in every instance." To this the Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer Sun responds: "The Negro has no trouble getting such endorsement from the white people if he lives so that no shadow can be cast upon him." NATION'S CAPITAL HAS COLORED MEN ON ITS FIRE DEPARTMENT NATION'S CAPITAL HAS COLORED MEN ON ITS FIRE DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, D. C., April 23.—For the first time in the history of the nation's capital there is a Colored fire department in this city in the southwest section of the city. The commissioners made the transfer a few days ago, placing the white men in other positions. The Southwest Civic association plans to hold a reception in the honor of the new department, and resolutions of thanks have been sent the commissioners. COLORED VOTERS TO SUPPORT CANDIDATE WHO FAVORS JUSTICE (By Associated Negro Press) Wilmington, Del., April 23.—In the approaching mayorality fight in this city, the negro voters of the community have let it be known that they will not support the candidate of any party—republican or democrat, who is not openly in favor of giving a square deal to all. It is a new style of race politics, and is giving the politicians of both parties much concern, for this vote is the balance of power. NEW YORK—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its secretary, John R. Shillady, of New York, has called the attention of Secretary of Labor Wilson and the Pennsylvania authorities of the wholesale deportation from Coatesville, Pa., of men who during the war were employed in the various industries, but who are now unemployed as a result of the shutting down of these industries. MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Based on urgent telegraphic requests from various citizens of Chicago, President Wilson requested Governor Thomas 7. Kilby to grant a reprieve to Sergt. Edgar Caldwell, who was sentenced to be hanged at Anniston for the murder of Cecil Linton, a conductor on an Anniston streetcar. The president requested a "brief reprieve" to permit "the attorney general, at my request, to examine the records in the case." ARIZONA'S GREATEST WEEKLY CALL TO MEMBERSHIP BY PRESIDENT OF COL- ORED WOMEN'S CLUBS CALL TO MEMBERSHIP BY PRESIDENT OF COL- ORED WOMEN'S CLUBS Dear Co-worker of the Northwestern Federation, C. W. C. Greetings: It has been estimated that the first 24 hours of a drive along a ten mile front, during the terrific war in which we so recently participated, represented an investment of $53,999,400 in guns and ammunition, and we had the gigantic task of raising the money to furnish them. While the government took only the young blood of our manhood to fight in the trenches along with the allies, there was no limitation to age, nor restriction to sex, of those who could enlist to fight behind the men behind the guns. Among the latter class I was privileged to work and preach the gospel of salvation through food conservation, and organize for the raising of money otherwise to help the boys over there and over here, all the time holding the home lines so that a proper morale should be existing against their return home. It was during the latter part of the struggle that I was overcome and have since that time been endeavoring to recover. This has been the reason for my long silence since the declaration of the armistice. We have demonstrated the need of our organization work and it has been going on quietly through the cooperation of loyal members of the Federation. We have a cordial invitation to hold our biennial meeting at Grand Forks, N. D., as guests of the Laides' Aid society of the C. M. E. church, who will entertain free of charge. We feel this invitation opportune; first, because of the influence which is bound to result from our meeting in that section, and again because the women of the northwest wield a powerful influence, because of their extended franchise. Now, more than at any time in the past, is it incumbent upon the womanhood of the country to speak in no uncertain tones to the legislators of the United States, letting them know our attitude and all matters relating to this reconstruction period, and terms upon which they can expect our co-operation, otherwise our eternal opposition. Again, it will be a splendid opportunity, now the war is over, to recount the opportunities grasped by each group, and the results following upon intensive adherence to unification of effort, such as has been the privilege of women as never before. We, therefore, take great pleasure in sending out this call to our membership, urging you to send your delegates to this convention the first three days of July, according to your constitutional representations. For placement send your name to Mrs. Bessie E. Turpin, 1007 Fourth avenue, Frand Forks, North Dakota JOANNA SNOWDEN PORTER, Press Minnie E. Scott, chairman Executive Board, 612 Pinewood avenue, Toledo, Ohio. GEORGIA MAYOR HOLDS CONFERENCE WITH BLACK MINISTERS (By Associated Negro Press) Atlanta, Ga., April 23.—Mayor Jas L. Key, of this city, held a conference in his office Saturday with the Colored ministers of the city and members of the executive bond and tax committee, the object being to enlist the support of the Colored people in Atlanta in the coming special election. CHICAGO, Ill.—George Dewey Lopacomb, a Negro student of the Northwestern university, has been chosen to represent the college in the Northern Oratorical' league contest to be held May 2 at Northwestern. He will have competitors from the universities of Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minesota and Iowa, and Oberlin college. PHOENIX,.ARIZONA, SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1919 PLURIBUS UNUM COL. YOUNG IUSSES RINGING APPEAL TO COLORED YOUNG MEN COL. YOUNG IUSSES RINGING APPEAL TO COLORED YOUNG MEN A Ringing Appeal by Colonel Charles Young to Youth Upon Whose Shoulders Grave Responsibilities for the Future of Our Country Rests to Fully Prepare Themselves for Proficient and Patriotic Leadership and Citizenship. Colored young men of America, you fine fellows upon whose shoulders fall and even now is falling the hope of race and country, I salute you and give you greetings: Frederick Bruce, N. Wright 'Cuney Booker T. Washington, DuBois and hosts of others have proved power of Negro political leadership and organization. Col Charles Young. Let no man innoculate you with the lie that these things are not true and that there is an inherent inferiority in any racial group in America—white or black or yellow. Dr. Crummel, Bishops Allen, Payne, Grant, Turner, Arnott and hosts of others have proved the same for church leadership of the Negro. I call upon each young college and high school man to wake up! Can you sit supine and indifferent while the foundations of your own future, that of your unborn children as well as that of the country we love so well are being undermined by propaganda against your capacity for leadership of your own people? Toussaint Louverture, Crispus Attucks, Maceo, officers and non-comissioned officers of the civil, Spanish-American and world wars have proved the capacity of the Negro for military leadership. Let no man deceive you to the contrary. Untruths are being circulated in the press to the end that you may be impressed with ideas of your innate inferiority and that as a result of the acceptance of the idea by the common Negro man, our race shall be kept bound down as a lower caste in our own country. Not all of the white people, not even a majority are in accord with this insidious and persistent plotting By patience, by acts of love and courtesy, by serious purpose and endeavor to show the salutory effects of higher education upon the Negro group, let every Negro American boy show his manhood, his virile determination to measure up to all that is highest and best in American life, so that we may keep the friendship of this friendly majority. Let us study the things that are in accord with the genius of our race that we may add these as cultural gifts to our country. Let us study the history of our own race not only in the United States, but in the West Indies, South America, Asia and Africa. Ah, Africa! land filled with the glorious history of that proud race that gave civilization to the white race; land if you knew its heroes and achievements you would thank God for every drop of black blood within you! And now to the crux of this matter: I adjure you by everything you hold sacred; God, honor, duty, country, that you take advantage of the universal military training and the reserve officers' training corps units now being organized in your high TRIBUNE COLORED WOMAN WILL PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA COLORED WOMAN WILL PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA Estella Henderson, Member Faculty Morris Brown College, Seeks Adm mission to Atlanta Bar (By Associated Negro Press.) Atlanta, Ga., April 19.—With offices already opened in the Negro Odd Fell low building, Estelle A. Henderson, proposes to be the first Negro woman to practice law in Georgia. Already admitted to the bar in Alabama, Attorney Henderson states that she will soon be admitted to practice here. She is already a member of the faculty of Morris Brown college. DEMOCRATIC MEMBER SAYS ITS A CRIME TO DISPISE A BLACK MAN (By Associated Negro Press) Providence, R. I., April 23.—Jewish, Italian and race support, together with that ever present group of loyal whites, was given the Civil rights bill in the legislature here. Philip V. Joslin was the Jewish citizen who spoke in behalf of the bill. Representative Luigi De Pasquale, a member of the democratic party, said in part: "To despise a man regardless of his intellectual attainments and his character, simply because his faç is black, is a crime against civilization. It is very unfair to say that certain, people should live in certain localities not because they have violated any law, human or divine, but simply because they are different in complexion from others. Race prejudice and race hostifity present a serious problem and its solution cannot be had by depriving citizens of their privileges and of their rights guaranteed under the Constitution." schools, colleges and universities: 1st. That you may qualify for efficient leadership of your own racial group in event of our country being called for future war. 2d. That you may not sink to an inferior caste in the country of your birth, having the stigma of being incapable of leading because of lack of preparation, and because you indifferently and selfishly threw away the golden opportunity for training for scientific leadership which is now being offered by the general government. 3d. Because it is right, patriotic, and American that each social group in America should emulate all that is good and progressive in any other group. Do this and we fulfill our country's destiny and measure up to our ideals of what the flag stands for. 4th. You can afford the six weeks' active summer training even though you believe it a sacrifice. Let no man deceive you into telling you it is not worth while or that you cannot afford it. Lastly, I implore you to have faith in yourselves and the dignity of your manhood as such. Love the country, its flag, its people, both black and white, north and south, striving without hatred and without animosities for a better and better Americanism, to believe that the constitution and the flag for which our race has spent its blood and treasure are sufficient guarantee for our every right and privilege. Let us daily strive by acting up to the highest and best within us to make democracy a reality and a success in our national life. This can only be done by daily endeavor in which the golden rule measures our conduct. Not acting so, we but cool the love of our friends and heat the hate of our enemies and stop the wheels of progress of our race and country. May the good God nerve you and serve you, fire you and inspire you. Trusting to your patience and forbearance and that you will do the right as "God gives you to see the right," let us with joined hands and singleness of purpose face the morning and go forward! COLORED CITIZENS OF PHOENIX ROYALLY ENTERTAIN OUR BOYS RECENTLY BACK FROM FRANCE Making Love According to Reed & Kellog's Lessons in English New Britain, Conn., April 18. — A local boy with the Medical Corps of the American Army of Occupation in Germany writes thus to his mother: "You see a beautiful girl walking down the street. If she has silk stockings on, she is feminine. If she is singular, you become nominative You walk across to her, changing to verbal and then become dative. If she's not objective, you become plural. You walk home together. Her mother is accusative. You become imperative. You go in and sit down. The little brother is an indefinite article. You talk of the future. She changes to the object. You kiss her and she becomes masculine, her father is present, things are tense and you are a past participle." LAMP BLACK USED TO CONCEAL IDENTITY OF CHICAGO ROBBERS (By Associated Negro Press) CHICAGO, April 23—Chicago has been visited this spring by an unusual wave of crime. In several instances, where robberies have been committed, it has been reported through the daily press that the victims declared that the "robbers were Negroes." Three "colored" men stepped into Adam Streit's grocery when he was alone at noon. One of them put a revolver in front of Streit's face. Streit came across the counter and seized the revolver by the muzzle. There was a scuffle and the "colored" men took out, running at high speed through the street, with the grocer after them. Two of them were finally caught and taken to the police station, where it was immediately discovered that the "colored" men were in reality white men covered with lamp-black. The men were much chagrined over the discovery of their "color." Captain Thomas Coughlin of the Stock Yards station said that he believes they are the "colored" robbers who have been carrying on much of the robbery on the South Side, and which has been laid at the door of the other residents of that section. CHURCH CONFERENCE FAVORS SQUARE DEAL AND EXACT JUSTICE CHURCH CONFERENCE FAVORS SQUARE DEAL AND EXACT JUSTICE (By Associated Negro Press) Lexington, Ky., April 23.—The Lexington Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, closed a successful session here, after going on record in their annual "Message to the Country" as favoring "equal and exact justice for all, and a definite, untiring working out of the great problems of reconstruction." This conference comprises more than 50,000 members and speaks for its work in the state of Kentucky, Indiana Ohio, and the Methodist work in Chicago and southern Michigan HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss.—Ben Ingram, charged with the murder of Green Brumley, wealthy white farmer, whose death occurred after a *gun duel* on December 10, 1918, was acquitted recently in the circuit court after one of the most vigorous legal battles ever waged in Marshall county. 5 Cents a Copy; $2 a Year OLDIERS OF PHOENIX TAIN OUR BOYS ACK FROM FRANCE Monday night, April 21, the colored citizens of Phoenix turned out en masse to honor our returned heroes. Tanner chapel, A. M. E. church, was the scene of this brilliant affair and the house was packed and jammed. Standing room was at a premium and many were unable to gain admission. The meeting was opened by singing "The Star-Spangled Banner," after which Rev. R. E. Herring, pastor of Tanner chapel, invoked Divine blessing upon the audience. A few musical selections were rendered by Mrs. L. A. Walker and a company of school girls delighted the audience with a flag drill. The master of ceremonies introduced Rev R. H. Herring, who read a letter from Governor Thos. E. Campbell in which he stated his regrets for not being able to attend the meeting, and assuring the colored people of Phoenix that he was with them, heart and soul, in all their efforts to uplift the race. Rev. Herring delivered a short address in which he heartily welcomed the returned soldiers and told how firmly we had stood behind them while they were fighting to make the world safe for democracy and of our desire to give them due honor and credit, which they so richly deserve. the principal speaker of the evening, in the person of Private Floyd Shomo, No. 137 Motor Truck Corps, 92nd Division, was then introduced. The speaker told of his experiences in the various training camps in this country, of his voyage across the Atlantic, and of his training and fighting on foreign soil. Private Shomo bears the distinction of being a member of the 92nd Division, and as this division did the hardest fighting of any Americans in the last hours of the war, its members are well qualified to tell of actual conditions over there. The 92nd Division was the only complete Negro unit that fought under the Stars and Stripes and was composed of men from nearly every state in the Union and trained in various cantonments in this country before their journey over-seas. It saw service in the Vosges mountains, Argonne forest and in the Marbache sector, operating against the wonderfully fortified city of Metz. Private Shomo said that their division took over the area surrounding Metz on October 7 and held it until the signing of the armistice. He also stated that the entire division was very active on this front, taking many towns and capturing many prisoners. The speaker said that it rains 336 days in the year in France and that he and others slept many nights in the rain. Their rations for a time consisted of corned beef and "hard tack," nothing more. He told how the boys there are now suffering and longing to return home. He made a fervent plea that the colored people purchase Victory Bonds to the limit as the government was sorely in need of money. His talk on his experiences overseas and in behalf of the Victory Loan struck a responsive chord and he was enthusiastically applauded, showing that the audience was in perfect accord with him. First Sergeant Ford M. White, Co. B, 349th M. G. Bn., was next introduced. He read an order from Commanding Officer Blue in which he appealed to the people to support the Victory Loan. Sergeant White then explained the uses of the gas mask and of the manner in which they affected the victim. He stated that the mustard gas was the most poisonous of all the gases used by the Huns. Prof. P. Landry, principal of Douglas school, was next introduced. He told the boys that we were glad to welcome them back home. That we had backed them with Liberty Bonds while they were fighting, and now that the fight is over we are going to continue to back them by purchasing Victory Bonds. Prof. Landry's talk was opportune and to the point. The returned soldiers on the plat- (Continued on page 2) THE PHOEN Arizona's G Phoenix Published Every Saturday by THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE Published Every Saturday by the Tribune Publishing Company Address all Communications to the PHOENIX TRIBUNE P. O. Box 1052, Phoenix, Arizona Entered as Second-Class Matter June 22, 1918, at the Postoffice at Phoenix, Arizona, under Act of March 3, 1879 Business Office: 1302 East Jefferson Street. 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Smith Subscription Rates—In Advance One Year .....$2.00 Six Months .....1.25 Three Months ......65 Member National Negro Press Association Advertising Rates on Application One for Publication MUST be in our Office by Wednesday evening, as we go to press on Thursday PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1919 THE VICTORY LOAN Yes, indeed, we'll help finish the United States are justly proud in the Great World War. The car as a fighter and a lover of this traverse the seas were disputed, her defense. Our boys went for SAND strong, and their records insurpassed by those of any of the race, who stayed at home, d campaigns and other war relief a Work drive, the colored people $150,000. They took the "bit in raising over $200,000. One color a fortune in oil wells discovered for $100,000 worth of Liberty B saving stamps. We could go on relating in black man has more than proved we want, simply, to show the A that the colored people are with and are going to stay with it unpeople of Arizona are going to do campaign. Some of our boys France have told us of the suffer and their comrades behind the lie United States soldiers now in Fr and waiting for the American per stop their sorrow by buying bonding the means for their safe return Arizona must go "over the our dollars should play an import this high water mark. It is need plead and issue ringing appeals to We esteem it a privilege to aid to buy bonds until it hurts and they finish the job. Colored American stake. It MUST be maintained. we'll help finish the job. The colonists are justly proud of the record of the World War. The colored man has always a lover of this country. When Amos was disputed, we were ready to take our boys went forward THREE HUGS and their records on the battle-field, those of any other race. The work stayed at home, did their bit in all the other war relief agencies. In the reelection colored people of Tennessee were taken the "bit in their mouths" and 10,000. One colored man in Louisiana wells discovered on his land, subsistence of Liberty Bonds and bought them to go on relating instance after instance more than proved his loyalty to the army, to show the American white man and people are with this country—teeth to stay with it until the job is finished. a are going to do their full duty in the time of our boys who have recently died us of the suffering and privation of des behind the lines, also of the more soldiers now in France, who are suffering the American people to alleviate the new by buying bonds of the Victory Loan for their safe return to the dear old U.S. Just go "over the top" in this final play an important part in helpmark. It is needless for the Loan Company bringing appeals to the colored citizen privilege to aid the government and it hurts and then buy some more. Colored Americans, AWAKE! (C.T. be maintained. Yes, indeed, we'll help finish the job. The colored people of the United States are justly proud of the record of the black troops in the Great World War. The colored man has always been known as a fighter and a lover of this country. When America's rights to traverse the seas were disputed, we were ready to take up arms in her defense. Our boys went forward THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND strong, and their records on the battle-fields of France are unsurpassed by those of any other race. The women and men of the race, who stayed at home, did their bit in all the Liberty Loan campaigns and other war relief agencies. In the recent United War Work drive, the colored people of Tennessee were asked to raise $150,000. They took the "bit in their mouths" and succeeded in raising over $200,000. One colored man in Louisiana, who had made a fortune in oil wells discovered on his land, subscribed and paid for $100,000 worth of Liberty Bonds and bought the limit of war saving stamps. We could go on relating instance after instance in which the black man has more than proved his loyalty to the government, but we want, simply, to show the American white man and all others that the colored people are with this country—teeth and toe-nail—and are going to stay with it until the job is finished. The colored people of Arizona are going to do their full duty in this Victory Loan campaign. Some of our boys who have recently returned from France have told us of the suffering and privation endured by them and their comrades behind the lines, also of the more than 2,000,000 United States soldiers now in France, who are suffering, sorrowing and waiting for the American people to alleviate their suffering and stop their sorrow by buying bonds of the Victory Loan, thus furnishing the means for their safe return to the dear old U. S. A. Arizona must go "over the top" in this final Loan Drive and our dollars should play an important part in helping her to reach this high water mark. It is needless for the Loan Committee to beg, plead and issue ringing appeals to the colored citizens of this State. We esteem it a privilege to aid the government and we are going to buy bonds until it hurts and then buy some more. Sure, we'll help finish the job. Colored Americans, AWAKE! Our record is at stake. It MUST be maintained. JAPAN'S DEMANDS ARE JUST Excited as though a bomb hit Paris came the news of Japan's requisite to a successful, satisfactory plans of the League of Nations. The attitude of the European not in a position at present to stay be relied upon as an expression of people, Japan's demand will be written editorial writers of the great men covered the time-worn nightmare, mand, and are devoting much to America's racial prejudice into the may be denied. Japan's demands to our min only call for equal and just treat the hand of the contracting man. The people of America are especially to one of their working to racial prejudice is deprived of the best blood of the nation, name and our peace envy until men's hearts change. The very fact that some men to form a League with their fellow not willing to give their associates the League of Nations and rendering Japan is right. We cannot be racial discrimination and racial prejudice derying any man a fair deal. In as much as Japan is "not the men and munitions to back up publicly accept anything less.—Excha LEA One thing the colored man needs to learn to present a solid if any progress. We must adhere among ourselves have been some tumbling blocks to our advance could do us more harm than the deadership, and (what is worse), exposed ones are usually the ones who self-appointed leaders has passed time must have accomplished some distinction and right to the title one for the exalted position. I relights to render service, who I RULE. although a bomb had fallen under the news of Japan's demand for racial successful, satisfactory agreement on theague of Nations. One of the European nations on this day at present to state, but if the press has an expression of the sentiment of demand will be vigorously opposed, one of the great metropolitan dailies so se-worn nightmare "Social Equality" devoting much space to throw all prejudice into the conference that demands to our mind, are reasonable, rational and just treatment of the people of the contracting nations. Side of America are not ready for any to one of their allies in the recent prejudice is dearer to them than a blood of the nation; then why not aid our peace envoys to return, and its hearts change. Act that some members of the Court agree with their fellow envoys, and activate their associates a fair deal, missions and renders it unworthy of fight. We cannot hope for abiding protection and racial prejudice are acknowl man a fair deal. As Japan is "not too proud to fight, notions to back up their demands, the thing less.—Exchange. Excited as though a bomb had fallen under the peace table in Paris came the news of Japan's demand for racial equality as a requisite to a successful, satisfactory agreement on their part to the plans of the League of Nations. The attitude of the European nations on this question, we are not in a position at present to state, but if the press of America can be relied upon as an expression of the sentiment of the American people, Japan's demand will be vigorously opposed. The news and editorial writers of the great metropolitan dailies seem to have discovered the time-worn nightmare "Social Equality" in Japan's demand, and are devoting much space to throw all the strength of America's racial prejudice into the conference that Japan's demand may be denied. Japan's demands to our mind, are reasonable and just. They only call for equal and just treatment of the people of their country hand of the contracting nations. The people of America are not ready for a fair and just peace, especially to one of their allies in the recent great war; if holding to racial prejudice is dearer to them than the lives of millions of the best blood of the nation; then why not call President Thomas home and our peace envoys to return, and let the war continue until men's hearts change. The very fact that some members of the Council are willing to form a League with their fellow envoys, and at the same time not willing to give their associates a fair deal, makes a farce of the League of Nations and renders it unworthy of further consideration. Japan is right. We cannot hope for abiding peace so long as racial discrimination and racial prejudice are acknowledged barriers or denying any man a fair deal. In as much as Japan is "not too proud to fight," and they have the men and munitions to back up their demands, they cannot honorably accept anything less.—Exchange. the colored man needs to learn is to for- to present a solid front. Without the help We must admit that wrangling we have been some of the greatest t- tions to our advancement. No enemy is harm than the disposition on our per- (what is worse), the most ignorant a- usually the ones who want to lead and leaders has passed, and one to lead, accomplished something substantial, me- right to the title by possessing the altered position. In a word, a leader m- er service, who knows and practiced One thing the colored man needs to learn is to follow leadership. He must learn to present a solid front. Without this, there is little if any progress. We must admit that wrangling and bickering among ourselves have been some of the greatest drawbacks and tumbling blocks to our advancement. No enemy on the outside could do us more harm than the disposition on our part to fuss about leadership, and (what is worse), the most ignorant and most unprepared ones are usually the ones who want to lead and rule. The day if self-appointed leaders has passed, and one to lead in this day and time must have accomplished something substantial, must have proven its distinction and right to the title by possessing those qualities that it one for the exalted position. In a word, a leader must be one who elights to render service, who knows and practices the GOLDEN RULE. WASHINGTON. — Col. W. Pearl, chief secretary of the Salvation Army, of the United States, has announced the acquiring of the four-story building at Seventh and P street northeast, as a welfare house for colored olders. The building will be in large of Adit. James N. Roberts, a stored Salvation Army officer. SARDIS, Miss.—Bob Medford and arney Nance died in the Baptist ENGK TWO 22, 1918, at the Postoffice at Phoenix, post of March 3, 1879 Jefferson Street. Phone 1250 A. R. Smith States—In Advance $2.00 1.25 .65 Ingro Press Association Notes on Application in our Office by Wednesday evening, press on Thursday 6 TURDAY. APRIL 26, 1919 on the job. The colored people off and of the record of the black troops, colored man has always been known country. When America's rights to we were ready to take up arms in ward THREE HUNDRED THOU- son on the battle-fields of France are equal race. The women and men of old their bit in all the Liberty Loan genuices. In the recent United War of Tennessee were asked to raise in their mouths" and succeeded in ad man in Louisiana, who had made on his land, subscribed and paid bonds and bought the limit of war instance after instance in which the this loyalty to the government, but American white man and all others in this country—teeth and toe-nail— the job is finished. The colored their full duty in this Victory Loan who have recently returned from ing and privation endured by them es, also of the more than 2,000,000 ance, who are suffering, sorrowing able to alleviate their suffering and of the Victory Loan, thus furnish- to the dear old U. S. A. stop" in this final Loan Drive and istant part in helping her to reach less for the Loan Committee to beg, to the colored citizens of this State. the government and we are going to to buy some more. Sure, we'll help ans, AWAKE! Our record is at had fallen under the peace table in demand for racial equality as a story agreement on their part to the nations on this question, we are late, but if the press of America can of the sentiment of the American vigorously opposed. The news andropolitan dailies seem to have dis-"Social Equality" in Japan's depace to throw all the strength of the conference that Japan's demand, are reasonable and just. They ment of the people of their country nations. We not ready for a fair and just allies in the recent great war; if ever to them than the lives of million; then why not call President eyes to return, and let the war con- numbers of the Council are willing now envoys, and at the same time sees a fair deal, makes a farce of it unworthy of further consider- ope for abiding peace so long as prejudice are acknowledged barriers too proud to fight," and they have their demands, they cannot honor- AGES leds to learn is to follow leadership. Front. Without this, there is little hit that wrangling and bickering of the greatest drawbacks and ment. No enemy on the outside disposition on our part to fuss about the most ignorant and most unpre-wo want to lead and rule. The day, and one to lead in this day and thing substantial, must have proven by possessing those qualities that a word, a leader must be one who knows and practices the GOLDEN Memorial hospital in Memphis last week from gunshot wounds received in a shooting scrape with a colored soldier, who has not been apprehended. NASHVILLE, Tenn.—R. L. Mayfield, local lawyer, who recently was disbarred from practice in the courts of Tennessee, has filed with the court of civil appeal, sitting at Nashville, application for seebaring. LEADERS THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE+ALWAYS IMPROVING MESA News and Advertising ...S. L. DANIELS, Representative The Busy Bee club met Wednesday, with Mrs. John Leo, on North Morris street. A literary program was rendered and dainty refreshments were served. Next meeting will be with Mrs. S. D. Wilson on South McDonald street. Mrs. Katie Ferguson and daughter, Miss Genevieve, spent Easter Sunday in the capital city. A splendid Easter program was rendered by the children of Mt. Calvary Baptist church last Sunday and all enjoyed it. Mr. E. P. Gentry and Mrs. L. Walker left Monday for Hayden, Arizona, where they have accepted positions. Mr. Leon Wilson has accepted a position with the master builders as carpenter. Mr. James Henderson of Phoenix may be found at the Miller and Peterson garage. The Tribune representative has seen on the sick list the past few days. THE COLORED PRESS A VALUABLE ASSET IN WAR WORK An asset of incalculable value in pushing war work among the colored people of the country was the Negro press, the larger portion of which is actively identified with the National Negro Press Association, the organized instrumentality of the race for the propagation of sentiment looking to its general uplift. These papers, large and small, of every denominatio, fraternal or geographical section without exacting a peny of compensation, gave column upon column of their space to the war news that cherred the millions of colored Americans throughout the period of hostilities and kept them fully informed as to the helpful activities of the masses in the work of winning the war. This service proved to be of the greatest possible assistance to those charged with the conduct of the war, as it won and held the confidence of the people maintaining their morale and stimulating their patriotism at the crucial hour, when this nation needed the loyal and earnest co-operation of every element of its citizenship to assure victory to its cause. The superb and generous support given by the colored press to the war aims of the American government was one of the outstanding and most gratifying features of the trying conflict with the foes of civilization. Rousing Welcome to Returned Soldiers (Continued from page 1) form were: Private F. Shomo, Srgt. Ford M. White, Privates Morris Sims, Larue Moore, Emmett Lewis, John Hightower. The Boy Scouts of Phoenix also were on the platform. Just before the meeting closed Srgt. White and Pvt. Shomo passed out several hundred Victory Loan pamphlets, title, "Where the War Money Went." At the close of the meeting a reception and banquet was tendered the soldiers, Boy Scouts and others. Everybody went away happy and with a firm resolve to continue backing our boys by purchasing the limit in Victory Loan Bonds. THE SAFE WAY to handle REAL ESTATE DEALS is through a RESPONSIBLE TITLE COMPANY PHOENIX TITLE 130 West The PHOENIX TITLE & TRUST CO. 130 West Adams St. The Story of Arizona An Interesting Narrative History of Our State ILLUSTRATED—PRICE $2.50 Should be in every library THE BERRYHILL CO. PUBLISHERS Mesa Ice Cream Parlor No. 7 South MacDonald St. ICE CREAM, CANDY, SOFT DRINKS AND QUICK LUNCH Best Coffee in Town Come Get It Rooms 50c, 75c and $1 COMMERCIAL ROOMS PHANA TATE DEAS, Proprietress 10 Rooms 40 Cots 138 East Main Street Mesa, Arizona PARLOR RESTAURANT and Lunch Counter Regular Meals and Shoft Orders Your Patronage Solicited 130 West Main St. Phone 304 MESA, ARIZ. COMMENCING EASTER SUNDAY we will offer for a few days only a High Grade Special Portrait at your price. Call and see our samples. TENT STUDIO Next door to P. O. Mesa Ariz. For Transfer Service LIGHT HAULING AND MOVING R. W. HORTON Phone 44 Mesa, Ariz. Buy a Gas Iron PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—William Robinson, for some time an acting detective on the local police force, has been made a regular detective. Nothing but the very best ½ pound to 2 pound packages Fresh by express weekly. The Busy Drug Store C. P. DUNN, Mgr. Motor Delivery Phone 660 Phone 1983 — Opposite Postoffice C. J. ARTHUR Dealer in CIGARS, STATIONERY SOFT DRINKS, CONFECTIONERY NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES Agency: Phoenix Steam Laundry 147 North First Avenue Phoenix - - - Arizona EVERYTHING MUSICAL PHOENIX. ARIZONA REDEWILL MUSIC CO. 222-224 W.WASH.ST The Firm That Made Arizona Musical Established in Phoenix in 1881 Heath Studio First Avenue and Adams Los Angeles Grocery 601 E. Washington St. STAPLE AND FANCY GRO- CERIES AT REASONABLE PRICES GEO. HURST, Prop., Phone 1740 Phone 1528 JERRY DOYLE Farm Tools Store No. 1 Grand Avenue Store No. 2 3d Ave. and Jefferson Phoenix, Arizona BEFORE YOU BUY A BICYCLE Let us show you the IVER-JOHNSON As good as the Best—Better than the Rest KING BROTHERS Phone 1365 110 East Adams St. Fish House Fried Fish at all Hours REGULAR DINNER EVERY DAY Special Chicken Dinner on Sunday Old Fashion Home Cooking Give Us a Trial J. W. SNELL, Prop. 27 S. 2nd St. BLANTON BARBERS' SUPPLY We Resharpen Safety Blades, Grind and Hone Razors 208 W. Washington, Phoenix, Ariz. The Boston Restaurant Serve Regular Meals and Short Orders Your Patronage Solicited R. P. SHERMAN, Prop. East Boston St. Chandler, Arizona KINGSTON C. W. CISNEY CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER from smallest repair Job — to — Largest Apartment, Business House, or Factory Plant All Kinds Mill Work Office and Planing Mill 409 So. 3rd St. Phone 1309 SECOND CLOTHING BOUGHT, SOLD and EXCHANGED CLEANING—PRESSING—REPAIRING Cleveland & Ba 41 South 2nd Street Phone ICE CREAM — SHE Special Prices for Church Social Dor FINE CO HOME OF CAC Cleveland & Banks, Proprietors End Street Phone 4155 Phoenix ICE CREAM — SHERBETS — CANDY Prices for Church Socials, Picnics, Lawn Parties Donofric's FINE CONFECTIONS HOME OF CACTUS CANDY Cleveland @ Banks, Proprietors 41 South 2nd Street Phone 4155 Phoenix, Arizona ICE CREAM — SHERBETS — CANDY Special Prices for Church Socials, Picnics, Lawn Parties, etc. Auto Mechanic 719 WEST WA General repairing and overhauling Give Us 719 WEST WASHINGTON repairing and overhauling. Gasoline Engines a Give Us a Trial 719 WEST WASHINGTON General repairing and overhauling. Gasoline Engines a Specialty. Give Us a Trial ```markdown ``` L.L'S EYE E. H. SARGEN Largest Shooting and Doll Baby Gallery in Ar EE SHOTS OR THREE BALLS FOR FIVE CE h and Gun Prizes 26 South First Street Phones: Office 3089. Residence 8797 BULL'S EYE The Largest Shooting and D THREE SHOTS OR THREE Candy, Cash and Gun Prizes 26 South Fi Phones: Office 3089 The Largest Shooting and Doll Baby Gallery in Arizona THREE SHOTS OR THREE BALLS FOR FIVE CENTS Caney, Cash and Gun Prizes Open Day and Night 26. South First Street DR. MORRISON SANITARY SYSTEM MORE AND BETTER DENTIST 36 E. Washington St., Goldberg B The National Bank Establish WE PAY 4% ON SALE YOUR ACCOUNT PHOENIX You Bought Bone Now Our Honor made us enter the bids us pay the bills. Buy notes. Let's finish what we sta AND BETTER DENTISTRY FOR LESS MO Washington St., Goldberg Bldg. Phoenix, National Bank of Arizona Established 1881 WE PAY 4% ON SAVINGS DEPOSITS YOUR ACCOUNT SOLICITED Bought Bonds for War Now Buy for It or made us enter the Great War. Now or pay the bills. Buy VICTORY LIBERTY it's finish what we started. MORE AND BETTER DENTISTRY FOR LESS MONEY 36 E. Washington St., Goldberg Bldg. Phoenix, Ariozna. The National Bank of Arizona Established 1881 WE PAY 4% ON SAVINGS DEPOSITS YOUR ACCOUNT SOLICITED PHOENIX ARIZONA Our Honor made us enter the Great War. Now our Honor bids us pay the bills. Buy VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN notes. Let's finish what we started. THE VALLEY BANK PHOENIX, ARIZONA Tribune Advertising Pay Advertising Saturday, April 26, 1919 R. CISNEY VECTOR AND BUILDER smallest repair Job — to — Business House, or Factory Plant Fields Mill Work and Planing Mill Phone 13 EY BUILDER Job use, or Factory Phone 1309 CLOTHING UGED HIRING Oprietors Phoenix, Arizona CANDY Lawn Parties, etc. Banks. Proprietors Phone 4155 Phoenix, Arizona — SHERBETS — CANDY High Socials, Picnics, Lawn Parties, etc. Monofrio's NEW CONFECTIONS OF CACTUS CANDY EST WASHINGTON hauling. Gasoline Engines a Special Us a Trial Engines a Specialty. The Bull's Eye Shooting Gallery E. H. SARGENT and Doll Baby Gallery in Arizona THREE BALLS FOR FIVE CENTS Open Day and Ni South First Street e 3089. Residence 8797 ARGENT Gallery in Arizona FOR FIVE CENTS Open Day and Night 8797 LESS MONEY Phoenix, Arizona. of Arizona OSITS ED DENTISTRY FOR LESS MONEY Halberg Bldg. Phoenix, Ariozna All Bank of Arizona established 1881 SAVINGS DEPOSITS ACCOUNT SOLICITED ARIZONA War- for Peace Now our Honor LIBERTY LOAN ARIZONA Society Phoenix Wholesale Meat Company At the following markets, which we own and operate Saturday, April 26, 1919 Living Pictures May 1 A real surprise and a big treat are in store for the people of Phoenix. It happens Thursday evening, May 1, at the A. M. E. church. Well, what is it? Mesdames Charles F. Carter and I. F. Silvers will stage a living picture show at the church. In addition to the many beautiful lassies who may be seen in different poses, Messrs Shomo and White will take part and show how the soldiers came out of the trenches and other interesting features. This affair will be given for the benefit of the Day Nursery that the Self-Improvement Art club is planning to establish here. The admission fee is ten cents—a dime—two nickels. Everybody invited. Excellent music will be furnished for the occasion. South Second street is destined to become a popular place this summer. There have been many new enterprises opened up the past week. One that is the peer, if not the best, is the sanitary and up-to-date cold drink and cigar stand at 27 South Second street. This establishment is owned by Mr. Fred Gardner and he has spared neither money nor pains in making it a first-class cigar and root beer stand. A big wooden barrel with a large stone jar on the inside of it, is the receptacle that will contain the "none such" root beer to be served at this stand. Nothing like it in Phoenix, and if you take one glass of this famous root beer, you'll come back for another. Easter Egg Hunt The Douglas school kindergarten enjoyed one of the grandest Easter egg hunts in the history of their little lives. It happened Good Friday, April 18. The Kindergarten Mothers' club furnished a lot of candy eggs for the purpose, and Mrs. J. A. Green, one of the members of this club, took the candy to the school, where the egg hunt was pulled off. Mrs E. M. Hollowell brought a few dozen real eggs for the kiddies and all this combined made Friday, April 18, a day of real joy for the little children Mrs. Phoebe Gardiner, teacher of the kindergarten, assisted by Mrs. Ardmore-Jenkins, helped the ladies entertain the kiddies and all found delight in the work. Sunday was grand rally day at the C. M. E. church and there was plenty of entertainment for everybody. The children's exercises were interestingly carried out and favorable comment was made of same. The grand musical program, Sergeant Ford M. White's address and the splendid reports of the various club leaders were the crowning features of the day. The rally proved a big success and the funds raised by the various clubs more than came up to the expectations of the pastor. The A. M. E. church was the scene of a brilliant Easter program, both afternoon and evening. The children rendered a splendid program in the afternoon and the A. M. E. choir held forth at the evening services. The program in the afternoon was all that could be expected and much credit is due the ladies who drilled the children. The evening program was fair- Pho Wholesa ly good. A cornet solo by Mr. Chas. Fish, director of the choir, was the feature of the evening concert. Birthday Party On Sunday, April 13, a delightful birthday party was given at 1342 East Jefferson street in honor of Mrs. J. F. Hudspeth's twenty-third anniversary. Members of the Texas club were invited guests and a pleasant time was spent on the beautiful lawn taking snap-shots of the group and other forms of kodak amusement. Afterwards dainty refreshments were served and all enjoyed them. Mrs. Hudspeth was the recipient of many beautiful presents. The Charity club met this week with Mrs. A. G. Shepperson, 547 East Jefferson street, and the ladies served a progressive tea. All enjoyed the meeting and adjournment was taken to meet next week with Mrs. A. B. S. Smith, 201 East Buchanan. Goldinol Club The Goldinol club met with Mrs. Georgia A. Owens, 519 East Jefferson street, and enjoyed a pleasant social hour. Mesdames Shepperson and Branch were welcome visitors. Next meeting will be with Mrs. O. G. Howard on West Grant street. The Progressive club met with Mrs. C. Hamilton, 4713 East Jefferson, and enjoyed an excellent Easter program. Each number on the program was interestingly discussed by the ladies, and this proved quite a novel and entertaining feature. Next meeting will be with Mrs. J. C. Wiggins, 1038 Moreland street. De Luxe Again Changes Mazon Brothers, who formerly conducted a cigar stand at 27 South Second street, have bought the De Luxe cafe at 37 South Second street, and are installing their fixtures in this building. They have thoroughly remodeled the place and put it in first-class condition. They invite your trade. Boston Cold Drink Stand Remodeled Messrs. Green and Potts have added a new coat of paint to the front of the Boston lunch counter and cold drink stand and otherwise improved the appearance of this popular resort. They are now ready for the big summer rush which is sure to come, and you are assured of excellent service at this place. They serve regular meals, short orders, ice cream and cold drinks. Tables are provided for ladies. Mr. W. J. Smith, 944 West Grant street, has built a first-class store room on the corner of his lot and opened up a fine grocery store. His wife and daughter are looking after the trade and they are doing nicely. This grocery is in close proximity to all the colored residents of the South Side and we predict for Mr. Smith a bright future in the grocery business Church Members Will Entertain Thursday evening, May 1, the old members of the C. M. E. church will entertain in honor of the new members. A splendid program has been prepared and the public is invited to come out and enjoy this treat. Don't forget the date, May 1, Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE—ALWAYS IMPROVING Mrs. Dawson Entertains Mrs. Dawson Entertains Friday, April 18, Mrs. E. S. P. Dawson, 1002 East Filmore street, entertained with a delightful luncheon complimentary to Mrs. P. M. Maxfield of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mrs. R. W. Ross of St. Louis, Mo. and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wells of Wichita, Kan. Easter cards were used as place cards, also the centerpiece was carried out with Easter ideas. Covers were laid for Mesdames J. C. Wiggins, R. S. Stearns, Charles Fish, Edgar Wells, R. W. Ross, B. Smith, William Roberts, James Madison, Charles Ward, Frank Shinley, P. M. Maxfield, S. W. Thompson and Miss M. Richardson. Members of the Phoenix Protective League met Tuesday evening at Douglas school and held an interesting meeting. After the meeting closed delightful refreshments, consisting of ice cream, cake, etc., were served free to the members. Next meeting will be the first Monday in May. Visitors are welcome. KEEP OFF THE DATE. May 15. California Arrivals Mrs. Priscilla Lewis, mother of Mr. Emmett Lewis and Miss Gracie Davis, a cousin of Mr. Lewis, and a Mrs. Jones, a friend, are recent arrivals from Needles, Cal. They are en route to Prescott, where they will spend the summer. Happily Married Mr. P. S. Johnson and Mrs. Annie Combs were united in the holy honds of wedlock Sunday afternoon, April 20. Rev. A. C. Caldwell performed the ceremony. After May 1st they will be at home to their friends at 942 East Monroe street. Mr. Frank Young of Prescott was a visitor in the city a few days last week. He came to be with his family during Easter. He returned to the mile-high city Monday. Here From Yuma Mr. William Thomas Rainwater of Yuma is a visitor in the city. He is 'avacably impressed with the city and may decide to cast his lot with us. He is staying at 517 South Second avenue. Claudia Lenora is the name of a bouncing baby girl that arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lindsey, 230 N. 11th St., Monday, April 21, at 4 A. M. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. The father is kept busy passing out cigars and receiving congratulations. S. I. A. Club The Self-Improvement Art club met Monday with Mrs. J. O. Green. 22 North Eleventh street, and a very interesting meeting was held. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Mary Scott at the residence of Mrs. Charles F. Carter, 715 West Grant street. Slightly Indisposed Mr. Charles Smith, who conducts a blacksmith shop at 1441 East Van Buren street, has been confined to his home the past few days suffering with a slight illness. Second Baptist Church The Easter services at the Second Baptist church were well attended and every one enjoyed the splendid exercises and the cantata. That Big Yellow Car Mr. Lucas, manager of Irvine Park, has arranged to have his patrons conveyed to the park in a big yellow auto that stands at 27 South Second street. The fare is only fifteen cents. Home From Prescott `Mrs. F. G. Gilbreath returned this week after several days spent in Prescott. Mr. J. D. W. Stewart of Prescott was in the city a few days this week T. O. P. OIL STOCK INCREASES IN VALUE SAY LATEST REPORTS The following letter has been sent out to T. O. P. stockholders: "April 22, 1919. "The intrinsic value of the share of the T. O. P. company has increased two-fold since you made your purchase. This is the unanimous verdict of experienced oil men who know the new lease taken over by your company. "Eighty acres, undivided, taken jointly by the T. O. P. company and Mr. E. J. Lambert. This acreage was selected by Mr. Lambert and your company's Texas representative, after a careful survey of the Ranger, Burk-Burnett and Duke fields. Located about four miles west of Eastland, Texas, right where the big gushers are coming in, and just south of a Prairie Test now drilling at a depth of 2000 feet. The policy of expansion, coupled with the promise of early dividends, is of the greatest importance to the stockholders, and if you should wish to add to your present holdings, we suggest that you send in your order at once as the issue of 20c stock is limited and is being rapidly absorbed. "Yours very truly, "THE TEXAS-OKLAHOMA PET. CO." A. M. E. Church Corner Second street and East Jefferson. Rev. R. H. Herring, pastor. Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. (new time); preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Christian Endeavor meeting, 6 p. m. Everybody welcome to attend these services. C. M. E. Church Corner Seventh street and East Jefferson. Rev. A. C. Caldwell, pastor. Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Epworth League, 7 p. m. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Second Baptist Church Corner Fifth street and East Jefferson. Rev. C. A. Gilmore, pastor. Sunday school. 9:45 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m. Welcome to our services. DE LUXE COLD Candy :: Ice Cream :: Soft PRIVATE BOOTHS AN Courtesy and Servi MAZON BRO 37 South S Boston All Kinds of Cold Drink Short Orders and D Table Servi Near Beer on L Your Patron Phone 4144 LUXE COLD DRINK STA Ice Cream :: Soft Drinks :: Cigars and T PRIVATE BOOTHS AND TABLES FOR LADIES Courtesy and Service to Everyone Alike MAZON BROS., Proprietors 37 South Second Street Boston COLD DRINK ST and LUNCH COU All Kinds of Cold Drinks, Ice Cream and Cigars. Short Orders and Regular Meals Served Table Service for Ladies Near Beer on Draught—It's Fine Your Patronage is Desired 17 South Seco DE LUXE COLD DRINK STAND LUMBER Our Three Rules UMBEI Our Three Rules First—the QUALITY must always be there. Second—the PRICE must always be right. Third—SATISFACTION must be a part of every sale. By rigidly following these rules we have built up a patronage that swears that no other yard fills their orders for LUMBER and BUILDING MATERIALS as near perfectly as we do. Our customers' boosting is our big asset, and if you are not a patron of ours, we would like an opportunity of selling you once and thereby make you a permanent one. THE YARD OF SERVICE J. J. HALLORAN, Manager Second Ave. and Jackson 1211—Phones—1247 --- --- Notice for T. O. P Shareholders Western Union Telegram 190 GS MS 52 Blue Tulsa, Okla, 2:40 P.M. Apr. 21, 1919 A. D. Anderson Pres Texas-Oklahoma Pet Co. 39 S Central Ave Phoenix Ariz Completed purchase Eastland acreage as agreed Over three hundred wells now drilling in this county and rigs up for hundred more. The Prairie Co is drilling at depth two thousand feet just north TOP GEORGE S. CURTIS, 210PM WASHINGTON, D. C.—Harper Leech, a special correspondent of the Memphis (Tenn.) Press, in an extensive article in that paper declares that the matter of the "color line" may imperil the league of nations. He declares that Australia, the Pacific coast, South Africa and the southern United States are vitally affected by the proposed eradication of racial distinctions. NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Gov. Roberts has commuted the sentence of Arthur Renfro, accused of the criminal assault of a four-year-old white child at the town of Riceville, to lief imprisonment. In commenting on the case, the governor said: "I do not believe that this boy received proper legal attention." ST. PAUL, Minn.—The lower house of the legislature has just passed by a vote of 72 to 49 a bill creating an additional battalion of infantry, Minnesota National Guard, to be com- DRINK STAND Drinks :: Cigars and Tobacco TABLES FOR LADIES Please to Everyone Alike S.S., Proprietors Second Street COLD DRINK STAND and LUNCH COUNTER Bars, Ice Cream and Cigars. Regular Meals Served Cice for Ladies Brought—It's Fine age is Desired 17 South Second Street BER --- HERE IT IS! Biggest Value Used-Car Sale IN PHOENIX Trade your old car in for a later model—Get a Slightly used car now for that summer trip—Cash allowance made on your old car—Balance on the better car on Easy Monthly Payments. The following cars and many more are on display on our sales lot, corner Center and Polk, Beginning Monday morning. 1918 OLDSMOBILE "8", 7-PASS. TOURING CAR.....$1100 Overhauled and repainted, new top, plate glass in rear curtains, best grade tan seat covers, four good tires with one extra. 1916 OLDSMOBILE "8" TOURING.....$750 Overhauled, repainted and has new radiator core, seat covers and 4 good tires. An unusual bargain. 1917 BUICK D35 TOURING.....$600 Here is a light five-passenger, four-cylinder car in A1 mechanical con- dition. Four cord tires and motor is unusually quiet. 1918 OLDSMOBILE "8" ROADSTER.....$1500 Very little mileage, tires show little wear. Was traded in on Apperson Anniversary Eight. Has one extra tire. 1917 DODGE TOURING.....$700 In fair mechanical condition, new Pantosite top, good tires and seat covers, repainted. Runs very quiet. 1918 CHEVROLET 490 TOURING.....$600 Four good tires and paint like new. Motor in excellent condition and upholstery and entire appearance of car is like new. 1918 OLDSMOBILE "6" ROADSTER.....$1250 Completely hauled, 4 new Goodyear tires, one extra with tire cover, repainted. To all intents and purposes, is as good as new. 1916 OLDSMOBILE "8" ROADSTER.....$600 Good mechanical condition, has 4 good tires with one extra. Cut out and double rumble seat in rear. Legalite lenses. 1918 FORD TOURING CAR.....$500 New top, four good tires, Heinz-Springfield electric starter, Hassler shock absorbers. Motor in fine condition, tire carrier in rear, seat covers, Pullman bed. 1918 OLDSMOBILE "6" TOURING.....$1000 Overhaulled and repainted new stock color, 4 Goodyear tires almost new. Tow are cords. Motor meter, cut out and extension on gear shift fever. Has been given excellent care and will do better than 20 miles to the gallon. 1917 JORDAN 7-PASS. TOURING CAR.....$900 Overhauled, 4 good tires, one of which is new, wire wheels, seat covers, priced to sell quick. APPERSON EIGHTS MACK TRUCKS OLDSMOBILE CARS AND TRUCKS posed of colored men. The bill now goes to the senate and if passed there will be signed by the governor. RICHMOND, Va.—The Strand theater in Broad street has been sold to colored people. It is the only property on the main thoroughfare of the principal shopping district not owned by whites. The purchasers are John Mitchell, editor and owner of the Planet, and several other well to do colored men. Liberty Bonds BOUGHT Cash Paid--No Delay SPRINGFIELD, O.—Ralph W. Tyler, auditor for the navy under the Taft administration, was refused service at the lunch room of the railroad station here. He has begun an action under the civil rights law. WANTED Men's Second Hand Clothes and Shoes HIGHEST PRICES PAID 500 East Washington Street Tennesse Shoe Shop 222 East Adams St. The only Colored shoemaker and repairer in Phoenix --- DOUGLAS By James Weatherly Easter Sunday was fittingly observed by the churches of this city. Exercises appropriate for the occasion were rendered and there was a good attendance. Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, noted evangelist, arrived in Douglas Saturday from Globe. She will conduct revival services here during the next week or ten days. Mrs. Ruth Franklin and Corporal lington of the U. S. 10th Cavalry, stationed at Naco, Arizona, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony last Saturday evening. They departed Sunday evening on the Golden State limited for their home in Naco. Sergeant Andrew King of the 350th I. G. Bn of the 92 Division, is back come again. He has many interesting things to tell the people of Douglas about his experiences over seven. He spent over nineteen months in the service and is glad to be home again. We are proud of Sergeant King and ladly welcome him back home. Mrs. Partillo, wife of David Partillo, The Colored Burial Association of Douglas met last Tuesday evening for the purpose of enrolling new members. Surteen new members were taken at the meeting. This is a strong organization and is composed chiefly of ladies, in fact, the entire membership is composed of ladies—not a man it. Every one in Douglas should in this association. They have a eat little sum in the treasury, just 50, and more applications outstanding. What a grand thing this is for our people. The 19th Infantry band gave a grand concert for the people of Douglas last Sunday evening. The music is high class and we are pleased to say that this concert will be repeated every Sunday afternoon in the city park. Mrs. J. F. Laster left Tuesday for visit to California points. She will sit her daughter in San Francisco and her son in Bakersfield. She is in for health and hopes to benefit by the trip. Our best wishes go with her. Joseph Selden, an employee of the P. & S. W. railway, has gone on a month's vacation to Phoenix and other northern towns in the state. The Tribune: One year, $2; six months, $1.25. Subscribe now. James eatherly, agent. 946, 16th street, Buglas, Arizona. AJO By Major Jones Among the new arrivals last week is Mr. R. D. Simpson of Phoenix, he are delighted to have a man of. Simpson's caliber in our midst. Mr. Edward Turner is the happiest man in Ajo. He received a box from mother in Mississippi and it conned a large country ham, nine jars fruit and other things which are very high in this sections of the coun-. Mr. Turner's mother lives inney, Miss. Green Lee Baptist church carried its Easter program in grand mode. The program was highly entertaining and greatly enjoyed by all. s. Anna Brown gave a select read-, title, "Hosanna." Mrs. Pearl Ford and a paper, subject, "The first Easter Morn." Recitation by Reator Valley, title, "Christ is risen" citation by Bertha Smith, title Easter Lilies." Recitation by Marie H. title, "Our Lord." The Sunday evening services were well attended in Rev. Jones, the pastor, preached noble sermon. The collection was 50. The pastor of this church says it if you give the people of Ajo at thew need when they want it, they will give you what you need on you ask it. GLOBE--MIAMI (By Mrs. William Young) Mrs. Florence Tally left Tuesday Los Angeles, Cal. Her many D. D. RES 127 South St Short Orders Ice C We also serve Regular M Cooking. Come H I. C. DAR HOUSE FURNISHINGS TENTS, CAMP EQUIPMENT 237-239 W. Washington St. PAGE FOUR AJO friends regret to see her leave the city. Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, the noted evangelist who has been conducting revival meetings here the past ten days, preached her farewel sermon last Thursday night. A large audience greeted her on this occasion as well as on all former ones, and after the services Mrs. Rachael Harrison and the Missionary sisters of the A. M. E. church held a public reception and entertainment in honor of this noted divine. Every one enjoyed himself and went away happy. The services at the St. John's Baptist church were good and the splendid program was well rendered. The Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. combined and gave the people of this city an excellent Eastern program. Mrs. L. L. Lewis captivated the audience with her rich, sweet voice when she sang an appropriate solo. The other numbers were equally good and all enjoyed the services. Mrs. William Young entertained, complimentary to Mrs. Florence Tally. Those present were Mesdames Phelan, Pauline Miller, S. M. Watkins, Cora Frye and Julia Pettitt, Mr. and Mrs. B. Taylor, Mr. Jesse Swaet, Miss Ammie Toliver and Miss Ruth Price. Mrs. C. F. Watkins has established a precedent for the members of the Baptist church. She suggested that we have a picnic and no sooner was the suggestion made than the picnic was arranged and pulled off. She cleared $23 in a very few hours' work. Mrs. Watkins is a woman who believes in doing things. A number of visitors from Miami were in Globe last Sunday to attend the Easter exercises Sunday night. Rev. W. F. Watkins preached a wonderful sermon Sunday night and the house was crowded. We trust the good spirit which has been aroused in this community and in Miami by the noted evangelist, Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, will continue to manifest itself. Yuma-Somerton Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baugh motored to Somerion Sunday afternoon, visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Catron. They met a number of friends at this residence and all enjoyed an auto ride to Gadsden, Ariz. Mr. and Mrs. J. Franklin conduct an up-to-date confectionery and ice cream parlor at Gadsden, and the motorists were given a chance to taste some of the best sundaes ever passed out to the public. They claim that Mrs. Franklin's sundaes cannot be beaten. They have left nothing undone in the way of beautifying their parlor and it is an ideal place for the weary motorist to stop and cool his parching thirst. Mrs. William Thomas Rainwater was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Caton on last Sunday. Mr. Fred Lynn is some busy man these days. Mr. Alonzo Gardner has accepted a position with Mr. Harry Morris. Mr. Gardner has been operating a barber shop in Santa Monica, Cal., but he admits that Yuma is hard to beat. Mr. Wm. T. Rainwater left Monday for Phoenix, the capital city. FLAGSTAFF Flagstaff now has a branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Mrs. Cook is a new arrival in Flagstaff and has accepted a position at the Northern Arizona Normal school. A grand Easter program was rendered Sunday night at the Second Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Boyer are the proud parents of a bouncing baby girl. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. Rev. J. B. Bell of Phoenix was in the city Wednesday and preached a wonderful sermon. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Garrison, Mr. Cook, Mrs. Bell Blakeman, Mrs. Mary Davis and Mrs. Walter Davis visited the Grand Falls last Sunday. Mrs. E. Conner is convalescing from a recent illness. ST. LOUIS.—The new Pine street Y. M. C. A. has just been dedicated with a three days' celebration, beginning Sunday. ISTAURANT Second Street Cream Cold Drinks Meals. Old Fashion Home Here the Next Time RE, Prop. E 1551 NITURE COMPANY Phoenix, Arizona. THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE—ALWAYS IMPROVING Phone1387 Phone1387 Creamery Butter, per lb .....58c Oleomargarine, per lb .....33c Just received a shipments of Calif. Seeded Raisins, per lb. 18c 3 10c Loaves Bread ..... 25c Grape Juice, per quart ..... 45c Corn Flakes, per package ..... 10c Iowa Sugar Corn, per can ..... 15c Soap-Soap 6 Bars White Soap ..... 25c 10 Bars P. & G. Naptha Soap. 75c Peanut Butter 1 lb. 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Hight has procured a stock of the most approved germ free liquid vaccines. The black leg vaccine will cost seventeen and a half cents per dose. It is put up in bottles containing five, ten, twenty and forty-five doses. The hog cholera virus and the hog cholera serum cost one and a half cents per cubic centimeter. Since the size of the dose varies with the size of the hog, the cost per dose will vary from 45 cents (approximately) to $1.50. Few people realize how great a drain black leg is on the state even now and in spite of the fact that the disease is preventible. It is estimated that at least 25,000 young cattle have died in Arizona each year in the past few years entailing a loss of approximately $1,000,000 yearly to the cattle interests. The most exasperating part of the thing is that the loss could have been avoided entirely by care and at a very slight expense. When black leg gets started, it is very hard to tell where it will stop. Since, when one animal dies, a large area of range is liable to become infected. When an animal is infected, it gets feverish and stamps around stiff and lame for a little while. Then swellings appear on various parts of the body. These swellings are usually on the legs, from which fact the disease gets its name. In a few days the animal dies. One dose of black leg vaccine which could be procured from the Live Stock Sanitary Board for seventeen and a half cents would have given the animal immunity for life. Hog cholera has been almost eradicated from Arizona, thanks to the cooperation of the federal authorities and the state veterinarian. There is never any telling, however, as to when and where the disease will appear again since the infection often remains in the premises for many months and hogs placed thereon may take the disease. There is little hope for the recovery of a hog stricken with cholera unless the serum can be administered very shortly after the animal is afflicted. The chief work of the farmer will be to save the rest of his stock. The well animals should be treated with the hog cholera virus and serum. This gives them immunity from the disease. Unless the farmer has had experience in administering the serum, he should call in a veterinarian as the treatment requires knowledge and skill. Should there be no veterinary surgeon in the neighborhood, notice should be sent to the Live Stock Sanitary Board at Phoenix and a veterinarian will be sent out, as hog cholera in any district is a menace to the entire state. Administering the black leg vaccine requires no special training. The stockmen must have a hypodermic syringe which will help him measure the dose accurately. The vaccine is injected under the skin on the neck or behind the fore-leg. Those desiring more information about these diseases and their treatment should write to the Live Stock Sanitary Board, Phoenix, Arizona. WINSLOW (By Mrs. C. E. Bloice) Mrs. C. W. Dunlap of Prescott is visiting her sister, Mrs. R. W. Strode. Mrs. Ed Simpson is suffering with a decayed tooth. Little Irene Davis, who has been ill the past week, is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Simpson are contemplating a trip to California soon. A delightful dancing party was given last Friday night at Baco's hall by Mrs. C. Cartwright. Twenty-one guests enjoyed the affair. At a late hour the guests departed, all declaring Mrs. Cartwright a charming entertainer. The little folks enjoyed an Easter egg hunt Sunday at the home of Mrs. George Hartman. Miss Cleo Wilson superintended the hiding of the eggs, assisted by Mrs. Bob Lewis. The children found eggs everywhere; the yard was full of eggs. The children enjoyed themselves greatly. A splendid Easter program was rendered at the Sunday school last Sunday. Opening song by the choir; scripture reading by Mrs. T. J. 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A huge, crudely painted hand pointed to the left, and on what was intended to be the sleeve of a very stiff and unfilching arm these words were printed in scaly white: "Hart's Tavern. Food for Man and Beast. Also Gasoline. Established 1798. 1 Mile." On the opposite side of the "pike," in the angle formed by a junction with the narrow mountain road, stood an humbler signpost, lettered so indistinctly that it deserved the compassion of all observers because of its humility. Swerving in his hurried passage, the tall stranger drew near this shrinking friend to the uncertain traveler, and was suddenly aware of another presence in the roadway. A woman appeared, as if from nowhere, almost at his side. He drew back to let her pass. She stopped before the little signpost, and together they made out the faint directions. To the right and up the mountain road Frogg's Corner lay four miles and a half away; Pitcairn was six miles back over the road which the man had traveled. Two miles and a half down the turnpike was Spanish Falls, a railway station, and four miles above the crossroads where the man and women stood peering through the darkness at the laconic signpost reposed the village of St. Elizabeth. Hart's Tavern was on the road to St. Elizabeth, and the man, with barely a glance at his fellow traveler, started briskly off in that direction. He knew that these wild mountain storms moved swiftly; his chance of reaching the tavern ahead of the deluge was exceedingly slim. His long, powerful legs had carried him twenty or thirty paces before he came to a sudden halt. What of this lone woman who traversed the highway? His first glimpse of her had been extremely casual—indeed, he had no attention to her at all, so eager was he to read the directions and be on his way. She was standing quite in front of the signpost, peering up the road toward Frogg's Corner—confronted by a steep climb that led into black and sinister timberlands above the narrow strip of pasture bordering the pike. The fierce wind planned her skirts to her slender body as she leaned against the gale, gripping her hat tightly with one hand and straining under the weight of the bag in the other. The ends of a veil whipped furiously about her head, and, even in the gathering darkness, he could see a strand or two of hair keeping them company. Retracing his steps, he called out to her above the gale: "Can I be of any assistance to you?" She turned quickly. He saw that the veil was drawn tightly over her face. "No, thank you," she replied. Her voice, despite a certain nervous note, was soft and clear and gentle—the voice and speech of a well-bred person who was young and resolute. "Pardon me, but have you much farther to go? The storm will soon be upon us, and—surely you will not consider me presumptuous—I don't like the idea of your being caught out in—" "What is to be done about it?" she inquired, resignedly. "I must go on. I can't wait here, you know, to be washed back to the place I started from." He smiled. She had wit as well as determination. "If I can be of the least assistance to you pray don't hesitate to command me. I am a sort of tramp, you might say, and I travel as well by night as I do by day—so don't feel that you are putting me to any inconvenience. Are you by any chance bound for Hart's Tavern? If so, I will be glad to lag behind and carry your bag." "You are very good, but I am not bound for Hart's Tavern, wherever that may be. Thank you, just the same. You appear to be an uncommonly genteel tramp, and it isn't because I am afraid you might make off with my belongings." She added the last by way of apology. He smiled—and then frowned as he cast an uneasy look at the black clouds now rolling ominously up over the mountain ridge. "By Jove, we're going to catch it good and hard," he exclaimed. "Better take my advice. These storms are terrible. I know, for I've encountered half a dozen of them in the past week. This Great Story Exclusively in the Tribune==Continued Next Week They fairly tear one to pieces. You are a stranger in these parts?" "Yes. The railway station is a few miles below here. I have walked all the way. There was no one to meet me. You are a stranger also, so it is useless to inquire if you know whether this road leads to Green Fancy." "Green Fancy? Sounds attractive I'm sorry I can't enlighten you." Hi HARTS TAVELOM He Drew a Small Electric Torch From His Pocket and Directed Its Slender Ray Upon the Sign Post. He Drew a Small Electric Torch From His Pocket and directed Its Slender Ray Upon the Sign Post. drew a small electric torch from his pocket and directed its slender ray upon the signpost. "It is on the road to Frogg's Corner," she explained nervously. "A mile and a half, so I am told. It isn't on the signpost. It is a house, not a village. Thank you for your kindness And I am not at all frightened," she added, raising her voice slightly. "But you are," he cried. "You're scared half out of your wits. You can't fool me. I'd be scared myself at the thought of venturing into those woods up yonder." "Well, then, I am frightened," she confessed plaintively. "Almost out of my boots." "That settles it," he said flatly. "You shall not undertake it." "Oh, but I must. I am expected. It is import—" "If you are expected why didn't someone meet you at the station? Seems to me—" "Hark! Do you hear—doesn't that sound like an automobile—ah!" The hoarse honk of an automobile horn rose above the howling wind, and an instant later two faint lights came rushing toward them around a bend in the mountain road. "Better late than never," she cried, her voice vibrant once more. He grasped her arm and jerked her out of the path of the oncoming machine, whose driver was sending it along at a mad rate, regardless of ruts and stones and curves. The car careened as it swung into the pile, skidded alarmingly, and then, the brakes were jammed down. Attended by a vast grinding of gears and wheels, the rattling old car came to a stop fifty feet or more beyond them. "I'd sooner walk than take my chances in an antediluvian rattle-trap like that," said the tall wayfarer, bending quite close to her car. "It will fall to pieces before you—" But she was running down the road toward the car, calling out sharply to the driver. He stooped over and took up the traveling bag she had dropped in her haste and excitement. It was heavy, amazingly heavy. "I shouldn't like to carry that a mile and a half," he said to himself. The voice of the belated driver came to his ears on the swift wind. It was high-pitched and unmistakably apologetic. He could not hear what she was saying to him, but there wasn't much doubt as to the nature of her remarks. She was roundly uphraiding him. Urged to action by thoughts of his own plight he hurried to her side and said: "Excuse me, please. You dropped something. Shall I put it up in front or in the tonneau?" The whimsical note in his voice brought a quick, responsive laugh from her lips. "Thank you so much. I am frightfully careless with my valuables. Would you mind putting it in behind? Thanks!" Her tone altered completely as she ordered the man to turn the car around—"And be quick about it," she added. The first drops of rain pelted down from the now thoroughly black dome above them, striking in the road with the sharpness of pebbles. "Lucky it's a limousine," said the tall traveler. "Better hop in. Well be getting it hard in a second or two." "You must let me take you on to the Tavern in the car," she said. "Turn about is fair play. I cannot allow you to—" "Never mind about me," he broke in cheerily. He had been wondering if she would make the offer, and he felt better now that she had done so. I'm accustomed to roughing it. I don't mind a soaking. I've had hundred of 'em." "It is paradise to every actor who happens to be on the road, Mr. Jones," said Barnes, slipping his big pac from his shoulders and letting it slide to the floor. "Hear that feller in the taproom talkin'? Well, he is one of the leading actors in New York—in the world, for that matter. He's been talkin' about Broadway for nearly a week now, steady." "May I inquire what he is doing up here in the wilds?" "At present he ain't doing anything except talk. Last week he was treddin' the boards, as he puts it himself. Busted. Up the fue. Showed last Saturday night in Hornville, eighteen miles north of here, and immediately after the performance him and his whole country sausage spring chicken," cavernous voice, while the list wory. "Fried and a succotash, onions—just a mo and boiled potato." "Ham and eggs or two of coffee pressing a desire." "And apple, waiter triumph it if you gave me have observed, m what you would waiter. As a man. The bell down Mr. Bacon depart While the tray "Just the same you shall not have one tonight," she announced firmly. "Get in behind. I shall sit with the driver." If anyone had told him that this rattling, dilapidated automobile—ten years old, at the very least, he would have sworn—was capable of covering the mile in less than two minutes he would have laughed in his face. Almost before he realized that they were on the way up the straight, dark road the lights in the windows of Hart's Tavern came into view. Once more the bounding, swaying car came to a stop under brakes, and he was relaxing after the strain of the most hair-raising ride he had ever experienced. Not a word had been spoken during the trip. The front windows were lowered. The driver—an old, hatchef-faced man—had uttered a single word just before throwing in the clutch at the crossroads in response to the young woman's crisp command to drive to Hart's Tavern. That word was uttered under his breath and it is not necessary to repeat it here. The wayfarer lost no time in climbing out of the car. As he leaped to the ground and raised his green hat he took a second look at the automobile—a look of mingled wonder and respect. It was an old-fashioned, high-powered car, capable, despite its antiquity, of astonishing speed in any sort of going. "For heaven's sake," he began, shouting to her above the roar of the wind and rain. "don't let him drive like that over those—" "You're getting wet," she cried out, a thrill in her voice. "Good night—and thank you!" "Look out!" rasped the unpleasant driver, and in went the clutch. The man in the road jumped hastily to one side as the car shot backward with a jerk, curved sharply, stopped for the fraction of a second, and then bounded forward again, headed for the cross-roads. "Thanks!" shouted the late passenger after the receding tail light, and dashed up the steps to the porch that ran the full length of Hart's Tavern. A huge old-fashioned lantern hung above the portal, creaking and straining in the wind, dragging at its stout supports and threatening every instant to break loose and go frolicking away with the storm. He lifted the latch and, being a tall man, involuntarily stooped as he passed through the door, a needless precaution, for gaunt, gigantic mountaineers had entered there before him and without bending their arrogant beads. CHAPTER II. The First Wayfarer Lays His Pack Aside and Falls in With Friends The little hall in which he found himself was the "office" through which all men must pass who come as guests to Hart's Tavern. A steep, angular staircase took up one end of the room. Set in beneath its upper turn was the counter over which the business of the house was transacted, and behind this a man was engaged in the peaceful occupation of smoking a corncob pipe. An open door to the right of the stairway gave entrance to a room from which came the sound of a deep, sonorous voice employed in what turned out to be a conversational solo. To the left another door led to what was evidently the dining room. The glance that the stranger sent in that direction revealed two or three tables covered with white cloths. "Can you put me up for the night?" he inquired, advancing to the counter. "You look like a feller who'd want a room with bath," drawled the man behind the counter, surveying the applicant from head to foot. "Which we ain't got," he added. "I'll be satisfied to have a room with a bed," said the other. "Sign here," was the laconic response. "Can I have supper?" "Food for man and beast," said the other patiently. He slapped his palm upon a cracked call bell and then looked at the fresh name on the page. "Thomas K. Barnes, New York," he read aloud. He eyed the newcomer once more. "My name is Jones—Putnam Jones. I run this place. My father an' grandfather run it before me. Glad to meet you. Mr. Barnes. We used to have a hostier here named Barnes. What's your ideal for footin' it this time o' the year?" "I do something like this every spring. A month or six weeks of it puts me in fine shape for a vacation later on," supplied Mr. Barnes whimsically. Mr. Jones allowed a grin to steal over his seamed face. He reinserted the corn cob pipe and took a couple of pulls at it. "I never been to New, York, but it must be a heavenly place for a vacation, if a feller c'n judge by what some of my present boarders have to say about it. It's a sort of play actor's paradise, ain't it?" "It is paradise to every actor who happens to be on the road, Mr. Jones," said Barnes, slipping his big pack from his shoulders and letting it slide to the floor. "Hear that feller in the taproom talkin'? Well, he is one of the leading actors in New York—in the world for that matter. He's been talkin' about Broadway for nearly a week now, steady." "May I inquire what he is doing up here in the wilds?" "At present he ain't doing anything except talk. Last week he was treddin' the boards, as he puts it himself. Busted. Up the fue. Showed last Saturday night in Hornville, eighteen mile north of here, and immediately after the performance him and his whole troupe started to walk back to New York, a good four hundred mile. They started out the back way of the opery house and nobody missed 'em till next mornin' except the sheriff, and he didn't miss 'em till they'd got over the county line into our bailwick. Four of 'em are still stoppin' here just because I ain't got the heart to turn 'em out ner the spare money to buy 'em tickets to New York. Here comes one of 'em now. Mr. Dillingford, will you show this gentleman to room eleven and carry his baggage up for him? And maybe he'll want a pitcher of warm water to wash and shave in." He turned to the new guest and smiled apologetically. "We're a little short o' help just now, Mr. Barnes, and Mr. Dillingford has kindly consented to—" "My word!" gasped Mr. Dillingford, staring at the register. "Someone from littletie old New York? My word, sr. you— Won't you have a—er—little something to drink with me before you—" "He wants something to eat," interrupted Mr. Jones sharply. "Tell Mr. Bacon to step up to his room and take the order." "All right, old chap—nothing easter," said Mr. Dillingford genially. "Just climb up the elevator. Mr. Barnes. We do this to get up an appetite. When did you leave New York?" Taking up a lighted kerosene lamp and the heavy pack, Mr. Clarence Dillingford led the way up the stairs. He was a chubby individual of indefinite age. At a glance you would have said he was under twenty-one; a second look would have convinced you that he was nearer forty-one. Depositing Barnes' pack on a chair in the little bedroom at the end of the hall upstairs he favored the guest with a perfectly unabashed grin. "I'm not doing this to oblige old man Jones, you know. I won't attempt to deceive you. I'm working out a daily board bill. Chuck three times a day and a bed to sleep in—that's what I'm doing it for, so don't get it into your head that I applied for the job. Let me look at you. I want to get a good square peep at a man who has the means to go somewhere and yet is boob enough to come" to this goshawful place of his own free will and accord. Darn it, you look intelligent. I don't get you at all. What's the matter? Are you a fugitive from justice?" Barnes laughed aloud. There was no withstanding the fellow's sprightly impudence. "I happen to enjoy walking," said he. "If I enjoyed it as much as you do I'd be limping into Harlem by this time," said Mr. Dillingford sadly. "But you see I'm an actor. I'm too proud to walk—" The cracked bell on the office desk interrupted him, somewhat peremptorily. Mr. Dillingford's face assumed an expression of profound dignity. He lowered his voice as he gave vent to the following: "That man Jones is the meanest human being God ever let— Yes, sir, coming, sir!" He started for the open door with surprising alacrity. Barnes surveyed the little bedchamber. It was just what he had expected it would be. The walls were covered with a garish paper selected by one who had an eye but not a taste for color—bright pink flowers that looked more or less like chunks of a shattered watermelon split promiscuously over a background of pearl gray. The bedstead, bureau and washstand were of intensely modern. Everything was as clean as a pin, however, and the bed looked comfortable. He stepped to the small, many-paned window and looked out into the night. The storm was at its height. In all his life he never had heard such a clatter of rain, nor a wind that shrieked so appallingly. His thoughts went quite naturally to the woman who was out there in the thick of it. He wondered how she was faring and lamented that she was not in his place now and he in hers. What was she doing up in this Godforsaken country? What was the name of the place she was bound for? Green Fancy! What an odd name for a house! And what sort of house— His reflections were, interrupted by the return of Mr. Dillingford, who carried a huge pewter pitcher from which steam arose in volume. At his heels strode a tall, cadaverous person in a checked suit. Never had Barnes seen anything quite so overpowering in the way of a suit. Joseph's coat of many colors was no longer a vision of childhood. It was a reality. The checks were an inch square and each cube had a narrow border of azure blue. The general tone was a dirty gray, due no doubt to age and a constitution that would not allow it to outlive its usefulness. "Meet Mr. Bacon, Mr. Barnes," introduced Mr. Dillingford, going to the needless exertion of indicating Mr. Bacon with a generous sweep of his free hand. "Our heavy leads, Mr. Montague Bacon, also of New York." "Ham and eggs, pork tenderloin. country sausage, rump steak and spring chicken," said Mr. Bacon in a cavernous voice, getting it over with while the list was fresh in his memory. "Fried and boiled potatoes, beans, succotash, onions, stewed tomatoes and—er—just a moment, please. Fried and boiled potatoes, beans—" "Ham and eggs, potatoes and a cup or two of coffee," said Barnes, suppressing a desire to laugh. "And apple pie," concluded the waiter triumphantly. "I knew I'd get it if you gave me time. As you may have observed, my dear sir, I am not what you would call an experienced waiter. As a matter of fact, I—" The bell downstairs rang violently, Mr. Bacon departed in great haste. While the traveler performed his ablutions Mr. Dillingford, for the moment disengaged, sat upon the edge of the bed and enjoyed himself. He talked, "We were nine at the start," said he pensively. "Gradually we were reduced to seven, not including the manager. Two of 'em escaped before the smash. The low comedian and character old woman. Joe Buckley and his wife. That left the old man—I mean Mr. Rushercroft, the star—Lyndon Rushercroft, you know—myself and Bacon, Tommy Gray, Miss Rushercroft, Miss Hughes and a woman named Bradley, seven of us. The woman named Bradley said her mother was dying in Buffalo, so the rest of us scraped together all the money we had—nine dollars and sixty cents—and did the right thing by her. Actors are always doing darn-fool things like that, Mr. Barnes. And what do you suppose she did? She took that money and bought two tickets to Albany, one for herself and another for the manager of the company—the lowest, meanest ownerest white man that ever—But I am crabbing the old man's part. You ought to her what he has to say about Mr. Manager. He can use words I never even heard of before. So that leaves just the four of us here, working off the two days' board bill of Bradley and the manager, Rushercroft's ungodly spree, and at the same time keeping our own slate clean. Miss Thackeray will no doubt make up your bed in the morning. She is temporarily a chambermald. Cracking fine girl, too. Are you all ready? I'll lead you to the dining room. Or would you prefer a little appetizer beforehand? The taproom is right on the way. You mustn't call it the bar. Everybody in that little graveyard town down the road would turn over completely if you did. Hallowed tradition, you know." "I don't mind having a cocktail. Will you join me?" "As a matter of fact, I'm expected to," confessed Mr. Dillingford. "We've been drawing quite a bit of custom to the taproom. The rubes like to sit around and listen to conversation about Broadway and Bunker Hill and Old Point Comfort and other places, and then go home and tell the neighbors that they know quite a number of stage people. Human nature, I guess. Listen! Hear that? Rushcroft reciting 'Gunga Din.' You can't hear the thunder for the noise he's making." The descended the stairrs and entered the taproom, where a dozen men were seated around the tables, all of them with pewter mugs in front of them. Standing at the top table—that is to say, the one farthest removed from the door and commanding the attention of every creature in the room —was the imposing figure of Lyndon Rushcroft. He was reciting, in a sonorous voice and with tremendous fervor, the famous Kipling poem. A genial smile wiped the tragic expression from his face. He advanced upon Barnes and the beaming Dillingford, his hand extended. "My dear fellow," he exclaimed resoundingly, "how are you?" Cordiality boomed in his voice. "I heard you had arrived. Welcome—thricefold well V "Welcome, Thricefold Welcome." come!" He neglected to say that Mr. Montague Bacon, in passing a few minutes before, had leaned over and whispered behind his hand: "Fellow upstairs from New York, Mr. Rushcroft—fellow named Barnes, Quite a swell, believe me." It was a well-placed tip, for Mr. Rushcroft had been telling the natives for days that he knew everybody worth knowing in New York. Barnes was momentarily taken aback. Then he rose to the spirit of the occasion. the room for everybody within hearing. Nose ideal. Mouth same. Voice aristocratic and reverberating with the education. Age about thirty or rhythmic bang of the anvil—at no thirty-one. Rich as Croesus. Well great distance, he was convinced— "Hello, Rushcroft," he greeted, as if meeting an old-time and greatly beloved friend. "This is good. 'Pon my soul you are like a thriving data palm in the middle of an endless desert. How are you?' They shook hands warmly. Mr. Dillingford slapped the newcomer on the shoulder affectionately, familiarly, and shouted: "Who would have dreamed we'd run across good old Barnesy up here? By Jove, it's marvelous!" "Friends, countrymen," boomed Mr. Rushcroft, "this is Mr. Barnes of New York. Not the man the book was written about but one of the best fellows God ever put into this little world of ours. I do not recall your names, gentlemen, or I would introduce each of you separately and divisibly." Lyndon Rushcroft was a tall, saggy man of fifty. Despite his determined erectness he was inclined to sag from the shoulders down. His head, huge and gray, appeared to be much too ponderous for his yielding body, and yet he carried it manfully, even theatrically. The lines in his dark, sea-scented face were like furrows; his nose was large and somewhat bulbous, his mouth wide and grim. Thick, black eyebrows shaded a pair of eyes in which white was no longer apparent—it had given way to a permanent red. A two-days' stubble covered his chin and cheeks. Altogether he was a singular exemplification of one's idea of the old-time actor. Passing through the office, his arm linked in one of Barnes', Mr. Rushcroft hesitated long enough to impress upon Landlord Jones the importance of providing his "distinguished friend, Robert W. Barnes," with the very best that the establishment afforded. Putnam Jones blinked slightly and his eyes sought the register as if to accuse or justify his memory. Then he spat copiously into the corner, a necessary preliminary to a grin. He hadn't much use for the great Lyndon Rushcroft. His grin was sardonic. Something told him that Mr. Rushcroft was about to be liberally fed. Mr. Rushcroft Dissolves, Mr. Jones Intervenes, and Two Men Ride Away. Mr. Rushcroft explained that he had had his supper. In fact, he went on to confess, he had been compelled, like the dog, to "speak" for it. What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theaters of the land as star and leading support to stars, setting for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the taproom of a tavern? "Still," he consented, when Mr. Barnes insisted that it would be a kindness to him, "since you put it that way, I dare say I could do with a little snack, as you so aptly put it. Just a bite or two. What have you ready, Miss Tilly?" Miss Tilly was a buxom female of forty or thereabouts, with spectacles. She was one of a pair of sedentary waitresses who had been so long in the employ of Mr. Janes that he hated the sight of them. Mr. Rushcroft's conception of a bite or two may have staggered Barnes but it did not bewilder Miss Tilly. He had four eggs with his ham, and other things in proportion. He talked a great deal, proving in that way that it was a supper well worth speaking for. Among other things he dilated at great length upon his reasons for not being a member of the Players or the Lambs in New York city. It seems that he had promised his dear, devoted wife that he would never join a club of any description. Dear old girl, he would as soon have cut off his right hand as to break any promise made to her. He brushed something away from his eyes, and his chin, contracting, trembled slightly. "What is it, Mr. Bacon? Any word from New York?" Mr. Bacon hovered near, perhaps hungrily. "Our genial host has instructed me to say to his latest guest that the rates are two dollars a day, in advance, all dining-room checks payable on presentation," said Mr. Bacon, apologetically. Rushcroft exploded. "$\textcircled{2}$ scurvy insult," he boomed. "Confound bis—" "It has just entered his bean that you may be an actor, Mr. Banes," said Bacon. Miss Tilly, overhearing, drew a step or two nearer. A sudden interest in Mr. Barnes developed. She had not noticed before that he was an uncommonly good-looking fellow. She always had said that she adored strong, "athletic" faces. Later on she felt inspired to jot down, for use no doubt in some future literary production, a concise, though general, description of the magnificent Mr. Barnes. She utilized the back of the bill of fare and she wrote with the feverish ardor of one who dreads the loss of a first impression. I herewith append her visual estimate of the hero of this story: "He was a tall, shapely specimen of mankind," wrote Miss Tilly. "Broadshouldered. Smooth-shaved face. Penetrating gray eyes. Short, curly hair about the color of mine. Strong hands of good shape. Face tanned considerable. Heavy dark eyebrows. Good teeth, very white. Square chin. Lovely smile that seemed to light up "turned legs. Would make a good no-blemm." All this would appear to be reasonably definite were it not for the note regarding the color of his hair. It leaves to me the simple task of completing the very admirable description of Mr. Barnes by announcing that Miss Tilly's hair was an extremely dark brown. Also it is advisable to append the following biographical information: Thomas Kingsbury Barnes, engineer, born in Montclair, N. J., September 26, 1885. Cornell and Beaux Arts, Paris. Son of the late Stephen S. Barnes, engineer, and Edith (Valentine) Barnes. Office, Metropolitan building, New York city. Residence, Amsterdam mansion. Clubs: (Lack of space prevents listing them here), Recreations, golf, tennis and horseback riding. Fellow of the Royal Geographical society. Member of the Loyal Legion and the Sons of the American Revolution. Added to this, the mere announcement that he was in a position to indulge a fancy for long and perhaps aimless walking tours through more or less out-of-the-way sections of his own country, to say nothing of excursions in Europe. He was rich. Perhaps not as riches are measured in these Midas-like days, but rich beyond the demands of avarice. His legacy had been an ample one. The fact that he worked hard at his profession from one year's end to the other—not excluding the six devoted to mentally productive jaunts—is proof sufficient that he was not content to subsist on the fruits of another man's enterprise. He was a worker. The first fortnight of a proposed six weeks' jaunt through upper New England terminated when he laid aside his heavy pack in the little bedroom at Hart's Tavern. Cockcrow would find him ready and eager to begin his third week. At least so he thought. But, truth is, he had come to his journey's end; he was not to silk his pack for many a day to come. After setting the mind of the landlord at rest Barnes declined Mr. Rushcroft's invitation to "quaff" a cordial with him in the taproom, explaining that he was exceedingly tired and intended to retire early. Instead of going up to his room immediately, however, he decided to have a look at the weather. His uneasiness concerning the young woman of the crossroads increased as he peered at the wall of blackness looming up beyond the circle of light. She was somewhere outside that sinister black wall and in the smothering grasp of those invisible hills, but was she living or dead? Had she reached her journey's end safely? He tried to extract comfort from the confidence she had expressed in the ability and integrity of the old man who drove with far greater recklessness than one would have looked for in a wild and irresponsible youngster. He recalled with a thrill the imperious manner in which she gave directions to the man, and his surprising servility. It suddenly occurred to him that she was no ordinary person; he was rather amazed that he had not thought of it before. Moreover, now that he thought of it, there was, even in the agreeable rejoinders she had made to his offerings, the faint suggestion of an accent that should have struck him at the time but did not for the obvious reason that he was then not at all interested in her. Her English was so perfect that he had failed to detect the almost imperceptible foreign flavor that now took definite form in his reflections. He tried to place this accent. Was it French or Italian or Spanish? Certainly it was not German. He took a few turns up and down the long porch, stopping finally at the upper end. The clear, inspiring clang FV Some One Spoke Suddenly at His Elbow. of a hammer on an anvil fell suddenly upon his ears. He looked at his watch. The hour was nine, certainly an unusual time for men to be at work in a forge. He remembered two men in the taproom who were bare-armed and wore the shapeless leather aprons of the smithy. 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