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AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE TRIBUNE IS A DIRECT PERSONAL APPEAL TO COLORED PEOPLE JACK DEMPSEY STILL MATCH WITH HARRY WORTHY OPPONENT JACK DEMPSEY STILL IS TRYING TO DODGE STATE CANDIDATES MATCH WITH HARRY WILLS --- HIS ONLY LEAVE ON SPEAKING WORTHY OPPONENT FOR CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR OF ARIZONA (Preston News Service) NEW YORK CITY, Sept. dacity with which Jack Dempsey in order to dodge meeting worth idly growing tired of this sort of holder and sport writers in all ginning to say so. Indicative of among the fair minded writers in out the country Harry J. Boyle, Chronicle Telegraph has the foil of "Dempsey's Main Rivals are "Prospective opponents for Firpo, Brennan, Jess Willard, and according to Fred Keats, something like that order. The most energy in chasing after is the bottom of the decidedly w helpless contender, also comes from the champion, as does Firpo than a novice. As a matter of them all, including Wills, but it little to say about the men they is so anxious to tackle those with a good sweat. It is true that I of a Wills match a great deal any real pleasure in the prospect to net him a half million. For discourage talk of that match. in the way, at the time doing his last resort he demanded a guard posted in advance. Dempsey should beat Wills better boxer, is a shorter, faster stand up under more punishment strength and a wild wallop. He until he gets hold with one hand out of the way. As Wills is best of the whites. It would not passing up a man he knocked met. On the face of things Dempsey the man from St. Paul alone. Miske is the best of the white of he twice went the full distance a sick man at the time Dempsey is a far better fighter than he in a 10 and a six round be Yet Dempsey has announced action. Why does he run away can get all the action he wants. Dempsey knows that he would loosing the title if he went into Miske. Dempsey and his wily of the money—public bedamned—a either Wills or Miske might land of the money. So they continue garner in the shekels. The American public is grooddging tactics of the money hot champion to come out in the op CITY, Sept. 29.—It is ample Jack Dempsey continues his meeting worthy opponents. Of this sort of conduct on writers in all quarters of the Indicative of the general edited writers in the large werry J. Boyle, sporting editor, has the following to say: in Rivals are Miske and W opponents for Dempsey are Jess Willard, Jack John Fred Keats, the eastern side order. The man Dempsey using after is Brennan, who decidedly weak list. Je also comes in for a great, as does Firpo, a novice, a matter of fact, Dempsey Wills, but it is rather strong the men the public would take those who could not be true that Dempsey has a great deal of late, but he the prospect, even though million. For months he tht that match. He threw every time doing his best to appended a guaranty of $500, and beat Wills because the shorter, faster, more accurate punishment. All Wills, wallop. He is never with one hand so that his, as Wills is best of the N. It would not be fair to the knocked out so easily of things Dempsey deserve Paul alone. Yet it is a wif of the white contenders. I full distance with Dempsey one Dempsey knocked him later than he was when he six round bout." was announced that he is going one run away from America on he wants. Some are so that he would be taking to the went into the ring w and his wily manager, Jack bedamned—and they are a nine might land a few wallop they continue to hunt forils. public is growing tired on the money hounds and will out in the open and fight NEW YORK CITY, Sept. 29.—It is amazing with the audacity with which Jack Dempsey continues his game of stalling in order to dodge meeting worthy opponents. The public is rapidly growing tired of this sort of conduct on the part of the title holder and sport writers in all quarters of the country are beginning to say so. Indicative of the general concensus of opinion among the fair minded writers in the large white dailies throughout the country Harry J. Boyle, sporting editor of the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph has the following to say under the caption of "Dempsey's Main Rivals are Miske and Wills." "Prospective opponents for Dempsey are Wills, Miske, Greb, Firpo, Brennan, Jess Willard, Jack Johnson, and Beckett, and according to Fred Keats, the eastern sharp, they rank in something like that order. The man Dempsey has expended the most energy in chasing after is Brennan, who ranks down near the bottom of the decidedly weak list. Jess Willard, another helpless contender, also comes in for a great deal of attention from the champion, as does Firpo, a novice, and Beckett, worse than a novice. As a matter of fact, Dempsey figures to beat them all, including Willis, but it is rather strange that he has so little to say about the men the public would have him meet, and is so anxious to tackle those who could not froce him to get up a good sweat. It is true that Dempsey has been forced to talk of a Wills match a great deal of late, but he has never shown any real pleasure in the prospect, even though the fight is likely to net him a half million. For months he tried his hardest to discourage talk of that match. He threw every possible obstacle in the way, at the time doing his best to appear willing. As a last resort he demanded a guaranty of $500,000 and the money posted in advance. Dempsey should beat Wills because the champion is a much better boxer, is a shorter, faster, more accurate hitter and can stand up under more punishment. All Wills has shown is great strength and a wild wallop. He is never sure of hitting anything until he gets hold with one hand so that his victim cannot move out of the way. As Wills is best of the Negroes, so Miske is best of the whites. It would not be fair to roast Dempsey for passing up a man he knocked out so easily the last time they met. On the face of things Dempsey deserves credit for leaving the man from St. Paul alone. Yet it is a well known fact that Miske is the best of the white contenders. It also is a fact that he twice went the full distance with Dempsey and that he was a sick man at the time Dempsey knocked him out. Today Miske is a far better fighter than he was when he stood Dempsey off in a 10 and a six round bout." Yet Dempsey has announced that he is going to Europe to find action. Why does he run away from American shores where he can get all the action he wants. Some are so bold as to say that Dempsey knows that he would be taking to great a chance at loosing the title if he went into the ring with either Wills or Miske. Dempsey and his wily manager, Jack Kearns, are after the money—public bedamned—and they are about cock-sure that either Wills or Miske might land a few wallops and put them out of the money. So they continue to hunt for set-ups in order to garner in the shekels. The American public is growing tired of this clap-trap and dodging tactics of the money hounds and will eventually force the champion to come out in the open and fight a worthy opponent. (Preston News Service) HOMERVILLE, Ga., Sept. 29—When the truck in which 22 men were riding fell through a wooden bridge into the Satilla river, near here last Sunday afternoon, 18 of the occupants went to their watery grave. It is reported that 14 of the 18 missing bodies have been recovered. Four of the men were able to swim to safety. The men were enroute to attend a baseball game between two of the leading colored baseball teams of the south when the fatal accident occurred. JURY IN GEORGIA GIVES FOUR LYNCHERS COAT OF "WHITEWASH" (Preston News Service) FORSYTH, Ga., Sept. 30— Four white men charged with murder in connection with the lynching of John Glover, were found "not guilty" by a "jury" in the superior court here late Tuesday, after deliberations of half an hour, it is reported. The men, Troy Raines, Nathan Unice, Gordon Herndon and H. L. McSwain, went on trial Monday and during the afternoon Solicitor General Owens charged that state's wit- nesses were being intimidated and were not giving the same testimony they had furnished the grand jury. --- VOL. V.—NO. 27 EIGHTEEN BASEBALL 29.—It is amazing with the auxy continues his game of stalling any opponents. The public is raped conduct on the part of the title quarters of the country are best the general concensus of opinion in the large white dailies through-sporting editor of the Pittsburgh allowing to say under the caption Miske and Wills:" Dempsey are Wills, Miske, Greb, Jack Johnson, and Beckett, the eastern sharp, they rank in the man Dempsey has expended the Brennan, who ranks down near weak list. Jess Willard, another in for a great deal of attention, a novice, and Beckett, worse of fact, Dempsey figures to beat is rather strange that he has so public would have him meet, and who could not froce him to get up Dempsey has been forced to talk of late, but he has never shown it, even though the fight is likely for months he tried his hardest to. He threw every possible obstacle his best to appear willing. As a quantity of $500,000 and the money because the champion is a much older, more accurate hitter and cannt. All Wills has shown is great is never sure of hitting anything and so that his victim cannot move best of the Negroes, so Miske is not be fair to roast Dempsey for out so easily the last time they Dempsey deserves credit for leaving. Yet it is a well known fact that contenders. It also is a fact that with Dempsey and that he was a knocked him out. Today Miske was when he stood Dempsey off out." that he is going to Europe to find from American shores where he Some are so bold as to say that he be taking to great a chance at to the ring with either Wills or manager, Jack Kearns, are after and they are about cock-sure that a few wallops and put them out to hunt for set-ups in order to bowing tired of this clap-trap and bounds and will eventually force the open and fight a worthy opponent. MAN 78 UNDERGOES OPERATION IN EAST AND HE STILL LIVES (Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH Pa. Sept. 29—Peóple throughout the country will be interested to know that Prof. F. R. Davis, aged 78 years, successfully underwent a serious operation in one of Pittsburgh's hospitals a few weeks ago, and is able to be out again. On account of his advanced age many friends advised Prof. Davis that he would not be able to stand the operation. But Prof. Davis said that he had suffered for years with his malady, and would rather try to stand an operation than to go on suffering. The chief surgeon said that Prof. Davis had one of the most remarkable constitutions of any man he had ever operated on. Prof. Davis says that he has tried to get surgeons in various parts of the country to perform the operation, but all would tell his that they felt he would not be able to stand the operation. Prof. Davis is*founder of the Shermin Institute for Negroes at Huntsville, Alabama, and at present is president of the institution. He spends his summers in the North raising funds among his many white friends for the maintenance of the school. Men are born free and equal, and they remain so until their first clothes are put on them. WHERE IT ENDS Phoenix Tribune Key 10 Happiness ARIZONA'S LEADING NEWSRAPER In 10,000 Homes PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1922 Leaving here Friday noon, September 29, Governor Campbell, accompanied by all of the republican candidates for state office, will start on a whirlwind campaign tour embracing every county and all of the principal towns and communities of Arizona. The first three days will be spent in Maricopa county, following which the party will go to Parker, thence to Oatman and Kingman. Continuing eastward along the line of the Santa Fe the candidates will make all of the more important points in the northern counties, then swing southward into Gila. From Globe the journey will be continued eastward and south, taking in Graham, Greenlee and Cochise counties. The itinerary also includes Santa Cruz, Pima and Pinal, winding up at Yuma. The last week of the campaign will be kept open for meetings to be decided upon later. No state automobiles will be used in making this trip, and in this connection it is stated that on no occasion of this kind has Governor Campbell used other than his own car. Members of the party include Jas. H. McClintock, candidate for U. S. senate; Mrs. H. A. Guild, for congress; Ernest R. Hall, for Secretary of State; Jane Gregg, for State Treasurer; James A. Smith, for State Auditor; W. J. Galbraith, for Attorney General; Elsie Toles, for State Superintendent of Schools, and R. A. Kirk, for Corporation Commission. Judge Otis J. Baughn, of Florence, though a republican candidate for the supreme bench on the primary ticket, is now classed as a non-partisan candidate, and as such will conduct an independent campaign, as will Ed. W. Stephens, candidate for state tax commissioner. A tentative itinery for the first half of the campaign has been worked out by Governor Campbell, Judge P. D. Overfield, chairman of the Republican State committee, and Roy N. Davidson, secretary. This itinery subject to change is as follows: Sept. 29 Night meeting at Buckeye. Sept. 30 Night meeting at Mesa. Oct. 1 Sunday at Wickenburg enroute to Parker. Oct. 2 Night meeting at Parker. Oct. 3 2:00 p. m. meeting at Oatman. Night meeting at Kingman. Oct. 4 Night meeting at Williams. Oct. 5 Night meeting at Flagstaff. Oct. 6 Night meeting at Winslow. Oct. 7 At St. Johns. Oct. 8 Sunday. Oct. 9 Night meeting at Holbrook. Oct. 10 Big rally and dance at Payson with county candidates. Night meeting at Payson. Oct. 11 Night meeting at Globe. Oct. 12 Noon meeting at Superior LIBERIAN LOAN IS BONE OF CONTENTION IN U. S. SENATE (Preston News Service) WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 23—A heated fight developed in the Senate last Monday afternoon over the Administration measure proposing a loan of five million dollars to Liberia, a measure which passed the House last May, urged by President Harding and Secretary Hughes. A number of the republicans declared the bill to be an inheritance from the Wilson administration. Senator Glass, who was Secretary of the Treasury, under the Wilson regime during the Liberian loan negotiations, is said to oppose the measure. Senators McCumber and Curtis urged the passage of the bill, claiming that it is a moral obligation. Senator Borah said that the bill simply meant taking over Liberia by the United States, and added that New York bankers who have made loans to Liberia would be the principal beneficiaries. Senator Glass said he did not concur with Mr. Lansing's views, and added that $26,000 advanced to Liberia to enable the Liberian delegates to attend the Paris peace conference was the only war loan which "cannot be justified." Borah declared that speculators had brought up claims against the Liberian government at 10 to 20 cents on the dollar, with the expectation of payment from the $5,000,000 American fund. "I am not in favor of taking over Liberia and becoming a part of (Preston News Service) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Sep. 30—Speaking before the Rotary Club here Friday afternoon Attorney William B. Swaney, chairman of the American Bar Association's committee on Law Enforcement, declared, "The criminal situation in the United States so far as violence is concerned, is worse than in any other civilized country. "The remedy for this appalling condition is to be found in the return to decent living under self-control and respect for the laws of the land." During the course of his speech he cited acts attributed to the "Ladies of the Invisible Eyes," in Texas and the crimes of mob violence in Birmingham in speaking of violation of law. "Americans hold the life of man too cheaply. Upon the slightest provocation men feel they are impelled to take the law into their own hands. This sort of conduct is contrary to the fnudamental principles of government and this wholesale disrespect for law and order presages the downfall of any government." HARMONY MEETING IS HELD BY SOCIAL WORKERS IN OHIO (Preston News Service) (Preston News Service) COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 29—On Friday there met in this city prominent colored social workers from all over the state for the purpose of closer cooperation among themselves and also to make some suggestions to the Ohio State Board of Health, which health commissioners were in session at the same time. After an all day conference taking up subjects of interest to the colored social workers, some resolutions were prepared and presented to Dr. H. H. Snively, Director of the Ohio State Department of Health, who attended one of our sessions, asking for an increase in the personnel in the Ohio State Department of Health. That is for additional colored workers. J. C. Logan, a colored man, has been in the office of the State Health Department for the past nine months, and it is reported that he has made a commendable record in that office as an efficient worker. It is budget making time, and the Negroes of Ohio are trying to get nurses and colored physicians on the staff as well as a lecturer. It was the consensus of opinion among the group of social workers assembled here that it would be of great advantage to the Negroes of the state if a real aggressive educational campaign could be carried on throughout the state for the betterment of living conditions among Negroes. The social workers present decided to make this an annual conference and to meet next year in Cincinnati. Nimrod B. Allen was elected president of the conference; G. W. Thompson, Akron, Ohio, executive secretary of the Y. M. C. A., there, secretary; Mrs. Hilda Cabaniss, of the Family Service Society. Columbus, treasurer. The conference was addressed by Dr. Snively, Director of the State Department of Health; Dr. J. E. Bauman, Chief of the Division of Administration of the Department of Health; Dr Roscoe Brown, of the United States Public Health Service, James H. Robinson, of The Negro Civic Welfare Committee of the Council of Social Agencies of Cincinnati' Truman Gunon, president of the Supreme Life and Casualty Company, Columbus, Dr W. J. Woodlin, A. W. Hardy, Spring Street Y. M. C. A., and Miss Alberta Ranson, of the Columbus Juvenile Court. the imperial scheme of finance which is the curse bringing the world into another war," said Borah, adding that the bill proposed a salary roll of $98,000 annually for American commissioners to supervise the loan. Borah's twenty million dollar "rider" add to Liberian loan bill adopted by Senate. This additional money to be used for reclamation projects in the west. SKETCH OF PLANKS WHY SOME COLORED PEOPLE DO NOT IN THE REPUBLICAN LIKE TO PATRONIZE BUSINESS PLACES PARTY PLATFORM CONDUCTED BY MEMBERS OF THE RACE Endorses administration policy on farmers' and stockmen's loans saving them untold losses, and commends Co-operative Marketing movement. Praises Senator Ralph H. Cameron for uniting efforts in impressing Arizona's needs on Federal Government. Expresses confidence that the great mass of thinking voters of Arizona desire a continuance of the efficiency, vigilance and dignity which has characterized the administration of the State's affairs under Governor Campbell, who is familiar with its every need, represents no faction and is dictated to by no class. Calls attention to the fact that the State Land department under Republican administration has restored $700,000 to the state treasury for the use of the schools—revenues which had been heretofore diverted. Contrasts the former operation of the land department facing charges of favoritism, intrigue and unfairness, with the present policy saving leses thouuands of dollars heretofore paid land agents and attorneys, and calls attention to the action taken to safeguard against oil land speculation, and to the reduced cost of operating the department. Endorses Campbell's road building policy and program, which has given 900 miles of finished road at reduced costs made possible by securing federal equipment, and under a reduction by half of the former tax levy, and calls attention to the fact that this program has afforded employment to many citizens during a period of depression. Pledges party to principle of state school fund under which equal educational opportunities are afforded all children, and expresses pride in State University and Normal schools. Commends budget and financial laws instituted by Governor Campbell and resulting in saving of $970,000 to taxpayers for the present year, and placing affairs of state on business basis for first time. Advocates enactment of Civil Administrative code abolishing 52 boards and commissions whose work would be carried on by eight department heads, at an estimated saving of $100,000 annually. Urges the enactment of the Smith McNary bill and that the development of the Colorado river be expedited as a means of increasing the taxable wealth of the state and spreading the burden of taxation. Expresses belief in a square deal to all in the just rights of labor and the principles of collective bargaining, that the wage earner is entitled to a commensurate wage, reasonable hours of labor and healthful conditions. Invites women to a larger participation in political affairs and in proof of sincerity points out that three women are candidates for state office on the republican ticket. Expressed belief in the strict and efficient enforcement of the prohibition amendment, and heartily approves enactment of laws for Americanization. Favors recognition of and provision for the men who upheld the country's honor in the late war and heartily favors adjusted compensation and means for its fulfillment. Opposes mob rule and unlawful infringement of personal rights and privileges. Endorses the election of entire Republican ticket because of the fitness of candidates to administer in a business-like way the offices to which they aspire. ANNUAL CONVENTION OF C. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL IS SUCCESS (Preston News Service) RUSSELLVILLE, Ark., Sept. 29—The Thirteenth Annual session of the Fort Smith district Sunday School convention of the C. M. E. church, with Rev. Conway Smith presiding, closed a five days' session here last Monday night. Rev. I. S. Pinkett preached a special sermon to the delegation on Sunday morning and Rev. John R. Gray preached the closing sermon on Monday night. Russellville led the reports for Haygood College with $520. The convention for 1923 will be held at Mt. Hebrew. More than 500 visitors attended the convention. THE TRIP IS THE ONLY RACE JOURNAL IN ARIZONA AND IT COV THE FIELD COMPLETE 5 Cents a Copy; WHY SOME COLORED PEOPLE LIKE TO PATRONIZE BUSINESS CONDUCTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SOME COLORED PEOPLE DIE TO PATRONIZE BUSINESS ACTED BY MEMBERS OF THE (Preston News Service) among Negroes all over the countr-ronizing race enterprises. A great of the talking about this do not preach. But they are constantly we are so few opportunities for the t of color to find something to do out the white race because they w portunities. There is nothing, the businesses of our own and make the people. To do this we must patro- Anent this phase of our life in A following to say editorially in the of which he is editor: "We were recently very much overheard among a number of our patronize colored businessmen. O ronizing our colored groceries was ored merchant "short-changed" his vowed he would never trade with if some white merchant hasn't o than did the colored business man note that he did not say he would business man. Another said: "I colored bank for any consideration said, 'Now didn't the Freedman's broke and a lot of colored people by John Mitchell's bank in Richmond. Perhaps this colored brother of banks operated by whites wh thousands of people to lose their m the State Bank has recently gone of its patrons in poor financial cir- any sensible person say he would a white banks. This same colored deposit in a bank, we wager, would a white bank. Another's excuse for not going conducted by Negroes was that col- eded too much and want to know a there may be some truth in the la will do no harm, and if you have vertise it. What the colored race needs in all sorts of business, for it is o a power in the business world. We colored businessman is not up on his business, nevertheless, if enco soon develop all the fine points the business man. Patronize your own people in a better and bigger business to EELAND, Ohio, Sept. 29.—There is a great groves all over the country about the neces- tice enterprises. A great many of those waking about this do not always practice, but they are constantly lamenting the fact that opportunities for the trained young man find something to do; and are constantlyite race because they will not give Negroes. There is nothing, then left for us to do of our own and make these opportunities to do this we must patronize our own race, a phase of our life in America E. D. Campbell so say editorially in the Portland (Oregon) he is editor: We were recently very much interested in a daze among a number of our people as to why colored businessmen. One said his reason for colored groceries was that once upon a day "short-changed" him. And from that would never trade with a colored man. White merchant hasn't cheated this man out of colored business man? However, it is in one did not say he would not patronize an man. Another said: 'I wouldn't put my bank for any consideration.' When asked him didn't the Freedman's bank in Washington a lot of colored people loose their money? Well's bank in Richmond, Va., close?' Does this colored brother hadn't heard of it operated by whites which had been close of people to lose their money? Right here, Bank has recently gone out of business, leans in poor financial circumstances. But no one person say he would not deposit any money. This same colored man, if he had an a bank, we wager, would be found in the bank. Her's excuse for not going to rooming house by Negroes was that colored people who run such and want to know all about one's business be some truth in the last excuse, but let it harm, and if you have any business, it will the colored race needs is to patronize each of business, for it is only in this way we the business world. While it may be the businessman is not up on all the details of jobs, nevertheless, if encouraged and patronize all the fine points that go to make up an. Size your own people in business and help you and bigger business to the public." CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 29.—There is a great deal of talk among Negroes all over the country about the necessity of patronizing race enterprises. A great many of those who do most of the talking about this do not always practice what they preach. But they are constantly lamenting the fact that there are so few opportunities for the trained young man and woman of color to find something to do; and are constantly "cursing" out the white race because they will not give Negroes equal opportunities. There is nothing, then left for us to do but create businesses of our own and make these opportunities for our own people. To do this we must patronize our own race institutions. Anent this phase of our life in America E. D. Canady has the following to say editorially in the Portland (Oregon) Advocate of which he is editor: "We were recently very much interested in a discussion we overheard among a number of our people as to why they didn't patronize colored businessmen. One said his reason for not patronizing our colored groceries was that once upon a time a colored merchant "short-changed" him. And from that time on he vowed he would never trade with a colored man. We wonder if some white merchant hasn't cheated this man out of more than did the colored business man? However, it is interesting to note that he did not say he would not patronize another white business man. Another said: 'I wouldn't put my money in a colored bank for any consideration.' When asked his reason, he said, 'Now didn't the Freedman's bank in Washington, D. C., go broke and a lot of colored people loose their money?' And didn't John Mitchell's bank in Richmond, Va., close? Perhaps this colored brother hadn't heard of the number of banks operated by whites which had been closed, causing thousands of people to lose their money. Right here in Portland the State Bank has recently gone out of business, leaving many of its patrons in poor financial circumstances. But no one heard any sensible person say he would not deposit any more money in white banks. This same colored man, if he had any money to deposit in a bank, we wager, would be found in the front line in a white bank. Another's excuse for not going to rooming houses or hotels conducted by Negroes was that colored people who run hotels talked too much and want to know all about one's business. Now there may be some truth in the last excuse, but let them talk, it will do no harm, and if you have any business, it will help advertise it. What the colored race needs is to patronize each other more, in all sorts of business, for it is only in this way we can become a power in the business world. While it may be true that the colored businessman is not up on all the details of conducting his business, nevertheless, if encouraged and patronized, he will soon develop all the fine points that go to make up a successful business man. Patronize your own people in business and help them to give a better and bigger business to the public." CHEF AND WAITERS ARRESTED CHARGED WITH GRAVE CRIME (Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, Pa., Sept. 29—John Nophrin, aged 41 years, of Baltimore, Md., a porter employed by the Pennsylvania railroad company, is in the Alleghany General hospital, authorities say, from arsenic poisoning, and three other men, employees of the company, were arrested following the uncovering of an alleged poison plot early Thursday morning. The men arrested are: Sandy Wilson, aged 30 years, chef in the Railroad Commissary department; Robert Suggs, aged 31 years, of Kentucky, and Walter Williams, aged 23 years, of Pittsburgh, waiters at the commissary. The authorities arrested Wilson, Suggs and Williams after they sent Nophrin to the hospital. Physicians attending Nophrin at the hospital said they suspected arsenic poisoning, but they could not be certain until a further diagnosis can be made. He is reported resting easier. According to the chief of detectives, Wilson, in the presence of Suggs and Williams, made a threat last Tuesday night to poison Nophrin. Nophrin is reported to have eaten at the commissary on Wednesday night. Shortly afterward he became violently ill, and when the detectives were called to investigate he is said to have told them of the alleged threat to poison him. The arrests followed. Wilson, Suggs and Williams were questioned at length following their arrest. Aside from denying the accusation that they conspired to poison Nophrin, none of the three men would make a statement, the detectives said. ED PEOPLE DO NOT BUSINESS PLACES MIBERS OF THE RACE 29.—There is a great deal of talk entry about the necessity of pat- teat many of those who do most not always practice what they lamenting the fact that there is trained young man and woman to; and are constantly "cursing" will not give Negroes equal op- pen left for us to do but create these opportunities for our own promize our own race institutions. America E. D. Canady has the the Portland (Oregon) Advocate Much interested in a discussion we our people as to why they didn't One said his reason for not pat- tas that once upon a time a col- him. And from that time on he with a colored man. We wonder he cheated this man out of more n? However, it is interesting to could not patronize another white I wouldn't put my money in a on.' When asked his reason, he is bank in Washington, D. C., go loose their money? And didn't had, Va., close?' Her hadn't heard of the number which had been closed, causing money. Right here in Portland we out of business, leaving many circumstances. But no one heard not deposit any more money in man, if he had any money to could be found in the front line in going to rooming houses or hotels colored people who run hotels talk- all about one's business. Now last excuse, but let them talk, it we any business, it will help ad- dress to patronize each other more, only in this way we can become While it may be true that the on all the details of conducting couraged and patronized, he will that go to make up a successful in business and help them to give the public." HOMESTEAD GRAYS DEFEAT LANGELOTH (Preston News Service) LANGELOTH, Pa., Sept. 29—The Homestead Grays gave the local team one of the hardest battles of the season here last Tuesday afternoon and defeated them 2-1. The local boys got away to a good start in the first frame when Clarke was touched for one run, but the Grays came back in the next inning and shoved two across the home plate. During the rest of the game nothing but hollow gose eggs could be placed on the score board for either team. Following a hearing before Magistrate Sullivan in Central Police Court on Friday morning, Suggs and Williams were discharged, when it was shown that they had no connection with the alleged poisoning of Nophrin. Wilson was remanded to jail without bail to await the result of Nophrin's illness. MAN SNATCHED FROM JAWS OF DEATH BY ALABAMA-GOVERNOR (Preston News Service) BIRMIGHAM, Ala., Sept. 30 —Charles Studemeyer, sentenced to be hanged Thursday morning at 7:00 o'clock, was literally snatched, from the jaws of death when a commutation of sentence from Governor Killby reached the jail about 6:15 Thursday morning. * * * Read this newspaper and keep posted on what is going on among Negroes in all parts of the country. Patronize its advertisers—but be sure to tell them that you saw their advertisement in this paper. 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As a member of this group, and having intimately associated with some of the leading politicians of both groups, we believe we are qualified to speak. Primarily, we lean toward the Republican party because of the principles upon which it is founded. Human freedom and liberty, equal rights and justice, are among the fundamental principles upon which Republicanism is built. True, the Republican party of today may be slightly removed from its base, but we still have faith in the Grand Old Party and believe that our devotion and loyalty will be rewarded. The Phoenix Tribune has openly advocated the election of the Republican state ticket. It was prompted to do so by its belief in the superiority of that ticket over the Democratic ticket. The Republican ticket, taken all in all, is far above the average and its candidates, by virtue of their records and their character, are such as to commend themselves to the support of all the people. The candidates of both parties are now engaged in an active campaign and are presenting their issues to the voters of the state. In making their choice, the people are also making the political bed, upon which they are to lie for the next two years. It is the people's inning. All the candidates, regardless of the party which they represent, are entitled to a fair hearing, upon which judgment is to be rendered for or against them. If, during the campaign, the voters will realize that the greatest danger to their political welfare, is their own indifference, which is the underlying cause of the political incompetency about which they complain, and will be guided by intelligent consideration of the issues involved, instead of indulging in personalities and partisan opinion, the result will be increased efficiency in the administration of the affairs and less cause for complaint. The Tribune can only point the way. There can be no better guidance for the people in reaching a decision, than the presentation of the issues by the candidates themselves. The mere statement of principle in a party platform, is not in itself sufficient to convey an adequate idea of the problems confronting the state. This can only be elicited by a fair and open discussion. As the campaign advances, The Tribune will discuss the issues and the qualifications of the candidates impartially in behalf of what it believes to be the best interests of the state. If the public wants an efficient administration of its affairs, the way to accomplish it is to take an active interest in the selection of its officials. All who have not registered should do so now, in order that you may be privileged to express your preference at the polls November 7. Five years of struggle have brought The Tribune safely through the storm and placed it in the front rank of race journals in the west. The colored voters of Arizona, 3,500 strong, hold the balance of power and if properly organized, can turn the election. Let's get together and show our strength. Organize! Organize!! Organize!!! Plans are on foot for the organization of a colored Republican club in Phoenix. This is as it should be. Phoenix is the metropolis and we should set the pace for our people in other cities in the state. Denominational prejudice, says a great writer, is the cause of a great deal of the differences between our people. No matter how fine a man or woman is, unless he belongs to "this or that" branch of the church, he is not in it. We should quit that foolishness and recognize ability and fitness, not "what church do you belong to'?" We sometimes become unduly exercised about various candidates and get angry with our friends because they don't think as we do. This should not be. We should learn to differ and still be friends. The advertising columns of The Tribune are open to both Democrats and Republicans, and all may have a hearing at our regular advertising rates. No ads which attack the character of any candidate will be accepted. Such ads must be taken to some other journal. Colonel McClintock, Republican candidatte for U. S. Senator, is a man that adds strength to the ticket. He is a Republican of the old school—the Roosevelt type. His election virtually, is assured, for Democrats as well as Republicans hold him in high regard and will support him. We are for him, teeth and toe nail. Why not revive the local branch of the N.A.A.C.P.? We need such an organization in Phoenix and must have it. Will some real leader please come forward and help us put it over? Personal, Local and Society News OF THE STATE CAPITAL By R. L. S., Society Editor The Booker T. Washington Hospital and Relief Club met Tuesday evening at the usual hour with both the president and first vice president present. The president requested the vice president, Mrs. J. J. Brown, to preside over the meeting, which she did with much dignity. An interesting meeting was held, and much business of importance was transacted. The club has engaged Prof. C. N. Copeland and Mr. W. J. Jones, two first class printers, to do their printing, and highly recommend them to the favorable consideration of the public. Tickets now are on sale for the entertainment to be given by this club October 31 at the Second Baptist church. The public is invited to come out and help make this a grand success, as it is the club's first anniversary. At the meeting Tuesday night, Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Wooby and Miss Novelate Hall were enrolled as new members. Miss Hall is the house guest of Mrs. W. C. Hackett. She is a girl who deserves much praise, having finished from the "Mesa High school this year. She was awarded second prize in art work, and also received high honors in her other work. She will leave Saturday, September 30, for Washington, D. C., and expects to enter Howard University. She will specialize in art, later taking a Pharmaceutical course. The club wishes her much success. Mrs. Ruby Jones presented the beautiful club banner which she made for the club, and was given a rising vote of thanks. MRS. RUBY JONES, Pres. MRS. J. J. BROWN, 1st Vice Pres. MRS. ELIZA RICHARDSON. Mrs. Geo. W. Caldwell of 233 East Jefferson street, who with her husband returned last week from the east, is still reported very ill, suffering with an affliction of her foot. Her physicians still are hopeful, and it is the sincere wish of friends that a permanent cure will be effected. Mrs. Caldwell is one of the pioneer residents of Arizona and numbers her friends by the score. She also is Grand Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star Chapter and a prominent lodge and club woman. The officers of the C. M. E. church have treated the interior to a bright new coat of paint, which makes it very attractive. Workmen also are touching up the exterior, as it is planned to have Lucy Phillips Chapel shining for the Annual Conference. Sunday will be a big day at this church, and all Phoenix is invited. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Green and son, James, Jr., and a few friends, enjoyed an automobile ride to Tempe, Mesa, Chandler and Goodyear last Sunday afternoon in the Greens' Durant touring car. All report a very enjoyable trip. Master Benton James, Jr., a student in the Tempe Normal, sat at the steering wheel on the return trip, while Mrs. Green piloted the car from Phoenix to Goodyear. A get-together meeting of the colored people of Phoenix will be held Monday night, October 2, at the A. M. E. Zion church, 10th street and Washington. All who are interested in the advancement of the race, invited to attend. Speeches will be made by prominent men of our group and a real lively meeting is anticipated. Let's go! Mr. and Mrs. J. Ahart and family left this week for El Paso, Texas where they will make their future home. Mr. Ahart is a licensed embalmer, and for a time, conducted an undertaking establishment here. Attorney J. S. Detwiler of Washington, D. C., whose advertisement appears in the classified column of The Tribune, will cheerfully answer any correspondence inquiry for any soldier, or soldier's widow, free, whether it is a Civil War, Spanish War or World War matter. Any of our readers interested in matters of this kind should write him, mentioning The Tribune, and prompt attention will be given. The Rev. R. H. Herring, formerly stationed at Pueblo, Colo., has transferred to the California conference and will receive his appointment from Bishop W. A. Fountain, who presides over that diocese. Relief Club Notes Still Confined Beautify Church Motor to Chandler Big Meeting Monday To El Paso, Texas Pensions Secured Goes to California THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE—ALWAYS IMPROVING In the city clean up drive inaugurated several weeks ago by the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, judges for the fourth ward awarded second prize to the home of A. R. Smith and wife, 1302 East Jefferson street. The awards were made on neatness and general appearance. The home of Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Hackett, 1334 East Jefferson St., received honorable mention, as did the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown, 1213 East Washington St., and several others. Mrs. Grace F. Fitzhugh, chairman of the fourth ward, reports: The humble condition of this section in general did not present much that was sightly, but in many instances an effort to be tidy and clean was apparent. Many vacant lots have been cleaned thoroughly. The home on the northwest corner of Haddey and Second streets was extremely neat and of very pleasing appearance, and we recommend this place for the first prize. A tiny little home with tasteful trellises, well kept lawn and rose bushes, at 1602 East Jefferson street, bore witness of what can be done with the simplest possession. The owner is a colored man and the committee recommends it for second prize, both because it takes second place in the committee's judgment and as an incentive to further effort on the part of the colored people in this district. The home at 818 South Second street presents every indication of effort to beautify and to keep clean, and the committee recommends this place for third prize. The committee would also recommend for honorable mention the homes of 427 and 1334 East Jefferson street, also 1213 East Washington street." Prize winners called at the chamber of commerce on Thursday to receive their prizes. Missionary Here Mrs. D. A. Austin, a Baptist Missionary from Albuquerque, N. M., who has been visiting in California, arrived in Phoenix Wednesday and will spend several days in the city. Sunday morning, she will make a talk at the Antioch Baptist church, corner 11th street and Washington, and in the evening will address the congregation at the Second Baptist church. Mrs. Austin is staying with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Austin, at 709 West Grant street. All Phoenix should come out Sunday and hear this great Missionary. An Appreciation Mrs. R. C. Little of 936 East Washington street, wishes to thank her many friends who brought flowers and otherwise showed kindness to her during her recent illness. She plans to leave on or about October 1 for California, where she will remain several weeks for the benefit of her health. Her physician advised the change. Pleasant Surprise Monday night, September 25, ladies of Phoenix Tabernacle, No. 9, gave a delightful surprise party at the residence of Dr. J. A. Green, 947 West Grant street, for Mrs. Rachael M. Henderson, Past Preceptress of this order. Mrs. Henderson organized the Tabernacle here, and for five years served as Chief Preceptress. The surprise party was a token of the esteem and high regard in which she is held by members of the order. She was presented with a beautiful gold breast pin, and Mrs. D. L. Johnson made the presentation speech. Mrs. Henderson, who was too surprised for words, responded as best she could in a few well chosen words. Many were invited, and after partaking of the delicious refreshments and enjoying themselves with music and literary selections, all departed in a happy frame of mind. Splendid Meeting Sunday evening, the meeting of the Epworth League at the C. M. E. church was well attended and the topic: "Out of Darkness Into Light," interestingly discussed. Next Sunday the subject for discussion will be: "Thy Will Be Done With Our Time." Matt. 6:7-15, Eph. 5:14-17. Several prominent speakers are on the program and the meeting promises to be very interesting. Everybody invited to attend. Meeting begins at 6:30 and closes at 7:30. M. A. White, Pres.; Mrs. J. Tannehill, Sec'y. Home from Coast Mrs. Clay Brown returned this week from Kansas, where she spent the summer visiting relatives and friends. is Converseen Mrs. William E. Watkins, who underwent an operation at St. Joseph's hospital, has been removed to her home and is doing fine. Returns from Coast The Rev. A. C. Caldwell returned this week from California points, and will leave Friday for points in New Mexico and Texas. He will return to Phoenix with Bishop Phillips and Presiding Elder Z. Z. Johnson, to attend the Annual Conference of the C. M. E. churches in this district, which convenes October 11 at the local C. M. E. church. + + Progressive Club Notes All members of the Progressive Club requested to meet Friday afternoon, September 6, at the residence of Mrs. I. McPinion, 1621 East Jefferson street. This will be the first meeting for the fall and a full attendance is desired. Mrs. D. W. Young, of 1232 East Madison street, returned this week from a several months' vacation spent with relatives in Oklahoma. She reports a very delightful trip. Leaves the City The Rev. T. J. Sanford, who returned last week from conference, preached for the congregation at the A. M. E church Sunday morning and Sunday evening. He left Monday morning for his charge in Salt Lake City Utah. He served three years as pastor of the church here. Governor Speaks Governor Thomas E. Campbell fired the opening gun in the campaign Tuesday night when he made what is considered one of the finest speeches ever heard in Phoenix. The Governor challenged his opponent, Ex-Governor Hunt, to meet him in open debate on the same platform and discuss the issues in this campaign. One of the largest crowds that ever witnessed a political meeting in this county, was present and listened attentively throughout his discourse, and repeatedly interrupted him with applause. Mr. Floyd Lucas, who several weeks ago underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Booker T. Washington hospital, has been discharged from this institution and has resumed his duties at the Farrell Shop in So. Second street. Here from Ajo Mr. Geo. W. Brown, of Ajo, Ariz. arrived in Phoenix Wednesday and will visit his mother, Mrs. Martha Brown, and his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ira O'Neal, at 1731 East Jefferson street. He will remain for an indefinite time. Home from Vacation Home from vacation Mrs. M. E. Thomas returned this week from Oklahoma and the South where she spent several months visiting relatives and friends. She reports a very delightful trip. New Elder The Rev. Endicott, formerly pastor of the A. M. E. church in Cheyenne, Wyo., has been appointed presiding elder over this district. He writes that the new pastor for Tanner Chapel will soon be here. Distinguished Visitor Mr. Charles Stewart, of Chicago, Associated Press representative, and the only Negro in the United States who is in any way connected with this great news gathering organization, was a business visitor in Phoenix a few hours Thursday. He is an old friend and acquaintance of Prof. P. Landry, principal of Douglass Grammar school, and spent much time with him while here. He also was entertained at dinner by Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Hackett at their beautiful home, 1334 East Jefferson street. Mr. Stewart is returning east from the coast, where he spent a brief vacation. Enroute to Chicago, he will stop in El Past, Tex.; Albuquerque, N. M.; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Kansas City, Mo., and a few other cities. Mr. Stewart writes for the New York Age, Chicago Defender and other newspapers and magazines of note. The editor of The Phoenix Tribune was fortunate in securing an audience with Mr. Stewart, and this paper will have some pleasant surprises for its readers this winter. Great Singer Here Mrs. Cora Morgan of Houston, Texas, a singer of renown, arrived in the city a few days ago and will spend the winter here. Mrs. Morgan has a splendid reputation as a singer, and all the big Baptist Associations and other religious gatherings in Texas, always bid for her services. While here she will lend her services to the Antioch Baptist church, corner 11th street and Washington, and on Sunday morning, will make her initial appearance before a Phoenix audience. Everybody invited to come to the Antioch Baptist church Sunday morning and hear this great singer. Charity Club Notes All members of the Charity Club requested to meet Tuesday afternoon, October 3, at the home of Mrs. L. A. Walker, 1122 East Jefferson. Business of importance and a full attendance is desired. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1922 Friday night, September 22, Mr Eugene Newton and Miss Beatrice Henderson were united in the holy bonds of wedlock at the Maricopa Country Club. The management of this resort offered a free wedding ring. $50 in gold and all other expenses of the ceremony, to the first colored couple to be married at the Maricopa Country club. As this couple was engaged, they decided to take advantage of the offer and accordingly, on last Friday night were married at the resort. The Rev. E. D. Greene, pastor of the Second Baptist church, performed the ceremony which was witnessed by several colored people and about two thousand white people. The groom is an ex-soldier, having served a number of years in the 24th Inf. He is manager of the Kool Kitchen Kafe at 5th street and Jefferson, and is a native of Florida. The bride is a popular young lady who has been employed as waitress in this cafe for some time. She is a native of Alabama. The newlyweds will be at home to their friends at the De Luxe Hotel, 438 East Jefferson street. Mrs. H. H. Robinson and daughter, Miss Mable Robinson, returned Sunday from Los Angeles, where they spent the summer. Miss Robinson, who is teacher of the third and fourth grades in the Douglass Grammar school, has been quite ill and was unable to fill her position at the beginning of school. She will resume her duties at the school Monday, October 2. Mrs. Maude Robinson and daughter, Miss Georgia Robinson, are recent arrivals from Los Angeles, and are staying at the De Luxe hotel, 438 East Jefferson street. They are here for the benefit of Miss Robinson's health, and will remain for an indefinite time. At the meeting of the Maricopa county republican committee last Saturday afternoon, Perry Payne and Mrs. Jessie James were elected members of the State committee, and attended meetings of that body Monday. They helped to elect the state chairman and secretary and treasurer of the state organization, and will now begin to work for the election of the entire republican ticket. Madam O. G. Howard of 726 West Grant street, wishes to announce that she has a number of Sport hats for ladies and girls, and as she is desirous of closing out this line, will sell at bargain prices. Just the thing for school girls. To appreciate them, you must see them. Call at residence, 726 West Grant St. Advt. 726 West L. J. Lawlor, Prop. bounce that Picture Framing t hats for Wall Paper, Paints, Varnishes, Etc. is desirous Phone 3496 336 E. Washington St. will sell at Phoenix, Arizona thing for Don't fall to attend the big rally Sunday at the C. M. E. church. All pastors and their congregations cordially invited. Let's help make it a red letter day. Mr. M. H. Henderson, a rancher of the Peoria district, was a business visitor in Phoenix this week. business visi IN WILL ce) 29—In the For real bargains in houses, lots, apartments, ranches and honest-to- goodness business chances, see H. H. Rice, 438 East Jefferson street. Houses and lots for sale or rent in any se- ction of the city. Tell me your troubles. HATS CLEANED and BLOCKED EARL KING SENT TO PRISON FOR LIFE (Preston News Service) --- --- Return from Coast Arrivals from Coast Race Honored Sunday Rally Day (Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, Pa., Sept. 29—In the will of Dr. C. F. Bingamann, filed for probate last Friday, among the numerous institutions to which the noted philanthropist bequeathed large sums, was the Home for Colored Children in Termon Avenue, Northside, to which institute he gave $2,000. (Special to The Tribune) ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 29—When Mrs. Sarah Fair, 164 Fourth street, hired an unknown youngster to look after her house while she was away, she forgot about the $950 in a tin cup in the cupboard, which was gone when she got back. Asked why she had not banked the money, she said she didn't trust banks. DANNY EDWARDS BEATEN (Preston News Service) NEW YORK CITY, Sept. 29—Danny Edwards, Golden West Bantam, was out-boxed last Monday night in the main event of a 12-round bout at the Oakland Club in Jersey City. Terry Martin, of Providence, forced the fighting and appeared to have the best of the bout all the way. California Hat Cleaners 224 East Adams St. Phoenix Mrs. Della King, Prop. Tribune CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Rate: 1½ cents per word per issue. No ads accepted for less than 25c Read for profit. Use for results. KEYS Fitted and Duplicated LETIS R. TEMPLIN 146 E. 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JOSEPH, Mich.—Earl King, aged 21 years, was sentenced to life imprisonment at hard labor in Marquette prison last Friday. He is charged with slaying Ferrand Reighard, a University of Michigan student at Ann Arbor. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1922 The Cross-Cut By Courtney Ryley Cooper Illustrations by R. B. Van Nice SYNOPSIS CHAPTER I.—At Thornton Fairchild's death his son Robert learns there has been a dark period in his father's life which for almost thirty years has caused him suffering. The secret is hinted at by the child, which also informs Robert he is now owner of a mining claim in Colorado, and advising him to see Henry Beamish, a lawyer. CHAPTER II.—Beamish tells Robert his claim, a silver mine, is at Oahad, thirty-eight miles from Denver. He also warns him against a certain man, "Squint" Rodale, his father's enemy. Robert decides to go to Oahad. CHAPTER III.—On the road to Oahad from Denver Fairchild assists a girl, apparently in a frenzy of haste, to change a tire on her auto. When she has left, Fairchild and a posse appear, in pursuit of a bandit. Fairchild bewildered, misleads them as to the direction the girl had taken. CHAPTER IV.—At Oahad Fairchild is warmly greeted by "Mother" Howard, boarding-house keeper, for his father's sake. CHAPTER V.—From Mother Howard. Fairchild learns something of the mystery connected with the disappearance of "Sisi" Larsen with the mother's co-worker the mime. He meets a teacher and assists, but she denies her identity. She is Anita Richmond, Judge Richmond's daughter. CHAPTER VI.—Visting his claim, Fairchild is shadowed by a man he recognizes from descriptions as "Squint" Rodaine. Becan in Oadh, a co-worker of Harry Appleton, a Corsairman, summoned from England by Beamish to help Fairchild, has him with joy. CHAPTER VII.—The pair find the mine flooded and have not sufficient funds to have it pumped dry. Later in the day "Squint" Rodaine announces that he practically saw Harry Appleton fall into the flooded mine, and evidently is drowned. CHAPTER VIII.—Harkins being a general favorite, the entire population turns to him. He is the work is practically done, Harry appears, apparently surprised at the turmoll. It had been a shrewd trick on his part to get the mins pumped out without the work being finished, Fairchild, and the men take it as a good ode. CHAPTER IX.—Fairchild learns that Judge Richmond is dying, and that he and Anita are in the power of the Rodaines. They begin, as partners, to work the mine. In their hearts both are Larsen, and they are up to the dance his body buried by a cave-in which destroyed the mine. At the "Old Times Ball" Fairchild dances with Anita, to the discomfiture of Maurice Rodaine, son to the late Anita, to be engaged to the girl. A bandit holds up the dance and shoots a merrymaker. Maurice Rodaine claims he recognized the bandit as Harkins. The latter is arrested. Fairchild interferes to save Anita from the burning of the two Rodaines, and is myited at Anita's apparent ingratiance. CHAPTER X.—Fairchild puts up the claim as bond, and secures Harry's release from jail. They are offered $50,000 for the murder of Anita by her agreement to disregard it. Clearing the mine, they come to where they fear to find Larsen's remains. CHAPTER XI.—A skeleton, in a miner's costume, which Harkens identifies as Larsen, is there, and there seems little doubt that Thornton Fairchild was a murderer. CHAPTER XII.—Fairchild informs the coroner of the discovery of the skeleton. At the inquest, "Crazy Laura," casted at the inquest, "Rodaine, and an acknowledged imbecile in the immy against Thornton Fairchild. The jury returns a verdict that Larsen came to his death at Thornton Fairchild's hands. Anita's engagement to Maurice Rodaine is announced. CHAPTER XIII.—Summoned to Denver to receive "important information" Fairchild is offered $200,000 for the mine. Fairchild is offered a marvelous strike made in the Silver Queen, Rodaine's mine, which adjoins the Blue Poppy. CHAPTER XIV.—The capital of the two partners is rapidly vanishing. Anita appears to avoid Fairchild. He and Harry uncover what appears to be a vein of Loretta Leah, so silver Hastening back, he finds the mine strung by a cave-in, and Harry gone. CHAPTER XVI.—A note from Anita puts Fairchild on Rodaine's track. He follows his enemy to the home of "Crazy Harry," the murder of Harry, whom the woman had in the house, in an unconscious state. CHAPTER XVI.—In the absence of the Rodaines, Fairchild gets Harry from the house and to a hospital. He has been drugged by the crazy woman, but makes a quick recovery. He tells of escaping the police, and unsuspected passage. Judge Richmond dies. Anita friendless. Anita visits the partners in the mine, seeking Fairchild's aid against the Rodaines. Startled by a mysterious noise, the three take refuge in the passage which Harry had found. CHAPTER XVIII.—They find evidence of the existence of a "cross-cut" from the blue Poppy vein. They see the Blue Poppy vein. To Rodaine's henchmen, Blinde Boezen and Taylor Bill, are captured. Taylor Bill admits the robbery of the Blue Poppy and also the murder of Harry who led up the "Old Times Dances," for which Harry is under indictment. CHAPTER XIX.-Realizing the game is up, Maurice Rodina endeavors to reach Denver and get away, but is caught in a tight corner, exposing, "Squint" Rodina, cornered, jumps from a window and escapes for a time. CHAPTER XX.-Rodina makes for the house of "Crazy Laughter" and destroys incriminating evidence which he knows she possesses. The woman hesitates, and in the struggle the house is turned over. Rodina urges the books in which her murder has led her to set down her crimes, committed at the instigation of her husband, is captured. Among others, the murderer is found. The murderer is the construction of the mine are recorded. Thornton Failchird's name is cleared. The mystery of Anita's escapade on the Denver road turns out to have been in the child, rich in his silver vein and Anita's feel, feels there is little more on earth. (Continued from last issue) "Look!" he exclaimed. "Look there! Didn't I tell you! Didn't I have a hunch?" For, coming toward them jauntily, slowly, was a figure in beaming blue, a Fedora on his head now, but with the rest of his wardrobe intact, yellow, bump-toed shoes and all. Someone shouted. Everybody turned. And as they did so, the figure hastened its pace. A moment later, a booming voice sounded, the unmistakable voice of Harry Harkins: "I sye! What's the matter over there? Did somebody fall in?" The puffing of gasoline engines ceased. A moment more and the gurgling cough of the pumps was stilled, while the shouting and laughter of a great crowd sounded through the hills. A leaping form went forward, Sam Herbenfelder, to seize Harry, to put him and paw him, as though in assurance that he really was alive, then to grasp wildly at the ring on his finger. But Harry waved him aside. "Aln't I paid the installment on it?" A "What's the Rumpus?" he remonstrated. "What's the rumpus?" Fairchild, with Mother Howard, both laughing happily, was just behind Herbenfelder. And behind them was thronging half of Ohadi. "We thought you were drowned!" "Me?" Harry's laughter boomed again, in a way that was infectious. "Me drowned, just because I let a 'oiler and dropped my 'at?" "Did you it on purpose?" Sam Herbenfelder shook a scrawny fist under Harry's nose. The big Cornishman waved it aside as one would brush away an obnoxious fly. Then he grinned at the townpeople about him. "Well," he confessed, "there was an un'only lot of water in there, and I didn't 'ave any money. What else was I to do?" "You—!" A pumpman had picked up a piece of heavy timbering and thrown it at him in mock ferocity. "Work us to death and then come back and give us the laugh! Where you been at?" "Center City," confessed Harry cheerly. "And you knew all the time?" Mother Howard wagged a finger under his nose. "Well," and the Cornishman chuckled. "I didn't 'ave any money. I 'ad to get that shaft unwatered, didn't I?" "Get a rail!" An lrate—but laughing—pumpman had come forward. "Think you can pull that on us? Get a rail!" Someone seized a small, dead pine which lay on the ground near by. Others helped to strip it of the scraggy limbs which still slung to it. Harry watched them and chuckled—for he knew that in none was there malice. He had played his joke and won. It was their turn now. Shouting in mock anger, calling for all dire things, from lynchings on down to burnings at the stake, they dragged Harry to the pine tree, threw him aastraddle of it, then, with willing hands volunteering on every side, holsted the tree high above them and started down the mountain side, Sam Herbenfelder trotting in the rear and forgetting his anger in the joyful knowledge that his ring at last was safe. Behind the throng of men with their mock threats trailed the women and children, some throwing pine cones at the booming Harry, juggling himself on the narrow pole; and in the crowd, Fairchild found someone he could watch with more than ordinary interest—Anita Richmond, trudging along with the rest, apparently remonstrating with the sullen, mean-sided young man at her side. Instinctively Fairchild knew that young Rodaine was not pleased with the return of Harkins. As for the father— Fairchild whirled at a voice by his side and looked straight into the crooked eyes of Thornton Fairchild's enemy. The blue-white scar had turned almost black now, the eyes were red from swollen, blood-stained veins, the evil, thin, crooked lips were working in sullen fury. They were practically alone at the mouth of the mine, Fairchild with a laugh dying on his lips, Rodaine with all the hate and anger and futile malice that a human being can know typified in his scarred, hawk-like features. A thin, taloned hand came upward, to double, leaving one bony, curved finger extending in emphasis of the words which streamed from the slit of a mouth: "Funny, weren't you? Played your cheap jokes and got away with 'em. But everybody. ain't like them fools!" he pointed to the crowd just rounding the rocks, Harry bobbing in the fore- THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE—ALWAYS IMPROVING ground. "There's some that remember—and I'm one of 'em. You've put over your fake; you've had your laugh; you've framed it so I'll be the butt of every numbskull in Ohadl. But just listen to this—just listen to this!" he repeated, the harsh voice taking on a tone that was almost a screech. "There's another time coming—and that time's going to be mine!" And before Fairchild could retort, he had turned and was scrambling down the mountain side. CHAPTER IX Fairchild went back into the tunnel, spun the flywheels of the gasoline engines and started them revolving again, that the last of the water might be drained from the shaft before the pumps must be returned to their owners. Several hours passed, then Harry returned, minus his gorgeous clothing and his diamond ring, dressed in mining costume now, with high leather boots into which his trousers were tucked, and carrying a carbine lantern, Dolefully he looked at the vacant finger where once a diamond had sparkled. Then he chuckled. "Sam took it back," he announced. "And I took part of the money and paid it out for rent on these pumps. We can keep 'em as long as we want em. It's only costing about a fourth of what it might of. Drownling's worth something," he laughed again. Fairchild joined him, then sobered. "It brought Rodaine out of the bushes," he said. "Squint threatened us after they'd hauled you down town on the rail." Harry winked jovially. "Ain't it just what I expected? It's better that wye than to 'ave 'im snoop'n around." They chuckled together then; it was something to know that they had not only forced Squint Rodaine to show his enmity openly, but it was something more to make him the instrument of helping them with their work. Harry looked down the hole, stared intently at nothing, then turned to the rusty hoist. "Ere's the thing we've got to fix up now. This 'ere chiv wheel's all out of gear." "What makes your face so red?" Fairchild asked the question as the be-mustached visage of Harry came nearer to the carbide. Harry looked up. "Mother 'Oward almost slapped it off!" came his rueful answer. "For not telling 'er what I was going to do, and letting 'er think I got drowned. But 'ow was I to know?" Fairchild absently examined the engines and pumps, supplying water to the radiators and filling an oil cup or two. Then he turned swiftly, volcing that which was uppermost in his mind. "When you were here before, Harry, did you know a Judge Richmond?" "Yeh." Harry pawed his mustache and made a greasy, black mark on his face. "But I don't think I want to know 'im now." "Why not?" "E's mixed up with the Rodaines." "How much?" "They own 'im—that's all." There was silence for a moment. It had been something which Fairchild had not expected. If the Rodainess owned Judge Richmond, how far did that ownership extend? After a long time, he forced himself to a statement. "I know his daughter. She sold me a ticket to a dance," Fairchild carefully forgot the earlier meeting. "Then we've happened to meet several times after that. She said that her father had told her about me—it seems he used to be a friend of my own father." Harry nodded. "So e' was. And a good friend. But that was before things 'appened—like they've 'appened in the last ten years. Not that I know about it of my own knowledge. But Mother 'Oward—she knows a lot." "But what's caused the change? What—?" Harry's intent气停 stopped him. "Ow many times 'ave you seen Judge Richmond?" "I haven't ever seen him." I haven't ever seen him. "You won't—if Mother 'Oward knows anything. 'E ain't able to get out. 'E sick—apoplexy—a stroke. Rodaine's taken advantage of it." "How?" "'Ow does anybody take advantage of somebody that's sick? 'Ow does anybody get a 'old on a person? Through money! Judge Richmond 'ad a lot of it. Then 'e got sick. Rodaine, 'e got 'old of that money. Now Judge Richmond 'as to ask 'im for every penny he gets—and 'e does what Rodaine says." "But a judge—" "Judges is like anybody else when they're bedridden and only 'arf their faculties working. The girl, so Mother O'ward tells me, is about twenty now. That made 'er just a little kid, and motherless, when Rodaine got in 's work. She ain't got a thing to sye. And she loves 'er father. If 'e don't die pretty soon, you'll see a wedding!" "You mean—?" "She'll be Mrs. Maurice Rodaine. She loves 'er father enough to do it—after 'er will's broken." Again Robert Fairchild filled an oil cup, again he tinkered about the pumps. Then he straightened. "How are we going to work this mine?" he asked shortly. Harry stared at him. "'Ow should I know? You own it!" "I don't mean that way. We were fifty-fifty from the minute you showed up. There never has been any other thought in my mind—" "Fifty-fifty? You're making me a bloated capitalist!" "I hope I will. Or rather, I hope that you'll make such a thing possible for both of us. But I was talking about something else; are we going to work hard and fight it out day and night for awhile until we can get things clear, or are we just going at it by easy stages?" "Suppose," answered Harry after a communication with his magic mustache, "that we go dye and night 'till we get the water out? It won't be long. Then we'll 'ave to work together. You'll need my vast store of learning and enlightenment!" he grinned. "Good. But the pumping will last through tomorrow night. Can you take the night trick?" "Sure. But why?" "I want to go to that dance!" Harry whistled. Harry's big lips spread into a grin. "And she's got brown eyes!" he chorted to himself. "And she's got brown 'air,' and she's a wye from 'er.' VAN WALKER "I Want to Go to That Dance!" Oh! She's got a wye about 'er! And I'll bet she's going with Maurice Rodalne! Oh! She's got a wye about 'er! "Oh, shut up!" growled Fairchild, but he grinned in schoolboy fashion as he said it. Harry poured half a can of oil upon the bearings of the chiv wheel with almost loving tenderness. "She's got a wye about 'er!" he echoed. Fairchild suddenly frowned. "Just what do you mean? That she's in love with Rodalne and just—" "'Ow should I know? But she's got a wye about 'er!" "Well," the firm chin of the other man grew firmer, "it won't be hard to find out!" And the next night he started upon his investigations. Nor did he stop to consider that social events had been few and far between for him, that his dancing had progressed little farther than the simple ability to move his feet in unison to music. Years of office and home, home and office, had not allowed Robert Fairchild the natural advantages of the usual young man. But he put that aside now; he was going to that dance, and he was going to stay there as long as the music sounded, or rather as long as the brown eyes, brown hair and laughing lips of Anita Richmond were apparent to him. What's more, he carried out his resolution. Again and again Fairchild's eyes searched the crowds, the multicolored, overdressed costumes of the women, the old-fashioned affairs with which many of the men had arrayed themselves, ranging all the way from high leather boots to frock suits and stovepipe beaver hats. From one face to another, his gaze went on; then he turned abstractedly to the long line of tables, with their devotees of keno, and bought a paddle. From far away the drone of the caller sounded in a voice familiar, and Fairchild looked up to see the narrow-eyed, scarred face of Squint Rodaine, who was officiating at the wheel. He lost interest in the game; lackadically he placed the buttons on their squares as the numbers were shouted, finally to brush them all aside and desert the game. His hatred of the Rodaines had grown to a point where he could enjoy nothing with which they were connected, where he despised everything with which they had the remotest affiliation—excepting, of course, one person. And as he rose, Fairchild saw that she was just entering the dance hall. Only a moment he hesitated. Maurice Rodalne, attired in a mauve coat suit and the inevitable accompanying beaver, had stopped to talk to some one at the door. She stood alone, looking about the hall, laughing and nodding—and then she looked at him! Fairchild did not wait. From the platform at the end of the big room the fiddles had begun to squeak, and the caller was shouting his announcements. Couples began to line up on the floor. The caller's voice grew louder: "One more couple—then the dance starts. One more couple, lady an' a gent! One more—" "Please!" Robert Fairchild had reached her and was holding forth his hand. She looked up in half surprise, then demurred. "But I don't know these old dances." "Neither do I—or any other, for that matter," he confessed with sudden boldness. "But does that make any difference? Please!" She glanced quickly toward the door. Maurice Rodaine was still talking, and Falchild saw a little gleam come into her eyes—the gleam that shows when a woman decides to make some one pay for rudeness. Falchild's hand was still extended. Again Anita Richmond glanced toward the door, chuckled to herself while Fairchild watched the dimples that the merriment caused, and then—Fairchild forgot the fact that he was wearing hobnailled shoes and that his clothes were worn and old. He was going forward to take his place on the dance floor, and she was beside him! Some way, as through a haze, he saw her. Some way he realized that now and then his hand touched hers, and that once, as they whirled about the room, in obedience to the monarch on the fiddler's rostrum, his arm was about her waist, and her head touching his shoulder. It made little difference whether the dance calls were obeyed after that. Fairchild was making up for all the years he had plodded, all the years in which he had known nothing but a slow, grubbing life, living them all again and rightly, in the few swift moments of a dance. The music ended, and laughing they returned to the side of the hall. Out of the haze he heard words, and knew indistinctly that they were his own: "Will—will you dance with me again tonight?" "Selfsh!" she chided. "But will you?" For just a moment her eyes grew serious. "Did you ever realize that we've never been introduced?" Fairchild was finding more conversation than he ever had believed possible. "No—but I realize that I don't care—if you'll forgive it. I—believe that I'm a gentleman." "So do I—or I wouldn't have danced with you." "Pardon me." She had laid a hand on his arm for just a moment, then hurried away. Fairchild saw that she was approaching young Rodaine, scowling in the background. That person shot an angry remark at her as she approached and followed it with streaming sentences. Fairchild knew the reason. Jealousy! Couples, returning from the dance floor, jostled against him, but he did not move. He was waiting—waiting for the outcome of the quarrel—and in a moment it came. Anita Richmond turned swiftly, her dark eyes ablaze, her pretty lips set and firm. She looked anxiously about her, sighted Fairchild, and then started toward him, while he advanced to meet her. "Yes," was her brief announcement. "I'll dance the next one with you." "And the next after that?" Again: "Selfish!" But Fairchild did not appear to hear. A third dance and a fourth, while in the intervals Fairchild's eyes sought out the sulky, sullen form of Maurice Rodaine, flattened against the wall, eyes evil, mouth a straight line, and the blackness of hate discoloring his face. It was as so much wine to Fairchild; he felt himself really young for the first time in his life. And as the music started again, he once more turned to his companion. Only, however, to halt and whirl and stare in surprise. There had come a shout from the doorway, booming, commanding: "Ands up, everybody! And quick about it!" Some one laughed and jabbed his hands into the air. Another, quickly sensing a staged surprise, followed the example. It was just the finishing touch necessary—the old-time hold-up of the old-time dance. The "bandit" strode forward. "Out from be'nd that bar! Drop that gun!" he commanded of the white-aproned attendant. "Out from that roulette wheel. Everybody line up! Quick—and there ain't no time for foolin'" Chattering and laughing, they obeyed, the sheerh, his star gleaming, standing out in front of them all, shivering in mock fright, his hands higher than any one's. The bandit, both revolvers leveled, stepped forward a foot or so, and again ordered speed. A bandanna handkerchief was wrapped about his head, concealing his hair and ears. A mask was over his eyes, supplemented by another bandanna, which, beginning at the bridge of his nose, flowed over his chin, cutting off all possible chance of recognition. Only a second more he waited, then, with a wave of the guns, shouted his command: "All right, everybody! I'm a decent fellow. Don't want much, but I want it quick! This 'ere's for the relief of wilders and orphans. Make it sudden. Each one of you gents step out to the center of the room and leave five dollars. And step back when you've put it there. Ladies stay where you're at!" Again a laugh. Fairchild turned to his companion, as she nudged him. "There, it's your turn." Out to the center of the floor went Fairchild, the rest of the victims laughing and chiding him. Back he came in mock fear, his hands in the air. On down the line went the contributing men. Then the bandit rushed forward, gathered up the bills and gold pieces, shoved them in his pockets, and whirled toward the door. "The purpose of this 'ere will be in the paper tomorrow," he announced. "And don't you follow me to find out! Back, there!" Two or three laughing men had started forward, among them a fiddler, who had joined the line, and who now rushed out in flaunting bravery, brandishing his violin as though to brain the intruder. Again the command: "Back, there—get back!" Then the crowd recolled. Flashes had come from the masked man's guns, the popping of electric light globes above and the showering of glass testifying to the fact that they had contained something more than mere wading. Somewhat dazed, the fiddler continued his rush, suddenly to crumple and fail, while men milled and women screamed. A door slammed, the lock clicked, and the crowd rushed for the windows. The holdup had been real after all—instead of a planned, joking affair. On the floor the fiddler lay gasping—and bleeding. And the bandit was gone. All in a moment the dance hall seemed to have gone mad. Men were rushing about and shouting; panic-stricken women clawed at one another and fought their way toward a freedom they could not gain. Windows crashed as forms hurtled against them; screams sounded. Hurriedly, as the crowd massed thicker, Fairchild raised the small form of Anita in his arms and carried her to a chair, far at one side. "It's all right now," he said, calming her. "Everything's over—look, they're helping the fiddler to his feet. Maybe he's not badly hurt. Everything's all right—" And then he straightened. A man had unlocked the door from the outside and had rushed into the dance hall, excited, shouting. It was Maurice Rodalne. "I know who it was," he almost screamed. "I got a good look at him—jumped out of the window and almost headed him off. He took off his mask outside—and I saw him." "You saw him—?" A hundred voices shouted the question at once. "Yes." Then Maurice Rodalne nodded straight toward Robert Falchild. "The light was good, and I got a straight VAN NIE "He Was That Fellow's Partner." look at him. He was that fellow's partner—a Cornishman they call Harry! "I don't believe it!" Anita Richmond exclaimed with conviction and clutched at Fairchild's arm. "I don't believe it! "I can't!" Robert answered. Then he turned to the accuser. "How could it be possible for Harry to be down here robbing a dance hall when he's out working the mine?" "Working the mine?" This time it was the sheriff. "What's the necessity for a day and night shift?" "We agreed upon it yesterday afternoon." "At whose suggestion?" "I'm not sure—but I think it was mine." "Young fellow," the sheriff had approached him now, "you'd better be certain about that. It looks to me that might be a pretty good excuse to give when a man can't produce an alibi. Anyway, the identification seems pretty complete. Then he turned to the crowd. "I want a couple of good men to go along with me as deputies." "I have a right to go." Fairchild had stepped forward. "Certainly. But not as a deputy. Who wants to volunteer?" Half a dozen men came forward, and from them the sheriff chose two. Fairchild turned to say good-by to Anita. In gain. Already Maurice Rodaine had escorted her, apparently against her will, to a far end of the dance hall, and there was quarrelling with her. Fairchild hurried to join the sheriff and his two deputies, just starting out of the dance hall. Five minutes later they were in a motor car, chugging up Kentucky gulch. Slowly, the motor car fighting against the grade, the trip was accomplished. Then the four men leaped from the machine at the last rise before the tunnel was reached and three of them went forward afoot toward where a slight gleam of light came from the mouth of the Blue Poppy. The sheriff took the lead, at last to stop behind a boulder and to shout a command: "By yourself." It was Harry's voice. "Come out—and be quick about it. Hold your light in front of your face with both hands." "The 'ell I will! And 'oo's talking?" "Sheriff Adams of Clear Creek county. You've got one minute to come out—or I'll shoot." "I'm coming on the run!" "I'm coming on the run: And almost instantly the form of Harry, his acetylene lamp-lighting up his bulbous, surprised countenance with its spraylike mustache, appeared at the mouth of the tunnel. "What the bloody 'ell?' he gasped, as he looked into the muzzle of the revolver. From down the mountain side came the shout of one of the deputies: "Sheriff! Looks like it's him, all right. I've found a horse down here—all swaked up from running." "That's about the answer." Sheriff Adams went forward and with a motion of his revolver sent Harry's PAGE THREE hands into the air. "Let's see what you've got on you." A light gleamed below as an electric flash in the hands of one of the deputies began an investigation of the surroundings. The sheriff, finishing his search of 'Arry's pockets, stepped back. "Well, he demanded, "what did you do with the proceeds?" "The proceeds?" Harry stared blankly. "Of what?" "Quit your kidding, now. They've found your horse down there." "Wouldn't it be a good idea—" Fairchild had cut in acridly—"to save your accusations on this thing until you're a little surer of it? Harry hasn't any horse. If he's rented one, you ought to be able to find that out pretty shortly." As if in answer, the sheriff turned and shouted a question down the mountain side. And back came the answer: "It's Doc Mason's. Must have been stolen, Doc was at the dance." "I guess that settles it." The officer reached for his hip pocket. "Stick out your hands, Harry, while I put the cuffs on them." "But 'ow in bloody 'ell 'ave I been doing anything when I've been up 'ere working on the chiv wheel? 'Ow—?" "They say you held up the dance tonight and robbed us." Fairchild cut in, Harry's face lost its surprised look, to give way to a glance of keen questioning. "And do you say it?" "I most certainly do not. The identification was given by that honorable person known as Mr. Maurice Rodalne." "Oh! One thief identifying another—" "Sheriff!" Again the voice from below. "Yeh!" "We've found a cache down here. Must have been made in a hurry—two new revolvers, bullets, a mask, a couple of new handkerchiefs and the money." Harry eyes grew wide. Then he stuck out his hands. "The evidence certainly is piling up!" he grunted. "I might as well save my talking for later." "That's a good idea." The sheriff snapped the handcuffs into place. Then Fairchild shut off the pumps and they started toward the machine. Back in Ohadi more news awaited them. Harry, if Harry had been the highwayman, had gone to no expense for his outfit. The combined general store and hardware emporium of Gregg Brothers had been robbed of the articles necessary for a disguise—also the revolvers and their bullets. Robert Fairchild watched Harry placed in the solitary cell of the county jail with a spirit that could not respond to the Cornishman's grin and his assurances that morning would bring a righting of affairs. Four charges hung heavy above him; that of horse-stealing, of burglary, of highway robbery, and worse, the final assault with attempt to kill. Fairchild turned wearily away; he could not find the optimism to join Harry's cheerful announcement that it would be "all right." The appearances were otherwise. Besides, up in the little hospital on the hill, Fairchild had seen lights gleaming as he entered the jail, and he knew that doctors were working there over the wounded body of the fiddler. Tired, heavy at heart, his earlier conquest of the night sledden and overshadowed now, he turned away from the cell and its optimistic occupant—out into the night. It was only a short walk to the hospital and Fairchild went there, to leave with at least a ray of hope. The probing operation had been completed; the fiddler would live, and at least the charge against Harry would not be one of murder. That was a thing for which to be thankful; but there was plenty to cause consternation, as Fairchild walked slowly down the dark, winding street toward the main thoroughfare. Without Harry, Fairchild now felt himself lost. Before the big, genial, eccentric Cornishman had come into his life, he had believed, with some sort of divine ignorance, that he could carry out his ambitions by himself, with no knowledge of the technical details necessary to mining, with no previous history of the Blue Poppy to guide him, and with no help against the enemies who seemed everywhere. Now he saw that it was impossible. More, the incidents of the night showed how swiftly those enemies were working, how sharp and stifleto-like their weapons. That Harry was innocent was certain—to Robert Falchild. Looking back over it now, he could see how easily Fate had played into the hands of the Rodaines, if the Rodaines had not possessed a deeper concern than merely to seize upon a happening and turn it to their own account. The highwayman was big. The highwayman talked with a "Cousin Jack" accent—for all Cornishmen are "Cousin Jacks" in the mining country. Those two features in themselves, Fairchild thought, as he stumbled along in the darkness, were sufficient to start the scheming plot in the brain of Maurice Rodaine, already ugly and evil through the trick played by Harry on his father and the rebuke that had come from Anita Richmond. 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We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones in their hours of sadness. Everybody is busy in the fields mostly now. The three colored men who had been on the city payroll have been laid off now, as the city has been cleaned of its worst rubbish. If Mrs. Scott would quit telling her partner, let us make a "Boston" on them, she could win some games. (Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, Pa., Sept. 29—When he produced an alibi showing that he was in jail at the time the crime was committed, Arthur Richman, of Bedford avenue, was acquitted in Criminal court of the theft of clothing and revolver from the home of John Banks on September 29, 1921. Banks testified that the theft took place on September 29 and he and two other witnesses identified Richman as the thief. Richman produced a record to show that on September 29 he was in jail and that on September 30 he was tried and acquitted in criminal court. LEFTY WILLIAMS INJURED Letty Williams, recognized as the leading southpaw in independent baseball circles in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, was injured last Thursday evening when sliding into a base. His spikes caught in the earth in some fashion and caused his right foot to be injured so severely that he will be out of the lineup the rest of the season. Tenant: "They sounded like heat in the radiators, but of course it couldn't have been that." PHOENIX TRIBUNE Sports LEE ANDERSON AND KID NORFOLK STAGE FIGHT IN BOSTON LEE ANDERSON AND KID NORFOLK STAGE FIGHT IN BOSTON BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 29—Last Monday night Kid Norfolk defeated Lee Anderson in a ten-round bout at the Boston Arena, under the auspices of the Arena A. C. Norfolk won by stiff body punches, largely to the kidneys, and by taking advantage of every opportunity afforded by Anderson. However, Anderson made a splendid showing in the early stages of the fight, taking the second, third, fourth and fifth rounds, by making a vigorous aggressive fight and pounding Norfolk about the body. But his unmindfulness of defensive tactics cost him the battle as he permitted Norfolk to land several sledge-hammer blows occasionally to the pit of his stomach and to the kidneys, which finally began to weaken him. Norfolk appeared to be more heady than Anderson all through the battle. The effect of the punishment he was receiving from Norfolk became quite obvious in the sixth chapter. Anderson had slowed up considerably while Norfolk began to cut loose, and could land hammer blows to the kidneys almost at will. From the sixth round until the close of the fistiana debate Norfolk had the best of the affair Anderson was lucky that he escaped a complete knockout before the end of the fight. A COLORED BANKER GETS NAME ON NEW U. S. GREENBACKS Special to The Tribune CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 29—You really can't blame Chicago for being "cocky" these days. She has again beaten the entire country to the wire of a genuine scoop. Currency bills with a purchasable value of $5 and $10 have been issued by the Douglas National Bank and are now part of the money circulation of the United States of America. Anthony Overton, the bank's president, enjoys the signal honor of being the first Negro in this country, at least, to sign his name to a bank note as the executive officer of a national banking institution. A number of people here are framing the bills. Douglas National Bank started business July 1 and recently received its 99-year charter under the 1922 act. Musical Comedy PRESCOTT Mrs. • L. A. McCarty is reported very sick, having a severe attack Tuesday. She has suffered untold misery and has borne up well under the strenuous condition, and has the sympathy of all. It is the earnest hope and prayer of all of the praying folk that she have relief from the great suffering. Rev. Harvey preached a wonderful sermon Sunday night from the 3rd chapter of II. Corinthians. It was inspiring and soul-stirring. A nice crowd attended and a real good time was had. Rev. Draper, the former pastor of said church, is away at the conference, and it has not been learned who the next pastor of the church will be. However, the church doors are open, and services are going on. Come out and swell the crowd. Mrs. Georgia Staton has been very sick, suffering with a severe attack of La gripe. She was very sick Sunday, but is up and about on the job representing the Western Mutual Association. It is hoped that she will feel better and continue to improve. Madam Hilbert has returned from a delightful trip visiting several of the coast towns. She was royally entertained by the business folk while away, and came home brim full of new ideas from the big cities. She found her business progressing nicely and everything running smoothly. After a few days she will have to return to the city for business reasons. The U. N. I. A. met last Friday and was delightfully entertained by the program that Madam Hilbert had arranged. Several of the little children and grown-ups took part in the same, making it a grand affair. A wonderful dinner was served after the program, given by Madam Hilbert, to swell the treasury of the U. N. I. A. Many enjoyed it and the only kick was the dinner gave out too quickly, leaving many not served. Many of the U. N. I. A. members helped and made the dinner a pleasure. Mother Ramsey is much improved, and is very appreciative to the many callers and sympathizers. We hope she will continue feeling good and soon feel normal. Mrs. Mack Youngblood and little son are still feeling fine and baby growing beautifully. Mrs. Ayes is doing nicely, and it is hoped she will continue to improve. Mr. Garner has been quite sick, but is better. We hope he will soon recover from the long spell of sickness. Mr. L. A. McCarty has a splendid new line of merchandise and can fit you in all necessaries in his line. Go in and look his line over for the very things you need are there. Mr. Thos. Tillman still has a splendid line of groceries and sells as reasonably as any other store. Let's get hep and trade with our race; make it a specialty to trade some with colored merchants. They have some of the same things you walk blocks to purchase at other stores. Little Marion Jourdan has suffered quite a bit with her eyes and has been under the treatment of an eye specialist. We hope she will soon get relief. Marion is a splendid pupil in her school work, and it is from study that her eyes are causing much pain. Mrs. Geo. Caldwell, of Phoenix, passed through from a long stay back east where she was quite sick, returning to her home in Phoenix. She and Mother Ramsey traveled quite a long distance of the trip together. It was Tuesday 19th inst. It is the earnest hope and prayer of all Prescott folks that she have a speedy recovery. Mrs. Ethel Youngblood has been sick for several days, but is feeling a little better. We hope she will soon recover. Mrs. Youngblood is very ambitious, and will not give in to her feelings. Mrs. Paris Tabron's niece, Miss Annette, is a pleasant visitor in the city, the guest of her aunt. Miss Annette has been attending school at the Flagstaff Normal. Her many friends welcome her back again. Mrs. Joe Anderson has been sick, but is much improved. Mrs. B. J. Folkerson has returned from an extensive visit east. We are glad to have her in the city again. She reports a wonderful visit. Mrs. Hugo Richards will soon return from the Orient, where she has been quite some time. Mr. Walter French and Miss Alberta Deaver were married the early part of this year, and are living in California. The community wishes them much success. Mr. Jacob Tull has purchased a transfer line and is now able to serve you with a swift transfer line. When in need of delivery service, call him. He's at your service. Mr. and Mrs. Burkhart have purchased a beautiful car and will get ATTEMPT TO EFFECT RECONCILATION IS FATAL TO THIS MAN RICHMOND, Va. Sept. 29—When William Brown accompanied his daughter, Mrs. William Clayton, and his sister, Mrs. Malinda Carter, to the home of his son-in-law, William Clayton, in an attempt to reconcile Clayton and his wife, who had separated, they were met by Clayton, who had a double barrel shotgun. When Mr. Brown knocked at Clayton's door he was invited to enter, and as Brown opened the door Clayton is said to have fired the contents of one barrel into his stomach, killing him instantly. He then turned the gun on Mrs. Carter, killing her instantly and reloaded the gun and killed his wife before she could get out of the yard. Clayton then went to the police station and surrendered. FALLS DOWN ELEVATOR SHAFT AND IS KILLED (Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, Pa., Sept. 29—Russell Scott, aged 18 years, was killed when he fell down an elevator shaft in the Hotel Anderson, where he was employed, last Saturday afternoon. Scott was taking water to the third floor, and according to Carter T. Collins, Jr., another bellboy who was operating the car, as the elevator neared the third floor. Scott opened the cage door and jumped out, lost his balance and fell down the elevator shaft, under the car, to the basement, crushing his skull, breaking his neck and several bones of his body, dying instantly. much out of motoring. They are both happy over the purchase. Many new comers are in town and The Tribune reporter will be very glad to let the public know where you are from. Call 250. There is no selfishness practiced on the part of the representative. 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