Phoenix Tribune

A SQUARE DEAL This government is based upon the fundamental idea that each man, no matter what his occupation, his race, or his religious belief, is entitled to be treated on his worth as a man, and neither favored nor discriminated against because of any accident in his position.—Theodore Roosevelt. ANTIC VICE RING IS UNEARTLY BY POLICE OFFICERS IN CITY OF YOUNG GIRLS ARE INNOCEN GIGANTIC VICE RING BY POLICE OFFICERS YOUNG GIRLS A GIGANTIC VICE RING IS UNEARTHED BY POLICE OFFICERS IN CITY OF CHICAGO; YOUNG GIRLS ARE INNOCENT VICTIMS (Special to The Tribune) CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 8W agent for scores of vice resorern cities, the police and that they have in custody the regular trips to southern town of luring pretty Negro girls big cities of the North. The arrest of Pruitt we case made against him on the Jones, pretty fourteen-yeartha, Ala., to one of the most frequented for the most part AGO, Ill., Dec. 8With the arrest of arrests of vice resorts in Chicago and the police and welfare organizaive in custody the chief of the gath to southern towns and cities for petty Negro girls to houses of it in the North. Rest of Pruitt was effected folle against him on the charge of bribery fourteen-year-old colored girl, one of the most noted vice resor or the most part by white men a CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 8With the arrest of Jake Pruitt, agent for scores of vice resorts in Chicago and other northern cities, the police and welfare organizations believe that they have in custody the chief of the gang who make regular trips to southern towns and cities for the purpose of luring pretty Negro girls to houses of ill fame in the big cities of the North. The arrest of Pruitt was effected following a clear case made against him on the charge of bringing Thelma Jones, pretty fourteen-year-old colored girl, from Samantha, Ala., to one of the most noted vice resorts in Chicago, frequented for the most part by white men and foreigners. Made Attractice Offers to Girl The little Jones girl was after she had thrown a note to being held a captive by the note was picked up by a woman it was turned over to the police Captain Hargraves, several led the house, and after a dild girl. Not willing to give up continued to go through every they came near a concealed of some one, and upon touch opening was readily revealed little Jones girl with hands over her mouth. The officers took the little home, and seated in the midst told a very pathetic story in a manner. "I was attending a said little Thelma, "when the to Jake Pruitt, "came around father that he could give me here that would pay me good only have to work six hours comfortable home with a nice decided to let me come to C according to his instructions he met me at the station. W rode to many places in the city and then we came to the home. I was greeted by two women not have to work, but would only follow their inst fought off the advances of n and three Chinamen, and at to fight off one of the women attempted to hold me for one. "They called me a fool, a pillows and slippers at me, woudn't give me anything t used in writing the note which slipped from the pocket of o across my bed in a drunken house took all of the pencils, Jones girl was rescued from the hall thrown a note from the window, captive by the inmates of the locked up by a woman who passed over to the police department, graves, several officers of the villa, and after a diligent search, failing to give up the search read through every room of the house a concealed door, they heard, and upon touching a place in readily revealed, and there the girl with hands tied and a well-wishers took the little girl down to located in the midst of a half dozen aesthetic story in an intelligent stranger was attending school in my Alma, "when that man over the hill, "came around and told me he could give me employment in should pay me good wages. He said he work six hours a day, and would home with a nice family. When he met to Chicago, I notified his instructions, and when I reached the station. We got into an air places in the city until it began, came to the house where the girl greeted by two women who told me work, but would have plenty of follow their instructions. That one advances of more than a dozen dinners, and at one time during one of the women who stayed at it, hold me for one of the Chinam called me a fool, a little country girl slippers at me, and finally locked me anything to eat. The papering the note which resulted in me in the pocket of one of the white wield of the pencils, pens and paper The little Jones girl was rescued from the den of vice after she had thrown a note from the window telling of her being held a captive by the inmates of the resort. The note was picked up by a woman who passed the place, and it was turned over to the police department. Headed by Captain Hargraves, several officers of the vice squad raided the house, and after a diligent search, failed to find the girl. Not willing to give up the search readily, they continued to go through every room of the house and when they came near a concealed door, they heard the crying of some one, and upon touching a place in the wall, the opening was readily revealed, and there they found the little Jones girl with hands tied and a well-made muffler over her mouth. The officers took the little girl down to the detention home, and seated in the midst of a half dozen or more, she told a very pathetic story in an intelligent straight forward manner. "I was attending school in my Alabama town," said little Thelma, "when that man over there," pointing to Jake Pruitt, "came around and told my mother and father that he could give me employment in a silk mill up here that would pay me good wages. He said that I up only have to work six hours a day, and would be given a comfortable home with a nice family. When my parents decided to let me come to Chicago, I notified Mr. Pruitt, according to his instructions, and when I reached Chicago, he met me at the station. We got into an automobile and rode to many places in the city until it began to grow dark, and then we came to the house where the officers found me. I was greeted by two women who told me that I would not have to work, but would have plenty of money if I would only follow their instructions. That same night I fought off the advances of more than a dozen white men and three Chinamen, and at one time during the night had to fight off one of the women who stayed at the house who attempted to hold me for one of the Chinamen. "They called me a fool, a little country girl, and threw pillows and slippers at me, and finally locked me up and wouldn't give me anything to eat. The paper and pencil used in writing the note which resulted in my rescue, was slipped from the pocket of one of the white men as he lay across my bed in a drunken stupor. The women at the house took all of the pencils, pens and paper from me." Pruitt Through Third Degree Captain Hargraves exp up such activities as has be and with an idea of getting ties, put him through the tion which he gave, revealed forts of a gang of men who and lure scores of pretty, but homes to dens of vice in No Pruitt confessed to being the out of Chicago and Indiana others who were supplying 1 young colored girls. Investigation showed the imprisoned in the vice dens a see the light of day after the the promoters keep them int ing their lives they submit are carried on about the hour. As the result of the conf rests will be made during the tims of the gangs living in th in charge of welfare organiz throughout the south. Hargraves expressed determinate activities as has been practiced by idea of getting the real facts as through the third degree and gave, revealed startling facts of men who operate through trees of pretty, buxom colored girls of vice in Northern and East passed to being the leader of the go and Indianapolis, and gave were supplying houses in both ced girls. nation showed that hundreds of them the vice dens about this city and of day after they enter there. They keep them intimidated, and fences they submit to disgraceful punish about the houses. result of the confessions of Pruitt made during the next few daysangs living in the houses will be welfare organizations or sent to the south. Captain Hargraves expressed determination to break up such activities as has been practiced by Jake Pruitt, and with an idea of getting the real facts as to his activities, put him through the third degree and the information which he gave, revealed startling facts as to the efforts of a gang of men who operate throughout the south and lure scores of pretty, buxom colored girls from their homes to dens of vice in Northern and Eastern cities. Pruitt confessed to being the leader of the gang working out of Chicago and Indianapolis, and gave the names of others who were supplying houses in both cities with the young colored girls. Investigation showed that hundreds of these girls are imprisoned in the vice dens about this city and some never see the light of day after they enter there. The threats of the promoters keep them intimidated, and for fear of losing their lives they submit to disgraceful practices that are carried on about the houses. As the result of the confessions of Pruitt, scores of arrests will be made during the next few days, and the victims of the gangs living in the houses will be either placed in charge of welfare organizations or sent to their homes throughout the south. FATHER OF 25 CHILDREN PLACED UNDER ARREST (Preston News Service) MOBILE, Ala., Dec. 8—William Gadson, aged 59 years, was brought here from Cullomberg last Thursday night and placed in the county jail on a charge of attempting to use the mails to defraud. He is alleged to have told county officials that he is the father of 25 children, 23 of whom are living. Gadson said that he was married twice. He is being held here in jail pending a trial before a Federal Commissioner. Cultivate farsightedness certainly, but carefully watch your very next step—and the next—and the next. VOL. V.—NO. 37 Phoenix Tribune key 10 Happiness ARIZONA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER In 10,000 Homes With the arrest of Jake Pruitt, its in Chicago and other northwelfare organizations believe the chief of the gang who makes runs and cities for the purpose to houses of ill fame in the was effected following a clear charge of bringing Thelma old colored girl, from Samannoted vice resorts in Chicago, by white men and foreigners. I rescued from the den of vice from the window telling of her inmates of the resort. The man who passed the place, and police department. Headed by officers of the vice squad raid-gent search, failed to find the search readily, they con-room of the house and when door, they heard the crying thing a place in the wall, the bed, and there they found the tied and a well-muffler little girl down to the detention list of a half dozen or more, she an intelligent straight forward school in my Alabama town," that man over there," pointing and told my mother and employment in a silk mill up wages. He said that I would a day, and would be given a free family. When my parents Chicago, I notified Mr. Pruitt, and when I reached Chicago, I got into an automobile and my until it began to grow dark, use where the officers found men who told me that I would have plenty of money if I instructions. That same night I more than a dozen white men one time during the night had who stayed at the house who of the Chinamen. A little country girl, and threw and finally locked me up and to eat. The paper and pencil which resulted in my rescue, was one of the white men as he lay a stupor. The women at the opens and paper from me." cessed determination to break been practiced by Jake Pruitt, the real facts as to his activi-ird degree and the informal startling facts as to the effo-erate throughout the south exom colored girls from their northern and Eastern cities. The leader of the gang working pools, and gave the names of houses in both cities with the hat hundreds of these girls are about this city and some never enter there. The threats of imidated, and for fear of loso disgraceful practices that uses. Sessions of Pruitt, scores of arre next few days, and the vice houses will be either placed nations or sent to their homes OVER 800 PERSONS MOBBED IN THE U. S. IN PAST TWO YEARS NEW YORK CITY, Dec. 8—More than 800 persons have been the victims of mob violence in the United States from September 1, 1920, to June 1, 1922, according to a report recently issued by the American Civil Liberties Union. The report included 85 lynchings, 51 tar and feather cases, 127 floggings, and the remainder forcible mob de- PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1922 ARKANSAS KLANSMEN GIVEN STIFF DOSE OF LEAD BY FARMERS (Special to The Tribune) Hot Springs, Ark., Dec. 8.—It would appear that what with their opposition to Negroes, Organized Labor and non-Christians, plus their morals regulation hobby, the Ku Klux Klan have bitten off more than they can chew. Yesterday, one Klansman was killed and two seriously wounded when five carloads of the sheeted knights ran into an ambush of irate farmers at Marble township, 20 miles north of here. The Klansmen were on a "law-enforcing" foray. Similar raids had been conducted against other sections of the county. The embattled farmers taught them a thing or two about -law-enforcement and the opinion is that a few more such lessons and the Klansmen will confine the use of their sheets to their beds. NEGROES OF FRANCE WILL NOT THINK OF JOINING RADICALS (Special Correspondence to The Associated Negro Press.) Paris, France, Dec. 8. It appears that whatever olive branches have been held out to French Negroes by the bolsheviki are to fade and wither. At least that is the dictum given to the public by the Negro representatives in the House of Deputies within the past few days. M. Candace, the Gaudaloupean delegate and probably the most eloquent man in the chamber has pronounced against any consideration of the plan to ally French Negroes with the Russian Reds. He declares that it would be the height of folly to do so and besides is against every economic and political interest of the Negroes of the world, at this time, to join hands with the ultra radical elements in any part of the world. "This American Negro, Garvey," he said recently, has got hold of the wrong end of the matter. We are at that stage of our race development where we are obliged to join hands with some one, I admit. But we should be very careful whom we pick as our ally in this effort we all have an abiding interest. No French Negro can afford to leave the French. The French are modern in spirit. And I will admit the African Policy of the French government has not always been wise. Rene Maran's story however, has opened French eyes to the necessity of bringing about a change of policy in that section of the French world. There are many reasons that point to the Negroid elements of the human family as the next dominant factor in the upholding of genuine principles of civilization. We have benign nature, and we have the poetic vision if we will use it to the highest advantage. I see no reason, at present to join with such visionaries as Garvey or anyone else to try to get control of Africa now. The future will take good care that we get all we deserve in this particular. Let us make ample preparation and then talk about controlling the Fatherland." Praise Diagne, the West Coast African delegate voiced the opinions of Candace. "We will talk at the African situation in due time," he said "M Candace has expressed my view of the matter." Both candace and Diagne endorsed Pan African Congress. They each declared that it was the right movement because its membership advocated the high development of the brawn and brain of the Negroes before there was any kind of talk about an attempt to control hte African branch of the race. It is likely that the Pan African congress will meet again next year. portations. Five of the victims are said to have been women and less than a third of the whole number were Negroes. The report explained that the figures were incomplete, and that most of the cases occurred in the south and southwest, with others sprinkled over the far and middlewest. Some people will never know what they really can do, because they are too afraid of work. KU KLUX ORDER IS VIGOROUSLY SCORED BY FEDERAL JUDGE KU KLUX ORDER IS VIGOROUSLY SCORED BY FEDERAL JUDGE (Preston News Service) CHARLESTON, W. Va., Dec. 8—The Ku Klux Klan and "similar organizations" were scored last Monday by Federal Judge McClintie here in reading a charge to the grand jury. He declared that he has received communications which caused him to believe that such an organization is becoming active in West Virginia. One communication, he said, threatened an aged woman with punishment "for doing something which she had every legal right to do." "People do not wear masks, except to cover up something shameful, wrong or hateful," said the judge in his charge. ALPHA PHI ALPHA SOCEITY TO MEET IN ST. LOUIS, DEC. 27 ALPHA PHI ALPHA SOCEITY TO MEET IN ST. LOUIS, DEC. 27 (Preston News Service) WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 8—According to announcement by the national secretary, N. L. McGee, during the Christmas holidays every member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity who served as a chapter charter applicant expects to be present at the 15th annual convention which has been denominated the "Pioneers' Convention" to be held in St. Louis, Mo. December 27th to 31st inclusive, 1922. This special group of men for the 44 chapters of the fraternity now numbers 445. Among these pioneers are such men as Eugene Kinckle Jones, Vertner W. Tandy, H. A. Callis, Geo. B. Kelly, Nathaniel A. Murray, Robert H. Ogle, Robert Morton, of the mother chapter; S. S. Booker, Dr. Sumner A. Furniss, George W. Burkner, David D. Jones, C. L. Rowlette, C. M. Cain, Dr. W. F. Jerrick, E. H. Crampton, Dr. C. A. Lewis, Dr. M. Bowles, William H Mitchell, R. P. Alexander and numbers of others who have now gained prominence in many important fields. Aside from the large group of Alpha Phi Alpha men to attend the Pioneers Convention, delegates and visiting members from each of the 44 chapters will be present and not less than 600 members are expected to attend. The secretary also announced the establishment of chapters of the fraternity at such schools as Springfield College, Springfield, Mass.; Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill.; State University of Colorado and Denver University, Denver, Colo.; and at Dayton, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Ind. With these additions to its chapter rolls, the Alpha Phi Alpha has now extended itself to practically every important university and college in the United States. It is a nationally known institution and through the conduct of its "Go to High School, Go to College" campaign in nearly every city throughout the country, its helpful influence in the educational life of the Negro students has been permanently established. The National Secretary of the Fraternity has this year, as in former years, made application to the railroads of the country for a reduced rate to members of Alpha Phi Alpha who are to attend the St. Louis convention. NEGRO ENTERPRISE PAYS 8% DIVIDENDS COVER'G 1ST QUARTER NEGRO ENTERPRISE PAYS 8% DIVIDENDS COVER'G 1ST QUARTER (WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 8—The Allied Industrial Finance Corporation has just sent out a dividend check covering the first quarterly dividend of 8% to the paid up holders of its preferred stock. It was organized in December, 1920, with Dr. Emmett J. Scott, president; John R. Hawkins, Dr. A. M. Curtis, Whitfield McKinley and Norman L. McGee as officers and directors. Others on the board of directors are: Dr. M. O. Dumas, Dr. A. B. Jackson and F. Morris Murray, of Washington; S. W. Green, New Orleans; Dr. George E. Cannon, Jersey City, N. J.; Dr. R. M. Fowler, Atlantic City, N. J.; Dr. J. B. Stubbs, and Dr. S. G. Elbert, of Wilmington, Del.; E. C. Brown, Philadelhpia, Pa.; J. L. Jones, Cincinnati, O.; T. H. Kiah, Princess Anne, Md.; Att'y. James A. Cobb, counsel for the corporation. MAN UTTERS OATH AS JUDGE PRONUONCES THE DEATH SENTENCE (Pressoil News Service) PITTSBURGH, Pa., Dec. 3—Marcus W. Newman, convicted of murdering J. L. Mullcough, a railway postal clerk in the Pennsylvania Railroad yards here in February, 1921, was sentenced to die in the electric chair last Thursday by Judge Bell. When Judge Bell read the section of the sentence saying, "a current of electricity shall be caused to pass through your body" Newman is alleged to have uttered a curse. Newman was found guilty of killing McCullough and stealing a pouch containing $30,000 worth of registered mail. He was arrested in Philadelphia more than a year later while trying to dispose of the last of the bonds which were in the pouch. The case will be appealed, it is said. UNIQUE DISCOVERY IS MADE BY DOCTORS IN MASSACHUSETTS UNIQUE DISCOVERY IS MADE BY DOCTORS IN MASSACHUSETTS SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Dec. 8—Medical Examiner Jones and Assistant Medical Examiner Chillander, in performing an autopsy on the body of an aged man killed by an automobile, made an astounding discovery. They found in the man's abdomen the body of a male infant weighing five or six pounds, fully formed with the exception of a head. The body was in a sack, which was filled with a fatty fluid, and the growth had increased in size so that it pressed upon the man's internal organs, and according to physicians, caused distress at times. Surgeons, from Western Massachusetts who have flocked to the medical examiners' office to examine the growth say it is the most remarkable example of anatomical or embryological abberation of which they ever heard. Twin Enveloped Before Birth The theory which they believe to be most likely as to the cause of the growth is that it is a peculiar example of Siamese twins; in other words, an example of two fertilized where one of them enveloped the other before birth instead of becoming merely attached to it externally, as usual in the case of such twins. It is believed that when the child was born the other remained in the normal infant's body, but only had started to develop into a child; held back by the conditions under which it existed in the abdomen of the normal infant. The theory, then, is that the body in the abdomen continued to grow in a retarded way for years, until it had attained its present size. Body Is Nearly Perfect The body within body had one arm slightly shriveled, but the other was nearly perfect, except that it was attached to the abdominal walls and blood vessels at the point where the head ought to be. Dr. Chillander said that the growth contained the internal organs, which, however, were abnormal. Dr. Sweet said that in opening certain germoid cysts in bodies of patients he occasionally had found formations which were parts of a body; several times teeth almost or wholly formed and in one instance almost a perfect jawbone, but never anything approaching a fully developed form. The body, or growth, has been placed in a jar and will be submitted to the best medical experts of the country for inspection. PARIS, Dec. 8—Carpentier, although still suffering from injured hands, is anxiously awaiting the time when he can again meet Battling Siki in an effort to regain his European Championship title. Carpentier makes it plain to all fight promoters that he does not want to fight anybody until he has had a chance with Siki. Sport writers are loud in their denunciation of the federation for the severe punishment handed to Siki for his apparent unseemly behavior. It is pointed out by many writers that if Siki lost his head it was largely due to the unusual and excessive attention paid to him by French people after his victory over Carpentier. MADE THAT FIVE PROMISES ARE TO RECEIVE THE 000 IF LIBERIAN LOAN BE CHARGE MADE THAT FIVE PROMINENT NEGROES ARE TO RECEIVE THE SUM OF $650,000 IF LIBERIAN LOAN BILL PASSES (Preston News Service) WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 8-A charge that five prominent Negroes had a contract to obtain $650,000 if the Liberian loan bill should pass was made in the senate last Thursday afternoon by Senator Pat Harrison, a democrat from Mississippi, during consideration of the bill WASHINGTON, D. C., prominent Negroes had a c the Liberian loan bill should last Thursday afternoon by Secrat from Mississippi, during Names the Men to Senator Harrison named in Washington—Dr. Emmett ard University; James A. C. attorneys. The other two na William H. Lewis, of Boston general of the United States Baltimore, a former minister Senator Harrison then o Liberian loan bill prohibiting commission to any attorney a loan. The amendment was Mississippi senator said that stood" that the five men under which they would be p INGTON, D. C., Dec. 8—A cha- groves had a contract to obtain a loan bill should pass was made a afternoon by Senator Pat Han- sissippi, during consideration James the Men to Get the Rake- Harrison named the men; threen—Dr. Emmett J. Scott, secre- ry; James A. Cobb and William he other two named by Senator Ewis, of Boston, a former assis- tle United States, and Rev. Ern- former minister to Liberia. Harrison then offered an ame- t bill prohibiting the payment to any attorney or agent of Libe- mendment was unanimously a mator said that it was "gen- ne five men mentioned by him they would be paid if the bill p Senator Harrison named the men; three of them live in Washington—Dr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary of Howard University; James A. Cobb and William L. Houston, attorneys. The other two named by Senator Harrison are: William H. Lewis, of Boston, a former assistant attorney general of the United States, and Rev. Ernest Lyons, of Baltimore, a former minister to Liberia. Senator Harrison then offered an amendment to the Liberian loan bill prohibiting the payment of any fee or commission to any attorney or agent of Liberia out of the loan. The amendment was unanimously adopted. The Mississippi senator said that it was "generally understood" that the five men mentioned by him had a contract under which they would be paid if the bill passed. Charge Is Vigorously Denied The charge was vigorous of Kansas, in charge of the report by Senator Harrison in the senator's own fertile men had been conspicuous in half of the bill. Senator Harrison said they had not been approached amendment. Both Senator S they had not been approached Scott, Cobb and Houa When the report of Senated the men in Washington mississippi, they issued the follow Dr. Scott, secretary of "There isn't a scintilla of truth made by Senator Harrison. informed directly if he had the truthfulness of such a s has evidently been depending him by men more anxious to the truth." "The charges are laughh clared James A. Cobb. Contro to the statements made by a floor of the senate, in which that I, along with four other $650,000 as attorney's fees of berian loan of $5,000,000, I b of truth in the statement. "I have never made any Liberian loan. Any aid or as with respect to the loan was It is true that while the Lib did act as legal adviser for the matters, namely, looking over the premises occupied by th for the purchase of an autom them in-general in manners were unfamiliar in this court justment for all of these serv turned to Liberia. "Undoubtedly the senation from certain politicians bellies above the dust, and seeking of graft in every end half of any person or cause theirs induces them to think or aid a cause is actuated by William L. Houston, a paber of the Board of Education rison's remarks as "a fabric "I have had absolutely berian loan bill because it p public, but have taken an a like Senator Harrison to pro tion of his reported charges, age was vigorously denied by S. Cobb, charge of the bill, who said the Senator Harrison, "like others, he's own fertile brain." Harrison said that he understated a conspicuous in buttonholing of the Senator Curtis accepted by Both Senator Smoot and Senator been approached by the men in Cobb and Houston Make State report of Senator Harrison's visit Washington named by the senator issued the following statement, a secretary of Howard University a scintilla of truth in any such Senator Harrison. The senator correctly if he had made any effort of such a statement. Senate been depending upon information more anxious to feed grudges the charges are laughable and absolutely A. Cobb. Continuing he said: "Items made by Senator Pat Harrison, in which he is reported with four other gentlemen, with attorney's fees or commission of $5,000,000, I beg to say there is statement. Never made any claim whatsoever. Any aid or assistance that I got to the loan was purely of an altitude while the Liberian Commission adviser for them in respect to likely, looking over and drawing up occupied by the commission case of an automobile, etc., as well in manners and customs with in this country. There was all of these services before the oeria. Finally the senator received his certain politicians who are unable the dust, and whose venality, staff in every endeavor they may person or cause, and this charge them to think that any one was actuated by a similar motive. L. Houston, a prominent attorney of Education, characterized as "a fabrication out of them, had absolutely no connection will because it provides aid for have taken an active interest in Harrison to produce any proof oforted charges, which as yet I have The charge was vigorously denied by Senator Curtis, of Kansas, in charge of the bill, who said that the rumor reported by Senator Harrison, "like others, had originated in the senator's own fertile brain." Senator Harrison said that he understood that these men had been conspicuous in buttonholing senator in behalf of the bill. Senator Curtis accepted the Harrison amendment. Both Senator Smoot and Senator Curtis said they had not been approached by the men named. Scott, Cobb and Houston Make Statements When the report of Senator Harrison's charges reached the men in Washington named by the senator from Mississippi, they issued the following statements Dr. Scott, secretary of Howard University, said: "There isn't a scintilla of truth in any such statement as made by Senator Harrison. The senator could have been informed directly if he had made any effort to ascertain the truthfulness of such a statement. Senator Harrison has evidently been depending upon information furnished him by men more anxious to feed grudges than to furnish the truth." "The charges are laughable and absolutely false," declared James A. Cobb. Continuing he said: "With respect to the statements made by Senator Pat Harrison on the floor of the senate, in which he is reported to have said that I, along with four other gentlemen, were to receive $650,000 as attorney's fees or commission out of the Liberian loan of $5,000,000, I beg to say there is not an iota of truth in the statement. "I have never made any claim whatsoever against the Liberian loan. Any aid or assistance that I gave to Liberia with respect to the loan was purely of an altruistic nature. It is true that while the Liberian Commission was here I did act as legal adviser for them in respect to certain minor matters, namely, looking over and drawing up a lease for the premises occupied by the commission and arranging for the purchase of an automobile, etc., as well as to assist them in general in manners and customs with which they were unfamiliar in this country. There was a proper adjustment for all of these services before the commission returned to Liberia. "Undoubtedly the senator received his misinformation from certain politicians who are unable to lift their bellies above the dust, and whose venality dictates the seeking of graft in every endeavor they may make on behalf of any person or cause, and this characteristic of theirs induces them to think that any one who may assist or aid a cause is actuated by a similar motive." William L. Houston, a prominent attorney and member of the Board of Education, characterized Senator Harrison's remarks as "a fabrication out of the whole cloth." "I have had absolutely no connection with the Liberian loan bill because it provides aid for the Negro republic, but have taken an active interest in it. I would like Senator Harrison to produce any proof in substantiation of his reported charges, which as yet I have not read." VOCATIONAL TRAINING HAS BEEN GREAT HELP TO EX-SERVICE MEN VOCATIONAL TRAINING HAS BEEN GREAT HELP TO EX-SERVICE MEN (Preston News Service) WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 8—Many disabled colored men who before the war were merely wage earners are now enabled by the vocational training of the United States Veterans' Bureau to carry on their own business successfully to a much larger degree and income than before being disabled. This statement was made a few days ago by Dr. J. R. A. Crossland, technical assistant in charge of the bureau, in an address before a large audience of former service men and residents of this city in the Whitewel Hotel. Race prejudice is bound to gray before the influence character, education and wealth. These are nec- sary to the growth of our race. Without wealth there can be no leisure, without leisure there can be no thought, and without thought there can be no progress.— Booker T. Washington. FIVE PROMINENT RECEIVE THE SUM OF IAN LOAN BILL PASSES Dec. 8—A charge that five contract to obtain $650,000 if pass was made in the senate senator Pat Harrison, a demog consideration of the bill. To Get the Rake-off and the men; three of them live J. Scott, secretary of Howo bb and William L. Houston, named by Senator Harrison are: a former assistant attorney s, and Rev. Ernest Lyons, of to Liberia. offered an amendment to the g the payment of any fee or or agent of Liberia out of the unanimously adopted. The it was "generally under- tioned by him had a contract aid if the bill passed. usly denied by Senator Curtis, bill, who said that the rumor is, "like others, had originated brain." that he understood that these in buttonholing senator in beurtis accepted the Harrison smoot and Senator Curtis said by the men named. **Boston Make Statements** Senator Harrison's charges reached by the senator from Miswring statements Howard University, said: truth in any such statement as The senator could have been made any effort to ascertain statement. Senator Harrison upon information furnished feed grudges than to furnishable and absolutely false," denuing he said: "With respect Senator Pat Harrison on the he is reported to have said for gentlemen, were to receive or commission out of the Lieg to say there is not an iota claim whatsoever against the assistance that I gave to Liberia purely of an altruistic nature. Merian Commission was here I am in respect to certain minor or and drawing up a lease for the commission and arranging mobile, etc., as well as to assist and customs with which they try. There was a proper adcess before the commission received his misinformation who are unable to lift their whose venality dictates the leavor they may make on bee, and this characteristic of that any one who may assist a similar motive." Prominent attorney and mem., characterized Senator Harrison out of the whole cloth." No connection with the Liovides aid for the Negro reactive interest in it. I would reduce any proof in substantia-which as yet I have not read." The occasion was a reception and banquet given in honor of Dr. Crossland. He was introduced by Hon. J. Finley Wilson, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks, editor of the Washington Eagle and President of the National Negro Press Association. The committee in charge of the affair consisted of: C. H. Plummer, T. H. Phillips, W. E. Wheeler, Mrs. C. H. Plummer and G. T. Jeter. If you have only ambition and no energy, you will get about as far as a locomotive without steam. Don't be satisfied with merely existing, get out of your old rut and see if sailing won't be much easier. Not that "I can't get along without you," but that we can get along better with each other. PHOENIX TRIUME Key to Happiness AIRONA'S LEADING NEWSAPER In 10,000 Homes PRESCOTT By Mrs. L. V. Hines Prescott had a lily white garment for Thanksgiving, which made things beautiful. A drenching rain fell in a constant down pour for part of the previous day and night, but we had several inches of snow on Thauks- giving morning, which we very much appreciated. Entered as Second-Class Matter June 22, 1918, at the Postoffice at Phoenix, Arizona, under Act of March 3, 1879 Prof. Landry and Mr. A. R. Smith of Phoenix were invited guests and speakers at the program given by the American Legion, arriving in Prescott Thursday noon. Prof. Landry, the uncle of Mr. White, was the principal speaker. Great preparations were made that they have a pleasant stay. Mrs. Estella Hall is much improved. She has been suffering with an attack of La Grippe, but the severe cold is broken and the patient is up and about. An erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any person, firm or corporation which may appear in the columns of THE TRIBUNE will be gladly corrected upon its being brought to the attention of the publishers. Mr. and Mrs. Alex T. White entertained Thursday at noon with a beautifully appointed turkey dinner in honor of Prof. Landry and Mr. A. R. Smith, their guests from Phoenix. The dinner was served in courses. The guests were: Mr. Smith, Prof. Landry, Mr. and Mrs. King and two children, Mrs. Maxwell, Mr. A. Sells, the host and hostess and little son. Immediately after the dinner the guests hurried to the American Legion program, held in the assembly room of Ward 16. WHY THE BAD ONES KEEP DOWN THE GOOD ONES From the everglades of Florida to Boston Commons, then in dropping a beeline to the Mexican border (leaving out the central northwestern black belt) there is ever the whine: "The bad blacks keep the good ones down." Why? Are the bad ones more intelligent? As a rule—NO! Have they more wealth or civic influence as a class? Answer: NO! Mrs. Paul Conner and baby Frankie are much better, both being up and about. We are glad to know that they are doing so well, and hope they will continue until they have perfect health. Then why does this condition obtain—as it certainly does? PLAINLY SOMEONE IS INDIVIDUALLY A COWARD. And you cannot prove that it is the BAD ones. Mr. and Mrs. Paris Tabron were at home with a delightful turkey lunch, fried chicken, hot biscuits and all the trimimms, in honor of Prof. Landry, Mr. Smith. Miss Drucilla Polk of Jerome, Miss H. Vance and Mrs. Annett Maxwell. Miss Drucill Polk entertained the guests at the piano with wonderful music, much to the delight of all present. The guests talked at the table until train time. For instance: We howl about the thugs who frequent the dives—but we do it at LONG distance. Who goes personally to the miscreant and says: "You have got to come out of this!" We deyr our women folks loitering on the suspicious corners and in disreputable haunts. Who goes to one of these personally and says: "Now, daughter, let's reason together!" We chant about the boisterous individual who makes himself conspicuous where he ought most to keep quiet. But you, nor we, would not step up quietly and whisper into his ear, for a new five-dollar note: "Brother, you are making yourself a nuisance and disgracing all of the race." Why not? Mr. White and Mr. Sells took the distinguished visitors around to the different business places, and they were greatly impressed with all of the colored places of business. The Prescott citizens have been trying for several years to have Prof. Landry visit Prescott. He was induced largely because of his nephew, niece and little son Clinton. Prof. Landry is principal of the Phoenix Colored Public School. Well, first of all, your flesh is creepy when it comes to a real personal deed of this manner—he might smash you one, and you firmly believe it—and you are afraid to take a chance on it. You would rather go away off to your church, or your club, or yet to your lodge meeting—blocks away—and say: "That fellow is pulling us down!" Then let him continue to do it. Mrs. Lottie Taylor is still very sick and appreciates all visitors. Don't forget to call and see her. Mrs. L. A. McCarty is reported the same, with no change in her condition. She is quite sick, and appreciates all callers. Occasionally, and spasmodically, someone gets a gang of singers or prayers and gives the offenders a nearer dose of advice, or criticism. It is not personal. It is GROUP stuff and NEVER can have the effect of everyone making himself a real committee-man and deciding to take a chance on talking directly to the offenders whilst looking them in the eye. That requires physical and moral courage—high. What? Miss Tully Clay is enjoying fairly good health, and her many friends are glad to know about that. Many ask about her, and the reporter is stating this for the benefit of interested friends. Mrs. Maynee Lindell Smith and babies were pleasant visitors in the city, and I am sure she watched for Mr. Santa Clause. Much credit is due Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Their children are two of the most beautiful children in Prescott, always beautiful and attractive. The six-months-old baby is a wonderful specimen, and everybody admires them. If still AFRAID of getting a RATTING in the eye, or nose, why in the name of common decency and law does not one of the fellows who"pull the strings" so valiantly in other affairs JUST get together a bunch of representative GOOD citizens and get them a permit with POLICE power. They could CERTAINLY get such a permit. (It is done in many cities of the Central Northwest.) The offenders would have to listen at least. And if they got bad at your gospel, could you not pull your law upon them? The U. N. I. A. held its regular meeting last Friday night and it was the expiration of the year and the time for election, but it was unanimous that all officers hold their offices the given term stated and stipulated in the by-laws, and it was not deemed necessary to make a change. Mr. J. N. Burkhart tendered his resignation as secretary, and Dr. Hilbert accepted to serve in his place. The meeting was closed, to meet again at the regular time, after all business had been transacted. Besides, a fund could easily be set apart and legal talent secured to back up such an organization. Before you could get used to that new situation, the vice dens would be practically cleaned out. The crooks scattered or brought into line, and the GOOD ONES could at least prove that they are not moral or physical cowards. Now, if you have any more workable plan than this to keep the BAD ONES from pulling the GOOD ONES down, why, trot it out.—Detroit (Michigan) Independent. Miss Zola Ramsey and Mr. Leon Hilbert were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Monday, November 27, by Rev. W. E. Youngblood. Fortunately, the bride was born in Prescott, and all of her early years were spent in Prescott. The many friends are very appreciative of her, and hope that her matrimonial career will be happy and filled with blessings. Her husband is the son of Dr. Hilbert, and while he is young, it is hoped that together they may accomplish wonderful things. Their parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Youngblood and Dr. and Mrs. Hilbert feel proud of them, and it is the hope of their many friends that their lives may be filled with constant and unexpected happiness. Our inventive genius has been applied successfully from the ground up—from mining apparatus to flying machines; from cotton pickers to piano players; and some of the largest industries in the country are built upon the basic patents of Negro inventors—notably, a twenty-odd million dollar shoe machinery industry founded upon Jan E. Matzelinger's invention for lasting shoes. Santo Domingo speaks Spanish, either the classical Castilian or a slightly corrupted dialect, and Haiti uses French as its official language, while 2,000,000 of its Negro peasantry speak a creole language, which, though founded on the French, has become an absolutely distinct tongue. We take care of our sick, orphans and aged in thirty hospitals and sixty homes which we ourselves support, and we bury our dead in five hundred cemeteries which we have bought and beautified. Miss Helen Harper Vance had a wonderful visit with her parents and her many friends were very appreciative of her, as usual. Her wonderful qualifications distinguish her from many of our race, and it is the Prescott people that know this. She is loved by all of the Prescott folks. John Brown requested that, "my only religious attendants be poor little, dirty, ragged, and bareheaded, and barefooted, Slave Boys and Girls, led by some old grayheaded slave Mother." Miss Beulah Morrow, former teacher at Mesa, is teaching again in the Marshall High School with a larger salary. She was appointed teacher of Domestic Art at Prairie View State Normal, but refused because she was satisfied at Marshall, and did not deem the change necessary. She is grateful, however, for the consideration by the Texas State Board of Education. Our talent and ingenuity have furnished headlights for the locomotive and the lubricant that makes the running smooth. There were 106 captains, 329 first lieutenants, and 204 second lieutenants commissioned from the officers' training school at Ft. Des Moines, Iowa, 1917. THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE—ALWAYS IMPROVING Mrs. W. D. Alexander, now Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star of the State of Arizona, and Jurisdiction, attended the funeral of the former Grand Matron, Mrs. Caldwell, held at 2 o'clock Monday, December 4. Mrs. Caldwell was one of Arizona's oldest citizens, and loved by all who knew her the state over. We are deeply grieved at her passing, and while it is hard to say good-bye, we feel that our loss is heaven's gain. The family's deep sorrow is shared by the many friends throughout the county. Beyond the gates of Paradise, those pearly gates aar. HERMAN PERRY S $250 TO WHITE CHAMBER OF C (Preston News Ser- ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 8 the interest of Negroes upbuilding of Atlanta, He- ry, directing head of the S pany, Standard Life Insu- pany and the Citizens Tru- gave a check for $250.00 to Chamber of Commerce l There is a fair and peaceful land where happy angels are; They walk upon its streets of gold thru fields of living green. thru fields of living green. And gaze upon its jasper walls, no mortal eye hath seen. And sweet refrain and golden harps ring out in chorus there. While heavenly music ever floats upon its balmy air; No storm or tempest ever breaks up on its cloudless skies. No aching hearts, or tears; beyond the Gates of Paradise. Beyond the Gates of Paradise, a welcome waits for thee. Sweet land of rest, where weary hearts from care and toil are free; Beyond the Gates of Paradise, they tell of new found joys. And happy unions wait beyond the Gates of Paradise. * * * Mrs. Mary Williams is expecting her friends, Mr. and Mrs. Webster, over from Jerome. Mother Sarah Moses is very much better and is up and about. Her many friends are glad, and hope she will continue to improve. Mrs. W. D. Alexander was at home with a beautifully prepared turkey dinner Thanksgiving. Guests present were: Rev. and Mrs. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Burkhardt and the host and hostess. All report a wonderful time. FLAGSTAFF (By Mrs. T. W. Garrison) Church services were not very well attended Sunday on account of the bad weather. The W. W. Club met with Mrs. F. V. Polk last Thursday. After the usual routine of business the hostess served delicious refreshments. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. M. E. Davis next week. Mrs. T. Tucker who has been on the sick list will leave soon for her home in Kansas City, Mo., The doctor advised her that the altitude is too high for her here. Miss Nannie Freelove left for her home in Texas last Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. White entertained 23 of their friends to a turkey and duck dinner on Thanksgiving. Those that were present enjoyed themselves to the highest, and departed at a late hour declaring Mr. and Mrs. White ideal host and hostess and wishing that every Thursday was Thanksgiving. The local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. met Tuesday a week ago and after the usual business they listened attentively to a lecture by Rev. E. C. Branch on the conditions of things in the south. LOCAL NEWS Down from Prescott Mrs. W. D. Alexander of Prescott was in Phoenix Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Geo. W. Caldwell, Grand Matron of the O. E. S., Arizona Jurisdiction. Mrs. Alexander, who has served as associate Grand Matron, will succeed Mrs. Caldwell as Grand Matron for Arizona jurisdiction. Members of the Progressive Club are hereby notified that regular meetings of this club will be held every Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs J. J. Brown, 1722 East Jefferson street. Take due and timely notice and govern yourselves accordingly By order of the president. Klan Is Doing Things Says An Organizer (Preston News Service) Hornell, N. Y., Nov. 30.—Defying the intense sentiment and activity of foes to the klan movement and declaring the klan will organize in every city in the empire state in which it is not already located, Dr. C. Lanier Fowler, who claims to be founder of Lanier University, at Atlanta, Ga., is in a local hote here prepared to enroll klansmen. "The four million members of our organization could deny every charge against the klan, if they wished, but they are not talking much, they are doing things and are going to do more," he declared. HERMAN PERRY SENDS $250 TO WHITE MAN'S CHAMBER OF COMM'CE (Preston News Service) ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 8—To show the interest of Negroes here in the upbuilding of Atlanta, Heman E Perry, directing head of the Service Company, Standard Life Insurance Company and the Citizens Trust Company, gave a check for $250.00 to the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce last Monday, making it plain in letter of transmittal that this check was simply a token of expression of the Negroes' interest in the welfare and growth of Atlanta. Walter O. Foote, president of the Chamber of Commerce, commenting on the contribution from Mr. Perry, says: "Mr. Perry is one of the best educated Negroes in Atlanta. He is the directing head of The Service Company, the Standard Life Insurance Company and the Citizens Trust Company, all of which are owned by Negro stockholders. He has extensive dealings with white citizens here and stands high with them. "The chamber of commerce has no colored members. This fact was thoroughly understood by Mr. Perry in making the contribution. He neither asked nor made a bid for a membership, but sent the contribution as an expression of interest. It is one of the most highly appreciated contributions the chamber has received from any source." LOUISIANA SENATOR OPPOSES COHEN'S APPOINTMENT, AVERS (Preston News Service) WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 8—A determined fight on the confirmation of the nomination of W. L. Cohen as a controller of customs at New Orleans will be made in the senate, it was announced by Senator Ransdell last Thursday afternoon, a democrat from Louisiana. This announcement was made just after Senator Ransdell left the White House where he had a conference with President Harding. The senator said, however, that the subject of Cohen's appointment, made by the President, had not been discussed by him and the President. "I will see to it that the confirmation is held up when it comes before the Senate," he said. UNJUST DISCRIMINATION Lady of the House—"The milk you left this morning was sour, Mr. Jones." Aggrieved Dairyman—"There you are, Mum! If there's any complaint the poor milkman soon hears of it; but you never tell 'im when the milk ain't sour, do yer?"—Punch (London). Remember, the good will of a dog is better than the ill will. CHURCH DIRECTORY CHURCH DIRECTORY A. M. E. Church Corner Second street and Jefferson. A. C. Moore, Pastor, residence 113 So. 2nd St. Sunday School 10 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. General class every Sunday at 12:15 p. m. Second Baptist Church Corner Fifth street and Jefferson. E. D. Green, pastor. Residence 806 So. Montezuma street. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. C. M. E. Church Corner Seventh street and Jefferson. M. Thompson, pastor. Residence, 112 South Seventh street. Phone 4869. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Epworth League at 6:30 p. m. Teachers' meeting every Wednesday evening. (11th St. and Washington) C. A. Gilmore, pastor. Residence, 429 East Washington. Phone 2643. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. m. and 8 p.m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Bible study every Sunday at 3 p.m. Church of God in Christ Corner Fourteenth street and Madison. Elder L. L. Britton, pastor. Residence, 1443 East Jefferson. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Services also are held on Tuesday and Friday nights of each week, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. Grace Baptist Church 822 South Monteneca avenue. J. H. Jones, minister. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Everybody come--praying The Cross-Cut The Cross-Cut a long wait and then, "please take this as only coming from a spokesman: My client is in a position to use her good offices to change the viewpoint of the man who is the chief witness against your partner. She also is in a position to use those same good offices in another direction, so that there might never be a grand jury investigation of the finding of a certain body, in skeleton, or something of the kind, in your mine—which, if you will remember, brought about a very disagreeable situation. And through her very good connections in another way, she is able to relieve you of all your financial embarrassment and procure for you from a certain Eastern syndicate, the members of which I am not at liberty to name, an offer of $200,000 for your mine. All that is necessary for you to do is to say the word." Fairchild leaned forward. "And of course," he said caustically, "the name of this mysterious feminine friend must be a secret?" "Certainly. No mention of this transaction must be made to her directly, or indirectly. Those are my specific instructions." "Do you want my answer now?" "At any time when you have given the matter sufficient thought." "That's been accomplished already. And there's no need of waiting. I want VAN DYKE to thank you exceedingly for your offer, and to tell you—that you can go straight to h—ll" And without looking back to see the result of his ultimatum, Fairchild rose, strode to the door, unlocked it, and stamped down the hall. He had taken snap judgment, but in his heart, he felt that he was right. What was more, he was as sure as he was sure of life itself that Anita Richmond had not arranged the interview and did not even know of it. One streaking name was flitting through Fairchild's brain and causing it to seethe with anger. Cleverly concealed though the plan might have been, nicely arranged and carefully planted, to Robert Fairchild it all stood out plainly and clearly—the Rodaines! And yet why? That one little word halted Fairchild as he left the elevator. Why? What did they know about the Blue Poppy mine, when neither he nor Harry had any idea of what the future might hold for them there? That day in court Rodaline had said that the blue Poppy mine was a good property and that it was worth every cent of the value which had been placed on it. How did he know? And why—? Suppose that it had been Anita Richmond after all who had arranged this? It was logical in a way. Maurice Rodaine was the one man who could give direct evidence against Harry as the man who had held up the Old Times dance, and Anita now was engaged to marry him. Judge Richmond had been a friend of Thornton Fairchild; could it have been possible that this friendship might have entailed the telling of secrets which had not been related to anyone else? The matter of the finding of the skeleton could be handled easily. Fairchild saw, through Maurice Rodaine. One word from him to his father could change the story of Crazy Laura and make it, on the second telling, only the maudering tale of an insane, herb-gathering woman. Anita could have arranged it, and Anita might have arranged it. Yet, why should she have gone through this procedure to reach him? Why had she not gone to Farrell with the proposition—to a man whom she knew Fairchild trusted, instead of to a greasy, hand-rubbing shyster? And besides— But the question was past answering now. Fairchild had made his decision, and he had told the lawyer where to go. But one thing was certain: the Blue Poppy mine was worth money. Once before an offer had come, and now that he thought of it, Fairchild felt almost certain that it had been from the same source. That was for fifty thousand dollars. Why should the value have now jumped to four times its original figures? It was more than the adventurer could encompass; he sought to dismiss it all, went to a picture show, then trudged back to his hotel and to sleep. The next day found him still striving to put the problem away from him as he went about the various errands outlined by Harry. A day after that, then the puffing, snorting, narrow-gauged train took him again through Clear Creek canon and back to Ohadi. The station was strangely deserted Only the bawling bus man for the SATURDAY DECEMBER 9, 1922 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. Adams St. Phone 5058 WATCH PHOENIX GROW 5-Room modern house; lot 50x235 feet; $1750; $250 cash; $20 a month. 6-Room brick, furnished, $2850; $500 cash, $25 a month. 7-Room brick, business district, $5000; $1000 cash. 12-Room apartment furnished, $5500; $500 cash, $50 a month. M. H.SHELTON 215 W. Wash. 522 E. Wash. PORO SYSTEM HAIRDRESSING Graduate of the Poro College of Hair and Beauty Culture and specialize in the Poro System of hair and scalp treatment, shampooing, man- curing and facial massaging. I also teach the Poro System. Phone 4836 for appointments. MRS. R. C. HOWARD. 38 N. 11th St. MONEY TO LOAN We Loan The Most 15 North First Avenue We loan money on Diamonds, Watches, Guns, Bags and Clothing. PHOENIX LOAN & JEWELRY CO. AUTO TRANSFER AND DELIVERY Hauling is our business, and if you need any hauling done, call us. Prompt delivery at reasonable prices. We also have a few furnished rooms, apartments and houses to rent. Just phone 5950 and tell us your troubles. L. J. Lawlor, Prop. Picture Framing Wall Paper, Paints, Varnishes, Etc. Phone 3496 336 E. Washington St. Phoenix, Arizona FOR SALE—REAL ESTATE For real bargains in houses, lots, apartments, ranches and honest-to goodness business chances, see H. H. Rice, 438 East Jefferson street. House and lots for sale or rent in any sec tion of the city. Tell me your trou bles. FOR RENT—Large front room, neatly furnished; extra large clothes closet, bath and other modern conveniences. Only $2.50 per week. No sick taken. Apply 740 West Grant street. PENSIONS, all wars. J. S. Detwiler, 505 E. Street, Washington, D. C. HOME BAKERY Fresh home-made bread for sale every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Home-made pies and cakes baked to order. Phone 2120, or call on Mrs. J. J. Brown, 1722 East Jefferson St. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WITH SANITARIUM ANNEX Corner 14th Street and Jefferson Dr. W. C. Hackett, Director FOR SALE—Baby chicks; Golden Buff; Leghorns; Black Minorcas; Buff Orpingtons; R. I. Reds; Barred Rocks and Turkens. Enoch Crews, Seabright, Calif. GOOD INDUSTRIOUS men and women, can make good money in a pleasant way in handling EXCLUSIVE AGENCY contract for INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS, MEMPHIS, TENN. Write them for FREE INFORMATION about this GREAT OFFER today. FOR RENT — Five acre tract, improved. Good house and a dandy place for small family. Located just outside city limits. Apply, Mr. Wm. Burnett, 115 So. 6th Street. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms in private home. Phone 8823 or apply 1213 E. Madison. FOR SALE—If you are planning to build, I have a genuine snap for you. 1000 perfect cement blocks, cheap. Phone 6250 or call at 37 South 13th street. THE GEO. F. MERRYMAN CO. Undertakers and Embalmers 124 North Second Avenue Phoenix Phoenix Faith in one's self, is the strongest asset any ambitious person may possess. Personal, Local and Society News ANOTHER CARLOAD OF : PIANOS AND PLAYERS —also— USED PIANOS AND PLAYERS CONVENIENT CREDIT EASY TERMS J. W. DAWSON Pianos, Player Pianos, Phongraphs, Records, Player Rolls 33-35 W. Adams St Opposite Valley Bank New Location Phoenix, Arizona “JUST WRIGHT” | Shoes for Men : Union Made : ¥. : | NELSON SHOE CO._ | | 42 West Washington St. Phoenix, Arizona Gone Out of . ‘ Business 1 old Latin adage which says, ‘‘Caveat Emptor eans, ‘‘Let the buyer beware.” burden of seeing that one got his money’s wo It warned him to enter a shop with his ve faith in no one, to keep his fingers crossed ovidence that he didn’t lose his eye teeth in th There is an old Latin adage which says, ‘‘Caveat Emptor.” Trans- lated, it means, ‘‘Let the buyer beware.” It put the burden of seeing that one got his money’s worth on the purchaser. It warned him to enter a shop with his eyes wide open, to have faith in no one, to keep his fingers crossed, and then trust to Providence that he didn’t lose his eye teeth in the bargain. Advertising has put “Caveat Emptor’’ out of business. Today, merchants and manufacturers can’t afford to risk the dis- appointment and disapproval of a dissatisfied customer. It is too easy for the customer to pick up a paper and find plenty of other places where real dollar value is given and where they prac- tice the modern slogan, ‘‘We strive to please.” The good will of the buying public is the goal of the modern seller. Without it, his business cannot succeed. Every time he advertises he puts his good name in your hands. His products must make good. They must be as advertised. 2 That’s why it pays to read the advertisements and to buy adver- tise goods. i 5 IT’S A GOOD BUSINESS POLICY © : Read the Advertisements of Our Local Merchants in this Paper SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1922 So Personal, Local and <== OF THE STATE | By R. L. &, Societ ee Literary Program ‘Tuesday evening, December 12, a splendid literary program will be rendered by Ascension Temple No. 332 at the Second Baptist Church. ‘The program follows: Invocation ............. Rev. E, D. Green Vocal Solo ......... Mrs. Major Jones Address .......... Mr, ©. N. Copeland Duet ... Mr. and Mrs. Matthew White Instrumental Selection... scbnimnncnence Te In. Dagior Paper ................. Mrs. J. J. Brown Mrs. Ruby Jones, Robt. Fambrough Remarks ................ Rev. M. Thompson Duet,....... Eleanor and Rachael Smith Declamation, James Allen Green, Jr. Vocal Solo........Mrs, P. F, McCutcheon Remarks ...... Rev, Wm. Lofton Int. Selection Mrs. M. A. White Paper ° Mrs. Edward Jones Vocal Solo .. Mrs. Corene Morgan Another number also is to appear ‘on the program which will be the feature attraction. Come and hear it. Refreshments, consisting of fried chicken, potato salad, hot rolls and coffee, chile con corne, ice cream and cake will be served. The general pub- lic is invited to come and enjoy this rare treat. Rev. Bledsoe, Grand Mas- ter of U. B. F. and 8S. M. T., is expect- ed on this occasion. Remember the date, Tuesday evening, December 12. Ayra B, Hackett, W. P., Eliza Rich- ardson, W. 8. eee Last week, Mr. Otto Morris, a drug- gist of St. Paul, Minnesota, was the house guest of Mrs. Bertha Jackson and daughter, Mrs. Perry Morris of £95 South 5th avenue. Building Cozy Home Mr. and Mrs, Daniel Rump are build. ing a cozy little brick bungalow on their lot, 1324 East Madison street. When completed, this will be one of the coziest and most pretentjeus rest: dences in the East end. Mr. Rump is a railway postal clerk, and one of our most progressive citizens, ~ Exercises Held Education Week was fittingly ob- served in the Douglass Grammar school the past week. Appropriate ex ercises were held daily, and on Friday afternoon, the Rey. M. Thompson de livered a splendid address to the stu: dent body, faculty and patrons of the school. Earlier in the week, Rev. C. A. Gilmore and A. R. Smith made short talks to the students. Prof. P. Landry, principal, is to be commend: ed for the splendid manner in which Education Week was observed at Doug: lass school. eee Quarterly Meeting Sunday The Rev. E. M. Clark, presiding el- der of the Zion Methodist church, will hold his quarterly meeting Sunday at this church. Rev. Greene will preach in the afternoon at 3 o'clock, All in- vited to attend services at this church Sunday. The Rev. Wm. Lofton, pas- tor. See Auto Accident Mr. C. N. Copeland, of 1338 East Monroe street, was slightly injured last week when the front wheels of his Ford truck struck the rear end of a heavy truck. Mr. Copeland sprained his hand in bringing his car to a sud- den stop, and a serious accident was narrowly averted. THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE—ALWAYS IMPROVING ee EES eA eee Pe The Booker 7. Washington Hospital end Relief Club met Tuesday evening, December 5, and a very interesting ‘meeting was held. Mrs. Chas. Fish donated a valuable doll to the club, hay five little girls are in a contest; ‘the one raising the largest amount over $5.00 will get the doll. Interest- ing remarks were made by Mr. Albert ‘Turner, Mr, Rpsser and Mrs. Chas. Fish. No meeting of the club will be held next Tuesday evening, December 12, on account of the entertainment to be given at the Second Baptist church by the S. M. T. on the above date. The meeting of the club next week will be held Monday night, December 11, and all members are urged to attend as this will be the last meeting before the bazaar, and all donations will be received on that night from those who are prepared. Mrs. Fish, who is chairman of the bazaar committee, re- ‘quests each member who will donate towards the refreshments, to please give their donations to her by Thurs- day, December 14. All who have piec- es for the art booth will please have them ready on time. The bazaar will be held at the old Hackett Market, 33 East Washington street. The ladies are putting forth strenuous efforts to make the affair a success, and the public is invited to attend. A special invitation extended all clubs to help on this occasion. There will be dainty things in the art booth suitable for Christmas presents, and chicken and dumplnigs will be served throughout the day. Stop and have lunch with the Relief Club while down town. Re- member the date, Friday, December 15, all day. Come one, come all. Mrs. Chas. Fish, chairman of committee. eae Card of Thanks Humbling our selves as we do to the will of Almighty God in taking from us our beloved son, Charles Le- on Davis, who departed this life, nov- ember 27, 1922, we take this method of thanking our many friends for their kindness ang sympathy shown us. We thank the following tor the beautiful florals: Judge and Mrs. Lewis, Mis- sionary Society Second Baptist chugch, Betty Vann, Booker T. Washington Memorial Club, Fair Ladies Taber: nacle No. 6, a friend. James L. Davis, Father. Ida M. Davis, Mother Sarah Goosby, Grandmother Justus Davis, Brother Joseph Davis, Brother Leta M. Davis, Sister. e+e Return from Prescott Mossrs. B. Banks, A. R, Smith and Prof. P. Landry returned Friday eve- ning from Prescott, whither they had | been to spend Thanksgiving. Mr. Banks was the house guest of his sis- ter? Mrs. O. Bess, on South Pleasant street, and: A. R. Smith and Prof. Lan- dry were house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. T. White, who reside on South Pleasant street. Prof. Landry and A. R. Smith appeared on the program of the Chas. 8. Fisher Post, American Legion, at Whipple Barracks Thurs- day evening. They also were royally entertained by the committee and residents of Prescott. : Before you have | | a fire be sure | 7 to insure | ; in sure | insurance! | We write all classes of : insurance (except Life) 7 : Call 6152—and let one : : of us come to see you : : with the details, “INSURANCE THAT INSURES” | ‘Carl H. Anderson ; INSURANCE AGENCY | ; 16 East Adams Street __ Phone 6152 Delightful Affair ‘Mrs. E. B, Potts entertained with a soiree Saturday, December 2, at the home of Mrs. M. A. White, 1738 Bast Jefferson street complimentary to her niece, Miss Margurite Perry of Fort Worth, Texas. Games of various kinds were indulged in by the chili- dren and Ruby McKenney won the first prize. Dainty refreshments were served and all had a delightful time. Among those present were Alline Wilson, Katherine Crump, Cleo For- tune, Annie May Roberts, Irene Rol+ erts, George Brown, Jr, Margurite Perry, Vivian Young ,Edward Thomp- son, Ruby McKenney, Dora Smith, Claxon Emerson, Frank O'Neal, Chris- ty Smith, James Brown, Mildred Gault, Robert Fortune, Jr., Lucille Thomas, Frank Goosby and Emily Smith. eee Funeral Held Funeral’ services for the late Mrs. Mary Caldwell were held Monday af- ternoon at the A. M. E. church. The Eastern Star, Daughters of Tabor and Sisters of Clanthe turned out in a body. Resolutions were read by each of these orders, of which the deceased was a member, also by the Self Improvement Art Club, which organization was founded by Mrs. Caldwell. The Rev. A. C. Moore, pas- tor of the A. M . E. church, preached the sermon, The floral offerings were many and very beautiful. A large concourse of friends followed the reamins to Greenwood cemetery where interment was made. eee Mrs. Jackson Is Hostess Sunday evening, Mrs. Bertha Jack- son, of 805 South Sth avenue, was hos- tess at a delightful dinner given in honor of Mr. Otto Morris, a druggist of St. Paul, Minn. Those invited were Mrs, Elvira Walker, Mrs. Willie Mos- es, Mr. Roy Bailey, Mr. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jackson, Mr. Wm. Helm, Mr, Clarence Biliott and Mrs. Carrie Morris and daughter. After dinner the evening was spent at whist and music. Mr. Washington left Wed- nesday for his home in St. Paul, tong- ing for the time when he will return to sunny Arizona, =~ | e+e Entertain at Dinner On Thanksgiving day, Mrs. J. J. Brown of 1722 Hast Jefferson street, entertained with a delightful dinner complimentary to a few friends. The usual Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey with all the trimmings, was served and enjoyed. Those present were, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Johnson of Tempe, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mabry, Rev. and Mrs. Major Jones, Mrs. A. M. Wooby, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Brown. Eastern Visitor ee ] Visitor From Pueblo Mrs. Dorcas Watson, solicitor ot| the Lincoln Home for Colored Old Folks and Neglected Children of Pu- eblo, Colrado, is a recent arrival in the city. Mrs. Watson is well known in this vicinity and all are glad to to see her. She is the widow ot former presiding elder J. P. Watson | of the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Watson | will remain in Phoenix several days and may speak att he A. M. 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Don’t Tail to attend. eee Special Notice No news accepted for publication in the current issue of the Tribune after Wednesday noon of each week. Bjease remember this and get your news in on Monday or Tuesday if posible—Hditor. * ‘ tee At the Churches Due to inclement weather, the at- tendance at the churches on last Sunday was not very large. Rev. 2. Z. Johnosn held his quarterly meet- jing at the C. M. B. chureh and his quarterly conference Monday night. Regular services were held at the other churches and the pastors preached to small audiences. eee N. A.A. C. P. Meeting The regular weekly meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. was held Tuesday eve- ning at the Zion .Methodist church, and as only a small crowd was pres- ent, the educational program was dispensed with. Next meeting will be Tuesday night, Dec. 19, and a pro- gram has been arranged for this date. You are invited. eee High School Notes Students in the colored division of the Phoenix High School observed Ed- ucation Week with appropriate pro- grams and other exercises. These students, under the guidance of Mrs. C. B. Caldwell, Mrs. M. M. Rodgers and Prot. B. 0. Knox, are making rap- ld strides along the educational line. eee Oidep Funeral Held The funeral of John Olden was held Tuesday afternoon from the under- taking parlors of A. L. Moore & Sons. The Rev. C. A. Gilmore delivered the sermon. Many of the friends of the deceased: attended the funeral and the remains were interred in Green- wood cemetery. eee g To Welcome Pastor Members and friends of Tanner Chapel A. M. E. church will hold a public reception Thursday evening, Dec. 14, at this church, in honor of the. new pastor and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Moore, who recently ar- rived from Sapulpa, Oklahoma. All Phoenix invited. eee Charity Club Notes Ladies of the Charity club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Chas. 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Dallas, Texas, Dec, 8—Colored girls are not included in the creed of the American white girl adopted by the girl students of the Bryan Street High School, last Monday morning at assemblies held in study halls. ‘The creed of the girls carries the following points: “To think clean thoughts, to read 00d books, and to destroy any un- clean literature that may fall into my hands. “To speak as pure English as I know and refrain from the sue of rough slang. “To avoid extremes in my dress and in the use of cosmetics. “To stand against promiscuous au- tomobile riding and unconventional ‘dancing, : “To be true to myself, which means, among other things, to be honest in ‘my class room work as well as on examinations. “To so conduct myself as to be al- ways worthy of big friendships; and to make myself a support and hon- or to my school, my home and to my glorious nation.” When asked if the creed was to be extended to the colored girls of Dal- las, Miss Elizabeth Walker, the girls’ faculty sponsot, said, “We have no interest in colored girls.” When patronizing an advertiser, tell him you saw his advertisement in this paper. THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE—ALWAYS IMPROVING ! ! | | - PHOENIX TITLE & TRUST COMPANY > | | : STATEMENT AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1922 : | ASSETS LIABILITIES | Cash tee Escrows Accounts Payable ...-cecccecn-® 28,172.78 On deposit in Bank and in office z Trust Accounts Payable 0.0000. 18,522.57 | For Escrow Fund Accounts ....................$ 28,172.78 dicate | | For Trust Fund Accounts 00000. 18,522.57 | , Total Escrow and Trust Funds ........ 41,695.35 as aLeneae Cd : Accounts Receivable Notes Payable 2. ccccccsccecesecteeeeceneneeeee-- 40,000.00 Cash—General Fund 2oo...eeseeseeeeecceeeeeeectteees 7,296.48 Accounts Payable cesses 6,018.76 Prom ‘Dress pean en 928.28 Taxes and Interest Accrued not due... _—»-229.57 From. Bserows 2055.5 fone) IBS | . Miscellaneous. 2 scccecceeesnennee 18,208.75 ‘19,355.81 Oblian Agsoks Goto note eee 0. 2 eae 19,596.04 Gaia e ee ae Siemans Diba Tea es 46,248.33 Se Capital Stock: ne neceeeseeneceenmeeetumenetneene 15,000.00 eeemepaes Supine Te ee . . 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It was re- ported that there were over 700 key women in 25 states hard at work in an effort to enlist the aid, support and in. fluence of both white and Negro citizens to suppress lyneh ing in America. It is said this movement owes its origin to Mrs. Helen Curtis, of New York City. That she was inspired by a public statement of Congressman Dyer at the N. A. A. C. P. convention in June at Newark, N. J. The committee made it plain that the purpose was a specifie one, and is organized to raise money for a specific purpose, and then disband in January, 1923. The purpose and object of the Anti-Lynching Crusaders is to stop lynching and mob | violence. The one clear and practical program so far out- lined for the accomplishment of this purvose is that of the National Association fot the Advancement of Colored People, namely, to pass the Dyer Bill and enforce it. The Crusaders haye determined to raise one million dollars and turn it over to the anti-lynching fund of the N. A. A. C. P. in trust to be used to pass and enforce the Dyer Anti- | Lynching bill and to put down mob violence. Some people have doubted if a million dollars is nec- essary. It is, and the Crusaders have asked the executive office of the N. A. A. C. P. to outline roughly how the mon- ey could be effectively and economically expended. The statement follows: An anti-lynching program demands: Publicity, Pres- sure upon congress, pressure upon state legislatures, in- vestigation, and legal processes. The Negra has never given his cause proper publicity. It is proposed, if sufficient funds are obtained, to conduct 4 newspaper campaign of publicity patterned after the Red Cross and Child Welfare campaigns. A campaign | Where full page statements of the facts concerning lynen- ing shall appear in every influential daily paper through- ‘ont the country until the general public is informed ot the fact that this country is cursed with lynching. Such a pub- licity campaign could be started with $10,000 and would, to be complete, cost one million dollars. Pressure upon congress. The country must be aroused by letters, telegrams, and articles to pour in upon the senate and stream for immediate action. Such a cam- paign throughout the United States cannot be completely inaugurated for less than $25,000. Pressure upon state legislatures: efforts to strengthen state laws must not lag. Three or four states have ade- quate anti-lynching laws, and this will cost from $10,000 to $100,000. If the Dyer Bill fails of passage before March 1, the present bill must be reintroduced in the next con- gress. If the Dyer Bill is passed, the campaign against lynching, mob violence and legal defense has just begun, and the rave must be ready for two things: Investigation of every case of lynching and mob violence which occurs. These investigations must be far more thorough than in the past, for on them we must be able to build court cases with facts and witnesses. This will mean the use of detective agencies, local investigators, documentary research, ete. This takes money. Legal processes: Finally, there are the actual law cases. The Federal Government will probably attend to the actual prosecutions, but the race must stand ready to help in the preparation of the cases, the gathering of wit- nesses and the stimulation of the interest of the public mind. So money will be needed in this event. The Crusaders pledge that every cent of every dollar lS contributed to the anti-lynching fund is to be held in trust by the Guaranty Trust Company of New York City, to be turned over as directed whenever need arises. The members of the publicity committee are: Mrs. Grace Nail Johnson, Mrs. Alice Dunbar-Nelson, Mrs. Lil- tian Alexander and Mrs. Mary B. Talbert. MINE EXPLOSION IN | FORMER MEMBER OF ALABAMA TAKES TOLL | NEFARIOUS KU KLUX OF OVER 50 NEGROES! AFRAID T0 BREATHE (Preston News Service) CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 8—Hubert BIRMINGHAM, Ale., Dec. 8—Of the 84 persons who lost their lives in the frightful disaster at Dolmite Mine No. 3 near here last Wednesday, more than fifty were Negroes, it is said. ‘The reported cause of the fatal dis. aster is said to have been when a string of coal dump cars broke loose, ran away and dropped 800 feet, down an incline and the impact created a cloud of coal dust. The crash of the runaway cars severed a high tensioi electric cable, and the flash or sparks therefrom ignited the explosive coal dust. So terrifie was the explosion that the shock was felt for several miles in surrounding territory. It is said that all of the mine boss- es were killed (they were white men) and scores of Negro miners lost their lives in making a heroic effort to shut themselves off into rooms to ‘Keep out the deadly gas caused by the ‘burning dust and explosion. It is claimed that this mine has been in operation since 1882 without a seri- ous accident until last. Wednesday. The deadly after-damp formed immedi- ately after the explosion caused the death toll to be so large. The break- ing of the electric cable cut off the power and caused the ventilating fans to stop. It took about thirty minutes after the explosion for the men to get the emergency fans run by gasoline en- gines in operation. DECEMBER BECOMES JEALOUS OF HIS MAY AND IS SLAIN BY HER PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec. 8—James Smith, aged 42 years, was shot and instantly killed last Friday afternoon by Juanita Smith, aged 18, his young beautiful wife, in their kitchen, ac- cording to police reports. It is said that Smith came home from work Fri- day afternoon and in a jealous fit ac- cused his youthful wife of accepting the attentions of a young man, | An argument ensued and later, it is said, Smith went into the kitchen to wash his face and hands and his young wife went up stairs and got Smith's revolver and returned to the kitchen and told her husband that she was go- ing to put a stop to his falsely accus- ing her of other men. Smith attempt- ed to take the gun from her and dur- ing the struggle she is alleged to have emptied the gun, five shots going through his body. Smith died instant- ly. Mrs. Smith was arrested a short time later several blocks from her home and lodged in jail, charged with murder, CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 8—Hubert ©. Clay, of Colorado Springs, Colo., is said td be carrying a pistol about the Harvard University campus because he received a letter signed “K. K. K.” in which he was warned to leave the city. He is said to have told the po- lice that while the note might seem a Joke to easterners, such a message in Colorado would be regarded as a serious matter. When advised by the dean of the university to go unarmed, Clay is reported to have told the dean, “Well, I'd a lot rather shoot somebody than have my body tarred and feath- ered.” Clay is a sophomore and said to be a descendant of Henry Clay. He said he was a member of the Ku Klux Klan, but withdrew because of its pol- icy of “striking in the dark.” Notice to the Public Now is the time to drop into the B. B. Second Hand Store, 17 South 4th street, and buy your winter furnishings. Anything you need may be had at this store. New suits, made-to-measure, and if your suit doesn’t fit, your mon- ey back with a smile. Shoes, hats, dresses, furs and lots of ‘other things for men, women and chil- dren. Shot guns, rifles, revolvers, watches, clocks, rings and many other things too numerous to mention. Drop in any time. 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