Raleigh Independent

Monster Emancipation Celebration January 1 All Wake County Will be present The Raleigh Independent JUDGE PELLE FEARS ABOLITION OF "JIM CROW" CARS UNDER GOVERNNENT CONTROL Patronize Our Advertisers. Judge George P. Pell, of the North Carolina Corporation Commission,poses government ownership of railroads because he has such control would necessitate an amendment of Jim Crow law, which fact he maintains would be a serious thing for the state. His urges the North Carolina delegation in Congress to make some sort of action that will force the railroads to take to private control" so that the impending danger may be averted. His letter to Senator Lee S. Overman in the News and Observer under date of Dec. 11, urges the Senator to "get busy" less the State's authority be surpassed. The following is an extract from the same: "The people of North Carolina are appealing to member of our commission to do something to prevent the calamity to the state threatened by a continuance of the national control of the railroads. "Four years ago you will remember we had an uprising in our State, led by Honorable E. H. Justice and the just freight rate association, which finally resulted in a compromise so as to relieve North Carolina partially of her great disadvantage in competing with Virginia cities, the relief only applying to goods shipped into the State through the Ohio and Mississippi river crossings. When this much of a victory was won we thought we would have a rest, but the Virginia cities brought the matter up in another form before the Interstate Commerce Commission and, after a long struggle, we won out. "Now, the National Railroad Administration is about to put into effect a mileage scale of rates and a new classification scheme which will not only wipe out every advantage we have gained, but put us in a for worse position than ever. We are hopeful that before this can be done our delivery of racket will take the rail roads back to private control. "The question of government ownership or absolute control is a very serious one for the South. It is not only socialistic in principle but will result in much that is harmful to us. Aside from its effect on our rates, it must ultimately result in the abolition of the Jim Crow cars and the deprivation of the State of their taxes received from the railroads. Besides the shippers all think it means the same poor economic afforded in countries where absolute control exists. "It seems that another railroad investigation similar to the Newlands investigation is going to be held to determine the government policy as to railroads. It is to be hoped that our members of Congress will see that some true blue Southerners are on this committee of investigation, but is preferable that no Virginian or Georgian be on it. "I do trust that you will exert every effort to avert the disaster men-tioned and especially the disasters of allowing the Federal government to usurp the police powers of the States over railroad." Commenting on this letter The State Journal contained the following editorial under date of December 13: "Judge George P. Pell of the North Carolina Corporation. Commission writes a letter to Senator Overman urging that gentleman to see that in a future railroad investigation only "true blue Southerners," so far as they are Southernmen, shall sit on such a committee, and that we must prepare against this monstrous doctrine which may ignore the rates made by State commission as well as the Jim Crow car. In fact, Judge Pell is fearful that Jim Crow civilization is itself imperiled. It may be well enough to talk about New York Negroes smashing the Hindenburg line and Southern Negroes fighting side by side of Southern whites to ruoke the world safe for democracy. The world may be thinking away from Jim Crow soldiery and statesmough, but before it goes too far, let it be known that the paramount issue in these dings is whether the white shall ride in cars reasonably safe, well kept and fairly policed or whether the black shall be perpetually jeopardized by conches in which there is no earthly care shown. But the judge's contribution to Senator Overman's worries is more interesting because of its robust nation. alian. True blue Southerners who are geographically acceptable to North Carolina must be put on the railroad investigating committee which will determine whether the carriers are to be privately or publicy controlled. If publicy, that is to say, nationally owned, class consciousness parochialism, and even race consciousness will measurably disappear and this, thinks Judge Pell, would be "very serious" for the South. But, seriously, what is the occasion for making more denounce the plethora of the Black Man who believes black working well in parochial caring, getting better, and trying is best to forget that he is Black Man? Why hammer without any provocation, into him every day day that he is black and marked off? Why worry the Negro by suggestion with fear of rigorous application of the old? When and where did Jim Crow cars get on? Who is saving anything about it or demanding that the law be changed? But here is a State officer who cannot wait for the troops, white and black, to come home without rubbing it into the blacks. Whatever they have fought for is not to alter our statutes or to melt our hearts. He must continue ignorant as to where he shall turn. For, we are determined to know nothing down here but the Dannigger and Him Terrified." All of which makes interesting reading. "FIGHTING 92ND" NOT COMINC HOME NOW assignment by General Pershing of the 92nd Division (National Army, Negroes) for early convoy home has been cancelled. In making this announcement today the War Department gave no explanation but the assumption here is that the division has been selected as a reserve unit held to reinforce the American army of occupation in Germany. PAY OF YOUR UNITED WAR WORK PLEDGE COLORED PEOPLE OF N. C. RAISED $100,000 Durham, N. C.—The necessity of making prompt payments of the first installment of subscriptions to the United War Work Campaign becomes all the more apparent as word is received almost daily of the enlarged program of entertainment mapped out for the men overseas. Both at home and abroad the seven great organizations to be benefited by the November drive are in need of funds, according to information being received here, and persons who did not make their payments on their subscription December 2nd, when the payments were due, are urged to do so without delay. In Europe more than 2,000,000 Americans are calling upon seven war work agencies for assistance of all kinds. As a result of the let-up in intensive training program, there is naturally more time for athletics and entertainments and the morale and spirit of the men must be maintained properly. To do this money is needed and persons who care for the comforts of the men across the water are urged to pay up their pledges promptly. The Colored People of North Carolina, it has been estimated, have raised about $100,000 for the War Work Campaign. In the majority of cases all of the gifts were in cash. To make the collections of the colored people 100 per cent is the aim of the headquarters office at Durham. The Colored People have given nobly and well and now it is hoped that they well and now it is hoped that they will pay up every cent they have pledged for the boys. THE WORLD FAMOUS WILLIAMS SINGERS CITY AUDITORIUM MONDAY NIGHT All is in readiness for the appearance of the World Famous Williams Singers at the City Auditorium Monday night. Arrangements have been made to handle a large crowd as the tickets are being sold rapidly and indications point to the largest crowd that ever assembled in the Auditorium for an event of this kind. R LIGH, N. C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1918. (From The Daily Herald-Baltimore.) From The Daily Herald (Baltimore) There is a great deal of talk in many quarters about sending Mr. Ro delegates to the Pence Conference which assemblies at Versailles next month. This talk if merely intended to be intellectual and verbal recollection would be productive of no harm to any one and would furnish temporary pleasure to those who yield indulences. But when translated into English and emailed to the members of the Peace Council, we believe that it will be the most effective presentation at the Pence Council. The few words we are called upon to add to our packets to grant money to pay the expense of a marketing parcel to France whose numbers would accept such expense upon a make believe that they could make certain demands for the race and of such a bearing and secure beneficial results by reason of their presence, incalculable injury will be done. And we feel that we would be criminally negligent of our duty if we failed to warn our people to have no need to agitate who desirably be self constituted "delegates" to the Versailles Conference at the expense of the people. The Peace Conference is to be composed of representatives from similarly constituted governments who will be chosen by some method determined by each government entitled to representation. The United States, the 12,000,000 Negroes included and whether they approve it or not will be represented by the President of the United States and all or a majority of them, four in number, have already been selected and are now well on their way to France. No racial, religious, class, or ex unit will have representation in such however much such representation may be denied or however many such units may be entitled to be heard and their claims considered at the greatest tribunal ever held on earth where for the first time in world's history simple justice to tenure man and man will be held so and so concerned. To that Conference the Negroes will with the hope of seeing a seat or receiving any recognition whatsoever as a delegate from the body than would a so-called Negro Senator or Representative who should apply to Congress for admission on the ground that he had been "selected" by Negroes at their meetings to represent them in Congress. The Negroes of the country should pay no attention to agitators who seek to capitalize the Peace Conference to their own profit and fill their pockets with money from the earnings of the working masses and spend it either for a good time on this side of the water or dancing attendance on the outside of the Conference building at Versailles. It will be a good thing for Negro men of standing and character to be on the ground to publish reports of the proceedings, to observe and do in a quiet way "missionary" or lobby work among the delegates whom they may be able to reach and it will be eminently fit and proper for them to go for that purpose. But they should not seek to go at the expense of the people and the expense money secured under false pretences. And only men of high character and known and tested probity and scholary attainments should go to France. In no circumstances should the hat be handed around to collect money to send any man. The door of graft for Negro 'Peace Delegates' should be shut tight and kept shut. those who will be fortunate to hear them Monday night will be living testimonials of their ability as high class entertainers. The doors will be open at 7:30 and the program will commence at 8:30, sharp. No one will be admitted during any of the numbers so it will pay you to be on time. The Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under 13. FIRST DETACHMENT OF NEGRO SOLDIERS HOME (Press Report) New York, Dec. 18—The first detachment of Negro soldiers to come from the war zone set foot on home soil again today when the steamship Celtic reached her pier. The big liner arrived at New York late yesterday. The Celtic left Liverpool December 8, bearing the headquarters medical detachment and the third battalion of the 814th Negro Infantry, composing 36 officers and 1,119 men. In addition there were five units of casuals Jergeant Joseph Stredwick, and his Air Plane. RALEIGH-BOY MAKES AIR PLANE RALEIGH-BOY MAKES AIR PLANE MEMBER SHAW S. A. T. C. Among the New Colored Aviators who were anxiously waiting to spread terror and fear among the Hun in that "Raid on Berlin" and who were hindered from doing so by the signing of the Armistice was Sergeant Joseph Stredwick, of "Oberlin" West Raleigh, N. C. Sgt. Stredwick who was a member of the Shaw S. A. T. C., is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stredwick, and is believed to be the only Negro Air Plane "builder". He designed and built the plane shown above which is his second. The first one was built in 1916 and exhibited at the Negro State Fair, winning First Prize for its class. The one shown above was built in October 1918. The machine is strong and durable and has certain features which are regarded as novel in Air Plane building. Stredwick will make application for a patent for his machine. SOLDIERS CHRISTMAS The Schoeters have on Christmas day to dinner at their homes. This will probably be the last opportunity to extend such hospitality to our soldier boys before they are demobilized. The Community Service asks that those families desiring to give one or two soldiers dinner on Christmas Day will notify any one of the following Committee: Rev. Jas, K. Satterwhite, Rev. P. R. DeBerry, Mr. Plummer Divine, Rev. S. H. Witherspoon or Mr. C. E. Light ner. 69 bed-ridden from disease and several civilians. In the total were 155 officers and 2,122 enlisted men. FINE PINE WOOD $7.00 A CORD Chas. H. Boyer St. Augustine's School A MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS. THE FAMOUS WILLIAMS COLORED SINGERS City Auditorium, Monday Night, Dec. 23 "BETTER THAN EVER" ADMISSION PLANS COMPLETE FOR EMANCIPATION DAY DR. SAMUELS TO DELIVER ADDRESS AUDITORIUM WILL BE PACKED SPECIAL TRAIN FROM FRANKLINTON Plans have been completed for making the celebration January 1st, the best in the history of Wake County and Raleigh. The City Auditorium has been secured as the place for the meeting and only the final touches await to be made when all things will be in readiness. The Finance Committee on whose shoulders rests the burden of taking care of the budget has completed arrangements for that purpose. The Committee has decided many items or expense of former years should be cut off and therefore estimate that a budget of $50 would be sufficient to meet all expenses incident to the meeting. In order that the day itself might not be marred by the long and tiresome reports from the various Churches and that the necessity of a collection or financing does not be discussed with the committee appointed the following general committee each one of whom is asked to report at least two dollars ($2) at the meeting of the Finance Committee Monday night December 30th in the committee room of the Odd Fellow Building. The Committee follows: First Baptist Church, J. M. Higgs; Sunday School, A. J. Rogers; St. Paul, Britton Pearce; Sunday School, J. O. Mitchell; Congregational, Ernest Haywood, Sunday School, Ed. Tute; Manly Street Christian Church, Robt. Taylor, Sunday School, T. L. Mayer Faytville Street Baptist Church Sylvester Jeffries, Sunday School, Howard Rand; Tupper Memorial, Ed Evans, Sunday School, A. W. Frey Davie Street Presbyterian, C. E. Lightner, Sunday School, N. L. Jeff fires; Rush Memorial, Will Sykes, Sunday School, J. C. Barrett; Martin Street, Henry Buffalo, Sundax School, Richmond Saunders; St. Matthews, Chrence McNeil, Maple Temple, Rev. Liamond Hill, Oberlin Baptist, Robert Hunter; Wilson Temple School, M. Hassan; Wilson Temple M. E., W. M. Craves; Dawson St. Baptist, John Christians, Union Baptist, Dan Nut; Method, Prof. A. B. Johnson and Rev. Wm. Jeffries, Committee at Laye. The above compose the working committee and are asked to meet in the Committee Room of the Old Fellow Building Monday night, December 30 to provide for the expenses. The program for the day follows Music—The Neto National Autumn The Baleigh Choral Club. Invocation—Rev. R. T. Timberlake Music—The Trees Quartette Collected Franklion, N. C. Music—The Rebish Choral Club Benediction SCOTT RECOMMENDED FOR PEACE DELEGATE Baltimore Daily Herald Thinks He is Right Man (From The Daily Herald-Baltimore.) Among the various race groups whose interests many and varied, are destined to be affected by the deliberations at the Peace Table, the Negro must take his stand and insist upon a righteous adjustment of his case before the bar. The part black men have played in this tragic struggle for world democracy has unquestionably earned for them a consideration which this court of justice cannot and must not ignore. Democracy, to be genuine, can be neither black nor white, but always must be plain a moracy. Nothing else will do. Nothing less will suffice to make it a history good to the world. This is no time to and step the issue. The cards are now up and upon the table the justice must be above suspicion. Without justice there can be no lasting peace. Without justice to all men growing out of the approaching peace conference, all the great rivers of blood have flowed in vain. God forbid that man shall err in this most crucial moment in world affairs. Japan and China are preparing to take a determined stand against racial discrimination. The Black Republic of Liberia, as one of the Allies, will unquestionably be represented at the Peace Conference. The one question which should be on the lips of every American Negro today is "Who shall the Representative Be?" This is a vital matter and cannot be trusted to chance, if we are to be a real and true representative of and for all our chains at the shrine of democracy. It is not enough that we should let the destiny of our Race rest in a general representative, which forsooth may, in the rush of affairs, overlook some little matter which may very vitally effect our future. In a most forceful speech delivered in New York the Honorable Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, proclaimed against the restoration of the African colonies to Germany. This was a master stroke and set men, both white and black to thinking and talking. Here is the one Negro who had foresight and courage to strike at a wrong which has made bitter the lives of millions of African blacks, with the result that this utterance falling from the lips of an American Negro has arrested the attention of world diplomacy. All during this period of war stress in which all too often black men have been made to feel the sting and cut of the color line, Dr. Emmett J. Scott has, with a fine diplomacy seasoned with the majesty of calmness, courageously stood for race rights, bringing about order where chaos might have reigned and reduced wrong into right. It is particularly fortunate for our race in America that we have as our representative such a man who has his finger upon the pulse of world diplomacy and has the touch with men and affairs which are shaping the destinies of races and peoples. Upon the broad and capable shoulders of Emmett J. Scott, we with a sigh of satisfaction place the mantle of responsibility, burdened though it may be with the woes and trials of a race and urge that he be selected to go to the Peace Table to plead the cause for all black men. For once, for the sake of a cause, let us all lay aside our intra-racal differences, both image ..(Continued on page two) Devoted to the interests of the Race. DIRECTOR MOORE AP- PEALS FOR RED CROSS CHRISTMAS ROLL CALL Having been requested to act as State Director for the colored people in North Carolina, during the week (Dec. 16-23) for the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call, but the time prior to, the above mentioned week being too short, in which to organize satisfactorily our people for the important object in view, I therefore embrace this opportunity to make an appeal to them: The object, of the Christmas Roll Call during the week of December 16th to 23rd is to enlist every adult person in North Carolina as a member of the organization of the Southern Division of the Red Cross. It must be remembered that this is not a drive for funds, but that it is an opportunity for every person in our state to become affiliated with the Red Cross, and thus have a part in the gigantic task of reconstruction, which confronts the Red Cross overseas, and also to lend a helping hand in continuing the work of the Red Cross for the soldiers and sailors in this country and overseas. No less than 750,000 men took part in the last great offensive before the armistice was signed; this means a vast percentage of wounded and permanently disabled men. The Red Cross seeks to give the people of the country a chance to help in showing these men and every other man in the fighting forces abroad, as well as in the army camps at home, that their wonderful work has been fully appreciated. The Red Cross has not participated to the extent of a single penny of money in any recent drive or campaign for funds. The Christmas Roll Call means that the Red Cross wants the co-operation and endorsement of every person in the United States. Therefore, as a race having shown in the present struggle to make the world safe for democracy, that it is possessed of 100 per cent patriotism, you cannot now be indifferent to the approaching Roll Call. Hence, this appeal to you to do your part, as you have already so nobly done, along with the other races in this country, in adding to being to a glorious, trump flict in favor of the cause of Truth and Righteousness. The following letter from Mr. Emmett J. Scott, formerly private secretary to the late Booker T. Washington, but now "Special Assistant to the Secretary of War," will explain itself: War Department, Washington, D. C. November 30, 1918. Mr. Chas. H. Moore, 232 Mebane Street, Greensboro, N. C. My dear Mr. Moore: I have your letter of recent date, advising me of the invitation you have received to take charge of an important branch of the work in con- nection with "The Red Cross Christ- man Roll Call" among the colored people of North Carolina during the week of December 16 to 23. I am glad to note this merited recognition of your value as a campaigner, and, from my personal view-point, my judgement is that you should accept the invitation and do all you can to help the cause of the Red Cross, which stands for relief to humanity everywhere. Replying to your inquiry as to the treatment of our women by the Red Cross organization, I think it fair to say that I know of no instance where there has been any discrimination shown by the Red Cross—as an organization—against the colored people. On the contrary, they have exhibited the broadest spirit toward our soldiers here and overseas in the distribution of their aid actions, and there is nothing of record to indicate that white and colored have not shared and shared alike in the service that the organization has extended to the army. It cannot be denied that individuals here and there, purporting to represent the Red Cross, have given just cause for complaint, but I can hardly see the wisdom of blaming a splendid movement with many of its leaders kindly disposed toward us, for the failure of a few to grasp the full measure of the lofty purpose which brought it into being. The Red Cross Society, unquestionably, is doing a big and commanding work for all classes of people through out the world, and we have become very heavily in its debt for services graciously rendered along with other members of the human family. The Red Cross organization is not inimical to the employment of colored women as nurses in the Army, and I know that its leaders were pleased when the authorization for the use of colored nurses at six base hospitals (Continued on Page Four A MERRY CHRISTMAS ! ! The year that will soon close world's history. It marks the staged by man—and may we not Wars? But it is not our purpose taken place the past year, nor Chronological Hall of Fame, I good old fashioned heart-to-hold more than 3000 readers "A Me. We thank every one of you for co-operation you have given us what it is. We thank you for We thank you for your harsh words of complaint. All of the and complaints—have helped them have and shall come a big We may not have done or sat ted us to say or do, but remember that we are not yet two years live and say and do. You may not have receive promptly as you wished, but re-read through a series of the country has known, when man short of "help" and everything all you have registered less than it not been for your co-operation could not have been. Now as you gather around you "Yule-tide log" drives away due INDEPENDENT and wish it a Send us a check or money on that you may not miss a sin Greatest Weekly. The position taken by the Basing of "Negro Delegates" we are reprinting on another page and should be well taken. The ing ones" making capital of the personal and selfish interest. The News and Observer in its Question with two Sides" makes former's "The Negro and his breaks against the Negro in other such outbreaks have usually battles rather than blind color prejudices in those sections—the North and white people as well in such lab. As to its statement that "White to white men to leave to the courapist, it is very discouraging only of the Negro criminal and the Observer forgets that out of first six months of 1918 only 8 and who will dare say that to "pick right" even those eight have at all times condemned cr will soon close is the most f It marks the close of the year and may we not hope that it not our purpose to discuss the past year, nor to assign 19 all of Fame, but simply in need heart-to-heart-way wish readers "A Merry Christmas very one of you for the hearty have given us in making the thank you for warm words for your harsh words of censure. All of them—comment have helped us with our shall come a bigger and better have done or said all that you do, but remember before you get two years old and still ha do. have received your "IN wished, but remember that series of the most unusual own, when mails were con- and everything topsy-turvy, a stered less than one per cent your co-operation and your seen. other around your Christmas drives away dull care will you and wish it a Merry Christmas or money order for your not miss a single issue of kken by the Baltimore Daily Delegates" to the Peace on another page of this issue taken. There is grave da- capital of this peace delega- lish interest. Observer in its editorial of O Sides" makes a very feeble negro and his Status." In Negro in other sections it is have usually been the result find color prejudice and that —the North and West—have well in such labor disputes. ment that "While white editi- have to the courts the punish- discouraging to find Negro criminal and not at all of his sets that out of 34 Negroes ly 1918 only 8 were even ch say that the fury of the m even those eight times? The condemned crimes. The year that will soon close is the most momentous in the world's history. It marks the close of the greatest War ever staged by man—and may we not hope that it marks the close of Wars? But it is not our purpose to discuss the events that have taken place the past year, nor to assign 1918 a place in the Chronological Hall of Fame, but simply in straight forward, good old fashioned heart-to-heart-way wish every one of our more than 3000 readers "A Merry Christmas." We thank every one of you for the hearty and sympathetic co-operation you have given us in making the "INDEPENDENT what it is. We thank you for warm words of commendation. We thank you for your harsh words of censure and your sharp words of complaint. All of them—commendations, censures, and complaints—have helped us with our tasks and out of them have and shall come a bigger and better INDEPENDENT. We may not have done or said all that you wanted or expected us to say or do, but remember before you pass judgement that we are not yet two years old and still have a long time to live and say and do. You may not have received your "INDEPENDENT" as promptly as you wished, but remember that we have just passed through a series of the most unusual circumstances the country has known, when mails were congested, postoffice short of "help" and everything topsy-turvy, and yet through it all you have registered less than one per cent complaint. Had it not been for your co-operation and your loyal support this could not have been. Now as you gather around your Christmas hearth while the "Yule-tide log" drives away dull care will you not think of the INDEPENDENT and wish it a Merry Christmas? Send us a check or money order for your renewal for 1919 that you may not miss a single issue of North Carolina's Greatest Weekly. The position taken by the Baltimore Daily Herald anent the sending of "Negro Delegates" to the Peace Conference which we are reprinting on another page of this issue is to the point and should be well taken. There is grave danger of the "knowing ones" making capital of this peace delegate talk for their personal and selfish interest. The News and Observer in its editorial of December 16 "A Question with two Sides" makes a very feeble reply to the Reformer's "The Negro and his Status." In reference to outbreaks against the Negro in other sections it is well to note that such outbreaks have usually been the result of labor difficulties rather than blind color prejudice and that similar outbreaks in those sections—the North and West—have occurred against white people as well in such labor disputes. As to its statement that "While white editors are appealing to white men to leave to the courts the punishment of the Negro rapist, it is very discouraging to find Negro editors thinking only of the Negro criminal and not at all of his innocent victim," the Observer forgets that out of 34 Negroes lynched during the first six months of 1918 only 8 were even charged with rape, and who will dare say that the fury of the mob can be trusted to "pick right" even those eight times? The Negro editors have at all times condemned crimes. DIRECTOR DUNLAP EXPRESSES THANKS Durham, N. C.—We wish through the medium of the press, to extend to the Citizenship of North Carolina, thanks and congratulations for the wonderful record made in the United War Work Campaign—not for ourselves, but to those to whom the gifts will mean, so much during the period of decollation. The workers thru out the state have given of their time and ability without measure. Now withstanding the epidemic of in fluenza, peace talk, and the fact that the company followed the largest bond issue the world has ever been called upon to purchase, the people have followed, but with the unparalleled spirit and energy they have in almost every county exceeded the quota assigned. The masses of the people who responded to willingly and successfully overshad- --- --- life is the most momentous in the close of the greatest War ever, not hope that it marks the close of time to discuss the events that have ar to assign 1918 a place in the but simply in straight forward, heart-way wish every one of our Merry Christmas." for the hearty and sympathetic pain making the "INDEPENDENT" warm words of commendation. words of censure and your sharp them—commendations, censures, us with our tasks and out of bigger and better INDEPENDENT. did all that you wanted or expect before you pass judgement old and still have a long time to need your "INDEPENDENT" as remember that we have just pass most unusual circumstances theails were congested, postoffices to topsy-turvy, and yet through it one per cent complaint. Hadion and your loyal support this your Christmas hearth while the full care will you not think of the Merry Christmas? Order for your renewal for 1919 single issue of North Carolina's Baltimore Daily Herald anent the to the Peace Conference which page of this issue is to the point, there is grave danger of the "know this peace delegate talk for their its editorial of December 16 "A mass a very feeble reply to the Red-Status." In reference to outer sections it is well to note that seen the result of labor difficul-udice and that similar outbreaks and West—have occurred against poor disputes. while white editors are appealing parts the punishment of the Negro to find Negro editors thinking not at all of his innocent victim," of 34 Negroes lynched during the 33 were even charged with rape, fury of the mob can be trusted at times? The Negro editors times. owed the few notable exceptions where men of wealth refused to give comfort and solace to our boys who have done so much to make secure their wealth. While some counties have not made final reports, the subscriptions to date are $1,422,485, or about sixty per cent over the quota for North Carolina. We are proud of this record and proud of everyone who has by work or subscription made it possible. May you each realize that your legality and sacrifice our home boys are enjoying some of the privileges and comforts to which they are justly entitled, and thereby able to deny many of the temptations to which they are subjected, and will therefore return to us better, brighter and bigger men than if they had not the care and help of the seven great organizations to which you contributed. GEO. W. WATTS, State Chairman. Z. D. DUNLAP. --- THE RALEIGH INDEPENDENT, SATURDAY DECEMBER 21, 1918. (By J. E. Samuel) The recent trenchant editor is "The Negro and His Stans" who and Observer, December 16th, "tinctured" with a few grains from the editorial of the Observer Observer editor thinks that the itself when it says, "We really for at the mercy or murderous desi white men." This says the "Obtion. Negroes are perfectly safe have no quarrel with the worth we think that he is vouchsafing not to be guaranteed by members trine that is unmistakably prev rights which a white man is bound it is not exploded. And shall server's editor, Grant that it is conversant, we are satisfied that gerated in this instance. In reference to the Reformer inadequate accommodations, the Observer editor contends that the peculiar to the Colored people, the editor does not mind the fea a walk to the Union Station and accommodations for both races, be entirely different. There is heaven dosen't know what the editor finally makes out a Reformer and other Negro editor. "It is notworthy, however, that the commission by members of its rail although it loudly lambes lynching; there are a great many white people sinned against than sinning. Real hard to prevent the crime which lead lynching. We do not condone lynching to take its course, but while white or leave to the courts the punishment of to them to find Negro editors the criminal and not at all of his innocence. We have always depreciated leged against the victims of lyn that the editor is justified in his. But as we see it the editor is and is simply begging the que that such a reasoning must of nidity. Of the 219 Negroes lynch "charged" for rape or attempted any crime committed by will ever contend that "two w There is nothing more revolting rule. There is no true man who joice to see condign punishment guilty of the most diabolical culp. In the dark legend of England that the person charged with the executed, and bones were disal. But the Negro charged with the South is frequently not granted; so that the Negro is not ja the South, even after he has beed or burned. In some instances where the confront his accusers in a course against him often reduces justice. The Negro question is only problem. Can it be truthfully said that an equally fair opportunity in the clear that racial adjustment in hoped for when the parties most of the Golden Rule. This and relationship. The white man fair, and just, and to recognize a chance for the highest, broad Will the Southern white right? QUESTION WITH not editorial of the Stans' which was dated 16th 1918, new grains of "of the Observer accounts that the Union We really feel the dererous design of says the "Observer perfectly safe from at the worthy editor, touchsafing for any members of his likely prevalent man is bound to And shall we or that it is? Frequently satisfied that the once. The Reformer's incidences, filthy friends that they are prevalent people." The mind the few mines Station and for both races. We are. There is a trick what the one makes out a Print Negro editors that never, that the Union officers of its race of theents lynching. The white people who fainting. Real friends one which leads to lynching. The while white editors' punishment of the Negro editors thinking of his innocent victim represented the victims of lynching notified in his finds the editor is reasoning the question, must of necessityNegroes lynched in or attempted re-committed by mega that "two wrongs" revolting the true man white on punishment visit diabolical crime. English Highly engaged with the contempt were disinterested charged with the only not granted a Negro is not justly for he has been here where the Negro in a court in ten reduces his trial is only one a truly said that every opportunity in the real adjustment in the parties most intolerable. This and this white man must recognize the faintest, broadest and most white man ever TRULY, "A QUESTION WITH TWO SIDES." The recent trenchant editorial of the "Union Reformer" on "The Negro and His Status" which was reprinted in the News and Observer, December 16th 1918, seems to have been well "tinctured" with a few grains of "qujine" as is evidenced from the editorial of the Observer accompanying the article. The Observer editor thinks that the Union Reformer has overstated itself when it says, "We really feel that we are helpless and are at the mercy or murderous design of any white man or set of white men." This says the "Observer" is largely an exaggeration. Negroes are perfectly safe from murderous attack." We have no quarrel with the worthy editor of the Observer, but we think that he is vouchsafing for us, what we are sure cannot to be guaranteed by members of his race. For there is a doctrine that is unmistakably prevalent, "That the Negro has no rights which a white man is bound to respect." We know that it is not exploded. And shall we on thelpsc Dixit of the Observer's editor, Grant that it is? From facts of which we are conversant, we are satisfied that the Reformer has not exaggerated in this instance. In reference to the Reformer's indictment of the railroads' inadequate accommodations, filthy waiting rooms, etc., the Observer editor contends that they are "by no mens hardships peculiar to the Colored people." This is simply not true. If the editor does not mind the few minutes "jaunt" let him take a walk to the Union Station and for a few seconds observe the accommodations for both races. We are sure that his news will be entirely different. There is a trill saying that "the man in heaven dosen't know what the one in hell feels." Then again, the editor finally makes out a Prima Facie case against the Reformer and other Negro editors thus: "It is not worthy, however, that the Union Reformer does not depreciate the commisssion by members of its race of the crime which leads to lynching although it loudly lambes lynching. The Union Reformer forgets that there are a great many white people who feel that the white race is most sinned against than sinning. Real friends to the black race will try to hard to prevent the crime which leads to lynching as they will to prevent lynching. We do not condone lynching. "The law should always be allowed to take its course, but while white editors are appealing to white men to leave to the courts the punishment of the Negro rapist, it is very discouraging to them to find Negro editors thinking only of the fate of the Near criminal and not at all of his innocence victim." We have always depreciated the various causes that are alleged against the victims of lynching. And we do not think that the editor is instigated in his findings on this point. But as we see it the editor is reasoning from a wrong premise and is simply begging the question, and of course he knows that such a reasoning must of necessity be reduced to an absurdity. Of the 219 Negroes lynched in 1917-1918, only 11 were "charged" for rape or attempted rape. We have never condoned any crime committed by members of our race. But we will ever contend that "two wrongs cannot make one right." There is nothing more revolting than rape, unless it be mobile. There is no true man white or black, who would not rejoice to see condign punishment visited upon the legally proven guilty of this most diabolical crime. In the discussion of English History is fugue, that the person charged with the commission of crime was first executed, and bones were disaltered and given a state funeral. But the Negro charged with the commissions of crime in the South is frequently not granted a trial before or after execu- tion; so that the Negro is not justly dealt with in the courts of the South, even after he has been hanged, drawn and quartered or burned. In some instances where the Negro is fortunate enough to confront his accusers in a court in the South, the caste prejudice against him often reduces his trial to a mere mockery of justice. The Negro question is only one aspect of America's larger problem. Can it be truthfully said that every worthy citizen shall have an equally fair opportunity in the race of life? It seems to us clear that racial adjustment in the South may be reasonably hoped for when the parties most interested unite upon the spirit of the Golden Rule. This and this alone will insure friendly relationship. The white man must make up in his mind to be fair, and just, and to recognize the fact that the Negro deserves a chance for the highest, broadest and best possible life. Will the Southern white man ever accord this common BENSON NOTES Benson, N. C., Mrs. Ashley Eason of Smithfield, N. C. is in our town this week visiting her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Kornegay Miss Bette Smith returned home Monday afternoon from Boston, Mass., where she has been visiting friends and relatives. Miss Julia Kornegay, Miss Bette Smith were in Dunn Saturday on business. Mr. O. D. Davis who has been no very ill is out again. Mr. Edgar Carter of Smithfield, N. C., was a visitor in town Sunday. ROCKY MOUNT ITEMS (By L. A. Holman.) Rocky Mount, N. C.—Hear the Williams Singers Dee, 27 in Rocky Mount. Through the rain and mist Rocky Mount is like a bee have booked farward to the Christmas holidays. The Masons left the city last week after reporting one of the most successful settings of the Grand Lodge All the visitors seemed to be well pleased with Rocky Mount and the hospitality they received while here The next Grand Setting will be held at Statesville, N. C. Miss Katie Whitehead of Battlesboro entertained last Thursday Mrs. Annie Mitchell from Raleigh, Mrs. Emma Lewis, Mr. Crawford and the Spote brothers. The guest of honour was Mrs. Mitchell. They all left --- --- having spent a delightful evening. Private William G. Bullock of the U. S. A. who was taking special training in carpentry has returned to the city. Mr. Bullock it is said led his company in the work. Sergeant Major James A. Clark, A. B. spent some time here on his way from Camp. He is returning to take up his work in Winton Normal Institute. Mrs. William Wallers has returned to the city after spending several days in Washington, D. C. SHAW-BIDDLE BASKET BALL GAME The Basket Ball Season was opened here Friday night December 13 on the Auditorium floor before the largest audience ever before assembled in North Carolina to see a basketball game. Lieut. Horace G. Wilber, Commanding officer of the Show S. A. T. C., was introduced and made a very appropriate speech along athletic lines. He also laid the good people of Basketball of the hospitality that he and his colleague, Lieut. Johnson had received here. Lieut. Equest. C. Johnson, Varsity player of the famous foot-ball and basketball teams of 1914-15, who is now a prominent of the S. A. T. C. at Shaw released the game to the satisfaction of both teams. immediately after the referee blew the starting whistle and the teams were playing Biddle scored the first five points in a dampen went over the SCOTT RECOMMENDED AS PEACE DELEGATE not and real in about to rouse long hard, strong pull together and plan. Seats in a seat reserved for Peace Table. TO RAISE $10.00.00 FOR SCHOOL If this is secured in this State It will get $40,000 More From New Yorkers (Special to The Inwoodshire Journal) Greensboro, N.C., Dec. 11. A campus is on in Greensboro to raise $10,000 for Palmer Memorial Institute, a school for Negro boys to teach maintained at Southam, ten miles east of Greensboro. The Institute is supported by gifts from wealthy persons in New York City. There are trustees of the Institute living in Greensboro. Each of these has responsibility for $4,000 and claims generally are limited to one $4,010 additional. Written that $100,000 is secured, $40,000 is provided by the wealthy supporters of the Institute in New York and elsewhere. Among these are G. L. Stone, baker of New York and Boston; Frank Trombull, chairman of the directors of the C. and O. Railroad; John Ewaldwalt, a big Chicago mollard of a business man, William C. Witwe, and George Foster Peabody of New York and Boston. Dr. Charles W. Plain and Prof. P. P. Clinton are also interested in the institute. The principal, Mrs. Charlotte M. Adams Provo, of Tulane University, is a Negro student of three Gugge ordnance skills. She is a biggy through her own efforts that the school has been good going. The new $50,000 buildup will take the new $50,000 buildup by fire and will be the hands-on building on the campus. The Institute now has about 200 pupils. side of the House and those us for Biddle went wild includ- d a Senior class of St. Augustine's age number of Biddle students come with the town and save the supporters in Bailough but then were short. Loved for compassion got the room together and cared soon saw that Biddle held an real defender the "Witch House" and." The rover at the end of our high school." LAMBERT Shaw 1. Line Up. 2. Bibble Cook, (Chip) Forsyth and Stephens McCoy 1. Cornwall 2. Wilkins Palam 1. Coryd 2. Uptown Curtis 1. Gould 2. Johnson Bewick 1. Gundel 2. Shaw Silkstone, Gone and Stephens an Nance for Johnson old goals: Cook, 2. Brown, 3. McMery 2. Shaw 2. Stephens, Wilkins, Bewick and Johnson 1. Four Goals, Cook 6 out of 7. Johnson 2 out of 8. Wilkins 4. Reference 1. Kernel Jobberst; Time keyboard; Ser., Cordell, (Shaw), Set- tle, (Biddel), Ser., Pride of Wee Tolliver (Shaw); N., Robb Morrow, (Bibble), Time set between 20 minutes. World 2 Dust to Wetting Press What grinderwheel does the press use? The grinderwheel is no longer worn in the season it is no longer used in the stool of spouted education, but every reading that is his judge—Wendell Phillips. Zero of Space. Of course we may be wary about it, but persons who we never could have much fun with a goldfish—Gladstone News. Figuratively Speaking. In a race of branches promise ease the defendant who was slavesy years ago, was slaughtered. I see having one food in the dinner and the other in a baiting pot. The French script. Extremes. 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Secure Your Tickets Now For The Concert Monday Night. Auditorium. Friends regret to hear of the sad death of Mrs. Mary Johnson. z Mrs. Sarah Jones is on the sick list. Mr. Muck Blairock who suffered an attack of influenza is improving. Miss Judith Williams is out again after an attack of flu. Miss Pearl Vincent has returned to the city after spending some time with her sister and brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Dixon, in Detroit. The many friends of Misses Lugle and tremble Jeffries will be glad to know that they are able to be up again. Sergt. J. Earl Noble has returned to the city having received his houseable discharge. Secure Your Tickets Now For The Concert Monday Night. Auditorium Secure Your Tickets Now For The Concert Monday Night, Auditorium. Mrs. Lorenzo A. Whitaker has been very sick but we are glad to know that she is better. Dr. George Avant of New Bern was in the city this week on business. Rev. Geo. W. Penny, of Smithfield was in the city this week on business, was in the city this week on business, Supply Sgt. James Pointer is in the city having received his honor- able discharge. Mrs. Res. Poldwin who has been on the sick list is somewhat improved. Rev. J. D. Fyffin, and H. C. Me Dowell were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Beerry Sunday. Miss J. A. Mayo is opening the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lygle at Steen, N. C. Miss Penneie Moseley of Atlantic City, N. J. is in the city to spend the holidays with relatives and friends. Miss Jane Ferrington Mann is very sick at her home. Mrs. Hattie Daves is on the sick list. The funeral of Rev. R. C. Hopkins was held from the Fayetteville St. Baptist Church Sunday. Focus Your Tickets Now For The Concert: Monday Night, Auditorium: Mrs. A. W. Colston of Rockingham is in the city on account of the illness of Mrs. Thomas DeBerry. Mr. W. S. Thomas of Clifton Forge Van. was the guest of his cousin Mrs. Leah Yancey. Corp. Claude E. Whitaker of Camp Jackson spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. John Bryant of New York, is visiting her father Mr. George Alston, who is improving slowly. Revs. A. D. Avery, R. T. Timberlake, Dr. J. W. Walker are attending the N. C. Conference at Charlotte this week. Dr. A. J. Wilson of Wilmington, N. C., passed through the city enroute to Charlotte this week. Mrs. Lizzie Williams who is stopping at Mr. G. W. Fleming's is much better. Mr. W. H. W. Wilder of McCulless was in the city on business this week. He left his renewal for the Independent, McCulless Broker of McCulless Performing Mr. Floyd Banks of McCullers was in the city this week on business. Serug, Nathaniel King of Camp Dix has received his honorable discharge. Pvt. Samuel Rice is in the city from Camp Greene. Friends of "Chief" Cotton are glad to see him out again. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Peter Scott announce the marriage of their Private Edward R. Carey July the nineteenth, nineteen hundred and eighteen Reception Thursday, December 26 1:18 from 7 to 11 o'clock P.M. January 15, 1919 187 Bluff Street. Alron, Ohio. Mrs. Carey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Scott, and is one of Richmond's most talented and accomplished young women. Mr. Carey was formerly a Raleigh boy having lived here for some time with Rev. and Mrs. Dadd on W. South Street. His many friends wish them a happy and joyous life. CLAYTON BREVITIES Clayton, N. C.,—Rev. C. C. Clarke pastor of Baptist Church filled his regular appointment Sunday morning and night. Rev. W. A. Jones of Raleigh also Rev. Penny of Smithfield spent a few hours in Clayton Sunday. Private John F. Camp Green has returned from. Rev. George O. Sapt. of the Winston Orphanage, spent Sunday with his brother Prof. Q. C. Maul. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Goodson received a letter from their so., Corporal A. T. Goodson, 365th Infantry, of France. He reports being well and will soon return. Mrs. Lula Patterson and her brother Mr. Levi Leach of Pittsboro were here Sunday the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Patterson. Mrs. Amanda J. Surrenders thanks her many friends in and around Chaguan for helping her raise the amount of $22.41 for remodeling the A. M. E. Church. Misses Essie G. Sjoburn, Nettie H. Hawkins, Orlean B. Goodson spent Saturday in Raleigh. AT HAMLINS' DRUG STORES You will find a full line of Christmas Goods, consisting of Perfumes Toilet Sets, Combs, Toilet Waters Brushes, Smokers' Sets, Candies, and Christmas Cards The prettiest ever been. Come Early or Call Us Over The Bell Phone. 470 and 1212. UP-TO-DATE BARBER SHOP UP-TO-DATE BARBER SHOP Everything neat and Sanitary. Three First Class Barbers LET US SERVE YOU Rolnd Guess, Proprietor. East Walnut Street, Goldsboro, N. C. SHOE SHOP Enter, Manager service" our Motto. Shoes Made like new. Best of G guaranteed. Work called for Charge. Prompt attention given id one Way. The only modern Electric Shoe pe rated by colored people. Raleigh, N. C. THE RALEIGH INDEPENDENT, SATURDA SELMA SAYINGS Selma, N. C.—The Annual Conference of the A. M. E. Church presided over by Bishop Albert Johnson passed into history Sunday night. The Conference was said to be the best in the history of the North Carolina Conference. Among the laymen of the church who were present were Mr. P. A. Richardson of Nashville, N. C., and Mr. Thomas Cooper of Wilmington, N. C. Notwithstanding the rain, the people came here from Rocky Mount, Wilson, Raleigh, Durham and Sullithfield. The Rev. Dr. J. E. Hall of Rocky Point, N. C. was appointed pastor of the A. M. E. church here for the coming year. Dr. Hall is well known in Selma having been once Presiding Elder of this district. The Graded School will close one week for the holidays Friday. Much praise is given by the members of the A. M. E. Church to the people generally of Selma who helped them entertain the members of the A. M. E. Conference. WELDON Wilson, N. C.,—Rev. W. H. Polhard, preached at the First Baptist Church Sunday Rev. P. Brewer of Henrico was in town and preached at St. Peters Church. Mrs. P. L. Edwards and daughter, Lucile, Mrs. Rebecca Boyd and Rev. J. Nixon have returned from Selma where they attended the A. M. E. annual Conference. They report a great meeting. Rev. A. L. Baker of Littleton pass through town last Saturday also fell in ball oureoute to their fields of bloom. Rev. J. H. Richs of Suffolk, Va., was in town a few days ago enroute to White Hill. Rev. Boone our new pastor is preaching sermons that is worth while come out and hear him. The Emancipation Celebration will be held in Weldon Jan. 1st 1919. Dr. J. A. Tinsley, President and Mr. James of Scotland Neck as Secre- tary are making good arrangements for a good trip. Messrs Harry and Smith Jones of Baltimore also their sister Donnie of Smithfield have been spending a few days home. Mr. Willie Berry is still on the sick list. KITTRELL NOTES Kittrell, N. C.,—Sergeant Joseph Tools and Corporal Clarence Green have returned home from Camp Jack- son being honorably discharged. Private Jumia Garner of Camp Greene is also home. The members of the Junior Class of Kittrell College gave their first reception in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Thorpe on Dec. 13th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Many games of amusement were played while Mr. Kenneth Hinton rendered excellent violin music and Master Harold Thorpe cornet music accompanied by Miss Lucy C. Thorpe, Sandwiches and cocon were served and enjoyed by all. The members of the class are: Misses Lizzie Pruiman, of Rock Mount, Evelyn Lane, Goldsboro, Hattie Corde, Greenshebe, Junita Thorpe, and Lillian Toole, Kittrell; Messers William H. Glasse, South Orange, Edgar D. Giggots, Chatham, Va., James Mosley, Norfolk and Rev. C. C. Ferguson, Charlotte, Miss Gretude Tellington of Goldsboro, teacher and sponsor accompanied them. ROANOKE RAPIDS AND ROSEMARY Ramonee Ravids, N. C.—The Red Cross meeting was postponed on account of the weather Friday night. But will maintain at the call of the president. We desire a good membership for 1919. Rev. D. N. Marino will preach the fifth Sunday at 6 o'clock and at 7:30 o'clock. M. H. Pernell and family are here on the flu. M. H. Pernell and Miss Allie M. Daniel are also on the sick list. Quite a number of people attended the Mock Court at Weldon last week. The teachers of the Graded School rendered a program that was highly appreciated. The soldier boys are arriving daily to the delight of their parents and friends. The Emancipation Celebration will be held in Weldon this time on Jan. Elizabeth Williams I, musician, emil of Mt. Lebanon. Church Monday evening the science of about 1500 persons, white people were present. Selections rendered consisted of Negro melodies, sentimental and classical selections as well as patriotic airs. The performers appeared to the best advantage the music was perfect in time, harmony, melody and volume, and was easily the best musical concert ever rendered in Elizabeth City. We hope Prof. F. W. M. Butler will arrange to have the singers appear again in our city. Lawyer C. W. Brown, Mr. F. W. M. Butler, D. D. Grand Master, and Mr. Owen Spellman of Gregory attended the Grand Lodge at Rocky Mount. Mrs. Sarah Jackson Kinch died in Brooklyn, N. Y. 446 Carlon Ave, Nov. 23 and her remains were brought to this city Nov. 29 for interment. Funeral at Mt. Lebanon Church Dec. 1st, by Rev. G. L. White. Mrs. Lettia Jackson Cambell and Uzzial Jackson, accompanied the body. Mrs. Lizzie Holloman is sick at her home on York St. Rev. G. L. White is returned for pastor of Mt. Lebanon Church for another year. Rev. C. C. Drew received Elders orders at the conference and was returned to Roanoke Isand. Mrs. Ellen Dozier is out again after being confined in her home for three weeks. Mrs. Cora Mullen and all her children are sick at their home on Walnut Street. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jackson are both out again after being sick for more than three weeks. Mrs. Cefla Dillard remains quite sick at her home on Stark Street. Rev. G. L. White sustained injuries to his knee and ribs last Thursday, having been hurt in a railroad wreck on the north bound train near Hertford, N. C. Mrs. Adessa Pailin is out again after being sick at her home about a month. Mr. Samuel Bunch returned from Norfolk Monday to spend a few days at home with his family. Mr. A. W. Bell, member of Cornet stone Church and choir and well known in religious and fraternal circles in the city died early Sunday morning. He was apparently in good health and his death was unexpected. He was a man of true worth, affable, sociable, straightforward and honest in business dealings. The community will miss him very much. His funeral was preached at Cornerstons Church Wednesday at 3:P. M. He was a member of Whitmil Lodge, 426 F. and A. A. Masons. Peace be to his ashes. Deputy F. W. M. Butler and Lawyer C. W. Brown returned from the Masonic Lodge last Thursday. SMITHFIELD NES .... Smithfield, N. C.—Quite a number of the people here attended the M. Conference at Selma last week. Mr. I. W. Woodard spent Sunday in Dunn, N. C. Mrs. Amaze J. Byrd made a business trip to Raleigh last week. Mr. Eugene Thornton spent Sunday in Four Oaks with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thornton. Dr. Colrington of Dunn, spent a few hours in the city last week. Rev, and Mrs. Brown, of Wilmington, N. C. are her visiting Mrs. Jane Wood on E. Caswell Street. Mr. Will Smith has returned to the city again after spending the summer months in Philadelphia. We are glad to know that the conference sent Rev. J. H. Reid back to our city again. Mrs. Sallie Hally of Rocky Mount spent a few days in the city this week. While here she was the guest of Mrs. Lillian Font. Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Durham of Wilson Mills, N. C. spent a few hours in the city this week. Mr. Lucian Avery is in the city again. Mr. Macio Byrd was carried to St. Agnes Hospital last week. We hope he will soon be home again. We are glad to learn that Mrs. Bessie Ivey who has been seriously sick is improving, also Mr. Phillip Doniel is improving. Styles. Ask us to tell you Wonder Silk Linenes and Dress Fronts. Come in and look today, whether you like or not. If You Want that "Tattered Look" Come in Today JOS. E. GUNTER 119 N. Swain Street Raleigh, N. C. HLA G SPRINGEN RALEIGH N.C. Manufacturing Optician 132 Fayetteville Street (Up S. Side) Broken Lenses Duplicated On Short Notice BLEACH YOUR Have Soft, Fair, Clear, Bright Complexion Just try Black and White Ointment (for white or colored foliest. Appl. is directed on label, to face, neck, arm or hands. 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Thus the gardener becomes discouraged and is driven out of business for the lack of the knowledge of a simple seed test. There are several methods of testing seeds but here I am giving one of the most simple methods of seed testing. Choose ten average seeds of one variety. Provide a box 18 inches long, 12 inches wide and at least two inches deep inside, and fill this box with good garden soil. (A good garden soil is a rich sandy loam.) Mark shallow lines in the soil one inch apart, at a depth about 3 or 4 times the diameter of the seed to be planted. Place the ten seeds in the first of the shallow marks of furrows. Mark the box at the end of the furrow on the wood, so that you will know the variety of seed that is planted in that row. Choose ten samples of another variety and plant them in the second row. Continue until all the varieties of seed bought have ten fair samples planted in the box. Then cover the seed in the rows with soil and press both hands flat on the soil. (A flat board with medium weight will do as well.) Sprinkle about a pint of water over the soil and place th box near the stove or in a sunny window where it will have a fair amount of heat. Water when necessary, during the next two weeks. Mark on paper the date of planting the seed, and on each day set down the number of plants showing each day above the sol. If at the end of two weeks eight of the ten seeds in row one have shown above ground and are still healthy and green, the percentage of growth will be 80; if six show, the percentage will be 60; if nine show, ninety, and so on. If less than 60 per cent shows, more seed will have to be used in the actual planting of the garden in order to obtain the number of plants desired. This is the most valuable test of seeds as is shown not only those that sprout vigorously but also those that under favorable conditions will grow in the outside garden; and it is the seeds that will produce a crop that are desired for planting. Try to get seed which will test at least ninety per cent if possible. Questions may be asked concerning seed testing through the Raleigh Independent. GOLDSBORO JOTTINGS Goldsboro, N. C.—Miss Stella Hooker Ast. Secretary of the Knights of Gideon is back from Hookerton where she spent Thanksgiving with her parents. Dr. Robert Dillard of Chadman is in the city visiting his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Dillard. Mr. Samuel Mitchell who has been in Chadman for several weeks is home again. Mr. Dave Aycock of Connecticut is home visiting after being absent for 20 years. Mr. W. F. Hightower left last week for New York to visit his son. Mr. C. A. Wooton was called to Raleigh Dust week to see his daughter Miss Lester who is sick at Shaw University. We are told to know that clo New Leslie Holloway of Statesville was in the office a week to see his mother Mrs. Horsie Holloway. Mr. William Pegers of Philadelphia was in the city last week, visiting Mrs. and 1916 John Colb. 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NG MEN AND WOMEN INS IN SHORTHAND, TYPE- KEEPING MONDAY, WED- SDAY NIGHTS, 8 TO 10 HOLE, 803 EAST MARTIN, ST. TERMS REASONABLE T. L. McCOY, INSTRUCTOR. Handle Straightening Combs. The comb is 9 inches long and has 32 teeth, one brush for cleaning the hair, one box of hair pins, one jar of Gordon's Glory Shampoo Cream, one box of Gordons Glory Hair Grower Attention!! Ministers anlible Students! THE BIBLE SCHOOL of CORRESPONDENCE DO YOU KNOW YOUR BIBLE?—Do you feel the need of a more thorough, practical, working knowledge of the Word of God? Are you awake to the means of securing it economically while engaged in your usual occupation? This means is by correspondence. Correspondence Bible Study Has Been Demonstrated as a Most Efficient Educational Method. AN APPEAL TO CHRISTIANS OF ALL AGES AND CLASSES.—The Lord needs your service, the church needs the quickening that will result from your quickening, the world needs the salvation that your testimony might bring to it, your soul needs nourishment if it shall really apprehend and enjoy its newfound life in Christ. The living Word of God is the means of supply for all these things. You must read it, study it, meditate upon it, turn its admonition into prayer, lay hold of its promises by faith, and transmute is commandments into daily conduct. But you need a system to study by, you need direction, you need a stimulus, a guide, a teacher. You cannot leave home for this on account of your business, your family, your health, your sleider purse. If only that system, that stimulus, that teacher could be brought to your door! This is just what a correspondence course does, and a thousand people are walking up to that fact now where a hundred thought of it a little while ago. SPECIFIC ADVANTAGES OF BIBLE STUDY BY CORRESPONDENCE. 1. There are no limitations as to age or class. 2. It is available for anyone within reach of the mails. You will become just as enthusiastic as soon as you start your first course. We cannot urge you strongly all who wish a more thorough knowledge of God's Word to take up the work with us this season. MOTTO: "Study to show myself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be as ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth"—2 Timothy, 2:15. The first primitive measures. Doubtsless measures of all kinds were originally taken from the human body. An inch is roughly the length of the top joint of the thumb. A spain is a quarter of a face, and a pace is half an inch height. The span and the pace were probably the foundation of all measurement, and we will speak quite commonly of so many spaces. Attention!! M THE BIBLE SCHOOL DO YOU KNOW that practical, working knowl of securing it economically, correspondence. Correspondence Bi-tional Method. AN APPEAL TO needs your service, the ening, the world needs needs nourishment if it The living Word of Go it, study it, meditate us by faith, and transmute But you need a guide, a teacher. You family, your health, your teacher could be brought This is just what a up to that fact now what SPECIFIC ADVANTAGES 1. There are no 2. It is available 3. Each student 4. Examinations 5. The study do 6. The time, place 7. Students begin 8. It promotes do You will become cannot urge too strong take up the work with So here is your o "Go ye into all the If you have heard your plans for the trail THE BOX Rev. J. E. Samuels, M. A., B. D., Prec MOTTO: "Study to show thy dividing the Word of Truth."—2 Tim Cash Cut Rate Grocery Biggest Little Store in Raleigh Fresh Fish Daily Oysters in Season 33 Years in Business Phone 886—M. Cor. Bloodworth & Dainte Sis ED. SMITH, Proprietor EXECUTRIX NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Mary Couch, deceased late of Wake County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 9th day of November, 1919, at Raleigh, N. C., 1st Branch street, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indented to said estate will please make immee late payment. This the 9th day of November 1918 Martha Moore Executrix Estate of the late Mary Couch. Geo. L. Lane, Attorney. 11-9-6t. --- Get Ahead With Virtuous Metals. The cliff dwellers knew nothing of the use of metals. Their kilves were made from the bones of the deer, highly polished and very sharp. Their household utensils consisted of pottery jars and casks made of fiber and covered with a substance resembling modern varnish. Although the earliest cliff dwellers were prehistoric, cave dwellers have existed in almost every age of the world. Ministers and SCHOOL of CORRESPONDANCE YOUR BIBLE?—Do you feel the need ledge of the Word of God? Are you while engaged in your usual occupa- tion? Bible Study Has Been Demonstrated and CHRISTIANS OF ALL AGES AND church needs the quickening that will the salvation that your testimony mi- shall really apprehend and enjoy it is the means of supply for it and is commandments into daily conduct to study by, you need direction cannot leave home for this on account your slender purse. If only that sys- tat to your door! correspondence course does, and a ther- mature a hundred thought of it a little wi- ntAGES OF BIBLE STUDY BY simulations as to age or class. for anyone within reach of the mails, a personal pupil, not a mere unit in all written. No reviews. is not seriously interfere with the stu- te and amount of study are under the or leave off at any time to suit their entotional life. just as enthusiastic as soon as you sta- tally all who wish a more thorough kno- as this season. opportunity to prepare for your life wow world and preach the Gospel to the this call, then act today. Write fo- thing that is so necessary. CAN WE HELP YOU? If so write at once for full informatic BIBLE SCHOOL OF CORRESPONDANCE EXTENSION DEPARTMENT 1356, FRANKLINTON, NORTH CARO- ident Self approved unto God, a workman thou othy, 2:15. How about an office suite of rooms for We have T is an able Student of CORRESPONDENCE. Do you feel the need of a more thorough study of God? Are you awake to the means in your usual occupation? This means is been Demonstrated as a Most Efficient Educ- tion OF ALL AGES AND CLASSES.—The Lord quickening that will result from your quick testimony might bring to it, your so- chend and enjoy its new found life in Christ supply for all these things. You must re- monition into prayer, lay hold of its promise into daily conduct. If you need direction, you need a stimulus, use this on account of your business, you e. If only that system, that stimulus, th course does, and a thousand people are wakil- ked of it a little while ago. BIBLE STUDY BY CORRESPONDENCE. Age or class. Reach of the mails. Not a mere unit in a class. No reviews. Interfere with the student's regular vocati- tudy are under the student's control. Any time to suit their own convenience. Are as soon as you start your first course. W more thorough knowledge of God's Word. Care for your life work. With the Gospel to the whole creation." Get today. Write for information and ma- nage. HELP YOU? For full information: OF CORRESPONDENCE DEPARTMENT TON, NORTH CAROLINA Rev. J. W. Pat. God, a workman that needeth not to be out an office in this building of rooms for light house kee- We have Them Cheap How about an office in this building or a suite of rooms for light house keeping We have Them Cheap THE BANK Call C. E. Lightner in case of sickness Lightner Building YEARGIN'S J. W. Yeargi SOUTH FAYETTEVILLE S E. Lightner & Bros' Ambulance case of sickness or accident MARGIN'S FOUNDATION V. Yearargin, Propr AYETTEVILLE STREET RALLY Call C. E. Lightner & Bros' Ambulance in case of sickness or accident. Lightner Building Raleigh, N. C. J. W. Yeargin, Proprietor SOUTH FAYETTEVILLE STREET RALEIGH,N. C. CLINTON NOTES Clinton, N. C.—The death angel knocked in the door of Sir Grant Bethune Dec. 8th 1918 at 9 o'clock and took from him his foster wife Mrs. Harriet Bethune. She was a new bar of the Clinton Methodist Church. She leaves a trusted husband, father, mother two states, one brother, six children and a host of friends and relatives to mourn their loss. Her remains were laid to rest in the Moltonville cemetery on the hill. Her family have that sympathy of many friends. A good many of the schools have closed on account of Influenza. Miss Geneva McMurray left for Elizabeth City where she will spend her holidays. A good many of the boys from camp are arriving every day being honorably discharged. Little Miss Anne Katie Simpson died and was buried in the Sand Hill cemetery. Mrs. Isabel Murphy left for Norfolk Va. today. Love, Fred Davis prescheduled two most glorious sermons Sunday and Monday nights. Many people heard him. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon. Brown and brought them twins. Mother and twins are doing nicely. Many of the people of the Newton Grove section attended the conference at Dunn. Amount raised during Conference $200.00. Those attending were: Messers C. G. Langston, C. M. Eason, Ethan Cole, F. A. Vincent and many others. Messers Jonah and Lester Warren motored to Clinton with Miss Maggie A. Moore Tuesday: Miss Naomi S. Hodges spent a short while in town Sunday. Mrs. Hannah Blackman is having her house remodeled. EABLE Students! CORRESPONDENCE need of a more thorough, you awake to the means of departation? This means is by has a Most Efficient Educa- ND CLASSES.—The Lord will result from your quick- night bring to it, your soul is new found life in Christ. These things. You must read over, lay hold of its promises act. Onion, you need a stimulus, a count of your business, your system, that stimulus, that thousand people are waking while ago. BY CORRESPONDENCE.— Is. in a class. Is student's regular vocation. The student's control. Our own convenience. Start your first course. We knowledge of God's Word to work. The whole creation." For information and make ation: CORRESPONDENCE CROLINA Rev. J. W. Patton, B. A., Dear that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly e in this building or a or light house keeping Them Cheap Raleigh, N. C. S FOUNDRY agin, Proprietor STREET RALEIGH,N. C. Middleton, N. W., Roy, McDaniel, the envoyetcher who has been away to camp preaching to the soldiers was in town last week holding services, the services were largely attended. Mr. Froese, Carson left for Bailey last week where she is now teaching. Mr. Mellie Fischer in Spring Hope and little W. George W. were the past of Mrs. Mary Thomas and family last week. Mr. Ann, John Hardy wrote a business trip to Wilson Saturday. Mrs. Joe, John and daughter, Miss Ethel returned from Wilson Saturday. Messenger and W. W. Stokes made a buildup to help Wilson Saturday. Mr. T. S. and daughter returned home to from Scab and where they visited children and friends last week. Rew, and Ms. Bentley returned home Saturday morning after taking a time in Wilson for a week. Rew, Bentley returned home from Selma when he attended the grand Lodge of Masons. Relatives and friends of Mr. John Simmons are delighted to know that he is home from Comp there is no good. Mr. John Simmons has collected his saw mill after a burst up a Gov. last ago, costing more than $600 and is now serving his many customers every day. Mr. Simmons is one of the good colored men of McLoughlin and is always willing and eager to help lift his race. Miss Geneva Tooth School of Nursing and Mrs. Sidney Tooth School of Nursing for Bricks, N. C. She will attend the Joseph K. Brick School many friends of Sidney would attend her much success. SMITHFIELD NEWS (By S. M. Sanders) RED CROSS CHRISTMAS ROLL CALL TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF NORTH CAROLINA: (Continued From Price One) at various camps where our soldiers were stationed in large numbers, was announced. I cannot say how many nurses were actually placed into service, but I do know that the Secretary of War announced the authorization for the assignment of colored nurses to base hospitals at Cincinnati, Fountain, Dodge, Taylor, Shearman Dix, and Grant, where at the time about 10,000 colored soldiers were stationed. I am enclosing a certificate bearing upon the Red Cross, attention, which may be interesting in this conference, bearing especially on the fact that recorded our soldiers by the Red Cross with a statement from one of the principal officers of the Society. Wishing for you the full enjoyment of success in whatever you order take, I am, Sincerely Yours. Special Assistant to Secretary of War Since the receipt of Mr. Scott's letter, the following news item appeared in the New York Age: Washington D. C.—Twenty Colorized nurses have been assigned by the American Red Cross to the Base Hospital at Camp Dodge, Ia., and already they have assumed their duties. The understanding is that they are to care for all soldiers at the hospital regardless of color. This is thought to be the first move on the part of the Red Cross to send colored nurses to look after sick and disabled soldiers. The intimation has been given out Here that colored nurses will be assigned to other base hospitals in the near future. In view of the sacredness of the cause and, also, of the information I have given you in this communication I sincerely hope that you will not fail to respond when you are called upon in your respective communities. CHAS. H. MOORE. State Director for the Colored People Roll Press: Christians Roll Call. Greece, 1910, N. C. June 12, 1910. Singing Sparrows of Toledo. Out of the fog and smoke and haze of the early morning there came the swine, obliterate notes of the song sparrow. The sound's spirits were droopy. He was influenced by his physical surroundings. Not so the bird. God sent him to sing and he sang through the fog and smoke and haze, and into the heart of the man. Another worker took up the duties of the day cheerfully, with new hope in his soul.—Toledo Bends. Origin of Measurements. The wood ell means arm, and thus elbow means the joint or bend in the arm. The ell measure was taken from the arm of Henry I, and if that was a yard and a quarter it was of very unusual length. The capacity of the human body was also early put to the use of measurement; thus we have the expression, "A hop, step and jump," "A stones throw," and the old saying, "Within a bowshot jaws it is incurred."—Judge. Before it is incurred."—Judge.