Savannah Tribune

Extra! Extra! VOL. XXXVII REPUBLICANS WARNED BY N.A.A.C.P. All-Night Conference Held At Home of Senator Lodge. New York, July 7.—The reports of an all-night conference in Washington at the home of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts on July 6 of Republican leaders in the Senate, at which it was decided that the Anti-Lynching Bill, the ship-sub-ldy, and other pending measures should not be acted on during the present session of Congress brought prompt action from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored, People Upon receipt of reports of the conference, James Weldon Johnson, secretary of the association, wired Senator Lodge, Senator James E Watson of Indiana, Senator William M. Calder of New York, Senator Medill McCormick of Illinois, Senator M. Shortridge of California and other Republican leaders that if such a report were true, it would be a very serious matter, and one which colored voters would bitterly resent. Mr. Johnson pointed out that the political effect would be worse than if the bill had been allowed, to die in committee, that some plausible excuse could have been put forth had the committee found insurmountable difficulties in reporting the bill on account of constitutional questions, but, "now that the committee has decided to report the bill, a decision in conference on the part of Republicans, in the senate to abandon it, without any attempt to pass it, could not be, justified upon any grounds whatsoever." Finally, he stated, the decision is solely and squarely up to the Republican majority to pass the bill. Mr. Johnson is holding himself in readiness to go to Washington at any time to do all that can possibly be done to prevent any unfavorable action that may be attempted. Reduced Fare For . Business League Chicago, Ill, July 10—The various passenger associations, have announced reduced fares for the National Negro Business League meeting to be held in Norfolk, August 16, 17, 18. Tickets will be issued on the certificate plan and fare and one-half will be the rate. The meeting of the National Association of Colored Women's Club, the National Medical Association will be held in Richmond and in Washington, at about the same time, so that many visitors will make all three conventions and thus take advantage of the reduced rate, which the Business League has secured. Because so frequently delegates have not understood the certificate plan, and there by lost the opportunity to get a reduced rate, the following suggestions are issued: Tickets at the regular one-way tariff fares for the going journey may be obtained on any of the following dates, but not on any other date. August 12 to 18. Be sure that when purchasing going ticket you request a certificate. Do not make the mistake of asking for a receipt. Certificates are not kept at all stations. If you inquire at your home station, you can ascertain whether certificates and through tickets can be obtained to place of meeting. If not obtainable at your home station, the agent will inform you at what station they can be obtained. You can in such case purchase a local ticket to the station which has certificates in stock, where you can purchase a thru ticket and at the same time ask for and obtain a certificate to place of meeting. Immediately on your arrival at Norfolk present your certificate to the endorsing officer, transportation agent, as the reduced fares for the return journey will not apply unless you are properly identified as provided for by the certificates. Any additional information desired can be secured from C. A. Barnett, transportation agent, 3423 Indiana Avenue, Chicago. MEET HARRY WILLS New York, July 12, "Tut" Jackson, giant Negro of Washington court house Ohio, today was signed to meet Harry Wills, Negro challenger of Jack Dempsy, in a bout here about August 7. Jackson's manager made the contract with Promoter Driscoll and tomorrow Droscoff will attempt to close negotiations with Patrick Mullens, who handles Wills' affairs. The Savannah Tribune: EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE DEMANDS PASSAGE OF BILL Boston, Mass., July 8—Delegates to the 15th annual convention of the National Equal rights League, at a mass meeting last night at Faneuil hall, passed a resolution denanding protection of the government by the passage of the Dyer anti-lynching bill. Copies of the resolution were forwarded to President Harding and Senator Lodge. The resolution asked for the right of life, suffrage, public travel, public service and work." The meeting asked this in the name of "patriotism, the constitution, abolitionists and the colored Americans who gave their very lives in the country's defense." The resolution was signed by M. W. Spencer of Washington, D. Leroy Ferguson and Miss Coes of this state, Eugene Watson of Rithode Island, F. A. Abbott of New York, J. A. Hagan of Connecticut and A. J. Smitherman of Oklahoma. The meeting followed a silent antllynching parade, led by Lt. H. Oliver Lewis, which proceeded from Douglass square to Faneuil Hall, by way of Tremont street, Scolley Square and Cornhill. The parades marked time in passing Common street, the home of Wendell Phillips, Attuck's monument, the Shaw monument, Attuck's grave and the office of the Liberator at 23 Cornhill. Nearly 300 were in line. The delegates spent the afternoon visiting historic landmarks. The election of officers will take place afternoon. NATION-WIDE MEETING OF TEACHERS Nineteenth Annual Session to Be Held July 25 At Hampton Inst. Hampton, Va. July 10—The National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools, H. L. McCrory, Charlotte, N. C., president and R. S. Grossley, Jackson, Miss., executive secretary, will hold its nineteenth annual meeting at Hampton Institute, July 26 to 29, in conjunction with the summer school of over 600 teachers, and will have as its central theme "Inter-racial Cooperation and Present Educational Needs." The Hampton Institute program will include seven general sessions and sectional meetings for those who are especially interested in private colleges, landgrant colleges, grammar schools, high schools, rural schools, and social service. Reports will be given at the afternoon session of July 26 on educational conditions in each state. W. T. B. Williams of Tuskegee Institute, vice chairman of the association's executive committee, will give a general survey of educational conditions and Dr. H. L. McCroirey of Biddle University will Idleiver the president's annual address. At the opening of the meeting a physical education demonstration will be given by summer-school students, under the direction of Charles H. Williams, head of the department of physical education for boys at Hampton Institute. Principal Gregg of Hampton will deliver an address of welcome and Dr. J. A Gregg of Wilberforce will respond for the visiting teachers. Dr W. T. Holmes of Tougaloo College will speak on "Recruiting for the Profession of Teaching"; Miss Lucy A. Laney of Augusta, Ga., "The School Center as a Center of Community Interest"; John W. Davls of Institute, W. Va., "Ethics of the School Craft"; N. C. Newbold of Raleigh, N. C., "North Carolina's Educational Program." James Weldon Johnson of New York, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Dr. Alfred Lawless, Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., representing the American Missionary Association; Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee; Mies Carrie Alberta Lyford, director of the Hampton Institute Home-Economics School; and Dr. John Preston McConchairman advisory board. TO STUDY MUSIC IN EUROPE Port Valley, Ga., July 9—News comes here that Joseph L. Turner, who has studied successfully the piano for three years, at the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass., has been granted a free scholarship for one year to study at the Paris Conservatory of Music, Paris, France. Mr. Turner was formerly a student of Morehouse College, Atlanta. He sailed July 6 on the Rochambean. SAVANNAH, GA., FRIDAY, JULY 14, 1922. BRUNSWICK, GA., JULY 14—GRAND CHANCELLOR G. R. HUTTO OF THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.OF GEORGIA, DIED HERE THIS FRIDAY MORNING AT 5:55 O'CLOCK. HE WAS TAKEN SERIOUSLY ILL DURING THE SESSIONS OF THE GRAND LODGE WHICH MET HERE DURING THE WEEK. THE BODY WILL BE SHIPPED TO BAINBRIDGE TONIGHT AND THE FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD TUESDAY 2 P. M. [Name] THE LATE GRAND CHANCELLOR HUTTO ELECTION OF OFFICERS CAUSES KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TO HAVE UNUSUALLY STORMY SESSION Administration Forces Elect B. W. Warren Secretary-reasurer; Ferrell, G. K. of R. & S Stoney Faction Forced Out of Meeting Place Much Discussion About Resorting to Courts To Adjust Alleged Wrongs-Grand Chancellor Hutto Taken Ill. Brunswick, Ga., July 13—The Knights of Pythias of Georgia and its associated women's branch, the Courts of Calantide, met here Tuesday in their annual convention, about two thousand and visitors being in the city for the affair. The joint public exercises were held Monday night at Shiloh Baptist church at which time a very pleasing program was rendered. The business sessions began Tuesday morning with the appointment of the various committees. Grand Cancellor G. R. Hutfo of Bain bridge presiding over the men's meeting and Mary Nelson Jones, grand worthy counselor, being in charge of the women's meeting. The present session of the men's meeting has been fraught with an un- usual amount of interest caused by the race for one of the principal offices of the order, that of secretary-treasurer which vacancy was caused several weeks ago by the death of the Hon. C. H. MacCarthy of Albany. Word had been passed through the state that there were at least three applicants for the position. This, of course, seemed to foreshadow a merry light for the position and, no doubt, was the means of inspiring many to be in attendance at the convention. The grand lodge openings Tuesday morning began with a special prayer by the grand prelate, Rev. M. M. Alston. Following the opening and roll call, Grand Chancellor Hutto announced the death of Charles H. McCarthy, secretary-treasurer of the Endowment Department of the order. The body stood and sang "Shall We Meet Beyond the river." The Rev. Dr. John Harmon, of Atlanta, presiding elder in the African Methodist Episcopal church, and who is slated for editor of the Southern Christian Recorder, one of the official organs of his church, delivered the annual address to the grand lodge, showing the position of the Negro Knights of Phyllas in the development of the Negro race in America. It was a common sense address. "The Negro Phyllas of Georgia are opposed to ignorance and illiteracy declared Porf. H. A. Hunt, president of the Industrial School, Fort Valley, "because they are the crime breeders, and the destroyers of human happnell of the State Normal School at East Radford, Va., will be the speakers on the program for July 27. On July 27, some time will be given to a discussion of "The Student Activities under X. W. C. A." Rev. C. H. Tobias will speak on "The Educational Program of the Y M. C. A. The afternoon of this day will be spent on an outing. Major Allen W. Washington, com' mendant of cadets at Hampton Institute, will make reservations in the institute dormitories in the order of delegates' applications. ness and Life. When America wipes out ignorance and illiteracy, then we will have a new Ameriet." Bishop William Decker Johnson of Platius, who has charge of the work of his church in Texas and Mexico, addressed the grand lodge yesterday bringing greetings from Texas, and telling of the good work being done there by the Negro Pythlans as well as the members of his church had united in fighting illiteracy and ignorance and that the Pythlans had made a loan of $25,000 to Paul Quinn College, Waco, a Negro institution, struggling to educate the youth of the race. He was given an ovation. Mrs. Mary Nelson Jones of Augusta, grand worthy counselor, was the prominent figure in the grand court of Calanthe yesterday, which is the home-making department of the order, be mothers and sisters of the Knights. In her opening address, she made a plain common sense appeal to the women of her race, urging them to turn attention to the proper training of the children, to keep them in school and strongly discouraged children gadding around the streets at night. There was much business transacted in the session, and a list of committees was supported. In the afternoon the parade of the uniform ranks was pulled off. It was the largest parade ever held in Brunswick, being more than a mile and a quarter in length with three brass bands and two bugle corps. In the line of march there were ten uniform companies and each of these showed excellent training and presented a good front. The local company, showed up along with the rest and this is one part of the order of which the Knights should feel justly proud. The line of march took it on Newcastle street north to G and the streets were thronged with both white and colored to view the long line. An unusual feature of the present convention was the Dokey parade. Some features heretofore unheard of here were introduced and the affair was one that resulted in great hilarity among the members and amusement of spectators. By Wednesday morning interest in the men's meeting was at its height. Everybody was in a most expectant state, because it was felt that the time was about at hand for the one great event of the convention, the election of officers. Much interest is always manifested in this event, but because of the vacancy in the position of secretary-treasurer of the endowment bureau and the apparent scramble for this important post every body was eager to see how the fight was going to come out. About noon a motion was made to suspend business and go into election with the result that the old board of officers was re elected with the following changes; B. W. Warren, of Americus, grand Splendid Showing By Savannah Home Assn. REV. BRANCH PREACHED POW. EFUL SERMON TO ORDER The Savannah Home Association made a splendid showing on Sunday night at its special service at St. Philip A. M. E. church. More than seventy-five, of the members out were attired in palm beach suits and white shoes and they presented an excellent appearance. The services were beautifully carried out and the large attendance seemed to have been inspired, by the rendition of the well prepared program. George M. Brown, vice president of the association acted as master of ceremonies. Rev. R. V. Branch, pastor of the church was well fitted for the occasion and delivered a powerful sermon, speaking from the subject, "Trifumphant Character of Service." His remarks were timely and in keeping with the event and he held his audience at rapt attention by the able manner in which he handled his subject. At the opening of the sermon, he complimented the association for its promptness and took occasion to say that it was the first time an organization had appeared at church on time, under his pastorate, for service, the "Home Boys" having entered the church promptly at S-15 o'clock. The singing of the choir was splendid and program. Along with the club was its Lr program. Along with the club its ladies branch, which was represented with a paper by Mrs. Lula Dragyon, while the history of the association was read by Secretary James F. Butler. The occasion was the celebration of the fourteenth year of the organization. Ebony Kings of Ivory Coast Hits Gay Paree Paris, July 9—Two dozen colored Kings have come to Paris, and Parisians, with their ever-fresh love of the exotic; have thrilled at the spectacles. Dressed in faultlessly fitting black clothes, top hats, and with uniformly ebony features, these dusky rulers of French possession in Senegal, Dahomey, the Ivory and New Guinea Coasts and Mauretala line up on the platform this morning at the Gare de Lyon to be photographed. It is not quite clear whether the government brought them to see the sights or whether they are a sight to be-scen, but their reception was official, with representatives of the Ministers of Colonies, Deputies and officers to meet them. One hugh African potentate, blessfully unconscious, carried, instead of a walking stick, a schismat. It helped to explain why some children took refuge behind their mothers' shirts. Some of the jungle chiefsmen were escorted by their wives, each having from three to five, whom Parisians voted charming. Nearly all speak French fluently. One proudly announced he's a subscriber to a Paris paper, which he has read in the jungle for ten years—New York World. DEMPSEY TO FIGHT WILLS JULY 2, 1923 Montreal, July 12—Jack Dempsey, heavyweight champion of the world, said here today he probably would meet Harry Wills, Negro challenger on July 2., 1923. Just two years from the date when he defeated Georges Carpentier in Jersey City. keeper of records and seal was elected secretary-treasurer; H. L. Perrell, of Atlanta was elected grand keeper of records and seal; and F. H. Pettle, of Savannah, was elected grand attorney in place of Payton Allen, of Atlanta. The election was carried out admirably a bellum of noise. There seemed to be evidence of much dissatisfaction among some of the delegates as to the manner in which the affairs were conducted, the meeting being adjourned amidst much confusion. In the midst of the reports of offices, of the Grand Court, the rules were suspended and all of the old officers were re-elected. After the adjournment of the Grand Lodge, under the leadership of J. H. Watson and W. F. Satterwhite of Alhany, and Dr. Claryhorne of Savannah, an attempt was made to continue the meeting, which went so far as to elect Dr. G. N. Stoney as Grand Chancellor; Sir Knight Reeves, Deputy Grand Chancellor and H. L. Ferrell, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. This is as far as they were able to proceed when they were compelled to leave the place of meeting. There is evident dissatisfaction, and there was much discussion about resorting to the courts to adjust alleged wrongs. The hearts of all of the sir knights were made sad on account of the serious illness of Grand Chancellor Hutto and are hoping for his recovery. Dr. E. J. Turner of Columbus, pre N.A.A.C.P. PROTESTS LYNCHINGS Governor Called Upon To Institute Action Against Sheriff New York, July 7.—How two young colored boys, James Harvey and Joe Jordan, who were accused of attempted criminal assault while on a hiking tour through Georgia, were tried, convicted, and sentenced to death, and then launched after Governor Thomas W. Hardwick had granted a respite of thirty days, was revealed here today when the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People made public a letter to Governor Hardwick. The letter, signed by James Weldon Johnson, secretary, recites the facts given above, populating that both of the youths came from respectable families, and that the Association had investigated their case, secured convincing proof of their innocence, employed counsel, which counsel had presented the facts to the governor which gave him sufficient ground to delay their execution set for June 30. A mob, determined not to be cheated of their prey, had seized the boys and lynched them north of Land's Bridge, Georgia, on July 1. The association's letter calls upon the governor to institute action against Deputy Sheriff J R. Tyre who allowed the prisoners to be taken from him as he was carrying them from Jesup to Savannah for safekeeping, and against Tyre and his immediate superiors for furnishing so inadequate protection to the men in view of the feeling against them. It also emphasizes the fact that evidences against the men must have been indeed slight if he as governor had seen fit to grant the requested respite. This action was particularly urged in views of Governor Hardwick's recent public declaration that there would be no mob rule in Georgia while he was governor. BAPTIST S. S. CONVENTION NEXT WEEK Rev. J. Q. Adams To Deliver the Conventional Sermon The General Missionary Baptist Sunday School and Baptist Young People's Union State Convention, auxiliary to the General Missionary Baptist State Convention, will convene at Hills First Baptist church, Rev. N. II Gamble, pastor, Athens, next Tuesday July 18, afternoon session at 3:00 and ending Friday with a grand musical contest. Much Interest is being taken in this meeting and quite a large delegation is expected to leave Monday night at 9 o'clock over the Central of Georgia going by the way of Macon, arriving in Athens, Tuesday morning. Among the delegation will be the First Bryant Baptist chorus who will enter the song contest. The convention promises to be one of the largest ever held by these departments, and many plans are being put forth by the Athens churches to make it convenient and pleasant for the many delegates who will attend. It is expected that even a larger delegation than was present at Atlanta last year will be present. At the First night's session, which will be Tuesday, Rev. John Quincy Adams, pastor; Mt. Zion Baptist church will deliver the conventional sermon. On Friday night the grand annu at musical contest will be held in which choruses from all over the state will compete, prizes of banners being awarded to the chorus whose rendition is best on an anthem, a gospel hymn or a spiritual. A keen rivalry exists between Whip street, Atlanta; Friendship, Atlanta; Hill's First Baptist, Athens and First Bryan Baptist, Savannah. It is expected that one of these choruses will carry off first honors. This being their second year to enter the contest First Bryan Baptist chorus is putting forth every effort to bring the laurels to Savannah. Reduced rates will prevail on the Central of Georgia Railway. . . = rs