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Guilty of Peonage Gets Life Imprisonment The eyes of every one in the court-as we threw Peterson and Preston room rested on Manning and Attor-in the Yellow River we left for the ney Howard, who conducted the ex-South River. Mister Johnny said we amination for the State. Howard would take Harry Price there. When VOL. XLI NO. 48 Gu Gets Life Impr FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER AND SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT. John S. Williams, white planter on Jasper farm, was found guilty of the murder of Lindsey Peterson, one of the eleven farm hands who lives on the Jasper farm. The State and its assistants placed witnesses on the stand who corroborated the story told by Williams. Judge Hutcheson presiding, warned against any public demonstrations. Manning, in the course of his testimony, which the council for the defense tried to discredit, told how "Mr. Johnny" drowned men like rats. Testimony of Witnesses. George W. Brown (white), a Federal agent, was placed on the witness stand. He told of his visit to the Williams' "death. farm," of seeing houses that resembled stockades, of seeing iron bars and chains. There were a number of bunks in the house, he said. He went on to tell of a conservation he had with LeRoy Williams, son of the prisoner. "I heard that LeRoy Williams killed a Negro," he continued. The attorneys for Williams were on their feet shouting. The jury was sent from the room, but soon brought back: Howard won another battle when he showed the court the State was trying to show Williams' motive for killing so many farm hands. Brown was allowed to go on. In the questioning, of Attorney Howard it was learned that LeRoy Williams had admitted that his father might have been guilty of peonage, but if so, other Georgia farmers were equally guilty of peonage. Cross-examination failed to shake Brown's story. T. J. Wismer (white), special agent for the Department of Justice, followed Brown. "I talked to Clyde Manning., John Brown and Johnny Williams, all Negroes, before I saw Planter Williams," he said. He corroborated Brown's story. It was out that the Federal agents had visited the farm in the early part of February of this year and for fear that he would be held on the charge of peonage, Williams decided to do away with the farm hands who would possibly "talk." Edward S. Chastain (white), another agent for the Department of Justice, was sitting with the counsel for the State. Attorney Johnson in his sarcastic way demanded to know who he was and if he was one of the "voluntary prosecutors." This remark was met by an equally hot retort from Attorney Howard, who replied, "Mr. Chastain is HERE on IMPORTANT business." Manning Takes Stand. Clyde Manning took the stand on Wednesday, afternoon and for six long hours in the silence of the Newton county courthouse he withstood the rapid fire of Attorney Johnson's cross questioning, never faltering nor getting confused. His story of the crime was one of the most grewsome ever told in a courtroom. He denied that he had been beaten, threatened with drowning, or that he had been promised a light sentence to appear against Williams, his former employer, but insisted he was "just telling the plain truth." He added that he had not talked when first arrested because "Mister Johnny had told him not to." The Roll Call of Death. The eyes of every one in the court room rested on Manning and Attorney Howard, who conducted the examination for the State. Howard The Washington Bee leaned forward; resting his hand on the desk, and asked in a clear but low tone: "Where is Willie Peterson?" "He's dead!" answered Manning. "Now, Clyde, where is Harry Price?" "He's dead!" "And where is Charley Chisholm?" "He's dead, too!" The other eight names were called and the answer was the same, "He's dead!" Manning then, aided by questions by Mr. Howard, brought out the story of the crimes. Manning said he was 28 years old and had worked for Williams the past thirteen years. He was told by the judge that he did not have to answer a questions that would have a tendency to incriminate him. He named all of Williams' relatives and told of farm hands that Williams and his son had secured from the stockades of Atlanta and Macon. In referring to the prisoner he always spoke of him as "Mister Johnny." Manning declared the following men had been killed: Willie Givens, Fletcher Smith, Harry Price, Charles Chisholm, Johnny Williams, Johnny Greene, John Brown, "Little Bit," Lindsey Peterson, "Big John" and Willie Preston. "Tell the jury how Lindsey Peterson died," requested Attorney Howard. "A weight 'was tied around his neck and he was thrown in the Yellow River from the Allen bridge. Willie Preston and Peterson were chained together with a trace chain, and Mister Johnny told me and Charlie Chisholm to throw 'em in. We also weighted 'em down with a sack of rocks. They begged not to be killed, but Mister Johnny said there wasn't a chance on earth. He made me and Charlie tie their hands together, too. We pitched them over the railing of the bridge. Mister Johnny helped us carry the sacks of rocks from the automobile' to the bridge. "We took Harry Price with us that night, but Mister Johnny decided not to drown him. Mister Johnny drove us to the bridge in his automobile. We left the house about 9 o'clock at night. The trace chains and rocks were already in Mister Johnny's car when I got in." "Mr. Howard asked the witness why he helped throw the men in the river. "Well, Mister Johnny told me to," replied Manning. Here, the jury was removed from the room during an argument between the lawyers on opposing sides. Johnson claimed the indictment on which Williams was being tried accused him of the murder of Peterson and not the other men. Attorney Howard replied that he wanted to show that there was a motive on the part of Williams in killing his farm hands. Both attorneys cited famous cases which confined and did not confine the witness to the death of one person. Attorney Howard ended the battle with an eloquent plea of oratory in which he declared Williams intended to kill his farm hands by wholesale to cover up shady practices on the farm. This brought tears from the eyes of the prisoner's daughter and wife. A recess was taken, for lunch after Judge Hutcheson overruled Johnson's motion. "May God Have Mercy" we got to the South River Mister Johnny told Harry to get out of the car. We put weights on him, tied him and threw him off the bridge. "Price said, 'May God have mercy,' as we threw him in. Price was chained around the neck and tied to a heavy sack of rocks. Mister Johnny was right there with us when we drowned Price." "Did he say anything?" asked Attorney Howard. "No, sir," answered Manning, "except he said "to hurry up and have it over with." Manning said he next saw the bodies of Peterson, Preston, and Price after they were washed up from the river. In answer to Mr. Howard's question he said: "On the night of the drowning Mr. Johnny said he needed him to do a little work." Manning went on with his story: "Mr. Johnny told the boys he was going to take them to the train and let 'em go back home. What the boys called guard house was my house. The doors and windows was nailed up and fastened from the outside so they could not get out at night. They way we got Peterson and Preston to come from Mr. Huland Williams' farm was by telling them to bring some hogs over. After those Federal officers saw the boys, Mr. Johnny told me he wanted to get rid of the boys. He said he wanted to get rid of them because it wouldn't do for them to testify in court, as it would ruin him. I told him I did not want to do it, but he said that it was my neck or theirs. He told me to decide which I thought the most of." Manning next told of the death of Johnny Williams, who, he said, was knocked in the head with an axe and buried in the pasture of the "death farm." "The Government agents had talked to Williams, and Mr. Johnny told me to get rid of him as he was afraid of him." Manning said Williams gave him an axe and told him to brain Johnny Williams. "He told Johnny to go to the pasture and dig a hole, and made me follow him. He said, 'Clyde, if you don't kill that n—— it will be your neck.' I hit Johnny one lick in the head with the flat side of the axe and he fell dead. Then I put him in one of the holes he had made and covered him up." Manning's voice broke and Mr. Howard rested to give him time to regain his composure. Attorney Johnson interrupted the witness several times, asking the court to allow him to protest against Manning's testimony, but each time this was refused. Manning proceeded to tell how "Little Bit" was drowned in the South River, Charlie Chisholm and he, accompanied by Planter Williams, watching him go under. "Big John was next. 'Mr. Johnny made him dig a big hole and then made me brain him and put him in the hole. I got him with an axe and then put him in the hole and covered him up. Johnny Greene was killed with my same axe. Mr. Johnny told me to hit him. I did it, and he said, 'Hit him again.' Then we covered him with pine straw and the next night I went back and buried him. Willie Givens was killed the same way. Mr. Johnny watched me kill Greene and Givens, and he helped me bury both of them. Charlie Chisholm was killed, too. Charlie had helped me kill six in all. But, one Saturday night, Mr. Johnny told me and Charlie to come with him. We went to the Alcoy River in Mr. Johnny's car and Mr. Johnny made me tie Charlie. He told Charlie that he had heard about his smart talk, and we tied him and threw him in the river." Concerning the death of Fletcher Smith, the witness said: "Mr. Johnny told me to take Fletcher to the field beyond the hill. Mr. Johnny shot him in the head. He sent me for a spade and a pick and showed me where to dig a hole to bury Fletcher. He told me he didn't want to hear nothing about this business." Leslie May Brenton then took the stand. She was a bit nervous. When asked her occupation she said she "cooked for all hands on the place." Her story corroborated that told by Manning as far as the time of the disappearance of the men was concerned. She knew nothing of the actual killing. She brought out that the men in going to their death had been lured there under the pretext of their being on their way home, each one having asked her to patch their overalls or in some way mend some of their scanty supply of clothing. Clyde Freeman, another farm hand, followed the Brenton woman. The counsel for the defense sought to bring from him admission that the Federal agents had posted him what to say. This he emphatically denied. His story ran much as did the witness that preceded him. He had worked for Williams about thirteen years. Cross-examination, cruel and grilling, failed to shake any of the witnesses. Williams took the stand Thursday. He was not sworn and his testimony was, therefore, concluded with direct examination, because of an existing Georgia law that does not permit a cross-examination of an unsworn defendant. He declared that he was not guilty, told of his fifty-four years of life, of his two sons' service in the late war and added if he was "guilty of peonage, most Georgia farmers were." The State rested its case early Thursday, after Mrs. Rena Manning, wife of Clyde Manning, took the stand, followed by Sheriff B. L. Johnson (white), of Newton county, who told of Manning having identified the bodies of three taken from the river and later confessing his part in the crime, telling where the other eight bodies could be found. The case was handed to the jury late Friday. The verdict was brought in Saturday. "Stand up, Mr. Williams," said Judge Hutcheson, and the prisoner stood up between his wife and son. "The jury, has found you guilty, Mr. Williams, with recommendation of mercy," continued the judge in stern, distinct tones that carried the twang of a Southerner. "Under the law this means a sentence of life imprisonment, and the verdict of the jury is the sentence of the court." When he had finished he closed a law book that lay open before him and then motioned for Williams to take his seat. The jury was thanked and dismissed. It took just ten minutes from the time the jury entered the room until sentence was pronounced, the jurors dismissed, and the folks were fling out of the courtroom. It was the first time in Georgia's entire history that a white man was found guilty of killing a man of color, and largely on the testimony of one of color. The courthouse square was more crowded than ever with autos, it being Saturday. They talked in groups about the trial. One was heard to say, in speaking of the jury's verdict: "They used horse sense. They knew Negroes too well to doubt Manning's story—they knew he was telling the truth and they found Williams guilty on the strength of Manning's story. I am for a white man, but in this case they ought to have hung him." FIRST COLORED WOMAN CAN DIDATE FOR PH.D. DEGREE FROM RADCLIFFE. Miss Eva B. Dykes, who recently passed her examination for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in English at Radcliffe College, Cambridge, Mass. (thereby fulfilling all requirements for the doctorate) is the first colored woman to be recommended for such a degree. Miss Dykes received her elementary training in the public schools of Washington, D. C., and is a graduate of the Dunbar (formerly M. Street) High School. In 1914 she graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences, Howard University, obtaining for the first time in the history of the University the highest honor, "cumma cum laude." At that time Miss Dykes won for the highest scholarship of any student in the graduating class the Alpha Kappa Alpha prize of $10, and was also valedictorian of her class. In 1917 Miss Dykes received her A.B. from Radcliffe with honors in English, "magna cum laude." In 1918 Miss Dykes received her Master's degree in English, being the first and only colored woman to have the degree M.A. from that institution. From 1918-20 Miss Dykes continued her work in the graduating department of Radcliffe, receiving from this department two scholarships of $200 each. Her. Ph. D. thesis, "Pope and His Influence in America from 1715 to 1850," was accepted by the Harvard University committee last Spring. Since September, 1920. Miss Dykes has been teacher of English in the Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C. Miss Dykes has not only the honor of being the first colored woman candidate for the degree of Ph. D., but she also is the only member of the colored race to have that degree in English. MME. JOHNSON, OF BOSTON TO SPEAK HERE. (Special to The Washington Bee.) Boston, Mass., April 19—Mme. W. A. Johnson, the leading scalp specialist, hair culturist, and teacher of this city, has been invited to Washington, D. C., by Mme. Josephine Richmond, 1331 Fourteenth street norhtwest, to speak at the graduation exercises of her class of fifteen students in the —DUNBAR Seventh and T THE PHOTO DRAMATIC Paul Lawren (The greatest wr Scene From PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR'S "THE SPORT OF THE GODS" "THE SPORT O 4-DA OPENS DAILY 1 O'CLO "Hiawatha" Wednesday and All-Star Colored Cast Includes: Ruby Maso, Ed R. Abrams, Leo Jim Burris, and many other OPENS DAILY 1 O'CLOCK—APRIL 25, 26, 27, 28 "Hiawatha" Wednesday and Thursday, May 4 and 5. All-Star Colored Cast Includes: Elizabeth Boyer, Edna Morton, Ruby Maso, Ed R. Abrams, Leon Williams, Lawrence Chenault, Jim Burris, and many other well known Screen Stars. Seven Thousand Feet of Smiles, Tears, and Thrills. Admission, 25 cts. Tax, 3 cts. Vermont Avenue Baptist Church on Monday evening, April 25. Mme. Johnson is a convincing speaker, presenting actual facts of her profession. Last year on her western trip she addressed large and appreciative audiences, and it is assured that what she may say to Washingtonians will be timely. Mme. W. A. Johnson. The Madame will be accompanied by her friend, Mme. Lillian Hawkins-Jones, of Denver, Colo., who is to appear at the same church in recital on Wednesday evening, April 27. Madame Jones has a rich contralto voice, with a wonderful sense of interpretation and enunciation. She is a graduate of the Colorado Conservatory of Music, and is here taking up special studies at the New England Conservatory of Music. After the public meeting at the church, Madame Johnson is planning to give private talks to her agents and such others as may call upon her at Mme. Richardson's Hairdressing Parlor. THEATRE— T Street N. W. THE SUCCESS OF THE AGE Race Dunbar's (Writer of his Race) OF THE GODS"— YS—4 OCK—APRIL 25, 26, 27, 28 and Thursday, May 4 and 5. Elizabeth Boyer, Edna Morton, on Williams, Lawrence Chenault, her well known Screen Stars. 1930 Miss Eva B. Dykes Washington, D.C. V. Blaseo Ibanez, the new Spanish master of the pen, who set the world reading his generous list of highly colored and forceful novels, after the success of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, thrust his little rapier at the gorgon of American jazz which has already attacked Paris, so that most of the restaurants, cafes and cabarets have turned into dance halls, to say nothing of the theatres that have cut their stages down to the floor level to make more space for dancing. In the New York Times Ibanez makes some comments upon the situation which are interesting because of the fact that many Americans do not realize how wide-spread the craze for jazz has become. We cannot help feeling, however, that he does the American Negro an injustice by failing to praise at the same time the remarkable music which we find in the highly emotional spirituals or in the plantation songs, written by white men, which the Negroes have adopted as their own music. Ibanez says: "As everything 'American' is in the height of fashion, people have become slaves to the orchestra conductor, who, at his own sweet will, moves a baton and sets a room full of people to cavorting over a floor." And the musical instruments are no longer those which Wagner or Beethoven had in mind in their compositions. They are tom-toms from the savage tribes, automobile horns, mechanisms that imitate the crashing of a pile of dishes falling or an apartment house collapsing, moans and grunts and snores, all the noises that in former time would have been considered shocking among cultivated people. "The music of the day, which is the rage of the entire world, it seems, and serves to satisfy the artistic craving of those who are distinctly hoi, polloi, is purely-American music. America is the piper for the rest of the planet in this matter of dancing. And when I say America I mean either 'North or South America; for, from whichever of the American continents the modern music comes, it is always the music of the Negro. Though, for the first time, this music is being written down on paper by white men, it is still the half inspiration of Negro composers, who drew these tunes from gourds and calabashes. "The first inventors of the Argentine tango, the Brabillian maxixe, and the numberless dances of Cuba were all Negroes. The African race has a great sense of cadence. The Negro could never write an opera nor a symphony; but he has an unquestioned superiority in all musical emotions that can be expressed through the feet. Likewise the numberless dances that in the last twenty years have been growing popular in the United States, thence to emigrate to the rest of the world, are grandchildren, when not children, of this same Negro music. In the field of music the place of the Negro today is that of the Jews in the field of religion. The Christians took the sacred writings, the prophets and much of the ritual of the Jews and paid the latter back by persecuting them implacably for centuries. So the Negro is today despied and ridiculed; but the moment a white man and a white woman hear a piece of incoherent, disconnected music written by some coal-colored Orpheus, they simply have to grab each other by the waist and begin to move their feet, bumping into other couples who are doing the same thing! "The Negro seems to have inherited that legendary violin the devil was said to own in the Middle Ages, and with which he could set whole cities, grandparents and grandchildren, men and women, girls and boys, to dancing, dancing, dancing till they fell dead from sheer exhaustion." If Ibanez had ever heard the larger works of Coleridge-Taylor he would hardly have been so short-sighted as to say that a Negro could never have writ- ten an opera, or a symphony. In fact, he did write a symphony in A minor, an operetta and an oratorio, to say nothing of his very beautiful Hiawatha music". (This is reproduced from the Etude music magazine for the benefit of our readers. No need of further comment.) **** Felix F. Weir and his string quartette of New York City, and Miss Estelle Pinckney, were participants in a noted recital the second evening, April 13, of the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Dumbar High School. The program was a rare musical feast. B. G. Fitzgerald, Well-known Cafe Owner, Heads Corporation Which Will Build Structure. at a Cost of Half Million Dollars. Atlantic City, N. J., April 12, 1921—The Fitzgerald Hotel and Development Corporation, headed by B. G. Fitzgerald, perhaps the most widely known conductor of a cafe and auditorium in the country among race people, and composed of local business and professional men, have just closed a deal whereby they took over the Obert estate of this city for the purpose of erecting the half million dollar hotel the corporation proposes to build and have ready for the season of 1922. The site purchased is in the center of the cottage section of the city, having a frontage on Indiana avenue of 250 feet, with a depth on Brighton Place of 225 feet, and is within two blocks of the beach and the finest bathing site along Atlantic City's wonderful eight miles of sea front. Here the company will erect a modern fire proof hotel, containing two hundred rooms with batis, a ball-room and auditorium, parlors, billiard rooms, cafe, grill room, solarium, and roof garden. The drawing of the plans was given to the firm of MacLanahan & Price, the architects who drew the plans for the wonder hotel of the sea coast, the Traymore. The company is offering a prize of a hundred dollars and one week's stay at the hotel, when completed, to the person submitting the most appropriate, striking and significant name for the hotel. There are no rules of the contest, except that it is requested that the history and development of the race be taken into consideration. The contest is open to all, and one may submit as many names as one wishes. The contest will close on May 2d. The company expects to place its stock on the market in blocks of a limited number of shares within a few days and have about completed arrangements whereby operations will be started at an early late. A big event has been planned for the laying of the cornerstone which promises to be one of the big events of the nation's playground. Besides Mr. Fitzgerald, other local men in the company are Chas. B. Johnson, local hotel man, vice-president; Dr. W. E. Braswell, treasurer; Jamés A. Lightfoot, of the New Jersey Bar, secretary; F. D. Fraucis, assistant secretary; W. Shirley Stafford, hotel owner; Dr. St. Elmo Davenport, Dr. A. B. Washington, Dr. James R. Bourne, and R. M. Chase. Hampton, Va., April 12. — The Hampton Institute baseball nine lost to Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute of Petersburg on the Hampton diamond by a score of 4 to 3. The teams were well matched and, on the whole, it was the best-played game witnessed on the Hampton diamond for some time. The contest was largely a pitcher's battle from the start. Chamberlin the Hampton hurler, striking out 14, while his opponent, Braxton, struck out 12. Both pitcher's walked two men. Eight errors were made by Hampton and one by Petersburg. There were several sensational plays during the game. Wood of Hampton, the first man at the bat, hit the first ball pitched for a home run. In the ninth inning a thrilling catch was made by Coates, the Petersburg center fielder, which clinched the victory for his team. The line-up was as follows: Hampton—Wood, l. f.; Rainey, r. f.; Mann, c. f.; Gunn, 1 b.; Long, ss.; Jackson, 2 b.; Alexander, 3 b.; Campbell, c.; Chamberlin, p. Petersburg—Nicholas, l. f.; Stewart. r. f.; Coates, c. f.; Blue, 1 b.; Turner, ss.; Coles, 2 b.; Epps, 3 b.; Moses, c.; Braxton, p. Umpire: Jackson of Newport News. Clarence Gregg, a colored American, has recently perfected and patented a new model machine gun which has several novel features. This gun will carry 1,400 cartridges and can be fired without immediate attention of the operator. Mr. Gregg is making arrangements to bring the gun to this city where it can be inspected by army officials and if it meets the requirements will be adopted for army use. COLORED WOMEN ON JURY. The city of Indianapolis had the first jury of colored American women in the legal history of the country. They sat in the case of a colored American, Mr. Daniel Holt, plaintiff, in a suit filed against Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Fife, both white. Mr. Holt claimed that an automobile belonging to Fife crashed into his horse and wagon and did $165 damages. After the Rev. John Fox, also colored, opened the trial with prayer, the jury heard the testimony and in twelve minutes returned a verdict in favor of the defendant. UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES OF BROTHERHOOD—ABANDONMENT OF-PREJUDICES. By Louis G. Gregory. "It is established, that all the prophets of God have come to unite the children of men and not to disperse them; and to put in action the law of love and not enmity. Consequently we must put aside all these prejudices—the racial prejudice, the patriotic prejudice, the religious and political prejudice. We must become the cause of the unity of the human race." The light of wisdom is in the above statement. It is the truth with its irresistible logic. The task of destroying human prejudices is amazingly difficult, but not impossible. It has its tragedy, and this is seen in the sorrow and hopelessness it brings to numberless people. It has its humorous side, too. One of its most ludicrous elements is that the moment the subject is broached each person at once thinks of the prejudices of others without ever being aware of his own. This makes the disease difficult to treat. Where the patient cannot, through ignorance, describe his own aliment, the physician may have double toil and trouble. While every one must admit a feeling of superiority over his fellows, at least to some extent, those asked to describe it would be likely to name it by a little more flattering to their own ego than that conveyed by the word prejudice. Yet it is this very feeling, call it pride, vanity, egotism, or what not, that causes the misty of the world. There is not a continent, race, or nation of the world which does not suffer from this attitude of mind, which is pernicious both outwardly and inwardly. Differences of sex, color, nationality, language, employment, sect, class, religion, are each and all made the basis of over-lordships which breed hatred and contempt. Freedom from this unhappy state makes it necessary to get off the earth, unless one is happy and wise enough to find the way to dwell in heaven and on earth at one and the same time. Passing over things that will not remove prejudice, such as hate, strife, bloodshed, other prejudices, and the effort of some modern cults to reduce all men to a common level, we come to some remedies that are effective. The many viewpoints gained in travel are of great help in the destruction of prejudices. People who spend their entire lives in the same community nearly always betray a tendency toward bigotry and narrowness. As life is motion, the person who remains at rest easily becomes self-centered and thinks the great world revolves around his own little environs. The shifting scenes of travel, some pleasant, others difficult, bring rich experiences and larger views. Travel also reveals the fact that prejudice, except among highly intelligent people, is general, yet the different forms of prejudice have only a local sway. Trade and commerce operate powerfully to destroy prejudices, because they make it necessary for people to get acquainted. Persons ignorant of each other very naturally harbor suspicion and hate toward each other. But the remedy of trade and commerce, like the former, only nets partial and limited results. Education is a stronger force in the uprooting of prejudice. Especially is this true of scientific training. While the scientist moves in a very fascinating world he yet deals with cold, unemotional facts whose logic is inexorable. These point unerringly to the common origin of the human race, showing that all races have the same inherent powers whose growth depends upon training. And neither height nor depth reached by one element is impossible to the others. This is illuminating; but science alone can not destroy prejudice. Even the scientist with a clear vision often dares not convey his message, test the wild Arabs of prejudice trample under foot his pearls of wisdom and turn again and rend him! The only power than can absolutely destroy prejudice is the Holy Spirit of God. This divine reality bestows upon man that "brilliant intuition which is in- dependent of tuition." It makes the lion and the lamb lie down together in perfect peace, and harmony, brings unity and love the warring elements of humanity and reveals the basic structure of creation and the greatest manifestation of God. The promise of the divine outpouring in the latter days, in which all flesh shall see the glory of God, is made in all the holy books. Surely the Word that He speaks will not be void! Nor does that which is false or foolish appear front the Supreme Horizon! Consider what happened in the early centuries of Christianity, when various races and nations, such as Jews, Assyrian, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans had their differences fused into unity by the fire of love which emanated from the heart of Christ. The divine love, free from all boundaries, is again apparent today with the greatest manifestation of pure religion. No other power can bring into working agreement and loving fellowship people of various races, classes and creeds, removing the veils which have existed during centuries and ages. "This is a new cycle of human power. All the horizons of the world are luminous. It is the hour of the unity of the sons of men and the drawing together of all races and classes. The gift of God to this enlightened age is the knowledge of the oneness of mankind and the fundamental oneness of religion. War shall cease between nations, and by the will of God the Most Great Peace shall come; the world will be seen as a new world and all men will live as brothers." AS A "HORRIBLE EXAMPLE." (The Atlanta Constitution.) Under the caption, "Georgia as an Object Lesson," the Greensboro (N. C.) Daily News bitterly excoriates Georgia for the discredit that has been heaped upon the Southern States by revolting reports of crime, murder, peonage and wholesale bunco grafting, recently emanating from this State. Similar editorials are appearing from day to day in other Southern newspapers, all reflected in the following comment from the Greensboro News: "Georgia threatens to become a monstrosity, threatens to derogate from her proud position as one of the American States in the very forefront of civilization and sink to the level of such semi-barbarous countries as Albania and Bulgaria. "But the appalling consideration, to North Carolinians, is the unquestionable fact that Georgia was originally composed of the same sort of people as North Carolina. What Georgia has done, North Carolina is capable of. No matter how low she falls, it is in our makeup to plunge as far. Let us neglect popular education, as Georgia has done; let us make a mockery of courts and justice, and trust to the masked mob and the lyncher's rope as Georgia has done; let us grow insolent in our own ignorance, and conceit, as Georgia has done, and we shall reproduce in North Carolina every horror that has occurred in Georgia. "Leaving the common people and the colored Americans in gross ignorance and truckling to the passions of the mob are two vices that will destroy any State. North Carolina is not altogether free of them, and the first, the supreme duty, of every North Carolinian who loves his State is to use every resource that God has given him to purify the atmosphere of these obscene breaths from the mouth of hell." Newspapers from coast to coast, throughout the North, East and West, are daily printing news stories, editorials and cartoons bearing upon the atrocities that have been brought to light in connection with peonage and the wholesale murders of colored people in Jasper and Newton counties; but they do not center their fire of criticism and denunciation upon Georgia in particular, but upon the South. Naturally, other States of the South resent this. They vehemently resent being stigmatized by the press of the country for conditions which they say apply only to Georgia. In other words, the country is pointing the finger of scorn at "the South," and in self-defense our sister States of the South are pointing the finger of scorn at Georgia. Surely, surely, it is high time for the decent sentiment of Georgia to assert itself and to insist upon a general clearing up of an ugly and disgraceful situation, the existence of which is bringing not only the State, but the whole South, into disrepute. 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"The best is none too good for the sick or well, and in the end is less costly." is a business slogan of Board's Drug Store. 1912½ Fourteenth street northwest. This policy, strictly lived up to, has made Board's Drug Store the mecca for men, women and children who seek the best in drugs, medicines, toilet articles and prescription compounding. Go to Board's for the best. The many friends of Attorney A. W. McBeth, formerly of this city, but now residing in Pittsburg, are more than sorry to learn of his death. Attorney McBeth was a graduate from Howard University, besides receiving his primary education in this city. His friends extend their sympathy to the family. ★★ Mr. Norman A. DuKette, of Columbia College, training for the priesthood, was, the pleasant two-week guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. DuKette, of 907 S street northwest. Mr. Robert Lawrence, of New City, organizer of the National Bureau for the Advancement of Music, gave several interesting talks on music while visiting friends in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph F. Fortune entertained at dinner in honor of Dr. J. R. A. Crossland, of St. Joseph, Mo. A reception was given by Mesdames Cherry, Mitchell, Wm. Wilson, Maurice Clifford, and A. H. Glenn in honor of President King of Liberia, his secretary and military aide. Rev. J. E. Small, of Durham, N. C., stopped at the Whitelaw Apartment while the pleasant guest of friends here. Mrs. Noles and daughter, Mrs. Mary Osborne, of Bayonne, N. J., are now making this city their home. Mr. Clarence M. Clark was in Tarrytown last week, the guest of friends. Prominent out-of-town guests at the Whiteclaw Hotel last week: J. N. Raymoor and Dr. and Mrs. Walcott, of New York; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Pollard, Philadelphia; R. B. Brown, Chicago; and B. S. Dallas, Jacksonville, Fla. *** The many friends of Miss Hattie E. Marshall are more than glad to learn of her appointment in the school and wish her much success. Four memorial windows were unveiled in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church last Sunday in memory of the deceased members of the church. Professor J. T. Layton and Mrs. Fannie Robinson were among those so honored. Mrs. Susie Howard and Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, of Baltimore, were the pleasant guests of friends in this city last week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crochett, accompanied by Mrs. Lola Smith, Mr. Lewis Walker, and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Harris, of Halethorp, motored to this city. They were served dinner at the Whitelaw Hotel, and also paid a visit to the Freedman's Hospital and the Y. M. C. A. *** Mrs. Dwight Holmes, of this city, was among those from out of town to attend the funeral of Dr. E. V. Fitzgerald, of Baltimore. *** Mrs. Bennie Brown, of Cary street, Baltimore, had as her honored weekend guest her mother, Mrs. Maggie Murray, of this city. Read a newest paper, The Bee. **** Mrs. Callie A. Mathis and father- in-law. Mr. Wm. Mathis, are the ho- nored guests of friends in this city, after which they will visit Baltimore, and then back to their home in Chicago. *** Rev. Mary E. Taylor, of New York, is in this city on a speaking tour. *** Mrs. Bessie Forster, of this city, is the pleasant visitor of friends in Brooklyn. *** The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson, of 1914 Eighth street northwest, founders of the Thompson Manufacturing Co., are more than sad to learn the death of his father, who died in North Carolina, and wish to extend to them and to the family their sympathy. Banker John Lewis, of this city, has returned after spending some time away on a speaking tour in behalf of the Overton Hotel, which is about to be erected in Atlantic City. *** The friends of Mr. Oscar Quievers, who has a very prominent business on You street, wish him much success in the work he is undertaking. *** The many friends of Madam A. J. Smith, 935 R street northwest, wish her a speedy recovery. Madam Smith has been under the care of the doctor for several weeks, and she is greatly missed from her church work. Mr. W. D. Evans, of 2515 Georgia avenue northwest, was a caller at The Bee office last week. The force was very glad to see Mr. Evans. *** Bishop J. S. Caldwell, of Charlotte, N. C., was in the city last week at the conference held at the Foundry Church. *** The Bee wishes to extend to all those on the sick list wishes for a speedy recovery. Miss Daisy Pierce, director of the Howard playground, has given to her girls a new and very interesting game and the results will be given this summer at the contest. Many prizes will be given. Mrs. J. Cole, of 1413 A street south-seat, paid the office force of The Bee a visit last week. Messrs. H. K. Perry, L. J. Robinson, F. D. Williams, and R. J. Fitzgerald, with R. Contee and F. Jones as substitutes, will rejresent Howard University in the Penn relay races to be held on Franklin Field, Philadelphia, April 29 and 30. There is every reason to believe that the team will make a creditable showing for the school. The Bee office force was paid a very fine visit by Rev. Father Mihm of St. Augustine Church, Monday morning. Mrs. Jacob L. Reid and little daughter, of Roanoke, Va., are the pleasant guests of relatives in this city for a month.: *** The many friends of Mr. A. D. Price, the well known undertaker of Richmond, Va., are very sad after learning of his death. They extend to the family their sympathy. Miss Janie M. Greene; of Boston, and Miss Reinhardt and Miss Hoke of Lincolnton, N. C., were beautifully entertained at a party given in their honor on Tuesday evening, April 18th, by Mrs. Lydia Richards, of 1000 V street northwest. The table was beautifully Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Bleaner, Miss Coleman, Miss A. King, the Misses Cousins, Messrs. Scott, B. Redd, C. Starr and Dr. Moore. The following are the records of the pupils' averages at Columbia Conservatory: February recital average—high-decorated and a bountiful repast was served, the evening being spent in whist and dancing. Among, those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Pinckney, Mr. and est, 99 per cent, Miss Emma Barber; practice time, most hours, Mrs. Annie Todd. March recital average—highest. Miss Barber repeats; practice hours, Mrs. Todd repeats. maker methods of New York and would appreciate the patronage of her friends. She is now pursuing a music course at the Columbia Conservatory of Music. *** Miss Janie M. Greene has completed the beauty culture course of the Wana- Mrs. E. B. Price, of Philadelphia, formerly of Washington, D. C., spent Sunday in the city as the guest of the Misses Chase. FALLS CHURCH GLEANINGS. The Mothers' Councilk held its regular meeting with Mrs. Dora Simmons Tuesday night of last week. The topic for the evening, "The Duty of Every Mother to Use Her Vote," was opened by Mrs. E. Z. Henderson, followed by a free discussion by all present. Several excellent suggestions were made for future work in the council, after which the meeting took the form of a social and a delightful repast was served by the hostess. Mr. Crutchfield, who spent the past winter in York, Pa., has returned to the town for the season. Miss Emma Tinner, of Philadelphia, spent several days in the town last week as the guest of relatives and friends. Mr. Newton Robinson, who met with an accident in Washington last week, is improving nicely. Misses Alberta Fitzhugh and Ethel Powell, both students in the Dunbar High School, participated in the operetta, "Priscilla," given last Wednesday afternoon at the school during the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the old M street high school. *** Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Sutton had as their guests Sunday of last week Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Martin, of Philadelphia, Pa. Master George Sutton accompanied them on their return to Philadelphia for a short visit. Rev. John Reid, pastor of the Galloway M. E. Church, filled the pulpit at the Baptist Church last Sunday night, his choir assisting him with the services. The seating capacity of the church was taxed to the utmost, and Rev. Reid delighted his hearers with his quiet yet masterful and effective words. The collection for the evening amounted to $46.00, and it was turned over to the building fund of the church. Rev. Green and his choir will have charge of the services. Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, April 24, at the Second Baptist Church, for the benefit of the Eastern Star Club. *** Mrs. Mamie Thomas was presented with a basket of fruit and goodies from the Mothers' Council Thursday of last week. Mrs. Thomas has been ill several months and the good wishes of the town and friends are extended to her. Mr. Dewey Jones, the most "sought-after" young gentleman in the town by all housewives during hot weather, has purchased a truck and is all ready for business. From the present outlook there will be no shortage or delay in ice this season, and Mr. Jones stands "at attention" to receive all orders. Miss Annie May Deskins was the guest of Miss Lola Smith last Sunday. The public schools of Vienna, under the efficient charge of Mr. Walter Hyson, principal, and Miss Evans, assistant, gave a delightful pageant last Monday night for the extension of the school term. * * * Mrs. Jas. H. Merriwether will make the address at the regular public meeting of the Mothers' Council Sunday evening, May 1st, at Second Baptist Church. Topic, "Mothers of Yesterday and Today." Who's Who in Falls Church. Mrs. Mary E. Carpenter is one of those gifted persons necessary in every community to keep people busy striving to improve. Falls Church has a large number of thrifty, community-serving ladies; but none has been more active than Mrs. Carpenter. Years ago she was a leading worker for the Community Club that built a brick walk stretching from Fairfax street to the corporation line. Before this piece of construction, women and men toiled in bad weather through mud almost impassable. Last year, with a little effort, Mrs. Carpenter and a few children raised $50, with which to place a concrete walk from the road to the school door. Everyone agrees that when she stages a concert, it will be worth going to see. She is chairman of the educa- Howard Theatre Andrew J. Thomas Theatre Company, Props. Vincent B. Thomas, Mgr. Week Beginning Monday, April 25. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday THE LAFAYETTE PLAYERS In the Spectacular Dramatic Play Four Acts and Three Scenes, with Andrew Bishop, Arthur Ray, Will Cook, Cleo Desmond, Edna Lewis Thomas, Isabelle Jackson, H. L. Pryor, J. L. Crener, and others. SUPPER SHOWS MONDAY—Thomas Meighan in "Conrad in Quest of Youth." Fox News. Mutt and Jecff. TUESDAY—Eille Norwood in "A Tavern Knight." Pathe Weekly. WEDNESDAY—Shirley Mason in "Wing Toy." Sunshine Comedy. THURSDAY—Billie Burke in "Education of Elizabeth." Pathe News. FRIDAY—Enid Bennett in "Silk Hosiery." Picturized News. SATURDAY—Bebe Daniels in "She Couldn't Help It." Fantomas No. 12. SUNDAY, 5:30 and 8:30—Roscoe Arbuckle in "The Life of the Party." Sunshine Comedy. Fox News. The Theatres 11th St. above U 6 P. M. Daily—Mat. Thur. 1 P. M. ADMISSION 17c Week Beginning. April 24. SUNDAY—House Peters and Jane Novak in "Isobel," or "The Trails End." Joe Ryan in "The Purple Riders." MONDAY—Harry Carey in "If Only Jim." "Son of Tarzan," No. 9. TUESDAY—Alice Lake in "The Greater Claim." William Duncan in "Fighting Fate," No. 10. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY —Louise Glaum in "Love." Snub Pollard Comedy. FRIDAY—Tom Mix in "Prairie Trails." Pathe News. SATURDAY—All-star cast in "The Blue Moon." Warner Oakland in "Fantom Foe." No. 12. tion and entertainment committee of the N. A. A. C. P., and for years was influential in the School Improvement League. She is connected with many branches of church work, and is a member of the Fairfax County Fair committee. Her big work; however, is with the fraternal organization known as the "Sons and Daughters of Liberty." The town could ill afford to miss so staunch a worker as Mrs. Carpenter. ANACOSTIA NOTES. Many candidates are springing up for the forthcoming election of the Birney school community secretaryship. The race promises to be quite exciting. *** Rev. J. E. Scott left the suburb on Wednesday to attend the annual A. M. E. Church conference at Norfolk, Va., which opens its session on Thursday. He was accompanied by Rev. J. J. Carrol. *** The National Sewing Council is preparing for a big meeting for the month of May, at Campbell A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Mary Webster, its president, is striving hard to close out the debt on the non-sectarian home on Stanton road. The Stark Home Association, with his hustling committee, Joseph T. Blunt. W. J. Banks, Governor Banks and James Young, are perfecting arrangements for an outing for July 4th to be held at Green Willow Park. **** Edgar Bobbit and family expect to have their new home completed in time for occupancy by May 1st. GEORGETOWN HAPPENINGS. Rev. C. H. Wesley, pastor of the Ebenzer A. M. E. Church, who has just returned from Harvard, and who was given a great surprise by the Helping Hand Club. Miss Katie Bennett, president of the club, presented him with a purse filled with money. The evening services held at the Ebenzezer A. M. E. Church at 8 o'clock, were in charge of the Queen Esther Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. The gathering was given an evening of pleasure. The Chapter recited the "Quest of the Three Wise Men." Rev. Mitchell, pastor of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, preached a wonderful sermon to the gathering at the 11 a.m. services. The choir of the church rendered many beautiful selections. "THE NINETY AND NINE" Scene Scenes, with Andrew Bishop, Arthur Ray, Will Thomas, Isabelle Jackson, H. L. Pryor, J. L. Crenn SUPPER SHOWS Meighan in "Conrad in Quest of Youth." Fox N Horwood in "A Tavern Knight." Pathe Weekly. Birley Mason in "Wing Toy." Sunshine Comedy. Burke in "Education of Elizabeth." Pathe News. nett in "Silk Hosiery." Picturized News. Daniels in "She Couldn't Help It." Fantomas N 8:30—Roscoe Arbuckle in "The Life of the Pa News. eatres Week Startin Management, R. P Office: DUNBAR T FORAKER Week Starting Sunday Apr.23 Management, R. H. Murray au d. R. G.Eyais Office: DUNBAR THEATRE, PhoneNorth 5224 20th St. above L 6 P. M. Doily Sunday 5 P. M. ADMISSION 20c Week Beginning April 24. SUNDAY — Reliance production, "Atta Boy's Last Race." Joe Ryan in "Purple Riders." Snub Pollard comedy. MONDAY—Alice Lake in "The Greater Claim." TUESDAY—Bessie Barriscale in "Life's Twist." William Duncan in "Fighting Fate." No. 8. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY—Geo. B. Seitz in "Rogues and Romance." Harold Lloyd in "Get Out and Get Undor." FRIDAY—Eva Novak in "The Torrent." Ruth Roland in "Avenging Arrow." SATURDAY—Marguerita Fisher in "Mutual Child." "Son of Tarzan," No. 14. HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE S. H. DUDLEY'S 1213 You Street M. BEST PHOTO —and VAUDEVIL 7 to 11 P. M. Continu THERE IS A REASON WHY WE S. H. DUDLEY'S, MID-C 1223, Seventh Street Or v Vaudeville House on the Thorow and the Only Theatre on Seven Race Mar (223. Seventh Street N. W. Or v Vaudeville House on the Thoroughfare. Best or Photoplay and the Only Theatre on Seventh Street Owned by a Race Man Last Friday the ushers of the First Baptist, Church were entertained by the ushers of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Both pastors, Rev. Pinn and Rev. Mitchell, were present. It was a very pleasant evening. *** Thanksgiving services were held at the Alexandria Memorial Baptist Church last Sunday by the A. P. of Moses. GARFIELD...(D. C.) NOTES The district grand officers and the Traveling Pilgrim Lodge of Odd Fellows, together with Golden Rod and Mt. Arrat Households, were entertained by the David B. Bowser Lodge, No. 6824, G. U. O. of O. F., on Tuesday, April 12th, at the Garfield Hall. There were many, short and timely addresses delivered by the district grand officers and members of the Traveling Pilgrim Lodge, also of the Households of Ruths, which were responded by the N. G. of the D. B. Bowser Lodge. After the speaking a very elaborate spread were served by the Bowser Lodge, which was enjoyed by all present. Last Friday night the Garfield Dramatic Club gave a very fine play at the Garfield School for the benefit of the Home and School Association, Last Sunday, Rev. M. W. Traverse, pastor of the Allen A. M. E. Church, preached his closing sermon to his congregation. His remarks were very feeling and instructive. His able service, rendered during the year, speaks for itself. The church is in a prosperous condition under his leadership, and have more money in the bank to its credit than ever before in its history. The several clubs of the church made strong reports and the Stanton club, under the leadership of Mrs. L. Keene, won first honors. Miss Elie Cannon, president of the Miss Ella Cannon, president of the Dept 7th and T Sts. 1 P. M. Daily Sunday 3 P. M. ADMISSION 20c. Week Beginning April 24. SUNDAY—Allan Dwan Production, "The Scoffer." Cristie Comedy, "The Reckless Sex." MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY—Paul Laurence Dunbar's story, "The Sport of the Gods," with an all-star cast of colored actors. Admission, 25 cents; tax, 3 cents. FRIDAY and SATURDAY—J. Warren Kerrigan in "The Coast of Opportunity." Pathe News. --- KEY THEATRE Sreet Northwest NOTOPLAYS and EVILLE continuous Performances HY YOU SHOULD GO TO MID-CITY THEATRE Street N. W. boroughfare. Best or Photoplay Seventh Street Owned by a Man Stewardess Board of Allen A. M. E. Church, after a few brilliant remarks, presented the pastor with a very fine silk hat from the Stewardess Board. SPRING RECEPTION OF THE DAFFODIL CLUB. The Daffodil Industrial Club entertained a number of their friends at a Spring reception which was held in Room 10 of the Pythian Temple, on Thursday evening. The gowns of the ladies and decorations for this occasion were beautiful. The melodies for the evening were rendered by one of the best orchestras in down. About 10:30 o'clock refreshments were served by the members of the club, which includes Mrs. Helen Brown, president; Mrs. Mary Coates, vicepresident; Miss Laura Murray, secretary; Miss Pearl Murray, treasurer; Mrs. Katie King, manager; Miss Julia Murray, Mrs. Juanita Kelly, Mrs. Lulu Bacon, Miss Blanch Smith, Misses Effie Wims, Effie Lucas and Leoto Perry and Mesdames. Burdell Dates and Rita Green. Their many friends wish to thank them for the very pleasant evening spent, and wish them the greatest success in the work they are undertaking. DROPSY TREATED ONE WEEK FREE Short breathing relieved in a few hours; swelling reduced in a few days; regulates the liver, kidneys, stomach and heart; purifies the blood, strengthens the entire system. Write for Free Trial Treatment. Collum Dropsy Remedy Co. Dept. X-56 Atlanta, Ga. --- --- ```markdown ``` A SCHOOL FOR THE TRAINING OF COLORED YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN FOR SERVICE Though it is young in history, the Institution feels a just pride in the work thus far accomplished, for its graduates are already filling many responsible positions, thus demonstrating the aim of the school to train men and women for useful citizenship. PRESIDENT JAMES E. SHEPARD, DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS. The proprietor of the information bureau, which is located in Pythian Temple, with headquarters in the torsorial parlor, is some genius when it comes to getting around. He is surely a good mixer. I have known this gentleman for several years, and he is always the same good-natured, generous individual. His place of business is the most popular one of the kind in the northwest section. In it can be learned news on all subjects. If one is an Elk, it is a haven of rest; if one is an Odd Fellow, there is no need of tramping to Sixteenth and M streets; if one is a Mason, one need not worry about getting back from Fifth street and Virginia avenue; if one is a Pythian, there is no necessity of going upstairs in Pythian Temple. If Sam Hall can not give information along these lines, then Fatty Frank, of fifth chair fame, is always willing and ready (when he is there). And, by the way, my friend Frank can generally be found in the lunch room between Eleventh and Twelfth streets after 12 a. m. and before 1 a. m., after which time his office is Napper's drug store from lunch room time until the third hour of the morning, or until sprinkling time. The proprietor is authority on all subjects of religious questions, being head deacon and banking committee of his church. My friend, Bill Kennedy, is president of all the political clubs and judge of all debates. One needs to only visit this establishment and he will immediately become a regular patron. I stopped in the You Street Oyster House one night last week and while there enjoying my order of a dozen clams, who should come in but one of our leading divines. Well, I did not make myself known, but waited to see if he would recognize me. He did not. I fully expected this noted personage to order some clams, pysters, or some fish. But no. This is what he said: "Brother Staley, what have you got cold?" The reply was, "Oh, most anything." With this remark Brother Staley retired to the rear, and when he returned what do you suppose he had? A bottle of "23." The reverend opened his throat as if to start on one of his sermons which has made P street famous (and I don't mean Tenth and R, nor Eleventh and R), and in less time than it takes me to relate, the "23" was gone. I was compelled to leave after the disappearance of a pint bottle and do not know how many bottles he swallowed, but I do know the disappearance of the first one would have done credit to an "old-timer." I would like to know what has become of the numerous plum seekers. Is it that the many set-backs in the weather have caused some of the plums to rot or fall, or that some of the plum seekers have given up in disgust? The objection that has been raised by some to the appointment of a colored American as Recorder of Deeds is farcical, and it is very doubtful if it will weigh very much in the estimation of President Harding. The Asbury Church choir is making a very creditable name for itself. Praises can be heard on every side of the wonderful work which it is doing, especially in the past few months. I had heard so much about it that I made up my mind last Sunday to go to church and hear it. This I did, and I was well repaid. I only regret that some of the other choristers do not pattern after my brother, Robert W. Johnson, and organize a well balanced choir, one in which an alto or tenor singer can not be heard above all the rest. Nothing is more comendable than to be able to direct a well harmonized choir, and Professor Johnson deserves credit. BILLS PLAN STUDY OF NEGRO PROBLEM. President Harding's Suggestion for Commission Incorporated in New Acts. President Harding's suggestion to Congress in his recent address that a national commission study the Negro problem in its many phases, has been followed up by the introduction of several bills in Senate and House. Among them are bills by Senator McCormick, of Illinois, and Representative Layton, of Delaware. President Harding spoke particularly of lynchings and the need for wiping "the stain of barbaric lynchings from the banners of a free and orderly representative democracy." He said that a study of the Negro problem might well ameliorate present conditions. Creates Commission. Senator McCormick's bill would create a commission on lynching, to be composed of five members appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The members would serve without salary, except that one commissioner designated by the President should act as secretary and receive a salary of $5,000 a year. The commission is authorized under the McCormick bill to hold hearings anywhere in the United States, summon persons and administer oaths, compel the attendance of witnesses and compel testimony. It is to make reports to the President from time to time, and its final report not later than January 22, 1922, including its recommendations. It is to conduct a general inquiry into the subject of lynchings and mob violence in the United States, covering the lynchings that have taken place in the last twenty years. An appropriation of $100,000 is proposed to cover the expenses of the commission. The bill has been referred to the Senate judiciary committee. Bill Before Committee. Mr. Layton's bill goes further than the McCormick bill. It creates a Negro industrial commission to study all aspects of the Negro problem and make recommendations to better conditions. His commission also would be composed of five members, three of whom shall be colored. The members are all to draw salaries, not in excess of $5,000 each. The duties of this commission shall be to study the economic conditions of the Negro, the labor problems in which the Negro is interested, to stimulate and encourage thrift among Negroes, to promote the general welfare of the Negro in industrial pursuits, to give aid and encourage the general uplift of the Negro and to stamp out bolshevism wherever it may exist. This bill is before the House judiciary committee. U. S. DISTRICT ATTORNEY DESCRIBES MANNER IN WHICH FARM. HANDS ARE. TREATED. Atlanta, Ga., April 18.—Another case of peonage similar in character to the Williams murder farm near Covington is being tried in the United States District Court here. It involves Willard Connell, prominent white Pike county farmer, charged with violation of the Federal peonage laws. It is charged by the Government that Connell illegally swore out a warrant for Cornelius Alexander, a farm hand, whose body was found in Flint River shortly after he had been bailed out of jail and sent to Connell's farm to work out his fine. Accussed of Theft. Connell contended that Alexander stole a pistol from him, and that he ordered his arrest on a charge of theft. Mrs. Ollie Alexander, wife of the deceased, told of the manner in which her husband left the Connell plantation, defeating every argument set forth by counsel for the defense. The Connell farm is located in Pike county, just one mile distant from that of Franklin Huff (white), the planter who recently served eighteen months in the Federal penitentiary for peonage. Huff and Connell were said to be very friendly and often visited one another. A notable array of legal talent appears in the case. Reuben Arnold, of Atlanta, Judge J. J. Flynt and Lloyd Cleveland, of Griffin, Ga., are representing Connell, while the Government's case is being handled by District Attorney. Hooper Alexander. Other Peonage Cases. That Georgia is rotten with the peonage system was brought out by investigations conducted by Federal agents working under directions of District Attorney Alexander. Complaints were filed by Grover White and Walter Martin, farm hands, against Tom Erwin (white), overseer for the late millionaire planter, Jim Smith, who charged that slavery existed on Erwin's farm. Martin told the district attorney that for eight years he had been working for Erwin and had never received a cent as compensation, being only fed and clothed. He said that on three occasions he had effected his escape from the Erwin plantation, but had been recaptured after getting but a few miles away and subjected to brutal flogging. White said that he had been on the Erwin place for three years, and that when he once ran away he, too, was caught, returned to the farm and beaten. The men said they effected their escape together recently and made their way to Atlanta in the hope of receiving Federal protection. It has been learned that Jesse Williams and Luther Greene, of Troup county, and Albert Gross, of Heard county, all white plantation owners, are under Federal indictment for attempting to force Jesse Allen, a farm hand, to remain on a plantation belonging to one of the defendants by whipping him with trace chains and beating him in the face with a board. A statement of the district attorney made here recently is as follows: "What I said about the mistreatment of Negroes in Georgia was a mild statement of the facts. In three separate matters that have been brought to my attention since then my complaint has been illustrated and emphasized. "In one of them greed for a Negro's labor is charged to have resulted in a cold-blooded and most atrocious murder. I do not speak of this positively, however, as yet, because in that particular case, while I am having a careful investigation made, the official report is not yet in hand. I wish to call attention, however, to a complaint made to me and the circumstances of it, and principally in the hope that publicity may prevent a threatened crime. Attack Respectable Farmers. "Five Negroes, all apparently well behaved and industrious farmers, each working his own little farm, within thirty miles of Atlanta, have been warned by night riders to leave the neighborhood. They came to appeal to me for protection. I can, of course, do nothing. There is no violation of the Federal laws in what is threatened. The circumstances of the case and matters which have herefore come to my knowledge in the same locality lead me to entertain the belief that, in this particular case, the underlying purpose is to force these people to sell and sacrifice their little homes. "I was much mortified in being compelled to say that it was out of my power to extend them any protection. The offense is against the laws of the State. I cannot meddle in it. But I love my State and I am humiliated. "The people of Georgia have no conception of the cruelty with which helpless Negroes are being treated. I wish I could make the State to see and know the things that are being done, and which come to my knowledge almost daily. In the name of a just and righteous God I solemnly protest before the people of Georgia." Details of the case in the Connell trial were told by Cap Churn and Phillip Moore, farm hands. Testimony was also given by Department of Justice men who had investigated the case. Sheriffs Implicated. Connell intends to gain his liberty on the ground that Alexander stole a pistol from him and that he caused his arrest on that ground. About the death of the farm hand Connell says he knows nothing. Many who are familiar with customs in the South referred to the times when the exodus occurred. It was the work of Southern planters, who used sheriffs to advantage, to frame up charges on farm hands and have them brought back to the State for trial. In some instances men charged with stealing ham-sandwiches were brought from Northern States, tried in country courthouses, by judges who had interest in farm lands and sentenced to serve one year. The United States Department of Labor discovered this practice and called it to the attention of the Department of Justice. It was originally designed in Mississippi, where men were forced to work under a rule known as "can't to can't." When interpreted this meant from 4 o'clock in the morning until 9 at night as working hours. Farmers who thrive by the peonage system are said to be securely entrenched. They are often friends of sheriffs who are said to reap a harvest by ignoring existing conditions and law violations. The Williams case at Covington has brought out this fact. The amazing aspect of the situation is that the white newspapers of the State severely criticised District Attorney Alexander when he first made public the rotten condition of peonage in Georgia. Editorial attacks were made against him. JUNIOR Y. W. C. A. Quite a large audience greeted the Girl Reserves of Y. W. C. A. in the auditorium of Dunbar High School THE CABIN OF THE COSMETIC STUDIO. Dr. Parker has recently added to his outfit a RADIO-VITANT CABINET (picture above), for the purpose of giving ELECTRIC-LIGHT BATHS. 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Apply to 1914 Eighth Street LEST WE FORGET. of bringing home to every man, woman, and child that can love, appreciate, and honor our martyrs—for the slaves were none the less, though not martyrs in intent and act: There has often come to me the thought—and that thought has become so strong within me that I feel that I should pass it along for the benefit of those who, perhaps, may never have entertained it—that we, the colored folk of America, should in some way perpetuate a day in memory of our dead ancestors of America's earliest days; in a word, the slaves. I have suggested Sunday as the memorial day, because the former slaves seemed to put their entire hope of life, death, and possible salvation in God Himself. As work or play, they seemed never to forget God; they did not forget Him in their quarters or in the fields. Since they were so God-fearing and God-loving, should we not deem it to be most befitting that we remember them on that—the Sabbath—day, God's day? If nothing more than the fact of what they underwent; their sufferings and sorrows, and their long days, months, and years of unrequited labor, with it attendant agonies of mind, body, and soul; that they were of our race, and suffered and toiled and died for us, though it was done under the lash, and not as martyrs; that fact alone should make us revere their memory. And I might also suggest a Sunday in the month of May—perhaps the first Sunday in May of each year—as in the spring the world seems to offer up a new incentive to all to do noble things, to live nobler lives, to stretch forth a helping hand to those less fortunate, to souls both present and departed. Some say that we should forget the dread fact of slavery. But I say "No." We are not seeking to honor the institution—far from it; for the institution can only be denounced in the most vehement terms. Yet the many thousands of unwilling victims to the vile institution's exacting policies and cruel intimidations and punishment should be forever remembered by us of the recent and future generations. Can it be forgotten? Not as long as the pages of history and the cells of memory record the fact; not as long as certain conditions in this country most painstakingly and insidiously keep the remembrance uppermost in our—and other—minds. Why should it be forgotten? True, it is a thing to be ashamed of; a humiliating thing; but it is an epoch in not only the history of the colored American, but of the country itself, portraying as it does the various sentiments—strife, limitations, alignments, wars, and changes. I should like to read in the columns of your paper the views of others upon this topic, as we should by all means remember those who bore such sufferings, sorrows, mistreatment, and living deaths. N. A. A. C. CHIEF OPPONENT OF KU KLUX KLAN. Not only has W. J. Simmons, "imperial wizard" of the Ku Klux Klan, referred to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People as the Klan's chief opponent; there comes now from the center of peonage in Georgia additional testimony to the fear of the National Association's throwing light into dark corners. For at the trial of John Williams, who was accused of murdering Negro peons on his farm in Jasper county, Georgia, a special challenge was issued to talesmen before they were accepted as jurors. The reports of the trial state that in the course of the examination of veniremen counsel for Williams "sought particularly to determine if any of the prospective jurors were members of the National Association for Advancement of Colored People, or if 'voluntary' counsel in the case received any part of their pay from that source." This is an encouraging sign indicative of the widespread knowledge of We can remember the slaves—our ancestors—simply and quietly, yet effectively; without noise, without pomp. Just set aside one Sunday as our "Remembrance Day," and upon that Sunday let every man, woman, and child among us wear pinned to coat or clothing a simple piece of narrow white ribbon about 3 inches in length; and let every pastor throughout our land, in his pulpit on that special Sunday, preach a memorial sermon for the departed slaves. This is a very simple, yet effective, way --- --- ```markdown ``` WM. H. WILKERSON, JR. the work the association is doing. When white men in Georgia are afraid that justice will be administered to one of their number because of the activities of the advancement association, it is proof positive that those activities are having a profound effect. The National Association for the Advancement, of Colored People is acquiring the sort of reputation in the South which the Jewelers' Protective Association used to enjoy in New York. For 30 years no buglar dared to rob a store with the emblem of this association in its window, for burglars knew the Jewelers' Protective Association would pursue them for ten years if necessary and at a cost of thousands of dollars in order finally to bring them to justice. White oppressors of the Negro in the South are beginning to beware in this same way of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. With the support of all colored people this association can be made as potent in frightening white men into doing justice as the Ku Klux Klan used to be in frightening colored people into enduring injustice. FUNERAL OF MRS. BOSTON. Mrs. Maria Boston, mother of Miss R. A., Miss Ella, Arthur, and John Boston, was laid to rest Friday morning in Harmony Cemetery. According to her wishes, she was buried in the morning. "No blooming flowers." It was a quiet but beautiful service at her home, 1179 New Hampshire avenue. The bay window was banked with tall, graceful palms and ferns, a beautiful, soft background to the last resting place in the home, a massive steel-gray casket enclosing the remains of this splendid woman who had fallen in Israel, was a solemn and impressive picture. She had been a faithful member of Union Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church for 42 years. He father, Rev. E. W. D. Jones, gave a most eloquent tribute to this mother in Zion. Text. "And whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die," St. John xi:26. He was assisted by Dr. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church (two daughters and a son are members of this church); Rev. Killingsworth, pastor of Lomax Chapel, Va. Miss Ella Boston is a teacher in his district in Virginia. A solo was sung by Miss Williams; "Flee as a Bird to Yon Mountain" (among Mrs. Boston's favorite songs), and also a solo by Mr. Richard Jackson, "I Know He Cares for Me," were most effectively rendered. Both singers are members of Union Wesley choir. Memorials from Mr. W. Harris, who had known the deceased for years, having lived in her home when he first came to Washington; Mr. Lucius H. Peterson, a life-long friend of the family; from the teachers of Garrison School (Miss R. A. Boston had been principal of this school for a number of years), and from Lomax Chapel, Va., were read by Rev. E. W. D. Jones—all of which testified to the womanly, Christian spirit ever exemplified by this excellent character. A queen among women, an example of true womanhood, a model mother—long may her memory dwell in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. NEWS NOTES. The Million Dollar Wedding given at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church by Mrs. Lena Wall, proved to be a success. The bridegroom was Master Clifton Wright. Mr. Lawrence Curtis sang a solo, "Oh, Promise Me," which was enjoyed by all. *** The Paramount Club of the girl reserves held an interesting meeting at the Y. W. C. A. last Friday. *** The entertainment given at the residence of Mrs. A. Brown was quite a success. *** It is expected that a large crowd will attend the song recital given at the Second Baptist Church May 3. The Lovejoy Community Center is making much progress under the leadership of Mrs. R. Gray. *** Mrs. Jennie Shelton of 1517 Q street northwest, is ill and confined to her bed. H. Edgar Lewis PURE DRUGS 63rd & Eastern Ave., N. E. Chesapeake Station DRUGS, SODA WATER, CIGARS FRUITS and VEGETAP Fresh Ground Horse Radish and Cocoamnt Hot Hominy On Every Mar.. Stands 82 and 83, O Street Market DOUGLAS HOUSE REPAIR CO. Does All Kinds of Repair- ing, Altering and Rebuilding Estimates furnished Prices reduce 123 Seventh St. S. E. 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OD Subscription monthly -------2-------naewapeennnrencenenenecnenenennens 20 “God's fiiiger touched him anh he slept.” : : | EGE . . . . Co Pee Lage iam THE BRIGHT SIDE OUT. eo a Le By Gcorge Whitefield. D'Vys. Pe — me te 7A Never mind the little setbacks, ee 4 ee “Never mind the crushing blow, la x a mee. | Never mind about tomorrow a % i | Keep a-singing as you go. f -f bi Though your heart may have misgiv- i ing, | : e Bravely hide away your doubt, : For you surely cheer ‘some other ae When you keep the bright side out. . Xe Y THE LATE W, CALVIN CHASE . - Attorney at Law ’ > Founder and Proprietor and Editor of ‘ the Washington Bee, June 6, 1879 — : January 3, 1921.. Orator, Politician tes and Leader. : | The Fearless! The Courageous! The | Invincible. : | Like the late Editor—We are truly democratic! ‘This is ‘a-. journal for-the-'enefit of the people, whether they are in high or low places! “May God bless and keep these towly people. Nay they evre find friends like + our late editor Who will help them in their struggles toward .the light” , ee | WASHINGTON, ™. C., APRIL 23, 1921. Opportunity such as-was never before granted to any adminis tratiom is that of the present one, to get a real and comprehensive understanding of Southern, conditions as. they relate to the races, white and black, who jointly occupy that*section of our great coun- try... It is needless to ‘say that the relations existing between the white and colored people of the South are almost anything but what they should be, The developments of the past few. weeks especially are so Fevolting and.shameful that we absoltely shudder to place them to the credit of our country, which claims to be Christian and civilized. More than fifty years have passed since our country was drenched in blood, during 2 four ‘years’ struggle which resulted in lifting the visible yoke of bondage from the necks of four millions ‘of colored people. ‘Have their merciless enemies: repented of thé great sin against God and ‘humanity? Yoday the South stages a new drama before the world—a system of human slavery infinitely worse-than that which existed previous'to the great Civil War. One sinall stream passing through’ the plantation of one Southern planter in the State of Georgia has’already yielded up.the Lodies of nearly a dozen colored nien'who were drowned-simply to keep them front testifying against the abominable system of slavery. under which they had been forced to labor! It is now practically’ conceded by all honest Southerners, Loth. colored and white, that the: conditions that have developed in Georgia maybe found elsewhere in all the Southern States. What an-awful responsibility docs these develop- matits entail upon the Governnient of the United States, the leading CHRISTIAN NATION of thé CIVILIZED WORLD! The new administration,| under the leadership of President Harding, has started-off on its jvorld mission under. the most favora: ble conditions possible. The ‘President in his’ first’ message-to the Congress has given quite univirsal satisfaction and strengthened the hopes and expectations of many faint and falfering hearts in all the nations of the world, ‘as well jthroughout‘our own beloved country. Never in the history of the United States ‘did any administration conie upon the stage’of action ‘confronted with more serious prob- lems than those cotifronting Mr. Harding and ‘his eminently qualified advisers. We ‘sincerely hope and pray that heaven’s richest bless- ings may attend the administration and its ship of state and. that real constructive progress may be'made. In another column of this paper may be seen. the part of his, plain, straightforward message to Congress to which The. Bee.directs the attention.of its readers: ‘The’ article, entitled “Lest We Forget,”"which appears on the front page of this paper is rife with wholesome. suggestions. The “Bee thinks it a safe and sane-manner in which ‘the’ people could nobly celebrate the emancipation of their sturdy, faithful, and God- fearing ancestors from slavery. . But The Bee thinks that either the Sunday before or ,the Stinday following the 16th of April a more fitting time. Besides bethg near the daté of their emancipation, everyone’s-mind is filled with thoughts of. the atrocities-of slavery ‘and centered upon the martyred “President, Abraham Lincoln, di- vinely sent as their deliverer. 8 EXCERPT FROM PRESIDENT ‘- HARDING'S FIRST MES- SAGE,TO CONGRESS. ‘The American, people expect Con- gress unfailingly to.voice the. gratitude of the Republic in a.generoys and prac- tical way to’ its defenders in the World War, who, need the supporting arm of the Government. Our very immediate concern ig for the:crippled soldiers and those “deeply- necding’ the helping hand of Government: Conscious of the gen- crows intent of Congress, and the pub- Te ne rete ee ee eee dent, I invited ‘the ‘services ‘of. a vol- linteer committee to inquire into the administration of the’ Bureau of War Risk Insurance, the’Federal Board for Vocational Training and other agéncies of Government in caring for’ the ex- soldiers, sailors and marines of ‘the World ‘War. This committee promptly reported the chief’ difficulty to be the imperfect organization of governmental effort, the. same lack of coordiriation which hinders: Government efficiency in many undertakings, less: noticed because the need for prompt service is less ap- pedaling. * oe This committee has recommended, and, I convey the recommendations to you with cordial approval, that all Gov- ernment agencies looking to the welfare Of the ex-service men should be pifced under one’-directing head,- so that: the welfare of these disabled saviors of our civilization and freedom may have the most“efficient direction. It wriay-be well to make stich an official the ‘Dircetor General of Service to War Veterans, and, place under his direction ali hos- pitalization, -yocational training, war in- surance,’ rehabilitation, and all pensions. /Thie immediate. extension and utiliza- tion of the Governinent’s hospital’ facil- ities in army and navy will bring re- lief to the acute conditions most, con- plained of,’ and the” hospital . building program may be worked oitt'to meet the needs likely to be urgent at the time ‘of possible completion. “ ‘The whole: program requires the most thoughtful attention of Confgress, for we are embarking on the performance of a sacred obligation which ‘involves the ex: penditure of billions in the half cen- ‘tury before us. Congress miist, perfect the -policy of generous gratitude, and ‘conscientious administration must stamp Gut abuses in the very beginning. We must strengthen rather than weaken’ the moral liber of the beneficiaries. and humanize all efforts so that rehabilita- tion shall be atterided -by- respiritualiza~ tion. ad ADVANCE PUBLIC WILFARE. During the” recent political canvass the proposal was made. that a depart- ment of public welfare should be cre- ated. Jt was indorsed, and commended so strongly that I venture to call it to your attention and ‘to. suggest favor- able legislative consideration. Government's. obligation affirmatively to encourage deveopment ‘of the, highest and most efficient type of citizenship is modernly “accepted; almost universally. Government rests upon ihe body of citi- zenship; it cannot maintain itself on a level that keeps Ti ott “of touch and understanding with the community it serves. Enlightened goverunients exery- where recognize this and are ‘giving their recognition effect, its poticies ind programs, Certainly no governmént is more desirous than our own to reflect the, human attitude; the purpose of mak- ‘ing better citizens—physicaly,. intellect- ually, spiritually. To this end [ ami con: yineel that such a. department. in the Government would be of real value® It coulf be made to crystallize about cocial* justice into solid accomplish- ment. Events of recent yedrs have pro- foundly itpressed ‘thinking people wth the need to recognize new social toracs and evolution, to equip’ oyr citizens for dealing rightly with problems of life and social order. “In the realms of edue:tion, “public health; sanitation, conditions of workers in industry, child, welfare, proper amusement and reercation, the elimina- tion of social vice, and many other sub- jects; the, Government has already wwridertaken a-considerable range of ac- tivities. 1 asstime the’ maternity bill, al- reacly .strongly approved, will be en- acted promptly, thus “adding to our manifestation. of. human interest. But thes: undertakings have been scattered through many departments and bureaus without -co-ordination ‘and with much overlapping of ‘functions which fritters energics ind magnifies the cost. Many subjects .of the greatest importance are handled by bureaus within. Government departments which logically’ have no ap- parent relation to them. Othersubjects which might well-have the earnest con- sideration of Fedoral authority, have béen neglected” or inadequately pro- vided for. To bring-these various activities to- gether in a single. department, where the whole field could he surveyed, and where ‘their .interrélationships could be [properly appraised would make “for ‘in- creased effectiveness, economy and.’it- Saltiznace of direction. In. prasiine-eneh _ DENOUNCES LYNCHINGS- Somewhat related to the foregoing human ‘problems is the race question Congréss ought to wipe the stain of bar- baric tynching from the banneis of 2 free and orderly, représentative democ- racy. We face the fact that many mil- lions of people of African descent are numbered among .our population, and that in a iumber of ‘States they condi- jute a very large:proporticn’of the total ‘population. It is unnecessary to recount the difficulties. incident to this condition, nor to emphasize the fact that it ig 2 condition which cannot .be removed. "Phere has been ‘suggestion, however, that some of its difficulties might be ameliorated by a humane and en- lightened consideration of it, a study of its maity aspects, ‘and an effort to form- ulate, if not a policy, at least a national jaititude of. mind, calculated to bring about the most satisfactory possible ad- justment of relations between ‘the races, arid of each race to the national ‘life One proposal is the creation of a com- mission embracing representatives of both races, to study and report on the entire subjéct. The proposal has real merit. -1 am convinéed that in mutual tolerance, understanditig, charit}, recog: nition of the interdependence of the races, and the maintenarice of the rights of citizenship lies “the road to right: cous, adjiastment. a, 1k is needless to call your’attention to the unlinished busines’ inherited from the: preceding Congress: © The appro- priation bills for army and navy ‘will have your carly consideration. Neither branch ‘of the Goversiment can be unmindful of the call for re- duced experiditure for these depart- ments of Jour national defense. The Government is in accord with the wish to eliminate the burdens.of heavy arma- ment.’. The United. States ever will be in harmony- with such a movement (o- ward the higher attainments of peace. But ave shall not entirely discard our agencies for iefense until thére is re- moved the need to defend, “We are ready to co-operate with other nations to approximate disarmament, but merest [prudence forbids that we disarm alone. ‘The naval progtam which had_its.be- ginning in what seemed the’ highest as- surance of pecice. can carry no: threat after the latest proof of our national unselfishness. The reasonable ‘limita- tion of personnel may. be combined with economies of administration to lift the ‘burdens’ of excessive, outlay. THOMAS W. BICKETT PLEADS | FOR JUSTICE TO ALL COL: | ORED AMERICANS. Former Governor of North Carolina Strikes at’ Ku Klux—Talcott Wil- liams Expresses Faith in Colored Americans—Mr. Taft ‘on “Equality of Opportunity"—Armstrong Made Great Discovery—Colored "Women Speak Frankly—Hampton Alumni Raise Money. e | “By Wm. Anthony Aery. Hampton, Va., April 18—That the Negro is entitled to equal and exact justice before the law. and that- the white man must accord him that jus- tice’ or be filse’ to all Anglo-Saxon traditions, was the opinion expressed by the Hon, ‘Thomas W. Bickett, former governor of North Carolina, in his recent address delivered at the closing session of the fifty-third an- niversary of Hampton Institute, over which Principal J. E, Gregg presided, Governor Bickett said: . “hough only fifty-three years old. Hampton Institute has achieyed the usique and noble distinction of be- coming’ at once a fountain ‘and a shrine. ‘From it are constantly flow- ing streams that imgke waste: places glad, and from evedy quarter of the continent weary pilgrims. -come to Hampton Institute for a new birth of courage, faith*and love. + ‘ “The colored, Americans’ who hay« to get an order from a white main be- fore'they can buy. a sack’ of meal oF a side of meat is almost as much z slave as the man who had to get 3 permit before he could leave his mas: ter’s land. The colored people, as 2 race, will, not travel far until. thei credit in store or in bank is as goot as that of the white man. :“AML during my administration the hand of executive clemency knew no color line. I opened the prisor doors to more than four hitndred col- oréd Americans, During ‘my ‘admin. istration I preached’ against lynching and I fought lynching. 1 -rushed troops to protect prisoners, leaders o| |mobs' were indicted and convicted jand I personally walked into a mo! and persuaded men to abandon theit cuvneie: oe : “Strikes at Ku Klux. “In this free country” the message that cannot be proclaimed from the house top ought not to be heard by a loyal American citizen. The Ku Klux Klan believes.in the whisper, and that is one of the reasons why, when the strong man from Texas tried to establih the Ku Klux Klan i North Carolina, I rose up and hit it with all my might and drove it from our borders," Listén to your leaders who proclaim their message from the pulpit and through the local press. When the whispering agitator comes around, say to hini, ‘Get thee ‘behind me, Satan.’ . K Ceci Societe § “Let me make a candid and solemn sealers. The whites in the South, and in the North as well, do not al- ways deal justly by the colored Americans. We sometimes do. him wrong, and’ God knows I am ashamed ‘of it. but violence. will not hasten the day of your deliverance aid hate will always hinder. ‘The God of your re- ‘demption will come, not in the mighty ‘wind, not in the earthquake, and riot in fire, but in a ‘still, small-voice,’ that will trouble the white man's con- stiencé_and drive sleep from ‘his ‘eyes, uritil he gives to your people the fullest measure of. justice.. The one safe path for the colored American to follow, is the path that leads straight to the door. of thé white man’s conscience. Some day every ea that is born of wisdom and jus- tice will be allowed. | “While hate and wrath will lead to failure and destruction; love and faith ‘will surely conquer. My message and my prayer to both races is this: ‘Love one: another, and all these things will be added pinto you!” _ Era of Negro Prosperity. Dy. Talcott Williams, of New York, well-known publicist”-and former director of the Pulitzer School of Journalism, Columbia University, paid a warm tribute to Governor Bickett’s “great deliverance of truth, justice, and hope.” . Dr. Williams, ‘in his address on “Economic Independence Through Industry,” staied to the Hampton graduatesthat the economic condi- tiois of colored Americans are better than they have ever been before and that wages will probably, not be re- duced more’ than -one-third. He’ re- fered to the so-called “dreary years” in the South, 1865-1885, when colored men worked for’ 50 cents a day and colored women worked for twelve hours a day. He stated that colored people have'earned more wages in the last decade than they: had earned in the previous fifty years. Dr. Wil- liams said: é “A Hampton graduate has the duty of becoming the economic leader of his race. “In economic, independence there miust be peace and harmony be- tween: the two races. ‘The advance in Wages in the four years which you have been at Hampton has been the largest for the day laborer “and larger for skilled Jabor than profes- sionat laborer. When the sérious losses of 1920 and 1921 come to he reckoned, you will fini that the pro- portionate advance’ has “been -greater for the day lahorér, the smail farmer, and the small mechanic, than for any others in the community. ‘The mar- gin of saving in the next live years is going to be wider than it has ever heen ‘hefore, owing to the fall in prices. It-is for you to decide whether this fortunate circumstance ‘shall leave you at the end of five yetirs with something to show for this opportunity.” There has never “heer a time in the history -of your race when so many owned the bonds to which you so freely subscribed. The habit of investing is growing: ‘This is th way in which, you will teach independence” = ,* ‘Armstrong's ‘Discovery. | Dr. Francis’ G. Peabody. of Har- Ivard University, who presented the graduating class (42 boys and 40 | girls), to the Hampton Institute hoard of trustees, of which he is the first vice-president, declared that “the great discovery of General Armstrong was that edugation meant bringing the whole boy, the whole girl. to com- mitting the whole of life to the serv- ice of the world. ‘he erced of Hamp- ton has brought before’ us, the three- fold nature of education—to _ think straight, to act promptly, to open the heart of the persuasion of, love. No Student. graduates. from Hampton whd cannot’ earn“ his: living by” his hands; no student gradyates fro Hampton, however much hand wd he or she may’ do, who does not re- inforce that handwork with the’ cul- tural studiés that give decision; def niteness, and facility to’ the mind.” Need df Leaders. Dr. Sara W. Brown, who is. a teacher in biology in the Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C., and who was’ graduated” from Hampton in 1887, pointed out the following signi- ficant comparison: One physician to 3,194 ‘colored’ Americans and _ 553 whites; one dentist to. 20,560 cBlored Americans and 2,07Q whites; one col- lege president or profesor to 40,611 colored Americans and 5,301 whites; one lawyer, judge, or justice to 12,315 colored Americans~and 78 whites: and one school teacher to 334 colored ‘Americans and 145 whites”. | President Nannie H. Butroughs, af the National Training :School for Womei and Girls, Washington, D. C., Jin her address on “Hampton's: Spir- itual Meaning,” said: “Hampton's big desire for you is that you shall be Just as fine as any group of American citizens, Hampton is trylrig to make men angd-women who can express the ideals of civilization of which'they are a part. Hampton stands for man- hood, womanWood, character and service." People of our’ day’ who amount to anything are valuing peo- ple, not because of the junk or plunder they-owp, but they are valus ing themi for the fine things that are within and for-the real . physical, moral, and spiritual contributions they can make'to the world, Hamp- ton is building for a greater’ civiliza~ tion.” ‘The Gift of a Race. The Rt. Rev. James de Wolf Perry, Bishop of Rhode Island, declaréd that “the call of Hampton. is’ the call .of the need of our country, for there is jin your hearts and in your hands a gontribution to make to the life of ‘Our country. ‘There is an industrial idea which you have given to the country and a vision’ of an’ America, nited strong of -hand;’ and with a spirit in-her heart in which you are going to take a certain part: that. no one else in this broad land is going to take.” . Hampton Athletic Field, The Hampton Institute Alumni, who are engaged in raising a ‘fund of $30,000, to provide Hampton with a modern‘ and well-equipped athletic field, which, will. cover six. acres, ac- commiodate 20,000 people, and serve the entice colored student bodies in. the eastern ‘half of the United States, attended a reunion ‘luncheon ’ and made additional pledges. The presi- dent of the: Hampton Athletic. Field Association is Dr. Robert R, Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute; the chairman of the executive committee is ‘Charles H. Williams, of Hampton Tnstitute, an the treasurer is Don A. Davis, of Hampton Institute. Anniversary Guests. Aniong the guests who attended the Hampton anniversary were: Charles E, Bigelow, New York; Dr.’and Mrs. William Jay Schieffelin, New ‘York; Mr, and Mrs, Frank W. Darling; Hampton, Va: Dr.and Mrs, S. C. Mitchell, Richmond; Henry Wilder Foote, “Cambridge, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Alexander B, Trowbridge, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Homer L. Fer- guson, Newport News; Dr. and Mrs, Alexander Manu.” Bostott; Governor and Mrs. T. \W. Bickett, Raleigh, N. C.; Archdeacon ‘James S.. Russell, Lawrenceville, Va.; President P. E: Blackwell,” of Randolph-Macon Col- lege; Dr. and Mrs, Talcott Williams, New York: Mrs, William fenn, Cam- bridge, Maxs.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm, M, Scott, Philadelphia; Chariés E. Mason, Boston; Mr. and’ Mrs, Edwin R, Em- bree, New York; Dr. and Mrs, Abra~ ham Flexner, ‘New ‘York. COLORED AMERICAN IN CHAIR AS SPEAKER OF NEW JER- . SEY ASSEMBLY. Dr. W. G. Anderson, of Newark, Ap- -pointed to Take Place u* Speaker Hobart During: Abs.nce. ‘Trenton, XN. J.. April 18—Kor the first time in the history of New Jer- sey a colored American ‘occupied the chair of Speaker of the House of As- sembly, The. honor was accorded to sAssemblyman “Walter G.. Alexander, of Newark, member of the Essex delegation. By Speaker George S. Hobart. The latter was, called to at- tend a National Guard investigation and appointed the coloréd American in‘his place, . Dr, Anders6n is a practicing phy- sician, A resolution expressing the respect of the Héuse of Assembly on his ability, as a legislator, offered by Warren Patten Cohi. a minister and a| fellow -assemblyman from Essex Sowa: was adopted unanimously.’ . Dr, Anilerson is the first’ of his thee to. be elected to the New Jersey Yegislature.. « . # ‘AsKs FOR .COMMISSION TO : STUDY COLORED RACE ({Resolution Offered by Maryland Con. } gressman. Follows Suggestion’ : by Pregident Harding. Creation of,-a ‘colored industrial ‘commission to study the problems affecting, the colored race, as sug- gested by President ‘Harding in bis message yesterday, was’ proposéd’in a bill introduced: today by Represen- tative Layton, Republican, Delaware. The comimission would -consist of five white and three Negro members to be named by the President for a term of four years with $200,000 ap-. propriated for first-year expendi- tures. It would be required to make a comprehensive survey of economic conditions and colored Jabor, suggest fneans of stimulating thrift, stamp out bolshevism and find out how to best: promote the welfare of the race. *. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Holding an Equity Court—Mary A. Lewis, plaintiff, vs. George H. Lewis, defendant; Elizabeth Rowe, co-respondent—Equity No. 37,876. The object and purpose of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the defendant, George H. Lewis, on the grounds of adultery. On motion of the complainant, it is, this first day of April, A. D. 1921, ordered that the defendant, George H. Lewis, and Elizabeth Rowe, co-respondent, whose correct name is unknown to the plaintiff, and for the purpose of this suit is sued and so designated, cause their appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order; otherwise, the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided, a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive weeks, in the Washington Law Reporter and The Washington Bee before said day. WENDELL P. STAFFORD, Justice. A True Copy—Test: Morgan H. Beach, Clerk. By Mr. Palmer, Asst. Clerk. A. D. PRICE, RICHMOND BUSINESS MAN, LAID TO REST. Mr. A.. D. Price, Richmond's foremost undertaker and business man, passed away April 9. after an illness from a callous on his left foot. Mr. Price was born in Hanover county, Virginia, and about forty years ago selected Richmond as his field of usefulness and endeavor. In the year 1895 Mr. Price selected as his partner in life and business, Miss Georgia Gibbons, a woman of sterling business qualities and a world renowned singer. To this happy union three children were born, death claiming two of these. The surviving son, A. D. Price, Jr., upon whom the mantle of his father will fall, is a young man of sterling business qualities. As a business-man Mr. Price did, not confine his activities to his own institution, but mixed and mingled everywhere. His helping hand was always willing to turn in any direction that it was needed. His death was a shock to the community and country, as few knew of his serious illness. The remains of this worthy man lay in state in the front downstairs parlor of his home, where crowds passed in and out to see the man, who for more than a quarter of a century, had presided and officiated in many a home in that city. The funeral director, J. M. Wilkinson, of Petersburg, had charge of the funeral, and well did he discharge his duties. The fine, palatial, costly funeral cars in which Mr. Price took so much pride served as a means of carrying him to his last resting place. The services were held at the Ebbenzer Baptist Church, of which he had long been a faithful worker and member. The powerful sermon was delivered by the pastor of the said church, Rev. W. W. Stokes. The floral designs were beautiful and almost hid the pulpit from view. When the doors were closed it seemed there, were more people on the outside than there were on the inside. Many people from over the States came to pay their last respects to one of the foremost citizens of the community. Among the out-of-town honorary pallbearers were Messrs. B. L. Jordan, S. J. Gilpin, Rufus G. Byars, G. A. Thompson, A. Jordan, J. T. Moore, M. D. Murray, Chas. N. J. Jackson, B. A. Cephas, Armistead Washington, Jas. T. Carter, W. E. Randolph, W. E. Baker, Edward Stewart, A. O. West, and J. W. Johnson, of this city Surviving the deceased are his devoted widow, Mrs. Georgia Gibbons Price, his son, A. D. Price, Jr., three brothers and two sisters. Friends and the public at large regret the passing of this notable man and join with the family in mourning his loss. "The touching of God's finger has caused him to sleep on forever in peace." The Bee extends its sympathy to the bereaved family. TENTH ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF EMANCIPATION DAY BY OLDEST INHABITANTS. The Oldest Inhabitants Association held its tenth annual observance of emancipation day on Saturday night at the Twelfth Street Branch of the Y. M. C. A. The association was addressed by Judge Johnson, a grandson of a former president of the Liberian republic, on the progress of the Liberian republic and the important share the colored American should have in shaping its course toward fuller enlightenment and achievements of a sovereign power. The annual address was delivered by J. H. Paynter. 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Baltimore City Court last Friday in her suit for $10,000 damages against the editors of The Observer for publishing an article that she claimed reflected upon her reputation. The plaintiff was represented by Lawyer W. Ashbie Hawkins, of Baltimore. Ephraim Jackson was engaged by the defense the day before the trial. The article that Mrs. Penn complained of told about some alleged happenings while she was on a visit to New York. She denied the allegations, and was supported by an array of witnesses, including Felix Weir, Mrs. Effie Robinson, Mrs. F. H. Murray, and her uncle, Thomas Walker. HOWARD WINS FROM HAMPTON, 2 TO 1. By E. A. Wilson. Hampton, Va. April 18. The Hampton Institute nine suffered defeat on Saturday, April 16, after a hard-fought contest with the Howard University. team. Excitement reigned throughout the game. Each team got at times what seemed to be good hits, but the fast-work of the fielders prevented scoring. Both pitchers received excellent support. "Three up and three down" was the yell of each bunch of rooters until the last half of the eighth, when Campbell knocked a safety and Long smashed out a three-bagger, 2.3 1 Brooks presided, and Mr. James W. Muse performed the duties of his office as secretary. Music was rendered by the Amphion Glee Club, J. Henri Lewis, director. The guests of honor were Judge Johnson; of the Liberian Supreme Court; Mr. Robinson, member of the plenary, commission, and E. J. Scott, of Howard University. The meeting closed with a buffet luncheon, served by Hilman Gray, steward. CHESTERBROOK NEWS. Mrs. Wooders was the guest of friends on Wednesday. *** Mrs. Dawson, after spending several days at Brook Station, Va., returned to her home Friday, accompanied by her father, Mr. Reynolds Montague. *** Mrs. Ellen Carter returned to her home on Sunday, after spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Effie Robertson, of Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. Gibbs, of Rock Creek Baptist Church, Tenleytown, D. 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