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Klux Kharacterized "A Virginian," using your columns to defend the repute of the Ku Klux Klan but concealing his identity a la Ku Klux, asks, "Has not the Ku Klux Klan just as much right to exist as the Masonic order, the Knights of Pythians, the Knights of Columbus, and other secret organizations?" Plainly, though requesting some reader to answer him, he is not sincerely seeking information on his question, although maybe needing instruction. VOL. XLII NO. 21 Klu Answers Editor of The Bee: "A Virginian," using your col Ku Klux Klan but concealing his not the Ku Klux Klan just as my order, the Knights of Pythians, the secret organizations?" Plainly, though requesting son sincerely seeking information on hing instruction. Because the Ku Klux, now under hot fire and on the run, are seeking to excuse their existence and practices by alleging their analogy to other secret societies in good reputé, thereby hoping to befog or confuse the real question, permit me to answer the question asked. By the way; I suspect that the non-de-plume "Virginian" is a Ku Klux mask and that the correspondent is in fact a "cracker," and so let me refer to him as Mr. Cracker. 1. None of the secret organizations named by Mr. Cracker exists by right, but by privilege, only—privilege given by public authority in the form of charters. The privilege in every case is conditioned on an a good purpose avowed in advance or on subsequent good behavior. Such a privilege is revokable on sufficient evidence of bad purpose or bad habits. Plainly any discrimination by the lawfully constituted authorities among secret societies as to granting or revoking privilege to exist must be based on grounds of the general public good, mainly good morals. 2. Mr. Cracker possibly uses the phrase "right to exist" in the sense of moral right to exist. If he sincerely asks why the Ku Klux have a moral right to exist equal to that of the other secret societies he names, I must conclude that his attending remarks are proof that I can not make him see the obvious moral distinction. To attempt it would be labor lost. But lest his sophistry should confuse some readers, let me state some facts and principles bearing on his argument. 3. The fact that any organization is a secret society is not itself a guaranty that it is beneficial to general society or not harmful to general society. The secrecy is not an important element. It does not follow that because some secret societies already exist, therefore any new society is privileged to come into existence simply because it is to be a secret society. Neither does it follow that because some existing secret society may be useless or frivolous or mildly harmful to the general public, therefore a new secret society avowedly wicked or wicked in its known practices should be tolerated. The community will tolerate a folly, and sometimes a mild nuisance, but it will not long tolerate a loud stench. 4. Every individual is under certain moral restraints imposed by general society—he laws of the state. A group of individuals cannot rightfully, by the mere act of combining themselves into a special circle and adopting a secret code, throw off or evade any moral or civil obligation owed by the single individual to general society, much less thereby to establish any new or independent right or privilege. Neither combination nor secrecy can avail to effect this. For disorders wherein the legally constituted authorities are powerless our common law provides the posse comitatus under the command of the sheriff. Our laws do not contemplate private censorship and regulation of morals and manners. 5. Every secret society probably exists by a sort of public toleration. Each stands on its own moral merit. Many have in times past been sup- The Washington Bee pressed for cause. The old Ku Klux Klan was suppressed by the Government. The new Klan avows that one of its purposes is to regulate public morals and manners by secret warnings, threats, ghostly garbs, midnight visitations and corporal punishment of the helpless. It is known that they have often inflicted arson, banishment and homicide. It is therefore natural to presume that they will not stop short of any form of annoyance, injury or crime. They pretend to serve as a supplement or substitute for inadequate or feeble laws, and such substitution often is a reign of terror and crime. Because they exist without any reasonable excuse but merely for the pleasure of emphasizing race egotism and venting class hatred they are more despicable than the Italian camorra or the blackhand. They are vinners. 6.Mr. Cracker cites with pride some of the lawless acts "in our beautiful Southland" fifty years ago directed by the Ku Klux mainly against a blameless; meek and defenseless people, whereas all good Americans, including many southern whites, are ashamed of those brutal acts, and wain lose the memory of them. Morally enlightened Caucasians everywhere deplore those dark acts of torture, murder and rapine. Many admit reluctantly, especially unbiased Europeans, that those acts are to be explained only on the ground that the perpetrators were partly civilized colonials or persons partly crazed by the outcome of the Civil War. What excuse can an apologist urge for a recrudescence of those barbarities if they should be repeated half a century later in a time of public tranquility and without provocation? 7. Our soi-disant "Virginian" speaks with genuine admiration of the part taken by the Ku Klux in ridding the south of the carpet bag rule. The plai ntruth is that most of the so-called carpet bag governments made fine records for sanity, and especially for economy of administration. Excellent constitutions were framed to meet the changed conditions, the tax laws were reformed, and free schools were provided for the poor whites and the blacks. There was no class legislation. There were few official scandals, and most of those few were promoted and exaggerated by the late rebels. Most of the constitutions then adopted and laws then passed, being satisfactory, remained in force for a long time, and many of those laws are still on the statute books, if not enforced equitably, because they were good laws. HI is quite true, as Mr. Cracker says, that after the war all the southern state governments were robbed, but he fails to state the pertinent fact that that was after the carpetbaggers and their colored associates were put out of office by the aid of the Ku Klux. Let him inform us what state treasuries, if any, were looted bodily under the carpet bag regime. Let him state what state treasuries in the south were not bodily looted by the Democrats who were put in power by the aid of the virtuous Ku Klux. Lest he fail to answer, I Iassert here not one was looted by carpetbaggers, and ask if any one escaped robbery by the Ku Klux-Democrat regime that fol- WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY OCTOBER 22,1921 lowed. This was a matter of common knowledge forty years ago. I remember the names of the state treasurers of several of the state who defaulted. What a glorious political record for the Ku Klux! 8. I charge the Ku Klux with being the enemies of free speech and the enemies of liberty in most of its commonly accepted and cherished forms. They deny that all men were created free and equal, opposing themselves to the Declaration of Independence. They deny that all our citizens possess equal public rights and privileges, opposing themselves to the Constitution. They deny the Golden Rule, opposing themselves to the keystone principle of our Christian religion. REV. J. LUTHER MARTIN. The author of these lines was born in Winchester, Va., July 7th, 1879. His parents were Prof. J. Randolph Martin and Mrs. Mary Catherine Martin. He graduated from the public schools there, under the instruction of Prof. John W. Quiett, at the age of seventeen. He taught school in the country for a while, and then went to Philadelphia, where he became interested in musical and literary work. His father being one of the first educated colored people in the Shenandoah Valley, figuratively held the votes of all the colored men in the Valley from Harpers Ferry, to Staunton, yet he died a poor man, notwithstanding the fact that during "the car pet-bagger" days, he was offered goodly sums repeatedly to sell out. This very fact has been an inspiration to all the children, and the writer made up his mind as soon as he heard the story, that he would ever fight for the race in and under all circumstances, not counting the cost, but answering "Here Am I!" In Philadelphia he met and defeated in open debate the best talent that that city could produce. This is not written in a spirit of egotism, but hoping that the same will inspire some boy or girl of today, who, at the age of twelve years, has quite a deal more education, as such than the writer ever had. By defeating "The Thinkers' Club," composed of post office clerks, letter carriers, collectors and the like, he became the champion colored debater of Philadelphia. His challenge to any three of "The Thinkers," to meet him in public debate stands unaccepted to this day! June, 1904, he married Miss Ella Finley, whom he lost in 1913. He remained widowed until August, 1920, when he married Miss Annie Cook of Garfield, D. C. He has a daughter, Liftheretta, sixteen years of age, who lives with them. The writer being the Evangelist of the Staunton District, of Virginia, as well as organist and musical director of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, Winchester, Va. was called to supply a charge in this district. After the conference he came to Washington, entered the government service, and is engaged in Evangelistic work, newspaper and poetic writings. He ever stands ready to defend the race. "The Old Nest' is an intensely interesting, realistic, and beautiful picture. It appeals to our noblist emotions and does us good." Mary Church Terrell. "THE OLD NEST" WILL BE SHOWN AT THE REPUBLIC THEATRE FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK BEGINNING SUNDAY OCTOBER 23—NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. For all matter with real life read The Bee. ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN. The Grand Vanderbilt Electrical Wedding held at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Tuesday, night was absolutely the finest church entertainment the writer ever attended. It was an innovation to the churchgoers of Washington. The varied colored spotlights, which played upon the beautiful procession, called to mind the stories of "Alice in Wonderland," and seemed to have transported us enraptor to "Fairyland." The electrical bower, gave us an idea of the beauties of the Aleysian Falls and the wedding parties, bowing gracefully beneath its effluent rays, made us feel that "Love is the way to Arcady." The bridal procession consisting of gorgeously gowned brides, the conventional evening dress of the grooms, the variegated colored and wondrous costumes of the bridesmaids, the pretty and dainty dresses of the little flower girls; presented a scene of unrivalled splendor and magnificence. It is absolutely impossible to describe the wedding, so I will just relate the outstanding incidents. Madam Madre-Marshall, the conductress, was as she always is, a wonder on the rostrum. She was indeed "to the Manor born." She in that masterful way of her, all her own, in a five-minute speech made the assemblage, consisting of 3,500 of Washington's elect, incidentally quite a few white people—feel perfectly at home. Rev. James H. Marshall, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, Alexanfria, Va., who is always a "star in Zion," when he comes to Metropolitan, being noted for his eloquence, prayed a befitting prayer. It is not news to state to Washington that Rev. Marshall and Madame Marshall before tonight "went through the ceremony." Prof. William Braxton, the church organist, rendered in his usually taking style, three selections, viz: "Dreams," Bartlett; "Traumerie," Schuman; "Processional," Scotson Clarke. Mr. Stanley Brooks, "the peer of McCormick," rendered "Berceuse" and "Oh Promise Me." Miss Florence A. Brooks, his sister accompanied him. There is no need of comment on this "silver tenor's" rendition for the very reason that such descriptive language has not been invented. He sang as usual. That's all any one can say. The thunderous strains of "The Wedding March" sent forth from the great organ by Prof. Braxton, aroused the audience to the highest expectancy. With stately and measured tread, Mrs. Eva D. Simms and her bridal train became the observed of all observers. When she, the rest of the brides and the bridegrooms bowed under the electric bower pandemonium broke loose. Mrs. M. M. Jumper, the efficient chorister of the church, is surely the long-distance player, for she steadily played for an hour and a half "The Wedding March," after Prof. Braxton ceased. The brides were as follows: Mrs. W. H. Manokoo, wife of the pastor of Campbell. She won the second prize having over $131. Mrs. Fannie Anderson, Mrs. Marie Syphax, Miss Mary Terrill, who is a member of Dr. Marshall's church, Alexandria, Miss Mary Peirce, Miss Louise Nelson, Mrs. Eliza Gilmore, Mrs. Bernice Buckner, Mrs. Annie Lucas, Mrs. Mary Smallwood, Mrs. Belle Sprague, Mrs. Mildred Knight, who also is of Dr. Marshall's church; Mrs. Maggie Wortham, Mrs. Hattie Lee, Mrs. Mary Alexandria, Miss Alberta Williams being sick, Mrs. Lenox did the ceremony in her stead, Mrs. Hattie Green, Mrs. Sarah Turner, Mrs. Caroline Whaley, Mrs. Hessie Brown, Mrs. Alora Shadd, Mrs. Alla Dandridge, Miss Mattie Dunn, and last-but not least, Mrs. E. J. Brown, who won the first prize, having brought $198 plus. The picture hats of the bridesmaids of Mrs. Brown—heaven knows, the colored men should be proud of their women, for the blending colors of our race are prettier than the flowers of Eden. A grand total of $852 was sreported in for the night. Mr. Vaughn Todd, in his imimical way acted as the minister. By his special prepared "renail" he set the house in a roar. No mere man can describe so many women's costumes. All of them together, flanked by the austere suits of the men, made a picture never to be forgotten. Dr. Tanner, thanked all the participants and the audience and the writer considers this a wonderful tribute to the pastor, the church and the congregation and is nothing less than a vote of confidence of the District of Columbia. Trustee Broad of Turner Memorial A. M. E. Church, 5th and P Sts. N. W., Washington, D. C. Greetings: I, the undersigned do hereby tender my resignation as a trustee of said church. Hearing from the Bishop himsel fthat the pastor did not have a church nor a parsonage, and hearing from the lips of the trustees of the Baltimore conference that this church did not belong to the conference, and not knowing the status of the church with regard to Dr. Watson, I absolutely refuse to drag the people's money out of their pockets to pay for something on a supposed contract whic hthe pastor nor I have ever seen. With no ill feeling and trusting that you will accept this at once; I am, Respectfully yours, J. Luther Martin. The following letter is to the addressee as stated thereon. 1026 Kenyon St. N. W. October 17, 1921. The Hon. Joseph H. Stewart, Attorney at law, 494 La. Ave. N. W. Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Stewart: The Baltimore conference and the trustees of the same absolutely refused to have anything to do with Turner in a financial way. Turner does not belong to the Baltimore conference, but to the Church Extension Society. The Bishop said that he was not consulted as to the matter of purchasing of Turner. A Christian man who for years had been a member of Brown's Memorial, says that when the extension society buys in a church, it is bought to stay. From what I Ilearned from him is that Brown's is still in the hands of Dr. Watson or the Church Extension. A plan was suggested today as to the best means of correcting our wrongs. It was suggested that we get judgment against the Conference and when through my letters to the Bishop and Presiding Elder, they refused longer to recognize it. After we got judgment we could make an independent church aid rent from Waton, and sby this means we would not be responsible for the insurance nor for the bills that come to us for repairs. The pastor and I had some words this evening, and he stated that he knew more about it than I did. Yet had I not gone to Prof. Hawkins who sent me to you, the Bishop, conference; the pastor, trustees and members would have been in the dark, the same as they have been since the church was organized. I cannot subscribe to the paying of $1,000 interest to Dr. Watson, when none of the trustees of nor the pastor have seen the contract between Dr. Watson and Turner nor its trustees. I cannot drag the people's money out of their pockets to pay for something for which they do not know for what they are paying. In view of the foregoing I shall have to submit my resignation to be accepted at once. The matter is all complicated in such a way that no one, has been able to see neither sky nor shore, until you gave us the benefit of your superior legal lore. This, when I feel that it is best to take all the members into full confidence and let them know entirely what we are up against and deeply. I am opposed to the transaction and then am told that others know more about the affair than I do. So as my ardent endeavors night and day, and through my efforts you were discovered, so long as I am told that I do not know anything about the affair that they are going to trust Watson, because his word is good, and that he had a contract which, when I asked the pastor if he ever saw it, he said no. None of the rest of us have seen it, yet the money that we are toraise at the $1,000 rally is to be paid to Watson. For what if these people sceeled of this church did not allow them did not own it and that her custoress could not legally fund it fuse to follow a leasel that ignores the work done and that will not come to seek advice before the $1,000 is paid out. II thank you for your extreme kindness and severing my connection with Turner. I wish to ever bear in remembrance that it was your self who set us right. Y. W. C. A. NOTES A large number of the entire membership of the Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A. assembled in the gymnasium on Monday night last, it being the regular quarterly meeting. Mrs. Frances Boyce, the president, presided and Mrs. Bettie G. Francis, honorary president, gave words of cheer and encouragement for the coming year's work. Miss E. G. Merritt spoke of her visit to Texas and Chicago during the summer vacation and Mrs. M. A. McAdoo, the general secretary, was warmly greeted by the members of the association. Plans were outlined for the campaign for funds for the maintenance of the new building beginning November 8th and much enthusiasm was shown by those present. The women of the industrial department are well organized for their fall work. Miss Dieckmann, industrial secretary of the East Central field, is in the city conferring with Phyllis Wheatley Industrial Secretary relative to work of that department. The Hostess Club was entertained on Saturday evening by a member of that club. "Shadow Cartoons" was a stunt that all enjoyed. Miss Merritt, the guest of the occasion, led the girls in some amusing games. The Business girls will soon begin their club suppers, as the witchenette is being made ready. Mrs. Rising; director of department of religious education at the F. Street Y. W. C. A., is conducting an hour of Bible study from 7 to 8 on Friday evenings. She will give an hour beginning at 8 to the review of the Sunday school lessons if desired by a sufficient number of teachers to form a class. Mrs. L. R. Brent has the Monday Evening Bible class. The Galbraith A. M. E. Church will have charge of Sunday vespers, Mrs. G. Robinson leading. Miss Lulu Allan, sister of Mrs. McAdoo, was a guest at Phyllis Wheatley this week. "I think all school children should witness "The Old Nest." It will have a tendency to remind them of their duty towards their mother." J. Percy Bond. "THE OLD NEST" WILL BE SHOWN AT THE REPUBLIC THEATRE FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK BEGINNING SUNDAY OCTOBER 23—NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. The mid-year session of the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference was held at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, Thursday, October 13, Bishop J. Albert Johnson, presiding. Rev. Frederick Douglass, D. D., pastor, was a splendid success from all angles. The morning session was of extreme interest, the principal topic being Turner Memorial Church, Washington. Dr. Tanner was called upon to read the report of the committee in reference to Mt. Zion Cemetery. The business-like manner in which he explained the blue print, and the fine command of the situation which he displayed, won the praise and admiration of the conference. A discussion on the immediate necessity of the improvement of the old roadway or another one was ardently entered into. A large placard was displayed and is for distribution, and is to be used in all churches, halls, and uplift societies. It reads as follows: "Mt. Zion Cemetery (on our feel) Mt. Zion Cemetery (Owned in tee simple by the Baltimore Conference A. M. E. Church) The largest and most beautiful burying ground owned by the people in this section of the country. Under the management of the trustees of the Baltimore Conference." Mrs. Handy whom to mention is more than a most elaborate introduction anywhere in the United States, where African Methodism flourishes, made a forceful and urgent speech on the needs of the Old Forks' Home. This home, shelters the elderly fathers and mothers, who made it possible for us to enjoy the churches and the denominational freedom which we now enjoy. These elders stood valiantly and unflinchingly for God and His Church, when storms raged, and fierce winds blew, and seemingly, the very furies of Tophet, were unchained and sought to vent their hate on and to destroy the Church of God! After this masterful plea was concluded the Bishop suggested that all the ministers increase their donations to the Home. A hearty response in the affirmative showed conclusively that the unmatched eloquence of Mrs. Handy had won them to her cause. To the loved ones in the home: May God keep you and "make your last days your best days" and may we some day come to you with songs of cheer and thankfulness for "ye have fought a good fight and kept the faith!" The afternoon session was given entirely over to the Woman's Mite Missionary Society mass meeting. With a very few exceptions the report of this meeting as recorded below is the work of the recording secretary, Mrs. M. M. Pinder, who was so kind as to write it in connection with her secretarial duties and hand it to The Bee representative. "October 13, 1921. The Woman's Mite Missionary Society of the Baltimore Conference Branch, met on the above date at the afternoon session of the mid-year session of the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference, at Bethel A. M. E. Church, with Mrs. Fannie Briscoe, presiding." The opening hymn was announced by Rev. Fitzgerald. Prayer by Rev. W. W. Colbert. Mrs. C. M. Tanner spoke on the subject "Mite." She gave some historical data of the organization of the society, and referred to some letters of Bishop Tanner of the year of August 17, 1874. She asked every one not only to give their "mite," but to give their "m-i-g-h-t." The point was well put and well taken. Mrs. C. B. Davis brought "Echoes" from New York. Miss Florence Pemberton, who is studying at the Boston Conservatory of Music, rendered in a sweet, clear soft—yet carrying voice, two well-chosen selections. The first was an arrangement of Harry T. Burleigh, Mus. Dos., in "Swing Low Sweet Chariot." Comment on this rendition would simply be superfluous. The second number was "Pastorale" from the opera "Veracini." Miss Pemberton rendered the "trills" in such sustained and dolce tones that the audience was compelled to admit that a new star of the race is appearing in the eastern musical horizon. Miss Pemberton should be encouraged in every way possible and we hope to hear her in one of her recitals in Washington soon. Her address may be secured from The Bee office. Mrs. Hill, as she usually is, was at her best. Mrs. Handy whom we are always glad to hear, gave us a wholesome address. Mrs: Harriss, the corresponding secretary, made her report which says that the membership is 873, and 353 juniors. Over $6,000 has been collected from all societies. Rev. J. Luther Martin of Washington, rendered a solo, "Mother's Religion." Mesdames Fannie Briscoe, president; Minnie L. Gaines, first vice president; Georgia L. Murray, second vice president; Rosa L. Martin, treasurer; Clara Harris, corresponding secretary, and M. M. Pinder, recording secretary. The Layman's Mass Meeting was held at the evening session. Rev. Dr. J. R. Nelson read the Scripture. A most fervent prayer was offered by Rev. A. A. Murray. One can but pause here to give a word of praise to Prof. Charles E. Dungee, the or- ganist of Bethel. He seemed to be so accommodating and desirious to help all whom he can help. His exceptional knowledge of music has not made him anything but cheerful, obliging organist. Thank you for courtesies extended, ProfessorI The general topic or symposium was "The Importance of the Five Million Drive." The first speaker was Miss Mabel Bourne, her division being "As to Education." Miss Bourne is one of the most commanding speakers that it has been the writer's pleasure to hear. She is a natural born speaker and she impresses her audience with such a striking personality, the moment she mounts the restrum. Among the most outstanding features of her address was that we did not object to the several taxes, of the government. She also emphasized the thought of a former speaker that we should have agents at the railroad stations and the steamboat wharves to meet the incoming girls. She holds that this is a crying need and that we should have a shelter aside from the, Y. W. C. A., and other uplift societies, which she praised greatly. The writer has not language to do adequate justice to Miss Bourne and can only say that she is a credit to Bethel, Baltimore, the country and the race. Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines spoke of the spiritual side of the $5,000,000 drive. It really seemed that the doctor was inspired for the wonderful manner in which he told how much good that a certain percentage of the money could be used for the ameliorating of the spiritual desires of the race. The most excellent selections by the vested choirs of Allen and Ebenezer, were indeed a musical feast. It is the mode of choirs usually to "do their best," when on dress parade in another church. We learned that these choirs sang the same as they do when they are in their home church, and that means that they do their best at all times. Congratulations, directors, organists and members of these choirs! The next paper which was "As to Missions" was commented upon by Rev. Dr. C. Harold Stepteau, who needs no introduction to the A. M. E. Church in the East. He also followed Mr. Howard D. Brent, superintendent of Allen Sunday School on "As to Social Activities." The writer has always admired the Brent boys—George and Howard, and it was indeed a pleasure for him to greet his old friends, with whom he worshipped at Allen under Dr. Norris, and later Dr. Johnson, now Bishop Johnson. Greetings, gentlemen! The writer was presented and spoke of the constructive work and the mission of defense of the weak of The Bee. His poem "The History of Ethiopia in Rhyme" has been followed weekly by the people of Baltimore and seemingly some of them were not displeased to greet the author. The sessions closed in a blaze of glory, and the writer only regrets that it did not last longer. At the "wee sma" hours of the morning, two "weary travelers" crept into Bennings and Washington respectively. Rev. Dr. A. D. Holder, secretary of the Mid-Year Conference, was one and the other is easily guessed. The Bee extends best wishes to the African Methodist Episcopal Church an dall other churches who worship the True and Living God! The Bee desires to help in any way at its command, the cause of Christ, humanity and the race. Congratulations to the Mid-Year Conference! Rev. J. Luther Martin. JIM CROW JOB? It is regrettable that whenever some of the influential white friends try to do something for the colored brother in the way of giving him a respectable government position, there are a few inconsequential colored newspapers that feel called upon to yell, "He's been given a Jim Crow job!" Is it not about time for these little insignificant papers to quit their nonsense and learn to thank the white friends for the splendid recognition given to one of their race? I think so. We are reminded here that Dr. J. R. Crossland, whose appointment as spe- cial expert in the U. S. Veteran's Bureau has been rated by some of the lesser lights among the colored journals as a "Jim Crow" office. Had that same office been given to a white man these same little "two by nothing" sparsely circulated sheets would look upon it as an office second only to that of Secretary of the Treasury. The editors of colored papers must learn that every office given to one of their race is not meant as a "Jim Crow" position. But some of these little "two by nothing" sparsely circulated sheets undertook to make it appear that the responsible position once held by Dr. Emmett J. Scott as special assistant to the Secretary of War, during the World War, was a "Jim Crow" position. It goes without saying that our soldier boys had a hard time of it "over there," and God only knows how severe would have been their trying time if Dr. Emmett J. Scott handn't been in the position he was to intercede for them. I tell you, the race owes Dr. Emmett J. Scott a debt of gratitude which life itself can never repay. And not only that, but we should ever have a 'warm feeling in our hearts for Secretary of War Newton D. Baker for choosing this distinguished member of our race to guide him in his endeavor to give the colored soldier boys the credit due them during that memorable war. Then, too, the little "two by nothing" colored newspapers are noising it about that the very responsible position held now by the Hon. Perry W. Howard—a talented young jurist of the race—is a "Jim Crow" position. Now, in the first place, the United States government hasn't got any Jim Crow places; and if it had it could not have made a bigger mistake than to select such a brilliant young man as Mr. Perry W. Howard to fill one of them. But why talk after these irresponsible inconsequential newspaper sheets. Will pass them by to think and write about nobler things, for the good deeds of Dr. Emmett J. Scott have passed into history, and they will make glad the hearts of the little colored boys and girls yet unborn. In the mean time Dr. J. R. A. Crossland and the Hon. Perry W. Howard will hold on to their responsible nice positions—let them be called "Jim Crow" or "John Crow"—and rejoice in the fact that their critics haven't got brains enough to be at the head of such places of responsibility even if it had been given to them. And there are other colored bright lights among the jurists here that we would like very much to see honored with the good positions that they are capable of filling and so much deserving of recognition. There, too, are Messrs. Thomas L. Jones, Augustus W. Gray, W. H. Houston, Judge E.M. Hewlett, a bright and well deserving bunch of colored lawyers who deserve recognition, at the hands of this Republican administration. More judges are being asked for here in the District of Columbia, and if that recommendation and request is to be honored by Congress there certainly should be at least two colored judges selected to fill these places. And this writer may be depended upon to help keep it in the minds of the powers that be when the time for selecting the gentlemen to fill these places rolls around. Then let us show that we are grateful, instead of hateful, for the kind recognitions shown us as patriotic and worthy citizens. And stop so much of this "Ji mroCw" talk, placing it in places where it doesn't fit and be thankful for what is given us. Do you get me? J. C. Cunningham. TOUSSAINT THE REPORTER In an endeavor to firmly establish himself as a newspaper reporter, Toussaint O'Louverture Brown gets his friend Benny Jones to write a riproaring article concerning the True Lighter picnic, which he turns into the editorial "rooms" of the National Prospect, where he is empipyed. "Whah'd I git it?" said Toussaint, indignantly. "Yes," said Miss Ramsey, the stenographer. "Naturally, I don't believe——" "I got it raight fum hyuh," said Toussaint, proudly tapping his forehead. "Ha, hal Excuse me, Mr. Brown, but you're funnier than the article itself." "Hm, dunno 'bout dat pa't of it." "But really, now, Mr. Brown, who wrote it for you?" "What you mean?" he asked. "Cain't I write ar-tickles lak anybody else?" "Well," said Miss Ramsey, "it don't exactly sound like your style. You don't talk like that, you know." Toussaint swelled up like a proud little frog and stuck his thumbs in his vest pocket. "Miss Ramsey," he crowed, "talkin' an writin' is two diffunt things. When I talks, I jes talks, but when I writes "Well," said the girl with another peal of laughter, "I won't question you any more. Take the article down to the printer. Won't Mr. Johnson be tickled to death!" "Wal, now," said Toussaint, "sence dis ar-tickle's so awful good, why cain't I sign my name' to it an' git credick fo' writin' it?" "No, no, Mr. Brown, news articles aren't signed." "But I wants dem Harlem Dynameter peoples to know who's'makin' dair repo'tahs look lak two cents." "Oh, the Diameter people will know that soon enough. Naturally, everybody, will want to know who wrote that article." "All raight, den. Dey'll all know who Toosaynte Lee Ovachoo-Brown is." "They sure will. You have quite a future before you, young man. I don't know what kind of future it is, but it's certainly not an ordinary one." Toussaint took his article to the printer, and after that he could hardly wait for Friday to come. It finally came, and the paper came out with it. There on the front page, with a generous headline, was his article. He read it through four or five times, each time as if he had never read it before. At last he had it by heart. He took six copies to Benny Jones: "Ben," he said with emotion, "youse sholy saved my life. How much does I owe you?" "Nothing, confound you!" laughed Benny. "It's more fun writing an article like that than getting money for it." The next morning in a restaurant Toussaint saw two of Harlem's prominent lawyers reading his article and shaking with laughter. "I didn't know Johnson had anybody that clever on his staff," said one. "He hasn't," affirmed the other. "He must have written it himself." "No, he didn't," said the first. "He can't write like that. Why, that thing is bright enough for any paper in the country. I'd not have been at all incredulous if I had seen Mark Twain's name signed to it." "And, it'll do a service to the public, too," said the other lawyer. "These street preaching fakers are a discredit to religion. Let's drop in on Johnson and congratulate him." Toussaint overheard every word, or rather every note, for it was all music to him. He wished more than ever that his name had been signed to the article, and he could barely keep from stepping up to the lawyers and announcing himself as the author. He rose from his table and hurried around to the office to tell Miss Ramsey about it. As he rushed into the office Miss Ramsey pursed her lips warningly and pointed at the partition. "He's back," she whispered. "Didn't expect him till Monday." "What's he think of de ar-tickle?" "Well—he—er—," her eyes shifted. "Don't he lak it?" whispered Toussaint, fearfully. "Sure—crazy about it, wonders who wrote it for you." "But why——" began. Toussain. Then the office door opened and in walked the two lawyers whom he had overheard at the restaurant. "Good morning," they greeted. "Mr. Johnson in?" "Yes, yes, gentlemen," called. Washington Johnson from the other side of the partition. "Walk right in." They opened the little door in the partition and passed in, closing the door after them. Toussaint and Miss Ramsey could hear all they said. "Say, I just dropped in to congratulate you on the True Lighter article," chuckled one of the visitors. "Yes, Johnson," chimed in the other, "didn't know it was in you. It's the wittiest thing that ever appeared in a colored paper. If you keep on like this the big papers will be trying to steal you, or whoever it was that wrote the article." "Glad you like it," he said. "You know, sometimes an editor must do a little reporting himself." "So you wrote it yourself, eh?" "Of course—who else?" Toussaint at first was dumb struck; then he got angry, and rose as if to go into the sanctum. Miss Ramsey waved him down, her finger to her lips. "What's the use," she whispered, "You know they won't believe you. You didn't write it anyhow, any more than he did. Keep quiet and maybe he'll pay you well for it." Toussaint subsided with a grumble, as peals of laughter rang out behind the partition. T. W. 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Mrs. Pelham had all the data necessary to show that each center was in a flourishing condition and conducted with a uniform system. A tabulated statement taken from the report gives the combined attendance last year as 101,355. The centers were opened, including regular nights or afternoons during the year at all buildings, 947 sessions being held. The activities engaged were eighty and were so selected as to permit everybody in the community to take part. Officials expressed regrets, however, that the children's activities were confined to one building, due to the fact that these activities only take place on Friday nights and most buildings hold night school sessions those evenings. There were also special attractions staged at the various centers throughout the year. While space will not allow a full comment, these extra programs were highly entertainable and furnished much recreation. 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The Ku Klux Klan was denounced as a hotbed of race and religious prejudice, and as a lawless and menacing organization by witnesses at the opening today of a Congressional inquiry by the House Rules Committee to determine whether the society is un-American and in conflict with the Federal Constitution in its aims and purposes. The principal denunciation of the Klan was at the hands of Congressman Tague of Massachusetts, who scored the organization in the bitterest language, summarizing its unsavory history. With the opening of the investigation of the klan today, Congressman Tague of Massachusetts, chief instigator of the Congressional probe, made a new legislative move against the organization. Wants All Societies Catalogued. He introduced in the House a resolution requiring filing with the Department of Justice by every organization accused of being inimical to the public welfare in violation of State and Federal laws of a certified copy of its constitution and by-laws and a roster of its membership, and authorizing the Postmaster General on the recommendation of the Department of Justice to exclude from the mails all literature of organizations placed under ban by the Government. William J. Simmonds of Atlanta, the Imperial Wizard, or head of the Klan, entered the committee room with Congressman Upshaw of Georgia, and Paul Etheridge, a member of the Atlanta School Board and chief counsel for the Klan. He was joined later by the Rev. Wilbur F. Craft, of the International Reform Bureau, advocate of Sunday blue laws. The Department of Justice was represented by William J. Burns, chief investigator, and Assistant Attorney General J. W. M. Crim, who had made an investigation of Klan. They were detailed by Attorney General Daugherty to assist the rules committee; and Burns will testify concerning the results of the department's inquiry. Four present charges. Congressman Tague and Gallivan of Massachusetts, Dyer of Missouri, and Ryan of New York, who had demanded investigation of the Klan, presented their charges against the Klan to the committee. Chairman Campbell of the rules committee; summarized the charges as violations of the postal laws by using the mails for non-mailable matter, and lawless acts by the Klan with its members masked to prevent identification. Each of these matters, Campbell held, were of sufficient gravity to warrant investigation by the committee. Tague said that he started the investigation against the Klan several months ago because of complaints he received of violations of rights of the people and violation of the laws by the Klan. Says Probe is Warranted: "If one-third of all that has been said of this organization that moves in the dark, its members like cowards afraid to show their faces is true, this investigation is warranted and a drastic law is needed to disband it," he said. "I know of no excuse for an organization that assumes the right to go into a private home and take its members out to whip or tar and feather them because they are of some creed or race." He called attention to charges that the members of the Klan had paid in $10,000,000 for which they made no returns and on which no tax had been paid. Tague said he doubted whether any member of Congress was a member of such an organization. He said there was no place in the United States for the Klan, which is descrating, violating and destroying the law. "The thirty million Catholics, the Jews and the colored people ask Congress to investigate this organization and protect them in their rights," Tague declared. HAMPTON BEGINS FOOTBALL PRACTICE. By Charles H. Williams. * * * Hampton, Va.—The first call for football practice at Hampton Institute on the opening day of school, brought out a big, enthusiastic squad, composed largely of new men, as most of last year's team was lost through graduation. The opening game of the season will be played with St. Paul Normal and Industrial School of Lawrenceville, Va., on the Hampton gridiron on Saturday afternoon, October 8. Hampton's schedule follows: Hampton's schedule follows: St. Paul at Hampton, October 8. Shaw University in Raleigh, October 22. Petersburg at Hampton, October 29. Lincoln University in Loncoln; Pa., November 5. Howard University at Hampton, November 12. Virginia Union in Richmond, Thanksgiving Day, November 24. Gideon E. Smith, Hampton, '10, and Michigan Agricultural College, '16, has been added to the Hampton staff of physical education. He made a phenomenal record as a football player at M. A. C. and won the All-Western tackle in 1915. He has also met with success as football coach at West Virginia. Collegiate Institute and V. N. I. I., Petersburg, Va. With the addition of Mr. Smith to the Hampton coaching staff, great things are looked for this season. The big game of the season will be with Howard University, on Hampton's Campus, Saturday, November 12. The Hampton-Howard games have been known for their great sportsmanship and wonderful playing. Plans are being perfected to make this one of the greatest games ever played between the two institutions. The local enthusiasts are looking forward already to the Hampton-Howard game. THE GEORGETOWN CIVIC ASSOCIATION. The Georgetown Civic Association will meet Tuesday night, October 25, at the Alexander Memorial Baptist Church, Rev. L. A. Frayser, pastor, N Street between Twenty-seventh and Twenty-eighth Streets Northwest, at 8 o'clock. Garnet C. Wilkerson, assistant superintendent of school; Charles S. Hill, president Dunbar Center, and Mrs. G. Pelham have been invited to speak. This association is the largest in the city, bar none, and does things that deserve commendation of all good citizens and wants the support of the general public. It has awarded a scholarship to Hamilton College, New York, and will award one each year. Come in and hear of the work this association has done and you will say, "Well done thou good and faithful servant." DR. W. L. SMITH'S INDIGES TION CURE. This remedy will relieve an all forms of indigestion, catarrh stomach, heartburn, flatulency, stomach, water brush, acid fertion, pain in the stomach, gaseous cumulations and malassimilation. When taken into the stomach it thoroughly digests the albuminous food and cures the indigestion by resting and assisting the stomach until natural digestion is restored. Every bottle guaranteed Price, $1 and 60 cents the bottle. DR. W. L. SMITH, Drug Dr. W. L. Smith, druggis Florida avenue northwest, W ton, D. C., Phone North 4775, will ship drugs by parcel post upon receipt of money or stamps. Branch office, 1018 Drudid Hill avenue, Balti- 003 Florida Ave N W READ THE BEE AND KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING IN AND OUT OF TOWN. e Washington Bee THE BEE NEWSPAPER COMPANY, LOCK BOX 1826 1109 Eye Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. The Bee—Franklin 5992 Chase's Law Office—Main 4078 Entered at the Postoffice at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter ESTABLISHED 1880 "God's finger touched him anh he slept." DO YOU WORK BY THE CLOCK? A. B. 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 and Leader. The Fearless! The Courageous! The Invincible. Invivible. Like the late Editor—We are truly democratic! This is a journal for the benefit of the people, whether they are in high or low places! May God bless and keep these lowly people. May they eure find friends like our late editor who will help them in their struggles toward the light" Like the late Editor—We are truly democ for the benefit of the people, whether they May God bless and keep these lowly people. Our late editor who will help them in their struggle WASHINGTON, D. C., OCTO WHY THEY ADVERTISE I 1. It is the oldest colored American States. Editor-We are truly democratic! The number of the people, whether they are in high and keep these lowly people. May they even who will help them in their struggles toward HINGTON, D. C., OCTOBER 22, MY THEY ADVERTISE IN THE NEWEST colored American newspaper WASHINGTON, D. C., OCTOBER 22, 1921 1. It is the oldest colored American newspaper in the United States. 2. It is a progressive journal. 3. It is a most reliable journal. 4. It has the largest circulation of any colored American journal in the District of Columbia. 4. It has the largest circulation of any in the District of Columbia. 5. It is read by the people of every S people of North America, South America, the islands of the sea. The largest circulation of any colored A of Columbia. And by the people of every State in the America, South America, Europe, A the sea. 5. It is read by the people of every State in the union, by the people of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the islands of the sea. 6. It is a newspaper of high ideals. SCHOOLS OVERCROWDED. The crowded condition continues in many children in class rooms who are n seats. Who is to blame for such a cond officials who have been knocking at the quaint it with this approaching and exists thinks the emergency too grave to parle the responsibility. This has been ably clendent when he appeared before the The only thing needed is to apply the ren appropriation to relieve the condition. called condition continues in the school in class rooms who are not providing a reason to blame for such a condition? Can grave been knocking at the doors of this approaching and existing condi- ergency too grave to parley longer city. This has been ably cleared up the appeared before the congression needed is to apply the remedy which to relieve the condition. The crowded condition continues in the schools. There are many children in class rooms who are not provided with regular seats. Who is to blame for such a condition? Certainly not the officials who have been knocking at the doors of Congress to acquaint it with this approaching and existing condition. The Bee thinks the emergency too grave to parley longer over placing of the responsibility. This has been ably cleared up by the superintendent when he appeared before the congressional committee. The only thing needed is to apply the remedy which is a generous appropriation to relieve the condition. A MENACE TO CIVILIZATION. Public sentiment and every tradition opposed to the existence of the Ku Klux Klan in a menace to the nation's civilization. It is pecipal on which the government is founded, but there is no place for masked night riot nor for empires. This is a democracy and iracy. All the windows of fair play and just open on every act to make impossible the flourish in dark places or behind closed doors. LILY BLACKS. What has become of the Lily Black scheduled to be held in this city? Has it be still in the making? Will Mr. Pollard spee tion? timent and every tradition of society the existence of the Ku Klux Klan because the nation's civilization. It is opposed the government is founded. This is a place for masked night riders, secret. This is a democracy and it should be windows of fair play and justice should act to make impossible the kind of the places or behind closed doors. LILY BLACKS. become of the Lily Blacks Convention held in this city? Has it been snowing? Will Mr. Pollard speak for the Public sentiment and every tradition of social progress are opposed to the existence of the Ku Klux Klan because the Klan is a menace to the nation's civilization. It is opposed to every principal on which the government is founded. This is a large country but there is no place for masked night riders, secret letter writers, nor for empires. This is a democracy and it should be a true democracy. All the windows of fair play and justice should be flung wide open on every act to make impossible the kind of tyranny that can flourish in dark places or behind closed doors. What has become of the Lily Blacks Convention which was scheduled to be held in this city? Has it been snowed under or is it still in the making? Will Mr. Pollard speak for the public information? BISHOP CLAIR OF METHODIST CHURCH MAKES INITIAL TOUR OF INSPECTION IN LIBERIA. Welcomed by Officials, Populace and Bushmen Alike. Washington, D. C., which he built up into one of the strongest Negro churches of any denomination, during his term of service there. At the time of his election to the Episcopacy, he was district superintendent in Washington. Bishop Matthew W. Clair, Bishop to Liberia for the Methodist Episcopal Church, one of the two first Negro bishops elected by that denomination at the general conference at Wes Moines, Iowa, May, 1920, has just completed a tour of the mission stations under his supervision throughout Liberia, according to information reaching this country today. Bishop Clair was formerly pastor of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church of --- --- I cannot bear to see men throw away their tools the minute the clock begins to strike, as if they took no pleasure in their work, and were afraid of doing a stroke too much. The very grindstone will go on turning a bit after you loose it. only democratic! This is a journal rather they are in high or low places! people. May they ever find friends like their struggles toward the light" OCTOBER 22, 1921 BERTISE IN THE BEE. American newspaper in the United States. of any colored American journal. of every State in the union, by the America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and ideals. continues in the schools. There are who are not provided with regular with a condition? Certainly not the at the doors of Congress to accand existing condition. The Bee to parley longer over placing of an ably cleared up by the superintire the congressional committee. by the remedy which is a generousition. tradition of social progress are Ku Klux Klan because the Klan is ion. It is opposed to every prinfounded. This is a large country night riders, secret letter writers,acy and it should be a true democracy and justice should be flung wide possible the kind of tyranny that can closed doors. BLACKS. Only Blacks Convention which was Has it been snowed under or is it illard speak for the public informa- Washington, D. C., which he built up into one of the strongest Negro churches of any denomination, during his term of service there. At the time of his election to the Episcopacy, he was district superintendent in Washington. In Liberia Bishop Clair has met with the most cordial welcome from government officials, mission workers and the native black folk of the bush. He is an unusually fine specimen of Negro manhood, large and strong of body, wtih clean-cut features and kindly smile, and the men of the jungle see in him the type of man to lead their race. The Bishop traveled through primeval jungle, through country infested with wild animals, and often under the most trying hard- --- GEORGE ELIOT. ships. At times the party were transported on river steamers, at others they traveled in hammocks borne by native men of the bush, and at other times they treked on foot for many miles far into the night before reaching their destination. At the towns and native villages along his line of march, Bishop Clair was met by crowds of enthusiastic natives who came out several miles to meet and welcome the Afro-American bishop who had come to work for their advancement. He was received and honored by many local and tribal chieftains, all of whom besought him to send a Christian preacher and teacher to live and work in their midst. These people, according to Bishop Clair, are intensely desirous of having their children taught the rudiments of education and the Christian religion. He found they knew a great deal of America and of their race brethren here, and that they are anxious to follow in the same footsteps. Delegations of chiefs and subchiefs from tribes farther in the depths of the jungle visited him at a number of points, to request that he send missionaries to teach them and their children the riligion and civilization of America. Some of these delegations came from far distant regions, and had treked for days to meet the American Negro bishop. Bishop Clair reported excellent progress and high devotion displayed by the corps of Negro and white missionaries under his supervision. TURNER MEMORIAL A. M. E CHURCH NEWS. The Sunday school was well attended, Mr. John Sewall, the assistant superintendent holding the school. Splendid instructions were given by Mr. Sewall, Rev. McEaddy and the writer. The music was fine and the lesson responses were very good. The pastor preached an excellent sermon in the morning, his text being taken from Proverbs, 17:1, "Better is a Dry Morsel and Quietness Therewith Than a House Full of Sacrifices With Strife." The pastor's theme was "Peace." He spoke of the coming disarmament conference and the good that could be accomplished if all the world would realize what it meant to live in peace. There were several reasons why peace could be had, viz: Covetness, selfishness, deception, tale bearing, and these things. They were illustrated by the following incidents: "Covetness" made Cain kill Abel, as well as the term jealousy. "Selfishness" caused the great war and all its evils and the rise in price of commodities and necessities. "Deception"; this causes many a friendship to be broken and churches and other uplift institutions to be destroyed. For instance, a pastor knows that he is leading his congregation wrongly and but for the fact that he wishes to hold the charge, he refuses to take the congregation into his confidence and when called in question, tries to make things appear as they are not. That's deception and that of the worse kind. Space will not allow me to comment on the other contexts. The afternoon meeting was a spiritual feast and one long to be remembered. I will not quote from Rev. M. W. Travers' text for the very reason that he called his discourse a "talk" and would not have it as a sermon. If that was simply a talk then I should like to come some time out to Allen to hear Dr. Travers preach. It has been the writer's good pleasure to have heard some of the best preachers of the country and I speak truly when I say that I never saw a minister throw himself into the work harder or more effectively than did Dr. Travers. Further comment would be unnecessary for I could not describe the "talk." After looking at my notes of the talk I am just compelled to annual some previous statements and give some of the principal subdivisions briefly. "Earnestness in Religion is Essential," "Every Christian Must Be a Man With a Message," "Glorious Freedom of Opportunity and Religious Liberty," "Stand for God and Right," "The Restoration of the 'Tongues,' divided at the Tower of Babel," and such gems as these. The Allen choir rendered most excellent music, assisted by Turner's choir. Prof. Reubin Giles, and Prof. James W. Small, chorister and organist, respectively, deserve great credit for bringing to such an efficient standard those well-trained and excellent singers. Mr. William P. Taylor read a splendid paper on "Life." Mr. Taylor commented on the fact that Turner had a representative of The Bee there and that he wanted to present something worth while to be commented upon. Yea, Brother, you truly did. Aside from the bare facts of telling of the great opportunity given us by God by giving us "life," and "the good that we all may do while the days are going by," the reader gave us some beautiful poetical effusions. I wonder while the genus "Muse," should pay such excellent court to Mr. Taylor! Keep on, Mr. Taylor, with the talent you displayed, "there's a pleace in the world for you." The wife of the writer is home from Garfield and it was indeed a pleasure for her to sing in the choir with men and women whom she knew when she and they were children. The meeting closed in a blaze of glory. The writer wishes to thank The Bee for courtesies extended and wishes to state that this may be the last article that he will write from Turner. He expects to turn it over to more efficient hands. DAY NURSERY. We would not want to loose our children, no matter how much they cost; neither would other parents want to loose theirs nor neglect them. But if the Nursery is not supported as such an institution should be, I am afraid that some children will not have the shelter and comfort that they now have when their parents are at work. I trust that I am not betraying the confidence of the officials with whom I consulted, and who opened unto me without reservation the actual financial condition of the Nursery. In my interview I found out that the Nursery needs mattresses, a lounge or davenport, a large rocker or a morris chair, dishes, eatable commodies, and some women who can spare an hour or two some afternoons to help the matron and her assistant. Mrs. Martin will come when she can, and any other woman who desires to help where it would not only be appreciated, but would be "scattering deeds of kindness," and God, who sees, in His time will reward you. The Nursery needs another assistant for Mrs. Boyd aside from the one she has now. This will cost something, and I take this opportunity to appeal to Washington and the District to help us keep the matron and help to provide other helpers for her. One dollar a month from each of the churches of the city would do this and the churches would not miss one dollar, but it would keep the matron and make it easier for her, and that, of course, would give her a chance to do more outside work for the Nursery, and as she has had so much experience, would that not help greatly? Churches of Christ of Washington! Will you not help us to this amount and charge it to "Home Missions?" Visit the Nursery. See the needs, and I am sure that you will agree with me that one dollar given here will do the work of five given somewhere else. I forgot to mention that winter is almost here and coal and wood is greatly needed. Some of the more charitable who read this please devise some ways and means by which this can be had. Jesus said, "As ye have done it unto the least of these My little ones; ye have done it unto Me!" If Jesus was a child again on this earth and He needed your aid, would you not rush to extend it? Well, He says: "Suffer little children to come unto me," and their coming unto Me, being mothered by such an institution and you knowing that you gave your, "mite" wouldn't you feel glad to meet your Savior whom to you would say: "Well done?" "Give of your best to the Master." Churches, will you respond? Parents, will you respond? Friends, will you respond by taking a Yearly membership subscription at the small sum of one dollar per annum? Anything that you can do for them will not only be appreciated, but will help to bear the burdens of those whose burdens are heavy. REV. J. LUTHER MARTIN. "Aftre witnessing "The Old Nest" one is forcibly reminded of all that their mother did for them. By all means see it and have your children see it. Dr. Charles I. West "THE OLD NEST" WILL BE SHOWN, AT THE REPUBLIC THEATRE FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK BEGINNING SUNDAY OCTOBER 23—NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. HELD IN ASSAULT CASE. Colored Americans Admit Fight With George Roper, But Deny Robbery. Two colored men are under arrest in connection with the reported assault and robbery committed on George Roper and his wife, 2516 13th Street, near Belmont and 14th streets Sunday night. They deny there was any attempt made to rob Mr. Roper and declare that only one of them was involved in a fight with him. They are Robert Coles, twenty-two years old, 1208 V Street, and Arthur R. Bradford, twenty-three years old, 626 Callan Street Northwest. Coles told Inspector Grant that he and Roper exchanged blows, while Bradford said he and a white man acted as peacemakers. Coles told the inspector that he and Bradford were passing along the street on their way home and that he and Roper brushed elbows. Roper, he declared, asked him what was the matter. He said he asked whom he was addressing, and said Roper struck at him. Blows were passed, Coles said, and Bradford and a white man separated them. Both men under arrest declared no attempt was made to rob Roper. Lieuts. Stott and Emerson, Sergt. McCormick and Detectives Walsh and King arrested the colored men, and they probably will share in the reward of $100 offered by Columbia Heights Citizens' Association for the capture of the men involved in the affair with the Columbia Heights resident. K. K. K. INVESTIGATION. The investigation of the Ku Klux Klan continues. Its Imperial Wizard, William J. Simmons, collapsed while defending the Clan, and called upon Almighty God in his testimony. A number of colored Americans were there to represent the race. Among them was that fearless race leader, William Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian, who represented the National Equal Rights League. He declared the Clan is an illegal body, which interferes with the liberties of people outside of its membership. That it stirs up race and ered hatred, which makes it appear that bad feeling exists among the race. The Klan was thoroughly denounced by Mr. Trotter as a menace to personal liberty, and the civilization of millions of citizens. Rev. S. E. J. Watson, minister of Chicago, was equally as vehement in his denunciation of the Klan. IN INTEREST OF DAY NURSERY Quite an interesting meeting was held at Brentwood, Md., in the interest of the Day Nursery on last Sunday. Interesting talks were made by the Rev. and Mrs. E. W. Williams, Miss E. A. Chase, of the Washington Bee. 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Garland directed the Junior Choir, which showed splendid training. Deacon Baker was in charge of the collection for the Nursery. A glowing tribute was paid Mrs. Wiggington for the excellence of her training of the pupils in that county, which is evidenced by their splendid standin in the schools of the District of Columbia, which they enter after they finish their courses in the schools of Brentwood. More will be said of Mrs. Wiggington's spulendid work as a teacher and supervisor in the near future. "The Republic Theatre is to be congratulated for offering to its patrons such a clean, wholesome, and upright picture as "The Old Nest." J. C. Payne. "THE OLD NEST" WILL BE SHOWN AT THE REPUBLIC THEATRE FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK BEGINNING SUNDAY OCTOBER 23—NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. $13.95 GOODYEAR RAINCOAT FREE! Goodyear Mfg. Comp Goodyear Bldg., Kansas is making an offer to s some raincoat free to o each locality who wi recommend it to friends. If you want one, write today. 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Harvey of Baltimore has as his pleasant guest his cousin, Mrs. Ernest Salter, of 30 P Street Northwest. *** kss of Oberlin, Ohio, number of friends with y in honor of her of this city. *** and Down was great. Great praise is due Messrs. Thomas in their booking. The many friends of Miss Mary Ann Bows, who was a resident for over twenty years, in this city, but who moved to Oberlin on account of ill health, are more than sad to learn of her death, and wish to extend their sympathy to the family. *** Mrs. Lena Scott of Boston is the pleasant guest of friends in this city. The many friends of Miss Helen Crawford, formerly of Boston, but now a teacher in the Dunbar High School; are more than glad to learn of her success. *** Mrs. Nettie Guthrie of this city was called to Bristol, Va., to attend the funeral of her nephew, Mr. Paul Watterson. Her many friends wish to extend their sympathy. * * * Mrs. C. M. Bradley of this as their pleasant guests last Josephine Young and Philadelphia, and Mrs. more. Watch for the reports of the big Halloween parties. * * * The many friends of Mrs. N. A. Davis, formerly of this city, but now residing in Chicago, are very sad to learn of her illness and wish her a Colmes and grand- V. Ware, have home in this city after a dengtuii stay as the guests of their brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Scott of Jersey City. *** Misses D. Carter, Pearl Foil, Meriam Murray, Pearl Crawford, Catherine Ellington, Grace McLean, and Thelma Minor. of this city were among the out-of-town guests entertained at the residence of Mrs. Lucy Peyerson of Jersey City, in honor of four members of the Brotherhood A. C., who are departing for Lincoln. Mr. P. Cornish has returned to his home in this city, after spending five days in Norfolk as the honor guest of Miss Thelma Hill. The Howard Theatre is crowded every night and every matinee that the Shin Up and Down was there. All the talk of the town. Messrs. Thomas certainly did pick one good show. The pictures and music at the Howard now are great, and all new. "The Old Nest" is a wonderful picture; it is pure and clean, and teches a strong moral lesson. All children should witness it. Bettie G. Francis "The OLD NEST" WILL BE SHOWN AT THE REPUBLIC THEATRE FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK BEGINNING SUNDAY OCTOBER 23—NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. --- FALLS CHURCH GLEANINGS. By Nellie Meriwether Henderson. For the first time in the history of its existence the Fairfax County Fair Association held its annual fair upon its own grounds. These grounds are beautifully situated about two miles from West Falls Church, with easy access to two car lines. Large crowds attended both days. The first day featured the parade by the several county public schools, after which they assembled in the auditorium and listened to an able address by Mr. Shelby Davidson of Washington. The prizes were awarded to the following schools: First prize, Herndon, Va.; second prize, Falls Church, Va.; third prize, Vienna, Va., while several received honorable mention. Most of the booths and amusements were operated by own our people, which was quite in contrast to all previous fairs. The exhibits were very fine from both schools and homes. On the second day the spelling contest was held, which was won by a pupil in the Vienna School, also an address by M. E. B. Henderson and a grand review of some of the units of the Odd Fellows of Washington and Alexandria, the honors going to the Washington unit. Mrs. Lena Dixon and Mrs. Fannie Thomas looked after the comfort of the ladies by furnishing and having charge of the Rest Tent.. Summing it up, the Fair was a most creditable one, and if its future is to be determined by its beginning, it will be one of the most creditable and successful organizations in Northern Virginia, which will be due in no small measure to Mr A. T. Shirley, president, and Mr A. West, secretary, who have worked with untiring efforts since its infancy. Miss Ethel Jones looked in upon her many little school friends Sunday last. *** Mrs. L. V. Marshall motored to Willisville last Saturday and spent the week, end with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Kate Henderson. Upon her return she was accompanied by her sister-in-law, Mrs. J. E. McIntosh. *** Mrs. Eva Lee has been confined to her home on account of illness. *** At the recent County Fair the Falls Church School carried away most of the prizes for the literary work. Master Francis Robinson has been compelled to lose time out of school on account of an accident which resulted in a broken arm. Mrs. Mamie Thomas passed away at her residence last Wednesday morning after a long illness. The death of her brother of just two days before was said to have helped hasten her death. The deepest sympathy of the whole community is extended to the bereaved family. *** Mr. and Mrs. William Marshall had as their guests to dinner Sunday of last week their niece, Miss McIntosh, and Mrs. Kidwell of Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Asbury Park, N. J., and Mrs. Scott of Boston, Mass., were the guests of their sister, Mrs. Cora Strother, for a week. Mrs. Jones was hurt in a slight accident while making the trip, their car having collided with a street car in Philadelphia. *** Mrs. Ollie Terry was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Myrtha Lee, recently and was seen taking in the sights at the Fair. Messrs. Luvernis and James Lee were the guests of relatives and friends Sunday, having taken advantage of the excursion from Pittsburgh. The new District Superintendent, Dr. J. W. S. Jackson, accompanied by his wife, preached an able sermon at the M. E. Church last Thursday night. The Rally Day of the M. E. Sun- day School, which was held last Sunday, was very successful and inspiring. Mrs. Fannie Richards, the superintendent, is doing wonderful work. *** The reopening of the Pleasant Grove M. E. Church will take place the fifth Sunday in this month. A fine program is promised, with such men as Rev. Julius Johnson, Rev. L. A. Carter and Rev. J. W. S. Jackson thaking part. All are invited. Rev. John Reid, pastor. The public school takes this public way to express their appreciation to Mrs. Mary Carpenter, who so nobly saw them through another preparation and participation in the recent fair. Mrs. Carpenter has been quite ill, and is at present far from well, but nothing could prevent her assisting in the preparation for the fair, and in marching and in looking, after the line at the fair grounds. Much of the success was due to her efforts. "Never before has the screen touched with such beauty and dramatic force a subject which finds an echo in the lives of every one of us. One of the most heart-gripping dramatic stories ever narrated." Dr. Henry Freeman "THE OLD NEST" WILL BE one is forcibly reminded of all that SHOWN AT THE REPUBLIC THEATRE FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK BEGINNING SUNDAY OCTOBER 23—NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. GLENDALE, DEANWOOD, AND LINCOLN HEIGHTS NEWS. In the death of Mr. James Robert Arnold, 603 Forty-eighth Street Northeast, the community is deprived of a highly respected and useful citizen. His passing becomes a deep loss to those whose pleasure it was to know and enjoy the pleasant greeting he always gave. Expressions of sympathy go out to the bereaved wife and relatives who survive him. \* \* \* Miss Eugenia Jackson of Linwood Heights, D. C., has been appointed as a teacher in the Burrville public school. ★ ★ ★ Miss Marguerite Wilson of Glendale, D. C., rendered a very beautiful vocal solo Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Randall Memorial Chureh, Deanwood, D. C. Mr. Nelson Hudson, a real estate broker of Newark, N. J., was in the city last week on business and visited Mr. and Mrs. James O. Holmes of 611 Forty-ninth Street Northeast. Mr. George Arnold of Bowie, Md., was in town this week and attended the funeral of his brother, Mr. James Robert Arnold, 603 Forty-eighth Street Northeast. A grand entertainment was given at the residence of Mrs. Mason and A. Barnes, Forty-ninth and Foote Streets Northeast, Monday, October 10. The affair was well attended and in every way a credit. Proceeds went for the $2,000 drive now going on at the Church of Incarnation, Deanwood, D. C. Cards of admission were 15 cents. Good music was the feature of the occasion. *** The new public school soon to be erected near Glendale, D. C., to relieve the crowded school conditions should not be delayed much longer. Glendale is a thrifty suburb rapidly growing and is entitled to such educational advantages as the locatility needs. There is no change in the condition of Mr. James Monroe, 601 Forty-eighth Street Northeast. Mr. Monroe, who has been a great sufferer, is putting up a stiff fight to regain his former health. An epidemic of ailments seems to be sweeping Glendale. Mrs. Green of Fitch Place Northeast, is the latest victim. She has been confined to her residence about a week with the grip. The revival meetings that have been in progress at the Tabernacle Church, Burrville, D. C., for the last two weeks were a complete success. They were indeed very fruitful, many new converts being added. Rev. Colston, the famous evangelist, conducted the revival and threw his characteristic spirit into each meeting. Rev. Washington, the pastor, attended regularly and manifested much interest in what was done. 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THREE GREAT PICTURES AT THE HOWARD SUPPER SHOWS THIS WEEK THE GREAT MOMENT The long-waisted picture in which Gloria Swanson long a star in the eyes of the public, makes her first starring appearance Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. The story is the first original screen play by Elinar Glyn, world famed author of "Three Weeks" and was filmed throughout with her personal assistance. The leading man is Milt on Sills whose splendid acting in "Behold My Wife" won him universal fame. A powerful, gripping, human picture, lavishy produced. The de-luxe sensation of the year. Another picture of the better class "PRO5IES" a cosmoulist production which will be shown here Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. It is a great photo play, the story is dramatic, thrilling and appealing and the characterizations are highly artistic. Norman Kerry and Zeena Keefe (who starred in "The Woman God Changed) have the leading roles. On Saturday Alice Brady will be presented in the new serial "The Invisible Ray." reluctant spirit to leave when the time came. * * * * Mrs. Ellen. Bostic of Forty-eighth Street Northeast, has just returned to the city from the South, after a stay down there of several weeks: Mrs. Bostic looks well, her friends say. * * * * The Golden Link Social Club of Glendale, D. C., meets as usual, every Wednesday evening at some member's home. Mrs. Couzzens, the president, urges a full attendance each evening so the members can keep in touch and know how things stand. "We need more pictures like "The Old Nest." The inspiration gained by witnessing it will make the world better. Rupert Hughes has written wonderful story." Prof. George William CooK. "THE OLD NEST" WILL BE SHOWN AT THE REPUBLIC THEATRE FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK BEGINNING SUNDAY OCTOBER 23—NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. ANACOSTIA NEWS The credentials of Mr. James Young of Elvans Road, who preached a trial sermon a few Sundays ago, as was announced in the columns of The Bee, have been O. K.'d and received. The findings are that he is fit for the ministry of the C. M. E. Church. So it is now Rev. James Young. Congratulations are being showered upon the reverend gentleman. *** A history of the first colored settlers of Anacostia is now being compiled. A prime moved in this undertaking is Mr. Fred Smoot of Howard Road. Silas Blune, after visiting his old stamping grounds, Shenandoah Valley, Va., where he taught school for many years, has returned to his messenger duties at the U. S. Treasury. Miss Cook, a sister of Prof. George W. Cook, late of Howard University, is carrying on successfully a school for wayward boys of the District on W Street, Anacotia. The old Butler estate has been put in splendid shape for receiving the District wards. A splendid acquisition to the teaching force is Miss Fannie Cornish of Capitol Hill, late of the Bordentown, N. J., Schools. "I think "The Old Nest" should be seen by all the people of Washington; especially hose having a living mother. Marion P. Shadd "THE OLD NEST" WILL BE SHOWN AT THE REPUBLIC THEATRE FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK BEGINNING SUNDAY OCTOBER 23—NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. Melody Sextette Sogs—Harmony—Music Wilson and Wilson Those Entertaining Comedians Ah Ling Foo That Mysterious Chinaman THE OLD EAST INDIAN HAIR POINT Do you know your hair would have you had a good Pomade? Use a Pomade for 22 years and assailed and infringed that grow for awhile and soon dye awful Pomade, be it the old East Indian, not the Hair Pomade, but the old East Indian, Elizabeth, N. J. Do you use an old East Indian Hair teed to grow the hair or money back? Pomade on the market. You will see Pomades on the market. Tone's East Hair Pomades and etc., but don't you use dian Hair Pomades. 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GIRLS AND YOUNG MEN To play in our Super-feature "FOUGHT AND WON" NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET IN THE "MOVIES" Any one between the ages of 18 to 30 considered SALARIES—$50.00 to $75.00 weekly and travelling expenses WRITE AT ONCE GATE CITY FEATURE FILM COMPANY 1701 EAST 12th STREET KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Enclose stamps for reply IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC. Musical Director Joseph H. Douglass of the Republic Theatre, rendered the "Gypsy Melodies," violin solo, in an artistic manner before a large audience at the theatre recently. Mr. Douglass is a star violinist. * * * Ford Dabney and his orchestra was enthusiastically received by a large audience that greeted them at Convention Hall on Wednesday night. Prof. Dabney and his superb orchas- quering --- Gertie Miller Trio In A Variety Offering Brown and DeMont. 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COLORED MOTION FILMS YOUNG MEN "FOUGHT AND WON" CE NECESSARY TO GET IN THE "MOVIES" of 18 to 30 considered weekly and travelling expenses T ONCE FEATURE FILM PANY KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI aps for reply tra for the past ten years have performed steadily at the Amsterdam Winter Garden in New York City, Ziegfeld's play house. * * * Director J. Henry Lewis of the Amphion Glee Club has contracted for the appearance of Miss Helen Anderson, Philadelphia's popular singer, for his organization's anniversary musical, to be given at the Dunbar School Auditorium, the month of December. * * * What is Courage, but Faith conquering Fear? --- —1921 ::THE FORUM:: To the Editor. The Washington Bee: In a recent issue of The Bee, Mr. R. C. Edmondson, in a letter to the editor, said, "It is to be hoped that some future day, he will tell us, even in prose, more about some of the historic names he mentions." His reference is to "The History of Ethiopia in Rhyme" by the undersigned. In a recent issue of The Bee, Mr. to the editor, said, "It is to be hoped to tell us, even in prose, more about sentiments." His reference is to "The He by the undersigned. "The History in Rhyme" should I and if it does not it thoroughly satisfies In another issue of The Bee, he sa subject contained a material error, de Pindar as an author of ancient Rome. The gentleman evidently got Rome and Just to show him that he is mist Encyclopedia Brittanica, (The Cambridge 617, paragraph two, Vol. 21. "The History in Rhyme" should have satisfied the gentleman; and if it does not it thoroughly satisfies the author. In another issue of The Bee, he says: "My recent letter on the subject contained a material error, due to my fault. I spoke of Pindar as an author of ancient Rome. I should have said Terence." The gentleman evidently got Rome and Greece confounded. Just to show him that he is mistaken, I will quote from the Encyclopedia Britannica, (The Cambridge University Press), page 617, paragraph two, Vol. 21. Speaking of Pindar's ancestry it of Terentius Lucanus" * * * "Terensays: "Another branch of the family tius, which the last member seems to settled in Cyrene in Africa, and Pindar tells how his Aegid clansmen at Thebes, 'showed honor,' to Cyrene as often as they kept the festival of the Carnea. A statue dedicated by Calamis to Zeus Ammon, the latter god claimed his (Pindar's) special veneration because Cyrene, one of the homes of his Aegid, ancestry, stood 'Where Zeus Ammon hath his seat,' i.e., near the oasis and temple. Mr. Edmondson has done me a gross injustice in requesting me to hunt up something which he could There it is, sir, yet you say, "I spoke of Pindar as an author of ancient Rome. I should have said Terence." How any one could confuse "Pindar" with "Terence" is beyond my ken. Here is the history of Terence. I quote from the same book as above only on page 639, paragraph 1, vol. 26: "He (Terence) is said to have been born in Charthage, and brought to Rome as a slave. At Rome he was educated like a freeman, in the house NORTH CAROLINA'S COLORED PROGRAM. Education, Health, Agriculture and Public Welfare Receive Attention. Ninety Per Cent of Colored American Teachers Attend Summer Schools—White Citizens Support Liberal Program—Ignorance Cures Nothing—Race Relations Are Improving. By William Anthony Aery. Hampton, Va., October 20—The present North Carolina program of education and health—state and local—provides for spending $4,000,000 in the near future. Some fifteen years ago North Carolina was spending about $4,000,000 annually for the education of all its citizens—white and colored. Dr. E. C. Brooks, State superintendent of public instruction, and Prof. N. C. Newbold, director of the State division of colored American education, held a conference recently at Shaw Univeristly, Raleigh, N. C., and presented to the leading colored Americans of North Carolina—representative educators, ministers, businessmen, doctors, lawyers, lodge and club officers, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. workers and editors—the State's unified programs of education, health, agriculture and public welfare. This conference was held with a view to securing the active co-operation of the colored American leaders in spreading the good news of North Carolina's constructive program. That public sentiment is in favor of giving more adequate support to colored American schools—elementary, secondary, normal, technical and collegiate—is shown by the General Assembly appropriations, which amount to $935,000. Appeal for Co-operation. "We have not reached the millennium in North Carolina," said Director Newbold. "We are, however, going in the right direction. Will you go back into your communities and oil the machinery of progress or will you throw rocks in the way? North Carolina is sincere in this work for its colored people. The State wants to make conditions better than they have ever been. Will you tell the leaders and the people about North Carolina's hopes and plans? We must all work together to make North Carolina what it should be. Our State cannot be what it should be unless she does what she should do for all classes." "People are everywhere coming to the point where they are ready to minister to colored American needs. I am proud of North Carolina, whose white and colored American groups are working for better trained teachers. We are organizing along saner lines. Need of Sanity. "We shall go forward, unless too much selfishness creeps in. Mistakes that are made, either by white or by colored people, will be corrected. All of us must adopt a policy of sanity toward defects, sanity toward progress, and sanitay toward social relations. Bee: me, Mr. R. C. Edmondson. in a letter hoped that some future day, he will out some of the historic names he "The History of Ethiopia in Rhyme" should have satisfied the gentleman satisfies the author. he says: "My recent letter on the error, due to my fault. I spoke of some. I should have said Terence." time and Greece confounded. is mistaken, I will quote from the Cambridge University Press), page of Terentius Lucanus" * * * "Terentius, which the last member seems to imply, that he was not a Phoinician (Poenus) by blood." On page 640, paragraph 2, it further says of him: "Yet Terence had no affinity with the Greek Race, or with the people of Latinum." Sentence 14, same paragraph says: "Terence was by birth an African." Mr. Edmondson has done me a gross injustice in requesting me to hunt up something which he could have stated. He fails absolutely to conceive of the object of the poem "Ethiopia," which was written to enlighten people and not to draw the author into a personal discussion and research when he has completed the poem. It has always been the writer's object to be absolutely original and if possible be a "burning and shining light," this is like unto the "sun." "In North Carolina we have the best relations between the races. We are ushering in an era of good feeling in North Carolina. We are spending now for colored American education almost as much as we were spending fifteen years ago for white and colored education." Progress in Race Relations. Dr. James Hardy Dillard, president of the Jeanes and Slater Boards, said: "North Carolina is the most progressive and forward-looking State of the South. Its program rests on the earth. The best way to improve race relations is to knock away the underpinning of ignorance. Education and the religion of Jesus Christ will do this work. "Great forward movements are always slow. We must live here in friendship. We have no time to hate. We must do things. A righteous God rules the universe. We are headed right. Let us band together those who try to love justice, courage and faith. There has been a steady progress toward better race relations during the last fifty years." TOUSSAINT—THE NEWSPAPER REPORTER. When He Talks He Only Talks, But When He Writes He Shines. In a small room overlooking Lenox Avenue sat Toussaint L'Overture Brown, chatting with a forsaken looking young woman. The room cut in two by a partition which rose to within a foot of the ceiling, was pluralized as the editorial "rooms" of the National Prospect. This paper, or rather journal, as its editor called it, was dedicated to the altruistic object of solving all the problems of the universe, especially that portion of it which was euphemistically designated as "persons of color," and its announced circulation was twenty thousand. Its actual circulation—but let us be merciful. It was two weeks since Toussaint, with an ardor for distinction undimmed by previous reverses, had applied at the editorial "rooms" for a position as reporter. He had secured the position at about one-tenth the salary of a regular job, and had already learned that the salary was often a mirage; but he was not at all dismayed. His "uplift work" at the Mazarin Court Apartment house brought him enough to live on, and the glory of being a newspaper man was to him enough reward for his toil. At last he felt that he was somebody. "Miss Ramsey," he said, "what kin I do to put Toosaynte Lee Ovahcho Brown on de map?" "How do you mean, Mr. Brown?" asked the forsaken-looking and not over-competent Miss Ramsey, who worked for the editor of the National Prospect, because no one else would have her. "I mean this," said Toussaint. "De Harlem Dynameter's always braggin' 'bout its repo'tahs. Now I wants to be de be5 repo'tah in Harlem." "Well, there's only one way," said Miss Ramsey with a rather pitying look. "Dig up something that the Harlem Diameter hasn't found out, then write it up better than they can. --- Get your friends to help you. Sh—here he comes." A ponderous step in the hall announced that "he" was coming. The door opened, and in rolled Washington Douglass Johnson, editor-in-chief of the National Prospect. Short and fat, leather-colored and sandy-haired, smooth shaven and hard-eyed, he looked the part of—well, of anything from a bishop to a gambler. He was exceedingly well-groomed for a man whose paper had an. actual circulation of less than five hundred copies a week, but be it known—ah, be it known that there is more than one way of making money out of a paper in Harlem when the editor does not care how it is made—politics and blackmail, for instance. "Miss Ramsey," he said, after the greeting, "any word from the True Lighters yet about advertising their picnic?" "No, sir. I see they gave the Harlem Diameter a half-page this week." "And paid 'em forty dollars for it!" growled the editor. "When does that picnic come off?" "This is Monday," said Miss Ramsey, running her pencil over the calendar. "Why, it's Tuesday—that's tomorrow." "Tomorrow!" thundered Washington Johnson. "I thought it was next week. And now it too late to get even one insertion, for we don't come out till Friday. If these True Lighters think they can overlook me like that and get away with it they've got another think coming. I'll ridicule 'em out of town!" Washington Johnson strode into his sanctum on the other side of the partition in as bad a humor as any man who thinks he has been cheated out of thirty dollars. In fifteen minutes he emerged. "Now, Miss Ramsey, I'm off for Washington. I'll be back next Monday. Brown, you go and look over that True Lighter picnic tomorrow. Keep your eyes open and get everything you can about what they do and how they look—anything we can use on them—drinking, crap shooting—anything. Have all the facts ready when I get back, and I'll give 'em a write-up that'll take their shins off. Well, good-bye both of you." Washington Johnson had hardly stamped out of the "rooms" when Toussaint sprang up excitedly. "Huyh's my chanst!" he cried, "Right哼h's whar Toosanyte Lee Ovahchoo Brown meks his rep." "How?" asked Miss Ramsey. "Just gathering facts for him to write up?" "Him! No, chile, I will write dis thing up mysef, in time fo' dis week's issha." "This week's? No; you'd have to have it all done and down to the printer by Thursday morning. Besides, I—er, I didn't know you could write a think like that. You know, Mr. Johnson wants a humorous article, full of sarcasm and ridicule." "Oh, I knows what kind o' ar-tickle he wants. You jes leave it to Toosayne Lee Ovahchoo Brown. Say, ef I brings in jes what he wants, will you putt it in—you bein' lef in charge?" "Yes, if it's good enough." "All raight!" cried Toussaint, his eyes bulging with a rush of ideas. I'll do up a ar-tickle dat'l mek de Harlem Dynameter think dey ain't got no repo'tahs." Tuesday morning found Toussaint on an excursion going up the Hudson with several hundred True Lighters. He told no one who he was, made himself inconspicuous, and used his eyes. It was a noisy but orderly crowd, full of childish fun, and as yet no different from any other gathering of its kind. The True. Lighters were one of those organizations which spring up periodically among colored people of the 'ignorant class. The leader was one Reverend Absalom Jackson, having been expelled from his denomination for undue love of liquor and the gentle sex, had founded a sect of his own. By preaching in the streets in barbaric costumes, and by bizarre ceremonies he had got together a considerable following of ignoramuses who were making him prosperous. On the trip up the Hudson he stood apart from his people, big, black, and magnificent, wrapped in meditation, and his people kept their distance, whispering that the Grand Worshipful True Lighter was communing with Moses. The chief lady of the sect, the Worshipful Miriam, a dark muscular female, stood guard over his meditations. Toussaint, in his past life, which he now regarded with condescension, would have been impressed by all this, but now, from the heights of sophisticated journalism, he looked on with the eye of derision. The picnic was uneventful, that is, there were no more than two fights, five drunks, and seven crap games; but Toussaint got all the material he wanted for his "ar-tickle." --- NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL 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. DEPARTMENTS ALREAANY ESTABLISHED PRESIDENT JAMES E. SHEPARD, DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA As soon as he got back to New York he went to look up his friend Benny Jones. Benny had once worked with Toussaint at the Mazarin Court, but was now a junior at Columbia University. He was a tall, thin, brown-skinned boy with a brilliant mind and a laughing disposition. When Toussaint burst breathlessly into his room he cried, "Why, Toussaint, the Great, hello!" "Hello, Ben. Say; you busy?" "Not on your life, and glad of it," said Benny. "I've just got through my final examination, and if anybody catches me with a book between now and September—" "Youse jes de man I needs," broke in Toussaint. "Say, Ben." "You ain't see me fo' some time, Ben, so I bet you cain't guess whut I is now." "Right, Toozie; nobody can ever guess what you are or will be the next minute." "Ise a newspapah repo'tah." "A news——hal hal!" "Why—whut's de.mattah wid dat?" "Nothing at all, no law against, Toozie." "Listen, den. Ise got to write a ar-tickle. I got all de facks an' you got de fine langwich. You could fix it up sumpin' grand." "What is it about?" Toussaint sat down and explained in detail. Benny took some paper and made notes. "Corking humorous material," said Benny finally; "I'll do it up brown for you. Yon can come for it tomorrow, that's Wednesday. Good night." The next morning Toussaint went to Benny's room, and Benny opened the door with a gust of laughter. "All done, Ben?" "Sure. And say, Toozie, I really think it's good, had to laugh at it myself. Let me read it to you." Benny read the article and Toussaint laughed all the way through it. Then for an hour they laughed and slapped each other's back. "Now, Toozie," said Benny, when Toussaint rose to go, "your reputation is made if they print that. Your pompous old editor couldn't do it half, as well. Go to it, me boy." Toussaint hurried to the editorial "rooms" and carelessly threw his article on Miss Ramsey's desk. After expressing her surprise at his quick work she opened the manuscript with a dubious expression. She read a few sentences and began to titter, then she giggled, and from then on she almost screamed. "You'll print it, huh?" said Toussaint, glowing. "Print it? I should say sol. It'll be the scream of the year." Suddenly she stopped laughing and looked at Toussaint. (Concluded Next Week.) In next week's issue read the consequences of Toussaint's "ar-tickle." Coming soon! 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Application having been made herein for probate of the last will and testament of said deceased and for letters testamentary on said estate, by Sylvester L. McLaurin, it is ordered this 10th day of September, A. D. 1921, that Mary Henderson 871 North Sixteenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Sadie Saunders, 222 East Eighty-sixth Street, New York City, Thomas Saunders, 222 East Eighty-sixth Street, New York City, Maria Chatman, 1514 West Lee Street, Richmond, Va., and Bettie Hardisty 871 North Sixteenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa., and all others concerned, appear in said court on Friday the 21st day of October, A. D. 1921, at 10 o'clock a.m., to show cause why such application should not be granted. Let notice hereof be published in the "Washington Law Reporter" and The Washington Bee once in each of three successive weeks before the return day herein mentioned, the first publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. W. 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