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The Washington Tribune Manslaughter Verdict of Laney Jury POLLYANNA-JOHNSON SUIT TO BE CALLED JULY 18TH POLLYANNA-JOHNSON SUIT TO BE CALLED JULY 18TH REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE PROTESTS TO COL. SHERRILL The Tribune is working zealously And the committee was asked to prefer bathing facilities for colored peo-pare, in detail, the suggestions that ple. A committee composed of Dr.were presented to Mr. Gillen and file U. J. Daniels; Dr. Wm. H. Wilson; Mr. hem with Col. Sherril who would P. B. Williams; Mr. Oliver R. Rogers; either pass upon them or send them Mr. J. A. Walker and a representative to the proper person to pass upon of The Tribune held a conference with them. Mr. Gillen of Col. Sherril's office con- All factors of the city are uniting cerning bathing facilities for colored in this effort including the Ministers' people of the District of Columba,Alliance, and the Medical Society—Tuesday morning of this week. also on Tuesday nght the Georgetown This committee informed Mr. GillenCivic Association elected a special that the colored people did not wantcommittee to cooperate with The Tri-a beach at the mouth of Rock Creek,bune in securing bathing facilities for east of the War College, nor on the colored people in the District. Anacostia River east of the Navy A meeting will be called soon to get Yard; but we do want bathing facili-together and compile the suggestions ties on the Tidal Basin, like otherand requests that are to be presented citizens of the District. to Col. Sherril. At this conference This committee was informed thatthe various organizations are rean appropriation had been asked butquested to have their representatives the location had not been decided upon present. All the News That's Fit to Print VOL. I, No. 8 Mansl POLLYANNA-JOH TO BE CAL The suit filed against the Pollyanna Social Club by Miss Carrie Johnson, the race riot victim who was freed of the charge of murder in the courts last week, for the payment of the $973.00 she alleges is due her from the entertainment given in her name and for her benefit the 25th of last February, has been set for trial Monday, July 18th, in the Municipal Court, John Marshall Place, at 10:00 a.m. The publishing of the news article in The Tribune Saturday the 25th, caused a great sensation in the social circles of this city. Upon interviewing some of the officials of the "Pollyannas," we are informed by them that they have the money in the bank, ready to turn over to Miss Johnson and that their failure to turn over the money was due to the fact that they feel that it would not be wise to put into the girl's hands such a sum of money at one time, since she had not been accustomed to handling such sums of money. They rather felt that she should be given such amounts as she needed at any particular time and for any particular bill and keep the remainder in their hands until needed by Miss Johnson. Miss Johnson in her suit states that none of the money has been turned over to her for any purpose whatever, and that she did not have any such agreement with the "Pollyannas" as would justify them in their contention. The news article appearing in The Tribune last week was the first information the "Pollyannas" had of the suit and we have learned that they have discussed the possibility of suing The Tribune for printing the news in advance of their information. The suit is a matter of public record and The Tribune published this suit as such, without any idea of arguing the merits of the case. It is the duty of The Tribune to serve the public with the news, and this we shall strive to do. HAWKINS-REH CASE POSTPONED The case of James Hawkins was called for trial on the 24th and postponed by the prosecution side. James Hawkins is the man that was beaten up by Policeman F. R. Reh, and Hodnutt, at the baseball park on the 9th of June. Mr. Hawkins was charged with assault. Attorney Hill has his case. A petition was filed by a number of REPRESENTATIVE PROTESTS TO The Tribune is working zealously for bathing facilities for colored people. A committee composed of Dr U. J. Daniels; Dr Wm. H. Wilson; Mr P. B. Williams; Mr. Oliver R. Rogers; Mr J. A. Walker and a representative of The Tribune held a conference with Published Weekly aughte INSON SUIT LED JULY 18TH BIG CONTEST FOR MOVIE ACTRESS Tribune - Florentine Film Popularity Contest Is Now On The Tribune again comes to the front with another brand new contest which opens the door of opportunity to a brand new field to our thousands of aspiring young ladies. Through the cooperation of The Florentine Film Corp. of this city, which is owned and operated entirely by race men, this paper will conduct a popularity contest to find the young lady the public thinks would make a good movie actress. To the winning young lady, The Florentine Film Corp. will give a part in their coming picture, which is to be taken in and around Washington, and which will not necessitate the young lady's leaving her home. The field of movie acting has been closed practically to all the race so far as playing a leading part is concerned. Generally, we have been given the servant's part or some other insignificant role which has kept us in the background. Many young ladies have been anxious to enter the field, but as there has been no place created rhoem, they have had to wait. The Florentine Film Co. is designed to open up this field and will in August, film their first picture. The contest is open to all ladies residing in Washington and will be judged fair and impartially. It begins with this issue of The Tribune and will close midnight, July 30th, making five weeks the contestents will have to make the run. No special blank or form is required to enter all that is necessary is to have votes cast in the name of the entrant. All regular votes will count for ten; these coupons will appear in The Tribune each week. There also (Continued on page 8) citizens for the dismissal of both Reh and Hodnutt, the action on which depends upon the result of the trial of Hawkins, the result of which will be given to the public thru the columns of The Tribune. WE COMMITTEE COL. SHERRILL And the committee was asked to prepare, in detail, the suggestions that were presented to Mr. Gillen and file them with Col. Sherril who would either pass upon them or send them WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1921 MONSTER MASS "LINK" JOHNSON MEETING PROTEST NOMINATED FOR TULSA OUTRAGE RECORDER'S POST Prominent Leaders Joined In One Accord In Denouncing Riots STIRRING SPEECHES MADE Collection of $90 Raised To Be Applied On Tulsa Relief Fund One of the greatest mass meetings known in the history of Washington was held last Monday night at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church on M Street under the auspices of "The Committee of Seven" which is composed of prominent ministers of this city. The meeting was held as a protest against the recent outrage in Tulsa, Okla., where hundreds of people were killed and millions of dollars of property was destroyed. It was part of a general program inaugurated by the ministers to raise money for the relief if the destitute and homeless victims of this awful calamity. On the program were some of the best speakers in the city. Rev. E. D. W. Jones, chairman of "The Committee of Seven" delivered the keynote speech. The keen logic and eloquence of Rev. Jones easily captivated the large audience. In his address, he outlined the future policy and aims of the committee. Among the many things he said was that it (the committee) "was not out or honor, money, office for ourselves, nor for the scalps of our fellow-men; its one declaration of principle is simple justice." The motto of the committee he said was "Vigilance." Other strong addresses and remarks were made by Judge R. H. Terrell, Rev. J. Milton Waldron, Rev. W. O. Carrington, Editor W. O. Walker, Rev. W. C. P. Hughes, Editor J. Finley Wilson and Miss Eva Chase of the Bee. After a spirted talk by Judge Terrell and Rev. Jones, a collection of $90 was raised to apply on the Tulsa Relief Fund. Resolutions were read by Rev. Pinn and Rev. Henderson and were heartily adopted. The crowd showed much enthusiasm, and manifested by its interest that it was greatly interested in the fate of his brothers. The following are the resolutions adopted: Resolved: That we regard our brothers who died in that regrettable Tulsa riot and holocaust as martyrs who went down as a solemn protest against man's inhumanity to man so flagrantly shown in the unreasonable and hell-born prejudice now rampant in these United States. Resolved, further: That we most respectfully call upon our President to give a message to the people of the United States which at such a time as this would serve to bring about a better understanding between the races and help to allay that intensely growing feeling of racial antagonism which underlies such outbursts as Tulsa has recently experienced. Don't Fail to Read "Dismissals," this week's article on the Bureau of Engraving Printing Declares He Will Not Resign As National Committeeman From Ga. NOMINATION SURPRISED HIM Is Not Yet Sure He Will Accept Federal Post From President President Harding Tuesday sent in the name of Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, National Committeeman from Georgia, for the post of Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia. The appointment has not gone to the Senate for confirmation as yet. This is the second nomination made by the President of a colored man for a federal office, the other one was made last week when the announcement was made that Charles Anderson of New York was to be appointed Collector of Revenue in the newly-made 3rd district in New York City. When interviewed by a Tribune reporter, Col. Johnson stated the nomination was a complete surprise to him and reiterated the statement that he was not particularly seeking a political appointment but was here in the interest of the race, trying to get needed legislation passed. When asked if he would resign as National Committeeman from Georgia he said, "No: I did not seek this position and do not yet know if I shall accept it. It was a complete surprise me and I have not had the time to consider it." Col. Johnson was Recorder of Deeds under President Taft's administration. The job is one of the largest in point of salary usually given the race. There are about fifty employees in the Recorder's office, about thirty of whom are white. It was hinted that some Southern senators would fight the confirmation of the appointment, but because of the Republican strength, their fight would be of no avail. BRITISH EMPIRE HONORS LOCAL MAN Mr. Charles F. M. Brown, a special clerical assistant in the department of chancery of the British embassy, was last week awarded the Order of the British Empire by Sir Auckland Geddes before the whole staff of the embassy, assembled under the big maple tree on the lawn of the embassy. Mr. Brown was born in Washington and received his early education in the public schools of Washington. Later he studied at the French Academy and Howard University, graduating from the law department of the latter university. He specialized in International law and Diplomacy. He is unmarried and lives at 1821 Oregon Ave., N. W. His devoted mother lived with him until her death two years ago. Entering the service of the embassy in October, 1888, as errand boy during the administration of Lord Sackville West, he quickly won rapid advancement by his devotion to his work. He served through the administrations of Lord Ponzier, Sir Hubert, Sir Durrand, Mr. Brice, Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, Lord Redding, Sir Edward Gray and up to the present Office: 920 U St., N. W. Lane WM. LANEY FIRE CONVICTED SOUTHERN AID'S BLD'G DEDICATED It Is One of Washington's Most Up-To-Date Office Buildings The Dedicatorial Exercises of the new office building of the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, was held Wednesday night at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church on M Street, between 15th and 16th Streets, at which time the beautiful four story, modern office building at the corner of 7th and T, streets, was turned over to the city of Washington. Mr. B. L. Jordan, Secretary and General Manager of the Southern Aid Society, acted as master of ceremonies. The program was appropriately interspersed with music, by the choir, the Wooding Quintette and with solos by Miss Janie Green. Miss Green's solo on "Sunshine Tomorrow" was appropriately rendered for rain had been falling since about five o'clock. The welcome addresses were delivered by Mr. F. Morris Murray and John W. Lewis which were responded to by Mr. James T. Carter, President and General Counsel, of the Southern Aid. "The Insurance Man" was the subject of Mr. J. L. Doss, the superintendent of the Washington district, Mr. W. A. Jordan, Assistant Secretary of the Society, made appropriate remarks regarding the work of the Society and the service it is bringing to Washington. Prof. John R. Hawkins, president of the Prudential Bank, who delivered the principal address, was introduced in appropriate terms by Dr. Roecoe C. Brown of the United States Health department. Prof. Hawkins said: "It is a long way these men have come within a few years. They come tonight to give to us this magnificent building and by so doing, this great Society demonstrates the power and possibility of concentrated cooperation in effort and finance. "You men prove" said Prof. Hawkins, "that the Negro can stop crying for a 'chance' and instead of crying for a chance to do things of worth and (Continued to Page 8) encumbent, Sir Auckland Geddes. His work has carried him into all departments of the embassy and through this contact with the various members of the staff, he has become well known and liked. The Order of the British Empire was created by King George in 1917 and is one of the most popular medals given by the Crown. Mr. Brown is the first of his race to receive this medal and one of the few in the United States. The presentation was made by Sir Auckland Geddes himself and in his presentation speech, he recited the long record of devoted service of the recipient. Mr. Brown replied in most cordial terms and expressed his appreciation and thanks for the honor bestowed upon him by the British Government. In an interview, Mr. Brown spoke very highly of the treatment accorded him during his years of service. In summing it up he said: "It has been pleasing, profitable and elevating. Strict devotion to my work and applying the golden rule, is probably the secret of my success." --- Circulation Books Open To All PRICE 5 CENTS MY JURY RST TO BE IN RIOT CASES After deliberating eight hours the jury returned a verdict, at 11 o'clock Thursday night, of manslaughter, against William Laney, for the death of Kenneth Crall during the race riot on July 21, 1919. Immediately after the verdict was returned, Laney's attorneys, Hughes, Cobb and Houston, filed application for a new trial. The minimum sentence for manslaughter is one year, the maximum is 15 years. Sentence will be deferred until August. The case was a long drawn out one and bitterly fought by the attorneys of both sides. It was testified to in the trial that Laney was sent to a theatre on Seventh street after two small children but they had gone and he was returning to inform their mother. On his return, he was set upon by a mob of several hundred men, which chased him down Massachusetts Ave., throwing stones, sticks and bricks at him. He ran into the alley way at 617, met Boy Pollard and William Ferguson, they turned toward the mob and in the general melee they fired into the mob, with the result that Kenneth Crall was killed. Attorney Royal A. Hughes and his associates made a plea of self-defense for Laney on the ground that the general riotous conditions created fear in Laney's mind and having been chased by the mob that it was natural for him to try to defend himself. Laney was arrested on Sunday morning, July 27, 1919, at his room in the Westminister apartments, where he was serving as janitor. He was kept in jail until March 10th 1920 when he was called to trial. The trial proceeded thru the two weeks of examination of witnesses and Attorney Hughes was making his plea before the jury when he mentioned the fact that a certain daily paper had discussed the case in an article that day condemning Laney. It was discovered that a certain juror had heard of the article and Justice Siddons withdrew this juror, thereby nulling the trial and granting Laney a new trial. The reporter responsible for the article was called into court and denounced for it and found guilty of contempt of the Court. The present trial began about two weeks ago and has attracted throngs of spectators. Attorney Royal A. Hughes conducted the defense, being assisted by Attorneys Cobb and Houston. MINISTERS' ALLIANCE MEETS The Ministers' Alliance met Monday at the Y. M. C. A. on 12th Street. A large membership was present and much business was transacted. This was their last meeting for the summer. They decided to have their annual picnic and chicken dinner on the 18th of July at Glendale, Md. Mrs. E. L. Scott, of the W. C. T. U. was presented to the Alliance and made an appeal to the ministers to organize Unions in their churches. Dr. Harris of the Druggists Association was present and introduced to the Alliance. He told of the fight that the druggists are making for the race and that the Chapin-Sacks Ice Cream company had discriminated against colored children on the Ellipse for which a number of colored people were securing their ice cream from other firms. He said: "We do not proposed to be jim crowed and pay the other fellow to do it." A representative of The Tribune was present and told of the fight this paper is making against segregation in the bathing beach and its fight in the two police cases of brutal treatment of two colored people. --- 2 INVESTIGATION REVEALS DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS IN BUREAU OF ENGRAVING THIRD INSTALLMENT DISMISSALS July 1st would be no more eventful nor less important than the first day of any other month were it not for the fact that in many departments it marks the beginning of the fiscal year. According to newspaper reports and departmental gleanings, the first of the fiscal year is to witness many changes and radical reductions in the working forces of nearly all government departments. There has been much speculation and debate as to who would lose their positions and in what order. Had the Democrats remained in power there is no doubt as to who would have suffered. Still there is extreme danger that even now the great injustice might be done. In many departments, such as the Bureau of Engraving, there are still Democrats at the head. Change of administration does not change their ideas, it only changes their policies—and only their open policies at that. For Democrat holders are men who plot against while they enjoy the benefits of a Republican administration. They are always potential possibilities of harmful influence. An Impartial Rule Misapplied With the assistance of Senator Pat Harrison and his confederates, these holders are even now seeking some plan by which the Southern illiterates may be retained in office at the expense of the Negro and northern Whites. Senator Harrison says that employees from the states having the highest quota should be dropped first. He states the converse of the rule relative to appointments but he evidently forgets that because a proposition is true the converse is not necessarily so. Even if it were true it would not apply in this case because it is a Civil Service Rule and the Senator knows full well that three-fourths of the Southerners who came here during the war could hardly pass a third grade examination, yet most of them are highly paid clerks. Every one knows that Civil Service rules were waived to get them here and now the same bunch are invoking Civil Service rules to keep them here at the expense of the regularly employed. But the President, Congress and every one knows that, in strict justice, the people who came here as war workers ought to be the first to go. In the retention of positions, only Civil Service status should count. If New York, Pennsylvania and other Northern states have furnished more than their quota it is simply because they have furnished more than their quota of brains. The Southerners, the white Southerners and the Democrats are truly lame ducks—eternally looking for something for nothing and offering nothing but excuses and alibis. They did not howl because they did not have their full quota of men in the trenches. They haven't shown any sign of regret that they are now failing to pay their share of the war debt. They don't obscure the fact that they do not want to represent the full quota of actual voters required by law. The war is over—the war workers must be the first to go. The administration has changed and the Democrat holders must, also, go. That is the general situation. But as for the Bureau of Engraving, dismissals have been pressed all the while, seemingly, in the hope that before the day of reckoning, the force would be rid of all undesirables. In a measure, the plan has succeeded. In our previous articles we had to deal with the situation in general terms but as the principals under this caption are no longer subservient to the will of the bosses we shall present a few specific cases. A Case of Strained Jurisdiction A comparatively recent case is that of Wilbur Stewart. We here append the story as told by himself and witnessed by others: "While taking plater boards from a press, I stopped to talk to one of the operatives. The fore lady (not my forelady) reprimanded me. She has charge of the girls and should have spoken to the girl or have reported me to my foreman who is in calling distance at all times. I walked away murmuring to myself. She approached me and, in menacing tones demanded that I tell her what I had said. Thinking that she had heard me and fearing, under the circumstances to tell an untruth, I replied that "I could talk to whom I please." She had the whip hand and was just the kind to use it. Had I THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. 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We have a complete line of the above mentioned merchandise ranging from 16 to 44 in regular sizes. refused to answer I would have been accused of insubordination. As it was I was accused of impudence. Either charge would have sustained her. For that I was dismissed. "Of course, the bosses will say she was within her rights. That may be true; but where does her jurisdiction begin and where does it end? If I stay from work a day or a month, I send her no word. If I report for duty and wish to be excused, I don't consult her. If I wish to be relieved for a few minutes, I don't ask her—no one does. If any man on this particular work is absent, she does not report the absence. The foreman comes to see for himself. Whenever there is an assignment, she does not make it. When there is a promotion, she does not recommend it. She can do nothing but dismiss." "Another Case of Fank Injustice" Miss Fannie Francis was dismissed for carrying Government property out of the Bureau of Engraving at the close of work. Standing alone, that is a serious charge. But let us examine the facts in the case. Fannie Francis had no locker in which to safeguard the property intrusted to her care and for which she was responsible. On the first count the Government is guilty of contributory negligence, at least. It was necessary that she have these finger stalls—for they were the property in question. The Bureau is infested with thieves and every article of smallest value must be safeguarded. The working parapharnalia of a plater girl is small and could be easily carried in a hand bag back and forth, to and from work. That is what she did. She has proof that she always safeguarded these articles in this manner. These are the facts. The essential element of crime is intent. Here intent-to steal is clearly lacking. Otherwise, why not arrest or dismiss the thousands of Government workers who carried lead pencils and in some cases ink-pens—to say nothing of the Government ink in the fountain pens out of the departments each day? You may not admit the inference but you cannot deny that the cases are analagous. The Director is or should be in possession of all these facts yet he recommended or counselled her dismissal. He is up against the proposition of reducing the force in the Bureau and, plainly, his policy seems to be to use any charge as a pretext. Statistics will show that not more persons are dismissed from the Bureau than from any other institution its size. That is a fact, and facts are always results, but we are not so concerned over results unless the causes are known. Let us assign the causes according to the facts as brought out in previous articles. The Cause Employees are so subservient to every personal rule and every whim of the bosses, that try as they will, it is hard to fasten on any employee even the semblence of guilt or the slightest cause for separation from the service. The working hours of per diem employees are from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m., yet if a foreman says report for duty at 7:30 a. m. and go out at 4 p. m. or if he says report at 8 a. m. and stay until 4:30 or 5 p. m., it is done. For the added time there is no overtime pay nor extra leave of absence. Thus a rule may be ever so arbitrary or a foreman ever so domineering, he must be obeyed. Otherwise, the employee is face to face with the serious charge—insubordination. The charge may be technical but it is sufficient unto the ends. It is inconceivable that so large a body of employees would sumbit to such arbitrary treatment but they have been intimidated so long by dismissals and threats of dismissal that all fighting spirit is gone. Even causes of just grievances are not reported either from fear of reprisal or from doubt whether the case could be proved. Even eye witnesses to malicious conduct of a foreman are afraid to testify against the foreman or against conditions for which the foreman is responsible. But in this instance the positions of foremen are no more secure than any other. That there will be many dismissals is evident. To this end many employees have been systematically assigned to non-essential work or obsolete tasks. By "gerrymandering" processes, others have been grouped into divisions or sections to be abolished. We do not claim that the publication of these articles will save a single person from losing his position but we do claim to have exposed conditions as they are. We do claim to have shown that unfairness exists to an intolerable degree. We do know that the psychology of the situation is, to thwart its execution. Foolhardy, indeed, is the foreman who, in the face of these articles and the wide publicity, would now do an injustice to even an humble employee. Chairman Lasker is right when he says that he intends to make many changes in personnel before inaugurating new policies, i. e. if "changes" means "dismissals." That should be the logic of nearly all the departments as well as the Bureau of Engraving. Next Week—"Discrimination." Y.W.C.A. NOTES Miss Florence. Brooks, the Girls' Work Secretary, has just returned from her home in Philadelphia where she went to attend the funeral of her aunt, Miss Anna Adjer. Miss Brooks is accompanied by her mother, Mrs. H. A. Hargrave, who will spend a few weeks in this city. There will not be a camp for Girl Reserves this summer as no suitable place could be obtained. It is hoped therefore, that all Girl Reserves, their relatives and friends, will take part in the program which is planned for their summer entertainment. All desiring to go on the trips will meet at the Y. W. C. A., cor. 9th and R. I. Ave., at the time indicated on the program. Watch for program later. The Girl Reserves held a very successful baby contest which ended Wednesday, June 22. The following babies competed: Bruce Anthony, Laura Antoinette Wallace, Ruth Tureau, Dorothy Dabney, Dyson Wormley, Thelma Morrow, Shirley Harris, Mildred Kennedy, and John Thompson. The prize, a silver loving cup, was won by Mrs. Araminta Anthony who brought in 629 votes for her baby, Bryce Anthony. On Friday night, June 24, a reception was given by the Girls' Work Committee for the graduates of the grade, high and Junior High schools. The girls were presented to the members of the Board. Lillian Washington, a Girl Reserve, daughter of Rev. W. L. Washington making the highest average in her class, graduated as valedictorian of the Junior High School. Lillian has shown marked ability as a poetess and has written a number of beautiful poems for the school journal. A Schlag Ball game was played Saturday afternoon by the members of the "On the Alert" Club under Miss Irene Taylor and a team made up of members from the Dramatic Club, Jolly Friends and Thoughtful Girls. The score was 10-7 in favor of "On the Alert." J. R. Turpin and family will leave the latter part of the month for Roanoke. Mrs. Hall the mother of porter H. Hall will leave soon for her home in Raleigh, N. C., after several months visit here. J. Johnson is now running in line 2427 in place of H. Hall who is on the Atlantic City Express. Jas Edmonds who was formerly in the car service is now on the cleaning force. Norman Richardson plans to leave early next month for extended trip through the North and middle West returning to his farm in Virginia. P. McKissick is on the B & O line 2119 to Cinti. Mrs. McKissick will soon leave Richmond, Va. to make her home here as her husband has been transferred to this district. The porter's industrial committee is composed of the following men: John Hammond, temporary chairman; D. O. Smith, Vice Chairman; R. Miller, Sec.; and R. G. Henson, Treas. Mrs. Rosa Lewis, waitress, at the quarter's cafe has returned to work having been off a week on account of illness. Mrs. Jas H. Carter, wife of porter Jas. H. Carter will leave next month for Philadelphia and Atlantic City to visit relatives. Q. Williams, your humble correspondent, leaves Saturday for the Pacific Coast. E. B. Letcher has gone to the country to recuperate. Mrs. L. Nall the Chicago maid spent a few hours in town Monday having come in on the second Manhattan. Mrs. Mamie West, the well known maid, on the Manhattan and Chicago Limited is out now after being off several months on account of illness. W. H. Edmonds and Arnold Corbin motored to Virginia for the weekend. KENTUCKY GOVERNOR ENDORSE ANTI-LYNCHING BILL New York City—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, today made public a letter from Governor Edwin P. Morrow, of Kentucky, in which he endorses a bill introduced in the House of Representatives making lynching a federal offense. "I am in receipt of your letter enclosing House Bill No. 13, designed to punish the crime of lynching," says Governor Morrow's letter. "I have not had time to bill the bill thoroughly, but I have read enough of it to approve of it and the general scope covered by its provisions." Lodge Directory WHEN AND WHERE DOES YOUR LODGE MEET? MASONIC TEMPLE First Monday Felix Lodge No. 3. First Tuesday Meridian Lodge No. 6. First Wednesday Warren Lodge No. 8. First Thursday Social Lodge No. 1. First Friday Ionic Lodge No. 17. PYTHIAN TEMPLE First Monday Union Tabernacle S. & D. Moses No. 105. Bricklayers Beneficial Association. Hagar Ftm. G. U. O. T. R. J. C. 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MURRAY Paper Hanger and Interior Decorator 920 U Street, N. W. Mullen's Transfer and Storage Co. FURNITURE PIANOS BAGGAGE PACKED, MOVED AND STORED Long Distance Hauling 2018 Ninth St., N. W. Phone N. 2979-J Have You HAVE YOU LIBERTY BONDS Don't sell them below their face value. Write for the attractive offer that is now being made by the STANDARD INVESTMENT CO. Dept. T, 1916% 14th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Here's Your Chance To Become A Movie Star Tribune-Florentine Film Popularity Contest To the Young Lady receiving the Highest Number of Votes cast during the contest, July 2nd to Midnight July 30th, The Florentine Film Corp. of Wash., D. C., will give a prominent part in their coming production, which is to be filmed during August in and around Washington Music Forum By Wellington A. Adams The Creole folk-songs of the New York World are those of the people of mixed blood in Louisiana and the bordering south-western states. Mainly African in rhythm, the music was brought to South American countries and to the West Indies, thence to Louisiana, where it received a French and Spanish-American imprint by the settlers of the land. The majority of the songs that survive show a French influence. In the early days of New Orleans it was the custom to use the old Place Congo, at the further end of historic Jackson Square, as an out-of-doors dance hall and rendezvous. The main instruments used in the dance were the drums, the quills (a Pan's pipe of reeds), the Marimba and the banjo, which was often accompanied by a rattle made of a polished jaw-bone with loosened teeth. There was a group of thirty or more singers, the leader of whom often practiced his gift of improvisation and took the part of soloist. The songs are in the musical Creole language, a French patois that survived in the fascinating old French quarter of New Orleans and in many of the sleepy, quaint old Creole towns on the Atchafalaya and on the Boyou Teche. The themes of the songs are but few and those are of the primal emotions. While there are but few religious songs, there are many of satire and sarcasm, ridicule and mockery, many of which sprang into being at carnival time, and far more love songs than are to be found among any other folk-song offerings of America. Distinct from the mountain song of Kentucky, the Negro Spiritual or the tribal melody of the Indian, the Creoles have added a new note in their gift to the folk-song of America. Out of their consciousness they speak to us the words of Theocritus: "And to you in my turn, the charms of the clear-voiced muses, even all that they can give and all that my house has in store, these do I bring. The fairest meed of the gods is song." On the programme of the Southern Contest Open To All A vote is all that is necessary to enter a person. Any votes sent in will be credited to the person designated. Each coupon appearing in The Tribune will be good for 10 votes. If accompanied by a year's subscription, payable monthly in advance, it will be good for 50 votes. The first month's payment of 25 cents must be made before subscription votes will be counted. The standing will appear each week in this paper. Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., last Wednesday evening at Metropolitan A. M. E: Church were the following: Mr. William H. Carter, Jr., selections by The Wooding Quintette and the Metropolitan Choir. Ellen Marie Holton, fourth year student, Armstrong High School, won third prize of $4.00 offered by the firm of E. H. Droop and Sons for the best essay on Music Week, and was the only colored student thus honored among the five prize winners. Congratulations, Miss Holton! The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. will give a musicale at Howard Theatre next Sunday at 3 o'clock, P. M., Miss Downs will speak. G. Schirmer Music publisher, New York, announces among other new music just issued, an Organ Transcription, Negro melody, by Carl Diton, "Keep me from sinking down." Note: "Six Creole Folk-Song" by Maud Cuney Hare and "Keep me from sinking down" (organ) by Carl Diton, may be had through the Adams Music House, 1911 9th St., N. W., or any regular music store. The Annual Recital in piano and voice, of the pupils of Miss Eva Virginia Johnson, will be held Tuesday night at the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church, 14th and Corcoran Sts., N. W. The program will start promptly at eight o'clock. A silver offering will be taken at the door. Miss Johnson's recitals have attracted a large audience and this year she says will eclipse all others. More Trouble In Congo Paris, Friday, June 17.—Travelers arriving at Antwerp report unrest among American Negroes employed by an American firm in the Belgian Congo is causing disquietude there, according to an Antwerp dispatch to the Havas agency. It is added, however, that the recent armed rebellion is considered virtually at an end. GIRLS! The Door of Opportunity is Open to You Through the Annual Recital THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1921 N. B.—A year's subscription to The Washington Tribune, payable monthly in advance, MUST accompany this coupon. GIVES ADVICE TO GIRLS Now that school is closed, many of us are beginning to work, so as to be able to continue our schooling, the coming year. Beyond a doubt we are going to invest a large portion of our money in clothes-for school. Often, school girls wear silks, satins and high heeled shoes. I will just give a bit of advice, as to what kind of clothes we should wear. Low heeled, round toed shoes, litle stockings, middy-blouses and skirts, simple and modest dresses of gingham, lawn, or organdy are appropriate for school girls. Along that line should come the arrangement of the hair. School is our place of business, and we should dress for work, and not for a party when we come to school. Girls, we must realize that such clothing is not only sensible but attractive. Until we, as school girls, do realize it, there will be a lack in the general appearance of any school in America, no matter how beautifully decorated the school building may be. Doubtless you are wondering who I am, writing this letter. I am a student of Dunbar High School, and a Girl Reserve of the Phyllis Wheatley Club, Y. W. C. A.. The aim of the Girl Reserves is "To find and give the best." As I have found the best taste in dressing for school, I am willing to give that best to my fellow-beings. Honestly girls, there must be, and will be an end to the elaborate dressing of school girls. Why should we wait for school officials to force us to do what our common sense teaches us is best to be done? Lovingly Yours, ALICE MAE RICHARDS 2509 P St., N. W. Georgians Indulge in Another Burning Moultrie, Ga., June 18—John Henry Williams, alleged slayer of Lorena Wilkes, twelve-year-old white girl, was burned at the stake by a mob after he had been convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to be hanged July 8. He calmly smoked a cigarette as the match was applied to the fuel around him and he made but little outcry as the flames slowly burned him to death. It is estimated that fully 2500 whites took part in the burning. The mob dispersed after the burning and thus far no arrests have been made. WINS RESPITE FOR CON- DEMNED MEN New York City The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, this week announced that a respite had been obtained in the cases of the six colored men sentenced to die on June 10 for their alleged connection with the Arkansas riots. Unsuccessful appeals were made to Governor Thomas C. McRae to grant a stay of execution pending the result of the trials of the other six men in the Phillips County Court. Two days before the date set for the execution of Frank Hicks and five others, attorneys for the N. A. A. C. P. applied for a writ in the Pulaski Chancery Court restraining the state of Arkansas from putting the death sentence into execution. The writ was granted by Chancellor Martineau and a restraining order was served upon the warden at the penitentiary preventing the execution pending further action by the court. On June 8, the National Office received the following telegram from Little Rock, Arkansas: "Petition for Habeas Corpus filed Chancery Court which stays execution. (Signed) Scipio A. Jones." Meanwhile a writ of prohibition was applied for by the authorities in the Arkansas State Supreme Court, dissolving this last defense of the condemned men. The National Office of the N. A. A. C. P. immediately telegraphed its attorneys suggesting that they apply in the federal court for a writ of habeas corpus to prevent the execution. On June 21 the National Office received the following telegram from Little Rock, signed Scipio A. Jones: "No imminent danger electrocution. Possible writ here from Arkansas Supreme (Court) to Supreme Court United States, habeas corpus in Federal Court. Date of execution not named by Governor. Change of venue granted. Trial October." It is possible that the cases will be carried, on a writ of error, to the Supreme Court of the United States. In the cases of Ed. Ware and the other five defendants whose convictions have been twice reversed by the State Supreme Court, attorneys for the N. A. A. C. P. immediately applied for a change of venue, when the cases were brought to trial for the No Special Qualifications TRIBUNE FLORENTINE FILM CO. POPULARITY CONTEST NON-TRANSFERABLE third time in the Phillips County Circuit Court early in May, on the ground that prejudice against the defendants in Phillips County would prevent obtaining a fair and impartial trial. The judge reserved decision for six weeks on the motion for a change of venue, when, in the usual course of procedure, a decision is rendered in three or four days. No reason is known for unusual action. The telegram from Scipio A. Jones, confirms that the change of venue has at last been granted and that the men will be tried at the October term of the court. BISHOPS' COUNCIL MEETS IN CHICAGO (By the Associated Negro Press) Chicago, Ill., July 2—Racial Adjustment was the principal topic discussed at the A. M. E. Church's Bishops' Council which closed its annual meeting here last Saturday morning. The Council met in the old historic Bethel Church and the sessions were largely attended by the public. Organic Union and Fraternal Union were the other big topics discussed. The question of Organic Union with other large bodies of Methodists was the most warmly debated by the Council. While the question was laid aside for the present it was earnestly presented as one of "the more vital questions now confronting Methodism throut the world." On the other hand, Fraternal Union was advocated, and the Secretary of the Council, Bishop J. Albert of Philadelphia, was instructed to conduct such correspondence as would encourage the favorable action of all Methodists on this particular matter. The Bishops in attendance at the Council were: Benjamin F. Lee, of Wilberforce, Ohio; Levi J. Coppin, of Philadelphia, Pa.; C. S. Smith, of Detroit, Mich.; William H. Heard, of Philadelphia, Pa.; John R. Hurst, of Baltimore, Md.; I. N. Ross, of Washington, D. C.; A. J. Carey of Chicago, Ill.; H. B. Parks, of Chicago, Ill.; W. W. Beckett, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; W. L. Chappelle, of Columbia, S. C.; J. M. Conner, of Little Rock, Ark.; W. D. Johnson, of Plains, Ga.; W. A. Fountain, of Atlanta, Ga.; and J. Albert Johnson of Philadelphia, Pa. The Connectional Council, comprised of the heads of departments of the church also held sessions during the week. Among the more prominent GIRLS! men in attendance were: Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom, editor of the A. M. E. Church REVIEW; Dr. John R. Hawkins, the general financial Secretary of the Church; Dr. R. R. Wright, Editor of the CHRISTIAN RECORDER, the official organ of the connection. DOINGS AT LINGOLN, MD. The Children's Day Service at Seaton Memorial A. M. E. church, the held later than the usual time was none the less interesting. A very nicely arranged program was carried out under the direction of the Supt. Mr. Frank Holland, assisted by Mrs. Lillian Walden and Mrs. Maude Socks. Mr. Welsh of Philadelphia supported the choir with cornet music. Mr. Welsh makes a number of trips to Lincoln and always assists the choir with his cornet. A number of visitors from Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington were present. Collection $5.30. On July 4th the Minute Club of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington, will hold their Annual Outing in Lincoln Park. Good things to eat and lots of fun. All are welcome. On July 12th, Mr. Thos. J. Calloway will give a travalogue in the Seaton Memorial Church. He will illustrate with pictures some of the wonderful sights he saw on his trip to the Pacific Coast and back. This will be a treat and should not be missed by old or young. The admission which is to be small will be announced later. Mrs. Daisy Corruthers is ill in the Hospital where it is expected she will have to undergo an operation. The Tribune is finding its way into the homes and hearts of all who read it. If you are not on the carrier's list, get on. Miss Ielen Andrews sells the paper in Lincoln and vicinity, and is anxious to increase her list of customers. THE ARMSTRONG LETTER CLUB BANQUET The Armstrong Letter Club held its annual banquet at the Whitelaw Hotle Tuesday night, with Captain Newman and Messrs. Westmoreland, Miller and Washington, of the faculty present. Lieutenant Leo Wilson, retiring president of the club made a short interesting address on athletics. Other speakers were the new president, Maj. Sylvester Blackwell; Student Manager of Athletics, Rush Keenan; Capt. of Football team, Elijiah Barber and Claude Freeland. AMUSEMENTS——SPORTS— THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1921 Base Ball Base Ball American League Park Washington Braves Vs. The Pittsburgh Homestead Grays For 3 game series only. July 4th, two games, 10:30 a.m. &3 p.m. July 5th at 4 p. m. : ea ne ee admitted free to the game~duly 4th at The Departmental League JAS. HUNT, President CLINTON GUY, Umpire ALL GAMES PLAYED ON THE MONUMENT GROUNDS Diamond No. 8. Called at 5 P. M. 4 6 2 ” ’ The Orientals J. H. MATTHEWS G. H. TUCKER ANNOUNCE IN ; ORIENTAL JAPAN Monday, July 4th sTO1 MURRAY CASINO Prizes: to Gent best impersonating a Rube: To Lady wearing nattiest looking Japanese Kimono. Gertie Wells’ Captivating Melody Five TOTAL ADMISSION - - 55 CENTS BRAVES 10 MEET FAST PITTSBURGH GRAYS Andrew J. Thomas Theatre Company, Props. . Vincent B. Thomas, Manager , | Week Monday, July 4th, 1921 | SPECIAL MATINEES—MONDAY & SATURDAY 2 MIDNIGHT SHOWS —TUESDAY & FRIDAY 11:30p.m. IRVING C. MILLER’S “THE CHOCOLATE BROWN” With the Imitable Andrew Tribble, Mildred Smallwood, William Fountain, Peewee Williams, Lillian Goodner, Mae Crowder, Mary Bradford, William Thirll, Perey Colston, Archie Cross and Others. THE BROADWAY FOUR The Most Advanced Musical Comedy Ever Staged An Offer Full of Screaming Laughter, Pleasant Surprises and Ideas. A Nifty High Brown Chorus New CosTUMES New SCENERY New FACES Special Music and Lyries by Spencer Williams Written and Staged by Irving C. Miller SUPPER SHOWS SUPER FEATURES 5:30 & 8:30 SUNDAY, July 3rd and MONDAY 4th—Pearl White in “Know Your Men.” Latest Fox News. Mutt and Jeff. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY—Thomas Meighan in “City of Silent Men.” Pathe Review and Comedy. FRIDAY—Wanda Hawley in “Her Beloved Villain.” Topics of the Day. : SATURDAY—Hileen Percy in “The Tomboy.” Sunshine Comedy. | - COMING—“The Woman God Changed.” } | ; i The Washington Braves after re- turning from a successful road trip on which they won 14.out of 21 games, vill meet the fast team from the Smoky City, the Pittsburgh Home- stead Grays. While on the road, the Braves met some of the fastest teams in the coun- ty, both white and colored, and ac- cording to the number of scalps at- tached to their belts, they more than made it hot for their opponents. The team took on new life while away and sure to give a good account of them- selves in their coming games. A large crowd is expected to greet the team Monday morning when they vlay their first game with the Grays at 10:30 a. m. All ladies will be ad- nitted free to this game. ‘The after- oon game will start at 3 p.m. Some new players have been added to the roster since the team has been way, whom the fans are anxious to see in action. A large crowd of en- busiasts are expected to be on hand at the call of play ball. ‘The Homestead Grays have been playing at a very high clip this season and will give the Braves some very stiff opposition when they meet. Many vrominent faces will be seen in the Grays’ line up. BIG GAME SUNDAY AT UNION LEAGUE PARK The St. Cyprians who recently de- feated the Washington Athletics and the Treasury, present leaders of the Departmental League will take a fling at the Washington Giants next Satur- day. The game will be played at Union League Park, starting at 5 o'clock. Next Sunday the Giants play the Weldons of Annapolis, Md. The Wel- dons boast of defeating the Baltimore Black Sox, so a hot game is expected. On Monday, the Fourth of July, the Giants tie up with the Washington Athletics. Protest Victory + June 28th, 1921 Dear Sir: Just a line to correct an error in your report of the baseball game be- tween Corinthian and Datcher Lodges 7th and T Sts. __ Open daily 1 p. m. Sunday 3 p.m. 20e admission Program for Week, July 3rd SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY Priscilla Dean and an All Star Cast in Wednesday and Thursday Alice Joyce in Lord and Master . FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Earle Williams in : Diamonds Adrift Extra Comedies and News each Day. Se BASEBALL | DEPARTMENTAL LEAGUE STANDING OF THECLUBS | Club Won Lost Pet. TRAIEY .... 0000s 1 918 Navy Yard ...........7 4 637 Bureau ....0.5....35.8 . 4° 600 CORE oe ciscccescccees® 5 500 G. P.O. ccc ceeee eee q 462 DGG. eccsceeeeess ¥ 364 Cert | 8 213 NAYS Sc cacsaccuccessocdes) To. 185 Games next Week— | July 5th—Census vs. Navy. | July 6th—Treasury vs. Bureau. | July 7th—Navy Yard vs.1.C.C. July 8th—G. P. O. vs. Census. July 9th—Census vs. Navy: Ist game Census vs. Navy: 2nd game. Owing to busines of importance the write-up of the League was omitted last week, but it will never happen The ‘Treasury Club practically clinched the Championship of the 1st Series by defeating the fast Gov't at American League Park on Junc 23. That Corinthian should be beaten by Datcher is inconceivable. These teams have met thrice and Corinthian has defeated Datcher each time save the first which was a tie (and un- finished called game). No. No. The Fates have decreed this thing and it cannot be, even though the defeated be boosted by outside “star talent.” Ask Me. or C. T.—they know. “Thank you.” Respectfully, CHAS. D. ROSS, W. M. CORINTHIAN LODGE DEFEATED DATCHER In account of the events’ of the Knights of Pythias Field Day of June 23rd, which appeared in last week's issue of The Tribune, it was erroneously reported that Datcher Lodge team defeated Corinthian Lodge by a5 to 4 score in the baseball game. The Tribune takes this occasion to correct the error as Corinthian Lodge won the game by a 5 to 4 score, due to the brilliant work’ of Lefty George Smith in the box and Leroy Barbour behind the bat and Barnes and Me- Kinney around the keystone sack. ‘The game was well played, both teams fighting hard all the way but the superior team work of the Corin- thian team decided the issue. ‘The box score was as follows: Costathles— Ab. R. H. E. Boyd, cf ci.ssss1s:.s00d 0 1 0 BARGE Coie © LO McKinney, 88 ............8 1 1 1 Moon, 8s, ssoeseees Bott 1 SIGE Dic. --25>---20-28 10-0 0 Bans 2b c.c62s..0054.8 1 1 t Sadler dbisccccgscsesu8 Od I Randolph, rf ............3 0 1 0 Worter Wer. cs.c2.5654-.8 000 4 Motels csoccccsss.2) bot 6 Datcher— | E. Robinson, 2b ..........4 0 1 1| Gathoun, ef ............5.8 1 0 Q Nickens, 88 ...........0064 0011 Plummer, If ............3 2 1 0 Dandridge, s8............3 1 1 1 Digon) Ibis ---.n-..---8 0° OO Booker, rf ..........445.2 0 0.0 Rineyhe tay. 05ees450028. 00040 Kaiser, p....s.seeccene3 On Gad P. Robinson, p ..........1 0 0 0 Muti er. 8d A a Corinthian— 200102 x5 Dateher— Ra ak Vals ah Printing Office Club Monday ‘by the score of 7 to 2. Well you can tell all of them, that who ever wins the Second series will have to go some as the Clubs are strengthening up. After Monday, July 4th, no player that is not employed in the Govern- ment Service can play in the Depart- mental League. So you had better get your name in before that date. Well the All-Star Club is about set- tled, and who is to play will be an- nounced in Next week’s issue of this paper. This Club will play some of the best that there is in the country if the plans that the League has is carried out. It is hoped that all Man. agers will cooperate with us and as- sign at least two inién for’ this’ great! competition. : ‘We are sorry to learn that the Man- ager of the Treasury Department Club is on the Sick list. Too much Sunday baseball. Why worry? ‘That is some beautiful Loving Cup in the window of the Murray Byos. n U Street. Have you seen it? It will be moved in the near future to another part of the city. So you had better go and see it now. Mr. Albert Brown the efficient Sec- retary of the League is a wide awake man, and the League must congratu- late itself in securing a man of wide experience as one of its officials. Sports and Theater No Scere ator aes Sports and Theater Notes Continued on Page5 The Theaters You Should Patronize ‘ET A THEATRE } HIAWATHA THEATRE Tope daly nse They, Mines Pm | Program for Week, July 4th Monday, July 4 Special : Matinee Starting 1:15 Promptly Wm. S. Hart in 0’Malley of The Mounted: | NEW SERIAL Franklyn Farnum,-“VANISHING TRAILS”: TUESDAY, 5th---“Wolves of the Street” : | WED. and THURS., 6th and 7th--Tom Mix in “The Road Demon” : : FRIDAY—VITIGRAPH SPECIAL : Greatest Racing Scene Ever Staged : Jean Paige in “BLACK BEAUTY”: Adults 17c. ¥sis\erue Children 11c} THEATRE FORA K E R 20th Near L Open Daily 6 P. M., 20c admission "=> ae ae ats ea tt na 3 ay “a i rg mo ee | go | rene aati ge eae : a ese | Rae 0 Ee pe y ees ae 4 we Ce eg AND en ee VAUDEVILLE hie = ee ee, Se Frogram for Week, July 4th SUNDAY—Roy Stewart in “The Medicine Man.” MONDAY—All Star Western Drama, “Wolves of the Street.” TUESDAY—William S. Hart in “O’Malley of the Mounted.” Jack Dempsey Serial. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY—Priscilla Dean and an All Star Cast in “Reputation.” FRIDAY—Harry Carey in “The Freeze Out.” Ruth Roland in “Avenging Arrow.” SATURDAY—All Star Vitagraph Special “Black Beauty.” : . VAUDEVILLE Gresham‘ and Martin and Other Acts wad oad oxteods 9 Nobody knows but the President, how hard Mr. Brown works for the betterment of the Departmental Base- ball League. Already plans-are in operation for a better League next year than ever. LC. C. 5—G. P. 0.4 On Monday, June 20, I. C. C. beat G. P. 0. to the score of 5 to 4. This game was very interesting as_the pitching of the veteran Adams who is coming into form gradually will make some of the top-nctchers go some in the Second Series. es Continued on Page5 The Howard Theatre, ith and T Sts. The Dunbar Theatre, 7th and T Sts. The Jewel Theatre, 4% St, S. W. The S. H. Dudley Theatre, U St., Near 11th. The Mid-City Theatre, Tth- St. The Hiawatha Theatre, 1ith and U St. : Florida Theatre, 15th and H Sts., N. E. Blue Mouse Theatre, 26th and M Sts. Foraker Theatre, 20th near L Sts. All News intended for Publication on this page should be addressed to the Society Editor and the Sender's Name and Address should be signed to same. No unsigned articles will be accepted. No charges whatever will be made for Social and Personal News, but the Editors reserve the Right to Re-Edit Same. Do not write on both sides of the paper. Anyone desiring Pictures or Special Writ-Ups should communicate with the Office, 920 U St., N. W. Murray Bldg. Phone North 6554-W. SOCIETY NEWS Scribner-Deneal Miss Ethel B. Deneal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Deneal, was given in marriage, by her father, Monday night, to Sergt. Irwin Scribner, of Baltimore, Maryland. The ceremony was performed at 6:30 p.m., at the home of the bride, 2911 Dunbarton Street, N. W. Rev. A. J. Mitchell and Rev. Turpeau performed the ceremony. The parlor was beautifully decorated for the occasion. An arch of flowers was erected in the center of the room, under which stood the groom. Miss Deneal entered the room upon the arm of her father and was given away by him. The bridal party which consisted of the bride and groom, the bride's sister, Miss Helen and Miss Olga White, left at 7:30 for Baltimore, where a reception was held for them. Many useful as well as beautiful presents were received. Dr. and Mrs. Roscoe C. Brown, returned to the city this week after a very pleasant honeymoon trip which carried them to New Jersey and New York resorts. Miss C. M. Layton of Milwood, Va., was a pleasant visitor this week and was the guest of her cousin, Miss Corrine Williams at the "Mi-Dears" Organdie Dance, Tuesday evening. Prof. G. P. Hamilton, Principal of Kortrecht High School of Memphis, spent this week in the city sight seeing. Miss Charlotte H. Jones, of St. Louis, who has been visiting Mrs. Jennie Miles, on Florida Avenue, left Wednesday for New York and from there she will return to the Missouri metropolis. Mrs. Anna E. Jones, of Providence R. I., spent the week with her cousin, Mrs. Jennie B. Browne, 1732 Vermont Avenue, leaving Saturday night for Atlantic City and from there to Providence. Mrs. Jones was here for the Miner Normal Commencement to witness the graduation of her daughter, Miss Hope Amelia Gray, who finished the Domestic Science course there. Week-end on the Hudson Week-end on the Hudson. Thru the courtesy of Mrs. Lelia Walker Robertson, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Wilson; Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Curtis; Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Fortuna and Dr. and Mrs. L. A. Butler of Baltimore, will spend the week-end and holiday at "Villa Lewaro," at Irving-on-the Hudson, the beautiful home of the late Madame Walker. The program for the four days includes, a boat trip up the Hudson, a motor trip, a theatre party and a dance on the Fourth. Dr. and Mrs Curtis will motor up Friday, with Dr. and Mrs. Butler of Baltimore. Mr. W. W. Gordon of Norfolk, Va., was a business visitor in the Capital City, Tuesday. Mrs. R. H. Ogle and her two daughters will leave Saturday night for Ithaca, N. Y., where she will spend the summer. Mr. Ogle will accompany them as far as Philadelphia. LOCAL NOTES Dr. Carl Tanner of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church on M Street, N. W., attended the recent Bishop's Council in Chicago, Ill. Prof. John R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary of the Church, also attended. Mrs. M. G. Goggins, of Grand Rapids, Mich., arrived in the city Saturday on a visit to her son-in-law, Mr. F. Morris Murray. Mrs. Francis M. Dent, with her daughter of Detroit, Mich., is here to spend the summer with her family at 1741 U Street. Miss Lillian Childs returned Monday from Norfolk, Va., where she spent two weeks at the bedside of her sis- THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. Publication on this page society Editor and the Sender's signed to same. No unsigned be made for Social and Per- preserve the Right to Re-Edit es of the paper. Anyone de- vrit-Ups should communicate L. W. Murray Bldg. Phone Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and daughter, Burdett, left Monday for Rockingham. N. C., where they will spend several weeks with their relatives. GUESTS AT WHITELAW J. A. Reid, Wilson, N. C. S. H. Rick, Wilson, N. C. A. Robinson, Wilson, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Bolden, Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Plummer, New York City. R. W. Bradley, Louisville, Ky. W. H. Richardson, Pittsburg, Pa. B. D. Burnett, Greensboro, N. C. Miss Janin Kirk, High Point, N. C. J. B. Small, Greensboro, N. C. C. W. Genvillion, Greensboro, N. C. Edward Crockett, Johnstown, Pa. T. R. Young, Mary, Pa. W. Ryan, Clarksburg, W. Va. E. J. Bodgett, Utica Institute, Miss. O. M. Thompson, N. Y. C. I. E. Maxwell, New Orleans, La. J. W. Lewis and family, Monsville, Pa. Mrs. R. Gogrins, Grand Rapids, Mich THEATER NOTES Russell and Lillian, the two Ethiopian Nuts, have reunited and are playing at the Florida Theatre this week. Eddie Green, the clever song writer, is still in this city and is still shootng pictures for the Pyramid Pictures Corporation. Leroy Jackson, better known as Black Fatty Arbuckle, closed at Dudley's Lorraine, Petersburg, Va. Edgar Martin's Joyland Girls are playing at the Dudley, Alexandria, Va. Pearl Roy, Bobby Bramlett, Peggy Barnett and Jane McPheeters are the principals. Jones and Gray are with Berringer's Dixeland Girls show which is playing the Iceland this week. Gross and McClennon open this week at the Palace, Norfolk, Va. Henry "Gang" Jines, late star of Irvin C. Miller's Broadway Rastus has just signed a three-year contract to appear in Rube Berstein's Broadway Scandals, which show will be soon appearing in the National Capital on the American Burlesque wheel. Little Dancing Bobby Powell is back again with his original partner, Jack Ginger Wiggins and makes a welcome addition to Jack's Four Dancing Dogs act. They are at the Dudley U Street house this week. The Foraker management scored heavily with their patrons when they presented an all star female bill this week; and the mammoth airdome which adjoins the theatre, has been filled to its capacity during the entire week. ter, Mrs. B. F. White. FORAKER AIRDOME Trixie Smith, a charming soubrette, opened the bill and put everyone in a good humor with her snappy singing and patter. She has a wonderful voice and knows how to put her numbers over in big time style, having just recently closed an engagement in New York, where she has been making records for a well-known firm. The Whitman Sisters, Essie and Baby Alice, playing a return engagement, seemed to be quite the same favorites that they have always been in this house. They opened with a very interesting little sketch, which "fades out" into a clever singing and dancing number that was heartily applauded. Baby Alice, in a dance solo gave a nifty demonstration of the foot-flinging art and she was recalled several times. BALTIMORE ELKS AT HOWARD The Monumental Lodge, I. B. P. O. of W., of Baltimore, staged a modern minstrel show at the Howard last Monday evening, but the humid weather greatly hampered the attendance. However, much enthusiasm was shown by those present. The musical selections, comprising popular songs and ballads, were capably rendered by the members of this organization, some of whom handled themselves like footlight "vets"—some of them were. Master Gabriel Maddox, the clever little juvenile blackface artist, scored a tremendous hit in his "Strut Miss Lizzie" number and was recalled several times to strut some more. Eddie Green, the well-known composer of "A Good Man is Hard to Find," who has been visiting the city for the past several days, is a member of this lodge and when called upon to "fill in," he sang several of his latest compositions and needless to say, went over Big. The purpose of the entertainment was to raise funds to defray the expenses that will be incurred on the trip to Boston, where the annual convention of the Elks will be held this year. SPORT NOTES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Tuesday the Terasury beat the Censusu by a hard fought game. It is too bad that Manager Slade has not got a reliable catcher to hold some balls. All of those shoots that were sent to the home plate were dropped, that enabled the Terasury Club to be on the large side of the score. You had better get a catcher? Ricks cannot play all the time. G. P. O. 14—Navy Yard 12 Of all the surprises of last week it was when the G. P. O. beat the Navy Yard by 14-12. Manager Frazier had anticipated this game as he intended playing the Treasury for the runner up. Bureau 9—I. C. C. 5 Those Money-makers came back strong Friday and beat the I. C. C. A good game was had all the ways. Just hold them for the Second those Boswell brothers are some play-Series. Well the rooters those Bureau boys have. You do not know what you are missing. Ricks has his eye on the ball again. Navy Yard 8—Census 5 Navy Yard came back Saturday and beat Census in a hard fought game. Slade for the losers pitched a fine game. Manager Frazier had a new pitcher, I don't know where it came from. Some live wire. Tuesday's game between the Navy Department and the Bureau boys was called off on account of the rain, so they say. The grounds was in splendid condition. It is hoped that the clubs will appear on the diamond, rain or shine. This will sometimes prevent a forfeited game. The sun came out and every club excepting the League was playing. War vs. I. C. C. Game was postponed on account of rain. Mr. Robinson, the famous southpaw pitcher of the Navy Club of last year, has been made Assistant Manager of the Navy Club. It is now hoped that this club under the management of Mr. Robinson will bring the water boys to the front. Mr. Davis, the Manager is kept too busy on other affairs. Mr. Freeman of the Treasury Club has been made Business Manager of the Colored Departmental Baseball League. It is the desire of the Departmental officials to better the conditions of the League and it is to this appointed. All managers will please assist Mr. Freeman in his transactions that he may have on foot. Coming Events Saturday July 2 Alamacs Dancing Class—Murray Casino. Dempsey-Carpentier Fight Jersey City Sunday, July 3 Mrs. Ella Kirk Downs, speaks at Howard Theatre, 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 4 Breakfast Dance—Murray Casino. Orientals, Dancing Class—Murray Casino. Braves vs. Homestead Grays, 10:30 a.m., Ladies Free. Braves vs. Homestead Grays, 3:30 Tuesday, July 5 National Mutual Improvement Association--Y. M. C. A. National Postal Employees Alliance—Y. M. C. A. "Mi-Dears" Dancing Class—Murray Casino. Braves vs. Homestead Grays, 4:00 Thursday, July 7 Jack Johnson will be set free from Ft. Leavensworth, Kans. Tuskegee Club—Y. M. C. A. Mississippi Club—Y. M. C. A. Epicureans Dancing Class—Murray Casino. Friday, July 8 Miller's Community Band, Stanton Park, 7:30 to 9:00. Saturday, July 9 Alamacs Dancing Class—Murray Ca- sino. Honor Due, The unexpected the Southern Aid S highly pleasing to t We planned that staff and getting t ness. But the large that we have select lic was already info opportunity to insu We thank both the us a share of their Supt. J. Lacy Do been ably assisted, ing special Home O West, Jno. E. Hall, G. E. Booker, L. H Honor To Whom Due, And We The unexpected success attained by the Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc. highly pleasing to the management. We planned that the month of July staff and getting the public acquaintance. But the large volume of business that we have selected a very able set of was already informed of our liberal opportunity to insure with us. The We thank both the Hustling Staff and as a share of their insurance business. Supt. J. Lacy Doss and Asst. Supt. been ably assisted, in the training of special Home Office representatives West, Jno. E. Hall, Jr., Thos. J. Robert, E. Booker, L. H. Carter, W. H. S. Honor To Whom Honor Is Due, And While Living The unexpected success attained by the Washington District Staff, of the Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc., during the 1st month's operation is highly pleasing to the management. We planned that the month of June should be spent in developing the staff and getting the public acquainted with our method of doing business. But the large volume of business written during the month shows that we have selected a very able set of representatives, and that the public was already informed of our liberal policy and was simply waiting the opportunity to insure with us. The Washington District is a success. We thank both the Hustling Staff and those of the citizens who have given us a share of their insurance business. Supt. J. Lacy Doss and Asst. Supts. T. A. Foy and W. W. Booker have been ably assisted, in the training of the Washington staff, by the following special Home Office representatives: Messrs. W. R. Allen, Jas. O. West, Jno. E. Hall, Jr., Thos. J. Roberts, J. Sherman Lee, W. P. Yancey, G. E. Booker, L. H. Carter, W. H. Stokes, Lee Jackson and T. W. Bryan. The Agency Staff is as follows:— Mrs. E. L. D. Bry M. E. Collier, J. J. T. Gray, C. M. Jac D. Whiting and M. The So Mrs. E. L. D. Bryan, C. E. Bryan, M. E. Collier, J. J. James, W. T. D. Gray, C. M. Jackson, G. B. Jones Whiting and Miss Florence A. J The Southern Mrs. E. L. D Bryan, C. E. Bryan, H. A. Burton, W. H. Carter, Jr., Miss M. E. Collier, J. J. James, W. T. Dixon, J. E. Eubanks, S. Franklin, G. T. Gray, C. M. Jackson, G. B. Jones, W. H. Olden, Mrs. D. E. Welch, A. D. Whiting and Miss Florence A. Johnson, clerk and stenographer. The Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc. WASHINGTON (D. C.) DISTRICT OFFICE Office Suite, No. 300, 3rd Floor, Front SOUTHERN AID BUILDING, 7th & T Sts., N. W., Washington, D. C. Dr. S. D. Redmond, of Jackson, Miss. a week end visitor in the city looking after political affairs concerning his state. DR. WALDRON PREACHES ON TULSA RIOT In spite of the hot weather which was almost unbearable, a large audience was present last Sunday morning at Shiloh Baptist Church (Strangers' Home), to hear the timely, scholarly and very practical sermon by the pastor, Rev. Dr. J. Milton Waldron on "Lessons From the Tulsa Riot." There were a number of white citizens in the audience and hundreds of members from all walks of life among our own people. The congregation followed the sermon with intense interest and sanctioned the masterly appeal made by the pastor to every well thinking American to do all in his or her power to destroy the mob spirit and the reign of lawlessness before these things destroyed the nation. Next Sunday morning, Dr. Waldron will preach upon the subject, "Called to be Saints." This is the first sermon in a series which he is planning to preach on the Book of First Corinthians. Because of the storm last Sunday night the Centennial Celebration of the Life and Work of Lott Carey in Liberia had, to be postponed until the second Sunday in July, at which time a very interesting and instructive program will be carried out by the Missionary Circle, Mrs. M. M. Waldron, President and the following ladies namely: Messdames Oliver Barks- To Whom He And While He success attained by the Washington society of Va., Inc., during the 1st the management. In the month of June should be spee the public acquainted with our m the volume of business written dur ed a very able set of representative armed of our liberal policy and wa are with us. The Washington D. Hustling Staff and those of the city insurance business. ess and Asst. Supts. T. A. Foy and in the training of the Washington Office representatives: Messrs. W. Jr., Thos. J. Roberts, J. Sherman Carter, W. H. Stokes, Lee Jacks van, C. E. Bryan, H. A. Burton, W. James, W. T. Dixon, J. E. Eubankson, G. B. Jones, W. H. Olden, Miss Florence A. Johnson, clerk an uthern Aid G1 dale, Lucy Jackson, M. P. Banks, Josephine C. Smith, Louise Thomas, P. H. Donoho, G. Harkum, Carrie Green, and Mary R. Reid. The Sunday School and Christian Endeavor are planning for an all day's outing at the Zoological Park, the 4th of July. Shiloh Church sent Fifty Dollars ($50.00) this week to aid the sufferers who were burned out in the Tulsa Riot recently. The Church has just closed its fifteen hundred dollar rally and the pastor and officers are pleased with the success met with in this special effort. Among those of Shiloh Baptist Church, who are planning to attend the World Christian Endeavor Convention in New York next week are: the pastor, Rev. Dr. J. Milton Waldron; President of the Christian Endeavor, Mrs. M. G. Harris; the VicePresident, Mrs. Emma J. Fisher; the Superintendent of the Juniors, Mr. Frank S. Reid, Jr. Assistant Deacon, John Harris and Miss Ella G. Standard. Mr. and Mrs. Harris will motor to and from New York, making their visit to the Convention, not only a business trip but one of recreation and health. AFTER THE GAME BEAT IT OVER TO Wilson & Bernard's 1906 7th St., N. W. Sandwiches and Soft Drinks of all Kinds ```markdown ``` 6 DR. SCOTT GUEST AT INAUGURATION OF YALE'S PRESIDENT New Haven, Conn. June 22—Dr. James Rowland Angell, formerly of the University of Chicago, and of the Carnegie Corporation, was inaugurated as President of Yale University, Wednesday, June 22, with academic ceremonials of striking character. The Induction Address was delivered by Dr. Arthur T. Hadley, retiring President of Yale, while other addresses were made by Dr. Russell Henry Chittenden, Director of the Sheffield Scientific School and by Dr. Abbott Lawrence Lowell, President of Harvard University. The inauguration ceremonies were preceded by a dinner to delegates and especially invited guests the Tuesday evening previous at which time addresses were delivered by Principal Alfred E. Stearns, of Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass.; Miss Mary Emma Wolley, President of Mt. Holyoke College; President W. H. P. Faunce, of Brown University; and Sir Robert Jones, of the University of Liverpool. Following the introduction of the president, a luncheon was given in honor of delegates and alumni in the University Dining Hall at which time Dr. Hadley, President of Yale University, Former Ambassador John William Davis, and former President William Howard Taft spoke. A number of institutions for the education of colored youth were represented by their Presidents or other members of their faculties. Howard University, among the oldest and most famous institutions for the training of colored youth, was represented by Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer of the University. Dr. Scott was present at all of the functions of Inaugural Week and as Howard University's representative was extended many personal and official courtesies. STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO. MOVES INTO NEW HOME Possibly the most striking evidence of race development to be seen among our people is what is taking place along business lines. This is true, not only in the South, but in the North as well where thousands of the race have gone in recent years. The Standard Life Insurance Company, Atlanta, Ga., has proven itself one of the most successful of these business ventures. This organization has for the fourth time in eight years, found it necessary, because of increase in business, to enlarge its quarters. It began in one room in the Rucker building, but, during the present month, has moved into the Citizens Trust Company's Building where an entire floor of eight thousand square feet of space is necessary to provide for the business. In addition the Company has 3,600 square feet of space on the roof to be used for a kitchen and dining room, where the employees may take their lunches at the noon hour. The present office space was specially designed under the supervision of President Perry, for the convenience and comfort of the office force. The new location is only about a block from the Odd Fellows' Building, in which the Company has had its offices several years. Instead of four employees in addition to the president, as at first, there are now in the city nearly one hundred, and hundreds more when the agency field force is included. In 1913 there was in force $384,000 worth of insurance; in 1920 the total was $19,864,650.00. In 1913 no death claims were paid, but in 1914 the Company paid $2,625.00 death claims; while in 1920 the amount was $99,663.34. Standard Life has not only moved its quarters, but is moving forward in its business. "IF WE MUST DIE" (By Claude McKay) If we must die, let it not be like hogs, Hunted and penned in an inglorious spot, While round us bark the mad and hungry dogs, Making their mock at our accursed lot. If we must die, oh, let us nobly die, So that our precious blood may not be shed In vain; then even the monsters we defy shall praise us dead! Oh. kinsmen! We must meet the com- mon foe; What though before us lies the open grave. Pressed to the wall, dying, but— fighting back. LETTERS TO EDITOR Editor, The Washington Tribune, Washington, D. C. My Dear Sir:— Allow me to compliment you on your able Editorial of the 18th inst. "The Question Confronting Graduates." It is pointed and more than timely. The figures speak for themselves, nearly five hundred graduates from our city high schools and college, not saying anything about those private and parochial schools. It is indeed time for us of the Capital City of the Nation to really get busy and set a pace, for other cities in which there is a large Colored population, to follow. A few pertinent questions in this connection might be asked: What are we doing for these many aspiring and efficient graduates? What are we going do for them? What have we done for them? As to the first question, What are we doing for these many aspiring and efficient graduates? we must admit that since the signing of the Armistice, closing the great World War, there has indeed been great and far reaching activity among our city folks and many worthy business enterprises have been launched while several have gotten down to business and others are planning to do so. This is as it should be. The answer to the second question, What are we going to do? should be given by every individual of our race, by determining individually and collectively to boost, champion, and support these new enterprises, of our people, for our people, by our people; that in turn they may be in a position to keep ajar the door of opportunity, for positions of our hundreds of yearly graduates. The last question, What have we done for them? speaks first in the sacrifices the many homes have made to keep these pupils at their studies until they became proficient enough to be granted diplomas. We must admit that the success of our Negro Insurance Companies, Drug Stores, Theatres, Banks, Newspapers, Undertakers, Printers, Wood and Coal Dealers, etc. supplemented by the success of our many professional men and women has proven, without a shadow of doubt, that something has been done. In conclusion, I am going to plead with You, Mr. Colored Man, to give our own race the same encouragement, the same consideration, the same Support that you have given other races for the past fifty years and the first question, What are we going to do for these aspiring and efficient graduates will have been answered and solved. Yours for success, J. HILLARY TAYLOR, Pres. and Manager, The Liberty Department Store Co. Inc 420 South Capitol St. 10.463.013 COLORED IN U. S. A. The Bureau of Census, Department of Commerce, yesterday issued a preliminary statement giving the composition of the population of the United States, according to color or race, as shown by the census taken as of January the First 1920. The total population of the United States, 105,710,620 comprises 94,822,431 whites and 10,463,013 colored people, 242,959 Indians, 111,025 Japanese, 61,686 Chineses, 5,603 Philipinos. There is a difference of 22,724 in the Indian population. They lost that many in ten years. Lo, the poor Indian, for he is passing fast. Colored Population The report from the Census Bureau says: "The rate of increase in the Negro population, which is not perceptibly affected by immigration or emigration, is by far the lowest on record. This element of the population has been growing at a rapidly diminishing rate during the past 30 years, its percentage of increased having declined from 18 per cent between 1890 to 1900 to 11.2 per cent during the following decade and to 6.5 per cent during the ten years ending January 1, 1920. Such data as are available in regard to birth and death rates among the Negroes indicate that the birth rate has decreased considerably since 1900, while the death rate has not changed greatly. "The total numerical increase in the Negro population during the decade was 635,250. Of this increase, 472, 418, or nearly three-fourths, took place in the North and West, while only 162,832, or about one-fourth, was reported for the South, despite the fact that about 85 per cent of the total Negro population is found in the South." The largest percentage of increase THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE URBAN LEAGUE ADDS MR. LEE TO STAFF The National Urban League announces that Professor J. R. E. Lee, Principal of Lincoln High School, Kansas City, Mo., has become Membership Secretary and is located at the headquarters of the League, 127 East 23rd Street, New York City. Mr. Lee will have supervision of the National and local financial campaigns of the Organization and will have charge of the efforts now being made by the League to enlarge its membership. He is considered a valuable asset to the movement because of his many years of experience in executive work and his energy and thorough acquaintance with handling groups of people Mr. Lee was a teacher of Latin and Mathematics at Bishop College, Marshall, Texas, for ten years at which time he was also Educational Missionary for the State. He was located at Tuskegee Institute under Booker T. Washington for fifteen years, five years being devoted to the supervision of the Department of Mathematics and ten years to the directorship of the Academic Department. For two years he was in charge of the Alabama State Association of Teachers, at which time he increased the membership from 100 to 700. He was responsible for the organization of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools in 1904 and was its President for five years and its Directing and Corresponding Secretary for ten years. He has been Principal of the Lincoln High School, Kansas City, Mo., since 1915, during which time the enrollment has increased from 315 to 750. During the war he was Director of one of the Loan Campaigns and was associated with other war drives as a member of the Directing Committee. In the Community Chest Campaign of last fall he was the Director of the Negro Campaign Drive raising approximately $10,000 in this effort. At present he is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Community Service Urban League of Kansas City. CAMPAIGN FOR $60,000.00 FOR SOCIAL SERVICE WORK Under the leadership of the Rev. Albert J. Mitchell, pastor of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, as Campaign Director for the District of Columbia, a meeting of all the city pastors was called at Asbury M. E. Church, 11th and K St., together with, the Officials of the churches, to devise ways and means for the raising of Washington's quota of the sixty thousand dollars necessary to purchase and equip the properties purchased in the city of Baltimore, by a commission raised by the Washington Annual Conference to be used for Aged Men and Women's Home, Orphanage, Religious Educational Center, and Social Service center. This place comprises three acres of ground located in the center of Baltimore and was purchased for ninety thousand dollars. The District Superintendent, the Rev. D. D. Turpeau, presented the Campaign Director, who outlined a program for the raising of the funds in a very brief manner. The program outlined was unanimously adopted and every Official present made a pledge to the campaign. The slogan adopted for the popular subscription for every member of the church throughout the District of Columbia is the same slogan for the entire conference for popular subscriptions. "One dollar by June 28th, and one dollar a month for six months." The meeting was an enthusiastic one with the following pastors present: D. D. Turpeau, District Superintendent, Washington District, J. S. Carroll, Asbury M. E. Church; C. E. Queen, Bennings; W. J. Tyler, Central, Grant Contee, John Stewart Memorial, A. J. Carr, Mt. Vernon, L. A. Carter, Nash Memorial; W. H. Howard, Randall Memorial; J. N. Beane, Simpson Memorial; Walter Dorsey, St. Mark; P. C. Butler, Waldorf Mission; J. W. Waters, Ebenezer; W. H. Williams, Fairmont; A. J. Mitchell, Mt. Zion. The next meeting will be held at Central M. E. Church. A MESSAGE TO YOU Although I am a mere boy of fourteen I have experienced and heard of the hardships our race has undergone. Our race at this present time is rising to a standard where they will not stand for the outrageous treatment of the white man. In the South our race is being lynched continually. Should we submit to this? took place in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania. SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1921 No, but how are we to stop it. Kick and kick hard is the answer. At this preset time we have a hard working society entitled The National Advancement Association for Colored People. As race lovers we should cooperate with this society and give our dollars to help it pull to victory. It is doing great work for our people and we should help it to do more. We also have a new colored paper recently published entitled The Washington Tribune. We all should subscribe for it and in due time The Washington Tribune will become a daily paper. Then we too can show the White man that we can have a paper of our own. At this present time I Reginald Fray am fourteen years of age. I love my race and if the chance came would die for it. I have resolved that if I ever grow to be a man I am going to speak for the benefit of my race, and try to get our people to cooperate with me to make the white man give us good positions in the Government, and to stop race prejudice. (This story was written and composed by Arthur Reginald Fray.) 1925 11th St., N. W. CAPT. KELLEY PROMOTED (By The Associated Negro Press) Tuskegee Institute, Ala.,—Capt. Chas G. Kelley, former Special Agent to Vocational Advisor for Vocational Training of Negro wounded soldiers, with headquarters at Tuskegee Institute, has been promoted to the position of Vocational Advisor for this section. Capt. Kelly served with the A.E. F. as commander of Company "G" 366 Infantry. Since being honorably discharged he has served in the capacity of Special Agent to Vocational Advisor and holds a Commission of Captain in the Reserve Officers' Corps of the United States Army. The effectiveness of his work with disabled soldiers is shown by his recent promotion which took effect on July 16th. WAITING FOR THE PLUMS TO FALL (By William Pickens—The Associated Negro Press) Months ago when we heard that the White House had appointed one of its Colored servants as "Master of the Hounds," we understood that there was a disposition there to trifle with the Colored people's share in self-governing America. And yet the Colored people, especially the "inside" politicians, have continued to hope and hope and hope. It is a very HOPEFUL race, the Negro race. It is quick to believe. It thought that the Great War would make all things right. And then when Harding was elected, in spite of the warning from a few quarters, it thought that "everything was over but the shoutin', and that we would soon have anti-lynching laws, a strong anti-Jim Crow sentiment, etc., etc. It is our opinion that if some independent-minded Northern Democrat had been elected, he would have been fairer to his colored supporters than the present Republican administrator has so far shown itself. This administration talks, but does nothing. It speaks all sorts of noble sentiments about disarmament, "associations" for peace, "wiping away" lynching, etc., but it is afraid apparently, to do anything, even to appoint a Colored man to the little old traditional Colored man's job of signing himself "Registrar of the Treasury." What is the cause of this? Is it due altogether to the opportunism of this administration, or is it partly due to the poor grade of Negro politicians with which we have been burdened since the last campaign began? Would not a better grade of Colored men have commanded more respect in Washington? There are, of course, some exceptionally worthy men among the Negro political aspirants, and we could name them, but to call names would be invidious. On the whole, however, they have been a set who were "hired and paid off" during the campaign, and the smug security of this Republican majority does not feel that it owes them anything further. Accordingly, they have been playing the very disgraceful role for several months now of lying around in Washington, with their mouths open, so to speak, "waiting for the plums to fall." This is a very painful thing to the self-respecting Colored folk. They would much prefer to have seen these men stay out of Washington and let the administration take the initiative under the urge of general Colored and liberal white public opinion. But these men have now "writ us all down" in the capital as a group of self-seekers, and have furnished our enemies with good clubs with which to keep us out of our group dues. Any every four years now, we are blessed with an outcropping of this grade of politician. We never hear of them during the slow fight of the seasons against the evils that beset us, but they spring up every four years, like a race of quadrennial plants, or, to change the simile, they swarm like flies when the Republican campaign molasses barrel is opened up or spilled over. And still they are waiting "for something to turn up" in a machine-ridden shadow-shying administration, and we are all afflicted by their humiliation. And these same men used to swell out their chests at our banquets last fall, and when we wanted to CRY OUT for something, they would say with cryptic eyebrows: "Shee-ee don't do that. That would spoil everything. I have just had a talk with the President-elect, and he told me the interests of the race will be properly taken care of." They impressed everybody that they were "on the inside," that everything was "all right" and that all we had to do is "wait" and give the President a chance. Colored people, faithful, nobly believing, have fallen for that sort of buncombe time and again. What most of these politicians were really afraid of, was, what if the Colored people made too loud a noise they might frighten away the JOBS which they thought they were about to slap their hats down on. The "interests of the Race" meant nothing but these jobs. It is our opinion that if the group of inside Negro politicians had shown themselves absolutely unconcerned about jobs or pay, but dead in earnest about the welfare and status of their whole group, even the jobs would have been sooner gotten. It is not too late even now, if every Colored man in politics could for six months forget that he ever wanted a job, and make the President and Congress believe that what possesses his soul is a desire for an anti-lynching law and a law to discredit Jim Crowism, and a vote for every man who is sane and free from crime. If we could have these rights, nothing on earth could keep us from getting a greater number of offices than any administration is ever likely to "give" us. When we were boys, the older, yarn-spinning member of our family, used to tell a story of Africans; that batter-cakes grew on trees there, known as "flack-jack-trees," and that the trees stood close over "molasses ponds," and that all the Africans had to do, was to wait on their backs under the trees till a gust of wind blew some of the "flap-jacks" into the molasses pond, and then reach for a stick and draw them out and eat. It seems to us that the life of these Africans must have been every bit as hopefu and charming as that of the Colored men in Washington who have been "waiting for the Plums to Fall." IT IS SAFER TO TRUST LIFE INSURANCE THAN ONE'S OWN EFFORTS STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY J. P. BOND Agency Supervisor, District of Columbia and Virginia 1814 7th St., N. W. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS PRIVATE BOOTHS Sole Agents for the Leading Electric Combs Free Demonstrations. Announcement of the Organization of the Federal Insurance Company An institution to conduct the business of industrial insurance in the District of Columbia and in the several states; to aid in the effort to control the wealth of the race for the benefit of the race; and to aid in every legitimate manner in meeting the race's most pressing business needs. The Books of the Federal Insurance Company are open for the subscription of stock at 1321 T St., N. 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CHAPTER L—Warned by his physician that he has not more than six months to live, Falling sits despondently on a park bench, wondering where he should spend those six months. A friendly squirrel practically decides the matter for him. His blood is pioneer blood, and he decides to end his days in the forests of Oregon. Memories of his grandfather and a deep love for all things of the wild help him CHAPTER II.—In a large southern Oregon city he meets people who had known and loved his grandfather, a famous frontiersman. He makes his home with Silas Lennox, a typical westerner. The only other members of the household are Lennox's son, "Bill," and daughter, "Snowbird." Their abode is many miles from civilization, in the Umpqua valley. Failing to shorten the span of life which he has been told is his. His extreme weakness in the face of even a slight exertion convinces him that the doctor had made a correct diagnosis of CHAPTER III.—From the first Failing health shows a marked improvement, and in the companionship of Lennox and his son and daughter he fits into the woods life as if he had been born to it. By quick thinking and a remarkable display of "nerve" he saves Lennox's life and his coworkers; they are attacked by a mad cowate. Lennox, the cowrotein carnation of his grandfather, Dan Falling I, whose fame as a woodsman is a household word. BOOK TWO—THE DEBT. CHAPTER I. L-Dan, now thoroughly proficient in woods lore, learns from Lennox, that an organized band of outlaws, of which Bert Cranston is the leader, is making trouble in the vicinity. Landry Hildreth, a former member of the gang, has been induced to turn state's evidence. On his way to the city, Hildreth is way laid by Cranston, shots, Hildreth is way Cranston, however, overlooked the fact that Hildreth might have documentary evidence on his person, and is satisfied that his enemy will never reach the city to tell what he knows of the operations of the gang. were the standards of the mountains, valuing strength and self-reliance above all things. He didn't stop to question why, every day, he trod so many weary miles to be with her. She was as natural as a fawn; and many times she had quite taken away his breath. And once she did it literally. He didn't think that so long as death spared him he would ever be able to forget that experience. It was her birthday, and knowing of it in time he had arranged for the delivery of a certain package, dear to a girlish heart, at her father's house. In the trysting hour he had come trudging over the hills with it, and few experiences in his life had ever yielded such unmitigated pleasure as the sight of her, glowing white and red, as she took off its wrapping paper. It was a jolly old gift, he recollected—and when she had seen it, she fairly leaped at him. Her warm, round arms around his neck, and the softest, loveliest lips in the world pressed his. But in those days he didn't have the strength that he had now. He felt he could endure the same experience again with no embarrassment whatever. His first impression then, besides abounding, incredible astonishment, was that she had quite knocked out his breath. But let it be said for him that he recovered with notable promptness. His own arms had gone up and closed around her, and the girl had wriggled free. "But you mustn't do that!" she told him. "But, good Lord, girl! You did it to me! Is there no justice in women?" "But I did it to thank you for this lovely gift. For remembering me—for being so good—and considerate. You haven't any cause to thank me." He had many serious difficulties in thinking it out. And only one conclusion was obtainable—that Snowbird kissed as naturally as she did anything else, and the kiss meant exactly what she said it did and no more. But the fact remained that he would have walked a good many miles farther if he thought there was any possibility of a repeat. But all at once his fantasies were suddenly and rudely dispelled by the intrusion of realities. Dan had been walking silently himself in the pine needles. As Lennox had wondered at long ago, he knew how by instinct; and instinctively he practiced this attainment as soon as he got out into the wild. The creature he had heard was fully one hundred yards distant, yet Dan could hear him with entire plainness. And for a while he couldn't even guess what manner of thing it might be. A cougar that made so much noise would be immediately expelled from the union. A wolf pack, running by sight, might crack brush as freely; but a wolf pack would also bay to wake the dead. Of course it might be an elk or a steer, and still more likely, a bear. He stood still and listened. The sound grew nearer. Soon it became evident that the creature was either walking with two legs, THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1921 or else was a four-footed animal putting two feet down at the same instant. Dan had learned to wait. He stood perfectly still. And gradually he came to the conclusion that he was listening to the footfall of another man. But it was rather hard to imagine what a man might be doing on this lonely hill. Of course it might be a deer hunter; but few were the valley sportsmen who had penetrated to this far land. The footfall was much too heavy for Snowbird. The steps were evidently on another trail that intersected his own trail one hundred yards farther up the hill. He had only to stand still, and in an instant the man would come in sight. He took one step into the thickle, prepared to conceal himself if it became necessary. Then he waited. Soon the man stepped out on the trail. Even at the distance of one hundred yards, Dan had no difficulty whatever in recognizing him. He could not mistake this tall, dark form, the soiled, slouchy clothes, the rough hair, the intent, dark features. It was a man about his own age, his own height, but weighing fully twenty pounds more, and the dark, narrow eyes could belong to no one but Bert Cranston. He carried his rife loosely in his arms. He stopped at the forks in the trail and looked carefully in all directions. Dan had every reason to think that Cranston would see him at first glance. Only one clump of thicker sheltered him. But because Dan had learned the lesson of standing still, because his olive-drab sporting clothes blended softly with the colored leaves, Cranston did not detect him. He turned and strode on down the trail. He didn't move quite like a man with innocent purposes. There was something stealthy, something sinister in his stride, and the way he kept such a sharp lookout in all directions. Yet he never glanced to the trail for deer tracks, as he would have done had he been hunting. Without even waiting to meditate on the matter, Dan started to shadow him. Before one hundred yards had been traversed, he could better understand the joy the cougar takes in his hunting. It was the same process—a cautious, silent advance in the trail of prey. He had to walk with the same caution, he had to take advantage of the thickets. He began to feel a curious excitement. Cranston seemed to be moving more carefully now, examining the brush along the trail. Now and then he glanced up at the tree tops. And all at once he stopped and knelt in the dry shrubbery. At first all that Dan could see was the glitter of a knife blade. Cranston seemed to be whitening a piece of dead pine into fine shavings. Now he was gathering pine needles and small twigs, making a little pile of them. And then, just as Cranston drew his match, Dan saw his purpose. Cranston was at his old trade—setting a forest fire. For two very good reasons, Dan didn't call to him at once. The two reasons were that Cranston had a rifle and that Dan was unarmed. It might be extremely likely that Cranston would choose the most plausible and effective means of preventing an interruption of his crime, and by the same token, prevent word of the crime ever reaching the authorities. The rifle contained five cartridges, and only one was needed. But the idea of backing out, unseen, never even occurred to Dan. The fire would have a tremendous headway before he could summon help. Although it was near the lookout station, every condition pointed to a disastrous fire. The brush was dry as tinder, not so heavy as to choke the wind, but yet tall enough to carry the flame into the tree tops. The stiff breeze up the ridge would certainly carry the flame for miles through the parched Divide before help could come. In the meantime stock and lives and homes would be endangered, besides the irreparable loss of timber. There were many things that Dan might do, but giving up was not one of them. After all, he did the wisest thing of all. He simply came out in plain sight and unconcernedly walked down the trail toward Cranston. At the same instant, the latter struck his match. As Dan was no longer stalking, Cranston immediately heard his step. He whirled, recognized Dan, and for one long instant in which the world seemed to have time in plenty to make a complete revolution, he stood perfectly motionless. The match flared in his dark fingers, his eyes—full of singular conjecturing—rested on Dan's face. No instant of the latter's life had ever been fraught with greater peril. He understood perfectly what was going on in Cranston's mind. The fire-fiend was calmly deciding whether to shoot or whether to bluff it out. One required no more moral courage than the other. It really didn't make a great deal of difference to Cranston. But he decided that the killing was not worth the cartridge. The other course was too easy. He did not even dream that Dan had been shadowing him and had seen his intention. He would have laughed at the idea that a "tenderfoot" could thus walk behind him, unheard. Without concern, he scattered with his foot the little heap of kindling, and slipping his pipe into his mouth, he touched the flaring match to it. It was a wholly admirable little piece of acting, and would have deceived any one who had not seen his previous preparations. Then he walked on down the trail toward Dan. Dan stopped and lighted his own pipe. It was a curious little truce. And then he leaned back against the great gray trunk of a fallen tree. "Well, Cranston," he said civilly. The men had met on previous oc casions, and always there had been the same invisible war between them. "How do you do, Falling," Cranston replied. No perceptions could be so blunt as to miss the premeditated insult in the tone. He didn't speak in his own tongue at all, the short, guttural "Howdy" that is the greeting of the mountain men. He pronounced all the words with an exaggerated precision, an unmistakable mockery of Dan's own tone. In his accent he threw a tone of sickly sweetness, and his inference was all too plain. He was simply calling Falling a milksoap and a white-liver; just as plainly as if he had used the words. The eyes of the two men met. Cranston's lips were slightly curled in an unmilestakable lee. Dan's were very straight. And in one thing at least, their eyes looked just the same. The pupils of both pairs had contracted to steel points, bright in the dark gray of the brises. Cranston's looked somewhat red; and Dan's were only hard and bright. Dan felt himself straighten; and the color mounted somewhat higher in his brown cheeks. But he did not try to avenge the insult—yet. Cranston was still fifteen feet distant, and that was too far. A man may swing a rifle within fifteen feet. The fact that they were in no way physical equals did not even occur to him. When the insult is great enough, such considerations cannot possibly matter. Cranston was hard as steel, one hundred and seventy pounds in weight. Dan did not touch one hundred and fifty, and a deadly disease had not yet entirely relinquished its hold upon him. "I do very well, Cranston," Dan answered in the same tone. "Wouldn't you like another match? I believe your pipe has gone out." Very little can be said for the wisdom of this remark. It was simply human—that age-old creed to answer blow for blow and insult for insult. Of course the inference was obvious—that Dan was accusing him, by innuendo, of his late attempt at arson. Cranston glanced up quickly, and it might be true that his fingers itched and tingled about the barrel of his rifle. He knew what Dan meant. He understood perfectly that Dan had guessed his purpose on the mountain side. And the curl at his lips became more pronounced. "What a smart little boy," he scorned. "Going to be a Sherlock Holmes when he grows up." Then he half turned and the light in his eyes blazed up. He was not leering now. The mountain men are too intense to play at insult very long. Their inherent savagery comes to the surface, and they want the warmth of blood upon their fingers. His voice became guttural. "Maybe you're a spy?" he asked. "Maybe you're one of those city rats—to come and watch us, and then run and tell the forest service. There's two things, Falling, that I want you to know." Dan puffed at his pipe, and his eyes looked curiously bright through the film of smoke. "I'm not interested in hearing them," he said. "It might pay you." Cranston went on. "One of 'em is that one man's word is good as another's in a court—and it wouldn't do you any good to run down and tell tales. A man can light his pipe on the mountain side without the courts being interested. The second thing is—just that I don't think you'd find it a healthy thing to do." "I suppose, then, that is a threat?" "It ain't just a threat." Cranston laughed harshly—a single, grim sylable that was the most terrible sound he had yet uttered. "It's a fact. Just try it. Falling. Just make one little step in that direction. You couldn't hide behind a girl's skirts, then, Why, you city sissy, I'd break you to pieces in my hands!" Few men can make a threat without a muscular accompaniment. Its very utterance releases pent-up emotions, part of which can only pour forth in muscular expression. And anger is a primitive thing, going down to the most mysterious depths of a man's nature. As Cranston spoke, his lip curled, his dark fingers clenched on his thick palm, and he half leaned forward. Dan knocked out his pipe on the log. It was the only sound in that whole mountain realm; all the lesser sounds were stilled. The two men stood face to face, Dan tranquil, Cranston shaken by passion. "I give you," said Dan with entire coldness, "an opportunity to take that back. Just about four seconds." He stood very straight as he spoke, and his eyes did not waver in the least. It would not be the truth to say that his heart was not leaping like a wild thing in his breast. A dark mist was spreading like madness over his brain; but yet he was striving to keep his thoughts clear. Stealthily, without seeming to do so, he was setting his muscles for a spring. The only answer to his words was a laugh—a roaring laugh of scorn from Cranston's dark lips. In his laughter, his intent, catlike vigilance relaxed. Dan saw a chance; feeble though it was, it was the only chance he had. And his long body leaped like a serene through the air. Physical superior though he was. Cranston would have repelled the attack with his rifle if he had had a chance. His blood was already at the murder heat—a point always quickly reached in Cranston—and the dark, hot fumes in his brain were simply nothing more nor less than the most poisonous, bitter hatred. No other word exists. If his class of degenerate mountain men had no other accomplishment, they could hate. All their lives they practiced the emotion: hatred of their neighbors, hatred of law, hatred of civilization in all its forms. Besides, this kind of hillman habitually fought his duels with rifles. Hands were not deadly enough. But Dan was past his guard before he had time to raise his gun. The whole attack was one of the most astounding surprises of Cranston's life. Dan's body struck his, his fists flailed, and to protect himself, Cranston was obliged to drop the rifle. They staggered, as if in some weird dance, on the trail; and their arms clasped in a clinch. For a long instant they stood straining, seemingly motionless. Cranston's powerful body had stood up well under the shock of Dan's leap. It was a hand-to-hand battle now. The rifle had slid on down the hillside, to be caught in a clump of brush twenty feet below. Dan called on every ounce of his strength, because he knew what mercy he might expect if Cranston mastered him. The battles of the mountains were battles to the death. They flung back and forth, wrenching shoulders, lashing fists, teeth and feet and fingers. There were no Marquis of Queensberry rules in this battle. Again and again Dan sent home his blows; but they all seemed ineffective. By now, Cranston had completely overcome the moment's advantage the other had obtained by the power of his leap. He hurled Dan from the clinch and lashed at him with hard fists. It is a very common thing to hear of a silent fight. But it is really a more rare occurrence than most people believe. It is true that serpents will often fight in the strangest, most eerie silence; but human beings are not serpents. They partake more of the qualities of the meat-eaters—the wolves and felines. After the first instant, the noise of the fight aroused the whole hillside. The sound of blows was in itself notable, and besides, both of the men were howling the primordial battle cries of hatred and vengeance. For two long minutes Dan fought with the strength of despair, summoning at last all that mysterious reserve force with which all men are born. But he was playing a losing game. The malady with which he had suffered had taken too much of his vigor. Even as he struggled, it seemed to him that the vista about him, the dark pines, the colored leaves of the perennial shrubbery, the yellow path were all obscured in a strange, white mist. A great wind roared in his cars—and his heart was evidently about to shiver to pieces. But still he fought on, not daring to yield. He could no longer parry Cranston's blows. The latter's arms went around him in one of those deadly holds that wrestlers know; and Dan struggled in vain to free himself. Cranston's face itself seemed hideous and unreal in the mist that was creeping over him. He did not recognize the curious thumping sound as Cranston's fists on his flesh. And now Cranston had hurled him off his feet. Nothing mattered further. He had fought the best he could. This cruel beast could pounce on him at will and hammer away his life. But still he struggled. Except for the constant play of his muscles, his almost unconscious effort to free himself that kept one of Cranston's arms busy holding him down, that fight on the mountain path might have come to a sudden end. Human bodies can stand a terrific punishment; but Dan's was weakened from the ravages of his disease. Besides, Cranston would soon have both hands and both feet free for the work, and when these four terrible weapons are used at once, the issue—soon or late—can never be in doubt. But even now, consciousness still lingered. Dan could hear his enemy's curses—and far up the trail, he heard another, stranger sound. It sounded like some one running. And then he dimly knew that Cranston was climbing from his body. Volces were speaking—quick, commanding voices just over him. Above Cranston's savage curses another voice rang clear, and to Dan's ears, glorious beyond all human utterance. He opened his tortured eyes. The mists lifted from in front of them, and the whole drama was revealed. It had not been sudden mercy that had driven Cranston from his body, just when his victim's falling unconsciousness would have put him completely in his power. Rather it was something black and ominous that even now was pointed squarely at Cranston's breast. None too soon, a ranger of the hill had heard the sounds of the struggle, and had left the trysting place at the spring to come to Dan's aid. It was Snowbird, very pale but wholly self-sufficient and determined and intent. Her pistol was cocked and ready. CHAPTER III Dan Falling was really not badly hurt. The quick, lashing blows had not done more than severely bruise the flesh of his face; and the mists of unconsciousness that had been falling over him were more nearly the result of his own tremendous physical exertion. Now these mists were rising. "Go—go away," the girl was commanding. "I think you've killed him." Dan opened his eyes to find her kneeling close beside him, but still covering Cranston with her pistol. Her hand was resting on his bruised cheek. He couldn't have believed that a human face could be as white, while life still remained, as hers was then. All the lovely rints that had been such a delight to him, the play of soft reds and browns, had faded as an afterglow fades on the snow. Dan's glance moved with hers to Granston. He was standing easily at a distance of a dozen feet; and except for the faintest tremble all over his body, a muscular reaction from the violence of his passion, he had entire- ly regained his self-composure. This was quite characteristic of the mountain men. They share with the beasts a passion of living that is wholly unknown on the plains; but yet they have a certain quality of imperturbability known nowhere else. Nor is it limited to the native-born mountaineers. No man who intimately knows a member of that curious, keen-eyed little army of naturalists and big-game hunters who go to the north woods every fall, as regularly and seemingly as inexorably as the waterfowl go in spring, can doubt this fact. They seem to have acquired from the silence and the snows an impregnation of that eternal calm and imperturbability that is the wilderness itself. Cranston wasn't in the least afraid. Fear is usually a matter of uncertainty, and he knew exactly where he stood. It is extremely doubtful if a plainsman would have possessed this knowledge. But a plainsman has not the knowledge of life itself that the mountaineer has, simply because he does not see it in the raw. And he has not half the intimate knowledge of death, an absolute requisite of self-composure. The mountaineer knows life in its simple phases with little tradition or convention to blur the vision. Death is a very intimate acquaintance that may be met in any snowdrift, on any rocky trail; and these conditions are very deadly to any delusions that (Continued Next Week) RED CAB S Phone—North We own and operate the only Colored 10 Blocks 50c. City Proper 75c for 1 to 4 passengers Seven passenger touring car ECONOMY AND SERVICE M. T. 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DAVIDSON .....Advertising Solicitor The Tribune will be delivered at your door by carrier for 5c a week. For sale on all newstands and at all Drug Stores. Advertising rates will be furnished on request. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, OUT OF TOWN $2.00 PER YEAR TAFT UNDESIRABLE William Howard Taft, as the Chief of the United States, is undesirable in this country. The opposition to Mr. Taft decided" and comes on down thrust when he said that he would not there was opposition from the authority to suggest President point of colored citizens. I amendments to the Constitution of at" and it would not be good might displease the South. As the Chief Justice of the State opportunity to pass upon the elements. His position, conviction and therefore, being a man who does not hesitate to substitute a letter and spirit of the law, he is. Consider his recent article in a riot, regarding the position that affair. He said, in substance, the people are lynched, burned and haged or what not, the colored press such treatment. He goes so far should not even publish the wrong. Here is a paragraph from his article. "This conclusion does not ex- which some Negro papers are pre-icing them to physical force, in- of right and fanning their passion to Negroes in every part of the c- Does that language represent enough to fill the exalted position. CONGRESS AND ITS DUTY The f.armers of the Republic pledged national anti-lynching law by the recent expressions and ut- an abhorrence which frequently a world—has begun to take cogniz- Various bills are being introdu- ing, only to be referred to the languish and die. In both house Republican majority, whose lead its party pledges upon a recalcitr- Whatever measuers are adop- necessarily be brought about by sentiment can be aroused against the Congress can be aroused to lynching. There is no different Europe and lynching colored people. Federal laws, while they do not of which law abiding citizens o- holding in check local community heavily burdened with respect for should heed the voice of the chiefiate consideration, "of the most ex- in this country." Howard Taft, as the Chief Justice of the Supreme United States, is undesirable to the 15,000,000 colony. Position to Mr. Taft dates back to the "Brave" comes on down thru his administration and should that he would not appoint a colored person opposition from the South. Last winter he tried to suggest President Harding's policy of colored citizens. He stated that the 14th pass to the Constitution of the United States would not be good policy to enforce them, release the South. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court it might try to pass upon the enforcement of these views position, conviction and attitude has been before, being a man who in his weak vacillating resitate to substitute his personal impresss spirit of the law, he is undesirable. In his recent article in the Public Ledger, or finding the position the colored press occured, said, in substance, that no matter how much lynched, burned and brutally mistreated, he did not, the colored press should not say anything. He goes so far as to say that colonists publish the wrongs committed against paragraph from his article: Exclusion does not excuse of course, the Negro papers are pressing among their ranks to physical force, in their assertion of the and fanning their passion and fears by repeating in every part of the country." But language represent the man that should fill the exalted position of Chief Justice? PRESS AND ITS DUTY TOWARDS LYNE Members of the Republican National platform National anti-lynching legislation. The Congress expressions and utterances of the Press which frequently disgraces this nation begin to take cognizance of lynching. Skills are being introduced to remedy the evo to be referred to the proper committees, and die. In both houses of Congress, their majority, whose leaders do not inflict the hedges upon a recalcitrant minority. For measuers are adopted to eradicate this be brought about by public sentiment. I can be aroused against the pogroms of Poorness can be aroused to speedily enact legislation. There is no difference between massacrials and lynching colored people in America. Laws, while they do not in all instances curb abiding citizens complain they do not check local community officials and others are indicted with respect for law and order. Control the voice of the chief executive, and begin operation, "of the most effective means of end country." William Howard Taft, as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, is undesirable to the 15,000,000 colored people in this country. The opposition to Mr. Taft dates back to the "Brownsville incident" and comes on down thru his administration as President, when he said that he would not appoint a colored person where there was opposition from the South. Last winter he assumed the authority to suggest President Harding's policy toward appointment of colored citizens. He stated that the 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution of the United States were "winked at" and it would not be good policy to enforce them because it might displease the South. As the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court it might come his opportunity to pass upon the enforcement of these very amendments. His position, conviction and attitude has been declared; and therefore, being a man who in his weak vacillating character does not hesitate to substitute his personal impression for the letter and spirit of the law, he is undesirable. Consider his recent article in the Public Ledger, on the Tulsa riot, regarding the position the colored press occupied in the affair. He said, in substance, that no matter how many colored people are lynched, burned and brutally mistreated, held in peonage or what not, the colored press should not say anything against such treatment. He goes so far as to say that colored papers should not even publish the wrongs committed against our people. Here is a paragraph from his article: "This conclusion does not excuse of course, the propaganda which some Negro papers are pressing among their readers, inciting them to physical force, in their assertion of their equality of right and fanning their passion and fears by repeating wrongs to Negroes in every part of the country." Does that language represent the man that should be broad enough to fill the exalted position of Chief Justice? CONGRESS AND ITS DUTY TOWARDS LYNCHING The farmers of the Republican National platform of 1920, pledged national anti-lynching legislation. The Congress urged by the recent expressions and utterances of the President—upon an abhorrence which frequently disgraces this nation before the world—has begun to take cognizance of lynching. Various bills are being introduced to remedy the evils of lynching, only to be referred to the proper committees, where they languish and die. In both houses of Congress, there is a vast Republican majority, whose leaders do not inflict the "pain" of its party pledges upon a recalcitrant minority. Whatever measuers are adopted to eradicate this evil, must necessarily be brought about by public sentiment. If American sentiment can be aroused against the pogroms of Poland, surely, the Congress can be aroused to speedily enact legislation against lynching. There is no difference between massacring Jews Europe and lynching colored people in America. Federal laws, while they do not in all instances cure the evils of which law abiding citizens complain they do much towards holding in check local community officials and others who are not heavily burdened with respect for law and order. Congress then, should heed the voice of the chief executive, and begin the immediate consideration, "of the most effective means of ending lynching in this country." LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS Dr. E. D. Downing of Roanoke, Va., and Prof. J. R. "Buck" Hunt of Lynchburg, were callers at the Tribune office this week. Mrs. Moore, of Baltimore, Md., the sister of Rev. King, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holland, Lincoln Park. Miss Essie Budd, the whist queen, leaves next week for Atlantic City. Miss Budd and her partner, Mr. Quentin Williams have won most all of their matches this season. Mr. Charles S. Morris pased thru the city Wednesday, enroute to his home in Norfolk, Va. Mrs. L. A. Williams and her daughter, Mrs. B. L. Myers, have returned from a pleasant visit to Ocean Grove and New York City. While in New York they were the dinner and theatre guests of Miss Anita Martin, of 137th Street. Mrs. Ella Kirk Downs On Sunday, July 3rd, a three p.m., Mrs. Ella Kirk Downs of the National Education Association will speak at the Howard Theatre, under the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the 12th St. Branch Young Men's Christian Association. Some of the best musical talent will appear. A silver offering will be taken at the door. ∞ PUBLISHING CO., Inc. Street, N. W. GTON, D. C. North 6554-W President Managing Editor City Editor Advertising Solicitor your door by carrier for 5c a week. Drug Stores. d on request. OF TOWN $2.00 PER YEAR Chief Justice of the Supreme Court made to the 15,000,000 colored people States back to the "Brownsville in his administration as President, he appoint a colored person where South. Last winter he assumed Harding's policy toward appealed that the 14th and 15th of the United States were "winked policy to enforce them because it supreme Court it might come his enforcement of these very amend- and attitude has been declared; in his weak vacillating character his personal impression for the undesirable. The Public Ledger, on the Tulsa colored press occupied in the that no matter how many colored brutally mistreated, held in peonies should not say anything against as to say that colored papers was committed against our people. Article: Because of course, the propaganda pressing among their readers, in their assertion of their equality and fears by repeating wrongs country." The man that should be broad of Chief Justice? BY TOWARDS LYNCHING Man National platform of 1920, legislation. The Congress urged alterances of the President—upon disgraces this nation before theance of lynching. Deced to remedy the evils of lynch-proper committees, where they uses of Congress, there is a vast servers do not inflict the "pain" of giant minority. Deced to eradicate this evil, must republic sentiment. If American not the pogroms of Poland, surely, speedily enact legislation against vice between massacring Jews people in America. Not in all instances cure the evils complain they do much towards officials and others who are not for law and order. Congress then, executive, and begin the immedefective means of ending lynching "MI-DEARS" ORGANDIE DANCE Despite the sizzling heat of last Tuesday evening, more than 300 enthusiastic followers of the tickle-toe diversion, enjoyed themselves immensely at the "Mi-Dears" Organdie Frolique, which was held in the frigid atmosphere of the beautiful Murray Casino. The girls, "all done up" in pretty organdie dresses of all shades, and styles, amid the beautiful floral decorations of choice cut roses and evergreens, presented a veritable garden of roses_and the "fellers" who acted as judges, experienced considerable discomfiture in determining the two most beautiful dresses. Two beautiful prizes were given to the wearers of the two most attractive dresses. Summary: It was some breezy, jazzy hop. There will be a meeting of the Departmental Baseball League, Friday, July 8th at the residence of the President. It is hoped that all the Managers and Captains, will be at this meeting at 8 p.m. sharp. Business of importance. The Lenox Athletic Club has reorganized its club and shall put forth the greatest possible efforts to hold its place in the athletic world of the District. All admirers and friends of the L. A. C. are glad to know that the club is coming back with more prowess than before to champion the District title. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1921 Get Your Own Candy Douglass-Wheatley Candies “THE PERFECT CANDY” On sale at all Drug Stores and Confectioneries Mail orders given prompt attention Home Office: 1200 You Street, N. W. Why Can’t We Have It? ROCK SPRINGS HOTEL - On Beautiful Conduit Road is offered For Sale to Colored Apply to EDWARD F. McNEELEY 1216 You Street, N. W. or Joe C. Brown, 1317 F St. N. W. Amer. Bank Blg. The Laborers' Cooperative Association held a successful meeting at the John Wesley A. M. E. Z. church this week and will hold their meeting on July the 7th, at the Cosmopolitan Baptist church on N Street between 9th and 10th streets, N. W. Mr. Levi C. Brown, President of the Mutual Savings Bank of Portsmouth, Va., was a business visitor in the city this week. SOUTHERN AID BUILDING DEDICATED (Continued from Page 1) merit, he can make his own chance. "Our race has been too well satisfied to put our money into the other man's hands for investment, from which we have derived no benefit. Our aim now is to make our own investments, build up our own business enterprises, erect our own buildings as The Southern Aid has shown us what can be done. I rejoice for this lesson that you men have brought to us demonstrating that we too can cooperate in effort, in finance, in business and thereby use our own capital to enhance our progress and economic possibilities. Truly you men have come a long way in bringing this lesson to us and we hope to profit by your practical demonstration." The Southern Aid Society gave to every person that passed thru their offices on the third floor in their building at the corner of 7th and T streets a practical souvenir. To the men a practical coin purse and a pencil was given. To the ladies a package of the best needles obtainable and a pencil was given. These souvenirs were also given away at the church as the closing feature of the program. The building which was turned over to the city by the Southern Aid Society, is a four story, modern office building. The first floor is occupied by the Dunbar Theatre. The other flors are occupied with offices, the Society having its office on the third floors are occupied with offices, the a cost of $165,000, and is one of the best buildings owned by colored people in the city. It was designed and built by the late I. T. Hatton, architect. A party of twelve of the Southern Aid officials, headed by the President, Atty. James T. Carter; and the Secretary and General Manager, Mr. B. I. Jordan; came up from Richmond, Va., where the home office is located, for this occasion. The party had dinner at the Whitelaw and returned to Richmond at 2:15 a. m., Thursday. will be a coupon which will be for 50 votes. This coupon must be sent in with one year's subscription to The Tribune, payable monthly in advance; the first payment of 25 cents must be made with the subscription. The standing of the contestants will appear regularly in The Tribune each week until the close of the contest. A picture of each entrant must be sent in to the contest editor. These pictures will be returned immediately after the contest. After the winner has been decided, the eleven nearest competitors' names will be filed by The Florentine Film Corp. and they will be given try outs in their other productions. This is no fake and will absolutely be fairly conducted. HARDING SHOWS HIS HAND Some of the papers think that President Harding has uncovered his hand and shown his real attitude toward the colored voters in this country. The Chicago Whip "At last the newspapers of the black people are beginning to realize the 'Hoax of Harding.' They realize also that the Republican party is not in love with them. Too bad that the Chicago Whip was the only paper of its kind which foresaw and predicted just this thing. When the others were dealing with the fanciful utterances of the new President, the editor wrote of the 'Hoax of Harding' and told his readers to beware of 'Ides of March.' We generally wake up when it is too late and the bridegroom has departed." The Afro-American, Baltimore "Mr. Harding promised to stop lynching. So far he has done nothing but talk. He has given his approval to appointments of white Republicans' slates in Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky, and turned the colored Republicans down cold, even where they represented, as in Georgia, the majority vote. Now he comes along and gives his consent to the organization of a lily-white party in the South which will exclude colored Republicans. "Hardings policy will naturally astound the conservative colored people, but those who have watched the trend of the party since Taft, understand that there is no change in liberalism of government creeping in from that source." The Savannah Tribune The Savannah Triangle "Reconstruction of the Republican party in Georgia by any group or upon any plan directed by Bascom Slemp is bound in gross unfairness to the great majority of the party here. "But Negro men and women are more concerned with politics now than ever before. Registration is going vigorously on and the future is going to see Negroes roll up a tremendous voting strength in every locality and throut the state at large. Negroes are just beginning to go into politics seriously and with a determination to win their place in the ways of government. There is no desire to dominate or lord it over others, this charge is a snare and a deception to fool the ignorant what Negroes want and must have is the untrammeled right to vote, the right to hold office consistent with their political strength, the enjoyment of the benefits of a free government and the freedom, justice and protection which can only come thru political power exercised." The Norfolk Journal and Guide "Not an Afro-American who took part in the campaign and voted on election day had the remotest idea that the Administration would lean toward a lily-white condition of Republican politics in the South, in which Afro-American Republicans would be allowed no more participation than they are in the conduct of Democratic politics; nor was there any expectation that the National Committee would turn over the party in the South to the lily-white, by reducing the delegates to National Conventions by 23 votes and requiring that any Congressional District, to be entitled to representation, must have at least 2,500 qualified voters. But all of this has happened which was not expected." Yes, and all of this has happened which was not expected and Mr. Harding has sanctioned the whole program. "If the Harding administration does not change its policy and give the Negro that which he is entitled to in the shape of positions and party recognition, it will be the duty of the Negro to vote Democratic ticket in 1922 as a means of rebuke to an administration that has violently betrayed the trust imposed in it. It was Frederick Douglass who said: 'The Republican party is the ship and all else is the sea.' And adhering to the principle, we must stay in the ship with the view of putting out those who crucify us upon a cross of prejudice. Let the race accept the administration's challenge and meet it at the polls in November, 1922." WANTED—5 persons of musical knowledge or taste. Apply 12 to 5 p. m., Adams Music House, 1911 9th Street, N. W. More Pay? No! More Eats! Y. W. C. A. CAFETERIA Our excellent service has brought so many friends to our Cafeteria that in order to accommodate them it is necessary to extend the hours. Breakfast 7 to 9. Lunch 12:30 to 1:30 and Dinner 5 to 7:30. Thank you. MADAME A. W. GROSS Preparation to Straighten and Beautify the Hair. If you will call to this address, we will straighten your hair for 50 cents guaranteed to last for 6 months. Artistic Sign Shop E. L. CRUMMIE will SIGN ANYTHING Gold Leaf Work a Specialty 1359 "You" St., N. W. 2nd Floor Side Entrance Suggestions for Wedding or Graduation Gifts Diamond Rings, Lavaliers, Bracelet Watch Dorine Boxes, Ear Rings, Ladies Sterling, Community, Rogers & W Ivory Toilet and Manicuring Sets; Fine A Avail yourself of our divided payment Inspection does not imply GEORGE W. TAYLOR Diamond Rings, Lavaliers, Bracelet Watches, Brooches, Mesh Bags, Dorine Boxes, Ear Rings, Ladies' Watches Sterling, Community, Rogers & Wallace Silverware Ivory Toilet and Manicuring Sets; Fine Assortment of Umbrellas Avail yourself of our divided payment plan, if you desire. Inspection does not imply buying. U at 11th St., N. W. 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