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The Washington Tribune GEORGETOWN GIRL MYSTERIOUSLY DROWNED All the News That's Fit to Print VOL.1 NO.15 EVELYN JOHNSON LAST SEEN ALIVE BEING CHASED BY POLICEMAN Officers Unable To Give Reasonable Account of Circumstances FUNERAL DELAYED Girl's Head Bore Scars of Fresh Wounds. Officer Lost His Billy The untimely death of Miss Evelyn Johnson 13 years old, by drowning in the C. and O. Canal off Potomac St., in Georgetown, Saturday night has created city wide interest because of the mysterious complications surrounding the affair. Two policeman ran across Howard Boyd and Evelyn Johnson in an alley off Potomac Street, Georgetown, Saturday night. One of the officers grabbed Boyd, the other, C. H. Ford, pursued the Johnson girl. She ran across Potomac Street toward the foot bride that crosses the C. and O. canal, just east of the foot of Potomac Street. Policeman Ford claims that the girl fell down the steps leading to the bridge and rolled off into the water, from which she was removed about an hour later. Several people in the vicinity testified at the inquest that they heard a girl cry out "murder" several times and were attracted to the bridge by this cry. The theory advanced by some of those who arrived early on the scene following the cry of "murder" is that Evelyn Johnson was struck by Policeman Ford with his "billy" and rolled off the bridge into the water. The fact that he did not have his "billy" when the search was made for the girl's body; and the cries of "murder" led these persons to believe that she was being attacked. The finding of her body directly under the edge of the bridge, and a wound on the back of her head, all seemed to point to foul play. So far no eyewitnesses other than Ford, have been found to testify concerning the facts about the girl's death, as the Boyd boy and other policeman, Robinson, were in the alley when Miss Johnson disappeared. The facts were of such a nature that after a representative of The Tribune phoned the Coroner and related the facts found on his investigation, he ordered the funeral, which was to have been Tuesday morning, held over for a Coroner's jury to investigate and report on the death. This investigation took place Tuesday afternoon at the D. C. morgue about three o'clock, and the verdict rendered was: "we, the jury, find that Evelyn Johnson came to her death by accidently drowning, while fleeing from a police officer." The reasons prompting a review of this case by the Coroner's jury were based on the line of reasoning that while a conscious person falling in water usually comes up one or more times, and in struggling, will move from the place of falling into the water, an unconscious person sinks like a stone. This fact indicated to the minds of those investigating the case that such was Evelyn's condition when she struck the water. Her mother was grief stricken when seen by a representative of The Tribune. She said that the girl was only thirteen years old and would not be fourteen until December the ninth this year. She had not been gone from (Continued to Page 8) Nurses who called on President Harding Last Wednesday COURT UPHOLDS DISMISSAL OF MR. BYARS LOCAL EDUCATOR TOURNAMENT BRINGS TENNIS STARS HERE The Negro National Tennis Association will hold their Tournament at the Suburban Gardens, 50th and Hayes Streets, Northwest, August 22 to 27. Players from all parts of the United States have registered for this contest which promises to be the leading attraction in the sport world for the District during the week. Daily programs beginning at 10:00 a.m. and continuing until 6 p.m. There will be other attractions to supplement the playing. Registering is yet open and contestants may register at Dr. W. L. Smith's office, 809 Florida Avenue Northwest. Some of the best tennis players of the country will be present and participate in this big tournament. Among the local players will be seen E. Pollard, John Wilkerson, T. Holmes and Sylvester Smith. Drs. McGriff and Downing of Portsmouth, Va., have entered for mixed doubles and men's doubles. Mr. Thos. Smith of Annapolis, Md., and Rob. Allen, of Philadelphia, have entered for singles and doubles; Mesrs. F. H. Perkins of Baltimore and A. S. Wormley of D. C., have entered for singles. Drs. D. B. Williams and E. A. Brown of Chicago, will play in the men's doubles. Miss Laura Junior of Philadelphia and Miss I. Channels of Chicago will play in the singles for ladies. Award of Title The winner of the National Men's Single Championship will be awarded a leg on the B. M. Rhetta Championship Trophy. The winner of the Ladies' singles Championship will be awarded a leg on the W. C. McCard Championship Trophy. Awards for the Doubles will be announced later. Eligibility. The National, Championships are open to players belonging to Clubs or Associations having membership in the American Tennis Association. AL ADAMS OF ANNAPOLIS DIES The news of the death of Mr. Al Adams, a well known business man of Annapolis, Md. was received in Washington Monday. Mr. Adams was prominent in the business world as well as political. He was actively connected with several highly prosperous enterprises. At one time he was Alderman from the second ward. He was survived by a devoted wife, two children, a father and sister. Many prominent Washingtonians attended the funeral services which were held at the Catholic Church, Annapolis, Md., last Wednesday. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1921 GEORGIA MOB BURNS DEAD MAN'S BODY Augusta, Ga., Aug. 19—The striking of Walter Smalley, a colored chauffeur, by Ben Tilman Hightower, manager of a local wagon works, resulted in the death of three persons and the wounding of eight others, two of whom are expected to die. The shooting affray began Monday, when Smalley returned to the wagon works with a gun after Hightower had assaulted him, and shot Hightower, who died immediately. Smalley walked out into the street and began firing at every white person he saw. W. H. Moore, a policeman was shot to death and eight others were wounded before Smalley was killed by police and detectives who surrounded him in the street. Monday night a mob of whites removed the dead body of Smalley from the morgue and burned it to a crisp and then returned it to the morgue. No effort was made by the authorities to prevent the burning. Later however, the coroner stated that the body that was burned was not that of Smalley but was another dead man. Large crowds were attracted by the shooting and the police had trouble in dispersing them. Several times demonstrations were made toward colored people until the whole police force was placed on duty and quiet was restored. Smallley appears to have decided after he had killed Hightower and the policeman that it was best for him to shoot everyone he saw; for he realized that his time was short and he wanted to render as good an account of himself as possible. RACE'S RICHEST GIRL HERE Miss Sarah Rector, reputed to be the richest colored girl in the United States arived in the city Wednesday from New York along with Mrs. Rosa Rector her mother, Luella Rector her sister and her attorney, C. H. Calloway, all of Kansas City. They are stoppingg the Whitelaw and are to be here until Sunday. Miss Rector came into prominence over night, as it were, when oil was found on her land about 17 miles south of Muskegee, Oklahoma, about eight years ago. It was reported that her income was $100,000 per year. She had 160 acres of land which she had received from the Government, in keeping with the treaty that the Creek Indians had with the Government. The Indians owned slaves as did the white man, but when they freed their slaves and the Government allotted the land of the Indian Territory, they made a provision wherein their freedmen could receive land along with them. JUDGE SIDDONS ORDERS BYARS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF DUNBAR Byars' Interest of $700 in $10,000 Corporation In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, before Judge Siddons, sitting in equity, on Wednesday of this week a hearing was had on the restraining order issued on behalf of Murray Bros. by the court on the previous Tuesday, restraining Rufus G. Byars (formerly employed as manager of the Dunbar Theatre) from attempting to manage or from interfering with the management of the theatre. The restraining order referred to was issued by the court on last Tuesday at the instance of the Murray Brothers, majority stockholders of the Crescent Amusement Corporation, who stated that they had met and discharged Mr. Rufus G. Byars from the management of the Dunbar Theatre. The reasons given for the discharge by the Murray Brothers were based largely on the fact that Mr. Byars stated to them that he would leave if Mr. Crandall accepted his proposition to manage the projected Lincoln Theatre, a proposition involving a weekly salary and a division of the profits—30 per cent to himself and 70 per cent to Mr. Crandall. The right to discharge Mr. Byars which was the question involved in the suit, was upheld by the court. In fact it is said by many who heard Judge Siddons, that his remarks went further than a mere decision, his advice and suggestions constituting a full vindication for the discharge of Mr. Byars. Referring to the contention of Mr. Byars as set out in his answer that the Murray Brothers had no cause for discharging him, Judge Siddons stated that the defendant (Mr. Byars) himself admitted the reasons as set forth by the Murray Brothers for the discharge. In the course of his remarks on this point Judge Siddons said: "No Man Can Serve Two Masters." The court also reasoned that Mr. Byars' connection with a rival enterprise would of itself injure the interests of the Dunbar Theatre and that the majority stock holders and directors had a right and it was their duty to protect their businesses against such possible injury. Seeking to have the court's restraining order against him dismissed, Mr. Byars in his sworn statement said: "Upon receiving the order from the Court on last Tuesday, I immediately left the theatre and have not returned there since." While this statement is not true, there was no attempt made MANY ATTEND CONVENTION OF NURSES IN THIS CITY Office: 920 U St., N. W. The prizes in the recent "Essay Contest" conducted by The Tribune were awarded Thursday of this week. Mr. John F. Bright of 1430 Q St., N. W., was awarded $20 in gold a. d. Mr. Wm. H. Wilkerson of 778 living St., was awarded one month's pass to all theatres of The Theatrical Owners Association, as second prize. The Tribune will conduct another popular contest at a very near date in which very flattering prizes will be offered. LOCAL EDUCATOR CONNECTED WITH "LINK'S" FAILURE AT CONFIRMATION LOCAL EDUCATOR CONNECTED WITH "LINK'S" FAILURE AT CONFIRMATION The failure of the Senate to confirm "Link" Johnson's nomination for Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia has started many rumors. The latest is that a very prominent local colored man in the educational world, has filed charges of misappropriation of "campaign funds" against Mr. Johnson and that these charges are instigated by some men occupying important positions in the Government. Charges of some serious nature have been filed and Senator Jones of Washington, has been appointed the chairman of the committee to investigate them. When interviewed by a reporter of The Tribune he said that the rules of the Senate prevented him from giving out any information. However, charges had been filed and that the committee would notify Mr. Johnson and await his readiness for a hearing. Johnson's announcement last fall that he was coming to the Capital, not for a position, but to see that necessary and beneficial legislation was passed by this Republican Congress, relieving the burdens of the colored people of the country, met with the hearty approval of the people of the country. His failure in getting these results and his nomination so closely following the Linney case and the outcome of the charges against him, has increased the interest in the outcome of this particular case. HOWARD GRADUATE SAILS FOR EUROPE Mr. Edward F.Frazier of Baltimore, Md., sailed on the S. S. United States, August 11th, from New York for Copenhagen, Denmark. He is a graduate of the College department of Howard University in 1916; and received his Master of Arts degree from Clark University, Worcester, Mass. Mr. Frazier won the $1,000 scholarship offered by the Scandinavian-American Society for research work in sociology and economics in the University of Copenhagen. by Attorney Gaskins to so advise the court, since it might have resulted in serious trouble for Mr. Byars. Judge Siddons renewed the order for 'bidding Mr. Byars from attempting to manage or from interfering with the management of the Dunbar Theatre. It was brought out at this hearing that the Crescent Amusement Corporation was capitalized at $10,000. R. G. Byars holding $700 worth of the stock. Attorney Benj. L. Gaskins represented the Murray Brothers. Mr. Byars was represented by Attorneys Beckett and Stewart. Circulation Books Open To All PRICE 5 CENTS ROWNED INVENTION CASES IN THIS CITY The fourteenth annual session of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses, met Tuesday at the Phyllis Wheatley Branch of the Y. W. C. A., on Rhode Island Avenue, with the president, Mrs. Ada B. Thomas R. N., of New York City, presiding. At the opening meeting, Dr. Wm. A. Warfield, surgeon in chief of Freedmen's Hospital, welcomed the delegates on behalf of the physicians of the city. Alabama, Florida and Louisiana have been organized since the last meeting. "The Nurse in Training and Our Obligations to Her," was the subject of an interesting address by Dr. E. C. Terry. "Potentialities of the Visiting Nurse" were brought out in the address of Miss Gertrude H. Bowling, director of the Visiting Nurse Society. Child Higiene was discussed by Dr. Frank Cook, who brought out many new features for both the nurse and mother. There was a splendid program rendered at Lincoln Temple, 11th and R streets, Northwest, Tuesday night. Miss Pearl Wiseman, R.N., welcomed the delegates on behalf of the Freedmen's Hospital Nurse Alumnae Association. Mrs. Ida Williams, social worker of Southwest Washington, delivered the welcome address on behalf of the citizens of the city. Miss Lena Byrd, R.N., of Norfolk, Va., responded to the welcome addresses. Dr. Childs told them of the opportunity the nurse has to educate her patients in home sanitation, child welfare and character building. Mrs. Marion Seymour, R.N., gave an inspirational account of how 18 nurses served in the various camps during the war. "Bedside Personality" by Rev. Emory B. Smith was interesting and instructive. "The End of the Road" was an interesting photo play on social problems of the day, given by the association for the women and girls of the city at the Dunbar Theatre, Wednesday, Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, of the U. S. Public Health Service, lectured in connection with the picture which increased the interest. Wednesday afternoon, the Association called on President Harding in a body and the president, Mr. Ada B. Thoms, presented him with a large bouquet of American Beauty roses. Mr. Scurlock, the ever present photographer assembled the Nurses on the south steps of the War and Navy Building and made a picture of them. The program at Lincoln Temple Wednesday night attracted a large crowd. The annual address of the president was the feature of the evening. She told of the alliances that are being formed with the American Nurses Association, the affiliation with the U. S. Public Health Service, the proposed National Headquarters and the possibilities that such an office would serve. Dr. William Fowler of the District Health office told how to control contagious diseases. He spoke of measles, small pox, scarlet fever, typhoid fever and diphtheria. He said that man is humanity's greatest and most dangerous enemy, for it was so very hard to control people. "Tubercular Nursing" by Mrs. Alfa Jones, R. N., Washington. proved a very interesting address as well as instructive. Miss C. Jeannette West, R.N., president of the Freedmen's Alumnae Association, presided at this meeting. A clinic with modern methods in nursing was given Thursday morning at the Freedmen's Hospital for the visiting nurses by Miss E. Mae Irwin, R.N., assistant superintendent of nursing. The round table on the Maternity Centre and how it affects the community, conducted by Miss Olive B. Taylor, R.N., of New York City, proved one of the best discussions of the meetings. The recreational program comprised visits to many of the show places of (Continued on page 8) "Why Theatres Owned and Operated by Our People Should Be Supported" undesirable. 7th—Supporting our OWN theatres will drive our critics out of our Section and out of business, likewise teaching them a perpetual lesson, that they least dreamed within us—RACE LOYALTY—RACE "STICKABILITY." Thus, if money is to be made from these enterprises, we are going to aid our OWN in making it. 8th—Theatres owned and operated by our people should be supported by the Race, based upon the great Biblical word—CHARITY, sustained by LOYALTY, sanctioned by LIBERTY, and out of Love, Loyalty and Liberty should come economic freedom and from economic freedom—Race pride, honor and gratitude. These racial virtues should keep our eyes to the front, our pocket books open to Negro enterprises, thus assuring to ourselves and our posterity economic freedom and the untrammeled pursuit of happiness. (By Mrs. Naomi Jean Cochran) The forcefulness with which the American Negro demands liberty and recognition is emphasized more clearly, when we consider the handicaps that are brought about by the failure $1 Buys 1 Share Why Delay? FIRST—Your money will bring you at least 10 per cent (guaranteed) and possibly 100 annually. SECOND—It will afford good paying positions for your boys and girls. THIRD-It will enable you to invest your profits in magnificent new homes. FIFTH-It will enable you to start large credit corporations to help your own small merchants get on their feet as it were. SIXTH-It will help you attain that standing in the business world which is so essential to economic development. SEVENTH—It will become a very definite step towards your endeavor to become a producer as well as a consumer. EIGHTH—It will be a safe investment because coal is essential to human life and is non-perishable. NINTH—It will provide coal for you in preference to a non-investor during the time of Coal shortages. TENTH—It will encourage other Negro industrial efforts. We Must Solve These Problems Mr. Waugh Says: "This is a man's game, and must be played by men; to solve our great problems." UNIVERSAL COAL CO. Office: 1330 U St., N. W., Phone N. 1960-w OFFICERS: James H. Waugh, Pres.; Martha E. Magruder, Secy.; Dr. Thomas C. Smith, Treas. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: James H. Waugh, John W. Lewis, Rev. Richard D. Grimes, Samuel M. Mayes, Hugey H. Joiner, Rev. John M. Wright, Rev. S. A. Young, Dr. Thos. C. Smith, James E. Perkins, Martha E. Magruder, John N. McDuffie, Allee P. Russell, Rev. William H. McLean, Richard Johnson, John Howard. Note the location of our large coal yard, South Capital and K St. S. W., where we will also erect a large ice plant This is the fourth installment of Essays submitted during the recent Essay Contest conducted by this paper. 2nd—It proves love of Race and Union Among Ourselves. 3rd—Supporting our own theatres in lieu of those erected by others for us, and a money making device for them, will inform them, WE are UNITED. 4th—Supporting our own theatres retains our money among ourselves, enabling us to build more theatres and other enterprises for our people, creating more work for our young women and men. 5th—Supporting our own theatres destroys the allegation made by the opposite race that the Negro prefers to be where he is not desired. 6th—Supporting our own theatres in lieu of those erected in our locality and especially for us by our critics, not only denies the allegation above, but exhibits Race resentment—Our critics' "peanut" galleries are intolerable; their "jimcrow" walls separating us from theirs are despicable and their "jimcrow" theatre buildings in our sectional locality are THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1921 of our people to support theatres owned and operated by us—a condition that will inevitably bring to the surface surcharged, that feeling of pride of race and confidence that is as a dormant volcano which comes to life only as we infringe upon the conscience of self. Race uplift and support are one and inseparable. We must keep ever before us the value of the theatre as a means of race uplift and in supporting those owned and operated by our people, we not only assist in our own education, but we make it possible for others. The fair returns that are given for the paltry admission fee to our Washington theatres owned and operated by our people are casual examples, of proof of merit that cannot escape even the most critical observation. As a race, it behoves us to guard our destiny in the support of our theatres because of the underlying principles of deception practiced by those on the other hand whose sole purpose is for gain, with no thought of racial or social uplift. On the stage the Negro has held his own both in person and in silent drama. Charles S. Gilpin, the foremost actor of our race, is a fair example of this field of promise. The question naturally arises within our minds: Can we cope with a condition that so vitally concerns us and all civilization without the support of our people. The answer is—No! The outcome is inevitable. The theatre needs the support of the mass as a race enterprise, as a means of employment to members of our race and as a means of stressing the teachings of self help and dependence. The commercial value of supporting a commercial enterprise enhances the spirit of dependence upon the resources of our race. To support our theatres means to expand our worth and an expansion of our worth means a multiplicity of business enterprises commensurate with our progress. We are strong only as we unite our forces together. There is no better way of exacting the prime lesson of education of self help than through the support of our theatres owned and operated by us. Learning is supreme and we are its prophets. Our responsibilities are appalling. It is our duty to teach by precept and example admiration and independence and in doing so we adhere strictly to the principles that tend to magnify and uplift. (By William S. Burruss) One of the laws attendant to success in any enterprise, organization or industry is that of "Supply and Demand." In the city of Washington, we have nine or ten theatres operated by Colored that cater to Colored patronage. Five or six of these are owned and solely controlled by our people. Others that might ordinarily be considered owned by Colored under close investigation will prove otherwise. The combined seating capacity of these play houses is estimated at about twelve or fifteen thousand. The entertainments offered at these theatres range from cheap vaudeville and moving pictures to that of our best traveling operatic dramatic companies. This is our "Supply," now what of our "Demand"? A conservative estimate of the average daily attendance at our theatres is about ten thousand with an average admission of a tee of twenty cents. In addition to this there is a large number attending White theatres during the theatre season. With the playhouses open every day, the attendance during the season must be great and a fair amount of revenue the result. We have briefly touched on the Colored theatres as a back-ground for our subject. Why should we support these playhouses that offer such attractions as mentioned above? Is it simply because they are Colored? Many would say "Yes," which is good but it does not go far enough. "Race Pride," we say. Yes, we need and must have it and most of us have it. Yet let it not be so much that it becomes too racial as to become isolation which leads to deterioration and finally exinction. Another answer would be to avoid jim crowism, another good point—still that is not all. The full answer is interwoven in, "Why do we attend theatres anyway?" For recreation, education, moral and financial benefit. During our leisure we necessarily want something as a pastime, a good moving picture or show has no equal for refreshing a tired body or mind. Owing to lasting and far reaching impressions that are made and are possible to be made the results are far reaching indeed. Then indeed the theatre goers of our people should desire the very best that can be produced. But Ahl the best cannot be had for a song. If we desire the best we must give our best financially as well as morally in supporting it. GIGANTIC AUCTION SALE 1200 Glenarden Choice Lots To Be Sacrificed 907 You Street, N. W., Phone N. 1686 Office Hours, 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Community Center Band, Prof. Miller, Director To Glenarden take W. B. & A. Local Cars leave 12th and N. Y. Ave., N. W., 9 A. M., 11 A. M., 1 P. M., 3 P. M., 4 P. M. PROXY BLANK—Tear this off, fill out and bring or mail to the office with dollars according to number of lots desired. authorize Mr. Paul D. Scott to represent or have me represented, at the Glenarden Auction Sale of Lots, and pay $..... the amount designated to secure for me ..... lots, at a bid of not more than $..... per lot. We want the best pictures, the best music and the best artists. The managers of the "Dunbar" and the "Howard" can bring none of these to us unless they have the financial backing at the box office. Why are our best artists travelling with White companies? Bert Williams, the greatest comedian on the stage today came to our city a few months ago and we were unable to see him because he was playing at one of the White theatres, where your face had as much to do with your admission as the piece of paste-board procured at the box office. It is a matter of support, that is all. Theatres cannot be enlarged to accommodate such crowds that would result and be necessary to bring the highest class artists to them without finance. Let us command as well as demand that we have the best by giving our support. It costs money and time to which leads to greater efficiency and excel in any line. There is always a demand for the best in whatever field the activity may be. By support we may create a greater demand, a larger field, thus a competition that is clean, larger employment. We say to the managers, "We want better playhouses and artists." They say to us, "Give us your support." By such a mutual agreement our educational, financial and moral standards cannot be materially advanced. "Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you." Then our playhouses, our artists and our patronage can and will take their proper places beside those of the sons of other men. (By (Miss) Ada Woods) (By (Miss) Ada Woods) There are so many reasons "Why Theatres Owned and Operated by our People Should be Supported," one hardly knows where to begin. Negro history records some rapid strides. From slavery to freedom; ignorance to intelligence; poverty to wealth; moral and intellectual nonentity to place and power among the nations of earth. And still we realize from daily observation that the Negro has yet great obstacles to surmount and great lessons to learn. The greatest problem of the age is still unsolved and will remain unsolved until these facts take root in our very souls: "The strongest emotion of which humanity is capable is love." "Pride of race is one of the very few stable emotions in this age of the ephemeral in all things," and "United we stand—divided we fall." Despite our rapid growth in intellect and in wealth; despite the mighty achievements in times past and in the recent war, we are the victims daily of rank injustices, jim crowism, lawlessness, lynchings and roasting alive. Daily we note the several forces working together to undermine our prosperity. Very recently we saw our enemy standing red handed and heartless, with lighted torches and dynamited bombs applying to churches and dwelling houses in Tulsa. Need we any further demonstrations to drive us closer together, to create in our bosoms more love for each other, more tolerance of each other's shortcomings, more race pride and a greater determination to cling together in love and trust, to deal with each other all of the time? Colored men are launching out in every kind of business. It is not necessary to mention them all, but we have for our recreation and amusement numbers of Theatres Owned and Operated by our People and the time has come to demonstrate to our, white brother that underneath black skin rest race pride and devotion to our own people. Character is the grand effective instrument which we are to use to solve our problem. We must therefore build such character among us as will challenge the admiration of the world. Shame then upon the reading and thinking ones of us seen pressing into theatres not owned and operated by our people—giving as their excuse for lack of character, loyalty and race pride, the attractiveness of the place and the cut rates. They have yet to attain such character that no theatre, no matter how spacious and cool, how beautiful and convenient, no matter what agencies are employed to veil the prime motive could appeal to them unless owned and operated by our people. Somewhere we have all read: "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's." God speed the time when the Negro awakens to the fact that if he has any pennies to spend, in any case, he should spend them with his people. Opportunities are unlimited at Glenarden, the popular suburb; invest your money where you will have a chance to grow with the town. 20-2t For your healths' sake buy a home at Glenarden; $1 will start your payments on a lot; act today. 20-2t PETIC AUCTION Garden Choice Be Sacrificed RETUNITY FOR COLORED HOMES Founts Order Settlement of Smith AT THE PRICE—WE MAKE THE in 12 to 5 P. M. Aug. 29, 30, 31, S are foot pavilion at Glenarden, R 100 Secures A cent in 15 days—Balance in 15 10 per cent Discount for Cash GARDEN REALTY PAUL D. SCOTT, Mgr. W., Phone N. 1686 Office Hou nity Center Band, Prof. Miller, REFRESHMENTS to Glenarden take W. B. & A. Loc and N. Y. Ave., N. W., 9 A. M., 11 3 P. M., 4 P. M. Tear this off, fill out and bring according to number of lots desire of address D. Scott to represent or have me Build your "love nest" at Glenarden and be sure of future happiness; let Mr. Paul D. Scott reserve you a nice lot in this coming suburb. 20-2t The Fall Term of The Oriental Beauty School 531 Fla. Ave., Begins Sept. 1, 1921 Enroll Now ADDIE LONG 1818 13th St., N. W. North 7584 "Clay" Massage Manicuring Hairdressing Shampooing NIXON Beauty Salon Hours 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. High Blood Pressure Rheumatism Heart Troubles Neuritis All diseases yield to skillful Chiropractic Adjustment Dr. O. F. N. Madden CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN 1727 7th St., N. W. Hours: 1 to 7 and by Appointment Victoria R. Conrad Hair Dresser and Manicurist HAIR VIM SYSTEM Satisfaction Guaranteed Home and Residential Work Prompt Service 1530 T St., N. W. Phone North 6554-W JOHN M. MURRAY Paper Hanger and Interior Decorator 920 U Street, N. W. 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Polite and courteous carriers will serve you each week; they cover every part of the city. Washington's Most Popular and Widely Read Weekly Office: 920 U St., N. W. Phone North 6554-w A Triumph of Clean Policy and Principle RESOLVE NOW TO READ THE CLARIFYING OUTLOOK Last April we made the prediction that the pessimistic timidity that had hovered over the business world for some time, would clarify about September. The close observers of business are almost unanimous in their assurance that there is a better feeling in business and a brighter outlook for business revival beginning next month. There is fresh evidence constantly coming to light that the readjustments are taking place. They have been slow but it takes time for a knowledge of condition to reach all classes and divisions of the population, and for them to make up their minds to give the co-operation that is so necessary to bring industry back into balance. This is a world condition with the United States occupying the crux of the situation. The potential resources of this country are very great indeed, both in natural supplies and productive capacity. We have a large surplus of food stuffs, great capacity for producing raw materials, and the facilities for mass production of manufacture in many lines. We have the ability, measured by productive capacity, to supply the world with a great amount of capital in the form of our products, but there are difficulties in connection with doing so which is necessary to be understood. The labor situation in England has cleared remarkably. A more peaceful and settled feeling pervades the situation. Trade revival is showing evidence of new life. The industrial condition in France is quiet. Foreign trade, which has been heavily against France, in the last five months showed a balance of exports over imports of 410,487,000 francs. Germany is contributing to reconstruction and the payment of the million marks the first of this month marked her return into the financial markets, which has been helped by the forced reduction of her army and navy. The expenditure for that unproductive element of government has gone into productive channels and the world is feeling the benefit thereof. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1921 MILLER BAND AT DUPONT Friday evening at Dupont Circle, Miller's Community Band rendered another of their inspirational programs before a large crowd of colored and white people who had assembled from all sections of the city to witness this popular band in concert. The following program was rendered. America Selection, Bowl of Pansies . Reynard Popular Number Selection, Meditation ..... Morrison March, American Patrol ..... Meacham The Star Spangled Banner SALESMANSHIP "It has been said that salesmanship consists in making a good first impression. Salesmanship does not consist in making a first impression. Salesmanship consists in making a last and everlasting good impression. This is not done by juggling words but by delivering the goods. "It has been said that it does not take a salesman to sell a man what he wants. When a man is rendering the service of finding what a man really wants and supplying that want, he is a real salesman, but when a man is by some trickery unloading on a man what he has no use for he is nothing more or less than a crook. "A man that seeks a salesman's job merely for the purpose of making a living for himself without any regard to whether he renders a service or not, is but little better than the man who takes the 'black jack' or 'jimmy' and goes out to get a living for himself. "When the day arrives that special salesman will be sure of the value and merit of the article before they sell it their work indeed will be a High Calling"—Arthur Nash. Mr. Nash, the author of the above quotation, has built up a large clothing business within the past five years in Cincinnati that has startled the clothing world. It has been done by the selection of high grade salesmen and giving service for the price of the suit which he sold. In fact he has only had two prices. Lodge Directory MASONIC TEMPLE Fourth Monday St. John's Lodge No. 12. Fourth Tuesday Corinthian Lodge No. 18. 102. Queen of the East Court, O. of C. Potomac Lodge K. of P. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, K. of P. Hod Carriers Union. E. B. Walker Council, St. Luke New Era Council St. Luke Fourth Tuesday St. John's Lodge N. I. Silver Star Court, O. of C. Golden Hill Tabernacle, Love Charity Douglass Lodge, S. C. H. Marion Lodge, K. of P. Minute Men K. of P. Order of Toussaint Fourth Wednesday Navy Yard Helpers Union. Virginia Tabernacle Fishermen. Electa Chapter O. E. S. Geo. W. Lee S. O. H. Queen Victoria Court, O. of C. National Ideal Drum Corps. Hermione Court O. of C. Helena Court, O. of C. Oriental Court of Sphinx. Fourth Thursday Forest Temple D. C. Rohomah Court, O. of C. Garnett Co. U. R. K. P. Temple House Moses. Chaufeurs Union. Hannibal Lodge, K. of P. Eureka Guild, H. T. C. Fourth Friday Syracuse Co. U. R. K. P. Waiters Union No. 728 Seed of Lebanon St. Luke Paul Lawrence Dunbar U. R. K. P. Manual Guild, H. T. C. S. W. Starks Co. U. R. K. P. Howard Tab. O. of M. Mt. Calvary Lodge K. of P. ODD FELLOWS Meetings at 1606 M St., N. W. Fourth Monday 1,368 Bloom of Youth. Fourth Tuesday 1,185 John F. Cook. 2,033 Oceola. 5,441 Excelsior. Fourth Wednesday 1,365 Rising Sun. 1,369 Star of the West. 5,414 Root of David. Fourth Thursday 1,374 Peter Ogden. 1,726 Rose Hill. 4,562 Eureka. Fourth Friday 1437 J. McC. Crummill 9607 Thomas H. Wrights at 1409 28th St. Fourth Wednesday 42 Georgetown Patriarchy. Fourth Thursday 4,156 Young Men's Progressive. Fourth Friday 1965 Union Light. Fourth Tuesday 6,824 D. B. Bowser at Garfield, D. C. 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Sunday 3 p. m. 20c admission Program for Week, Aug. 21st Sunday CARMEL MYERS IN “Dangerous Moments” COMEDY. SCIENCE. Monday and Tuesday FRANK MAYO IN ‘The Magnificent Brute’ NEWS. COMEDY. Wednesday and Thursday JAMES OLIVER CURWOOD'S “Kazan” TOONERVILLE COMEDY. Friday and Saturday ALL STAR CAST IN METRO SPECIAL PRODUCTION “Hearts Are Trumps” PATHE NEWS MAYO ACTS UNDER DIFFICULTY DURING PRODUCTION Plays role of out-door hero despite serious injury to leg No one, except those who were directly associated with the production of "The Magnificent Brute," a Universal picture, can realize the difficulty under which the star, Frank Mayo, labored throughout the making of this picture. In the final scene of "Colorado," his previous Universal feature, Mayo ruptured the ligaments of his right leg. Those who saw that film will recall the scene in which the star rescued the girl, and then the man, from the subterranean depths of the flooded mine. It was a Herculean effort, especially as Mayo was compelled to work in rushing water which reached to his neck. It was during the filming of this scene that the accident occurred, and Mayo was ill for a week. The physicians strictly forbade Mayo to resume work for several weeks, but as all arrangements had been made to start production on "The Magnificent Brute" within eight days after the completion of "Colorado," Mayo insisted on playing his part without delay. With his leg encased in an elastic stocking, and walking with the aid of a cane when not in front of the camera, the star played the extremely difficult role of big Victor Raoul, the giant of the northwoods. Those who attend the showing of "The Magnificent Brute" at the Dunbar Theatre next Monday and Tuesday and see the strenuous work performed by Frank Mayo, including the most realistic and stirring fight he has yet staged in any of his pictures, will appreciate the great fortitude displayed by the star in the filming of this picture. His disability is not noticeable to the spectator and not once does he show that he was practically lame during the first three weeks of the production. Establish your home in a place where you can enjoy the full rights of citizenship. Every body can vote in Glenarden. 20-26 WANT RICKARD TO STAGE BOUT Pressure is now being exerted on Tex Rickard in an effort to get him to stage a bout between Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills. To the public it is apparent that Wills is the only logical man to meet the champion and what the public wants is Jack Dempsey whipped. Rickard is today the only promoter capable or able enough to promote such a match and one word from him would force Dempsey into the match. to fight him, and therefore had to get Wills by drawing the color line. It is pointed out that the New Jersey commissison set a precedent for mixed bouts last year when Wills was permitted to meet Fred Multon in Newark. He stopped Fulton so impressively that ever since he has been regarded as Dempsey's most dangerous challenger. Because of Wills' ability as a puncher, he practically cannot get any one to figh him, and therefore had to get other work in order to support himself. Harry Gret and Kid Norfolk are matched to fight August 29th at Forbes Field, Pittsburg. A STATEMENT In reference to the complete misstatement of fact published in the Tribune over the signature of Harry W. Peters of 1712 7th Street, N. W., I wish to state that I did make a verbal contract with Theodore Peters to wrestle Eugene Jackson for a purse of $25,00 dollars. Would further state that after I had put out the advertising for the match, Theodore Peters came to me and said it would be impossible for him to go on with Jackson at the Howard Theatre for less than $50,00 owing to the fact that his father thought him worth more, I refused to give him a "darn" cent more than I had originally promised for the match and he refused to work. On the night that the bout was to take place I had an interview with his father which terminated when I told him that I did not feel that his son was any better than Clarence Bryson, Eugene Jackson, Elmer Toyer or Kermit D. Ross who have worked in preliminaries for less than the figure I had promised him, of course this made him quite "Hot" and he left without allowing his son, who is only 17 years of age, to live up to his contract, doing himself more harm than he possibly could do me. However, if Papa Peters is of the opinion that his sonny is so good, why don't he permit him to wrestle some of the boys who are after him and whose names appear above. I am quite sure a bout could be arranged provided he has enough cash to back up his opinion, if not, Eugene Jackson says he owes Peters a trimming and would be willing to meet him for almost nothing in order that he might get satisfaction. Think this over, Mr. Peters, and if you find it worth your while to put your boy on with Jackson I will make arrangements accordingly. FRED ROBERT BYRD, 1813 7th St., N.W. Managers send in your schedules and games played to Quentin Williams. The Washington Tribune. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1921 SPORTS AND BASEBALL ATHLETICS AND PIEDMONTS TO MEET SUNDAY The Washington Athletics will cross bats with the fast Piedmont Athletic Club at the American League Park next Sunday, at 3:30 P.M. A fast game is assured, both of these teams are now going at top speed and are anxiously looking forward to the city championship. Many prominent local players are numbered on both teams. The Piedmonts were known last year as the Cubs and were noted for their slugging ability. A large outpouring of fans are expected. DEANWOOD CONTINUES TO WIN 'The Deanwood added another victory to its already long list at Union League Park last Saturday, by defeating the Washington Giants by an eleven to seven score. The Giants played an erratic game. They were out played and completely out batted, by twelve hits to nine. The famous Boswell brothers starting for the Giants allowed eight hits and the same number of runs before they were replaced by Ford and Greenfield. Ruelac having perfect control allowed nine hits, which were scattered; he loosened in the ninth after Ford was safe when Watkins left Rufus Barbour's perfect peg get thru, Mose and Dandrard's walked, Boone sacrificed, Ford home, Andrew walked and Murray cleaning the base with a long double to left center. Scott ended the rally by popping to Barbour. Ruelack kept the Giants popping all thru the game as nineteen of the twenty-seven put-outs were flies. Deanwood— 0 5 0 1 0 2 0 3 0—11 Washington Giants— The Washington Quicksteps, last week, defeated the North East Tigers in a fast game by the score of three to nothing. The feature of the game was the pitching of Hunter of the Quicksteps who struck out thirteen men. The batteries were Hunter and Mills for Quicksteps and Witte and Young for the Tigers. Manager Alexander of the Quicksteps was out of the game on account of illness. Catcher V. W. Womack of the Quicksteps is visiting in Sandford and Gresham, N. C. Alexandria now boasts four good baseball teams. The Lafayetes are under full steam with a number of noable victories to their credit. For games address William M. Murray, Cor. Princess and Alfred Sts. Next in line are the popular All Stars, address Oliver Jackson, 502 N. Pitt St. The team that is causing the most comment of the season is the Piedmont Club. Henry Byrd of 611 So. Columbus St., has this club in charge and will consider any games at any time. The newest team is the Southern Red Sox of which Sam Sutton is manager, Ernest Contee, captain. Address games to their secretary, John M. Blunt, 906 Queen St. ALEXANDRIA, VA. NEWS (By C. Leslie Frazier) Remember that The Tribune is a Saturday paper delivered on SATURDAY. Those Million Dollar Weddings So much speculation have gone on as to the receipts derived from the recent rally drives which featured the Million Dollar Wedding that we furnish here the reports from each of them. Mr. Charles Gray said the rally at the Shiloh reported $647.50. This rally was held on July 21 and Mrs. Lottie White turned in the largest amount which was $145. Mr. Lomax, clerk of the Third Baptist Church reported the total amount from their rally was $713.98 and that the What-so-ever Club turned in $200 after paying expenses for their wedding. The Methodist Church, according to the statement of its pastor, the Rev. Mr. Haines, their wedding netted $390.60 and that Mrs. Hester Green reported the largest amount $70. She was awarded a cash prize of $10. The aggregate sum of the Methodist Brick Rally of $1809.33 was for the general expenses of the church including the Building Fund. The first year's note on the Community Building, which was $2000 plus $600 interest came due July 15 and the successful Brick Rally enabled the church to lift the first note in full. Please be patient and bear in mind that at time space and bear prevent some articles appearing in this column the same week as reported. Rapid headway is being made in installing the new heating system at First Baptist. . . Mark Williams died at the home of his parents, Monday at Spring Bank. . . Five colored musicians furnished jazz at the dance given by the Old Dominion Boat Club last Friday night. . . Mrs. Maggie Evans is spending her vacation at Gumsprings. . . Mrs. Elizabeth Webster of 414 S. Royal St. continues sick at her home. . . Leslie's Scouts, a juvenile organization, after two years of activity was disorganized last night. . Mrs. Bertha Skinner is arranging for a juvenile Million Dollar Wedding to be taken part in by the Junior Epworth Leaguers and their friends. . . On Tuesday, a colored palmist calling herself "Madam Marie" paid a license tax of $300 to the Commissioner of Revenue for the privilege of reading palms in this city. . . Recent visitors to the city were Mr. John Madella, Miss Lola Baltimore, Mr. Richard Lancaster, Mrs. Lizzie Shorter, Mrs. Alice Hackley, and Mr. Roscoe Whiting. . . Mr. Samuel Madden, his son Andrew and daughter, Mrs. Mary M. Webster motored to Haymarket to spend a week or ten days. . . Miss Esther N. Gray is visiting Miss Leslie Gilbert in Leesburg. School permits will be issued the week of September 6 and the schools will reopen on the 12. Every child of School age should be sent to school for the coming season. ATLANTIC CITY NOTES The Whitman Sisters and Co., under the booking of Drs. Jas. R. Fletcher and Chas. S. Johnson scored big at Fitzgerald's last Monday night. Over 2,000 patrons packed all available space in this popular auditorium. From the enthusiasm shown it was quite evident that the performance was one to be appreciated. The two energetic young men have booked the same performance for Labor. Day in Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Waverly Holland and Miss Thelma White are two popular Washingtonians enjoying the shore breezes. Miss Rhetta Wilson of Washington. D. C., is the recipient of many social honors while here. Mr. W. A. Blackwell, proprietor of the Subway Bar, Washington, D. C., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cumber. Messrs. "Kirk" Goins, "Jack" Broadnax, Earl Hyman with Dr. Jas. R. Fletcher motored from Washington last Sunday. They will spend a few days in Philadelphia and Baltimore on their return home. Mrs. Maud (Cole) Romero formerly of Washington, D. C., is now a permanent resident of this city. Miss Madeline Gordon left last Monday for Washington after a two weeks stay. "Doc" Perry, Washington's popular and energetic little "Jazz" King will appear at Fitzgerald's August 29, with one of the most talented musical organizations ever presented to the Atlantic City public. This affair is being managed by Drs. Jas. Fletcher and Chas. Johnson. Lieut. B. G. Keys, of No. 4 Engine Co., part owner of the popular National Cafe, 7th and T N. W., Washington, D. C., arrived Thursday night for a few days visit to friends. Mesdames Madeline Webb Gross and Maud Lewis seem to have completely forgotten about old D. C., so great are times here. Mrs. Vivian Saunders and Mrs. Bessie Harvey returned to Washington last week. HALLS HILL. VA. The Halls Hill White Sox played a very interesting game of baseball on Saturday, August 13th on the home grounds against the Potomac Giants; Score 6 to 4 in favor of the White Sox. Jas. Williams was the star pitcher. Mrs. Susie Euell and her youngest daughter, Mrs. Lillian Blaine are now home from Danville, Va. The Arlington County Colored Citizen's Association of Halls Hill is doing much for the good and welfare of the colored citizens of the county. There are so many injustices being done in this county against the colored man that the Association has employed counsel to look into affairs. The organization is meeting with great success. The Halls Hill Branch of the Negro Women's National Republican League will send a letter by Mrs. M. L. Gray President of Womens' Republican League, to the Convention which convenes in Kansas City, Mo., August 22nd stating their grievances as to registration last fall. William S. Beasley Electrical Contractor Excellent Workmanship and Service Guaranteed 941 Florida Ave., N. W. Phone North 3619 HIAWATHA THEATRE 11th & U SUNDAY—Roy Stewart in "The Medicine Man." Ruth Roland in "Avenging Arrow" No. 11. MONDAY—Vivian Martin in "Song of The Soul." "Vanishing Trails" No. 8. TUESDAY—Monroe Salisbury in "The Renegade." Vita-graph Comedy. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY—Clara Kimball Young in "Straight from Paris." Pathe Comedy. FRIDAY—All Star Cast in "Hearts are Trumps." Pathe News. SATURDAY—Carmel Myers in "Dangerous Moments." Chas. Hutchinson "Double Adventure" No. 14. 6 P. M. Daily, Adm. 15 cents, Children 11 cents FORAKER THEATRE 20th Near L FORAKER THEATRE OPEN AIR PARK PICTURES AND VAUDEVILLE At a recent meeting of the school board at Marlborough, Md., W. H. Thomas and W. G. Gaither made a plea for a new school house. It is proposed to erect the new building on the ground adjacent to the First Baptist Church. BOARD'S DRUG STORE BOARD'S DRUG STORE When you are in need of drugs and medicines of the Highest Quality; when you wish refreshing drinks and delicious ice cream of the GREATEST PURITY, think of BOARD'S DRUG STORE, 1912 $ _{1/2} $ Fourteenth Street. Phone North 2221. What Kind? C. P. Cunningham Agent for Books & Bibles 771 Lamont St., N. W. Phone Col. 7985 Home after 6 P. M. Read THE TRIBUNE LOCAL NEWS The Banneker Club The Banneker Club at its regular monthly meeting, Thursday, August 11th, made arrangements for the launching of a membership campaign by which it is hoped to increase its membership to one hundred by the opening of the winter season. The club was organized in November, 1920, by a group of aggressive young men representing the various professional and business activities of the city. It has as its object the educational and social development of its members thru the means of lectures, exhibits, musicals and entertainments. A beneficial feature is connected with the club from which a compensation will be paid to members in case of illness or accident. The officers and directors are as follows: president, A. L. Taylor; 1st vice president, Capt. C. H. Davis; 2nd vice president, Chas. T. Terry, Jr.; secretary-treasurer, Atty. J. Franklin Wilson; financial secretary, R. R. Stewart. The next meeting of the club will be held at the Y. M. C. A., September 8th. Miss Laura Thornley of 1330 T St., N. W., left this week for New Bedford Massachusetts, on her vacation for ten days. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Murray of Florida Avenue, Northwest, left Thursday for Niagra, Buffalo, Toronto and other points in Canada, for a two weeks trip. Rey. C. J. Henderson, pastor of Trinity A. M. E. Z. Church, is visiting friends in Henderson, N. C. Miss Lillian Burke has returned from her vacation in Midland, Va. Mr. Hayward Blake and his sisters, Misses Esther, Virginia and Mrs. Osia Lee, are visiting their parents in Shelby, Va. Mrs. Ruby Walker will spend her vacation in Atlantic City. Mrs. Rosaline Roy and son, Wilfred James, are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry, in Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. Altia Orange and Mrs. Belle Horad are attending the Northwestern Federation of Women's Clubs, in Baltimore, as delegates from Club No. 87. Miss Wilhelmina Cannon, of 1703 R Street, N. W., is spending a two weeks' vacation at her home in Columbia, S. C. Mrs. Lizzie Simmons, of 1730 10th Street, Northwest, began a ten days' vacation at Atlantic City this week. Mr. Fenton H. Harris, formerly of Washington, now of Ashville, N. C., is spending two weeks in and around Washington. Mr. Harris is in the printing business in Ashville. Dr. R. Matthews, of the 1921 Medical Class of Howard University, left Wednesday for Kansas City, Mo., where he will practice medicine. The Misses Sadie and Ida Owens of 533 Florida, Avenue, N. W., are spending a few weeks with their mother, Mrs. A. B. Owens of Spotsylvania, Va. Rev. D. F. Rivers, pastor of Berean Baptist Church, is off on his vacation and Rev. Henry L. Gowens, who recently returned from his vacation in Gaithersburg, Md., is filling the pulpit at Berean. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Chase went to Madison, Va., to attend the Wayland Blueridge Association. They will also visit Mrs. Chase's mother, Mrs. Louis Humes. Miss M. Gordon made a flying trip thru the city on her way to her home in Virginia to visit a sister who is ill. Mr. Percy Glascoe, of Atlantic City, is a visitor in the city this week. Mrs. O. A. Williams, is spending a few days in Philadelphia. Mrs. Ida M. Young left the city Sunday for an indefinite visit with friends in Maryland. Mrs. Sara Henry and daughter are visiting in Midland, Va. A Surprise Party Miss Maud M. Gamble, of Charlotteville, Va., was the honor guest at a surprise party Friday evening at the home of her cousin, Mr. Jefferson L. Cole, 1322 Riggs street, Northwest. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1921 Mr. Cole presented her with a large bouquet of American Beauty roses. Decorations were beautifully displayed, flowers were tastefully arranged and the beautifully gowned ladies gave the room the necessary touch for the portrayal of a beautiful picture. Among those present were Miss Maud M. Gamble, Mrs. E. Carter, Mrs. Clarence J. Hammond, Misses Fannie and Mary Gilmore, Misses Bernice Morris, Ruth Alexander, Marie Cardove, E. Prince, Riada and Willie Snappe, Lillian Hunter, Helen Carter, Messrs. Robert Holland, Joseph Hicks, William West and Clarence J. Hammond of Baltimore, Md., W. Sales, W. Jackson, Lorenzo Adams, Prof. Washington, Leon Murray, James Frazier, Ralph Smith, C. Herndon, E. Pryor, P. W. Grinage, J. B. Walker, Clifton Adkins and Charles Ennis. Mrs. W. P. Edmonds, returned this week from Boston, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Morris have returned from Scranton, Pa. Miss Angie Coleman who has been ill has returned to her work. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Addison N. Scurlock of 1202 T street northwest, a nine pound boy, Tuesday the 16th. Dr. Rembert T. Nelson, vice-president of the Union Laborers' Savings Bank, has returned to the city after a motor trip through Virginia in his new Paige. He was accompanied by Messrs. O. B. Barkus and Ray Middleton. Mr. John P. Miller, chief messenger in the registered accounts department, Division of Loans and Currency, after an extensive trip through upper New York and Canada, has returned to the city. Mr. William Lomax of the Liberty Loan Annex left for Atlantic City this week, where he will remain for two weeks as a guest of relatives. Mr. Jarrot Lee of the Liberty Loan Annex, after a trip through the Middle West has returned to the city. He spent several weeks at St. Louis, where his mother resides. Edwards-Buckner Motoring out to the home of Rev. Carpenter, pastor of Jerusalem M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md., Mr. Ernest G. Edwards and Miss Ruth B. Buckner, both messengers in the Division Loans and Currency, were quietly married last Tuesday evening. The party included Mrs. Mary Buckner, mother of the bride, Mrs. Susie Huff, the mother of the groom, Miss Cora Beasley, Mr. Charles Duckett and Mr. Samuel Brown. Mrs. J. Howard Matthews, wife of the well-known amusement promoter, entertained a number of friends last Thursday evening with a surprise party for her husband. The out-of-town guests included friends from New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City and South Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome A. Jones and daughter, Dorothy, of 410 S. Capital street, left Monday for a two weeks' stay at Britton's Bay, Md. Mr. G. J. Lynn of Cleveland, Ohio, was the guest of honor at the home of Mr. Greenbury Holmes, 2130 Newport Place, northwest, Friday evening at a reception and lawn party. The lawn was beautifully arranged, illuminated with Japanese lanterns and decorated with flowers. Many guests were present and presented with favors. Several solos were rendered. Mr. Lynn is noted for his musical talent and his renditions were excellently received. Mrs. Louise Howard, a bride of three months is spending two weeks vacation with her mother and friends in Asheville, N. C., and will visit three other cities before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Bannaker of 69 Myrtle St., N. E., left Thursday on their vacation for Montreal, Canada. On Monday night Mrs. Lillie Hutton and her niece Miss Marie O'Day entertained at their residence 221 R St., N W., Miss Helen Cwyler of Savanah, Ga., who has been residing for the past two months with her mother and brother at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Winfield 322 E St., S. W. Among those present were Misses Helen Cwyler, Gladys Garrett, Josephine Bowie, Wilmer Harvey, Georgia Moore, Alma Edwards, Messrs. Nelson Cwyler, John Shippen, David Moore, Harold Ray (music) SOGIETY Louycro Holmes, Sylvester Blackwell Samuel Blanchard and Charles Ware The chaperones were Mrs. Lillie Hutton and Miss Fannie Wormley, Miss Cwyler and her mother left Tuesday night for home. The South Carolina Club met in regular literary session, Wednesday evening at the home of the secretary, Mr Samuel J. Knights, 1724 5th Street, N.W., and an interesting program was rendered. Mr. M. Augustus Brown, vice president of the club, was master of ceremonies and Mr. G. W. McCorkle served as critic. Among the visitors present was Miss Whaley of Columbia, S. C., who is a guest at the home of Mr. Brown. Mrs. A. B. Gregg, one of the members of the club is spending two weeks in Norfolk, Va., with friends. Miss Gertrude F. Braxton and Mrs. Mary Braxton of Baltimore and Mr. and Mrs. John Costley were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. Earley at 1323 T Street, Northwest, Thursday. Mr., and Mrs. J. E. Withers, Miss Charlotte Collins of Camden, S. C., and Miss Evelyn C. Gordon of Darlington, S. C., who are on a motoring trip enroute to Atlantic City, spent the week in Washington as the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Gordon, 1310 G Street, N. E. GLENARDEN IS A PROMISING SUBURB Glenarden, Maryland, the beautiful suburb opened by Mr. Paul D. Scott is considered one of the finest places near Washington in which to live. Through the efforts of Mr. Scott, this place has been planned on a modern city basis. Hundreds of fine spacious lots are to go on sale at a very small and reasonable price. An intensive campaign covering a period of two weeks will be devoted to the sale of these lots. A small deposit will reserve any lot for the purchaser. This suburb offers a fine opportunity for those who desire to establish a home where they can have the rights of citizenship. Among the many things Glenarden boasts of is a Colored sheriff; many other offices of the municipality will be filled by Colored men. This alone is a great inducement for those of the District who desire to live where they can vote. Glenarden will no doubt develop into a fine residential suburb because of its excellent car service, being only six minutes from Washington. Glenarden to Have a Colored Catholic Church It is announced that a site has been purchased at Glenarden, for the purpose of erecting a magnificent church and parsonage, for the Colored Catholics of Glenarden and the vicinity. All plans are under the direct supervision of Father Swonberg of Seat Pleasant. Persons desiring to buy lots at Glenarden and not being able to be present may be represented subject to their own conditions, by writing or seeing Mr. Scott. 20-2t Y. W. C. A. At the vesper services last Sunday Mr. Jackson of the Metropolitan Baptist Church had a very fine program. Mr. J. Finley Wilson of the Washington Eagle addressed the meeting and was at his best on this occasion. The Athletic Club will have charge of the services next Sunday at 4 p. m. Last Thursday members of the Sunshine Club went to Arlington to the burial of over seas soldiers, there being some of our boys among them. The House Club, the Builders' Club and the Carry-on Club made a visit Sunday, August 14th to Blue Plains. After presenting an enjoyable program candy and sugar were given to the old folks, scattering cheer and sunshine to them. Miss M. E. F. Merritt, a charter Y. W. C. A. member and chairman of the Finance Committee, conducted a course of lectures at the Dallas, Texas Summer School. The newspapers of Dallas are filled with description of her work and expressed delight and gratitude for the valuable instruction received from her. The National Association of Registered Nurses are holding their annual Convention at the "Y. W." this week. Among the noted nurses present are Mrs. Ada B. Thoms of New York City; South Carolina Club Luncheon Party GLENARDEN Miss Bertha Thomas of Louisville, Ky.; Miss Petra Penn, West Palm Beach, Fla., and Miss Nannie L. Kemp of Phila. The local nurses are leaving no stone unturned to make their stay a pleasant one. The Amphibians will Give Dress Recital at Y. M. C. A. Prof. J. Henry Lewis has received in formation from Mr. R. A. Walker director of the Oriole Glee Club, Atlantic City, N. J., that a tremendous success awaits the three recitals to be given there by the Amphions, Aug. 28, 30 and 31. Friday evening August 26 the Amphions will have a dress recital here for the benefit of our Y. M. C. A which a silver offering will positively be requested at the door. Do help the "Y" and hear the Amphions. 1 hour-8:30 to 9:30. COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS Negro Women's National Republican League, meets in Kansas City, Mo. Aug. 21-27. The Annual Session of the Grand Lodge of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Boston, Mass., Aug. 22. Epworth League and Sunday School Institute, at Morgan College, Baltimore, Aug. 22-28. The National Medical Association, Louisville, Ky., Aug. 23, 24, 25. The National Grand Lodge of York Rite Masons, will meet in Baltimore, First week in September. 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Thursday August 25 Swimming, Dunbar Pool, girls, 3 to 4 p. m. Boys from 4 to 5:30; women from 7 to 9 p. m.; men from 9 to 10:30. Recital of Amphion Glee Club, Y. M. C. A. Swimming, Dunbar Pool, for girls, 12:45 to 1:45; for boys, 1:45 to 2:45 --- 1620 Tenth St., N. W. Washington, D. C. July 5, 1921. The Voice of the Pack By Epison MARSHALL Wopsright, 1920, Little, Brown & Company) In the little town of Gitcheapolis amall Den Failing dreams boyish dreams, tinc- tured with melancholy over his supposed physical weakness There, years later, he meets Destiny. BUUR FRA triers wee CHAPTER L—Warned by his physician that he has not more than six months to live, Failing sits despondently on a park bench, wondering where he should spend those six montis., 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 tn Teaching a decision, Waar ins iin a iarge soutnern Ure gon clty he meets people who had known ‘and loved his grandfather, a famoue fron- Hereman. He makes his home with Silas Lennox, a typical westerner. The only ‘other members of the household are Len- nox's son, “Bill,” and daughter, “Snow- bird.” ‘Their abode is many miles from “elviltzation,”” in the Umpqua divide, and there Failing plans to live out the short span of life which he has been told 1s his, His extreme weakness in the face of even @ alight exertion convinces him that the Goctor had made a correct diagnosis of CHAPTER I1l—Fyom the first Faung's health shows a marked ‘mprovement, and im the companionship of Lennox and his gon and daughter he fits into the woods Ufe as if he had been bora to it By quick thinking and a remarkable display of “nerve” he saves Lennox's life and bis ‘wn when they are attacked by a mad coyote. Lennox declares he is a rein- arnation of his grandfather, Dan Falk ing I, whose fame as woodaman is a household word. BOOK TWO—THE DEBT. CHAPTER L—Den, now thoroughly proficient in woods jore, learns from Len- ox that an organized band of outlaws, ‘of which Bert Cranston ts the leader, ie making trouble in the vicinity. Landry Hildreth, 2 former member of the gang, has been Induced to turn state's evidence. ‘On his way to the city Hildreth 1s way- laid by Cranston, shot, and left for dead. Cranston, however, overlooked the fact that Hildreth might have documentary ‘evidence on his person, and 1s satisfied that his enemy will never reach the city to tell what he knows of the operations of the gang. CHAPTER IL—A cougar, on s personal hunting expedition, finds Hildreth In @ thicket, where he had crawled after be- fmg shot by Cranston. The cougar fin- Ishes Cranston's work, and in striking down man becomes a forest outlaw. Failing, on his way home from a visit to ‘Snowbird's” lookout station, comes upon Cranston im the Act of starting a forest fire. The men quarrel and fight. Falling is no match for the sturdy moun- taineer and 1s saved from death only by the Intervention ‘of “Snowbird,” who drives the outlaw from his vietlm by threatening him with s revolver. ‘CHAPTER. IIl,—Cranston grossly insults the girl. Falling promises her he will punish him when he has fully recovered his strength, and the girl looks on the promise as & compact A few days later Silas Lennox, while chopping wood In the forest, is pinned under a falling branch and badly hurt. “Snowbird” finds her father and gets him safely to the housé and to bed. CHAPTER IV.—The girl sets out across the Divide, in the darkness, to bring a physician, She has a sense that she ts being stalked by some animal, and be- ‘comes uneasy. Dan, who had been shoot- ing, arrives home and finds Lennox. Both Lennox and Dan fear for “Snowbird’s” safety, and Dan at once sets out to over- take her. The animal stalking the girl is the cougar which bad Mnished Hildreth, now become a hunter of man. Failing arrives only just in time to save the girl's life, and In that manner pays part of the debt he owes her. As evidence of Dan's returning strength he strangles the ani- mal, which, though woundet by a revolver shot from “"Snowbird'’s” weapon, was a ‘most formidable enemy. BOOK THREE—THE PAYMENT. CHAPTER |.—Hildreth’s disappearance fs unaccounted for until Dan finds his ‘autllated body and near it the evidence which will send Cranston to the. gallows and break up the outlaw gang. A record cold winter sets in. Cranston, suspecting that Hildreth’s evidence Is in existence, Wisits the Lennox home in the absence of Dan and “Snowbird,” to search for it. Be fails to Gnd it, and in his rage and Gisappoimtment sets fire to the house, Lennox being powerless to stop him. The almost helpless man drags, himiself out- side, CHAPTER [1—Dan and “Snowbird” find him and all realize that the situation i desperate. The house destroyed, the three are left with only a revolver con- taining three cartridges, and absolutely no food. Dan constructs a rough sledge ‘and the party sets out for .the mearest safety, seventy miles away. They are followed by packs of wolves. The girl's ‘mowshoe breaks and further progress through the deep snow is impossible Dan sets out to find Cranston and selze Dig. arms and provisions, leaving. Lennox ‘and “Snowbird” with the revolver. They build @ sort of fire and for a time keep the wolves at bay. Dan reaches Cran- ston’s shack, batters the man into uncon- ‘selousness, and starts back with guns and provisions. He arrives barely in time to rescue the two, the wolves being on the point of attacking. With a supply of food and tho necessary arms for defense the party [s comparatively safe. While they rest Dan, feeling that he has re- deemed his promise to punish Cranston, ‘and also kept the pact, claims “Snow- bird.” The girl's attachment to him hae aot been much in doubt, and it ts ar ranged that after thelr marriage they shall live near Lennox’s rebuilt honie em enters the service a8 8 forest ranger Idea of that promised éix months of Life being looked on now as something of a joke. His eyes moved to the rifle, then to his belt where hung his bunting baife, that still lay on the pallet. “ood evening, Failing,” he replied, trying his hardest to fall into that strunge spirit of nonchalance with wiilch Drave men huve so often met their ad- versaries,’and which Dan bad now. “Tw surprised to see you here. What THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1921 a ES SSS Dan's voice when ne replied was nc nore warm than the snow banks that feinforeed the lean to. “I want sour tifle—also your snow shoes and your aupplies of food. And I think I'l take your blankets, too.” “And | suppose you'mean to fight for them?" Cranston asked, Alls lips drew up in a smile, but there was no smile in the tone of bis words. “You're right.” Dan told him, and he stepped nearer. “Not only for that, Cranston. We're face to fuce at last—hands to hands. ve got a knife in my pocket. but Pm not even golng to bring it out. It's hands to, hands— you snd I—until everything's square between us.” “Perhas you've forgotten that day on the ridge?” Cranston asked. “You haven't sny woman to save you this time.” “T remember the day, and that’s part of the debt. ‘The thing you did yester- day is part of it, too. It's all t0 be set tled at last, Cranston, and I don't be. eve 1 could spure you if you wens to your knees before we, You've got 8 clearing out by the fire—big as a prize ring, We'll go ont there—side by side. And hands to hands we'll settle all these debis we have between us—with no rules of fighting and no mercy in the end!” They measured each other with thelr eyes. Once more Cranston's gaze stole to his rifle, but lunging out, Dan Kicked It three feet farther into the shadows of the tean-to. Dan saw the dark face drawn with passion, the hands clenching, the shoulder muscles growing into hard knots, And Cran- ston looked and knew that merciless vengeance—that age old sin and Christless creed by which he lved— had followed him down and was clatehing him at last, He saw it in the position of the stal- wart form before him, the clear level eyes that the moon light made bright as steel, the hard lines, the slim, pow- erful hands. He could read it in the tones of the volce—tones that he him. self could not imitate or pretend. The hour had come for the setiting of old debts. He tried to curse his adversary asa weakling and a degenerate, but the ob- scene words he sought for would not come to his lips. Here was his fate and because the darkness always fades before the light, and the courage of wiekedness always vreaks before the courage of righteousness, Cranston was afraid to look it in the face. ‘The fear of defeat, of death, of heaven knows “what remorselessness with which this ‘grave giant would administer Justice “was upon him, and his heart seemed to freeze in his breast. Cravenly he leaped for bis knife on the blankets below him. Dan was upon him before he ever reached it. He sprang as a cougar spings, incredibly fast and with shat- tering power. Both went down, and “for a long time they writhed and strug ‘gled in each other's arms. ‘The pine “boughs rustled strangely. ‘The dark, gaunt hand reached tn vain for the knife. Some resistless We | Pa —& Te ‘he ya Some “Resistiess Power Seemed to Be Holding His Wrist. power seemed to be holding his wrist and was bending its bone as an Indian bends bow. Pain lashed through bim. And then this dark-hearted man, who had never known the meaning of mer- ¢y, opened his lips to seream that this terrible enemy be merciful to him. But the words wouldn't come. A ghastly weight had come at his throat, and his ‘tortured lungs sobbed for breath. Then, for a long time, there was a curious pounaing, lashing sound in the evergreen boughs. It seemed merciless and endless. But Dan got up at last, in a strange, heavy silence, and swiftly went to work. He took the rifle and filled it with cartridges from Cranston’s belt. Then he put the remaining two boxes of shells into bis shirt pocket. ‘The supplies of food—the sack of nutri- tious jerked venison like dried bark, the litte package of cheese, the boxes of hard tack and one of the small sacks 6f prepared flour—be tied, with 8 sngip: Kettle, into his benwy” bina kets ant flung them with the rifle upon his back. Finally he took the pair of snow shoes from the floor. He worked coldly, swiftly, all the time munching at a plece of Jerked venison. When he bad Gnisped be walked to the door of the lean-{o. : __ Tt seemed to Dap that Cranston whis- erunched away into the darkness. On the bill behind a half dozen wolves— stragglers from the pack—frisked and leaped about in a curious way. A ‘strange smel! had reached them on the wind; and when the loud, fearful steps were out of hearing, It might pay them to creep down, one by one, and investi- gate its cause. Rice eh tm Lats Meguipte ‘The gray cirele about the fire was growing Impatient, Snowbird waited to the last instant before she admitted this fact. But it Is possible only so long to deny the truth of a thing that all the senses verify, and that moment for her was pasts She noticed that when she went to her hands and knees, laboriously to cut a plece of the drier wood from the rain-souked, rotted snag that was her principal supply of fuel, every wolf would leap forward, only to draw back when she stood straight again. She worked desperately to keep the, fire burning bright, She dared not neglect It for a moment, Except for the single pistol ball that she could afford to ex- pend on the wolves—of the three she had—the fire was her last defense. But it was a losing fight, The rain- soaked wood smoked without flame, the comparatively dry'core with which, Dan had started the fire had burned down, and the green wood, hacked with ‘such heart-breaking difficulty from the saplings that Dan had cut, needed the most tireless attention to burn at all, | Her nervous vitality was flowing ‘frow her In a frightful stream. Too long she had toiled without food in ‘the constant presence of daazer, and, she was very near indeed to utter ex- banston, But at the same time she ‘knew she must not faint. That was one thing she could not do—to fall un- conscious before the last of her three cartridges was expended in ‘the right way. Again she went forth to the sapling, and this time it seemed to her that If ‘she simply tossed the ax through the -air, she could fell one of the gray ‘crowd. But when she stooped to pick ‘it up—she didn’t finish the thought. ‘She turned to coax the fire, And then ‘she leaned sobbing over the sled. | “What's the use?” she erted. “He [won't come back. What's the use of fighting any more?” __ “There's always use of fighting,” her father told her. He seemed to speak with difficulty, and his face looked ‘strange and white. The cold and the exposure were having their effect on his weakened system, and unconsclous- |ness was a near shadow indeed. “But, | dearest—if I could only make you do what I'want you to—” “what?” “You're able to climb a tree, and if you'd take these coats, you wouldn't freeze by morning. If you'd only have the strength—" “And see you torn to pieces!” “T'm old, dear—and very tired—and I'd crawl away into the shadows, where | you couldn't see, ‘There's no use minc- ing words, Snowbird. You're a brave girl—always have been since a little thing, as God ts my Judge—and you know we must face the truth. Better ‘one of us die than both. And I prom- | ise—I'll never feel their fangs. And IT | won't take your pistol with me either.” | Her thought flashed to the clasp | hunting knife that he carried in his pocket. But her eyes lighted, and she bent and kissed him. And the wolves leaped forward even at this. | “We'll stay {t out,” she told him. “We'll fight it to the last—just as Dan | would want us to do. Besides—It "would only mean the same fate for | me, in a little while. I couldn't cling | up there forever—and Dan won't come | back.” Cones eke ew: 8 | She was wholly unable to gain on the fire. Only by dint of the most heart-breaking toil was she able to se- cure any dry fuel for it at all. Every length of wood she cut had to be seraped of bark, and half the time the fire was only a sickly column of white smoke. It became Increasingly difl- cult to swing the ax. The trail was almost at its end. ‘The after-midnight hours drew one by one across the face of the wilder- ness, and she thought that the deep- ening cold presaged dawn. Her fin- gers were numb. ‘Once more she went to one of the saplings, but she stumbled and almost went to her face at the first blow. It was the instant that her gray watch- ers had been waiting for. The wolf that stood nearest leaped—a gray streak out of the shadow—and every wolf in the pack shot forward with a yell. It was’a short; expectant cry; but tt chopped off short. For with a half-sob, and ‘seemingly without meo- tal process, she aimed her pistol and fired. & fast-leaping wolf is one of the ated Ganest Sauate teat cnn be ward her, White fangs had gone home; and @ new niadness was in the air, + jee RU ee) 6 8 e Straining into the silence, a perfect- ly straight line between Cranston’s camp and Snowbird’s, Dan Falling came mushing across the snow. His sense of direction had never been obliged to stand such a test as this before. Snowbird's fire was a single dot on a vast piatean; yet he had gone straight toward It He was risking everything for the sake of speed. He gave no heed to the fallen timber that might have torn the web of his snow shoes to shreds, Be cause he shut out all thought of it. he bad no feeling of fatigue. The Aight with Cranston had been a frightful strain on musele and nerve; but he scarcely remembered it now, His whole purpose was to return to Snows bird before the wolves lost the Inst of their cowardice, ‘The jerked venison that he had munehed bed brought him back much of his strength. He was wholly ancan- Scious OF his heavy pack. “Never aa he glide so swiftly, so softly, with such unerring step; and it was noth Ing more or less than a perfect expres sion of the iron-clad contro! that his Steel ‘nerves had over bis muscles. ‘Then, through the silence, be heard the shout of the pack as the wolf had leaped at Snowbird. He knew what It meant. ‘The wolves were attacking then, and a great tlood of black, ating bitterness poured over him at the thought he had been too late. It had all been in vain, and before the thought could fully go home, he heard the dim, far-off crack of a pistol. Was that the first of the three shots, the one she might expend on the wolves, of had the first two already been spent and was she taking the last gateway of escape? Perhaps even now Lennox was lying still on the sled, and she was standing before the ruin of her fire, praying that her sou! might have wings. He shouted’ with all the power of his lungs aeross the snow, But Snowbird only heard the soft glide of the wolves in the snow. ‘The wind was blowing toward Dan; and while he had heard the loud chorus of the pack, one of the most far-carrying cries, and the penetrating erack of a pistol. she couldn't hear his answering shout. In fact, the wilderness seemed preternaturally still, All was breath- less, heavy with suspense, and she stood, Just as Dan had thought, be tween the ruin of he? fire and the sled, and she looked with straight eyes to the oncoming wolves, “Blurry, Snowbird,” Lennox was whispering. “Give me the pistol—fo ‘that last work. We have only a mo ‘ment more.” He looked very calm and brave, halt ‘raised as he was on the sled, and per haps a half-smile lingered at his beard ed lips. And the bravest thing of al was that to spare her, he was willing to take the little weapon trom her hand to use It in tts last service. She tried! to smile at him, then crept over to his side. “The strain was over. They knew what they had to face. She put the pistol in his steady hand. + His hand lowered to his side and he ‘sat waiting. The moments passed, The wolves seemed to be waiting, too, for the last flickering tongue of the little fire to die away. The last of her fuel was ignited and burning out; they were crouched and ready to spring if she should venture forth after more The darkness closed down deeper, and at last only a column of smoke re- mained. It was nothing to be afraid of. The great, gray leader of the pack, a wolt thit weighed nearly 100 pounds, be gan slowly and deliberately to set his muscles for the spring. It was the ‘same as when the great bull elk comes to bay at the base of the cliffs; usual. ly some one wolf, often the great pack leader, wishing to remind his followers of his might, or else some full-grown male proud In his strength, will attack alone. Because this was the noblest game that the pack had ever faced the leader chose to make the first leap himself. It was true that these two had neither such horns nor razor edged hoofs as the elk, yet they had eyes that chilled his heart when he tried to look at them. But one was lying almost prone, and the fire wa: Out. Besides, the madness of starva- tlon, Intensified ten times by thelr ter rible realization of the wound at her ibe waa noce the pack as never be fore. muscles bunched at hi But as Snowbird and her father ‘gized at bim In fascinated horror, the great wolf suddenly smashed down In the snow. She was aware of Its curl. ‘ous, utter scalapes actually before the ‘of the rifle shot that occasionet sound ‘penetrated her consciousness. yet he shot with deadly, amazing ac- “curacy. The wolves were within a few “feet of the girl, and a fraction’s waver in the gun barrel might have sped bis ‘bullet toward her. “It's Dan Failing,” Lennox shouted as the fourth wolf died. ‘Then Snowbird snatched “her pistol from her father’s hand and opened fire. ‘The two shells were no longer needed “to free herself and her father from, the agony of fangs. She took careful aim, and although a pistol is never as ac “curate or as powerful as a rifle, she killed one wolf and wounded another. Frenzied in thelr savagery, three or | four of the remaining wolves leaped “at the body of one of the wounded but the others seattered tn all direc tlons. Still Dan fired with the sane un believable accuracy, and. stil! tle wolves died in the snow. The girl and the man were screaming now in the frenzied Joy of deliverance, The wolves scurried frantically among the trees; and some of them unknowingly ran fall in the face of their enemy, to ‘be shot down withomt mercy. And few indeed were those that escaped— to collect on a distant ridge, and, per- haps, to be baunted in dream by @ “death that came out of the shadows to blast the pack. Again the pack song would be de- spairing and strange in the winter nights—that age old chant of Famine and Fear and the long war of exist- ence with only Death and Darkness in the end. And because it ts the voice of the wilderness itself, the tender- |foot that camps in the evergreen for est Will listen, and bis talk will die at Ne lips, and he will have the begin- nings of knowledge. And perhaps he _ will wonder if God has given him the | thews and fiber to meet the wilderness “breast to breast as Dan had met It; to remain and to fight and to conquer, And thereby his metal will be tested In the eyes of the Red Gods. Snowbird stood waiting in the snow arms stretched to her forester as Dap came running through the wood. But his arms were wider yet, and she went softly Into them. | iche. 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T wasn't going to tell you until—until certain things hap- pened—and now they have happened, T can't walt another instant, He sald that with a little more study you could get into the forest service—take an examination and: become a ranger. You're a natural forester If one ever lived, and you'd love the work.” “Besldes,” Lennox added, “It would clip my Snowbird’s wings to make her live on the plains. My big house will be rebuilt, children. ‘Phere will be fires in the fire place on the fall nights. There is no use of thinking of the plains.” “And there’s going to be a smaller house—Just a cottage at frst—right beside it," Dan replied. He could go back to bis forests, after all. He wouldn't have to throw away his birth- right, fought for so hard; and. ft seemed to him no other occupation could offer so much as that of the fore est rangers—those silent, cool-nerved guardians of the forest and keepers of its keys. For a long time Snowbird and he stood together at the edge of the fire- light, thelr bodies warm from the glow, thelr hearts brimming with words they could not utter. Words always come hard to the mountain people, ‘They are folk of action, and Dan, rath- er than to words, trusted to the yearn- ing of bis arms. | “We're made for each other, Snow- bird, darting,” he told her breathlessly at last, “And at last T can claim what I've been waiting for all these months.” He clalmed It; and tn open deflance to all civil law, he collected fully 100 thmes in the next few minutes. But It didn’t particularly matter, and Snow- bird didn't even turn her face. “May- be you've forgotten you claimed It when you first came back, too,” she sald. So he bad. It had completely slipped his mind, in the excitement of bis fight with the wolf pack. And then while Lennox pretended to be asleep, they sat, breathless with happiness, on the ‘edge of thy sled and watched the dawn come out. ‘They had never seen the snow so lovely in the sunlight. {THB END.) BUMPER CROPS IN SOUTH (By the Associated, Negro Press) Macon, Ga., Aug. 23—Negro farm- ers and laborers have been very much helped by the bumper fruit crop of this season. Shipments of peaches and watermelons from Georgia for the 1921 season have syrpassed all rec- ords, according to information com- piled by the Southern railway, In- cluding shipments of July 22, the Fruit Growers’ express, which fur- nishes the refrigerator cars in which all the Georgia peaches are moved reports that 10,264 cars of peach- es were shipped from Georgia and 800 additional cars are expected. ‘The to- tal movement for 1920, as reported by the bureau of markets and crop estimates of the United States de- partment of agriculture, was 6,663 cars. Including shipments of July 16, the bureau of markets and crop estimates reports that 10,110 cars ‘of water- melons had been shipped from Geor- gia, compared with 5,258 for the same period last year and 11,103 for the total 1920 movement. Spendthrift habits, wasted earn- ings, get-rich-quick speculations lead finally to poverty and want 7