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A HAPPY NEW YEAR The Washington Tribune All the News That's Fit to Print VOL.I, No.34. BUTLER BROS. WIN DECISION BEFORE JUDGE BUTLER BROS. WIN DECISION BEFORE JUDGE Prohibition Agents Receive Reprimand Because of Their Methods ARTICLES MUST BE RETURNED First Time Such an Order Has Ever Been Signed Here, is Belief Chief Justice Walter I. McCoy gave the prohibition agents here a blow when he held that warrants used in making raids on the Butler brothers homes some time ago did not give the officers authority to seize anything other than the kind of property named in the warrants. At the time the two brothers homes were raided, the officers literally ransacked Edward Butler's home on Lamont Street. When Mrs. Butler asked the agents to show their warrants they refused and one of the revenue officers then kicked her down the stairs. Officers in the case admitted that on entering the Butler home they had seized a safe on the premises and not knowing the combination had resorted to the use of a sledge hammer to open it. One of the men declared that he had received instructions from his superior officer to take everything in sight. The men not only took the one or two bottles of personal liquor they found, but also took personal papers, two $100 bills, deeds, insurance policies, $85 in gold, $700 diamond ring and $125 in silver. Chief Justice McCoy signed an order requiring the officers to return all personal articles, guns etc. In signing the order the chief justice remarked that if the charges made by counsel were true it was advisable to cause the internal revenue officers to account for their alleged acts. This is the first order of its kind to be signed in the District of Columbia, it is said. MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE ELECTS OFFICERS At the meeting of the Ministerial Alliance Tuesday, officers were elected for the ensuing year. Practically the same officers were re-elected save the secretary, who because of pressing duties resigned. Rev. Julius S. Carroll, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church was re-elected president; Rev. Wm' A. Taylor, pastor of Florida Avenue Baptist Church was elected-vice president: Rev. F. R. Killingsworth, pastor of the Lomax A. M. E. Zion Church was elected secretary, Rev. J. M. Beane having resigned; Rev. D. E. Wiseman was re-elected treasurer. Rev. E. D. W. Jones was re-elected chairman of the executive Committee. At the meeting of January 23, Rev. C. J. Henderson is to address the Alliance. All Children who are readers of "The Children's Page" are invited to be the guests of THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE at a special moving picture matinee at THE HIAWATHA THEATRE Saturday, Dec. 31st at 1 P. M. (See details on page 7) Published Weekly OFFICERS ELECTED BY THE SOUTHWEST ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the Southwest Civic Association which was held at the Randall School, First and I Streets, S. W., this week was a grand success. Besides disposing of much important business, officers for the coming year were elected. The association went on record as favoring a complete merger of the Southwest and the Southeast Washington's Citizenship. The officers elected were Mr. R. H. Gunnell, president; Rev. G. O. Fisher, vice-president; Jas. A. Ellis, secretary; Lewis Alexander, assistant secretary; Richard Chatman, treasurer; Lewis Dade, chapain; and Miss Abbie Boston, pianist. Executive Committee: Rev. G. O. Fisher, chairman; Mrs. Hattie Atkins and John. H. Rhines. LYNCH RECORD FOR THE YEAR MADE PUBLIC Record of America's Favorite Pastime Shows Increase Over Last Year According to the records compiled at Tuskegee Institute by the Department of Records and Research, Monroe N. Work, in charge, there were 72 instances in which officers of the law prevented lynchings. Of these 8 were in Northern States and 64 were in Southern States. In 1920 there were 56 such instances, 46 in Southern and 10 in Northern States. In 66 of the cases, the prisoners were removed, or the guards were augmented, or other precautions taken. In 6 instances armed force was used to repel the would be lynchers. Concerning the cases of lynching, there were 19 instances in which prisoners were taken from the jail and 16 instances in which, before reaching a jail, they were taken from officers of the law. There were 64 persons lynched in 1921. Of these, 63 were in the South and 1 in the North. This is three more than the number, 61 for the year 1920. Of those lynched, 59 were Negroes and 5 were whites. Two of those put to death were Negro women. Nineteen, or less than one third of those put to death, were charged with rape or attempted rape. Four of the victims were burned to death. Three were put to death and then their bodies were burned. The charges against those burned to death were: murder, 2; rape and murder, 2. The offenses charged against the whites were: murder, 3; rape, 1. One of the women put to death was charged with assisting a man to escape who had killed an officer of the law. The other was charged with inciting racial troubles. The offenses charged against the Negro men were: murder, 11; attempted murder, 3; rape 15; attempted rape, 3; killing men in altercation, 4; no special charge, 3; wounding men, 4; furnishing ammunition to man resisting arrest, 2; leaders in race clash, 2; charge not reported, 3; assisting man to escape who had killed officer of law, 1; making improper remarks to woman, 1; threatening to kill another, 1; entering young woman's room, 1; insulting woman, 1; writing note to woman, 1; attacking a man and woman, 1. The states in which lynchings occurred and the number in each state are as follows: Alabama, 2; Arkansas, 6; Florida, 6; Georgia, 11; Kentucky, 1; Louisiana, 5; Mississippi, 14; Missouri, 1; North Carolina, 4; South Carolina, 5; Tennessee, 1; Texas, 7; Virginia, 1. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1921 BOWIE AND FRYE GET FOUR YEARS IN PENITENTIARY Chief Justice W. I. McCoy Meted Out Sentences Before Christmas IN JAIL MANY MONTHS Other Serious Charges are Still Held Against James Frye In Chief Justice McCoy's court just before the holiday recess, sentences of four years in the penitentiary was imposed upon William N. Bowie and James Frye. They were convicted on a joint charge of robbery. Their sentence came after several new trials and appeals. They have been in jail for some months awaiting trial and have been accused of many robberies besides the one for which they were given the four year sentence. On July 22nd last, after an alleged unsuccessful attempt to way-lay Dr. Penn of Alexandria, they were accused of holding up and robbing a man in the Monument grounds. A sensation was sprung during the week of August 27th when Detective Paul Jones and J. T. Jackson announced that they had a confession from Frye to the effect that he was the murderer of the late Dr. Brown. This charge against him has not come up for trial as yet. NEGROES IN AMERICA BEFORE COLUMBUS Prof. Wiener Makes Disclosures Before the American Negro Academy The two days' session of the twenty-fifth annual session of the American Negro Academy, ended on Wednesday night with a notable address by Prof. Wiener of Harvard University on "The Problems of African Civilization." Prof. Wiener has made extensive investigations in Africa with special reference to the influence of Arabic culture on the Negro peoples of that continent. It was while engaged in these investigations that he discovered indications and later many facts to show that Negroes from Africa had migrated to the American continent long before the first voyage of Columbus. Many of the practices, rites, ceremonies and words of the aborigines of the West Indian archipelago were adopted from these Negroes. One of these practices was the use of tobacco. One striking fact—not generally known—was brought out by Prof. Wiener; that was that Columbus himself recorded in his diary, that he found Africans of the Mandingo family in the West Indies on his arrival here. Prof. Wiener's latest book, "Africa and the Discovery of America," deals with these matters at length. Volume two of this work is now passing thru the press. Duse Mohammed Ali, a native of Egypt now resident in London, where he edits "Africa and Orient Review," read a thought provoking paper on "The Necessity of a Chair of Negro History in Our Colleges." This paper and Professor Wiener's address as well as other papers which were read on the previous night will probably be published by the Academy. The previous night, the president, Ar- (Continued on page 5) DUNBAR CANDY COMPANY MOVES INTO NEW HOME The Dunbar Candy Store, located for the past year at 702 Florida Avenue, moved Wednesday, the 28, to their new store, 1342 U Street, N.W. Mr. Archer, the proprietor, says that he feels that business is advancing West on U Street and he is moving in keeping with this progress. "The twelfth and thirteenth blocks of U Street are rapidly filling up with progressive business houses and as location means much to a business we had an opportunity to get up this way and took advantage of it," said Mr. Archer. The Dunbar Candy Store is the oldest candy shop among colored people in the city and they have built up a reputation for pure home made candies that satisfy the most particular people. They are ready to serve their old customers and the news ones that the change of location may bring. DEBS EMBRACES RACE MAN UPON LEAVING PRISON Both Men Break Down After Saying Last Farewell To Each Other Eugene V. Debs the Socialist leader in America who was jailed during the late war because of alleged seditious speeches, was freed Christmas day by President Harding. While in the Federal Penitentiary at Atlanta, Debs proved himself a real disciple of Socialism by his conduct. During the most of his stay in prison he was known as the "guardian" of the Colored prisoners. This threw him with the Colored men most of the time and he made friends with practically all of them. When he left many of the men broke down and wept. Debs' last farewell was to Sam Moore. While in the prison Debs and Moore became very itimate friends and were constant companions. Debs kissed More as they parted and both broke down. Debs later remarked, "Sam Moore deserves to be out more than I do. I had a chance when I was young; he never had." Sam Moore was sent to Atlanta from Washington for a murder committed while he was a boy. He has been in prison already 30 years. Moore was not the only Colored prisoner who will greatly miss the Socialist leader, as virtually all the Colored prisoners loved him and were beloved by him in return. Debs, it has been announced, will strive to better prison conditions at Atlanta and all other prisons in the country. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION RATES ANNOUNCED Beginnig with this issue the yearly subscription of The Washington Tribune will be $2.50 a year or $1.25 for six months. This change takes place immediately. Papers will be mailed to any state in the Union; for further particulars, call Tribune office. HENRY ALLEN BOYD SENDS IN CONTRIBUTION Mr. Henry Allen Boyd, Assistant Secretary of the National Baptist Publishing Co., of Nashville, Tenn., contributed $5 to the "Brooks-Waller Fund" this week. In Mr. Boyd's letter he stated: "I am sending you a check for $5 and I wish the others would do likewise." This fund is constantly growing but there has been very few local contributors. Send in yours at once to The Tribune's office. THE NEW YEAR FINDS MUCH UNREST AMONG ALL THE COLORED RACES THE NEW YEAR MUCH UNREALL THE Mother Clementine Passes Away Was Made a Sister at the Age of Eighteen Years Mother Mary Clementine, O. S. P. Superior of St. Ann's Academy, 305 Eighth Street, S. E., died last Saturday, December 24. Mother Clementine had been ill for several months which she bore with Christian faith, never entirely giving up her duties, which she had at heart and soul always. For over 29 years she labored and worked for St. Ann's Convent and the St. Cyprian parish. She was greatly loved and admired by all who came in contact with her, and her loss will be greatly felt by the church here. From early youth her life was given to the work of the church. She was made a sister at the age of 18 years and at her death ended a service of 31 years in that capacity. She was 49 years old at her death: A solemn requiem high mass was sung for the repose of her soul at St. Cyprian's Church, Wednesday, December 28th, at nine o'clock. MASONS TO HOLD MASS MEETING Jesse H. Mitchell, Grand Master and Cecelia C. Smith, Grand Worthy Matron, have issued a call to all Masons and Ladies of the order to attend a mass meeting on New Year's day, Sunday, January 1, 1922, at 3 P. M. at Asbury M. E. Church, 11th and K Sts., N. W. This meting will be held for the purpose of boosting the sale of stock in the Masonic Hall Corporation, so that the corner stone of the Temple may be laid during the Knights Templar and Shriners Convention to be held the first week in August in this city. On November 29th, at a special meeting at Lincoln Temple Church the stockholders of the Hall Corporation passed a resolution authorizing the Board of Directors to take the necessary steps to raise the required amount of money by early Spring, in order that construction of the temple can be started. The Board of Directors are therefore urging every members of the craft to buy at least $25 worth of stock during the campaign which will be launched at this big mass meeting on New Year's day. The financial report of the Board read at the last meeting was a very creditable one, and it is said that if each and every member will come forward and do his and her bit, Washington will have the most beautiful Masonic Temple in America. Masons, do your duty. RACES' FRIEND IN SOUTH PASSES AWAY Raleigh, N. C.—Former Gov. Thomas Bickett, who was a staunch friend of the Negro and who did much for their education during his tenure as governor, died from a stroke of paralysis at his home here last Wednesday. Gov. Bickett was bitterly attacked by the rabble element of the south because of his stand for law and order in North Carolina. Several times he sent troops to maintain order or to protect prisoners. On one of these occasions at Winston-Salem, several whites were killed for resisting orders. Circulation Books Open To All R FINDS BEST AMONG COLORED RACES (By J. A. G. LuValle) This being the last day of the year, a review of the trend of events as concerning colored people is worth while. There has not been a year, in the history of the world in which the darker races have asserted themselves as they have in 1921. They are asking for, yea demanding the opportunity to live as other peoples. Racial consciousness has become world wide and the Pan-African Conference held in Europe in September brought the matter to the attention of the dominant race that dissatisfaction is world wide and oppression must cease. The manifest unfairness of the dominating white man throut the world, in dealing with his brother of color, has developed suspicion and distrust that it will take years to eradicate. The fact that the dominant white race has professed Christianity and practiced barbarism in its dealings with the subjected peoples only widens the distrust. In Africa The native Africans have made notable strides this year in arousing sentiment against British oppression. Racial consciousness is being aroused and it will not be many more years before there will be independent sections in Africa besides Liberia and Abysinia. "Africa for the Africans" has become a slogan that will not down, and many educated natives are enlisting in that cause. In Egypt England is experiencing almost open rebellion in Egypt. The Egyptians also were inspired with the idea of "self determination" championed by the United States at the Paris Conference and have devoted their attention and efforts to obtaining the right to govern themselves. In India Possibly the most notable effort of the year among the darker races is that of M. K. Ghani in India. Last April he called together a committee since known as the "All Indian Committee." By his leadership and propaganda the Indians have successfully boycotted English manufactured articles, England's schools, government officials and even the Prince of Wales on his visit thru India. More than an hundred thousand India soldiers have deserted the British army in India. The Indians are now in a conference making a program on which they intend declaring their independence. This effort is being watched closely by colored people in America. In America The Filipinos are seeking their independence from the United States, the country that promulgated the doctrine of "self determination." There are movements in America the combined effects of which may produce results. For arousing racial consciousness the "Garvey Movement" or the efforts of Garvey thru his U. N. I. A. leads. In a smaller way there may be mentioned the "Race Congress" the "Equal Rights League" and the recently organized "Committee of Seven" here in Washington. Their conference held here the 8th and 9th of December and the presentation of the appeal to the Armament Conference in behalf of the darker races of the world, is worthy of note and consideration. The Inter-Racial Movement started by the Y. M. C. A. and the Federated Council of Churches has made some progress this year and the appointment of Prof. John R. Hawkins, of Washington, as second vice president in the Federation may be considered as presaging better sailing for the Movement in 1922. The Association for the Advancement of Colored People is possibly the (Continued on page 8) THE ARMAMENT ENCE By Herbert J. Selig (This is the Ninth and series of articles by the "The Negro Faces America now director of publicity national Association for the ment of Colored People.) The Armament Conference to a close. No one, perhaps what it will have accomplished. An realize that it has only scra surface of world adjustment the final weeks, while En The New Year and The Tribune This will be THE TRIBUNE'S first New Year with the citizens of Washington and the country at large. This journal, which was started last May, readily found its following; and its growth has been the most remarkable of any paper in the United States. Today it has the largest circulation of any paper within the District of Columbia. This will be THE TRIBUNE'S first New Year with the citizens of Washington and the country at large. 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Seligmann (This is the Ninth and last of a series of articles by the author of "The Negro Faces America," who is now director of publicity of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.) The Armament Conference draws to a close. No one, perhaps, can say what it will have accomplished or failed to accomplish. Any one can realize that it has only scratched the surface of world adjustment. During the final weeks, while England and France dispute over submarines, England insisting they shall be abolished and France insisting her share of them shall be tripled, during these final weeks, come reports of revolution in India, of bloody clashes between Egyptians and British soldiers. In the United States, the man who insisted that war was evil, and defied those making war, Eugene Debs, is released from prison. These things are as important as any conference could be. Men were sent to the conference to give as little as possible and get as much as possible in exchange. The prevailing attitude there was that of old-style Business, even though the medium of exchange consisted of death-dealing warships, cannon and submarines. At moments, perhaps, the Conference was seized and enlivened by the hope among people that there might be no war. As the conference comes to a close, however, it is made clear that the old bargaining dies hard. But the Armament Conference had its positive values. It was eloquent of a powerful desire among masses of people for explanation and adjustment rather than war. It made clear that the business needing to be done in the world is organization of food and clothing production and distribution so there shall be no famine areas. Besides, although the Conference was called to deal with problems of the Pacific Ocean—involving Japan, China, Australia, and countless Pacific islands—it pointed a warning hand back to the sore spots of Europe. The injustices that had been done to the Russian people by the governments which had blockaded them began forcibly to be realized. In the game played between diplomats and business men, some few, at times, found the truth a powerful instrument. More truth, if not the whole truth, began to be printed about Russia, and it was found that to let Russia or Germany go to ruin, would be to invite ruin for the rest of European and eventually American civilization. Somehow, in the light of the truths men are beginning to feel the squabbles about navies and submarines seem incurably trivial. Mr. H. G. Wells gave utterance to this feeling when he remarked that it was boredom with the way men were spoiling the world for themselves, rather than fear of death, that moved him. He said he was possessed by a vision of what the world and relations between people might be, if the present knowledge we already have were adequately used. In fact, death is not so bad as having to live in the way some people have had to live in Central Europe and elsewhere. No so much Death, then, as the stupidities that spoil life, are the enemy of mankind. Against these stupidities no Armament Conference could have very much to offer. Such a conference was necessarily a place of bargain, with one or two exceptionally generous moments. But the Armament Conference will have laid the way, even by its possible failure, for more conferences. And in these the changes going on in the world must find expression. A conference is not so much an occasion where things happen as an occasion where the things that have happened are recognized. If the feeling growing among a few men spreads, then at future conferences, after warships, submarines and cannon have been relegated to the museums of horrors where are now kept the far less terrible implements of torture of the Inquisition; after the business of distributing the world's goods is attempted so that there will not be waste by some people and starvation of others; then perhaps there will be opportunity for the men we now call artists to try to work into human lives the things they now set down in books, paintings and music. Men with those impulses of the artist, the painters, sculptors, musicians, and poets, are confined to no race. They override race prejudice, they override national boundaries. It is they and the scientists and explorers, for whom the world is interesting. To them it belongs because they want not to possess, but to create with it. They are the opponents of the old-style Business man who wants to accumulate and to possess. Perhaps that struggle of the artist against the old-style Business man is going on in many people. Realization of that struggle may sometime find clearer expression than it did in the Armament Conference. Phone North 6554-W JOHN M. MURRAY Paper Hanger and Interior Decorator 920 U Street, N. W. The "Y" basket-ball will play their first game in Baltimore Jan. 2 and their second game here with the National Training School girls at the Y. M. C. A. on Jan. 3. Many games are being booked for the season. Mammy's Hand Laundry WE MEND FOR MEN FIRST CLASS HAND LAUNDERING FAMILY SERVICE 12 CENTS A POUND LACE CURTAINS "Service is our Motto" 12 F STREET, N.W. Phone, North 5763-J Bundles may be left at 1301 V St., N.W. Work Called for and Delivered GEO. W. MERRITT, Prop. Telephone N. 7495 Open 6 a. m. to 12 p. m. Harmon's Busy Corner 1201 S Street, N.W. 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Fowler, soprano; Mrs. Blanche Hollomand, reader; Mr. Maurice Tibbs, pianist and the Choir. Mrs. Hollomand, alone, is well worth one's presence as she is one of the most brilliant readers in this neck o' the wods. CONCLUDING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS The Garnet-Phelps Christmas program, Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, Secretary, was indeed pleasing in the excellency and taste of numbers presented by local talent. Among them, Miss Amy Dorse, soprano, formerly of Scranton, Pa., presented a classic selection of particular merit. This young vocalist knows how to sing, knows poise, breath control and phrasing and makes an intelligent presentation of her art, although possessing a light or soft voice yet is most effective. Mrs. Beatrice Johnson sang one of Carrie Jacobs Bond's Why? Suffer Monthly pains, neuralgic, sciatic and rheumatic pains, headache, backache and all other aches are quickly relieved by Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills Contain no dangerous habit-forming drugs. Why don't you try them? Ask your druggist The CIRCLET Nemo STANDARD QUALITY NO 1500 PRICE $150 The Circlet is Self-Adjusting, and has neither hooks nor eyes. It simply slips over the head, claps at the waist and smooths out ugly lines. If your dealer can't get it send actual bust measure, name, address & $1.50. We'll send the Circlet prepoid. Sizes 34 to 48. Nemo Hygienic-Fashion Institute 120 E. 16 St. New York, DpM. 8 compositions so effectively that she enthused her hearers to high pitch, recalling her a second time. Mrs. Johnson sings vigorously with a deep resonant tone that is apapling to the ear and she seldom fails to carry her audience with her. Master Reginald Fray, one of the "First American Achievement Boys," delivered the address on "Christmas" in splendid style. Another fine feature, was the reading by Mrs, Emma Lee Williams of the Washington Conservatory of Music, whose record is unsurpassed in the dramatic world; she has keen perceptive vision and marked descriptive ability. At Lovejoy, Mrs. R. J. Gray, Secretary, Mrs. Ada Ward Gist, a rising soprano destined to shine as a star some day, made a triumphal appearance in a classic and was heartily enced. Miss Evelyn Graham rendered a beautiful piano solo and Mrs. Blanche Hollomand gave a Reading. At Randall, Mrs. E. F. Ellis, Secretary, Mr. W. Calvin Chase, one of the best cornet soloists we have anywhere and Mrs. Alice Harrison, pianiste, served with credit on the program. Burrville had a Christmas operetta by young folks, and Miner Normal had Mrs. B. H. Young, one of the sweetest singers in the city. Song leaders during the week were: Misses Gladys Duncan, Annie Duncan, Mae Stewart, Alice Lewis and Kellene Lewis. Accompanists; Mrs. F. D. Douglass, Mrs. Lulu Howe Robinson, Beatrice Chase and Evelyn Graham. Miss Cecil B. Norton, General Secretary Community Center Department, was present at Garnet-Phelps Center and expressed herself as delighted with the program. We were honored in her visit to this center. GARNET-PHELPS MUSIC LOVERS GARNET-PHELPS MUSIC LOVERS Positively, the Garnet-Phelps choral and music club will be organized on the evening of the first Thursday in January, 7:30 o'clock at the school, local musicians, choirs, and music lovers take note and be there. A rare musicale will be presented at Miner Normal Center during January. Also, rehearsals for a Musical Play will commence on the first Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the school. Persons interested are welcomed to join the cast by enrolling at the secretary's office. "FOR HER" (Editor's Note: The management of The Tribune takes great pleasure in presenting this week the initial short story by Mr. Lewis Hillman. Mr. Hillman is trying to establish himself in the public favor as a writer of short stories on race subjects, and if this initial story makes a favorable impression, The Tribune will present some of his work each week.) "Perhaps I may do it in a week," said Thomas Gould meditatively, stepping before the large man at the corner table. This well knit brown skin youth thought it an opportunity to further his great plans. A second thought told him it was forlorn as flying to Neptune. "It'll be worth $5,000 to you, young man," sagely stated the olive colored gentleman of fifty years, while he looked over the faces of a half-dozen men about him in Grimm's Cafe, then back to the speaker. The anxiety in his face gave place to hope once more. "My daughter left home leaving a note which informed me she had gone to the big city to make her way—we live outside of Harrisburg. She has comely features, a cream-brown complexion, long black hair and a good figure. I'm nigh half crazy, for she's been gone two weeks. Find her and the five thousand is yours." He sighed heavily and wiped his eyes. "It's some job to find anyone—white or colored—here in New York," frowned Thomas Gould. "But I'm for you—and her. What's the girl's name? What did she wear when last seen?" He was in this proposition in earnest, since he had promised his help. Being the organizer of the Blue Sheet Film Company did not deter him. The corporation stock went begging because the colored populace failed to rally behind him in his step toward progress. Of all money raised on said stock, he still needed five or six thousand dollars to produce the first picture. "Her name is Lillian Gray," answered her father. "She left the house THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1921 (By Lewis Hillman) in a blue serge suit and a black hat. Her height is five feet nine inches. And I'm John Jacob Gray of Harrisburg, a retired farmer." "Well—I—" Thomas Gould was interrupted by the other. "I stayed in Philadelphia ten days and failed to locate her; so I concluded New York was the big city to which she referred." Thomas memorized the details and walked out. If dame fortune would smile upon him he might find the girl and subsequently the five thousand—and the Blue Sheet Film Company would be on the producing map. Secretly he admitted he had a way with the ladies; so there was hope. Six p.m. He met his new girl at eight, for they dined in Grimm's at that hour. If she could only pass for Lillian Gray, the five thousand wasn't such a problem. Old man Gray wore spectacles thicker than lima beans and was near-sighted. But Agnes—would never be an impostor. As he dined with Agnes at eight, he thought she might pass as the missing daughter. The world is full of teasing browns; all delightfully companionable, colorful and human and splendidly alive. The girl before him was too good for trickery; and he must be the same. Her dreamy hazel eyes sparkled wonder lights and made him think of love and sunshine. When they had finished, he drove her to her rooming house. A chauffeur of city-wide experience was all that kept him from being discouraged with the task of finding Lillian Gray. In the cold bleak December wind he stood at the Times Square and watched the hordes drift by. The "L" stations in Harlem received the same scrutiny. Hours of this, literally covered him with snow, his feet were cold and numb—and his fingers frost-bitten. For six hours he sought in vain. Then came the seventh which was Friday, the fourteenth. After questioning all his fellow hackmen, he learned that only one knew a friend who spoke constantly of a Lillian Gray. Thomas Gould was then struck by an idea to find the girl. He soon fuound out where the man worked. If the fellow thought a lot of her, he sent her flowers; so he picked out the nearest florist. Walking in, he began: "The flowers sent to Miss Lillian Gray recently have not been delivered. Are you sure you had the correct address?" The florist inspected his order book a moment and inquired: "Do you mean Miss Lillian Gray of Foxhue St., Harlem?" "Yes, that's the name," replied Thomas Gould elated. "But are you sure you had the right number?" "I have the number given me," declared the other. "It is 419 Foxhue." "That sounds like the number," said Thomas, masking his surprised good fortune by turning his head. "I'll make sure and let you know." Jubilant he hurried from the place. At 419 Foxhue he was told the girl had just left for her place of work that evening. Eight thirty. "Where does she work?" he interrogated with much concern. Things were shifting for the better—the five thousand didn't seem so very far off. "She sings at one of the cabarets in Harlem," the lady told him. He thanked her and departed. Then began a search thro numerous places of entertainment and frivolity, till he found the right one—the Evergreen Cafe which boasted of a ten-piece orchestra and four singing entertainers. Dwarfed evergreen trees and palms were deftly scattered about the fifty marble-top tables for patrons. Many colored lights gave it a dreamy effect. Thomas was told that Lillian Gray had not arrived yet; she would be in at 9:30. Remembering he was expected to make a speech at the Orpheum auditorium in behalf of the Blue Sheet Film Company at nine, he went there. Before a crowd of three thousand he delivered an address in part: "To complete a big undertaking, it takes the mass to cope with the situation. The combined efforts of many in a given direction makes for progress, not the conceited flurry of individuals. We're a group of people looking for achievement. Obstruction hangs on the east gate and sincere accomplishment lies beyond. Let's altogether push against the east gate till its hinges rasp and break before the formidable strength of united determination." Mid rousing cheers, he stepped from the platform, told his uncle to phone him the returns of the meeting and again hastened to the Evergreen. "Miss Lillian Gray," he began, when he found the girl. "Your father wishes to see you. I will take you to him at once—" "My father is not in the city," frowned the maiden. "He's —" "I know all about that," said Thomas, silencing her. "Wait a minute while I phone. He's here now." He en- tered a booth. "Oh, Agnes. Be at Grimm's about ten. They're going to have a piano recital contest there. I'll meet you then." Dropping another nickle he called Mr. Gray at his hotel. "Meet at at Grimm's Cafe shortly before ten. I'm bringing your daughter with me." He hung up, entirely pleased with the evening. The girl meekly obeyed him wondering what it was all about. In a few minutes they were at Grimm's. Mr. Gray was there, but Agnes hadn't arrived yet. As he presented Lillian Gray to the old gentleman, the latter put on his thick glasses, frowned once or twice and exclaimed: "This is not my daughter! You can't play that hoax on me." Astounded, Thomas looked at the girl. She answered the description. He turned away disheartened. Then Agnes Moore entered the door while Mr. Gray was still fuming. She was one friend he still had; so he didn't care about the five thousand, so long as she liked him. "Won't you marry me, Agnes," he ventured feelingly. "I can't," she demurred. "Are you engaged or married?" "No. I have another important reason why—" "There she is!" hoarsely shouted Mr. Gray, catching sight of Agnes. Laboriously he reached her side and embraced her, while the other Lillian left the place. After a bit Mr. Gray wrote him a check for five thousand. The telephone rang and Thomas answered it. "The colored people have rallied in stock buying to the extent of ten thousand dollars," came his uncle's voice over the wire. Thomas joyfully hung up the receiver when Lillian spoke again: "I cannot marry you as Agnes Moore, but I may as Lillian Gray." Midst an aroma from fairyland, warm kisses and tender squeezes, he told her: "The Blue Sheet Film Company will need a leading lady." "Are you sure?" she asked softly, so softly and so lovingly. Copyright, 1921 by John Lewis Hillman. 927 Fourth St., N.W. ALEXANDRIA, VA., NEWS Slab Town Convention There will be a "Slab Town Convention" given by the No. 1 Working Club of Alfred St. Baptist Church at Odd Fellows Hall, S. Columbus St., Friday evening, January 6, at 8 P. M. Admission 25 cents. Special Services Special holiday services are being held at the Beulah Baptist Church last and this week. Madame C. Stanley of Baltimore is conducting these services. On tomorrow at 3 P. M. communion services will be held and Rev. Mrs. Lena Mason of Philadelphia will preach. At 11 a. m. baptism will take place. Watchnight services will begin at 9 o'clock tonight. 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Many laughs were provoked by Charles Moore, who, as Judge Josh Billings, typified a regular dyed-in-wool skin-flint of the 1921 variety, but the bulk of laughter is occasioned by Arthur Ray and Isabelle Jackson, who are directly responsible for absence of gallons of tears, which, without their sudden appearance at crucial moments, would have made the auditorium of the Howard a veritable river. Judging from the apparent enthusiasm manifested, the production was well received. The Dunbar players will appear next week in "The Spider" one of the greatest mystery plays of the day. To Be Played at Howard Theatre The story of "The Spider" is that a dull-wit lady inherits a fortune, leaves her home and husband, but takes her daughters to live in luxury among the Howard Thea Week Starting Sun., J Matinees Mon., Tues., Thurs., Theatre Sun., Jan. 1st ues., Thurs., & Sat. Howard Theatre Week Starting Sun., Jan. 1st Matinees Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. Mr. W. A. JOHNSON presents ANDREW BISHOP, CLEO DESMON Dunbar Player —WITH— CLEO DESMOND and Players TH— ANDREW BISHOP, CLEO DESMOND and "THE SPIDER The Greatest of All Mystery Plays with an Lionel Monagas Elizabeth Williams Chas. Olden Isabelle Jackson Susie Sutton Alice Gorgas Fra SPIDER" Plays with an all star cast: Beth Williams Arthur Ray Jackson Chas. Olden orgas Frank Armstrong "THE SPIDER" The Greatest of All Mystery Plays with an all star cast: Lionel Monagas Elizabeth Williams Arthur Ray Chas. Olden Isabelle Jackson Chas. Olden Susie Sutton Alice Gorgas Frank Armstrong 6:30—SUPPER SHOWS—15c SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY—All Stars Impersonation." WEDNESDAY—Edith Sterling in "Strang Valley." THURSDAY, FRIDAY—Rubye De Remer Women Love." DAY-All Stars in "The Great ing in "Stranger in Canyon ye De Remer in "The Way SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY—All Stars in "The Great Impersonation." WEDNESDAY—Edith Sterling in "Stranger in Canyon Valley." THURSDAY, FRIDAY—Rubye De Remer in "The Way Women Love." SATURDAY—All Star Super Production. S.H.DUDLE AMUSEMENT MID-CITY 7th near M The I U St., UDLEY EMENTS The Dudley U St., near 12th POLITE Vaudeville S.H.DUDLEY AMUSEMENTS JAMES CRESANT PLAYERS A MUSICAL COMEDY 10-PEOPLE and Photo Plays of Merit Shows 6 to 11 P.M. --- --- "OVER THE HILL" By Jay Bee The Dunbar Players carried a large and enthusiastic audience of lovers of the spoken drama with them "Over the Hill to the Poor-House" in their presentation of an adaptation of Will Carlton's poem at the Howard this week. The play is offered in four acts and three scenes; the scenes being laid in one of the New England states. There is intense interest in the play from the rise to the fall of the curtain. There are many touching scenes that almost provoke one to tears, but the sudden injection of clever bits of comedy at opportune moments, dispels several of the sorrowful aspects of the play. Andrew Bishop, J. Lawrence Criner, Cleo Desmond, and Charles Olden, each in character portrayals, which they do exceedingly well, impressed with their high type dramatic ability. Lionel Monagas as James Watson and Susie Sutton as Marie Saunders, a typical American wife, were the two most hated characters in the play. WITH 7th near M POLITE VAUDEVILLE MARTIN & BROWN Clean Classic Singing Duo BOOTNER & BOOTNER Clever Comedy Singing & Dancing BOOTS HOPE Nuff Sed Shows 4 to 11 P. M. OWNED BY OPERATED BY BENEFIT OF "The Spider" PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 31 1921 social set of Gotham, where her life is interrupted by a spider who wins her secret confidence just to get the daughters with whom he had fallen in love and lured to his room by trickery which the girl at first, through fear, failed to reveal to her mother. Another married lady who had been once seduced by the same spider appears on the scene to warn him of the danger he is in, that her frenzied Italian husband was on his trail to kill him. She first imparts the story to a young newspaper man of meager circumstances who is in love and engaged to marry the daughter against her mother's will. The girl's father appears to inquire about the girl's habits, he had seen her come out of the handsome elderly spider's bachelor apartments. The mother had not heard of the lure and the involved mystery was investigated and found to be true and when the mother reproves the spider he tackles her to get possession of damaging letters, when in the meantime, the young newspaper man appears as the mother attempts to shoot the handsome but mix gray headed spider. To go further would spoil you for seeing this wonderful show. "Guess who killed the Spider?" Stage Whispers When the picture "Penrod" is released we will find in the cast our little friend Sunshine Sammy, who was prominently featured with "Baby" Marie Osborne a few years ago and more recently in the "Snub" Pollard comedies. J. Rosamond Johnson and Co., is splitting the week between Sacremento (Orpheum) and Fresno, Calif., this week. Moss and Frye this week, are playing at the Orpheum in San Francisco, Calif. Gleen and Jenkins (Orpheum) Brooklyn the first half. Rucker and Winifred play (The Franklin) N. Y., first half and (Boro Park) Brooklyn the last half of the week. Go Get 'Em Rogers did fairly well at Schuberts 44th Street Theatre, N.Y. last week. Rumor has it that Mayor Loving's famous Constabulatory Band is to tour the States during the next year. Lulu Coates and Crackerjacks, splitting the week between (Electric) St. Joseph, Mo., and Kansas City, Mo. Feature pictures and Slim Henderson's Review were the attractions at the Howard Theatre last week. Bill Robinson playing (Majestic) Springfield, Ill., and (Orpheum) Cham- Sports of all Sorts Sam McVey died last week in New York at the Harlem Hospital. McVey was born in California, 1885, and belongs to an era of the fistic arena which produced three other great fighters, Langford, Jack Johnson and Joe Jeanette. The first professional fight McVey ever had was with Jack Johnson on the coast in 1903. It was a twenty-round affair, Johnson winning in the last round just before the bell rang. Sam fought Langford many times but was only knocked out once, which occured in Sydney, Australia, Christmas day, 1912. McVey was knocked out in the thirteenth, "the devil's round," as they call it over there. McVey took part in one of the longest fights in recent times when he and Joe Jeanette fought a finish fight in Paris. Sam was stopped in the forty-ninth round. McVey made his home in Paris for a number of years where he became a great favorite. He was Carpentier's tutor when Georges was a bantam and when Carpentier came over to fight Dempsey Sam was one of his daily advisers. REVIEW OF SPORTS FOR 1921 Sports enjoyed unprecedented success during the year of 1921, especially base ball and foot ball although other branches will have little to complain of. Base ball had a great season, both independent and league teams made money and were well patronized. Chicago American Giants topped all teams in the National League. While Birmingham won the pennant in the Southern League. Of the independent teams the Bacharach Giants of Atlantic City hold the honors. Football reached its zenith, both class of play and popularity. Lincoln after an awful slump last year came back strong and almost won the inter-collegiate championship, which was won by Virginia Union University of Richmond. In tennis By Quentin By Quentin pain, Ill., this week. Hightower and Jones (Bijou) New Haven, Conn., last half of last week. Johnny Hudgins and Monte Carlo Girls are playing (Star) Brooklyn this week. Mrs. Hudgins travels with her hubby. Miss New York, Jr., with Nip and Tuck play (Plaza) Springfield, Mass., this week. Though not programmed Nip and Tuck is the hit of the show. Tennessee Ten singing and dancing act played (Davis) Pittsburgh last week, going over big. Emperor Jones with Chas. Gilpin is playing Richmond and Norfolk, Va., this week. Lew Kelly Show with Sam Wilson (Black Hebrew) laying off this week. Eddie Green and Girls de Looks Co. playing Hurtig and Seamor (New York) this week. Broadway Scandals and Jack Johnson laying off this week. Mason and Bailey were a hit at (State) Buffalo last week. Smarter Set put on a new show Monday at the Grand Theatre, Chicago, called "Small Town Doins." Good show and large attendance. Review of Theatricals for 1921 The show game has had the worst slump during the year just ended that has been known for many years. Of course there has been a number of exceptions. "Shuffle Along" has broken all records for our shows there is nothing to compare with it even in the days of Williams and Walker, Ernest Hogan and Cole and Johnson. The Smarter Set tops all shows playing our houses. In fact it is the only large company out and is having a successful season. John Gibson has proven himself the seal wizard, of the show game, has purchased the Dunbar Theatre in Philadelphia adding another success to his notable achievements. Many large companies went on the rocks this season, best known among them were Frank Montgomery, Irving Miller and Quintard Miller, also many lesser lights. Tabloids have done well, especially in the south where the houses are organized, giving the performers thirty to forty weeks' work. Best of the small companies is Drake and Walker and his "Bombay Girls." This show has been together for at least seven years with a few changes. Vaudeville seems to be on the down grade since our best acts are either on big time or as added attractions to burlesque companies. Chas. S. Gilpin is the oustanding star in the Dramas while Bert Williams is the comedy king. Holmes as national champion. Boxing finds Harry Wills king of the heavyweights, Panama Joe Gans still wears the middleweight crown while little Terry Martin is ruler of the bantams. Ned Gourdin holds the international (collegiate) championship for the running broad jump. RULES OF MODERN BOXING (By Quentin) It has taken 177 years for America to adopt a standard code of boxing rules says a writer in "The Athletic Bulletin," published by the Athletic Department of the Y. M. C. A. for the American soldiers now in Coblenz, Germany. The English regulations which were in use in the States since 1743 have been supplanted by the rules adopted by the International Sporting Club of New York. In 1920 the rules became official for all bouts held in that state and in January 1921, fifteen of the sixteen states in which legalized boxing is permitted, adopted them. The new rules mark the fifth great change in fistic law in 177 years. Each alteration has tended to make the sport cleaner and fairer. The first crude measures were written in 1743 by Jack Broughton a gymnasium owner and at that time champion of England. His new rules abandoned the old custom of fighting without a rest until one or the other of the contestants dropped from exhaustion, or was so badly beaten that he could not stand up. Broughton inaugurated a system of rounds by requiring a pugilist, after a slip, knockdown or a fall from a wrestling hold, to return to his corner for thirty seconds before resuming the conflict. He compelled the fighters at the call of time, to tote the scratch (an actual line marked in the center of the ring). Gouging, earbiting or jumping on a man when he was down was forbidden. In 1888 a revision of Broughton's rules barred butting with the head and required a fighter to walk unas- DUNBAR THEATRE 7th and T Sts. Open daily 1 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. 20c admission Program for Week of Jan. 1st Monday and Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday MME. NAZIMOVA and RUDOLPH VALENTINE in Special Added Attraction—HOWARD-LINCOLN FOOTBALL GAME. Next Week—Priscilla Dean in "CONFLICT." HIAWATHA THEATRE 11th & U HIAWATHA THEATRE 11th & U Open daily 6 p. m. Thursday, Matinee 1 p. m. Program for Week, Jan. 1st SUNDAY—All Star Cast in Race Horse Picture, "DOLLARS AND DESTINY." Eddie Polo in "DO OR DIE" No. 15. MONDAY—Marie Prevost in "MOONLIGHT FOLLIES." Serial, "INVISIBLE RAY" No. 11. PATHE NEWS. TUESDAY—All Star Cast in "ANNE OF LITTLE SMOKY." Eddie Polo in new Serial, "SECRET FOUR." WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY—Hoot Gibson in "RED COURAGE." ROLAND COMEDY. FRIDAY & SATURDAY—Alice Lake, "UNCHARTERED SEAS." Art Accord in "WINNERS OF WEST" No. 9. Total Admission to All - 15 Cts. FORAKER THEATRE 20th Near L Program for Week, Jan. 1st SUNDAY—Wm. S. Hart in "TRUTHFUL TULLIVER." Chas. Hutchinson in "THE WHIRLWIND" No. 10. MONDAY—All Star Cast in Race Horse Special, "DOLLARS AND DESTINY." TUESDAY—All Star Cast in "GREATER PROFIT." "MIRACLE OF JUNGLE" No. 14. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY—Mabel Julienne Scott and Stuart Holmes in "NO WOMAN KNOWS." FRIDAY—All Star Cast in "ANNE OF LITTLE SMOKY." Eddie Polo in "DO OR DIE" No. 8. Sunday "An Monday Wednesday MME. NA "" Friday a EUGEN "The Special Ad BAR Next Week— "Conflict" "Judgment" by ALEXANDER DUMAS and Saturday JANE O'BRIEN and NORMA TALMADGE The Ghost of Yesterday Added Attraction—HOWARD-LINCOLN ALL GAME. Children's Matinee Sat.—10 Cents —Priscilla Dean in "CONFLICT." COMING! Jan. 9, 10, 11, 12. Jan. 16, 17, 18, 19. AWATHA THEATRE 11th daily 6 p. m. Thursday, Matinee 1 p. m. ram for Week, Jan. —All Star Cast in Race Horse Picture, ND DESTINY.” lo in “DO OR DIE” No. 15. —Marie Prevost in “MOONLIGHT FOR INVISIBLE RAY” No. 11. NEWS. —All Star Cast in “ANNE OF M lo in new Serial, “SECRET FOUR.” DAY & THURSDAY—Hoot Gibson in EE.” COMEDY. SATURDAY—Alice Lake, “UNCHART rd in “WINNERS OF WEST” No. 9. Admission to All - 15 RAKER THEATRE 20th No Open Daily 6 P.M., 20c admission ram for Week, Jan. —Wm. S. Hart in "TRUTHFUL TULL Hutchinson in "THE WHIRLWIND" No. —All Star Cast in Race Horse Special ND DESTINY." —All Star Cast in "GREATER PROF LE OF JUNGLE" No. 14. DAY & THURSDAY—Mabel Julienne S holmes in "NO WOMAN KNOWS." All Star Cast in "ANNE OF " Eddie Polo in "DO OR DIE" No. 8. Y. Edith Roberts in "OPEN SHUTT FOX" No. 10. NEW VAUDEVILLE LOGALS A large meeting was held under the auspices of the men's club of the Asbury M. E. Church on December the 19th. There was an appreciative audience which listened attentively to Rev. Hearns, the speaker of the evening. The male quartet under the supervision of Prof. Johnson furnished the music which every one enjoyed. The closing remarks were made by the pastor, Rev. Carroll. The evening was pleasantly spent. Ice cream and cake was served and every one was well pleased. The ladies of the church were invited as the guests of the club. All men are cordially invited to attend the meetings of this club held every third Monday night. Prominent Japanese Entertained At Luncheon Mr. and Mrs. James M. Pair entertained at a luncheon, Wednesday, December 28th, at their home, 1912 13th Street, N. W.,—complimentary to Mr. H. Hasagawa. Mr. Hasagawa is representing several of the leading newspapers of Tokio, at the Conference for Limitation of Armament. Among the guests at the luncheon were Messrs. Bryant Williams, Raymond Contee, John Harris, Clarence Young and Clarence Pair, all members of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity of Howard University. Mr. H. Hasagawa gave an interesting chat on secondary schools and colleges in Japan. He spoke in very appreciative terms concerning the play "Simon the Cyrenian," recently produced by the Howard Players in the University Chapel. He will leave with his party, this week for New York where he will entrain for Sanfrancisco. The Wee-Tots Wedding given at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Tuesday evening proved to be an interesting event. The bridal party was composed of wee tot girls and boys, richly dressed, who passed up the Grand Boulevard of the church, under electrically lighted arches to the stage where the unique ceremonies took place. Little Miss Norma Fulton received the $10 in gold as the prize for the group that raised the most money on this occasion. Miss Fulton's group was known as the Garnet C. Wilkinson Group and was chaperoned by Miss Ella Brown, who received a beautiful gold ring as the successful chaperon. Mr. G. A. Robinson was the patron of this group. A large crowd was in attendance to make this occasion one of the most enjoyable of the holidays. Little Miss Desire Hall won the second prize of $5.00 in gold, representing Mrs. B. T. Washington's group, chaperoned by Mrs. Josie Lewis with Z. Hawkins as patron. NATIONAL HAIRDRESSERS TO HAVE MEETING HERE The National Hairdressers Association through its representatives here has issued a call to all hairdressers in this city to join in the movement to organize a strong union. This association is rapidly spreading throughout the United States and is doing much effective work toward improving the status of its members. Their appeal follows: ATTENTION—Hair Dressers and Hair Culturists: Are you aware that right here in your midst, there has been an association organized, working to better fit you for your profession, and assist you in protecting your interests? Now is the appointed time to take some concerted actions to find out the aims and purposes of this a much needed organization, which bespeaks much success, and is sure to fill a much needed place, with the Hair Dressers of this city. The National Hairdressers Association is making an appeal to each and every Hair Dresser in the city, no matter what system you represent. They want your presence at a Get-To-Together Meeting, Wednesday January 11, 1922 at the Y. W. C. A., 9th and Rhode Island Avenue, at 8 p.m. Remember—"In Union there is strength." A Holiday Reception to Friends M. H. Johnson, 1614 15th Street, N.W., gave a Holiday Reception to his friends Wednesday, December 28, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., which was a brilliant affair, his friends numbering well over 250. Ladies who assisted in receiving were Mrs. V. B. Jeter, Mrs. Sadie Wing- gard, Miss Estelle Thomas, Mrs. Bessie Clark, Mrs. F. O. Miller, Mrs. W. H. Holoway, Mrs. Bertie K. Kebble, Mrs. Essie Fortune and Miss H. J. Ball. LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS Men's Club of the Asbury M. E. Church Wee-Tots Electrical Wedding Their appeal follows: A Holiday Reception to Friends THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1921 PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION MEETS The Parent-Teacher Association of the Thaddeus Stevens Schol met on Thursday evening at the school. A very helpful health address was given by Dr. Murphy. Three presentations were made. On behalf of the Association, Mrs. Bertha Watson presented, in a few well chosen words, a beautiful silver dessert spoon service to the president, Mrs. Nellie E. Smith, in recognition of her service to the association in its work, and also her excellent service to the community as the supervisor of lunches in the schools. Assistant Superintendent Garnet C. Wilkinson in an appropriate speech presented to Miss M. E. Gibbs a choice silver combination fruit basket and vase as an expression of the appreciation of the association for her long, faithful and untiring labors as principal of the Stevens School. The third presentation was made by Supervising Principal Dr. W. S. Montgomery from Miss M. E. Gibbs to Miss Mary Vernon, domestic science teacher at the school, as a token of appreciation of her hearty co-operation and unselfish service. Short addresses were made by Supervising Principal John E. Nalle and Rev. James L. Pinn. Musical selections were rendered by Miss Virginia Williams and pupils of the school. Refreshments were served. Rev. and Mrs. B. Franklin Moss, of 1326 U Street, N. W., entertained a number of their friends on Monday evening, December 26th. Among the guests of note, were, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Holland Powell, Mr. and Mrs. James P. Burke, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Valentine, Mrs. Mathews, Mr. Keyes, Mr. Bohue, Mrs. Louise McDonald, Mrs. B. M. Smith, Mrs. K. C. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Wilkerson, Dr. and Mrs.-W. M. Cooper, Rev. W. M. Turkey, Mr. T. F. Randall, Mrs. N. D. Rob and Master Philip Roe. Miss M. D. Henry of the above address assisted the hostess in receiving. Rev. and Mrs. Moss were the recipients of many congratulations and gifts in honor of their marriage on December 5th. Mi-Dears Breakfast Dance The "Mi-Dears" a popular social club composed of young ladies will stage a breakfast dance at the Murray Casino next Monday morning. This club is one of the most popular in the city and a large crowd of pleasure seekers is sure to attend. A big New Year's celebration will be staged by this club on Tuesday night. Sacred Concert at Metropolitan A sacred concert was given at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church by its choir Christmas night in honor of members of the Conference of Limitation of Armament and friends. The concert was one of the greatest ever given in Washington. The choir under the directorship of Mrs. Marie M. Jumper showed rare talent in its rendition of the program. About fifteen delegates from the Conference attended and enjoyed the concert greatly. A large crowd attended. "Cee-18" Gives Smoker "Cee-18," a social club of the Corinthian Lodge, A. F. F. M., gave a smoky affair last Tuesday evening in one of the recreation rooms of the Scottish Rite Temple. A jolly bunch of good fellows were present to make near-beer, hot-dogs and other edibles scarce. After an over-abundance of eating, smoking and drinking (soft stuff) there were several rounds of some real honest-to-goodness pugilistic sport which was one of the outstanding events of the evening. Officers of the club are: W. Calvin Chase, president; John T. G. Carpenter, vice president; Oscar L. Dean, secretary and Robert G. McGuire, treasurer. Hair Vim Girls Entertain The Hair Vim Club entertained a large number of friends at their Christmas Dansante last Tuesday evening in the ball-rom of the White-law Hotel. The room was beautifully decorated with appropriate trimmings suggestive of the holiday season and there was much merriment throughout the evening. Owing to some unavoidable reason, the much heralded feature dance, in which Miss Susie Sutton of the Dunbar Players and Billy (Agate) Pierce were to have participated, was cancelled much to the regret to all. This affair was indeed one of the season's most fashionable gatherings. The club is composed of a group of young ladies, who are students of the Hair Vim School and Vogue, of which Dr. Julia H. P. Coleman is president. A. J. Thomas, proprietor of the Howard Theatre is confined to his home on account of illness. Mrs. Dorothy Winston of Harrisburg, Pa., is visiting relatives in this city, among whom is Mrs. Corrine Williams of 413 Third Street, S.W. Rev. and Mrs. Gowens of 732 Harvard Street, N.W., had as their guests for the holidays, their grand children, Algetha and James Warfield of Gaithersburg, Md. Raymond Johnson of Howard University Medical School is spending the holidays at his home in Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Irene Brown of 245 Florida Avenue, N.W., and sister Miss Gertrude Goodwin, are spending the holidays with their parents in South Carolina. They will be back home to their many friends in January. Mr. Walter R. McMillan proprietor of the North Carolina Tailor Shop on 11th Street, N.W., is spending the holidays with his mother and relatives in Limberton, N. C., and will return to Washington after the first of January. Mr. J. Henry Franklin of the Veterans' Bureau is spending the holidays at his home in Lexington, Va. The South Carolina Club will hold its annual meeting Thursday, January 5, 8 p.m., at its new home in the Scottish Rites Temple, 1633 Eleventh Street, N. W. At this meeting election of officers for the ensuing year will be held, the annual report of the Board of Trustees will be rendered, and other important business will be transacted. It is the urgent request of the President that every member of the Club attend this meeting. Mrs. Archer Entertains Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Archer, Jr., 1419 Q Street, N. W., entertained at cards Tuesday night in honor of Mr. J. T. Bolling of Lynchburg, Va. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lankford, Dr. Boyd, Dr. Wm. O. Claytor and Mr. J. T. Bolling. Mr. C. C. Spaulding Visits Here Mr. C. C. Spaulding, with his wife and three sons, motored up from Durham, N. C., and spent two days, Tuesday and Wednesday visiting in the city. Mr. Spaulding is the founder and secretary-treasurer of the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company, of Durham; cashier of the Mechanics and Farmers Bank of his city. Mr. Spaulding is one of North Carolina's most substantial citizens and a power in the commercial world of the South. The Orientals' Big Dance "The Orientals," a popular dancing class under the personal direction of Messrs. Tucker and Matthews, staged a monster Christmas or Santa Claus ball last Monday night at the Murray Casino. The affair was up the usual "Oriental" standard. Another monster ball is billed by this club for next Monday night in the Casino at which time a New Year's celebration will be a feature. Miss Florence R. Murray, who has been teaching mathematics in the V. N. I. I at Petersburg, Va., spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. M. Murray of Alexandria. Accompanying Miss Murray were Miss George Green of Pittsburg and Miss Wyonella Dent of Louisburg, N. C. Miss Green is teaching and Miss Dent is secretary at V. N. I. I. Miss Ellariz Mason, of Chicago, Ill., formerly a student of Howard University, is spending a few of the holidays with the daughter of Dr. Price of N. E. Miss Emma McDowell who has been visiting Mrs. Emma Bookman, 30 F Street, N. W., for some time, was married on December 27, to Harrison H. Jones. They left the following day to make a short visit to her home, Elizabeth City, N. C., after which they will go to their future home, Freshold, New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. U. U. Riley of Providence, R. I., are visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. G. Williams, at 38 Patterson St., N. E., during the Xmas holidays and will return in January. Miss Eunice Robinson niece of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brooks of 1519 M Street, N. W., entertained the Roses of Paradise Club on Monday, Dec. 26, 1921, serving an elaborate luncheon. Those present were Misses Hannah and Louise Nash, Miss Lillian Brown, Miss Thelma Lott of Texas. GEORGETOWN.C.A.BANQUET The Georgetown C. A. BANQUET held its third annual banquet Thursday night, at the Odd Fellows' Hall. A full account of this wit, humor and merry making will appear in next week's Tribune. Watch for it for it will be rich, rare and interesting. SPORTS (Continued from page 4) sited to the mark at the beginning of a round. The third change took place in 1860 and was made by the Pugilistic Benevolent Society of England. This change prohibited a fighter from dropping on the ground without being struck. "Going to the grass to avoid" old timers considered good strategy, which accounts for some four and five hour battles our grandfathers tell about. Next came the Marquis of Queensbury rules and with them a new era in the fighting game. The three previous efforts had done much to improve the game but not enough. Professional prize fighting got into ill repute in the early sixties. Fixed fights, gambling and rowdyism nearly destroyed the game thereby causing laws to be passed against holding bouts almost everywhere in this country and England. Joe Goss, the English fighter, served a term in jail for such violation of laws. Mace, the champion of England came to this country to avoid arrest. The game was really saved by amateur fighters. Young English aristocrats who recognized its value as an exercise, sparred with gloves at Cambridge and Oxford. After graduation, to keep alive their interest in boxing and other sports, they organized in London in 1865, the Amateurs Athletic Club, under the leadership of John G. Chambers, who had graduated from Cambridge. While at Cambridge he won fame as a boxer, swimmer and all-round athlete. In true promoter's fashion, Chambers announced in 1866 a grand athletic tournament for gentlemen amateurs, including track and field events, water sports and boxing matches. As no rules existed then for sparring matches, Chambers drew up a code which became famous as the "Marquis of Queensbury" rules. They were so named because the eighth Marquis of Queensbury, a youth just out of school, presented the cups in the three classes. The new rules as formulated by Chambers, divided the fighters into classes as to their weight. Heavyweight class: any man over 158 pounds; middleweight class: 158 pounds; and light-weight class at 140 pounds. The Marquis who knew nothing about prize fighting and was asked to give the cups, later became the Marquis of Queensbury. Big Feature Coming Beginning next week, Mr. Benjamin Washington who is one of the officials of the American Basket Ball Association will start a series of questions and answers in The Tribune for the benefit of the lovers of the sport and players here. These articles will be interesting and it will be well for every player to clip them out each week for reference during the season. This will be an exclusive Tribune feature. Wilborforce Quint Here Next Week The Wilberforce University five will make their initial appearance before a Washington crowd next Tuesday night at the Y. M. C. A. The Wilberforce boys are on a long trip and have been playing some hard games throughout the east and the local boys will have to go some to beat this combination. A big game is assured all the followers of the sport. Interesting preliminaries have been arranged. These games will be played in the Gymnasium of the 12th Street Y. M. C. A. PULLMAN PORTER TIPS By Quentin R. Stewart, formerly running to Buffalo is now on the Federal Express to Boston. J. F. Fambro is on the B. & O. to Chicago. R. T. Beachman is on Seaboard to Tampa, Fla. Best wishes for the New Year to all. Wm. Thomas, veteran porter of this district, dropped dead last Friday night at his home in Maryland. Thomas' run was to Pittsburgh over the B. & O. Although he had held other ruffs they were all on the same road, where he spent his entire service which covered a period of about twenty-one years. He was well liked by both patrons and officials. Get the Tribune every Saturday from N. Richardson at the Porter's Quarters. The following men are on the sick list: H. A. McPherson, E. J. Scott, J. D. Rucker, A. W. Beasley, W. Burr, R. T. Simms of Pittsburgh; C. D. Washington, R. Spencer, E. L. Long, and E. Gray of Atlanta. DESIGNING—DRAFTING—DRESSMAKING Night Class Beginning January 3d,1922 TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS from 8 to 9:30 p. m. REGISTER THIS WEEK The Barbour Finance and Assurance Association This is the first Banking Establishment of this kind to be operated for the benefit of educating our people along financial principles. We are making an offer of 12,000 shares of stock at 40 cents per share which is about one-half of our $1,000,000 estimate. Subject to change at any date. There will be a structure erected in Alexandria, Va., the home of The Barbour Finance and Assurance Association. For further information call or phone North 9014-W, A. F. Barbour. If You Miss This—You're Not a Good Fellow National Training School For Girls Tuesday eAening, January 3rd, 1922 TWELFTH STREET BRANCH Y. M. C. A. Between the two games—AL JONES, World's Most Scientific Wrestler vs. "KID REESE" his Ancient and Greatest Rival. These 3 Big Events for One Admission.....40 CENTS NEGROES IN AMERICA BEFORE COLUMBUS (Continued from page 1) thur A. Schomburg, of New York read a paper on "The Negro as a Soldier in the Civilization of America." Mr. L. M. Hershaw of this city read a paper on "The Growth of Negro Population in the United States" and Prof. Alain LeRoy Locke of Howard University read a paper on "The Problem of Race and Culture." The public night sessions were held in the Andrew Rankin Chapel at Howard University. A business session was held each day at the Mu-solit Club on R Street. At the close of the second day's session Mr. Henry P. Slaughter, Editor of the Odd Fellows Journal and a member of the Academy entertained the members of the Academy and served other guests at a luncheon at his residence. Mr. Slaughter has a very large library including one of the most extensive if not the most extensive collection of books, pamphlets, pictures, etc., relating to Negroes in America. At the business sessions several amendments were made to the Constitution but no important changes were made. All the officers with one or two minor changes of positions were reelected. The officers now are: Arthur A. Schomburg, President; Joseph J. France, J. R. Clifford, Charles D. Martin L. Z. Johnson, Vice-presidents; T. Montgomery Gregory, Recording Secretary; Lafayette M. Hershaw, Treasurer; John W. Cromwell, Kelly Miller, F. H. M. Murray, John E. Bruce, Alain LeRoy Locke, Executive Committee; Robert A. Pelham, Corresponding Secretary; John W. Cromwell, Librarian. Besides those on the programs, other notable out of town members of the Academy in attendance on the sessions were: Dr. Joseph J. France, of Portsmouth, Va.; W. Ashby Hawkins, of Baltimore, Md.; John E. Bruce ("Bruce Grit") of New York City; and J. R. Clifford of Martinsburg, W. Va. NAUCK, VA. NOTES (By Miss Marion Thompson) Mr. and Mrs. Derrick have recently moved into their new home at For Berry Station, Va. Their home equipped with electric lights, hot and cold water and other modern improvements. Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas of New York City are spending the winter with Mrs. Amanda Thomas, the mother of Mr. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. William Plummer entertained with a dinner party last Monday evening in honor of Mrs. Butler and her daughter, Mrs. Oliver McGwin. They were joined later by Mr. and Mrs. Carson and Rev. Howard Fields. Mrs. Minnie Ritchie, who has been ill for the past several weeks, is rapidly improving. The children of Lomax Church Sunday School held their annual Christmas tree exercises last Tuesday evening. Mr. James Boswell, superintendent of the Sunday School and his efficient corps of teachers saw to it that every child was served with candy and each received a present. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Thompson and family were entertained at dinner Christmas day by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Orme. Miss Harriet Hopkins of Ellicott City, Md., was also present. Mr. Charles R. Thompson sang at the special services given at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church for the delegates of the Armament Conference. TRUSSES, ELASTIC STOCKINGS ABDOMINAL BELTS, ARCH SUPPORTS I guarantee to hold your rupture with comfort regardless of Sex or occupation. BENJ. A. MURPHY Hernia Specialist, M. T. I guarantee to hold your rupture with comfort regardless of Sex or occupation. BENJ. A. MURPHY Hernia Specialist, M. T. Phone, North 4938 Lady Attendant 1732 14th ST., N. W. SPECIAL NOTICE High grade Perfumery; Finest Candies in handsome boxes; Cigars and Toilet Articles of real merit are now on display for the Christmas holidays at Board's Drug Store 1912½ 14th Street. TITING SYSTEM TITING—DRESSMAKING ing January 3d, 1922 AYS from 8 to 9:30 p. m. THIS WEEK 633 W St., N. W. Finance and Association Establishment of this kind to of educating our people along of 12,000 shares of stock at 40 but one-half of our $1,000,000 at any date. Directed in Alexandria, Va., the ce and Assurance Association. call or phone North 9014-W, 237 N. West St., Alexandria, Va. You're Not a Good Fellow T BALL GAME ley Y. W. C. A. S. ing School For Girls January 3rd. 1922 GREETINGS FROM The Journal of Negro History Four Leaf Clover Dining Room and Cafe STRICTLY HOME COOKING SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DINNER MRS. H. P. JACKSON, Prop. 1336 U Street, N.W. West A. Hamilton Percival Y. Hamilton Phone, N. 7798 Hamilton Printing Co. 1353 U St., N. W. "Service That's All" Douglass Cooperative League Store COR. 8th and FLA. AVE., N.W. Phone, N. 3093 The Ross Pharmacy 10th and R Streets, N.W. Phone, N. 2670-71 Merry Christmas Imperial Commercial Co. 1214 U STREET, N.W. Ovington Hotel Co., Inc. of ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. JOHN W. LEWIS, Pres. 904 Barry Place Repairing, Stora 04 Barry Place repairing, Storage, Ac A Merry Christmas HIAWATHA AWATHA THEAT HIAWATHA THEATRE 11th & U Sts., N.W. Greetings of the Sea eetings of the Sea Greetings of the Season to our patrons and friends Murray Bros. Printing Co. 920 U St., N.W. --- Hair-Vim Chemical Co. 1234 U STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Columbia Realty and Investment Company JESSE H. MITCHELL, President 1901 7th St., N.W. IF IT'S CANDY FOR A XMAS GIFT WE HAVE IT Ideal Candy Shop 625 T Street, N.W. Phone, N. 3730 FRESH AND DAINTY WHOLESALE & RETAIL Banks and Burwell DRUGGISTS 12th and U Sts., N.W. Phone, N. 2330 Bohanon's Superior Electrical Shoe Repairing 2449 Nicholas Ave., ANACOSTIA, D. C. ge, Accessories THEATRE TH e Season THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1921 A Happy New Year We Wish for you the Happy Returns of the Season ROBERT H. PALMER The Luwin Co. CARPET CLEANING 2018 14th Street, N.W. Phone, N. 9160 The Variety Book Shop BOOKS, BIBLES & STATIONERY 1102 U Street, N.W. Phone North 4777 Trio Beauty Parlor & School 1814 7th Street, N.W. Supreme Council of the Royal Sons of Abraham PYTHIAN BUILDING, Ph. N. 7171 Rev. N. S. GILLESPIE, Mgr. Metropolitan A. M. E. Church 15th and M Sts., N.W. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME DR. C. M. TANNER, Pastor Madden Bros., Inc. 1729 7th St., N.W. Phone, N. 1037 The Scurlock Studio 900 U STREET, N.W. PHOTOGRAPHY BERT H. PALM Ray Batteries Universal Coal Co. 1330 U Street, N.W. Office Phone, N. 8214 Yard Phone, Lin. 5410 A. J. COLLINS H. CONTEE Red Cap Dime Messenger Service 12th St. Entrance Pythian Bldg. Phone, N. 7171 Harris and Borden Cafe 1112 U Street, N.W. SPECIAL TURKEY DINNER, 75c Let Us Wash For You FAMILY WASH WET WASH FLAT WORK NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS LINCOLN 1777 Let Us W FAMILY WASH WE NATIONAL TRAINING SCH LINCO HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D. C. J. STANLEY DURKEE, A EMMETT J. SCOTT, A.M., COLLEGIATE AND PE WASHINGTON, D. C. Founded by General O. O. HOWARD J. STANLEY DURKEE, A.M., PH.D., D.D., President EMMETT J. SCOTT, A.M., LL.D., Secretary-Treasurer COLLEGIATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS Students may enter for collegiate work at the beginning of any quarter REGISTRATION—Winter Quarter, January 3, 4, 1922: Spring Quarter, March 18, 20, 1922. For Catalog and Information Write— F. D. WILKINSON Registrar Washing, Polishing, Towing DUNBAR THEATRE 7th & T Sts., N.W. The Season's Greetings FORAKER THEATRE 20th & L Sts., N.W. A New Laundry Enez Beauty Parlor and School MRS. BEATRICE S. WOODLAND and ASSISTANTS Union Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church 23rd between L and M Sts., N.W. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME E. D. W. JONES, Pastor I am Wishing my Patrons A MERRY CHRISTMAS Charles E. Norris TINNING and HEATING 1827 9th Street, N.W. Gaskins and Watson ATTORNEYS Pythian Building, Phone N. 4961 Luke G. Reynolds Co. CLEANERS and DYERS 1731 7th Street, N.W. Phone, N. 2016 Cash For You T WASH FLAT WORK COL FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS NL 1777 Founded by General O. O. HOWARD M., PH.D., D.D., President LL.D., Secretary-Treasurer OFESSIONAL SCHOOLS work at the beginning of any quarter January 3, 4, 1922: March 18, 20, 1922. oy fo(7AIDDRENS “s PAGE 222 F IT snr my HOW'D | |[ YOUR LOOKING Of tT Lo ee Oe fs = 2 aes Laie) | ou Re [ieeeon] esl [KALSOMININ'| Gy | | AB A wy sie x DAT'S ALL! Ke a U - w Bs ) x s a , Yi Bs Se | & Zi TAK f =o) ) mS ig } in eo 4 wr BT a NE ) | (7 \} } d 4 PRES by VET Cy 1 HL! . II c pe & RR Sy G ~<a = Conducted by C. Leslie Frazier THE TRIBUNE TO GIVE BIG FREE MATINEE TO READERS OF ‘THE “CHILDREN’S PAGE” All children who are readers of “The Children’s Page” are to be given a big free moving picture matinee at the Hiawatha Theatre, on 11th St., N. W., Saturday afternoon, December 81st, from 1 p.m. The management of The Tribune extends a cordial in- vitation to all of its juvenile readers to come out and make this day a big day as guests of the paper. Admittance will be by coupon only. So don’t forget to clip the coupon appearing on this page. A big fea- ture has been billed as well as many other special features, so don’t fail to attend. The Tribune will be there to greet you and help you haye a good time. Mr. C. Leslie Frazier, the editor of “The Children’s Page” will try to ar- range to be on hand and make a short talk to his little friends and greet them one and all. A big prize will be given to the ‘child holding the lucky number; a sec- ond prize will also be offered. Come ‘out and let The Tribune assist you in enjoying the holidays. Don’t forget to clip the coupon and bring it with you so as to insure your admission. Write on one side of paper only. Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them. —Eeclesiastes XII, 1. A NEW YEAR A new year faces us. Let us face it with the determina- tion of a strongly determined person +o battle for the right, and, also to excel those things we've accomplished in the past. Let us, not resolve, but live up to the dictates of our better natures. Let us realize that God made each of us for some particular ‘thing—some good to the world by having passed through it. Let us smile often and very often Let us share, with those who need that which God so graciously lends to us. Let us refrain from things not de- cent or mannerly. Respect the rights of others. Pledge ourselves to sin- cerity in all we do and let us ever pay homage to our God, our country, and our race. I am yours wishing for that great success to be yours which is the re- ward of those who strive diligently ‘and patiently, C. LESLIE FRAZIER THE PRIZE WINNERS Please write all communications plainly, giving your name, age, ad- dress and school class. Address your letters to “Children’s Page, The Washington Tribune, Wash- ington, D. C.” Winners’ names appear two weeks after puzzles appear and the answers are always given the following week after the puzzles appear. If you answer only one question in history or solve one puzzle, send it in. Five moving picture theatre tickets are given away every week. Two to the “Honor Child” (the child sending in the greatest number of correct an- swers) and one each to the three children sending the next highest number of correct answers. Call at the Tribune office for your tickets. * When a child has ever become an “Honor Child” his or her name will be preceded by a star whenever the name appears again on this page. Announcement for Dec. 17th “Honor Child”: Hildred Thomas. “Specials”: Evertean Scott, Henry Norris, Floyd Turner. On January 14th all of the Honor Children and Specials’ names will re- appear as an Honor Roll. LETTERS FROM OUR LITTLE FRIENDS To the Editor: When I sent in my Christmas poem you or I made a mis- take in my address. My address is 211 C St. SW. It was N.W. in the Paper. 3 . RICHARD FORBES Dear Editor: I have ‘been reading the Children’s Page every Saturday. T would like very much to join. My mother’s name fs Elizabeth Carter. Twill observe the four simple rules. Tam 18. Hoping fo become a mem- RUTH CARTER 1919 Vermont Ave., N. W. (To become a member of the T. P. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1921 LITTLE JULIUS SNEEZER of numbers on a post card file and letters are not the size. We want to keep the original application, so that is why we do not copy from letters. ‘We hope to receive your card at an early date-as “we want to consider you a member of the T. P. C. C. Others have sent in letters with applications but none have been accepted.—Ed.) 413 Richardson St., N. W. Dear Sir: I have been reading the Children’s Page and every Saturday look forward to it. I am in the 8-B at Shaw Junior High School and hope to go to 9A in February. My teacher's name is Miss.N. V..Ruby. I enclose an original Christmas Poem. T am 16 years old. CORINNE E. LEURS Editor Children’s Page: I am deeply interested in your paper, as I saw where I could join the T. P. C. C. by writing a postal. I will observe the four rules. I am in 6-A Grade, my teacher is W. P. Coles. I am 10 years old. Please excuse all mis- takes. Mrs. M. B. Harris is my mother, Mr. Richard Harris is my fahter. I live in the country and my address is Box 183A, R. F. D. No. 1, East Fall’s Church, Va. MARGARET F. HARRIS (Welcome, Margaret, I hope to meet you at the Hiawatha Theater this evening. Come out and bring dad or mother. Get a friend to join the T. P.C. C. so you will have company when we get started good—Ed.) Dear Editor: I am sending in an- swers to the puzzles. I am 11 years old and a pupil of Brentwood School and am in the 6-A Grade. My teach- er’s name is Miss Josephine Bryant. I read your Children’s Page as I like it. I wish you a Merry Xmas and a Hap- py New Year. EVERTEAN SCOTT, Brentwood, Md. (Thanks, many, many happy years, is my wish for you—Ed.) To A. R. F.: Your essay “Christ- mas” is before us. We do not make it a rule to comment upon manuscript sent to us but there are always ex- ceptions and this is one. Your story is good and we hope to receive others from you at early dates. You must refer to the dictionary and be sure you use the right words to convey your meaning and also be more care: ful in relation to your spelling. Such errors as “fourtunate” for fortunate are easy to remedy. Stick’ to your dictionary. “Written and composed” should have read “Composed and writ- ten.” Write to the Page soon, and ‘often, and enclose your age—Ed.) Please write on one side of paper only. My dear Sir: I am sending answers to questions and puzzles. I like your page very much and will continue to try and answer your questions. First term Dunbar High. Mr. Montgomery is my teacher and I live at 937 T St., N. W. HENRY S. NORRIS (Mention your age in your next let- ter. Write soon—Ed.) BRAND NEW PUZZLES Word Anagram My first is in walk but not in run; My second is in mirth but not in fun; ‘My third is in well but not in sick; _ My fourth is in slow but not in quick; My fifth is in ice but not in snow; My sixth is in fast but not in slow; ‘My seventh is in smoke but not in fire; ‘My eighth is in spoke but not in tire; My ninth is in swarm but not in flock; My tenth is in cape but not in smock; My eleventh is in legs but not in fects ‘My twelve is in drink but not in eat; ‘My thirteenthin teeth, not in mouth; My fourteenth in north, not in south; My whole is the name of a popular Washington editor. Example: In new but not in old (letter N) In bought but not in sold (u) in ton but not in ounce (t) Whole a holiday éatable. Ans. Nut. ‘Transpositions Take four letters and transpose them to spell. 1. A Jewish name. 2. Wicked. 3. Impure. 4. To have life. tee eee ee eee eae ee ry ee eee erp lerieiia om: e. * Central: One who goes before others to prepare the way. Across: 1. Master of a small vessel. 2, Place for keeping or selling milk. 3. Little bed. 4. In. “Tribune.” 5, Tenth of a hundred. 6. Broad piece of paper. 7. Sleeping apartment, Note solution of hour-glass puzzle below. Answers to last week's puzzles Hour-glass: MATES BEE N TON sg Rk Double Cross: : G I Rg PARTOOT E E DEEMART : ° ° D Printer’s Pi: “In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea; With a glory in His bosom That transfigures you and me; As He died to make men Holy Let us die to make men free.” NEGRO HISTORY Questions for this week: 1. Who is Sarah Proctor? 2. Who was Sojourner Truth? 8 Phyllis Wheatley? 4, Harriet Tubman? 5. Topsy? 6. Charlotte Ray? 7. Mary S. Peake? 8, Frances E. Harper? Answers to last week’s questions: 1, National Association for the Ad- vancement of Colored People. 2, Negro Press Association. 3. **Mary A. Thomas. 4. Dean of the Junior College at Howard University. Master mathe- matician, author and orator. 5. Freeman H. M. Murray. 6. John W. Cromwell, Sr. 7. Gourdin is holder of the world’s broad jump fecord of 25 feet 3 inches. 8 The Last Supper. POST CARD MESSAGE tw The Post Card message for this week failed to arrive. I enclosed an addressed card to be returned with the message written on it but this week the card was returned without the message. Evidently a message was meant to be penned but was over- looked in the holiday rush of corres pondence. We may expect two very nice card: very soon from the reading of. these letters: Tuskegee Inst., Ala My dear Mr. Frazier: I am writ- ing to thank you for The Tribune | received. I am thoroughly interested in children. Anywhere any paper car. ties a page for children, it will al- ways be appreciated by me. Yours sincerely ‘MRS. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Dec. 20. 1921. December 22, 1921 Mr. C. Leslie Frazier, My dear Sir: Dr. Moten is absent from the In- stitute at present but your letter of the 16th will have his attention on his return, Yours very truly, A. L. HOLSEY, Secretary to the Principal ae oe A. L. HOLSEY, Secretary to the Principal Are you enjoying the messages? NOTICE After visiting the Hiawatha this evening, write a postal_telling us what you think of this holiday treat. . TRIBUNE YELLS ‘Girls: Ba—ba—ba. Ha—ha—ha, ‘Tribune! — ‘Tribunel. | Rah! Rah! Rah!" Boys: Ya—a—a—a—a—al Ba—a—a—a—a—al ‘Tribune! ‘Tribune! Ha—a—a—a—a—al All together: Yakity—ya! Tribune! ! Bing!!! REJOICE é ’Tis Christmas time! ’Tis Christmas time! Dear hallowed name of every clime! How each one’s heart now happy feels, How each one’s face fresh joy reveals ‘As Christmas Day is drawing near ‘The merriest day of all the year! Old spite and hatred, the scowl, the sneer Are vanquished, all, by kindly cheer, And friendships nigh forget and colé Glow warm gain as once of old. Man's worries cease, his hope returns, His breast with Love now brighter burns: So Christmas cheer! Oh, Christmas cheer! A hearty welcome to you here. A welcome through the world where trod ‘The source of joy, the Son of God, The Lowly One who from above First warmed cold earth with glad. some love: Who still proclaims with golden voice “Peace on Earth! Rejoice! Rejoice.’ CORINNE E. LEURS (Age 16) CAN YOU DO THIS? Place a watch next to a clock and with your right hand attempt to tap an object in time with the ticking of the clock and try, with your left hand, to tap time to the ticking of the watch. If you are left-handed, re- verse the above instructions. SUGGESTIONS FOR LETTERS Girls are reminded that what they do with their dolls will be of interest to other girls; so write a letter tell- ing us about your doll. We have a doll’s club. Send in your dolly’s name and let her become a member. Boys-have teams, and are fond of skating. Send us letters about your teams (any kind of teams) and the greatest distance you have skated, Have you a pet? Girls and boys having pets are in- vited to send in their names for the pets club. Write a letter and tell us about your pets. s (4-28) What it Means to be a Boy Brave in the defense of my race; Obedient to the laws of my country; Yielding to the best impulses within myself. A TRIBUNE SCRAPBOOK If there are certain features or special articles in the Children’s Page that appeal to you, you would do well to obtain a blank book and paste them in it. You gould also look about for a large bound volume that no one wants, and paste your clippings in it. If the printing in the book is wider ' MATINEE COUPON ~ good for admittance at HIAWATHA THEATRE 11th and U Sts., N. W. < December 31st, at Matinee from 1 P. M. Special to readers of “THE CHILDREN’S PAGE” ~ of THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE Admit one. No admittance without it. Tear this coupon out and present it ab door. than your clippings, you can get green, blue, or deep red tissue paper and paste over“the book printing and it will make a neat border which will give your book a neat appearance. Always note dates of papers you cut clippings from and make note of it on a page in the back of your book. Number each clipping and you can easily refer to it by glancing at an index which you can place either in front or the back. A LANTERN BAZAAR An attractive feature for young people to use as a means of ohtain- ing money for their clubs is a Lantern Bazaar. The idea is to decorate a room with home-made flags, banners, stars, flowers, pennants, etc., made of tissue. paper. Announce a prize for the prettiest home-made lantern, the prettiest bought lantern, the largest, smallest or funniest lantern, At a certain time, place all the contestants in a line and have them march past 3 or 5 judges who will decide upon the winner or winners. You need not get expensive presents nor one for each feature mentioned here. Just two prizes would do. One for the prettiest home made and a booby for the funniest. The idea is to encour- age home-made lanterns. ‘An admission of five, ten, or fifteen cents could be charged. Show this article to your school teacher, community leader, Sunday school teacher, or club members as it may interest them. LINES TO ‘A WINTER FLY Throughout the sunny summer days ‘You buzzed and sang and flew about us In spite of all the many ways We tried to make you do without us. And as the days passed by, we schemed "i Just how we might exterminate you But after all it only seemed, ‘That we would have to tolerate you, And so you had a jolly time Disturbing man and beast quite often ‘You visited no other clime Or ever tried your ways to soften. Late in the fall you lingered "round And spoiled our pretty walls and ceilings And constantly you made a sound, Which seemed to ridicule our feel- ings. But when the winter months drew near We thought no more of your exis- tence ce For winter sure would interfere With your procedure of subsistence. Yet when the snow lay deep outside And ripe icicles were in season To our surprise you did abide Beneath our roofs, nor gave a rea- son. Now is it true we frankly ask That we were only blowing bubbles When we believed you’d quit your task, And thereby lessen some our trou- bles? Or will you leave us now in peace ‘And cease to be a pest and bummer? For now you should take your release And not buzz round until next sum- mer. By P. GREENE q CHRISTMAS AT Y. W. 0. A. On Christmas Eve crowds of Girl Reserves entertained children of the less fortunate. At their Xmas tree celebration there were lively games in the gym. and a scramble for lucky pennies then a march. Every one caught hold of hands and scampered dow nt othe lobby where the tree im call covered with snow and elec- trie lights. After the kiddies sat around the tree and listened to an Xmas story and song carols, gifts were distributed, fruit, candy, dolls, and toys. Anna Gaithwood and Alice Richards were presented a silver locket and a Girl Reserve pin for writ- ing the best papers on “The Girl Re- serve.” Every one feeling happy for the cheer they were able to bring the less fortunate, scurried home to an early bed to await the coming of Old Santa. Then it was time for the “Big Y” folks to have their fun. A crowd went over to the Y. M. C. A. where amid the beautiful decorations of the season a lovely program was rendered, All came back to the Y. W. C. A. and enjoyed a social in the gym. where sandwiches and hot coffee were served, When the hour came, all the young men and women went carol singing together hoping to make some one happy. Saturday evening the Builders Club held their regular monthly meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to arrange for the social service activi- ties of the season. The sum of $30 was voted out for charitable purposes. The Carry On Club were guests at this meeting. Mrs, MeAdoo visited and spoke words of praise upon the showing made at the bazaar. Music and refreshments were served and en- joyed by all. “Friday night’ Dee. 23 the guests and staff of the Grace Dodge Hotel entertained their employees in the au- ditorium of the Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A. Gifts were distributed by Mrs.. Lindslay, the manager of the hotel. ‘The employees presented Mrs. Lindslay with a beautiful basket of pink roses. Music and refreshments were enjoyed by 150 guests. ‘The “Y” will have an open house on New Years Day. All are welcome. Insure Your Health Use Lubricola Cone (in solid form) Lubricates - Exhilarates No more suffering from physical in- compatibility Ask Your Druggist Bs or Send $2.08 for cone in sanitary celluloid container LUBRICOLA LABORATORY, INC. 114 Liberty Street, New York City THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE PUBLISHED WEEKLY by the WASHINGTON TRIBUNE PUBLISHING CO., Inc. 920 U Street, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. Phone North 6554-W F. MORRIS MURRAY ..... President WILLIAM O. WALKER ..... Managing Editor J. A. G. LuVALLE ..... City Editor The Tribune will be delivered at your door by the week for 5c a week. For sale on all newstands and at all Drug Stores. Advertising rates will be furnished on request. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: ONE YEAR $2.50; SIX MONTHS $1.25 AMBITION, CONFIDENCE, DETERMINATION Ambition, Confidence and Determination are the three qualities that lead infallibly to great success. Ambition says "I must!" Confidence says, "I can!" Determination says, "I will!" There are millions of people who feel and say "I must!"; there are thousands who say, "I can!"; but there are only a few hundred who say "I will!" and then proceed to accomplish what they will to do. Without this third quality, of Determination, Ambition degenerates into mere petulant dissatisfaction, and Confidence is nothing more than empty egoism. Children say, "I must!" Fools boast, "I can!" None but the wise, courageous, and strong dare to say "I will!" Ambition is natural to all who have red blood in their veins, and Confidence may be developed surely upon the granite base of special training for the work you want to do, but to get this training—to take the time and to do the work that will assure you of your own ability to make good—there is needed the third quality of Determination. This quality also may be developed. It is the product of practice, and it is neither needful nor wise to start with great things. Sandow did not begin with hundred-pound dumbbells. Handel practiced his scale before he played his oratorios. Lincoln learned the law before he aspired to be a law maker. Just so is it the part of wisdom to develop determination by beginning with something small and persist at it. When you have developed this quality, you will have everything, and you can see that it is not hard to get. You can also see, from the records of those who had it, that there is no height to which you may not climb, when to Ambition's "I must!" and Confidence's "I can!" you have added Determination's final word of power "I will!" Since this is the last day of 1921 and our minds are projecting our thots into next year and trying to decide just what program we shall follow, we will do well to dwell upon these three qualities especially Determination. SUCCESS merely the getting in a success, in our aptly and efficiently striving his nature; and who isive contentedly in the soohering his own interests, the gets; who has the loocommunity; who lends a the world better for his life. —GU "Success is not merely the getting of great worldly wealth. That man is a success, in our opinion, who, at all times, is intelligently and efficiently striving to develop ALL the best sides of his nature; and who is acquiring enough worldly goods to live contentedly in the social sphere he prefers; who in furthering his own interests, gives full value and more for all he gets; who has the love and respect of his home and his community; who lends a helping hand and whose life makes the world better for his having lived in it." SHUT UP; GET BUSY (Chicago Whip) In by-gone days on the Mississippi River it was noticed of a certain diminutive side-wheeler which boasted a large brass whistle, much out of proportion to the size of the boat, that wherever the whistle blew which was loud, long and often, the paddle wheels stopped turning, and the little boat remained stationary the while. The boilers did not make steam enough to blow such a loud whistle and make progress up river at the same time. The American black man has so long been blowing his showy brass whistle of empty discussion that the paddle wheels of construction have been stayed. His verbosity is proverbial. His lack of constructive, organized effort is apparent. He will stop on street corners, in restaurants, barber shops, pool rooms, drug stores, in fact, wherever he can get a hearing and elaborate at length the most trivial topic. He will consume hours in the most solemn conclaves of church, state, fraternity, or society, upon a point of order. A dispute over a question of procedure has disrupted many an organization when the point at issue had no relation to the aims or the policy of the body politic. His love for elaborate form and ceremony and his weakness for high-sounding titles and splendid regalia have crowded from his mind the importance of constructive effort. The ringing resonance of his naturally oratorical voice has deceived him into belief that words are greater than deeds. His splendid physique which enables him to wear striking regalia to advantage has filled him with the deception that appearances mean more than actual values. No race has yet become great by reason of its orators and entertainers. Such attainments come as the capstone, and not as the foundation of racial greatness. The boilers of the black man's economic engine are not large enough to make steam enough to propel him against the ever-increasing resistance of competition and race prejudice and at the same time blow such a loud whistle of ostentatious oratory. His present crying need is fewer words and more deeds. All of his steam is needed for the purpose of propulsion in the form of intelligent organization. If so much of his strength had not been thus criminally wasted, the black man would not be today the Great American Beggar. Instead of praying for alms in the voice of a mendicant, he could voice his demands in unwavering to. If he had been economically organized, Booker Washington's dinner with Theodore Roosevelt would have been ac- cepted by white America as a conference between equals, and not as an instance of gracious condescension on one hand, and grateful acceptance on the other. Likewise, the thunderings of Monroe Trotter and the bitter shrieks of DuBois would sound more like the demands of a strong man than the wailings of a peevish child. Shut off That Blast of Inane Bickering and Empty Small Talk! Tear down that Glint and Glare of Showy Brass and Tinsel! Direct all Your Effort Toward Propulsion! Thanks be to God, a NEW Type is appearing, An Iconoclast, An Idol Breaker, who cares not for sounding brass or tinkling cymbal, who has Sworn over the Ashes of his Fathers and at the Temples of his Gods, that the days of the Pompous, Strutting Comedian and the Idle, Bickering Small-Talker, ARE NUMBERED. THE NEW YEAR FINDS MUCH UNREST THE NEW YEAR FINDS MUCH UNREST (Continued from page 1) best known and best organized movement among colored people, but it has not made the progress this year that its highly organized office would warrant. The idea is spreading that the N. A. A. C. P. is an organization for the "classes" more than the "masses" which has retarded its progress this year and will illimit its scope of service. In Politics As an evidence of racial consciousness, the unexpected has happened in widely separated sections of the country, among colored Americans in politics. Independent efforts were made in Virginia and Kentucky and a decided turning to the Democrats in New York, proves that the Negro in America has decided to cast his vote for "men and measures" rather than blindly follow the will 'o the wisp of the Republican party. This Administration has been a sad disappointment to the colored people all over this country, and they have made up their minds that they are the masters of their votes and will cast them to their own interest, regardless of the party. More and more the colored people are becoming aroused over the opportunities offered them in business and the fact that material advancement of a race or people must go hand in hand with their educational and spiritual progress. The inconsistent policy of educating one's children for a business career and not supporting the business enterprises in which that child should get its first business employment is dawning on many colored people and when the full awakening comes there will be a greater turnover within the enterprises of the race than there is today. We must either build, organize, incorporate and patronize institutions of our own in which to employ our people, or force the houses with which we trade to demonstrate more appreciation for our trade and employ a percentage of our people, in keeping with our patronage. There have been some failures but as a whole we have made progress. One out standing feature was the entrance of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company into its seven story office building in Durham, N. C. Every school and college for colored people in this country is crowded this year. This is a commendable showing. A larger education should be every colored man and woman's motto. Kentucky has made the minimum salary of her public school teachers $75.00 per month. Many other Southern States should follow the example of Kentucky and thereby be able to induce more efficient teachers to devote their time to educating colored youth. The Methodist Episcopal Church has led all others this year in its program of financial support toward race institutions of learning. More and more are individuals going North to mixed schools and making records for the race. The decision of the three great Methodist Churches among colored people, to meet in Conference in February for the purpose of uniting their efforts, is an outstanding accomplishment for the year of 1921. In Amusements The substantial growth in the amusement field this year makes the possibilities for 1922 the biggest ever. The addition of J. A. Jackson to the "Billboard" and his complete survey of the colored field is an accomplishment of note. Charles Gilpin, in "Emperor Jones" and "Shuffle Along" may be classed as the distinct hits of the year, along with Bert Williams in Chicago. Roland Hayes' appearance in England and his being commanded to sing before in itself for the year. There are 308 theatres for colored people, 17 film companies and 5 exchanges. The development of motion picture producers with colored characters and the making of phonographs and records by colored people along with other activities following in their wake, make 1921-truly a year of progress for colored people in the Amusement field. Finally The newspapers of the race have wielded their influence and power in the general progress of the race. They are coming more and more into their own. Their scope of usefulness will enlarge just as rapidly as the education of the race proceeds, and by their own effort for real service and loyal support of all racial enterprises. NORTH CAROLINA INSURANCE CO. ENJOYS STEADY GROWTH The entrance of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company into its seven story office building in Durham, N. C., on the 17th of this month is an event worthy of note. In October 1898, seven men met in Dr. A. M. Moore's office in Durham, discussed and agreed to establish an insurance company. This number finally dwindled down to three persons, Mr. John Merrick, Dr. A. M. Moore and Mr. C. C. Spaulding. On April 1, 1899 actual business was begun. Mr. Spaulding took over all the work of the new company and pushed it into a real insurance company. In 1905 the business took on new life. About this time Mr. Spaulding was joined by Mr. J. M. Avery, first as traveling agent, then as assistant manager and finally as a director and vice president. August 6, 1919, Mr. John Merrick, one of the founders and for 20 years president of the company, died. In September of the same year, Dr. A. M. Moore was elected president; Mr. J. M. Avery, vice president; Mr. C. C. Spaulding, Secretary-treasury; and Mr. Edward R. Merrick, assistant secretary. The New Office Building The new home office building of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company was erected at a cost of $250,000. It is strictly a modern fire proof building, six stories high, standing 86 feet in the air. It covers 3,316 square feet of ground and has a ten-foot basement. The frame work is of steel, reinforced with truss bars, encased in concrete. The front is of Indiana stone for the first story and buff colored brick for the others. The side walls are of brick. Mr. Zeph P. Moore is the manager of the Company for the District of Columbia and has 18 agents under him. The office is located in the Pythian Building on 12th and U Streets, N. W. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the Editor of the Washington Tribune: Dear Sir: Will you please insert this letter in your paper this week as I feel that it will be of great interest to women and men of today if they really wish to improve their hair. My brother came in one day and had a small box of pomade. I looked at it and saw that I had never used it, but had used everything on the market and nothing had done any good, but instead, had taken by hair out. Last one day, he went out again and got a tonic and shampoo and a pomade together and I stole some of it. After it had improved his hair so wonderfully, I then took the three empty jars and went to a drug store and paid $1.25 and got three more jars like them. The Old East Indian Hair Tonic and Shampoo and the Old East Indian Hair Pomade and now my hair is beautifully long and straight. If you want good hair and true and honest hair treatment, you get the Old East Indian Hair preparations. Continue to get them and they will certainly improve your hair almost instantly. I am certainly glad to be able to tell the truth to my people. I am a school teacher and a great worker in the church. I never had good hair until now and I am 33 years old. You can get it at any drug store regardless where you live. Write me if you wish. Address: Mrs. Bertha Willis, Box 44, Scranton, N. C. —adv. HOW TO GET WHAT YOU WANT. And SUCCESS and HAPPINESS are 2 wonderful little HOW TO GET WHAT YOU WANT. And SUCCESS and HAPPINESS are 2 wonderful little books that you should have. They tell how to gain money, health, happiness, success in love, marriage, business and other things of help. SPECIAL COMBINATION OFFER SPECIAL COMBINOTION OFFER The 2 wonderful little books, the helping hand messenger, a helping hand parchment prayer and 2 boxes of the great Indian Temple incense Powder with directions how to use. all for $1.12. Tell your friends about this great combination offer. Send for it at once and be benefitted. Send to LEO S. OSMAN, 909 N. Fremont Ave. Baltimore, Md. HOME MADE CANDIES WHERE YOU GET THE BEST GOODS FOR LESS MONEY PURITY SANITARY FULL WEIGHT IRVIN ARCHER, Prop. Formerly with Sheetz J. F. Holland, Real Estate HOUSES FOR SALE IN ALL SECTIONS OF THE CITY MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE RENTS COLLECTED REMITTANCES PROMPTLY MADE FOR RENTS COLLECTED Beautiful Office Rooms to Rent in the Southern Aid Bldg., Cor. 7th and T Streets, N.W. Call to see me as I may be of valuable service to you in securing property or arranging a loan for you. Room 300 Phone, N. 3527 Cor. 7th and T Streets, N.W. Madame Sadie E. Hayes 23 L. Street. N. W. Wishes to announce the opening of her junior class on Jan. 2, 1922 in tailoring, Dressmaking and Designing, using "Artistic System." All new scholars call to class before that date for particulars, Monday or Thursday nights of each week. Phone Main 7748 PORO BEAUTY PARLOR 1223 7th St., N. W. Over Dudley's Theatre Shampoing and Pressing by the famous Poro System at the popular Poro Prices. Growth Guaranteed. Open from 10:30 to 6 o'clock, unless by special appointment MRS. ELIZABETH KING SOLD BELOW COST $25 to $45 Dresses of Original Creations and Designs. Nothing but the best material used. Sizes ranging from 36 to 44. NATIONAL DESIGNERS MODEL AND DRESSMAKERS ASSOCIATION 320 West 138th Street, New York City Your Order by Mail solicited The Real Estate Exchange, 1601 Seventh Street, N. W., phone North 2892-w, is now open. They will conduct a general Real Estate and Fire Insurance Business. The public will have free, the advice and talent of Mr. J. Dudley Hunter, pioneer real estate speculator and long time agent and appraiser of a large white bank. Before buying or placing your property with others consult our experts. If you have money to invest, let us explain how you can earn 10 to 15 per cent with safety. If you desire to buy, no matter how little cash you have, consult us; any property you like, let us tell you the real value of it; no charge. We also have a rent department. Hours 9 A. M. to 5 P. M., 7 to 9 evenings by appointment. $500 policy cost $2.50 on house or furniture. WANTED—Male or female agents NOTED EDITOR VISITS TRIBUNE OFFICE Dr. Duse Mohamed Ali, editor of the African Times and Oriental Review and a director of the Intercolonial Corporation, Ltd. of 158 Fleet St., London, England, was a visitor at The Tribune's office this week. While in the city Mr. Ali spoke before the American Negro Academy. CLEBRATION OF THE EMANCI- PATION PROCLAMATION Issued by President Lincoln, January 1, 1863. At the Vermont Ave. Baptist Church, Rev. James E. Willis, pastor. Monday, January 2, 1922 at 3 p.m. Orator of the day, Dr. Marshall A. Talley of Selma, Ala., Executive Secretary of the National Race Congress. All race-loving persons, churches, societies and other race organizations are invited to join us in this celebration. Suitable music for the occasion. Under the auspices of the National Race Congress. The Executive and Local Committees: W. H. Jernagin, Pres.; Rev. J. H. Randolph, Chr. Ex. Com.; Lawyer J. Lewis Taylor, Sec. A Scalp Specialist and Hair Dresser Don't think your hair won't grow, it will. Call and see me. Agents wanted for Horton's Preparations. Best on market; never fail. Mrs. M. E. Perry. 1233 T Street. N. W. At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Columbia Realty and Investment Company, held on December 7th, 1921, the fifth (5th) quarterly dividend at the rate of 8 per cent per annum on the capital stock was declared, payable January 15th, 1922, stock of record December 31, 1921. COLUMBIA REALTY AND INVESTMENT CO. Jesse H. Mitchell, President FOR RENT—One large front room in Northwest section; suitable for two men or man and wife. Apply Tribune's office. 12-31-1-7 FOR SALE—4 room brick house on 10th Street, N. W., newly decorated, $200 cash. Three 6 room bricks on Half Street, S. E., Price $2000; $150 cash. Desk room with phone service on 7th Street, N. W. for rent. Apply 2243 Tenth Street, N.W. FOR RENT—4 room flat, M Street, S. W., Apply 2243 Tenth St., N.W. DON'T FORGET Southern Dining Room; good old home cooking. Come and try us at a low price by day or week. 1223 T Street, N.W. FOR RENT—Large front room, furnished. Rent reasonable. Apply Tribune's office. LEARN TO PLAY the trombone. Private instruction. Reasonable rates. T F. Noxon, Trembonist, 904 French Street, N.W. TABLE BOARD—Reasonable prices. 904 French Street, N.W. Electrical Treatments Violet Rays NEURITIS RHEUMATISM STOMACH TROUBLES COUGHS COLDS All Diseases Yield to Chiropractic Dr. O. F. N. Madden (Electro-Therapist) CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN 1727 7th St., N. W. Office Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Sundays: 3:30 to 6 ANDIES NOT Home Candy Store