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The Washington Tribune Prominent Virginia School Teacher Threatened By the Ku Klux Klan All the News That's Fit to Print Prominent Vi Threat The follwonig letter serves to show the methods of intimidation used by members of the Ku Klux Klan either as individuals or representing the organization which has its headquarters at Cherrydale, Va., a suburb of Washington. The Fairfax County Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. through a letter to the Falls Church Council, indicated intention to fight the ordinance granting franchise to bus lines which refused to carry Colored passengers. The bus line managers state that the presence of Colored passengers in a bus prevents white people from riding. If this principle of exclusion prevails, in proportion as bus line traffic makes more difficult and expensive street car company operation, just so will a certain class of the traveling public be handicapped in the use of public utilities. The following letter was sent to the secretary of the Fairfax County branch of the N. A. A. C. P., who is a prominent school teacher: "Some night when you are peacefully dreaming in your downey couch of the charming BABOONS you have been instructing, and sniffing in the delightful odor exuding from their bodies, you will be rudely awakened by GHOSTS standing on either side of yourouch and after you have been gagged, you will be borne to a tree nearby, tied, stripped and given thirty lashes on your ETHIOPIAN back, and left to be found by some passer-by. "We are for law and order just so long as you aforesaid ETHIOPIANS behave, but when you thrust yourselves on your superiors, the white people, your doom is sealed. "You had better consult with your advisers, the W. & Va. Railroad officials, and say to them that you will not be their cats-paw. "A word to the wise is sufficient." (Signed) K. K. K. ANNUAL DEBATES WON BY HOWARD On Friday evening, April 28th, Howard University met her rival, Lincoln University in their annual forensic debate. The two schools debated in Atlantic City, N. J. The question for debate this year was "Resolved; That Employers should abandon the Policy of the Ouen Shop." The debate was won by Howard, the judges' decision being unanimous. Lincoln was prepared to defend the negative, but changed to the affirmative side of the question and Howard took the negative. Lincoln was represented by George W. Cox, Melvin B. Tolson and Enos L. Books. Howard was represented by Earl Russell Alexander of Washington, D. C., Edward A. Simmons of Charleston, S. C., and Z. Alexander Looby of Dominica, B. W. I. The judges were, Judge Joseph Thompson, Attorney Theo. Schinpf and Attorney Joseph A. Corio. On the following evening Saturday, April 29th; the Howard team returned from Atlantic City to defend the "Blue and White" in their annual debate with Union University. Union defended the affirmative side and Howard retained the negative of the same subject. The debate was won by Howard. The Judges were: Prof. W. F. Notz of Georgetown University, Justice F. L. Siddons, District Supreme Court, and Dean W. C. Rudigez of George Washington University. The Union debaters were Lucius M. Tobin, Abram L. Harris, Jr., and Henry J. McGuinn. The South West Civic Association has been holding very interesting meetings concerning the conditions in South West. At the meeting Friday night, plans were arranged for a public bathing beach in South West, also a bus line for the convenience of the traveling people of this section of the city. Better street car service for the public is to be considered. --- The case of Fred. R. Brooks and William Waller against the W. B. & A. Electric Railroad Co., will probably come up for arguments before the District Court of Appeals the first of next week. It was expected that arguments in this cause would come up this week, but because of other cases, that the leading counsel in the case, Attorney O'Leary, had, arguments had to be deferred. The case is the outgrowth of a suit against the W. B. & A., by Brooks and Waller, who were illegally put off a W. B. & A. car en route to Washington nearly five years ago. They were put off the car because they refused to move to seats described by the conductor as being for Colored. Much interest is being manifested in the case. RACE CONGRESS CLOSES SEVENTH CONVENTION HERE Published Weekly Virginia Schools dened By the K Segregation Case The case of Fred. R. Brooks and & A. Electric Railroad Co., will pro- fore the District Court of Appeals expected that arguments in this case because of other cases, that the lead O'Leary, had, arguments had to be The case is the outgrowth of a Brooks and Waller, who were ileg- route to Washington nearly five ye- because they refused to move to se- being for Colored. Much interest RACE CONGRESS SEVENTH CON REAL ESTATE MEN ORGANIZE The several members of the real estate profession feeling that the interest of the public and the profession can be served better if the individual real estate brokers and operators in the District of Columbia come together into an association, met at the Mu-So-Lit Club, 1327 R Street, N. W., Saturday evening, April 29, and formed a permanent organization known as the Federal Real Estate Board of the District of Columbia. It is the purpose of the Real Estate Board to discourage unwholesome and improper methods of competition by adhering to a uniform scale of brokerage fees and commissions; to safeguard the profession and the public from unskilled practitioners; to insure fair dealing between operators and brokers, and between members and the public; to eliminate misunderstandings between its members by providing a means of arbitration of disputes, and to make known to the public from time to time, the licensed real estate operators in the District of Columbia and members of the Federal Real Estate Board, all of whom must be of good moral character and whose business standing is approved. The officers elected were: Jesse H. Mitchell, president; Edward L. Scott, vice-president; Chas. E. Lane, Jr., secretary-treasurer. WELL KNOWN VA. FARMER DIES Herod Farmer, father-in-law of Geo. W. Taylor, the jeweler, aged 69 died last Tuesday, April 26, at his home, Evington, Va. He was buried Thursday, April 28. Mr. Farmer was one of the best known race men in Virginia and he was widely known as a prosperous planter. He leaves a wife and eleven children to mourn their loss. His wife, Gallie Farmer; daughters: Mrs. Mattie Sears, Mrs. Ella Taylor, Mrs. Susie Diggs, Mrs. Julia Clark, Mrs. Jennie Normon, Mrs Bessie McDaniel; sons Will, Andrew, Thomas, Emanuel and Preston Farmer. NORTHEAST MARKET SCENE OF FIRE The Sanitary Market at 48th and Dean Ave., N. E., came near being destroyed by fire last Sunday afternoon. But through the heroic efforts of Mr. Oliver W. Madden, the proprietor, and several of his friends, including Messrs. John Allen, William Hutcheson, Payne and Jenkins, the blaze was checked. About $500 worth of damage was done to building and stock. Mr. Madden plans to make all necessary repairs at once and to resume business at as early a date as possible. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1922 The seventh annual session of the Race Congress opened here Wednesday at the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church. Delegates from a number of states were assembled, altho there were not as large delegations as that of last year. Many addresses were made and open forums were held on "The Economic and Educational Condition of the Race"; and "The Political Outlook of the Race." Following the discussion of economic conditions, Rev. M. A. Talley offered the following resolution; "Whereas, the fundamental economic success of our people depends upon our collective efficiency in financial and industrial life; Resolved, that we declare that any man or woman who does not invest in the development of the Negro's commercial and industrial enterprises shall not be regarded as a real contributor to our economic progress." Rev. Solomon J. Plaatje, author and leader of South Africa, addressed the Congress Wednesday afternoon. Among the many things he said: "The whites of the Southern states, said to be the worst Negro haters in the world, will not permit you to eat in their hotels, but they have no objection to you building your own hotels and eating with your friends. In South Africa, they will not have us in their hotels and will not give us license, to build hotels of our own. If we want to eat, we must toil in their kitchens and be satisfied to lick their pans." Prof E. L. Goonsakara of the Government Technical College on the Island of Ceylon, India, addressed the Congress Thursday night and made a plea for colored religious bodies to send colored missionaries to India. President Jernigan delivered his annual address Wednesday night. Rev M. A. Talley, executive secretary, made his address Thursday. His was a step forward in that it denounced the "Uncle Tom Leaders," and sounded a warning to the Congress that the Stalwart, upright and new Negro in the country today was thru following "the syndicated, tailor made leaders." And suggested that "The Negro Race Congress be made a veritable training camp for virile, sane and potent leaders." A declaration of principles was adopted Thursday night. This declaration consists of twenty-eight topics, ranging from "warnings to young people" io a "world view." Prof Kelly Miller was chairman of the committee that drew up the "principles." They covered ten pages of type written matter. The Congress voted to have thousands of them printed and distributed over the country. The topic on "Self Direction" is possibly the strongest one in the whole list. It says: "We believe the Negro should have the control and direction of all his activities. The fact that white men control and direct segregated activities of the race is evident that they think we are not capable of directing our own affairs." Concerning Haiti, the declaration says: "We condemn the intervention of the United States in the internal affairs of Haiti." But no mention was made of Liberia, although Japan came in for attention, as did also India. The Congress closed Friday. ATTACK ON REV. TANNER WHOLLY UN-JUSTIFIED Rev. C. M. Tanner who was last week appointed pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church of Baltimore after serving five years as pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church of this city, was attacked by a Chicago weekly paper last week. The article came as a complete surprise to Dr. Tanner and all of Washington. The Tribune immediately investigated the scurrilous charges and found that not a particle of them were true. The reported was reliably informed that the article was inspired by an enemy of the Patents League of which Rev. Tanner was a prominent member. Instead of being demanded to resign as the articl estated, every organization in the church signed a petition to have Rev. Tanner returned, although his five year period was up. The petition asking Bishop Johnson to return Rev. Tanner was signed by the Steward Board, Trustee Board, all Class Leaders except three, the Official Board, the Stewardesses, the Quarterly Conference and many prominent citizens. A prominent laymen of the church stated that the attack on Rev. Tanner was unwarranted, unfair and absolutely unjust. He said it was so timed, as to try to hurt Rev. Tanner the most, and did not have its origin in the church. In refuting the attack on Rev. Tanner's administration at Metropolitan, it has been pointed out that during his five years at this church he has accomplished wonders. Including the money carried to conference last week, he has raised over $80,000, and has had installed numerous improvements both at the church and the parsonage. It is also pointed out that during the past five years the church's membership has been doubled, as more than 900 new members have been added. Many protests have been made to the Chicago editors for the infamous article and the name of the writer has been obtained. Rev. Tanner stated that he will not move his residence from Washington, as he intends to keep his daughter in school here. He also stated that he would continue his relationship with the Parents League and the Committee of Seven. This news was greatly welcomed by his many friends here. NEW PASTOR FOR METROPOLITAN NEW PASTOR FOR METROPOLITAN Rev. Charles E. Stewart, former Presiding Elder of the Baltimore district of the A. M. E. Church is now the pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Rev. Stewart succeeds Rev. C. M. Tanner, who had served five years at this church and who, according to the laws of the A. M. E. Church, could not be returned. Rev. Stewart comes to Metropolitan highly recommended, having served efficiently as Presiding Elder. For five years he was pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church of Baltimore. He is a graduate of the Theological Seminary of Wilberforce University and is a musician of note, having graduated from the Illinois Conservatory of Music, Balatka Conservatory of Chicago, and the Chicago Musical College. Rev. Stewart was at one time director of music at Wilberforce University and also head of the Department of Music at State College, Grensboro, N. C. Other appointments for the Potomac mac District were: J. A. Briscoe, Presiding Elder.—Metropolitan (D. C.), C. E. Stewart; Brown Memorial, O. E. Jones; Campbell, W. H. Manoko; St. Paul, Geo. W. Nicholas; Ebenezer (Georgetown), G. H. Wesley, Annapolis, P. J. Jordan; Garfield, M. W. Travers; Camp Parole, E. N. Thomas; Lakeland, J. A. Dames; Bennings, A. D. Holder; Wheaton, Wm. Durham; Charlotte Hall, J. W. Bowie; West River, G. A. Hawkins; Bladensburg, A. A. Murray; Tee Bee, J. W. Waters; Kensington, J. W. Armstrong; Mt. Nebo, W. J. Snowden; Lincoln, to be supplied; Turner Memorial, M. J. Key; Sandy Spring, Simpson Max; Dupont, C. E. Walden; Gross Mission, W. S. Edwards; Evangelist, E. Q. Plummer. FLORIDA AVE. BAPT. CHURCH TROUBLE NEARING END Office: 920 U St., N. W. DUBOIS AND SEN. WALSH TO SPEAK The N. A. A. C. P. will enter the third week of its campaign for members, Sunday. So far, much success has been met with by the cavanvassers and the general outlook is very bright. Every section of the city is being thoroughly covered. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, editor of the Crisis, sociologist, and in charge of the Research Department of the National Association will speak Sunday, May 7th at the John Wesley M. E. Church, 14th and Corcoran Sts., N. W., at 3 p. m. with Senator David I. Walsh, and at the Mt. Zion M. E. Church, 29th and Dumbarton Ave., N.W., on Monday night, May 8th. Prof. L. M. Hershaw will also speak on this date. National Mutual Improvem't Asso. Meeting Success National Mutual Improvem't Asso. Meeting Success The National Mutual Improvement Association held its first Financial Conference here Monday and Tuesday of this week. Plans for organization of a field force to raise finance was outlined and four committees appointed. More than two hundred delegates led by John W. Lewis, president of the Industrial Savings Bank and president of this organization, assembled at the Metropolitan Baptist Church Monday and deliberated over the economic condition of colored people in and around Washington. A platform meeting was held Monday night and the conference closed Tuesday night with a big banquet at the Whitelaw Hotel. The address of the president John W. Lewis, was most pertinent and timely for the occasion. In part Mr. Lewis said: "We do not need to hold indignation meetings, but we do need to organize our financial power. The Jew has reduced his illiteracy to 30 per cent and controls 68 per cent of the commerce of the country. We are 14,000,000 strong and have reduced our illiteracy from 90 per cent to 14 per cent and do not own the hats on our heads. "Our people are the principal workers in the lumber industry in the South. It costs about $37.50 per 1,000 feet to market that lumber. It is sent away and returns in due course of time as caskets for which our wives pay about $100 for four boards in which to bury us, and yet, we do not even make a casket. "For fifty years we have been carrying every dollar to the white man to give his children employment and letting ours go to the devil. We are paying more than $8,000,000 a year in interest on our farm mortgages. Who is getting that money? The interest on that amount at 4 per cent would give $320,000 a year which is all going to the other fellow. "In the last three years our farmers and truck gardeners have sold $554,996.97 thru these commission houses here. A commission of 20 per cent on that amount is $110,999.39 all of which has gone to the white commission men because we have not seen the opportunity in this line of business for ourselves." Coming closer home Mr. Lewis said: "We are spending $57,000 a day for something to eat here in Washington and but precious little of that amount is spent in colored grocery stores because we do not have them. That means that we spend about $20,905,000 a year for our groceries. Ten per cent of that amount would give us more than $2,000,000 a year, but we do not realize this enormous amount and have not organized our financial and purchasing power. "We purchased about $240,000,000 in Liberty Bonds and savings stamps during the recent war. Have you received your share of democracy which was promised you? No, you have not. Circulation Books Open To All PRICE 5 CENTS The court hearings on the Florida Avenue Baptist Church case will enter into the last stage next week according to an unofficial announcement made this week. For the last two weeks the court through a committee has been working on the compilation of a list of official members of the church, which according to the instructions of Justice Bailey, was one of the things that the Auditor should find out. Just as soon as this official list of members is made up, the Auditor will then proceed to find out about the legality of the vote alleged to have been taken at the December meeting of the church. The members of the church are anxiously awaiting the final word from the court in this case as they are anxious to settle this controversy and once more have all factions of the church united. As the matter now stands, father and mother may be on one side while their children are on the other. In some cases even husband and wife are divided. This condition has caused many unhappy moments in many families. NEW POLICY FOR HOWARD THEATER NEW POLICY FOR HOWARD THEATER BIG ATTRACTIONS WILL BE PRESENTED BY THE LAFAYETTE PLAYERS CORPORATION Beginning with the week of May 8, there will be a series of big attractions presented by the Lafayettes Players Corporation. During the several weeks' operation of the Howard Theatre by the Dudley-Murray United Theatre Corporation, every attraction that could be found has been presented with the view of determining the class of attractions that would make for the Howard the greatest success. After a survey of the various attractions that have been offered the management has concluded that big road attractions, dramas and musical comedies are the best suited for the Howard. The Lafayette Players Corporation will present their shows and other attractions from week to week; beginning with the week of May 8, when they will present the excellent bill of Mamie Smith and her Jazz Hounds, with a big vaudeville review. The Dudley-Murray Theatre Corporation, through the presenting of these attractions will make the Howard a one policy house, with the same show hours from week to week, together with the same admission price, regardless of the attraction. The only pictures shown will be at the popular Saturday evening Supper Show, which will be continued as a fixed policy. PROF. SMITH'S WIFE DIES Mrs. Walter L. Smith, wife of Prof. Walter L. Smith, principal of Dunbar High School, died suddenly at her home in Shoreham, Vermont, Monday May 2nd, after a brief illness. Prof. Smith was at her bedside when the end came. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Middleboro College of Vermont and was the possessor of the Phi Beta Kappa Key. She was for several years an instructor in English at Howard University. She was well known in Washington. All activities scheduled at Dunbar for this week were postponed out of respect for her memory. We have gotten more than our share of the hemp that we needed. If we could spend $240,000,000 for bonds and failed to get any semblance of the promised democracy, can we not go down in our pockets and make a way for our boys and girls in our own industries and commercial establishments and quit disgracing Howard University and our other colleges by letting our graduates from these institutions stand around on the streets and be forced to take a job that a third grade person can perform." There will be another conference of this association in November. Cheapest Taxi Rates in the City For 10 Blocks ..... 50c City Proper ..... 65c & 75c Shopping Per Hour ..... $1.25 & $1.50 Touring ..... $1.75 & $2.00 2 One Day Last Week All Over Town With Jay Bee Another Note:—The party, who is responsible for this line of weekly bunk has been engaged as the house director (not general) of the old Howard Theatre—“Your First Love.” Said party, will be highly pleased, at all times, to have the exquisite pleasure of welcoming you and your friends back to the first large race-controlled theatre constructed in this country for Negro patronage. Tis indeed the source of much gratification that I am privilged to extend herewith a most cordial invitation to the old Howard with its home-like environments. With your support, the bunkist is more than confident that “Your First Love” will again become Washington's most popular playhouse. I thank you. Now, for our weekly foolishness, Up and by trolley plus some foot work to Buzzard's Point, where dwell the hospitable, in quest of bend-arm stuff. Met with success. Afoot via Four-and-a-half Street to the Ave. Peeped into Jim's, the fancy bread slicer. In the days of brass foot-rails, this grease shop, unintentionally sheltered rum runners and sniffers of powder. In this vicinity, years back, were located the famous old Philadelphia House, Southern Hotel, Brunswick and the Capital Hotel Club—all race-conducted places of much note. Only genuine old "inhabs" may remember. Down the Avenue and grabbed a 7th street car, on which I met Joe Smothers, an old school-mate. Joe and the bunkist were members of the neverwinning Co. A, H. S. C. Joe is at present a clerk in the War Department. Another interesting passenger aboard was Cliff Berryman, Evening Star cartoonist. Used to monkey with cartooning a bit myself. Am the proud possessor of some original cartoons, that were autographed and presented to me by the noted artist. Off at 7th and T Streets. Nearly collided with Chester Carpenter, who was driving his spring board, one-cylinder Packard. Carfare gives Chester no concern. He is a regular speed bound. Mr. Carpenter conducts a room renting bureau in the Industrial Savings Bank building, being the first concern of its kind in the city. He is also a supervisor in the office of Register of the Treasury, in which office he has served for a number of years. "Dear Old Southland," one of the whistlingest and hummingest tunes that we have heard for moons, is the product of the brains of our own Turner Layton, son of the late Prof. John T. Layton, director of music in the schools and Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, a civic worker, popularly known among the former wearers of steel helmets, as "Mother Layton." "Turner," as we all knew him, when at the Hiawatha, resides in New York. He is associated in business with Henry S. Creamer, noted race musician. He has a string of popular songs to his credit. There goes Dan Edmonds and Miss Virgine Shepherd or better still, to be a little more recent, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Edmonds. Dan was my cadet captain, while at M Street High. He is now a member of the faculty of Howard University. Mrs. Edmonds is one of Washington's most popular school teachers. Take a look at Dan as you New 5 Passenger Starr Touring Cars and Ford Taxicabs—Same Rate. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1922 We have 23 cars, you can call at any time Phone Main 94 or Franklin 600 BROWN & GREEN TAXICAB CO. NEVER LATE Our Chauffeurs Are All Very Settled New 5 Passenger Touring Cars and Ford Taxicabs Same Rates 1 to 4 Passengers pass Scurlock's show windows. Good likeness. Everybody is availing themselves of these delightful Spring days. The Bullyvard resembles fashionable F street as the flaps, cakies and bundusters emerge hourly from the Howard, Dunbar, Hiawatha and Dudley's. Met Bob Holley, a lawyer by profession and sign painter for the love of it. Bob is also a movie bug and in his spare time, he is seen frequently darting either in or out of one of the neighboring silent drama show places. "Mi-Dear" Hattie Jackson, after loads of persuasion, for the first time in a flock o'months, jazzed at the Mi-Dear's last weekly rumpus. Besides being a Mi-Dear, Miss Jackson is an efficient member of the accounting department of the Dudley-Murray-Theatre Corporation. Miss Jordan, the timond-eyed ticket scalper of the Dunbar Theatre is expected to make her debut at one of the Mi-Dear's footbattles at a very early date. A dainty, demure reader of this gossip (H. H.) suggests that we have a "Guess Who" column in conjunction with this column. What say ye? Are you "fer" it or "agin" it? Let me hear from you. Yes Sir! We've got to hand it to the local branch of our N. A. A. C. P. for their progressive publicity methods. Saw a flock o" JOIN NOW" placards mounted on the dash-boards of a number of street cars, meaning that they are really in earnest. Have YOU joined yet? If not, you'd better hurry. "Tis a worthy cause. Dropped into the Dreamland, where the affable old "Agate" Billy Pierce is doing the horse-radish and mustard gas stuff. Was charmed with the charmingly graceful dances of Miss Bee Palmer, one of the cleverest entertainers in the country. Bill fits his position superbly, and he's no slouch at the game. His experience in Los Angeles and Denver "cab-o-rays" puts him in mighty good stead. The bunkish and Bill go up "Two-two." And so, afoot to my lodging place for the sweet dream stuff. ANACOSTIA NEWS The indications are that the testimonials in honor of Miss Florence J Smith (retired) formerly principal of the Birney School for thirty years will be well attended at the school on Friday night by the citizens. Many of officials connected with the school system have accepted invitations to be present. The new drug store of Dr. Garnett will soon open its doors to the public. Mr. L. C. Miller the owner of this splendid building is making extensive repairs and when alterations are completed it will compare favorably with the modern drug stores of the city. The site is a splendid one situated at the southwest corner of Nicholas Ave. and Sheridan road. The next meeting of The Barry Farm Citizen Association will be held on the evening of Tuesday, May 16th Many important topics of local interest will be put forward. Property owners adjoining this suburb won a signal victory on Monday in a decision of the District Court of Appeals rendered by Chief Justice Smith as to the application of the so-called Borland Act, which heretofore placed one half the cost of improvements against property owners. The Knox family of Naylor road fought this assessment in the courts for a year or more. The decision of the court makes the Borland Act applicable only to city streets. This issue is now finally settled. The value of the Knox property is $11,500; and the special assessment for paving came to $2,199.53. From the CYNIC'S Notebook At last there has come into the hands of The Cynic a copy of the printed "brief" filed by the attorneys for Messrs. Brooks and Waller in their suit against the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad Company. This case grew out of the being put off one of the trains of the company for refusing to occupy "jim crow" seats while riding from Annapolis to Washington in 1917. These men sued the company in the District of Columbia and were awarded damages of $500 each. The railroad company carried the case up to the Court of Appeals of the District; and it is the printed brief of the "Appellees" (Messrs. Brooks and Waller) to which reference above is made. This case has attracted considerable interest—being the latest jim crow car case to be tried in this country, and also because the appellees, as usual in these cases, made strong and repeated appeals to the public for assistance in carrying the case on. They received some monetary assistance from the public; how much, The Cynic does not know. But whether much or little is of minor consequence; the important matter being, that the appeals for help were made on the ground that an outcome of the case unfavorable to the original plaintiffs (Brooks and Waller) would be seriously adverse to the colored people—or, at any rate, that a favorable outcome would be of great benefit. Indeed, if The Cynic remembers aright, it was claimed that a favorable outcome would wipe out or severely scotch the jim crow car system wherever it was in vogue. An examination of this brief, however, discloses the fact—and discloses it so manifestly that it requires no specially legal knowledge to see it—that the case raises no issue (or at least contests none) that bears on the jim crow car system, as a system, at all. In fact, the attorneys for Messrs. Brooks and Waller have carefully avoided, it seems, raising or contesting any issue of that sort, if indeed they do not by implication accept and approve the jim crow system. Divesting this case of all surplusage and legal prolixity, it comes to this: (quoting) "there was no offer [by the railroad company] of proof of the EXISTENCE of a company regulation for the segregation of interstate passengers. . . ." Besides the word "existence" (which The Cynic capitalizes), note the words "company regulation." This is to say: If the company could have proved that they had such a "regulation" of their own making which had been duly posted, or filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission, so far as this brief is concerned, Brooks and Waller—and the colored race, too, of course—would have no case. In short; the attorneys for appellees are trying to win some money for their clients—which is perfectly correct, no doubt, from their standpoint—but, win or lose, the colored people will get nothing for the money and the interest they have put into the case. The brief brings out one particularly interesting point; that is, that at least one interstate railroad—The Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Company—has filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission segregation regulations; and it would seem that the commission has approved these regulations. Those persons who may think that The Cynic has gone too far in what he has said above, need only to read ars, you can call at any time in 94 or Franklin 600 N & GREEN ICAB CO. at 1139 17th St., N. W. NEVER OUT NEVER LATE Neurs Are All Very Settled Touring Cars and Ford Taxicabs States 1 to 4 Passengers City Proper runs from Park Rd., north to B St., south and 36th St. West to R St.; 8th St. N. E to Penna. Ave., S. E. and digest the following from the brief: "The Chiles case, supra, upon which appellant relies so much did not decide the point hereby raised. The Chiles case decision held that an existing segregation regulation of a railroad applicable to interstate passengers was binding on such passengers. In that case there was no question as to the EXISTENCE of such a regulation. Hereby is raised the question of the existence of such a regulation. "The correctness of the Chiles decision, so far as it goes, is not questioned herein by appellees for the reason that the reasonableness or discriminatoriness of an interstate rate, fare charge, rule or regulation is determinable, in limine, only by the Interstate Commerce Commission." (Emphasized words as in the brief.) Presumptious as it may be to take issue with the learned lawyers whose names appear on this brief—three white men and our own James A. Cobb—The Cynic nevertheless holds that the reference made in the brief to the Chiles case is misleading, in that, what the Supreme Court Justice said as to company segregation regulations being binding, was not a "decision" but a mere statement—an obiter dictum. In the Chiles case, as in this, the main issue—whether or not a company segregation RULE applicable to interstate passengers (there is of course no such law) IS REASONABLE and properly enforceable—that issue, was not raised, much less contested and "decided." It is strange that the lawyers who take these cases up to the higher courts, purportedly FOR US, do not raise and contest this issue, which at least so far as inter-state cars are concerned seems to be the only legal issue that can possibly shake the system, as a system. For, as early as the Hart case in Maryland, twenty-five or thirty years ago, the Maryland Supreme Court Justice suggested that railroads might separate inter-state passengers UNDER RULES OF THEIR OWN, even in the absence of any law authorizing such separation. (Mr. Hart won his case because the company plead in justification, the Maryland law.) While our (?) lawyers seem never to have caught the point, the railroad companies have; and have acted accordingly. (Mr. Chiles lost his case because he insisted that the company—the C. & O.—was acting under the Kentucky law; while the company claimed that it was acting under its own rules.) While the raising and contesting of this issue—the reasonableness and the justice of company-made rules—seems to be the only legal road of attack, what has been shown above suggests another line of attack; viz. political. Since it appears that all regulations, or at least all contested regulations, applicable to interstate traffic, including passenger traffic, must be approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission—a political body appointed by and holding office at the will of the President—surely, concerning this line of attack, no further suggestion is needed to those who can if they will. But, as The Cynic has already pointed out, those who have been given—or who have assumed—charge of the "interests" of the race, are personally concerned very little about the jim crow system, except as a "cause" for which the hat can be passed when other "atrocities" fail or stale. THE CYNIC. Dunbar Notes Memorial Exercises were held Wednesday in memory to the late Colonel Young. The principal address was delivered by Rev. Edward A. Love, who addressed the School on the life and works of Colonel Young. An attentive audience was also entertained by Miss Burrill's reading of a poem by Browning entitled "He Giveth His Beloved Sleep." Musical selections were given by Anola Miller, Clifford Smith and Barrington Guy. Dunbar was excellently represented in the Grant Memorial Parade by the Cadets. The Spanish Carnival will be held May 8, in the Auditorium of Dunbar High. The Rex Club held its Annual Dance Wednesday evening April 19. A May Day Festival will be given by Students of Dunbar May 4 at 8 o'clock at Dunbar High and at a Matinee on May 6, at 2 o'clock. A program for extension work, in the Young Women's Christian Association, given by the Department of Business Practice, has just been completed by Miss Mustapha, instructor in English. 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The Juniors and Seniors of the Department of Business Practice are work diligently on their play which is to be presented in May. The cast spent the Easter holidays in rehearsals. Preparations for the first year book at Dunbar are being pushed and the book is expected to be a splendid success. The book will contain many attractive pictures of various groups of students, interesting reading matter and even some nonsense. The Editors believe that all will be well pleased with this publication. Cortez Peters, a junior in the Department of Business Practice, was awarded the Underwood Bronze medal with two bars at Assembly on Monday for speed and accuracy in typewriting. Master Peters received his training under Mr. Wright, and in the Contest maintained a net speed of 63 words per minute, writing for 15 minutes. H. U. 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The history of the work of this club in keeping a high standard of music was given and illustrated by appropriate selections. May 25th has in store another musical treat for membership social. Last Wednesday evening the Rose Club rooms of the Phyllis Wheatley presented a most attractive scene of color scheme and full dress attire when the Amphion Glee Club entertained the Oriole Glee Club of Atlantic City. A splendid program was rendered by the Orioles and a banquet was served in the cafeteria by the Amphions. One of the most beautiful sights among the many interesting features of the Phyllis Wheatley Y. M. C. A. was a group of tots assembled in the Social Hall last Tuesday afternoon for an hour of story telling by Mrs. Lula Cox assisted in play by Miss Theresa Cohran. Little girls from five to eight years of age are welcome to join this group each Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 5 p. m. The National Association of Graduate Nurses made a donation last summer to the Y. W. C. A., and a most wonderful fern with long sweeping fronds has been placed in the rotunda of Phyllis Wheatley. The Carry On Club, one of the Industrial groups of the Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A., gave a very pretty entertainment in the gymnasium last Friday night. The audience was not a very large one but those who were present greatly enjoyed the programme rendered and the spirit of good fellowship which existed. The officers of the club are, advisor, Mrs. M. A. Chiles; president, Washington; vice president, Miss Mattie Woodruff; secretary, Miss M. Welsh, and treasurer, Miss Lillian Groomes. Mrs. J. F. Holland, an ardent worker in the Y. W. C. A. gave an interesting program at that institution on last Sunday at 4 p. m. The Rev. T. J. Brown, rector of St. Luke's P. E. Church was the principal speaker, while the chair of that church, under the direction of Mrs. Lula Howe Robinson, rendered special music. Short talks were made by other Y. W. C. A. workers. Y. M. C. A. Y. M. C. A. No one should miss hearing Mr. Sol T. Plaatje, of Kimberley, South Africa. Mr. Plaatje, who is an author and a speaker of note, and who has been traveling over the United States, gives a thrilling account of the condition of the colored folk in British South Africa. His is a touching message, well and luridly told. His story has gripped nearly a thousand audiences in England, Scotland, Canada and the United States, and it will thrill you. Do not fail to hear Mr. Plaatje on Sunday, May 7th at 4 o'clock sharp, at the 12th Street Branch Y. M. C. A., 1816 12th St., N. W. The public, including ladies, are invited. Admission free. An exhibition of painting and sculpture will be held at Dunbar High School from May 15 to June 3. May Howard Jackson's piece of sculpture "The Brotherhood," which had such a prominent place in a recent exhibition of the Society of Independent Artists at the Waldorf Astoria, will be shown. W. E. 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For Answers to these Questions see “BACK PAY” ADDED ATTRACIONS EACH DAY ~ a Friday and Saturday : ALL STAR CAST in | . “Bucking the Line” INTERNATIONAL NEWS. MUTT & JEFF COMED ee | | Coming Coming et) as og May Murray in ‘Fascination’ Entire Week beginning Monday, May 15th | 4 A GREAT PICTURE “BACK PAY” By Fannie Hurst Created by er en oe ee A Paramount Picture At Dunbar Theatre Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. May 8 to 11, “Hester Bevins is a country girl, “fed up” onthe mediocrity of the small town people with whom she lives. Jerry Newcombe loves her de- votedly but she tells Jerry that she has a “chiffon” soul and ‘that he can afford her only cotton. She goes to New York where she loses the ingen- iousness of the rural girl and is es- tablished in a magnificent apartment, living a life of gayety and luxury. But amid the glamor and glitter of metropolitan life, Hester feels a long. ing for the simple pleasures of het country home. Jerry remains true to Hester an¢ ides his time. Then, when he is Blinded in the trenches and dying Hester goes to him. The sight of his suffering brings to her a fierce, white light of understanding. She knows now how she has misspent her life Is it too late for her to redeem her- self? ° The climax of this engrossing pho- toplay forms one of the most drama- tic momenté ever pictured on the screen. What Hester, at the parting of the ways, decides to do, crystalizes in an instant the real character of the girl. It is truly a remarkable drama. St. Cyprians Cubs Challenge ‘The St. Cyprian Cubs are hot after the Peerless Club and Junior Settlers and to all, teams from 13 to 16 years of age. For game, write to Clarence Spriggs, 315 7th St., S. E., or phone Lincoln 7450-J. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1922 Noted Stars to Take Part in Howard Track Meet . MAY 13 Much interest is centering on the coming Howard Track Meet on the University’s campus, Saturday after- ‘noon, May 18th. All of the leading college and school track teams are en- tered and high class performances as well as keen competition is anticipa- ted. In addition Ned Gourdin, world broad-jump record holder; Earl John- son 5 and 10 mile champion; Carter, New England sprint marvel, and other national stars will be presented as added attractions., Track teams from Lincoln, Union, Hampton, Va. Normal, Lynchburg, Wilberforce, Fisk, and Morgan college and many high schools will compete for track and field hon- ors. As interest in track activities is ‘steadily on the increase, a record at- | tendance is expected. St. Cyprians Staged | Gala Opening Hands Orientals Lacing Real big league opening ceremonies marked the beginning of the ‘baseball season last Sunday at Union League park when before 700 fans, the con- testing teams and a group of promi- nent citizens marched behind Hoff- man’s band to the centerfield flagpole and raised the stars and stripes. Shortly thereafter, J. E. Campbell, high Catholic official, substituting for Arthur G. Froe, tossed ont the first ball and the game between the St. Cyprians and the Oriental Tigers was on, (The Tigers displayed a poor brand of baseball for such a grand opening and the Saints made it a perfect day <—winning 11 to 1 Barnes allowed the Tigers but 3 hits, struck out 14, and cleaned the sacks in the first with a double, Greenfield’: hitting and Gordon's fielding also fea- tured. Seriver, who relieved Snow- den in the 2nd, pitched creditably, but received poor support. Buffaloes Defeat Tigers | ‘The Buffalo Athletic Club opened its season with a victory over the Ben- nings Tigers on Sunday April 31. The ‘Bison’ ran up a 7 run lead in the first two innings but were overtaken hen Milan weakened in the sixth: | The boys from across the branch tied it up in the eighth again, but the stampede of the Bisons was too muc! for them—the final score being 11 to 10. Departmental League Gets Under Way Wecasury WitaOnce Chief Clerk Marks of the Treasury Department tossed out the first ball and opened the Departmental Leaguc baseball season Monday afternoon or the Monument Lot, diamond 8, ‘The Treasury by opportune hitting and taking advantage of miscues by the Post Office hopped off in the lea: for the cup, winning, § to 2. Wheele: allowed but 3 hits, struck out 10 mer and always held his opponents safe Lomax pitched a creditable game. A large and enthusistie crowd, with in- terest evenly divided was out.’ Treasury—1 1 2 2 0 x6 Postoffice—0 0 0 0 2 0-2 Runs—Conway, Lomax, Harris (2). Seott, Bland, Davis, Wheeler,. Brrors-- Campbell, Thomas, Ediam (2). Two- base hit—Grant. Stolen bases—Scoti (2), Bland (3), Thomas (2), Conway. Sacrifice hits—Amos, Sullivan, First base on balls—Off Wheeler, 3; off Lo- max 1. Struck.out—by Wheeler, 10; by Lomax 7. Double play—Tatum to Bland to Baylor. Passed ball—Con- way. Hits—of Wheeler, 3; off Lomas 5. Hit by pitched ball—by Loma: (Seott). ‘ Howard at the Penn Relays Everyone in the country is talking about Howard at the Penn Relays held in Franklin Field, Philadelphia, Friday ‘and Saturday, April 28 and 29. While Howard is recognized as one of the ‘greatest Universities in America, there are many things which it lacks. | In the lagre white universities, there ‘are efficient training tables, where each man receives food which has been prescribed by a physician and inspect- ed by him after being cooked. There are trainers who care for the men; rub them down, carry them off and on the field; there are private tutors and all other facilities which serve as an inspiration to the men, and creates in them a love of fight for their Alma Mater. Well these are a few of the things that Howard lacks. ‘Then Howard this year according to observers was in a class altogether too fast for her. Howard ran in a class that came within 2 seconds of breaking a world record, ‘There were such schools as Boston College, Mass. Tech, Univ. of Penn., ete. But it can be well said that Howard with its best possible fa- cilities, its best possible training, and as a Negro Institution ran well and the entire race can appreciate its ef- forts. It should also be said that Howard should equip herself with more ¢oaches, with trainers, and lift some of the burden from Doc Morrison's shoulders. The funds can be obtained if asked for. Let’s go next year and make a record for Howard and for the race. Craft, Wyndham, Conti, and Robin. son ran for the varsity, gaining fifth place. Cook, Pendleton, Ross and Bright ran for the freshmen. Howard | will run the same class next season. is Sem panes gh by finishing a good thifd ithe” pen’ tathlon events won by LeGendre of Georgetown. LeGrendre scored § points, Reinartz of Muhlenberg was Ese with 17 and West followed with 18. ‘The pentathlon is made-up of five track and field events, the winner be- ing determined by the addition of the finishes, honors'going to the man with the less number of points. West finished second in the javelin throw (168 ft.), second in the 1500- meter run (4:444-5), fourth in the running broad-jump (20ft. 8 in.) third "mg ty ae reat autumn tt casinsl oltre ble lle alla let leat acti : ENTIRE WEEK BEGIN. SUNDAY, APRIL 30 = _Dudley-Murray United Theater Corp, Lessee J. B, Davidson, House Manager : Lafayette Players Corneteaon: Robt. filers, Pres., Presents = ATTRACTION EXTRAORDINARY ! The Most Talked About Artist in the Country ‘Mamie Smith THE QUEEN OF SYNCOPATION : : and her = FAMOUS JAZZ HOUNDS BAND = Supported by thé Greatest Program of Colored Vaudeville : Attractions Ever Known z Positively the Greatest Show, You Have Ever Seen. A Treat that : aie Comes Only Once in a While : Every Evening augis” Matinees, Tues, Thurs., and Sat. a | : Matinees, 25c & 35c. Evenings, 25c, 35c, & 55c These Prices Include War Tax . Phone North 761 or 762 for your tickets. Box Office open daily 9 a. m. to 10 p.m. : in the 200-meter-run (23 1-5 s) and seventh in the discus, throw (89ft. 8 3-4in). West made quite a name for himself on the gridiron last fall star- ring in W. & J. backfield. Tribune Reporter Inter- views Wills Contrary to reports as published in the local dailies regarding the decision of Harry Wills to follow Dempsey a- broad and force him to a fight the real facts as told to the writer by the challenger are that unless something definite turns-up relative to an offer for the fight that he (Wills) will re- main in the States. As pointed out by another ‘member of the Wills party such a trip would mean a tremendous expense, would probbaly prove fruit. less and’ might ruin whatever chance he has of forcing the issue. This par- ty went on to state that the Dempsey management could get in cohorts with a foreign promoter; offer Wills a meager sum of a few thousand dol. lars and should he refuse such offer the white heavyweight champion would have the come-back that he was offered a fight and refused it. ‘The Challenger and wife left Wash. ington Tuesday for Petersburg, Va. the former home of Mrs, Wills. After a brief stay there they will motor back to New York and await developments. When in New York and not in training Wills keeps in trim by stevedoring at the docks. Sport Tid Bits The St. Cyprians and Alexandria Lafayettes will battle at Union League Park Sunday at 3 o’clock. As both of these teams have shown improved strength a close game is expected. Howard will be on the road, starting Saturday, for nearly a week, playing Lynchburg Seminary, Saturday; “Va. Normal Monday, and Union Tuesday. Harry Wills’ statement that he has ‘not visited a cabaret since his last marriage is proof enough of his cali- ber. 5 __ The Teddy Bears trimmed the | Quicksteps Sunday 13 to'6. The bril- liant hitting of Fells who made a homer, triple, 2 singles and scored 4 ‘runs featured. | When he shut out Lynchburg Mon- day 9 to 0, it marked the fifth straight win for Merritte, Union’s Star slab- bist. The Washington Athleties added an- other victory to their string by de- feating a team representing the En- gineering School of Camp Humphries, Sunday, 21 to 0. The Bladensburg Athletics defeated the Fort Myer Giants last Sunday 13 to 8. Thomas played best for the win- ners. 4 | SETTLERS DESIRE GAMES The Junior Settlers would like to schedule three games with the follow- ing junior teams: The St. Cyprians, G. Gowan Preps, LeDroit Tigers, Virgin- ia Curbstones and Deonwood, and any other junior teams who desire games. For immediate games, write Manager das. H. Grayson, Jr., 1520 12th St., N. W. Nated Artist Coming TRIXIE SMITH, AMERICA’S FORE- MOST “BLUES” SINGER TO APPEAR Monday night, May 8th, the beauti- ful auditorium of Murray Casino will be the scene of the initial appearance in this city, since her rapid rise’ to fame and glory ,of “Trixie Smith,” of New York City, heralded from coast to coast by Jeading musical authorities as “America’s Foremost Singer of Blues.” ‘Miss Smith, a few weeks ago de- feated in contest, Lucille Hegamin, Mamie Smith, Edith Wilson, Ethel Waters and a long list of eligibles who heretofore have been in a class to themselves. Today, she stands at the head of them all, and received as a result of this contest $1,000 and a handsome loving cup awarded by the Columbia and Okeh Records and pre- sented in person by Mrs. Vernon Cas- tle-Tremon; and now for the first time since that achievement she'll be pre- sented-by Washington’s most popular Dance Club “The Stenographers.” At this affair Miss Smith will extend a challenge to anyone, to defend her ti- tle as holder of the championship. Miss Smith is a special singer by con- tract with the Black Swan Records. MAMIE SMITH AT HOWARD | pigs were closed on the 4th for the Mamie Smith, Queen of Blues sing-| sotiowing lines, 2485, Wash. to Spring- ers, and her ies Hounds, are slated! geld, Mass., 2640 to New Orleans and to open a week’s engagement at the], 5 tn Eats Howard Theatre, beginning Monday,|>~ > © Suntineton, W. Va. May 8, closing Sunday night May 14.'| The first of the newly organized This renowned star needs no intro-| Porters’ Quartets went-on the Knight duction. She has played to capacity) Templars Special from Chicago. TRIBUNE'S BASE BALL DIRECTORY Name of Team Bus. Managers Address LeDroit Tigers ............ §. Hoffman ....518 Kenyon St. N.W. * Washington Athletics ...... C. R. Parrot ...1671 32nd St., N. W. St. Cyprian ............... Charles Jackson 408 14th St, SE. ........ Buffalo Athletic Club .......Earl R. Williams 256 Warren St., NE. Washington Quick Steps .. ..Earl Watkins .... 1017 First St., N.W. Oriental Tigers ............G. Howard ..... 606% 3rd St., S. W. Deanwood Athletic Club ....G. Oddreck Piedmont Athletic Club ....J. 8. Harris ....1214 S St., N. W. Lafayettes (Alexa.) Athletic William Tibbs ... Cor. Fayette & Queen Sts. Bladensburg A. Club .......C. Cully, ........ Bladensburg A. Club, Bladens St. Cyprian Midgets ....... Joseph Smith .... 255 Warren St. N.E. All Stars (Alexa.) .........H. Byrd ........427 Gibbon St,, Alexa., Va. Hags., Departmental League Geo. W. Freeman1316 U St., N.W. Washington Giants .........R. H. Jones ......115 4% St,, 8. W. Buffalo Juniors ............J. Smith .........255 Warren St NE. houses all over the country. She is being supported by hand-picked vau- deville stars. PULLMAN PORTER TIPS The Porters’ Quarters in Cincinnati are now at the Y. M. C. A. P. McKissick is on the B. and 8. to Cincinatti, Ohio. The stork recently visited Mr. and Mrs..P. Anthony, leaving a ten pound baby boy. Rev. Robbins preached Sunday to tlie Ladies’ Auxiliary at the Salem Baptist Chureh, Rev. Grimes is the pastor of this chureh, W. C. Reed and W. D. Lyles left on the Knight Templars Special. The Porters’ Quarters in Chicago has been removed from Wabash Ave., to Vernon Ave., between Thirty-sec- ond and Thirty-third Streets. J. W. Ridley is out again’ after a short illness. Miss LaVesta Jones entertained the Whist Phiends last Friday night with cards, music and refreshments. “Mrs. A. H, Corbin has returned from a ten day visit to Trenton, N. J., : New York City. am ‘The Atlantic City Special has gone on for the season, \ There are about two thousand quar- tets being organized throughout the country by the porters. Mr. Stewart, Assistant Superinten- dent of this District lectured to the men this week. ‘The sick list has dwindled down to the following names: H. °A. MePher- son, S. Smith, E. P. Jones, C. Fisher, D. Ghee, J. R. Turpin and H. Hover. Bids were closed on the 4th for the following lines, 2485, Wash. to Spring- field, Mass., 2640 to New Orleans and 2212 to Huntington, W. Va. ‘The first of the newly organized Porters’ Quartets went-on the Knight ‘Templars Special from Chicago. Bq Quentin LOCAL NEWS Prominent Worker Pases Away Mrs. Elizabeth Middleton last Wednesday, just after one o'clock, quietly passed into the Great Beyond. Grandmother Middleton, as she was affectionately called by many who knew her, had lived a most active and useful life. She was more than 85 years old. She was a great missionary, and, when she was younger, held many meetings on the streets, in the courts and anywhere she found persons who were willing to listen to the Word of the Lord. The funreal services were held last Saturday at the Third Baptist Church, Fifth and Q Sts., N. W., of which she had been a member over 35 years. She leaves to mourn their loss, one daughter, four grand-children, four great grand-children, and a number of friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Sutton, 2236 12th St., have as their guest, Mrs. Sutton's sister of Boston. Mr. Newton I. Miller, a teacher of Armstrong, has returned to his post of duty after accompanying the relay team to Philadelphia. Rev. Edgar A. Love, of Washington, Pa., wasa visitor to this city last week. Miss Anita Bolten of Cleveland has had as her guest Miss Allen of this city. An ideal hair grower and dressing; Du-Fo Hair Grower, 465 Florida Avenue, N. W. Mrs. Claybourne George has returned to her work in this city after visiting her husband in Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Warner Hurley have as their guest, their daughter, Mrs. Annie Capehart of West Virginia. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan W. MacCall has been blessed with a son. Mother and son are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Dorsey (nee Miss Mary E. Selby) are among the newlyweds. Mr. Stanley Shinner has returned to her home in Philadelphia after attending the funeral of her mother. Miss Mary Lonsome of Chicago is in the city, to attend the funeral of her neice, Ethel. Mr. Stanley Shinker has returned to Lincoln University after paying his parents in this city a visit. Mrs. Sutton of 2236 12th Street, entertained a number of her friends with a whist party last Friday evening. Mr. Myron Carter and Miss Miriam H. Davis were united in marriage by Rev. F. J. Grimke. Dr. and Mrs. Coth of High Point N. C., are guests of friends in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Butler of Philadelphia paid this city a Sunday visit. Mrs. Carrie Fearing and son Arthur left the city to spend some time in Jacksonville, Fla., with her husband, Mr. Chas. Fearing. Mr. Thomas Clement, who has been spending the winter here, has returned to his former home in New York. The funeral of Mrs. Addie Suter, 1519 10th St., was held at St. Augustine Church. Tuesday. Mr. S. W. Rutherford, secretary of the National Benefit Insurance Company, is spending some time in Cleveland. Miss May Carrison after an illness is able to be among her friends again. Mr. and Mrs. Benj. F. Beckwith, and Mrs. Alfonsia Warner, have returned to their homes in Philadelphia after being the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Beckwith of this city. Mrs. Alice N. Williams of this city is spending some time in New York. Mrs. Louise Tilghman of S. E. Washington is on the sick list. Mr. Prince L. Edwards has returned to Manassas, after being in the city on business. The stork left at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. McJordan a fine daughter. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1922 Have you visited The Du-Fo Beauty Parlors? 465 Florida Avenue, N. W. Read and subscribe to the paper of today, "The Tribune." Mr. Thomas I. Coates died at his home on last Friday, April 28. His funeral was held at Union Wesley Church, Monday May 1. By special request "The Informals" have announced another dance on May 26, at the Murray Casino. Mrs. M. H. Washington, a popular teacher in Armstrong Training School, became the bride of Dr. Fred H. Rubell, a prominent physician of Chicago during the Easter holidays. Mr. H. D. Dismukes an intere at Freedmen's Hospital, successfully passed the District Medical Board last week. Mr. Dismukes' mark in the examination was among the highest of all who competed. Mr. James Garland Wood, a representative of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, addressed pupils at the Dunbar High School last Thursday on "Go to High School, Go to College." Miss Hattie Madden in company with her young cousin, little Miss Julia Smith, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith of 1011 S St., N. W., recently visited relatives and friends in Atlantic City. Attorney Robert S. Robinson of 930 T St., N. W., was the guest of his brother and wife Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Robinson of Richmond, Va. Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Johnson of Berryville, Va., was in the city last week. Mrs. Chauey Brown of 1161 New Hampshire Ave., N. W., who has been quite sick is out again. Miss Mabel Anderson of 1507 S St. N. W., who sustained a painful injury to her ankle a few weeks ago is able to be out again. Miss Gladys Muse of 1503 S St., N. W., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Muse was hostess to a small gathering at her house last week. Mrs. Henry Kibble of 233 Florida Ave., N. W., is improving after a slight sickness of two weeks. You can make your appointment by telephone to The Du-Fo Beauty Parlors. Phone North 1361-J. 465 Florida Ave., N. W. Mrs. Price, the wife of Dr. Price of Maryland Ave., N. E., entertained her 500 club last week. Mrs. Harry Capehart and her two little sons are the house guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hurley of 1217 S St., N. W. Mrs. Capehart who is now the wife of Hon. Harry Capehart, a prominent Lawyer of Keystone W. Va., was formerly Miss Anna Hurley of this city. Mrs. Cynthia Shorter, of 1412 S St., N. W., the mother of Mrs. Lurinda Shorten Walker and Mr. Chas. Shorter who has been quite sick is much improved at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. S. Z. Westfield, and family are now located in their new home 1503 S St., N. W. The "Mock Trial" held under the auspices of the Miner Normal School Community Center was largely attended. Those taking part were Judge R. H. Terrell, presiding justice, C. H. Wills, D. H. Edwards, L. T. Knight, E. H. Gray, J. L. McLamore, A. P. Lewis, Noble T. Weddington, Miss Lillian Skinker. Messrs. Robert Harris and Harold Williams of Philadelphia, were the house guests of Mr. George R. Scott, Jr., 1341 Q St., N. W. Messrs. Harris and Williams are two prominent business men of the Quaker City. Miss Charlotte T. Fortune who will appear in "East Lynn" as Lady Isabel at Ebenezer M. E. Church is one of the most talented young ladies of the M. E. connection. The choir of 19th Street Baptist Church is being complimented for the fine music rendered last Sunday morning. Too much cannot be said of Prof. Benjamin Washington under whose directorship the choir has progressed so nicely. The 1923 class of nurses of Freedmen's Hospital entertained in honor of the class of 1922 on last Monday night from 7:45 to 11:00 p. m. A large gathering was present and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Try the Du-Fo Vegetable Hair Grower, 465 Florida Avenue, N. W. Mrs. J. C. Lewis of 617 Q St., N.W., and Mrs. Earle D. CcLain of 3005½ Sherman Ave., N. W., were guests of honor at a dinner party given at the home of Mrs. Gaines Scott, 1101 McCulloh St., Baltimore, Md., on last Sunday April 30th. Others present were Mrs. Laura Roye, Mr. and Mrs. James Mealey, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Wells Gray, all of Baltimore, and Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of Cowensville, Md. Mme. Leo Hardin, a fashionable modiste of New York City spent several days in this city last week, the guest of Mrs. Henry Lincoln Johnson. The Sewing Circle gavea crepe-paper dress dance at the Scottish Rite Hall, Thursday and the ladies were tastily dressed in various paper costumes. Among the ladies, special mention must be made of costumes worn by Misses Eliza Bell, Ruth Lanier, Eleanor Bailey, Ethel Lanier, Minnie Forrest, Camille Webb and Mrs. Beatrice Lancaster. Mrs. George Cleveland Hall, of Chicago and her little daughter were the recipients of many social courtesies during their stay in the city last week. Mrs. Laura Skinker Pyles of 331 U Street, N. W., was hostess to her five-hundred club on last Tuesday evening. Prizes were won by Misses Sylvia Piper and Sadie Sumner. Mrs. Rene Burrill Tansil, has returned to the city after a delightful visit to her husband in Toronto, Canada. Mrs. Marie Ross, the wife of Dr. Harry Ross who has been sick for the past week is able to be out again. A banquet was given last Monday night at the Whitelaw Hotel in honor of the pugilist Harry Wills. Quite a number of men were present to meet the young boxer and toasts and short speeches were made by a large number of those present. Among those present were Messrs. Ruffus Byars Judge Robert H. Terrell, West Hamilton, Walter Pinchback, Lucien Skinner, Walter Turner, Joseph Trigue, Norman Murray, Chas. Johnson, LieuT. Thomas Clark, Melvin Chism, W. E. Eberly, and Prince L. Edwards. Mr. Rufus Byars was toast-master. A delightful menu was served and an enjoyable evening spent by all present. Mrs. Marta E. French, wife of Dr. John T. French, Jr. of You Street, N. W., has returned to the city from Gangsburg, N. C. where she has been engaged in the public school. She reports a successful time. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester L. McLaurin entertained informally last Friday evening, at their home, in honor of Lawyer and Mrs. Perry W. Howard. Those present were Lawyer and Mrs. Howard; Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Professor Garnet C. Wilkinson and Mrs. Wilkinson; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence A. Mayo; and the Assistant Surgeon in Charge of Freedmen's Hospital, Dr. T. Edward Jones and Mrs. Jones. Have you tried The Du-Fo Toilet Preparations? 465 Florida Ave., N.W. Attorney John Weldon Smith, a member of the Senior Class of Howard University School of Law, has returned from the middle west where he successfully passed the Indiana Bar examination. After graduating in June, Mr. Smith will practice law at Gary, Indiana. On Sunday morning, April the 30th, the Stork paid his fifth visit to the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Milton at 524 T St., N. W., leaving a fine baby girl. Mother and daughter are doing well. Are you interested in Children and their work? If so turn to page seven of this paper. Mr. J. C. Cunningham met with the misfortune of almost losing the sight of his right eye last week. He is being treated at the Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Dr. Alexander Willbanks of this city was the principal speaker at a big testimonial meeting in Charleston, S.C., in honor of Dr. D. J. Jenkins, founder of the Jenkin's Orphanage. The meetnig was held in the open at Lincoln Park and was attended by one of the largest crowds in the history of the city. Rev. John B. Pharr, of New Haven, Conn., was in Washington last week on business. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar L. Deane is back home after a visit of a week in Luray, Va., with the latter's father. Mrs. Maude Duncan of 1030 Kenyon St., entertained on Thursday evening, Mrs. Leslie Cobb, Mrs. Eugenia Nelson, Mrs. Bernice Buckner, Mrs. Antoinette Gardiner, Mrs. Hester Williams, Miss Taylor and Mrs. Annie Barker. Mr. Daniel Rollins of Deanwood, is visiting his sister in New London, Conn. He expects to stay for an indefinite period. Miss Mayme Banks, of 1344 R St., N. W. (formerly of 1538 Swann St.) is convalescing, and hopes to be out in a day or two. Miss Banks was knocked down and seriously injured while running for a car, on the morning of April 24. She thanks her many friends, through the "Tribune" for the excellent attention given her during her illness. Mrs. Howard Brice of Montclair, N. J., formerly of this city, spent the week-end with his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brice on Corcoran Street. Mrs. Jones of 1239-A, South Capitol St., S. W., has been ill for some time but is now recovering. A Parents-Teachers Meeting was held at the Ambush School, S.W., last Friday night, and was very largely attended. Mr. Bruce was the Master of Ceremonies, also Mr. Wilkinson gave a lecture on the condition of the Public School, Miss Florence Brookes rendered a piano solo and Miss Eva Thompson gave a recitation. Mr. Joseph S. Chiles of this city is the guests of friends in New York. Mr. J. E. Cleage paid this city a visit while enroute to his home in Boston. Try The Du-Fo System of Beauty Culture. 465 Florida Ave., N. W. Rev. A. G. Lacey of Arkansas is in the city. While here he will do some evangelistic work. The playmates of Alonzo Carinichales wish him a speedy recovery from his injuries of the accident. Misses Bertha Scott and Florence Gittings of Baltimore were Sunday visitors here. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Newton has been visited by the stork and left a fine baby. Mr. Jas. Dutch and Miss Martha Wormley were quietly married by Rev. A. Sayles recently. SUPERINTENDENT BALLOU ADDRESSES TEACHERS Supt. F. W. Ballou addressed the city teachers at the Dunbar High School Thursday afternoon on the important subject of "Educational Tests and Measurements." He reviewed his connection with the department in the Boston City Schools, and gave a general view of the movement since the first important survey made in Chicago in 1908, by President Harper of the University of Chicago. Dr. Ballou stated that the movement received new impetus during the war and that now the tests and measurements were being used from Boston to California. During a there years application of the tests and measurements to the schools in Boston, Dr. Ballou stated that the children in the test schools, gained 14 per cent in addition; 17.7 per cent in subtraction; 12 per cent in multiplication and 15.5 per cent in division. The tests determine the capacity of the children so that a child of an I. Q. of 140 will not be classified with a child of the capacity of an I. Q. 75. We are in the midst of the movement. It has not reached its height. We should keep in touch with it for it will provide information, which rightly used, will make for better teachers. STANDARD BENEFIT READY FOR BUSINESS Monday, May the First, marked the official entrance of the Standard Benefit Society, incorporated, of Maryland, into the District of Columbia, with offices at 306-7 Southern Aid Building; for it was on this date that this company was licensed to do insurance business in the District. The Standard Benefit Society is capitalized for $100,000 and began business in Baltimore the 21st of last July. From that date up to December 31, the Standard Benefit Society had written more than $750,000 in insurance, making a remarkable record for five months' work. They employ more than eighty persons in Baltimore alone and are beginning to build up a strong agency force here. Mr. W. L. Thompson, an experienced insurance man, has charge of the field force and he is in this city selecting and shaping up the local force. Prof. D. S. Goodloe, for ten years principal of the State school at Bowie, Md., is the auditor and actuary. To a Tribune representative he said: "We feel that it is time our people were eliminating the white insurance agent and to help them do that, we have organized this company and are putting our men in the field and thru them shall encourage race pride in racial enterprises. The Standard Benefit Society is made up of good strong race men and we have secured experienced insurance men to put this company on the map. We hope to have a force of forty or more men and women working thru our offices here for we are sure that we have a good policy and want our people to know about it." Wm. H. Lewis is president of the Standard Benefit Society, Truly Hattchett is treasurer, and Isaiah Smith is general manager. Joe Evans, Grand Master of the Masons of Maryland and Bishop John Hurst are stockholders of the company. Dr. Harry Brown, Jr., superintendent of Provident Hospital, is the medical examiner. With the advent of the Standard Benefit Society the number of insurance companies operated by colored people doing business in the District is increased to eight. Watch for Anniversary Number Next Week ```markdown ``` Harry Myers in "THE ADVENTURES OF ROBINSON CRUSOE" UNIVERSAL SERIAL at Dunbar Theatre Sunday May 7th Church Exercises a Success The commencement exercises that was held at the Colored Progressive Spiritualist Church, Unity School of Divine Inspiration, at their centre 1312 Q St., N.W., under their spiritual adviser and Mme. Ella Hiawatha, Monday evening, April 24, was one of the most delightful and brilliant affairs of the season. This being the second commencement class sent out from this centre and indeed the only centre that has ever been known to send out graduates in Spiritual work. The ceremony was most impressive and will long be remembered by all present and those who took part. The Church took on a springlike atmosphere and was beautifully decorated with palms, ferns, cut-flowers and 5 dainty boughs of blossoms everywhere. The class has been making a steady progress throughout the year and its excellent showing Monday night caused widespread approval. The gowns of the ladies were unsurpassed in beauty and richness and the men were perfection in evening clothes. Due recognition is also tendered to the co-workers and ex-graduates who rendered such service toward the successful affair. The spiritual adviser and developer, Mme. Ella Hiawatha, who so beautifully awarded the diplomas is to be congratulated for her noble and untiring efforts, and for her wonderful instructions, to know her, one feels, is but to love her, for she always has something to say that is worth listening to, giving us many suggestions to live by and to work by. The diplomas were awarded to the following mediums, Mrs. Blagburn, Mrs. M. Collins, Mr. J. James, Mrs. King, Mrs. A. Long, Mr. D. Long, Mrs. A. J. Smith, Miss M. Stewart and Mrs. A. Williams. Prominent talent contributed to the success of the Program, and Miss Naomi Johnson, the pianist is admittedly a teacher of fine musical achievements and rare ability. The following program was rendered: Opening chorus, In My Heart, by class; Invocation, Mme. E. Hiawatha; Vocal Solo, In the Wilderness I Stray, by Mrs. Blagburn; Paper, What is Spiritualism? by Mrs. A. Smith; Vocal Solo, The Sinner and Song, by Mrs. A. Williams; Paper, Spirit Communication, by Mrs. D. Henson; Duet, Life Eternal, by Mrs. M. Johnson and Miss Naomi Johnson; Paper, Seven Fold Manifestations by the Spirit, by Mrs. M. Collins; Recitation, who's Doing the Work Now? by Mr. James; Awarding of the Diplomas, by Mme. Ella Hiawatha; Presentation, by Mrs. H. Rhone; Benediction, by Mme. E. Hiawatha. —adv GO TO COLLEGE GO TO SCHOOL MOVEMENT The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has begun their annual "Go To College, Go To School" movement. Every chapter in the society have arranged for the appearance of speakers in and about their locality. The movement is a national one. The 45 chapters of the fraternity are all preparing for the movement at their seats. Sunday afternoon April 30th at 3:00 o'clock in the Y. M. C. A. at Philadelphia, Prof Kelsie, a well known Professor of Sociology, of the University of Pennsylvania, spoke under the auspices of the fraternity of that city. Professor Kelsie has made a study of conditions in Haiti, and elaborated on his findings there. MUSIC STUDIO Lessons on ALL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Piano, Violin, Oboe, Bassoon, etc. Harmony and Instrumentation Also Taught ORCHESTRA MUSIC FURNISHED For All Occasions Studio 417 New York Ave., N.W. "The Atonement" S. Coleridge Taylor Choral Society Roy W. Tibbs, Mus. M., Director Melville Charlton, A.A.G.O., Organist First Congregational Church 10th and G Streets FRIDAY, MAY 19, 8:15 P.M. Benefit Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A. Camp Fund Seats $1.00 Tickets on sale at Y. W. C. A. 901 Rhode Island Ave. Why not Join a CLUB that PAYS Now? CONSTRUCTIVE BUSINESS CLUB 625 Tea Street, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Phone—North 3730 Gives Service in the following Lines at 10 per cent discount: Tailoring, Printing, Taxi, Delicatessen Call at Office and enroll now and get immediate results. T. G. CORBITT, President S. B. GREEN, Secretary 6-13-20-27 To Gi.e Benefit The Flower Committee of the Phyllis Wheatley, Y. W. C. A. will give a May Entertainment at St. Mary's Parish Hall, 23rd St. between G and H, N.W., May 12th, 1922 for the purpose of raising funds for flowers and shrubbery for the Association grounds. Good Music-Admission 25 cents i GEE ae =f — ; ae jv OY lh ; ee aaa WA ip i Na ei } i, Q = hee oe 7 5M y| yy je Gs a Pag? Goo Qal? ZI 4 Ls @ & Sy uae 7 5.0.0. SE clip ives Ngee eg eeememeere sn AN hh, Pema peeg eer s os, Conducted by C. Leslie Frazier | 1. Phyllis was married to a man| We're then told of Sierra Leone, the { lo, Judith.” | Washington Post. I am in the 8-B| movie? Yes? Here is a chance to — | named John Peters. native home of Somerset Then fo!-| Judith hurried on in the building} Grade, Garnet School and I’m 18 years| do so. I thank God, whom I serve from| 8. She died in December of the year| lows the stories of Liberia, the Negro | pretending not to have heard them-| old I am a Westerner from Omaha, Below is a picture of a queer house, my forefathers with a pure conscience, | 1784. republic in Africa; Haiti and Santo|She was so bored she did not wish| Nebraska, I am sending you a story./a house with one window and two and without ceasing I have remem- —. Demaingo. to speak to anyone. As she was en-| AN UNHAPPY GIRL doors, while it is usual to see the brarze of Thee in my prayers night A TRIBUTE Haiti, of course, brings to your| tering her locker room Eponine was Saas |average small house having one door and day. | Goa wanted three ambassadors; mind the illustrious Touissaint L'} leaving it. Judith cast her a dashing} One day in the year of 1917, 4/ and two windows. 11 Timothy, L, 3. One to talk; one to sing; one to| Ouverture. look of disdain and skipped into ‘the| Western girl left her friends to go to! Now we want to know two things: — | write: Then follow stories of Brazil, Ja-|room as fast as she could, Washington, D. C,, with her mother First: Why did Tom and James, THE PRIZE WINNERS | And He placed them here with us— | maica, and Bermuda. _ Eponine looked at her from her| and brothers. . i |two colored lads, say they wanted a 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. In the future, those avho send ir either a correct list of answers to the History or Puzzles will be placed ir The Tribune Court. To be listed in the Tribune Cour three times entitles you to one thea tre ticket which will be issued to the winner when his name appears as ¢ “Courtier.”” Prize Winners for April \22, 1922 “Honor Child”: ***Helena Ross. “Specials”; *Catherine Adams, *Ru- fus P, Turner, Lucille Payne. BRAND NEW PUZZLES Printer’s Pie “Neo“ady tas! kewe” eth “Ciner- ’shid gepa” asw kenat rofm “The yeei’sn oten kobo.” Explanation: The letters in these words are mixed. Arrange the words and see what you will find. Transpositions +e, 1 **** you to **** that note. Explanation: Each group of stars represents a word of the same four letters. Arrange the letters differ- ently and you can complete the sen- tence. "Twisted Quotations Explanation: The following quota- tions are mixed because part of each quotation is connected to some other quotation. I want someone to help me get them in their correct shape. Will you help me? 1. A drowning man flattereth no man, 2. A friend in need is worth two in a bush. 8. A fat kitchen never lack friends. 4. A bird in the‘hand is a friend in- deed. 5. Anger is soon learned. 6. An evil lesson dieth quickly with a good man. ; 7, Adversity will catch at a straw. 8, A full purse makes a lean will. ‘Answers to Last Week's Puzzles Reversals: The old lady was told that the sheriff had been so bold as to have sold all of the gold which ‘was found in her hut. Riddle: The word “nothing,” as something it is a “word.” ItSdefinition makes it not a thing. Transpositions: Mate; team; tame; meat. \ NEGRO HISTORY (Note: These questions were submit- ted by Evertean Scott, age 12). 1. Who is Henry Osawa Tanner? 2. Where and when was he born? 3. What prominent position did his father hold? 5. When a child, what had Henry ‘Tanner made up his mind to do? 4. Of what paper was his father editor? 6. From what noted instructors did he receive his instructions? 7. When did he go to Paris? 8. Where is he now? Answers to Last Week’s questions: 1. Phyllis Wheatley was born in Af- Tica. 2. She was about eight years old when she was brought to America as a slave. 3. She could not read or write wher she came to this country. 4. Her first little book of poems was published when she was about seven- teen years old. 5. She was freed about 1773. 6. She visited England trying to re gain her health b ymaking the voyage. 7. Phyllis was married to a man named John Peters. 8. She died in December of the year aa 1784. | A TRIBUTE God wanted three ambassadors; One to talk; one to sing; one to write: And He placed them here with us— ‘These dark sons o’ the night. To one He gave an eloquence Deep and strong and true, To say the words o’ righteousness ‘As guidance to me and you. To the other son He gave’a song To sway the souls o” men With strains melodious and sweet, In joyous song and hymn. And to the third He gave a pen And bid him go and write That altruism is God’s law— That right “is” right and might. —C, Leslie Frazie (Note: To what three Negroe: would you dedicate this tribute? Please send in your selections by Sat urday. , This invitation is extended t the old as well as to the youngsters The names receiving the most vote will be announced on the 18th, NEGRO JINGLES “E”—Estevancio, Who was called “Little Steve.” He discovered Mexico We've been taught to believe. A man jumped from a very high steeple: He did it to satisfy some curious peo- ple: The sight was wondrous, it was sc neat— "But he only jumped a very few feet When he changed his mind and with all his main Turned and jumped to the steeple again, Griss granny granny grows, Silas shot six silky crows; Finely feathered five of them And gave them to the vestrymen. TRIBUNITE GALLERY **Hildred Thomas, our “Hono Child” for December 17 and 24, 1921 is the little Tribunite whose picture graces the Page this week. Hildred is ten years old and is « scholar at Lovejoy School. Her let- ee a ee — or ee . # HILDRED THOMAS ters are always alive and full of pep. She is that type of girl who’ goes into things with all her heart. Besides being “Honor Child” twice she has been “Special” several times She is the sister of **Mary A. Thom. as, our first “Honor Child.” "This little Tribunite continues t work the puzzles and answer th questions. "Boys, are you bashful about sending in your pictures? | No? | ‘Then—let us hear from you. We invite all the readers of the “Children’s Page” to send in their pic tures. | Bose ; ROOK REVIEW A Narrative of the Negro: One of the best books for the juvenile to read if seeking a bit of general informa- tion concerning our race, is presented to the public by Mrs. Leila Amos Pendleton. This book bears the name given above. Although this book has been on the market since 1912 I feel safe in se- lecting it as worthy of being placed first on the list of books I shall re- view. The books reviewed here wil be of especial value to children. “A Narrative of the Negro” begins with a general discussion of Af rica, its great wealth, its resources its cities and great jungles, its an- cient glories and its later invasion by the white races.. ‘HE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, MAY 6, ‘We're then told of Sierra Leone, the native home of Somerset Then fo!- lows the stories of Liberia, the Negro republic in Africa; Haiti and Santo Demingo. Haiti, of course, brings to your mind the illustrious Touissaint L' Ouverture. ‘Then follow stories of Brazil, Ja- maica, and Bermuda. Mrs. Pendleton is at her best in her stories of modern events, such as sla- very, the Negro in the wars of Amer- ica, and the histories of our noted men and women, We wish every Tribunite could read this book. Mrs. Pendleton is a Washington woman, a former school teacher, an or- ganizer of civie organizations, and a fraternal worker. In the first chapter of her book we gather this gem: “If history repeats itself, as we are often told it does, the time will come when our whole race will feel it an honor to be called ‘Negroes.’ Let us each keep that hope before us and hasten the time by living so that those who know us best will respect us most; surely then those who follow will be proud of our memory and of our race-name.” This book is published by the Press of R. L. Pendleton, 1216 U St., N. W. Washington. The cloth bound selling for $1.50; paper cover, $1. | NEGRO ENCYCLOPEDIA | Colonization Movement—In 1816 ‘an agitation was started in relation to colonizing Negroes. A meeting held in the city of Washington, soon af- ter, resulted in the formation of “The American Society for the Colonization of the Free People of Color of the United States.” The formation at first failed to appeal to the freedmen who considered that the language used in referring to them as “a dan- gerous and useless part of the com- munity” was an unmerited slur. At a gathering in the Bethel Church at Philadelphia, a protest was lodged /with the member who represented the city in Congress. Congress would not sanction a colony along the Mis- souri but was willing for one to be started in the British colony of Sier- ra Leone. The British colonists ob- jected. A site was selected further down the coast, the choice being Sher- bro Island. President Monroe made it possible to deport a number of Ne- groes there. This’ is considered the first active colonization of American Negroes. TO A BEE Oh, bee, you are forever busy, It seems that you would get so dizzy While cireling in the air. I like to watch you as you fly, I wonder how it feels so high, And wish that I were there. You stoop to kiss a flower fair And then you buzz into the air, As if in a great hurry. You drop into another bloom, And there you almost meet your doom, From some bad boy you scurry. Then o'er the fields and meadows gay, You hasten on another way And sing a song of glee. I watch you ’till you leave my sight I think about your movements light I wish I were a bee. \ * VIOLET M. HARRIS (Agel5) JUDITH AND EPONINE | By M. T. Part I It was a balmy day in May. Every living thing seemed to be singing, “We are Happy.” Judith walked along the street to High School in a slow meditative way. ‘The sun that beamed on her face an‘ brightened her hair, the birds that twittered above her head, the flower: that seemed to be smiling up to her, all lent a contrast to her face. None of the light nor joy that engulfed her hovered on her countenance. She was thinking, “Every time | am. elected for anything Eponine is too. Here. was five votes over her but those silly sophomores who had carelessly forgotten to vote first voted for her later. Nevertheless I bet 1’l win in the end. And just to think there is yet to be another vote from those horrible freshmen. And my dress is all ready. I was so sure | would win. I am a little content tc say that we are even in our number of votes. And then, if the freshmer vote for me—won't I have a gran¢ and glorious feeling?” At this, Judith’s face sparkled. A: she was passing a shop window she looked in. “I am better for a Maj Queen anyway,” she thought. “Whai with my dark hair and eyes I an more of a queen. Eponine is too tim. id and fair.” By this time Judith was at school | As she was going up the steps a bune of gay young freshmen shouted “Hel Jo, Judith.” 5 Judith hurried on in the building pretending not to have heard them. She was so bored she did not wish to speak to anyone. As she was en- tering her locker room Eponine was leaving it. Judith cast her a dashing look of disdain and skipped into ‘the room as fast as she could. Eponine looked at her from her large brown eyes in amazement, flush- ed and then tossed her pretty curly head. Eponine was as anxious to be queen as Judith, And was just as excited over the election as she. She had little tremors round her heart and felt gulps in her throat every time she pictured herself as queen. But the sportive Judith was the most popular and until yesterday Epo- nine had had little hope. Part II But, what escapes the eyes of those we wish-should not see? As Judith shot that piercing glance at Eponine someone saw her as she did it. It was a boy. The girls had attract- ed him. He looked and saw that glance, understood and— Part Il Spring-g-g. “Oh, Ruth there’s the last bell!” “We are to go to the auditorium now!” “We ave going to vote!” “Who are you going to vote for?” Exclamations like these were audi- ble all through the halls as the fresh. men hurried to the auditorium to se- cure yood seats. “If all the pupils are in, will you aad the doors please?” asked the chairman of the meeting. “The meeting is now open. We are to vote for our May Day Queen. Miss Judith Jones and Miss Eponine Wells are the candidates.” “Those voting for Miss Jones will please stand.” There was a clamor and two hun- dred and ninety pupils stood. Judith flushed, smiled, and looked ‘at Eponine maliciously. She had not counted the pupils but to her every one seemed to stand. She was daz- zled, joyous, and once more her fac brightened. She began talking ex citedly to those around her, telling them what she was going to wea and how good she would look with th king. Eponine wasn’t distinctly seeing anything—she was only hoping. “All in favor of Miss Wells wil please stand.” ‘They stood. Boys and girls with laughing faces and eyes brimful of happiness. They were looking at thei candidate. And among them stooc seven gay girls, and one boy who ha: used his eyes. ‘The Chairman counted and in a loud pleased voice she said, “Two hundre¢ ‘and nine-ty-five votes for Miss Wells.’ DECORUM AND ETIQUETTE Familiarity with the customs and usages of good society enables one to do just the right thing at the right moment, and to maintain that per- fect ease of manner which all admire and. few possess. Etiquette also saves one from in- dulging in undue familiarity, or in ex- cess of courtesy, which are offensive. To be courteous, and obliging under all circumstances is an imperative duty, and is natural to a well bred person; but to overburden people with attention, to render them uncomforta- ble by excessive service, to insist upor placing them under obligations which they do not desire to accept, is, in deed, disagreeable and annoying. Etiquette of the Street 1. A genfleman will not stand on the street corner, or outside of churches or theatres, and gaze impertinently at ladies as they pass by. 2. Do not shout to your acquaint. ance. from the opposite side of the street. Bow, or wave your hand, ot make any courteous motion; but do it quietly and with dignity. If you wish to speak to them, cross the street, sig- nalling to them your desire. 3. In walking with a lady where it is necessary for you to proceed singly always go before her. 4. If when on your way to fulfil ‘an engagement, °a friend stops you in the street, you may, without com mitting any breach of etiquette, tel him of your appointment, and releas« yourself from a long talk; but do s in a courteous manner, expressing re gret for the necessity. 5. In walking with a lady on thi street give her the inner side of th walk, unless the outside is the safe part. LETTERS FROM OUR LITTLE FRIENDS Dear Editor: Would you mind let- ting me join your wonderful Page? I sent you a letter many days ago but failed to see it in print. I write stor- ies for the Chicago Defender and the Delicious! ga ppetizing. KRAFT (HEESE IN TINS —IN LOAVES ’ ASK YOUR: GROCER A CONSTANT FIGHT AGAINST CATARRH DR. HARTMAN'S PE-RU-NA | eo ee ea eer PAL We ca le SI Grade, Garnet School and I'm 13 years old. Iam a Westerner from Omaha, Nebraska, I am sending you a story. AN UNHAPPY GIRL One day in the year of 1917, a Western girl left her friends to go to Washington, D. C., with her mother and brothers. Now this certain little girl was very happy to know that she was go- ing away but still she did not want to leave her friends. When the “real” day approached and all the farewells were over this little girl and her relatives started for Washington. It was not long be- fore the train stopped at Chicago and everyone was greeted there by friends. ‘The family that. we are talking about stayed in Chicago for two weeks, and for the last time they started again on their trip. After two days they reached their destination. Once more to be greeted by her mother’s friends. But after the girl had been in Washington a week or two and had seen everything, and all the places of interest, she had discovered that she did not like Washington for some rea- son, and she often longs for her beau- tiful snowy home in Nebraska, Don’t you wish you could satisfy her, longing? MARION B. SMALLWOOD (Note: You are welcome as a little ‘Tribunite. We hope you will soon join the T, P. ©. ©. and become inter- ested in our activities. Write to us as often as you please. —Ed.) | Dear Editor: I desire to join the T. P. C, ©, as I will observe all the rules. I am also sending in the name of a Negro who I think is groatest. Booker T. Washington I think is known to be very great because he |was a great Negro educator and ‘founder of the Tuskegee Institute in | Alabama. HERIETTA CAVANNAUGH Dear Editor; I think Booker . Washington was the greatest Negro because he devoted all of his time and energy to the education of our race, BEATRICE ROBINSON (Age 14) TO THE T. P.C.C. Dear members of the Tribune Post Card Club, how many colored towns in the United States can you tell about? Let us hear from you. Two series of questions have been asked and many of the members are not proving loyal. ‘The first question was: What feature of the “Children’s Page” do you like best? ‘The second question was: Who do you think is the most noted Negro of all times? Don’t be a slacker. If you know of one city, town, or settlement in the United States that is governed by Negroes, or whose citi- zenship ,is mainly Negroes—let us know. Pass your knowledge along to others. Beginning with next week Mr. J. A. LuValle, the city editor of this pa- per, will begin a series-of articles tell- ing of the Negro towns in the United | States. Mr. LuValle has visited many of these towns and settlements’ and can present some first hand information. In the meantime send in your pos- tals and let us know what you know about the Negro towns of our land. THE QUEER LITTLE HOUSE Wouldn’t you like to spend some of these long cool evenings at a good movie? Yes? Here is a chance to do so, Below is a picture of a queer house, a house with one window and two doors, while it is usual to see the average small house having one door and two windows. Now we want to know two things: First: Why did Tom and James, two colored lads, say they wanted a small house, such as this, to live in when they grew up? Second: Why did Bro. Rabbit tell Bro. Fox that if Bro. Fox was to be his neighbor, he (Bro. Rabbit) would want to live in just such a house as this? Now gather your pencils and pens and tell what you think prompted such notions. . You need only tell one story if you care to, ‘There will be a prize of five theater tickets for the best story about Tom and James and a similar prize for the best story of Bro. Rabbit and Bro. Fox. The story must be limited to 400 words or less. Try your hand at this. A whole week is given to you—but start now. All stories must be in this office by Monday, 15, at noon. ‘Address: Washington Tribune, 920 You St, N. W., Washington, D. C., A. A. H. Contest.” Ones f pry i kK \ \ 5 Ysa! i 3 NO. Mots oe rue = The Circlet is more than a We Brassiere. It’s Self-Ad- justing and simply slips over the head, clasps at the waist and under-arm and smooths out ugly lines If your dealer can't get it send actaal Srareypisercis cams one fe eae Nemo Hygienic-Fashion Institute 120 East 16th St., New York, Dep't M. 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 carrier 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 AGENTS, COLLECTORS and K.K.K. Second: These agents, both insur- ance and furniture, have your name On Monday, a white insurance agent was seen to approach a certain house in the Northwest section, and knock at the front door. A lady came and opened the door. The agent walked in, without speaking, with his hat on; walked down the hall and entered a room to the left. There are several lessons in this particular case for colored people. First, why have a white insurance agent calling at your home at all? There are five good, strong, dependable companies, owned and managed by colored men, doing business here in Washington, in the health and accident business; the sort of business for which this white man was an agent. The Southern Aid Society of Virginia; The National Benefit; The Richmond Beneficial; The Standard Benefit Society, of Maryland, which has just opened offices here, and the American Woodmen, a strong fraternal insurance society—any of these five companies can supply you with all the insurance you may want and need in their line. And too, they employ colored men and women, both on the field and in the office. Your white companies will not give your boy or girl a position in their offices. The Federation of Civic Associations, met last Friday night in the Board Room at the District Building. It was the largest meting held by the association, showing full well that more interest is being shown in civic affairs. The regular meetings of the association, will be held in the Board Room of the District Building, the 4th Friday of each month, an amendment to the constitution to that effect being adopted at the meting on Friday night. The meetings were formerly held at the Scottish Rite Temple, on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The reason for the change was, the new meeting night is more of an open night for the more than fifteen associations forming the Federation. The officers are: Dr. George H. Richardson, president; Elzie S. Hoffman, vice president; George E. Jackson, secretary; E. J. Bradford, assists secretary; W. W. Cohran, corresponding secretary; E. J. Morton, treasurer. The following are the Executive committee: William H. Lewis, Jr., Rev. D. E. Wiseman, Z. F. Ramsaur, E. J. Morton, John E. Bowles, G. W. Jackson, and George T. Beason. It is the aim of this Federation to take an active interest and part in all civic matters where the race is in any way concerned. Those who are interested in public matters are requested to come to the meetings of the Federation and make their wants known. MASONS RESGUE ILL-FATED FAMILY The Masons of the District, thru their Grand Master, Jesse H. Mtichell, rescued a mother and six children Wednesday of last week, from being deported to the State of Georgia, by the Associated Charities of the District. They were at the Union Station early Wednesday. Tickets were purchased for the husband; but when and father was dismissed morning, instead of going tion as the workers for t Mamie Smith and her Jazz Hounds who appear at the Howard all Next Week National Association for the Advancement of Colored People SUNDAY AFTERNOONS, at 3 O'clock Prominent Speakers 100 Second: These agents, both insurance and furniture, have your name and address and they go all thru your home and know every room, every door and just what you have in the house. Third: They are always of the poor class and whenever a mob is formed you will find your insurance or furniture agent in it. Fourth: The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan are avowedly the enemies of colored pepole, of Jews and of Cath olics. You do not see these poor white agents going into the homes of the Jews. How do you know but that your agent is a member of the Ku Klux Klan and is being used by them as a spy to find out the condition, location and entrances and exits of your home? Having your name and address, obtained thru your white agents that call on you each week, the K.K.K. can single out any particular colored family and visit their home and take them or do what damage they desire. If there should be trouble between the races again, the Klansmen are prepared, for they know where you are and all about your home or they can obtain this information from your white agent or collector. Better, "Safety First." tion, with their tickets to a town in Georgia, about to be placed aboard a southbound train by two colored workers, representing the Associated Charities. The man, wife and five children arrived in Washington last August from the same county in Georgia in which is located the famous "murder farm" of John Williams. He obtained work and the children were placed in school. However, the job he had was finished in October. Then a period of unemployment, during which time the funds became low and his shoes wore thin walking the streets of Washington looking for employment. In the meantime the sixth child came into the family. The father was stricken with pneumonia and conditions became very serious with them. The children had to quit school and it was thru this that the family was discovered living in a small room in the western section of the city, having been without food for practically three days. The Associated Charities was notified on Thursday afternoon. It was Saturday before they investigated the case. In the meantime, the lady who discovered the plight of the family of eight, had interested her organization and friends and obtained food, clothes, a doctor, medicine and a little money for them, all before the worker of the Associated Charities arrived. The workers came, called in their physician and diagnosed the father's case as that of tuberculosis and he was placed in the hospital for that disease. The mother and children were placed and all seemed to be going well. However, the father was dismissed last Wednesday, the 26th. The Associated Charities, becoming weary of looking after these people, decided to send them back to Georgia. Therefore, the mother and the six children were carried to the Union Station early Wednesday morning. Tickets were purchased for them and the husband; but when the husband and father was dismissed Wednesday morning, instead of going to the station as the workers for the Associated THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1922 Charities had anticipated, he went to the home of a friend. Thru this friend a gentleman was notified and he in turn informed Grand Master Mitchell of the man's plight, and that he is a Mason. the estate of William I late of the District of O ceased. All persons have against the deceased are ed to exhibit same, with thereof, legally authentic The gentleman called for Mr. Mitchell in his car and they went direct to the station. They found the family, minus the father and husband, whom they had not seen for three months. One of the colored workers had a basket of fruit for the children to eat en route, altho they had not had anything to eat all day long while they sat in the station waiting for the father to arrive. When Mr. Mitchell and his friend came up and took charge of the mother and six children and loaded them into the auto, the worker took the basket of fruit away, altho it was supposed to have been sent by the Associated Charities to the children. Mr. Mitchell took the family and provided food and shelter for the night. He moved them two or three times until he finally found a three room apartment for them and they do not have to go back to Georgia. The Masons are looking after the whole family and have relieved the Associated Charities of its burden, although it is for just such cases that people contribute to this organization. This supposedly charitable body claims that these people have not been here long enough to become citizens of the District, and that "legally" they are not responsible for their care; therefore, they were going to deport them back to Georgia. HOWARD UNIVERSITY The annual spring prom of the Sophomore Dental Class of Howard University, was held at Thomas Au Jardin, Friday evening April 28th at 9 o'clock. The prom proved to be one of great success and on an extraordinary type. The most elaborate decoration was used in the beautiful and spacious hall. While Thomas augmented jazz band imparted the wonderful strains of music, forty-two couples enjoyed the dancing. Delicious refreshments were served at 11:30 o'clock. The committee composed of Messrs. Absalom, Chair, Beck and Edwards deserve much credit from the class of '24 for the preparation of such a grand and novel affair Dr. Blake Young, is class president. Many Changes at Suburban Gardens Suburban Gardens must be a success this year. Will it? It is left to those managing this great enterprise it will. Nothing has been over-looked in making the necessary preparations for the entertainment and safety of the patrons of the park. A matron for the ladies and children will be in attendance. Special rest-room for the ladies will be built near the pavilion and everything for the comfort of the little tots will be looked after carefully this year. Considerable trouble was experienced last year in the going to and coming from the park. To avoid this trouble arrangements have been made with the Washington Railway and Electric Company, whereby sidings will be built at 50th Street, and special Suburban Garden Cars will be run, leaving from the Treasury. A partition has been built for the purpose of pjarking cars in the enclosure. If you lost anything out of your car last year, while enjoying yourself, do not hesitate to come this year. Aside from the mammoth dancing pavilion which is newly decorated and the merry-go-round which was installed last year, the following new attractions will be added for the amusement and entertainment of the pepole; a two-thousand foot scenic railway, which reaches as high as 180 feet; and which has dips as deep as 80 feet; a whip, one of the most exhilarating amusement devices ever found in an amusement park; an aerial swing; shooting galleries; hobby horses for the little tots and other attractions of numerous varieties. ALFRED H. COLLINS, Attorney SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Holding Probate Court No. 20046, Administration This is to give notice: That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of administration on the estate of William E. Arrington, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 2nd day of March, A. D., 1923; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 4th day of May, 1922. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia. Clerk of the Probate Court. G. W. LEWIS, W. C. MARTIN, Attorneys IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT of Columbia.—No. 29166 Administration.—This is to give Notice: That the subscriber of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters testamentary on the estate of Ella B. Jenkins, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 29th day of April, A. D., 1923; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 29th day of April, 1922. George C. Jenkins, 1443 S St., N. W. Attest: James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. 6-13-20 CLASSIFIED FOR SALE—Vacant—15 new houses, Electric lights, Heat, Fire places, 44th and J Sts., N. E. Easy terms. Apply Mr. Hunter, 1601 7th St., N. W. Phone N. 2892. Make appointments for Sunday inspection. OPPORTUNITY! Amazingly advantageous opportunity to invest from $50 to $5,000 in an enterprise of much merit. Investigate immediately. Address "Investment" 920 U St, care Tribune. MORE MONEY FOR YOU Listen! Man or Woman. If you have $50 or $100 or more, and wish to set it to work in a safe, profitable business where it will multiply to many times its present value, see me at once, or write for valuable and interesting information without cost or obligations to you. W. L. Board, 1912½ 14th Street, Washington, D. C. FOR RENT—One furnished room for married couple; accommodations for young ladies. 1336 R St., N. W. FOR RENT—One large front room, 1339 T St., N. W., N. 4356 POSITION WANTED by young lady as clerk, has knowledge of book-keeping and typing, mornings and evenings. Apply Tribune Office. FOR SALE—3 Beds Complete, Tables, Bureaus, Washstands, Small Parlor Suite, Mirror, Lamp. Apply 1343 T St., N. W. PUPILS WANTED—English, Latin and other, high school subjects: classes now forming. 1444 Corcoran St., N. W. Phone N. 4323-W. Prof. Anderson, A. M. Announcement Frelinghuysen University desires to express its thanks and gratitude to the Carry Ice Cream Company for 8 gallons of cream furnished for the Grant Memorial Celebration at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church on April 27th. Mr. David, its manager is a big-hearted man who has never failed to encourage the development of that which is best in the Colored people. (Signed) James A. Davis, Sec.-Treas. Announcement Let your wants be known to Mme. Green, 140 B St., S. W., her Madagascar System of hair culture is entirely new; without the use of hot irons. Once tried, always used. Colored People 14th & Corcoran Sts. ominent Speakers I guarantee to hold your rupture with comfort; Benj. A. Murphy, Hernia specialist, M. T. 1350 U Street, 2nd Floor. Home for young married people only. By a rearrangement of the newlyweds plan, we are pleased to announce that beginning with May 1st, to make a material reduction in rent, there will be several openings for the First of June. Apply at once for an explanation of the plan and for openings. The suite now consists of one large room and kitchenette and use of bath. Only young married couples or young ladies need apply. The home is kept in a strictly sanitary condition with excellent conveniences; and it is our endeavor to make them the most comfortable, and genteel homes in the city. We have secured the rights to operate the home throughout, which will be governed strictly by the rules. Apply at once for rates, ring North 1372-J. The second home opens September 1st, 1922. P. J. and I. E. Tutson, owners and managers. HOUSE FOR SALE—Vacant, newly painted and decorated, 2229 10th St., N. W. See Hunter, 1601 7th St., N. W. Open Sunday. Dr. Robert L. Peyton the wellknown Dentist has opened an office at his residence, 1918 11th St., N.W., where he will be pleased to see his friends and patrons. The office at $4\frac{1}{2}$ and F Sts., S. W., has been closed. Phone N. 9917 PUPILS WANTED - All subjects, experienced teacher. North 9249-J. Mrs. Cleo. M. J. Key, Hair Culturist formerly of 339 Elm St., N.W., is now located at 1715 New Jersey Ave., N.W. Phone N. 883-W. LOST—Sorority Pin, Rho Psi Phi. Finder return to L. M. Jeter, 1901 3rd St., N. W. Reward. FOR RENT—Large room for one or two gentlemen; furnished, call at 2014 9th St., N. W., After 4 P. M. Children, read the Children's Page for your future's sake. Are You To Get M Are You Planning To Get Married? Have your Wedding Invitations, or your Anniversary Announcements printed by us. A New and Beautiful Line of High Class Wedding Stationery just received. To the Members of the Universal Coal Co. We, the Board of Directors of the Universal Coal Co., wish to announce that the office of the Company has moved from 1330 U Street, Northwest, to the Corner of So. Capitol and I Streets, at which place you can get all information. Phone, Lincoln 5410. May 7—Senator David I. Walsh and Dr. W. E. B. DuBois. May 14—Rev. Jason Noble Pierce and Prof. Kelly Miller. Amphion Glee Club opens the musical program for the "Drive Special Notice Announcement REAL ESTATE 1732 Fourteenth St., N. W. Phone North 4938. Madam Twyman Scalp and Face Specialist Electric Treatment, If Wanted 931 Rhode Island Avenue, N. W. Announcement In order that my customers may enjoy the full benefits of my scientific and thorough method of treating the scalp, face and hands, I am personally treating each customer by appointment. 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