Washington Tribune

Accuses Daugherty and Harding of Stopping Klan Investigation SENATE COMMITTEE RESTORES APPROPIATION TO HOWARD Budget Estimate of $865,000 Restored Over Opposition First in Local Circulation. SENATE Budget Es $865,000 Over Op Fight Over Items on Floor of Senate Looms Before Final Passage The sub-committee of the Appropriation Committee of the Senate after a public hearing on the Howard University items, voted to restore the entire amount stricken out on a point of order in the House. The Committee also voted to increase the appropriation to Freedmen's Hospital. The sub-Committee that handled the matter was composed of Senators: Reed Smoot, chairman, Nevada; Charles Curtis, Kansas; Selden P. Spencer, Missouri; Lawrence C. Phipps, Missouri; William B. McKinley, Illinois—Republicans; William J. Harris, Georgia; Andrieus A. Jones, New Mexico; Kenneth McKellar, Tennessee, and M. M. Neely, West Virginia—Democrats. The bill carrying the new total which is $685,000 was reported back to the Senate last week and has been placed on the calendar. This is the full amount as approved by the Budget Bureau. The new total as re-incorporated in the bill takes care of the needed expansion of the Medical School. The item for $500,000 being for buildings and equipment. The restoration of Howard University items was opposed solidly by the Democratic members of the Committee. A lively fight on the Senate floor over the Howard appropriation is expected. If the bill passes the Senate intact, there is still a hard fight ahead, because the bill then goes to conference, and it is at the final conference that the real fate of the bill will be known. The items restored were as follows: For maintenance, to be used in payment of part of the salaries of the officers, professors, teachers, and other regular employees of the university, ice and stationery, the balance of which shall be paid from donations and other sources, of which sum not less than $2,200 shall be used for normal instruction, $125,000. For tools, material, salaries of instructors, and other necessary expenses of the department of manual arts, $30,000; Medical department: For part cost of needed equipment, laboratory supplies, apparatus, and repair of laboratories and buildings, $9,000. For material and apparatus for chemical, physical, biological, and natural-history studies and use in laboratories of the science hall, including cases and shelving, $5,000; For books, shelving, furniture, and fixtures for the libraries, $3,500; For improvement of grounds and repairs of buildings, $20,000; Fuel and light: For part payment for fuel and light. Freedmen's Hospital and Howard University, $15,000; For completion of a building for assembly hall, gymnasium, armory, and administrative headquarters for department of health and hygiene, $157,500, including the equipment thereof and the connecting up of steam heating system therefor; also, the construction of athletic and drill fields, including steel or concrete stands and all. necessary runways, walks, and so forth, as may be required within the limit of cost provided in the Act of January 24, 1923;* For additions to medical school building, $370,000; For equipment for additions to medical school buildings, $130,000; Total, Howard University, $865,000. (*This item was the only one left in the bill by the house.-Ed.) The only changes made in the Freetimen's Hospital appropriation was the increased amount granted for officers and employees and compensation for other professional services increased from $80,000 to $89,000. This change brings the total appropriation for the hospital up to $174,000. The Washington Tribune COMMITT estimate of Restored position MASONS MAKING GREAT PROGRESS ON BUILDING Local Lodges Raised Over $50,000 for Construction Last Year With the wintry weather, work on the new Masonic Temple, under the course of construction at 10th and U Sts. N.W., has somewhat slowed up but the offices of the Masonic Hall Corporation have doubled their activities in raising money to complete this mammoth structure. At the annual meeting of the corporation a financial report was read which showed the progress made. The report showed the corporation has resources amounting to $190,384.57, of which amount real estate and improvements thereon represent $187,722.78. Last summer the corporation started a special campaign to raise funds, and by the end of the year the sum of $51,820 had been raised. This amount was raised among the various masonic lodges here and by special entertainments. The financial condition of the Masonic Hall Corporation is considered to be in good shape. The corporation has few outstanding bills payable and has progressed very rapidly on the construction of the building. All of the steel work is in place and the stone work has now passed the second floor. Already the stone for the other stories is on the ground. With the coming of warm weather, construction work is again expected to boom. When completed, the temple will be one of the finest owned by any fraternal company in the world. The following officers were elected at the last meeting: Jesse H. Mitchell, president; Frank D. McKinney, vicepresident; Archibald Runner, financial secretary; Chas. P. Ford, recording secretary and counsel; William H. Cowan, treasurer. Federal Life Ins Co.Gives Scholarship to H. U. That the Federal Life Insurance Company is a Company of the race, by the race, and for the race, has been an evident fact since its beginning. It is still fresh in the minds of those who have followed the path of this enterprise that on the eve of its entrance into the Insurance arena members of its Board of Directors voted a sum of money and assisted in the relief of the victims in the flood stricken arena of Anacostia and vicinity following the devastating storm of a few evenings before. Since its organization and operation, the Federal group has assisted materially, either directly or indirectly in the initial or relief financing of such race projects as The Lewis Building at Eleventh St., N.W., Palmer's Garage at 2006 Georgia Avenue., N.W., and the famous Whitelaw Hotel. Following closely upon these race contributions comes the announcement that the Board of Education, at a recent meeting accepted its offer of a scholarship award to Howard University to (Continued on page 2) WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1924 Total part due ..... $69,601mates by real estate men as to what The above unsecured debts are said the property will bring if sold range to represent loans obtained from time from $125,000 to $175,000. REPUBLICANS IN MISS. SPLIT OVER PARTY CONTROL Split Discloses Mulvihill Howard Agreement on State Patronage Jackson, Miss.—The second big split in the ranks of the Republican ranks in the south, occurred last week when the Perry Howard faction and the Mulvihill faction in this state ceased to get along harmoniously together. The occasion was the meeting of the State Executive Committee here last week. The other split is the one existing in Georgia between Henry Lincoln Johnson's faction and the Phillips' faction. As a result of the split, two delegations will be sent to Cleveland next June, both instructed for President Coolidge. According to information obtained here, the Howard faction has the best of the situation in the state so far. M. H. Daily of the Howard faction is state chairman and therefore controls the works. There will be quite a contest before the Committee on Credentials at Cleve land as both factions will be ably represented. M. J. Mulvihill, who heads one faction, is National Committeeman from Mississippi, while the Howard faction is headed by Perry W. Howard who is Special Assistant to the Attorney General and is supposed to have much influence in Washington. The two factions declared an armis (Continued on page 6) WHITELAW SALE POSTPONED It was announced in our issue of last week that the sale of the White-law Hotel had been averted by a satisfactory settlement made by the White-law management. It has been since learned that the sale was postponed by agreement to a future date by which time it was hoped that the arrangements for a loan would be satisfactorily completed thereby permanently averting a sale. In view of the fact that several thousand persons are stockholders in this corporation—touching nearly every family in Washington—the Tribune feels that the public should have all the facts available concerning the financial status of the property. We herewith submit the figures as given us (though not guaranteed by us) as to the indebtedness: Secured indebtedness— 1st trust ..... $65,000 (Wilcox and Haynes) 2nd trust and int. ..... 16,824 (Hobbs and Drury) 3rd trust ..... 10,000 3rd trust ..... 10,000 (Robt. J. Bowler) 4th trust ..... 4,377 (Industrial Savings Bank) 5th trust ..... 5,000 (John W. Lewis) Total ..... $109,271 Unsecured indebtedness Miscellaneous ..... $26,157 Taxes, 1923 ..... 1,979 Taxes, ½ 1924 ..... 867 J. F. Holland ..... 3,300 32,004 Total debt ..... $141,275 Of the above indebtedness the following amounts are said to be past due: On 1st trust ..... $10,000 2nd trust and interest ..... 9,400 3rd trust and interest ..... 8,100 4th trust and interest ..... 5,097 5th trust and interest ..... 5,000 Unsecured debts ..... 32,004 WIFE SUES TO ANNUL MARRIAGE Asking that her marriage to, Clarence Jones, be annulled, Mrs. Youtha Jones, by a petition filed in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, alleges that her marriage was procured by fraud, that her husband concealed certain important facts from her at the time of the marriage ceremony and that she was an infant under the age of consent. The wife is represented by attorneys Edmund M. Chaplin and Joseph N. Jones and has not lived with her husband since she reached the age of majority. MYSTERY OF KLAN INVESTIGATION IS REVEALED Hearst's International Produces Documents that place Blame on Harding This seems to be the age of scandals and revelations of graft. The epidemic is not confined to any class or group. Close on the heels of the Tea Pot Dome scandal, comes the announcement in the February issue of Heart's International Magazine that the Ku Klux Klan investigation of 1922 was blocked by the late President Harding and Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty. The magazine article states: To the Committee on Rules was entrusted the duty of reporting to the House what action, if any, should be taken upon a number of resolutions introduced in the House of Representatives, having for their purpose a Congressional investigation of the Klan. Brief statements were made before the Committee by the members of Congress who had introduced the resolutions. We find this statement by Mr. Targe: Mr. TAGUE, Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the committee, some seven or eight months ago, through some traveling men who had been in the South, my attention was called to the activities of the Ku Klux Klan organization. At that time they told of the terrible things being done to innocent people; how the rights of citizens throughout that section of the country in which they had traveled had been violated, and that they had not been protected in those rights which are allowed and given to them under the Constitution of the United States. When I received that notice I immediately took up the matter with the Department of Justice. I called it to their attention and they assured me of an immediate investigation. Congress adjourned a little later, while the investigation was in progress, and a change of administration took place. When the new Congress convened I again called the matter to the attention of the Department of Justice and they informed me they were investigating the matter. I told them then I was going to put in a resolution asking for an investigation. They asked me at that time to withhold my resolution because of the fact that they had been investigating and had found the most glaring instances of a violation of the Constitution of the United States and the rights of the people." Continuing the magazine says: Mr.Tague's statement that the Department of Justice had informed aim that it "had found the most glaring instances of the violation or the (Continued on page 3) to time, in amounts of from $50 to $1,000, from stockholders and friends. It is stated that the annual income of the property has been about $31,000 a year. It is pointed out that if the property is sold only the money above the amount of the present indebtedness of $141,275 will go to the holders of the stock, of which it is understood there NO SUCCESSOR IS NAMED FOR PHIL BROWN'S JOB Daily Papers Erred in Saying Morris Lewis Appointed to Place The Department of Labor here this week denied the report published in the white press that Morris Lewis of Chicago had been appointed to fill the position left vacant by the death of Phil H. Brown last November. The department however, stated that Mr. Morris had been appointed a Commissioner on Conciliation and assigned to the Chicago district. There are over thirty such commissioners in various centers of the country working under the Secretary of Labor, all of whom, except Morris, are white. The appointment of Morris Lewis comes under the catagory of a purely political one. It is understood he was appointed at the urgent solicitation of Senator Medil McCormick of Illinois, who comes up for re-election this year. Senator McCormick's white washing of the Haitian situation and apparent lack of sincerity in handling matters affecting the interest of the Negro race, has placed him in bad with the Negro voters in Illinois, who virtually hold the balance of power in that state. Therefore, in order to try to appease these discontented voters, Senator McCormick uses his influence to have Mr. Lewis appointed, evidently with the intention of killing two birds with one stone. Mr. Lewis, who is prominently connected with N. A. A. C. P. in the windy city, was ostensibly appointed to settle the dissatisfaction among the Negroes and to off-set any possible fight that the N. A. A. C. P. may wage against McCormick for his action on Haiti; the N.A.A.C.P., having waged a relentless fight for better conditions in the island. Mr. Lewis' job, it was unofficially stated will bring him a salary of only $2000 per year. Jefferson S. Coage of Delaware, who is now in the Virgin Islands as a member of a special Commission appointed to make a study of conditions in the islands, was also supposed to have been appointed to the position made vacant by Brown's death. The announcement of his appointment was likewise made in the white press by a Delaware correspondent. This correspondent claimed that Senator Ball of that state was behind the appointment. Senator Ball, like Senator McCormick, comes up for re-election this year. With a vision of how the ex-Senator DuPont and ex-Congressman Layton met their defeat two years because of the dissatisfaction among the Negroes, Senator Ball tried to force the Coage appointment, but it never got any further than the mere announcement of it by Senator Ball's press agent. The Department of Labor here denies any knowledge of the appointment. Evidently the premature announcement was made to weaken the pending fight against Senator Ball. The head of the Bureau of Negro Economies (the position held by Phil Ecrown) being the only one of the very few pieces of Federal patronage regarded as "suitable for Negroes," that has been handed out, every Republican Senator from a closely contested state is "rushing" his favorite for the place with the hope of quieting the growing discontent among "his" Negro voters. The Lewis appointment, like that of Coage, is another hoax. The Bureau of Negro Economies was established under the Wilson administration. Professor George E. Haynes being the first one to be appointed to this position. With the advent of the Harding administration, the late Phil A. Brown of Hopkinsville, Ky., was appointed; he held this position until his death last November. (Continued on page 6) Race Candidate for CongressAnnounced in Chicago A Beautiful Cast of 38 People A Pretty Chorus of 22 Girls Acclaimed by all as Washington's first & greatest Musical Comedy STARRING OUR OWN Louis Brown's Special Orchestra and Added Attractions Matinees—Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: All Seats 55c Special: Old Dutch Mill Orchestra Reservations on sale beginning February 14, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ION TO H Race Cand CongressA in Chi DEBATES ON U.S. CONSTITUTION OPEN TO ALL National Organization Working Up Sentiment for Law Enforcement The District of Columbia has ushered in with a great deal of enthusiasm and fervency the National Oratorical Contest on the Constitution of the United States, conducted by a group of prominent newspapers throughout the country, and open to the high school students of Washington. This Contest offers infinite possibilities for the betterment and enlightenment of the future leaders of this country. Our Constitution forms the basis of our government and our government represents the ideals of generations of seeks after truth and justice. Is it not vitally important to recognize this fact, and having recognized it, to set about instilling into the minds of the citizens of the United States a concrete knowledge of the internal organization of our government? At any rate, the leading newspapers of the country, feeling the need of drastic measures, have united in a nation-wide effort to inculcate into the youth of America a knowledge and love for their Constitution. Their endeavors have received the approval of educators and leaders throughout the country. This support should be heartily endorsed by each and every student in high school. The subject of the oration is limited to the Constitution, or the relation- (Continued on page 6) HOWARD T 6 Days Only Beg. M Beginning 8: BY POPULAR The Rose Time Rev Washington's Best Advertising Medium. HOWARD Candidate for Announced Chicago Negro is Only Large Group Without Representation at Nation's Capital The first Negro candidate for Congress has been announced in Chicago, Ill. Hon. N. S. Taylor of that city will contest for the seat now held by Martin B. Madden. This is the first echo of the demand for a Negro Representative in Washington. Every race of any numbers in American politics is represented in Congress except the Negro. This condition has caused every race loving Negro to lament, and so great has the rebellion against such a situation become, much talk is now being heard from centers like Chicago, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York City, demanding a Negro Congressman. Men in other cities are expected to enter the race very soon. The Negro race has less representation in the Federal Government now than at any time since the Emancipation. At one time the race boasted of two Senators and several Representatives. The Chicago Enterprise, one of the most progressive newspapers in the west has taken the lead in the fight for a Negro Congressman from that city. In a recent issue, a very strong editorial supporting the cadidacy of Mr. Taylor appeared which, in part was as follows: Since the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation and the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, giving the Negro equal rights and equal voting privileges as citizens, he has been playing the game of politics. But only recently has his suffrage had very much bearing upon the election of officers outside of his own little isolated districts. Little does the average Negro imagine that he holds the balance of political power in this country by reason of his vot. (Continued on page 5) THEATER g. Monday Feb. 18 mg 8:30 P.M. LAR DEMAND Revue Co. presents ND FAMOUS LOCALS AND SOCIETY PAGE TWO Gn Februazy 11, Rev. E. L. Basker. ¥ill. of South Carolina, Archdeacon o the P, E. Church, stopped over in the city long enough to be mustered int the U.S. Spanish War Veterans’ Or- gacization By Commander A. L, Hays Rev. Baskervill served nine years it the army, from 1884 to 1903. “He wa: sezgeant of company H, 25th U. S infantry. . Commanier Hays and Rev. Basker vill were great friends and served to- ether throughout the Phillipino in surrettion, Rev. Baskervill also visited Rev. T. J. Brown, rector of St. Luke PB. E. Church. Commander A. L. Hays. of Rear Aderiral Charles M. Thomas Camp No. $, Department of the Potomac, U. S. Spanish War Veterans, ealled the ‘officers Together on the 5th of thi month at his jresidence to discuss plans towands increasing the member- ship and raising finances for the year. All of the officers pledged their co- operation and they expect ty make this a banner yar. After the meéting closed, all were invited to the dining room and were served refreshments by Mrs, Hayes and Mrs. N. A. Fiske. REVIVAL MEETING AT SECOND ; BAPTIST CHURCH Rev, Dr. S. L. Johnson, the well- known evangelist of Boydton, Va., is wonduéting, a revival service. at See ond Baptist Church, Third Street bé- tween H and I Streets, Northwest. The meetings will continue until the 24th of the month. , ef Next. Sutiday afternoon at 8:30 p.m, there -will be a special men’s meeting, at which time Dr. Johnson will deliver a special message. The Rev. Dr. L. E. Keiser, pastor of Walk- e¥ Memorial Baptist Church will lead the. singing. ‘There sill also be a special: meet. ing for women. “Mrs. $. L. Johnson will ive the address, ‘Thee’ will be special congregational singing. Rev. J. Li S. HoHoman is pastor of second Baptist Church, * David Adams and wife are on a notoring trip to Goldsboro, N. C. Mrs, Ida M. Jones of 1526 M Street Northwest, has moved to one of the sew homes on Ontario Road, North. vost Will Present Mexico Operetta in Operetta “Pepita” with Mexiear <origs, dances and setting will b ~stiged by Armstrong: Dramatic Club tt the school in early spring. Mis Mélen F. Crawford in charge, Mr Ernest Amos in charge of Music, Mrs. Aliee Shaw entertained it agnor of a small group of friends at tea Sunday at the resident of he: aunt Mrs. M. G. Jones 502 21 Stree NW. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Garvillior en- tertained their cousin, Miss Dema- vices E. Wilson of $.C., on her birth- day Feb, 11, '24 with a dinner party. Mr. and Mrs, Diggs, Miss N. Chap- man, Miss M. Graves, Mr. Louis Min- or and Mr. Lee. Mrs. J. R. Jackson of 730 24th St. Northwest, announced the engage- nent of her sister, Miss Julia Farrar, ‘his week to Wallace Brooks of New York City, son of Rev. J. R. Brooks ‘The wedding will take place in enrly fine. \ “Miss Natalie Cole of 1426 S Street Northwest, entertained in honor ol Miss: Edna-Jhonson of Boston, Mass. Mrs. Marea Peterson, the proprie- truss of the beautiful art shop “The Needle Craft” located at 1339 U Sreet, Northwest, has returned to the city Wilson Gray of the Treasury De- partment has returned to his dutie: after a period of illness. Mrs. Hannah Burke, wife of Os. wald Burke of 321 Elm Street, North: west, is seriously ill in Freedmen’ Hospital, Mr. and Mrs. Hundley of 1505 13th Street, Northwest, entertained at din ner on last Sunday. Mrs. Anna Hawkins, formerly Mis: Anna Taylor of this city is improvins after quite a serious illness. Mrs. Harriet Hayes 13.7 T Street Northwest, aged m@sher of the attor _ ney James Hayes, is still holding he own under the loving care of he daughter, Mrs, Julia Hayes. Don't forget the “Paper Novelt Dance” featuring the “Stars of Ros ‘Time Review” to be given Wednesda night, February 20th at the Colonnad for the benefit of the Women’s Bus’ ness League. Prizes will be given fo the most unique paper costume wort ‘The club is composed of a group o progressive young men of whie Charles Howard is president. Man -thanks were given him for the ‘grand and-glorious’ evening of entertain Rev. Olden to Preach on “The Fool” jnot seen it desire to do so beeause of [its popularity among those who have ‘been swept by this-great ethical force. | Despondent souls are inspired by ‘this drama because after seeing it | they are able to take fresh hold upon ‘their ideals, and to fight life's battles with greater courage. To get it in sermon form with the stereopticon ‘ictares will drive home the truths of ‘this drama as nothing else will do. | In Memoriam cards-were revived this week by the many friends of the late R. W. Thompson, well known newspaper torrespondent who died February, 12, 1920. Mr. Thompson “was a friend-to the masses and al- yeady many. expressions of apprecia- tion for remembrance have been re- ceived by his wife, Mrs. Grace L. ‘Thompson and his daughter Mrs. Viv- ‘ian Turner, from the recipients of the cards. | A sermon will be preached Sunday, February 17, at 3 pm. at the AME, [Zin church, Brentwood, Md., by Rev. Ernest J. Greene, assistant pastor of Asbury M.E. Church. The congrega- tion and choir of’ the First Baptist Chureh have been invited. | | The Brentwood Sewing Circle was | entertained by Mrs, Elizabeth Thomas at her residence, 15 Sehool Street, | Brentwood, Md., on Friday. | William R. Greggs has been sudden- |ly called to Albany, Ga., on account of the death of his brother. | The Hill Top Industrial Club gave | thet first complimentary dansante ‘a |1310 U Street, N.W., Thursday of last | week. 4 | ‘ | Mx. and Mrs. E.G. Gray, 121 Ken "| dall Street, Ivy City was visited by '| the stork who left a fine boy. Mother ‘land baby are doing well. Miss Swan of 2720 Sherman Ave nue Northwest is confined to her bec || with am attack of pneumonia. | Mr. and Mrs, Alfonzo Coleman bay. -|moved into their new residence, 147 |Heckman Street, Southeast. Mrs Coleman was formerly Miss Pear Green. - | Mrs. Sarah Johnson of 320° Var | Street, Southwest gave a surprise birthday party to her niece Miss Eli- zabeth Reed, at her residence, Tues- day evening, February 11, at 8 o’elock. Among_the younger set present were: Misses Elsia Mosby, Margaret | Johnson, Margaret Bland, Marie Tur- |ner, Odessa Hutchinson, Madgeling |Ross and Messrs. Rupert Thomas Georgia Ross, William Johnson, Jo¢ | Reed, Louis Wright and Charlie Ross Music was rendered by William John son, while: dancing was the enjoyment | of the evening. ‘Mrs. ‘Chester Atkinson entertained ‘|her club, The Zaza Art Circle at her | residence, 207 10th Street, Southeast last Wednesday evening. The cirek ‘had their usual routine of “busines: .|first. Later they were joined by thei respective husbands, the rest of th Eee was spent in feasting anc ‘| dancing. | Among those present were Mes dames Chester Atkinson, — Cliffor _| Barnes; H. S. Nicholson, Tilley Wil ‘|kins, Almer Middleton, Dickerson | Dawes, Delaney, Eva Slade, Bessi | Miles, W. M. Barnes, Marie Lennox | Elizabeth Gray, Willie Johnson an \) Miss Elva Chany; and Messrs At -|kinson, Dr, Barnes, Prof. Barnes, Dr | Nicholson, Middleton, Dickerson _| Dawnes, Delaney, W. M, Barnes. EARLS CELEBRATE Tt was the most pleasing affair of the season, The Earls’ Mardi Gras De Grande, Friday, February 2, at Murray Casino, where gorgeous cos- tumes, gowns, and novelties of all de- scriptions brought remembrances of an old fashioned Mardi Gras, while ‘the tripling toes moved by the strains of White’s Elite Orchestra. Among our many patrons were: Dr. Dereef Miller; Mr. William Brown; Dr. and ‘Mrs. Chas. Fisher; Dr. and Mrs. ‘Fields; Mr. and Mrs. Maurie Banks; Mrs. Martha Berry; Mr. G. McNeil; “Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Lancaster; Mrs. Margaret White; Mroand Mrs. Pau- es Turner; Miss Margaret Swann; Mr. and Mrs, Alva Steele; Mr. Wm A. Graves; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gas- ‘kins; Mr. Forrester Henderson: Mr. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 192 and Mrs, Chas. Thomas; Mr. J. B. Davidson; Miss Mattie Haywood Mr |U. 8. Pompey; Mr .and Mrs. Babe |Web; Mrs. Annie German; Mr. and |Mrs, Rolandus Cooper; Mr. and Mrs 'Vineent Greenfield; Mr. Patrick; Mr. Francis DeSales Miller; Mr, and Mrs, Francis Ledbetter; Miss Virginia Ash- ‘by; Mr. and Mrs..Leon Jones; Mr. and ‘Mrs. Clifon Lomax; Mr. Connie Bra- ae Miss Florence Moten; Mrs. Helen Delaney; Mr. and Mrs. Teagle King; ‘Mrs, Columbia Strange; Mr. Porter Smith; Mrs. Robert Sewell; Dr. and Mrs, DeWitt Mr. Ed, Brooks; Miss Alene Carrington; Mrs, Anna Wal- lace; Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Edmonds; Miss Theresa Joyce; Mr. Geo. Scott; Mrs. Louise Chase; Mr. Tandy Brown; Miss Jennie Woolridge; Mrs, Mattie Garland; Miss Elsie Newman; Miss Luey Epps; Miss Yvette Overton. Members of the Club are: Russell Brown; Allen A. C. Griffith; Wm. A. Curtis, and Andrew J, Hogan. adv. Miss Gladys Fearing Passes Away Miss Gladys E. Fearing, a teacher in the public schools, died on February Hth, at Her late residence, 1716 15th Street.N.W. after two years illness. Miss. Fearing’s death while not al- together a surprise, was a distinet shock to her many friends who had hoped for her recovery. “Gladys B. Fearing was born here and attended public school, Later she enteretl Howard University, finishing with the honor of magna cum laude, in 1915, She attended summer school at Columbia University, For one yeat Miss Fearing taught at Borden- town Industrial School at Borden- town, NJ. From Bordentown Miss Fearing was appointed a substitute in the local schools. After one year of substituting, Miss Fearing was. ap- pointed a regular teacher and assign- ed to Dunbar High, where she taught for two or more years before being forced to take a sick leave because.o! ‘her health. ‘ Continued jbad health kept Migs Fearing out of her work which she Noved so well. Funeral services wer ‘held Thursday from the, family resi dence on 15th Street. Interment was Jin Harmony @emetery, She leaves mother two sisters and three brothers Her sister, Mrs. L. H. Cox of Dayton Ohio and her brother Charles Hf Fearing of Jacksonville, Fla., attendee the funeral. In addition to her academic studies Miss Fearing took musie and grad ated form the Washington Conserva tory of. Music and won ¥ scholarshiy /to Oberlin University. Federal Life Ins. Co. Gives Scholarship (Continued from page 1) ‘the student in the grednating class ‘of Armstrong ox Dunbar High Schools whose essay shall be adjudged the! winner in a competitive contest on subjects relating to Life Insurance ‘and under conditions to be announced later. | The Federal Life Tuswtanee Com- pany realizes. that the underlying principles of Life Insurance are not [well understood by our people and takes this. method of awakening in the minds of the progressive parents ‘and the receptive minds of the child- ven of aendemic rating, the real meaning and inner workings of Life Insurance. A close study is neces- 'sary in order to obtain an insight into |the many features of the best Life | Insurance policies, and this lack of in- formation has. caused many7W dissat- isfied poliey holder and many unjust criticisms of Lify Insurance Compa- nies. As an aid to the prospective com- |petitor for the Federal Scholarship | Award we wish to call their atten- tion to the series of articles being ran in this paper on Life Insuranee in | general and the many excellent texts jand manuscripts in the Industrial De- | partment of the Public Library treat- jing on Insurance in all its aspeets. ‘The race Companies in the- District of Columbia should have the bulk of the race business, in fact wherever the competition of white companies is met fairly and squarely, a study of how an Insurance business is run and an insight into its securities will prove conclusively that there is no [reason excepting lack of faith in race enterprises, or lack of race pride why our race insurance should not be in the keeping of race Companies. As a factor in the financial realm insur- anee holds a high place and the more | wealth poured into the. coffers of th [race Companies the higher a: place | they may obtain. | Encourage your children to enter the scholarship contest, if they ar . eligible, and prepare now for the fu | ture by studying the underlying prin ciple of Life Insurance. See how im |portant.a part it plays in the world lof finance and trade, visualize your |race’s importance when it obtains a place in this hub of power and-then ‘do your part by insuring in The Race Companies. BMrs. Mary MeLeod Bethuxe, presi- dent of Daytona Norma! and Indus- trial Institute, Daytona, Fla.,. paksed ‘through the city Tuesday ‘enroute’ té Philadelphia, where she spoke on Tuesday night “in the Academy of Musie-forsthe-working women’s clubs ‘Dr. Julia-P: H. Coleman: accompanied Mrs. Bethune to Philadelphia. ; EE Y.W. C. A. Notes The Mens: Club of Union Wesley Church, will have charge of the Ves- per Service on Sunday next at 4 p.m. __ Mrs. M. C, Terrell will review two of her own short stories at Book- lover’s hour next Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. “Y.W.” friends are again reminded of the entertainment “Seven days in one” to be given by the Library Com- mittee on Friday night, for the: pur- pose of helping to enlarge the Li- brary. Miss Mae ©. Hawes, National Fi- nance Secretary, from national _head- quarters is in the city’ in the interest of the annual finance campaign. Great preparations are being: made to make the Mardi Gras, to be given at Convention “Hall, February 29th, the most suecessful ever given by the Residnee Committee, Ellis Weather- less, assited by Edward Syphax, will have charge of all the floor arrange- ments, and the Girl Reserve depart- ment wilt present two very interesting features; one reprsentating the spirit of the Y.W.C.A. and the other will be a very beautiful folk dance. WORK OF THE STERLING RELIEF ASRSOCTATION ‘The Sterling Relief Association, Inc. held. its sixth annual “Get-together” meeting at Calvary Parish Hall, 11th and: G Streets, Northeast, Monday night at 8 o’elock, The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Mary A. Parker, the vice-presi- dent, and reports were given of the work this association is doing, ‘The report of the secretary, Mrs. Myrtle A. Chiles showed that during the six years of its organization it had assisted pupils of the 10th, 11th 12th and 13th ,divisions of our schools to remain in school by having giver them more than 250 pairs of shoes and more than 500 pairs of hose. In many instances glasses, braces, wear- ing apparel and care fare was given tc some of ‘the pupil8.! ~The financial secretary, Mrs. L, © Wilkinson, and the treasurer, Miss F K. Cornish made their reports showing a net balance on hand to the credit of the association of more than thre: hundred dollars, and that these ha¢ been expended during the year nearly four hundred dollars in giving aid t worthy needy childven of the publi schools. Mrs, Ida G. Richardson is president Masonic News By Walter J. Brooker Charles. Dateher‘Ledge No. 15, the Jewel Masonic lodge of this jurisdic- tion, presented a purse to ‘twenty-six’ widows, on Christmas Day. These purses were given to show our love and affections for their hus- bands who were once our brothers. ‘The following members composed Be committee: P. M. Arthur, R. Brown, chairman, P. M. Henry. H. ‘Banks, P. M. Charles Dorsey, P. M. Solomon Dade, W. M. Allan, A. C. Griffith, S. W. Alex Hoffman and J. W. Walter J. Brooker. Datcher lodge is noted for its: gen- eral distribution of ehatity. Mme. 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MADAME JONES 1002 7th Street, Northwest No fortune telling, my work is men- talism, A! business confidential, Can be seen from 1 p.m,, till 9 p.m, exeepting Sundays, Madame Jones prides herself of the fact of being the only palmist in the world who has, during her stay in England, been officially semmoned to the St. James Palace in London to read for his late majesty, King Fdward VIL. | | MERRY REVELRY! GORGEOUS FLOATS! _. AESTHETIC DANCING! ATTRACTIVE BOOTHS! - Annual nual Mardi Gras By Phyllis Wheatley Y. W.C. A. ) Grand Gostume March at 9:30 led by the Queen and her — attendants: Prizes awarded for most beautiful and most unique costumes. | : CONVENTION HALL . Sth and L Sts., N.W. | Friday, February 29, 1924, 9 p.m.to 2 a.m. | Augmented Orchestra Admission 75 cents _ Academic Instruction Stephens-Rose Studio 1824 Ninth St., N.W., (2nd floor of Washington School of Pharmacy Building.) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; Mornings from 10:30 to 2; Evenings from 5 to 7. 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Ave., Baltimore, Md. ALLIED CAN SERVE YOU IN YOUR FINANCIAL PROBLEMS Call at our offices. Allied Industrial Finance Corporation Rooms 200-201, Prudential Bank Building, Washington, D. C. HEALTH—SOCIOLOGY— ECONOMICS By the School of Public Health, Howard University Algernon B. Jackson. M.D. Divector JOLT oe ae ‘Many Persons do not believe the figuses compiled by the’ Bureau of Census regarding the death rate of coloved people, but I know many of the men.-who. make up the vital statisties and I wish to recommend them to you as honest, scientific and fair minded gentlemen. Take the death rate from cancer and draw your own coneltsion, and I warrant a par- tinl satisfaction to even the most sen- sitive about racial matters. The death rate from cancer among Negroes is lower than that among whites..Later on -we may state our views as-to the cause, = Figures from’ thé Buyeau of thé Consus: shoy ‘that 80988 Meaths were due to cancer in the registration area in 1822, which comprised about 85.3 per cent of the total population of the United States, and if the rest of these United ‘States had_as many deaths from this’ cause.in’ proportion to ,the population the total number of deaths from cancer: in the entire country-was 95,000 for 1922, ngainst a correspond ing estimate of 93,000 for 1921. The death rate-from cancer in the registration area in 1922 was 86.8 per 100,000 popalation, as against 86 in 1921. Oily “five ‘states show lower rates for 1922: than Hor 1921. In comparing the death rate from cancer in one state-with, that in another, the bureau used “adjusted” rates in or- der to makeallowanee for differences in the age and sex distribution of the population, because, generally speak- ing, only persons in middle life and old age have cancer, so that a state with many old persons may. be ex- rected to have mor deaths from can- cer than a state with comparatively few old persons. ‘The highest adjusted cancer rate for 1922 is 106,9 per 100,000 popula- tion for the state of Rhode Island and the lowest is 58.1 for Tennessee. For a few states adjusted. rates. have heen-caleulated . separately for the white ‘and colored populations. In this group of states the highest ad- justed’ rate’ for ‘the white population is 92.5 per 100,00 for Maryland and the highest for the colored population is 81,7 also for Maryland. ‘The lowest adjusted rate for whites is 52.8 for ‘Tennessee ‘and the lowerst. rate. for colored is 48-for Florida, "Please study. the- following com- parative figures- estimated upon . the death rate from cancer per 100,000 population, » “Florida, re 63.5; cololred.40.8,_ Kentucky, white’ 55.6, colored. 67.3, Louisiana, white 80.7, colored 68.7 Maryland, ~ white 92.5, colived, 81:7 Mississippi,- white, 58.6 colored 53.0. North Carolina, - white 57:4, colored 57.5, South Carolina, white 59.6, colored. 46.1; ; Tennessee, white 52.8, colored 53.0; - Virginia, white 66.5, colored 626, honestly believe these figures to be as nearly- true as-is-humanly. possible, and very shortly we shall take the count again as touching other diseases, for I-want'alhof us to know the truth and face it like men and women, with the gletermination tO increase the health and life span of a great people. Local Catholic School Committee Announced Building funds _for the Cardinal Gibbons Institute, a national school for colored youth to be located in Maryland, are to be solicited by a eom- mittee of prominent colored men and fwomen of the District of Columbia, organized at a“recent meeting and be- ginning work immediately. The com- mittee already have raised from the colored population of Washington ap- proximately $5,000, which has been paid in. They are now ready to re- ceive subscriptions from other colored people, or from friepds of the white race. It is the plan to announce all donators with the ‘amounts given at 2 reception and dance to be given in Convention Hall o March 3. The chairman of the subseription committee is. Professor Eugene A. Clarke, principal of the Minor Normal Edelin, Mrs, Annie Welxiter, 2rs. secretary. The captains of the veri- ous teams are as follows: B. Fy Bst- ler, Edward N. Colbert, James A. Smackum, Miss Annie Pye, Josep E. Johnson, Mrs. Amelia Wilshire, Edward S. ‘Pye, MreMary Shirely, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenleaf, Charles W. Edealin, Aes Aunie Webster, Mrs. are + Mrs. Katherine Smart a Akears: In conneftion with this same affair, ‘Mrs. M. A. Mahoney is acting a3 chair- man of a committee selling tags in the lobbies of several of the colored moving-picture theatres intown. Urban League Reports on Year’s Activities ee Oe See ar rene ane Dae en Peers partment at an extra annual expense! of $8,000, Half of this sum—$4,500— is pledged by Mr. John D. Rockefeiler. Jr. on condition that -the balanee is raised. - / ‘The Annuul Report presented by the Execntive Secretary, Eugene) Kinkle Jones, stated in part as fol-, lows: | “The year 1923 has seen extraordi- nary developmnets inthe problems of race yelations to which the National | Urban League has committed ‘itself. The attitude of public mind towards the Negro expresses itself in the im- provement in the type of public state- | ments voncerning achievements by members of the Negro race and in incidents in which the Negro is a pro-| minent faetor or is vitally concerned. | New. cities have been organized for service, notably St. Paul, Minn, and iereliminary steps for organizations haye been taken in Hardford, Con. necticut and Hot Springs, Ark., and Waterbury, Conn. Other communities: have been reorganized: with more sub- stantial budgets and more definite pro- grams, for example, Atlanta, Georgia ‘and Richmond, Virginia. “In Atlanta, Georgia, through the’ efforts. of the League's — Southern’ Field Secretary, six Negro sotial ser- ‘vice .organizations, including the At- lanta Urban League, were taken in the newly organized Community Chest, and the colored citizens of Atlanta ‘contributed towards th® total budget | approximately what the six organiza- tions are to receive from the chest. ‘The total money allotted the Negroes fpr the Chest was $87,950—the, Negroes raised $37,500. The League's: locals are now: parts of Community ‘Chests in sixteen cities—all of the’ ‘cities with chests where the League is Hocated. In all, twenty-six Leagues Hhave paid Executive Secretaries with Staffs. Forty-one Communities have Urban Leagues, Others have modeled organizations after Urban Leagues| without formally affiliating with the, movement. ‘The League continues to he the movement most sought after ie aid in-work to help the thousands fof Negvo migrants who come from! eS South to the North. “Our local organizations in industri- al centers,"such as Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City, Columbus, Cleveland, At- lanta, Pittsburgh, Newark and Phila- delphia have found homes for Negro workers; placed them in positions; counselled with them to secure greater efficiency; advised: with their families | on education for their children and the standardizing ef their home life; in- tereeded in their behalf with employ- ers in an effort to secure fairer treat- ment and? more consideration as to wages and-advancement when merited. “Two ‘Fellows’ of the League have completed a yepr’s study in social ser- vice at training. schools and four ad- ditional students have been appointed for study under the League's Fellow- ship plan during 1923-'24, “Through the Department of Re- soarch and Investigations, lecturers, writers and students of the race question-have sought and received very valuable data, ‘Opportunity’ a ‘magazine-has appeared during cach ‘ofthe twelve months of 1923 with live authentic reports and practical diseussions of Negro life. Survey of Negro social conditions” have been ‘completed in Baltomore, Md., Water- ‘bury, Conn., and Buffalo, N. Y. and i ‘sve instances have been published in® this magazine, The Buffalo suvey’-has been conducted under the auspices of the Couneil of Social | Agencies, the Waterbury survey under an interracial committee and the Balti- ‘more survey under a sigtilar committee with the endorsement of the Mayor, of the City, the Board of ‘fvade and Manufacturers’ Association. “The Extension Secretary of the League-alone addressed seventy audi- ences with approximately 39,589 hear- ers onthe importance of organized seeial service activities in interest of better living conditions among. Negroes. These audiences were mainly in the States of Texas, Mary- land, North Carolina, New Yack, Ilinois, Massachusetts and Missouri, and Arkansas, “A minimum budget for 1924 of $47,835 has been adopted and a_bud- get of $69,800 allowing for expansion ‘and the establishment of a National Industrial program has been approved. Last year we expended $45,533.70 in |the work but becmuse of the extra ex- oe ea ee ee ee ee | THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1924 gsr Re eget ce OE ee ee ior DART. a eee Ter ane somiorrow night. Harmon tain eye ao 5‘ fo Tittle, 7f ansthing, until he hae] GC» at. 7:80 o'clock, p.m., Mystery of Klan In- bed=a cateree ohh Dance day of February, 1924 for eee so he telis me. Therefore, in or-| of hearing a report on vestigation Revealed der to tive him Time to Work, T| statue ofthe. Company : ave explained the situation to the| iret ans ee ee gg a ra Colonel and he has aercad ty re | Board of Dircetors and to tee ot git tts Ss ene ett eee ustice were present. This is ex- emely important, because it shows n attitude very different from the ne that the Department of Justice ter adopted. Representative Dyer made this -atement in support of his resofution: “.c.ok trust this committee will give favorable consideration to the pleas set forth in the resolutions which have been presented, and thet a committee will be appointed .--whether one of the standing: committees or of the House itself —tor the purpose of giving this matter the investigation and pub- licity to which it is entitled, and to find whether there are any laws on the statute books—and if not, to see that sueh laws are enacted —which will prevent such things as have been happening by reason of the organization of this order.” Representative: Ryan,. who also’ in- roduced @ resolution, had this to say: “... Tt is a matter that concerns the Very principles upon which this country of ours Was founded. Any ‘organization that is anti-Catholic, anti-Negro, anti-Jew, and against the foreign clement in this country which comprises over 25 percent of the voting strength of the country, is really a menace to the community, I do not insist that my particular feelings in this mat- ter would in any-way cast any as- persions upon the Ku Klux Klan, but I have certain data, certain witnesses, certain men who are members of the Ku Klux Klan, and certain information received from the Internal Revenue Department that would show certain violations of the law by the Ku Klux Klan and certain omissions by the, of= ficers and members of the Ku Klux Klan that deserve and merit the attention of Congress ....Then again, when certain members of the Klan commit acts that are recognized by the Klan after those acts are committed that is full recognition by the Klan of those acts and the Klan is responsible for them. I am willing to submit iny evidente, my witnesses, and my data to the committee on reason- able notice. In two weeks" time I could supply the committee with all the information and all the data 1 might have.” ‘The Rules Committee decided upox ublic hearings. In. thg course of nese hearings appeared various or- anizations urging that Congress horoughly investigate the Klan. William Joseph Sinimons, the ounder and Imperial Wizard, then ppeared before the committee and at he conclusion of his remarks the thairman, and other members of the ommittee, desired to cross-examine im, but an adjournment was obtained ntil the next day. (Friday, October dth, at 10:30 a.m.) ‘The Congressional hearing was not roceeding. in a manner “to please farry B. Terrell, the Grand Goblin nd Attorney. whd represented the ‘lan before the Congressional hear- ngs. Terrell feared that the Klan youkl get into grave difficulties if the caring. eoptinuod In a long letter to :. ¥, Clarke, the Imperial Kleagle, at \tlanta, written immediately after immons had completed his state- nent, Terrell expressed these fears nd outlined: plan by which he hoped » have the Congressional hearing alled off. He said: Get. 13th, 1921. My dear E. Y: %.... This afternoon the Chief concluded his statement, but was completely knocked out by his ef- forts. Campbell wanted to cross- examine him. then and there, but I urged the Chief and Etheridge not to proceed further’ until in the morning, at least—partly on ac- count of the Colonel’s physical in- ability, but mainly to give me an opportunity to do a few things pe- quiring time. For all the forego- ing reasons, and others you can- not appreciate unless you were here participating in the hearing, Thad somshated that the investi- gation should be’ stopped, if pos- sible, Therefore, after getting the Chief back to the hotel, I im- mediately got in touch with Acuff. Just here I want to say to you that when the history of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan shall have been written,a separate page, at least. should be devoted to the faithful efforts of good old Harmon Acuff. I have heretofore written and told you of much of his good work, but, to my mind, this latest contribution of his to the Order means as much as anything any- one has done—i.e. provided “After going over the situation with him, and pointing out my ap- prehensions and reasons therefor, Acuff agrees with me'that it is a nasty looking situation and should be stopped—if possible. As you know, he is the pergénal friend of the President and of the Attorney General, and you also know that the latter is generally conceded to have more influence with the Presi- dent and upon this administration than any. other cabinet member. rein lies our hope. Unfortun- ately, Me. Damherte teed ORE Of George W. Seligman, Mrs. V. G. Simkhovitch, W..R, Valentine, J. D. Williamson, Me, 1. Hollingsworth Wood, President of the National Ur- ban League, presided. ‘At the public meeting in the even- ing, the subject of “The Negro Indust- ry” was very ably discussed by Miss Mary Van Kleeck, Director, Depart- ment of Industrial Studies of the Ras- sell Sage Foundation; and Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer, Howard niversity, Washington, D.C. Uu tion, tomorrow night. Harmon ean do Httle, if anything, until he has hada conference with Dangherty, so.he tells me. Therefore, in or- der to give him time to work, I have explained the situation to the Colonel and he has agreed to re- main ‘sick’ until Daugherty gets back, Ii this investigation ean be stopped Acuff can stop it—or get it done—rest assured of that. Or- dinarily the Rules Committee does not meet en Saturdays, and if everything appears to be working right, Fl wire you tomorrow and somewhere in the wire will use the following language:“RULES COM- MITTEE WILL NOT MEET SATURDAY” if Acuff reports ad- versely IN use instead the lan- pnage: “SENATORS CONGRAT- ULATE US ON OUR SHOWING” and while you will receive the wire before this letter reaches you, you will understand what I mean when you do get this, “For your informaion, Acuff tells me that it may be necessary for him to forego certain pending re- quests of the Attorney General in order to stop this hearing and pre- yent any future investigation, and that while the requests he has al- ready made mean considerable to him personally, still he is willing to sacrifice same for the “good of the Onder.” I mention this now, so that his good work and what he is giving up may not be overlooked or forgotten in the future. “Unless this hearing can be stopped, I fear the results—for reasons with which you are famil- iar and for others I will explain by word of mouth when I sce you. Many times I have wished that yon might be here, that I might have pad: yourtsupport in the divee- tion f have tried to give this hear- ing. (Lum assuming that I would have had it—we are usually so nearly of one mind.) “I must get what sleep I can and get on the job in the morning (this morning)——as’ Acuff’s work tomorrow will largely depend on my keeping the Chief in bed. Pray tor me— “Unless I hear from you to the contrary Iam returning to Adanta with the Chief—I want to make a detailed report to you in person.” As set forth in this letter, the plan vas to have Simmons remain ill, and hus to delay the hearing of the Rules ommittee until Attorney General Jaugherty returned to Washington, hon Judge Acuff—Klansman, Gov- rmmend official, and, according. ‘to ‘errell, a friend of the President and he Attorney General—would see augherty and try to haye the hear- ng stopped. On October 14th, which ix the day fter this letter was written, Terrell ent the following telegram to E. Y. lark. “Washington, D, C., October 14, 1921. Hearing suspended until Monday as Colonel Simmons un- able td continue this morning and Rules Committee will not meet Saturday Mr, Etheridge leaving this afternoon for Atlanta. Harry B, Terrell. ‘The telegram contains the state- nent that “Rules Committee will not neet Saturday.” This was the sen- ence agreed upon if everything was rorking right. According to the official record of his Committee hearing, the Imperial Vizard did remain ill and the Com- nittee did not, resume, its _henrings ntil Monday, October 17th, at 10: .m, Simmons. then was’ eross-ex- mined and the situation began to ook bad again, but during the noon ecess Acuff reported that Attorney scneral Daugherty had been seen, and hat the hearings would be stopped at mee. In the afternoon ‘the Rules ‘ommittee went into executive session nd announced that no other wit- esses wotild be heard. The record of he hearings, before the committes ontain the following: Mr. Campbell: “The committee will retire to an adjoining room for a moment. (The committee retired, and upon resuming its open session the chairman made the following statement): : ‘Mr. Campbell: “The committee is of the tnanimous conclusion that no witnesses will be recalled at this time, and that no other witnesses will be called at this time. At a subsequent time, the committec will meet and decide on its further action in the matter. At present the committee is adjourned.” Hearst's International concluding, ays: ‘The hearings were never resumed. ‘ongress has done nashing further. Pythian T 2 treets, Northwest, Washington, D. yg, “Rosetime Revue’ Headed by Local Talent at Howard a oe ree el Bee — See —- h kote fae Poe A ree Lt e a oe Bey c ss ei 7 x a G, ct Saito, eo | A Ry es Se ont ey Beck ESF ees. 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Lee, Secretary After a successful out of town run of five weeks Rosetime Review, Wash- ington’s own contribution to success- ful colored musical comedies will re- open at the Howard Theatre Monday Feb. 18 for a six day run, with extra matinee Friday Feb. 22 and monster midnite presentation on Friday of same date, It is the efforts of Jas. R. Fletcher prominent promoter assisted by Chas, §. Johnson, that this extrayaganza which has been so well received by out of town audiences will be pre- sented again to Washington patrons after its successful initial perform. ‘ance in the Lincoln Theatre on Christ: mas eve night. As a result of its seriess of pleas- ing performances several flattering offers have been received bywthis com- pany for its appearange’in may of the larger cities of the country, but owing to business engagements which necessitated the return home of several of its members, the company was unable to accept these offers at ate NT a TT a ea le ee TT et hg (Z (eee \ ry } Rew RATES 35c¢ 14 Blocks 65c City Proper $1.75 per Hour Dodge Cars $2.50 hour 7 Passenger Touring and Closed Cars $3.00 per hour Mme. COLES’ SCHOOL OF DRESSMAKING AND DESIGNING Day and Evening Classes 1326 U Street, N.W. Phone, North 7aaie -\ group of local talent, who will present the Rosetime Revue at ee next week, From left to right, top: Miss Gertie Wells and Miss Haze? two leading stars; Mr. Hartwell Cook, Musical Divector; lower: & past. aif the peppery chorus; Red Davis and Rattely, the two ¢omedians. ne DR. M. W. T. SAKSON, P. 0. Box 47, t Hamilton Grange Station, NEW YORE CIF¥ Send me the wonderful Joyzone Medieme. alse free book. On arrival, when the post map the package, I will pay him 98 cents (amd pestages. The Joyzone medicine is guaranteed; my money me funded if I am not satisfied. ; Name 6.0. ..0.1..ssses:s0es 0g ne Address ....... Vt ttteceteeeeeeeeeseumtnmoamam City of State. .....+..+s00s-«cesssnspanenieaeeal tiv Zou are in a hurry send 16c in stamps to rusk dim livery. ° that time. The contingent which did not return is successfull’ playing an indefinite series of engagements in the “Blue Room” of the popular Roy- al Palace Hotel, Baltimore Md., under the caption, J. Hartwell Cooks’ Blue Room Review, with ‘this popular young producer heading the cast. Arrangements have been made where- by this part of the Rosetime Company will jommey over from the Monumen- tal City to co-operate with those al- ready here in order to make the pro- duction bigger than ever. Several new inovations will be in- troduced due to the addition of several new faces. The chorus has been drill: ed into shape with several new snappy dance numbers by Hartwell’ Cook, Most notable of the new faces will be Jerome Carrington Baltimore, Md., musician who wilt give both instru- ‘ 3 , 1 Re AT PAGE THERES mental and vocal sélection; Midiie i nderdown who, working undiar qoute jiu true “Billy Hizcgine™ stg swilt assist’ Davis and Rattley the- Cam Sen. jrakers of the original cospmms,, ix- terpreting the book which was waitiien |by'these three. Besides Bias €iéstie Wells and Mr, Carrol Boyd Sion Hazel Jones, Ristina Banis, Gendt Clarke, Evelyn Ravil, Ratt Blame, Messrs Glaseoe, Dyer, am@ Biathert (Chick) Collins have Beem sonigmed: special numbers which are Semenil to mean much in sending the shew warer bigger and better. The gorgeems mew colorful costumes will alse adil mumeh to the effective presentation, Owing to the increasing demas Sir reservation the box office will Re «pen daily from 9 a.m. to 9 pam Begimming, ‘Thursday February 14. E. W. BUNDY UNDERTAKER I furnish a funeral that fs eompfiate, in every detail consisting of high cfizos elegant equipment, Z Sora “ The price of aComplete Funeral is a matter of your own choice ( . 649 Fis. Ave. NW Phone, North 5750 Private Ambulance The Tribune Sport Review Carlisle "5" Meets Morehouse; Manager Ben Taylor Signs Two Stars PAGE FOUR Carlisle "S Southern Champs Play Here Feb.18 The Morehouse College basketball team of Atlanta, Georgia, will invade the capital next Monday night, February 18, and play the strong Carlie "5" at the Lincoln Colonnade. The Georgians under the tutelage of B. H. Harvey boast of one of the strongest quints' in its history. No team in the southland has been able to cope with the scoring and defensive power of the Atlantans. In fact an all-star combination represents, the collegians. Gayles, forward, can be remembered by local fans who saw Movehouse battle Howard on the gridiron last fall. Gayles is reported to be a better man on the court than on the grid, which is saving a whole lot. Taylor, center, Sykes, and Bailey guards and Clark, forward, round out the first string combination of the college boys. Each of these men have had a number of years experience and rank as amateurs with the leading collegians. The Morehouse team is on its annual northern trip. Hampton, Lincoln, Wilberforce, A. & T. and J. C. Smith Universities are a few of the teams that will be encountered on the trip. The ability of the Carlisle team is well known to local fans. Dunbar Job to Duvall Evans Beginning March the first, Duvall Evans, athletic director at the Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute, will assume duties as an instructor at the Dunbar High School of this city. Mr. Evans is a graduate of Lincoln University and the Springfield Y.M.C.A. College. He was one of the pioneers of athletics at Lincoln both as a player and coach having captained a Lincoln eleven around 1905. Evans will come to Dunbar as an instructor and assistant to Physical Director Henderson. While at Kentucky Normal, Mr. Evans built up a number of crack football, basketball, and baseball teams out of totally experienced material. His long years of experience as athletic director and coach will go far in the advancement of high school athletics here. Wheatland Bags Ten Baskets The Wymans of Baltimore fell before the superb playing of Conway's Carlisles at the Colonnade Friday night in what was perhaps the best game seen on a local court this season. The visitors presented a forcible passing and shooting game and hopped off to a 8-point lead immediately after the initial whistle. The locals led at the half, 21-16. The final score was 52-46. Line-up and summary: Carlisle (52) Wyman (46) Hill ..... R.F. Travers K. Davis ..... L.F. Kress Wheatland ..... Center Kelly Barbour ..... R.G. Barnett Mayo ..... L.G. Byrnes Sabetitates: Carlisle—Ed Davis. Wyman—Denereau. Floor goals— Kress 11, Wheatland 10, Ed. Davis 7. Hill 5, Travers 4, Kelly 4, Ed. Davis 2. Barbour 1, Byrnes 1, Denereau 1. Goals from fouls—Kelly 3 in 6, Travers 1 in 1, Hill 1 in 1, Wheatland 1 in 1. Referee, T. Johnson. St. Cyprian's Schedule A heavy schedule for the St. Cyprian basketball team for the month of February is announced: February 13th—Olympic A. C. (home) Preliminary—Silent "5"-Preps 19th—Y.M.C.A. ("Y" gym) 20th—Silent Big "5" (home) Preliminary—Elite Panthers-Preps 21st—Community A. C.-Preps("Y") (Junior League Game) 27th—Carlisle A.C. (tentative) 28th—Armistrong (Armst'ng,3 p.m.) The game on February 27th will be followed by a dance. Lands Another Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 30—The Morehouse cagers playing a superior brand of basketball toppled the Atlanta Y.M.C.A., 58-30. The Tiger aggregate proved too fast and powerful for the "Y" men, and no amount of guarding could keep the old ball from being sung repeatedly. The game was replete with fouls. Many of the misplays were the result of too close guarding and unbounded enthusiasm. The "Y" rooters went wild in the first five minutes of play when their team heli the Morehouse men to a score of 8-12. This soon changed when the Morehouse cagers began to drop them from all angles of the floor. The half ended with the score 29-13. The second half was much faster than the first. Morehouse kept adding to the score despite the close guarding of the "Y" men. Capt. Gayles led in the scoring, making 16 points, Clark next with 15 points. The Clark-Gayles offense has been a sore spot to all the teams that the Tigers have met so far. Traylor was third with the total of twelve points. Brown of the Y.M.C.A. made several shots from the middle of the floor. Dalton was the best man on offenses and Riley on defense for the "Y." The preliminary game was won by the Freshmen of Morehouse College from the Juniors, 13-5. The Freshmen were just too good for the Juniors. V. N. I. I. Honors Football Heroes (By Wiley A. Hall) Petersburg, Va.—On Tuesday evening, January 29th, at the request of the Athletic Association, the faculty and student body of Virginia Normal assembled in the chapel to do honor to the varsity and squad which so creditably represented the Orange and Blue on the 1923 gridiron. Chairman Rogers, of the Athletic Committee presided, and gave a brief review of the 1923 season. A representative of the 1924 High School team, which won the class trophy in 1922, presented the silver cup to a representative of the 1925 class team, this team having defeated all other contenders for the cup in 1923. Coach Graves showed very conclusively that he was an orator as well as a football coach, when he spoke on "Football as a Character Builder." In no uncertain terms he showed how prowess on the gridiron was but the foundation of prowess in the battles of life, and how the player who follows the golden rules of the game will be the man to follow the golden rules in whatever field he enters, and will therefore succeed. The members of the varsity, D. D. Davis, and L. C. Baker, gave short addresses on "School Spirit" and the "Greater V. N. I. L." respectively. Awarded Sweaters It had been previously decided by the Athletic Committee that the following system of awards would become operative this year: For the first year on the varsity, the player would be awarded a sweater bearing the monogram; for the second year on the varsity, a blanket with monogram; for the third year, a sweater (collar attached) with monogram; and for the fourth year, a gold football with the monogram, the years of membership on the varsity, and the player's initials. In accordance with those regulations, President Gandy, in his characteristic manner made the following awards: Sweaters—Capt. Ferrell, Epps, Walker, Slaughter, Samuels (tranier), Davis, Thompson, H. B. Smith, Tynes, Edwards and Cotman; Blankets—Tom Brown, Dan Brown, Capt.-elect E. Ross, Thompkins, Baker, Turner and Jack Coles. Ross 1924 Captain The exercises were followed by the Annual Banquet tendered the varsity squad, victorious class team and friends. Amidst a sumptuous repast, W. A. Hall spoke on "What it Means to be Chosen on the All-Eastern Eleven, and the Significance of the Monogram"; Dan Brown gave the lessons learned from the games of the past season, and Capt.-elect Ross closed the affair with an inspiring speech relative to the favorable outlook for the coming season. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16, 1924 Wilberforce $ ^{4} $ In Easy Win Wilberforce Basketball Team defeated Kentucky Normal 71-17 on Wilberforce's floor. Hudson, the lanky Wilberforce center, was the high point man of the evening with ten baskets and two free throws. Wilberforce(71) Ky. Normal(17) Davidson . . . R.F. . . . Cotty J. Brown . . . L.F. . . . Hines Hudson . . . Center . . . Dean Stewart . . . L.G. . . . Cox Sedwick . . . R.G. . . . Booker Field goals—Hudson 10, Davidson, 6, G. Lewis 5, Ward 5, Cox 4, Brown 2, Huff 2, Willett 2, Redden, Bailey, Hines, Dean, Booker, Donthit. Free Throws—Hudson 2, Sedwick, Cox Substitution, Wilberforce—Redden for Davidson, G. Lewis for Brown, Ward for Hudson, Huff for Stewart, Willett for Sedwick, Baily for Reddin, Smith for G. Lewis, Curtis for Ward, Woolridge for Huff, Richardson for Willett. Kentucky—Douthit for Booker. HALTON OPENS OFFICE Dr. Leo S. Halton, former Armstrong High and Howard University athlete, has opened a dental office at 391 Florida Ave., N.W. Dr. Halton is associated with Dr. W. E. Morrison, former Howard coach. "Y" League Standing Community .....2 0 1.000 Manchester .....1 0 1.000 Shilloh .....1 1 .500 St. Cyprians .....1 1 .500 St. Augustine .....1 3 .500 Buffalo .....1 1 .500 ALL-AMERICAN TRACK STARS Earl Johnson, national 5-mile champion; Dehart Hubbard, broad jump and hop, step and jump champion; Charles West, intercollegiate penthalon title holder are the Race track and field athletes who received places on the All-American track team picked by Fred Rubien, secretary and treasurer of the American Athletic Union. St. Cyprian Tossers Trim Panthers Scoring at will, the St. Cyprian Big Five ran roughshod over the Elite Panthers handing down the score of 54-9. Campbell, Carroll, Greenfield and Slade were the heavy scorers of the game. Lineup: St. Cyprian Elite Panthers Slade .....Forward .....Hansborh' Carroll .....Forward .....Coleman Campbell .....Center .....Craig Booze .....Guard .....Gilbert Greenfield .....Guard .....Middleton Field goals—Campbell 8, Carroll and Greenfield 6; Slade 4; Bush 1. Dorsey 2; Gordon, Craig, Tyler, Middleton, Hansborough. Free goals—Carroll, Dorsey, Middleton: Referee: Milton Early; Timer: Savoy; Scorer: J. Harris. Wiley Begins Work On Diamond Marshall, Texas, Feb. 14—Wiley has begun the preparatoin for her 1924 campaign on the baseball diamond. With three regular pitchers, first and thirdbaseman, shortstop and two outfielders of last year's championship nine, Coach Long is jubilant over the prospects of this campaign. The Wildcat mentor, however, is not predicting a championship, as he realizes that the conference card is much harder than last year's. With reference to the conference race, Texas College and Paul Quinn gave the Wildcats more trouble than was comfortable last year and are bound to be dangerous the coming season, while Prairie View, with a host of good material on hand and under the tutelage of H. B. Hueles, former star of the Lincoln Giants, can be counted a contender. Bishop is always bad medicine for Wiley, while Law at Sam Houston is apt to prove a dark horse. Captain Shakeleford at third, Orange at short and "Slim" Ware at first, all veterans of last year's nine, are expected to hold their jobs. Ben Taylor, slugging second baseman, and Parker, last year's most consistent Although the Mutual Association's schedule for the coming season will not be announced until after the magnates meet on February 23, it has been learned that the League Schedule Committee which met in Philadelphia last Saturday and drafted the schedule has granted Ben Taylor's request to open the local season on April 24th, with the Cuban Stars of Havana, Cuba, the opposing team. Only the formality of adopting the schedule remains. Cubans Always Poular The league season is sure to get off with a "bang" here with the appearance of the Cubans who rivalled the Hilldale Club as the biggest drawing card in the East last year. It has been years since The Cubans have been here. None of the present-day stars have been seen in action by the local populace. The Cubans will be booked for a three-game series covering April 24, 25, and 26. Star Shortstop Signed Manager Taylor has announced the acquisition of two new players whom he openly admits he expects to be the sensations of the league. The new players are Hugh Smith, pitcher and J. H. Hamilton, shortstop. SPORTS RTS CHAT SPORTS CHATTER By H. Scott, Tribune Sports Editor BOARD OF ATHLETIC CONTROL BAY In the future athletics at Howard U. of Athletic Control composed of eleven the Faculty and the Student Body, and the Director of Physical Educationates called by President Durkee last evils recommended the creation of s their semi-annual meeting on February. Thus a very important epoc recorded. EARLY SETTLEMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL If the "break" in athletic relations increase interest in local high school at There has been a noticeable lack of e. We believe that if the authorities perfect harmony, the "break" would should have gone through with his representative was a party to the sch the severing of athletic relations we authorities to take. The situation as lightly. It should have been settled of the athletic committee were unabail. For years the Alumni and followously awaited the outcome of athletic public has failed to give proper sugames are eagerly sought. From the mainly to stimulate interest. Intra-schools and is more far-reaching that The affair has been placed in the who has been in conference this week Mr. Wilkinson's past experience in make a quick and fair decision. It is into the situation and iron out all pet settlement of the entire controversy. RACE VOTERS WILL WATCH N. W. The reappointment of William Mulison by Governor Smith is a seven doon's entire reign at the helm of the inated against and denied the privilicate New York purses. The election of George E. Brower is may offset the renaming of Mulison doon's powers are curtailed. Brower the constitution, and is a recognizer! Brower is a Princeton man which may fails, Governor Smith should be held a ATHLETIC CONTROL FOR HOWARD athletics at Howard University will be governed col composed of eleven members: three each by and the Student Body, together with the Sec- tor of Physical Education. The delegation of six President Durkee last month to straight- ened the creation of such body. The Board al meeting on February 5th, adopted the rea- very important epoch in the athletic life. ELEMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL CONTROVERSY "in athletic relations between Armstrong wa- t in local high school athletics, then we are giv- a noticeable lack of enthusiasm shown in the that if the authorities of both schools had a dy, the "break" would not have come. Tho- ne through with his part of the program, was a party to the schedule making. But on of athletic relations was a drastic step for make. The situation as it now stands can no- uld have been settled by the school principal committee were unable to reach an agree- Alumni and followers of Dunbar and Arm- the outcome of athletic contests between the need to give proper support but nevertheless early sought. From the students' standpoint ulate interest. Intra-mural athletics are i more far-reaching than varsity athletics. It has been placed in the hands of Superinten- nation conference this week with the principals of his past experience in the athletic world will and fair decision. It is more than likely that iron and iron out all petty jealousies and diffie the entire controversy is urged by this colu- S WILL WATCH N. Y. BOXING COMMISSION ment of William Muldoon to the New York or Smith was a severe blow to Race boxer sign at the helm of the Commission, our gre- den and denied the privilege of taking advantage purses. of George E. Brower to the chairmanship of renaming of Muldoon. Deprived of the cha- are curtailed. Brower has expressed himself , and is a recognizer of men's equality reg- eceton man which may or may not help our c Smith should be held accountable by Race vot BOARD OF ATHLETIC CONTROL FOR HOWARD In the future athletics at Howard University will be governed by a Board of Athletic Control composed of eleven members: three each from the Alumni, the Faculty and the Student Body, together with the Secretary-Treasurer and the Director of Physical Education. The delegation of six Howard graduates called by President Durkee last month to straighten out athletic evils recommended the creation of such body. The Board of Trustees at their semi-annual meeting on February 5th, adopted the report of the delegation. Thus a very important epoch in the athletic life at Howard is recorded. EARLY SETTLEMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL CONTROVERSY URGED If the "break" in athletic relations between Armstrong and Dunbar will increase interest in local high school athletics, then we are glad that it came. There has been a noticeable lack of enthusiasm shown in the past. We believe that if the authorities of both schools had been working in perfect harmony, the "break" would not have come. The Dunbar coach should have gone through with his part of the program, since a Dunbar representative was a party to the schedule making. But on the other hand, the severing of athletic relations was a drastic step for the Armstrong authorities to take. The situation as it now stands can not be passed over lightly. It should have been settled by the school principals after members of the athletic committee were unable to reach an agreement. For years the Alumni and followers of Dunbar and Armstrong have anxiously awaited the outcome of athletic contests between these schools. The public has failed to give proper support but nevertheless the results of games are eagerly sought. From the students' standpoint the games serve mainly to stimulate interest. Intra-mural athletics are in effect at both schools and is more far-reaching than varsity athletics. The affair has been placed in the hands of Superintendent Wilkinson, who has been in conference this week with the principals of the two schools. Mr. Wilkinson's past experience in the athletic world will enable him to make a quick and fair decision. It is more than likely that he will go far into the situation and iron out all petty jealousies and difficulties. An early settlement of the entire controversy is urged by this column. RACE VOTERS WILL WATCH N. Y. BOXING COMMISSION The reappointment of William Muldoon to the New York Boxing Commission by Governor Smith was a severe blow to Race boxers. During Muldoon's entire reign at the helm of the Commission, our group was discriminated against and denied the privilege of taking advantage of the lucrative New York purses. The election of George E. Brower to the chairmanship of the Commission may offset the renaming of Muldoon. Deprived of the chairmanship, Muldoon's powers are curtailed. Brower has expressed himself as a believer in the constitution, and is a recognizer of men's equality regardless of color. Brower is a Princeton man which may or may not help our cause. If Brower fails, Governor Smith should be held accountable by Race voters of New York. hitter have been suspended on account of a run-in with the discipline committee. Their successors will be selected from the host of new material. In outfielders Lorden and Ingram, Wiley has two of the best fielding ball-hawks in Texas, however, neither of these have set the world afire with the willow. Hovell, a slugging outfielder from Alexandria, Louisiana, is expected to make one of the fields, Hines, of the 1922 Wiley nine is back in school and should make a valuable man behind the bat, but he will have plenty of competition from Morris, receiver on Central high last year, and Stone, a youngster from south Texas Lucas, Luster and Kendricks, seasoned hurlers are on the job and great things are expected from this trio. BASKETBALL Lincoln Colonnade, S Music by W THE NEW SU KETBALL Kappa A vs. Omega Colonnade, Sat., Feb. 23, Music by White Brothers THE NEW SUMMIT HOT THE NEW SUMMIT HOTEL Southeast corner 7th and N Streets, N.W. Now Re-opend under New Management Steam Heat—45 Rooms and 4 Apartments—14 Restaurant and Private Dining Room Furnished Rooms $1.00 and up Phone, F C. R. MEIGGINSON, Prop. and Manager On Heat—45 Rooms and 4 Apartments—14 Restaurant and Private Dining Room Rooms $1.00 and up Phone, F C. R. MEIGGINSON, Prop. and Manager Steam Heat—45 Rooms and 4 Apartments—14 Baths Restaurant and Private Dining Room Furnished Rooms $1.00 and up Phone, Franklin 8433 C. R. MEIGGINSON Prom and Manager Hamilton comes to the Potomacs from the Texas League, having played five years with the Dallas Club. He has hit well over 300 and his fielding has been the sensation of the league. He bats from the right side of the plate and is now in Oakland, California, playing with one of the fastest white semi-pro clubs on the coast. Hamilton is 23 years old, weighs 165 pounds and is 5 feet, 10 inches in height. Smith hails from Denver, Colorado, where he was considered the leading pitcher of that section. With a white club last year he won 22 games and lost 3. He tips the scale at 175 lbs., is six feet tall and has yet to reach his twenty-fifth birthday. Taylor has been hot on the above pair's trail since last season. The gap at shortstop and the pitching staff has caused the local boss much concern. And while he is still on the lookout for mound material his chief worries are at the end. It is known that Taylor has at least a half-dozen other stars under contract but he positively refuses to give out their names. He has stated however that the fans will have ample time to read about them before the season opens. UNIVERSITY will be governed by a Board of members: three each from the Alumni, together with the Secretary-Treasurer. The delegation of six Howard graden-month to straighten out athletic each body. The Board of Trustees at any 5th, adopted the report of the delech in the athletic life at Howard is SCHOOL CONTROVERSY URGED between Armstrong and Dunbar will athletics, then we are glad that it came, with enthusiasm shown in the past. Of both schools had been working in it not have come. The Dunbar coach part of the program, since a Dunbardule making. But on the other hand, as a drastic step for the Armstrong it now stands can not be passed over by the school principals after members are to reach an agreement. Of Dunbar and Armstrong have anxic contests between these schools. The report but nevertheless the results of students' standpoint the games serve humoral athletics are in effect at both an varsity athletics. The hands of Superintendent Wilkinson, with the principals of the two schools, the athletic world will enable him to more than likely that he will go far farty jealousies and difficulties. An early is urged by this column. A. BOXING COMMISSION Soon to the New York Boxing Commisse blow to Race boxers. During Mule Commission, our group was discrimin-ge of taking advantage of the lucra- to the chairmanship of the Commission Deprived of the chairmanship, Mulhas expressed himself as a believer in of men's equality regardless of color. or may not help our cause. If Brower countable by Race voters of New York. expected to make one of the fields. Hines, of the 1922 Wiley nine is back in school and should make a valuable man behind the bat, but he will have plenty of competition from Morris, receiver on Central high last year, and Stone, a youngster from south Texas Lucas, Luster and Kendricks, seasoned hurlers are on the job and great things are expected from this trio. L Kappa Alpha Psi vs. Omega Psi Phi at., Feb. 23, 2 P. M.ite Brothers MMIT HOTEL 4 Apartments—14 Baths Private Dining Room Phone, Franklin 8433 Prop. and Manager Seldom have actors or actresses of stage or screen given vocie to their opinions of the charactr they have portrayed, but in a discussion between Frank Lloyd, producer-director, and Corinne Griffith and Conway Tearle, featured in "Black Oxen," a First National Picture playing at the Lincoln theatre Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday some interesting views were expressed. Speaking of Madame Zatianny, a woman of 58, rejuvenated by science and made to appear 30, Corinne Griffith, who plays the dual character, gave her views: "Zatianny is a lovable woman. I REPUBLI REPUBLIC U ST NEAR W. E. L. SANFORD, Manager. Telephone CONTINUOUS EVERY DAY FROM 3 P.M. SUN., MON., TUES., W "West of the W Doesn't side-step the truth in i Croy's novel that brought storms o and newspapers everywhere. MAY McAVOY, GLENN HU SUN., MON., TUES., WED.,—Feb. 17, 18, 19, 20 West of the Water Tower side-step the truth in its revelation. Made real that brought storms of praise from readers, papers everywhere. AVOY, GLENN HUNTER, GEORGE FA Doesn't side-step the truth in its revelation. Made from Homer Croy's novel that brought storms of praise from readers, clergymen, and newspapers everywhere. MAY McAVOY, GLENN HUNTER, GEORGE FAWCETT THURS., FRI., SAT.—Feb. 21, 22, 23 Thomas Meighan in "Pied Piper By Booth Tarkington REPUBLIC THEATRE ORCH A. 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Her heart craved romance, but it doesn't seem that she ever truly loved any man until she met Clavering, and then her mind of 58 refused to let her young heart have its way. One might think Zatianny was vain, but I don't believe she was." LIC U STREET NEAR 14th Telephone—North 7956 WED.,—Feb. 17, 18, 19, 20 "Water Tower" its revelation. Made from Homer of praise from readers, clergymen, UNTER, GEORGE FAWCETT "Pied Piper Malone" Tarkington TRE ORCHESTRA OODING, Director E DAILY 8 P.M. DWAYY ATRE THE SILENT ART Phone N. 7255 Geo. H. Tucker, Pub. Mgr. 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PARKER t os = Denby, a Tumor én the Present Administration Representative Byrnes, True South- ern Statesman ee Even though the - Senate -had_ no con- stitutional ‘right to : instruct’ “President - Eo] | Coolidge, by resolu- Ss > tion, to request the | Bg || resignation of Sec- retary Denby, it 2 voiced a public sen- z . timent, which, if not heeded, means the President’s political death. @is sharp, 9 ab SRE President’s political death. is sharp, 1. L, PARKER yesentful. reply to Senatorial interference will serve a two-fold purpose if he gives Mr. Denby’s chair to another. It will show that he knows when he is requested to surrender executive responsibility and when to yield to public opinion, It is not a question of Denby’s in- nocence or guilt. It is that he has forfeited public confidence. No pub- tic servant can well funetion, in a pe- riod of calm, reasoning thought, with- ‘out the confidence of those whom he serves. Whether it was the result of sown-right stupidity, whether he was a tool in the hands of Fall, he has been revealed as an incompetent un- safe custodian of, the Public's inter- est. “Even though special counsel ac- quit him of conscious offense, even rhongh the leases are regular in form and valid in law, public and Congress- ional opinion is that he is untrust- worthy as Secretary of the Navy. By leasing to Doheny, and Sinclair the naval oil: reserve for private ex- ploitation, Mr. Denby defeated all the efforts of the Roosevelt, -Taft, and Wilson Administrations to conserve wil for the navy. The whole thing was @ secret contract secretly arrived at, for no member of the Harding Ad- ministration admits knowledge of the Pali and Denby act. Neither Secreta- vies Hughes, Hoover, nor Weeks, nor Attorney General Daugherty, admits « consultation in connection with the vil Tenses. In view of the manifest loss by Con- ress, of faith in Mr. Denby, as See- retary of the Navy, the policy behind which the naval oil reserves were jeased, the secret manner in whieh the vil leases were perfected, the close as- sociation of Denby and Fall in these transactions, and Denby’s boast. that ve would do the same thing again, the President can not suffer Secretary. Denby:to remain as a Cabinet adviser, nor can he dissociate him from the un- sparingly condemned Fall-Denby poli- ey of parting with the naval oil re- serves and leasing them to private in- rests. To let him remain, knowing too, that his-first desire is to oppose the Government in the cancellation of the oll leases—that he has boasted: that he would “do it again”—would mean that the President approves of the Fall-Denby oil leases and all the ecret preparations leading up to hem. It would mean sacrificing the respect and confidence of the country this Administration and the Govern- ment. — Mr. Denby’s boast of “I'd” do it vzain” makes it impossible for him » rebuild public confidence within one at five years. He is a tumor on the yresent administration which, if al- ‘owed to remain, will beeomé an ul- vor, incarable and deadly. te ee ‘The South = always endeavored +o “keep the nidger in his place.” It ‘as heretofore found satisfaction in punishing the men themselves who dared speak out against the ‘wrongs of racial oppression, but now it has iecided that the “safe and sane” poli- cy is to so frighten students secking in education that they will not listen 10 nor voice a wrong inflicted by the white race, Dr. Grimke, a trustee of Howard University, in his address at the Con- ovation, pleaded for the cause of humanity regardless of color or race. But his stating of a trae condition— that the religion of the white man is’ oot the religion of Christ—so dis- pleased Representative Byrnes of Socth Carolim that he could not pre- vail upon hiniself to allow Congres- sional aid to the greatest Negro in- stitution of learning in this country. This kind of narrow thinking and stupid statesmanship is befifting for South Carolina and for those in har- mony with her thought . 3 Boa AL « recent meeting of Post Twenty- nirs: American “Legion, a resolution was passed unanimously indorsing the “Adjugted Compensation Act,” now before Congress. Commander L.. De- Reet Holton, presiding, urged all ex- secyice men to write personal letters to representatives of their states, in the interest of the pending bill. Fi- rsi arrangments for the reception to be held on February’ 18, at Odd Fel- lows Hall, 1606 M Street, were com- pith 2 AMOS HOKUM BASKETBALL NOTES ‘The Morehouse quint having: sealped everything in the south is out for the intercollegiate championship. The Carlisle quint will have to go the lim. it to take their number at the Colon- nade, Monday night. Morgan College ‘gave Howard a set-back by the tune 38-34. Wilberforce has_a conservative run of eleven straights. The Indianapolis Ledgers, Louisville “Big Five” an¢ Baltimore Athenians are” victims ~o! the Ohioans. The alco “5” are booked for an ex- tensive road trip. ~ The “¥” quint will entertain the Storer College team in a return en- gagement at the Colonnade, Friday, February 29th. 7 Hudson is leading the Wilberforce scorers with 74 points. Mare Wheatland, Ed. Davis and Benny Hill form a scoring combina- tion that few visiting teams can equal They may prove the downfall of the Alcoes. Fred Slade has shaped both the St Cyprian Seniors and Juniors into classy fives . “Boozey” Jones paved the way for the “Y" team to defeat Storer Col- lege on the latter’s court last Satur- day night by sinking a basket in the extra period giving the locals the game, 15-18, — ‘The Minor Normal Quint proved an easy victim for the “Y” by the score 89-23, Smith of Minor Normal was the best man on the floor. Davis scored 18 points for the “Y”. The Howard Varsity also fell a vietom to the “Y” five, Despite the brilliancy of Swan who accouned for 8 of his teams total points, Atlanta University conquered Glark, 21-19. Morehouse scored its second vietory over Morris Brown by the count 48-14. Atlanta was no match for Harvey's men being defeated, 37-13. ‘The Morehdlise tossers were at their best during the tournamnet. The Commonwealth, Team of New York fell before the’ mighty Celties before 2,000. in New York City last Sunday by the score, 40-28, RACE FAIR OFFICIALS TO MEET “i HERE ‘The National Association of Colored Fair Officials will meet at the Liberty Hotel New Jersey Avenue and D NAW. February 22-23, according to J. A, Jackson of The Billboard. John D. Love, secretary of the North Caro- lina Colored State Fair, will preside Vice-president Hartman will act as chairman of arrangements committee, and Robert Cross is the secretary. Prof, W. S. Searboruogh, of the United States Department of Agricul- ture, will address the body on “How Can the Colored Fair Help Serve’ Our Gowrnment?” iets HOWARD LAW STUDENTS PASS : ~ THE BAR Aecording to information given out by Attorney James C. Waters, Jr., Secretary of Howard University School of Law, a number of Howard law students have been successful in passing the bar in various states. Mr. Waters considers the past year a very successful one for the law school. He Hists the following men who passed the bar during past year: Henry J. Fugett and Joeeph R Baylor of the class of 1923, and Thomas M. grat Harold T. Gas- saway of the of 1922 paseed the Ohio bar; Hosea V. McCormick. of the class of 1923 passed the North Carolina bar; Isiah Lisemby, Samuel D. Matthews and George W. Peter- son of the class of 1922-passed the District of Columbia bar; Julius-W Johnson.and Domingo A. Lanauze y Rolon of the class of 1923 passed the ‘District of Columbia bar. SPORTS THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1924 Joint Banquet a Com- mendable Affair The joint banquet given by Eureka Lodgeand Bethel Household, G.U.O. of O.F., at the hall on M Street, in honor of M. V, P. William H. Davis, District Deputy Grand Master and P.M.N.G. > =| E es ~ @ ALBERTA DORSETT, District Grand Directress Alberta Dorsett, District Grand Di- vestress, was indeed a pleasant affair. Speech making and presentation di- vided the time with eating. ‘The speakers were District Grand Master, Fred A, Sabb; Grand Auditor; Attorney Charles §, Hill; Marcellus C. Davis, William B. Harris, Thaddeus Banks, Frank D. MeKinney and Jos A. Munnerlyn, Mr. Davis reeeiyed a magnificent brief case, in addition to many other valuable presents, The presentation Ma. ers e =F Se a pis” a eee svg \ ears :)\ ae of oe Bete eo os, ” egos Ar. SS s WILLIAM DAVIS, Bistrict Derokiy” Giecidl ‘Master speech was made by G. Addison Tur- ner. Mr. Dorsett received more than a dozen valuable and appropriate presents. Those present were: Lieutenant Dandridge; Lieutenant West; Messrs. A. Johnson, Walter Carter, E.. Ken- ney, M. Brown, T. J. Ellis, John Rob- inson, Marshall Jefferson, Clarence Jackson and T. Banks. Miss Agnes Allen, Miss Josephine Francis, Miss Carrie Ford and Miss J. Morris. Mr. and Mts. James Dodson, Mr. and Mes. Chas. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. W. Bacon. Mesdames Edna Carter, Carrie Hill, C. H. Smothers, Ella V. Booker, G. Thomas, C. L. Price, Frank McKinney, A. C. Cooper, Bertha Keys, Mary Thompson, A. Jefferson, M. F. Rhodes, Malinda Phillips, Alethia Williams, John Robinson, Lillian Ross, Clara Taylor, Agnes Gooding, M. L. White and Genevieve Curtis. Miss Dorothy Houston a pupil of Dunbar High School won the third prize in the recent essay contest of the Evening Star, as to what was the best.story of the week. ‘The oratorical contest, held at John Wesley A.MLEZ:Clitrch on Lincoln's birthday, proved s success. The musi- cal features of the program were ex- cellent. Nine young orators compe- ted for prizes. Miss Louise Johnson; Samuel W. Clark and Eart A. Ballard, won first, second and third prizes re- spectively. Mrs. Carrie S. Bewie, and daughter, Miss E. B. Bowie, Mrs.E. Hill, and H. T. Black spent the weck-end with ‘rs W 4 B-own of 2724 Sherman Avenue Northwest. Ke iT —— —— = gy NUE Vian Sa s : SP Sy ei — a a ae Tea Ee S ths : OF: —_ = Fishermen Notice All who are interested in fishing, are asked to meet at the office of Murray Brothers, 920 U Street, Northwest, Monday night, February 18, at 8:80 o'clock. The object of this meeting is to form a fishing club and to discuss the best means) of protesting against the enactment of Maryland’s proposed Fishing Tax Bill. “ = 3 Theme of “Notoriety Biggest Theme of all When picture patrons see the latest masterpiece of Director Will Nigh when it opens at the Broadway Thea- tre on Sunday, they will have some- thing to think about. Their ideas on one of the big questions of life may experience a rude shock, but after it is all ovér, they. will probably agree that Will Nigh’s presentation of hu- man ambition’ in “Notoriety” is the naked truth after all. In a fearless photodrama that cov- ers the pathos of poverty.and the daz- zle of wealth, the master motion- picture director lays bare the secret ambition of the average human being, lets it develop before our eyes, and shows us thu it has as many dangers as. delights, That secret. ambition that rules the highest and humblest is of course, the desire for success, At first glance, this universal goal seems to be a noble and natural one. Deep in our hearts every one of us is urged to shine in one field or another, De- spite dreary “disappointment, we all keep fighting on, hoping some day to achieve our aim. Some may look for fame in business, some go to the stage for glory, others seck their ideal in 2 happy home. “Pigeon” Deering the girl heroine of “Notoriety” sought suceess in popularity. She yearned for fame. Realizing that she had nc chance to attraet attention by her merits, she thought she could win popularity by participating in a socie- ty seadal. At first her ambition for fame seemed to be realized. Her name and pieture appeared in print, and she was talked about, But the glare of the limelight began to burn. She real- ized that the press and public talked about~her not beeause she was good, but for the opposite. ‘The disappoint- ment was sad, but it Brought home to her that it is better to be unknown and happy than famous and miserable. Two Big Features at Republic Next Week The first four days of next week, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wed- nesday, February 17, 18,19 and 20, a picturization of the most widely discussed novel in wecent years—a pulsing story of reckless love and its consequences—"West of the Water Tower” by Homer Croy will be the feature attraction at the Republic. In the cast are such well-known play- ers as May McAvoy, Glenn Hunter, George Fawcet and Ernest Torrence. The story of “West-of the Water Tower” deals with the son of an or- thodox minister who—forbidden by his father—loves the daughter of the town’s wealthiest man who does not: believe in religion. ‘The picture has been endorsed by clergymen every: where for the great moral. lesson it teaches. j Tom Meighan, favorite of the sereen majority, comes to the Republic in avfilm tailored’ to his especial order by Booth Tarkington, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Februany 21, 22, and 23. “Pied Piper»Malone” is the title of Meighan’s newest picture, 2 story, of youth and love. Lois Wilson plays the leading feminine role. Meig- har essays the role of a sailor on the Maine seacoast, whos® love affair with the village queen. is blocked by a rival who uses little compunction in| the methods to oust: his: competitor. The Republic Theatre Orchestra, under the direction ofA. Russell! patrons of the Republic last we Their popularity wilt increase the caliber of r-usic plaged: 7 The show starts every day at 3 p.m.| Doors oper 2:45. U ST. NEAR 12th LINCOLN I EA I RE Chas. B. Lane, Jr, Mae. ’ PRESENTING BEST MOTION PICTURES PRODUCED MATINRES DAILY 2 PM. SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS 3 P.M. WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17th FRIDAY & SATURDAY i SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY Valent Shows iiss, thane WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY Vat Cig. 6:30 p.m, Bicss Nae ees ee JOHN M. STAHL’S famous production— That Amazing Society Drama by cemeconsmmans | THE WANTERS” “BLACK OXEN” ‘The Play ef the Luxury Lovers With CORINNE GRIFFITH & CONWAY TEARLE 4 Presented Sunday at 3:25; 5:25; 7:30; 9:40 _aeeine— Week days at 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:60; 10:00 MARNE PEBVOST end HUNTLEY GORDON : And a Great Supporting Cast Aho A First National Pietare Clit Bowes in “OH, GIRLS!" ede egr eae LINCOLN NEWS—EDUCATIONAL Xv > SPECIAL. SATURDAY MATINEE AND LINCOLN GRAND! ORCHESTRA ; — With Organ Accompaniment Sth Bpisode—"THE WAY OF A MAN” « Protected by the Kelly Newspaper Feature Service = |IER-D0 YOU Wis To) 2 iy PAY FORITON THE L -== INSTALLMENT PLAN? LE ZA-AZA an si a BUY iT ON Eades OS ; 7 ALF e "Ba 3 Sei 2 Piece 4 Hh SL Sa '“Y” Workers to Hold “al Big Meeting he Workers in the campaign for the, remodeling and refurnishing of the Twelfth Street Branch Y.M.C.A., will meet Sunday afternoon to perfect plans for raising the remainder of money necessary to complete the re- pairs in the building, Since Christ- mas, Dr. J. E, Moorland and Secre- tary Johnson have been working with architects and contractors to decide on the best and most economical man- ner to effect the needed changes, Mr. Albert I. Cassell of the Department of Architecture at Howard University has been in charge of planning and the drafting of specifieations. In spite of the fact that this build- ing is the oldest of the modern build- ings among the Colored Associations, the plans that have been decided upon after a study of the best to be found among association buildings will have the effect of making the Washington Association building compare very fa- vorably with the later buildings. At the meeting Sunday afternoon the workers will hear the bids presented by different contractors on the work and each team will'take a definite re- sponsibility, Mr. C. B. Lee and Mr, Edgar P. Westmoreland are the latest additions to the list of team Captains, All men formerly interested in. association work are asked to be present next Sunday and listen in on the meeting. The Red Cap Athletic Club joined the “¥" one hundred per cent strong this week. Mr. C. W. Backus, R. H. Kelly, J. A. Gray, W. W. Robinson, 0. C. Hobbs, R, O. Ruth, Wm. A, TTy- ‘ree, J. W. Sollers, ©. H. Berry, E ‘Spriggs, W. Kinslow, A. P. Edlin, A. /R. Clark, J. W. Fisher, J. W, Manning J. H. Johnson, McRae Williams, J. W Burges, H. Hubbard, W. Chrisitan, L W. Holmes, A. Gaskins, N. Hester, J ‘Gillispie, E. C. Louies, Geo. Holmes, Ben Barnaby, Wm. Patterson. Citizens Protest Water Pollut‘on At the recent meeting of the Hills- dale Citizens Association, held last Monday, February ith it was charged that waste matter from hog pens in the St. Elizabeth Hospital grounds is being turned into Stick Foot Creek, theréby “causing that stream to become polluted. Since this ereek runs through a large part of Anacostia and must be crossed by a number of citizens on foot, the Association decided to take the matter up with the Health Officer. The Association also decided to co- operate with the Congress Heights and the Anacostia Citizens Associa- tion in their fight to have 11th Street paved. It was reported that the En- By Watson gineer Department had — approved plans for grading Sumner Road from the B. & O. tracks west to Bolling Field, raising same at the highest point to nine feet. Property bordering on this part of Sumner Road, according to real es- tate men, will be practically ruined. ‘The Associations are endeavoring to have the grade changed. The Com- missioners have been asked to set a date for a hearing so the citizens may ‘enter a protest. Douglass Day exercises were con- ducted by Anacostia citizens. The speakers were Mr: J. W. Howard, Mr. Barrett and Mr. J. H. Dale, Sr. Music was furnished by the Birney Com- munity Choral Society. It was in Anacostia that “Frederick Douglass lived. His home, which is now a na- tional shrine, is located in this sub- urb. | meh No Successor Named - > for Phil Brown’s Job (Continued from page 1) A visit to the division in the De- partment of Labor building formerly presided over by the late Commis- sioner, Mr, Phil H. Brown, disclosed Mr. Karl F, Phillips, formerly an as- sistant to Brown, busily at work in well-appointed offices, Mr. Phillips, who needs no intreduction-because of his long and expert service as a fovernmental technician, was ap- parently in full charge of the office. He declined to make any ~statement regarding successorship to Mr. Brown, however. Mr. and Mrs. W. H, Edmonds and also. Mrs, Virginia Terry wishes to thank their many friends for the beautiful floral designs and assist- ances rendered during their recent be- 44% Hanover Street, N.W. Race Candidate for Congress (Continued from page 1) ing strength, just as he is held in the balance of justice by his uncom- promising and critical foe, It is of the greatest importance to you and me, the descendants of Ham, to display the intelligence and knowledge that has become imbeded in our minds through the sehool of ex- perience and harship, by sending to office not the? man who would sell us body and soul for the paltry sum of a dollar, who would sacrifice our in- terests and ambition on the sinful al- tar of greed, while he, the stool- pigeon of hypocricy, lies back and allows himself to be the recipient of raise, ayplause and bribes from the people who would slangher ‘us as dogs should the opportunity present itself, but he who would fight our battlés and uphold our principles and metals in private an wel na fs weblic: earth had turned against him and the man who would possess courage though it seemed. that heaven and would fight until the last drop of blood would have flown from his body. He is the man to be given the honors of holding office, he who holds the Negro as well as humanity's in- terest at heart. Wake up! Take the wool from over your eyes, you loyal sons of America! Assert the rights that have been given you, not foolishly but wisely, don’t commit the same depredation over again if you have been guilty in the past. You owe it to your family and to the race. ‘The majority of us are one-hundred ‘per cent race men and proud to be such, and our idea of justice to our- selves would be to withhold our suf- frage from a candidate whom we did ‘not believe eapable or justly qualified to represent us and our interests be- fore the bar of justice, regardless of color, race or creed. You must remember the men you and.I put in office have a great, bear- ing upon your economical and com mercial existence, also the interest of your sons’ and daughters’ education and chances of advancement in the great struggle of existence. Don’t forget tomorrow is the day of reckoning for those that live and ‘act teday. Don't let the future gen ‘erations of oe race point the finger of acorn at you and say, “He is the one that helped handicap me any my people by not thinking for him. self and following his own convietion but allowing himself to be led by worshippers of evil and destractior to vote against himself. God gave all of us minds with which ‘to think and endowed with the spirit ‘of right has given us rights. "Show your appreciation of both by “using them to your best advantage by ‘voting for N. 8. Taylor for Congress J. F. Cole, Distributor and Retailer for = ° é CE) Opening a new and convenien branch, 14th and U Streets N.W,, un der the Republic Theater in Mr. Cor dove's Cafe. (See window display) Take no chances with cheap remedies The Watkins Company’s remedies for colds, lagrippe, headache, blood and skin trouble, weak and worn down system, liver or kidney trouble, back- ache, indigestion, dyspepsia, stomach and bowel trouble, tooothache, corns or-bunions, are guaranteed safe and reliable with money back if not satis- factory. You will also see displayed a full line of high grade toilet goods; and particular housewives who wish the best flavoring extracts and spices, will be greatly satisfied by using those manufactured by Watkins Company. Remember you can get these at 1343 U Street under Republic Thea- ter or from office and stock room, 1426 S$ Street N.W. Phone North 3023, PAGE FIVE THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE 920 U Street, N.W., Phone, Potomac 1667 MORRIS MURRAY ... BILLIAM O. WALKER ... A. G. LuVALLE Subscription Rate: One Delivered by For Sale at All Advertising Rate FREDERICK DOUGLASS NEED It may be significant that the native leaders and would-be bek, the week in which fall forensic debater on and for While it was Lincoln's per- son chattel slavery, it was a which helped to mould pub- flicting in human chattel Frederick Douglass was a race needs just such a st, dissatisfaction and un- posed leaders are bowing in, we need the lion-hear- so would fare forth unda- race prejudice, demanding rach racial cooperation. With an unprecedented num- ny grave problems are a amers of the race, a grave deleaving to organize the peration in rotation and pr purchasing of their supplies business enterprises among ing anything tangible for establishments, nor fostering manufacture the products. More Negroes will have the North, this fall, thank a factor in Connecticut, Maryland, Ohio, Indiana, Ic tulus of a leader of the t ur or five Negroes in the C Migration, with the resu- spelling housing problem in producing an increasing he leadership in this increase. Of course there is no one the requirements of a ra- trebled, its numbers sin- cess. It has gained more pro- duced more would- ality among them so that in advance of the requisition however, Mr. Douglass was ing in our day, he would me and outshining the me EDITORIAL COMMENT Of all the colored papers of them had anything incident. This incident—as our rea- representative Byrnes of the appropriation bill seve- r Howard University. T 207.000. Representative him to Howard on certain crime in an address at H We are not in a position of this important incident. If the editors, then that we newspapers of the country Washington so that ever receive direct and correct representatives and Senate candidate also furnish to the vital issues arising h The Afro-American of the largest out-of-the-city cir- cute which said: In the South where every effe- nance," school appropriations, pur- sure or less successfully used wrongs and racial oppression, finishing the men themselves education. Because Dr. Grimke leasing to Representative Bryon Howard, the outstanding MURRAY WALKER ALLE Description Rate: One Year, $2.50; Six Months, Delivered by Carrier, 20c a month. For Sale at All Newsstands, 5c per copy Advertising Rates Furnished on Request HERICK DOUGLASS—THE TYPE OF LAND NEEDED NOW The significant that Kelly Miller called a men's leaders and would-be leaders of the race in a week in which falls the birthday of Frederick Debater on and for the rights of the race. It was Lincoln's pen that legally emancipated slave slavery, it was Douglass's voice in many need to mould public sentiment against the human chattels, and prepared the way for Douglass was a brave bold fighter for human needs just such a man today. At this hour satisfaction and unrest are running high, and leaders are bowing and scraping and selling the lion-hearted character of Frederick for forth undaunted by criticism, unabashed prejudice, demanding our constitutional right, special cooperation. Unprecedented migration of Negroes from the problems are arising. With a million of the race, a grave problem presents itself to organize the framers and encourage rotation and pooling of their crops as of their supplies. Then there is the matter enterprises among our group and no specific tangible for their improvement in enrolments, nor fostering cooperation in buying, not nature the products used. Negroes will have the opportunity to vote for this, this fall, than ever voted before. They are in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky, a leader of the type of Frederick Douglass in the 69th Congress. In, with the resulting congestion which is housing problem for the race in the North, an increasing health problem as well. Worship in this increasing, perplexing problem, use there is no one Negro that will be able to requirements of a race leader; for, the race, its numbers since the fighting days of Frederick was gained more property, turned out more, reduced more would-be leaders and grown among them so that the requirements of the leave of the requisites of the days of Frederick Mr. Douglass was of that type of man, that our day, he would have been up and doing outshining the men around him. SPECIAL COMMENT ON HOWARD'S APPROACH The colored papers which come to our exchange them had anything to say concerning the Grief incident—as our readers know—grew out ofATIVE Byrnes of South Carolina having separation bill several items which appropriated University. The aggregate of the items Representative Byrnes purported to base Howard on certain statements made by Reed an address at Howard. Not in a position to say just why our patient incident. If it was lack of knowledge, errors, then that would constitute a reason for the country to have a personal repression so that every paper in the United States and correct information as to the detritives and Senators in the Congress. Such would also furnish the newspapers first-hand issues arising here which concern the race. Pro-American of Baltimore, with possible out-of-the-city circulation in the country, said: South where every effort is made to keep Negro legal appropriations, public benefactions and other men successfully used to muzzle those men who spread racial oppression. But generally this has been the men themselves rather than innocent student. Because Dr. Grimke, a trustee, says something in Representative Byrnes, he would withdraw Coord, the outstanding Negro University in this county. Entered as second-class matter July 7, 1922, at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., under the Act of March 3, 1879. F. MORRIS MURRAY .....President WILLIAM O. WALKER .....Managing Editor J. A. G. LuVALLE .....City Editor Subscription Rate: One Year, $2.50; Six Months, $1.25; Delivered by Carrier, 20c a month. For Sale at All Newsstands, 5c per copy Advertising Rates Furnished on Request FREDERICK DOUGLASS—THE TYPE OF LEADER NEEDED NOW It may be significant that Kelly Miller called a meeting of the various leaders and would-be leaders of the race in Chicago this week, the week in which falls the birthday of Frederick Douglass, a forensic debater on and for the rights of the race. While it was Lincoln's pen that legally emancipated the Negro from chattel slavery, it was Douglass's voice in many a hot debate which helped to mould public sentiment against the nefarious trafficking in human chattels, and prepared the way for Lincoln. Frederick Douglass was a brave bold fighter for human rights. The race needs just such a man today. At this hour, when distrust, dissatisfaction and unrest are running high, and when our supposed leaders are bowing and scraping and selling out at every turn, we need the lion-hearted character of Frederick Douglass who would fare forth undaunted by criticism, unabashed because of race prejudice, demanding our constitutional rights and be-seeing racial cooperation. With an unprecedented migration of Negroes from the South, many grave problems are arising. With a million unorganized farmers of the race, a grave problem presents itself with no one endeavoring to organize the framers and encourage them to cooperation in rotation and pooling of their crops as well as the purchasing of their supplies. Then there is the matter of 50,000 business enterprises among our group and no specific organization doing anything tangible for their improvement in enlarging their establishments, nor fostering cooperation in buying, nor preparing to manufacture the products used. More Negroes will have the opportunity to vote for a president in the North, this fall, than ever voted before. Their votes will be a factor in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky. The stimulus of a leader of the type of Frederick Douglass could land four or five Negroes in the 69th Congress. Migration, with the resulting congestion which produces an appalling housing problem for the race in the North, is also producing an increasing health problem as well. Who can take the leadership in this increasing, perplexing problem. Of course there is no one Negro that will be able to meet all of the requirements of a race leader; for, the race has doubled, yea trebled, its numbers since the fighting days of Frederick Douglass. It has gained more property, turned out more college graduates, produced more would-be leaders and grown a big crop of rivalry among them so that the requirements of the leader of today is in advance of the requisites of the days of Frederick Douglass. However, Mr. Douglass was of that type of man, that had he been living in our day, he would have been up and doing just the same and outshining the men around him. EDITORIAL COMMENT ON HOWARD'S APPROPRIATION Of all the colored papers which come to our exchange desk, only three of them had anything to say concerning the Grimke-Byrnes incident. This incident—as our readers know—grew out of the action of Representative Byrnes of South Carolina having struck out of the appropriation bill several items which appropriated money for Howard University. The aggregate of the items cut out was $207,000. Representative Byrnes purported to base his antagonism to Howard on certain statements made by Rev. Francis J. Grimke in an address at Howard. We are not in a position to say just why our papers ignored this important incident. If it was lack of knowledge on the part of the editors, then that would constitute a reason for the Negro newspapers of the country to have a personal representative here in Washington so that every paper in the United States could receive direct and correct information as to the doings of their Representatives and Senators in the Congress. Such a representative could also furnish the newspapers first-hand information on the vital issues arising here which concern the race at large. The Afro-American of Baltimore, with possibly the second largest out-of-the-city circulation in the country, had a short note which said: In the South where every effort is made to keep Negro leaders "safe and sane," school appropriations, public benefactions and other methods have been more or less successfully used to muzzle those men who spoke out against wrongs and racial oppression. But generally this has been confined to punishing the men themselves rather than innocent students seeking an education. Because Dr. Grimke, a trustee, says something in a sermon displeasing to Representative Byrnes, he would withdraw Congressional aid from Howard, the outstanding Negro University in this country. The Chicago Whip said: A mouth that could not be s university a three hundred thou southern representative blocked rev. F. J. Grimke, a trustee of that he did not believe in theounced the Jim Crow Y.M.C.A. Jim Crow Christ. But no do will be made for him and he appropriation. The Florida Sentinel, eing editorial with these pa As a rule Negroes are barre country on one excuse or anct case of medicine; Negro studie institutions are advised to eni that could not be stopped with dollar bills has a three hundred thousand dollar appropriation from representative blocked the appropriation when he b Grimke, a trustee of Howard University, had declared not believe in the Christianity of Wilson and Jim Crow Y.M.C.A. Either Dr. Grimke was right Christ. But no doubt Dr. Grimke will be repudiated for him and he will be discredited. Howard on. Florida Sentinel, edited by a Howard graduated with these paragraphs: Negroes are barred from most of the larger insane one excuse or another and Howard is the only medicine; Negro students who seek admittance int A mouth that could not be stopped with dollar bills has lost for Howard University a three hundred thousand dollar appropriation from Congress. A southern representative blocked the appropriation when he learned that the Rev. P. J. Grimke, a trustee of Howard University, had declared in a sermon that he did not believe in the Christianity of Wilson and Byran, and denounced the Jim Crow Y.M.C.A. Either Dr. Grimke was right or Jesus was a Jim Crow Christ. But no doubt Dr. Grimke will be repudiated. Apologies will be made for him and he will be discredited. Howard will get the appropriation. The Florida Sentinel, edited by a Howard graduate, closed a long editorial with these paragraphs: As a rule Negroes are barred from most of the larger institutions of this country on one excuse or another and Howard is the only hope. Take the case of medicine; Negro students who seek admittance into white medical institutions are advised to enter either Howard or Meharry, or are advised to spend the last two years in these institutions because they will not have the same opportunities for practice in the white hospitals that they will have at the colored. The same applies in engineering. Negro students have little or no opportunity to enter the white engineering institutions and get there the same consideration given others and due them. Howard is the hope of Negroes in professional and higher training. To deprive the university of government support is depriving the Negroes of America of their one opportunity to become prepared in the line of endeavor for which they are best fitted. It would seem that this opportunity of the national government to aid Negroes should be welcomed rather than opposed. Those southern Congressmen who claim a great friendliness toward the Negro would give this statement a semblance of truth if they did not seize upon every apparent opportunity and every technicality in law to deny to the Negro things essential to his welfare and thus exhibit by action rather than by word that they are sincere in interest in his behalf. America, and especially the South can well afford to be liberal with the Negro. PAGE SIX THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1924 Debates on Constitution Open to All (Continued from page 1) ship of Washington, Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Marshall, Webster or Lincoln to the Constitution. The actual procedure has been carefully and minutely worked out. The country is divided into seven zones, these zones in turn have been divided into districts, presided over by representatives of the participating newspapers. The districts are composed of groups of schools (public, private and parochial) and the schools are again divided into classes. Beginning with the class as a unit, the student who writes and delivers the best oration on the Constitution of the United States is chosen by judges. This student represents his school in the school contest, and the winner from the schools then represents his group of schools, and so on until the final elimination takes place in Washington, and the grand prize is awarded. The zone representatives will come to Washington from the seven territorial divisions on June 8th. President Coolidge has consented to make an address at the final meeting. Washington will see the final contests and the public will attend the meeting in which the ultimate decision will be made. This makes it a matter of public pride that the delegate from our high schools receive the grand prize. Each high school has been allotted one hundred dollars as the prize for the best oration in the high school. The prize for the winner from the seven schools of the District will consist of three hundred dollars. All of these prizes are awarded by the Evening Star. The prizes in the last competition amounted to five thousand dollars—first prize $3500, second $1000, third $500. The judges will be chosen for ability along educational and literary lines and will be instructed to apply two tests to the orations—first, literary merit and delivery (these counting fifty points each), and second, whether or not they increase interest in and respect for the Constitution of the United States. This Contest constitutes a purely educational endeavor on the part of the newspapers of America to do their part in the fight for better citizens. It deserves the support of every loyal American. Republicans in Miss. Split Over Control (Continued from page 1) tice, July 7, 1922, when Perry W. Howard and M. J. Mulvihill signed an agreement that was supposed to have governed political affairs in the state. The agreement divided the spoils as well as the management between the two factions. The reading of this agreement which was signed in Washington, D.C., threw a bombshell in the meeting. This agreement, approved by W. C. Adams, National Republican chairman, was read and Mr. Mulvihill admitted, when called upon to do so, that he had signed it but that he could not live up to the terms because he was not getting his share of the patronage. The Mulvihill faction bolted rather than carry out the agreement and held a meeting of its own. The How ard faction, accepting recruits in those who were willing to carry out the terms of agreement, proceeded to hold its meeting with Daily duly elected chairman of four years ago, presiding. Daily was formerly with the Mulvihill faction. The agreement which caused 'the trouble was as follows? 1. The Mulvihill faction to have two-thirds of the membership on the state committee and the Howard faction one-third. 2. The Mulvihill faction to have one-third of the membership to resign and the vacancies to be filled from the Howard faction. 3. The Howard faction to have the chairmanship. 4. All county and district committees to be consolidated on the same personal basis. 5. The construction carries with it the idea of consolidation for harmony. 6. The patronage in Mississippi to be determined only after a conference and mutual agreement between Howard's faction and Mulvihill, leader of the other faction. The recommendations not to be made either to the president or to any departmental head until both Howard and Daily had approved the same. 7. The legal procedure to enjoin the Mulvihill faction, now pending in the Hinds county court, to be dismissed. 8. The terms of agreement to be carried out before the coming national convention. After the withdrawal of the Mulvihill faction, the Howard group continued their meeting and before completing their work, passed resolutions endorsing President Coolidge and assuring him of their support at the coming National Convention. The re MUSIC FORUM By Wellington A. Adams Music Students' Federation Makes Big Hit Nearly fifty new members already! That's a wonderful enrollment during the first week's drive by the new temporary officers, President Rosella Molson and Secretary Julia Coles. The organizatoin is an assured project already and with the many manifestations of hearty approval and the interest pouring in daily, this student federation is destined to be one of the greatest musical movements among the masses of music lovers ever inaugurated in this city. Each section is now represented, northwest, West Washington, norhtheast suburbs, and others are coming in rapidly. # Miss JULIA COLES, Senior Dunbar High School, Secretary The call for formal organization and election of officers will be issued soon and all those who wish to be identified in the original membership should enter immediately by sending in your name and address on a post card to the Music Editor, 1911 Ninth Street, Northwest. The first musial program will be rendered in March, next month, and persons having musical talent should not hesitate in joining because it is particularly for the development of local talent along all musical lines. Not less than 1000 members is the ultimate goal immediately. Each new member si expected to go out and get their friends to join. Matters not what others may say join for yourself and secure its benefits. Enrolled to date; President, Rosella Gilbert Molson; Secretary, Julia Coles; Laura E. E. Tross, Janie M. Greene, (Mrs.) Fred Campbell, Helen M. Ceruby, Annie Elese Cottrell, (Mrs.) Dorothy Williams, Helen Litaker, Adole Coates, Althena Queen, Messrs, Edgar T. Redmond, Joseph Carter, and William C. Greene; Gertrude Jernagin, Alice V. Boone, Ethyl Wise, Lucile Hughes, Margarey J. Jenkins, Mr. Theodore R. Cannady, Irene Diggs, Marion Miles, Martha Chinn, Irene Jackson, Ruth Clark, Helen Grinage, Fannie Jenifer, Lillian Grinage, Dorothy Cole, Messrs. Cliff Davis, V. Harris, Donald Howard and Harry Young, (Mrs.) Ambia Hawk. Other names came in too late for publication in this issue. "Treble Clef" Club Next week's issue the "Music Forum" will contain an article reviewing the musical activities of the "Treble Clef' music club for the year. This club is composed of some of the leading citizens of Washington who keep up musical interest each year. To Organize Other Musicians Here The editor of this column after successfully launching the music students' federation, will exert his influence towards the organizing of a local music association composed of recognized musicians in the District of Columbia and an organists' chapter composed of regular church organists. Already there is evidence of awakening forces long dormant, ready and solution also carried a tribute to the late ex-President Woodrow Wilson and a proviso that the meeting adjourn for ten minutes out of respect to his memory. Enforcement of all laws regardless of race, color or creed was also demanded as was the enactment of anti-lynching legislation. SCALES BIRTHDAY PARTY Mr. Benjamin F. Scales was honored on Friday evening at a birthday party by his wife, Mrs. Catherine Scales at their home 1211 Q Street northwest. The house was beautifully decorated. Refreshments, dancing, card playing and the radio were enjoyed by the guests. R. E. Coleman acted as toastmaster. Among the guests present were: T. S. Rounds, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Glascoe; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown; Capt. Charles Neal and wife; Charles S. James; Amos Sharp; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elliott; Mr. and Mr. A. Brown; Miss Fannie Pan; Miss Odessa Williams; Mr. and Mr. Horn; Mr. Julian Miss Marie Williams; willing to embrace the opportunity to organize, among them are John M Johnson, former secretary of a local music branch of the National Negro Music Association, who will write an article on the local music situation for our next issue, which all should read and digest. Mrs, Gregoria Fraser Goins, former president of the branch, also stands ready to aid the movement, as well as Russell Wooding and others. Dr. Anna Greene, organists of Meropolitan Baptist church is interested in the Organists' organization and next week she will present her views on the subject. There is a healthy sign in this unselfish interest on the part of these citizens that new life is being injected into the music body of this immediate vicinity, and it argues well for the future of all the music contingency. May we count on your personal cooperation and interest in the matter, musicians? Local Stars to Appear in Benefit Musigale An array of local stars in the musical world is booked for an appearance in a benefit program at the Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, M Street near 16th Street, Northwest, on Tuesday evening, March 4th, 1924 at 8 o'clock, under the auspices of the Bethel Literary Society in the financial interest and uplift of the "Farm Life School" for mountain Negro Youth, Miss Mary Elizabeth Moore, Founder and Principal, located five miles from the village of Hiddentite in a thrifty farming community in one of the smallest of the undeveloped mountain counties in Western North Carolina. These isolated groups of Negro people living in sparsely settled communities in these backward mountain counties have had very little opportunity or advantages for improvement. By their own industry these people must be taught to work out their own salvation. The school owns a small parcel of land and two small buildings have been the only means of carrying on this work and the only means of support has been through voluntary contributions. A building is now under construction to accommodate the growing demands made on the institution and "The Industrial Educational Association, Inc., Washington, D. C.," on behalf of this school is raising funds to complete and equip this building. Among the prominent musicians who will appear in this special benefit program are: Miss Goldie Guy, pianist of Howard Conservatory; Miss Estelle Pinkney, pianist and vocalist; Dr. C. Summer Wormley, baritone; Prof. Cecil Cohen, pianist of Howard Conservatory; and Prof. R. Carlton Dorsey, violinist. Sufficient evidence thereof for a big musical hit on March 4th and for the sake of a worthy cause as well as the prominence of participants, there should be a large outpouring of friends and well-wishers to encourage the work. By all means attend. This musical benefit is being promoted by Mrs. Marian D. Butler, whose heart is in the cause and who in sacrificing her means and time to make it a success. Mrs. Gregorin Fraser is giving her splendid support in the effort and both of them deserve commendation. On the Board of Directors we find many leading citizens. The officers are: Dr. H. J. Callis, president; Mrs. Addie R. Clarke, vice-president; Mrs. Marian D. Butler, secretary; Rev. J. C. Olden, treasurer, and Miss Mary Elizabeth Moore, corresponding secretary. The current issue of the "Southern Workman" (published by the Hampton Institute Press) contains an article by Mabel Travis Wood on "Community Preservation of Negro Music";the appreciations of Roland Hayes, the Negro tenor; and an account of the Baltimore Music Festival. James Coleman; Misses Dade and Glascow; Booker T. Coleman; John Randall; Mrs. Minor; Mrs. Irene Wells; Miss A. Parker; Mrs. Rosa Sharp; Miss Carter; Mrs. Briggman; Mr. and Mrs. Merryweather; Mr. and Mrs. William Brown; James Shaw; Mrs. Louise Knight; Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson; Mrs. Roberson; A. A. Webster. Big Centenary Meeting at ASBURY M. E. CHURCH 11 and K Streets, Northwest Proceeds for Centenary, auspices Men's Club. Rev. J. U. King, D.D., Pastor Presented by the Community Center Department Reserved Seats .....75 cents General Admission .....50 cents Student Tickets .....35 cents Reception after the Concert BenefitMusicale for Mountain NegroYouth Auspies "Bethel Literary Society" Miss Goldie Guy, Pianist Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, Baritone Miss Estelle E. Pinkney, Soprano Prof. Cecil Cohen, Pianist Prof. R. D. Carlton Dorsey, Violinist METROPOLITAN A.M.E. CHURCH, M St., near 16th St., N.W. Rev. Chas. E. Swart, Pastor Tuesday evening, March 4th, 1924, 8 o'clock Management of Mrs. Marian D. Butler, Mrs. Gregoria F. Goins and the Board of Directors cooperating. Tickets on sale. WELLINGTON A. ADAMS Pupil of Mathias von Buclow Berlin, Germany DIRECTOR COLUMBIA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Pianoforte, Voice, Violin, String and Wind Instruments. DIRECTOR COLUMBIA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC erte, Voice, Violin, String and Wind Instruments. DIRECTOR COLUMBIA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Pianoforte, Voice, Violin, String and Wind Instruments. 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Fox Present SHIRLEY MASON "South Sea Love" Story by— Frederick and Fanny Hatton Directed by— David Solomon The story of man and a maid w paid. Also WM. DESMOND and EILEEN SEDGWICK in "BEASTS OF PARADISE" No. 12 PATHE COMEDY Saturday 23rd "A MAN'S M LOAN Real Estate Home A MAN'S MAN" LOANS Real Estate Home Furniture "A MAN'S MAN" FROM $50 to $300 Commercial Loan and Finance Corp., Room 211, 921 15th Street, N.W. --- Story by— Frederick and Fanny Hatton Directed by— David Solomon The story of a man and a maid who paid. TUE. & WED., FEB. 19 & 20 RACE PRIDE ABOVE ALL ELSE C. LESLIE FRAZIER, Editor Juvenile Department ADDRESS: CHILDREN'S PAGE The Washington Tribune 920 U Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. TRIBUNITE'S PLEDGE 1. I will never use the word "nigger." 2. I will learn all that I can about the history and traditions of my Race. 3. I will use my eyes and ears to detect slander against my Race, and I will champion my Race wherever I may hear such slander. 4. I will be proud that I am a Negro because God made me one, and, being a Negro, I will do all that I can to add honor to my Race. SCRIPTURE READING Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Exodus 20:4. Tribunites' Pen Names Beatrice Scott: "Cherry Blossom." Thelma E. Lane: "Rose." Laura Phillips: "Rose Bud." Thelma Wilson: "Violet." Dennis Tinney: "Uncle Wiggily." Bernice Shaw: "Pinkie." Milton Douglass: "Billy Whiskers." Virginia Leigh: "Peonie." Carl Chase: "Robin Hood." Raymond Taylor: "Ikey." Louise E. Amos: "Bo Peep." Thelma Scott: "American Beauty." William Scott: "Jimmy Sawdust." SLAVERY By Magdalen Pye (14) During the time of slavery there lived an old lady who was a slave. Her master and mistress were very unkind and cruel to her. They would wait until dark, then make her go out to cut wood on cold winter nights. It did not matter to them whether she suffered or not. Besides she didn't have half enough to eat. After her work was over she had to stay in the kitchen at night where there was no fire, while the family sat in the dining room, enjoying the warmth from a big fireplace. The only time that she received any warmth from the fire was after the family had gone to bed. She would then lie on the floor near the fireplace for the rest of the night. Was not this a terrible life? Thus, it was that she spent a great portion of her life, which, indeed, was not a happy one. Slavery has been abolished. Let us thank God that we are living comfortably and as freemen. OUR PUZZLE BOX PUZZLES Consideration The word "consideration" has many words hidden in it. See if you can write a word for each meaning that is indicated by the definition given: 1. To send into the interior of a country. 2. The most common and useful of the metals. 3. Interior part. 4. A country in Asia. 5. A girl's name. 6. Frozen water. 7. A crazy person. 8. An occurrence. 9. A hotel. 10. Anger. Use only the letters in the word "consideration." The hidden words contain three or more letters. Each hidden word begins with the letter "I." EXAMPLE—To send into the interior of a country: intern. Charade My first is what a driver uses Upon horses that will not obey; My second is the orphan child We meet most every day. You'll find my third rimes nicely With hill and sill and bill. My whole is found in shady trees— My song is loud and shrill. Pied Line anagi stih ewek, iwht het phoe batt The letters in the words in the line above are mixed. If you can arrange the letters properly, the words will form part of a sentence that appears elsewheres on this page. Duplicate Line 1. To send into the interior of a coun- A line similar to this line appears elsewhere on this page. Can you find it? Consideration 1. Run. 2. Rain. 3. Rein (deer). 4. Rat. 5. Red. 6. Rice. 7. Rite. 8. Road. 9. Reason. 10. Read. Charade My first is very precious— Rimes with the word beholden; Things made of it are very rare And they are often stolen. (golden) My second is a wanderer's staff That helps him on his way It's tall and strong—it often is His only strength and stay. (rod) Out in the open fields you'll find My whole so gently nodding— My beauty cheers the farmers While homeward they are plodding (goldenrod) DUN THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1924 L. FALLEN - 1924 Homonyms Honesty 1. Principal; principle. 2. Rode; road; Rhode (Island). 3. Too; to; two. 4. All; awl. PRIZE WINNERS, FEB. 2, 1924 Note: Winners of prizes should come to the office and ask to see Mr. Frazier. He will give you your prizes. "Honor Children": Erna Francis Johnson, Lawrence Shumate, Thelma Wilson, James Roulhac, Evelyn L. Smith, Dorothy Shaed, Bernice Branham, William Anderson, Gladys Tinney, Thelma E. Lane, Bernice Shaw, Raymond Taylor, Charles Shumate. "Specials": Eleanor Ward, Harper Fortune, Milton Douglass. Special Mention The following names are of the Tribunites whose answers to the puzzles of February 2, make them worthy of mention. Virginia Leigh, Clarice Fenwick, Ruth Atkins, Mildred Castor, Mary Wedge, Laura J. Bowe, Harry Shorter, Henry Lee, George Morris, Marjorie Johnson and Annie B. Jackson. WINNERS IN DRAWING CONTEST (Drawing Series, No. 23) First prize (five theater tickets); "A Holland Scene" drawn by Locke E. Small. Second prize (three theater tickets); "A Demon and His Serpent" drawn by Leola E. Walker. One ticket is awarded to the Tribunites listed here: Louis O. Castor, "By the Shore of Gutchee Gumee"; George Morris, "The Little Elve"; Purvis Harris, "The Giant and the Demon"; Robert Green, "A Snake in Hiding"; Raymond Taylor, "The Ice House." Mildred Castor Writes Dear Editor: This is the first time that I have written to you. I am interested in the "Children's Page." I too, would like to become a Tribuneite I'm trying to answer this week's puzzle in the word "Consideration." I attend St. Cyprian's Parish school. I am in the 8th grade. MILDRED CASTOR Erna Makes a Promise Dear Editor: I am sending in these puzzles. I work them every week, but I can never get them to the office in time. I am going to mail them like a friend of mine does. I do hope these are right. Next week I will write and tell you about my new school. ERNA F. JOHNSON (?) Bessie H. Cole: How old are you? Is the poem you sent in original or was it selected? P FREDERICK DOUGLASS Paul Laurance Dunbar A hush is over all the teaming lists, And there is pause, a breath-space in the strife; A spirit brave has passed beyond the mists, And vapors that obscure the sun of life. And Ethiopia, with bosom torn, Laments the passing of her noblest born. She weeps for him a mother's burning tears— She loved him with a mother's deepest love. He was her champion through direful years, And held her weal all other ends above. When Bondage held her bleeding in the dust, He raised her up and wispered, "Hope and trust." For her his voice, a fearless clarion, rung, That broke in warning on the ears of men; For her the strong bow of his power he strung, And sent his arrows to the very den Where grim Oppression held his bloody place And gloated o'er the mis'ries of a race. And he was no soft-tongued apologist; He spoke straightforward, fearlessly uncowed; The sunlight of his truth dispelled the mist, And set in bold relief each dark- hued cloud; To sin and crime he gave their proper hue, And hurled at evil what was evil's due. Through good and ill report he cleaved his way Right onward, with his face set towards the heights. Nor beared to face the foeman's dread array,— The lash of scorn, the sting of petty spites. He dared the lightning in the light- ning's track. And answered thunder with his thunder back. When men maligned him, and their torrent wrath In furious inprecations o'er him broke. He kept his counsel as he kept his path; Twas for his race, not for himself, he spoke. He knew the import of his Saviour's call. And felt himself too mighty to be small. No miser in the good he held was he— His kindness followed his horizon's rim. His heart, his talents, and his hands were free To all who truly needed aught of him. THURS. & FRI., FEB. 21 & 22 Where poverty and ignorance were rife, He gave his bounty as he gave his life. The place and cause that first aroused his might. Still proved its powers until his latest day. In Freedom's lists and for the aid of Right. Still in the foremost rank he waged the fray. Wrong lived; his occupation was not gone. He died in action with his armor on! We weep for him, but we have touched his hand, And felt the magic of his presence nigh. The current that he sent throughout the land, The kindling spirit of his battle-cry. O'er all that holds us we shall triumph yet. And place our banner where his hopes were set! Oh, Douglass, thou hast passed beyond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale! Thou'st taught thy race how high her hopes may soar, And bade her seek the heights, nor faint, nor fail. She will not fail, she heeds thy stirring cry, She knows thy guardian spirit still is nigh. And, rising from beneath the chastining rod, She streates out her bleeding hands to God! BERNICE'S NEW FRIEND By Clara E. Miller (11) Many years ago there was a little girl whose name was Bernice. Bernice had no sisters nor brothers, so she was sad because she had no one to play with. One day her mother asked her if she would like to go to the country to spend a while with her aunt. Bernice was very delighted. The next day her mother packed her things and sent her off. When she arrived it was late so she went directly to bed. The next day after breakfast, Bernice went out to play in the meadow. While she was playing she heard a voice calling. She looked around and to her surprise she saw a little girl playing around the apple tree. This little girl's name was Ida. Ida lived across the road from Bernice's aunt. Every morning after this Bernice and Ida would meet in the meadow for their morning's play. After spending a month with her aunt it was time to return home for school. Bernice was sad and crying. Ida's mother told her not to cry for she would let Ida go to school with her. They soon left and every year at the closing of school, Bernice would go to the country to spend a while with her aunt, and to see Ida. They remained true friends as long as they lived. Thelma Wilson: Howdy. Puzzles received. Puzzles are good. Puzzles will be published. Good-bye. OBSERVE THIS Write all communications plainly, write on one side of paper; give name, age, address, school, and school class. Please write your age after your name in "every letter." Marjorie's First Letter Dear Editor: This is the first time I have attempted to write to the "Children's Page." My name is Marjorie Johnson and I live at 51 Defrees Street, Northwest. I am in the 8-B grade at Jones School. My teacher's name is Miss E. A. Chase. I hope all the Tribunites are well. MARJORIE JOHNSON (13) Thanks Dear Editor: I want to thank you for th Tribute you sent me and also for putting my letter in our "Children's Page." By showing the paper to some of my friends, I have three who say that they will subscribe to your paper. I am hoping that by the next time you hear from me I will be able to send them in. I have for my pet a little dog whose name is Fido. CARRIE LUCAS (9) Expressions from Virginia Marshall Dear Editor: Just a few lines to say, that the "Children's Page" is a wonderful page. It encourages the children, it teaches them the sense of responsibility. As I read it, a thrill of a pleasure comes over me. Their poems are beautiful and each one teaches some little lesson. Our race has splendid ability, all that it needs is a little more get-up and pep. I am proud of the Negro race. God has some special work for every Negro under the rays of the beautiful sun, wether or not he or she has found it. I hope the children will continue to take such splendid interest in their page. I think that the gem "Myself" submitted by Margaret Bland contains a very good lesson for all, large or small, young or old. I am a student of the Vocational School of which Miss L. C. Randolph is principal. She is a splendid leader and an excellent disciplinarian. I hope that granny Trash Basket is out, taking her daily walk, when this letter arrives. VIRGINIA MARSHALL (?) Listen to Jimmy Sawdust Dear Editor: This is the second time I have written to our page. I was promoted to the 3-A grade. Please give me for a pen name "Jimmy Sawdust." I hope that all of the Tribunites are well. WILLIAM SCOTT (7) Admission Children. RI., FEB. 21 PAGE SEVEN DO NOT USE THE WORD "NIGGER" ETTER BOX HILLN-1924 Cherry Blossom Dear Editor: I am very glad that the Triubites liked my suggestion. Especially glad was I to see a letter on the page from you to me telling me what you thought of it. If you know a good poem on Douglass, please print it, I want to learn one to recite in school. I have been sick so I haven't written for over two weeks, but I will do better in the future. I hope all of the Triubites are well. CHERRY BLOSSOM (A poem of Douglass by Dunbar is published on this page. - C. B. F.) Winifred Likes to Read Dear Editor: I have been reading the "Children's Page" for a long time and I find it very interesting. I want to become a member. I am sending in answers to the puzzle "consideration"—all except one, and I have tried very hard to get that one. I'll try harder next time. I am in the 2-B grade. I have a baby sister, who is a year old. She sits down and I read the "Children's Page" to her. I am very interested in reading. WINIFRED BALTIMORE (9) Laura Writes Again Dear Editor: I am sending an answer to this week's puzzle. I am very glad that I am a Tribune. I hope to become an "Honor Child." I have worked very hard to get this puzzle correct. I hope you and the Tribunites are well. LAURA J. BOWE (15) Dear Editor: I am sending in the answers to the "Children's Page" again this week, with the hope that I will be an "Honor Child" or at least a "Special." Together with the puzzles I am sending in a picture for the drawing contest. I am in the 8-A grade of Garnet-Patterson Schools. Greetings from May Fenwick Dear Editor: I am very glad to see my name appear in the list of those who gained honorable mention. I am also sending in an answer to a puzzle. I hope that all of the Tribunites are well. MAY I. FENWICK (14) Helen. Queen Dear Editor: As I am a Tribunite I think it is my duty to try to solve some of the puzzles. I answered several puzzles some time ago. My name is Edward Queen and I am 13 years old. I attend the Shaw Junior High School, in the eighth grade. EDWARD QUEEN. - 22 Cents 10c & 22