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DURKEE WHITEWASHED Charges School Teachers Hold Positions Illegally FIRST IN ADVERTISING AND CIRCULATION PUBLISHED WEEKLY RK ges Sc DUR Charges DURKEE ADMITS CALLING KELLY MILLER A "PUP" The Howard University board of trustees on Thursday exonerated J. Stanley Durkee and approved of his actions as president of Howard University, after a hearing of charges preferred against him by the alumni and an inquiry into the dismissal without cause of Professors Alaine LeRoy Locke, Alonzo H. Brown, Metz T. P. Lochard and Orlando C. Thornton. The board declined to hear the evidence submitted in the majority of the cases upon which charges were based, taking the position that the matters involved had been passed upon by the board. The board of trustees voted that "none of the charges against President J. Stanley Durkee has been sustained by adequate or convincing evidence." The trustees also voted to give a full year's salary to the four professors who were dismissed summarily. In a resolution adopted the board expressed its confidence in Dr. Durkee. It said that: "No proof has been brought forward which in the minds of the Trustees proves President Durke to have been guilty of arbitrary or irregular action in his functions as President of the University. All direct personal charges against him are unsupported by evidence. No abuse of his powers as President of the University was proven. His connection with the Curry School of Expression in Boston was approved at the time by the Trustees. He has since relinquished that connection." Present at the meeting of the Board of Trustees were the following Trustees: Dr. Charles R. Brown, President of the Board of Trustees; Dr. Sara W. Brown; Mr. Rolfe Cobleigh, Boston Mass.; Dr. Michel O. Dumas; Dr. J. Stanley Durke; Victor D. Beyder, Dr. Albert Bushnell Hart, John R. Hawkins, Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones, C. H. Pope, Justice Stanton J. Peelle, Dr. Ulysses G. P. Pierce, Dr. J. E. Moorland, Brooklyn, N.Y.; James C. Napier, General John H. Sherburne, Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley. Dr. Durke was charged with incompetence, arbitrariness, the establishment of an espionage system, manhandling of professors, diverting appropriations, favoritism and insulting the Race. The bill of particulars charged that— 1. His educational policies have been erratic, ill-advised and productive of sudden arbitrary and disrupting changes in the organization and management of the university. 2. He has ignored the regular channels and customs of the university, especially in the appointment and dismissal of faculty members without the advice, recommendation and knowledge of the deans and heads of the departments. 3. By reason of personal disagreement with Dr. Durkee, the university has lost a number of the most scholarly members of the teaching force some of whom had national and international reputations. 4. He has pursued an arbitrary and dictatorial policy, supported by a system of espionage and itimidation and has established a reputation of personal suspicion, unreliability, reliance upon rumor without investigation, and personal animus and bias. 5. He has disregarded and antagonized the officials of the alumni association by usurping their functions and invading their rights by imposing upon his body an alumni secretary of his personal choice, and by devising means for eliminating the alumni from participation in university affairs. 6. He has insulted and violently handled faculty members, particularly Dr. Thomas W. Turner, whom he forcibly ejected from his office, and Dean Kelly Miller, whom he called a "contemptible cur." The president testified that it was largely upon his own influence and recommendation that Dr. Turner was placed at Hampton; in this connection he stated that he had answered numerous inquiries from colored members of the trustee board. The Alumni Committee produced a letter from Dr. Durkee to an alumnus in the middle-West in which he (Durkee) charged that Dr. Turner had left the university without due notice thereby embarrassing the university officials. President Durkee denied calling (Continued on page 4) Vol. 5, No. 28 The Washington Tribune MOHAMMEDANISM ATTRACTING CENTRAL AFRICANS NEGROES New York, Dec. 9. (By The Associated Negro Press)—"The forces of Mohammedanism are marching from the north and from the west among the peoples of Central Africa, and threatening to turn large numbers of the Negro race to Islam," according to the Rev. H. I. James, superintendent of the Mrewa district of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Rhodesii, in a recent report of the Board of Foreign Missions. "Millions of these black people of Central Africa," he continued, "are aroused to the need of something they do not find in the pagan life about them, and they readily grasp at anything that promises to be a bit better than they have. If the Christian people of the world do not send greater missionary forces into this part of the continent, millions will be claimed by Mohamedanism instead of by Christianity." OFFICERS INSULT WOMEN IN RAID ON ACTORS' REST Garnet Warbington and his wife Charlezetta, who operate the Actors' Rest, a hotel catering to theatrical people at 1227 Seventh Street, Northwest, in a building owned by S. H. Dudley, together with nine guests of the house have preferred charges against four members of the Metropolitan police force for illegal entry, assault, and the illegal collection of money from them early Saturday morning. The four policemen, who are attached to the Second Precinct, were suspended early Sunday morning and relieved of shields and equipment pending investigation of the charges. They are: Charles W. Reed, Jeff O. Hicks, L. L. Sebastian and C. H. Hogan. A preliminary hearing occurred Sunday morning, and the case was continued until Thursday when the witnesses and the defendants were called before Assistant District Attorney Ralph Givens who had before him the report of an investigation of the affair made by Lieutenants Wm. G. Scott and H. H. Groves who were operating out of headquarters on the matter under order of Inspector Henry Pratt. These officials have been very careful and appear to have been very impartial in their investigation of the affair. All of the hotel guests were vaudeville performers; and in spite of the fact that his week's bookings for many of them were in other cities, a fact that prompted them to make the alleged payments, all but one of the insulted people were present in response to the summons Thursday morning. The eleven persons say the policemen broke into the hotel early Saturday morning and ordered Mr. Warbington, his wife and all the guests under arrest. Although no official papers were served, all were told, they say, that they were charged with statutory offenses. It is alleged they were asked to pay $50 collateral. This was reduced, and only after Warbington said that he would go to jail rather than pay, did the policemen collect $21, according to the statements. Four Charge Beating The policemen also are accused of beating Warbington and Edward White and their wives. Richard Perry and wife, playing as Perry and Perry, who state that their marriage certificate was in full view on their dresser, charge that they were knocked down and beaten. Mrs Lillian Goodner, of the sister team of Goodner and Williams, (May Williams) charges that one of the officers whom she identified at the preliminary hearing, came into the bed room occupied by the two women and made an insulting proposal to her, turning her head with his hands to emphasize the demand. Another actor, Mr White, alleges that with his wife he was dragged into the street and turned free only after he paid ten dollars. Policeman Hogan is accused of having pocketed the money. The statements say he told the persons that the money was for their collaterals and it would be better for them to forfeit. The matter awaits the further action of the District Attorney and the police board. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1925 SEGREGATION ISSUE BREAKS UP PROPOSED "WASHINGTON MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL" THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY FIRST ST., S. E. WASHINGTON, D. C. CE W ool Teac SEGREGATION UP PROPOSED MAY MUSIC MUST SERVE 30 YEARS FOR MURDER MUST SERVE 30 YEARS FOR MURDER Lloyd Monroe must serve a sentence of 30 years in the penitentiary for the murder of Policeman John W. Purcell. The Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia last Monday affirmed his conviction in the lower court on a charge of murder in the second degree in connection with the killing. Policeman Purcell was shot and killed in an alley near the Bell school, Second Street and Virginia Avenue, Southwest, when he and Policeman Horace R. Crawford entered to make an investigation of suspicious noises they had heard. Lloyd Monroe, Ernest A. Brown, William Ludley and Joseph P. Slaughter were arrested and indicted on a charge of murder in the first degree. The indictment was in ten counts. The first five counts charged that they killed officer Purcell with deliberation and premeditated malice. The second five counts charged that they killed him while they were engaged in committing a felony by breaking into a garage for the purpose of stealing whiskey. During the first trial the Government elected to abandon the last five counts. The jury was instructed to return a verdict of not guilty on the abandoned counts, which it did. The jury disagreed as to the guilt of the defendants on the first five counts. Before the second trial, counsel for Monroe filed a plea of former jeopardy. Then contended that acquittal on the last five counts was an acquittal on the whole charge and Monroe should be freed. Their motion was over-ruled and they noted an exception. At the second trial, the Government offered Monroe the opportunity to plead guilty to a charge of manslaughter. His lawyers advised him to do so. He refused. He was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 30 years imprisonment. His lawyers appealed his conviction on the ground that he was tried twice for the same offense. In the opinion delivered by Justice Josiah A. Van Orsdel, the Court of Appeals held that the offense charged in the first five counts of the indictment is not the same as that charged in the remaining counts of the indictment. ELKS TO HOLD SERVICES SUNDAY AT DUNBAR HIGH The Sanctuary Choir of St. Augustine Catholic Church will sing at the memorial exercises of Morning Star Lodge No. 40, Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, which will be held Sunday evening at 8 o'clock in the auditorium of the Dunbar High School. Other music will be rendered by the girls from the National Training School. This will be the first time the Catholics have participated in any fraternal organization's services. This choir is considered one of the best musical organizations in the city. Forrest Temple No. 9, Daughters of Elks will hold their services jointly with Morning Star Lodge. The memorial address will be delivered by N. A. Norrell, of Richmond, Va. Charles S. Hill will preside. The chairman of the committee on arrangements is John T. Rhines. Stanley Brooks and Vernon Porter will each render solos. The Elks choir will also sing several selections. These services will open to the public free. COLOR QUESTION KILLS MUSIC FESTIVAL PROJECT The organization recently named the "Washington May Music Festival Association" composed of a group of colored and white citizens called together for the purpose by Commissioners Rudolph, Fenning and Bell, is dissolved, and the proposed festival is doomed to all intents and purposes for 1926 at least. The cause of the sudden collapse of plans is occasioned by the raising of the color question at one of hte meetings, and the matter could not be settled amicably due to the fact that the colored group refused to accept anything less than equal representation in the affair. A large committee named by Commission Rudolph to launch the annual festival movement in the National Capital was addressed by him at a meeting at the District Building early in November. Included in the original committee group were the following race members: J. Henry Lewis, George Beason, Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham, Dorsey Rhodes, Henry L. Grant and Wellington A. Adams. The members displayed much enthusiasm and energy in the project as outlined by the Commissioner and endorsed same by vote, forming a temporary organization. A motion was adopted that an executive committee of thirty be appointed to draw up permanent plans for the association which the Commissioner stated would be done and the first regular meeting was adjourned. The newly appointed executive committee was called to meet a few days later and sub-committees were appointed to formulate definite plans for operation. Included on this executive committee were Dorsey T. Rhodes, Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham and Wellington Adams, of the colored group. Another meeting of this committee was called again a few days later to carry on the work so well begun, as believed. At this meeting Pelham and Mr. Adams were attendants but Mr. Rhodes was not present. However, the outline of organization was CHIEF MASONIC OFFICERS ARE RE-ELECTED CHIEF MASONIC OFFICERS ARE RE-ELECTED The Acacia Grand Lodge, F. A. A. M. (Prince Hall connection) met in the 77th annual Grand Lodge session at the Masonic Temple on Virginia Avenue at Fifth Street, Southeast, on Wednesday night, December 9. The session was a long and arduous one though quite orderly, due to the acrimony that has grown out of the Masonic Temple construction differences now being aired in the courts of the District. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. with some of the Grand Lodge officers absent, these however, arrived in a body at 7:45. A number of matters were taken up that were of a distinctly internal character. The election of officers followed the report of the Grand Master, in which it is stated that a clear reply was made to the many questions that have been occupying the minds of members for some time past. The election resulted in Charles E. Ford being re-elected Grand Master for the ensuing year. James N. Aden was re-elected Deputy Grand Master. Likewise, Grand Senior Warden, Joseph Minor, and Grand Treasurer Dr. W. H. Jackson, were re-elected. Albert Dotson was elected to the post of Grand Junior Warden and Charles D. Freeman was elected Grand Secretary. An element of the organization left the hall very much dissatisfied with the results of the election, while the newly elected officers were tendered a lunch by friends at Harrison's restaurant at the close of the meeting early Thursday morning. What effect the election will have upon the completion of the partly finished structure on U Street, at Tenth ARMOND W. SCOTT SPEECH OF ATTY A. W. SCOTT TO BE BROADCAST Richmond, Va., Dec. 10-For the first time in the history of Elkdom, a memorial address will be broadcast over the radio when Armond W. Scott of Washington, D.C., Past Grand Eskalted Ruler of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World, delivers an address here at the memorial exercises of Williams Lodge No. 11. The exercises will be held at the Hippodrome Theatre, at 8 o'clock, Sunday evening, December 13, with James H. Ammons, exalted ruler of the lodge, presiding. After the opening ceremonies and an orchestral selection, the eulogy will be delivered by Brother D. E. Longley. The Sabbath Glee Club will render a selection. Thanatopsis will be read by Brother Fred D. L. Pike and will be followed by a solo by Daughter J. A. C. Gilpin. Brother C. B. Gilpin will present Past Grand Exalted Ruler Scott, who will deliver the address of the occasion. Other numbers on the program will be a selection by the Sabbath Glee Club, "Toast-Song" by Brother Benjamin F. Dean, another orchestra selection and a solo by Walter T. White. The exercises will be in memory of Brothers Joe Johnson, Wallace Gibson, Henry Easley, Wm. M. Tharps, Floyd Johnson, John Hopkins and Russell Nicholas, who died during the year. National Benefit Agent Promoted James G. Winstard, formerly assistant district manager of the Norfolk, Va., district of the National Benefit Insurance Company, was a visitor at the Washington, D.C., home office of the company. When he left last week, it was with as commission as supervisor. He returned to Norfolk to close up his personal affairs prior to assuming charge of a district with headquarters at Memphis, Tenn., on December 21. in which the fraternity has a heavy investment, has not been determined. The fact that the corporation in charge of the work is a separate entity from the Grand Lodge and the further fact that the two bodies have been at locked horns as to methods of procedure, gives little promise to the laymen of any immediate action toward resumption of work on the structure until the report of the commission handling the litigation concerning this work has completed its work. Grand Master Ford could not be seen by a Tribune reporter in time to obtain a statement for this issue, but the grand officers talked with promise of a public statement upon the subject soon from an authoritative course. A group of Past Masters have been meeting on several Sundays past trying to effect a compromise arrangement between the several factions. Grand Master Ford, according to the election returns, is master of the Masonic situation in this jurisdiction. WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM? A Series of Articles by Francis Lewis Cardozo For 35 years teacher, principal and supervisor in the Public Schools of the District of Columbia Recent Educational Procedures at the National Capital OFFICE: 920 U STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON Situations II WHAT'S THE THE PUBLI SYST A Series of Articles by For 35 years teacher, principal and of the District Recent Education the Nation TY. TO TEACHERS' JOBS UP TO CORP. ATTY. Teaching positions in the Armstrong Technical High School are being occupied illegally, declares Paul E. Lesch, an attorney representing Miss Mabel Jackson of 1834 Ninth Street, Northwest, in a communication to Garnet C. Wilkinson, first assistant superintendent of schools. The positions to which he refers are being held by two teachers of domestic art. One was appointed in 1913 and the other in 1923. If either of these positions should be declared vacant Miss Jackson would be appointed as she is first on the eligible list. The requirements for high and normal scholo teachers are a college degree or graduation from a high and normal school and at least five years experience as a teacher. Neither of these teachers, it is said, possess the necessary qualifications and their appointment was in direct violation of the law. Miss Jackson qualified by examination in February, 1924. Her eligibility will expire in February, 1926. Mr. Lesch reminds Mr. Wilkinson that "a serious and irreparable injury will be done to her if the vacancies to which she is eligible for appointment are not recognized while she is first upon the elegible list." Miss Jackson is a graduate of the old M Street High School, Miner Normal and Howard University. She also received the degree of bachelor of science in 1923 and a teacher's diploma in household arts education from Columbia University. The whole question will be referred to the corporation counsel for an opinion. COL. SHERRILL OF JIM-CROW FAME GOES TO OHIO COL. SHERRILL OF JIM-CROW FAME GOES TO OHIO Col. Clarence O. Sherrill who has for some years past been the Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds in this city, has been selected as city manager by the city of Cincinnati. During his stay in office Washington he was responsible for a number of attempts to embarrass the Negro citizens. Some of the attempts were successfully combated; but most of them prevailed; and Sherrill leaves the capital with no regrets on the part of its Negro citizenship. The state of mind concerning his leaving is indicated in an open letter that Neval Thomas has sent to the Colored citizens of Cincinnati as follows: COLUMBIA LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS be seen to ob- but, but promise subjectarse. be been best try- range-recutions. to the Ma- mon. William H. Davis and Herbert C. Akwers were re-elected exalted ruler and recording secretary, respectively, of Columbia Lodge No. 85, Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World, at its meeting last Monday night. Other officers elected were: John P. Hunt, esteemed leading knight; Charles P. Stewart, esteemed loyal knight; Herbert Jones, esteemed lecturing knight; Thomas E. Shipley, esquire; D. Lowery, inner guard; William Terrell, tiler, and John F. Ross, trustee. 12 PAGES TWO SECTIONS PRICE 5 CENTS HED Illegally THE MATTER WITH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM? les by Francis Lewis Cardozo incipal and supervisor in the Public Schools the District of Columbia National Procedures at National Capital At the instance of many friends within and without the public school system, I am making of record a statement respecting the recent controversy with local school officials, which resulted in my demotion and immediate resignation, upon notification that the former action was based on a charge of inefficiency. In the world of business and politics, one looks on amiably at the "all-is-fair-in-love-and-war" game, except as modified by Rotary and kindred organizations, but, in respect to educational institutions, with recent official procedures still fresh in the mind, one marvels how juveniles can be taught honesty, uprightness, candor, courage and like traits effectually, under the conditions hereinafter cited. "Detective" practices, of a certain sort, are not compatible with school-official standards. Teachers, alone, cannot develop "atmosphere," with diverting impressions or worse ramifying down and minimizing their influence with students, in this regard, from above. With teachers more and more realizing that school officials are lying about (in more ways than one), to "catch them on the hip," by plan-of-espionage, personally or through "pimps," instead of making frank, fair, courageous, and constructive criticisms, on occasion, how is it expected that the morale of 1924-25, recently commended in the public press, will be continued in the local public school system? How far a cry from the immorality of intellectual and official trickery to that kind, which the word usually connotes in the public mind? Human nature is a composite of elements, so marvelously and intricately interwoven, that, when one element is shaken, the whole quivers in distaste or sympathy, dependent upon the nature of the cause and the character of the person. While many have expressed amazement that I was not aware that this had been the official plan and purpose for some time in my regard, my own individual interests are not now a matter of consideration, in view of the action I subsequently felt compelled to take; my thought now is to present the truth as inoffensively as one may reasonably expect, having all the circumstances in mind. As superintendent of public schools Frank Washington Ballou has laid, and in the immediate future will more than ever lay, all Washington under obligation for the upbuilding of the local public school system, which may yet prove a monument to constructive genius, so striking as to make praise in other form fulsome compliment. As was said recently, however, "Milil is a superb poet; but, in spite of 'paradise Lost' and 'Paradise Regained' a bad theologian." "Compensations," then, appears still in force: Should one and the same man be vested with all other personal and official attributes in kind with exceptional natural and executive ability, he would be given too much of an "edge" on his other colleagues. We do not find many william-mcandrewes in public school systems. The real friends of the superintendent, therefore, advised as to the details of recent "trials," will promptly counsel him against further excursions into the judicial province, knowing full well that prestige is not increased by too great tension at temperamental withes, which, to the knowledge of many others than the afflicted, hold taut. of Elks st Mon- John P. ; Char- knight; ecturing esquire; am Ter- justee. Imagine the Honorable Frederick L. Siddons, or any other jurist—in civil or even military court—rising from his chair, pacing impatiently around, stopping long enough to glare at the accused and to tell him that he is "impudent" to ask questions, even of enlightenment, or, calling in the (Continued on page 12) FOR WOMEN CARE FOR SOME HOLIDAY Cream of Mush Roast Guinea Hen Sweet Potatoes Glace Hot Rolls Combination W Raisin C Coffee Pate de A PAGE FOR WOMEN FOR WOMEN WHO CARE FOR THE HOME FOR WOMEN WHO CARE FOR THE HOME Cream of Mushroom Soup Roast Guinea Hen Brown Rice Stuffing Sweet Potatoes Glace Molded Spinach Hot Rolls Currant Jelly Pate de Fois Gras Cranberry Cider Salad Pumpkin Coffee Tomato C Roast Duck with Baked Sweet Potatoes Lettuce Salad with Plum Pudding w Coffee Lettuce Salad with Russian Dressing Plum Pudding with Hard Sauce Anchovy Wafers Cream of Oyster Soup with Croutons Roast Quail S Creamed Peas Cold Steamed Artichokes Holland Cranberry Sherbet Fruit Cake Co FRUIT CAKE I truly hope my readers have tried my recipes for cakes, given last week and found them to their satisfaction. This week I am giving you a splen- did set of recipes on Fruit Cake. These recipes have been thoroughly tested and found to be well liked. This cake is the favorite during the Xmas holidays. ¼ cup orange juice 2 teaspoons 'soda 1 lb. currants 2 lbs. raisins ¾ lb. citron ½ lb. dates ½ lb. candied cher- ar. Add one egg a in well. Add the MAKING FRUIT CAKE Fruit cake, to be enjoyed should be well made and well baked and made of the best materials. A cake made well but poorly baked subjects the person eating it to indigestion. It is naturally rich and heavy and if soggy because of the baking, lays too heavy upon the stomach. Use great care in mixing. Always flour the fruit with a portion of the flour to be used in order that it will not sink to the bottom of the cake. Have pans ready which have been lined with greaseal brown paper. Have a very slow oven and allow the cake to cook for one to three hours, according to the size of the cake. Place in air-tight boxes and allow to stand a few days. No. 1—Rich Fruit Cake (May be made at a cost of $3.44— Makes 9 lbs.) 1 lb. butter 1 lb. brown sugar 8 eggs 1 tablespoon each of 4 kinds of spice 1 can molasses 1 lb. figs 1 lb. prunes 1 lb. shelled nuts 1 cup grape juice 5 cups flour BE BEA BE BEAUTIFUL DISORDERS OF THE HAIR W. R. DUDLEY, WASHINGTON, D. C. Questiin—My hair's getting very thin and dull and split at the ends. Will you kindly explain the cause of this disorder and recommend a preparation for same? Are straightening combs and curling irons injurious to the hair? Answer—You should have your hair bobbed or at least have the split ends trimmed off. Straightening combs and curling irons are not injurious to the hair unless they are used too hot or too frequently. Injudicious use of curling irons and straightening combs are very detrimental to the hair. Although many authorities on hair culture disagree as to the cause of this hair disorder, it is most generally agreed that it is caused by lack of sufficient natural lubricating. The sebaceous glands produce a substance which may be compared with oil, and this sebaceous matter is supplied to the hair. In the absence of such lubrication, the hair becomes thin and brittle tending to break under pressure, which may be supplied with an oily scalp preparation. Mme. Dudley's Vegetable Hair Grower is very beneficial for this disorder. As in all cases of treating hair disorders, the primary factor, is to determine just what the nature of the condition is, and to determine if possible what brought it about. In treating cases of thin split hair, we should try to find out what methods of hair treatment have been used, and thus determine if it was a wrong method of caring for the hair which brought about this condition. Question—I am dreadfully puzzled about two things: a henna shampoo and a henna back. Will you tell me how to give a henna pack? Can I PAGE TEN Roast Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes Coffee Roast Quail FRUIT CAKE Nuts Almond Stuffing Buttered Cauliflower Cranberry Ice Cheese Wafers Pumpkin Pie Mints Hollandaise Sauce Sherbet Coffee ¼ cup orange juice 2 teaspoons soda 1 lb. currants 2 lbs. raisins ¾ lb. citron ½ lb. dates ½ lb. candied cherries Cream the butter, then add the sugar. Add one egg at a time and beat it in well. Add the spices and molasses, then the flour, and orange and grape juice alternately, reserving one cup of flour to mix with the fruit. Fold in the fruit and nuts. Add the soda which has been mixed with a little cold water. Fill pans. Bake in a slow oven from $1\frac{1}{2}$ to 3 hours: No. 2—Fruit Cake (May be made at a cost of $1.85—About 7 pounds.) 4 teaspoons of each kind of spices Cream the butter and add the sugar, (cream well) add the molasses, then the spice. Beat the yolks of the eggs and add the water or milk to them; then add the flour alternately, reserving one cup of flour to mix with the fruit. Beat the whites of the eggs and add them alternately with the well floured fruit, folding in very carefully. Add the lemon juice and the soda dissolved in a little cold water. Bake in a slow oven from 3 to 4 hours. use the same kind of henna for a henna pack and a henna shampoo?—L. M. P. Answer—As the shampoo is poured over the hair, use a thin solution of the henna. For the pack, mix to a paste with hot water—not boiling, as this takes the strength. Your own knowledge of quality and shade of hair must be your guide in timing the pack, for instance, for a dark brown or medium, or lighter, twenty to thirty minutes should be the time. The same kind of henna will do for both shampoo and pack. Question—Will you recommend a preparation for itching scalp and dandruff? I have a customer to whom I have been giving hot oil treatments. Her scalp is covered with dandruff and itches terribly. Are hot oil treatments beneficial?—M. R. K Dry the hair and scalp thoroughly and apply, a tetter ointment which is an excellent remedy for itching scalp, tetter and dandruff. I make an ointment for this purpose that has proved satisfactory in some very bad cases. Question—What shall I do for baggy eyes?—S. J. D. Answer—Baggy eyes suggest a case for the physicians. Among the several causes of this condition are kidney trouble, lack of rest, inheritance. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 12 Edited by VIVIAN T. TURNER Answers to Oueries By Vee Tee Tee "Should a young wife live in one city and her husband in another simply because she is employed?" Dear Vee Tee Tee: My husband is a professional man and is located in Chicago and has a very lucrative practice. I teach here in the city. Sometimes I wander if I should give up my work and go out there to live, because he seems to be permanently established there. He is anxious that I do, but I hate so to give up my work, which means my independence. What would you advise? I only go to visit him in the summer. UNCERTAIN. My dear Uncertain: I find in you another of the type of girl who does not know her own mind. Why on earth did you marry the man? Did you not think of his profession perhaps calling him elsewhere in order to make good? Don't you realize a woman's place is with her husband at all times, if circumstances are such he can well provide for her? Well, if you don't realize it, your place is with your husband. The only time, Uncertain, I would advise you to keep your job would be when your husband was just getting started and had not established a firm foothold. Then it would be your duty to try and help him by helping yourself until he could accomplish his aim. But your case is entirely different. Certainly give up your job, let someone less fortunate derive some benefit from it. As far as independence goes—yes I admit you will lose some of it, but after all, if your husband loves you, he will do all in his power to make you happy and you will never once think of independence. I cannot see what people get out of married life being separated from each other. One marries for companionship and company, and a home. If these are denied by separation, marriage becomes a farce. Yes, Uncertain, by all means if your husband is making good and wants you with him, go. Your place is with him. Soon he will become dissatisfied and seek other company and gradually drift from you. Then it will be too late. Hoping you will see my point and profit by it, I remain. Yours. VEE TEE TEE. Helpful Suggestions XMAS SUGGESTIONS For Him Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Muffler Shaving Set Beverage Shaker Pocket Flask Leather Bill Folder Watch Bathrobe House Coat Silk Shirt (initials embroidered) Brass Ink Stand Ask Tray Set Desk Set Book Ends Tourist Case Bed-room slippers Pen and pencil set Cuff Links Pipe Gloves Tie Socks Full Dress Set For Her Quilted Bath Robe Corduroy Bath Robe Wrist Watch Diamond Flexible Bracelet Sterling Silver Vanity Case Cigarette Holder Comb and Brush Set Indestructible Pearls Genuine Pelit Ponit Bag Toilet Set Bed-room Slippers (felt) Satin Mules Pocketbook Handkerchiefs Gloves Overnight Case Manicure Set Double Compacts Spanish Shawl Writing Paper Boudoir Lamp Ring THE HOUSE ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT XMAS Avoid as much as possible "novelies"—the odds and ends of gift suggestions which wily shopkeepers push forward at this time of year for the too tired, or the thoughtless or the foolish. Sensible house gifts may be procured at very reasonable prices and are much appreciated. Smart little painted tables are quite the vogue this year and are reasonable too. They come in nested sets and are designed for individual, tea service or they are large enough for green or red or Chinese yellow. Nests of tables are painted and decorated with a Chinese motif. Some tables have a book trough underneath. Even in fine wood these tables make a wonderful gift for the house. Lamps this year show taste and refinement. There is less fringe and landy painted roses. The popular materials being used for shades are for simple ones, paper, parchment, chinz and gingham and for very fine lamps exquisitely tailored silk shades. The bases of lamps, this year in glass or pottery are gay in color while wrought iron is being used extensively for bridge lamps. Either of THE FASHION REVIEW THE FASHION REVIEW BY-NAN VALENTINE Exclusive BIBTEINE Feature Designers of women's fashions are realizing more and more that the average American business woman, when she goes out of an evening to dinner or theatre, has to get ready in any amount of time from a minute and a half up. Every woman's wardrobe should include at least one semi-dress frock that can be slipped into easily for wear after business hours. Such a frock can be of crepe, georgette, or velvetteen, and it may be plain or gayly figured as the taste of the wearer dictates. The conservative dresser, however, will continue with dark blue flat crepe, mahogany colored crepe satin, copper colored velvetteen, and with black satin in the lead. Last season the favorite means to freedom in the straight one-piece dress was the kick plait. This season first aid is brought by godets and gathers. As the tendency seems to be to hang the frock from the shoulders and avoid any semblance of waist line, one finds these gathers at the yoke. Paulet shoulders afford an excellent method of confining fullness. Often in this mode the sleeves are in one with the shoulder pieces. As for the godet, it is frequently inserted just in front or at the sides. A few tiny tucks at the shoulder permit a graceful fullness, and the effect of long lines and simplicity is preserved. From the sacred neighborhood of 57th street came a very interesting informal dress of velvet and chiffon. It formal dress of velvet and chiffon. It was designed by one of our leading New York costumers and goes to show that even in a season when velvet and these make a gift worth while. Then there are candlesticks which add so much to a cozy home. Either Russian or wrought iron are very pretty. The glass ones following Colonial patterns and the sticks from Spain and Italy in rich colors and amusing patterns which may be purchased reasonably. Pictures, well selected make a very acceptable gift at Xmas time. Delightful rubber bath mats, soft like a rubber sponge, but flat like any mat and appliqued in dark colored rubbers with birds, cat fish, etc., would make anyone happy who stepped upon it. There are foot-stools, hassocks, just anxiously waiting for a fireplace or someone to kick them around comfortably—and sofa cushions—any of the above articles might be given as a Xmas gift and would always find a hearty welcome. From the Melting Pot A wise man is he who has eyes but "sees not"; who has eras, but "hears not"; who has a mouth—yet keeps it closed upon all subjects of which he has not a definite knowledge. Do not merely have company manners. Be courteous and polite to those around you in the home, day by day; those who love you and try in every way to please you. Everything that happens means someone good. Have you ever stopped to consider, that even in your worst calamity there is always something to be thankful for? It is better to go by yourself than be associated with companions who do not respect themselves. A good name is better than riches. What's W The Publ Syst Many have criticised our years. Are these criticisms founded? Regardless of wh read the interesting series this week's issue of the Wash Francis Le who for many years was activ cipal and supervisor; writes What's Wrong With The Public School System? Many have criticised our schools during the past few years. Are these criticisms justified; or are they unfounded? Regardless of what you have heard, you must read the interesting series of articles that begin in the this week's issue of the Washington Tribune, in which Francis Lewis Cardozo who for many years was actively engaged as a teacher, principal and supervisor; writes from THE INSIDE concerning the present mana These articles are candid should be close to the heart of and official identified with our Place your order for the Tr appointed. To miss any of the self of an instructive literary facts you should know. concerning the present management and conditions. These articles are candid discussions of a subject that should be close to the heart of every parent, pupil, teacher, and official identified with our School system. Place your order for the Tribune early so as not to be disappointed. To miss any of these articles is to deprive yourself of an instructive literary treat—a something filled with facts you should know. chifon are combined so constantly, the master mind can always find some new little trick to differentiate a model. In this case the trick is found in the cut of the velvet bodice, a cut which brings the corsage down in front to a narrow arrowhead. Graceful wide sleeves of chifon under their fitted velvet caps is another point of interest, which, although not new in itself attains an illusion of novelty through its combination with the bodice. The lower section of this frock is o the chifon cut on straight lines with eight godets inserted. In color this little frock is lovely, for the chifon is of fawn color and the velvet bodice of dark brown. And, by the way, the tawny tans and pinky tans seem to have arisen in their might. Especially do they register in top coats and the various costumes that combine street and sports interest. Here is another frock that I saw recently at the theatre. Developed in black satin, sponsors a long tunic made like a coat with long lines, a side fastening, and godets inserted at the right side in the back. White crepe makes the cuffs, the lapel and the scarf collar. One end of the scarf flies loose, the other is stitched down the front, slipped through the buckle, and falls like a sash below the hem. For general wear a dress of this type is quite invaluable; for one thing it can be worn while a decision is being made concerning one's winter wardrobe. We have just been informed that a new shade of tan will soon make an appearance in the market, and to be known as the "Rhinelander" tan. Your money is your best friend in time of need. Save it and never be without a friend. It makes no difference how many good things a person does, he is condemned for the one thing he fails to do. "Be flush and the world spends with you, be broke and you're broke alone." When cooking a chop, place it in a colander and pour over it a little boiling water. This will prevent any of the nutritious pieces from being wasted. Then cook it on gridiron in the usual way. Phone, Lincoln 3698-W ANNA J. JOHNSON Fashionable Shroudmaker Reasonable Rates 2829 ELVANS ROAD, S.E. FOR RENT Swedish and French methods taught. Class now forming. Easy terms. Academic credits given. Washington School of Massage and Physiotherapy, 1914 7th Street, N.W. Phone, North 6881 Dramatic Reader Available for Engagements Classes at— THE QUEEN STUDIO 746 Hobart Place Col. 9973 N. 9681 Wrong With mic School rem? schools during the past few justified; or are they un- that you have heard, you must of articles that begin in the Washington Tribune, in which vis Cardozo lely engaged as a teacher, prin- from agement and conditions. discussions of a subject that of every parent, pupil, teacher, or School system. tribune early so as not to be disese articles is to deprive yourtreat—a something filled with When you deal with us no one need knew the cost of your funeral, but yourself. The Thomas Frazier Co. Funeral Directors and Establishment wishes to announce to our many patrons eight years that we have been in business as "Efficiency and Service." As to our efficiency and service duri- nge to those families who have been our distress. We have never made or attempted to we leave that entirely to those whom we think that every normal family to spend and is able to spend on any disinterested undertaker could know of cost entirely up to you. We do say, however, that we handle any or all of our competitors handle- one of them can or will display more in showing you through spacious she make the cost of your selection what and not what WE want to make it. Very respectfully THOS. FRAZII 723 T Street, N Office phone: N. 7796 Private Ambulance North 575 BUNDY'S FUNERAL The price of a Complete Funeral is My prices make it expensive to go undertaker. E. W. BU Thomas Frazier Co., 723 T St., N.W. General Directors and Undertakers' Establishment announce to our patrons and friends that during that we have been in business our slogan has been and very and Service." efficiency and service during that time, we can refer y families who have been our patrons in their hour of gre never made or attempted to make the price of our funeral that entirely to those whom we serve. that every normal family knows better what it want and is able to spend on its deceased loved ones, the rested undertaker could know; therefore we leave the su entirely up to you. very, however, that we handle the same line of goods th of our competitors handle, and we can assure you th am can or will display more patience or take more th you through spacious show rooms and helping you most of your selection whatever YOU want to make that WE want to make it. Very respectfully yours, THOS. FRAZIER, CO. 723 T Street, Northwest N. 7796 Residence phone: N. 12 Private Ambulance Service North 5750 BUNDY'S FUNERAL HOME of a Complete Funeral is a matter of your choice. make it expensive to go elsewhere when you need a E. W. BUNDY The Thomas Frazier Co., 723 T St., N.W. Funeral Directors and Undertakers' Establishment The Thomas Frazier Co., 723 T St., N.W. Funeral Directors and Undertakers' Establishment wishes to announce to our many patrons and friends that during the eight years that we have been in business our slogan has been and still is "Efficiency and Service." As to our efficiency and service during that time, we can refer you to those families who have been our patrons in their hour of great distress. We have never made or attempted to make the price of our funerals. We leave that entirely to those whom we serve. We think that every normal family knows better what it wants to spend and is able to spend on its deceased loved ones, than any disinterested undertaker could know; therefore we leave the subject of cost entirely up to you. We do say, however, that we handle the same line of goods that any or all of our competitors handle, and we can assure you that none of them can or will display more patience or take more time in showing you through spacious show rooms and helping you to make the cost of your selection whatever YOU want to make it, and not what WE want to make it. The price of a Complete Funeral is a matter of your choice. My prices make it expensive to go elsewhere when you need an undertaker. Funeral Director 649 Florida Avenue, N.W. 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WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR PREPARATIONS are directly opposed to harmful Don't Experime USE, MADAM C. J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR PREPARATIONS "WORLD RENOWNED" Don't Experiment! USE, MADAM C.J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR PREPARATIONS "WORLD RENOWNED" These and Mme. C. J. Walker's Skin Preparations for sale by Agents, Drug Stores and by mail The Madam C.J. Walker Mfg. Co. 640 N West St. Indianapolis - Indiana 50¢ Everywhere Lincensed in Maryland PORO COLLEGE 4300 St. Ferdinand Avenue ST. LOUIS, MO., U. S. A. germ life, that they attack only diseased tissues, tend to keep the scalp free from dandruff and itch, allay falling hair, enrich the scalp, stimulate growth and make for long lustrous hair. DO NOT USE THE WORD "NIGGER" Bibliotek MAKE THIS A BOOK-CHRISTMAS It is gratifying to notice that we going to make this Christmas a Book. Because so many letters have be Page, asking for more names of be as gifts, your editor is publishing from the list appearing on this page. As your editor has already said, value, nor appreciated more than it. Cut out this list of books and sa gifts appropriate for other occasions, prizes, etc. The list also can books for reading, from the library. By all means make this a Book good book to a friend or to a child. It is gratifying to notice that many parents and children are going to make this Christmas a Book-Christmas. Because so many letters have been received by the Children's Page, asking for more names of books that would be appreciated as gifts, your editor is publishing a list of books which differ from the list appearing on this page two weeks ago. As your editor has already said, no gift is better, nor of more value, nor appreciated more than is the gift of a good book. Cut out this list of books and save it. These books will make gifts appropriate for other occasions, such as birthdays, graduations, prizes, etc. The list also can be used as a guide in selecting books for reading, from the library. By all means make this a Book-Christmas. Give at least one good book to a friend or to a child. MYSTERY AND ADVENTURE Here are some books that every 14-year old boy to 18 years old will enjoy reading. Adventures in Beaver Stream-Camp, by A. R. Dugmore; Along the Mohawk Trail, by P. K. Fitzhugh; Animal Heroes, by E. T. Seton; Baby Elton, Quarterback, by L. W. Quirk; Bartley, Freshman Pitcher, by Wm. Heyliger; Biography of a Grizzly, by E. T. Seton; The Boy Scouts of Black Eagle Patrol, by L. W. Quirk; Boy Scouts of Bob's Bill, by C. P. Burton; Bucaneers and Pirates of Our Coast, by F. R. Stockton. Call of the Wild, by Jack London; Cattle Ranch to College, by Russell Doubleday; College Years, by R. D. Paine; Cruise of the Cachalet, by F. T. Bullen; Cruise of the Dazzler, by Jack London; Don Strong of the Wolf Patrol, by Wim. Heyliger. For the Honor of the School, by R. H. Barbour; The Half-Back, by R. H. Barbour; Horsemen of the Plains, by J. A. Altsheler; Jim Davis, by John Masefield; Kidnapped, by R. L. Stevenson; Last of the Chiefs, by J. A. Altsheler; Last of the Mohieans, by J. F. Cooper; Peter, Caw Puncher, by J. R. Ames. Ranch on the Oxhide, by Henry Imman; Scouting with Daniel Boone, by E. T. Tomilinson; Through College on Nothing a Year, by C. Gauss; Tommy Remington's Battle, by R. L. Stevenson, Treasure Island, by R. L. Stevenson; Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, by Jules Verne, and Ungava Bob, by Dillon Wallace. These books are so well known that we need not make any comment on them. Ask dad; many of these books were his favorites. BOOKS FOR GIRLS Books particularly for girls are: Francoma Stories, by Jacob Abbot; Nobody's Girl, by Rector Malot; Little Women, by Louisa M. Alcott; Marjony's Discovery, by Alice E. Allen; The Awakening of Martha, by Amy E. Bianchard; Billie-Belinda, by Marguerite Curtis; The Bird's Christmas Carol, by Kate D. Wiggins; Lady Jane, by Mrs. C. V. Jamison; Betty Leicester, by Sarah O. Jewett; The Phillipina Series, by Margarita S. Ger- PETER RABBIT By a Ten Year-Old Tribune (who forgot to sign his or her name.) Peter Rabbit was a bad bad rabbit. He was always away from home over in Mr. Brown's backyard where Mr. Brown had planted some carrots. One day Peter's mother called him but he did not hear her. Peter was busy having a good time when all of a sudden he heard a rustling noise in the bushes. When he looked up he saw Mr. Brown approaching with a big gun. Peter's mother called, "PETER! PETER!" At last he heard her and he ran toward a wire fence. He attempted to get under it but his bushy tail stuck fast in the barbed wire. He quickly called to his mother who came They ran across the field together. They ran across the field together nd Peter was glad to get home and did not go away for a very long time. But at last he became tired of staying around home so he said to himself. "I am a year older now and I can take care of myself. I am going away from home." So he ran away from home. About a mile away he saw a big dog. He became frightened, in fact scared out of his wits. His watchful mother called him (she had been following him, but he did not know it). "Peter! Oh, Peter!!" she called. Peter was glad that she was near. They both ran back home and Peter neyer ran away again. it many parents and children are Book-Christmas. I been received by the Children's books that would be appreciated ing a list of books which differ page two weeks ago. Iid, no gift is better, nor of more n is the gift of a good book. save it. These books will make sions, such as birthdays, graduan be used as a guide in selecting library. Book-Christmas. Give at least one child. RY; Pollyanna, by Eleanor H. Porter; Fidelis, by Jane Abbott; and Rosemary, by Josephine Lawrence. CLASSIC FAIRY TALES Here follows a list of books for the younger ones who are fond of good fairy tales. Vinzi, by Johanna Spyri, is one of the freshest and most attractive stories to be found in modern literature. It is packed with happiness and gay adventure. Other titles are: A Dog of Flanders, by Ouida; At the Back of the North Wind, by George Macdonald; Bimbi, by Ouida; Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales; Heidi, by Johanna Spyri; Mopsa the Fairy, by Jean Ingelow; Pinochio, by Collodi; Robinson Crusoe, by De Foe Tales of Fairyland, by Fergus Hume; The Cuckoo Clock, by Mrs. Molesworth; The Swiss Family Robinson; The Princess and Curdie, by George Macdonald; The Princess and the Goblin, by George Macdonald; The Water Babies, by Charles Kingsley; Gulliver's Travels, by Jonathan Swift; The Little Lame Prince, Adventures of a Brownie, Poor Princess, by Miss Mulock; A Child's Garden of Verses, by Robert Louis Stevenson; Cornelli, by Johanna Spyri, and Mazli, by Johanna Spyri. PICTURE BOOKS FOR TOTS For the reader who has had no more than seven or eight birthdays the following list is suggested: The Hole Book, by Peter Newell; The Bojabi Tree, by Edith Rickert; Peter Puzzlemaker, by George Carlson; John Martin's In and Out, Up and Down Book, by John Martin; The Just-So Painting Books for Children. (each book has one of Rudyard Kipling's Just-So Stories printed in large type, and the illustrations are in bright colors with black and white drawings opposite to be filled in. A paint book with a new idea.) The Story of Our Country, by E. Boyd Smith; Under the Window, by Kate Greenaway; Travel Tot Tales, by Bessie T. Sprague; Slovenly Peter, by Henry Hoffman, and Binkie and the Bell Dolls, by Margaret Widdener are worthy of reading. WINNERS OF THE DOUBLE The five best sentences submitted in this contest are published below. The idea in the contest was to make a complete sentence of not less than ten words, each word containing one set of double letters. Two tickets to the Dunbarn Theatre for the week of December 7 were mailed to each winner last Saturday. Florence Jackson, 131 L Street, Northwest, sent in, "Jimmy will see Emma cutting Willie's pretty doll's yellow dresses." Dorothy Ward, 1720 8th Street, Northwest sent in, "Betty Clifford will call off fourteen spelling lessons tomorrow noon." Miligan Ferguson, 527 24th Street, Northwest, sent in, "Jimmy will borrow Harry's pretty little dinner bell tomorrow noon." Harry Parker, 2231 13th Street, Northwest, sent in, "Successful employees (officials too) will attend all annual baseball classics." Thelma E. Crew, 1801 4th Street, Northwest, sent in "Beginning tomorrow, Margette Allen will succor little Benny's granny." Other good sentences worthy of special mention were submitted by Myrtice Robinson, Evelyn J. Robins, Donald Lewis, Florence Harcombe, Arthur Johnson, "Buddy" Young, Thelma E. Lane, Charles Ridgeley, and Clarice Fenwick. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Claus Kiddies, you hear much talk about doing your Christmas shopping early. Well, perhaps you have no shopping to do, but you do intend to write to Santa Claus. Why not write to him now? He is rather busy at present and will be busy until Christmas eve. Just before Christmas thousands of letters will be mailed to him. Do you love him? If so you will be doing him a favor by writing to him as early as you can. Address your mail: Santa Claus, Children's Page. and your letter will be sent to the North Pole to Santa. —EDITOR. 1543 T Street, N.W. Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a table, chairs, doll dishes, and please bring me a china closet, some candy and nuts. ARTIE BARNES 6100 Clay Street, N.E. Dear Santa: I attend Burrville School. I am in the 3rd grade and am eight years old. I have been a very nice girl and would like for you to bring me a raincoat, rubbers, cap, some stockings and handkerchiefs, a set of checkers and a stocking of candy. I hope you will not forget me. A little friend, ELLISTINE BANNISTER. 6100 Clay Street, N.E. Dear Santa Claus: I am nine years old and am in the 5-A grade at Burrville School. I am very anxious to have a rain coat and cap, a pair of rubbers, a stocking of candy, a set of dominoes, a box of handkerchiefs, and some stockings. I'll promise you, Santa, I'll be good until Xmas. A little girl. Dear Santa Claus: I have been trying very hard to be a good little boy. Please bring me a train that runs on a track, a fire engine, horse and wagon, horn, a little Ford car, an express wagon, a drum and a stocking of candy. Santa Claus, I am 3½ years old. Do I want too much for a little boy? ERNEST BANNISTER. 6100 Clay Street, N.E. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl two years old. Please, Santy, bring me a set of dishes, a mamma doll, horn, story book and a stocking full of goodies. Please don't forget me, Santa! Your little friend. FRANCINE BANNISTER. 813 Princess Street. Dear Santa Claus: I am a boy eight years old and I would like to have a moving picture machine and an iron wheel wagon and a drum. That is all I want this Christmus. MORGIE MURRAY Dear Santa Claus: I don't want many toys this year because I have kept the toys that you brought me every year. I want a coat, a hat, and a kitchen set. If you think of anything else, that is nice for a little girl, please bring it to me. I have tried to be very good this year, and I have gotten all of my lessons in school. Please don't forget me nor my friends. MYRTICE ROBINSON Dear Santa Claus: Remembering that Christmas is so very near and you are so very dear and kind, sweet and good to poor little children, I thought I would write to ask you if you would please bring me a rain coat. I will be so grateful and thankful to you for it. You can just put a little candy in the pockets, that will do for me. I am a little boy 10 years old. Good bye, dear sweet old Santa Claus, please don't forget me. CARSON W. PRATHER Wilson Street. Fairmount Heights, Md. Dear Santa Claus: I have been a good girl. I am 9 years old, in the 5-A Grade at Burrville School. Please bring me some middies and a pleated skirt, some dresses, bloomers, handkerchiefs, stockings, underbodies, a doll, a set of dishes, some games, a painting set, some books, a horn. Dear Editor: Here is my sentence of at least ten words, each word containing double letters, written with pencil. DOUBLE LETTERS CONTEST FREE THEATRE TICKETS This feature will entail a little literary gymnastics. You are to make a complete sentence of not less than ten words; each word must contain one set of double letters. Here is a sample line, "Tomorrow noon seventeen football rookies will arrive, all equipped queerly." The main things to bear in mind are: Each sentence must contain not less than ten words. Each word must contain double letters; if more than ten words are used, they, too, must contain double letters. Do not make two words of one word such as "foot ball" (two words) for "football" (one word), "hall way" for "hallway," etc. Hyphenated words are permissable. Each sentence entered must be on a separate coupon and fully signed. One person may send in as many coupons as he or she wants to. The Washington Tribune will give two tickets each for the five best sentences made according to the requirements made above. The tickets will be good for admission to the Dunbar Theatre for the some oranges, apples, candy and nuts and last of all I would like for you to bring a large wagon for Alice, Rita and myself. LILLIAN F. GOODRICH Fairmount Heights, Md Dear Santa Claus: I am writing to you for my baby sister Rita, she is three years old. Please bring her a doll, a doll carriage, some blocks, books, crayons, a rocking chair, a set of unbreakable dishes, some panty dresses, bloomers, socks, shoes, underbodies, some fruit, candy and nuts. RITA A. GOODRICH Fairmount Heights, MD Dear Santa Claus: I am six years old in the first grade at Burville School. Please bring me a small doll a cardboard doll house, some games, books a set of dishes, some underbodies, bloomers, dresses, handkerchiefs, a horn, some candy, oranges, apples and nuts. M. ALICE GOODRICH LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: This is the first time I have written to the Children's Page for a long time, but I am going to write often. I am in the first year high school and have been very busy with my school studies and have not had much time to write. CLARICE FENWICK (15) Dear Editor: I am sending you my sentence of double letter words. I have not sent in anything for the page lately but I have not forgotten it. I read it every week. I hope it will continue to have as interesting articles in it as appear in it now. HARRY PARKER Dear Editor: I thank you for the tickets that you sent me. I went to the theatre Thanksgiving Day. I enjoyed the picture very much. Hoot Gibson will soon be as popular in his pictures as Douglas Fairbanks or Rudolph Valentino. Here is another sentence with double letters. EVELYN J. ROBINS Dear Editor: Mother receives the Tribune weekly, and I have become very interested in it. I am a little girl 9 years old, and I go to Douglass-Simmons School. I am in the 4-A grade. My teacher's name is Miss E. L. Turner. I will do all in my power to make the page a most successful one and I hope you will accept me as a faithful Tribune. FLORENCE C. JACKSON SCRIPTURE READING "In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."—Prov. 3-6. Submitted by Rev. H; B. Hosley, pastor of Wesleyan Pentecostal Church. DAY, DECEMBER 18 sentence of at least ten words, letters, written with pencil. Age ..... Grade .... All letters must be in the Tribune office, 920 U Street, Northwest, not later than 8 p.m., Friday, December 18. Tickets will be mailed to the winners Saturday, December 19. Address letters to: Editor, "Children's Page." The winners of this contest will be published in the issue of this paper of December 26. Cut out the blank above and take it to school; at lunch hour suggest to your friends that if they write a sentence as here suggested, that they may win two tickets. Do not think that your sentence will be worse than others which are submitted. Try to convince yourself that your sentence will be better, or, at least, just as good as any others sent in. You may send in as many letters as you wish, providing each one is accompanied by a blank (as above), cut out of the Washington Tribune. All of your friends, relatives, and neighbors can do likewise if they are older the age of 16 years. All we ask is that your entry reach this office by 8 o'clock, Friday night, December 18th. TROOP CONTEST FOR TROOP No 502 Troop No. 502 with headquarters at St. Cyprian's Church, 13th and C Streets, Southeast, is having an "Advanced Contest," which commenced Wednesday, November 18, and will end Wednesday, December 16. Mr. J. H. Brown, Scoutmaster, with the co-operation of the Troop Committee works ardently to advance his scouts in scouting, and various prizes will be awarded to those attaining the highest number of points by the close of the contest. A great deal of interest is being taken in scouts who qualify for tenderfoot, second, and first class, to the extent that two Special Courts of Review were scheduled to be held during the period, of which the first was held Wednesday evening, December 2. The second will be held at the close of the contest, December 16, and it is hoped that all tenderfoot scouts will have qualified at this for the second class. The highest number of points have been allotted to scouts passing the first class test. This is no easy task because, in connection with his other scout work, he must go on a 14 mile hike, by foot, receiving no lifts on the way, and enlist and train one boy for the tenderfoot test. Points for merit badges have second place, as only first class scouts can receive this honor, and points for the second class test the third place. A scout rally will be held in St. Cyprian's Hall on Wednesday, December 23, at 8 o'clock, p.m., to which the parents and friends of the members of the troop are cordially invited. The distribution of prizes, and badges won during this contest will be awarded at this time. It is well to note that the patrol making the highest number of points will have the honor of carrying the American and troop flags at the rally and on all public occasions during the year 1926. Troop No. 502 is one of the active troops under the Local Council and will be heard from very often during the year. It is well organized; having suitable headquarters. 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Ern Mo BE co sk cu PAGE ELEVEN Main 1539 452 N Street. N.W. Phone, Lincoln 1625 P What’s the Matter With the Public School System? PAGE TWELVE What’s the M: < Public Sch RECENT EDUCATIONAL PRO CEDURES AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL (Continued from page 1) stenographer to take down question and answer, but the latter from the gecused not being to his liking, dic- tating the answer himself, the while soothing the victim by telling him that he will make up and present a digest of the proceedings to the full Court, when it convenes. While the momentum of several years’ professional regard is hardly a5 strong as it was, I am not yet so bereft in this respect as not to be able’ to admonish that the average time of the Wilson, Powell, Stuart. Chaneellor, | Davidson, and Thurston regimes ap- proximated 6 years, and that Dr. Bal- ee Bas: BOW PAEVOR Oy eere ee eas months, and that some recent activi ties are disadvantageous to his con tinuance beyond June 30 next. The Wormley and the Cardozc “hearings” do school officials no cred. itt Who next? A review of certain aspects of my eonnection with the local public schoo! system will make this record more intelligible. 1 was appointed thereto July 1, 1890, and, with the exception of one year and a few months, have served continuously sinee, as teacher, principal or official, in regular and special branches, frequently in both. My rating has been invariably high; the latest, in kind, given to me last June and ‘lying before me now—the only one of which I have been official- ly advised—with “Desire for Self-Im- provement” and “Breadth of Educa- tional Outlook” checked as being especially noteworthy. Chancellor— Harding Assailed— ‘The Mussey Affidavit It has been stated that I was de- moted at one time from a supervising- principalship because of the same charge as now alleged, Inefficiency. ‘The specific charge, made during the superintendency of Dr. William E. Chancellor, October 16, 1906, was Dis- Joyalty, based upon the alleged writ- ing of an anonymous letter, criticizing the then assistant superintendent, Dr. W. S. Montgomery, for “soft peda- gogy” and continued employment o1 promotion of incompetent teacher: and officers. Both Capt. Oyster and Mr. Cox ident and vice-president of the Poard of education of that day ani time, stated publicly, after my. dis missal, “If there had been no Chan- cellor, there would have been no Car- dozo case.” The fact that Chancellor had been, in effect, my sole prosecut or, and that it developed immediatel; afterwards that he himself had beet guilty of criticizing the president + congress, the supreme court. of th United States, the commissioners of the District of Columbia; and of com: menting irreverently upon the plane: tary system and various other mat ters; over which, until the above-men tioned, and one of his successors, al Jegedly, recently interfered, Jehoval Thad ‘been allowed to ‘preside all of this “points to the fact that occasionally, retributive justice pre vails. ‘Mrs: Ellen Spencer Mussey- is hon ored for an ideal personal and. pub lic life. Let her tell about Chancellor by affidavit, in the Washington Pos| af November 1, 1920. As will be re called, Chancellor, with that fata anonymous-letter-writing .habit, hac assailed the lamented Harding for un- forgivable racial identification. . . . He was adjudged guility of al charges which had been preferre: against him November 18, 1907, af ter a fair and impartial trial i which he was represented by coun sel. [To the present board of edu cation: How about this procedure? These charges included incomps tency, inefficiency, insubordinatic and acting deceitfully toward board of education. He was remo ‘ed from his office on these charge all of which were sustained. .... Whenever he desired to r move any of the teachers or office: of the public schools he never hes tated as to methods [odd how fr quently this sort of thing persists and in one case without any pro declared that a certain anonymot letter which he produced before tl board of education was written | @ supervisor. On this letter he ba ed his effort to remove this ma Chancellor had his way at the tim but after his own removal as Su erintendent this supervisor was r appointed and is now doing go service in the public schools, another position, {The undersco ing is my own, for perfectly o vious reasons.] ‘The Deanwood “Case.” ‘As to my transfer from the pri eipalship and 8th grade teachership | ‘the vacngipe School to a ae sta at lontgomery School, the f¢ _ Towing is self-explanatory— Ata meeting held by the Boa: of Education of the District of C Jumbia on January 2, 1918, a sp cial committee consisting “Messrs. Peyton, Learned and Job son, submitted a report which w: “gt Eaucation, is report is'33 % _ of report is as fo lows: Ladies and Gentlemen: Your sp setae SP Ec second : to i ri of the Deanwood aor _ said authority, a session th = ing * = and all tes | pearing upon said ck ict the Superintendent of Schools, was bold in the Board Room at the Franklin Building on Saturday th 5th instant, at 2 o'clock, p.m., after due notice to the accused and all Rersons known to ‘be interested i the prosecution of said charges. The prosecution then and there by W. C. Chase, its counsel, an- nounced that no additional testi- mony would be offered, therefore your committee, after careful con- sideration of the testimony that had been previously submitted, and after a rather thorough examina- tion of Mr. F. L. Cardozo, is of the opinion that the charges have. not been sustained by evidenee. Your committee accordingly concurs in the report of the special committee poet by the Superintendent of Schools, made on the 19th day of December, 1917. [In transmitting the aforeshid information from a minute of the Sixth Meeting of the board of education, 11-12-17, former Assistant Superintendent Bruce adds, “From the report of the spe- cial committee above indicated I would make the following excerpt: ‘In a “word, the judgment of the committee is the judgment of the Citizens’ Association of Deanwood, that there is no good reason to hold Cardozo or any of his teachers th- der suspicion of wrongdoing. Ac- cordingly I advise that no further attention be paid to the charges here in question’ This report is submitted my, the Assistant Super- intendent Schools, his findings being concurred in by Miss Marion P. Shadd, Supervising-Prineipal of the Eleventh Division, Mrs. I. G. Richardson, Chief Attendance Offi- cer, who, with me, constituted the Superintendent’s Special Commit- tee.”} A copy of the Minutes and of Asst. Supt. Bruce’s letter are be- fore me. Neither of these rather important uments, strange to say, is to be und on file in‘Mr. Wilkinson's office, tho much other matter has been col- eted and placed there. Everybody alized shortly afterwards, none more , however, than I had done from the ginning, that, had“I satisfied the ign-and-symbol” element, later pub- ely exposed, there would never have en a Deanwood “case.” ooperation. | 1 have been advised that Ineffici-| ney covers Insubordination, and that ne of the chief complaints against: ie, under that heading, is a lack of cooperation with the present admin- tration. When given a “leg to rand on,” I have yielded myself sec- nd to no'one else in the school system garding devoted and loyal service. et others speak of the quality and he quantity of the service rendered. ‘he following excerpts from publica- ions and the publications themselves re prima facie evidence of that fact. Having in inind the serviceability » the school system at Washington f plans, outlines, and statistical data, arnished students by professors, as ell as carefully-prepared notes of ctures, I went to some pains in this gard, as recited hereinafter, while ttending summer school at. Harvard. romptly upon returning here, Au- ust 29, 1925, I sent the foregoing da- 1, with the following letter, to Mr. Vilkinson who. claims, however, that nese have never-been received. Odd ow some tail goes astray. If such data.do not indicate “teacher adership” as well as interest in the ublic school system, of which I was en a’ part, what -will? ‘Duririg attendance at the Har- vard University Graduate School of Education this summer “I secured the books listed below, and found them of such help in the junior high school and administration 0) elementary school courses, that I am commending them to you for use here. Having in mind an observation of the Superintendent last spring, during one of the conferences with administrative officials of the local public school system at the Thom- son School, I am taking the liberty of placing’ the Educational Prob- lem Series in the Conference Room at the Franklin School building confident that but a brief review will convince you of the very great service teachers and officers wil render themselves and the publi school system by the purchase anc perusal of these books. I feel assured that the Publi School Publishing Company Bloomington, Hlinols, from whom secured the books, will give im mediate and fayorable attention ti a suggestion from you that appro priate copies be sent, on approval to teachers, principals, directors an other officials, so that the samé may be found on their desks at va. cation’s end, if not before. In this connection, regarding the suitability of the Series for al branches of the school system, 1 should attract your attention ‘t the Contemplated Additions to Se ries, inside cover of No. 4. Yor will probaly agree with me, how ever, that Nos. 1, 3 and 4 are more appropriate for grade-school men The Educational Problem Series Nos. 1-8 (Whipple.) No. 1. Problems in Educational Psychology ........... $0.78 No. 2. Problems in’ Secondary Education .............. 0.78 No. 3. Problems in Elementary School Instruction ..... $0.75 No. 4. Problems in Adminis. tration of School System $0.90 No. 5. Problems of the High School Teacher ........$0.75 No. 6. Problems of the High “y, Scheol Staff ............$0.30 “No. 7. Problems of the Rural face Teacher «2... ...n.... $0.75 Nog. Problems in’ Mental ~~ * Besting THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 The Pullman Porters S2suscssugeeeeusuatay Ease Continue to een : ? 50 per_cent, of Kansas City District = Reported to have Joined Brotherhood . ?| The Pullman Porters continue thei ?|work of organizing the Brotherhoo {of Sleeping Car Porters; and the op | position to their efforts seems to hav 'Jelther “been moderated, or to. hav taken on a less spectacular aspect. |W. H. DesVerney’s résignation fron ‘|the service of the company after 3' |years of unspotted record to assumé |the executive place in the Union ai its head is perhaps the outstanding |accomplishment of. the Brotherhooe for Mr. DesVerney is a mon of the elderly group of conservatives in the company’s employ; and a man whc has long enjoyed a reputation with the men: as- being a clear thinker o! real responsibility. His open espousa of the Union adds much to its strength, Ashley Totten, the Porter chair. man of a district committe who was denied a place in the Employees’ Rep- resentative’ convention in Chicago, is touring with A. -Phillip Randolph’ in the Mid-West where they are reported to be meeting with. marked suecess in interesting the men, Correspondence with headquarters ‘itdicates that Roy Lancaster, the sec- retary-treasurer, is being kept. very busy. A significant feature that in some measure indicates the close rela- tion between the new brotherhood and the elder Railway Brotherhoods is the fact that the funds of the former are deposited in the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Engineers Trust company in New York. Mr.’ De6Verney was very active in laying the foundation of the P. P. B. A. He was one of the committee of four chosen to work out the plan for that organization; his colleagues on the committee being Mr. Perry Park- er, Thomas R, Webb and Waverly Wil- liams. In commenting on that phase of his activity, DesVerney said, “I labored under ‘the impression then that the P. P. B, A. would prove to be a very useful instrument in improving the conditions of the porters, but time has shown it to be a marvelously efficient instrument operating in the interest of the Pullman Co, When the true record of the organization shall become known, it will prove my statement; for the present however, I will cite the fact, that every company- chosen official of the P. P. B. A. with myself as the Jone exception, has been cuddled and “TAKEN CARE OF” by the company. Of course, like my |three colleagues who founded the or- | ganization, I was approached too, but |decided to’ serve the best interest of |the porters and not accept any offer |from the Pullman Company which called for a negation of my principles and my manhood. “Like so many other porters, I have given the best years of my life to the Pullman Company, and like a great majority of the porters, I feel that the Company is taking a decidedly un- fair attitude in opposing the organiza. tion of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. When it is considered that every other group of workers on the raliroads is organized, including the Pullman conductors, one is inclined to believe that, the Pullman Company is opposing the Pullman porters, be- cause, they are Negroes. If organi. zation is good enough for the white sailroad workers, why shouldn't it be good for the porters also? “Ag I said before, I have been. part of the company’s union since its organization, and I am thoroughly ac quainted with the many shady meth: ads employed by the company to sev up the hopes and aspirations of th Pullman porters and make them be | eve’ that all's well with them. shall on Wednesday night, tell th |wnole inside story to the porters, 8 |that they may see that there is onl; Jone way. out of their prsent misery and mistreatment, and that is, throug! {a powerful union of, for and by them selves, |" “In resigning from the service” con |cluded DesVerney. “I am making a tre mendous sacrifice. I have forfeite | my rights of seniority, my claim to | pension, as well as the free insuranc '|given by the Company and I will hav ||to pay 50 per cent. more. than othe "| >orters pay in order to remain in th ; |B. P. B. A. without even a voice or y|vote in it. But I make the sacrific ; |gladly. for the great cause of emanc "|oating the Pullman porters. I leav y |the service without bitterness nor ma ¢ |ice toward anyone. I am simply bein | |true to myself and to the best inte: [est of the Pullman porters with whoi “aif have toiled for 27 vears.” NICK CHILES SUES TRACTION COMPANY Muskogee, Okla., Dee. 9 (By The Associated | Negro ~ Press)—Nick Chiles, editor of the Topeka, Kansas Plaindealer, has just filed ‘suit for $20,000 in federal court here against the Oklahoma Union Traction Com. pany of Tulsa for alleged maladminis. tration of the “Jim Crow” law. Mr. Chiles claims that when he refused to give his seat in a “Jim Crow” coach to a white passenger, the conductor of the train had him arrested. I may add that in the administra- times over Siar eet ot ten books suggested for refs ence the following were consider. ed most helpful, by unanimous vote of the students enrolled in that course—Cubberley, The Principal and His School; Charters, Curricu- lum Construction; Mirick, Progres- sive, Biases: “Aves, ewes of Edueational Psychology; Colum- bia Associates, Introduction to Re- fective Thinking. What can be considered more valuable additions ‘0.0 school man's brary for 1925- 262 {The Educational Se- ies owas sent me by the Publish: ing Company, in recognition of ser- vice performed for them in the sale last school session of many of the 24th Yearbdoks, National Society for the Study of Education.) (Continued next week) ‘Hey Men! @ Cay ic oe . - tj ; by) [ee . NG a \ J Fue sf the a ~GREATH/OPPORTUNITY OF GETTING. ves. THE CHRISTY ace The World’s Best Safety Razor FREE FREE manufactured. 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In addition to ‘the remarkable new Massage Bar, the new Christy Safety Razor offers many exclusive improve- ments on any. safety razor heretofore SOCIETY and Club PAGE TWO SOCI an LE BON-TONS ENTERTAINED Le Bon-Ton Club held their meeting last Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Willie Pinkney who was hostess to the club. Honor guests for the evening were, Mr. Charles Pinkney and Mr. Albert Hunter, Jr. After a luxious supper, attractively served, the club made plans for Xmas; Mrs. Anna Brown as director. Miss Emma Porter will be hostess on the next Tuesday evening. MISS KINNER PROMOTED The Tribune is indebted to J. C. Cunningham for the information that Miss Isabelle Kinner has been promoted to the post of administrative principal of Banneker and Jones Schools in the Public-School system. Since the appointment, Miss Kinner has been kept busy acknowledging the compliments and congratulations of her many friends for receiving an advancement that seems to be well deserved according to the expressions heard about town. Mrs. Alice Smith, of Kansas City, and Denver, Colorado, on a visit to her brother and sister-in-law, Mrs. Add Lankford of New York City, are the house guests of Capt. and Mrs. C. E. Gibson, 2025 13th Street, N.W. They attended the ball Friday night given by Mecca Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. RUSSELL DIVORCE Through Attorney's Houston and Houston, Mrs. Martha Hill Russell, of 623 Eighth Street, Northeast, is suing her husband, Frederick A. Russell, for a limited divorce on the ground of desertion. They were married in Portland, Oregon, September 9, 1920, where they lived together, Mrs. Russell claims, until August 14, 1921, at which time he deserted her. His present whereabouts are unknown, she says. ENTERTAINS AT JAMES' DINING ROOM Miss Julia Gibson entertained a few college friends with a card party and dance on Saturday, December 5. Those present were Misses Mary and Helen Ogle, Springgs, Swann, Lee, Neal, Jackson, Moseby, Underdown, Dial, Hall and Messrs. Wood, Holt, Downing Boyd, Harper, Webb, Springer, Bowers, Diggs, Clifford, Aikens and Craig. Refreshments were served after the dancing in James Dining Room, 1914 13th Street, Northwest. The menu consisted of: fruit cocktail, roman punch, turkey croquets, with asparagus tips, and potato dutches, Nepolitan ice cream, and assorted cakes with demitasse coffee. Presents in the forms of baskets of candies for the ladies and cigarettes for the men were distributed. MRS. MILES ENTERTAINS GUILLEMQT CLUR. The home of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Miles, 1625 Sixth Street, Northwest, was filled with a brilliant assembly on Thursday evening last, December 3, when Mrs. Miles was hostess to the Ladies Guillemot Social Club and their friends. Mrs. Miles is assistant secretary. Among the interesting features of entertainment was a magical treat very cleverly performed by Professor Clarence Thornton. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Among the club members were: Mesdames I. Martin, president; M. Scott, vice-president; M. Gray, L. B. Tucker, F. Mission; Allies Mary Jackson, secretary; Marie Jackson, treasurer. Albertine Gillmore and Lena Green were additional new members. Other guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Bush, Messrs. Floyd H. Martin, C. C. Gray, Lewis Toyer. Irving Thompson, James F. Miles, and Attorney U. S. Garnes. NOTICE TO BOY SCOUTS The regular monthly "Court of Review" for scouts aspiring for the second and first class, will be held at the headquarters of Troop No. 510, Union Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, 28rd Street, between L and M Streets, Northwest, on Monday evening, December 14, at 8 o'clock. Candidates of all Troops to be reviewed must be present at 7:45 o'clock. Mr. Stanley Brooks rendered several selections at the banquet at 19th Street Baptist Church, the occasion being the 43rd Anniversary of the pastor, Rev. W. H. Brooks. This was a contribution to the banquet by Miss Julia Jenkins. December Dances at the Murray Palace Casino December Dances at the Murray Palace Casino Tuesday Nite, December 15—Mu- So-Lite Club. Friday Nite, December 18—The Andromeda Club. Friday Nite, December 25—The Catholic "Council Review" Editorial Staff, Christmas Reception. Tuesday, December 29—Simon Commandery, Knights Templars. Thursday, December 31—The Bachelor-Benedict's Mid-Winter Reception. The following dates are open for booking for the month of January: Tuesday, January 12th Friday, January 15th Tuesday, January 19th Friday, January 22nd Tuesday, January 26th Friday, January 29th Mrs. Effie E. Pettis, of 1845 Vernon Street, Northwest, who has been confined to her bed for several days, is able to be up again. Mr. J. C. Coleman, 1845 Vernon Street, Northwest, father of Mrs. Effie Pettis, has been suffering very much for several days with an ulcerated tooth. On Sunday, December 13, at 3 p.m. Rev. Boone and the congregation and choir of the Seat Pleasant, Md. Methodist Church will conduct services at the Brentwood A. M. E. Zion Church, Brentwood Md. AMPHIONS OPEN CAMPAIGN FOR NEW MEMBERS Making Ready for Spring Event At a recent meeting of the Amphions, it was voted to open a drive for new members so that the personnel will be strengthened for the big event contemplated by them early next spring. Men of good moral standing who have a knowledge of the rudiments of vocal music should make application at once. It is pleasant to note that several former members have already expressed an intention to return to their former Alma Mater. J. Henry Lewis is director and manager. Mr. Charles Lane, manager of the Lincoln Theatre, has been confined to his home for several days on account of illness. Mrs. Edna Ellington, wife of the well-known musician, Duke Ellington is spending a delightful two weeks in the city visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Minnie Patterson of New York City is in the city for a few days, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Sadie Summer Engram of M Street, Northwest. Mr. Leslie Engram the husband of Mrs. Engram, who is at present located in business in New Jersey is visiting his wife also. Mr. F. K. Watkins of Durham, N.C. spent a few days last week in the city attending to business. The Margaret Murray Washington Vocational School will be heard in a Christmas Carol Service at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Sunday December 20, at 6 p.m. The public is invited. Four hundred and eighty dollars worth of jewelry was stolen from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fraction, 1414 Twelfth Street. The jewelry included diamond rings, a wrist watch and an Eastern Star pin. Mrs. Raymond B. Morgan addressed the Tuesday Evening club of Social Workers at their regular meeting held at the Y. W. C. A., December 8th. Her subject was: "The World Court." By a unanimous vote, Mrs. Sara McKinney were elected Royal Matron and Royal Patron, respectively of Prince Hall Chapter, No. 5, O. E. S., for the ensuing year. Rev. C. R. Butler, Louisa, Va., spoke at the opening services of the George Joy of the Boy's Heart Christmas Morning PAIR BOOTS 3-Hour Sale Only Saturday Bet. 9&12 Savings of $1 Pair Knee Boots for Boys Sizes 11 to 2 Sizes 3 to 6 $2.49 Boys' Storm King High-top Boots Sizes 3 to 6 $2.98 Sizes 11 to 2 $2.49 G.R. Kinney 731 7th St. N.W. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1925 New Player Offer Free Rolls Bench $275 Easy Terms $10 Down Delivers Buys This Complete Brand New Player Outfit FREE MUSIC ROLLS BENCH OPEN NIGHTS Lyric Piano Co. 1738 14th St. N. W. 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Merritt, director of primary work in the Colored schools, spoke before the Maryland State Colored Association at their meeting in Baltimore. Prof. Charles Wesley, head of the Department of History of Howard University, delivered a lecture at the Y. M. C. A., Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, December 6th. An innovation in the teaching of French pronunciation is the use of a phonograph introduced by Miss Louise Cook French, instructor at Dunbar High School. Mrs. L. M. Hershaw is under the care of her physician at her home, 2215 13th Street, Northwest. Mrs. Oceana Brooks Marshall is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brooks, 1838 13th Street, Northwest. Mrs. Thomas H. R. Clarke entertained with "500" at her residence, 1225 T Street, Northwest. A toothsome menu was served by the hostess. Mrs. Charlotte Lankford, assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Josephine Johnson, surprised her husband, Mr. John A. Lankford with a birthday party, A splendid evening was spent by the men. 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The senior class in Home Economies will hold a Xmas bazaar on the afternoon of December 18th at the Miner Normal School. The Le Bon Tons held their meeting at the residence of Miss Emma Porter. The game was indeed interesting with Miss Anna Brown scoring highest. A delicious fried chicken supper was served. Everything was delicious. Miss Mary Terrell will be hostess next Tuesday evening. Mrs. E. M. Whitlow, entertained at luncheon Friday afternoon, December 4th at her home, 1923 2nd Street, Northwest, in honor of Mrs. Maggie Scott of Harrisburg, Pa. NORTH BRENTWOOD NEWS The parent-teacher association of North Brentwood, Md., had a very interesting meeting Sunday afternoon December 6, at the A. M. E. Zion Church. Mrs. Mary P. Abbott, the president of the association, had prepared a very interesting program which was enjoyed by a large audience. The address of welcome was delivered by the pastor of the church, Rev. O. L. Rand, prayer by Rev. J. L. 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Ave. North'626 funeral Home 3 7 4 7 this establishment has given service and Quality to hundreds McGUIRE, vice qually important in the con- ency in technical requir- tic understanding must go ```markdown ``` The National Association of Wage Earners Incorporated Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, Pres. A Labor Organization With a Constructive Program. Headquarters located at 1115 Rhode Island Ave. N.W. Miss M. M. Kimball, Publicity Director SUPPORT THYSELF WORK N.A. OF W.E. The house director, Mrs. S. A. Reed, is getting ready to put a read Christmas dress on the house. The dining room is going to be very beautiful. You should plan to have a holiday party, either in the tearoom or dining-room. The Association will be represented in the second meeting of the Women's Industrial Conference that will be held under the direction of the Woman's Bureau of the U. S. Department of Labor. An enthusiastic member has sent in a contribution of ten dollars to help on the purchase of power machines. She does not want her name given because she says that she is contributing to the cause and not to advertise herself. We thank her. The Community Bible Class_which meets in the committee room each Saturday evening is quite interesting and helpful. Miss F. R. Whett is the enthusiastic and efficient leader. The National League of Republican Colored Women, with headquarters in our building, has just sent out an announcement in which is stated they plan to organize Eastern, Western and Southern Divisions with headquarters in New York, Chicago and Richmond, Va. The organization is also planning to meet in Philadelphia during the sequentialennial. The biennial meeting will be held in Oakland, Cal., the second week in August. Do not forget the Christmas Sale here December 12th to 15th. Gifts for the parcel post sale and Christmas bazaar will appear in the next issue. ALEXANBRIA, VA., NEWS Alexandria Agency, Mrs. Gertrude C. Hopkins 312 Madison St., Phone, Alexandria 293 On the night of December 7, the Odd Fellows Hall was very beautifully decorated and both ladies and gents stepped lightly to the strains played by the famous Black and White orchestra. The occasion being the reception given by the Cavaliers. Everyone enjoyed a most pleasant evening. Chicken thieves are active in the southern section of the city. The heaviest loss so far has been sustained by Mr. Leon Baltimore who had sixteen chickens stolen from him. Mrs. Katie Smith has moved from 722 Gibbon Street to 308 Gibbon Street. Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Taylor motored from Baltimore November 22 and were the guests of Mrs. Susie Holmes. Mrs. Agnes Mitchell of Baltimore spent November 29th with her aunt, Mrs. Susie Holmes. An appropriate Xmas present would be a year's subscription to the Washington Tribune. Mrs. Holmes continues to improve after a long illness. Mrs. George Johnson is ill at her home, 617 South Columbus Street. Mrs. Lucretia McGee-Bell is out again after having been confined to her home for some weeks. Miss Julia L. Burke of 517 South Columbus Street who recently graduated from Danville Hospital is at home as nurse from Danville Hospital, is at home with her relatives. Mrs. Marion Nimmons of Washington D. C., visited her sister, Mrs. Lucretia Bell of North Henry Street on last Sunday. "The Health Fairies," a five-act play will be presented by the pupils of Roberts' Chapel on Sunday, December 18, at 8 p.m. at the Community Building. Mr. Julian Lyles, owner of the pool-parlor at the corner of Cameron and Fayette Streets, has gone into the retail coal and wood business, at the above-named address. Mr. James Edward Holmes of Boston, Mass., is at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Holmes of 322 Gibbon Street. In Memoriam BROWN—In sad but loving remembrance of our beloved husband and father, Wallace Brown, who departed this life on December 8, 1918. It is lonely here without you. In the midst of friends we are blue. Beneath the smiles there are aching hearts That will always long for you. HIS DEVOTED FAMILY. THE LANGSTON DAY EXERCISES The Colored American Forward Movement Club of the Frelinghuysen University is preparing literary and musical exercises, on an elaborate scale, to be held at the John Wesley Church, next Tuesday evening, December 15th, in observance of the 96th anniversary of the birth of John M. Langston, as the representative type of the Colored American group. The principal address will be delivered by Professor Kelly Miller on the subject: "Langston as a Public Man and Leader." Other addresses will be made by Hon. Thomas Walker of Alabama; Mr. S. W. Ruther- THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY. DECEMBER 12. 1925 While at play the fourteen-year-old son of Mrs. Esther Curtis at Scotland, met an unfortunate death. Death was due to strangulation caused by hanging by the neck. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Baker had a visitor at their home last week in the person of a little daughter. Mother and baby are both doing well. The Metropolitan Grove Community Center is working hard for a school building in that district. A dance for this purpose will be held there Saturday night, December 12. The Quince Orchard Band has announced Practical G Give a Useful Christmas Gifts are always haps a practical Gas Appliance is some one on your gift list really ne will always be appreciated because serves. Gas Floor Lamps Or Table Lamps local Gifts ve a G mas Gifts are always acceptable. al Gas Appliance is the very thing ur gift list really needs and desire appreciated because it is a gift Practical Gifts of Daily Usefulness Give a Gas Appliance Useful Christmas Gifts are always acceptable. Perhaps a practical Gas Appliance is the very thing that some one on your gift list really needs and desires. It will always be appreciated because it is a gift that serves. 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Delivered by carrier, 20c a month. For Sale at All Newsstands, 5c per copy. Advertising Rates Furnished on Request. CARDOZO AND THE SCHOOL SYSTEM With this issue, we begin a series of articles concerning our public school system written by Francis Lewis Cardozo who was for nearly thirty-five years affiliated with the system. Mr. Cardozo is widely read and talented, but for some reason (allegedly inefficiency) was unable to continue adapting himself to the regime. We give him, herewith, an opportunity to rehabilitate himself—to explain what he believes to be "inefficiency" as defined by the authorities of the public school system. Mr. Cardozo alone, is responsible for the statements made and the thoughts advanced. The Tribune is publishing these articles without bias, as a public service,—permitting everyone to form his own conclusions. THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE On Tuesday of this week, President Coolidge sent to Congress his annual message. This message had been looked forward to by many of our people with hopes mingled with misgivings. There were hopes that, now that he is President in his own right, and hence wholly free and responsible, he would indicate his intentions and purposes, or at least his wishes, concerning the status of our people in the limits of the United States, as well as those darker peoples in the Philippines, in Hayti, and in the Virgin Islands, who are under vassalage to this country. Yet there were misgivings, for reasons that need not be set forth. Eagerly, many of the faithful—some of whom had given out veiled hints and expressed vague hopes—read through the long document, in which is discussed, usually at length, every question, domestic as well as foreign, that concerns, even remotely, the nation—only to discover that as to the Negro question, the message says practically nothing; at all events, nothing that will disconcert those who continue to strive to "keep the Negro in his place," and to make that place as dependent, as helpless, as humble, even as degraded as it is possible to make it. It would have been better had he left off altogether the few words of homily concerning us which he attached as a tail end to his length dissertation. The recent raiding of a Seventh Street hotel by policemen who, it is alleged, extorted money fraudulently from and assaulted Colored actors and actresses is a case of men abusing the respect which is due the Metropolitan Police. If the alleged charges are sustained, the Superintendent of Police and the District Attorney will be remiss should they fail to recognize this and as they so frequently say—"make examples of them." The safety of our community demands that respect be paid to those who are our protectors. But such respect cannot be had unless policemen are possessed with that self-respect which demands respect of others. May we trust that the superintendent and all others in authority may realize this and put forth strenuous efforts to curb, if not prevent, a recurrence of such demoralizing acts. THE UNPARDONABLE SIN Commenting on the Locarno pacts—the agreements by which the Allies decided "to quit Colonne on December 1 and to end civil control in the Rhineland in short order"—the editor of The Nation, in the issue of November 25th, paid a tribute to the Council of Ambassadors and along with that, took occasion to make reference to what he inferentially regards as an unpardonable sin. "The abolition of civilian control in the Rhineland," the editor avers, "will be a special boon to the cities of the occupied area where the French have governed with a high hand, taking the best apartments for themselves, compelling almost bankrupt cities to build huge barracks and apartment houses, establishing brothels and requiring the municipalities to fill them with German girls for the use of their colored and white troops alike." (The underscoring is ours for obvious reasons.) We make the foregoing quotation to show that seemingly the best of our white brothers, especially the older heads, can not, or rather have not, rid themselves of the feeling that something is attached to color which is obnoxious if not degrading. It is quite logical to assume that the writer of the quotation believes the patronage of these brothels by "colored" is an additional offense; for, if the writer did not so believe, there would have been no mention of color at all. Apparently, the unpardonable sin is that the French government "required" the municipalities to fill these brothels with respectable or unwilling German "girls" for the use of "colored" as well as white troops. After interviewing a large number of Colored soldiers who actually went to the front and visited such brothels—men whose answers to our questions may be taken as a true statement of facts—we are of the opinion that the writer of the foregoing quotation implied a falsehood. We are ABUSING THE LAW told—and it is plausible, judging from the history of France's treatment of her Colored populace—that white American soldiers objected to "colored" soldiers patronizing the houses and that the "keeper," in several instances, sustained the objection. When this discrimination was brought to the attention of the French, the government required, as it has in all other cases, that no discrimination be practiced among its soldiers. Colored soldiers as well as white, were fighting to safe-guard France, and the government would not tolerate unfair nor discriminatory treatment of either. These soldiers were fighting for a common cause, and equal treatment was required. The same discriminatory situation developed in the occupied cities after the armistice, with the same meeting of it by the French authorities; the only compulsion being, equal treatment of all soldiers alike. "The ways of conquerors," continues the editor of the The Nation, "are as old as the ways of men, and never they breed anything but hatred and bitterness and the spirit of revenge." And because of the feeling that there is something obnoxious attached to color he draws upon his imagination to enable him to put additional turpitude and horror into his allegations. He says, in effect, that the German (white) prostitutes ("girls," he calls them), were "required" to submit themselves, even to "colored" men. "Think of it!" he seems to scream. Yes, we, too, say, "Think of it!"; but the "it" here refers to something else. The editor of The Nation is the real head and front, the big "I," the power behind the throne, in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. "Think of it!" Is he not fostering "hatred and bitterness" by broadcasting such an apparent misrepresentation of facts—making a vice in others that which he holds a virtue in himself? "Think of it!" WOMEN AS "GOLD DIGGERS" In placing the responsibility for America's crime wave, Lewis M. Milbourne, state auditor of Maryland said: "In virtually every case of theft from a bank or industrial concern, a woman is to blame. The gold digger has become a particular menace to honesty among men." Mr. Milbourne is typical of that vast multitude who would hide their weaknesses behind the skirts of a woman. We, as men, boast of being "monarchs and masters of all we survey," but we "kick the bucket over" when we say, "woman is to blame." for our evil-deeds. Woman is just what men have made her. She is the display-window of man's vanity. Millions of dollars are squandered yearly in the purchase of jewelry, furs and clothing in general for women that they may go about advertising our prosperity—real or false—and vanity. We take them to theatres, dinners and night clubs; we buy high-priced automobiles for them, pay large and frequent taxi fares; all because our associates and others hold us in esteem(?) for our show of vanity—prosperity. If we resort to theft as a consequence, we do so not because of woman, but because of that innate vanity which forms so great a part of us. Women, generally, not even those of the lowest element of society, encourage and urge men into theft. They will, however, tell you that they desire this or that, and if you do not supply it, somebody else will. But it is here that your boast of being "master of all you survey" becomes a reality or a fake. Gold digger? Menace? If so, it is because man has placed the standards of women on a commercial basis of supply and demand. Go to any dance hall. Is it the sparingly, yet elaborately dressed "jazz girl," or the modest, fully covered damsel, who sits along the side-line during the dance? It is the latter, of course; and the more the former can "shimmy," the more sex-desire she can create, the more unlikely is she to be found "sitting out a dance." Woman has recognized this as a fact and is governing herself accordingly. She knows that man has a far greater vanity than she, and it is but logical that she play upon that weakness. And by so doing, she becomes a "gold digger," "a menace to the honesty among men," the source of "America's crime wave"—absurd. The real "gold digger—menace" is vanity; and that vanity is personified in man. That superior being which is conquered by an inferior is superior; only in name. The "movie" is the arena in which synthetic gin, mad snips of girls, and white collar sheiks ply their tricks. It is here that our girls of sixteen meet undesirable men and plan the parties which bring shame upon the girls and disgrace upon the parents. Managers of "movie houses" are not due all the blame; this demoralizing habit has been formed, not because of the "movie," nor the lack of interest by the managers; but because parents have not properly warmed their children of the evil effects. A letter, signed by forty-one leading American economists and engineers and published last Sunday, came as a warning to the coal industry, against interrupted mining. "We believe," said the signers, "that no agreement will insure continuity of production and distribution in the future which fails to provide a continuing joint agency which will concern itself not so much with the adjustment of grievances as with the constructive consideration of the underlying economic and technical facts by which all questions of wages, working conditions and earnings must in the end be determined." May the present Congress enact the gist of this into law. Physicians are now coming in for a share of the spoils of our public school system, for it is declared that ninety-one per cent of school children is physically defective. Happiness is not all smiles and good time; it demands desirable hard work and constant thought. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY. DECEMBER 12. 1925 My People and Other Folks BY J. A. JACKSON Colonel Clarence O. Sherrill, the army officer who has been Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds in the District of Columbia, is resigning to go to Cincinnati, Ohio, as City Manager. He is quoted as saying: "I leave Washington with regret, but go to a city where I can carry out artistic development plans unhampered by the restraints of army policy that might remove me from the Washington post at any time." Washington Negroes would tender him a farewell reception, so glad are they to see him go, save for the fact that they realize that Cincinnati, too, has Negroes, and our joy at his going is tempered by regard for the interests of our group there. Of course, the "Cincy" Negroes are not helpless; and if Sherrill undertakes some of the things he tried in Washington, he will encounter some "restraints" that, are as potent as "army policy," and are, to say the least, at variance with the "cracker" idea of civic practices. Trust Phil Dabney for that. Good by, Sherrill, and—good riddance. Negro soldiers, do you remember one Newton Baker, Secretary of War in the Wilson administration during which the well known World War occurred? Well, he is the same Newton now, as he was then. It has just been disclosed that he is a member of the Shaker Heights Protective Association of Cleveland Ohio, an organization whose announced purpose is to prevent the occupancy of property in that neighborhood by persons deemed undesirable by the members of the association. And to Baker and his colleagues, Negroes of whatever wealth or culture are "undesirable." W. H. C. Brown, the Newport News banker, was in Washington again last week. He comes often, and whenever he comes, some big deal is usually consummated. He is accustomed to large figures where money is involved, and he has some good rules of his own for estimating people and values that have proved good in practice. In response to a remark about a certain man's estimate of a property value, he enunciated this rule: "Take the cube root of a colored man's figures, and you will be safe. Our folks like to spout large numbers." Brown seems to known his folks. George Gershwin presented symphonic jazz in Carnegie Hall', New York, last week. News stories in the dailies give him and everybody in connection with the affair great praise, except the Colored composers whose numbers were rearranged to create the operatic effects desired. When "Beale Street Blues," by Wm. Handy, and other similar numbers were presented in the modified dress to the high society present on the occasion, the names of the originators were lost. That's the penalty that Negro composers are obliged to pay for the friendship and enjoyment they have found in keeping a number of white musical sharks hanging around their studios these past few years. These same fellows have taken the "Blues" and "Jazz" from us; have doctored them into acceptability to the highbrows, while the real producers of these melodies are cast into the background as their works achieve the pinnacle of artistic success. So it goes, so it goes: but we just must indulge in those nice white friends. Some day we may learn. Senator Dyer has brought his Anti-lynching bill back to Congress. During the recess he added an anti-whitecapping feature intended to appeal to the South. In our humble opinion, the South would rather have some unpunished whitecaps than to have obstructed the gentle pastime of lynching Negroes. However, the idea is worth a play. The Confederacy seems to be getting more hostile to the traditions of the U. S. A. as time goes on instead of being mellowed by forgetfulness. Every now and then some "Son" or "Daughter" of the late rebellion comes forward with another barbed tongue statement intended to keep alive the malicious enmity of the South towards the nation at large. Mrs. St. John Lawton, president-general of the Daughters of the Confederacy in an address at Spartanburg, N.C., recently launched the latest such thing. Notwithstanding its absurdity it is none the less vile. She declared that Lincoln set the slaves free in the hope that they would assault the white women of the South and thus compel the rebel army to disband while its soldiers went home to protect the families. Now, isn't that a genteel way to traduce the memory of a great man. Incidentally, she emphasizes by implication the big fact, that the Negro slaves either did not prove to be the brutes they have been so long credited with being, or the Southern "gentlemen" forgot their chivalry and kept on fighting. You may draw your own conclusions. One thing is sure—by her outburst, either the record of the Negro profits, or the white man loses. Take your choice. President Coolidge has delivered his annual Presidential message to Congress. This time he found reason to give consideration to the Negro. However, he spoke in generalities, promised nothing specific and mentioned no particular punishments to those who invade the rights of these citizens. We don't like Octavius Roy Cohen's Saturday Evening Post stories about Birmingham Negroes but we now borrow a phrase frequently used by one of his characters that is made to retort—"What you says with your mouth is just words." The expression somehow seems to fit the message. As usual the subject of the Negro was the last one referred to. Durkee Admits Calling Kelly Miller a "Pup" (Continued from page 1) Prof. Kelly Miller "a puppy," but admitted that he said, "You pup, get out of my office." 7. He diverted approximately 50 per cent of the sum of $15,000 provided by the trustees for increase of salaries of academic teachers to the employment of new teachers, all of whom he preferentially retained in June, 1925, when his so-called retrenchment program went into effect. He has been arbitrary and vindictive in his recommendations of promotions, increases of salary and other executive action with reference to the teaching force. 8. His influence has been irreparably impaired by his open affront and insult to the Race in his acceptance of the presidency of the Curry School of Expression in Boston, from which Negroes are excluded, by holding these two offices for the academic year of 1924-25. These charges were signed by George Frazier Miller, president; Isaach H. Nutter, chairman of the executive committee, and Thomas B. Dyett, secretary of a special committee, of the General Alumni Association. The hearing began at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. Dr. Durkee was represented by Attorney James A. Cobb. Dean Fenton W. Booth of the Howard University law school acted as legal adviser to the trustee board. Attorneys Thomas B. Dyett of New York, James A. Lightfoot of Atlantic City, and George A. Parker appeared for the alumni. Other alumni members composing a committee were Archibald S. Pinkett, Nellie M. Quander, the Rev. W. D. Jarvis and Thomas Walker. A bombshell was thrown into the hearing when members of the faculty were called in groups of six by the board to give their opinion of the conduct of Dr. Durkee. They divide in their opinions, the older faculty members, with the exception of Dr. E. P. Davis and Dean D. W. Woodard expressing disapproval, and the younger members expressing approval. The more outspoken members of the faculty against Dr. Durkee's conduct were Dean Kelly Miller, Professors William V. Tunnell, George W Cook, Ernest E. Just, Roy W. Tibbs, Charles H. Wesley and Miss Lulu V. Childers. The name of Emmett J. Scott, secretary-treasurer of the university, was drawn into the hearing. Alonzo H. Brown during the probe into the dismissal of the four professors testified that he was advised that Mr. Scott told Carter G. Woodson prior to their dismissal that ten faculty members would be dismissed and submitted a list consisting of the names of Kelly Miller, George W. Cook, Miss Luu V. Childers, Roy W. Tibbs, George W. Hines, Orhndo C. Thornton, Metz T. P. Lochard, Alaine LeRoy Locke, Charles W. Wesley and Alonzo H. Brown. The investigation was had as a result of five members of the board of trustees signing a petition requesting Charles R. Brown, president of the board, to call a meeting. Two colored members of the board signed this petition. They were Bishop John Hurst and Dr. C. Summer Wormley. Members of the alumni regard the proceedings as a "whitewash." Note withstanding this, members of the alumni are of the belief that the opening wedge has been made and that it is only a question of time before Dr Durkee will either resign or be dismissed. Women Plan Large Drive On Segregation On Wednesday evening, December 9, at the Y. W. C. A., a large group of women presenting benevolent clubs, fraternities, social clubs, societies, etc., met in the auditorium of the Y. W. C. A. to lay plans for a big anti-segregation drive, to raise funds in fighting segregation. The body of women hope to affiliate in the end with the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Beginning Sunday, December 20, with a big mass meeting at John Wesley Church at five o'clock the drive will proceed with quite a number of activities during the week, which will be announced later. All the clubs in Washington who have not joined in with this movement and who wish to aid will please send their names or communicate with Mrs. Jennie McGuire, 9th and Westminster Street, N.W. The women are trying to make this one of the most gigantic drives in the history of Washington and asks the co-operation of all the women of the District of Columbia. National Ideal Benefit Society in Court Justice Hoehling issued a rule Tuesday citing the Supreme Lodge of the National Ideal Benefit Society, incorporated, A. W. Holmes, supreme master; Charles P. Neal, district deputy; 2150 Newport Place, northwest, and Walter Raddy, assistant deputy, 510 Tenth Street, Northeast, to show why they should not restate St. John Lodge No. 43, S. M. Stockton, and J. W. Stockton, 1307 Twenty-second Street, Northwest; Minnie Griggs and Frank Griggs, 41$^{8}$ Twenty-sixth Street, Northwest; Augusta Stockton, 1307 Twenty-second Street, Northwest; A. S. Rogers, 445 N Street, Northwest, and Grace Stockton, 1307 Twenty-second Street, Northwest, to their rights in the defendant corporation by setting aside an alleged order of suspension and revocation. Through Attorney John H. Wilson, the plaintiffs claimed that they were illegally suspended and their insurance policies voided. By NANNIE H. BURROUGHS DARROW AND DAVIS Fighting the High Cost of Living and the High Cost of Loving Hats off to Clarence Darrow and Lee Parsons Davis for battling in defense of human rights and fundamental Americanism—battling for those human rights: life liberty and the pursuit of happiness—which are vouchsafed by our Constitution to all who live under the stars and stripes! Hats off to them, I say, as they battle for the right to live and the right to love! They are not battling for Negroes—No! No! They are battling for every man and woman under the sun; testing for them whether "a nation conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal" can long endure. America, the home of the free? Not on your life! Anybody who says it is, is the latter part of the first clause of First John, fourth chapter, twentieth verse. When we write it, we are not writing the truth. America is voting for the World Court. She will have to qualify for admission. A nation cannot have a place in the world court in order to show the world how to attempt such an incongruous thing as the setting up of a double standard of justice in a democracy. Negroes are put in jail for buying homes and daring to live where they please, and they are dragged into court for daring to be natural enough to love whom they please. The founders of this country dreamed that this would be the land of the free, but "taint," and we must not wake them up until we make their dreams come true. If Clarence Darrow and Lee Parsons Davis keep on at the rate they are going, their tribe will increase, their converts will multiply, and the battles of Detroit and White Plains will be the turning points in this long struggle to preserve the nation to blaze a new trail that leads to peace, justice and good will. The Detroit battle is a battle for the privilege of living where you please. The White Plains battle is a battle for the right to love whom you please. And living and loving are the greatest blessings bestowed on humanity. Land of the free! Witness the spectacle of organized communities breaking up any Negro's home, chasing him from the community, putting him in jail, and making him spend the Mu-So-Lit Club Holds Charity Dance On Tuesday evening, December 15, the Mu-so-lit Club, the leading social club of the District, will give its annual charity dance at Murray Palace Casino. Dancing will be from 10 to 2 to the music of Bill Reeves' Peacock Orchestra. To encourage the attendance of as many couples as possible, the management has made a couple rate of $1.25, while single admissions will be the usual $.75. During the intermission, refreshments will be served. This will be the third annual dance of the club, a function which was inaugurated under the administration of President C. Sumner Wormley and continued by the present leader of the club, Dr. J. Hayden Johnson of the Board of Education. The committee having direct charge of the ball is headed by Mr. John Francis Wilkinson, Jr., which gives assurance that the affair will be conducted along the most pleasing lines: Assisting Mr. Wilkinson are President Johnson, G. Fred Cook, Dr. J. Francis Dyer, Mr. Augustus W. Gray, Major West H. Hamilton, Dr. William J. Howard, Mr. W. E. Lew, Mr. Norman D. Murray, Mr. George M. Murray, Dr. D. I. Renfro, Mr. James C. Burlls, Dr. Arthur L. Curtis, Dr. Charles A. Tignor, Mr. F. L. Watkins, Mr. Roscoe W. Wilks, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, Dr. William H. Wilson and Mr. George A. Young. The primary beneficiary of the proceeds of the dance will be the 14 Xmas Opportunities. A portion of the funds however will be probably distributed as in past years, among the Child Welfare Society, the Board of Children's Guardians, The Old Folks' Home and occasionally worthy cases of aid. Segregation Stops May Music Festival Segregation Stops May Music Festival (Continued from page 1) agreed upon, date for festival arranged, financing and incorporation plans agreed upon and adopted by unanimous vote. Social or Civic Everything moved smoothly until Mrs. Minnigerode Andrews spoke on the question of race participation in part as follows: "A very delicate question must be settled here today. It is whether this is a social or a civic movement. If it is civic, it must be opened to all. Colored citizens should know at once whether they are welcome to attend these meetings. We can not perform a civic task if we do not include the entire population of the city." Mrs. Andrews remarks upset the meeting, and an attempt was made to ignore her by a motion of Charles Bell, relative to dues, and Admiral Rodman also made a statement. The chairman even stated that the question was out of order at that time and adjournment was noted, but Mrs. Pelham immediately rose amid a flurry of excitement and stated with solemn emphasis and determined manner her position in the matter as follows: last cent that he can rake and serape trying to keep from going to the gallows, if he equals the white man in his aspirations and in his ability to live in a decent community. The pursuit of happiness an inalienable right; Not a bit of it. If a white man loves a Negro woman enough to stop parking at her house and marry her and make a home for her, and they proceed to enjoy their "inalienable rights," they are tried in a court and forced to pay a million dollars for their God-given privilege. Things are getting pretty critical and pretty expensive in these United States. Darrow and Davis are fighting the high cost of living and the high cost of loving. This is not a question of social equality; this is a question of personal privilege—living and loving—living where you please, and loving whom you please. The case is before the World Court, and it will not be settled until it is settled right. The Negro is not on trial—America is on trial. Long enough she has promised liberty, life and happiness (in books)—she must translate these into actual life. But, back to Darrow and Davis, those two brave defenders of human rights. Forget that, incidentally, Negroes are involved, and thank God that Darrow is daringly decent, and that Davis is decently daring. They are gentlemen. God and right are on their side, and they are a host. Clean up, men, clean up! The American mind needs it. Clean up! Davis is a knight. To him, a woman is a woman, 'for a' that an 'a' that." You saw him protect womanhood and respect motherhood—not Mrs. Beatrice Jones and Alice Rhinelander—from Mills' dastardly blows, twice during the trial. He protected Mrs. Jones from the brutal attack of Mills in his pre-marital expose as evidence that she had strayed from the path of right in her youth. He doubtless forgot that Kip Rhinelander, whom he was defending, was guilty of the same act. Davis came to the defense of womanhood again, when he refused to give Mills a chance to undress Alice Rhinelander morally after he had forced her to undress herself physically. Women: Let's extend a rising vote of thanks to Lee Parsons Davis for protecting womanhood. Write him. Wire him. Thank him. Darrow has just begun to fight. Stay by him until victory is achieved on the side of justice. Stay by him! Mrs. Pelham Protests "The suggestion has been made that a section be reserved for the colored people at the festival conerts in the Auditorium. I must say that my friends and myself can take no part in any affair of a public character where we must wear a tag of inferiority. To the extent of my means I am willing to support the festival as my contribution to music, but, as to taking an attitude of inferiority, I can not do so in justice to my Race." Mrs. Pelham's remarks fell like a boomshell and Admiral Rodman and many other members walked out without formal adjournment. Thus the members dismissed themselves, and excited groups stood here and there discussing the new turn of affairs. or two later, including W. S. Corby, chairman; Oliver Kuhn of the Star; Garnet C. Wilkinson, first assistant superintendent of public schools; Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham, secretary of community center department public schools and Wellington A. Adams of the Washington Tribune. In this conference, a frank discussion of the Race question as invited and given by both sides. Both Professor Wilkinson and Mrs. Pelham (as well as Mr. Adams) made it plain that segregation in any form would not be sanctioned nor tolerated in this or any other movement of a civic nature endorsed by the "city fathers," and compromises as offered were rejected vigorously and earnestly. Another meeting including a selected group of leading citizens was suggested for conference on the issue, and was in the making, when suddenly it was called off by a special delivery letter to Mr. Adams from Commissioner Rudolph stating the reason given. Meantime, a group meeting of our Race members was called to meet in the Tribune office by Mr. Adams for a common understanding on the question for future action and it was decided to stand firmly against any segregation whatsoever. Festival Cancelled From that time on until last Friday, December 4th, the Colored members had learned nothing further regarding future meetings of the executive committee until the information given on above-named date stating that the Music Festival was cancelled for next year because the financial guarantors of the Washington Auditorium refused to sanction mixed audiences there, and others financially interested took the same position, thus causing a further weakening of the plans and definite cancellation with a decision to again reorganize the following year for the next May's proposed festival along a social music festival plan, thereby exhilarating the colored race on social grounds. Commissioner Rudolph however spoke out against segregation. The crux of the whole situation is just this: The stonewall defense against segregation in the National Capital made by Professor Wilkinson and Mrs. Pelham in the presence of Commissioner and officers of the festival association left no alternative other than acceding to the Race's position of equality for all or none, or to drop the entire procedure. Social Activities of the Catholics (By Francis Sprigge) St. Augustine's Sanctuary Choir will be heard in a sacred recital at the Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U Street Northwest on Sunday, December 13 at three o'clock, sharp. The concert is for the benefit of the Cardinal Gibbon Institute at Ridge, Md. A successful social event of the past week was given by The Federation of Colored Catholics of America, at Lincoln Colonade on Monday December 7th. It was a reception in honor of the delegates to the convention and supported by the Catholic population of Washington. The hall was F. SPRIGGS, F. SPRIGGS, filled with charming women who attended between the hours of 8:30 and 2 a.m. Palms, flowers and beautiful music by the Blue Bird Orchestra added to the delightfulness of the occasion. Prominent among the visiting delegates were Mr. Nicholas Carter. Mr. Arthur Farrington of New York. Mr. J. J. Johnson of Philadelphia, Dr. T. W. Turner of Hampton Institute Hampton, Va, and Prof. Victor Daniel principal of Cardinal Gibbon's Institute. Visitors and delegates to the Convention of the National Federation of Colored Catholics of America, were as follows; Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Miss Lizzie Barrett, Mrs. J. J. Alphonsus and daughter, Mr. Evan Brown, Mr. Hantson Eugene, Mrs. A White, Mr. Nicholas Carter, and Mr. Arthur Farrington all from New York City. From Baltimore, Md., were: Mrs. Carroll Cooke, U. Grant Tyler, Mrs. Anita R. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Dent, Mr. Woodland, Mrs. Elizabeth Hackett; from Philadelphia, Mr. R. Gaines and Mr. J. J. Johnson; from Richmond, Va. Mr. Basil Pierre. A sacred concert for the benefit of Holy Redeemer Church will be given in Holy Redeemer Hall, New York and New Jersey Avenue, Northwest, Sunday December 13th at 8 o'clock. The Servimus Club of the parish is promoting this affair. The Council Review the official organ of the Catholics of Washington, D.C., and edited by Francis Springgs, was made the official organ of the National Federation of Colored Catholics of America at the closing session on Monday, December 7th. This affair will be celebrated by a grand Christmas matinee and reception at Murray Palace, Casino on Xmas day and night. The special matinee dance will be a special feature for the younger set of the various Catholic parishes. The White Brothers, will furnish the music for day and night. The Holy Name Guild elected the following officers for the year: W. J. Smith, president (fourth term); B. F. Butler, Sr., vice-president; Chas. A. Butler, financial secretary; H. M. Smith, recording secretary; Jas. M. Brown, treasurer; S. I. Bowman, chairman house committee; E. T. Butler, chairman auditing committee. Board of Directors: J. W. Gwynn, Sr. Luggus Holton, Jas. Dent, Jas. Hood, Dr. T. W Turner, R. A. Carter, The Guild hopes to wipe the debt of $2,000 off their building during the incoming year. The election of officers of the Holy Name Society resulted in the election of the following officers: Dr. Leo Holton, president; Edgar L. Kenny, vice-president; Charles A. Cornish, financial secretary; Eugene Marshall, recording secretary; L. DeReef Holton, (re-elected) treasurer; Charles F. Farrell, (re-elected) marshal. Delegates: James T. Hood and William G. Gwynn. MRS. LOTTIE L. SAUNDERS DIES On Saturday, November 28, 1925, Mrs. Lottie J. Saunders of Washington and Pittsfield, died suddenly on her way home, 1019 P Street, Northwest. Mrs. Saunders, the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Curtis, was born in the District of Columbia about sixyears ago. At an early age she joined Asbury M. E. Church where she was still a member at her death. While in Washington she made her home with her niece, Mrs. E. H Blake where her funeral service was conducted on December 1 at 2 p.m., by Rev. J. U. King. Rev. T. Nelson Baker, pastor of the Second Congregational Church of Pittsfield, Mass., paid the following tribute to the deceased, on December 2, 1925. "Mrs. Lottie Saunders was a member of the Asbury Methodist Church in Washington D.C. She never took her letter from that church, but she gave 24 years of unbroken loyalty to the Second Congregational church of this city. "Many have been loyal, faithful, but her loyalty and faithfulness were unbroken. She was a woman of unusual common sense as well as of unusual loyalty. She was faithful as a servant. She gave herself to her work. She did her best and she did it all the time. In the early days of Hampton when General S. C. Armstrong was principal there this motto hung in one of the cottages for boys: "Do all the good you can and keep no fuss about it." "That was the life of Mrs. Lottie Saunders. She did all the good she could and kept no fuss about it. This is the rock upon which God builds a civilization against which the gates of Hades shall not prevent. "I can never forget these 24 years of unbroken loyalty not only to the church, but to my family. Mrs. Baker found in Mrs. Saunders a true friend that stood the test of 24 years. "But Jesus said: Let her alone. . . she hath done what she could!" WINDSOR APARTMENT HOUSE Steam Heat Electricity Gas Janitor Service Elevator Service Positively the most modern apartment building now open No Reservations made over telephone. All applicants must furnish references. Y. W. C. A. News Y. W. C. A. UNVEILS BRONZE TABLET Other News Items At the memorial service to Mrs. Nettie G. Francis on Sunday afternoon at the Phyllis Wheatley Y.W.C.A. a bronze tablet which is placed in the lobby near the front entrance was unveiled. Mrs. Frances Boyce who succeeded Mrs. Francis, who was the first president of the Y. W. C. A. and served ten years, gave account of this work. She referred to a letter from Mrs. Francis who was in Porto Rico when the new Phyllis Wheatley building was dedicated, in which she said, "Like Moses, I am permitted to look over into the Promised Land, but cannot enter." Mrs. Coralie F. Cook, touchingly and eloquently related the Booklovers Club association with Mrs. Francis. Three women, Mrs. Francis, Mrs. Rosetta Lawson and Mrs. Mannie E. Hilyer organized this club thirty years ago and the remaining five had recently, a meeting in memory of Mrs. Francis. Mrs. Cook spoke of Mrs. Francis's strong point as delineator of character which made her a great success in working with people. Mr. Garnet C. Wilkinson, assistant superintendent of schools, gave record of Mrs. Francis as an educator, when a member of the board of education. She emphatically insisted upon the same high standards for the colored teachers and high schools as for other groups. To her, was given the credit for starting the teachers pension, believing as she did, that the pension should not be a charity but simply money withheld and paid back to the teacher during years of inactivity. Mr. Neval Thomas dwelt more fully upon Mrs. Francis' statesman-like acts when serving on the board of education. He said that her greatest contribution as a citizen to the school work was in the influence she used to give to the community better school buildings and equipment. He referred to her as a friend to the unknown and inexperienced young men and women whom she gave her aid in getting into the local schools as teachers. Mrs. Ella Elbert of Wilmilton, gave a tribute as friend to a friend and read the poem by Van Dyke which was read at a memorial service to Dr. John R. Francis years ago. Among the large number present were Dr. M. A. Francis, Dr. John R. Francis, Jr., and Mrs. Dorothea Francis Hart of New York Miss Estelle Burr was the leader for the Sunday morning devotions of the house residents, at which time Mr. Pinkett, agency superintendent of the National Benefit Insurance Company, brought a wonderful message on "The Now Rea Plenty o 1 W APART 142 Steam I Janitor Ser Positively the m For Reservations apply MORT 613 No Reservations made All applicants must furn THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1925 Second Trust Money to Loan Lowest rates and easiest terms. Less than Fifty cents per week per Hundred Dollars borrowed, covers interest and principal. Come in and let us explain. CHRISTMAS SONG SERVICE BY SENIOR CHOIR METROPOLITAN A. M. E. CHURCH J. Henry Lewis, director of the senior choir of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Rev. Charles E. Stewart, pastor, announces a service of song Sunday evening, December 27th at 7:48 o'clock at which time the choir will sing Didley Buck's "The Coming of The King." The choir will be assisted by competent soloists, and those familiar with its splendid reputation look forward to an unusual musical treat. LINCOLN CONGEGATIONAL TEMPLE NOTES At Lincoln Congregational Temple Sunday morning, Rev. R. W. Brooks will speak from the subject, "Forgiveness." This subject is taken from the Lord's prayer, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors." This is generally considered to be the hardest part of the prayer. Can we forgive at all times? Is it possible to take back into confidence those who have heaped all kinds of injustices upon us? Is it possible to love and respect our vilest enemies? What is the real meaning of this part of the Lord's Prayer? The Holy Communion will be observed. There will be special music. JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. ZION CHURCH NOTES. the pastor, Dr. H. T. Medford of John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, 14th and Corcoran Streets, Northwest, last Sunday morning, preached from the subject, "How Daniel was Challenge to Young Women of Today." Misses Athalia Scott and Flora McCree rendered piano solos. Monthly Membership Social, Thursday, 17th from 8 to 10 p.m. All new members are urged to be present with the old ones so as to get acquainted with the "Y" activities. The Metropolitan A. M. E. Z. church of southwest, under the leadership of Mrs. Robinson rendered a beautiful program at Vespers last Sunday. Second Trust Me on D. C. Pr Lowest rates and easiest term per week per Hundred Dollars and principal. Come in and let E. L. Scott C 391 Florida Avenue, Northwest Ready For Occ of desirable apart For Rent 1 to 6 rooms and bath in the beautiful WINDSOR TMENT H 1425 T Street, Northwest am Heat Electricity Service Elevator the most modern apartment building RENTS REASONABLE apply RTIMER M. HAR 13 F Street, Northwe ade over telephone. f furnish references. I saved in battle." At the night services Dr. J. W. Eichelberger of Chicago talked on the subject; "A new program and Christian Education; Why?" In his discourse he made very explicit the different things which have been left out in the old program and not replaced on the new. He also emphasized the failure of the old program. The message was heard attentively. The Church Extension Club of John Wesley will give a bazaar, beginning December 14th through 18th. A fancy fair will take place each evening. The Diamond Anniversary of John Wesley will be observed December 20th at 3 p.m. Bishop J. S. Caldwel of Philadelphia, will be invited to preach the anniversary sermon. The Board of Religious Education of the A. M. E. Zion denomination met in a one-day session in Wesley Metropolitan Church, 2nd and 1 Streets, Southwest, Monday of this week. Bishop W. J. Walls of Charlotte, N.C., president of the board had charge of the deliberations. Bishop Walls was associated with Bishop J. S. Caldwell of Philadelphia. Prot. J. W. Eichilberger of Chicago, and Prof. Aaron Brown of Pensacola, Fla., connectional secretaries of Sunday School and Christian Endeavor Societies respectively, and Dr. J. Francis Lee. The general quadrilateral Sunday School literature of Charlotte, N.C., all board during the day. were an board of School, representing every section of the country and comprising a membership of between five and six hundred delegates, and some of the foremost leaders of religious education in the country is to convene at John Wesley Church in this city, August 3rd to 8th, 1926. A meeting of the board was held this week, jointly with the local committee, to approve the program for the general convention and to lay other plans pertaining to the same. Bishop Walls delivered a public address on the progress of the A. M. E Zion Church at the night session of the board meeting Monday. Dr. E. B. Watson, the pastor and membership of Wesley Metropolitan church entertained the members of the board and visitors to the meeting. TWELFTH STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH The services on Lord's Day were good and well attended. The subject of the Rev, H. D. Griffin's morning sermon was "The Marvelous Magnet." The subject on Sunday evening was, "The Lost Opportunity." Rev. Griffin seemed to be at his best and a great spiritual feast was enjoyed. At the close of the evening sermon two came forward and made the good confession. Services on Lord's Day, December 13th, will be as follows: Bible School at 10 o'clock a.m.; morning worship, 11:30 a.m.; Junior Endeavor, 4 p.m., and Y. P. S. C. E. at 7 p.m.; Evening Worship at 8:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited to all these services MEN'S DAY SERVICES Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church, Sunday, December 13th, will conduct a men's day, an all-day observance. At 11 a.m. Dr. W. D. Battle will have as his subject, "The Call for Men." A solo by Mr. C. M. Hill will be sung. At 3 p.m. an address by Representative Wm. Hull of the 16th Illinois District will be delivered. Mr. E. E. Ayers will sing. At 8 p.m. regular sermon and a solo by Lieutenant R. R. Queen will be rendered. The red, white and blue contest will be held. We cordially invite all Men's Church Clubs and the public in general. TO CELEBRATE 75th ANNIVERSARY Next Sunday the seventy-seventh anniversary of the church will be observed at Second Baptist Church, 3rd Street between H and I Streets, Northwest. The pastor, Rev. J. L. S Holloman will preach at 11 a.m. on "The Great Days in the Calendar of Our Spiritual Life." The last communion services for the year will be held at 4 p.m. At 8 p.m. the pastor will preach on At 8 p.m. the pastor will preach or "What Is the Use of a Name?" What Is the Use of a Name? On Monday evening, December 13 Rev. B. H. Whiting, pastor of the Corinthian Baptist Church will preach CHURCH CLUB ENTERTAINS On November 25, The Helping Hand Club of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church held their regular monthly meeting at the residence of Mr. L. W. Hill. The meeting was largely attended. The speakers of the evening were Mrs. C. Kenny and Miss E. Hall. After the meeting a special program was rendered by Miss Maud Jones Mrs. Elizabeth Dickerson and Mrs. Lena Ware. Later, a reception was given by Mr. Hill in honor of Mrs. M. E. Cabins who was hostess of the evening. Upholstering REUPHOLSTERING PARLOR SUITES AND ODD CHAIRS A SPECIALTY CHAIR CANING "NUFF - CED!" The Best Place and Lowest Prices After All Ask my 20,000 customers. 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MARTIN, Attorney SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT of Columbia, Holding Probate Court. No. 38381, Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters testamentary on the estate of John Johnson, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 30th day of November, A.D., 1926; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 30th day of November, 1925. ELIZA BROOKS 481 K Street, Southwest Attest: James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. ELWOOD G. HUBERT, Attorney SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT of Columbia, Holding Probate Court. No. 32,674, Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters testamentary on the estate of John B. Dillard, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 23rd day of November, A.D., 1926; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 23rd day of November, 1925. EMMA F. DILLARD. 1009 Minnesota Ave., N.E. Attest: Theodore Cogswell, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Curt. EDMUND M. CHAPLIN, Attorney IN THE SUPREME COURT of the District of Columbia. John Pyatt, 1824 W St., N. W. Plaintiff, vs. Mary Ann Pyatt, et al, Defendants. No. 44524, Equity Doc. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce by the plaintiff from the defendant, Mary Ann Pyatt, because of acts of adultery committed by her with the co-defendant Richard Hopkins, in t'e District of Columbia, as in her bill of complaint alleged. On motion of the complainant, it is this 13th day of November 1925, ordered that the co-defendant, Richard Hopkins cause his appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided, a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive weeks in the Washington Law Reporter, and the Washington Tribune before said day. A True Copy Test: F. L. Siddons, Justice Morgan H. Beach, Clerk By M. H. Beach, Asst. Clerk GARFIELD C. THOMPSON, IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE District of Columbia. No. 42378, Equity Doc. Raymond A. Jackson, vs. Ellen Jackson, Elmore Moore. The object of this suit is to procure a decree for an absolute divorce upon the grounds of adultery. On motion of the complainant, it is this 13th day of November, 1925, ordered that the defendant Elmore Moore cause his appearance to be entered on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided, a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive weeks in the Washington Law Reporter, and the Washington Tribune before said day. F. L. SIDDONS, Justice A True Copy: Test: Morgan H. Beach, Clerk, by F. E. Cunningham, Assistant Clerk. THEATERS MAIL LIST There is mail for the following persons in the Tribueh office. If the persons so listed will send in their addresses the mail will be forwarded promptly without cost, if performers and other travelers will keep the Tribue Theatrical Editor informed as to addresses and route, mail will be sent forth the same day as it is received. Chambers, Billy, Billy Chambers. ROUTE LIST ROUTE LIST Vaudeville Bookings Week of December 14 Bowe and Lindell—81 Theatre, Atlan ta, Ga. Baker, Katie—Blue-Mouse, Washington, D.C. Cox, Ida—Bijou, Nashville Davis, Bob—Bijou, Nashville Durrah and Gentry—81, Atlanta Dixie Kids—81, Atlanta Daniel and Daniel—Booker Washington, St. Louis, Mo. Dick and Dick—Rosalia, Washington Fritz and Jazzhips—Booker Washington, St. Louis Goodner and Williams—Roosevelt Baltimore Hoster and Hoster—Bijou, Nashville Hampton and Hampton—Aldridge Okla. Johnson, Margaret—81, Atlanta Jones and Chatman—Booker Washington, St. Louis Iano Joe and Four—Booker Washington, St. Louis Bowie, St. Louis Maxie and Semler—Bijou, Nashville Nuggie Jones—Aldridge, Okla. Perry and Perry—Roosevelt, Balto. Perry and Perry—Roosevelt, Balto, St. Clair and Wilson—Blue Mouse Washington Smith, Claire—81, Atlanta Tillman and Grimes—81, Atlanta Theard, Sam—Aldridge, Okla. Thomas and Breeden, Aldridge, Okla. Tucker and Grasham, Blue Mouse Bomas and Breeden, Aldridge, Okla. Townsend, Gresham-Blue Mouse Washington Washington The Woodens—Roosevelt, Baltimore COMPANIES Aucka Bush Co.—Midcity, Washington ROSALIA F Street, S. W. bet MERRITT WILSON, Prop. Vaudeville—Continuous Show Open 5 P.M. 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Our agency force is endeavoring to assist in laying the foundation of Thrift and Good Citizenship. We extend you the Season's Greetings Victory Life Branch Office: 1238 U Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. Local Agents W. L. RUDD W. H. HOLLOWAY L. W. E. LEW M. M. HA J. PERCY BOND, Supervisor Eastern Division Local Agents OD W. H. HOLLOWAY L. L. LEW M. M. HA J. PERCY BOND, Supervisor Eastern Division W. L. RUDD W. H. HOLLOWAY L. S. LARRY W. E. LEW M. M. HARRIS STREET VOCATIONAL TO HOLD EXHIBIT AND SALE OF XMAS ARTICLES On Thursday, December 17, Xmas an exhibit and sale will be held at the Washington Vocational School, O Street between North Capitol and 1st Streets, Northwest, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The work on display will show the various activities of the school and will permit persons to purchase very reasonable, well made articles of clothing, cakes, candies and novelties at reasonable prices. At seven o'clock the school will be open to the business people to see and examine all work and to become better acquainted with the work of the school with a view toward the placement of the girls upon graduation. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to be present. Bailey and Jackson Co.—Lincoln Newport News Dusty Murray Co.—Palace, Memphis Ethel Waters Co.—Regal, Baltown Drake and Collins Co.—Rosalia, Washington Hello Dixie—Elmore, Pittsburgh, Pa Joe Clark Co.—Star, Shreveport, La. John Reddick Co.—Douglas, Macon Ga. Jules McGarr Co.—Lincoln, Kansas City. Joe Bright Co.—Hippodrome, Richmond, Va. Johnnie Lee Long Co.—Colonial, New port News Lonnie Fisher Co.—Foraker, Wash ington Motley and Hines Co.—Hippodrome Danville, Va. Effie Moore Jazz Terrors—Palace Norfolk, Va. Smarter Set Co.—Liberty, Chattanooga, Tenn. Seals and Mitchell Co.—Frolic, Birmingham Shufflin' Sam from Alabam—Lyric, Louisville, Ky. Sammie Lewis Co.—Lincoln, Balto, Talk of the Town Co.—Star, Balto, Watts and Wills Co.—Lincoln, Louis ville Whirlie Wiggens Co.—Dudley, Peters burg, Va. THEATRE between 2nd and 3rd F. DAVIS Matinee Sunday 3:00 P.M. Show Starts 5:30 P.M. Bring December 13 movies in "YOLANDA" THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS" in "THE KID" OPEN DAYS" NIGHT ION ROW" ORANGE BUZZARDS" STORE applicants for life United States One is used. The chief cause of ANCE COMPANY offers most the family between the ages of in satisfactory insurance. are protected under Legal Re- voting to assist in laying the good Citizenship. Season's Greetings Life Life Insurance Co. ILINOIS President President & General Manager Agents BLOWAY L. S. LARRY M. M. HARRIS ND, Supervisor Division THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1925 ROSALIA THEATRE Sunday and Monday, December 13, 14 Marion Davies in her latest photoplay, "Yolanda," will be the next attraction at the Rosalia Theatre on Sunday and Monday. "Yolanda" is a picturization of Charles Major's historical romance of the name. It is woven around the romance of Princess Mary of Burgundy, who, in the masquerade of the burgher girl, Yolanda, wins the love of Europe's most dashing prince. The story is set in the fifteenth century, in the period of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. Holbrook Blinn appears as the evil King Louis XI; Lyn Harding has the role of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy; Ralph Graves is the romantic lover, Prince Maximilian; Johnny Dooley appears as the half-witted Dauphin, son of Louis; Leon Errol, the star of "Sally," plays the part of a comedy innkeeper and Maclyn Arbuckle is seen as the Bishop. Others who also appear in the film are: Ian MacLaren, Mary Kennedy, Theresa Maxwell Conover, Paul McAllister, Arthur Donaldson, Roy Applegate and Gustav von Seyffertitz. "Yolanda" is said to be the most stupendous motion picture which Miss Davies has yet essayed. In magnificence, romance of story, swift dramatic action and historical accuracy, it is said to excel Miss Davies' production. "When Knighthood Was in Flower." Robert G. Vignola directed "Yolanda" from the scenario by Luther Reed Joseph Urban designed the settings. "10 Days" At the Rosalia Theatre, you will see that Dick had busted all speed laws wide open and incidentally busted a popcorn wagon in half—hence the need for one hundred simoleons. BROADWAY THEATRE 1515 7th Street, N.W.RUFUS G. BYARS, Open Daily at 2:30 P.M. —Sat.—Sun. Week Starting Sundays SUNDAY, MONDAY—William Haines, Murray and Sheldon Lewis in "FIG TUESDAY—Lewis S. Stone, Florence Vi- BANDS AND LOVERS" WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY—Betty Blyth Miller in "THE BREATH OF SCAN FRIDAY, SATURDAY—Florence Vidor and in what every old maid would like to Usual Broadway News and S 1515 7th Street, N.W.RUFUS G. BYARS, Manager Phone, N. 7255 Open Daily at 2:30 P.M. — Sat—Sun—Holidays—2:30 p.m. SUNDAY, MONDAY—William Haines, Dorothy Devore, Charlie Murray and Sheldon Lewis in "FIGHTING THE FLAMES" TUESDAY—Lewis S. Stone, Florence Vidor, Lew Cody in "HUSBANDS AND LOVERS" WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY—Betty Blythe, Lou Tellegen, Patsy Miller in "THE BREATH OF SCANDAL" FRIDAY, SATURDAY—Florence Vidor and Edward Everett Horton in what every old maid would like to hear "MARRY ME" DUNBAR THEATRE R. H. MURRAY, Mgr. M Admission Children 10c SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS—ADULTS. SUNDAY, ROY STEWART "The Untar "Love of the Rio Grande" "Wild West" No. 7 Jimmy Aubrey Comedy WEDNESDAY THURSDAY— They put Dick in the cooler while the judge waited for the answer to the telegram. When it came, this is what it said: "Judge Stevens, if my son can't pay his fine make him work it out. That's something I never could do. More power to you. Ezra Van Buren." That's just what the judge did. He made Dick "work it out" and hence the plot of the story: "FIGHTING THE FLAMES." SPECTACULAR MELODRAMA BROADWAY COMING TO THE BROADWAY Starting Sunday, 'till Monday, the Broadway Theatre will present one of the most up-to-date and thrilling action pictures of this season's production in "Fighting the Flames", with a wonderful cast of stars including William Haines, Dorothy Devore, Sheldon Lewis, Charlie Murray and Frankie Darrow. If you love plenty of action, thrills, pathos, love and a real villian, in Sheldon Lewis, whom we all remember years back in such serials as the "Clutching Hand," you know what to expect. New York's finest fire department actually takes a wonderful part in this great film with no small details left out. On Tuesday, the big question will be decided—Does the best lover always make the best husband? See Lewis Stone, Florence Vidor and Lew Cody in "Husbands and Lovers." On Wednesday and Thursday, Betty Blythe and Lou Tellegen in "Breath of Scandal," while the week will end with Florence Vidor and Edward Everett Horton in what every old maid would like to hear—"Marry Me." REPUBLIC THEATRE Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 14, 15 "Without Mercy" a story of justice, with Vera Reynolds, Dorothy Phillips, Rockcliffe Fellowes and Lionel Beimore. "Without Mercy" is an absorbing drama of love and hate, set in a modern atmosphere of politics and society. It is the story of a crooked politician, playing at love—a beautiful girl, playing at politics. The plot teems with the unexpected—portraying life and love at its greatest moments. BYARS, Manager Phone, N. 7255 t.—Sun.—Holidays—2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 Haines, Dorothy Devore, Charlie s in "FIGHTING THE FLAMES" Conference Vidor, Lew Cody in "HUS- petty Blythe, Lou Tellegen, Patsy OF SCANDAL" Vidor and Edward Everett Horton old like to hear "MARRY ME" news and Short Subjects 7th and T Sts., N.W. Phone, North 5224 M. M. TAYLOR, Asst. Mgr. Adults 2:30 to 6—10c Nights 6 p.m.—15c ADU LTS, 15c ALL DAY Program for Week Dec. 13 In the most gorgeous and thrilling of all Romances, the Immortal Love Story of the Ravishing Beauty called Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Dec. 16, 17, 18—Wm. Fox presents "Havoc" a drama of war-dazed women with George O'Brien, Madge Bellamy and primarily, a war picture, yet it is far from the conventional war epic with the usual confusion of battle scenes. The war serves as a background for another kind of havoc—the sort caused when an unscrupulous woman deliberately chooses to play with love. Saturday, Dec. 19—A first run picture "Parisian Love" with Lou Tellegen and Clara Bow. On the stage will be presented at 7:20 and 9:20; Dick Hall's Night Hawk Serenaders, assisted by talent. HOWARD THEATRE Yes, that old saying is true "When it rains, it pours." However, the sales of umbrellas, raincoats and etc., will decrease for the whole of next week as the joy prophets predict rays of sunshine for Washington commencing Monday matinee, 2:15 when "Moochin' Along," the new musical comedy built for Broadway makes its premiere. The book is by J. A. Shipp; the music and lyrics by Jimmie Johnson and Cecil Mack; dances staged by Hartwell Cook. Washington theatre goers will recall some years ago that "Runnin' Wild" made its premiere showing at the Howard, and then Broadway. Those song hits, "Old Fashioned Love" and "Open Your Heart," you still hold dear were written by these same music doctors, Johnson and Mack. Do you remember how Will Marion Cook and that wonderful orchestra made you whistle the tune on your way home from the show? Just watch the show and song hits that "Moochin' Along" brings you. Man—Is the next stop New York? Porter—Yassuh; brush you off, suh? Man—No, I'll get off myself. Benefit Recital St. Augustine's Sanctuary Choir Lincoln Theatre 1215 U Street, N.W. Sunday Afternoon December 13th, 1925 at 3 P.M. Sharp A choir of 50 boys, rapidly be- coming nationally known. For the benefit of the Cardinal Gibbons Institute, a National School for colored boys and girls at Ridge, Maryland. A new ownership The Velvet Kind ICE CREAM LINCOLN PRESENT MATINEES DAILY 2 P.M. Program for Week MAE MURRA DAILY 2:15; NIGHTS 8:15. MIDNIGHT SHOW FRIDAY MATINEE DAILY 2:15; NIGHTS 8:15. MIDNIGHT SHOW FRIDAY Com. MONDAY, DEC. 14 PRICES—EVE., 50c., 88c.; BALCONY—40c.; MATINEE' 25c. & 50c. "Moochin' Along" Music and Lyrics by JIMMIE JOHNSON & CECIL MACK Dances by HARTWELL COOK 2 ACTS 2 Ten Big Scenes Electrical Effects Gorgeous Scenery MID-NITE SHOP Orchestra—83c., $1.10 ORDER YOUR Republic You Street, near CONTINUOUS EVERY W. E. L. SANFORD, Mgr. OPENING TO 6:30, 10c- Same Hours EVERY SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY "WITHOUT" With VERA REYNOLDS, ROCKC PHILLIPS and LIC What becomes of a man whom a WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, F WILLIAM FOX presents MID-NITE SHOW FRIDAY -83c., $1.10 Balcony 50c., Boxes $1.10 ORDER YOUR SEATS NOW Republic Theatre You Street, near Fourteenth CONTINUOUS EVERY DAY—3 to 11 P.M. MANFORD, Mgr. Phone North 7956- OPENING TO 6:30, 10c—6:30 TO CLOSING, 20c Same Hours EVERY DAY Same Prices NEDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY—December 13, 14, 15 WITHOUT MERCY" A REYNOLDS, ROCKCLIFFE FELLOWES, DOROTHY PHILLIPS and LIONEL BELMORE comes of a man whom a woman treats "Without Mercy." TESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY—December 16, 17, 18 M FOX presents HAVOC A DRAMA OF WAR-DAZED WOMEN MID-NITE SHOW FRIDAY Orchestra—83c., $1.10 ORDER YOUR SEATS NOW Balcony 50c., Boxes $1.10 Republic Theatre You Street, near Fourteenth CONTINUOUS EVERY DAY—3 to 11 P.M. W. E. L. SANFORD, Mgr. Phone North 7958- OPENING TO 6:30, 10c—6:30 TO CLOSING, 20c Same Hours. EVERY DAY Same Prices SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY—December 13, 14, 15 "WITHOUT MERCY" With VERA REYNOLDS, ROCKCLIFFE FELLOWES, DOROTHY PHILLIPS and LIONEL BELMORE What becomes of a man whom a woman treats "Without Mercy." WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY—December 16, 17, 18 WILLIAM FOX presents HAVOC A DRAMA OF WAR-DAZED WOMEN SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19—One Day Only On the Screen—First Time Shown LOU TELLEGEN and CLARA BOW in "PARISIAN On the Stage DICK HALL'S NE Assisted by TALENT—App THEATR G BEST MOTION PICTURES PRO SUN Dec. 13 "THE W PARISIAN LOVE" Stage DICK HALL'S NIGHT HAWK SERENADERS resisted by TALENT—Appearing at 7:20 and 9:20 MEATRE U ST. NEAR 12th Chas. E. Lane, Jr., Mgr. OTION PICTURES PRODUCED SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS 3 P.M. "THE MERRY WIDOW" An Erich Von Stroheim masterpiece Presented with special prologue Chas. Lane's Gems of Vaudeville Mrs. Ella Anderson in Memories of Long Ago Shown Sunday—3, 5, 7, and 9 P.M. Shown Daily—1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:35, 9:40 P.M. --- Book by J. A. SHIPP PAGE SEVEN T St. at 7th, N.W. BOX OFFICE PHONE NORTH—1094 Destined to be The Greatest of all Colored Musical Comedies 75 PEOPLE 75 A Positive Hive of Buzzing Sweeties Handsomely Gowned HEADED TO BROADWAY at $3.30 a Seat You will see this Wonderful SHOW FIRST COOLIDGE TALKS MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE ABOUT NEGRO IN MESSAGE --- 11th & U Sts Reid's Corner North 1234 MEN'S CUPPIES MEN'S CUPPIES PAGE EIGHT COOLIDGE TALK SAYS LITTLE IN ME The general condition of the United States is one of progress and prosperity, President Coolidge reported last Tuesday in his message to Congress upon the state of the Union. The principal topics of his message were government economy, the budget, taxation, foreign relations, court of international justice, foreign debts, alien property, immigration, national defense, veterans, agriculture, Muscle Shoals, reclamation, shipping, prohibition, waterway development, water power, the railroads, outlying possessions, retirement of judges, mothers' aid, civil service, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Negro. That part of his message dealing with the Negro is as follows: Nearly one-tenth of our population consists of the Negro race. The progress which they have made in all arts of civilization in the last 60 years, is almost beyond belief. Our country has no more loyal citizens. But they do still need sympathy, kindness, and helpfulness. They need reassurance that the requirements of the Government and society to deal out to them even-handed justice will be met. They should be protected from all violence and supported in the peaceable enjoyment of the fruits of their labor. Those who do violence to them should be punished for their crimes. No other course of action is worthy of the American people. "Out country has many elements in its population, many different modes of thinking and living, all of which are striving in their own way to be loyal to the high ideals worthy of the crown of American citizenship. It is fundamental of our institutions that they seek to guarantee to all our inhabitants the right to live their own lives under the protection of the public law. This does not include any license to injure others materially, physically, morally, to incite revolution, or to violate the established 11th & U Sts North 1234 Make REID'S and avo ```markdown ``` 8 ```markdown ``` that will please any taste. All sizes and colors. Prices from 98c Up Sweaters that will Please anyone $3.49 up Cortez Peters Ready For Big Typing Contest Cortez W. Peters, star Washington typist is now in New York to compete in the World's Championship Contest, to be held in the Aeolian Hall, at 8 o'clock P.M., Saturday, December 12. Mr. Peters who was awarded a Diamond Medal last April by the Underwood Typewriter Company, is the first representative of our race to qualify for entrance in this national event. He has won numerous medals together with a standard Remington typewriter and startled many admirers in demonstrations on the stage of the Lincoln Theatre and in the Premier Shorthand School where he is an instructor in typewriting. He will be accompanied to New York by Prof. James C. Wright, his instructor when at Dunbair High School, and his typewriter "second," Mr. Theodore P. Hines, instructor of Shorthand at the Premier Shorthand School. Mr. Peters asserted he was as fit as hands and fingers, could make him and is confident of victory. "I fully realize that this is a supreme test and I realize that my record will be history making for my people. Therefore, the very last ounce of my energy and skill will I lay upon the altar as a worthy sacrifice of love for the recognition of my people. I know I can win, I must win, I WILL WIN!! A debate, "Residential Segregation is Beneficial to the, Negro" was held at Metropolitan Baptist Church, Wednesday night. The negative side, debated by W. R. Lea and Miss Ruth Wingfield, won. The affirmative side was composed of C. H. Sims and Mrs. Lucille Allen. In addition to the debate a musical program was rendered. The program was under the joint auspices of the Sunday School, Miss S. E. Miner, superintendent and the B. Y. P. U., Mr. J. W. Smith, president. Mr. J. M. Jackson was master of ceremonies. 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BathRobes $5.98up ```markdown ``` customs which have long had the sanction of enlightened society. "But it does mean the full right to liberty and equality before the law without distinction of race or creed. This condition can not be granted to others, or enjoyed by ourselves, except by the application of the principle of broadest tolerance. Bigotry is only another name for slavery. It reduces to serfdom not only those against whom it is directed, but also those who seek to apply it. An enlarged freedom can only be secured by the application of the golden rule. No other utterance ever presented such a practical rule of life." Self Government The President stressed local self government as "one of our most precious possessions." He told the Congress that the functions which they are to discharge "are not those of local government but of National government." He said that "The greatest solicitude should be exercised to prevent any encroachment upon the rights of the States or their various political subdivisions." SPECIAL TO THE NOBILITY OF MECCA TEMPE NO. 10 Owing to the annual meeting falling on December 24th, you are advised that said meeting will be held on Monday, December 21 at Pythian Building. At this meeting the secretary and treasurer will make their reports, the annual address and the election of officers will be held. The gavel will fall promptly at 7:30 p.m. Every financial Noble is urged to be present. Only those who have met their financial obligation in full will be permitted to vote in this meeting. Cicero A. Lee, Illustrious Potentate; Mecca Temple No. 10, A. E. A. O. N. M. S. Higher Quality BATH ROBES FUR LINED GLOVES BELTS THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1925 Columbia New Process RECORDS DEBATE ON SEGREGATION In all colors, with Bed Room Slippers to match. Ideal Gifts for men A Bargain at Rev. Jernagin Enters World Contest At the instance of his many friends throughout the country, the Rev. Dr. Jernagin has entered the contest for one of the trips around the world, offered by the Mme. C. J. Walker company. It is an established fact that he has actually decided to go around the globe, some say to gather material to be used in his great programs of racial welfare and uplift. Although one of the last to enter the race, the first chart showing the relative positions of nearly 300 contestants, shows that the noted preacher is nearing the top, fully justifying the judgment of those who saw in him the reputation of a winner and one of the Race's most logical entrants. As president of the National Race Congress, vice-president of the National Baptist Convention, vice-president at large of the National B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School Congress, treasurer of the B. Y. P. U. board of the National Baptist Convention for 30 years, president of the Genera Baptist Convention of the District of Columbia, member and originator of the Pan-African Conference idea, member of the executive board of the Federal Council of Churches, Grand Master of the Mosaic Templars in the District of Columbia, he has every cause to expect a victory. His candidacy in the contest has been indorsed by some of the leading organizations and prominent personages throughout the country. Not Over-Sanguine Of course Dr. Jernagin himself is doing but little "blowing" about the splendid progress he is making through interest manifested in him by a grateful people. He admits how ever, that large numbers of coupons are being taken from the Walker products in different parts of the country and sent to him at Watstonton, but he also has one to understand that there are others in the Race and that the thing is not nearly over yet. Instead of taking the popular view, he is a seasoned campaigner and sends forth a new appeal to his friends for their support. He knows the importance of marshaling as much strength at the outset as possible, and he could discourage the idea of waiting until the last minute before supporting one's candidate. He insists that he wants votes now! 11th & U Sts. North 1234 bia S RECORDS Christmas Shopping gs'till 10 VIOLINS Priced from $6.00 Up Priced from $16.00 Up BANJO-UKELELES Priced from $3.50 Up MANDOLINS Priced from $7.00 Up their deepest sympathy to his widow, Mrs. Matilda Williams. M.r. Robert Petterson and Mr. Henry Wood from Rosslyn, Va., were the guests of Mrs. Lillian Marshall on Sunday. The sacred play that was rendered on last Sunday night at the Second Baptist Church was beautiful and much credit is given to the young folks and their instructor, Mrs. M. E. Carpenter. It has been requested that it be repeated in the future. The I. B. P. O. E. of W. of Halls Hill, Va, and Jennie Dean Temple No. 304 of the I. B. P. O. E. of W. will celebrate their annual memorial at Galloway M. E. Church on Sunday night. Mr. Robert Bradley of Murrinfield keeps quite ill. The Second Baptist Church services will open Sunday with an old-time covenant meeting on Sunday morning, The Second Baptist Church services Rev. G. W. Powell is pastor. Following the recent resignation of Rev. J. W. Pace as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, another pastor is to leave the suburb, viz., Rev. W. H. Haygood of St. John's C. M. E. COMPLETE FUNERAL $125 Black cloth, white, or silver-gray casket; engraved nameplate; outside canembalming; washing, dressing; shaving if necessary; advertising the death; crops for the door; removing from hospital gloves rugs, chairs; candelabra; candles a fine Studebaker hearse and two Studebaker lmousines. W. ERNEST JARVIS CO 2222 Georgia Avenue, NW. Phones: Office, N. 3815; Res. 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Prominent speakers of our town will be there to deliver addresses. This organization is doing excellent work in our community. All are urgently requested to be present. S. S. Lee, president; Prof. S. K. Murray, sceretary. Mr Charles Curtis from Lovitville, Loudon County, Virginia, was the guset of his daughter, Mrs. Samuel Thomas, for the week-end. The friends of Mr. George Williams was deeply shocked on Sunday night when the word went out that he had died suddenly. He was an Odd Fellow of 3510 United Brothers of Falls Church. All of his friends extend Let's send him around the world. The whole Race owes it to him for his unselfish service covering nearly 40 years. It is said that he has come from a barefoot boy on the bayous and dykes of the Mississippi to be an emissary for his Race before Presidents and at the dislomatic bars of the world! 0.0 FOR ALL Ball-Bearing Velocipedes Tubular steelframes, beautifully enameled, rubber tires, padded saddles, adjustable handle bars. 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A small deposit will hold any article COASTER WAGONS Large size, sturdy makes, with disc wheels; well braced, steel axles, etc. Prices for the better kind of coaster wag- ons start at No other toy brings the joy and happiness on Christmas morn as a doll carriage. Our stock gives you a selection from the smallest to the largest on the market. We can please you with prices which begin is low as Church on Stanton Road. As Rev Haygood has done such splendid ministerial work in the short time since receiving his assignment here, your correspondent is at a loss to know the cause of his leaving. A resumption of the Birney Choral Society rehearsal occurred on Monday night at the Birney School. Choral members present were glad to see Miss Edna Gordon their director. THE EAST INDIA Cough & Lung Balsam Empire Pharmacy WASHINGTON, D. C. 2901 Sherman Ave., N.W. Phone, Columbia 9740 Wagon 1 CHILDREN'S PAGE FEATURES Seals and Mitchell Melody Lane Girls is playing on the southern end. The show went over big in Atlanta and Macon. Incidentally Ernest Seals, Jr., has been busy digging up news dealers for the Tribune. Due to his efforts, the official organ of the Union may hereafter be found at The Charleston Newstand, at 2 Central Avenue, near Decatur Street. It is quite close to 81 Theatre. Charles S. Gilpin opens on December 14 at the Cherry Lane Theatre, a Village house in New York. Mona Morgan will have the leading role in the piece which is titled "So That's That" and it is expected that the piece will go to Broadway after a period of seasoning. McDonald and Leggett, the "dealers in harmony" favored the Tribune with a letter last week. They played week of December 2 in the Koppin Theatre, Detroit, having jumped in from the Globe Theatre, Cleveland. They are using a new number based on the Rhinelander case called "Color blind." Bagby and Nanton inform us that they are keeping busy in and around New York, splitting last week between Dykeman Theatre in the city and the Metro in Greenpoint, L. I. Virginia Liston, the record singer, joined the "Shufflin' Sam from Alabam" Company, playing her first performance at the closing Sunday matinee in Washington. Milared Mitchell, partner of Onions Jeffries, with the Lew Payton "Chocolate Dandies" show has been out of the cast for a few weeks due to illness. She rejoined the show in Cincinnati after a period in the hospital in Indianapolis. The home of Deacon Johnson, head of Deacon Johnson's Players, New York, was badly damaged by a night time fire that threatened the entire house for a time. The fire occurred last week. Mrs. Johnson and her son had a narrow escape. Happily they were mininured. Oscar Micheaux, general manager and Mr. Majors, the eastern agent of the Micheaux Film Company, were visitors in Washington last week. Prints for three new pictures were given pre-release runs for local managers. Leigh Whipper is doing a big business with "Steppin' High" this week at the Orpheum Theatre, Newark Hazel Myers and Strawberry Russel are heading the cast. William (Jest Henry) Lucas, the Ohio monologist, took time off from his detes to witness the "Seven-Eleven" show in Dayton, and devotes a full page of typewritten letter to enlarge upon his favorable impressions of the big show. He is in entire agreement with all who have seen it. Summed up, he says, "It is a knuckleout." Henry's right, say we. Sussie Sutton and her show is in Florida. The company endured some inconvenience from the high water at Miami, but suffered no serious damage. Sussie is a real show girl and a bit of handicap just puts her on her mettle. She despits suffering from a severe cold, found time to send the Page a nice letter this week. She is in Miami this week. Mrs. Lulu Elsey, formerly Lulu Fields, known to all the vaudeville folks who have played the Lincoln Theatre, New York, writes from Boston where she now makes her home at 43 Humboldt Street. She has a hankering for the show shops again, according to her latest letter. Clarence Williams Music Company announces that Joe Jacobson, formerly with Shapiro-Bernstein at Pittsburgh and Minneapolis, has joined their business department. Jacobson has built up a big reputation on Radio Stations outside of New York, under the nom de plume of Radio Joe. He will cover territory out of New York in the interest of this firm, calling on trade and appearing at Radio Stations. Mrs. Eva Taylor Williams, record artist and wife of the New York publisher was called to St. Louis, Mo., last week by the death of a sister. George Barton and Doc Gardner with S. H. Dudley have assumed ownership interest in the "Shufflin' Sam" show with the Nay Brothers. The billing will read that "George Barton and Doc Gardner presents." They succeed the Southern enterprises in which the Jack Hoskins estate had an interest which was disposed to these men to close the estate. H. D. Collins, the New York agent was in Washington negotiating some big contracts with local interests. While there he mailed the Page a postal card from Union Station, he gave no inking of just what the deal involved, or whether Negro interests were concerned. Time limitations forbade a call at the Tribune, his card explained. J.A.JACKSON'S THEATRICAL PAGE T.O.B.A. Stockholders Meeting To Be In January Actors Union Invited to Have Representative Present Two Organizations Working in Harmony Bookers to Plan Better Routing The bi-annual meeting of the stockholders, at which time new officers for the next term will be elected, will be held in Chattanooga in January. A full attendance is expected. Reports from the officers of the organization for the fiscal year will be read and it is expected that a dividend will be declared to the Stockholders. It is understood that arrangements have been made between Messrs. Reevin, Dudley and Klein to lay plans at the next meeting to perfect closer co-operation between the three offices. It is also understood that these three officials will set aside two days for this important work, which will be beneficial to the entire profession—managers and performers. It is also understood that a representative of the Colored Actors Union will be present at the meeting, with suggestions of how to better conditions for the profession at large. It is a known fact that the Theatre Owners' Booking Association is willing, at all times, to cooperate with the Colored Actors Union, and contrary to the rumors that were spread some time ago, that these two organizations were hostile toward each other, it has been proved that they are, at all times willing to work in harmony and help each other as much as possible. At the last meeting of the board of directors, Sam E. Reevin of the Theatre Owners Booking Association introduced several resolutions in favor of the Colored Actors Union, among them was the one recognizing the Colored Actors Union as an official body. He urged the managers to support it. All the resolutions were unanimously adopted. With these two important organizations working together, and in harmony, a lot of good will be accomplished. The next meeting of the Theatre Owners' Booking Association is looked forward to with great interest. The Theatre Owners' Booking Association operates three offices, one at 1212-1213 Volunteer Building, Chattanooga, Tennessee, under the management of Sam E. Reevin and one at 1223 7th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C., under the management of S. H. Dudley, and one at 3621 South State Street, 319 Overton Building, Chicago, Illinois, under the management of Martin Klein. The three offices are working in conjunction with each other, and are interchanging shows. In other words, when one office gets through with a show it turns it over to the next one and so on. By so doing, the shows are assured of consecutive bookings. The present officers of the T. O. B. A. are: Milton Starr, Nashville, Tennessee, president S. H. Dudley, Washington, D.C., vice-president; Sam E. Reevin, Chattanooga, Tenn., treasurer-manager; and W. S. Scales, Winston-Salem, N.C., secretary. The directors are as follows: H. J. Hury, Birmingham, Alabama; C. H. Douglass, Macon, Georgia; C. H. Turp, St. Louis, Mo.; A. Barrasso, Memphis, Tenn.; John B. Bruner, Cincinnati, Ohio; Milton Starr, Nashville, Tenn, and Sam E. Reevin, Chattanooga, Tenn. While the invitation to the Colored Actors Union has not yet been received at Union headquarters, there is little doubt that a formal letter of invitation will soon be forthcoming from the office of the T. O. B. A. General manager. In all probability, it will be received in time for the Union to act upon it at the big New Year's meeting in Washington when the report of the election for Union officials will be canvassed and announced. This expectation gives added importance to both the election and that particular session of the Union. If therefore behooves every member to be in good standing, to vote; and for all of those who possibly can do so to be in attendance at this all-important meeting. Home For the Holidays Mrs. Louisa Morrison, wife of Joseph Morrison and mother of "Sunshine Sammy" who has been in the East with her talented son and the company, which Mr. Morrison has surrounded him, left the troupe in Baltimore early last week to go home. She will spend the holidays in Los Angeles with her other children, Dorothy, who was the original "Farina" in the "Our gang" series of comedies, Florence and Morrison. The family home is at 1513 East 33 Street, Los Angeles, Cal. She will rejoin the show in the mid-west after New Years. The Washington Tribune News of Theatres, Parks, Fairs, The Deacons Club and Allied Amusements THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Jackson's Page of the Tribune will be expanded to provide the profession with an unusual Christmas special, the extent of which has not yet been determined. The sort of special feature stories that characterize the better type of trade journals. The issue will contain a fund of valuable information, and many facts you will want to keep for reference. It is the issue in which you will want to be mentioned, and in which your card, picture, etc., may be presented to very great advantage. Every UNION act, in fact the whole profession, should be represented in this issue that is certain to be widely read. Copies will be placed upon the library of every professional club and association in the country; and mailed to all the agents and managers. The special form for this issue will go to press December 10 and be dated December 19. For favorable positions advertising should be in, early in December. The earlier, the better. Communicate direct or through the offices of the Colored Actors Union. The Deacons J. A. Kirk, Grandmaster of Texas, is the latest recruit of the Purple Robe to assume the battered tile of the Deacons. Circuit Rider Senior Deacon J. C. Scott of Forth Worth, who is also Grand Patron of the Order of Eastern Star in the state, taught him the mysteries of the alphabet. Deacons tour Texas had better be up on their stuff, or these big boys will get 'em. There is no stopping that Cleveland Corner. Just last week they sent to the National Secretary for 16 sets of credentials, and included a subscription for the Tribune. They again complain that the show folks don't avail themselves of the chance for local contact. Show folks, you are missing something to miss them when you play Cleveland. Ohio is a real fraternal state. Told you about Columbus last week, now along comes the Cincinnati Corner with three new applications and an inquiry about next year's cards. Ike Paull and his gang with efficient secretary Reid simply won't be behind the other Ohio towns when it comes to progress. Elmer Moore, the only deacon on company promises to make the seven Masons on the show all Deacons by the time they reach Louisville. In addition he and Sidney Rink propose to see that Frank Kirk is led into a friendly lodge and there have the mysteries of the craft exemplified to him. Frank is worthy and no lodge will make a mistake with him. Now we hear that National director Bill Vodery iuo offeh sU ETor Bill Vodery is out of the Plantation orchestra, a musical unit which he organized several years ago. Well Bill has a big drag on Broadway, and Broadway, and there is a little doubt of his boobing up O. K. with another big spotlight playing on his activities. Fred Durrah writes from the Lyric Theatre, New Orleans, where the team of Durrah and Gentry played last week to inquire about rates for putting his wife into the C. A. U. He also wants to know about next year's Deacon's dues. HANDY MUSIC PLAYED BY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA On December 6, Harry Verkes with a 65-piece symphonic orchestra played a program at Aeolian Hall, New York. One of the numbers presented was a symphonic arrangement of the "The Beale Street Blues" and "St. Louis Blues" both compositions of Wm. Handy, nationally known as "The Daddy of the Blues." It is said that the Damrosch orchestra and the Philharmonic orchestras each are seeking copies of this score. One organization is said to have offered five thousand dollars for a copy with privilege of keeping it in their repertoire. Chiaffarelli made the arrangement which is regarded by some critics as an improvement on the Dvorak arrangement. Shiaffarelli feels that the evolution of Negro music is better understood by the musical world at large. Mr. Handy feels complimented to have his compositions used to pioneer the higher realms of art. VODERY OUT OF PLANTATION From Aubrey Brooks column in the N. Y. Age. Will Vodery is no longer identified with the Plantation Orchestra. It is rumored that his dismissal came as a surprise. The orchestra now playing for the Plantation Revue is under the direction of Will Tyler well known violinist. Treating your men fair and doing things on the level at all times certainly pays. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Ethel Waters Heads Most Blase Attraction Seen in Washington By J. A. Jackson An Hour and Ten Minutes of Entertainment for the Sophisticated Ethel Waters, the most broadly advertised of Columbia record stars, the pioneer woman of the Race to have played the entire Orpheum circuit with headline honors; and the comedienne who is most original; came into the Howard Theatre this week heading a company of "floor show artists" that is as blase combination as the theatre has ever housed. Washington enjoyed Ethel who proved as droll as ever and they most emphatically approved of the music of a ten-piece band that was about technically perfect. The girls were pretty of face and form. The costumes were rich, and the setting in which the hour and ten minutes of entertainment was packed was a thing of beauty. The dancing was above par with graceful Eddy Rector and Mr. Cooper as leading pedal experts. The show was fast, yet not furious. The comedy of the quiet unctious sort that on Monday night was marred by the amateur comedians who infest the gallery. They interrupted the flow of Miss Waters' humorous comments in the Tondalayo number that were designed to modify the gasp producing qualities of the individual contributions of the girls. And, believe me, from a moralist's point of view, it was some dance offering. Washington patrons were first surprised, then interested and eventually overwhelmed by conflicting opinions as the number progressed. As the packed house was dispersed for the night, it was hard to determine just what was the reaction on the audience. Whether it will be that the show is an artistic something the merit of which will rob it of notions of censure; or whether it is to be regarded as one of those daring things that might be better suppressed in the interests of morals; the show is going to draw and draw big. For, after all is said and done, it is a highly talented production of genuine merit. Bessie Allison, the dainty little bit of baby faced feminity makes a nice contrast to Miss Waters who dominates the show by sheer virtue of ability. The band, one of those organizations that don't need the support of a show to get over is in charge of Ralph Jones, violinist-leader. Pearl White who toured in vaudeville with the Water's dancer team and knows every nuance that will contribute to the numbers, is at the piano. Harry Hull ("Fipi") has the bass violin. Raymond Morton and Harold Scott handle a battery of reeds that includes saxophones, clarinets and bassoons. Harold Tate and Elmer Jenkins are the cornetists. Joe King doubles on trombone and melophone and Dick Ward is the drummer. They are collectively and individually musicians with the stamp of Broadway approval on them. Arthur Lyons is on the front, Earl Dancer and Sam Salvin own the show, and it is an achievement, albeit a distinctly Bohemian product invested with the atmosphere of the richer cabarets, scenes from which are such effective fatures as are in the film productions that our most prudish enjoy to the fullest. Whether the patrons like the flesh, flesh of their own blood as well as they do that of the whites in the pictures, is for them to determine. A FINE XMAS PRESENT Lonnie Fisher, owner of the Fisher Fun Festival, now playing in and around Washington, has presented his wife, Mrs. Jewel Fisher with a fine Hudson Coach for a Christmas present. The car has already been delivered, and the Editor of this page enjoyed the pleasure of having been a guest on a ride this week. NEW YORK ITEMS This week at the Lafayette the last half of the bill opens with Les Gautiers, a skating act which was truly phenomenal and a wonderful opening act for any bill. They were followed up by Goins and Russell, a singing, talking and dancing act. Watts and Ringgold in a comedy sketch were very entertaining. The fire-eating stunt of the male members of the team deserves special mention and the comedy of the lady was exceptionally clever as well as her buck dancing. Billy Gulfport was next doing comedy and some singing. His jokes were a little risk and could have been left out. Ruby Mason and her band concluded the program. The last half of the week Miss Alberta Hunter with her clever boys, skipped, has traveled over the Keith Circuit for the past three months and resumes her circuit within a few days. Miss Grace Smith, very clever soubrette is doubling between the Apollo Theatre, 125th Street and the Cotton Club. This young lady is rapidly headed for stardom and has the well wishes of each and every member in the profession. Eddie Greene is still doing the comedy at the Apollo Theatre and they are doing wonderful business. Kike Writes from "Silas Green" Co. Now in Florida Kike Gresham sends word from Florida that despite the handicaps prevailing in transportation in the mid-winter resort state, that the show is doing nicely. Alonzo, the magician (our friend Alonzo Moore from Michigan) has joined the show and he is startling the natives each night with the contents of his little red bag. He met the company at Thomasville, Ga. Lilian Edwards, daughter of Willie Edwards, contortionist, is developing surprisingly as the partner of her father in his act on the wire. Mme. Ada Lockhart Booker has organized the girls of the show into an embroidery club. Each girl must finish an article each week or the club penalizes the delinquent 25 cents. Fines are used to purchase refreshments for the weekly sessions. The unfortunate part of the arrangement seems to be that the girls are so well trained in this delicate domestic art that so far there have been no fines possible. "Eats" therefore have had to be on a joint treat basis. The show was in Plant City, Fla., on December 9. Sunshine The Famous little Selected Vaudeville Unit Of unique, novel and Including Brown and Margar- Jenkins and Jenkins Touring under the personal sup- (Father of Sammy). For bookings address as per Rout- Care of Washington Tribune. ALL ACTS, COMPANIES Commu T. O. (THEATRE OWNERS) CHATTAN SAM. E. REEVIN, Mgr., Suite 13 S. H. DUDLEY, 1223 Seventh Stre MARTIN KLEIN—Overton Bldg. Of unique, novel and entertaining colored acts Including Brown and Marguerite—Sidney Easton Trio— Jenkins and Jenkins and others. (THEATRE OWNERS' BOOKING ASSOCIATION) CHATTANOOGA, TENN. SAM. E. REEVIN, Mgr., Suite 1212-13, Volunteer Life Bldg. S. H. DUDLEY, 1223 Seventh Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. MARTIN KLEIN—Overton Bldg., 3621, So. State Street, Chicago, Ill The Lafayette Theatre Seventh Avenue NEW YO The theatre that represents to way to big opportunity. Here is w is focussed on your work. ACTS, PRODUCERS submit what you have to present audience. VISITORS TO TE a visit to the Lafayette while in t the shows, acts and pictures that The theatre that represents to the Colored Profession the gateway to big opportunity. Here is where the eyes of the theatre world is focussed on your work. a visit to the Lafayette while in the city is to have an early view of the shows, acts and pictures that are the season's best offerings. WHEN IN WASHINGTON, D.C., GIVE THE SUMMIT HOTEL THE ONCE OVER. BART KENNETT, Manager 59 Rooms, $3.00 week up. 14 Bath Ro Up-To-Date THE ONCE OVER. YOU WILL LIKE IT. BART KENNETT, Manager C. R. MEGGINSON, Prop. 59 Rooms, $3.00 week up. 14 Bath Rooms, Hot and Cold Water, year round Up-To-Date Phone, Franklin 8433 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE COLORED ACTORS UNION Komedy Klub Had Large Guest List On Opening Night When the Komedy Klub threw its doors open to the public on Thanksgiving Eve, their facilities for handling the large crowd that responded to the invitations sent out by the "Klub" were taxed so severely as to make it impossible for secretary Boots Hope to list his guests in time for last weeks' papers. Roast turkey, chicken, roast pork, potato salad and cranberry sauce with ice cream and cake, all prepared by the Summit Hotel chef, George Carter, with the assistance of Miss Pearl Lee and a crew of Pennsylvania Dining car waiters, was served. Andrew Fairchild acted as toastmaster. Officers E. L. Baker, C. H. Hogan, C. H. Hinton, Mr. Parks and Mr. Montague were especial guests of manager Bart Kennett and president George Watkins. The list of members and guests included: Mr. and Mrs. Lew V. Watts, Mr. and Mrs. Warbington, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wooden, Miss Virginia Liston, Miss Helen Ash, Miss Elizabeth Alexander, Miss Helen Smith, Miss Mabel eterson, Miss Beatrice Whitfield, Miss Lillian Goodner, Mr. and Mrs. Perry, Miss Ollie Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Chance Oakley, Miss Coot Grant, Miss Estelle Miller, Miss Floyd, Mme. Donna Teresa, Mr. and Mrs. Kennett, Mr. S. H. Dudley, Sr. Mr. H. T. Ellison, Telfair Washington, Leo. C. Boatner, G. L. Young, G. B. Hawkins, B. McWain, Gus Simmons, Willie Jones, Earnest Session, Chas. Patterson, L. W. Dublin, H. C Harris, M. S. Askers, Unice Comer, Percy Jackson, Caroline Crutchfield, Vincent Crutchfield, Little B. Randolph, Cecelia Coleman, Bobbie Banks, Fred Williams, James Toliver, Francis Joynos, Chas. Sawyer, James Cash, Wm. Pollard, Willie Williams, Herman Jones, Lester Diggs, Doyle Evans, G. C. Brown, Walter Smith, Frank Thompson, James A. Shaw, Babe Jackson, O. H. Smith, Wm. C. Smith, Wesley Wilson, E. R. Hughes Shy, George Craft, Henry Williams, Chas. Butler, Archie Neely, R. C. Lockheart, John C. Hare, Ben Livingston, George Bynn, Morris Willis, Leon Sonny Gray, Wiley Allen, George Bolden, Frank Douglas, Earnest Nelson, Herman Grasty, D. L. Wycks, William Taylor, Marcus B. Mann, Vernon C. Starke, Fred Greene, Chas. Harris Dad, John W. Brown, Baxter Buchanon, and William McConnico. Save your wind and shoe leather and temper and time-by giving folks Gift suggestions in an invitin' Newspaper Ad e Sammy Film Star and his entertaining colored acts querite—Sidney Easton Trio— binks and others. supervision of JOSEPH MORRISON, state or 920 U St., N.W., Wash., D.C. ES and THEATRE MANAGERS concate with the B. A. (ES' BOOKING ASSOCIATION) (NOOGA, TENN. 121-13, Volunteer Life Bldg., Steet, N.W., Washington, D.C. 3621, So. State Street, Chicago, Ill. at 131st Street MARK CITY the Colored Profession the gate- where the eyes of the theatre world AND MANAGERS to Harlem's most discriminating METROPOLIS the city is to have an early view of are the season's best offerings. YOU WILL LIKE IT. C. R. MEGGINSON, Prop. rooms, Hot and Cold Water, year round. Phone, Franklin 8433 Route Lists on Page Seven In order that a more complete list of dates may be presented to our readers, the route lists are presented on page seven which goes to press later than does this page. PROFESSIONAL CARDS Cards with one-line bold-faced type, 75 cents for one insertion, four insertions for two dollars. All payments in advance. When out of town send express or P. O. Money Order made payable to THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. WANTED Young Home Talent Choristers, Singers, Dancers and Musicians for engagement in and about Washington. NO TRAVEL Apply to— TED SMITH, SUMMIT HOTEL 1223 Seventh Street, N.W. Komedy Klub 1235 Seventh Street N.W. Washington D. C. A rendezvous for the Profession and its friends. Open continuously. All facilities usual to such organizations. C. A. U. Card entitles holder to guest card. George Watkins, Boots Hope, President Secretary Bart Kennet, Treas-Manager. JOHNNIE LEE LONG'S Miniature Musical Comedy Production DIXIANNA featuring the tiny cyclonic comedienne, Catherine Patterson, and the spasmodic blackface comedienne, Ruth Coleman. Fifteen people with special scenery. Permanent: 1223 Seventh St, N.W., Wash., D.C. Hezekiah Dorothy JENKINS AND JENKINS A musical comedy act In Vaudeville Members C. A. U. Care Washington Tribune 920 I St., Washington, D. C. GIBSON'S CHOCOLATE BOX REVUE BETHEL GIBSON, Mgr. A Tabloid with Special Scenery Perm. 1223 Seventh St., Washington, D. C. BOOTS HOPE Now managing ALAMO Theatre Washington, D.C. Write in Write in BROWN & MARGUERITE Whirlwind Dancers featuring An Apache Number, in Vaudeville Permanent: Care Washington Tribune 920 U Street, N.W. Stopping Places C. V. A. R. 1512 Pennsylvania Ave. Baltimore, Md. Catering exclusively to show folks. Board at Bockbottom rates. Lounging room at your theatrical clippings available, all without cost service. Typewriter, books and papers, and to guests. Mrs. Mae Willis, Prop. Billy Willis, Mgr. MRS. ELLA LEMON Professional Boarding House with All Modern Conveniences 505 MOSHER ST., BALTIMORE, MD. The mother of Eddie Lemon with "Runnin' Wild." The wife of Joe Lemon at the Regent Theatre. STOP AT TOM SMITH'S HOTEL When in Baltimore, Md. David Bill Ave. and Paca St. The Lincoln Theatre 60 West 135 St., New York City playing the best acts available. The New York home of most of the Race acts. Keep us posted on your open time. You know our standards and our scale. R. M. SNYDER, Managee