Washington Tribune

Friday, February 5, 1926

Washington, D.C.

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RECEIVER FOR MASONIC HALL CORPORATION ASKED PROF. G. DAVID HOUSTON TAKES CHARGE AT ARMSTRONG FIRST IN ADVERTISING AND CIRCULATION RECEIVER PROF. G. ASKS COURT FOR POWER TO SELL MASONIC TEMPLE The appointment of receivers and trustees to sell the property of the New Masonic Hall Corporation is asked for by Allan A. C. Griffith, Dr. Elias G. Evans and Charles Datcher Lodge No. 15 of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Mosons for the District of Columbia, in an amended bill of complaint filed in the suit brought against the corporation, through Attorneys Wolf and Cayton. The report of the committee appointed by Justice Hitz to negotiate a loan sufficiently large to complete the unfinished building at Tenth and U Streets, Northwest, which was filed in the District Supreme Court on January 20, is made the basis for the request for the appointment of a receiver and trustees to sell. The committee reported that they were unable to secure a loan and recommended the sale of the unfinished Masonic structure. This committee was composed of Alexander Wolf, an attorney for Mr. Griffith, Dr. Evans and Charles Datcher Lodge; William L. Houston, an attorney for the New Masonic Hall Corporation; Charles P. Ford, Grand Master of the Masons in the District of Columbia; Jesse H. Mitchell, president of the New Masonic Hall Corporation, and Herbert L. Davis, a District Supreme Court auditor. In asking the court to appoint a receiver and trustees to sell the property, the plaintiffs set out in their amended bill the findings of the committee that there were liens of more than $20,000 against the property; that taxes on the property a Tenth and U Streets.) Northwest, had not been paid and the property was subject to a tax sale, and that the officials of the District of Columbia will not permit the structure to remain much longer in its present unfinished condition. Since the filing of the report, Prince Hall Chapter No. 5 of the Order of Eastern Stars, have had two judgments against the corporation recorded in the District Supreme Court. One is for $1,000 and the other is for $500. The proceeds from the sale of the properties of the New Masonic Hall Corporation would be distributed to those entitled to them according to their priorities. Both the unfinished building at Tenth and U Streets, Northwest, and the property at Fifth Street and Virginia Avenue, Southeast, would be sold, if the court should grant the request of the plaintiffs. Attorneys Houston and Houston who represent the New Masonic Hall Corporation, stated that their clients have not yet decided what action they would ake. A conference will determine whether or not it will be advisable to oppose the plea for a receivership and the appointment of trustees to sell. Court action was begun on March 17, 1925, when Charles Datcher detered the game (page 5). Herbert Akers Exonerated Columbia Lodge No. 85. Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World, at its meeting last Monday night, approved of the report of a trial committee exonerating Herbert C. Akers on charges of unbecoming conduct in connection with statement alleged to reflect upon the Grand Exalted Ruler, J. Filey Wilson. The charges were preferred by Joseph I. Bailey, Edward Brown and J. Walker. The trial committee consisted of George Johnson, Edward Hansborough and Turner Lyle. The alleged statements are said to have been made when Mr. Akers sought to justify his vote against Grand Exalted Ruler Wilson at the Richmond convention. The delegation from Columbia Lodge was instructed by Mr. Wilson for another term. Mr. Akers, however, was elected a member of the delegation although he was known to be against him. Herbert Akers was recently reelected recording secretary of Columbia Lodge. Pending the charges, the lodge was ordered not to install him. The members bringing the charges against Mr. Akers have appealed to District Deputy E. W. Bundy. The Washington Tribune Senator Cole Blease, Democrat, of South Carolina, has taken up where his predecessor, the late Senator Ben Tillman, left off in fanning the flames of race hatred on the floor of the United States Senate. Shortly before the Senate adopted the resolution providing for the adherence of the United States to the World Court last Wednesday, Senator Blease sought to influence other Senators from the South against a resolution by pointing out that Haiti and Liberia were members of the League of Nations and would have a vote each in the election of judges. He offered a reservation to the effect that each state of the Union would have a vote in the election of judges. "I notice that Haiti has a voice in the election of the judges," he said. "I call the attention of Senators from the South, while they are voting on this reservation, to the fact that they are voting for a court where we are to sit side by side with a full-blooded 'nigger', who has as much right as we have in the election of the judges of this court. I ask them if they realize the fact that there may be and very probably will be a representative of Haiti as a judge on this court, so that the southern Senators are voting to throw the destinies of southern women and southern men into the lap of a black man? Haiti has joined the League of Nations and has a representative in the assembly of the league who will vote for the judges of the court." Senator James A. Reed, Democrat, of Missouri, called Senator Blease's attention to the fact that Liberia was also a member of the League. Senator Blease then argued that Haiti being a league member, while the United States is not, would in all probability have more power in one sense than the United States. "Why is the United States of America to have one judge to sit on this court when a nigger can at any time cast his ballot in opposition to that vote and negative it, and leave it then to the other nations of the world to say whether we shall or shall not do certain things?" he asked. "Why should not my State, South Carolina, have an equal vote with a nigger republican government as to who shall sit upon that court? Why should not the state of Georgia, North Carolina, or Mississippi, or any other state, and especially the great states of New York and Illinois and Pennsylvania, have a right-to say who shall be the judges of that court as much as you give that right to a nigger republic?" He declared that many of the Senators when they go back to their constituencies, will have to make explanations and apologies for their votes when the question is asked as to "why they were deprived of saying who should be a judge of this court when you give to a nigger a right to say who should be one of the judges." His appeal to race prejudice, however, failed. His resolution was not even considered, and the Senate by a vote of 76 to 17 adopted the resolution providing for adherence to the World Court. Segregation Meeting Held In School Building Segregation Meeting Held In School Building The Wilson Normal School, Eleventh and Harvard Streets, Northwest, has been and is being used as a mass meeting place for property owners on both sides of Kenyon street, between Eleventh and Fourteenth Streets, Northwest, seeking to prevent colored persons from buying, renting or living in that neighborhood. This fact was brought to the attention of the Board of Education at its meeting in the Franklin School last Wednesday afternoon by Charles H. Houston, chairman of a committee of the Washington Bar Association that was appointed on December 17, 1925, to investigate the charge that the Wilson Normal School was being used for meetings in the interest of securing covenant among property owners not to sell, rent, or lease (Continued on page 5) WASHINGTON, D.C. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1926 The House Committee on Education on last Firday favorably reported the bill to amend the act incorporating Howard University by authorizing Federal appropriations to aid in the construction, development, improvement, and maintenance of the university. Since March 3, 1879, the Federal Government has annually contributed to the construction, maintenance, and development of Howard University. Since the establishment of the Budget system, and the consolidation of all jurisdiction over appropriations in one committee of the House, items recommended by the Budget and approved by the Committee on Appropriations have frequently been stricken out in the House on the point of order that such appropriations are not authorized by existing law. The purpose of the bill, which was introduced by Representative Daniel A. Reed, Republican, of New York, is to authorize such appropriations for Howard University. Justification for the authorization of annual Federal appropriations to Howard University is based upon an obligation, which the Committee on Education declares the Government owes to the Negro. The report recommending passage of the bill states as follows: "Apart from the precedent established by 45 years of congressional action, the committee feels that Federal aid to Howard University is fully justified by the national importance of the Negro problem. For many years past it has been felt that the American people owed an obligation to the Indian, whom they dispossessed of his land, and annual appropriations of sizable amounts have been passed by Congress in fulfillment of this obligation. The obligation in favor of Charges Hold Up Appointment Of New Judge OUTSIDER'S NAME SUBMITTED FOR MUNICIPAL BENCH Charges and recriminations are delaying the appointment of a successor to the late Judge Robert H. Terrell on the bench of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia, and the President may be forced to postpone making an appointment for a longer period than was expected. It was learned at the White House on Tuesday that the President has referred the list of candidates to the Department of Justice for further investigation. Senator Frank B. Willis, Republican of Ohio, called at the White House on Wednesday and presented the name of A. Lee Beaty, an assistant United States Attorney at Cincinnati, O., for the position. Mr. Beaty, who has tendered his resignation as an assistant United States Attorney effective March 1, is ineligible for this position because he is not a resident of the District of Columbia. The principal contenders for the vacancy are R. R. Horner and James A. Cobb. Other candidates include John H. Wilson, Royal Hughes, Charles H. Hemans, Augustus W. Gray, L. Melendez King, S. L. McLaurin and Wm. C. Martin. Newspaper reports that Charles H. Houston of the law firm of Houston and Houston was a candidate for the vacancy on the bench of the Municipal Court were emphatically denied by Mr. Houston when called to his attention Tuesday. If he had any ambitions in this direction, Mr. Houston pointed out, he would be ineligible. The law provides that a person must have been a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia for the past five years and have practiced before the local bar for a like period of years. Mr. Houston was admitted to practice before the local bar in June, 1924. He took the examination for admission in 1923, but went to Europe and did not become a member of the District bar, until his return a year later. Mr. Houston made it clear that he is supporting Attorney James A. Cobb for the position. Estate of late Rev. William J. Howard, Valued at $30,000 Goes to Wife According to the conditions of the will of the late Rev. William J. Howard, who died December 3, 1924, the bulk of his property, both real and personal, will go to his widow, Mrs. Alverda S. Howard, for life and upon her death to his six daughters. Dr. William J. Howard, Jr., his only son, is disinherited. The sum of $1 only is willed to him. The estate is valued at $30,000. It consists of real estate valued at $21,315; two gold watches and chains worth about $150; 3 shares of stock in the Odd Fellows Hall Association of the District of Columbia of the par value of $10 a share; 1 share of stock of the par value to $25 and 10 shares of stock of the par value of $10 each in the Masonic Hall Building Association; cash in bank about $500; collectible from life insurance and from fraternal and beneficial organizations about $5,500; household effects worth about $150, and two used automobiles worth about $200. The debts against his estate, accorded to the petition for admission of the will to probate, are the funeral expenses of $1,112 and a promissory note for $3,500, payment of which is secured by deed of trust on premises No. 104 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, which the Reverend Howard purchased, in 1925. The will gives to Mrs. Howard, his widow, for life, all the real estate which he owned at the time of his death. Upon her death, it will go to his daughter, Mrs. Bertha Howard Collins, Mrs. Elizabeth A. H. Lewis, Mrs. Louise Howard Pack, Miss Juanita Howard, Mrs. Irma Howard Allen of New York, and Miss Ruth W. Howard of Cleveland, Ohio. To his grandson, William Howard Collins, he left, the sum of $1,000. The petition for probate of the will and letters testamentary was filed by Mrs. Bertha Howard Collins, the executrix, through Attorney Wm. C. Martin. The will is dated April 24, 1920, and was witnessed by James H. Coleman, of 1522 Twelfth Street, Northwest; John R. M. Francis, 49 G Street, Northwest, and Wm. C. Martin, of 503 D Street, Northwest. Victory Life Shows Progress Chicago, Illinois, February 2 (Special)—The second annual meeting of the stockholders of Victory Life Insurance Company was held at the Home Office, Chicago, January 27. The report of the President, Anthony Overton, showed that the company had been licensed in the States of West Virginia, Missouri, Ohio, Maryland, Texas, Kentucky, New Jersey and the District of Columbia, during the past year. Agencies in these states reported a premium income of $54,000.00 which was more than three times the premium income for the previous year. His report showed five additional real estate loans during the year, making the total loans of the company more than $130,000 to date. All of these investments have been made on property owned by colored people, properly appraised by the Illinois Insurance Department. The report of the president dealt at length with the large number of people who have interested themselves financially in the company in the states in which the company has been licensed to do business. The company is planning additional offices and it is probable that licenses will be secured for one or two other states. The General Manager, Mr. I. J. Joseph, reported an increase in business in force from $692,000 to $2,200,000. The agency organization has been increased by the addition of such men as J. P. Bond at Washington, D.C., H. C. Brown at Baltimore, Md., C. G. Valentine at Columbus, Ohio, Nathan Wright in West Virginia, as well as numbers of others who have joined the company more recently. A great portion of the success of the company during the past year in developing this organization has been due to the addition of Mr. J. E. Stamps as the assistant general manager, and Mr. C. A. Shaw as the assistant secretary. Both of these gentlemen were formerly with the Standard Life (Continued on page 5) NO DECISION IN THE CURTIS CASE BEFORE MARCH The Supreme Court of the U. S. adjourned Monday last to March 1, without rendering a decision in the case of John Buckley against Mrs. Irene Hand Corrigan and Mrs. Helen Curtis, which involved the question of whether or not a group of property owners can enforce an agreement among themselves and running with their property not to sell, rent or lease it to colored persons. This case was argued early in January. It is believed that when the Supreme Court convenes in March, it will render a decision in this case. Organized Waiters Get Improvements Rienzi B. Lemus, president of the Brotherhood of Dining Car Employees, announced last Monday that his organization had succeeded in getting the general management of the New York Central Railroad Company to establish sleeping headquarters with recreational and reading room facilities in New York City for dining car employees on its lines. The sleeping quarters are only for employees running between New York and Buffalo, but the recreational and reading facilities may be used by all New York Central dining car employees. These quarters will save these employees more than $15,000 a year. The negotiations resulting in the establishment of these headquarters were conducted mby Mr. Lemus, S. A. Trueheart, of Buffalo, vice-president of the Brotherhood of Dining Car Employees and A. R. Bitting, president of local No. 3 of the Brotherhood, New York City. Lincoln-Douglass Day Will Be Observed Here Lincoln and Douglass birthday will be jointly celebrated at a public meeting Friday night, February 12th; at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. The celebration will be featured by a parade of several patriotic and fraternal organizations, including the Odd Fellows, Elks, Knights of Jerusalem, District National Guards, Jas. E. Walker and James Rees Europe Posts of the American Legion, and the Dunbar and Armstrong High Schools Cadets. The parade will start at 7:20 o'clock on the Pythian building, 12th and U Streets, and march to the church, led by the Community Center Band. The speakers will be Senator Wm. R. McKinley of Illinois, Representative Will R. Wood of Indiana, Representative Albert E. Carter of Californias, and Rev. Charles Satchel Morris of Virginia. Mr. John R. Hawkins will preside A solo and instrumental selection will be rendered by Rev. Chas. E. Stewart. Lincoln's Gettysburg address will be read by Mrs. M. Madre Marshall. Music will be furnished by the 19th Street Baptist Church quartet. The celebration will be held by a committee of citizens, under auspices of the National Memorial Association. The committee is endeavoring to make this one of the largest and most interesting meetings ever held commemorating the memory of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The committee on arrangements is composed of F. D. Lee, chairman, Samuel C. Smith, secretary; A. G. W. Gaines, Martin R. Powell, Mrs. Julia West Hamilton, J. A. Lankford, Lloyd G. Cuney, Sylvester H. Epps, George B. Hunt, Edw. W. Bundy, West A. Hamilton, Arthur C. Newman, and Chaplain O. J. W. Scott. OFFICE: 920 U STREET, N.W. PORATION GE AT ARM J. "LULA BELLE" NEW BELASCO PLAY OPENS Neither Decent Presentation of Race or Artistic Opportunity Afforded in Piece Newspaper Review Contrasted with Negro Critic's Impressions David Belasco's "Lulu Belle" for which a group of Negro artists have been taking especial training since last August, and the opening of which was heralded as a creditable production with a mixed cast that would present the Negro artist in its big chance, opened at the Broad Street Theatre, Philadelphia, on January 26. Reviews of the show conflict greatly. They agree however, on the stupendousness of the production. The show remains in the Quaker City for two weeks. The much heralded as a co-star in publicity through colored papers Evelyn Preer has been relegated to a very minor place when one considers her great reputation. The critic upon the Philadelphia Ledger comments upon the show in the following manner. Belasco Play, With Lenore Ulric, Has Remarkable Production but Little Drama The premiere performance last night at the Broad Street Theatre of David Belasco's production of "Lulu Belle" has perhaps greater importance as an item of news interest than as a subject of dramatic criticism. The audience, the nature of the production and the general circumstances surrounding the "first night" were facts of paramount importance. The play by Edward Sheldon and Charles McArthur proved to be submerged by the exterior trappings and the hullabaloo of the occasion. "Lulu Belle" ranks among the greatest, if it is not actually the greatest, of Mr. Belasco's presentations from the standpoint of staging and settings. The first act, a street scene in the colored quarter of Harlem, rivals anything of its kind ever offered on the stage and the direction of the 100 or more minor characters, some of whom peer from fourth-story windows in the solid and substantial looking tenements, is an achievement almost past understanding. Again in the third act, which represents the interior of the Elite Grotto, a colored cabaret also in Harlem, the stage is a riot of color and action, with a jazz band, a densely packed band of dancers and scores of extras, each one of whom seems to have a definite part in the scheme of things. It would be idle to speculate on the amount of money her, Belasco has spent on his latest play. The Paris boudour settings of the last act, which might well have been conventional and inexpensive, rivaled the gorgeous pictures of Mr. Ziegfeld and Mr. White. It wasn't necessary, but, of course, it had its effect. The cast, with its fifteen or so principals, all white, and its tremendous ensemble of minor characters, all played by Negroes, must have presented a terrific problem to Belasco in the rehearsals. Scenes that call for a babble of conversation, which must serve as a background to, but never drown out, the important dialogue, suffered a natural first-night diffuseness and hesitation, and even some of the principals stumbled constantly in their lines, but nothing else could have been expected. Lenore Ulric, in the name role, has as "juicy" a part as any actress has ever been called upon to play, not excepting Camille or Hedda Gabbler. The dusky Harlem siren, who led men to their ruin and then taunted them, is a part that runs the gamut of every conceivable emotion and phase of character. Miss Ulric is called upon to Charleston, to sing jazz ballads, to display various brands of "vamping" and finally to be choked by her faithful but rejected lover across the silk coverlets of her canopied bed. Pyrotechnically, the part and its perform- (Continued on page 9) ATTY. M. M. HARRIS ADMITTED TO SUPREME COURT Attorney Mortimer M. Harris, of 613 F Street, Northwest, was recently admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. Julia Lloyd George best A. and The motion for his admission was made by Attorney James A. Cobb. Mr. Harris is a graduate of the Howard University School of Law and is now engaged in the real estate business in this city. 12 PAGES TWO SECTIONS N ASKED RMSTRONG NO TROUBLE AS CAPT. NEWMAN IS REPLACED NO TRANSEER OF TEACHERS CONTEMPLATED On last Monday, the beginning of the second semester, G. David Heuston, who was the head of the department of business practice of the Dunbar High School, became principal of the Armstrong Technical High School, succeeding Captain Arthur C. Newman, who was demoted to the rank of a military instructor. No disorder accompanied the change. During the day Assistant Superintendent Garnet C. Wilkinson held a conference with Captain Newman relative to his new duties. Mr. Wilkinson stated that this conference was very satisfactory and that he regarded the entire incident relative to the demotion of Captain Newman as closed, save the investigation, which is being conducted by the school authorities by order of the Board of Education to determine whether or not the student strike at Armstrong was instigated by any persons connected with the school system. Reports that there would be a transfer of fourteen teachers from the Dunbar High School to the Armstrong Technical High School were emphatically denied by Assistant Superintendent Wilkinson. He declared that there would be no changes in the teaching personnel of the Armstrong Technical High School unless some evidence developed in the strike investigation showing that they had encouraged the students to strike. The appointment of G. David Houston to succeed Captain Newman was announced late Friday afternoon. The new principal of the Armstrong Technical High School is a graduate of Harvard University. He has had twenty-three years of class-room experience in elementary, secondary, normal, college and university work. He served as the head of the department of English at Tuskegee Institute for three years, the head of the department of English and History at the Douglass High School, Baltimore, Md., for three years, head of the department of English at Howard University for seven years and head of the department of business practice at the Dunbar High School for seven years. He has also done considerable writing. He is a member of the Harvard Teachers' Association, National Educational Association, School Club of Washington, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. In the demotion of Captain Newman and the appointment of Professor Houston to succeed him, there was but one issue involved, Assistant Superintendent Wilkinson declared, "and that was giving the public an efficient administration." Offers $1,000 For Prize Novel At the request of Messrs. Albert and Charles Boni, publishers, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 29 Fifth Avenue, today announced a prize of $1,000, to award outright, in addition to royalfor a novel of Negro life, to be written by a person of Negro descent. Hitherto unpublished manuscripts may be submitted to Messrs. Albert and Charles Boni before September 1, 1926. The judges of the competition are: Henry Seidel Canby, Editor of The Saturday Review; Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, Editor of "THE CRISIS"; Charles S. Johnson, Editor of "Opportunity"; James Welden Johnson, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Edna Kenton; Lawrence Stallings of The N. Y. World, and Irita Van Doren, Editor of The Tribune Weekly, "Books." The conditions for the contest state that in addition to being written by an author of Negro descent: "The novel must deal with Negro life in the sense that one or more of its leading characters must be of Negro descent and its action must show the influence of this fact." Full details of the contest may be obtained from Messrs. Albert and Charles Boni, 66 Fifth Avenue, or from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, New York City. --- PAGE:TEN” TS CT 4 A PAGE FOR WOMEN FOR. WOMEN WHO €ARE FOR THE HOME. BE. BEAUTIFUL MENU AND?A FEW*RECIPES FOR) _AWALENTINE PARTY. ‘Creamed Chicken,;Valentine Style _ Pimento Sandwiches Frozen Cherry Custard | Valentine Cakes Coffee Creamed.:Chicken, Valentine Style 4 Tablespoon: of butter % Tablespoons flour 2 cups milk; 4 cap cream 2% cups.diced cooked chicken 1 cup sliced: mushrooms % cup.sticed stuffed olives | ‘salt, pepper. Melt butter and add flour. Add mulk and cream gradually~and-bring to the boiling point, stirring constant- ly. Add-chicken;. mushrooms, whielt have been sauted in butter and olives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in heart shaped timbale cases. Recipe makes: eight; servings. Pimento Sandwiches Cream butter and add’to it an equal quantity ofvfinely:chopped -pimento. Spread between thin=slices of bread and cut witha heart-shaped cutter: In the center of: each’ sandwich place small heart cut from the pimento Frozen Cherry Custard %4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon flour Pinch salt 2 cups milk a egg 1 cup cream 1 cupreanned cherries 2 tablespoon lemon juice ‘teaspoons: vanilla ‘Mix- sugar. flour and_ salt. Add milk which his been. scalded and cook in a double boiler for fifteen minutes. Add egg. slighty. beaten and cook until thickened. Cool, add cherries with their syrup; lemon juice, vanilla, and cream whipped tintil stiff Pack in 3 parts ice to one partrsalt and freeze. Makes eight servings: Valenfine Cake Bake any plain cake ina thin shee cool and cut. into. small.cakes using a heart shaped ‘cutter. Ice all'‘over withsbits of glace fruit. ‘A\Valentine Luncheon: 7m Moek-Bisque Soup > Toast Hearts z Chicken-in-Aspie. Boiled: Rice rey: delif-in iivnreshaped ‘Cranberry: Jelly in“ Heart-shaped. Molds Parker House Rolls Butter Valentine Cake Coffee ‘Salted Nuts Baked: Hash Balls Chop all. bits .of: left-over: meat, highly. season, and.. moisten. just enongh to allow: their being::shaped tito balls. Place these-on:a pan, .with w teaspoonful of melted-butter poured ‘over each,.and bake-ina quick oven. (By Mme. W: R.' Dudley) Washineton:D:'C. Question—Will you kindly explain: the cause of crows. feet, lines and wrinkles and advise a’ treatment for same? Will you also recommend a cream for dry skin?—Mrs. M. F. Wrinkles are not always. the sign of advancing age as is generally sup- posed but usually the result of some jnternal disorder. Lack of oil in the system is the cause of most wrinkles aad aistarved condition of the tissues underthe skin. Wrinkles, if not too Aeeply rooted, will. respond to intelli- gent treatment within a very short ‘time. . Begin your. treatment by sup- qlyingethe needed oils to. the system by proper diet. Many wrinkles are the result of unnecessary: facial dis- ‘tortions, worry, anger and often waused-from.a weak condition of the eyes. Drink plenty of rich milk, take “live oi! on salads and with equal parts grape juice night and morning. Fat vegetables and fruit and drink quantities. of water during the day, und do not permit ‘constipation to ex- ist. For the external treatment: a few minutes-each day devoted to the care of the complexion will help every ‘woman to retain, .almost. indefinitely ‘the velvety soft texture of the. skin ‘and_eliminate and. prevent. any” im- -perfestions,..worry. lines or. signs. of advancing age. The first and most essential ‘requirement for « healthy and clear complexion is» thorough ‘cleanliness of the skin, Mme. Dud: Jey’s peroxide cold cream (a cleanser) is anvoily scientific_cleansing cream. ‘It peneterates readily inta*the skin, ‘eansing the pores of all. obstructions ‘and impurities. It stimulates: the cir- culation thereby nourishing .and invig. orating the lifeless tissues, aiding ir ‘building them up—fillifig out lines and wrinkles about the mouth and eyes. Massaged into the’skin it will’nourish and -r¢-tore.firmmess.and. strength to the f2:2} muscles. Quesiion—My hair is very thin, reuth 2nd dull and does not respond to treatment.’ Please:tell:mewhat to do for my hair as I am getting dis- courage! —L. R. M. Answer—Of all the bodily attri- butes which go to make or mar beau- a plain lack Prag. oee rerwise pretty face HEALTH TALKS Overweight ‘means over-work. Each extra’pound puts a strain on the heart andkidneys. Rarely is a person of riormal weight a victim: of diahetes— the'too fat man or woman, is the one a Watch: weight ‘and: ell. -yourrweight and keep wi Some Points: for Reducing ‘There~ are» several. factors» which ee when a person» decides to.re+ jnee:— 1. The: amount. of -food eaten daily: =to-lose: weight: this shouldbe: rex dueed., 2." Laxitive foods should be chosen. 3. Food slow» invealories should be selected. 4. There must be a strong will to reduce. 2 5. Thesplansdecided upon must’ be strictly adhered to. 6. Plenty of water:should- be: tak- en, FRUITS: (without:sugar) Oranges, Apples, Grapes; Grapefruit; Stewed: Pears; Stewed: Prunes CEREALS: (Choose those law-inealories and high in cellulose) All-Bran;._Krumbles BREAD: (May. be omitted entirely) Bran Muffins, Bran= Bread, Toasted Gluten: Bread EGGS: Boiled, Poached, or Scrambled » (not fried) $ MEATS (lean) Lamb Chop, ‘Steak; Chicken, or Roast Lean Meat FISH: 7 (Avoid oily. fish) Blue Fish; ‘Trout; Codfish, Bass 'RELISHES: Radishes, Olfvesy Celery, Pickles, Onions: ‘ SOUPS: <__ (Avoidrich*eream -soups) Bouillon, Consomme,’ Chieken Broth a : 3 in ‘Watercress, ‘Tomatoes, Cabhage,. Endive—with demon juice, not with’ oil Re eink oe (Avoid«starchy vegetal Lettuce, Spinach; Sauer Kraut, String Beans, Celery,: Swiss Chard; Cauliflower Tomatoes; Ege; Plant,:Cabbage, Kablrabi DESSERTS: Stewed Apples, Ices, Fresh Pine-Apple Raw “Pear, Raw’ Apple; Grape~ fruity Baked Apple without | sugar BEVERAGES: |. Tea, Coffee~noveream or sugar— ‘Skimmed-Milke Buttermilk) Fruit‘Drinks from being recognized as such. The first step»in ‘rehabilitating. a head: of hair that has become “thin, rough*and dull, is to build up ;your general health.’ The hair, like every other part of the body, is nourished by the:blood. Poor health or lack of vitality always shows inthe hair: Keep the scalp loose by massage, as this gives the blood a chance to cir- culate and feed the scalp. Electric vibratory. massage. is also recom- mended to stmiulate the circulation: Keep: the scalp and. hair clean and healthy by the regular use of Mrhe. Dudley's Vegetable Shampoo and Hair Grower. I would also suggest that you have your hair bobbed if you have not already done so. The Care of the Eyes z ‘The greater part of eye troubles is the result of our own carelessness and neglect’ So if the tired eyes rebel give them rest and gentle care for a ‘time. The eyes are one of the most abused organs and certainly. the-most [sensitive ones, but are quick to re- spond to intelligent treatment. . Long, ‘cold winfer evenings are responsible for many eye troubles for it is then we are prone to remain indoors and frequently find amusement in reading and fine sewing with isufficient light. | Always arrange to have the light strong and clear and behind you. If {the eyes become red, bloodshot, or swollen, begin= treatment and. rest them before it is too late, and if they do’ not improve, consult an_oculist. Often, the wearing of glasses for | several days will put the eyes in con- dition again, ‘Frequent headaches are sometimes the-result of weak condition ‘of the eyes. During the daytime have. the sewing machitie “placed close beside window and also do any -handwork reading near one. Try washing that are burning and bloodshot jam eye-cup containing “a mild so- Jution of boracic acid. The*cup, pre- ‘vents.the solution from touching any other=part of the face and thereby gives the eyes a thorough! flushing. YOUR ee Mme. Dudley wil pleased to an- swer inquiries concerning the subjects treated» in’ this department to any reader who will address her in care of THE TRIBUNE. If individval reply is desired, enclose self-addressed tamped envelope. ‘THE WASHINGTON TMBEMHE. FRIDAY; FEBRUARY.'5, 1926>- GEORGLE AVE Ei ltee 2018 pe ME ee OO PhonesPoet: 8 MAK WELES 2b Phone: Pot.6at, ONE.OF THEMOST (g————— SSS - COMPLETE LINES FSS ck cee e.g age = peg NO WAITING a Pe Rey ee y Ree Pet loath 1h ® ‘University FeSata wise |e jail cos ale jeer stot Suntar ant careful guaed SY || > eo BIN Scrat by Us. Sele |v REA Schocls shaw Junce aed (eek j ef ea BARE Nigh Schooband ail UNEKCELEED" Basin SPT NTP EA ee WauNTAN” |S SCHOOL, SUPPLIES NOW READY PA ane i : Hise OF EVERY. Te- SWIC By | oe ae | SCRIPTION” Hee ae TERE" ee eras eae Thy MAXWELS Rf he Bois rah eee RE _ FIRST CONGR <P Ra ica OL Be ee ak eo ee AnswerstoQueries By Vee Tee Tee Ole eae v Oen 1. Ce aaa Cane, ‘of Thé Tribune, 90 U Street, N.W.)- Dear Vee Tee Tee: I am a girl 202years of age. Two young men are “in dove with me; one has money but the other one has noth- ing to speak. of, yet has..a good job and is willing to work. It happens that I love the latter and I would rather marry him—yet so many of my. friends say I am foolish. to. give up the «social position’.and: life of ease offered me by the first fellow. Please give me your advice, | CLARICE Dear Clarice; It is -evidente that yousare: allow- ing Satan,.-withvhis: many “ways” of tempting,” to come. in» between. your sense of right-and-your :friends’- per~ suasive power.” Many:girls have been in your. predicament und have allowed their friends'to paint: those: alluring pictures’of a life ‘of luxury and ease; servants” towcome at-their beck and call,.a nifty little‘ear awaiting:to take “madame” wherever-she wished to-go. All these things of course: appeal to the girl who has never-been used:to anything and she would "saevifice her very soul almost. to “have a/little no- toriety, which -alwaysy-accompanies-“a life-of this sort Yet my: dear girl, very little of real happiness comes from such marriages. If love is real- ly present-it is alright, but generally it. is just~the opposite—money. is the real,attraction and not: the individual. Therefore should sadversity . suddenly appear, the little fairy castle crumbles to earth:and there Jit ‘stays, because the foundation was not. built: of ove. So~Glarice -if you: takeomy advice, you will'marry:the youngoman of your choice, the: one «who: isnot. already made,” but.cmust work: :and® thakefor himself what the other. one.-has- in- herited. He will be a-better man for doing..so and your little.castle when you: have completed. it - will. be” the handiwork. of “two minds with but'a single thought, two-hearts that beat as.one,”, and you will’ be as happyras turtle doves because.baek of it all, is love. Iflove is present» money may | bewaccumulated by. the-united efforts of: both®.parties -to accomplish® a de. sinad bnd, so: dont’ worry about that, ‘Money it is that makes the “world go round” but never fool yourself that itis :the foundation of ‘love and hap- piness. Those with the most money axe» ‘sometimes. the» most unhappy. Write me again, I would’love to-hear from you. t VEE TEE TEE Dear Vee Tee Tee; Tam fifteen years of age and am in the second year of high.school. My mother still believes that I should not have: company andso many of my other girl friends have company that I -am-greatly “embarassed » because. I jean’t askemy male friends to my house. I must-see themiron the street-and leave them beforesI get ‘to: my: home. Give ee advice: about: the subs Ject, please. aah EMBARRASSED My dear: little-girl,you, are inva somewhat perplexing: ‘situation aren't ‘you? Well, really yourrmother is right-and.the mothers of your friends ‘are-wrong.. You are fifteen, and-in the second year of high school—and you have «an idea-now that. you are just as much a woman as you will ‘ever be; haven't you? Bublittle girl, Zour only a baby, and books and ys never go together. At this age a girl who. settles her mind on_ boys generally makes-a failure of her books. Really) when)a. girl. comes. out. of school she should then be allowed to have company. But, this is the twen- tieth.century and I ‘suppose we must look the thing squarely in the face. Your. friends have company, you do not. - You no doubt will see your com- pany at your friends’-homes —am I not right? Notwithstanding ~ mother's wishes you do see these male friends of yours, Then I think mother will do the right thing to allow you to have company~on Friday nights at your own homey so that she may see who your acquaintanees are and what they Stand for. “It is absolutely wrong for you to: meet. your male: acquaintances ‘on.the street, I'm sure if your mother knew of ‘this, she would rather have THE FASHION: REVIEW- Style physicians have made as many experiments upon-the coat this season ‘aslaboratories. make upon the ills guinea pig." Certainly, too, the mid-season shows no signs of an abated frenzy of experimentation. To make things :moreycomplicated,: there is the cape; whichcontinues:to ‘rage vand which >is shown in almost as many. moods as the coat itself. ‘That Cheruit has=certainy definite theories ‘of howsta»make a cape:look different. from anyother » cape ever created is evident-from a study-of the garment: whieh -this:noted Frenchcou- turier createdafor the French: stage. ‘This ‘famous capevhas been adapted bysonexof cour American designers as partof ‘ansensemble designed for the South! and ¢ansbe worn for general during the coming:season. * The cape is of. gray. broadcloth and bordered: in black. crepe. This latter tone forms the.ehoker collar, a collar ‘whieh is prolonged:down the back in avsingle straight:sline. ‘Through. the» intervention of. this great divide in the back it is possible to make the fine plaits which traverse the entire garment» radiate out diag- jonally. Just how to work out this problem of making the plaitweome right would require intense application, but even though an-exact replica cannot be ob: tained, the suggestion, of plaits with dividing: back pea is 4ne which may be-utilized-in less complicated form. ‘This «wrap is worn in combination with ra two-piece frock of all gray erepe in the simplest-of effects and is completed by one«of.the new Reboux bonnets—here cargied out in pray felt “NEGRESS” By William Pickens Lioness, tigress, leopardess. Just the mere calling .of these names shows what sentiment was behind the coin- age-of the words “Negress” and “Jew- ess.” It was_a disposition’ to. animal classifiention. That terminal. affix means “she” of course, and we might aswell say she-Negro, she-Jew,—as infact: we'do cay ‘she-bear and ‘cow: walrus. No word is either good-or bad. in itself. Its character depends solely on its connotation ‘and. on what: senti- ment it springs. from and.on. what: it suggests. Just as we say“Caucasiam woman,” sovmight we say. Jewish woman. and Negro woman or colored woman, It takes a bit more of breath'or ink, but it isa heap. more polite and human- likes HAMAS BEST GIFT TO GIRL York, S.C., Feb.5-—Wrist-watehés, bonbons, bracelets, rings, and hootch, to the contrary notwithstanding, when you: want to give a girl something she'll like give her a ham. That is the practice of this town's sixty-year- oltsheik, Bish: Moore. . And he would have: got away with it, too, had. he not taken one of his wife's hams and given to another womans. Police aided her in locating.it in the-home of Mrs. Martha Watson, an alleged sweet- heart of the ancient Bish. WOMEN WEAR WATCHES ON GARTERS ABOVE KNEE Knee watches are the-latest vogue in Londen, according to London pa- pers. Dainty ribbons ofall ‘colors with watches attached are being, worn on ladies’ garters above the knee, you’ see: them at home, I thinkyou have. not-made-a con- fidant of youssnother; you're not hon- est with herjsne does not see her real daughter. She only sees her daughter outwardly and does not-knowrof,: and understand the little inward sentimen« tal-fealings which cause you to write me this letter. Little girl,’ 1 do not think you want to do any wrong, 30 go ta Your mother, talk with her and be honest with her about your feelings and rather than have you ‘meet your male acquaintances on the-street-or at the home‘of a friend, Iam sure she will allow. you the privilege of sec- ing them in your own home. ‘Yours, : VEE TEE TEE. trinmmed with blaek felt. One of thesmast interesting -devel- opments of our winter: wrapsody. is the vogue of the shawl. This incltdes all types, from the familiar. Spanish variety to squares of plain~color crepe. Therevare also stunning mew effects in-futuristie designs... Fringe: usually accompanies:this particular wrap: and, indeed, here-is a note of (trimming ‘whieh is now sounded con- stantly, Another interesting phase. of the spring coat, is the crafty: way: which. folks go about making-a straight line coatilook absolutely; new-and start- ling. Poiret has just. sent us his latest création’ which: emphasizes strongly the use,of marrow bands as trimming. The fabric chosen-.is black Poiret twill; and against this appears—in startling definition of narrow band— lemon yellow twill. The way the in- verted plait in the» back balances the long»“V” formed by these bands is especially striking. But the bands are not all’ that the designer has to say of this garment. There are. the fur. collar -and~ cuffs; highly unusual, these. Yes; forthe black seal: fur ‘used: here is seton in points alternating with bright lemon pelt dyed in deference to the trim- ming bands. Tis another:testimony.to the vophe ‘of these-dyed pelts that: many: of»our fashionable” and: well-gowned women are wearing. ‘The coat is fastened down the:fronty ands is untrimmed~ here’ with any bands. Inverted plaits: however; are introdueed at ‘the sides, Grate four ounces of bitter choco-| late. Heat half.a pint of milk. Add- one pound and a half. of granulated sugar and the chocolate. Stir. ocea- sionally until melted, then. add one- fourth-pound of butter cut in bits and boil without stirring for_about. 20 'min-. utes. Test:in.col.dwater, andwvhen a little: can»be rolled in.a_nice»ball in. theewater it is.done. Pour. anvinch deep~ in buttered pans and cut in squares when partly cooled. Sines J , Mme: Jones: Famous Everywhere.as a Rieti c PHYSCHIC PALMIST A PROPOSITION THAT IS HONEST To those who call'on me for: inter views ,I do solemnly yow'to make no charge’ if I do not honestly “fulfill every word contained inthis: states ment. I will tell: youeverything you want? to know about your enemies; rivals or friends. Whether sweet- heart, wife or husband is true or false: I will'also tell you how to get love and affectorr of the one’s you: most ‘desire. I will tell you how to contrel the ac- tions of people eventhough they-are ‘miles away. I also-promise to make no charge unless you find me far su- perior to-any palmist "you: lave ‘con- sulted. ‘There is. practically nothing T cannot~necomplish for you:” During my experience I have never failed to reunite the separated.” I also cause speedy and happy \marringes and overcome enemies rivals, adjust Jovers quarrels, correct ev'l habits, remove stumbling blocks and disperse bad. luek of all: kinds. There is no heart. so sad or home so dreary that I cannot bring happi- ness to it; I will lift you out ‘of sor- row and start you on the road.to hap: piness-and prosperity. I will do these things before you say a word to me. 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CE 901 SrasStreet, S:W> er —" Privates mbulance- Pati 2 Plone;>Franklin 3108 iy \ESRGRORS TOA A SHOR FoI g SAE RAG RRR | es en ae A een Get a | CSR SS he & \ : F : So} NS Z|. 4 ¢ | : a= tits = Ain = PétataesDiehesse: Pechacquarkb potatwes:and boil in salted watery until!” tender. Drain, sprinkle.-with: salt “and Jet stand at the-side-of the -fire-until: well. dried. Put-through a press; season well with salty antkiadd-a heaping tablespoonful of: butter and two swell. beaten eggs. Muld’ into. oval beeeaencenee place an-inchimpart on a: yattered pan; brush each with a little: melted butter, andibrown in-a hot‘oven:> Classic, National, Folie; Rhythmie, |Ballroom. = Fall and “Winter Classes ‘now open. Telephone; N..6052° 997 R'St; NW’ STUDIO‘LA- VIOLET * DO NOT USE THE WORD “NIGGER” C. LESLIE FRAZIER, Editor of The Children’s Page BE PROUD OF YOUR R BOOKS FOR REFERENCE Negro History Week has aroused interest all over this country. All of next week will be devoted to the study of Negro history. Take your interest further than one week and let this year’s reading embrace a bit of race history, so that next year when Negro History Week will be observed you will have more knowledge of your people than you now have. SOME IMPORTANT AND INTERESTING FACTS OF NEGRO HISTORY By Carter G. Woodson The ancient African taught the modern world the use of iron, the most important of all metals, the one by which science and initiative have cer as well as an excellent soldier. “We only beg leave to say,” they continued, “in the person of this said Negro, centers a brave and gallant soldier.” Austin Dabney distinguished himself for bravery in many skirmishes. WINNERS OF THE DOUBLE LETTERS CONTEST, FOR FEBRUARY 5 Only six Tribunites submitted such sentences that were pudged good enough to be awarded tickets. 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. Harry K. Parker, (13), 2231 13th LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Now that the movement has been started—and you have become more interested in things pertaining to your race, we here publish a list of books that will prove to be interesting and beneficial to those who seek a larger knowledge of the history of the Negro race. Select List of References on the Negro, by A. R. Griffin, Library of Congress (2nd edition) 1906. Short History of the Negro, by B. G. Brawley. Colored Girls' and Boys' Inspiring United States History, by William H Harrison, Jr. Julius Cohn—Gus Hill Guide (Negro theatres, compiled by J. A. Jackson.) The Negro in Our History, by Carter A. Woodson. My Bondage and Freedom, by Frederick Douglass. A Negro at the North Pole, by M. A. Henson. Up from Slavery, by Booker T. Washington. A Narrative of the Negro, by Mrs. Leila Amos Pendleton. The Negro Year Book, by Monroe N. Work. The Quest of the Golden Fleece, by W. E. B. DuBois. NOTE—From time to time this list will be added to. PERTINENT DATA OF HISTORICAL FACTS RELATIVE TO OUR RACE. Did you know that:— Negroes took part in the Indian Wars of 1704, 1708, and 1718? During the French and Indian wars Sam Jenkins and Israel Titus distinguished themselves? Deborah Gannett, (a woman), generally known as "Bob Shurtliff" fought for a whole year in the American army during the Revolutionary War? John Davis and Jack Johnson were mentioned for distinguished services with Admiral O. H. Perry, on Lake Erie? In Alabama there are four Negro towns, namely: Cedarlake, Hobson City, Mason City and Plateau, in Illinois; Brooklyn; Iowa; Buxton; Texas: Independence Heights; Oklahoma; Boley, Redbird, Porter, Grayson, Taft and Tatum; West Virginia; Institute; Michigan: Calvin; New Jersey: Snow Hill; Ohio: Long; Maryland: Lineoln; Arundel; Virginia: Mayfield. Elijah McCoy of Detroit, Mich., invented the lubricating cup which steadily supplies oil to machmiery, which is used by all of the railroad systems of America? Christopher Stevens in 1917 invented a glass bomb for military purposes? L. A. Hayden of Charlotte, N.C., invented an airship stabilizer? Julius Hart invented three types of war bombs for which he received $15,000? William Berry invented an electrically driven submarine, and a slot machien attached to piano player? Henry Greedy invented a torpedo catcher and mine destroyer? H. C. Webb invented a grubbing machine which removes the stumps from five to ten acres of land a day? C. H. Jackson has invented a diving outfit with which the world record for deep-sea diving has been broken? Benjamin Banneker constructed what is said to be the first clock made in America? S. H. Dudley organized the first Negro theatrical concert in 1909? Williams and Walker; Ernest Hogan; and Cole and Johnson, were the leading theater attractions in 1899? JUNIOR N. A. A. C. P. TO MEET TOMORROW The Junior Division of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is projecting plans for a banner meeting to be held in the Mother-Child Center, 628. Third Street, Southwest, on Saturday afternoon, February 6th at 3 o'clock. The Junior Division holds its meetings in different parts of the city, the last being held in Georgetown. a book of beautiful poems will read from her poems, and several of the from her poems and several of the children will read original poems. A social hour follows all meetings with light refreshments. SOME IMPORTANT AND INTERESTING FACTS OF NEGRO HISTORY By Carter G. Woodson The ancient African taught the modern world the use of iron, the most important of all metals, the one by which science and initiative have remade the universe. Negroes have a place among the pioneers of American history. Negroes were the first to visit the shores of America, according to Professor Leo Weiner of Harvard University; for he has found evidences of African influences on this continent prior to the coming of white men from Europe. Negroes were connected with the discovery and exploration of America by Europeans. It is said that Pietre Alonzo, il nigro, was a pilot of the fleet with which Columbus discovered America. In the discovery of the Pacific Ocean, Balboa carried with him Nuflo de Olano, a Negro. In the conquest of Mexico, Cortez accompanied by a Negro, who on finding in his rations of rice some grains of wheat, planted them as an experiment and thus made himself the pioneer of wheat raising in the Western Hemisphere. Negroes assisted in the exploration of Guatemala, and the conquest of Chili and Peru, and Venezuela. Estevanico, the most noted of all the early Negro explorers, actually led expeditions of the Spaniards in Mexico and Central America and discovered what are now the states of New Mexico and Arizona. Matthew A. Henson, the last to appear in the role of explorer, was chosen by Commodore Berry, to accompany him to the North Pole. Both Commodore Peary and Commodore MacMillan testify that Henson was chosen because of his peculiar ability to grapple with the problems of the Arctic. He was the best builder of stoves, he was the best dog driver, he was the best interpreter. Henson is, therefore, today the only living civilized man who has been to the North Pole. The Negro As a Laborer Twenty Negroes were brought to Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619 and were sold into service. They were not enslaved but were indentured as servants; for one of the number not only became free but became later a slaveholder himself, when most Negroes had been gradually debased to the condition of slaves. The Negro has made a distinct contribution as a laborer. He supplied the demand for cheap labor necessitated by the expansion of trade in the commercial revolution. To Negro labor belongs the credit for opening the South, clearing its forests, draining its swamps, and preparing its soil for the culture of sugar, rice, tobacco and cotton. The Negro has enabled the upper strata to produce what culture the South can boast of today. The Negro has not been merely a dull laborer. Out of his brain has come the skill of the mechanic and artisan. This aptitude has gone still further even to the extent of producing a number of inventors. The Negro Inventor Perhaps you know that Norbert Rillieux, a Negro of Louisiana, invented the vacuum pan which revolutionized the refining of sugar. Benjamin Banneker, the noted astronomer and mathematician, who worked out one of the first series of almanacs in this country, made the first clock produced in America. Jan E. Matzelliger, a Dutch Guinea Negro, invented a lasting machine by which the tremendously large industry of making shoes by machinery was begun. Elijah McCoy, the pioneer inventor of automatic lubricators, opened a new era in the use of machinery throughout the world. Granville T. Woods, an inventor of electrical appliances, made an undying reputation for himself in the technical and scientific world. The Negro as a Soldier As a soldier the Negro has acquired himself with honor in all American wars. During colonial days Negroes were frequently used to fight the Indians and later to participate in the wars by Europeans contending in America for colonial possessions. Crispus Attucks, who fell in the Boston Massacre, was among the first to give himself a sacrifice for the independence of this country. In 1775 Salem Poor showed such military prowess in the battle at Charlestown that fourteen white officers reported him to Congress as invoking behaved like an experienced offi- THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, FRIDAY., FEBRUARY 5, 1926 C. LESLIE FRAZIER, Editor of The Children's Page cer as well as an excellent soldier: "We only beg leave to say," they continued, "in the person of this said Negro, centers a brave and gallant soldier." Austin Dabney distinguished himself for bravery in many skirmishes with the British and Tories in Georgia. While fighting under Colonel Clark he was severely wounded by a bullet which in passing through his thigh made him a cripple for life. In consideration for his valuable service he received not only a pension from the Federal Government but a tract of land from Georgia. The citizens of that state delighted to honor him throughout his life and mourned their loss when he passed away. Negro soldiers stood out with equal valor in the War of 1812. They fought bravely under Perry and Macdonough. An officer of this war writing of an engagement said: "The name of one of my poor fellows who was killed ought to be registered in the book of fame, and remembered with reverence as long as bravery is considered a virtue. He was a black man by the name of Johnson. . . When America has such tars she has little to fear from the tyrants of the ocean." Negro soldiers came to Andrew Jackson's rescue in the battle of New Orleans in 1814. In return for that contribution to his splendid victory he said; "I knew that you loved the land of your nativity and that, like ourselves, you had to defend all that is most dear to man. But you surpass my hopes. I have found in you, united to these qualities, that noble enthusiasm which impels to great deeds." In the Civil War the Negro soldier gave a still better account of himself. Of these fighting at Port Hudson one said: "The deeds of heroism performed by these colored men were such as the proudest white men might emulate." At Fort Wagner the 54th Massachusetts, a Negro Regiment; stood like heroes in the midst of carriage and evoked from their superiors the heartiest thanks for their courage and dash which convinced observers that Negroes cannot be exceeded as soldiers. In the Spanish American War, Negro bravery furnished one of the most gratifying incidents. Their fighting at Santiago was excellent. "The Negro soldiers showed excellent discipline, the highest qualities of personal bravery, very superior physical endurance, unfailing good temper, and the most generous disposition toward all comrades-in-narms, whether white or black." In the punitive expedition, under General Pershing, in Mexico in 1916 members of the 10th cavalry and the 14th infantry distinguished themselves as the heroes of the hour. Referring to one of them a reporter said, "There is not a finer piece of soldiery devotion and heroic comradeship in the history of modern warfare than that of Henry Adair and the black trooper who fought by him at Carriazal." In the World War, Negro troops and officers were praised as courageous men, admirable in their attack. Their bravery and dash won the admiration of observers and the thanks of France to the salvation of which they made a distinct and valuable contribution. The Negro in Art In poetry the Negro has won high honors. Inspired by the early efforts of Juan Latino of Spain, Antar the Arabised, Pushkin the father of Russian poetry, Alexander Dumas, the noted French romancer, Alexander Dumas, his son, the French dramatist of Puritanic morality, the Negroes of this country have given to the world a number of distinguished poets. Of those who have exhibited the thought of the Negro in verse most honorable mention belongs to Jupiter Jammon of Long Island. Phyllis Wheatley of Boston, George M. Horton of North Carolina, and Paul Lawrence Dunbar. On the stage the Negro has been represented by Ira Aldridge, the Shakespearian actor, Robert Cole, the Comedian, Egbert Austin Williams, in the same role, Charles S. Gilpin, and Paul Robeson, of recent fame. In music the Negro can point with pride to the fact that this race has produced the most popular music of modern times, which is evidently the only distinct contribution of America to civilization. Among the stars in the bright galaxy of Negro musicians there appear Samuel Coleridge Taylor, Will Marion Cook, J. Rosamond Johnson, and Na- WINNERS OF THE DOUBLE LETTERS CONTEST, FOR FEBRUARY 5 Only six Tribunites submitted such sentences that were pudged good enough to be awarded tickets. 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. Harry K. Parker, (13), 2231 13th Street, N.W., submitted: Colleen Moore, pretty screen actress, will attract immense attendance weekly. John R. Pinkett, Jr., (11), 208 N Street, N.W.: Silly little Willie scattered pennies all across mamma's hall floor. Thelma E. Lane, (15), 1836 15th Street, N.W.: Well, little Betty Sullivan, three, carefully crossed Fourteenth Street, too. Margaret Bland, (12), 336 Van Street, S.W.: Little Miss Anna Mills will borrow Miss Nannie's pretty yellow dress tomorrow. William Alexander, (9), 807 T Street, N.W.: Tomorrow, Professor Kelly Miller will a ddress three brilliant school classes. Honorable We are hoping that the following Tribunites will have better luck next week, Frank Owens, Gwendolyn Williams and William J. Lovett. A ticket was sent to Robert A. Williams of 5704 Grant Street, N.E., but was returned to this office. Williams must send his correct address or come to the office to secure his ticket. sentences that were judged good will accept and publish. TRYING AGAIN Dear Editor: I am sending to you another double letter sentence, hoping that I may receive a ticket with my brother so that we could go to the Dunbar together. I know you think I don't appreciate winning a ticket before, but I forgot to write you then. I took my brother and we enjoyed a fine show at Dunbar Theatre. HARRY PARKER thaniel Dett. For special aptitude in the interpretation of this beautiful music the world is indebted to Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, Madam Marie Selika, Flora Batson, Marian Anderson, and Roland W. Hayes. In painting the Negro has produced successful workers. There have appeared a number with gifts like E. M. Bamister, William Edward Scott and William A. Harper; but from the ranks of the Negro has come the most popular and the most distinguished of all painters of America Henry O. Tanner. In sculpture the race has been decidedly encouraged by the efforts of Edmonia Lewis, Meta Vaux Warrick, and Mary Howard Jackson. The Negro has developed also eloquent and courageous spokesmen. Gabriel of Virginia, David Walker of Massachusetts, Denmark Vesey of South Carolina and Nat Turner of Virginia advocated the extermination of slavery by the use of force. Nathaniel Paul, John B. Russwurm, J. McCune Smith, Charles Lenox Redmond, William Wells Brown, Alexander Crummell, Henry Highland Garnett, J. W. C. Pennington, Samuel R. Ward, Lunsford Lane, Martin R. Delaney, Sojourner Truth, and Frederick Douglass made the appeal to reason and decidedly contributed to that change of attitude of Americans which led ultimately to the emancipation of the race. During the reconstruction the Negro gave a good account of himself as a citizen and stateman. His participation in the affairs of the government was denounced and opposed from the very beginning, but despite the mire of corruption into which the Negroes were drawn by the white men who profited thereby at the expense of the freedom, the race decisively demonstrated its capacity for citizenship and its right to all of the honors within the gift of the nation. In the uplift of the race few characters of any group—have accomplished more than Richard Allen, James Variick, Christopher Rush, Daniel A. Payne, and L. H. Holsey through the church. The case of an oppressed people has never been more cleverly stated than in the words of J. C. Price, M. C. B. Mason, Kelly Miller, James Weldon Johnson, and W. E. B. Dubois. No American has ever left a deeper impression on education than Booker T. Washington. BE PROUD OF YOUR RACE. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR --- FOUR GOODS ONES Dear Editor: I am not a member of the Tribune but I read the Children's Page every week. I saw on the Page where you asked for a few jokes. Here are a few jokes I hope that you will accept and publish. S. S. Teacher—Where do little boys go who fish on Sunday? Johny—Over to the deep hole on Perkin's farm. "The fact is, doctor, I see specks in front of my eyes." "Why not take them off?" "Father, is it true that big fish eat sardines?" "Yes!" "How do they get them out of the tins?" Jasper—I want you to fix this cuckoo clock. Jeweler—That isn't a cuckoo clock; Jasper—Yes it is. It just struck thirteen. A QUERY By Maude M. Goetting I asked the Snowman was he cold "Mercy, no, said he, "The colder the weather is The more it pleases me." A QUERY TRIBUNITE'S PLEDGE 1. I will never use the word "nigger." 2. I will learn all that I can about the history and traditions of my Race. 3. I will use my eyes and ears to detect slander against my Race, and I will champion my Race wherever I may hear such slander. 4. 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And yet, the New York Times, probably America’s ‘greatest hews- Paper enterprise, spokesman, in con- junction with Wall Street Journal and Boston News Bureau, of the American moneyerati, organ of the artistocrati, devotes nearly three columns of # Sun- day issue to fixing unrest of~black America upon, first, a,désire of Negro -workers for trades-union organization and affiliation and, second, determina- tion of Soviet Russia to capitalize the Bjack workers’ desire, and to get con- trol of the conservative labor move- ment by boring from within. To quoie the Times: “A Negro [small n] in shabby work- ing clothes [must have been a Pull- man car cleaner) entered a newspaper fice in the colored belt of Harlem and enrolled as a member of the em- Bryonie Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, He paid five dollars initia- tion fee and agreed to pay one dollar 2% month dues to support an organiza- tion which has promised him higher ‘wages, shorter hours and better work- ing: conditions. - “In Chicago a young. well-dressed college bred Negro {smail n] sat under @ photograph of Lenin in a southside newspaper office, reading ‘Russia To- day,’ preparing a pamphlet urging Negro workers to unite with white ‘workers in preparation for the ‘inter- national proletraian revolution.’ “These two scenes were observed within the past few days by a report- ‘er of the New York Times. They vis- malized two" new movements in the Aabor world which have grown out of the post war migration of hundreds of thousands of Negro workmen irom he South to the big industrial cen: ters of the North and West. Demand to Organize *First, there is a growing demand among ‘Negroes for organization, coupled with an increasing tendency Gn the American Federation of Labor to let down the bars which white un- ons have raised against Negroes. “Second, there is an apparent at- fempt by the communists, working Bhrough the Workers (Communist) Party of America and the newly. in- formed America Negro. Labor Con- gress to influence the Negro labor mnovement along radical lines: and if possible to wrest control of it from the conservative, organized labor amovemient in America.” So the Times is way off. Only those it represents can meke” com- mmunists of the American-democrati— Black and white, : “The American aristocrati evidently ‘ears black America may eventually ‘be constrained to furnish the balance ‘of power for communist upheaval and Ingeniously but. covertly. fixing « the ‘lame on organized labor, calls upon ‘he labor leaders to ease the -strain. At goes too far, however, as the blame zalmost in entirety rests upon the aris- Yocrati, And despite official organized labor “reasons~for letting-down~the ars against black workmen, the real zreason is to effectively remove’ the smoneycrati’s. chief strike-breaking “weapon—black labor! Small “n” : The evident fears of the aristocrati sare well founded. It knows that n¢ aman, not even a black one, can reat ‘Three generations of freedmen in anc of United States’ Anglo-Saxon civiti zation without more or less absorbing its spirit, merit, determination an vices. ‘The prerogatives of an Ameri wean are inherent, not predicated oi ‘yeoman service to a British King, 0 ‘American aristocrati. This, all Amér tans inevitably learn; they, accord ingly govern themselves. - Therefore since the aristocrati persist in spel Sing Negro with a small “‘n” and other wise indulges in the pastime of mak ng the black man, officially, the ma Turthest down, resentment and resis Rance are finally inevitable. Where More, to expect the oppressed to mak ‘commion cause with the oppressed_un ‘der one common emblem in a worl ‘movement is but natural, as well a “reasonable! ‘ ‘The Black American proletaria aloes not yet'know of Communism: I is too busy earning a living. It ha earned much. through migration 2 North and “West, nevertheless. S suntil and unless ‘the aristocrati ac cords the black man that same oppor ‘umity to develop himself as was ac worded the foreign immigrant of yes ‘terday, he will have time to nouris! Bae pera oul te omecant it by. the Communists -will -pre - sent itself because of unavoidable an close contacts. The remedy is obvious Joogy well-dressed, clloge brad i young, col ‘gro in Chicago reading “Russia To <dzy” while preparing a Communis amphlet for distribution among Ne groeg, and got scared. Phenomenon __ An average town Negro noting th ssame “phenomenon,” and not ‘person zily assured that the subject is -witt “visible means of support, would seek ‘the inevitable walking cane to mak sare that he was observing the vers atest edition of the “hustlerati, SE Se ee ee, )$hall be wasted on cabaret-patroniz- ing, academically trained, ex-truck- men, porters, waiters, elevator opera- tors, ne’er-do-wells, with the street cleaning department short of labor- ers, insufficient bootblacks in terminal ‘railroad stations, ships tied up for lack of stevedores to unload them and dining cars going out short of dish- washers. The “hustlerati” is hard put. Consequently, we shall have much communist propaganda and agi- tation this year. It takes the Ameri- can aristocrati, not the black hustle- rati_or Communists, to make Com. munists of black Americans! Robert L. Mays The Pullman porter’s more or less Yesponse to-recent attempts to organ- ize him indicates nothing newly symp- tomatic, He simply. manifests the same desire of the past fifteen. years. The man lowest down, officially, of railroad employees—even the dining car waiters often get away ignoring him, entitled to the courtesy of free travel because he is an employee of 4 common carrier, denied his day in court, of. average intelligence and brought up in America, it is but nat- ural for him t6 seek the only avail- able_relief—through trades-union or- ganization and affiliations. Eight years ago he was ir process of efficacious organization. He had two, both far beyond the stage of em- bryo. His:leader was Robert L. Mays, foremost Negro trades-unionist, peer of any, Mr, ‘Mays’ appearances be- fore the Lane Wage Commission at Washington in 1918 were “spectacu- lar” simply because his presentations surpassed all and he was more than a match for the representatives of the Pullman Company. He has been the stormy petrel of the Pullman Company's” Employee Representation Plan; and so greatly did it-fear Mays’ influence that, at the first conference | under the Plan, which made the pres- ent Agreement, much money was far nished to entertain the “representa- tives-porters” to keep them from Mays’ presence. Perry Parker, who legitimately and ably serves the Pull- man Company, owes his excellent po-| sition to the Company's fear of Rob- ext L. Mays. Mr, Mays failed because he at- tempted the impossible—organization of a black federation, instead of de- voting his great ability, splendid tal- ents and boundless energies to one craft—Pullman “porters for instance! The Pullman Company stood and stands in “fear” of the inimitable “Bob” Mays. While Bob ruled, the porters yot theirs. Fifteen Years As {dasa} the sportor 4s concerned, his response’ simply indicates what he has Sole eae Atleen years—organi- zation. He partiaiiy got it in 1918; he will not get it tl» time but event- ually. Moreover, the old porter is neither “hankerch:‘-headed” nor “Uncle “fom.” Gene: ally, he is a cau- tious man, -grandfat ier, _ gentleman, living in -his home, enjoyihg himself with Mis grandehtidren ; and not one in ten of “them'have Soe a caneswinging among. “hustlerati.” His~children are--gainfully employed from the mechanical:field to the high- est professions. ‘ Let tbe. American. atistecrati deter- mine te-accond-the slack man manhood ‘treatmbnt. Thenits newspaper organ shall Have no- cecasiom: sa, concern ie ‘self with” : “apparent: tiem ” 0! aewee ‘to rule United. Soles 3) th comptes throug) he ‘black “man: - % hoot ietabe peivocistl ‘moneyerati-can make Gommunists of black Americans. <3 RANDOLPH — WATCHING PULL. “MAN WAGE CONFERENCE Brotherhood -Leaders Stand Firm ‘Special- Press Release ef the Brother- *heodeof ‘Sleeping Car.Porters . Contrary to the reports of a Chica- Bo, paper that the leaders of the Chi- sag0-Divinion. ofthe Beaiperhpad of Sleeping Car porters jeserted the ‘organization “the Local Chicago Or- ganizer; M. P_ Webster and the Local Secretary-Treasurer George A. Price are not only. still inthe fold, but are stronger Brotherhood men than: ever; and “have repudiated .and. denounced the tredchery. of Mays in’ unmeasured and Tio’ uncertain terms. The Organ- izing Gommittee before whom he said he had appeared (a pure misrepresen- Satie since ‘be zeyer-appssred befor it! condemns im seyerely, an ae its. faith in a endorse- ment of the General Organizer, A Philip Randolph, -and his policies, Since-the “Mays’ ‘attack; the Chicago office “ofthe “Brotherhood: has beer Kept going’ at a sbreakneck speed in siguing-up new members.» A wave of resentment "has swept over the men against this recent effort of the Pull- man Company's -agents to arrest the Progress of the movement. A Philip Randolph, the General Or- ganizer, is now in Chicago, watching the developments of the Puliman Com- pany’s wage Conference. He reports discontent aa aissstisfacton on the part of a snumber of ‘delegates a ckcdamnasie ae cores pany. So. is 1 pany: over -Randolph’s ear e Chicago, that it spies oer Seleste from morning till. night fearing lest some of them catch: a-glimpse-of;the Broth- erhood’s leader. Threats and intimi- dations are-being.used by the Com- pany to compel the Delegates to sign an ‘agreement on the dotted line. There re some realmen in the con- ference who.are raising cain. But course .,it.is a-hand-picked outfit and the few independents won't be able to accomplish much. : It is apparent that thé delefates were ‘selected and not slectéd tron the fact. that agencies like ’ Columbus, Ohio and Grand Rapids, Mich, with only a handfal of porters, have one i THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1926 delegate each in the Conference, and a — ee errenren ict os help them district as large-as the Pennsylvania,| Vangie Bowtelle ..Goldye M. Steiner| them- we will also with over a thousand men, is without] Policeman Healy |,.Edward Nannery|for both The Theati a delegate. The men are complaining| Uncle Gustus ....Lawrence Eddinger| ing Association and also-about the fact that the able an Trombull ..........Eva Benton} tors’ Union. have as yest known men in the service, were| Dr. J. Wilberforce Walker, uplift and- bettermen defeated in the election for the Con William St. James | theatrical profession. ference, -Duke Weaver .........Fred_Miller ‘Actors Day | It is common and general talk|*Happy ..............J. W. Jackson| It was shortly aft imong the porters that whatever is|Moke ................Allan Waithe| report was adopted t gotten, they have only to thank the] A Flower Girl ....... Clarissa Blue| ers’ representative w Brotherhood. who compeliga the Com-| Milton ..............Barclay Trigg|sent the views of vany to call the Conference, for it,| Williams .°.../11111]!Herman Profit| were cordially recei arid not the Company. Bunny Delane ......Joseph Allenton| quest adopted not W. D, Allimono, only Negro Certi-| Grace Wild .....111..Mildred Wayne] vote, but by imt tied “Accountant ‘in Chicago, who is|Pussy Harrison ........Utoy D'Tyl| pledges from every noted for installing the Cost System|Fred Harrison’... 1 /Sidney Elliot| speaking for his indi of accounting for Tuskegee, is hand-| Che Vieompte de Villars .Jean Del Val] Thus at once an ing the accounts of the Chicago Of-| Sergeant Healy ....Edward Nannery| Union Day was mad dee. An Ambulance Doctor ..Harold Seton| cuit policy, and th C. Francis Stratford, President,| Another Patrolman ..George Thomas|cither a midnight r Cook County Bar Association, has| Wilkins .............,William Boag| performance, as is be been retained as the legal adviser of|Barton ........---+.--.Jane Ferrell| conditions will go the Chicago Division: A Gendarme ......Anthony Knilling| chase and maintainan Ne eee ets Children, Sports, Neighbors, Inno-| aged or infirmef acte PULLMAN EMPLOYEES HOLD __|cent Bystanders, ‘Cabaret Patrons,| bers of the Union; | CONEEREMGE Wire Crip ANd Crapelooters, Gezophone Artists Pol of these di) anil dist Chicago, Ill. Feb. 3—Eighteen repre- penpatives elected ‘by the Pullman Porters of the entire country to re. present them in the conference of wages and working conditions to be theld here this week with officials of the company arrived-last Monday and Tuesday. The Conference ‘has been organized and on Saturday rules ha¢ been adopted and preliminary work completed. The elected representa- tives, a splendid looking group of men ‘are saying little for publication, but observers predict that definite re- suits will follow: their. efforts to im- prove both salary and working con- ditions. The members of the confer- fence are James Sexton,-New Orleans; T. EB. Griffin, New York; A. W. Un- derwood, Boston; Mr. Allen of Buf- falo; Mr. Murdock of Los Angeles; Mr, Keen of Grand Rapids, and Messrs Smith of Omaha; Eugene ARderson, Atlanta, Ga.; T.'A. Jones, Jackson- ville, Fla.;"C. L: Davis, Chicago\East; W. H. Rogers, Chicago West; J. R. Pierson, Columbus, Ohio; John H. Keené, Grand Rapids, "Mich; James Sexton, New. Orleans; J. D. Bannis- ter, Philadelphia; W. M. Jobes, Pitts- burg; C. Murdock, Los Angeles, Cal. Sexten was elected chairman of the conference, T, E. Griffin, Secretary, and E, Anderson, floor leader. NEW RAILWAY WORKERS MOVE FOR NEW RAILROAD BILL. memphis, tenn., Fedea—( ihe Asso- ciated Negro Press)—Representatives of organized colored railway workers held two conferences in this city over Sunday and Monday( for the purpose of devising procedure and employing counsel that members of our group in railway service may have, full rights and protection under the proposed new Railroad law sponsored by the big white railway union apparently with the sanction of-the president and ad- ministration leaders. 7 The law as drawn gives labor ad- justment machinery over to the big unions which exclude Negroes from membership and whose contracts are so drawn, it is claimed that the ulti- mate result will be the complete elim- ination of Negroes from the service in skilled and semi-skilled employ- ment. A proper amendment is being drawn to the congressional measure. Tentative arrangements are being made to retain as counsel - former Judge R. M. Barton of Chicago; J. H. Eiland of Memphis, L. W. Fairchild jot ope Bluffs, Mo.; Jas. Carr of Memphis, and S. Grant of Macon, Georgia. “ 39 Lulu Belle” Is Belasco Triumph Ce a eee” SR eee lof a big circuit. To us,as a Race, it seems that the greater the success lof the show, the greater the degrada- tion and humiliation for our group. It is’ very. obviously a production. of Iwhich we thay not feel at all road. The Negro contingent was first in- terested by Ann Wolter, head of the Ethiopian Art school, and it was her- aldéd as a great chance for Ngzroes to show their art. It is indeed a source of grief to find that again the talents of our group have been used solely for the purpose of advancing the, white stars whose newest charac- terization is given momentum by the’ publicity the big essentially Negra show. Belasco ‘could have been for- given either the sordidness of the story, or the obscuring of the artists work, but hardly for both. Of course, the show was not produced for Negro approval, and we must be content to rail at an unkindly fate solaced alone by the big total of dollars that the actors gain in-a Broadway show, un- der. such auspices. s The program is as follows: ‘Characters The names starred (*) are known Negro actors and actressés. There may be others not knéwn to the writer Hom memory: (In the order of-their appearance) Geranium Monroe ‘...Altomay Jones Stella La Vergne ........Sean Ward Lovie Bowtelle ......>.Mildred. Hall ‘Mrs, Bowtelle ... Elizabeth Williams *Mrs. Monroe ....Nellie R. Reynolds *Mrs. Frisbie, Fannie Belle DeKnight Butch Cooper...... John Harrington *Shorty Noyes ....Tammany Young *Mabel De Witt .:....Ollie Burgoyne "Ada May Ramsey ..Loraine Hunter Ruby Lee .........:..Bvelyn Preer Ivy Whiteside ~-.. Marguerite Wyatt Roscoe”... AE W. S.~ Bell Lew °2i.000.<..0-3..dames Jackson ‘Herman diiaiag = Damas Thompson! ‘Royal Williams ’. . 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Steiner Policeman Healy ...Edward Nannery Uncle Gustus ... ‘Lawrence Eddinger Trombull ..........Eva Benton Dr. J. Wilberforce Walker, William St. James Duke Weaver .........Fred_Miller “Happy .............-J. W. Jackson Moke “...............-Allan Waithe A Flower Girl ...,....Clarissa_ Blue Milton ............... Barclay Trigg Williams... ......./Herman Profit Bunny Delano ......Joseph Allenton Grace Wild ..........Mildred Wayne Pussy Harrison ........Utoy D'Tyl Fred Harrisson’....... Sidney Elliot Che Vicompte de Villars .Jean Del Val Sergeant Healy ....Edward Nannery 4n Ambulance Doctor ..Harold Seton Another Patrolman ..George Thomas Wilkins ........,....,William Boag arton seectereeteese dane Ferrell) A Gendarme ......Anthony Knilling Children, Sports, Neighbors, Inno- cent Bystanders, Cabaret Patrons, Crapshooters, Saxophone Artists, Po- licemen, Gendarmes, ete., ete. Scenes Act I—The sidewalks of San Juan Hill, the downtown colored district of New York. ~ ‘Spring. Act II—The top-floor front of a cer- tain Harlem boarding house. ‘Summer, Act Il[—Saturday night at the Elite Grotto. Autumn. ‘Act IV—Five years later. 27 Aven- ue Marigny, Paris. * Winter." The critie ‘upon the Philadelphia Ledger comments upon the show in the following manner. ee See T. O§B. A. Annualj @ Meeting Opens Big New Era (Continued from page 9) more than par, is a perpetual guaran- tee and protection for exclusive free franchise for each respective city, “As the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held in Cincinnati on July 16ht, 1925, shows, I intro- duced sevefal resolutions in favor of the Colored Actors’ Union, and I urge you gentlemen to not consider the’ Colored Actors’ Union as a rival or- ganization. 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Thus at once an annual Actors’ Union Day was made part of the cir- cuit policy, and the receipts from ‘either a midnight ramble or a days performance, as is best suited to local conditions will go toward the ‘pur- chase and maintainance of a home for aged or infirme® actors who are mem- bers of the Union; or for the relief of those. ill and distressed, ‘The other complaints ard grievances of the performers were .submitted to the considerations of = the directors board with the result that full right of jurisdiction of tHe Union was con- ceded in the adjustment of grievances between managers with the President of the Union, the General Manager of the circuit. with a disinterested party selected by them to settle such matters as they fail to agree upon; a more equitable contract than’ pre- vails today; Union right to discipline performers; consecutive routing of the circuit Snsofar as conditions. permit; and extra pro-rata pay for midnight rambles. The details of these ‘ar- rangements were worked out in a four hour session between the president, booking managers Reevin, Dudley and Klein. plans to devise form reports of all acts playnig the time so that the cir- cuit officials: may at’ all times be’ in- formed as to the components of every act; and the reduction in telegraph costs and mail goes astray will be effected by having acts use hotel and stopping place -addresses instead of theatres while on tour. ; The handling of the social features of a mixed group of people numbering more than 20 persons in a southern city is at best a difficult one; but man- ager Reevin who had charge of local arrangements handled the situation excellently, A Fine Race Hotel The white members of the Body were domiciled at the hotel Patton while the Colored contingent occupied space reserved for them at the Hotel Marten, one of the finest equipped ho- tels that the writer has ever encount- ered in the South. 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The Negro members of the party were guests of William (Dusty) Car- ter at a house party at his home op- posite the theatre one night during their stay in the city. He served an elaborate dinner and had the Elks’ quartette to sing for the party. This group of singers broadcasts’ every Monday night from Station WDOD Chattanooga, and readers will favor themselves to hear them. The mem- bers are from Amustee Lodge 440 I. B. P. 0. E. of W. Ernest Hamilton, first tenor; Fred MeCrary, 2nd tenor; Raymond Dorsey, baritone, Bernard E. Vance, basso.’ Therg is no gain- shying the fact that the meeting was both a pleasant and profitable one for all of the participants and of great value to those identified with their in- terests, especially the performers of ths aan. A COMPETENT, HOSPITABLE AND EFFICIENT THEATRE STAFF The visitors to the T. O. B. A. meet: ing were ‘all. impressed. with. the or- ganization that is making things go in the Liberty’ Theatre there. M. H. 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Terry, Mr Murray is endowed with unusual vigor and has always enjoyed excellent health. The present illness is the first time he has had occasion to avail himself of a physician's care in many years, if at all before. An early recovery is anticipated. Mr. Murray resides at 1726 S. Street, Northwest OPEN BOARDING HOUSE ON HILL Thurston, who for so long operated a restaurant on Ninth Street, has opened a boarding house on the hill in response to many former patrons who missed his genial face at the former stand. He has located at 2356 Sixth Street, where he will specialize in breakfasts and dinners at hours adapted to the hours desired by the school and family patronage. SOCIETY Mrs. Justine Green Entertains Mrs. Justine Green entertained at Five-Hundred on last Tuesday evening at her residence 1827 13th Street, N.W. Prizes were won by Mrs. Sylvia Patterson, first club Mrs. Bermice Trigg, second club; Mrs. Vivian Turner, third club; Miss Pearl Adams, first guest prize. Those present were Misses Pearl Adams, and Helen Crawford; Mesdames Ida Reil, Mary Praeter, Vivian Turner, Bernice Trigg, Rosa Martin, Carrie Boyd, Sylvia Patterson, Edna Perry, Flossie Wiggins and Parthenia Compton. A most enjoyable evening was spent by all. Mrs. Ida Reid Entertains for Mrs. Harriet Westmoreland, New York MRS. Harriet Wetmore of New York Mrs. Rea Reid entertained at Five Hundred on last Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Harriet Wetmore, formerly of this city but now of New York City where her husband Dr. Ernest Wetmore is practicing. Those participating in the evening's pleasure were Mesdames Justice Green, Edna Perry, Hattie Howard, Veola Menard, Vivian Turner, E. Murray, M. Waters. First prize, Mrs. Edna Perry; second, Mrs. Veola Menard; third, Mrs. Harriet Wetmore; fourth, Mrs. Murray. WHIST CLUB ENTERTAINED: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hemphill entertained the Pleasure Four Whist Club Monday evening, February 1st at their residence 908 Westminster Street, Northwest. Progressive Whist was played. The first prizes were won by Mrs. Charles Hemphill and Mr. Pearl Sims. Boobie prizes by Mr. Arthur Richardson and Mr. Miles. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Henson of Maryland, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hemphill of New York. Members present; Mr. and Mrs. Horace Gaskins, Miss Virgie Brown, Miss Sarah Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. McKenney, Mr. J. C. Manning, Mrs. V. C. Roye, Mrs. Miler Mr. P. Simms. After playing the guests and members retired to the dining room and were lavishly served by the host and hostess. AT HOME Mrs. Virginia Roye of 1826 4th Street, N.W., was at home Sunday evening to a few of her friends. The evening was very joyously spent, due to the wonderful hospitality of the charming hostess. Late in the evening a delicious dutch luncheon was served after which the friends of Mrs. Roye departed proclaiming her a most wonderful hostess. Those present were Mamesdanes, D. Gaskins, O. Richardson, S. Hemphill, Misses S. Allen, C. Roye, Messrs. A. Richardson, P. Simms, C. Hemphill, S. Avery, J. Manning, H. Gaskins, V. G. Hamilton. 500 CLUB ENTERTAINED Mrs. Thelma Wauls and Mrs. Louise Chase entertained jointly their 500 Club Monday night at the residence of Mrs. Chase, 1881 Third Street, Northwest. Those present were Mendames Ollie Clark, Eva Webb, Pansy Cox, Maud Lewis, Beatrice Lancaster, Jeanne Nelson, Blondina Ellis, L. Hamilton, Bernice Brown, Fannie Dorsey, Ethel Lanier, Katie Deane, and Mrs. Lydia Jervery, of North Carolina, and Misses Gray, Robinson and Bess Hope. First and second club prizes were won by Miss Gray and Mrs. Clark; first and second guest prizes by Mrs. Cox and Miss Hope. A lovely menu was served by the hostess. MOTHERS CLUB The Slater-Langston Mothers Club held a successful meeting on Wednesday January 27. Mrs. Hutchins and Mrs. Dixon discussed the subject of "Economy." Nellie Walker presided. The next meeting of the organization will take place at the Y. W. C. A. on February 10. Mrs. Willie Simmons of 208 S Street N.W., entertained quite a few of her friends on Tuesday evening at Five Hundred. A very toothsome menu was served by the hostess and a very pleasant evening was spent by those present. Mrs. Violette Anderson-Johnson, Chicago attorney, who was admitted to the U. S. Bar was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lemuel Har- --- ris, 1846 Third Street, N.W., while in the city. Mrs. Emma Younger of New York is in the city the guest of her sister. Mrs. William H. Hunt, wife of the United States Consul at Saint Ecienne, France, sent a check for $50 to the legal defence f ad being raised by the N. A. A. C. P. Mrs. Hunt is the daughter of the late Miflin W. Gibbs and sister to Mrs. Harriet Gibbs Marshall. Mrs. Susie E. Chase is greatly improved at her residence in the S. H. Dudley Apartment. Mrs. Mary Ann Cooke, aged 90 years, died at her residence 1810 Eleventh Street, N.W. Funeral services were held from St. Augustine's Catholic Church, where requiem high mass was sung for the repose of her soul Messrs. Daniel Southall, of East Liverpool, Ohio, and Edward M. Southall, of New York came on to the funeral services of Mrs. Josephine Harris, which were held from Thirte Baptist Church, Rev. George O. Bullock, pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Mit Malvin spent a few days in New York City. Mr. Ellis Norman, who has been under treatment at Freedmen's Hospital, is much improved at his brother's residence, 1933, Thirteenth Street. Mrs. Rebecca Mayo Howard is greatly improved from her recent illness and has returned to her work at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Mr. Abraham Watson of Boston has been in the city a few days enroute home from a visit at St. Louis, Mo Arthur W. Ferguson, of Cleveland, was a business visitor this week. He is an architect. Mr. Mortimer Harris was admitted to practicce before the Supreme Court upon motion of Attorney James A. Cobb. Mr. and Mrs. Ocea Madden of 1753 T Street are the proud parents, of a baby girl. Mr. John A. Lankford, of 1448 Q Street, was called to St. Louis by the illness of his sister. Enroute home he stopped over at Louisville, Paducah, and Pittsburgh to inspect work he has under construction. Dr. and Mrs. S. S. Thompson, of 937 R Street, spent the week-end in Philadelphia as the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Powell. A delightful Barn Dance was given by the Powells Saturday night. Mrs. Lydia Jervay is visiting here from North Carolina, the guest of her mother. Mrs. Belle Cooke, of 1810 Eleventh Street, N.W., was called to New York by the death of her son, Ernest Cooke. Extensive preparations are being made by the members of St. Luke's P. E. Church to honor their rector, the Rev. Thomas J. Brown, on the twenty-first anniversary of his pastorate. A splendid program has been arranged, to begin at eight o'clock in the Parish Hall of the Church, Monday, the 8th. Miss Gertrude Johnson and Miss Mae Pinkney entertained at a card party, Friday, January 9th. Among those present: Misses Mary and Myra Hayes, Edith Johnson, Messrs. Wendell Morrison, Wilton Henderson and Arthur Nixon. Mrs. Laura Winslow formerly of Washington, D.C., but now of Philadelphia, Pa., was called to the sick bed of her sister, Mrs. Matilda Snowden of 9th Street. After spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Winslow returned to her home, leaving her sister much improved. Mrs. Joseph Sneed is still confined to her bed at her home 38 Elm Street, Northwest. Messrs. William, and Arnold Marshall spent Sunday in Baltimore as the guests of relatives. Mrs. Lee Overton of Florida Avenue is quite ill at this writing. Mrs. A. L. Marshall is quite ill at her home 1227 9th Street. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Miss Virginia Marshall of Florida Avenue who is a student of the Armstrong High School has been quite ill for several weeks. She is still confined to the house. Madame Eva Coxson Seward of 218 W. 141st Street, New York City and her sister Mrs. Golf were the house guests of Mrs. Grace E. Robinson at 1432 S Street, N.W. Rev. William Sledge who has been in New York and Brooklyn for two weeks past, returned to Washington to fill a speaking engagement at Turner Memorial Church, Fifth and P Streets, Northwest, and another in Anacostin. MRS. RUNT DIES Mrs. Florence Hunt, 411 Florida Avenue passed away last week and was buried from her residence at 2 o'clock, last Saturday, Rev. Thomas J. Brown of St. Luke's P. E. Church of which the deceased was a member officiated at the services. Interment was at Harmony cemetery. NEGRO HISTORY WEEK Under the direction of a general committee appointed by First Assistant Superintendent G. C. Wilkinson, the public schools of divisions 10-13 have prepared to observe Negro History Week by a meeting of teachers, to which the public is cordially invited, and by daily exercises in each school building. The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 9, at 2:45 p. m., in the auditorium of Dunbar High School. The program for this meeting will consist of musical compositions by Colored composers and of short talks on phases of Negro History by Dr. Charles H. Wesley, Dr. Carter G. Woodson and Mr. Neval H. Thomas. The musical numbers will be contributed by Miss Estelle Pinckney, Miss M. L. Europe, Mr. James B. Lomack, Mr. Wesley Howard, Mr. Joseph A. Walker, and Mr. A. W. Burleigh. First Assistant Superintendent G. C. Wilkinson will preside. The programs for each building though planned along individual lines will feature the Negro's part in the making of America, the Negro achievements in art and letters. Every effort is being made to bring before the children this heritage of the past and to awaken in them a duty and responsibility for the present and future. To this end two things are being stressed: ideals of noble character and ideals of worthy citizenship. MINER NORMAL SCHOOL MINER NORMAL SCHOOL The enrollment of Juniors in the Normal School on February 1, 1928 was 238. With final examinations for the term over, and promotions made, ten Juniors entered the Art Course; nine, the Kindergarten; one hundred thirty-six the Primary Grade Course; twenty-four the Home Economics Course; fourteen the Manual Arts Course; and three, the Course in Business Practice, leaving 42 on the list unclassified. Three members of the Social Service Club, Misses Elosie Robinson, Helen Payne, and Julia Dulany spent Saturday afternoon at the Eight Street Children's Home, where they entertained the children with games, stories and refreshments. During the past week Mr. J. Francis Gregory of the English Department gave several educational talks to various groups in the community. On Sunday he addressed the young people of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church on the subject, "Living in a Crowd," with the emphasis upon the social responsibility. "At the graduating exercises of the Garnet School he spoke to the class on "Heeding Signals." In connection with the celebration of Negro History Week at the Ambush School he will discuss the subject, "The Negro Soldier." PARENT TEACHERS INDORSE SCHOOL ESTIMATES The Parent-Teacher's Association of the Douglass-Sirmunds School held its second meeting of the year Thursday, January 28, in the hall of the Douglass School. Rev. William L. Washington the principal speaker of the evening made an appeal for co-operation, high ideals, thrift and better social conditions. Irene Lee, president of the council of the school, told of the many ways in which the council is helping the school. Funds were appropriated for the purchase of stop and go signs to be used in training the smaller children in the habit of safety. The Association endorsed Superintendent Ballou's school estimates for the coming year, for the purpose of putting the second part of the five-year building plan in operation. W. H. Robertson, vice-president, presided. Several teachers gave three-minute talks on "The Story Telling Club," Dramatics, Thrift and Safety. O. G. Hutchinson, faculty sponsor for the second edition of the school paper, "The Douglas-Simmons Ballet," now on sale, spoke of the making of an elementary newspaper. CHANGES IN EMPLOYEES ORGANIZE PERFORMANCE Changes among members of the school system which took effect Wednesday are as follows: **Resignations:** W. W. Stockton, janitor, Monroe School; J. W. Burroughs, janitor, Van Ness School; R. H. Hodge, laborer, Deanwood School; Willis M. Carey, laborer, Armstrong High School; E. W. Taylor, fireman, J. F. Cook School. **Leave of absence:** U. J. Fletcher, teacher, class T.A, Summer-Magruder School. **Promotions:** E. J. Thomas, from laborer to fireman, J. F. Cook School; C. D. Houston, from Head of Department of Business Practice, to Principal, Armstrong High School; M. E. Wilson, principal, J. F. Cook School, from class 6 to class 7. **Transfers:** L. G. Arnold, principal, class 6, Wormley School, from grade 6 to 7; A. E. Shaid, teacher, class 1A Wormley School, from grade 4 to 5; A. G. Parks, teacher, class 1A Philips School, from grade 5 to 6; L. S. Mone, teacher, class 1A, from Mont- gomery to Cook School; G. T. Waters teacher, e 1A, Montgomery School, from grade 5 to 6; I. W. Montgomery teacher, class 1A, from Stevens to Montgomery School; L. A. Duckett teacher, class 1A, from Cook to Stevens School; H. C. Hairston, teacher, class 1A, from Stevens to Garnett Patterson School; A. M. Burwell teacher, class 1A, Bruce School, from grade 1 to 3; A. W. Jones, teacher, Bruce School, class 1A, from grade 2 to 1; Melvin Davis, laborer, Syphax School to J. F. Cook School. Appointments: R. G. Evans, caretaker, permanent, O Street Manual Training School; R. H. Hawkins, laborer, permanent, Buchanan School; Earl Shipley, laborer, permanent, Miner Normal School; B. B. Scott, permanent teacher, class 3A, Armstrong High School; Ralph Scott, permanent teacher, class 2C, Shaw Junior High School; P. F. Alexander, permanent teacher, class 1A, Smothers School. Reinstement: E. G. Bomar, teacher, Sumner-Magruder school. MARGARET MURRAY WASHING. TON VOCATIONAL SCHOOL The Margaret Murray Washington Vocational School opened the new semester with an enrollment of 168 and closed on Wednesday with 191. Pupils are steadily coming in from day to day and it is hoped within the next few days the number will far over reach the 250 mark. The aims of the school remain the same, to help girls, who have completed the sixth grade, in any of the trades, sewing, applied art, millinery, domestic science or cafeteria operation and so equip them that they may earn a livelihood and be of service in any community in which they are thrown. The work of the school, from the academic standpoint, has been standardized and the pupils receive the training in that line, equivalent to that given in the 7th, 8th and 9th grades. In this way, pupils finishing their training here, if so desiring may go to the senior high school and be rated accordingly. During the first semester, the pupils of this school organized a "Thriff Club" and are proud to say that they have saved up to February $510.15 in the Prudential Bank. Nearly all girls have a bank book and hope to reach far over the $100 mark by June. On last Friday an honor roll assembly was held and those girls having meritorious facts to their credit were singled out and complimented. SCHOOL PAGE— HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOLDS TRY-OUT FOR DEBATERS Try-outs for the varsity debating teams were held in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, on the University Campus, last Thursday evening, January 28th, at 8 o'clock, at which time selections were made from among the participants of the various first and second teams to take part in the annual triangular debate between Howard, Lincoln and Union Universities and the dual debate between Howard and Atlanta Universities. Considerable interest is being manifested in this extra-curricula activity. More than thirty students participated in the try-outs. The subject which was selected as the one to be debated in the first try-outs was "Resolved, That Co-education in Higher Institutions is Beneficial." In addition to striving to secure a place on the coveted debating teams which represent the University in the various intercollegiate debates, the participants in the try-outs also wish to secure the award which is presented each year to the best individual debater. Each year increasing interest is being manifested in debating at Howard. The organization responsible for this growing interest is the Kappa Sigma Debating Society, under whose auspices the various inter-class and varsity debates are held. The officers of the Kappa Sigma Debating Society this year are: Theodore R. George president; William Allen, secretary; Wm. E. Spencer, C.L. Banks, and W J. Upperman, committee on arrangements. One of the outgrowths of intercollegiate debating between Howard Lincoln and Union Universities is the Delta Chi Honorry Debating Fraternity, which was organized in 1921. Those eligible for membership in this fraternity are students who have represented their university in intercollegiate debates. congratulate HOWARD TRUSTEES HOLD SEMI- ANNUAL MEETING The semi-annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of Howard University was held in the Board Room of Carnegie Library on the University Campus on Tuesday, February 2nd. In the absence of Dr. Charles R. Brown, president of the Board, Dr. Albert Bushnell Hart, presided. President J. Stanley Durkee in his report at the semi-annual meeting called attention to the very substantial progress which the University has made during the first months of the school term. He reported the following enrollment: Students Enrollment at Howard College Departments: 1186 students. Professional Schools: School of Medicine, 227; Dentistry, 97; Pharmacy, 68; Law, 88; Religion, 235; making a total in the Professional Schools of 715 students. President Durkee also submitted reports from the Trustee Committees on Teachers, on Degrees, and on Congressional Appropriations, and also a recommendation to extend the term of the Board of Athletic Control for a period of three years, which recommendation was adopted by the Board of Trustees: Financial Affairs of Howard Dr. Emmett J. Scott, the secretary-treasurer of Howard University in discussing his financial report to the Board of Trustees at the semi-annual meeting gave a thorough analysis of the income and expenditures of the University, explaining in full detail the report of the auditors of the Uni- versity covering the past fiscal year. The total assets at the close of the last school year showed an actual increase over last year of $123,931.01 of this sum, the current assets were increased by $15,298.23. The Educational Plant, due largely to the development in the construction of the Gymnasium and Stadium showed an increase of $86,914.27, while the investment of Trust Funds showed $24,312.74 more than last year. Report was also made by the Administrative Officers of the University regarding the Gymnasium, Armory and Stadium Project. The Board of Trustees authorized that there be sent to Doctor Francis J. Grimke, a properly engrossed resolution adopted by the Board, expressing its regret because of Doctor Grimke's voluntary retirement from the Board after serving more than forty years. Attention was called to the death of Mr. Milton E. Ailes, Trustee, and Judge Robert H. Terrell, member of the faculty of the law school. A committee was appointed to draft suitable resolutions of regret. Y. W. C. A. News Y. W. C. A. News The Mother's club gave a social on last Friday evening, January 29 in the gym. It was well attended and among the guests were many new patrons. Some students of Howard University Law School presented a "mock trial" at the social given by the Elizabeth C. Carter Hostess Club on Saturday evening, January 30. The case was a breach of promise suit. The judge of the court was Mr. Dixon; the plaintiff, Miss Estelle Burr; the defendant, Mr. R. Hunter, represented by Messrs. Peter P. Richardson and Wessr. The verdict of guilty was returned to the defendant after testimonies were given by Miss Georgian Jones and Mr. Robinson. We are pleased to state that Miss Irene Ruff, our Girl Reserve Secretary, who has been ill for a few days is much improved and is now at her post of duty. Mr. J. A. Rogers, author and traveler, spoke at the Sunday morning devotional. He gave a most interesting and vivid account of his travels in Europe. The mid-winter conference of Industrial girls will be held February 6 and 7 at Twentieth and B Streets. Delegates are expected from New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland. 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Street, N.W., Phone, Potomac 1667 Retired as second-class matter July 7, 1922, at the Post Office at Washington, D.C., under the Act of March 3, 1879 F. MORRIS MURRAY ..... President WILLIAM O. WALKER ..... Managing Editor JAS. A. JACKSON ..... Executive Editor Subscription Rate: One Year, $2.50; Six Months, $1.25. Delivered by carrier, 20c a month. For Sale at All News stands, 5c per copy. Advertising Rates Furnished on Request. THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL The announcement from Indianapolis last week that the Indianapolis Freeman had ceased publication, coming as it does on the heels of the failure of the Pittsburgh American and the recent retrenchment policy of the Chicago Defender, may be the handwriting on the wall for Negro publishers everywhere. The Freeman was one of the oldest Negro journals published. By virtue of its pioneering it built up a great national even international circulation. However, the changing times have increased the number of Negro papers from a measley few to over two hundred weekly papers and magazines. The man in "Wampus Springs" today does not have to send a thousand miles or more for a paper giving him the news of the week. He now gets all the important happenings in his own community's paper. This change from national to local papers on the part of the reading public is a natural sequence of the growing desire for Negro news by Negroes in every community. This desire has been greatly accelerated by the increasing number of Negro businesses and the rapidly increasing real estate holdings of the race. When a race begins to acquire property and develop its business, the problem of protecting and developing these factors naturally comes next. Shut out of white papers, the Negro has been forced to develop his own in order that he may have at his command the most necessary instrument for creating public sentiment in his favor. As the Negro's problems grow, more and more he feels the need and necessity of representative local papers. When the Wampus Springs Citizens Association starts its fight against the G. I. P. Department Store because of its segregation policy, the Chicago or New York weeklies cannot give the space it desires and must have in order to wage a successful contest, because these cities are too far away, and then, too, their circulation is too general for them to give a column or more each week to Wampus Springs affairs. Therefore, the Wampus Springs citizens are impelled to start a paper of their own to meet local needs and demands, and the Wampus Springs citizens are just like thousands of others throughout the United States. This change from the national to the local paper is the natural order of things and has been going on for the past six years. It is becoming more pronounced each year. Today there is hardly a section of the country without at least one really good Negro newspaper. As these papers have increased their readers, they have also increased the number and volume of their advertisements. This has made it possible for such papers to attract a more competent staff and therefore to turn out bigger and better papers. A few years ago an eight-page paper was the aim and aspiration of nearly every Negro editor. Now there are over a dozen who turn out weekly papers ranging from ten to twenty pages. The time was, that a Negro editor who could quote his real circulation if five figures, was envied, but, today, many can quote in these numerals with ease. The Negro press is growing, growing bigger and better and growing more local. In this growth, there must necessarily be some breaking up here and consolidating there. These are but natural signs of growth and development. There have been fewer failures among Negro newspapers than in almost any other business activity the race is engaged in. Indeed this speaks well for the ability of the Negro editor. However, there are many serious problems now confronting the men of the Fourth Estate. How they shall meet and solve these problems will determine just how many papers will survive. The lesson of the American and the Freeman, as well as the Defender, must be heeded if the Negro press is to live and develop. The Negro editor must prescribe the same co-operation tonic for himself that he so freely prescribes for his readers. The problem of full recognition by national and local advertisers must be worked out as well as the problem of circulation. Negro papers must have more readers and must collect for those they have. These problems can only be worked out by the newspaper men themselves coming together and discussing them and exchanging ideas. The Negro press must rid itself of the many professional leaches (free publicity seekers) who are now sucking the very life blood out of numbers of papers. The quality of news must be raised and better methods of obtaining and disseminating it must be worked out. Advertising rates must be standardized. Waste in production must be eliminated. Ethics among the profession must be observed. The public's respect and confidence must be won and retained. Unless these problems are solved and solved soon, many other papers which now appear to be prosperous will follow the Freeman and the American. Will the Negro Editor heed the handwriting on the wall? A BIG-LEAGUE GAME One of the big features of the week's program of the Urban Conference this week in New York is an Inspection of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Building, and a complimentary luncheon to the visitors in the dining room of the insurance company. The invitation comes through Haley Fiske, president of the insurance company, who is also one of the sponsors of the Urban League and similar unlift organizations. This same president of an insurance company who can impress the largest insurance executive and home office staff in America to devote considerable on the day's time to the entertainment of Negro visitors, and who can oblige his steward's department to prepare a special luncheon for them, never seems to have found it expedient to employ a SOLITARY NEGRO either in the business organization, the field staff or even in the janitor's service of the many buildings the company owns. The one single exception to the rule of non-employment of Negroes being the engagement of a few colored nurses who care for the health and welfare of Negro policy-holders in cities where it is beneath the dignity of white trained nurses to come into such close contact with Negroes, as, for example, in Atlanta, Ga. This is not a concession to the thousand of dollars of Negro money that forms an important part of the company income, but a means of obtaining the maximum profit on that business. Oh, yes, one local agent was placed in Harlem last summer, a mere gesture in the right direction in anticipation of the conference now being held. With the several Negro old line life insurance companies that would appreciate as well as profit from such organized approval and nation-wide publicity as the Urban League is in this way bestowing upon an unappreciative white company, and these struggling Negro companies in need of all the support the race can muster, it is a pitiful sight to behold our presumably Race-helping institutions deliberately selling the group out with elaborately prepared publicity sheets released to our newspapers that receive not one penny's worth of support from the benefited concern. The Metropolitan collects millions from Negroes in a year, spends other millions in advertising, yet not one penny goes to the imposed-upon papers of the Race. With whom is the Urban League in league, anyway? WHAT'S IN A NAME? Some cynically wise person has stated that he could accurately gauge the solidity and promise of a family by observing the sort of names which the parents bestowed upon their offspring—more particularly upon the girls. Judging according to that standard, what may we regard as the outlook for the children of those parents of our group whose hard-won or fortunate positions in life have enabled them to put their children through high school and college—that is, if the intellectual milieu in which one is reared is of consequence in shaping one's character? Scanning the list of names of about a hundred mid-year graduates of our senior high schools, there seems to be but two Marys, and characteristically they both graduate from Armstrong (Technical). There are a scattered few Janes, Elizabeths, Catherines and such, in the cloying luciousness: Alverna, Theresa, Flossie, Goldia, Celestine, Gladys, Altena, Evelyn, Sophronia, Marlteine, Zeta, etc.; and one lone Sally—but her front name is Juanita. "Nothing in a name." Well, a name may not have much significance for the one who carrier it, but it is highly significant as to those who be-stewed it. THE UBIQUITOUS NEGRO In a last desperate effort—a dernier ressort, as the French say—to prevent the ratification of the protocol which provides for the entrance of the United States into the World Court, the opponents of the measure trotted out the Negro bugaboo. A sample of the manner in which the colored brother was made to do duty, is the following from our esteemed contemporary, the Washington Post:— Cloture and the South Democratic senators who are willing to risk cloture hereafter for the sake of applying cloture now to the world court debate may be interested in telegrams from Massachusetts constituents of Senator Butler. These telegrams commend Senator Butler for his stand against filibustering in the Senate, and point out that the Dyer anti-lynching bill would have passed Congress if it had not been for the filibuster against it. A great section of sentimental opinion in this country is against lynching in the South, and if it could have its way it would force through Congress a bill which would make the Federal government responsible for the suppression of lynching. This would mean the placing of secret service agents in the South, and no doubt ignorant and criminal Federal agents would commit outrages which would inflame that part of the country, etc. Well; the scare failed to work—for once. It now remains to be seen whether the leaders of the opposition—many of whom are professed "friends" of the Negro—will make good on their threat and pass the Dyer bill—or any other intended to punish our tormentors. It is notable, also, that the Negro figured in the opposition in quite another way, as may be seen by the diatribe of a Southern Senator which is referred to in our news columns. American "diplomacy" develops some queer situations. It was Helvetius, we believe, who said that the amount of intellect necessary to please us is the most accurate measure of the amount of intellect that we have ourselves. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1926 Ye Gods and Little fishes. What and how do they teach writing in our schools? Father Spencerian would turn over in his grave could he but see the copy that is submitted by present day pupils to newspaper offices. Just been going over the story of a basketball game between our normal school and a Baltimore high school. One editor, one proof reader, a copy desk man, together with an editorial writer, the contributing editor and the sports "legman" conferred and deciphered for a precious half hour before the scrawl was cleared of misspellings, confusion, messiness and chirographic puzzles sufficiently to enable the assembly of a story legible enough, and coherent enough to send to the linotypers without danger to the delicate machinery that is only steel and of course too tender for rough usage. Don't blame the young folks. They write as they have been taught—or at all events as they are permitted to write. Perhaps that's what's meant by encouraging "self-expression." Charles M. Thomas came through with a mighty timely suggestion not long since in the course of an address to the school club. He made a plea for the Negro in history; and suggested that the President be appealed to "to co-operate with the governors of states in appointing a commission to write a standard history text book for tax-supported schools." Special insistence was placed upon according the Negro such mention as is deserved in the compilation of the work. That is an excellent idea. If we can just couple with it a correct attitude of the general press toward news involving Negroes so that current history will be properly recorded we shall be going far toward the goal of fair democratic treatment. Talking about history, saw in the Philadelphia Tribune some few weeks since the advertisement of the monument fund committee organized for the purpose of erecting a monument to the memory of Col. Charles Young in Washington, D.C. In the financing of the project it is proposed to sell pictures of John Brown, (the martyr who gave his life for the cause of Negro freedom) for the purpose of memorializing one who died a natural death after a long routine service in the army. Seems a bit like prostituting and desecrating the more sacred memory of the two, for had there been no BROWN, there could have been no COLONEL Young. By the way, how many monuments have Negroes erected in memory of John Brown? But then, maybe, like Euripides, he needs no monument. "The U Street Supreme Court" has in a recent decision decided that the Negro group in Washington is the most consistent bunch of humanity in existence. For sustaining evidence attention is directed to the facts disclosed in one case, where a man is opposed for public office because he is "too dark," while the opposition to another who is a candidate for the Municipal bench is based upon the fact that he is "too light." The common law among Negroes is tersely stated: "If I can't, you shan't." All statutes to the contrary, are opposed to Racial policy and therefore null and void. Many readers have at times felt that The Tribune had an unfair advantage in that the paper could present its views on a subject because the paper had space at its command, but that others not connected with the paper were shut out. Has it occurred to the reader that at One Dollar per Inch, the space of The Tribune is at the disposal of anyone who has something to say to the public? The only proviso being that the violation of libel laws or the other regulations that serve to maintain journalistic decency be regarded. Even "slams" at The Tribune, etc., will be printed as submitted, provided there be not more than one large or two small cracks in the same submitted—and paid for—article. We believe in fair play. Perhaps our readers may not have known that we believed in letting the other fellow have his chance. It's just like in any other business. When you don't own a thing desired, rent it; be it house apartment, auto, evening dress suit, or advertising or propaganda space. Come on, now, stop growling. One dollar per inch! Say it with bricks, if you like; just keep within the law and the amenities of decent journalism. Somebody handed in this description of society apropos to a discussion of the many who attended a dinner given by one who had but a short while since been declared to be "de trop" because of certain domestic situations that had not been approved. In response to the wonder why the reversal of decision upon the part of the elect, the informant succinctly paraphrased an old adage: "Where you feed 'em, there you will find 'em." Now the writer can't be expected to know, so we record the smart saying for what it is worth. "Good character is a precious thing. It is not easily acquired, nor maintained without a daily struggle against temptation. No business is subjected to such a multiplicity of changing contacts with the public, such shifting problems, calling for immediate decisions, as newspapers. But the simple element of character in a newspaper remains fixed, and can be easily identified by the reader and advertiser. It is honesty in news and advertising." The foregoing, by Louis Wiley, Bus. Manager of the New York Times, so effectively states the ideal to which The Tribune is committed that it is pleasant to present it to the readers. MUSIC FORUM BY WELLINGTON ADAMS JOINT CONCERT PROGRAM In the coming joint recital of Josephine V. Muse, lyric soprano, and Sonoma C. Talley, of New York City, noted pianiste, local music lovers an- DR. EVA B. DYKES ticipate with extreme pleasure the delightful artistry of the assisting artist in the person of Dr. Eva B. Dykes who will preside at the piano. No more graceful and talented musician than the genial Doctor is better known by competent judges who have sat under the mystic spell of her exquisite playing. All in all, the Washington Conservatory of Music and School of Expression, William R. Williams, manager, in the presentation of these qualified artists at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, February 16th, brings to bear civic pride in local achievements that deserve commendation in a program of the following composers: Handel, Graben-Hoffman, Coenen, Bach-Liszt, MacDowell, Dvoraik, Foster, Strauss, Coleridge-Taylor, Liszt and Verdi. By NANNIE H. BURROUGHS LET US HAVE GOOD MANNERS WEEK BECAUSE WE ARE GOOD MANNERS WEAK To that ancient truism that every dog has his day, let us add the modern fact that, every cause has its week. We are "weeking" everything, from homes to hogs. If you have a cause glorify it by giving it a week. We have Better Homes Week, Thrift Week, Better Speech Week, Oratorical Contest Week, Health Week, Prayer Week and Music Week. (By the way, Washington Negroes got into that Music Week plan and the thing got too weak to week.) But now we are in the midst of Negro History Week. We—everybody ought to get in on this. It is the Negroes first chance to get himself out of the foot-notes of history where he has been tucked away ever since he won fame in the Egyptian Armies under Sesetris and Shabnka; since he finished building ancient Thebes with her hundred gates and wonderful temples, and erected Merce the city of splendor and glory, the cradle of civilization and the mother of art; since he passed the torch of civilization to Greece. Now he is asking for a weak in which to tell the world what he has been doing for nearly three thousand years. It is the white American's first chance to see the great contribution that has been made by his most valuable ally—the Negro—in building this civilization. The Negro needs the study and glorification for his enlightenment and inspiration. The white race needs it for its enlightenment and appreciation. Both races need it for the good of their souls. But back to the Weeks for Causes, or the causes for weeks: Since every cause should have its week, suppose we inaugurate a Better Manners Week. We need it—the grown-ups as well as the youngsters. The majority of the grown-ups are impossible. Those who could be helped need a month, instead of a week. But suppose we devote a week to the children. The exercise might help the grown-ups incidentally. If there is any doubt in your mind as to the need of a week in which to teach and glorify good manners, get on the street car in the morning when the children are going to the public schools, or get on in the afternoon when they are coming home. From their conduct you would think that the public schools are giving intensive courses in bad manners and that the DR. I. L. ROBERTS, BOSTON PHYSICIAN, BANKER, AND NATIONAL FRATERNAL AND POLITICAL CHARACTER BURTED WITH GREAT HONORS Hed One of the Largest Funerals Ever Held in the City Boston, Mass., Jan. 29—Dr. Isaac L. Roberts, 12 Revere St., grand master of the most worshipful Prince Hall grand lodge, F. & A. M. of Massachusetts, and national deputy grand master of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of America, died suddenly here last week. Dr. Roberts had returned from Philadelphia Saturday and was suddenly stricken at his home Sunday. He was removed to the Massachusetts General hospital on Tuesday and died at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Dr. Roberts was born at Lewiston, Ala., in 1886. He was a graduate of Shaw University and came to this city in 1891. He was a member of the HISHOP REMEMBERS SINGERS A recent local press item read as follows: "Bishop E. D. W. Jones, D.D., of this city and presiding Bishop of Dicease of South Carolina A. M. E. Zion Church recently gave the John Wesley Church Choir in this city the most sum of fifty ($50) dollars with which to purchase music. Bishop Jones greatly esteems the choir's musical ability, and in this way tangibly expressed his appreciation." Gratutiously donated! That fact makes the gift truly valuable as well as timely. The good bishop esteems the choir's musical ability. The gift substantiates that fact or else the good bishop just naturally loves music anyway. From any viewpoint, the gift is unusually rare indeed. As a rule, most people, preachers included, try to see how little financial aid a chair is given but expect fine music, expensive music, fine organist, fine director, fine choristers and soloists but little else is given them as a chair other than a few words of praise before a large audience. Praising the chair is a good thing to do, too. It is a tonic, a word of praise from a pastor always carries weight and influence matters not what another may say. Most choirs must struggle to raise funds and they should work for it just as other church departmental agencies. But it does seem wholly justifiable and reasonable, since choir music is the very essence of religious worship, to endow this branch of the church not only by extra offerings, concerts, and annual cantatas but through some definite budget arrangement and by similar gratuitous gifts as Bishop Jone's. It raises the status of a chair to a higher standard than would otherwise be the case. Bishop Jones, you have set a worthy example and may others likewise follow in your footsteps. parents are not giving their children any home training. If the children were receiving definite instruction in bad mummers at home and at school they could not give a better public exhibition than they are now giving, every day and in every way on the streets and in the street cars. They are loud of speech, rude in conduct and ill-bred in manners. Our colored children excel the white, in these offenses. They have no more respect for elderly people than they have for each other. On the street cars they rush for seats, plank themselves down, stage all kinds of performances and seldom think of getting up and giving the most elderly person a seat. On the streets they take up the entire sidewalk. They walk as many abreast as they want to or can get into the party, without any regard for the rights of others. High school students are just as bad as the students in the elementary schools; often worse. We need a Better Manners week as badly as we need a Health Week or any other kind of a week. During Thrift Week we emphasized every phase of frugality. Suppose we broaden our Health Week and make it include not only everything from skin in, but from skin out. It would give us another big chance to help our public school children. We could teach them the deeper meaning of personal pride and personal appearance. Since the style to wear the hose rolled and to expose the necks and the elbows has come in, the teachers in the public schools are compelled to look all day at scaly knees, rusty elbows and dyed necks. The people on the street cars see too many grease spotted coats with buttons off and pockets hanging off. They are long on getting new things but too lazy to keep them in good repair. It is quite evident that hundreds of our children never use a wisp-brush on their coats or hats. Then too, Health Week is the best time to glorify the value and virtues of the bathtub. My, but our children need it! Thousands of our teen-age girls are over-working, the powder and rouge box, and seem to think that they are substitutes for a definite understanding, with the bath-tub. We hope that the promoters of Health Week will make it all inclusive from skin out and from overcoat in, as Bert Williams would say. Teach the children the value of baths, buttons and brushes. Use Health Week to teach them how to "come clean." It is high time that we were inaugurating Good Manners Week. Boston Medical society and took special X-ray work at the Massachusetts General hospital. During his spare time he interested himself in politics, fraternal and civic work. He was a member of the city council from the old West End district and was also a member of the Republican Club of Massachusetts. Dr. Roberts' activities in fraternal circles made him a leading Mason and Old Fellow. He was connected with the Elks, Love and Charity and the Order of Good Samaritans. As a 33d degree Mason he revived the Boston Prince Hall Masons and helped to buy the Masonic temple and property adjoining. Dr. Roberts established the Prince Hall Craftsmen club and library for stimulating research in Masonic fore and history. Dr. Roberts was member of the board of directors of the Boston branch of the N. A. A. C. P. and vice-president of the South End Co-operative bank. The body lay in state in the Prince Hell Masonic temple all day. Sunday. 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. In reviewing the achievements of our organization, we recognize with appreciation, the standards already established by progressive management in the District and elsewhere, of some of the leading institutions employing our women; hence we are heartened to double our efforts for more general adoption. The Get-acquainted Fete promises to be an affair of unusual interest and pleasure. There shall be no strangers within our gates. We are all sisters interested in a common cause. Our effort to give the domestic worker an opportunity for training for her occupation in order to get adequate wages and better working conditions should have the earnest endorsement and full cooperation of every thinking person. The Memorial Gift project is being thrashed out, and rapidly taking definite and permanent shape. The management will soon set the machinery in motion that will bring happiness to every bona fide wage earner. Membership fee is one dollar a year. You can find a real dinner here every day. The hours are 4:30 to 7:30 and on Sunday, 2:30 to 6 p.m. Ask about the special rates to regular boarders—they will interest you. A number of the delegates attending the Industrial Conference indicated their willingness to work with the colored women for the improvement of domestic service and domestic workers, by visiting our Training Center in quest of ideas and plans as to how to set up and conduct a Practice House. DR. EMMETT SCOTT PROPHESISKS "A glorious future for the Negro in art, science and literature awaits in the future" was predicted by Dr. Emmett J. Scott, of Howard University, in an address before the Men's Congress in Richmond last month. Dr. Scott recited success of Negroes in poetry and music and called upon the race in the South to enter these vocations, where, he said, "the greatest victories are yet to be won." Dr. Scott is a Prophet For truly the sweetest, richest voices heard a by the writer were the voices of our own folk in the Southland. How well we recollect hearing the voice of a nightingale in song in several southern cities by young women of the race without much vocal training and we wondered what of their future if opportunity would only knock at their door. The most beautiful Negro spiritual singing we ever heard was the natural out pouring of the soul in religious frenzy at a big so-called revival meeting in a camp twenty-five miles back in the woods from the nearest railroad station. No such singing has ever been heard by the writer from the lips of trained singers to equal those uncouth but happy souls down there in the Southland. We could recite numerous instances to back up Dr. Scott's prediction. Some day the world shall awake from her long deep slumber through all these years of weary waiting and dark dismal nights of anticipation to hear a new note of song from the throat of some black woman way down in the Southland, its echo reverberating round the world with startling power. O, glorious future, hasten thou on with the immortals! Says South Fails in Negro Education New Orleans, La., Feb. 2—In a public address to a white audience, G Stuart Noble, a professor at Newcomb College, one of the leading white institutions in the South, said that the South has been backward in providing facilities for education of the Negro, and while considerable improvement has been made in recent years, public school facilities are still woefully inadequate. He said that better facilities are needed to hold the Negro laborer in the south such as industrial training, improved communities, and to improve moral and social conditions among the Negroes. and all of the organizations with which he was connected held their ritualistic services. The funeral services were held at noon Monday in the 12th Bapt. Church of which he was an officer and member. State and city officials made short address. Prominent Old Fellows and Masonic dignitaries from all over the country journeyed to the city to pay final respects to one who had been a tremendous asset to major fraternal organizations. Dr. Roberts is survived by a wife, a brother, two sisters and two nieces. He was buried in Forest Hills cemetery. The Washington Tribune WORKING MEN SEE OUR SLIGHTLY USED Suits and Overcoats, $5.00 to $15.00 BIG VALUES GOOD STRONG WORKING PANTS—$2.00; DRESS PANTS—$3.25 to $6.00; ODD COATS $2.00 to $5.00; Shoes, Hats, Suit Cases, Prince Alberts, Tuxedo, Full dress, etc., at reduced prices Pays to Buy from us Everytime JUSTH'S OLD STAND 619 D Street, Northwest SEVENTH STREET AUTO EXCHANGE Dodge Bros. A-Sedan ..... $475 Dodge Bros. A-Sedan ..... $275 Dodge Bros. B-Sedan ..... $500 Dodge Bros. B-Coupe ..... $375 Dodge Bros. Touring ..... $475 Dodge Bros. Touring ..... $375 Dodge Bros. 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In calling the attention of the Board of Education to these meetings, Mr Houston characterized such meetings as an improper use of public school buildings'. He read the following: "Notice of important meeting for Kenyon Street property owners", dated October 31, 1925, to the Board of Education: "We, the undersigned property owners on Kenyon Street, respectfully urge that all property owners on both sides of Kenyon Street, between Eleventh and Fourteenth Streets, attend a special called meeting in Wilson Normal School, Eleventh and Harvard on Monday, November 2, 1925, at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of considering ways and means to protect our street from invasion by colored people. Premises No. 1203 Kenyon Street has been sold to a colored purchaser who is about to rent same to a colored tenant. This break in our neighborhood is of serious and vital importance to every property owner and united action of all is necessary to protect our rights and interests. Please be present at this meeting or send someone to represent you." This notice was signed by Colin R. Livingstone, 1242 Kenyon Street, Northwest; Dr. J. A. Flynn, 1222 Kenyon Street; R. G. Ogyun, 1209 Kenyon Street, and Mrs. C. C. Stouffer, 1207 Kenyon Street. Permission for Mr. Houston to bring this matter before the Board of Education was obtained by the Rev. F. I. A. Bennett, who condemned the use of schools for such purposes. The use of this school for meetings of this kind was referred to Superintendent Ballou for investigation and a report to the Board of Education. That the Wilson School was being used for these meetings was brought to the attention of the Washington Bar Association on December 17, 1925, by Henry A. Brown, a lawyer and JOHN H. BROWN Asks Court for Power Incorporation of H.U. to Sell Masonic Sought in Bill Continued from page (1) Lodge No. 15 of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the District of Columbia, Allan A. C. Griffith and Dr. Elias G. Evans filed a suit in equity against Jesse H. Mitchell, president, the New Masonic Hall Corporation, and its officers. They sought an injunction and an accounting. Justice Hitz appointed a committee to negotiate a loan for the completion of the unfinished structure. This committee was unable to secure the loan and was discharged by the court on January 20 Victory Life Shows Progress Victory Life Shows Progress Continued from page (1) Insurance Company at Atlanta, Ga., and have had several years of practical experience. The stockholders re-elected all of the former directors of the company with the addition of Dr. C. B. Powell and Mr. John W. Duncan of New York City Dr. C. B. Powell is a prominent X-ray specialist of New York, and Mr. John W. Duncan is one of the most successful undertakers of that city. The officers of the company elected at the annual meeting of the directors, are as follows: Anthony Overton, president; I. J. Joseph vice president and general manager; R. H. McGavock, Geo. T. Kersey, Geo. O. Jones, R. M. Savory, additional vice presidents. Richard Hill, Jr., treasurer and general counsel; Dr. Julian H Lewis, medical director; V. D. Johnston, secretary. Other directors of the company are: Rev. K. K. Williams, Dr Edward S. Miller, Major E. R. Jackson, W. E. Woodward, Thomas Samuels and Mrs. Gertrude Savory. WOMAN ADMITTED TO PRAC TICE BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT Mrs. Violette Anderson Johnson, an attorney, of Chicago, Ill., was admitted last Friday to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. The motion for her admission was made by, Attorney James A. Cobb. Mrs. Anderson-Johnson is the first colored women to be admitted to practice before the Supreme Court. real estate dealer of 1234 U Street, Northwest. A committee was appointed to make an investigation for the bar association. It is composed of Charles H. Houston, Ambrose Sheaf, Jr., and C. H. Toms. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1926 Continued from page (1) the Negro race would seem to be even stronger than in the case of the Indian. The Negro was not robbed of his land as was the Indian, but he was seized by force and brought unwillingly to a strange country, where for generations he was the slave of the white man, and where, as a race, he has since been compelled to eke out a meagre and precarious existence. "Moreover, financial aid has been and still is extended by the Federal Government to the so-called land-grant colleges of the various States. While it is true that Negroes may be admitted to these colleges, the conditions of admission are very much restricted, and generally it may be said that these colleges are not at all available to the Negro, except for agricultural and industrial education. This is particularly so in the professional medical schools, so that the only class A school in America for training colored doctors, dentists, and pharmacists is Howard University, it being the only place where complete clinical work can be secured by the colored student. There is furthermore a strong practical reason why a school like Howard University should be maintained in the District of Columbia. The Freedmen's Hospital was authorized by Congress in 1804, and was built upon the land owned by Howard University. The university generously leased the land to the Federal Government for 99 years, at $1 a year, with a privilege of renewal for a like period. The existence of this hospital so near to the medical school of Howard University affords the students of the university, an opportunity which is necessary to complete each student's medical course. On the other hand, this opportunity exists for white students in every State of the Union. "In addition to the great importance to the country of having an institution capable of developing trained leaders for the colored race in all walks of life, the urgent necessity of making possible a supply of properly trained physicians of that race for the protection of the health of all our people, white as well as black, must be plain to every fair-minded American citizen." By the terms of the bill authorizing annual Federal appropriations, Howard University would be open to inspection by the Bureau of Education and be inspected by this bureau at least once each year. The Bureau of Education would be required to make an annual report to the Congress, making a full exhibit of the affairs of the university. An appropriation of $218,000 for Howard university was stricken from the Interior Department appropriations bill this year on the point of order that the appropriation was not authorized by law. It will probably be reinserted by the Senate. 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Keys Washington's Finest Tailor 65 H St., Northwest Remember the name and address Church and Sunday School LINCOLN CONGREGATIONAL TEMPLE NOTES At Lincoln Congregational Temple Sunday morning Rev. R. W. Brooks will speak from the subject "Salvation Won Through Effort." The spirit of the age is one of ease and freedom. No one is willing to be a pioneer in the field of hardship. All of us are apparently looking for an easy way to success. In business, in the professions, and even in the church we are doing those things that require the least effort. Are we surprised that there are so many failures, and that there is so much mediocre service in the world today? In the words of the old hymn-writer, "If we increase our courage, Lord." Your presence is solicited. There will be special music. BIRTHDAY PARTY AND CANTATA FEATURES OF JOHN WESLEY A. M. R. ZION CHURCH M. E. ZION CHURCH Last Sunday, the pastor, Dr. H. T. Medford, of John Wesley, A. M. E. Zion Church, 14th, and Corcoran Streets Northwest preached an able and interesting sermon, from the subject, "Five Loaves and Two Fishes" at 10:45 a. m. At the evening service, the Senior Choir rendered its Fifth Sunday, night musical, which was gladly heard by the many assembled despite the down pour of rain. SUNDAY SCHOOL RECEPTION John Wesley Sunday School, gave its reception at the residence of Mrs. Harriet Tyler, 1906 Q Street, Northwest, Wednesday night last week. After being entertained with music, a toothsome repast was served in the dining room, at which time remarks were made by the pastor, Dr. H. T. Medford and Rev. O. L. Rand superintendent and assistant superintendent, Mr V. J. Tulano and Mr. J. A. Wright. Mr. Tulano remembered the teachers and other workers in Sunday School with tokens of appreciation, which were presented at that time. The teachers received books entitled "Training for Service." A pleasant evening was spent. Friday, last week, was the birthday of the pastor and Mrs. Medford. The different organizations, members and friends of the Church remembered them with tokens of various kinds. RACE RELATIONS TO BE MARKED, FEB 14. General: Sunday Services. Planned by Federal Council of Churches New York, Feb. 3—Race Relations Sunday, proposed by the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, to foster closer understanding between the races living in this country, will have its fourth annual observance February 14, 1926. Working for Race Relations Sunday in co-operation with the Federal Council are the Home Mission Boards, the Y. M. C. A.'s, the Y. W. C. A.'s, thousands of local churches and their auxiliary societies and many social agencies. In years past, on Race Relations Sunday addresses and sermons have been made on various racial problems and widely published. In some cities leading white and Negro ministers have exchanged pulpits and special speakers of one race have addressed audiences of another. SAUL KING OF ISRAEL Greatest of all dramatic cantatas. Washington people will have an opportunity to witness exceptional display of musical and dramatic talent; on the 3rd and 4th, of March 1926, at Lincoln Theater. This great dramatic feast, will be rendered by 75 voices consisting of some Washington's best dramatic singers; if you would have a religious thrill of a lifetime, witness this dramatic cantata. This great cantata is given under the auspices of and for the benefit of John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, Prof. C.E.X. Boissean a veteran dramatist and singer is director; Prof Boisseau has to his credit a chain of successes in this line, attesting his ability to stage this cantata. Washington public will receive a surprise. The cost to stage this play will easily reach $500,00. The brilliant display of costumes furnished by William Beck Sons Co., costumer Cincinnati, Ohio with other stage arrangements will present a wonderful scene. CHURCH TO PRESENT DRAMA The Queen Esther Players will present the beautiful Biblical drama "Queen Esther" at the Twelfth Street Christian Church, 12th Street between S and T Streets, Northwest, Friday evening, February 19, under auspices of the Pastor's Aid Club. Elder H. D. Griffin, pastor; Mrs. Maude A. Martin, captain; Mrs Fannie Baker, secretary; Mrs. Irene E. Broadwick, directress, and Marie Barnes, pianist. CHRISTIAN ENDEMOR ACTER The Golden Rule Christian Endeavor Union of the District of Columbia held its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening last at the Wage Earners Home. The most important feature of the meeting was the report of the committee that had charge of the program niversary, of the Christian Endeavor Night, celebrating the forty-fifth an niversary of Christian Endeavor. The meeting will be held at the Union Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church 283rd Street, between D and M Streets Northwest, on Friday night, February 5. The Rev, Earle Wilfley, D.D., pastor of the Vermont Avenue Christian Church and Denomination Trustee of the United Society of Christian Endeavor will deliver the principal address. Songs and yells by societies and musical numbers by the People's Congregational orchestra will be features of the program. The winner of the Army and Navy attendance contest will be awarded a C. E. banner, the societies being rated on the percentage of the membership. The Dr. Clarke $100,000 Recognition Fund contribution will be raised during Endeavor Week by the societies of the Union. On February 29, an oratorical contest for the juniors and intermediates will be held at the People's Congregational Church. A large number of participants will make this occasion one of keen competition. Prizes will be awarded the successful contestants. Mr. Thaddeus H. Chase is president of the Union. UNION REVIVAL BEING HELD AT FLORIDA AVE. BAPTIST CHURCH On Monday night, there was held at Florida Avenue Baptist Church, a union revival under the direction of five churches; Florida Avenue, Third Baptist, Mount Carmel, Mount Airy, and Second Baptist Churches. A great congregation greeted the leaders of the meeting at its opening session. Professor E. H. Boatner, of Boston, Mass., who has charge of the singing, thilled the audience with several touching selections. A fine chorus is assisting him in this service. Dr. S. L. Johnson, the nationally known evangelist of Boydton, Virginia, showed himself as a true preacher of the gospel in his wonderful sermon on "Making Disciples." He stressed the fact that it was the Christian's duty and privilege to create a wholesome atmosphere. The revival will continue for three weeks. On Friday evening, January 22, the meeting will be moved to the Third Baptist Church and will continue there until the 26th of the month Nex Sunday, January 24, at 8:30 p.m., there will be held at the Third Baptist Church a monster mass meet- ing for men and women. All Christian workers are invited to co-operate in these services. Come and bring an unconverted friend. 12th STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday, January 31, was another day of Spiritual feasting at the 12th Street Christian Church. The pastor, Rev. H. D. Griffin, preached splendid sermons both morning and evening. An appreciative audience attended both services. The Bible School, Junior Endeavor, and Y. P. S. C. E. held splendid sessions also. The mid-week prayer services are growing, both in interest and attendance. The Biblical drama, entitled, "Ruth and Naomi" presented by the New Movement Bible Class of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, on Monday evening was a success. The membership of the 12th Street Church feel under many obligations to this class. It was given for the benefit of the miscellaneous club, of which Mrs. Birdle Hughes is president. The public is cordially invited to the services on next Lord's day. People's Congregational Come to our C. E. meeting at People's Congregational Church, M Street, between 6th and 7th at 6 pm every Sunday. Inspiring service with orchestra and musical program. Miss T. M. Frantroy, president; Rev. J. Brown, pastor. COURAGEOUS JAILER PREVENTS UNCHING Alexandria, La., Feb. 2, W. G. Penny, a jailer in the country jail here today set himself down as a here when he demonstrated that law officers can avoid lynchings if they will, and proved the cowardly qualities that prevail with the average mob member. Joseph Hardy, a Negro was in the jail charged with the murder of John S. Glover, a planter, and was due to go to trial on February 3. Five men entered the premisses when Penny was alone and demanded the prisoner. The men were armed, though not masked. Lloyd had entered on the pretext of being officers with a prisoner. In reply to their demand for Hardy, Penny told them that he alone knew the combination of the lock on the cell block and asserted, "You may, kill me, but you can't get Hardy." Later Sher-sustained his dictum. The invaders aff Downs and a deputy joined him and left. Governor Fuqua has ordered troops to attend the trial. Hardy has been tried before on the same charge without conviction and the effort was declared a mistrial. Hardy was later sentenced to a life term in the state prison. LOUISVILLE EDITOR BURNED OUT William Warley, editor of the Louisville News, and his family that is composed of his wife, mother-in-law and children were burned out of house and home along with Dr. Robert Oliver and his family, when the two family domicile of both that is owned by Dr. Oliver, burned to the ground last week. There was no loss of life, though both families had narrow escapes as the fire occurred at night. Friends cared for the two families. Personal effects and furniture were totally lost, and Dr. Oliver sustained a loss of $7,500 on his property. OUR OWN MRS. BURROUGHS "Incomparable Nannie Burroughs", in bold faced type set double column, heads a story in the current issue of the Amsterdam News, New York City, where she lectured last Sunday. "Surely never a woman spoke more brilliantly than she did" reads a sentence in the opening paragraph. It was a lengthy story, and an enthusiastic one by Ruth R. Dennis, a discriminating special writer. The story referred to our Miss Nannie Burroughs whose editorials under the caption "From a Woman's Point of View" is one of the editorial features of the Tribune. LECTURE ON BIRTH CONTROL Dr. James F. Cooper, medical director of the American Birth Control League, Inc., 104 Fifth Avenue, New York City, gave a very interesting lecture to Senior and Junior students of the college of medicine, on January 30. During the course of the lecture, Dr. Cooper pointed out indications, warranting birth control in America and Europe, and methods of contraception. LEGAL NOTICES TAYLOR, HEGARTY & MOGERS and JAMES A. COBB, Attorney, SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT of Columbia, holding probate Court. No. 32810, 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 Sarnah E. Wormley, 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 14th day of January, A.D., 1927; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 14th day of January, 1926. LAWRENCE R. WORMLEY 1854 3rd Street, N.W. Attest: Theodore Cogswell, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. WILLIAM H. RICHARDS, GEORGE E. C. HAYES, Attorneys E. C. HAYES, Attorney SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT of Columbia, holding Probate Court. No. 33640. Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscribers, of the District of Columbia have obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of administration on the estate of Julia Mason Layton, 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 authorized, to the subscribers, on or before the 15th day of January, A.D. 1827; otherwise they, may, by law, be excluded from all benefits of said estate. Given under our hands this 15th day of January, 1826. MARY B. JONES. 523 Florida Ave., N.W. GEORGE E. C. HAYES. Attest: Theodore Cogswell, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. HOUSTON & HOUSTON, Attorneys at Law IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE District of Columbus, No. 45010, Equity Doc. Martha Hill Russell, 623 8th Street, N.E., vs. Frederick A. Russell. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce a mensa et thorow from the defendant Frederick A. Russell on the ground of his desertion of complainant. On motion of the complainant, it is this 22nd day of January 1926, ordered that the defendant Frederick A. Russell 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. T. L. SIDDONS, Justice Test: A true copy, Frank E. Cunningham, Clerk, by S. D. Beach, Assistant Clerk. W. C. MARTIN, Attorney SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT of Columbia, holding Probate Court. No. 33991-Administration Docket 75. Estate of Andrew P. Neill, Decased. Application having been made herein for probate of the last will and testament and of said deceased, and for letters of administration c. t. a. on said estate, by James L. Neill, it is ordered this 25th day of January A.D. 1926, that Mimnie Neill and all others concerned, appear in said court on Monday, the 8th day of March, A.D. 1926, at 10 o'clock A.M., to show cause why such application should not be granted. Let notice hereof be published in the "Washington Law Reporter" and The Washington Tribune once in each of three successive weeks before the return day herein mentioned, the first publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. WALTER I. McCOY, Chief Justice Attest: James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. Just about all angles of family life are intimately concerned with Use these daily Watkin's Tooth Brush 50c Watkin's Pyretic Tooth Paste 25c Watkin's Mouth Wash and Anti- septic gargle, 8 oz. 50c oet them. Coles, 1426 S Street. N.W. Philips Pharmacy, 18th T Streets Turner-Lows, 932 Florida Ave. Mme, Peterson, 1235 U Street. N.W. Miss Anna Green, Bureau of Engraving Ask for Watkin's and accept no other. PAGE SIX Miner Normal Defeats Douglass High Miner Normal Defeats Douglass High The Miner Normal five scored a 35 to 25 victory over the Douglass High School of Baltimore in the Normal School gym on Friday afternoon. The game was thrilling from the start, the Normal boys taking the lead after the first minutes of play and keeping it all of the way. When the first half ended, the score was 23 to 14 in favor of Normal. Jonés was the high scorer for Normal with 15 points while Mack and Hackett were best for Douglass. 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He has brought the "Y" the personality needed to carry on this work successfully in this community. He has surrounded himself with a corp of efficient employees that have brought this work up to a high standard. The Athletic Department under the direction of Tulley E. Simmons is functioning perfectly. One night each month Mr. Simmons stages a monster sport and athletic show. And all men of the physical department cooperate The show that was held last Saturday night was by far the best that colored residents have witnessed in recent years. The boys of the junior department who took part in the blind fold boxing bouts, relay races and other events are particularly deserving of the highest praise and much encouragement to carry on these events. The westling exhibition by Raymond F. Minton of Penn State University and Montague Cobb of Amherst was very cleverly appeased and won thunderous applause from the crowded gallery. The boxing bouts were full of "pep" and showed how well the participants were trained to withstand the attack of their opponents. The participants were as follows: Johnny Critchfield, Jr., light weight champion of the city vs. Joe Stewart, a contender; "Kid" Woody, undefeated middleweight champion of this city, vs. "Tiger Rose" Carroll, a serious contender; "Knockout Battlin" Thomas, champion of the heavies, vs. "Fats" Walker who stayed four rounds with Jack Taylor, one of the foremost colored fighters in the world today. The last of the bouts was Ted Wilson, lightweight champion of the "Y", vs. Young Herpburn of Harvard University. All bouts were three rounds and no decisions rendered. The concluding feature of the night's program was a red hot basketball game between the LeOverture Club and the Washington Scholastic. The game was filled with many thrilling plays and at the end of the first half the score stood 7-2, in favor of the Scholastics, but the LeOverture Club came from behind and won the game with a score of 16 to 13. Sam Lacy, versatile star of the Community Club, refereed. Augustine Wins The Augustine A. C., under the guidance of Mr. Lewis, was a thorn in the side for the Community A. C. Monday night in a league game played in the "Y" gymnasium. Lacy and his agregation were slow getting started, and even after having got started, were not able to command any great lead over the much improved Augustine. The final score was Community 35, Augustine 33. Community Augustine Lacey R.F. White Lee L.F. C. French Thomas Center Meredith Johnson R.G. Williams Walker L.G. Haywood Senior League Standing W. L. Pct. Manchester .4 1 .800 Shiloh .4 1 .800 Community .4 1 .800 Augustine .1 4 .200 L'Overture .1 4 .200 LeRover .1 4 .200 Junior League Standing W. L. Pct Manchester .4 0 1.000 Randall .4 1 .800 Phelps .3 1 .750 Spartan .3 1 .750 “Y” Scouts .2 2 .500 Rialto .2 2 .500 Armstrong .1 3 .250 Asbury .0 4 .000 --- Carlisles to Meet College Champs Monday Night --- "Lanky" Jones Will Play Against Locals MORGAN COLLEGE TO PLAY CARLISLE MONDAY EVENING Morgan College of Baltimore, twice conquerors of Howard University, will make their second appearance in Washington on Monday evening, February 8, when they will maten their prowess against the Carlisle Quint, South Atlantic Champions, at the Lincoln Colonnade. In the line-up of the Baltimoreans will be "Lanky" Jones, star pivot man of Morgan, who won his way into the hearts of the five hundred fans who jammed the Colonnade Saturday January 23. "Lanky" Jones is without a doubt the best center seen in these parts recently. He is a star of the first magnitude. It remains to be seen—whether the local Champs can muster a man in their squad who can handle this lad from Baltimore. Jones tower 6 feet, 2 inches in his stocking feet. He is a defensive center, and is the only player except the famous "Horse" Haggye of the Washington Palace Laundry team, who can successfully "palm" a basketball. In the game last Saturday, Jones gave repeated exhibitions of his ability to "palm" the ball. Another attraction with the Morgan team is Young in guard. He is the youngest of the Young brothers of Loendi fame. His hobby is stealing up the floor and making two pointers. All in all, when Morgan College hooks up with the Carlisle, the public will be treated to one of the best games staged here for many seasons. Hampton Makes It Six Straight Games By Thomas W. Young Hampton, Va., Fb. 1—One of the greatest oblacles Hampton had to meet in her dash for the third consecutive championship of the C. I. A. A was removed today when Union University's latters crumbled under a fierce attack in the Seasiders' sixth straight victory of the season, 34-20. Hampton got the initial tap, but within a minute Gardner, the lanky Panther center, located a path hitherto walked by only one basketball player in four years, and sank the first tally of the occasion. The Seasiders, however, playing a sub-centre, Thorne, and a forward, Baker, quickly overcame Union's advantage of height with speed and well-directed shots, and took a 16-2 lead before Charles Williams could record another basket for his mates. The first period ended 17-6 in favor of Hampton. The next half found the home team with full force in the line-up. Hargrove and Lambright who had been taking a rest were now back in the game and submitted two baskets each but they were not alone in the attack. "Savage" Brown contributed a couple of double-deckers and one free throw while Capt. "Chet" Jones sank two goals. But this is only one-half of the story. The Union lads seemed to be finding themselves, and with Gardner and Ballard at the helm and N. Smith bringing up the rear with one beautiful two-counter, proceeded to add the sum of fourteen points to their meagre portion of booty. The Seasiders were praised today. The half-century mark which has not been reached by the shipmates in many moons was set as the goal, and it was Union's close guarding which hindered the ambitious Seasiders Jackson did a beautiful job of his share; Williams, a substitute, held up the other half admirably during the most of the game. Gardner and Ballard were assigned to another task; he result was indeed pleasing. The former with five goals and one foul-to his credit comes to the fore or first scoring honors. "Savage" Brown, two points behind, has second place, while "Chet" Jones claims third with eight points, and with this goes the compliment of his opponents coach of being the best guard in the Association. His partner on the other side, "Cutie" Brown accomplished a rather difficult task in subduing Union's sky-scrapers. Hampton g f Union g f Baker,f . . . 1 1 Ballard,f . . . 2 1 E.Brown,f . . . 4 1 Brown,f . . . 0 1 Thorne,c . . . 2 0 Gardner,c . . . 5 1 Ern't Br'wn,g 0 2 Jackson(c),g . . . 0 0 Jones(c),g . . . 2 Washington,g . . . 0 0 Lambright,f . . . 2 Smith,f . . . 0 0 Targrove,c . . . 2 Williams,g . . . 1 0 N. Smith,g . . . 1 0 14 6 9 2 Substitutions: Hampton—Tucker, Renfow, McGowan, Thatcher, Daven- port. Referee: Taylor (St. Paul); Timekeeper: V. S. Brown (Hompton); Sorers: C. L. Washington, and T. W. CARLISE QUINT DEFEATS WISSAHICKON, 30-29 Philadelphia, Feb. 4—The Carlisle basketball team, champions of the District of Columbia, defeated the Wissahickon quintet here last night by a score of 30 o 29 in a nip-and-tuck game. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 5. 1926 THE SPORT REVIEW LOUIS R. LAUTIER, Sports Editor A SPORTS CHATTER BY LOUIS R. LAUTIER ING of the approach of spring, of he fails to see his shade ball trades, the trek of ball training camps. Then, it traction in sporting articles ball player, and football a be Currie, one of the great Giants. Ben Taylor signs acceeding the venerable Pet h point to the approach of TAYLOR big chance in baseball. He be Black Sox this season. For a number of years, he was the brainiest manager as a maker of baseball play- urg Giants, and Binga DeM o of his products. He tau knowledge of the system used e's. This knowledge should agitation contenders for the Sox have a fine selecti agement, should put them this season. This is Ben's There are surer signs of the approach of s 1st when Mr. Groundhog, if he fails to see his They are talks of baseball trades, the trek on news from the baseball training camps. The who is the center of attraction in sporting an makes way for the baseball player, and foots from the limelight. Rube Currie, one of the turns to the West from whence he came. H Rube Foster's American Giants. Ben Taylor s Baltimore Black Sox, succeeding the venerable other trades, all of which point to the approach SUCCESS FOR BEN TAYLOR Ben Taylor gets his big chance in baseball to manage the Baltimore Black Sox this see baseball experience. For a number of years, Taylor, his brother, who was the brainiest of his lifetime. "C. I." was a maker of baseball manager of the Harrisburg Giants, and Binga second baseman, are two of his products. H Ben has an intimate knowledge of the system the Indianapolis A. B. C.'s. This knowledge is ing the Baltimore aggregation contenders for eon League. The Black Sox have a fine s pitcher, with good management, should put Eastern League fight this season. This is I should succeed. There are surer signs of the approach of spring than a cloudy February 1st when Mr. Groundhog, if he fails to see his shadow, ends his hibernating. They are talks of baseball trades, the trek of ball players southward, and news from the baseball training camps. Then, it is that the college boy, who is the center of attraction in sporting articles from October to March, makes way for the baseball player, and football and basketball are driven from the limelight. Rube Currie, one of the great pitchers of to-day, returns to the West from whence he came. He is sold by the Hildales to Rube Foster's American Giants. Ben Taylor signs a contract to manage the Baltimore Black Sox, succeeding the venerable Pete Hill. There is talk of other trades, all of which point to the approach of Spring. Ben Taylor gets his big chance in baseball. He has signed a contract to manage the Baltimore Black Sox this season. Ben has had plenty of baseball experience. For a number of years, he worked for the late C. I. Taylor, his brother, who was the brainiest manager in colored baseball in his lifetime. "C. I." was a maker of baseball players. Oscar Charleston, manager of the Harrisburg Giants, and Binga DeMoss, the American Giants second baseman, are two of his products. He taught his players to think. Ben has an intimate knowledge of the system used by "C. I." in developing the Indianapolis A. B. C.'s. This knowledge should serve him well in making the Baltimore aggregation contenders for the championship of the Eastern League. The Black Sox have a fine selection of players. Another pitcher, with good management, should put them in the forefront of the Eastern League fight this season. This is Ben's big opportunity, and he should succeed. COLLEGE AND SEMI-PRO BASKETBALL Should college basketball teams play semilege sports are conducted for commercial purception to this rule in cases where a college club engages in an exhibition game. But ord quintets and semi-pro clubs should be bann There is nothing for a college to gain by its professional clubs. There is nothing added no building of intercollegiate goodwill; there in such games. College sports are not depe their maintenance. They are not conducted for should be drawn between college and semi-prare cases should a college team engage in a ball teams play semi-pro q uad for commercial purposes. cases where a college team exhibition game. But ordinarily clubs should be banned by college to gain by its teams there is nothing added to theiate goodwill; there is no n e sports are not dependent by are not conducted for com en college and semi-profess college team engage in a game Should college basketball teams play semi-pro quintets? Not unless college sports are conducted for commercial purposes. There might be an exception to this rule in cases where a college team and a semi-professional club engages in an exhibition game. But ordinarily, games between college quintets and semi-pro clubs should be banned by the college authorities. There is nothing for a college to gain by its teams engaging in games with professional clubs. There is nothing added to the college spirit; there is no building of intercollegiate goodwill; there is no spirit of friendly rivalry in such games. College sports are not dependent upon admission fees for their maintenance. They are not conducted for commercial purposes. A line should be drawn between college and semi-professional sports and only in rare cases should a college team engage in a game with a semi-pro club. Boxing Notes New York, Feb. 3—They've talked so much of Chick Suggs of late—Rickard you know placed him at the top of his list of bantams—that the folks will be keenly interested in his meeting up with Abe Goldstein in the semi-final to Delaney and Risko Friday night at Madison Square Gardens has built up a reputation that the boys can't poo-pooh and don't. The little fellow, with naught to say with anything but his fists, cleaned them up in the little clubs. He's mov- up Haas when starts h against Italian, rounds. Their ten-rouler of t the Black H weight. Jimmy feather Atlanta. ```markdown ``` SURE SIGNS OF SPRING each of spring than a cloudy February see his shadow, ends his hibernating, the trek of ball players southward, and ups. Then, it is that the college boy, writing articles from October to March, and football and basketball are driven of the great pitchers of to-day, re- name. He is sold by the Hilldales to Taylor signs a contract to manage the venerable Pete Hill. There is talk of a approach of Spring. In baseball. He has signed a contract this season. Ben has had plenty of of years, he worked for the late C. I. niest manager in colored baseball in of baseball players. Oscar Charleston, and Binga DeMoss, the American Giants ducts. He taught his players to think. system used by "C. I." in developing knowledge should serve him well in mak- ers for the championship of the East- a fine selection of players. Another could put them in the forefront of the this is Ben's big opportunity, and he **TBALL** My semi-pro quintets? Not unless col- cial purposes. There might be an ex- college team and a semi-professional But ordinarily, games between college be banned by the college authorities. by its teams engaging in games with added to the college spirit; there is it; there is no spirit of friendly rivalry not dependent upon admission fees for ducted for commercial purposes. A line and semi-professional sports and only in age in a game with a semi-pro club. ing into the big time and that is ever interesting. Local figh fans are keeping close tabs on the puglastic fireworks booked for the Commonwealth Sporting Club, up Harlem way, on Saturday night when Al Brown, the colored flash, starts his invasion of the bantam ranks against Dominick Petrone, the Harlem Italian, in the main event of ten rounds. Their mix-up will be preceded by a ten-round set-to, in which Manny Wexler of the Bronx will have it out with Black Bill, the Cuban fly and bantam-weight champion, while in a third ten Jimmy Sakamoto, flashy Japanese feather, goes against Clyde Jones of Atlanta. ```markdown ``` Your Printing Given Free THE BALLROOM America's Most Popular Dance Salon The Community A. A. basketball team, known as the "Yellowjackets," are rounding into one of the city's great combinations. These boys having played together for the past your years, with one or two additions, show plainly the benefits derived from constant playing together. The season thus far shows ten victories and two defeats. One was at the hands of the Manchester A. C. in the Yellowjackets' second "Y" League game, in which the Community boys were off-form, as can be gathered from the fact that their usually dependable scoring system only netted 12 points to the victor's 14. The other defeat was suffered when Armstrong proved too good on their own floor and, won by the score of 21-19. Through its sportsmanship, Community has succeeded in accomplishing what no other independent club has in the past five years. That of being host to both High School teams. Within the short space of one week, the Yellowjackets offer her followers and the general public two big treats. On Saturday, February 6, Dunbar High will appear on the Y. M. C. A. floor as the guests of the Community team. Having been defeated by the Orange and Blue machine on their own floor, Dunbar with a much improved five will attempt to avenge the 29-13 beating of January 20th. The game on that day was harder than the score might indicate, and fans are assured a good game on Saturday night. Thursdry night, February 11th will bring about the second meeting of the Yellowjackets and the scholastic champions of 1925. Armstrong Tech, boasting a clean slate through the present season, will be pressed hard to retain their undefeated status. The Community coach does not hide his confidence that there is no team in the city, near the class of his boys, that can beat the Yellowjackets in a series. As he has advised I. M. Miller, Tech coach of his belief, fans can look forward to a battle royal when these teams hook up. The preliminary games on these nights will begin at 7:15 and 7:45 p.m. sharp respectively. These warming up of affairs will be featured by appearance of the "Washington Flashes," who are playing in conjunction with the Yellowjackets throughout the season. Here is without doubt the best junior combination in the city. Ranging from 15-17 years its line-up offers: A. Carter, Burham Basketball Dancing LINCOLN COLONNADE MORGAN COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE, twice conquerers of Howard University VS. CARLISLE FIVE SOUTH ATLANTIC CHAMPIONS Monday, February 8th Game Starts Promptly at 9:45 P.M. 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McGhee, who a year ago entered upon the practice of law before the Ohio bar, and who for a long time was private secretary and first assistant to Dr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary-treasurer of Howard University,' was named as counsel for The Empire Savings and Loan Company of this city. During the past year Attorney McGhee was associated with Attorneys John F. Ballard and Perry B. Jackson in the practice of law while also acting as managing editor of The Cleveland Call. The Velvet Kind ICE CREAM For the Family tonight THEATERS 1515 7th Street, N.W.RUFUS,G.BYARS, Manager Phone, N. 7256 Open Daily at 2:30 P.M. Sat.—Sun.—Holidayn—2:30 p.m. Our Country Store on Saturday. Nights will surprise you Useful and Costly. Articles-Free BASKETBALL Season's Big Attraction HOWARD UNIVERSITY Vs. ALCOES A. C. THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 11, 1926 Lincoln Colonnade, U. Street, bet. 12th and 13th DANCING Continuous Entertainment Admission—50 Cents; Ladies—35 Cents The stock company that "Jimmy" Cooper installed in the Howard Theatre with the opening of the new year will go out of the house on Monday as a road show. The show opens at the Royal Theatre; Baltimore, where it will present two of the 5 productions that Leo Stevens has staged with them in one week. The show then jumps to Mr. Gibson's theatre in Philadelphia from where we are advised it is booked into New York. Well, those towns are in for a nice little production, well costumed, according to metropolitan standards in that the girls will wear a minimum of clothes; and those same girls, may it be said, have the sort of figures that may be so presented to good advantage to those seeking a satisfactory "eye full." The show is a bit and number thing set largely with drapes; and, if the light effects used in Washington are taken on tour, the management will be satisfied in that direction. Billy Cumby and "Doc" Straine carried the comedy for the five shows, and did their jobs well, so well indeed that we noted that each had receptions on last Monday night as they made their respective first appearances. This is a nice tribute for comics playing to virtually the same audience every week in a town so small as is Washington. Babe Jackson, Bessie Brown and Grace Smith were the three women principles who continued with the show through the engagement with no diminishment of interest in their work. 'Barrington Carter who came in town with the Charles Gilpin act remained with the show and will go on tour with it. A pair of fast stepping dancing boys, whose first presentation the writer had the pleasure of reviewing, arrested the attention that was predicted at that time. They add greatly to the show. The "Runnin' Wild" quartette, with Babe Jackson substituting for one of the original members is an asset. Mae Barnes of course sticks out as usual with her:unique personality. The added attraction was Gonzelle White's Jazzers of real jazz, and the trim little lady with her husband, Edward Langford, and his six associate musicians delivered in accordance with the reputation the outfit made in big-time theatres, Cuba and the Pan-American tour. While the Monday night audience was smaller than usual those who went to the Howard saw a good show. This perhaps is due to the prejudice of Washington white people who failed to respond to the expensive advertising that the management carries in the dailies. This advertising appeal to white patronage has a tendency to create adverse impressions upon the Race conscious Negroes who prefer to feel that the剧院 dedicated to the Race should not cater to white patronage so long as white the剧院 har our people. This patronage deduced from the normal house following left a noticeable void. HOWARD THEATRE TO BE DARK FOR ONE WEEK Due to disappointment at the show engaged for next week failing to provide advertising matter and the other confirmations to the engagement, The Howard Theatre will be dark during the week of February 8. Jimmie Cooper and manager Lew Lesser determined to close the house for a week rather than chance the playing of last minute bookings that might prove unsatisfactory. At the hour of going to press, the Tribune had no explanation further than the cancellation of advertising and publicity orders. The house will be opened the week following with an attraction to be announced later. "THE FOOLISH VIRGIN" COMING TO THE BROADWAY THEATRE We all remember the parable about the virgins the same will be wonderfully portrayed in this modern-day on Sunday and Monday at the Broadway Theatre when we present the only thing great that we can vouch for from the pen of Thomas Dixon, "The Foolish Virgin," starring Elaine Hamerstein supported by an all-star cast of artists. As you read down this list I am sure you will agree to this wonderful line-up, Robert Fraser, Gladys Brockwell, Phyllis Haver, Irene Hunt, Oliver Cross and S. O'Donnell. It is a story that will keep your interest from the start. On Sunday the Black and White band will be just one of the added attractions. Doc Perry's Society band for one day, only, Tuesday with the feature attraction starring Milton Sills and Dorothy Machall in the story of how a New York cop battles a bootleg ring and wins the love of a beautiful heiress. On Wednesday and Thursday, Warner Baxter and Bessie Love in Harold Bell Wright's great novel "A Son of his Father." The week will end on Friday and Saturday with Jackie Coogan (the kid himself) in "Old Clothes." This goes for the grown ups and the kiddies as well and to add spice to this wonderful feature Our Gang in "Ask Grandma?" will add to the fun. LEATRICE JOY AT REPUBLIC THEATRE Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, February 7, 8, 9—Cecil B. DeMille presents Leatrice Joy in "The Wedding Song," a glowing tale of mystery, adventure and romance which leads from America to an unchartered island in the tropics. A screen production of dramatic force, exquisite appeal and vibrant with thrills. Also "Adventures of Mazie." Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 10, 11, 12—"The Fool" with Edmund Lowe, the picture that succeeded in spite of the devil. Edmund Lowe, as "The Fool" tries to live in 1926 as Christ would—and they stone him. You see and live life when you see "The Fool." Saturday, February 13—one day only—a first run picture, Theda Bara in "The Unchastened Woman." On the stage at 7:20 and 9:20 will be presented the Black and White Syncopeats, assisted by talent. D. W. GRIFFTIHES "THAT ROYLE GIRL" NEXT SUNDAY A new production by D. W. Griffith is always one of the big film treats of the year. Consequently, local movie-goers will find cause for general rejoicing in the announcement that for five days beginning next Sunday the Lincoln Theatre will show his latest cinemasterpiece, "That Royle Girl," a melodramatic picturization of Edwin Balmer's heart-throbbing Cosmopolitan Magazine serial. The hand-picked cast is headed by such notable favorites as Carol Dempster, W. C. Fields, James Kirkwood and Harrison Ford. In this, his initial picture under the Paramount banner, the old master turns the lens-light of his magical art on a vivid and thrilling story of modern life—a story, laid against the glittering and sinister background of Chicago's roaring nightlife and underworld, in which tragedy, intrigue and madcap pursuit of excitement are some of the startling dramatic elements. It will be shown Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. DUNBAR THEATRE "IN-GOOD OLD COLUMBUS" Station WCTA Columbus, Ohio—Living up to all advance notices, Gus Smith and his "Hello Dixie" Company, playing the Dunbar Theatre last week kept things lively for the patrons every night. Smith, the original fun-maker is an old favorite here. With his co-worker, John "Simp" Jenkins, assisted by Billie Rochester, blues singer, Broadway Eddie, dancer, Gene Jones Jazz orchestra and a well drilled chorus, he really pleased the natives who crowded the Dunbar nightly despite the zero weather. Special mention should be made of Miss Bebe Allen of the chorus, who is a very graceful and accomplished toe dancer. The show is composed of the following persons: John "Simp" Jenkins, "Billie" Rochester, "Broadway" Eddie, Bert Layton, Bebe Allen, Lillian Russell, "Johnnie" May. Williams, Edith Oliver, "Teddy" Winston, Florine Jenkins, Gene Jones, musical director, "Peaches" Swan, cornet, Charles Locket, trombone, Leon Rius, tuba, and Gus Smith, owner. Notes Gus Smith and Gence Jones (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) were entertained while in Columbus. On Tuesday night they were guests of Columbus Corner No. 8, Deacon's Club. Wednesday night, house-guests of Franklin Lodge No. 203 I. B. P. O. E. of W. at their home on Lexington Avenue. Thursday night "Speed" Webb and his Hoosier Melody Lads playing at carnival at the Odd Fellows' Hall entertained the entire company. "Billie" Rochester, popular entertainer and well known in Columbus, was kept busy renewing old acquaintances here. "Hello Dixie" company opens in Detroit on Monday. IN PHILADELPHIA By Jas. W. Hamilton Edgar Connors known as "Sambo," and his Sambo Review, four girls and two boys; special scenery and new wardrobe; fourteen minutes' singing and dancing, played the Park Theatre, February 1st, in Brooklyn, N.Y., with Helen Finderson, Thelma Solmon, Pearl Houlson, and Clyde Parken. Stompey and Stella will receive mail at 142 West 181st Street, New York. They left Philadelphia on January 25 The Hightower Trio has a very nice act and the audience received them with loud applause. Rodgers and Rodgers were received very "coolly" but before they were through with their act, they gave the Philadelphiaians something, to marvel at. Their act was an eccentric dancing one, the like of which has never been seen in Philadelphia before. In Johnson and Johnson, Mr. Lloyd, the comedian, gave a good account of himself. His unique way of imitating a cornetist and buck dancer with his mouth was well received. The four musical "Bandana" had a nice act. Their accordion playing went big. Carter and Carter presented a good act, but to the writer, it was not as good as their original act. Goldie and Goldie, who have just returned from the West coast, report success out there. They went over in good style. They send their regards to the actors and the Actors Union. Sandy Burns and Bilow in "Where is my Wife?" are playing to packed houses. They send their regards to the Actors Union. Cash and Smith are playing at the Gayetey Theatre, Philadelphia. The act is doing fine. Collington Hayes and Zacharia White, late comedians of "Shake Your Feet" are hand and hand with a new act booked for Pantages time out of Philadelphia. Mail will reach them at 1137 Lombard Street. EDDIE WRITES TO CORRECT IMPRESSION The following letter from Eddie Lemons is self explanatory. We are glad to give it publicity. Baltimore, Md., Jan. 26, 1926 (Care of) Regent Theatre Editor I wish to correct an article published in last week's issue bearing reflection on the management of the Regent Theatre. The fact is that I was taken sick on Monday night and was confined to my bed for a week, Manager Hornstein made several visits to see me in behalf of my people and as to how I was getting along, as we are all doing stock at his theatre, but never did he insist that I come out and appear during my sickness and as proof of his good will, he didn't cut me one five cents, but paid me my full salary during my illness. I don't know the writer's viewpoint that sent it in but never the less it put a bad light on Manager Hornstein which I want to correct for the benefit of the readers of the Washington Tribune. Thanking you for the space, I remain. (Edition's Note:—The Tribune had no desire to present the management in a false light, and the original story was presented to show how seriously sick Mr. Lemons was rather than with any view of casting an unfavorable impression upon the Regent management. We are glad to correct any such impression, and to chronicle an improved condition upon the part of the comedian-producer.) Advertise in the Tribune LINCOLN THEATRE PIANO & VOICE RECITAL Auspices Washington Conservatory of Music and School of Expression Metropolitan A. M. E. Church M Street bet. 15th and 16th TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 8:30 P.M. Musician Killed In Accident Is Buried By Fellow Showmen Samuel W. Yearwood, 370 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, who has been in Washington for the past six weeks as a member of the orchestra of the Jimmie Cooper show at the Howard Theatre, was killed Sunday morning when a taxi in which he was riding was hit by a fire engine. Death was almost instantaneous. The body as taken from the morgue by the members of the company and orchestra who took up a collection among themselves, having agreed to pay for the funeral which was held at 10 o'clock Friday morning from the cathedral of Undertaker Barnes, 614 Fourth Street, Southwest. Yearwood was a native of the West Indies and had played with many of the best musical organizations of the country. He was a member of the A. F. M., New York local. DUDLEY OFFICE BOOKINGS Week of February 8. Midcity Theatre—Lonnie Fisher Co. Foraker Theatre—Grant and Wilson Co. Blue Mouse Theatre—W. A. Sullivan Sherman Trio Rosalia Theatre—Cash and Smith, Waters and Phil Paince Theatre—Norfolk, Va., Watts and Willis Co. Star Theatre—Baltimore, Ma., Motley and Hings Co. Colonial Theatre—Newport News, Va. Ollie Perkins Co. Lincoln Theatre, Baltimore, Md., John Long Co. Dudley Theatre, Petersburg, Va., Dusty Murray Co. Lincoln Theatre - Newport News, Va. Joe Carmouche Co. "THE PAGE" PUTS IN A DAY IN "CINCY" En route with S. H. Dudley to attend the sessions of the Theatre Owners Booking Association at Chattanooga, Tenn., the page spent a day in Cincinnati, and it was some day. We missed the Mae Wilson company because there was no matinee, but we heard good reports on the attraction. With E. S. Stone, the Washington visitors were house-guests of Lew Henry, genial manager of the Roosevelt Theatre, and for the benefit of the many who pitied Lew in his bachelor days when he cooked for himself, let it be told right here that Mrs. Henry, whom we once knew as Bertie Gibson, when she graced the stage, can prepare a meal that will make the oldest try to remember where they last had one like it. Had another dinner in the town, too. Miss Edith Tilton who once toured with Helen Hayes under the management of Erlanger offices, resides in the town and with her mother and son, she made life pleasant for a few hours at the dainty little Walnut Hills Apartments. We met a Miss Hawks, there. This was another meal that was fit for the gods of Olympus. We visited the Billboard office, where Messrs. Evans, Blue Foltz and Wirth made us feel like a member of the family. We tarried and chatted a bit with the smiling cashier of the Victoria, a picture house on Fifth Street, that catered to other trade in other years. Do you know Billy Gun? Billy is the widest known product of the Queen City, save perhaps Editor Dab- new, whom we failed to see this time. LINCOLN PRESENT MATINEES DAILY 2 P.M. Entire Week SUN., MON., TUES., WED. D. W. GRIFFITH'S "That Royle" Featuring CAROL DEMPSTER, W. JAMES KIRKWOOD and HARR A great story—the finest Griffith Melodramatic, heart-throbbing, flas thetic, gripping. Mary Sonoma C. Tally, N. Y. City Planiste Well, Billy has gone into the show business. He owns the Pekin Theatre and is proving a quick student of the game, for already he has graced the front of his house with the prettiest cashier we have seen in a long time. At the chopping ticket box he has friend Austin, who for so many years adorned the front of the Lincoln. Decorations, repairs and alterations inside indicate that the whole house is being put on the same efficient basis as is the front staff. Dabney, to get back to the editor, and author, whose first work will be released from the publishers soon, we note that he hastened back from Washington where he was active on the program of the of the Negro Academy, and entered into arrangements to present Arthur Schomberg, and Alaine Locke on the lecture platform in his town. City Manager Sherrill, recently from Washington, is startling the natives with the drastic things he is doing to city payrolls and other expenses. He is slashing right and left on unessential expenses. He is making no apologies for any of the actions other than to say "It is not needed" or "it is costing far in excess of its worth." So far, he has indicated no tendency toward discrimination. 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Sunday, February 7th FRIDAY, SATURDAY BEBE DANIELS in "Lovers in Quarentine" Saturday----84th Episode of "The Green Archer" Gloria Swanson in "Stage Struck" February 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 O & VOICE RECORDS les Washington Conservatory o and School of Expression Popolitan A. M. E. Ch M Street bet. 15th and 16th AY, FEBRUARY 16, 82 50 Cents V. Josephine Muse Lyric Soprano Pennsylvania Woman Discovers a Remedy That Grows Hair Almost Over Night Says she is willing to give secret to anyone who wants long hair After a long spell of sickness, Mrs. P. O. Burton of 1337 Christian Street, South Philadelphia, Pa., found herself almost bald. Her hair had fallen out in handbells and it was so shoelight she could not fix it up in any style. She tried everything she could think of but offended her. She was the amount of blood she could get over being able to get anything to give results when she discovered that her hair had stopped falling out and was gradually getting longer. She continued to use the last preparation (which she made herself) and after a few months her hair was long enough to fix in hair and she could get anything to the medicines she can be bought at any drug store, and that she is willing to give the secret to anyone who will write her and send a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Note: Mrs. Burton has nothing at all to sell. Out of pure gratitude in causing the secret that gave her a beautiful hair, she has stamped envelope to Mrs. P. O. Burton, 1337 Christian Street, South Philadelphia, Pa. U ST. NEAR 12th A. E. H. PAGE EIGHT Social Activities of the Catholics (By Francis Sprigge) COLORED PRIEST TO BE ORDAINED The ordination of Norman A. Duck- ette will be held in St. Peter and St. 1. St. Peter and St. Paul 2. Cathedral Detroit, Mich., on Sunday, February 7. 3. Father Duckett was born and educated in Washington, D.C., and his ordination will bring the number of colored priests in America to five. 4. He is one of a class of twenty-two. 5. Father Duckett will officiate at St. Au- Detroit, Mich., on Sunday, February 7. Father Duckette was born and educated in Washington, D. C., and his ordination will bring the number of colored priests in America to five. He is one of a class of twenty-two. Father Duckette will officiate at St. Augustine's. Church, Washington, the latter part of the month. The exact date will be published later. The Cardinal Gibbons Institute Committee will have a meeting at the Holy Name Guild Building on Sunday, February 7, at five o'clock, to make further arrangements for the Maryland night dance and Oyster Supper to be given at the Holy Name Guild Building on Friday evening, February 12 for the benefit of the Institute. All are invited to attend this meeting and help to make it a grand success. A New Commandery organized in the Good Sheppard Parish, Col. Daniel Spriggs, the grand president of the Baltimore Commandery, initiated into the New Good Sheppard Commandery, No. 302, on Sunday, January 31, pastor Rev. Daniel Rice and Rev. Peter Curran, the assistant with one hundred and four men of the Parish. The intense enthusiasm of Father Rice, the pastor, has done much to forward this event. The Commandery feels that in placing its future in the hands of such priests, it insures a very successful future. The Knights of St. John can boast of three priests in Washington as members of the Order. Father Gumbleton of Deanwood, D.C., is the other. Mr. John Green, a prominent member of Commandery No. 218 of the Knights of St. John and of the Knights of St. Vincent, died Monday night at 12. His funeral was held from St. Cyprian's Church, Thursday morning February 4 at nine o'clock. The delegates who attended the convention of the Federated Colored Catholics of America, December 6 and 7 are requested to meet the editor and the staff of the Council Review on Sunday evening, February 14, at 5 o'clock at the office of the Council Review, 808 C Street, Southeast. This meeting is very important. Mrs. Essie Love Queen, dramatic artist, studied in Emerson School of Oratory, Boston. Mass., graduate of Washington Conservatory School of Expression, has been added to the staff of the Council Review players, in the study of dramatic art which is highly valuable for developing grace of body and breadth of thought. Classes in elocation, public speaking, and aesthetic dancing will be taught. The New Council Review players made up from Catholics of the various parishes will present during Lent, the "Upper Room," a passion play by Monsignor Benson. The players rehearse every Thursday night at the Council Review office, 808 C Street, Southeast. St. Augustine's players will appear in a comedy entitled "13 Plus" on Friday evening, February 5, in the Lasement of the St. Augustine's Church at 8 o'clock. You are invited to attend. News for this column must be in the lands of the editor not later than Tuesday evening. Cough & Lung Balsam ALEXANDRIA, VA., NEWS John M. Pritchett was the central figure at a banquet staged at the Community Building, Monday evening, February 1st, at which time the Alexandria Lodge, No. 48, I. B. P. O. E of W. through their committee, Henry Clark, Philip Evans and William Wilson, presented Mr. Pritchett with a nineteen jewel gold watch as a token of their appreciation of valuable service rendered the lodge as secretary during the past eleven years. Mr. Pritchett was the recipient of terms of praise, Rev. Edward Brown, treasurer of the lodge; Henry Clark, Past Exalted Ruler; Perry R. Felton, Jr., Exalted Ruler; Philip Evans, William Wilson and several others, in brief addresses stressed and reviewed the excellent record of Mr. Pritchett, showing conclusively that his place will not be easily filled. Seldom, if ever, in the history of local fraternities do we find where an officer has been the recipient of such a tangible token of appreciation. Miss Henriettä Strother one of our well known residents died at the local hospital after a very brief illness, January 29th. Her funeral was held from Alfred Street Baptist Church, Monday, February 1, at 2 o'clock; services were conducted by Rev. A. W. Adkins. "Mrs. Isabelle Majors sang, "God Will Take Care of You." The deceased leaves one sister, one niece and a host of friends. She had been a member of Alfred Street Baptist Church for a number of years. Resolutions were read by Mrs. Martha Miller coming from the Missionary Circle of which she was a member also. There will be a chitterling supper at the residence of Mr. Warren Ware, 313 North Alfred Street. February 10 for the Number One Club of Alfred Street Baptist Church. The home of Mrs. Stella Lucas, 922 North Columbus Street was the scene of a very beautiful party given her daughter, Mabel, January 29. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing, after which the guests were ushered to the dining room where the table was decorated with candles and chrysanthemums, the color scheme being yellow. Mrs. Lucas was assisted to receive and serve the guests by Misses Virginia Lee, Kathleen White and Alice Williams. Mrs. Mary Gilliam of North Royal Street is improving after three weeks' illness. A very interesting program will be rendered at the Epworth League of Roberts Chapel M. E. Church, Sunday evening February 7th at 4:30 o'clock. After the discussion of the topic, there will be a solo by Miss Eunice Diggs; an address by Rev. A. A. Lott of Washington; a piano solo, by Miss Theodora Brooks, of Washington; a solo by Mr. Lewis Minor, of the Harmonious Quartette of Washington; an address by Mr. Thurston Brown of Baltimore Conference; and a solo by Miss Veronica Fletcher of Washington. Miss Eliza A. Whitmore of 324 So. Alfred Street and Mr. Herbert A. Brooks of 906½ Pendleton Street were quietly married at the home of the bride Saturday, January 30, at 8 p.m. The bride was given in marriage by her mother, Mrs. Cassandra Whitmore and attended by her sister, Miss Corinne Whitmore as bridesmaid. Rev. F. F. King officiated. The first Sunday in every month is Missionary Day in Roberts' Chapel, Sunday School and a special program is given, there will be an address by Mr. William Johnson, of the Presbyterian Church, recitation. Miss Vivian Young; solo, Miss Marian Jones; recitation, Miss Nellie Jones. All members of the Unity Chapter Number 2, Royal Arch Masons, are requested to be present at their regular meeting Tuesday, February 9, by order of Adam Littlejohn, H. P. Mrs. Emma Doss Tate is confined to her home by illness. A surprise was tendered Mrs. E. T. Shamwell on the event of her birthday, January 27, when her husband invited a group of their friends to a sausage party. The oddity of the affair went a long way towards making the affair a success and the evening was well spent in music, games and dancing. On Tuesday evening, February 2, Mr. and Mrs. William Turner of 501 South Alfred Street, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Shamwell at a charming tea party. The delicious repast was highly appreciated by all present. Announcement Mrs. Cassandra P. Whitmore announces the marriage of her daughter, Eliza Alexander to Mr. Herbert Alton Brooks, January 30th, 1926, and will be at home to her friends at 324 So. 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Entire $159 shred Rome Quality Metal values from $16.50 inlets. Only a 1 value $65 $42.50 es and were not included OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE COLORED ACTORS UNION The Sunshine Sammy show is in St. Louis, Mo., this week playing for Charles Turpin who hastened from the T. O. B. A meeting to be in town and see that the attraction was being properly billed. Word comes from managers who have revised "Eunan' Wild" show that Albert W. Jackson is making good in the comedy role originated by Flournoy Miller and later done by Eddie Lemons. The Keith-Albee offices are getting out an expensive bit of publicity in conjunction with the American Express Co. They are compiling a booklet with all of the available vaudeville data concerning circuits, agents, transfer people, etc. It will be distributed within the next two weeks. Moss and Frye played the Orpheum St. Louis, last week doing an act, containing all new material. The act was received with as great favor as has been their famed "How high is up" set of gags. This is a real standard act. Buster Lee, without the wife who worked with him so long, has been working in Detroit lately but writes to inform the profession that he has been engaged to go to Richmond where he will put on stock for eight weeks for manager Somma. The contracts have not yet been closed, however. He is at 663 Gratiot Ave., Detroit. The Three Eddies, Chick Dorsey, Tiny Ray and Shakey Baeroley are with the Florence Mills show in the Plantation Room, New York. They have been booked for a return trip to Europe and will again open in London on April first. Single Herman Brown and wife, now billed as Brown and Brown, began in their new act at the Rosalia Theatre, this city on Monday last. The act gives promise of a great future. Green and Bailey who have been breaking in a new act in the smaller Washington houses were suddenly called to New York to accept some big circuit offering. They left Washington on January 31. The new offering was favorably reported upon by local managers. Fred Walker, former Outdoor man in the New York office of the Billboard who retired from the staff at the same time the writer did last June, was a visitor at the Tribune. He has been doing promotion and press agent work since we were together. Manager Gilroy of the Ebony Follies was a frequent caller at the Tribune. The Murray Brothers are doing a great part of the printing for the new Dudley show. Incidentally the attraction will carry a tremendous line of assorted paper. The Lafayette Theatre, New York is playing the Connie's Inn Revue with the famed LeRoy Smith band. 'The show includes Ada Ward, Willie Drake and Misa Collins, Mercia Marquez, Radcliff and Radcliff, Jackie Mabley and Mordecai and Wells. Fletcher. Henderson's orchestra appeared in the big Graystone dance hall, Detroit on January 25 and February 1st, under the auspices of E. B. Dudley who exhibited courage in presenting the New York aggregation with as big splash of publicity as the Michigan metropolis ever witnessed; and the band justified the billing. "Happy!" Jack Winbush and Mabel Jones who compose the team of Wimbush in vaudeville disclosed to the editor of this page the news that they were married on November 12 in Bainbridge, Ga. Now it is Mr. and Mrs. Winbush on the hotel registers, and believe us the little St. Louis girl makes a fine wife. They are a deserving hard working team and their act won the approval of three boxfuls of theatre managers and newspaper men who witnessed their performance. Lyons H. Daniel and his wife, Juliet, are visiting relatives in Chattanooga. Mrs. Daniels is, while there, doing the entertaining at the Royal Garden Gabaret where a corking good band from New Orleans is providing the music. That bunch of musicians should be booked out of the Gayety Building, New York right now. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips were callers at the Tribune office. Phillips has been in the band at the Howard Theatre for the past few weeks, and the Mrs. (Lola Belle Watara) who was obliged to retire from the "Seven Eleven" show on account of illness has joined him here for the purpose of preparing a vaudeville act for early presentation. It should be good for she is a beautiful woman and a good singer while he is an excellent musician with comedy abilities. Our regrets and apologies to Cincinnati Corner. My, how we regret not being able to be at that banquet that the corner had set for January 26. But Railway schedules just could not be so arranged. Perhaps better luck next time. J.A.JACKSON'S THEATRICAL PAGE "Lulu Belle" Is Belasco Triumph (Continued from page 1) ance by Miss Ulric is sure to cause a sensation wherever it is seen. But when all is said and done, it is her remarkable personality that puts "Lulu Belle" across, not any great tour de force of dramatic acting. The real-honors, in this respect, go to Henry Hull, as the one man who sincerely loved Lulu, bore her jibes and her unfaithfulness, took a terrible beating on her account, and finally crossed the Atlantic in a cattle boat to find her in Paris, a reigning favorite, and kill her. This performance should go far to put Mr. Hull among the leading young actors on the stage today. His is the high spot of the play. John Harrington, like Hull blacked up, and playing a jack Johnson-ish sort of a prize-ring champ, is the third actor who stands out above the welter of scenery, supers and general production gorgeousness. The play is frank, sometimes sensational, but any objection that may be taken to it will be based on the general theme rather than to any particular scenes or bits of dialogue. There are two bedroom scenes and Miss Ulric displays her charms quite frankly, but neither of these facts are to be taken too seriously. Mr. Belasco came forth for one of his famous and traditional curtain speeches last night, apologizing for the absence of the authors. This is one time, however, when the right man took the credit. As a drama, "Lulu Belle" is attenuated, often overdrawn and disappointing. The Belasco production helps hide that fact. Thus it is that a white critic views "Lulu Belle." Another View Contrast this with the following criticism provided especially for the readers of the Tribute by a Negro who is a keen observer, a trained theatrical man and an intelligent race-conscious citizen. His observations are presented for the benefit of those who would know the truth about the production from one whose point of view is as ours would be. "Here goes the dope: A true and unbiased affair on my part. I've dealt with the below just as it appears and appeals to me. Belasco's "Lulu Belle" had its opening at the Broad Street Theatre, January 26 to a packed house, including an honored guest, Mae Murray, a movie star. Belasco is here in person and appears on the stage with Miss Ulric, at her closing curtain, after the last scene. The show is, of course, well directed; stage settings, fine; effects, great; cast, both colored and white, could not be excelled. Every individual is well directed even down to the lookers-on. "The book creates a question. A typical down-lown Negro story has been presented, showing the worse side of the Negro life in Harlem. Not giving credit to our well conducted cabarets, and our fine people who carry themselves as well as the white race, have not had a chance in this story. It is evident that Belasco tried to get real Harlem nite-life, but evidently he did not get any further than 59th Street, as the cabaret shows a knock-'em-down-and-drag-'em-out atmosphere, with a brawl which ends in a stabbing match. "Miss Ulric takes a role of a high yellow Harlem girl, or street woman, I should say. She gives a fierce burlesque of the colored girl, featuring the lowest type. Lines very suggestive; language, terrible; gives the white man a fearful conception of colored society. The colored players in this show, are merely used for atmosphere—a general back-ground, bringing out a volume of illiteracy among our people. "The evening papers gave it a better write-up, and spoke of Miss Ulric only and said nothing about the supporting colored cast. For data, the first scene is a crap game, which a white Irish cop raids, followed up by a fight between Evelyn Preer and Ulric which is disgraceful, in the light that it throws on our Ra. The few lines that the colored actors have in the play, deal with nothing but low and degrading situations. "The plot of the play deals with Miss Ulric falling in love with a Frenchman; an exact sequel to the Rhinelander case. One thing, Ulric dances and sings the blues better than any colored, woman I've ever heard, and Charlestons out of this world. Her characterization of a high-yellow girl, as they call her in the play, is great. Henry Hull, her support, makes an excellent high-yellow boy, as he is also called. He puts over the southern brogue great." "At the end of the play, the high-yellow falls for a Frenchman, and he takes her to Paris, as a common law wife. There, she is killed by her American Negro lover who has followed her to Paris, and that ends the show. A morbid ending. "It is evident that Belasco wanted the type of Negro that is a detriment to our Race, and he never sought the better class of society." There is little doubt that the show will be sent into New York for an early engagement, and that it will later appear in the better road houses (Continued on page 12) The Washington Tribune News of Theatres, Parks, Fairs, The Deacons Club and Allied Amusements T. O. B. A. Annual Meeting Starts New Era For Negro Theatricals TO THE RAILBIRDS DON'T MOURN FOR US. WE ARE BOOKED SOLID THANK YOU SHUFFLIN FROM ALABAM WITH Nay Brothers 30 OTHERS 30 Indorsed By S. H. DUDLEY, The Dean JIMMIE COOPER—Howard Theatre, Washington, D.C. MARTIN KLEIN—Grand, Chicago Mr. HORWITZ—Globe, Cleveland HORNSTEIN BROS.—Regent, Baltimore Mr. BURT—Lafayette, New York JOHN T. GIBSON—Dunbar, Philadelphia BEN ENGLEFEY—Elmore, Pittsburgh PRESS Washington Tribune; Chicago Defender; Chicago Bee; Indianapolis Freeman; Pittsburg Courier; Baltimore Afro-American; New York News; Philadelphia Tribune Sorry we could not please Chief Dougherty and Mariady Tattler PERSONAL DIRECTION Address ELANGER OFFICE, 115 West, Fifth AMSTERDAM THEATRE BL'DG, KANSAS CITY ORGANIZATION MORE COMPACT HENCE MORE CONSTRUCTIVE WORK DONE THAN EVER BEFORE S. H. DUDLEY ACCORDED UN- USUAL DISTINCTION OF RE- CEIVING EVERY VOTE CAST FOR RE-ELECTION AS DIRECTOR FULL RECOGNITION ACCORDED ACTORS UNION TRIBUNE COVERS SESSION AND BECOMES OFFICAL ORGAN OF CIRCUIT ACTORS DAY ESTABLISHED Chattanooga, Tenn., Jan. 30. The Bi-Annual session of the stockholders of the Theaters Owners Booking Association, and the regular semi-annual meeting of the Directors of the almost nation wide organization that dominates the Negro theatricals of the country is over. So are several special conferences that were incident to the big gathering; and that were of as much consequence to the colored performers as were the larger meetings. The body is composed of the most composite group of men that could be assembled for any purpose. Their one point of common interest being the betterment of shows and conditions in the special field in which each hold heavy investments. After sixteen years of effort on the part of far seeing men, this circuit in its sixth year presents the show world with a well defined organization. The stockholders' meeting was a harmonious one, and they exhibited an unusual candor in inviting the Representative of the Colored Actors Union and the Washington Tribute, official organ of the performers to sit with them thru the entire session. Nothing was concealed from the profession and the public both of whom the officials regarded as having a moral right to a complete knowledge of the problems that confront the organization. The Stockholders present were: S. H. Dudley, 1223 7th St., N. W. Washington, D. C.; John B. Bruner, Roosevelt Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio; A. Barrasso, Palace Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee; C.H. Douglass, Douglass Theatre, Macon, Gerogia; H. J. Hury, Frolic Theatre, Birmingham, Alamaba; Martin Klein, 3621 S. State Street, Chicago, Illinois. Charles H. Turpin, Booker Washington Theatre, St. Louis, Missouri; Milton Starr, Bijou Theatre, Nashville, Tenn; Morris Boudreaux, Lyric Theatre, New Orleans, La.; Charles P. Bailey, 81 Decatur Street, Atlanta, Ga.; E. L. Cummings, 29 West Wright Street, Pensacola, Florida; Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, Lincoln Theatre, Louisville, Ky.; E. S. Stone, Washington Theatre, Indianapolis, Ind, Samuel E. Reevin, 1212 Volunteer Building, Chattanooga, Tenn. The following were represented by proxy: Chintz Moore, Ella Moore Theatre, Dallas, Texas; L. T. Lester, Rivoli Theatre, Columbia, S. C.; Charles A. Somma, Hippodrome Theatre, Richmond, Va.; H. B. Miller, Grand Theatre, Chicago, Illinios; W. S. Scales, LaFayette, Theatre, Winston-Salem, N.C. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1926 N'S THEATRE arks, Fairs, The Deacons Club A. Annual M a For Negro T Stockholders Stockholders At the conclusion of receiving and giving consideration to the reports of officials, the stockholders elected the following board of directors to serve for the next two years. S. H. Dudley, Washington, D. C.; John B. Bruner, Cincinnati, Ohio; A. Barrasso, Memphis, Tennessee; H. J. Hury, Birmingham, Alabama; Martin Klein, Chicago, Illinois; Charles H. Turpin, St. Louis, Missouri; Milton Starr, Nashville, Tennessee; Samuel E. Reevin, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, Louisville, Ky. It was at this point that the unusual distinction of receiving the total vote cast was accorded to Mr. Dudley. It warmed the heart of a fellow Washingtonian to witness this remarkable expression of confidence and esteem. The directors at their meeting elected the following officers: President Milton Starr, Nashville, Tennessee; Vice-President Charles P. Bailey, Atlanta, Georgia; Manager and Treasure Samuel E. Reevin, Chartanooga, Tenn.; Secretary E. S. Stone, Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Bailey in accepting the vice-presidency very definitely removed the possibility of further dissension or the probability of a competitive circuit for he brings into the executive personnel a broad show knowledge, an immense fortune and a big guage set of characteristics. Lattimore Elected Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore of Louisville, Ky., who succeeded Mr. Douglass of Macon, Ga., to board membership is another who will bring desirable connections and characteristics to the front. Like Mr. Douglass, he is a colored man of fine spirit and high personal esteem, not only in his home town; but with the country at large. The racial divisions represented, the volume of wealth involved and the geographical distribution of the official family of the T. O. B. A, makes it without doubt the most potent Inter-Racial organization in the country today. It is in nowise philanthropic is based upon solid economic grounds and its results have effectiveness over a broad territory. The several thousand actors who play the houses owned and served under franchise from the circuit will be pleased to read the following extracts from the report of General Manager, Sam E. Reeving: A Report "As the Auditors' report, which I am herewith submitting to you shows, we are on a solid financial basis, which, of course, is very gratifying, but more so may we be proud of the wonderful standing of our Corporation and the important place that the T. O. B. A. is holding in the theatrical world. It is called and considered "The Keith of the Colored time," and not only the colored press, but the white press as well recognize us as an important factor and power in the show game. "If you will permit me, I will use a portion of the statement I made to you in 1924—"We have no other income, but the 5 per cent that we collect from the performers." In fairness to all concerned, I wish to state this office has not discriminated, and has been fair to both performers and managers—We have paid the actors 'a living wage, and we have not bled the managers to death, and the three shares the stockholder owns, which certainly is now worth (Continued on page 12)) THE RAILBIRDS U.S. WE ARE BOOKED SOLID HANK YOU FROM ALABAM WITH Brothers Colored Actors Union Annual Election, Sunday, February 14th, 1926 at 1 P. M. The report of your representative to the T. O. B. A. Meeting will be presented. Don't miss greatest session in the hostory of the organization. All Acts, Companies and Theatre Managers Communicate with the T. O. B. A. (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, II WE TEACH THOROUGH MUSICIANSHIP! —EDUCATIONAL SERIES— “Victor Talking Machine Records” to accompany our classes in “HISTORY OF MUSIC.” PROGRESSIVE STUDIES IN—Piano, Singing, String Instruments, Harmony, Theory, Scale Technic, Ear Training, Pedals. Wellington A. Adams, Teaching Address 1911 9th St., N.W., Phone 2637 The National secretary has been to Cincinnati, and has interviewed the Grand Master of Ohio, Dr. Frank Hall. The result of the pleasant discussion is to inform Ohio Deacons that until final action has been taken on the matter of St. Mark's Lodge, the Deacons corner in Columbus will continue to function. The Deacons have no part in a purely jurisdictional matter, but as good Masons must recognize the edicts of the Grandmasters of every jurisdiction. Grandmaster Hall will advise us, should occasion rise to interpose. Meanwhile, Deacons will refrain from discussion of the matter, and recognize the natural Masonic authorities. This is a matter for powers higher than ours. The National Secretary was away from his office during the final week of January, and therefore missed with regret receiving some important High hat callers. Imperial Potentate Caesar R. Blake of the Shriners and Noble Bland, both of Charlotte, N.C., called at the Tribune office in Washington en-route from Boston where they had represented the Order at the bier of Grand Master Isaac Roberts who was buried during the week. Missed also, I. G. Wilson, 33 degree and Editor George Harris of New York who were visiting the city in the interests of the Masonic Centeniel in that city this spring. Wilson is one of the four original honorary Deacons whose work in the Imperial council made the performers Prince Hall organization possible. Harris, of course, ought to be a Deacon. He is the right sort for it. Get ready for Boston. Your secretary has just received word from Senior Deacon Pickett of New Haven to the effect that he is getting matters lined up in New England so that we may "Preach and Parade" in Boston the week of August 23-27. Another letter in the same mail came from Sandy Trice of Chicago, Chairman of the Transportation committee of the A. E. A. N. M. S., and a good Deacon. It contained three transportation orders for the trip, Deacons desiring to be among those present at the BIG MEET, will send in for these orders and we will obtain them through Noble Trice. That is if you are not going with some other branch of the Order. CHILDREN'S PAGE FEATURES The Ebony Follies, Dudley's New Show A Fast Stepping Show with Good Principals The above show started rehearsal February 1st, under the general supervision of S. H. Dudley, the most widely known and oldest Race Producer in show business. S. H. Jr., is to stage the show, Lonnie Fisher is principal comedian. Miss Ozie McPherson will be one of the Follies' features and a number of others that are coming to the front. The show will be well equipped with special scenery and wardrobe par excellent. Mr. Kilroy, (white), one of the old-time producers and managers of the old Stair and Havaland days, will manage the company and is part owner. The show is being booked by both Mr. Kilroy and S. H. Dudley. While the writer was in Dudley's office in Washington trying to get the facts as to why Dudley was putting out the show and where he intended to play it, Dudley's answer was right to the point. it was this; I want to see if the Colored people will support a Ziegfeld Follies, if not; "I will play it to the white audiences, booking it through Klaw and Erlangers Offices with a few changes, I also have a letter or several letters from Gus Hill who wants to become interested and put it on the Columbia Burlesque Wheel, that is; if the show hits, if it fails; then it is up to me to make it a hit. "I have watched the amusement seekers very closely and I have observed that the oldtime entertainment that put Colored Shows on the map would not please the present generation, they do not want plot, they simply want fast and humorous jazz, Charleston and then some more Jazz and Charleston and when they don't see that they want to be laughing, so I am building the Ebony Follies along these lines with other features that will make an entertainment worth while. "I hope the show will come up to the expectation of the critics and the public, but you can rest assured that it will be well equipped in every way and run on the same order of the biggest attractions playing the larger circuits." The writer feels safe in saying that Mr. Dudley heads the Colored Showmen, in fact he is in a class by himself and from the material that I have seen I feel justified in saying that the Bombay Follies will be a decided hit. LARKINS PRODUCTION DELAYED ACCOUNT OF STAR'S ILLNESS Owing to a severe attack of bronchitis, Jolly John Larkins is confined to his home, which will necessitate setting back the commencement of rehearsals of his new musical comedy "Oh Mammmy," and its opening date which was set for February 22. OHIO MASONS MAKE GALA DAY ON JANUARY 26 Tuesday Jan. 26, was a day of considerable consequence to the Masons of Cincinnati. It was signalized by two functions. The Scottish Rite consistory, had Sumner R. Furnes Sov. Gr. Com. of the Northern Jurisdiction as their guests at a reception in their Cathedral. On the same evening, Ike Paul, Senior Deacon of the Corner gathered the Deacons of the Community together for one of those spreads that have made the rivals in the Ohio corners a name to be conjured with wherever Deacons assemble. The affair was given in honor of National Secretary, J. A. Jackson who had the misfortune not to have been advised of the surprise until after he had made engagements for business conference on a train that would oblige his leaving the city at 8 p. m. It was impossible to break the plan as reservations had been made, and confrees from Chicago and Indianapolis were already en route. Thus the honor guest was obliged to miss his treat. The Deacons were fortunate in having with them Grandmaster Frank during the evening, and may it be said, he can make up for the absence of any number of people in Masonic gatherings. In Memory of WILLIAM C. CAMPBELL, who passed to his reward January 1924, at Atlanta, Ga. Dear Pal, If you but only knew The sadness of my heart, We loved until God willed that Forever we must part. When I think of those happy years we spent My eyes fill up with tears. Your debt is paid. I'm left alone. May you rest in your heavenly home. Sleep peacefully in that celestial home Your wife. RUTH WILSON CAMPBELL MAIL LIST Bigg, Henry and family Bruce and Skinner Mood, Luther West, Martha Gay Johnella, McBennett, Henry 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. JOHNNIE LEE LONG'S Miniature Musical Comedy Production DIXIANNA featuring the tiny cyclo- nic comedienne, Catherine Patterson, and the spasmodic blackface com- dienne, Ruth Coleman. Fifteen people with special scenery. Permanent: 1223 Seventh St, N.W., Wash., 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 BROWN & MARGUERITE Whirlwind Dancers featuring An Apache Number, in Vaudeville Permanent: Care Washington Tribune 920 U Street, N.W. 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