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SEGREGATED BEACHES IN D.C. BILL Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham Hurt in Automobile Crash BILL AUTHORIZING YEARLY APPROPRIATION FOR H. U. ON SENATE CALEDNAR FIRST in Advertising and Circulation SEGI Mrs. BILL AUTHOR APPROPRIATION ON SENATE At the request of Senator James Couzens, Republican, of Michigan, unanimous consent was given by the Senate last Saturday to the placing on the calendar of a bill authorizing annual Federal appropriations for Howard University. Unless there is objection to its consideration on the part of some Senator, the placing of this bill on the calendar indicates its passage at an early date. It has already been passed by the House. It was favorably reported to the Senate from the committee on education and labor by Senator Couzens on January 21. The committee report states: The Report "For some 47 years Congress has been appropriating money for the maintenance of Howard University, because section 8 of the organic act did not authorize appropriations for the development and maintenance of the institution, it has happened frequently that appropriations proposed in a bill were stricken out in the House on a point of order. Usually the Senate restored the appropriations, the conference committee agreed, and the House accepted the conference report. The bill now proposed amends the organic act so that a point of order may not be made against such proposals. "In behalf of the university little need be said. The records of Congress over 47 years, during which time several millions have been appropriated out of the Federal Treasury for the university, give a complete history of its accomplishments." Authorize Fund The bill would authorize annual appropriations to aid in the construction, development, improvement, and maintenance of the university. No part of these appropriations could be used for religious instruction. The university woul be subject to inspection by the Bureau of Education, and it would be the duty of the bureau to make at least one inspection each year. The Bureau of Education would also make an annual report to Congress concerning the affairs of the university. AWARD $3,500 TO VICTIM OF AUTO ACCIDENT A jury in circuit court No. 1 last Tuesday returned a verdict for $3,500 damages in favor of Harrison Stevenson, who sued Lawrence Curry for injuries received when hit by an automobile owned by the defendant. The accident occurred at Thirteenth and S streets, northwest, May 25, 1926. It was not proved that Curry was driving the car. The driver ran after hitting the plaintiff. Mr. Stevenson was represented by Judge James A. Cobb, Attorneys George E. C. Hayes and Ernest J. Davis. Crief Justice McCoy presided at the trial. YOUTH KILLED BY FAST TRAIN AT CROSSING While crossing the railroad tracks in South Washington, Virginia, little Lloyd Allen, age 8, was struck last Saturday about 2:30 p.m., by a fast moving freight train. His aunt, Mrs. Katherine Robinson, also of South Washington, rushed him to Emergency Hospital where he was treated. It was necessary to amputate his left leg below the knee. The child died Monday afternoon. Washington Tribune THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY, FIRST ST., S. E. Read the advertisements in this paper, they offer many good bargains. PUBLISHED WEEKLY REGA Gabrie ORIZING YEARLY TION FOR H. U. TE CALEDNAR INVESTIGATIONS IN SOUTH STILL BEFORE SENATE By Louis R. Lautier "The right to hold office and the right to vote are inseparable and if one charge 'is to be investigated a refusal to investigate the other is discriminatory and indefensible." That is the view of Senator Richard P. Ernst, Republican of Kentucky, who filed a minority report last Wednesday on a resolution providing for an investigation of the alleged sale of Federal patronage. This resolution, which was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee, recites that charges have been made in the public press and on the floor of the Senate that officers of political party organizations have been engaged in the barter and sale of their influence in respect to the appointment of Federal officers and have levied assessments upon Federal officials and have influenced and controlled Federal officials in the performance of their official duties. Investigation Asked It asks that the judiciary committee be authorized and directed to make a thorough investigation of all such charges. The committee would be empowered to sit and act at such times and places as it may deem necessary. The commit- (Continued on page 2) KRIGWA PLAYERS SHOW TALENT The Krigwa, a division of the Literature Lovers, presented three-one act plays at the Dunbar High School last Thursday evening. Two of these plays, "Compromise" and "The House of Sham," were written by Willis Richardson, of 2023 Thirteenth street, northwest. The other, "The Maker of Dreams," was written by the English playwright, Oliphant Down. The cast of "Compromise" included Narka Lee Fordier, Elinor Robinson, Bernard Pryor, Samuel Popel and Vivian Turner; "The Maker of Dreams" consisted of Jennings Newsom, Elinor Robinson and Costoma Green. The cast of "The House of Sham" included Edward B. Saunders, Lillian Clarke, Kathleen Bingham, Elinor Robinson, Costoma Green and Leander J. Hill. The Guild Cabinet The Krigwa Guild Cabinet is composed of Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford, president; Mrs. Willis Richardson, secretary; Mrs. A. V. Gray-Hilyer, treasurer; W. Jennings Newsom, Elinor Robinson, Narka Lee Rayford, Edward B. Saunders, Rust C. Steward, Samuel M. H. Popel, Helen Goins, David A. Strange, Brenda Ray Moryck, Rhiffa Clifford, Laura Purcell, Vivian Turner, Leander J. Hill, Costoma Green, Lillian Clark, Bernard Pryor, Helen Seruby, Kathleen Bingham. Marita O. B. Nimmer, Richard Delaney, Annabelle Thornton, Julia Delaney, Alfred E. Smith, technical director; Samuel Sutton, scenery, and James Lee, lighting. The audience, numbered over five hundred persons, was pleased with the presentation of each play as shown by the undivided attention and tremendous TAXI COLLIDES WITH PEERLESS AT CROSSING TAXI COLLIDES WITH PEERLESS AT CROSSING Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham, one of the city's leading social, civic, and political workers, was badly hurt last Sunday night, when a Black and White taxi cab in which she was riding was in collision with a Peerless coupe owned and driven by Wilbur S. Carroll, white, of Apartment 423 Cathedral Mansions. The taxi cab was traveling south on Twenty-third street on its way to Saint Mary's Chapel where Mrs. Pelham was to address a Boy Scouts' meeting. Reaching the intersection at L street, the taxi was struck by the eastbound Peerless and Mrs. Pelham was rendered unconscious. Morris H. Shuckelford, driver of the taxi rushed to a nearby station to obtain another cab for the purpose of transporting Mrs. Pelham to a hospital. In the meantime, Phillip Little, electrical contractor carried the unconscious victim to Emergency. Not Seriously Hurt Mrs. Pelham had no means of identification on her person. It was more than an hour before she regained consciousness and was able to tell who she was. Upon hearing of the accident, Mrs. Dorothy Pelham Beckley, one of the injured woman's daughters, went to the hospital and had her mother removed to Curtis' Sanitarium. Dr. Curtis stated after an examination that her condition is not believed to be serious. The direct cause of the accident, or which driver was at fault has not yet been ascertained, but the dimly lighted intersection and the slippery streets are believed to have played an important part in the mishap. Mrs. Pelham, for a great length of time, has been in charge of Community Center work here, and has been very prominent in the progress of that organization. SCHOOL ITEMS WANTED BACK BY COMMITTEE Strenuous effects will be made to have three school items, which were excluded from the District of Columbia appropriation bill by the subcommittee of the House District committee, restored while it is under consideration by the House and Senate. These three items are for an extension to the Crummell School the purchase of a site for a new health school and provision for 74 additional teachers, one-third of whom will be colored. A conference for considering ways of getting these items restored was held last Monday night in the office of Garnet C. Wilkinson, first assistant superintendent of public schools, and a committee to work toward this end was o-ganized. This committee consists of West A. Hamilton, chairman; Dr. John K. Rector, who as president of the medical society was responsible for the Board of Education including in its estimates provisions for the site for a new health school; Perry W. Howard, Mrs. N. E Smith, E. W. Scott, Mrs. M. J Richardson, Huver I. Brown, Geo A. Parker, J. H. W Wilson, H. D Woodson, Dr. B. F. Hallstorks, Short, Dr. George H. Richardson, George T. Beason, and Joseph Zimmerman. applause given. The Krigwa is a little Negro theatre movement. It plans to present three plays next month. "Tracition" by Carrie W. Clifford; "Foreign Mail" by Eulalie Spence and "Blue Blood" by Georgia Douglass Johnson. WASHINGTON, D. C. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1927 New York's Most Deserving THE WEEKLY PRESS From more than half a million pupils, this girl of No. 227 W. 148th street, New York City, has been selected as the most deserving public school graduate of 122", and awarded the Rebecca Elsberg prize of $150. She is a graduate of public school 119 and attends Wadleigh high school now. Her mother, a widow, lives on a meagre pension. —Photo by International AUTOPSY PROVES TEACHER SUES GUN SHOTS DID TAXI COMPANY NOT KILL DENT FOR DAMAGES George Dent, 40-year-old colored man, who died early Wednesday at the Emergency Hospital was a victim of liver trouble rather than the seven bullets which riddled his body eight years ago as it was at first believed. At firstfriends and relatives of Dent at his home 1101 Nineteenth street, were of the opinion that seven wounds, he sustained during the race riots here in July 1919 when the late Detective Servenier clambered, over the rear platform of a street cart at Seventh and G streets and fired point blank at him, were the cause of his death. The brother and sister of Dent declare that he had never been "ailing" before the time of the shooting in 1919, whereas since that time he had periodically suffered from sick spells. An autopsy conducted by Dr. Lester Newman held at the Emergency Hospital, Thursday convinced the surgeons that hardening of the liver was the cause of death. Except for the few spells he has shown no outward effect from the shooting scrape. His left cheek bore a large scar from one bullet wound. It was expected at the time that he could not survive the effects of the wounds, which penetrated his upper body and lower abdomen as well as his legs and head, but some two months after the riots he had recovered sufficiently to be arraigned in court and to defeat the charge of assault lodged against him. Through Attorney John H. Wilson, Mrs. Edna Spriggs Bragg, a public school teacher, 214-A Morgan street, northwest, filed suit last Monday against Bernard Riley, 624 L. street, southeast, for damages in the sum of $10,000. Mrs. Bragg declares that on September 7, 1925, while a passenger in one of the taxi cabs operated by the defendant the chauffeur ran into another automobile injuring her. Her health has been permanently impaired, she claims, and she was compelled to spend large sums of money for medical attention and was prevented from performing her usual duties and giving proper attention to her minor child. SOUTHWEST HAS ONLY COLORED DESK SERG'T SOUTHWEST HAS ONLY COLORED DESK SERG'T Number four police precinct on E street between Four-and-a-half and Sixth streets, southwest, has the only colored desk sergeant in the city of Washington. Robert L. Carroll who serves in that capacity at the southwest precinct has 31 years of police work behind him. Appointed in 1896, Mr. Carroll worked his way into detective headquarters and from 1913 to 1918 was a detective sergeant of the bureau. He and the former Detective Harry Beckley were partners and the first two colored headquarters plain clothes men after Henry Laey. Sergeant Carroll is well liked by all with whom he comes in contact OFFICE: 920 U STREET, N.W. SINI Autom SEPARATE POOLS ITEM IN BILL BEFORE SENATE The District of Columbia appropriation bill carrying provisions for segregated bathing pools, the public schools and the office of the recorder of deeds, has reached the Senate. It was passed by the House last Friday and sent to the Senate where it was referred to the Senate committee on appropriations. A subcommittee began holding hearings on the measure last Monday morning. The measure, as passed by the House, contains an item of $150,000 for the construction of two segregated bathing pools, authorized by an act of Congress approved May 4, 1926. It is planned to build the pool for white people at the new McKinley Technical High School. The pool for colored people would be located at the site of the new Francis Junior High School on the edge of the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. In Anacostia There is also an item in the supply bill of $35,000 for the improvement and maintenance as recreation parks of sections C and D, Anacostia Park, between Pennsylvania Avenue and Anacostia Bridge. Lieutenant Colonel U. S. Grant, 3d, director of public buildings and public parks, plans to make this a segregated park for colored people. At the subcommittee hearings on Monday, Garent C. Wilkinson, first assistant superintendent of public schools, appeared and urged restoration of an item of $100,000 for the construction of an addition to the Crummell School and of a provision for the purchase of a site for a new health school, which the House committee excluded from the bill. The bill contains an item of $275,000 for the completion of the Garnet-Patterson Junior High School, and of $150,000 for the construction of an eight-room addition to the Margaret Murray Washington Vocational High School. One-third Charged The total amount in the bill for building and grounds is $2,749,500. Of this sum $1,000,000 is toward the construction of the new McKinleyTechnical High School, of which one-third is charged to the coloured divisions of the public schools. The old McKinley Manual Training School at Seventh street and Rhode Island avenue will be turned over to the colored schools when the new $2,500,000 building is completed. The old McKinley has a replacement value of $1,100,000 school officials say, and one-third of this value will be charged to the colored schools each year. The bill carries a total of $125,000 for the office of the recorder of deeds. The sum of $96,000 is for salaries, $15,000 for miscellaneous expenses, and $14,000 for office rent. An item of $42,500 is carried in the bill for the care and treatment of indigent patients under contracts to be made by the Board of Public Welfare with Freedman's Hospital. STREET CAR AND RED CAB COLLIDE The front of a Red Cab taxi driven by Amos Sharp was all but completely demolished Wednesday afternoon of last week, when a Wasington Railway and Electric Company street car struck the automobile in a head on collision at Ninth street and Florida avenue, northwest. The cab traveling east on U street was met head on when the street car driven by Motorman E. C. Froman turned south at Ninth. Two other taxi cab company employees, H. Walker and Charles Lee, who were occupants of the taxi, escaped without injury. In Anacostia One-tbird Charged --- D.C. mobile C SLAYER OF JE GIVES SELF U AND CONFESS SLAYER OF JESSIE NELSON GIVES SELF UP TO POLICE AND CONFESSES MURDER CAB DRIVER IS ASSAULTED AND ROBBED OF CAR One of the most inhuman and brutal assaults ever made in this vicinity was directed against a colored youth George P. Harley, 21, Blue Bird Company taxi driver, last Tuesday night just three blocks over the District line at Bradbury Heights, Maryland. Pat as he is commonly known by his many friends and associates, was attacked by a white couple assisted by a third party. He was struck (Continued on page 2) MAN IS HELD FOR SLAYING OF HIS WIFE MAN IS HELD FOR SLAYING OF HIS WIFE A coroner's jury last Thursday ordered Parker Hugh Lee, 37, held for the action of the grand jury in connection with the killing of his wife, Mrs. Enola Gay Lee, 31, in front of her residence at 1108 B street, northeast, February 2. There were no eye witnesses to the tragedy, which occurred shortly after midnight. Lee, however, made a confession to the police, in which he said that he lost control of himself. On the night of the murder, Lee said, he met his wife at the corner of Eleventh and B streets, northeast, about midnight. They walked together to No. 1108 B street, where his wife and 12-year old daughter were staying. He and his wife talked about 5 minutes about reconciling their marital differences. His wife seemed peeved and said some things that aggravated him, Lee told the police, and he lost control of himself and fired four shots at her. Surrenders Himself Officer J. J. McCarthy, who was patrolling his beat in that neighborhood, heard the shooting. He noticed a man running and ordered him to halt. Upon questioning, Lee told him that he had killed his wife and took the policeman to the scene. Mrs. Lee was rushed to the Casualty Hospital in a passing automobile and was pronounced dead upon arrival there. Mrs. Belle Morrill, 1108 B street, northeast, at whose home Mrs. Lee was living at the time she was killed, told the coroner's jury that Lee and his wife quarrell frequently and that Lee had made threatening remarks repeatedly. She also declared that Lee would be under the influence of liquor whenever he visited her home. Separated Three Weeks Lee, his wife and their 12-year old child moved to the Morrill home about November 20 last, Mrs. Morrill said. Lee and his wife separated about three weeks ago following a violent quarrell, Mrs. Morrill testified. On the Saturday night preceding the killing, Lee called at the Morrill home. She had gone upstairs, Mrs. Morrill said, and Mrs. Lee was in the dining room playing the Victrola. When Lee rang the doorbell, Mrs. Lee put out the light and went upstairs. On the following Tuesday night he killed his wife. Lee was represented at the inquest by Attorneys Charles S. Williams and Alonzo Ware. Let our classified column rent that vacant room. Call Potomac 1667. --- IN WASHINGTON nearly everybody reads the TRIBUNE PRICE FIVE CENTS BILL Crash ESSIE NELSON UP TO POLICE CSES MURDER By Harry S. McAlpin Malcolm Howard, confessed slayer of Jessie Nelson, his sweetheart, in her home at 2351 Sherman avenue, northwest, Friday night about 11 o'clock, surrendered to the police Monday about midnight. It was nearing the midnight hour last Friday when several shots were heard in the vicinity of 2351 Sherman avenue. The sounds came from the middle room of the first floor at that address. When the smoke cleared away, Jessie Nelson lay prone on the floor with bullet wounds in her head and breast. She was dead when the ambulance from Freedmen's Hospital arrived. Howard was nowhere about when the police arrived. For three days his whereabouts were unknown—although he had not left Washington. He succeeded in eluding the clutches of the law by sleeping in vacant houses and rambling the streets. Visits Morgue On Monday, an inquest over Miss Nelson was held at the morgue. The coroner's jury decided that she had come to her death by wounds in the brain and lung inflicted by one Malcolm Howard. After the inquiry was over, Malcolm appeared on the scene, unheralded, unknown. He asked permission to see his "cousin." The morgue-master refused him. Undaunted, and desirous of seeing his sweetheart once more, he returned to the morgue. This time he spilled a story purporting to be from the country, supposedly very poor, he had driven by in a wagon (Continued on page 2) WILBERFORCE LEADERS ARE VINDICATED WILBERFORCE LEADERS ARE VINDICATED COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 11.(Preston News Service.) Through a report of an examination of the combined normal and industrial department of Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio, made by the State Examiner, E. Frank Brown, which was filed with the State Auditor, Joseph T. Tracy, February 1, charge d'affairs in many instances were conducted in an "unbusiness-like manner," no findings for recovery were made against any official connected with the institution and, according to Mr. Tracy, no recovery in law can be made. There was nothing done illegally at Wilberforce. 1.000.000 Negroes The report goes into great detail in an attempt to verify rumors of misapplication of funds as were brought to the attention of the State Auditor by Sheridan Pruscaux, who claimed to be a Chicago detective, who said he have been retained by an organization representing more than a million Negroes throughout the country. While the reports show money to have been used for various purposes, which might on the surface appear irregular, the report fails to establish that it was illegally used. State Funds In one instance it was found that furnishings for Superintendent Richard C. Bundy's private residence, amounting to $3,278.63, had been purchased from stato funds, but according to Auditor Tracy this may not be illegal. The report will be turned over to Governor Donahey, the board of trustees of the institution and the Attorney General of the State. SLAYER OF JESSIE NELSON GIVES SELF UP (Continued from page 1) and had to go right back. His only purpose was to see his "cousin" once more, not having seen her for over a year; and since he couldn't remain for the funeral, he would appreciate permission being given to see her there. His sob story worked. He was given permission to see her. Surrenders to Murphy He walked up to the body of Miss Nelson, kissed her face, though cold and still, then walked out and started on a hunt for one certain detective to whom to give himself up. It was not till midnight Monday, that he was able to locate Detective Murphy of the Seventh Precinct at his home. To him, he surrendered. In his confession, Howard states that he had been at the Nelson home for some time talking to Jessie. Her sister, he says, does not care much for him. All during the time he was at the house, she continued to come downstairs and hurl abusive language at him. When he decided to go, he claims Jessie called him back and told him she needed some money. He stepped back into the house and told her he was going away, leaving town. Was Showing Pistol At this point, he claims, her sister came downstairs again and began to hurl more abusive language at him. He had already pulled out a pistol to show Jessie, to prove to her that he was going away; for whenever he leaves town, he carries his gun. When more of the unwanted epithets were hurled at him, his cup ran over. Blinded with rage, he began shooting. He says he intended to shoot the sister, but he may have shot at Jessie too. In a Daze From this point, he does not remember what happened until he found himself on Georgia avenue, near Barry place. Realizing then what he had done, he threw away the gun, which he still had in his hand, and went to the home of a cousin. He told what had happened, but his story was not believed. His brother went to the Sherman avenue address, and returned with the statement, "Yes, she's dead!" Then he began rambles about the streets, sleeping in vacant houses, now and then visiting a relative, but nervous and frightened at every pin-fall, until he ended up at the morgue and his subsequent surrender. Cab Driver Assaulted and Robbed {Continued from page 1} in the head with a blunt instrument, rendered unconscious and then horribly slashed about the face, neck, and body. According to the Blue Bird Taxi Company official at the headquarters in Anacostia, D. C., about 7:45 Tuesday evening the telephone rang and a man's voice asked that a cab be sent to Fourth and B streets, southeast. "I shall be waiting on the corner," the voice is alleged to have said, "with a lady and two bags." Helps with Luggage Harley was assigned the job and went immediately to the place. Here he picked up his fares, and was told to drive to Bradbury Heights, Maryland. Reaching the destination, Harley says, the man asked him to take one of the bags and help him up to the unlighted cottage. When they got to the porch the white fellow told the driver to wait while he went to a neighboring house and got the key. Standing unsuspecting, awaiting his return, Harley was struck from behind, by a third party. He can not remember what happened after the blow. Edward Sampson, white, a resident of Bradbury Heights, Maryland, on his way home Tuesday night shortly after eight saw the form of a man lying in the roadway in an unconscious condition. He placed the man who turned out to be Harley in his automobile and rushed him to the Casualty Hospital where doctors were compelled to put eighty stitches in him to sew up the numerous gashes on his face and neck. Doctors said Thursday he was out of danger. Attack a Mystery Colored residents of Anacostia and Blue Bird empoyees are of the opinion that the attack was the result of a plan by a married man to make a get-away with a second woman. The man they suspect is a sailor assigned to the Naval Hospital, whom two other drivers, John Russell and Jerome Briscoe have taken to the Bradbury Heights place before. The last trip, according to Mr. Scott, head of the Blue Bird Company was made about four months ago by Briscoe when he took a party of four sailors there. The sailor their belief implicates and who has mysteriously disappeared is known to have been infatuated with a woman who is not his wife, though he is married. Many Wounds Harley was cut across the chest, down the right arm, on the right cheek, and neck, and from the back of his left ear almost to the throat. A deep stab was also dug into his left shoulder. Harley, in an interview at the Casualty Hospital told the Tribune reporter he cannot give a complete description of his assaultants, but he could very easily identify them is they are brought before him. UP The car, a Dodge sedan, was recovered deep in the Maryland woods where it was stuck in the mud. A new pair of Navy shoes and a woman's slipper were found in the abandoned cab. Investigations in South Still Before the Senate --- tee would be empowered to act through a subcommittee. This subcommittee would have all the powers conferred by the resolution upon the committee itself. This resolution was reported as a substitute for the resolutions introduced in the Senate by Senator William J. Harris, Democrat, of Georgia, and Senator William H. King, Democrat, of Utah. The Harris resolution asked for an investigation of a report that "the National Committeeman of the Republican party in the State of Georgia has engaged in the barter of Federal offices or of his influence in respect of appointment to such offices." The King resolution provided for a broader investigation. Both of these resolutions were referred to the Senate judiciary committee. That committee referred them to a subcommittee consisting of Senator George W. Norris, Republican, of Nebraska, and Senators Ernst and King. Amendments Offered Senator Ernst sought to provide by amendment that no investigation should be made under the resolution unless charges were made by responsible parties. This amendment failed of adoption. He then endeavored to limit the investigation to reported conditions in Georgia. This also failed. 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Johnson, a Senate garage employee, has filed suit for an absolute divorce from Rose Belle Johnson, 2242 Twelfth street, northwest. He named William Baker, 1910 Eighth street, northwest, as the co-respondent. In his bill of complaint Mr. Johnson alleges that on Mery 27, 1926, his wife and the co-responded were arrested at No. 217 Virginia avenue, southeast, and charged with adultery. They entered a plea of not guilty when arraigned in police court and demanded a jury trial. On September 28 they forfeited $25 each when the case was called for trial. The Johnson's were married in the District of Columbia on February 2, 1916, by Bishop M. W. Clair. They have two children, Alice Sarah Johnson, 8 years old, and James Joseph Johnson, 6 years old. These children are living with their mother. Under a court order in a limited divorce proceedings brought by Mrs. Johnson their father is required to contribute $30 a month toward their support. Mr. Johnson asks the court for an absolute divorce and custody of his two minor children. MISSIONARIES TO MEET AT HAMPTON INSTITUTE HAMPTON INSTITUTE, Va. Missionary boards and colonization societies interested in work in Liberia have arranged for a conference of their workers to be held at Hampton Institute, February 8-18. This includes both white and Negro organizations having missionaries and teachers in Liberia. The purpose of the conference is to discuss plans for improving the mission work and it is expected that between twenty-five and thirty teachers and others will be in attendance. During the week-end of February 12 and 13, invitations have been extended for secretaries of various organizations and some of the members of executive committees to attend and address the conference. Public school and public health officials, as well as educational authorities, have been invited. The groups co-operating are as follow: the Protestant Episcopal Church; the United Lutheran Church; the Methodist Episcopal Church; the American Colonization Society; the New York Colonization Society; the Boston Colonization Society; the Phelpa-Stokes Fund; the Lott Carey Baptist Mission Board; the National Baptist Board of Foreign Missions; the African Methodist Episcopal Board. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE FRIDAY; FEBRUARY 11; 1927 CARLISLES WIN OPENER CARLISLES WIN OPENER A large crowd of basketball mad fans saw the Carlisles down the city champions in the first game of the Carlisle-Alco series Thursday night. The checks were in great form and had little trouble after the first ten minutes in piling up a 43-37 score. Henderson, Hill and Davis were the high point men for the winners scoring 6, 5, and 4 field goals respectively. MRS. ELIZABETH CARTER, DEAD Mrs. Elizabeth A. Carter, 75, one of the pioneer citizens of Washington, living at 1704 Vermont avenue, northwest, died at her home Tuesday evening, February 8. She had been ill for two weeks. Mrs. Carter is the mother of Mrs. Florence, O. Edmonds of this city, and Mrs. Antionette Ferguson, of Richmond, Va., who has been here for two weeks on account of the illness of her mother. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock today from Berean Baptist Church. NEGROE FARMERS PURCHASING MUCH LAND IN THE SOUTH AUBURN, Ala., Feb. 11—(Preston News Service) Outstanding among the developments due to extension work in agriculture among Negro farmers of the south is that more of them have become land owners and home owners. SOMETHING YOU NEED AT HOME AND IN YOUR CAR Yale Flash Light $1 A beautiful nicke-plated flash light as illustrated. Complete with battery, only $1. Always useful around the house and in the car. PEOPLES DRUG STORES ALL OVER TOWN ur Old ange— COOKING STOVE ight Co. Main 8280 ```markdown ``` MAN SLASHES AND BEATS GIRL During an altercation Wednesday morning, about 2:30, between Alfred Lawson, 32, and Myrtle Gray, 29, at 1827 V street, northwest, where both lived, the girl was cut twice on the right arm, once on the left arm, and struck several times on the face with some blunt instrument. She was removed to Freedmen's Hospital in a patrol wagon. The wounds were not serious. She was treated and returned to her home. Lawson was arrested and charged with assault. MOTHER AND BROTHER SURVIVES "MANTINE" In the article in last week's paper on the death of Thomas M. W. Harris, popularly known as "Mantine" no mention was made of his parents. He leaves to mourn their loss a mother, Mrs. Rosa L. A. Snow, of 1844 Columbia road; a stepfather, Edward Snow, and a brother, Daniel M. Harris, of Newark, N. J. NORTH CAROLINA MAN SAYS HE IS FATHER OF 42 BURLINGTON, N.C., Feb. 10—(Preston News Service) Tom Moore, Orange County, father of 42 children and his wife, mother of the last 24, paid Burlington a visit Monday, shopping for some time in the business district. THRIFT COMMERCIAL CO., Inc. 1943 Vermont Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. We respectfully submit herewith the report of the financial standing of the Thrift Commercial Company, Inc. Capital Stock ..... $15,000 Capital actually Total ..... $14,970 Balance due on stock ..... $30 Outstanding and Existing debts: Mortgages on Real Estate ..... $2,345.39 Other obligations, none Total debts ..... $2,345.39 Respectfully submitted, M. KOONCE, President Trustees: Floyd R. Fitzhugh, L. H. Ferguson, William S. Lee, Mortimer M. Harris, Louis Mehlinger, J. Wesley Harmon, and C. W. Banton. I, C. W. 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At 3:30 p.m. there will be a mass meeting with a special musical and literary program. Prof. Eugene A. Clark, the principal of Miner Normal School of this city, will address the meeting and Prof. Grace Coleman, of Howard University, will preside. At eight p. m., Rev. Waldron will preach on "Some Lessons from the Lives of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass." The choir, under the direction of Prof. T. H. Ward of Florida, will render special music at each service. URBAN LEAGUE PLANS BEGIN TO TAKE SHAPE ST. LOUIS, Mo., Feb. 11—(Preston News Service) Letters are being received by the local branch of the Urban League from most of the large cities in the country asking about the general plans and program, for the convention to be held here March 29 to April 1 and from present indications St. Louis will be host to the largest number of delegates ever attending the League Conference in the last 16 years. Colds Be quick—be sure Deal promptly with a cold. 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This display holds an added significance because these articles are the products of living Africans, who, without education and with crude tools, have fashioned works of art that would do credit to the skilled craftsman, with all his modern conveniences. John Hammond of Grand Basom, French Ivory Coast, Africa, has exported these products to America. America is the market of the world, hence, these poor natives send the products of their months of toil to our shores. And they send a wonderful collection—each a masterpiece. In this collection are multicolored ivory bracelets, hand-carved with unique designs. There are beaten metal articles, among which is a hand-worked, brass ash-receiver, fashioned after some strange animal, unknown to this country. A masterpiece in this collection is a hand-wrought metal sword with a hilt covered by beautifully painted elephant hide. This sword is enclosed by a sheath of elephant hide; and this is, indeed, the most artistic work of all—remarkable in craftsmanship and design, flavoring of ancient Egypt and early Greece. Then too, the collection includes leopard and monkey skins, medicinal barks, and white, hand-carved ivory beads. Unfortunately, most of the finest vases and pottery were broken. The carefully designed straw articles, including fans and mats, pocket books from the skins of rare animals, and almost insignificant curios, complete a really remarkable collection. This display is the property of Dr. Leo S. Osman, 1728 Seventh street, northwest. Dr. Osman states that he does not make a L. A. LE 1344 4th St., N Our service friendly and sys standing. Even is done to relieve the trying respi funeral arrange The cost is own desire. Ph Office, N After Midnight Established 1915 FUNERALS $1 Maggie E. Winsl (Of the Old Or UNDERTAKERS A Auto Service Chap 2013 NINTH S Residence: 2011 Ninth St., N.W. Bundy's Fun NOT DOLLARS S-E-R- Efficient Guara E. W. BU 649 Florida A Phone, No Complete F A. --- profit on these goods, but handles them for the benefit of his friend, Mr. Hammond. ZION LEADERS ADJUST LOCAL PROPERTY A representation of the board of bishops, from the A. M. E. Zion denomination, met with the connectional trustees, at the Financial Building, 1425 T street, northwest. Wednesday of last week to adjust certain important matters pertaining to the management of the property. Additional trustees were appointed, including Attorney S. M. Dudley, who was also made agent for the property. A committee of bishops, to cooperate with the trustees in the management of the property, was designated as follows: Bishop E. D. W. Jones, chairman, Bishop J. S. Caldwell, Bishop W. J. Walls, Bishop P. A. Wallace and Bishop L. W. Kyles. With the above arrangement perfected, a perplexing problem of several months' standing, relative to the management of the institution, is considered satisfactorily solved. SANITATION One of the modern Funeral Director's most important duties, in addition to caring for the dead, is to safeguard the health of the living. This is accomplished by the observance of the laws of scientific sanitation. The members of our organization are specially trained to handle all cases along the most modern sanitary lines, thus ensuring the public protection. Our prices are reasonable. Ellis P. Moon, H. S. Eckela College of Emb., Philadelphia, Pa. Otis F. Allen, New England College of Emb., Boston, Mass. MOON and ALLEN GRADUATE EMBALMERS and FUNERAL DIRECTORS 12th St. at Fla. Ave., N.W. Phone, 7813 The Service we offer SOCIETY and Club Celebrate 25th Anniversary 500 party at her residence on Mon Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris, 11286 Walter street, southeast, celebrated thei rtwenty-fifth anniversary on astundry, February 5. They had as tehir guests, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Green, Mr. and Mrs. William Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Addisino Dent, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Diggs, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Butler, Mr. and Mrs. William Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris, Mrs. Mary J. Barnes, Mrs. Rebecca Campbell, Miss B. Scott, Miss M. Stewart, Mrs. Hattie Campbell, Miss A. Chew, and R. Harris. After the games and other amusements, they were ushered to a beautifully decroated dining room and served refreshments by Miss Edna Diggs. The guests all left wishing the couple many more happy years. The reception was sponsored by the son and daughter of the couple. Mrs. Samuel Jefferson Entertains at Five Hundred Mrs. Samuel Jefferson entertained her 500 Club on last Thursday night at her cozy home, 616 L street, northeast. First and second club prizes were won by Mrs. Ida Proffit and Mrs. Josephine Simmons, respectively. Mrs. Rosie Thomas was awarded the guest prize. Mrs. Virginia Grasty Entertained Mrs. Virginia Grasty, of Hackensack, New Jersey, spent the past two weeks with her cousin, Mrs. Wm. B. Harris of 1326 R street, northwest. She spent the weekend with Mrs. Lawrence B. Curtis. Accompanied by Miss Margie Harris and her husband, the party motored to Baltimore as guests of Mrs. Marie Ford. Mrs. Sallie Harris of Q Street gave a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Grasty, who returned to her home last Thursday. Mrs. Marian S. Cruson Entertains Mrs. Marian S. Crusor, 1938 Eleventh street, northwest, entertained a very beautiful bridge party, Monday the 7th. The house was profusely decorated with roses, hyacinths, carnations and blooming plants. The favors, red satin hearts, were drawn out of exquisitely designed baskets, placed on each table. Prizes were awarded Mrs. Stevenson, first club; Mrs. Barron, second club; Mrs. Price, first guest; Mrs. Butler, second guest; Mrs. Wilkens, third guest and Mrs. Perry Howard, fourth guest. Others present were Mrs. Archer, Amos Baltimore, Browne, Lon Hamer Burrell, Henrietta Burwell, Beverly, Adams, Clayton, Churchwell, Duurloo, Freeman, Harris, King, B. Page, J. Page, Pryor, Ross, Gordon, Robinson, Washington, Wilkens and Williams. 'A Pretty Affair A stream of friends called at the home of Mrs. Francis C. Johnson, of 3028 Sherman avenue, northwest, where she was "at home" from five to seven p.m. on Sunday in honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Isadore A. Letcher. Mrs. Johnson was assisted in receiving by Attorney and Mrs. Charles H. Toms, and Mesdames Henry, Grace Harris, Maria Johnson, Marian Payne, Madeline Beckwick and Miss Emma Copeland. The dining room was artistically decorated and the guests were served raspberry sherbet, cake, mints and salted almonds. Soft music was rendered during the reception hours. Mrs. Viola L. Jackson Hostess Mrs. Viola L. Jackson was hostess to a supper at her residence in the Granada Apartments, on Tuesday, February 8th, 1927, in honor of Miss Aida M. Ward of New York City, formerly of Washington, D.C. Miss Ward has just returned from an extended trip abroad. The guests present were Mr. and Mrs. James Herbert, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Curry, Mr. and Mrs. A. Walton, Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Brandon, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis, Miss Blanche Langley, Mr. Hill and Mr. Samuel Morrow. Church Board Entertains The trustee board and auxiliary to the trustee board of Florida Avenue Baptist Church gave a reception Friday evening at the beautiful home of Mrs. Bessie Carter. 1333 Wallach place, northwest. Officers of the church and others were present and spent an evening of pleasure. The following musical program was rendered. A vocal solo by Mrs. Dickerson; vocal solo by Dr. W. E. Taylor, D.D.S.; trombone solo by Mr. R. C. Archer, Jr., after which the guests were ushered to the decorated dining room where a delicious repast was served. Mr. L. Turner, chairman of the board was toastmaster for the occasion. A beautiful electric lamp was presented to Rev. and Mrs. Taylor by the two organizations, the presentation was made by Miss Hattie P. Ivy. Rev. and Mrs. Taylor responded. Mrs. Dorothy Brooks Martin Entertains Mrs. Dorothy Brooks Martin was hostess at a beautiful appointed IS YOUR WIFE STILL YOUR SWEETHEART? Send Your Sweetheart A Valentine GERTRUDE'S Gift and Art Shoppe OPEN EVENINGS 1936 Njnth St. N.W. 500 party at her residence on Montello avenue, northeast. Her guests numbered twenty-five. Those present were Mesdames Violet McKinney, Helen Sewell Williams, Mildred Giles, Alice Peters Moore, Inez Brooks Garrison, Eunice Matthews, Martha Dulaney Sheafe, P. W. Price, and Misses Edna Holmes, Florence Murray, Adelene Bell, Adella Parks, Alice Bell, Susie Holton, Beatrice Holton, Ruby Duffy, Helen Crawford, Clotida Barnett, Valerie Turner. Mrs. Inez Brooks Garrison Entertains Mrs. Inez Brooks Garrison entertained at seven tables of 500 on Friday, February 4. Her list of guests included Mesdames Ruth Houston, Dorothy B. Martin, Helen Sewell Williams, Alice Poters Moore, Lucille Moore Simmons, Mildred Giles, Eunice Matthews, Ethel Thomas, P. W. Price, Evelyn Russell, Martha Scott, Mattie Shippen, McDonald, and the Misses Edna Holmes, Helen Raymond, Alice Bell, Lillian Walton, Grace Dodson, Clotilda Barnett, Susie Holton, Beartice Holton, Lillian Shackelford, Ruby Duffy, Helen Crawford. Miss Ethel Harris Entertained On last Thursday evening the Thursday Evening Bridge Club entertained in honor of Miss Ethel Harris, one of their members, who was recently made head of the department of mathematics in the schools here. The bridge club was assisted by many of Miss Harris' friends and well wishers. This group of young ladies, the majority of whom are public school teachers, felt it an honor to have one of their number recognized in this capacity and felt it their duty to demonstrate just how proud they were of Miss Harris' distinction. A token of esteem was presented Miss Harris by Miss Pearl Adams. Miss Harris in a modest and sincere way responded with many thanks. Many specially planned features added to the evening's pleasure. Those taking part were Pearl Adams, Thelma Amos, Norma Bacchus, Katherine Bibb, Dorothy Beckley, Carrie Boyd, Norma Boyd, Edith Chandler, Thomasine Corrothers, Sadie Daniels, Lillian Duckett, Ruby Duffy, Mildred Giles, Ethel Hall Sadie Engram, Marie Jordan, Clarissa Miller, Irene Miller, Mrs Kelly Miller, Muriel Milton, Brenda Moryck, Ethel Murray, Estelle Pinker, Gaster Pryor, Mae Skinner, Sarah Speaks, Gladys Tolliver, Gertrude Watkins, Vivian Turner, Ruth Weatherless, Jennie Wilder and Justine Wilkes. Mr. and Mrs. Norval Smith Entertain House Guest Mr. and Mrs. Norval Smith of New Jersey avenue, northwest, had as their guest last week, Lawyer and Mrs. Halloway of Los Angeles, Cal. *On Thursday, before their departure, they were given a reception by the host and hostess. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. James Penn, Dr. and Mrs. King, Miss Carter, George Washington, Mrs. Virginia Curtis, and Dr. John M. Smooth. The party was highly entertained by several theatrical people from the show of "Shuffle Along." They were Miss White, Mr. Easton, Mr. Bart, Mr. Lawson, Mr. Curry, and Mr. Grant. Surprise Reception A surprise reception was given Rev. George A. Fisher, Thursday night, February 3, by members of St. Monica's P. E. Church. He was presented a loving cup, Mrs. Fisher was given a silver vase, and Mrs. Anna Mary, a pair of silver candlesticks. The presentations were made by Rev. Brown of St. Luke's P. E. Church. Mrs. Martha K. Cooper, Mrs. Martha C. Sweeney, Mrs. Anna Wilson and Mr. Thomas Bowie formed the committee. Those on the program were Rev. L. A. King, Rev. O. L. Mitchell, Rev. Brown, Mrs. Rose West and Mr. Thomas Bowie, Mrs. Blanch Knorl presided at the piano. Remarks were made by Mrs. Ellis, widow of the late Rev. Ellis, of Gordonsville, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet C. Wilkinson, Mrs. M. K. Cooper and Mr. Hodges. A Birthday Party Little Doris Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Jones, of Falls Church, Va., celebrated her sixth birthday, Saturday, February 6th from five-thirty to eight. The decorations and favors were in keeping with St. Valentine's Day. The birthday cake was a thing of beauty being decorated with a large red heart edged with red roses, and topped off with six red candles. Little Miss Doris was showered with many beautiful and useful gifts. The tots present were Dora and Charles Curtis, Richard and William Tompkins, Gloria Tinner, Wendall Jackson, May and Samuel Compton, and Audrey Newsome. While Little Miss Doris was entertaining her friends with music, dancing and games, her mother, Mrs. Fannie Jones, entertained the parents and a group of her friends with 500. They included Mesdames Isadore A. Letcher, Georgia Taylor, Mamie Weaver and Miss Ethel Powell. The little guests were served with dainty refreshments. Mrs. Crusoe Entertains Mrs. Marion Cruseo of 1938 11th street, entertained with bridge on Monday evening. Those present were: Mrs. Thelma Amos, Mrs. Brady Adams, Mrs. R. C. Archer, Mrs. J. D. Baltimore, Mrs. M. Beaverly, Mrs. Barron, Mrs. Ellen Brown, Mrs. H. Butler, Mrs. H. Burwell, Mrs. L. H. Burrell, Mrs. Bessie Clayton, Mrs. Churchwell, Mrs. Durloo. Mrs. Eleanor Freeman, Mrs. M. Gordon, Mrs. Emily Harris, Mrs. Perry Howard, Mrs. King, Mrs. P. W. Price, Miss B. Page, Miss Janie Page, Mrs. G. M. Pryor, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Stevenson. Mrs. Rosetta Robinson, Mrs. Helen Washington, Mrs. Bessie Wilkins and Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Cochran was the score keeper and Mrs. U. L. Hall assisted the hostess. Mrs. Stevenson carried off the first club prize, and Mrs. Barron, the second prize. Mrs. P. W. Price, the first guest prize; Mrs. Butler, the second; Mrs. Wilkins, the third and Mrs. Robinson the fourth. Mrs. Josephine Golden Morton Entertains On Thursday evening, February 3, Mrs. Morton entertained her club and a number of friends. The club members are, Mrs. Hattie Butler. Mrs. Annie Harris, Mrs. Dora Brooks, Mrs. Josephine Bailey, Mrs. Helen Washington, Mrs. Josephine Jones, Mrs. Thelma Wauls, Mrs. Katie Dean, Miss Gertrude Henry, Mrs. Jean Chandler, and Mrs. Constance Spencer. The guests were: Miss Strantnan and Miss Griffin of Howard University, who rendered a musical program and Mrs. John T. Rhines, Mrs. Walter Pinchback, Mrs. Nolan Martinez, Mrs. Alberts, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Edith Wright and Mrs. Lillian Wells as score keeper. The club prizes were won by Mrs. Annie Harris, Mrs. Chamber, and Mrs. Butler, the guest prizes by Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Albert. PERSONALS Mrs. C. C. Webb, 1773 T street, northwest, entertained a number of friends at five hundred Tuesday evening, February 7. Miss Marguerite V. Lemonon has returned to her school duties in Wildwood, N. J., after attending the funeral of her father, Bernard A. Lemmon. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Davis are parents of a baby boy. The youngster was born Sunday, January 30, at Columbia Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Fredericks celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary February 3, at their residence, 1206 Tenth street, northwest. Mrs. Fredericks was formerly Miss Madeline Walker. Among those present were, Mr. and Mrs. William Edwards, Mrs. Homie Walker, Mr. and Mrs. A. Coates, Misses Claudia Fredericks, Marie and Elizabeth Davis, Dr. Robinson, John Davis, Mrs. M. J. Davis of Brentwood, Md., and Richard Johnson. Mrs. Mary E. Arnold is quite ill at her residence, 419 Q street, northwest. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davoll of Long Island, New York, have returned home after spending a delightful two weeks at the home of Mrs. Davoll's sister, Mrs. Alice Minor, of Q street, northwest. Miss Daisy Harris, Charlotteville, Va., spent this week here as the guest of her cousin, Mrs Helen Brown, 2713 Eleventh street, northwest. While here Miss Harris was entertained by Miss Georgia Patterson, 1342 Riggs street, northwest, and Mrs S. A. Churchman, 1502 Thirteenth street, northwest. Mesdames Edna Perry, Vivian Pelham, Mary Nicholas Kelly and Mr. and Mrs. Bradford J. Simms Agnes Williams spent Sunday in New York, the guests of friends, entertained their cousin, Mrs. Eva Simms Kibby. The passing of Mrs. Enola Hundley Lee beloved daughter of Mrs. Belle Hundley was a shock to their many friends, Mrs. Lee, retiring and amiable was an exemplary young woman. The deceased leaves a young daughter, mother and sister and three brothers to mourn her untimely passing. Mr. J. M. Thomas of New York was in the city, the guest of friends. Mrs. Sarah M. Lincoln of Philadelphia left Saturday last after spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar J. Scott, 658 12th street, northeast, entertained in honor of friends from New York City. The February Group of the Helping Hand Club of the 19th Street Baptist Church, Mrs. Emma Cabaniss, president will entertain their club at the residence of Mrs. Sadie B. Jenkins, 1511 T street, northwest. Mrs. Ruth Plummer, youngest daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Daly is recovering after a serious indisposition. Mrs. Josephine Butler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Irving, Mr. and Mrs. H. Teagle King, formerly of Arlington, Va., have returned to the city after residing in Virginia for a number of years. They are located in their new home, 1930 Seventeenth street, northwest. the Progressive Thimble Club at the residence of Mrs. Lauretta Martin, 156 Heckman street, southeast, Sunday, February 6th from 1:30 to 8:00 p.m. The program consisted of vocal and instrumental solos, recitations and readings by the following persons: Mr. B. Carroll, Mrs. Elizabeth Spencer, Mrs. Lillie Williams, Mr. Egbert Bowie, Miss Mildred Smiler, Mrs. Adiece Thomas, Mr. Richard Jenifer, Miss Naomi Martin, Mr. Compruse, Mr. William Audrich and Mr. Harry Thompson. The House was beautifully decorated. A color scheme of burnt orange and white prevailed. The members of the club are: Mrs. Julia Robinson, Mrs. Lauretta Martin, Mrs. Pearl Waters, Mrs. Ella Butler, Mrs. Alice Anderson and Mrs. Effie Thompson. Mrs. M. S. Goodrich, 2309 E street, northwest, entertained at luncheon Sunday in honor of Mrs. Ella Johnson, Messrs. Jenkins and Wesley. Mrs. Mary Terry, an efficient operative at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is confined to her home with pleurisy. street, Brentwood, Md., and one of Mr. Joseph Herbert of 3116 Oak street, Brentwood, Md., and one of its oldest citizens, is improving rapidly after three months of serious illness. Mr. Arthur F. Boston of 116 Seaton place, northwest, who was taken with a sudden attack of high blood pressure at the Government Printing Office is greatly improved at this writing. Friends in the city received an announcement of the birth of a son to Dr. and Mrs. Edward Lowery of Flushing, L.I. Mrs. Lowery was formerly Miss Ethel Skinker. CLUBS CLUB TO BE INCORPORATED The Hutradena Club will hold a joint meeting of the board of governors, officers and legal advisory board at the residence of Enoch Gray, 121 Kendall street, northeast, Friday, February 11, at 8 p.m., to complete arrangements for its smoker. Papers of incorporation will also be presented at this meeting. The next meeting held at the Holy Name Guild, 1727 Thirteenth street, northwest, will begin at 7 o'clock sharp, and will be converted into a smoker. Invitations will be sent to all other colored veteran organizations in the city. All former members of the Howard University Training Detachment from May 15 to July 15 are especially requested to be present. With approximately 300 eligibles from whom to draw, it is expected that the membership, which is now 83, will soon pass the hundred mark. Travalleur Club The Travailleur Club met at the home of Miss Cestine-L Johnson, 1897 T street, northwest, on Thursday evening, February 3. The club has just presented a very successful recital and is preparing to present an interesting drama during the latter part of March. The club is largely composed of members of Plymouth Congregational Church. The next meeting will be held at the home of the president, Miss Isabelle Miller, 1815 T street, northwest, Thursday, February 17. The officers of the club are: Miss Isabelle Miller, president; Lowery Barnes, vice-president; Miss Cestine Johnson, secretary; Miss Helen Williams, treasurer; John Frazier, sergeant-at-arms; J. W. Osborne, chaplain; Miss Helen Piper, critic, and William Allen, reporter. Hostess to "500" Party Mrs. Inez B. Garrison was hostess to a five-hundred party at her home Friday night. Those present were: Mesdames Helen S. Williams, Dorothy B. Martin, Evelyn W. Russell, Martha W. Scott, Peter W. Price, Lucille M. Simmons, Ruth J. Houston, Eunice W. Matthews, Mildred M. Giles, Esther McDonald, Mattie Shippen, Alice P. Moore Ethel M. Thomas, Maude F. Wayman, Misses Beatrice and Susanne Holton, Alice Bell, Edna Holmes, Lillian Walton, Grace Dodson, Clotilda Barnett, Lillian Shackleford Ruby Duffey, Helen Raymond, and Helen Crawford. Prizes were awarded. The Progressive Thimble Club A musical and tea was given by Mme. Jones Famous Everywhere as a Remarkable PHYSCHIC PALMIST (Licensed by the D. of C.) New location 704 7th Street, N.W. A PROPOSITION THAT IS HONEST To those who call on me for interviews, I promise honestly to fulfill every word contained in this statement. I will tell you everything you want to know about your enemies, rivals or friends. Whether sweetheart, wife or husband is true or false, I will also tell you how to get love and affection of the ones you most desire. I will tell you how to control the actions of people even though they are miles away. There is practically nothing I cannot accomplish for you. I also cause speedy and happy marriages and overcome grounded and adjust lowert. I correct evil habits. There is no heart so sad or home so dreary that I cannot bring happiness to it: I will lift you out of sorrow and start you on the road to happiness and prosperity. I will do these things before you say a word to me. 704 Seventh Street, Northwest No trouble telling my work is mentalism. All business confidential. Can be seen from 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. every day. the Progressive Thimble Club* at the residence of Mrs. Lauretta Martin, 156 Heckman street, southeast, Sunday, February 6th from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. The program consisted of vocal and instrumental solos, recitations and readings by the following persons: Mr. B. Carroll, Mrs. Elizabeth Spencer, Mrs. Lillie Williams, Mr. Egbert Bowie, Miss Mildred Smiler, Mrs. Adle Thomas, Mr. Richard Jenifer, Miss Naomi Martin, Mr. Compruse, Mr. William Audrich and Mr. Harry Thompson. The House was beautifully decorated. A color scheme of burnt orange and white prevailed. The members of the club are: Mrs. Julia Robinson, Mrs. Lauretta Martin, Mrs. Pearl Waters, Mrs. Ella Butler, Mrs. Alice Anderson and Mrs. Effie Thompson. Trumps Club Entertained Miss Alaveta Menard entertained the Trumps Club, February 3. The members present were Mesdames Mayne Melinger White, Misses Grace Dodson, Pearl Minor, and Alice Peters Moore, Miss Jeanette Freeland, and Miss Minnie Hall. The guests were Mesdames Mercedes Rector, and Pansy Cox, and the Misses Ruth Thompson, Beatrice Myers, Evelyn Bruce, and Mary Johnson. The club prizes were won by Alice Moore, and Pearl Minor, and the guest prizes were won by Pansy Cox, and Ruth Thompson. Entertained by Mrs. Howard Mrs. Lena Howard was hostess to the Arbutus Sewing Circle on last Wednesday evening at her home, 1709 Fourth street. One hour was spent in needle work Mrs. Mary Jackson is chairman of the tea to be given on Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Julia Rose, 1009 Fairmont street, northwest. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Pritchett. Others present were Mesdames Julia Rose, Addie B. Shipman, Hattie Johnson, Bessie Carter, Emma Pritchett, Anna Colson, Josephine Sneed and Lena Howard. Mrs. Gladys Houston Hostess to S.O.E. The S.O.E. Club was entertained on last Saturday evening by Mrs. Gladys Houston at her home, 1744 S street, northwest. Five hundred was the feature of the evening. Those present were Nathalie Cole, Ethel Wise, Mrs. W. L. Houston, Helen Curtis, Ruth Savoy, Pearl Curtis, Robbie Lofton, Marie Wilson, Mary Cottrell, Hattie Edwards, Frances Garvin, Ruth Steward, Josephine L. Jhonson, Mrs. J. A. Lankford, Vivian Turner, Hyacinth Ingham, Gwendolyn Ingham| Frankie Thomas, Irene Perkins, Katie Harris, Bernice Simms, Felicia Bentley, Ethel Culberson, Brenda Moryck, Ester Jones, Anne Montier, Bobbie Scott, Lillian Malone, Estelle Skinker; Dr. Norman Harris, Dr. Frank Jones, E. C. Williams, Judge Cobb, Dr. Savellon Savoy, Dr. Arthur Curtis, Dr. Robert Wilson, Dr. Merrill Curtis and Dr. Charles Johnson. Club prizes were won by Francis Garvin Mary Cottrell and Lillian Malone. Guest prizes were won by Helen Curtis, Ruth Savoy and Katie Harris. Woman's Auxiliary Meets Women's Academy On Friday evening, February 4, the Woman's Auxiliary of the N. A. P. E. met with Mrs. G. W. Bannister on Corcoran street, Mrs. P. B. Gordon, the president officiated. Roll was called and the eleven ladies present responded with dues and quotations from "Dickens." A letter of thanks from the Associated Charities for the $10.00 which was given by the auxiliary during the Christmas season, was read by the secretary. The membership drive is still on. The names of Mrs. A. J. Hogan, Mrs. Peter Grogan GROGAN 817-823 Sev FEBRUARY SA 10 to 40 per cent Throughout the This golden opportunity comes and August—whereby we offer from 10 per cent to 40 per centure, well known for its quality. If you have waited for the to visit-Grogan's and inspect th Peter Grogan & Sons Co. GROGAN'S 817-823 Seventh St.N.W. FEBRUARY DISCOUNT SALE 10 to 40 per ct. Reductions Throughout the Entire Store 10 to 40 per ct. Reductions Throughout the Entire Store This golden opportunity comes but twice a year—February and August—whereby we offer tremendous reductions ranging from 10 per cent to 40 per cent upon our entire stock of furniture, well known for its quality and durability. If you have waited for the February Sale events—don't fail to visit Grogan's and inspect their wonderful assortments. EASY CREDIT TERMS E. F. Hawkins, and Mrs. Reid were added. The next meeting will be with Mrs. C. E. Barron. Mrs. Nelson is Hostess Mrs. R. T. Nelson, 1881 Third street, northwest, entertained her five hundred club at her residence Thursday evening. Among the guests were Mrs. Durloo, Mrs. Webb, Miss Cornelia Webb, Mrs. Ashton, and Mrs. Tate. The club members are Miss Chase, Mrs. Walls, Miss Gray, Miss Lewis, Mrs. Webb, Miss Ashby, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Hope, Mrs. Hamilton, and Mrs. Dorsey. Beautiful prizes were awarded to guests and members. After the games, supper was served. LINCOLN'S ANNIVERSARY CELBRATED The celebration of the birthday anniversary of Abraham Lincoln will be held at the New Bethel Baptist Church, corner Ninth and S streets, northwest, Sunday, February 13, at 8 o'clock, p.m. Hon. Perry W. Howard, Judge J. A. Cobb, Rev. J. N. Beaman, George W. Cole and Lucien Thompson, will take part in the services. Rev. Dr. W. D. Jarvis will preach. The Lincoln Mutual Relief Association has the services in charge. Apply Johnson's Belladonna Plaster for Quick Sure Relief Pain—resulting from almost any usual cause, can be made to vanish quickly, by applying a Johnson's Belladonna Plaster over the affected part. You can buy this plaster at any drug store. Why suffer terrible agony, when such quick, effective and lasting relief is afforded by the simple act of putting on a Johnson's Belladonna Plaster? The beneficial effects of belladonna plaster in quieting pain, diminishing muscular spasms, relieving irritability, congestion and contraction—and affording continuous warmth, support and comfort as long as the plaster remains on the body—have the official recognition of pharmacists throughout the world. Forty years ago Johnson & Johnson were the pioneers in making improved belladonna plasters, and today Johnson's Belladonna Plasters rank first in the number sold and used all over the world. The marvelous results obtained are due solely to the standard of highest quality. Every plaster you buy bearing the Johnson & Johnson name carries full-strength medication in such soluble form that it will be quickly absorbed into the affected parts and bring blessed relief from pain in a miraculously short time. So be sure to ask for Johnson's Belladonna Plaster. All drug stores. FREE OSTEOPATHIC Clinic Every Friday Evening, 7:30 to 9 p.m.; all ailments treated. 1826 9th St., N.W. 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(Near Howard Theatre) GET MY SEASON OFFER PIANO TUNING, $2.00 Expert Repairing and Rebuilding MARKINS 17 Quincy Pl Call, North 4676 The Season for Mid-Winter Dances The month of February is the most pop- ular for Mid-Winter Dances and Reception experience for a number of years has pre- ences during this season are invariably successful. The following few dates are bookings: Thursday, Feb. 3 Thursday, Feb. Thursday, Feb. 10 Thursday, Feb. Curray Palace Casi MATERING TY North 6518 theatre) OFFER MG, $2.00 Rebuilding 17 Quincy Place, N.W. 676 on ter the most popular seas s and Receptions. Ex- years has proved that are invariably financl ing few dates are open Thursday, Feb. 17 Thursday, Feb. 24 ce Casino GOLD LEAF LETTERING A SPECIALTY 610 T Street, N.W. (Near Howard Theatre) North 6518 GET MY SEASON OFFER PIANO TUNING, $2.00 Expert Repairing and Rebuilding L. C. LARKINS 17 Quincy Place, N.W. Call. North 4676 The Season for Mid-Winter Dances The month of February is the most popular season for Mid-Winter Dances and Receptions. Experience for a number of years has proved that dances during this season are invariably financially successful. The following few dates are open for bookings: Thursday, Feb. 3 Thursday, Feb. 17 Thursday, Feb. 10 Thursday, Feb. 24 Murray Palace Casino Street Phone, North 667 --- THREE “SHEEP SHOULD NOT WEAR GOAT'S CLOTHING” Letter Defends Rev. Waldron FOUR Milton Waldron in his sermon or “Bobber Hair and Short Skirts.” To the Editor of The Tribune, Dear Sir: T wish to congratulate Dr. Wal- dron on his grand and noble ser- mon on “Bobber Haid and Short Skirts.” I would to God that. all preachers would preach: likewise. In reference to the answer writ- ten by Mrs. Freeman, I wish to Say that Dr. Waldron has not at- tempted to say all women are im- moral, but he is trying to teach us a lesson. If the goat is to wear sheeps’ clothes, how can we tell them from the sheep? If the mod- est mothers are to dress like the immoral women, how can we tell them apart “We should not fly off when the gospel is really preached, Not Rev: m, but the Lord Jesus him- self says that “A woman's hair is her glory,” and when she cuts it off and throws it away, or burns it up, she destroyeth the precious gift of slory that God has given ‘So we'll have to agree with Dr. Waldron. If the christians are go- ing to do what the sinners do be- cause it is style, I am afraid we will be weighed in the balance and found wanting. ALEXANDRIA. VA, NEWS : Alexandria Correspondent a Mrs. Clara Lane rt 817 Queen Street ‘ANNOUNCEMENT The undersigned wishes to an- mounce to the people of Alexan- Gein and vicinity that, he has op- ened an office as a physician and surgeon at 405 North Alfred street and is prepared to treat patients in the office or at their bedsides. His (read call (temporarily) will be Alexandria 559-W. : 0. DAVIDSON DURANT, MD. IN MEMORIAM ny eee See ee ee our dear husband and father, ane he ooo it a fe on February 9, 1926. Sen keeper bags e-chee ole ‘When we were all together, _ But, oh, how changed it all is now. Since you have gone forever. Just when life was sweetest, ‘And he could have lived his best, ‘The gates of heaven opened, And God called him home to rest. by his WIFE and DAUGHTER Dr. William T. Graham, of Rich- mond, will hold a clinic ‘for crip- led children here and in neighbor- Tig towns Sunday morning at the city health bureau. ‘Three boys Tuesday were found guilty, of breaking and entering old Portner Brewery. Clarence Jones, was committed to the State Board of Public Welfare, Albert Jasper was sent to jail for one month, and John Wabash paroled in his’ mother’s care. Dr. J. Milton Hopkins has return- ed home improved after two weeks stay in the sanitarium at Takoma Park, Ma. Mr. John W. Jackson, the con- fectioner and baker, of North Hen- ry street, who has been dangerous- ly ill, is improving. Mr. Randolph Blue, of 1113 Queen street, was one of the many patrons to attend the first infor- mal classique given by the Arbor- vitae Sociai Club, on Wednesday, February 2. The brother of Mrs. Mary Mit- chell, of 812 Wolfe street, who has been visiting her for the past six weeks has returned to Deiroit, Mich. All members of Esther Chapter No. 23, 0. E. S., will meet at 815 Gibbon street, Monday, February 14, it being the regular monthly meeting. Mary Redd, W. M. Lil- lian Gray, secretary. Prelental dansantes will be giver by the Knights of St. John and Alexandria Lodge of Elks vt Odd Fellows Hall, on February 18 and 22, respectively. ‘Mrs. Gertrude Hopkins has re- turned from New York City, being the house guest for a week of Mr. and Mrs. Harrie L. Craig. Mrs. Clara Lane, the correspon. dent for this column is much im. proved at this writing. The funeral services of Mrs Mora Scott Wright of North Hen ry street, were held at the Thir Baptist Church on Thursday, Feb ruary 10. It was conducted b; Rev. Thompson of Ebeneze! Church. Mrs. Wright died at Prov idence Hospital last Sunday night Donations and financial aic from various fraternal organiza tions will be greatly appreciate bg an old lady recently taken to th ‘Old Folks’ Home. Mrs. Maria Lumpkins of Nort) Patrick street, is out again afte ® short illness. Mrs. Essie Taylor, of Philadel phia, is visiting her parents Mr ‘and Mrs. William H. Murray dur ing her mother’s iliness. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Griffin Brooks. 6 Queen street, entertained a num ber of friends on Tuesday in hon or of Mrs. Essie Taylor, of Phila Sees Edith Evans, of 803 Sout Fairfax street, was a midyear clas graduate irom Dunbar Hig! pe I would ask every woman to read Genesis 3:7 and 3:24 and you will see that God does not want us to be immoral. It’s true as Mrs. Freeman says that we must not judge, but I say that every tree is known by the truit it bears, and so it is with upl If we are going to wear kn sees, roll- ed stockings and bobbed hair re- gardless of what you say, men will lose respect for us. *To make this plain, years ago in a certain district in Washing- ton, immoral women. were known ‘by.'the way they acted and the clothes they wore. They were sep- arated by this sign from the mod- ‘est. daughter, wife, and mother. Some immoral women exist today, and men can only tell them by their clothes and actions. This is the only sign, In conclusion, Christ, said, "We as christians are the light of the world,” and if christianity, means anything at all it consists of mod- ‘esty and morality. We must remember there are some mothers who have sons as well as daughters. We know that the prisons are overflowed with our sons on the account of temp- tations. All men can't resist their weakness, because they still in- herit the sins of Father Adam. “The woman tempted man.” Mrs. ANNIE ELLIS, 1632 82nd street, n.w. CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS ARE GIVEN VIRGIN ISLANDS A bill conferring citizenship up- on the inhabitants of the Virgin Is- lands was passed by the Senate at its session last Wednesday night. o“'This bill confers citizenship up- on all former Danish citizens, who, on January 17, 1917, resided in the Virgin Islands and are now resid- ing there but made no declaration preserving their Danish citigra- Ship. It also confers citizraship upon all natives of the Virgin Is- lands, who on January, ‘17, 1917, resided in those islands or in the United States and axe now residing in those islands or in the United States or in Parto Rico and are not citizens or subjects of any foreign country: ‘It,ulso makes citizens of the Uniited States ‘all persons. born. in the Virgin Islands since January 17, 1917. 7 “The bill also extends’ the natural- ization laws to all natives of the Virgin Islands, who, on January 17, 1917, resided in those islands or in the United States or in Porto Rico and are now residing in those is- lands or in the United States or-in Porto Rico. | The United States purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark in |1917 for $25,000,000, Congress at that time continued the old Danish laws in force without giving them ‘Amreican citizenship. Miran L. Carter, 3520 Connecti. cut avenue, northwest, filed suit last Thursday for an absolute div- orce from Miriam Hawthorne Da- vis Carter, 1719 U street, north- west. He charged adultery and named Earl Wormley 113 W street, northwest, as the co-respondent. Mr. Carter alleges that his wife misconducted herself on various oe- casions, He also charges that his wife de- serted him and their child for a pe- riod of a week in October, 1926. He says that she has been’ negli- gent in the care of their child and has frequently stayed away from their residence until a late hour at night, returning in an itoxicated condition. The couple were married April 20, 1922. They have one child, Wal- lace Edward Carter, Mr. Carter asks the court for an absolute divoree and custody of their child. HARMON AWARD PRESENTED great and: representative interra- cial audience Sunday morning wit- nessed the presentation to Rev. Will W. Alexander of the William E, Hermon award of a gold medal and $500, in recognition of his work for better race relations. After a few words of acceptance, Mr. Alexander called to the plat- form Miss Amy Chadwick, superin- tendent of the Leonard Street Home for Colored Orphans, and turned over to her the check for $500 as a donation to the home. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Plato T: Durham of Emory University, and the presentation was made by Dr. C. B. Wilmer of the University of the South. School. Mrs. L. McDonald entertained her art club on Monday evening at her home in Patrick street, Mrs. Carrie Arnold won first prize, Mrs. Bernice Brandon, second prize, and a aes sister-in-law, of Bluefiel prize. Mr. Daniel Mitchell, of 807 Prin- cement -apees, several sage fs ‘Harrisburg, Pa., visiting his moth- er, Mrs. Marie Mosby: Bill May Give Negro Schools More Money The Bureau ofthe Budget is considering submitting estimates grounds and “another of approx- Priation of approximately $325,000 for the colored schools of the Dis- trict of Columbia, This estimate would involve two items, one of about $50,000. for for grounds and another of approx- imately $275,000 for buildings for the replacement of old Bell and the old Randall schools and would cover the $220,000 redyetion which the eolored schools suffered by the action of the House appropriations committee in eliminating items in the District supply bill for an, ex- tension to the Crummell School and fora new health school, If the colored schools should be given this urgent deficiency appro- priation, it would make them. re- ceive a total. of 34.21 per cent of the monies appropriated for school Purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1928. Divisions I to 9, the white schools, are provided | the sum of. $2,321,000 for buildings. Get $428,000 Divisions 10 to 18, ‘thie colored ‘schools, are allowed but $428,000, which is only 15.5 per cent of the total. | The items for the white schools, however, include the sum of $1,000, 000 for ‘the new Me Kinley Tech- nical High School which will cost $2,500,000. ‘The old McKinley ‘Manual Training School building is to be turtied over to the colored divisions.” It has a replacement valuation of $1,000,000. ‘The school authorities credit one- third of this replacement valuation each year to the colored schools, charging two-thirds of. the new ‘McKinley High to'the white schools and one-third to the “colored schools. ‘A reduction nf” $220,000 was made in the *.timates submitted by the Budret Bureau for build- ing items ior the colored schools, Mr. Wilkinson. submitted to the committee the recommendations of the school authorities for building purposes and the figures contained in the bill as reported to tie House. Additional Teachers He stressed particularly the im- ‘portance of getting back into the bill the provisions for additional teachers, for the health school and the Crummell School. He directed attention to the fact that if a one- third credit-is allowed on. account of the McKinley Manual Training Schcol and appropriations asked for are allowed in a deficiency propriation, the Colored ‘shoals will get 34.02 per cent of the funds appropriated for buildings and grounds. Notwithstanding this fact, he urged, it is important that the ite for the Harrison health sch restored because it has to do the health of the children. also necessary to have the item: the Crammell School put back ite the bill, he stated, because it means increased educational facilities to meet the growing needs of the community. Crowded Schools Unless the provision for addi- tional teachers is allowed, he said it will mean over-size’ classes, which will measurably: affect) the quality of instruction, results. |The committee decided to place the facts before the public with a view to. getting the aid of in- dividuals,” citizens associations, parent-teacher associations and civic organizations in urging Representatives and Senators to restore these items. 1 MRS. M. F. OTEY DEAD: Funeral services for Mrs. Mary F. Otey, retired Government clerk, were held last Saturday from the funeral parlors of James H. Wins- low Company, Twelfth and R streets, northwest. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. "Mrs. Otey died at the home of C. W. Asbury, Jersey City, N. J, January 29. She had gone thére to spend the winter, She became ill while there and her condition gradually grew worse. It is thought that she left quite an estate. For 40 years she was a clerk in the Pension Office. She was retired about 3 years ago. She lived at 215 Elorida avenue, north- west. She has relatives in ‘Massa- chusetts and North Carolina. They came for the funeral. Mr. Asbury also attended. DOCTOR THOMAS W. TURNER HONORED HAMPTON, Va., Feb. 10.—Dr. thomas W. Turner, member of the faculty of Hampton Institute, has been honored by the American As- sociation for the Advancement. of Science. Notification of his elec- tion as a Fellow in this associa- tion, devoted to research, has come from Secretary Burton E. Living- stone, in recognition of Dr, Tur- ner’s contribution in the field of research. Dr. Turner is a member of three sections of the American. Associa- tion: the Botanical Society of A- merica, which publishes the “Amer ican Journal of Botany”: the A- merican Phytopathological Society ‘publishing: the “Phytopathology”; and the Potato Association of A- aes. Dr. Turner is engaged ir research work under all three sec tions. He was 3 former instructor ‘at Howard University: wie WASHINGTON TRIBUNE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1927 FOR RENT 3. St., N.W.—6 rooms and bath .......... $65.00 First St., S.E.—7 rooms and bath ........ 62.50 5 Fifth St., N.W.—11 rooms and 1 bath .. 100.00 3 Fourth St., N.W.—16 rooms and 2 baths .. 125.00 “4300 G St., N.E—5 rooms and bath ......... 50.00 :: First St., S.E.—6 rooms and bath ...../.. 55.00 923 Fourth St., N.W.—6 rooms and bath .... 50.00 2014 Second St., N.W.—6 rooms and bath .... 50.00 za Florida Ave., N.E.—6 rooms and bath .... 65.00 5 Hobart St., N.W.—6 rooms and bath .... 50.00 1202 Maryland Ave., N.E.—7 rooms and bath 60.00 ° 716 Fourth St., N.W.—6 rooms and bath .... 55.00 2116 Second St., N.W.—8 rooms and bath .... 75.00 2126 Second St., N.W.—8 rooms and bath .... 75.00 2561 Sheridan Rd., S.E.—6 rooms and water .. 25.00 1503 R St., N.W.—10 rooms and bath ........ 90.00 APARTMENTS 1883 U St., N.W.—7 rooms and bath ........ 50.50 1389 U St., N.W.—5 rooms and bath ......... 65.00 615.Q St., N.W.—Ist floor .......c0seeeee+ ++ 50.00 Qnd floor bv..e0s..s0-0-2. 60,00 Brd flor ......eeeeeeee e+ 45.00 APPLY M. M. HARRIS 613 F Street, N.W. Phone, Main 6328 PAPERHANGING AND PAINTING GENERAL HOUSE REPAIRING AND REMODELING ere ci a ee | SEATUITS pope op : Fer Estimate and Full Information Call— ‘The PEERLESS DECORATING AND REMODELING COMPANY | 714 lth St., NW. Franklin 9163 Y.M.C.A, NOTES Max Yergan gave an interesting account of his work in Africa at the Y. W. C. A., Saturday, Feb- ruary 5. He talked largely upon what has been done there by A- mericans and of the urgent need of many more such workers a- mong the African natives. ‘On Sunday, February 13, the Third Baptist. Christian Endeavor will render the program at the Vesper hour. Mr. Freeman will be the leader. This being Race Rela- tions Sunday, Mr. Rupert Sancho of China will be on the program. A Valentine Faney Dress Prom will be given by the Industrial Clubs Council, Saturday night, Feb- ruary 12. Special features will be added, and a flashlight picture will be taken of those present. Why Our Death Rate is High By Charles A, Allen, 1525 5th St., N.W. About seven months ago I wrote a Ictter to the Editor of this paper trying to awaken interest in the alarming health condition of our people in Washington. Since then there have been yerbal dis- cussions among some groups but nothing tangible has been done to date. Other groups have remained inactive. In hope that interest may become more widespread 1 have been asked to publish this statement again: ‘The problem of alarming death among the colored people of Wash- ington is deserving of serious con- sideration by all who claim to have their well-being at heart. ‘The cause of the death rate of 2 colored to 1 \white should be found, and the remedies should be applied. But there seems to be a general lack of interest in the pro- blem by those who should think for the race. ‘The ministers are totally apa- thetic. They seem to be perfectly satisfied to preach about heaven and hell. ‘They do not wonder or investigate why so many of their people are always sick, or why so many die. They forget’ that health and christianity are closely related, that the body is the Temple of the Living God; that Christ was a perfect physical specimen of man- bea HOUSES | The physicians are interested in ‘those who consult them. These do so when they are already sick, ‘some when they are almost dead. ‘The physicians as a rule are not interested in the general physical well-being of the community. The business man is attending to the cares of his business, and so on. What we need more than anything else, ar_ more men and women who will’ forget their own private af- fairs for a little while and work for the good of the whole. ‘This relative high death rate is a disgrace and a challenge to all. We are our brothers’ keeper$. ‘Are we as a race unable to adapt ourselves to the white man’s civili- zation? ‘Are we diligently weaker than the white man? ‘Are our homes more unsanitary, over-crowded, and conducive to disease? Does ignorance of the laws of hygiene, or lack of early treatment of disease cause this high death rate? ‘Are the physicians as capable as those of the other race, or do the physicians and patient co-operate sufficiently to produce adequate re- sults. Do we necd more training in home nursing? ‘There must be a cause. To my mind there are many. They should be investigated without prejudice. It is about time that there be a general awakening. Let the church- eg, the teachers, the newspapers the doctors, the lawyers, the thea- ters, nurses, the real estate men, the ‘fraternal organizations, ete., get together and formulate a plan for the intensive study of all con- ditions affecting the health of the race in Wasl.ington. ‘Why not classes for home nurs- ing in the churches, or a visiting nurses association in each church ? Along with the varied clubs which are found in every church, why couldn't there be a health Club to Took after the health of the church? Why not a committee to study the housing situation so as to im- prove sanitation, composed of real estate men? ‘A public health campaign could be instituted with the help of the churches, theatres, newpapers, physicians, etc., to disseminate medical knowledge or medical ad- viee, fer example,—the value of periodic physical ' examinations— prevention is better than cure, etc. ‘These are just a few suggestions as to the remedy. It is too big a job for any one group to tackle successfully, but with the co-oper- ation of all groups, much can be accomplished. Remember then on the health of the people depends their prosperity and happiness. CHARLES A ALLEN. M.D. | REAL ESTATE and CLASSIFIED Fn | a dain <i ale il all aan E FOR SALE OR RENT ed ' | - These Sections Just Opened | 822 9th St., N.E., 812 9th St, NE. ' 921 12th St., SEL; 232 Ith St., NE. i | 89 Florida Ave. N.W. (for sale only) | | Six rooms and bath, brick homes; all modern ime § provements. I Small cash payments, balance monthly, les#*than { | rent. i | Will rent aay of the above houses except 39 Florida { | Avenue, Ni, : a ve ! _ GS. WHITE 1412 I STREET, N.W. MAIN 8098 | h | SPLENDID LOCATION---10th and O | | UNFURNISHED APARTMENT. 2 Rooms and Kitchenette; H.W.H., Electricitt, Gas | $40.00 MONTH 10040 STREET, N.W. | |” For nice People Only Apply to Premises | Buy a New Home— It is your Best Investment But be sure you buy a New Home in Northwest, where values are increasing every day. Our new red brick Homes offer the utmost in beauty, comfort and service. Go See 717 Euclid St., Northwest Overlooking Howard University—facing directly south— just off Georgia Avenue. Eleven Sold, One Left Long Reception Hall Four Fine Rooms $5750 foomam | $250 CASH Large Front Pore! ina ser ne eicve| $63.90 Per month lights; Laundry tubs includes everything | ee Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. | | Good Yard to alley ‘Take Georgia Ave. ear to Euclid St. mia’ Columbia 9865 | HOME SAVINGS COMPANY | 1010 Vermont Avenue ; ROOMS FOR RENT Furnished SS a ee eh eee TWO nicely furnished rooms for man and wife; kitchen privileges; Use of phone; 1001 Kenyon st., now.; Adams 594. miw-5 Adama BMG Se FRONT room, large, 4 windows, southern exposure elec, h.w:h.; gentlemen preferred; $25; 739 Fairmount. 11-18-25. ROOM, second floor; 1736 Fifteenth street, northwest. ae LARGE front room, steam heat, electricity, tiled bath; for two gen- tlemen. 734 Girard st., now. ONE room for one or two men; 1717 T st., naw; apt. 11, Call be- fore 10 a.m., or after 8 p.m. YOUNG man to share room with another young man. Call North 3556, 1728 First st., nw. HOME-like room, with or without board. Pot, 4977. TWO neatly furnished rooms; pre- fer renting them separately; a.mi.; telephone service: phone Franklin 8847. Apply 1618 0 street, n.w. FRONT room, nice couple or two gentlemen. 758 Columbia rd., naw. ROOM, 1717 S sv, nw. call Pot. 1968 after 5 p.m. LARGE neat room; reasonable; ihk. privileges if desired; 1921 With’ st., n.w.j Phone North 4588._ ROOMS for respectable married ‘eouple; elec. lights and plenty of heat; apply 589 Fla. ave., or phone N. 6875. = ROOMS FOR REN Furnished or Unfurnished ONE ROOM, furnished or unfurn- ished; also one room and kitchen- ete, ami; and 2 rooms, kitchen- ette and bath. 128 Randolph pl., nw. Potomac 3793. _ ONE large room, furnished or un- furnished, with or without kitchen. 927 Rhode Island ave., n.w. Phone 50b4. ce asa TWO rooms communicating; also one furnished room reasonable. 3219 Eleventh street, n.w., after a pee en ae TWO rooms, suitable for light house keeping. 1441 Q st., nw. ROOMS FOR RENT Unfurnished FRONT room, couple or gentleman. 712 Morton st., nw, FOR RENT—Apartments WOULD like quiet couple to share ‘a five room apartment; strictly mo- derate; reasonable terms; phone N. CARE given children while moth- ers work, day, week, or month; all sanitary ‘conditions; ‘prices reason- ey 400 T st., n.w.; North 1651. ES Seca babs aa eS She ‘CHILDREN cared for in refined ‘nursery; clean, healthy surround- ings; satisfaction guaranteed; call Adams 3745. 21-28-4-11 AGENTS WANTED XGENTS WANTED t sll Dr. Link’ Keep. Straight Hair Dreaer. $1.50 per docen, t0e sellor. Write for. fese samples, Dro ink Medicine Co, 2618 Elm St, | Dallas, Texas. SA ORRENT - & | i ; Just Opened 5 812 9th St., NE. i . 929 14th St. NE. FY AGENTS—new plan, makes it easy to earn $50 to $100 weekly; selling shirts direct to wearer; no capital or experience needed; rep- resent a real manufacturer; write for FREE samples; Madison Shirt Makers, 562 Broadway, New York. Men and Women. 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EIGHT-ROOM houses, a.mi., desir- able locations, J. F, HOLLAND 1901 7th st, nw. | North 3527 CORNER HOUSE 17th & S Sts., N.W. 9 rooms, 2 baths, every modern convenience, room for garage. One of the best houses in the city. 6 ROOM HOUSE Every modern convenience, Co- lonial front porch, two ‘back porches, oak floors, clectrici- ty—Very easy terms, SPECIAL $8,000 Near 5th & M—8 rooms and reception hall, every modern convenience, electricity. “Near 2nd & W—6 rooms and bath, h.w.h., electricity, 2 ga- rages, small cash payment, | monthly payments same as rent, , Near 9th & R—8 rooms, bath, hawh., electricity, newly fur- _ nished, easiest terms. Near 8th & R—5 rooms and bath, electricity, h.w.h., room for garage—Easy terms, HOUSES FOR SALE IN ALL SECTIONS J. L. BRITT, 2201 2nd St., N.W. North 5477 ; High-Class Apartments INS NEW MODERN BUILDINGS 2914 Sherman AveN.W. 2922ShermanAve.N.W. 3 Rooms and Bath, Electricity Janitor Service References Required Rent, $47.50 to $50.00 For further information see manager on Premises or— J. Dallas Grady 904 “ith St, N.W. Main 6181 Hard-Wood Flooring LAID AND FINISHED CASH OR TERMS Call MR. GRIGGS 3 North 5292 Sebo = ~ LEGAL NOTICE CHARLES S. CUNEY, Attorney SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS trict of Columbia, Holding Pro bate Court. No. 35,470; Adminis tration. This is to Give Notice ‘That the subscriber of the Distri- of Columbia has obtained from th Probate Court of the District ¢ Columbia, letters of administratio on the estate of Samuel B. Hi’ late of the District of Columbia, de ceased. All persons having claim against the deceased are hereb warned to exhibit the same, wit the vouchers. thereof, legally au thenticated, to the subscriber, on ox ABs oa; otherwise they mag by AD, ot ry law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 2ith day of January, 1927, Natalie S. Hill, 2017 5th St., N.W. Attest: James ‘Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. Woman Almost Dead From Escaping Gas Woman Almost Dead From Escaping Gas A faulty gas stove almost caused the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Cass, 70, living at 2265 Eighth street, northwest. She is a widow and lives in the house alone. She was found in the front room on the second floor in a semi-conscious condition by William Jasper, neighbor, who lives at 2269 Eighth street, northwest, suffering from the inhalation of illuminating gas which was escaping from a gas heater. It was quite some time after her removal to Freedmen's Hospital before she regained consciousness. Her condition now is much improved, however. She has only one known relative, a son, Marshall Cass, who lives in Woodlawn, Va. BERNARD L. LEMMON DEAD BERNARD L. LEMMON DEAD Bernard Alosayus Lemonm, 59, an employee of the government printing office since 1900, died Wednesday, February 2, at his residence, 1519 Corcaron street, northwest. Funeral services were held from St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Saturday, February 5. Father James F. King said the requiem mass. Mr. Lemmon was born in Washington in 1867. He was the oldest son of the late Vincent and Margaret Lemmon. His parents owned the first home to be erected on Church street, northwest, which Mr. Lemmon and his family moved from only four years ago to occupy the home where he died. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Agnes Robinson Lemmon, and five children, Alosayus, Margarite, Paul, Anthony, and John, and a sister, Mrs. Mamye Booker. He was a member of Morning Star Lodge of Elks, and the Knights, of St. Augustine Commandery, No. 2. LINCOLN CONGREGATIONAL TEMPLE At Lincoln Congregational Temple, Sunday morning, Rev. R. W. Brooks will speak from the subject, "What is the Gospel Message?" The choir will furnish special selections. The Progressive Bible Class meets at 10 a.m. The holy communion will be observed. The Senior Christian Endeavor Society will present its program at 6:45 p.m. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Special services will be held at Asbury, Sunday in keeeping with Negro History Week. Dr. King's sermon subject at 11 a.m., will be "The Negro's Place in Our Christian Civilization." A part of this discourse will include the contribution of the Negro in the Methodist Episcopal Church. The pastor will also preach at 8 p.m. Dr. King will in the near future discuss the "Communistic Movement in Russia" and "The Fascistic Movement in Italy," in their relations to Christianity. PEOPLES' CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH For his second sermon of the series "Jesus in Action," Rev. A. F. Elmes will have for his subject Sunday morning, "Jesus at a Wedding." At 6:30 p.m., there will be a musical program under the auspices of the Y. P. C. E., of which Miss Fantroy will be in charge. Two teams of the church met last Wednesday evening, preparatory to their monthly drive. Team number 9 met at the residence of Mrs. Lunnie Moore, 251 N street, northwest. Team number 4 met at the residence of Miss Irene Williams, 210 P street, northwest, and after the meeting a buffet supper was served. The pastor and several visitors were present. JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. ZION CHURCH The pastor, Rev. H. T. Medford, will preach at both services Sunday, at the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, 14th and Corcoran streets, northwest. At the morning service, he will use for his subject "The Wind and the Spirit." The Washington Boy Scouts will have special services Sunday night, Rev. Medford will preach from the subject: "The Lad with a Lunch Basket." The pastor has appointed fifty captains for the spring financial campaign. They are asked to select nine-workers each and report fifty dollars for the group by Monday, April 4. The names of the *captains* are displayed on large bullin boards at the church. FIFTEENTH STREET PRESBY TERIAN CHURCH Dr. F. E. Stockwell, one of the leaders in Christian educational work for young people throughout the United States alligned with the Presbyterian Church, gave a wonderful talk on such work as has been his task at the last Sunday morning's service. Next Sunday is National Christian Endeavor Day. The topic selected is "International Fellowship Throughout the Christian Endeavor." Mr. Hansberry will make the address. Max Yergan, foreign secretary of the Y.M.C.A. told of conditions now existing in South and East Africa between the natives and Europeans at the services last Sunday night. "America's Call to Service," a pageant will be given in the church February 18. The Rev. H. B. Taylor, D.D., will preach Sunday, February at 11 a.m. WOMEN FEDERATION OBSERVE LINCOLN-DOGLASS DAY The Washington and vicinity Federation of Women's Clubs will celebrate Lincoln-Douglass Day at Zion Baptist Church at F and 4th street, southwest, Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Congressman Henry R. Rathbone of Illinois, whose father was in the box with Mr. Lincoln when he was assassinated will speak. Rev. W. L. Washington, the pastor of Zion Baptist Church will speak on Mr. Douglass and Mrs. Mme. FLORENCE BUTCHER Virginia White Speel, president of the District Federation of white women's clubs, will speak on "Women in club work." A musical program will be rendered by Mme. Florence Butcher, Miss Wood and Mr. E. E. Ayers, Mrs. Margaret Thomas Evans, member of New York State Federation will read an original poem, Julia West Hamilton, is president; Marion D. Butler, corresponding secretary. LITIGATIONS ARE MANY IN LIBERIA LITIGATIONS ARE MANY IN LIBERIA NEW YORK, Jan. 28.—According to Oscar Hudson, former Liberian Consul in San Francisco, Cal., and now fiscal agent of the newly organized Bank of Liberia, one of the chief sources of interest in the hinterland of Liberia is the holding of court trails or palavres. These trials are frequently held under the auspices of local chiefs who have an economic interest in furthering them. Important trials often have representatives of the Liberian Government to supervise the proceedings. Appeals in important cases are made to the Paramount Chiefs or to the Secretary of the Interior. The most trivial cases are sent to trial and the natives take great delight in participating in them. Mr. Hudson, who has recently returned from an extensive tour of the Liberian Hinterland, tells of the many trials he observed in the February number of The Messenger. DON'T FORGIVE THE NATI NIGHT Third and F SOUTHWEST'S EXCLUS BEAUTIFUL—HIGH- Special Attractions Nightly Miss ROSSET Direct from "Sm and CLAR ENTERT A 'la carte service BECOME A THE NAT MUSICAL NIGHT CLUB Franklin 2488 John H. Moody, Manager Be a Br Day and Even BUILDING TRADES SO CIGARS Superior S 641 Florida A ROSS and MAGAZINES ```markdown ``` BUILDING TRADES SCHOOL, 710 O St., N.W. A VISIT TO MY FOOT SANITARIUM WILL CONVINCE ALL FOOT SUFFERERS That they can be CURED or RELIEVED Dr. O. E. JOHNSON, 627 T St., N.W. North 5292 1826 9th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. Will matriculate a Mid-Year Class on February Department of Laboratory Diagnosis has been School, under the instruction of a Specialist in Lab nosis from the Parent School of Osteopathy in Ki ouri. Dr. T. Theo. Parker, Pres. Dr. G. Amanda Will matriculate a Mid-Year Class on February 15, 1927. A Department of Laboratory Diagnosis has been added to, this School, under the instruction of a Specialist in Laboratory Diagnosis from the Parent School of Osteopathy in Kirksville, Missouri. ```markdown ``` WILLIAM SAUNDERS IS DEAD; FORMERLY AT SCURLOCK'S STUDIO William N. Saunders, an employee in the Scurlock Studio, 900 U street, northwest, died Sunday at noon in the home of his aunt, Mrs. G. C. Scurlock, with whom He leaves to mourn their loss, he resided. two aunts, four cousins, and many friends, Funeral services were conducted Monday at 5 p.m. at McGuire's Funeral Home by Rev P. A. Scott, pastor of the St. Paul A. M. E. Church. He was buried in Favetteville, N. C. MISS FRANCES M. CROM WELL DIES SUDDENLY MISS FRANCES M. CROM WELL DIES SUDDENLY Miss Frances McGinnis Cromwell, 39, died last Sunday morning at the residence of her father, John W. Cromwell, 1439 Swann street, northwest. Miss Cromwell was a member of one of the city's oldest and well known families. She lived in Washington since the date of her birth, November 22, 1887, and was highly respected in social circles. The death of Miss Cromwell was sudden, taking place at 1:35 a.m., Sunday morning after a brief illness of influenza. She is survived by her father, John W. Cromwell, four sisters, Misses Otelia, Lucy, and Mary Cromwell and Mrs. Martha Brent, and John W. Cromwell, Jr., her brother. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 9, at one o'clock from her late residence. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Inter-Racial Commission Condemns Aiken Affair Inter-Racial Commission Condemns Aiken Affair ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 10.—The Executive Committee of the Commission on Inter-racial Co-operation, in called session at the Henry Grady Hotel recently, adopted resolutions strongly commending the recent statement of Governor John G. Richards, of South Carolina, relative to the Alken lynching, and calling upon the people of South Carolina to support the Governor in his expressed determination to bring the perpetrators to justice if within his power. The resolutions call attention also to the lynching record for 1926 and to the fact that in only one of the thirty cases reported have there been any convictions, and appeal to the American people to put an end to these conditions. GET TO VISIT MUSICAL CLUB Streets, S.W. SIVE NIGHT CLUB, Inc. CLASS—UP TO DATE Presenting Washington's Leading Musicians TA SHANKS. "While-a-While Inn" ENCE LEE MAINING Reservations A MEMBER icklayer Evening Classes SCHOOL, 710 O St., N.W. PAPERS Smoke Shop Avenue, N.W. SWANN SOFT DRINKS MY FOOT SANITARIUM CONVINCE ALL SUFFERERS be CURED or RELIEVED ASSON, 627 T St., N.W. North 5292 College of Osteopathy class on February 15, 1927. A gnosis has been added to this a Specialist in Laboratory Diag- Osteopathy in Kirksville, Miss- Dr. G. Amanda Parker, Sec. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1927 DRUGGISTS WANT CO-OPERATION; SO SAYS DR. MILES DRUGGISTS WANT CO-OPERATION; SO SAYS DR. MILES Dr. Ferinand Miles, newly elected president of the Colored Druggists' Association of this city, has expressed his views on what should be the aims of the colored druggists of Washington. He thinks that the Colored Druggists' Association should work for co-operation among the druggists them- SCURLOCK Dr. FERDINAND MILES selves, and for co-operation with the general public. Dr. Miles thinks that prescriptions written upon the blanks of white druggers, have had a misleading effect upon the colored patient. "Such a prescription, whether the doctor writing it so intends or not, directs the patient to a white drug store for medicine," says Mr. Miles. Dr. Miles cannot understand why colored physicians would write prescriptions on the blanks of white druggists. White doctors, whether as a matter of pride or not, never write prescriptions on colored drug store blanks. Hence, Dr. Miles thinks, the colored physician should adhere strictly to the blanks of colored drug stores, for the sake of pride at least. The colored druggists are ready to furnish colored doctors with prescription blanks. Dr. Miles pleads for the co-operation of the physicians with their own druggists. Dr. Miles plans to work for better co-operation among the druggists themselves. He would like to see the druggists reach a point where their united purchasing power will enable them to buy their goods cheaper, and so increase the profit of the individual druggist, enabling him to compete with other druggists of whatever nature. By offering the public better goods at cheaper prices, the public will be benefitted as they help progressive business enterprise. In such a manner, Dr. Miles believes the Colored Druggists' Association may become the example for other colored businesses. To him, the co-operation between business, professions, and the public will be a starting point for a new day for colored business enterprises in Washington. Howard Men Hold Meeting in New York Howard Men Hold Meeting in New York By Kelly Miller, Jr. Dr. Jose N. Cesteros, a graduate of the Howard University College of Medicine, 1923, entertained the Howard Reading Club at Craig's Dining Room, 102 West 130th street, New York City, February 4. The program consisted of the following papers: "A method of diagnosis of corpuscular sedimentation of the blood," by Dr. H. L. Pelham; "Tuberculosis of the Fallopian tubes, significant points in its morphology, symptomotology and treatment," by Dr. J. L. Wilson; "The rational management of pelvic infections," by Dr. P. M. Murray; "An atypical behavior of a fibroid uterus," by Dr. T. N. Cesteros. A discussion of the papers followed the program: An elaborate luncheon was served. Howard songs and yells were rendered. Dr. Whitby Lectures Dr. F. D. Whitby, professor of Neurology at Howard, gave a lecture on "Diagnostic significance of pathological reflexes" to the Freedmen's Hospital staff, February 7. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES UNION Local 71 of the Federatic of Federal Employees held its regular monthly meeting on February 1 at the Bond Building. National president Mr. Luther Steward and national secretary, Miss Gertrude McNally were present and complimented the loc.1 on the splendid manner in which it was represented at the U. S. Capital. Mrs. Mattie A. Boston, recently elected president of Local 71 and Mr. Woolsey W. Hall were the representatives and at this meeting they made their report which proved to be both interesting and encouraging. 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I don't care how dark your skin—by discarding old out-of-date methods and putting your faith in this NEW DISCOVERY—Washington Belle Skin Victory you can quickly gain a light skin free from pimples, shine, or oiliness. It acts on the pores of the skin and clears the complexion so quickly that your friends will wonder how you did it. At all druggists; but if he cannot supply you send 50c to Washington Belle Toilet Co., Washington, D.C. CALL NORTH 133 RED CAB TAXIS 24-Hour Service Cars for Every Occasion HAIL A RED CAB ANYWHERE United Cab Service 601 Third St., S.W. RATES: 14 Blocks—35 Cents 17 Blocks—50 Cents City Proper, 65c, 75c and 90c Hourly—$2.50 UNLETTERED CARS— PROMPT SERVICE W. A. JORDAN, Prop. P. B. Jordan, Mgr. THE SPORT REVIEW TURNER HOLDS BIG LEAD IN POPULARITY CHASE Jiminy crickets, folks!! You have just about worked me cock-eyed this week. I'm so glad, though, that this thing was started, 'cause I had no idea there were so many popular basketers in the city. New names are appearing, and just watch the girls. Now let's have more responses. Everybody is asked to vote. If you do not care to go to the trouble of mailing in your votes, put them in an envelope addressed to The Sports Editor and leave them at The Washington Tribune office sometime when you pass. This is a contest to determine the most popular basketball player in Washington. Any active player you have in mind is eligible. Ability and sportsmanship should be considered, however. The players' picture does not have to appear here. In the event that you have a favorite, do not wait to see whether or not his or her picture is published, just fill out one of the contest blanks, found on this page and mail it at once to the Sports Editor, Basketball Popularity Contest, Washington Tribune, 920 U Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. It is our aim to publish the pictures merely as a suggestive motive, so do not hesitate to enter your favorite candidate whether or not his or her picture has been published. The voting system of recording will be as follows: First named 5 votes; second named 3 votes, and third named 1 vote. Three valuable prizes to be awarded to winners will be announced later. Contest closes noon Friday, Mareh 11th. Several votes have come in for employees of this paper. This opportunity is taken to announce that none of our employees are eligible for participation in the Basketball Popularity Contest. While we sincerely appreciate your kind mention, we feel it would be unfair to allow entrance of the name of any person connected with the Tribune. BASKETBALL POPULAR In my opinion the city's sidering ability and sports FIRST ... SECOND ... THIRD ... Signed .. BASKETBALL POPULARITY CONTEST: In my opinion the city's best basketball player, considering ability and sportsmanship is: (Mail this blank at once) Ed. Davis H Ed. Davis Holds Record WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF WRESTLING. THE WRESTLING WORLD IS A FILM BY JOHN WILSON, A FILM BY JOHN WILSON, A FILM BY JOHN WILSON. Contrary to the statement in a recent issue of the Afro-American naming Lanky Jones as holder of the season's scoring record for one game by an individual player, it has been brought to the Tribune sports editor's attention that a Washington lad, Edward Davis, now playing center on the Virginia Seminary five is really entitled to the recognition given Jones. The Morgan center obtained 14 STANDINGS IN CONTEST STANDINGS IN CONTEST RITY CONTEST: best basketball player, con- manship is: .....5 votes .....3 votes .....1 vote ..... Holds Record baskets in a game while the form local star gathered 15 in the cours of forty minutes. According to the Norfolk Journal and Guide of January 22, Davis in the Seminary game against the Norfolk and Western Railway Five scored 15 baskets from the floor. Davis is about the leading point getter for the Seminary quint and is one of Coach Hurt's dependables. SAMUEL H. LACY, Sports Editor City Champs Play Sunday LINCOLNPASSERS LOSE TO BISONS LINCOLNPASSERS LOSE TO BISONS In a slow game characterized by too frequent dribbling the Howard Bisons scored a decisive 27-16 win over their age old rivals the Lincoln Lions. Before a crowd that extended out onto the playing court and jammed every crack and crevice of the upstairs track, the Burr cohorts knocked off the Young tossers last Tuesday night in the new Howard gym. It is the writer's opinion that without Rip Day, Lincoln might have a basketball team. The Lion guard has a desire to dribble and pose for the benefit of the gallery rather than for his team. The number of times Day received the ball and turned it loose without first springing his fantastic dribble up to the center of the court, can be counted on one finger and still leave enough flesh and bone to make a new one of the same kind. On several occasions the 1923 Morgan College star dribbled as far in front of Spears with the ball as the center of the court, and stood resting between the palm of his left hand and the thigh of his left leg much like a picture pose trying to look his prettiest. This with his team 9 and 11 points behind. Seemingly the type of play Day uses has demoralized the entire Lincoln works. There was not a player in Tuesday's Orange and Blue line-up who did not do entirely too much dribbling and holding the ball. Mack Weatherless former Alco star appeared in the visiting line-up. Howard on the other hand was fast and clever, but altogether too many shots were missed by the Blue and White tossers. Spears with 13 points led the night's scoring. In the first of the two preliminaries the Y.W.C.A. girls defeated the National Benefit girls 9-6. The semi-final was taken by the Howard Freshmen when by a score of 19-10 they downed Manchester. Line-up and summary: Howard g f p Lincoln g f p Coates.lf .1 11 Cooper.lf .1 2 14 Woods.lf .0 00 Thomas.lf .0 14 Berry.rf .1 4 16 Silveria.rf .1 1 3 Cobbs.rf .0 00 Weaess.rf .0 00 Spears.c .6 13 Young.c .0 11 Trigg.lg .0 00 Harmon.lg .1 11 Hill.lg .0 00 Day.rg .3 1 7 B'ndrant.lg 2 0 4 Was'ton.rg 0 1 7 Totals .6 4 16 Referee—Cupid. Umpire—Westmoreland. Time of periods—Ten-minute quarters. BORDENTOWN DEFEATS COMMUNITY Military Boys Display Great Basketball in Downing D. C. Team The Community Yellowjackets amateur champions of this city experienced the season's first setback, when last Friday night Bordentown's crack quint defeated the Washingtonians, 31-22, on the New Jersey court. The military team was better and it outplayed the Yellowjackets all the way. Though, the game was lightning fast and of the type Community likes best the New Jersey clan was the superior. Bordentown went ahead at the start by virtue of Neal's field goal, and though the visitors on several occasions came within one point of tying the score, they were never able to even the count. The game Friday night was the first game the Amateur Champs have lost in 18 played this season, and the Orange and Black lads give no reason for losing other than having met a better team. The officiating was the best Community has seen and certainly as good as any they have ever played under. Bordentown's Forwards Neale and Russ, Blue and White forwards were largely responsible for the Yellowjackets' undoing. With 6 and 4 field baskets respectively these two lads were easily high point getters for the evening. The rooting section consisting of almost all Bordentown was so loud that at times it was difficult to hear the referee's whistle, something which cannot be said of the games of any of our local institutions. Bordentown will engage Lincoln on February 16. Line-up and summary: Community (22) Bordentown (31) g f p Lacy.lf . . . 2 3 7 Neale.lf . . . 6 1 3 Ellis.rf . . . 2 1 5 Russ.rf . . . 4 2 10 Givens.rf . . . 0 0 McCann.c . . . 1 0 2 Thomas.c . . . 2 3 7 McCann.g . . 1 1 3 Johnson.g . . 1 1 3 Spruel.rg . . 0 1 1 Lee.rg . . . 0 0 0 Hamilt'n.rg . 1 0 2 Frazier.rg 0 0 0 Totals ..7 8 22| Totals .13 5 31 THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1927 SAITCH TOPS THOMPSON IN A. T. A. RATINGS SAITCH TOPS THOMPSON IN A. T. A. RATINGS NEWARK, N. J., Feb. 11.—T1926 ratings of the American Tennis Association, released this week by J. Mercur Burrell, secretary of the A. T. A., show many striking changes in the list of the leading tennis players of national rank. Naturally the greatest interest will center around the ratings in men's singles, as this event constitutes the back-bone of competition in tennis. Saitch First Eyre G. Saitch, the new national champion, has dethroned Ted Thompson, the sensational holder of the 1925 title, as No. 1. The record of the young New York star in open competition clearly entitles him to first place in the ratings. Saitch's sensational victory over Ted Thompson in the finals of the TED THOMPSON Nationals, and his winning of the Eastern Championship Tournament at Bordentown, N. J., were his two most noteworthy performances. Saitch was also a finalist in the great New York State Open Championship, and also a finalist in the Philadelphia Open Tournament, losing in both events to Ted Thompson by a hair's breadth. Saitch was only defeated by Thompson and he was amply revenged by winning from his conqueror the main event of the year, the Nationals at St. Louis. The tournament in which Saitch was a winner had greater weight in the scale used by the Rating Committee of the A. T. A. In addition to these performances, the new champion won every local TALLEY HOLMES tournament staged in his own state, New York. Saitch was rated No. 2, in both 1924 and 1925. Thompson Second On the basis of all around play in the Nationals and the other major tournaments during the season of 1926, Thompson stands head and shoulders above the field for second place, and is a very close competitor for No. 1. He had won either the Nationals or the Easterns, there is hardly a doubt that he would have retained his last year's rating. Ted lost to Saitch in the Nationals, was unexpectedly defeated by the veteran, Johnny Wilkinson, in the semi-finals of the Easterns, and also lost to another veteran, the "Old Master" Talley Holmes, in the finals of the Washington Open. The ex-champion won the Philadelphia Open, the New York Open and the Chicago Invitational or Limited Tournament. In the course of the season, Ted de- (Continued on page 7) The indoor games at the Dunbar High School resulted in victory for the Sophomores. The second year class won both the boys' and the girls' meets. Boys events: 25 yard dash—Sam Harris, 100 lbs.; R. Jefferson, 120 lbs.; R. Harris, unlimited. Potato race—T. Glenn, 120 lbs.; A. Gordon, unlimited. Standing High jump—Sam Harris, 100 lbs.; A. Pettle, 120 lbs.; W. Shelton, unlimited. Running High jump—J. Franice, 100 lbs.; L. Brown, 120 lbs.; U. Glover, unlimited. Standing broad jump—S. Harris, 100 lbs.; R. Miller, 120 lbs.; D. Hutchinson, unlimited. Baskets from foul line—R. Matthews. Hop, step, and jump W. Settle, 120 lbs.; G. Hammond, unlimited. Girls' events: Basketball far throw—Elizabeth Turner. Broad jump—Sadie Manegault. Hop, step, and jump E. Campbell. Potato race—Geneva Penn. 25 yard dash—Clementa Tancil. --- OMMUNITY FIVE CLASHES WITH ALCO SUNDAY Champs Meet Champs When Title Holders Will Appear Against Young Rivals Sunday, February 13, promises to be an afternoon of excitement when the Alco A. C. city champions will defend their crown against the threats of the Community Yellow-jackets. A fast game is anticipated and the entire basketball populace of Washington is expected to witness it. The younger boys have a host of admirers who claim that their choice is best while there are a large number of basketall fans who can see, say, and breathe nothing but—Alcoa! The Carlisle-Alco game last Thursday night had a huge crowd, and the same amount of interest always manifested in these engagements prevailed. A strange state of affairs will arise if the Purple and White machine falls to conquer both of their challengers, because for some reason or other a Carlisle-Community meeting can not materialize. Championship Claims This brings about a difficulty similar to the C. I. A. A.-Howard football muddle. While opinions were published to the effect that Howard had the national football championship eleven there could very easily have been reasonable doubts because no C. I. A. A. team was played, thereby hindering a Howard-Hampton game. The same logic applies to the present local basketball controversy. Unless the Alcoes dispose of both the Carlsels and the Community's championship cannot rest undisputed. Epiphany Roses February 20 Epiphany Roses February 20 The champion Epiphany Roses who have a record of 33 straight wins in 1926 and who boast that in the past three years their losses have been exceptionally few and far between, will oppose the Yellowjackets on Sunday, February 20. The white boys from downtown, as all Washington knows, are highly respected for their classy basketball. The Orange and Black quint has been negotiating for a game with this flashy five for some time, but until now had been unable to obtain a game. Epiphany Independent The Epiphany Church had objected to their playing at the Colonnade, but because of recent Sunday school difficulties the players were told that they could no longer represent the church, hence the agreement to appear against the colored amateur champions. Sunday basketball promises to become popular, and the Community club was much encouraged by the number of fans who braved the bad weather last Sunday and saw the Darmars smothered. BORDENTOWN SWAMPS ASBURY ELKS BORDENTOWN SWAMPS ASBURY ELKS ASBURY PARK, Jan. 31.—Mommouth Elks of Asbury Park suffered the worst defeat in their history when a berserk team from Bordentown invaded the seashore resort and ran wild by a 54-14 score. Little scoring was done by either team during the first half, as the schoolboys put up a good defense but were handicapped by the low ceiling of the court. A lead of fifteen-eight proved a mere drop in the bucket, however, for with the opening whistle of the second half the "Wildats" rang up such as wilt succession of goals that the scorers were hard put to follow the game. Captain McCann was the high scorer of the contest, as the lanky center dropped eight balls through the cords for double-deckers. Neale followed closely with seven field goals, and Russ with four. Miserable refereeing allowed the contest to become extremely sloppy near the end, so much so that the crowd several times protested with resounding boo's. Morrison put up a stiff fight at guard for the Elkins, and it was the play of Vincent with him that was responsible for what opposition the seashore five offered. Line-up and summary: Bordento'n g f p Monmouth Elks Nesle ..... 7 1 1 5 g f p Russ ..... 4 0 8 Whitely ..... 0 0 0 R. McCann 8 1 1 7 Brown ..... 0 2 2 R. McCann 3 0 6 Vincent ..... 1 2 4 Spruel ..... 4 0 6 Artis ..... 1 1 3 Hamilton ..... 3 0 6 Watkins ..... 0 0 0 Thomas ..... 1 0 2 Morrison ..... 2 1 5 Williams ..... 0 0 0 Totals ..... 26 2 60 Totals ..... 4 6 1 4 Referee: Crawley. Time of half: 20 minutes. ALCOES BEATEN BY WONDERS ALCOES BEATEN BY WONDERS Superior aggressiveness, and more accurate shooting was responsible for the loss the Alco A.C. District champs suffered at the hands of the white Wonder Five last Thursday night at the Colonade. The score was 24-20. Displaying a fast passing attack and one of the best defenses the writer has seen, the Wonders led throughout the 40 minutes of play. The colored champions were decidedly slow at the start and not until the second period did they show any of their old-time fight. A field goal each by Turner and Suter was the limit of the Alco scoring in the first half. On the other hand the Wonders by virtue of 2 field baskets each from McGann and Braddock, a scrimmage looper from the fingers of McDonald and Theise's free toss had piled a lead of 11-4 by the time the half ended. After intermission the champions let lose an exhibition of their old-time passing skill. Passes were shot hither and thither with deadly accuracy, but lo, the shots that were missed. Like the Carlisle team a week before Judge Smith's charges missed enough chances inside their 15-foot mark to win the game. McGann and McDonald, Wonder guards, had 4 doubledeckers each, while Turner and Suter, Alco forwards garnered 6 baskets divided equally between them. Line-up and summary: Alcoes(20) g f p Wonder(24) g f p Turner,f 3 0 6 Serugga,f 0 0 0 Suter,f 3 1 7 Theise,f 0 1 1 Hope,c 1 3 5 Shields,c 0 1 1 Graves,g 0 0 0 McGann,g 4 0 8 Kenner,g 1 0 2 Braddock,g 2 2 6 Whitted,f 0 0 0 McDon'd,g 4 0 8 Harris,c 0 0 0 Totals 8 4 20 Totals 10 4 24 DUNBAR SMOTHERED BY ARMSTRONG Orange and Blue Tossers Have Little Trouble in Taking First of Annual Series The first game of the annual Dunbar-Armstrong basketball series went to Armstrong when they won in a rout Wednesday afternoon, 40-10 in the Dunbar gym. The Red and Black quint proved no match for the invaders from around the corner, and except for the first quarter was not in the running. Christian, Armstrong captain and guard, started the scoring with a shot from mid-court which brought the Tech rooters to their feet. Late in the third quarter, the Red and Black boys got together and showed their first real fight. A field goal by Bass resulting from a neat piece of floor work by little Syphax was the signal for the Dunbar rooters to let forth a yell. One came for "Brother Low Down" whoever or whatever that may be. The Dunbar hopes were shortlived, however. Near the close of the contest, Greenfield, Orange and Blue forward, caged 4 field goals one after another in rapid succession. Graham's run up shot 'brought the Armstrong total to 4 and was added to soon after by Christian's foul. Jackson, diminutive Dunbar forward, was the first to score for his team. A fast run up shot on the left side of his basket brought a volume of cheers and applause from the Red and Black followers. Not long after the Dunbar score Graham secured a run up shot, and Jones' free toss took Armstrong far ahead. From this point on the game was never close. The half ended, Armstrong 19; Dunbar, 4. No change was evident after intermission, the affair looking very little like a contest. Line-up and summary: Armstrong g f p Dunbar g f p Graham . 8 0 16 Jackson . 1 0 2 Greenfield . 7 0 14 Syphax . 0 0 0 Jones . 0 2 2 Bass . 3 1 7 Gray . 0 0 0 Sewell . 0 0 0 Christian . 1 1 3 Whitted . 0 0 0 Merr. . 0 0 0 Amos . 0 1 1 Dabney . 0 0 0 Talliafero . 0 0 0 Gregg . 2 1 5 Parker . 0 0 0 Talbert . 0 0 0 Totals . 18 4 40 Totals . 4 2 10 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY DOWNS HAMTON'S BASKETEERS 30-23 By James B. Clarke HAMPTON I NSTITUTE, Va. Feb. 10—After two years' absence from the Blue and White basketball schedule, Lincoln returned to administer the first defeat suffered by Coach Williams' "brand new" quintet this season. It was no easy victory for the lion cagers, as they trailed the Blue and White for a little less than half the game. The game was well played, full of fight, exciting moments, swift passing, shooting under difficulty, and other things that went to make the affair a fit opening of new relations between the two institutions. For the Lions, Silvers, in forward, was without a doubt the fastest man on the team. He came through as high-point man for eleven points. "Rip" Day, in guard, frequently left his position and sifted through the mixture to deposit a basket, and was quite a source of trouble for the Seasiders. Coach Young's team is a fast aggregation of dribblers that have to be dealt with seriously. Referee: Northrop (Norfolk). Timekeeper: Vernal S. Brown (Hampton). Scorer: James B. Clarke (Hampton). Why Be Disappointed in getting the date that you want for your Fall or Winter Dance at the Murray Palace Casino BOOK YOUR DATE NOW WHILE THE BEST DATES ARE OPEN TO PICK FROM. Office: 920 U Street, N. W. YELLOWJACKETS BEAT DAGMARS Community Five Easily Wins First, Sunday Clash The Dagmar Pennsylvania amateur championship quint proved to be a false alarm last Sunday afternoon when the Community Athletic Association presented the Philadelphia team as the attraction of their initial Sunday game. At no time did the chesty Quakers show a class of basketball capable of giving them recognition as any kind of champions. At the end of the 40 minutes playing the Dagmars found themselves barely hanging on the fag end of a 54-21 route. Highly Touted The visitors arrived highly recommended and respected by virtue of their 33-23 victory over Mosby Big Five, last year Philadelphia Flashes. Let it be known here that due to a mix-up in news releases the Dagmar-Mosby Five score in last week's Tribune was stated wrong. Instead of 27-19 the score was 33-23. On Thursday, January 27, the Fly By Night Club of Montclair, N. J., failed to show up and the Dagmars were called on to substitute and given their chance to spring the surprise. Sunday, however, the Philadelphia team was smothered under a strong Community attack. Bitten by defeat at the hands of Bordentown, Friday, the Orange and Black five which is to tackle the Alcoes Sunday uncovered an avalanche of shots that completely snowed the Pennsylvania under. Line-up and summary: Community g f p Dagmars g f p Ellis,f . 4 1 9 Mickey,f . 3 1 7 Walker,f . 2 0 4 Sherrod,f . 1 0 2 Lacy,f . 4 0 8 Underhill,c . 2 0 4 Neale,f . 6 4 16 Morton,g . 2 0 4 Givens,c . 1 0 2 Loatman,g . 0 0 0 Frazier,g . 1 0 2 Richard'n,g . 2 0 4 Johnson,g . 3 1 7 Lee,g . 1 1 3 Marshall,g . 0 0 0 Totals .23 8 54 Totals .10 1 21 ARMSTRONG HIGH WINS DOUBLEHEADER ARMSTRONG HIGH WINS DOUBLEHEADER Two days prior to the Dunbar tilt Coach I. N. Miller sent his Tech tossers into a doubleheader from which they emerged victorious. Two of the Junior High quints Phelps and Shaw were taken on in the same day and when the drawn out afternoon came to a close the Armstrong lads were tacked on to 22 to 9 and 39 to 10 wins. The first game in which Leo Wilson's Blue and Gray cohorts cavorted the better and more evenly matched of the two frays. Armstrong held the lead throughout, but the younger boys pushed them very hard. Shaw, however, showed very little form and their contest resulted in a romp for the 1926 Scholastic champions. A pair of games in an afternoon it is believed by the Tech mentor to be just the right tonic to put his boys in the best of shape for the Wednesday clash against Dunbar. SCHOLASTICS DOWNED IN ROUGH "Y" LEAGUE CLASH The Orange and Black of Community again floated over a "Y" league victory last Monday night when Hammond's and Burnett's Washington Scholastics succumbed to a 33-23 licking. The game, rough throughout, was close until the last few minutes when the Yellowjackets went out in front and put it on ice. At the end of the first half the Scholastics were ahead 13-12, but immediately on resumption of play the Community boys went in the van never to be overtaken, and the Amateur champs were pushed to hold the advantage. For the first time in two seasons a Yellowjacket player was banished by usportsmanly conduct. Johnson, guard was removed early in the last quarter by Referee Morris for action unbecoming a sportsmanly player. Line-up and summary: Community g f p Scholastics g f p Neale,f . . . 0 0 0 White,f . . . 1 2 4 Ellis,f . . . 2 0 4 Carter,f . . . 0 0 0 Givens,c,f . 7 1 1 5 Meredith,c . 2 2 6 Walker,g . 0 0 0 Haywood,g . 2 0 4 Lee,g . . . 1 1 3 Barnes,g . 0 0 0 Frazier,c,g . 1 0 2 French,f . . . 2 0 4 Johnson,g . 0 1 1 Barham,g . 0 0 0 Lacy,f . . . 1 2 4 Hamond,g . 1 3 5 Thomas,c . 1 2 4 Totals 13 7 33 Totals 8 7 23 ISAAC NUTTER TAKES REINS New Leader Vested With Complete Judicial Power By Lloyd P. Thompson ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Feb. 10 —Cognizant of the responsibility of the post and characterized by the sincerity of purposes, a momentous event in the history of the Eastern Colored League transpired when Isaac H, Nutter, Atlantic City attorney and newly elected president was inducted into office and officially put his shoulder to the wheel of Negro organized baseball in the east. Headed by Chairman Ed. Bolden, the Commissioners of the league, men who have fostered the game in this section of the country and who selected Lawyer Nutter, as the first president of the league at the past annual meeting in Detroit, Mich., personally greeted the leader and assured co-operation and support in the interest of advancing Negro baseball. Ed. Bolden, who was one of the prime factors in organizing the Eastern Colored League extended a welcome address, pointing out the conditions and objective of the organization and then turned the gavel over to President Nutter. He in turn, inquired briefly of the basic principles of the league and asserted his willingness to serve. Jim Keenen, the efficient orator from the Bronx reviewed the baseball situation as it effects the Negro clubs in a manner that let the new incumbent "in on the ground floor." Extra Parks At the next meeting that will be called within a fortnight, the work of drawing a schedule will be taken up. A divided season and post season series of seven games, after the custom of the Westerners will be applied. The increase of schedule to 120 games for the season, will virtually mean that some of the clubs will be in action every day, and in order not to have the home parks "fed up" on an excessive number of games the league will lease neutral parks and give the fans of other cities a chance to see the clubs in games that count in the pennant scramble. Already parks at Richmond, Va., and Mt. Helly, N.J., are in line and by the time of the schedule release, the commissioners expect to have other parks under their wing that will enable them to form a circuit easy to itinerate. Strothers Absent The meeting was held at the Bacharach Giants Exchange Hall and aside from President Nutter was attended by Alexandre Pompez, of the Cuban Stars; Nat. C. Strong, Brooklyn Giants; George Rossiter, Baltimore Black Sox; Jim Keenan, Lincoln Giants; Ed. Hildale Club and Hammond Daniels, Charles B. Johnson and John Dkyes, Bacharach Giants; Colonel Strothers, owner of the Harrisburg Giants was the only absentee. While the league now has seven clubs in line, it is the intention of the commissioners to map a schedule that will take care of the situation and since all clubs are not compelled to be in action the same day this can easily be effected. This decision has been reached because of the fact that a canvass of the field shows no signs of a staple club of the calibre necessary and rather than have a "weak sister" in line the commissioners will hold the vacancy open until a good prospect appears. Keenan Wants Pitcher The gathering failed to talk shop in regards to bartering or swaps of ball players, but Jim Keenan let it be known that it is no secret that the Lincoln Giants are in the market for a right handed curver. With Lefty Gisentaner, Rube Chambers and Slats Gilmore, all southpaws on the staff the Bronx crew has a wealth of the eccentric left handers, but the right handers who toiled for Lincoln, Fitch, Bradley and Simmons were more or less an experiment. And now, Keenan and Lieutenant Lloyd are on the gun shoe mission for an orthodox finger. Another rumor that is gaining plenty of impetus is that the Baltimore Black Sox have sent the veteran Cuban catcher, Julius Rojo to the Lincoln Giants and will receive in return, infielder Charlie Lindsay and Orville Singer, who have been used with good results in both the infield and outfield of the Lincoln Giants' line-up. THEATRICAL "STOPPING THE TRAFFIC" AT THE HOWARD THIS WEEK The week of February 14, Dewey Weinglass presents Billy McLaurin and Slim Thomas in the new edition, "Stopping the Traffic," with an all star cast, including Bertha Rowe, Alberta Baker, Cecil Rivers, Flo Brown, Lawrence Lomax, Blue McAllister, Tommy Woods, Marie Moore, and a cyclonic creole chorus, the cleanest, dancingest, sweetest review on the road this season. Mr. Dewey Weinglass and his Russian dancing shows the greatest Russian dancing chorus ever assembled will be with us this week. "Don't fail to see it, we really don't have to introduce him as all our patrons know him well, and as to the rest of the show we are sure that you will get your money's worth as the Howard management does not stop at anything to give patrons the best that money can buy," asserted the Howard publicity man. On the Screen On the screen will be shown on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, "The Bashful Buccaneer," starring Reed Howes, with Dorothy Dwan, and Bull Montana. If you like a thrilling tale of romance and adventure, if you like intrigue and dark plots played against a background of rolling, tossing seas, then here is a treat in store for you. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, "The Ice Flood," featuring Kenneth Harlan and Viola Dana, ir. turbulent drama of human passions in the north woods, with a fearless millionaire pitting his fists and wits against a band of lumber-jack wolves. Ice! Ice! Ice! from bank to bank the menace stirs, cracking like a peal of thunder; Winter's last artillery before the mighty assault on its victims below. Friday night, the regular midnight show, starting at 12:15 sharp and on Saturday night, 9:30 regular barrel of fun night will be held. THE "TEMPTRESS" AT THE BROADWAY Sunday and Monday Broadway Theatre will give its many patrons their last chance to see Greta Garbo and Antonio Moreno in a stirring pictureurization of Blasco Ibanez's great novel "The Temptress." "We all remember that we are taught to yield not to temptation, yet in this particular picture we will change our mind before we see the word finis. Our best advice to you is, if you missed this wonderful picture on its first showing, don't let the last chance to see it pass you by," asserts Mr. Bvars, the genial manager. On Tuesday, Anna Q. Nilsson in the best role of her career in "Miss Nobody" in which she plays a male role that will cause you to look with wonder and amazement. On Wednesday and Thursday there appears Gilda Gray in "Aloma of the South Seas," supported by Percy Marmont and Warner Baxter. Tropical dances and south sea love galore are presented in this picture. The week will close on Friday and Saturday with the laughing hit of the season W. C. Fields in "So's Your Old Man." Bill Reeves' Original Peacock Band will furnish the melodies. "A LITTLE JOURNEY" AT THE REPUBLIC Claire Windsor in "A Little Journey" supported by William Haines and Harry Carey will be the feature attraction at the Republic on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, February 13, 14, and 15. It is entertaining, dramatic and moving all the way. A girl who is one minute admired, wealthy, engaged to wed. The next—peniless, alone starting on a 3,000 mile train trip to an unknown world. This is a true, human story if there ever was one. Claire Windsor gives a fashion show with her beautiful gowns she wears in the picture. William Haines will be remembered for his fine work in "Brown of Harvard." Also, this is the first picture in which Harry Carey steps out of his 'western role' and plays straight. It is a revelation. The extra added attraction will be the ninth chapter of "Bill Grimm's Progress" with Al Cooke and Kit Guard. "The Desert's Toll" will be the main attraction on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 16, 17, 18. It is the story of the lure of the desert—with it's stark tragedies. In the cast are Francis McDonald, Tom Santchi and May Wong. On Saturday, February 19, "God's Great Wilderness" with Lillian Rich will be the feature attraction. On the stage there will be three talent shows at 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30. EXCEPTIONAL BILL AT THE LINCOLN The Lincoln Theatre was opened last Sunday under the Howard management. Standing room only was the call from the front of the house. Mr. Deans was all smiles and all the patrons seemed to enjoy the environment. On Sunday, only, Miss Gertrude Wells will render a selection with Louis Brown at the piano. This is an added attraction. For the week starting Sunday, February 13, "We're in the Navy Now," featuring Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton will be shown. Vaudeville on the stage all the week. On Wednesday and Thursday Florence Vidor and Clive Brook co-star in "The Popular Sin." It is a situation of interwoven loves of three men and three women. Friday and Saturday, Vera Reynolds will be seen in "Corporal Kate," a gripping human story of a woman's side of the great World War. On Saturday only, "The Silent Flyer" will be shown. Bring the children—it's wonderful for old and young. Something on the stage at all times. You get music, vaudeville, and first-run pictures all at the admission price on week days for 15 cents for matinees, 25 cents evenings. On Sundays and holidays, evening prices prevail all day. Dud's Dope (By S. H. Dudley) When dreams come true; if you remember just a short time ago I wrote an article saying, some producer should explore this country and select a beautiful brownskin choice as the most beautiful woman of our race. And they that enter should have everything that goes to constitute beauty to join this group. Well I have learned through good authority that there is just such a move on foot now, sponsored by a big New York theatrical magnate, to open on Broadway if my ideas are carried out. Not one light or "high yellow," as we call them, will have a chance to join the show, nor will there be male members other than brownskins—as that is the choice. The comedians will not use cork, but dress well and put their laughs over. Just such shows would be a revelation to colored show business and put it on a par with the very best white musical show. Dirty and big trousers with greasy coats have seen their day to draw laughs; so get good lines and deliver them well. The audience will receive them in the manner in which they are uttered. The days for horse play and slap stick and the old ballad are gone. Get new ma'erial is my advice if you expect to stay in the show business—that's that. The health seeking special party that is to leave here on February 15 is progressing nicely, and Mr. J. H. Maxwell expects to have the entire special reservations made within the next few days—and that's that. A young actor who has quit the stage and selected Washington to enter business is Jules McGarr who is running the Summit Hotel, catering to performers. He is doing fine and making money, and is also saving some, from what I can learn. When I think of such young actors and compare them with so many others who are in the business, I have the highest regard for them. It is a pity that more of them do not retire from the stage, they could utilize their business ability in the running of their shows or acts. It would assure them greater, amount of success. There are actors in both races who make good business men for some reason. The bookings of T.O.B.A. for the week of February 14 for the Eastern Branch are: Lonnie Fisher Co., Midcity Theatre, Washington, D.C. Bombrey & Baxter, Hinson & King, Foraker Theatre, Washington, D.C. John Churchill Co., Palace Theatre, Norfolk, Va. Rosa Hostler Co., Hippodrome Theatre, Danville, Va. John Berringer Co., Lincoln Theatre, Winston-Salem, N.C. Travis Tucker Co., Star Theatre, Baltimore, Md. Billy Cornell Co., Rosalia Theatre, Washington, D.C. Taylor's Nehie Revue, Lincoln Theatre, Newport News, Va. BIG SHOWS ON WESTERN NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 3—Opening with the week of February 7, Martin Klein, manager of the Chicago office of the Theatre Owners' Booking Association, announces the following acts and shows being boked over the circuit: S. H. Dudley's "Darktown Frolic" Company, Elmore Theatre, Pittsburgh. Drake and Walker's "Bombay Girls" Company, Globe Theatre, Cleveland. Joe Carmouche's "Shake Your Feet" Company, Koppin Theatre, Detroit. Dad James "Versatile Strollers" Company, Booker Washington Theatre, Springfield, Ohio. Bessie Smith, Pythian Theatre, Columbus, Ohio. Seals and Mitchell's "Melody Lane Girls" Company, Washington Theatre, Indianapolis. Chappelle and Stinnete's "Kentucky Sue" Company, Lincoln Theatre, Louisville, Ky. The Lafayette Players with Andrew S. Bishop and Cleo Desmond, Grand Theatre, Chicago. Russell and Bowman's "Levee Lou" Company, Booker Washington Theatre, St Louis, Mo. Martin and Walkers Company, Monogram Theatre, Chicago. TWO POPULAR MEMBERS OF "DESIRES OF 1927" HAVE BIRTHDAY ON SAME DAY By W. R. Arnold, Publicity Director T.O.B.A. NASHVILLE, TENN., Feb. 9—"When two birthdays, one a man's the other a woman's, fall on the same date, the mention is a beifiting one. Thus, such took place among two of the popular members THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1927 of Irwin G. Miller's latest and greatest musical revue, "Desires of 1927" while this successful production was playing at Eighty-One Theatre, Atlanta, Ga.," so writes J. Homer Tutt, he being one of the lucky ones to have the birthday party. The other, also a popular member of the company, being Miss Bobby Lee Frederick s. To make the event all the more enjoyable, it was decided to hold a birthday party, and needless to say, as J. Homer Tutt informed the writer, it was a "real party" with all the gay trimmings thrown in for good measure. Instead of feeling like grownups, fond recollections of childhood days seemed to dawn upon the members of the company as they sat around the festive board making merry, adding to the pleasures of those to whom the pleasures were entitled. The surprise on the program was the appearance of two of the "home folks," the mother and father of Miss Mabel Ridley, who came down from Augusta, Ga., to visit their accomplished daughter. Miss Ridley is called America's "Golden Throated Song Bird," an artist in her own rights, a truly wonderful singer, she has by hard and persistent effort nearly reached the pinnacle of success. SPORTS SAITCH TOPS THOMPSON (Continued from page 6) feated Saitch, Simmons, Wilkinson, Hudlin and E. D. Downing. Johnny Wilkinson, of Washington, D. C., who has probable been engaged in tournament play for a longer period than any other player under the jurisdiction of the A. T. A., is rated No. 3. Johnny apparently discovered the fountain of youth early in the 1926 season and started a whirlwind campaign, in which he flipped the best tennis of his long career. His greatest achievement was his clean-cut victory over Ted Thompson in the semi-finals of the Easterns, where he lost to Saitch in the finals. The veteran also competed in the Washington Open Tournament, was a semi-finalist in the New York Open, losing to Saitch, and lost to Brown in the quarter-finals of the Nationals. In these tournaments, Wilkinson defeated such stars as Ted Thompson, Kenneth Worde and John Taylor or Missouri. Having played in more major tournaments, and having defeated Ted Thompson, the committee felt justified in rating Wilkinson ahead of Brown, who has dropped from No. 2, in 1925 to No. 4, in the 1926 list. Holmes and Goff Talley Holmes, of Washington, D. C., the "Old Master" and four times National Champion, has dropped from No. 4 in the 1925 ratings to No. 11 in 1926. Talley's REPUBLIC THEATRE W. E. L. Sanford, Manager Claire WINDSOR William HAINES and HARRY CAREY A ROBERT Z. LEONARD PRODUCTION A LITTLE JOURNEY EXTRA! Chapter 9 of "Bill Grimm's Progress" Saturday, February 19, One Day Only On the Screen—LILLIAN RICH in Three Talent Shows at 5:30 7:30 and 9:30 A Surprise failure to compete in the Nationals automatically barred him from the first ten. He defeated Thompson in the finals of the Washington Open, lost to Saitch in the semi-finals of the Eastern and again in the semi-finals of New York, and was also a semi-finalist in the Philadelphia Open. Goff of Georgia, Howard University star athlete, is rated at No. 12, on his winning of the South Eastern Championship. Cook of North Carolina won the North Carolina Local Championship and was finalist in the South Easterns, and is rated at No. 13. Lester B. Granger of New Jersey competed in the Nationals, Eastern, New England championships, the New York Open, the Philadelphia Open and the New Jersey Local Tournaments, and is rated at No. 14. Dr. F. K. Slaughter of Missouri, who defeated Russell Smith of Chicago in the Nationals is rated at No. 15. Smith was rated No. 10 in the National rating in 1925 Slaughter was also a semi-finalist in the St. Louis Local Championships and a finalist in another St. Louis Club Tournament. Anderson of Virginia, No. 7, Woolridge of Washington, No. 8, and "Hap" Worde of New Jersey, No. 9, are the outstanding figures of the first ten of 1925 who are not rated at all in the present list. None of these men played in any of the major tournaments of last season. **Women's Singles** Competition in 1926 in the Women's events brought out a greater number of players of prominence than any previous season. The leading players are more closely bunched than ever before, and it will be indeed a hard proposition to prophesy as to who will be national champion in 1927. Miss Isadora Channels, four times national champion, has returned to No. 1 position, from which she was ousted in 1925 by Miss Lulu Ballard, the hard-hitting Philadelphia left hander. Miss Channels regained her laurels by a clean-cut defeat of the 1925 champion in the finals of the Nationals at St. Louis. Miss Channels has eliminated her former weakness, and now boasts of a fairly good back court game, and is still the equal of any woman at the net. Miss Anita Gant, the hard-hitting Washington star, secures her first national rating at No. 13. She competed in the Easterns, the New York Open and the Washington Open, which she won. Saitch of New York, and Thompson of Washington, won the National Doubles Championship and are very logically rated at No. 1, succeeding the famous team of "Ted and Talley," holders of the 1925 title. Brown and Hudlin, the best St. Louis team, finalists in the Nationals, are rated No. 2. McGriff and Downing of Virginia, semi-finalists in the Nationals are rated at No. 3, with the team of Wilkinson and Simmons, the other finalists, at No. 4. Granger and Worde of New Jersey, winners of the New England title and quarterfinalists in the Nationals are rated at No. 5. Numbers, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 were selected from teams com- YOU STREET, NEAR 12th Phone, North 7956 SHOW STARTS EVERY DAY at 3 p.m. Women's Singles Men's Doubles petting in the Nationals. The ratings as a whole follow: Men's Singles 1. Eyre G. Saitch—New York. Winner of National Tournament, St. Louis, Mo. Winner of Eastern Championship Tournament, Bordentown, N. J. Finalist of Philadelphia Open Tournament. Finalist of New York Open Tournament. Winner of all New York Closed Tournaments. 2. Theoreda (Ted) Thompson—Washington, D.C. Finalist of National Tournament, St. Louis, Mo. Winner of Philadelphia Open Tournament. Winner of New York Open Tournament—Winner of Chicago Limited Tournament. Finalist of Washington Open Tournament. Semi-finalist of Eastern Championship Tournament, Bordentown, N. J. 3. John Wilkinson—Washington, D. C. Amateur-finalist of National Tournament, St. Louis, Mo. Finalist of Eastern Championship Tournament, Bordentown, N. J. Semi-finalist of New York Open Tournament, Played in Washington Open Tournament. 4. Edgar Brown — Missouri. Semi-finalist of National Tournament, S. Louis, Mo. Finalist of Chicago Limited Tournament. Finalist of St. Louis Local Championships. 5. Ellwood D. Downing, D. D. S. -Virginia. Third Round of Na NITES 5 p.m. Children—15c Adults—25c Boxes & Loges 35c North 3000 SUN., MON., TUES.— February WALLACE BEERY & 'We're in the The inimitable pair that of life. WED., THURS.— FLORENCE VIDOR 'The Pop The interwoven loves of t imagine this situation! 15 p.m. Matinee Daily—15c n—15c -25c Loges 35c North 3000 LINCOLN THEATRE, U St. MON., TUES. February 13, 14, 15 BILLACE BEERY & RAYMOND HATTIE we're in the Navy N Unimitable pair that will take all the g THURS. LORENCE VIDOR & CLIVE BROOK "The Popular Sin" Waterwoven loves of three men and three wives this situation! AT.— February 13, 14, 15 WALLACE BEERY & RAYMOND HATTON in 'We're in the Navy Now' The inimitable pair that will take all the gloom out of life. The interwoven loves of three men and three women; imagine this situation! "Corporal Kate" with VERA A gripping human story World War.—Don't miss t SATURDAY only—"The S VAUDEVILLE, 3 with VERA REYNOLDS zipping human story of a woman's siege War.—Don't miss this one. TEDAY only—"The Silent Flyer." NDEVILLE, 3 Times Eveey HEATRI R 12th OW STARTS EVERY DAY at 3 p.m. ED., THURS., FR February 16, 17, 18 with VERA REYNOLDS A gripping human story of a woman's side of the World War.—Don't miss this one. SATURDAY only—"The Silent Flyer." VAUDEVILLE, 3 Times Eveey Day WED., THURS., FRI. February 16, 17, 18 BIG RANCH HE SERTS TOLL Directed by CLIFF SMITH with FRANCIS M'DO Metro-Goldwyn-M --- FRI., SAT.— tional Tournament, St. Louis, Mo. Winner of West Virginia Open Tournament. Quarter-finalist of Southeastern Championships Tournament. 6. Edward Simmons — Ohio Semi-finalist of National Tournament, St. Louis, Mo. Semi-finalist of Chicago Limited Tournament. 7. Richard Hudlin — Missouri Quarter-finalist of National Tournament, St. Louis, Mo. Winner of St. Louis Local Championships Tournament. Semi-finalist of the Chicago Limited Tournament. 8. Kenneth Worde—New Jersey Third Round of National Tournament, St. Louis, Mo. Winner of New England Open Tournament Quarter-finalist of Eastern Championship Tournament, Bordentown N. J. Winner of New Jersey Local Tournaments. 9. John McGriff, D. D. S.—Virginia. Quarter-final of National Tournament, St. Louis, Mo. Semi-finalist of Southeastern Open Tournament. Competed in the West Virginia Open Tournament. 10. H. A. Kean — Kentucky. Quarter-finalist of National Tournament, St. Louis, Mo. 11. Talley Holmes—Washington, D. C. 12. Marcellus Goff—Georgia. Women's Singles: 1. Miss Isadora Channels—Illinois. Winner of National Tournament. Matinee Daily—15c to All LINCOLN THEATRE, U St. at 12 February 13, 14, 15 Y & RAYMOND HATTON in the Navy Now' that will take all the gloom out DOR & CLIVE BROOK in Popular Sin' of three men and three women; ERRA REYNOLDS story of a woman's side of the miss this one. The Silent Flyer." 3 Times Eveey Day ATRE EVERY DAY at 3 p.m. HURS., FRI. ry 16, 17, 18 Red-blooded romance rides again in this thrilling tale of a chap and a girl who seek gold in desert places, and find love along the trail of amazing adventure! Directed by CLIFF SMITH with FRANCIS M'DONALD Goldwyn-Mayer Beginning February 22nd MAE MURRAY in "VALENCIA" with ROY D'ARCY LLOYD HUGHES eastern Open Tournament. Finalist of Chicago Limited Tournament. Men's Doubles: 1. Saitch (New York) and Thompson (Washington, D. C.) Winners of National Tournament. 2. Brown and Hudlin—Missouri. 4. Wilkinson (Washington, D.C.) and Simmons (Ohio). Semi-finalists of National Tournament. 5. Granger and Worde—New Jersey. In the mixed doubles Talley Holmes and Miss Anita Gant are rated No. 7. BROADWAY THEATRE 1515 7th St., N.W. RUFUS G. BYARS. Mgr. North 7255 Open Daily at 2:30 P.M. Sat.-Sun.-Holidays-2:30 p.m. 1515 7th St., N.W. RUFUS G. BYARS. Mgr. N Open Daily at 2:30 P.M. Sat.—Sun.—Holidays— Week Starting Sunday, February SUNDAY & MONDAY—Greta Garbo and Moreno in "THE TEMPTRESS." Extra—Bill Reeves' Original Peacock Bath TUESDAY—Anna Q. Nilsson in "MISS NOBLE" WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY—Gilda Gray in MA OF THE SOUTH SEAS." FRIDAY & SATURDAY—W. C. Fields in YOUR OLD MAN." The Intimate Playhouse HOWARD Admission S MAT. (all seats)— EVE. orch. 40c; B Sunday, February 13th Greta Garbo and Antonio EMPTRESS." Original Peacock Band. Jason in "MISS NOBODY." DAY—Gilda Gray in "ALO- SEAS." W—W. C. Fields in "SO'S Admission Scale MAT. (all seats)—25e EVE. orch., 40c; Bal, 25e Continuous Performance 3 SHOWS DAILY eg. MON., FEB. 14 GLASS Presents and Slim Thomas NEW EDITION "The Traffic" or cast including Marie Moore Lawrence Lomax Blue McAllister Tommy Woods ROLE CHORUS t, Sweetest Review on the ineteen Twenty-Seven. Screen THURS., FRI., SAT., SUN. The Ice Flood Featuring Kenneth Harlan and Viola Dana A stupendous drama of the big North woods. Thrills on Thrills! "Rufus and Rastus Abroad" SUNDAY & MONDAY—Greta Garbo and Antonio Moreno in "THE TEMPTRESS." Extra—Bill Reeves' Original Peacock Band. TUESDAY—Anna Q. Nilsson in "MISS NOBODY." WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY—Gilda Gray in "ALOMA OF THE SOUTH SEAS." FRIDAY & SATURDAY—W. C. Fields in "SO'S YOUR OLD MAN." One Week Only Beg. MON., FE DEWEY WEINGLASS Presents Billy McLaurin and Slim Tho IN THE NEW EDITION "Stopping The Traffic with an all-star cast including Bertha Rowe Marie Moore Alberta Baker Lawrence Lomax Cecil Rivers Blue McAllister Flo Brown Tommy Woods CYCLONIC CROLE CHORUS The Cleanest, Dancingest, Sweetest Review Road this season, Nineteen Twenty-Se On the Screen MON., TUES., WED.— The Bashful Buccaneer Starring REED HOWES with Dorothy Dwan and Bull Montana Joy! Romance! Adventure! THURS., FRI., S The Ice F Featured Kenneth Hart Viola Do A stupendous the big North we Thrills on T This week until Sun. nite—"Rufus and Rastus DUNBAR M. M. TAYLOR, Asst. Mgr. Adults 2:30 to 9—10c Nights 6 p.m.—15c —ADULTS, 15c ALL DAY Week of Feb. 13th R. H. MURRAY, Mgr. M. M. TAYLOR, Admission Adults 2:30 Children 10c Nights 6 p. SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS—ADULTS, 15c ALL Program for Week of Feb. SUNDAY BUFFALO BILL JR. in "Bad Man's Bluff" R. H. MURRAY, Mgr. M. M. TAYLOR, Asst. Mgr. Admission Adults 2:30 to 6-10d Children 10c Nights 6 p.m.-15c SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS—ADULTS, 15c ALL DAY Program for Week of Feb.13th ANTONIO MORENO in "The Border Legion" One of Zane Grey's best Westerns News Fox Comedy "Hero of the Big Snows" 1st Chapter "House Without a Key" Trio Comedy 2. Miss Lulu Ballard—Pennsylvania. Finalist of National Tournament. Winner of Philadelphia Open Tournament. Winner of Eastern Championship Tournament, Bordentown, N. J. 3. Miss Ora Washington, Pennsylvania. Semi-finalist of National Tournament. Winner of New York Open Tournament. Finalist of Philadelphia Open Tournament. 4. Mrs. Dorothy Ewell—Illinois. Semi-finalist of National Tournament. Winner of Chicago Limited Tournament. 5. Mill L. Hines—North Carolina. Quarter-finalist of National Tournament. Finalist of South- THEATRE—T St. at 7th Samuel M. Graham, Mgr. MIDNITE RAMBLE FRIDAY THEATRE SEVEN 7th and T Sts, Northwest Phone, North 5224 THE NEGRO AND THE LITTLE THEATER The presentation Thursday evening of last week of two one-act plays, "Compromise" and "The House of Sham," written by Willis Richardson, and a third, "The Maker of Dreams," written by Oliphant Down, under the control and direction of Krigwa Little Negro Theater was an event deserving of more than passing notice. The little plays are of Negro authorship, and are portrayals of phases of Negro life. The amateur actors are Negroes, or more accurately speaking, persons of Negro descent. The significance of the event consists in the fact that here was an evening's entertainment of a very high and cultivated order, every constituent element of which was of Negro creation, management, training, and capability. While the so-called one-act play is not drama in the legitimate sense of that word, any more than the short story is a novel, yet many of the same principles of art construction and histrionic talent are required in the production of both. From the viewpoint of Negro progress and development, these one-act plays are a long stride in advance of those shows and "stunts" illustrating the frivolous and grotesque and care free sides of Negro life and character which occupy the stage to the exclusion of the more serious and fundamental phases of human existence which characterize Negro thought, aspiration and effort. In the mass, the Negro is fundamentally not unlike other humans. As one of the Union generals in South Carolina during the Civil War said, "The Negro is intensely human." That about comprehends the whole matter. It is true from whatever angle the matter is viewed, whether from the angle of art, science, religion, politics or business. Whatever differences people may think there are between Negroes and other social varieties, the differences if they exist at all, are of degree but not of kind. This, of course, is a commonplace observation, but is nevertheless important, and ought never be lest sight of. The legitimate theatre is a great educator. Its contribution to the development and progress of mankind is second to no other agency. All the civilized races of mankind have cultivated the drama. The Book of Job in the Old Testament is said to be the oldest drama; and an exceedingly good one it is, in that it deals with questions in a representative way that have always filled the minds of men with anxiety and questioning. Why should the good suffer? Is good finally to triumph over evil? If a man die, shall he live again? Life is concerned not only with these, but with a multitude of other matters that are the materials for dramatic representation. Even the church is not free from indebtedness to the best principles of the drama. The great religious sects in their services, litanies and liturgies make use of these principles. The great preacher is in a sense a great actor. It is related by Sarah Bernhardt that, in reply to a minister who denounced her for her representation of the character of "Camille," she said: "Dear brother, don't you think we actors should be more kindly in our references to one another?" The name "Little Negro Theatre" does not strike the ear pleasantly. There is the "little theater," in contradistinction to the theater proper or the standard theater. The designation, "little theatre" is a fixed and definite current term in the dramatic world. These Krigwa players, do they not really mean the "Negro Little Theater?" For instance, we do not say the Catholic Roman Church, or the Episcopal Protestant Church, or the Methodist Episcopal African Church, but the Roman Catholic Church, the Protestant Episcopal Church and the African Methodist Church. Why not then the "Negro Little Theater?" There was nothing "little" about the Negroes who presented the plays which we have mentioned. The theater was little, but the actors were something more than little. "Little Negro" does not describe the institution, but "Negro Little" does. Shall it not hereafter be the "Negro Little Theater?" Liberal Progressive Independent Washington Tribune Washington Tribune Published Weekly at Washington, D.C., by THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE PUBLISHING GROUP Subscription Rate $1.25. Delivered collected monthly request copy. LIBERIA AND THE MISSIONARIES If the news coming out of Liberia is to be credited, it would seem that Liberia is to have a "national church." Whether this means that there is to be a union of church and state in Liberia as there is in England, Spain, and Germany, and may be some other countries, or that only churches whose principal office is in Liberia and whose ministers are citizens of the republic may carry on the work of spreading the gospel among its people is not clear. No one can deny that Liberia as an independent nation has the right to do either of these things, subject, however, to existing treaty obligations, if there be such. It does seem somewhat singular that action looking to either course should be taken so soon after the consummation of the ninety-nine year lease of the Firestone Rubber Company. When the Belgian horrors in the Congo of a few years ago astounded the world, it being determined that they were due to the ruthless exploitation of native labor for rubber production, it is natural to wonder if the presence in rubber producing territories of missionaries from Europe and America serves to lighten the burden of the rubber laborer. There is no evidence at hand to show that there is any connection between the Firestone lease and the reported proposed exclusion of alien church missionaries; still coming so close together as they do, should put observers on guard. Another phase of the question is the fact that Liberia maintains in the United States ten consulates, all the posts being held by citizens of the United States, at the head of which is Ernest Lyon of Baltimore, as Consul-General. Does Liberia propose to displace these American citizens by citizens of her own? This also is her right. In order to enforce and maintain a consistent policy, it would seem that she would do this, or else she might appear to the outside world as unduly discriminating against foreign churches and missionaries. This whole question is deserving of the closest study and scrutiny. The observance of history week by our group in the month of February at the time of the anniversary of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass is not only appropriate, but has a social and moral significance of great value. An honorable past is always an incentive to struggle for a greater and more honorable future. The heritage of past achievements is an inspiration to the present generation. In recalling the triumphs of the race under hard and unjust and cruel conditions, we should not forget those who have made accessible the facts which prove those triumphs and advances. How many of our educators know of William Wells Brown, who wrote "The Black Man and His Antecedents," and of George W. Williams who gave us our first consecutive narrative history? While Williams' work was not characterized by technical scholarship, it has been the forerunner of the later and scholarly works of Cromwell, Brawley, DuBois and Woodson. The real history of the Negro race in the United States is in the making. History for the entire group began with the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment, sixty-two years ago. Great advance has been made in those years. The race is now growing into group consciousness, which is being manifested in education, in entrance into the professions, in the establishment of business enterprises, in the struggle for common ideals and aspirations, in the fostering of organizations to protest against discrimination and all forms of injustice, in the maintenance of a full and independent press, and in all those other activities which are the marks of a civilized and progressive people. ALUMNI TO ELECT OFFICERS The local Alumni Association of Howard University will hold its regular meeting Saturday night, February 12, at 8 o'clock, in Library Hall on the university campus. At this meeting, the officers for the year will be elected. N.W., Phone, Potomac 1667 class matter July 7, 1922, at the Washington, D.C., under the Washington Post, No. 799. One Year, $2.50; Six Months, b carryer 5 cents per week. For more information, advertising rates furnished on HISTORY WEEK --- Mayme Holden and Civic Orchestra Make Hit Mayme Holden and Civic Orchestra Make Hit By Wellington A. Adams A brilliant audience turned out to hear the guest program presented by the Washington Civic Orchestra of which Wesley I. Howard is conductor. The recital was rendered February 8, at John Wesley Zion Church, Rev. Dr. H. T. Medford, pastor. The program was opened with Mendelssohn's characteristic "Festival March" which was rendered movement. Schubert's unfinished with vigor and good rhythmical "Symphony in B minor," first movement, commanded attention from the start, because the conductor brought out the symphonic idea embodied in the movement with precision and intelligent reading. The players responded to the least motion of the baton. We rather think "Enchanted Forest" by Spitalny, was not too well done possibly to some inaccurate reading by a few members in the brass and reed sections. The outstanding performance of the evening however was Grieg's "Concerto in A minor" first movement, with Miss Mayme Holden of the Howard School of Music at the piano. It was an intelligent interpretation that dignified its rendition above the average for so young a group of players. Miss Holden manifested pianistic ability in the fluent and graceful style of execution that she gave at the piano. We are quite certain that this young lady has a musical career of merit ahead and her development as she matures may possibly show even greater possibilities with more experience. Wesley Howard proved an able conductor and read his score with a fine sense of proportion. This young man deserves credit for the success of Washington's only classic orchestra, and the public should accord him his rightful place as such in the civic realm of racial service. Encouraging remarks and praise for the players was made by Dr. Mordecai W. Johnson, president of Howard University; Alfred H. Johnson, director of music, of the colored public schools, and the pastor, Rev. H. T. Medford. JOHN WESLEY CHURCH CHOIR PROGRAM A quarterly vesper song service was given by the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion chair, J. Leon Page, director and organist, last Sunday evening a 7:45 o'clock. The program opened with Dvorak's "Largo," from "New World Symphony" as an organ prelude. Dr. Charles L. Russell gave the invocation, Anthem "By the Waters of Bahylon" (Coleridge-Taylor); "Come, Ye Blessed" (Scott) was sung by Mr. White, baritone soloist; "The Fining Pot is for Silver" (Gaul), anthem unaccompanied. This was a good rendition, the enunciation was distinct and creditable as well as phrasing. "Ave Maria" (Schubert-Wilhelmz), F. E. Honesty, violin soloist; "Seek Ye the Lord" (Roberts); "Ave Maria" (Gounod) soprano solo with violin obligate, piano and organ accompaniment, "Hear My Prayer" (Phillips); "Repentance" (Gounod) George Fauntleroy, tenor soloist; "Ave Maria" from Cavelleria rusticiana, piano solo with ornamental music, S. M. Murrell; "Save, Me O God" (Randegger), Mrs. W. R. D. Rudley, soprano soloist; finale, "Gallia" (Gounod) postude, "Hosanna" (Wachs). The outstanding numbers were "Largo," from "New World Symphony," with J. Leon Page at the organ; "The Fining Pot is for Silver," by the choir; "Hear My Prayer," by the choir; "Ave Maria," piano solo by S. M. Murrell with organ accompaniment; "Save, Me O God," Mrs. W. R. Dudley, soloist; and "Gallia," final number by the choir. Other choir numbers were good but some of the soloists on the program showed lack of sufficient training in both vocal technic and diction to do justice to unusually heavy solo works for amateurs. We have no desire to discourage those who like to do solo work in the choir but would suggest that hereafter they select pieces within their grasp to adequately do justice to themselves as well as to the song. OPERA D'AMOUR Mrs. Florence F. Butcher announces that the Opera "D'Amour" will be presented at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Thursday, March 3, by Warren Lodge, No. 8, F. A. A. M. The public is codially invited to attend. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR --- The Editor: Please have the kindness to correct a misstatement which appeared in your last issue in reference to the Lincoln-Douglass dinner at the Mu-So-Lit Club. I am not serving as a member of the program committee, nor will I be a participant on the program as stated. My name was used without my knowledge or consent by the club, who evidently did not know of a recent death in my family. Very truly yours, Dr. E. C. TERRY THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1927 RICHMOND VA. NEWS Tribune's Richmond Bureau 112 E. Jackson Street Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Ruffin, 819 Nicholson street, who recently lost their home by fire in Boydton, Va., have received payment on the insurance due. Rev. Ruffin is pastor of Union Level Baptist Church. They are planning to build in the near future. Mrs. Ruth S. Rucker, 617 St. Peter street, who has been ill for over two months, is somewhat improved. Mrs. Marion Cooper Roberts, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cooper, has returned to Newark, N.J. She rendered service to her church as soloist in the choir while here. Mr. Charles Terry wishes to be remembered by his many friends of White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Mr. Archie Winston is leaving on February 28, for Buffalo, N. Y., where he will take up a responsible position with the Jacob and Dold Packing Co. The Southern Aid general office auditorium was the scene of the annual membership meeting of the Sarah G. Jones Memorial Hospital Association. The purpose was to put on a drive for the new hospital building which will cost between $100,000 and $150,000. Speeches were made by Dr. William H. Stokes, president; Dr. W. T. Johnson, secretary; B. L. Jordan, treasurer; and Dr. Fred D. Brown. It is hoped that the building will be begun within the next forty days. The hospital is to be located on two and a half acres of Virginia Union property, which overlooks Douglass Court. The association also owns its present site at 468 East Baker street. Mrs. Lottie Saxon, of Sumter, S.C., is visiting her sister Mrs. Dorothy Sanders of W. Leigh street. Mrs. Ida B. Gordon, formerly of Richmond, and now of Englewood, N. J., is visiting her sister Mrs. John T. Taylor, 1406 Kemper street. Mrs. Roscoe Lee-Baker entertained the Junior Matron Five Hundred Club, of which she is a member. Two prizes were offered. Mrs. D. C. Deans, received the club prize, and Mrs. Alfonzo Norrell received the guest prize. A supper was served. Mrs. Robert Scott is president, and Mrs. Roscoe Baker is secretary-treasurer of the club. Mrs. John Taylor and Mrs Ida Gordon, her sister, accompanied by Miss Oivia C. Taylor will spend the week-end visiting friends and relatives in Philadelphia and other points in Pennsylvania. Miss Taylor is a junior at Union University. BARRY FARMS At the meeting of the Barry Farms Citizens Association on Tuesday night, Captain Albert J. Headley's promotion as inspector of the Metropolitan police force was indorsed. William McK. Clayton was indorsed as the association's choice for membership on the Public Utilities Board. An appeal from Franklin school for support for 74 additional teachers failed to receive attention. Letters on important matters pertaining to this section was made chairman of a committee to take up with Postmaster Mooney the matter of an additional mail delivery. Mr. Matt Taylor and a committee of five are to take up the matter of better streets with district officials. The following citizens are on the sick list: Mr. and Mrs. Horace B. Queenan, Rev. J. E. Scott, Mrs. Etta H. Hawkins, and Mrs. Julia R. Coston. Y.W.C.A. NEWS The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor of the Shiloh Baptist Church rendered a special program in connection with its regular prayer meeting last Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. The occasion was the celebration of the 46th anniversary of the founding of Christian Endeavor by Rev. Francis E. Clark, in 1881. The program consisted of a dual leadership meeting between the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church and the Shiloh Baptist Societies. The music was rendered by the St. John's orchestra, of which Professor E. S. Hoffman is director, accompanied by Mrs. Mary B. Tignor, pianist of the Shiloh Society, "Interdenominational Fellowship was the topic. Prominent workers from all denominations took a part on the program; Rev. George A. Parker, of Nineteenth Street Church, James A. Brown, president of the Zion Baptist; Mrs. G. B. Jeffries, former president of the Walker Memorial Society; Miss C. J. Woolfalk, president of the B. Y. P. U. Convention of the National Baptist Convention of Washington, and others gave short but pointed talks on the subject. Mrs. Maud Jones and Mrs. Dickerson rendered a duet. Miss Abharetta Davis, president of People's Congregational Church Society rendered a solo. Mrs. Grace Howard, president of Nineteenth Street Society, and Mr. James R. Moss, of Shiloh led the meeting. CHIROPRACTORS MEET The Washington City Chiropractors' Association will meet in the rooms of the Central Chiropractic College, 1914 Seventh street, northwest, Wednesday, February 16, at 8 p.m. The newly elected officers will be installed by Lawyer Fountain Peyton. KIDDIES' CORNER C. LESLIE FRAZIER, Editor FIFTY CENTS FOR A PARAGRAPH Read the first three paragraphs and complete the story in your own words. We are giving fifty cents each to the two kiddies who submit the best closing paragraph to the story. End your story with not more than a hundred words. Robert and the Conductor One day, Robert's father gave him twenty-five cents and said, "Bobbie, I am going to let you go to Alexandria, Va., on the trolley car. I will meet you at the station there, and we will go to Mt. Vernon in Uncle Jim's automobile." Before Robert would board the trolley he asked the conductor what the fare was. The conductor aid, "It is twenty cents for children under twelve, and forty cents for persons over twelve years old." Robert was thirteen years old, but he was small for his age. (Completed by Julia L. Morris) Robert looked at the conductor for a while and then said, "I am ten years old." He rode joyfully thinking what a good time he was going to have with the nickel. When he reached Alexandria and told his father what he had done his father scolded him, took the nickel, and would not let Robert go to Mt. Vernon with him. So it would have paid Robert to have been honest with the conductor. (Completed by Dorothy Ward) Our Robert said to the conductor, "I am thirteen years old and I will have to go home for more money to make my trip." Then the conductor said, "Since you are honest I will let you make your trip for twenty cents." Send in Yours What did Robert do? How would you end the story? CORRECT PRINTER'S PL The five Tribunites who were first to send in the correct arrangement of the above mixed or "pied" lines were to be given a ticket each for the Valentine day program at the Broadway Theater. Those entitled to tickets are Justine Plummer, Janice C. Winters, Mary. Blackburn, Milton Robinson, and Ferdnand L. Barrett. The pied lines when put in their proper places read as follows: Hannah Washington, 2-year-old motion picture actress, has been signed by the Sunset Studios as a permanent member of "Us Bunch" comedies. "The Big Pie Raid" will be the first "Us Bunch" picture. Hannah is the colored juvenile in the cast and is considered an exceptional little actress. A BIT OF FUN Last week you were given some sentences to complete correctly. Here are the correct words inserted in their places: 1. I shall lay down for awhile. 2. I lay in bed all day yesterday. 3. I have often lain in bed until noon. 4. Did you lay the pen on the table? 5. Yes, I laid it there. I had already laid it there when you spoke. 6. It is lying there now? Yes it has lain there for two hours. 7. I must lay the baby in her cradle. 8. How long shall I let her lie there? 9. The hen is laying, mother. 10. She has laid two eggs this week. SEA SCOUTS TO BE ORGANIZED Mr. H. K. Howerton, Scoutmaster of troop No. 507, announces that he is now forming a "Sea Scout Troop," under the local council, Boy Scouts of America, with headquarters at the 12th Street branch of the Y. M. C. A. All second and first class scouts who are 15 years of age, or over, presenting written consent from their parents, or guardians, and certified by their scoutmaster, are eligible for membership in this new troop. Applicants are requested to report at the scout room in the "Y" on Tuesday evening February 15, at 7:30 o'clock. RUSKIN ON READING When you come to a good book, get into the habit of looking intensely at the author's words, assuring yourself of their meaning, syllable by syllable—nay, letter by letter. If you read ten pages of a good book, letter by letter—that is, with real accuracy—you are forevermore in some measure an educated person. The entire difference between education and non-education consists in this accuracy. Let the accent of words be watched, by all means; but let their meaning be watched more closely still, and fewer will do the work. The accent or turn of expression of a single sentence will at once mark a scholar. Get your voice disciplined and clear, and think only of accuracy. A few words well chosen and distinguished, will do work that a thousand cannot, when every one is acting, equivocally, in the function of another. Nearly every word in the English language has been first a word of some other language—of Saxon, German, French, Latin, or Greek. Get good dictionaries of all these languages, and whenever you are in doubt about a word, hunt it down patiently. Never let a word escape you that looks suspicious. It is severe work; but you will find it, even at first, interesting, and at last, endlessly amusing. TRIBUNITE'S PLEDGE 1. I will never use the word "nigger." 2. I will learn all that I can about the history and traditions of my Race. 3. I will use my eyes and ears to detect slander against my Race, and I will champion my Race wherever I may hear such slander. 4. I will be proud that I am a Negro because God made me one, and, being a Negro, I will do all that I can to add honor to my Race. THE BOY SCOUTS' SUCCESS . A Serial Story By W. H. Smallwood, (age 12) The troop of Boy Scouts of Marionville was composed of Bobbie Turner, Jim Short, Alex Mason, Ned Long, and Bill Farson. Bob, their leader, and his chum, Jim Short, the secretary, were responsible for the troop being the pride of the little town. They met every Wednesday at Bob's house. It was at one of these meetings that adventure and the lack of it was mentioned by Ned Long, whose father was an all-around hunter. The day after this particular meeting, Miss Darwin, the town gossip, called on Alex's mother. Alex being in the dining room studying, overheard the following: "Oh, dear Mrs. Mason, why—don't you know that silly old Professor Warren is trying to invent some kind of new explosive?" On the same breath she added, "Every day I expect to hear his place blow." Alex chuckled to himself as he thought of Miss Darwin's knack of gathering the neighborhood news. "And," came Miss Darwin's voice again, "my brother says that there's some foreigners trying to get hold of his invention. They stole some of his plans several nights ago, but failed to get his most important ones." "Hello!" said Alex to himself, "here's some news worth looking into." So at the next meeting of the Scouts he told the boys what Miss Darwin had said. He suggested that the Scouts help Professor Warren to get back his plans. All of the boys eagerly turned to Bob for his suggestions. "Well," said Bob, "I guess we would be doing our duty by helping Professor Warren, because he has been very good to us on several occasions. I am just as anxious for adventure as any of you." "Yes, and we will be doing someone a good turn," said Jim Short. Bob said, "To undertake this task we will have to live up to our standard which is—" "Be prepared!" came the chorus of voices. Their plans were made. Bill Farson suggested that their plans be kept secret. The next morning the troop went over to Professor Warren's house. Mrs. Warren answered the knock on the door. She ushered the boys into the library. When all were seated she said, "My, I am so glad that you boys came here. I have held out as long as I can. My husband has disappeared." (Continued next week) SAVE MONEY ON STORAGE. 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