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Illustrated FEATURE SECTION Washington Tribune "TRAPPING the GANG" The thrilling adventure of a Negro Policeman by J. Fortune Reade S A MEMBER of the police force for over seven years in one of our larger cities, I have had many colorful experiences. But the experience that stands out boldest in my memory is the one in connection with a romantic band of criminals who were said to be the original modern Forty Thieves. The captain of the precinct station to which I was attached often assigned me to some special shadow work in a neighborhood that was composed of many of the select Negro blood—shadow work requiring physical skill—because, as a student in a colored prep school I had distinguished myself as an athlete. And so one evening when I came on duty I was not unprepared for the order to remove my harness and go to the La Salle Apartments, where I should try to get a line on a white tenant on the fourth floor who was suspected of operating a gambling joint. In my mind's eye I pictured the La Salle: a five-story structure whose dark halls seemed to be the lurking place of danger for the unwary. People of a variety of patterns lived there, but they were mostly those who showed no particular friendliness toward the minions of the law. I wondered how I might get results in such an atmosphere of general distrust of all strangers. I remembered, too, that the La Salle was something of a trap, without a suggestion of a fire-escape either in front or back. Night came on early in November and provided me with a ready cover. And when I skipped down the stone steps of the station house, with my slouch hat pulled well down over my forehead, I felt confident. Wrapped about my waist, I carried a coil of rope. AT THE LA SALLE I loitered in the dimly-lighted halls of the La Salle throughout the early evening, without results. Striking up an acquaintance, even with seeming casualness, with the silent men who entered and left the marked apartment, might have gained me admission—years hence. But not then. A squad could have burst in the door—but suppose, after all, the tip was false! I moved softly up to the fifth floor, at the top, and rested on the balustrade. There was no light there, at all. I dreamed romantic things. A footfall aroused me. I peered down the long shaft, which was bordered with balustrades, and let my eye follow a moving white object—a small hand that nimbly stole up the balustrade. Now the melody of voices reached me. There were two persons—women. They climbed to the fourth floor—and I dropped to my knees to catch a glimpse of them as they stopped to chat. They were young women, and one of them radiated riches from her shoes to her hair, while the other, a younger girl, of bewitching, creamy-yellow complexion and of finer figure and face, wore a dress that bore the stamp of one in relatively poor circumstances. I straightened quickly and drew back from the balustrade. Neither woman had seen me, but they had separated suddenly, the bejewelled one entering the very apartment which I had been set to watch, while the other was coming tripping up the last flight of stairs, toward me. Where might I conceal myself? The shadows were thick, but she would see me just the same if she came to a forward door. I did not wish to scare her. There was a skylight overhead. But I could not get up there now without giving my presence away. A MAGNIFICENT GIRL I stood rigid. She came up. My eyes had become accustomed to the dark and I could well appraise her. She was a magnificent girl. I am sure if she had had on the gorgeous dress of the other woman, I should have taken her for a very princess. The glistening sheen of hair that fell lavishly about her neck combined to dazzle me. With a dexterity that surprised me, she in- (Continued on Page 5) Orphan to Diplomat 2 OR two years American minister resident and consul general to the Republic of Liberia; the present consul general and financial representative from Liberia; to the OR two years American minister resident and consul general to the Republic of Liberia; the present consul general and financial representative from Liberia to the United States; member of the International Radio-Telegraphic conference, presided over by Herbert Hoover; three times member of the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church; founder of the Agricultural institute for colored youths at Laurel, Md. Such is a partial list of the diplomatic and honorary posts filled by the Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon. It is hard to believe that he started on his career as pastor of a small charge in La. Teche, La. He rose from that humble charge to his unique position in diplomatic circles and to many posts where he has represented the black man so intelligently and impressively by sheer hard work which, in his case, meant study. His father died in Jamaica when he was but an infant. His earliest recollections are none but hard work. He says, "I am a self made man and have been a hard worker all my life. I have not enjoyed life in the sense that most people call enjoyment. While others of my class were spending time in sports and other frivolous enjoyment, I was burning the midnight oil in order that I might prepare my life for usefulness. Finding that my home town could not give me the class of education that I wanted, I decided to get it abroad. I came to the United States." WENT TO COLLEGE He entered Straight university, New Orleans, and then La Teche seminary, from which he received the B. A. degree. He was first sent to La Teche. In the judgment of the congregation he was too young, therefore they decided not to accept him. An old woman, Mother Dorcas, checked this action, saying, "I had a vision last night and I heard a young man preaching." The next Sunday the young pastor preached so forcefully that Mother Dorcas shouted, "let that boy alone. He is God's chosen vessel." Rev. Mr. Lyon remained there longer than any previous minister. Then he was sent to pastor at Mallalieu church, at Thompson church and Simpson church. These were charges that demanded tactful leadership. By hard work and strict application, Dr. Lyon won great success. It was right here, in the early days of his ministry, that he received training in tactful leadership which later proved invaluable throughout his diplomatic career. Almost every great man has succeeded by using his spare time. Ernest Lyon is no exception. Still pursuing education, he studied at and secured his M. A. from New Orleans university. He continued in special courses at Union Theological seminary, Wiley university and Kitrell college, receiving D. D. degree. All the time that he was studying he was also carrying on his duties as pastor. Here one can see his character in his denial of pleasure and his devotion to study. Did it pay? Yes. He came to his present standing in the community and into international repute, not by being a minister, but by being an educated man. PREACHED IMPRESSIVELY In those hours of study he gained a superb command of the English language. He learned to preach impressively and to write forcefully. His essays and pamphlets are noted for their scholarly composition. Ernest Lyon was not born with such brilliancy. He had to acquire it by arduous study. He was rewarded by calls to St. Mark's, New York city, John Wesley and Ames Memorial, three important congregations. He was further rewarded by appointments to the Liberian post by President Roosevelt. At one time he was sent to his post on a battleship, and many times he received the regulation salute of thirteen guns from American warships in African waters. He entertained Rear - Admiral Schadwich at his legation in Monrovia and was entertained by the admiral on his flagship. He has been a guest of the Naval academy and Diplomate! M. Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon of Clarence V. Mackay. The walls of his library tell the secret of his success. Beside the scholastic, diplomatic, theological and fraternal diplomas, there is an immense library of valuable volumes on history, political science and diplomacy. They are all mute testimony to the many hours and the long years that Rev. Dr. Lyon has spent in study and work and the burning of the midnight oil. FREE NEGROES DENIED VOTE IN 1723 There were free Negroes in the English colonies from the very beginning. 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There's a little matter of a pretty girl in the old home town who needs to saddle certain sins upon somebody, and believe me, Brother Anson Bledsoe is going to present her with a convenient scapegoat whose father has plenty of money and little enough sense to possess a conscience with it that consider's the son's sins, the parent's responsibilities. It's needful to my plans that our little David remain where he is until he goes further, and you, my dear, seem to have a tendency to interfere with my plans and with Big Ott's as well, so we are working together for awhile longer. Big Ott and I." The sinisterly handsome face of Anson Bledsoe bent closely above her own. With a movement of disgust Zola backed away from him toward the house. Brownie had already disappeared within. Just at the threshold Bledsoe overtook the girl and seizing her drew her toward him. At that moment a great crashing came from the opposite side of the clearing. They both looked up startled. BUT IS FOILED BY A SECOND SERPENT Big Ott stood before them. His face was ash black with anger at sight of the dancer in the arms of Anson Bledsoe. With an oath he strode toward them. Behind came Barry Dwane, his weak face twisted in an agony of apprehension as it rested on the face of the woman who had broken free of the loathly circle of the other man's arms and now stood poised in uncertain wonder at the strangely timely appearance of a yet more sinister foe. With a vile oath Big Ott sprang toward Bledsoe. "So you thought you would beat me to it, did you. Pretending that you would let me use your place here for a hide-out then come on and—" His big black fist shot out and caught the slighter man a resounding whack on the chin. Spouting blood from his nose, the sleek dandy went down to grovel among the sticks and leaves, whimpering like a whipped cur. Then with the suddenness of a (Continued on Page 5) V Learn to Lose Gracefully in Love; Mrs. Jerome's Advice THE ART OF LOVE By JULIA JEROME We have a letter this week from a young man in Crowley, Louisiana, who fears his girl friend has forgotten him. Dear Mrs. Jerome: I am a boy twenty years old and in love with a girl eighteen. We have been going together three years. This summer she went to live in the north. When she left she promised that she would wait till I finished school and then marry me. Up until about three weeks ago she had been writing quite often, but now she has reduced her letters to one every two weeks. She also said that a boy had offered her an engagement ring but that she had reused it. I really love her but I fear she doesn't love me any more. Mrs. Jerome, please tell me what I must do. Must I continue trusting that she will wait, or believe that she loves another? Please tell me, as I am so very downhearted.—Lonesome. 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